30 32 1900 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c21de831b81ae9c5cea31a9dd875e097.PDF 2d2fbede5523eedbe2e6d179da115244 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO SIU TELLS MARAD TO ENFORCE 'SHIP AMERIOAir PROVISO A.- Story On Page 3 ffff Peavy smoke billows from ^'U IfCSCIfG* the yacht Sea Saw IV which caught fire and burned to the waterline on her maiden voyage in Chesapeake Bay. Passing Ames Victory (Victory Carriers) crewmembers launched lifeboat and rescued five members of the yacht's party. Small figure off bow of boat is one of the party, abandoning the yacht, a total loss. Value of the new 60-footer was $150,000. Seafarers said rescue took less than thirty minutes. (See Page 3.) ^1 • « AFL-CIO Council Cites Key National Problems story On Page 3 D Ik * Scorched wreckage remaining in the 'tween decks area after a fire de- \tieartnQ swray ueons* Stroyed the cargo in number 3 hold of the Steel Fabricator shortly Wilson after she arrived in Norfolk, is cleared away by a crew of longshoremen. A party of 16 SIU crewmembers volunteered to remove the smouldering cargo in the area pictured above while the fire was still burning. The successful completion of their danger-filled job allowed Norfolk firemen to reach the hatch to the hold where the core of the fire burned. Three of the SIU volunteers (left) played an outstanding part in the un­ loading operation in which smouldering rolls of Hessian cloth (in background) were hoisted out of the smokefilled area. (See Page 2.) �Pare Tmm SEAFARERS May i9, MM LOG By Paul Hall Stevedores clear out bales of burned fiber from number 3 hold of the Steel Fabricator (lsth< mian) following fire which occurred shortly after she docked in Norfolk. The fire burned over the weekend of May 15-17, and destroyed most of the cargo in the hold. A group of 16 Seafarers played a heroic role during the firefighting operation when they volunteered to remove smouldering rolls of cloth from the 'tween decks area above the hold. Steel Fabricator Fire SlU Crewmen Volunteers Unload Smoke-Filled Hold A nation can only be completely healthy and thriving if all of its component parts are in sound condition. Weaknesses or deficiencies in any one area jeopardize the health of the entire structure of our society. In the United States today, despite the fact that our economy is booming in some areas, and many of our citizens are enjoying increasing comforts of life, there is widespread unemployment, large poverty-stricken areas and other disparities that should not be. In fact, at the recent quarterly meeting of the AFL-CIO Executive Council, the American labor pointed out that the persistent high Ibvel of unemployment remains America's No. 1 problem during the current year. And this unemployment threatens to increase as a result of the Introduction of automation into all types of occupations. In dealing with this aspect of the American economy, the Council said that we cannot reach healthy expansion and full empolyment until existing disparities are eliminated, and that balance is required between our ability to produce and our ability to buy the products of the Increasingly automated Industries. The Council pointed out that this nation must have four million new job opportunities every year throughout the rest of the 1960s if unemployment is to be reduced to a minimum. This is essential if the American economy is to be sufficiently strong and stable to enable the nation to carry out its domestic and international obligations. While the problem of unemployment hits a worker first, there are other disparities which have considerable impact on his ability to enjoy a decent way of life. Besides employment, he must have decent housing in which to rear his family, the availability of proper and adequate educational facilities for his children, and he must have the same equal opportunities in all areas of our national life that other citizens enjoy. There are events and developments abroad which have similar Impact and effect on the security of every American worker. For example, the Executive Council pointed to the situation in Brazil, where the recent revolution overthrew the communist and corrupt elements In the government. The Council pledged its full support to revitalize the Brazilian democratic labor movement and enable it to participate in establishing the badly-needed labor and social reforms. The Council also pointed to the communist actions in the Middla East, Asia, Africa and Latin-America, and to the need for forceful and realistic vigilance in dealing with them. Without an understanding of the problems, and a positive program for dealing with them, the security of our nation could be jeopardized. This is why the American labor movement speaks out on these issues, just as it does on those domestic issues which are of direct concera to American workers. Seafarers, because of their contact with peoples throughout the world, by virtue of their calling, can readily understand that la the final analysis their security, their freedoms are linked to those of people everywhere. NORFOLK—Sixteen Seafarers were involved recently in a heroic act, when they vol­ unteered to unload smouldering cargo from the Steel Fabricator (Isthmian) as she lay burning at Lamberts Point Pier here on Saturday, May 16th. The 16 SIU members were part of the Steel Fabricator's ter began to collect in the hold, to await removal of the rolls. After a headcount was made to crew who courageously vol­ an eight-degree list developed make sure everyone was account­ and fire fighting officials were unteered to unload rolls of Hes­ ed for, the rolls would be hoisted sian cloth from the tween decks forced to deal with the possibility out and dropped Into a gondola of the vessel capsizing. area to allow firemen to uncover Holes were burned with acety­ car where they would be un­ a hatch where the core of the fire lene torches to permit the water hooked by riggers from a steve­ •burned. dore crew. Isthmian Line officials, who in the hold to drain out. Two tugs When smoke from the smould­ witnessed the unloading opera­ ering rolls of cloth got too bad, tion, reported they were im­ the men would evacuate the hold, pressed with both the spirit the and firemen would wet the cargo Seafarers displayed as well as the down until it became safe to work teamwork and skill with which again. At this point, the second they performed the difficult, risky shift would take over and work task, one which is normally han­ until conditions became impossi­ dled by stevedore crews. ble again. As the SIU members The high value of the SIU became mote familiar with the training programs was Illustrated operation, they began to remove time and again during the time Johiisoii Pryor four rolls at a time, causing the the volunteer crew performed from the SlU-contracted McAllis­ riggers in the gondola car to their dangerous work. Firefight­ (Continued on page 16) ter Towing Company also stood by ers and other officials on the scene all admired the way the in case further assistance was nec­ Seafarers caught on to the opera­ essary. The problem of the smoulder­ tion, especially since they were ing cargo continued to plague the doing work which they were not accustomed to at considerable fire fighters, and as a preliminary move to unload the rolls and personal risk. The fire began Friday night, bales, McAllister Brothers tugs moved the Isthmian ship from the north to the south side of Lam­ berts Point Pier N. This meant that a shore crane could reach the Fabricator's cargo, since the disaster had knocked out the ship's electrically-operated cranes. It was at this point that Isth­ mian Line officials asked for vol­ unteers from the Seafarers in the crew to empty the tween decks MoflFett Rydlond area to allow city firemen clear­ May 15 during the start of cargo ance into the hold below which unloading operations in number still continued to burn. 3 hold. The ship's crew took im­ Observers were especially im­ mediate steps to fight the blaze, pressed with the role that deck but the situation grew worse and department member Charles E. the Norfolk fire department was James played in assembling the called in. volunteer crew. With the help of As the fire spread through the ship's bosun Alfred Handyvedt, a hold, it produced thick clouds of group of 16 SIU members offered smoke which hindered fire-fight- to perform the dangerous job. Ing operations. The heat produced A recent meeting of the AFL-CIO's Committee on Political Action (COPE) at the Norfolk Making every effort to protect was so great that paint on the the crewmembers' safety, the vol­ SIU tHall brought out this gathering of the areas union members who heard the arguments of gangway actually melted off in unteers were provided with gas three independent candidates for the Norfolk City Council. Speaking at the rostrum is one streams. When Norfolk firemen masks and oxygen breathing ap­ of the candidates Robert D. Robertson. Another candidate is Robert E. Summers, who is managed to get the flames under paratus, Working in two sepa­ seated at the left on the rostrum, and the third candidate is Jack R. Wilkins, right. The three control, they found that the cargo rate shifts, a party of men would men are all running on a platform to stop a projected sales tax in Norfolk. The AFL-CIO of jute, sisal and Hessian cloth go into the hold and hook two Committee on Political Action was initiated by the Federation to inform union members of continued to smoulder. rolls of Hessian cloth to the important legislative matters and to fight for the passage of legislation beneficial both to As a precautionary device, wa­ crane. the American working man and to the nation at large. COPE represents just one facet of ter was poured into the hold to The men would then retreat to uturate the cargo bales. As wa­ the ladders leading up to the deck the legislative information program of the AFL-CIO and its member unions. Norfolk COPE Meeting �•» ) > • -.v.);; #•> ii'. SEAFARERS Hay 29, 1964 Court Upholds I LA Boycott Of Tulse Hill . Paye Threa LOG SlU Insists Marad Enforce 'Ship American' Provision NEW YORK—^The Seafarers International Union has informed Maritime Administrator Nicholas Johnson of its insistence on strict adherence to the terms of Public Resolution 17, which provides that 100 percent of cargoes financed by a leniJing agency of the US Government must be shipped in American bottoms. The SIU communication urged the MA to reject a request from an Italian Government agency which asked that the MA waive the Public Resolution 17 RICHMOND, Va.—A Federal Court ruled here last week that longshoremen may refuse to work on Cuban blacklisted ships without having to face unfair labor practices charges by the National Labor Relations requirement and allow Ital­ refusing to assist a vessel that ian-flag vessels to carry half AFL - CIO President George continued violation. And we do Board. trades with him, they are at lib­ of $100 million worth of car­ Meany during the course of the not think it is the function of the The 4th Circuit Appeals erty to do so. Nothing in our la­ goes for which credit to Italy has recent dispute over the shipment grievance committee to consider Court handed down the 2-to-l de-" cision which denied the NLRB a cease-and-desist order requiring Baltimore Local 1355 of the In­ ternational Longshoremen's Asso­ ciation to end their refusal to work the British freighter Tulse Hill. The hearing on the case arose when the State Departn^ent lifted a blacklist against the ves­ sel in December, 1963, when the vessel's owners promised to end their trade with Cuba after the existing charters expired. MTD Protests The Government's decision to lift the ban on ships in the Cuban trade brought a strong protest from the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, AFL-CIO. The MTD sent a telegram to the State Depart­ ment saying that the new policies "are among the greatest threats to the security of the Americanseaman and to the future of the American-flag fleet." in March of this year. Chief Judge Roszel C. Thomsen of the Federal District Court in Balti­ more signed a temporary order restraining the ILA and ILA Lo­ cal 1355 fron^ failing to work or refusing to work on the Tulse Hill. Thomsen however, stayed the in­ junction for ten days and added that the order did not stop indi­ vidual members of the ILA from refusing to work the ship. The injunction was finally stayed pending the outcome of the Cir­ cuit Court hearing. Hence, the ship has remained at her berth in Baltimore. In the majority decision. Judge Simon E. Sobeloff of Bal­ timore wrote that if the union members wish to "voice their moral revulsion against Castro by bor laws speaks to the contrary," he wrote, adding, "It is not within our province or that of the Board (NLRB) to require the men to en­ gage in work they find obnoxious because the ship has trafficked with a political regime they con­ sider loathsome." The majority decision said that the "ILA action pertains to a general political question in which the ILA shares an interest with all citizens." Such boycotts by workers or buyers are not un­ common, it continued. "Similar demonstrations have been made against other Communist govern­ ments and against Hitler's Nazi system, but this is a recognized part of the freedom constitution­ ally guaranteed in our country. Constitutional Rigiit "The First Amendment affords protection not merely to the voic­ ing of abstract opinion upon pub­ lic issues, it also protects imple­ menting conduct which is in the nature of advocacy." .. The case was originally brought CO the NLRB by the Maryland Ship Ceiling Company after the ILA refused to send carpenters to prepare the Tulse Hill for the grain shipment. The vessel's own­ ers, Ocean Shipping Service, Ltd. of Bermuda had been unsuccess­ ful in obtaining an injunction against the union in Baltimore Federal Court In the only dissenting opinion by the court. Judge Albert V. Bryan of Alexandria, Va., wrote that the case fell "snugly" within the National Labor Relations Act. The majority decision, however, said the NLRB did not even have jurisdiction in the case, because the finding was not a "labor dis­ pute" as the case did not concern working conditions. been extended by the Export-Im­ port Bank. The Italian request, last month, drew a prompt response from the Joint Maritime Committee, which called upon the Maritime Admin­ istrator to reject the waiver bid. The Joint Maritime Committee is composed of the SIU, ILA, NMU, MEBA and MM&P. The matter was scheduled for discussion at the first meeting of the newly-formed Cargo Prefer­ ence Grievance Committee, which was held in Washington on May 13, but was not resolved at that time. On May 15, the Maritime Ad­ ministrator solicited all segments of the maritime industry for their opinions on the Italian waiver re­ quest. No Legal Waivers "We have reexamined the Pub­ lic Resolution," the SIU answered, "and we find in it no authority by which the Maritime Adminis­ tration, or any other agency, can legally grant general waivers." Public Resolution 17 enumer­ ates certain specific instances, re­ garding the availability of US ships, under which MA can grant statutory waivers of the 100 per­ cent requirement. Since the end of World War II, however, MA has been following a policy of is­ suing so-called "general waivers" which are not provided for by the law and which make no reference to the availability of US ships for the cargoes involved. The SIU also asserted that, since the Italian request tor a waiver was illegal, the matter was not even a subject of proper discussion by the grievance com­ mittee, which was established as a result of the agreement reached between President Johnson and of grain to Russia and other communist nations. "Like the Maritime Adminis­ trator himself, the grievance committee has no authority to an>end or nullify an act of Con­ gress," the SIU stated. Taking note of the MA's gen­ eral waiver policy over the years, the SIU added: "We do not be­ lieve that repeated violation either repeals a law or justifies AFL-CIO Council Sets Union Coals WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO Executive Council, meet­ ing here for their quarterly session last week, mapped out labor's position on the major domestic and international is­ sues confronting the United among many measures the gov­ States today. The Council called for im­ ernment can take, to cope with mediate action in such areas as civil rights, free collective bar­ gaining for better wages, shorter hours, improved working condi­ tions, and a unified free world alliance. They also adopted policy statements on such matters as housing legislation and educa­ tional television. Internal matters within the Council were also discussed and a report on the success of han­ dling disputes under the internal disputes plan was delivered. More Public Works The Council rebuffed a govern­ ment proposal to use a productiv­ ity yardstick as the sole means for n>easuring wage increases. AFLCIO President George Meany cited the need for an extension and expansion of the accelerated public works program, as one SIU Crew Pulls 6 From Burning Yacht BALTIMORE—THE SlU-contracted Ames Victory (Victory Carriers) rescued five persons from Chesapeake Bay re­ cently when a $150,000 yacht on her maiden voyage burned to the waterline, A sixth member of the yacht party was pulled from the Bay by a speedboat, also in the area at the time. The rescue of the survivox'S took less than thirty minutes, there was little danger of explo­ J. N. Shore, radio officer aboard tory was returning to Baltimore from the lowering of the life­ sion because the yacht was the Ames Victory, said that he from Bone, Algeria. boat to the time it was hoisted up again, lifeboat crewmember Tony Petrillo, OS, told the LOG. The survivors never actually came aboard the freighter. When the lifeboat came back alongside the Ames Victory, the party decided to board a Department of Tide­ water Fisheries patrol vessel which had also come alongside in the meantime. The patrol boat then put them ashore. During the rescue operation the Seafarer-manned lifeboat was con­ stantly in danger because the blaz­ ing yacht, with no one at the helm, kept circling around the lifeboat and survivors. Mean­ while the lifeboat crewmembers feared the yacht might blow skyhigh at any minute. Actually, equipped with diesel engines. The lifeboat crew did not know this, of course, and really sweated it out. Lifeboat Crew Listed The lifeboat crew included Sea­ farers Petrillo, Gilbert Delgado, AB; John Lundborg, AB and Er­ nesto Raimerez, OS. Vernon M. Starry, 49, owner of the yacht, the Sea Saw IV, re­ ceived minor burns which did not require medical attention. None of the other passengers were in­ jured in the destruction of the 60-foot craft. The blaze broke out shortly be­ fore 2 PM last May 13, apparently in some electrical equipment be­ hind the pilot house. The Coast Guard reported receiving a dis­ tress signal from the vessel, while sent a message reporting the fire at the same time. The Ames Vic- SEAFARERS LOG May 29, 1964 Vol. XXVI, No. 11 PAUL HALL, President HERBEBT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVACK, Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Editor; MIKE POIXACK, NATHAN SKYER, THOMAS LAUGBLIN, ROBERT ARONSON. Staff Writers. Published biweekly at the headquarteri of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic, Cult, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11232. Tel. HYaclnth 9-6600. Second class postage paid at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under the Act of Aug. 24, 1912. the propriety of continuing a vio­ lation of the law. "Furthermore,** the SIU said, "we are concerned to discover that the protection of the Ameri­ can merchant marine would be­ come an item of grievance." The SIU message said it was ironic that the unions and man­ agement found it necessary to urge that the government agency carry out the intent of the law. Returning Homa The yacht was on a trip from Miami, Florida to the Maryland Yacht Club here when the fire broke out while the vessel was about 20 miles south of Annapolis. A Navy helicopter was dis­ patched to the scene from the Patuxent Naval Air Station, the Coast Guard repoi'ted. Crewmen on the freighter also reported see­ ing a second helicopter on the scene. The Ames Victory docked at Dundalk Marine Terminal about 5:30 PM of the same day, only about one half-hour late. The yacht, described as a total loss, was beached near Poplar Is­ land by the Army Corps of En­ gineers, the Coast Guard reported. the current high levels of unem­ ployment. The AFL-CIO President also said that he was opposed to eas­ ing barriers on trade with the Communists unless the United States gets something in return. He said that those who believe that more trade and extended credits will convert the Communists from their goal of world domination are living in a "fools paradise." Policy Decisions The following decisions on do­ mestic policy were taken by the E.xecutive Council. (Detailed state­ ments of E.xecutive Council posi­ tions can be found on page 18.) • The Executive Council called on the Senate to "stop talking and start voting on civil rights legis­ lation. • The Council rejected "com­ pletely" the concept that the na­ tional productivity rate is the only factor in collectively bargained wage levels and assailed wage re­ straints without similar restraints on prices and profits. • The Council warned that "a distinct and dangerous lack of balance in the economy" is be­ coming evident as workers' buy­ ing power lags while business and industry become top-heavy with "booming profits, soaring divi­ dends and capital gains." • The Executive Council urged passage of the Administration housing and community develop­ ment bill. • Low cost loans to Alaskan businessmen seeking to recover from the earthquake were urged by the Council. • The Executive Council called on unions to participate in the development of educational tele­ vision as a major means of adult education and communication. In the area of international af­ fairs, the Council: • Warned that neither the changing situations in the Com­ munist world nor the "tactical changes they have forced on Moscow should serve as a basis for the West to relax its (Continued on page 23) �SEAFAkEn'S Paf« Fbar SlU Tugs Support Bait. Unions' Beef May M. MIA LOG US Seen Losing Liberian Docks With Murder, ShippingPosition Called 'Hell Ship* BALTIMORE—A tugboat manned by the SIU Inland Boat­ men's Union refused to pass the picket boat of the Baltimore Building and Construction Trades Council while aiding in the docking of the luxury ship-*Argentina at the Dundalk Ter­ them." Maryland Governor Mil­ HONOLULU —A fantastic tale lard Tawes was on the Argentina minal hex-e on May 13. of murder, suicide, unruliness, returning, from a vacation. As a LOS ANGELES—Representative Herbert C. Bonner warned last week that America is losing a race in the world of maritime economics, and that the US Is not in a position to rise to a situation similar to the Korean War when the while the world fleet has increased near-mutiny National Defense Reserve 44 percent, the privately-owned Suicide Aboard The Council picket boat was part of a campaign to get the Maryland Port Authority, the owners of Dundalk, to require that contractors doing work for the authority pay the prevailing wage rate. The Council has been picketing at Dundalk and at the Locust Point Marine Terminal, operated by the Port Authority in a 40year lease from the Baltimore and Ohio Railioad. Picketing began after the Mary­ land Attorney General's Office told the Port Authority that it does not have the legal authority to write the prevailing wage clause into construction contracts. A spokesman for the Building Trades Council explained the picketing by exclaiming that "we wanted the Governor to get the message that we are unhappy that they I Port Authority) are bring­ ing out-of-town people from de­ pressed areas and exploiting result of the picketing, the Curtis Bay tug, Kings Point, docked at Dundalk Terminal The Curtis Bay Towing Co. is under contract to the SIU-IBU. Another vessel, the SlU-contracted Ames Victory docked at Dundalk the day before the Ar­ gentina arrived due to the fact that the Victory had military car­ go aboard. At first the Curtis Bay tug Kings Point, who also escort­ ed the Ames Victory to her berth, refused to pass a picket boat patroling at Dundalk, but did so after they were advised that the Victory had military cargo in her holds. The SIU is a member of the Baltimore Port Council, Maritinre Trades Council, (AFL-CIO) which has worked closely with -the Build­ ing and Construction Trades Council on the prevailing wage clause issue in the past. At the present time, the Port Council is not actively engaged in the pick­ eting at Dundalk or Locust Point. By Cal Tanner, Executive Vice-President Gov't Chartering Abuses Discussed If the Government wants to really help tramp shipowners, it should sweep out its own barn first. This is the blunt, but obvious answer to the Maritime Administration's recent question of how the Federal Government can assist the ship operators. Instead of watching the Maritime Administration waste time by going through the motions of reviewing shipping rates, it's about time Government officials started considering abuses in chartering practices and assignments for foreign ports. Last month the MA asked for comments from tramp operators on a review it proposed to make of American-flag tramp ship ceiling rates which the operators must contend with when their ships carry Govern­ ment-financed foreign aid cargo. The major problem the tramp owners face Is that overseas supply missions have been given the authority to establish the terms and con­ ditions for the chartering parties. By employing this power, these mis­ sions govern the use of American ships. It is these terms and conditions that have a direct impact upon the income of these ships, rather than the ceiling rates whose significance is mainly theoretical. The crucial situation faced by American-flag tramps is that they must depend to a great extent on Government aid cargo. This means that the owners must yield when the pressure is put on by foreign supply missions. The owners must follow this unfortunate course of action even when the charter provisions imposed are blatantly unfair and unreasonable. These rales are actually used to set up a ceiling over which American-liag vessels are considered unavailable at "fair and reasonable rates," even though they are physically present for use. The rates are determined under the Cargo Preference Act, or the law which requires at least 50 percent of Goveinment-generated cargo be shipped in American bottoms. Tramp owners have charged that although the rates were set up to guarantee a fair and reasonable return, owners received the maximum only about four percent of the time during the last seven years. Taking this into consideration, it is obvious that chartering practices must be revised to insure that owners actually get the required rates, since manipulation of these rates would not automatically affect their in­ come. What actually determines the rate structure is charter party condi­ tions and practices of the recipient nations. It is these that must be revised, stabilized and made more uniform if shipping conditions are to be improved. If charter party conditions could be corrected, present ceiling rates would be compensatory. Rates which are noncompensatory demand im­ mediate adjustment. Adjustments should be applied to rates to Korea, Taiwan and the east coast of India and Pakistan. The shipping patterns used to set up the original 1957 rates have become outmoded. Com­ plaints by the tramp owners are the ones that require specific adjust­ ment, rather than having the MA start on a complete rate revision. The Government's policy of keeping rate ceilings of 20 percent or more below the general ceiling for large American-flag ships also must be revised. The industry agreed on this policy as a temporary one, only until the grain shipments to Russia were completed. Of course, if the Government would implement these wise recom­ mendations, the job picture would undergo a considerable change for the better. The number of tramps on these routes would increase, and a healthy boost in the number of job possibilities would open up for we Seafarers. dissatisfaction and was unfolded when the Brazilianowned, Liberian-registered vessel Ponoma, described by the ship's Argentinian radioman as "a hell ship," docked at Honolulu re­ cently. When the ship docked, the Nor­ wegian skipper was dead, a vic­ tim of murder on the high seas, Shortly thereafter, a Norwegian crewmember attempted suicide and was removed to Queen's hos­ pital. Thus far the governments of three countries are displaying anything but effective control over the situation. The US, Brazil and Norway are wrangling over who will begin a formal investigation of the events aboard the Ponoma. With the multi-lingual crew restricted to the ship, the Hono­ lulu police are carrying out a tentative investigation. What they have uncovered so far is a story of unruliness, dissatisfaction and near-mutiny on the vessel during the last eight months which would make the wildest events of a grade Z pirate movie seem quiet and law abiding by comparison. At one time, the story goes, a group of seamen pulled knives on the ship's officers and threatened them. Later the crew refused to work. Then one man climbed the main mast and threatened to jump, but was saved. "The captain did not show up on the bridge Thursday and by noon Friday we were wondering about it. After lunch, I went to check," the mate reported. "There were never any fights but it was getting so the men would refuse to obey work or­ ders, saying they had worked enough and were tired." The ship had sailed short handed and long hours were the order of the day. I can't blame them," said the mate. "Under former owners, this ship had 35 men. Now we have 25." While aboard the ship, the steward was confined to the ship's hospital, "which has only three beds and no medicine or equip­ ment." Fleet was capable of transporting 85 percent of the needed war ma­ terial. The Democrat from North Ca­ rolina, chairman of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries, was critical of the Defense and Commerce Depart­ ments and the Maritime Admin­ istration. He said that although Congress authorized in 1958 the construction of a passenger ves­ sel to replace the America, noth­ ing had been done, and that in 1951 construction subsidies for shipowners in bulk transportation —which constitutes almost 80 percent of the nation's imports and exports—had been approved by Congress. The Maritime Ad­ ministration, he said, had so far failed to authorize a single sub­ sidy for such building. Bonner predicted that the na­ tion "will inevitably be left at the mercy of its competitors in world trading" if present trends con­ tinue. He said that it had taken "cataclysmic events" to force the nation into "crash shipbuilding programs in order to survive." In referring to the tinre of the outbreak of the Korean War he said, "Let us pray that we are not confronted with a similar emer­ gency anytime soon. With our pri­ vately-owned fleet operating at a median age level of 18 to 19 years, and our existing reserve fleet consisting largely of war built Libertys and Victorys, 90 percent of which border on 20 years of age, it is extremely unlikely that we could so quickly and effec­ tively rise to a similar occasion today." The nation's fleet has increased since then only about two percent in terms of capability to move cargo, the Congressman said. However, he noted, the nation's gross national product has dou­ bled; the nation's dry cargo waterbome trade has increased from 103 million tons to more than 150 million tons annually; the United States' participation in overseas commerce has dropped from 42 percent to 10 or 11 percent, and fleet of the US has decreased 22 percent. He said that although shipping ranked as the nation's third ex­ port industry, it was being ne­ glected at a time the Soviet Union was placing heavy stress on Its transportation capabilities. "The Soviet Union is pursuing expansion of its fleet in deadly earnest, in realization of a fact we nvay have forgotten — that when trading with the world, mar­ ket accessibility is reliant in a very large degree upon a nation's merchant marine," he said. Bill Passed To Protect US Fishing WASHINGTON — A bill was signed last week which provides for fines up to $10,000, imprison­ ment of up to a year and confisca­ tion of offending fishing boats of other nations caught fishing for resources of the United States con­ tinental shelf. President Johnson signed the bill into law May 20, and said at the time that "efforts will be made to work out in advance with for­ eign countries procedures for en­ forcement there." Japan had strongly opposed the bill which also provides punishment for for­ eign fishing boats caught in the US's territorial watei-s. Johnson said that "the United States has assured Japan that in such consultations with Japan full consideration will be given to Japan's long-established king crab fishery." Previous to the signing of the bill, the Federal Government wa» powerless to prosecute boats enter­ ing US waters or fishing off the continental shelf. Such vessels could only be es­ corted to the high seas by the Coast Guard, or in some cases, prosecuted under similar state laws. 'Chep' Morrison Dies In Plane Crash deLesseps Morrison, speaking SiUNA ConvenHen In 1963. at the NEW ORLEANS—Former Mayor of New Or­ leans and US Ambassador to the Organization of American States, deLesseps (Chep) Morrison was killed last week in a tragic crash of a' chartered plane in Mexico. Morrison was a speaker at the 1963 SIUNA convention in Washington. He was well known personally to many Seafarers and had visited the SIU hall In New Orleans on several occas­ ions. Killed with Morrison in the crash was his youngest son Randy, 7, and five others. He had chartered the plane in Texas to fly to Mexico on a business trip. A native of Louisiana and an attorney, Mor­ rison first became Mayor of New Orleans in 1946 and he remained at the post for 15 years. He was twice an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of the state, and in 1961 was appointed by President Kennedy as the US Ambassador to the Organization of American States. He re­ signed the post last September. Funeral services for the former Ambassador and his young son were held in New Orleans on laay 26 and were attended^ by SIU Gulf area vice-president, Lindsay Williams. Morrison's wife, Corinne, died in 1959. Besides Randy, he had tv/o other children, deLesseps, Jr., 20, a student at LSU and Corinne "Ann, 16. �Pase. FIte SUdfAHJER^, lOQ MA Blasted For Changes In Ship Trade-in Poiicy N«w Ptiitloner On Thn Roster WASHINGTON—^Independent shipowners who recently got a jolt when they discov­ ered that a group of 18 C-4 type vessels which the Government is offering for sale would cost them about $250,000 more than they had anticipated, have blasted Maritime Adminis­ trator Nicholas Johnson and-*^ the Maritime Administration has applied an unsupportable in­ ing interpretation and contrary to undermining the law designed terpretation of that act, contrary the full substantiated intent of to the statutory language, contrary Congress," the American Mari­ to aid non-subsidized lines. "The Maritime Administrator to the Administration's still stand- time Association charged. Of the 18 C-4'B released by the Navy from the reserve fleet last year, the MA allocated 13 to SIUcontracted companies. Of these, Waterman is slated for 6, Calmar 5, Oceanic Petroleum and Pentrans, 1 each. After the bids for the vessels were in and the allocations an­ By Al Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer nounced, the MA dropped a bomb­ shell by announcing that it had changed the manner in which the One of the newer benefits the Seafarers International Union has value of the C-4s was to be judged. Seafarer veteran Pedro ibardolaso (right) receives the established for its membership is one which is, virtually, free of charge. The new system could add an esti­ Not one penny of dues or assessments go directly to the continuance mated $250,000 to the cost of each first of many $150 disability pension checks from SIU Head­ of the Union's blood banks in all ports. But Seafarers in every port of the ships. quarters Rep. John Dwyer. Ibardolasa has been sailing with are constantly urged to donate a pint of blood to their bank. the SIU in the steward department since World War II. His Exchange Called 'Sale' Since its inception in the port of New York in January of 1959, last ship was the Steel Advocate (Isthmian). Under the MA's new interpreta­ the blood bank has taken in a total of 3,910 pints of blood, all given voluntarily by Seafarers. Although the clinic here does not maintain tion, the ship exchanges under the its own bank on the Union premises, the donated pints are "deposited" Ship Exchange Act is considered a "sale" in which the traded out in the Brooklyn Blood Bank. The depository at the local Blood Bank is used largely as replace­ ship must be assigned a value "at ment service for hospitals. This means that when a Seafarer or least equal to the value of the his dependent needs blood, the hospital where he is confined supplies ship to be traded-in." This, the the necessary blood, then "bills" the Union Bank for a replacement ship owners charge, is subverting the entire program which Congress of the number of pints actually used. intended as a means to upgrade Sometimes, however, as in the case of an ill Seafarer who needs NEW YORK—Ttie SlU-Pacific District contracted-Ameri­ a continuing supply of blood, or the set-up in advance for something the non-subsidized US fleet. What particularly galls the ship­ can Mail Line has expressed to the Maritime Administration like an open heart operation, the blood goes directly from the Union account at the Brooklyn Blood Bank to the place of need. Blood is ping men is the fact that the MA and to the Atomic Energy Commission a positive interest in often shipped from the SIU account directly to the USPHS Hospital changed its mind in mid-stream, the construction of two and-t after the bids were in and the possibly three nuclearat Staten Island. -f faced with the problem of negoti­ ships allocated and with the bid­ In 1961, a dire emergency arose geared for any emergency, any port ating a construction subsidy. powered cargo ships. ders still believing that the old in Houston when little Ralph can replace the depleted balance, Such subsidies are based on thef The vessels would be employed Wright, the son of Seafarer Nor­ and the person needing the blood rules would apply. difference in costs of constructing in the firm's service between the Under the old interpretation of man R. Wright needed 62 pints of does not lose a second at a time the Vessel Exchange Act, a ship­ Pacific Coast and ports in India, the same type of ship in the United blood to live. The New York bank when every second counts. and abroad. No nuclearowner could receive a ship virtu­ Pakistan, the Persian Gulf and the States was able to supply 48 pints of power foreign commercial ship has Three Seafarers are real heroes ally free if the cost of converting Gulf of Aden, the company said. blood, and Seafarer Wright's ship­ ever been built. of this very important Union bene­ the vessel amounted to more than The ships, if constructed, would mates came through in true SIU style to supply the remainder. It fit. They are Alvin C. Carpenter, $1.2 million. Under the new in­ be part of the company's fleet re­ was decided then that more banks Arthur C. Sankovit and Torsten IC. terpretation, the MA has set a placement program, under which who have given, fixed price ranging from $400,000 the line is committed under sub­ were needed for just such emer­ Lundkvist, respectively, nine, nine and eight to $500,000 on the C-4s on an "as sidy contract to build two or three gencies as the case of the Wright pints of blood over the years to is, where is" basis. Credit is given cargo ships for its India route by child. the SIU Blood Bank plan. At the on any ship turned in under the 1965. Hence, banks were set up in all present time, the Union trustees provisions of the plan, but the Company officials believe the ports where the SIU maintained a are weighing several possible shipowner must pay the difference. long distances involved would BUFFALO — At a testimonial port agent. As in New York, the Wants Old Policy make the service especially suit­ dinner here last Sunday night, out ports use commercial blood awards for the yeoman service of The shipowner's association is able for the world's first maritime the Great Lakes District of the In­ banks or setups like the Red Cross any Seafarer who gives eight or to handle the donation of blood by more pints of blood to the benefit. seeking to make the government application of nuclear power. ternational Longshoremen's Asso­ As in anything else in the Union, rescind the new policy and revert Atomic-powered ships built or un­ ciation presented an award for Seafarers, and the drawing on the outports' balance of blood in each however, there is a certain respon­ to the older formula which was der construction are neither for "outstanding service to maritime area. It has been set up and the sibility for Seafarers to give blood used in the past, and should cer­ military or government use, while labor" to Hal C. Banks, Vicemachinery oiled to such an extent if they are physically able, so as to tainly not be permitted to change the NS Savannah is part of a gov­ President of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America. that any Seafarer or his dependent keep the balance of the bank high the rules for the program after ernment research project. bids have been tended on the old The presentation was made at enough to be able to hold off any can get the blood necessary in an The project has progressed to emergency and not a second is emergency. A man, between the policy. the point that the Maritime Ad­ the seventh annual Owen KavaCountering a statement by the ministration has awarded a $35,000 naugh Award Dinner, sponsored ages of 18 and 60 years, who is wasted. At the present time. New York physically able to give blood, can MA that some shipowners would contract to New York naval archi­ by the Buffaio Joint Council of has a total of 108 pints of blood on do so every eight weeks with no gain a windfall because the C-4s tects to make a feasibility study Longshoremen. The award was presented by ILA deposit. Other ports have varying harm to his own physical well- are worth more than the vessels by the end of September to de­ amounts, some very little, and being. The physical requirements they are trading in, the AMA termine whether nuclear powered Vice President Dave Connors, of some, like Baltimore with 56, a Suf­ are based oil certain standards of pointed out "it is entirely con­ ships would be practical in the Buffalo. SIU President Paul Hall accepted the award in behalf of ficient amount for most emergen­ blood pressure, weight, and past sistent with the policy of the act route. that shipowners be encouraged to medical history. cies. This does not mean, however, Announcing the study. Maritime Banks. Some 300 trade unionists, repre­ that a Seafarer or his dependent In the port of New York alone, trade-in vessels of least value," if Administrator Nicholas Johnson would not be able to get blood if an average of about 60 Seafarers the fleet upgrading aspect of the said, "We want to learn whether senting union and alleid crafts, participated in the awards dinner. the need arose, and the balance come in each month to give blood program is to fulfill its purpose. "The act is merely doing what it is economically and technically In the port nearest to the confine­ to the bank, and even at that, feasible to use some of the mari­ ment facility was exhausted. Work­ there is qnly 108 pints in reserve. it is supposed to do," the AMA time nuclear reactors now avail­ pointed out, "giving the US a more ing .together, again with machinery Blood is always needed. worthwhile merchant marine and able or under development for the Department of Defense the po­ cargo ships operating in trades tential use of an operating fleet of where cargo is hea\'y or where Seafarers and SIU families the best vessels currently avail­ harbors restrict ship dimensions." who apply for maternity, hos­ The study is to cover every able." ^ phase of ship operation, including pital or surgical benefits from Calmar Accepts Cash Benefits Paid — February, 1964 the possible saving to operators the Welfare Plan are urged to The only others of the SlU-conCLAIMS AMOUNT PAID tracted lines to accept the trade-in and to the government tlirough keep the Union or the Wel­ reduced fuel weight of nuclear fare Plan advised of any Hospital Benefits 9,212 $ 78,606.78 agreement under the new rules are power, higher ship speeds, reduc­ changes of address while their Death Benefits 22 69,257.64 C'almar Steamship, which has al­ tion in the number of ships re­ applications are being proc­ ready begun conversion of one of Pension-Disability Benefits 546 81,900.00 the C-4s at Baltimore and SIU quired to serve in the route, and essed. Although payments are Maternity Benefits 77 15 245.50 PaciflC District-contracted Matson acceptance of nuclear-powered often made by return mail, changes of address (or illegible Dependent Benefits 810 93,075.37 Navigation. The rules change by ships by foreign ports. return addresses* delay them Optical Benefits 74(^ 9,308.33 the MA did not affect Calmar and Consideration also will be given Out-Patient Benefits 6,044 34,067.16 Matson because the value of the to manning estimates, estimated when checks or "baby bonds" SUMMARY (Welfare) 17,451 381,460.78 traded-in vessels was equal to the construction and operating costs are returned Those who are and the possibility of automation. moving are advised to notify Vacation Benefits (Avg. $323.35) 1,126 364,087.04 price of the C-4s. Calmar was allocated five of the Should the study show the con­ SIU headquarters or the Wel­ newer type vessels, for which it struction of nuclear commercial fare Plan, at 17 Battery Place, TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION plans to trade-in the Pennmar, ships to be practical, the govern­ New York 4. NY. BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... 18,577 $745,547.82 Marymar, Yorkmar and Portmar. ment and American Mail will be Blood Bank Operation Is Outlined SIU Company Seeks Atom Powered Ships Lakes ILA Honors Banks SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans Moving? Notify SIU, Welfare �Fare Six SEAFARERS May 19, 19U LOG (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) April 9-May 22 SIU members found an improved shipping situation since the last reporting period as a total of 1,319 jobs were filled as compared to 1,198 during the span cov­ ered by the previous report. The increased activity was paced by rises in the number of jobs dispatched in all three departments with the engine and steward cate­ gories showing the most significant improvements. The increased activity during the past two weeks was especially reflected in Norfolk and Houston which both registered substantial gains over the previous re­ porting period. Although the number of men shipping out of Wil­ mington and Seattle declined, the job situation picked up in San Francisco, making it the only West Coast port to show an improvement. In addition to Houston, the only other Gulf port to report a sizable increase in the number of men shipping was Mobile. Job activity dropped off in Baltimore for this reporting period, al­ though this was the only East Coast port that experi­ enced an appreciable change in the number of men shipped. Registration statistics declined slightly during this reporting period, contrasting with a slight rise in the mevious two-week period. Total registration figures 5egan to slip behind the total of men shipped since the ast report, as the job situation began to improve. The total number of Seafarers registered on the beach dropped to a new low of 3,351 compared to the 3,441 in the period covered by the last report. Statistics showing the seniority situation show that there, has been almost no change since last report ap­ peared. The percentage of class A men shipping re­ mained pegged at 53 percent where it was in the last two-week period. Class B shipping dropped by a single percentage point to 36 percent, while class C climbed a point to the 12 percent mark. Ship Aetiviff 1Pay Sign In Offi Ons Trans. TOTAL Boston Now Yorh.... PhiMolpMa.. Boltimoro .... Norfolk .... Jocksoovillo .. Tampa MoMIt Now Orloaoi.. Houston Wilmington .. San Francisco.. Seattle 2 12 4 4 2 0 0 9 7 8 1 1 3 0 3 4 4 2 0 0 3 11 4 1 1 3 4 16 4 11 9 5 3 4 23 24 8 8 4 4 31 14 19 13 5 3 14 41 38 10 10 10 TOTALS ... 53 34 127 214 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS B Registered CLASS A Boston New York ... Philadelphia . Baltimore . .. Norfolk . ... .lacksonville . Tampa Mobile New Orleans. Houston Wilmin.cton pin Francisco Prattle CROUP 1 2 1 3 34 12 8 2 6 17 4 2 4 1 0 0 10 9 41 18 26 25 3 7 15 7 10 4 TOTALS 96 173 41 Port 3 ALL 2 6 9 55 4 ! 14 2 25 2 8 2 7 0 0 1 20 7 66 9 60 0 10 1 23 2 16 GROUP 123 0 1 1 5 14 17 8 4 1 5 0 4 2 1 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 2 4 1 0 16 13 10 13 1 1 1 1 0 4 3 9 6 2 310 12 Shipped CLASS A GROUP ALL 123 ALL 0 0 0 0 2 8 33 36 16 57 : 13 1 2 5 8 ' 11 9 6 5 22 6 4 3 2 11 3 I 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 12 11 27 39 2 21 62 49 8 24! 27 84 SI 0 3 1 4 7 1 2 5 3 17 14 8 63 74 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP 123 ALL 0 0 0 3 11 12 0 9 6 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 16 24 0 9 12 14 1 2 0 5 3 3 5 4 1 1.54 90 170 36 ! 296 19 65 73 I 157 GROUP 123 ALL 3 TOTAL Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B Shipped CLASS ABC ALL GROUP 123 ALL GROUP 123 ALL 3 5 0 8 44 56 107 7 2 12 1 15 0 12 28 40 3 7 0 10 7 6 1 14 4 0 3 7 3 12 0 15 34 96 131 1 0 34 37 71 8 5 1 14 15 17 35 3 18 11 34 5 35 20 | 58 296 157 58 1511 344 431 95 | 870 19 186 296 | 501 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A n .-X Port Boston New York Piiiladclphia Baltimore Ni.iiTolk .I'ckscnvilie Tampa r.Tohile Krw Orleans Hcuston V.'ilminpton P'n Francisco C, . ulr. TOTALS GROUP 1 3 2 1 1 0 11 33 5 3 0 13 13 5 4 1 3 1 (1 1 2 0 0 0 0 5 13 40 10 8 4 8 23 1 2 1 8 1 1 7 1 0 43 157 30 GROl P ALL 1 2 3 21 0 1 1 49! 7 15 17 16 4 5 1 r* 22 1 1 5 1 5 2 2 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 : 18 1 10 6 ES , 0 13 15 35 2 20 20 4 1 1 4 10, 0 4 1 ! 7 8! 0 1 '230 ' 15 89 76 Registered Port Et.'S X ' •17 Pv. Y T"s 1..:1 Pllll bn I Nor Jac l-s 0 4 2 4 0 bca ... 0 0 3 1 3 1 2 2 TOTALS 22 rp,, ^ i tim i\iOO. . . . . IN Ij TTrtii J I Oil V • 11 1\ 7 /via CI? or CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 0 0 1 14 10 16 1 0 1 2 10 G 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 9 2 3 6 7 27 fi 4 11 0 1 0 6 2 4 1 1 3 49 liT) 80 E::GiNE STEWARD GRANDTOTALS Shipped CLASS A GROUP ALL 1 I . 2 3 1 2 0 0 ' 39 12 29 3 10 10 3 0 13 9 5 3 ! 8 1 8 1 ' 1t 0 0 0 ' 1 0 0 0 17 3 15 1 28 11 30 8 • 42 9 25 1 o : 6 1 U V 2 4 5 4 1 8 1 2 10 1 ' ISO 48 144 ;24 Registered CLASS B GROUP ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1-.S I 0 "3 0 3, 0 2 44 1 17 1 20 4 4| 0 0 3 i 3 0 22' 2 1 9 12 . 2 1 4 6 ' 8i 0 1 1 0 0 2 2! 0 ! 0 0 0 0 0: 0 17 i 0 0 3 3 0 41 2 2 28 32 1 24 1 3 21 25 4 2 0 5 0 5 1 14 6 0 0 6! 1 ' 7 9 ' 11 : 0 2 0 ' 181 ' 10 8 112 130 13 Registered _ CLASS A DECK Registered CLASS B Registered _ CLASS B GROUP GROUP 123 ALL 123 ALL 96 173 41 I 310 12 68 74 ' 154 43 157 30 I 230 15 89 76Ti80 8 112 ! 130 71 30 80 I 181 10 210 360 151 i 721 37 165 262 1 464 Shipped CLASS C GROUP ALL 1 2 3 ALL , 1 0 0 0 0 44 17 10 7 34 ! 13 0 3 4 7 17 0 1 5 6 10 0 3 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0; 0 1 19 1 1 9 9 19 49 2 20 18 40 25 24 55 1 35 1 6 1 0 6 0 1 1 9 0 1 1 2 7 : 13 0 15 8 1 216 16 92 77 1 185 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 0 0 0 14 13 13 3 1 2 4 4 6 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 4 13 8 33 8 6 14 1 0 1 5 2 9 0 1 3 52 37 86 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS B GROUP ALL 1 3 ALL 2 1 0 0 1 ! 0 1 12 15 i 44 2 6 0 1 0 1 5 6 16 0 1 3 0 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 1 2 10 9 37 7 26 551 4 25 32 1 0 24 1 5 6 3 0 17 4 4 0 0 9 8 4 1 0 1 188 11 11 99 1 121 SHIPPED CLASS A GROUP 123 ALL 90 170 36 I 296 48 144 24 I 216 65 37 86 I 188 203 351 146 J 700 CROUP 1 2 0 0 9 3 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 5 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 27 TOTAL Shipped CLASS 3 ALL A B 0 0 1 0 7 19 44 34 2 7 4 13 0 6 0 17 0 1 10 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 5 19 19 1 7 49 40 7 35 2 55 0 0 6 1 1 1 9 2 0 1 13 15 15 1 46 216 185 Shipped GROUP GROUP C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 1 4 5 2 11 1 3 3 7 19 97 40 75 11 126 12 41 48 101 4 24 1 14 5 20 1 5 6 12 0 23 11 49 6 66 1 15 18 34 1 16 4 14 2 20 2 8 9 19 1 1 2 12 0 14 3 11 6 20 0 1 1 1 0 1 2 1 1 3 5 43 8 24 1 33 0 10 8 18 7 96 19 56 11 86 39 62 103 2 7 97 11 53 8 72 3 29 33 65 0 7 10 8 4 22 4 3 8 15 1 37 12 12 4 53 3 9 14 26 1 18 29 9 3 30 3 12 6 21 46 ! 447 130 368 57 1 555 35 187 222 1 444 TOTAL CLASS C Shipped GROUP CLASS 3 ALL A 1 2 B C ALL 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 15 18 44 15 18 77 7 0 1 6 6 7 1 14 0 0 0 0 16 6 0 22 0 0 2 2 2 2 4 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 9 13 1 23 0 55 37 0 0 0 0 92 0 17 0 17 32 25 17 74 0 1 1 3 0 6 1 10 0 0 4 0 0 17 0 21 0 1 5 6 4 9 6 19 4 47 1 52 188 121 52 1 361 1 SHIPPED CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL 19 65 73 I 157 16 92 77 i 185 11 11 99 I 121 46 168 249 | 463 SHIPPED CLASS C Registered C n The Beach CLASS AI CLASS B TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP CLASS 123 ALL A B 35 20 58 296 157 58 46 216 185 46 4 27 15 4 47 52 188 121 52 8 66 82 I 156 700 463 156 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP l-s 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 4 1 1 3 9 1 1 3 5 21 43 24 57 145 4 40 3 47 8 4 4 7 23 3 6 0 9 25 13 26 8 72 2 25 2 29 4 3 2 8 17 4 10 1 15 2 0 2 3 7 3 0 6 9 0 0 2 3 5 1 0 0 1 7 14 5 12 38 0 0 9 9 31 18 72 138 17 3 119 127 5 15 9 20 31 75 5 3 31 39 6 4 4 1 15 1 1 6 8 7 28 9 17 61 0 3 14 17 7 4 9 5 25 6 5 25 36 96~ 187 95 252 1 630 25 32 294 1 351 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP ALL 1 2 3 I 511 344 431 95 •| 447 130 368 57 ! 361 283 95 252 GROUP ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 870 19 186 296 I 501 1 555 J5_ 187 222 ! 444 1 630 25 32 294 351 J1319 757 894 404 |2055 79 405 812 11296 �Mar M. 1964 By Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-Presidenf, Atlantic East Coast Shipping On Even Keel Since the last issue of the LOG, the shipping picture has remained about the same with shipping just as good, if not a iittie better, in the port of New York, There were three sign-ons, 12 payoffs with 16 ships in transit, and there was one more man shipped in the total of A,B, and C men. The total for the period was up from 271 to 272, Begis McKenzie, recently off the Steel Fabricator is now looking for another. He was cook and baker on the Fabricator, and when he left the crew gave him a rousing vote of thanks for his fine baking. He is now registered for another ship, and ready to satisfy another crew, John Norgaard was in to see us and to make application to study for his harbor- pilots license. Good to see you John and good luck on the test. Another cook and baker, Major Reid, formerly aboard the Robin Gray, stopped in to say hello and to talk about the wonderful trip he had to South Africa. He just returned from there and is ready to get underway again. Also in to say hello, and presently recuperating from a broken wing was Nathan Dixon, Others around the New York beach are Waiter Biily Joe, off the Seatrain New York, Raymond Bunco, who got off the llercuies Victory in Oakland, California and flew to New York to be with old buddies and make the scene at the "Big Aquaduct" race track, Frank Fernandez got out of drydock for the weekend and dropped by the Hall, Waiter Fitch, off the Robin Gray, was in, J, Hamot just got back from his first trip on his brand new A book, and Richard Green has just shipped as AB on the Steei King after being laid up for seven months. Good luck to you, Dick. Shipping has been a little slow in Boston recently, but a few more payoffs are expected this month, so we may be seeing an improvement soon up that way. But this period saw only three payoffs in Beantown, with no sign-ons, so it should certainly improve in the coming weeks, Joseph Wescott, a 20-year man, was last off the Council Grove on a trip to Russia and says he is looking to stay coastwise so he will have more time to spend with the family. Also fresh off the Council Grove is George Blackmore, George is planning to take it easy for awhile and then get a ship running coastwise or to Europe, Raymond Davis, whose last ship was the Achilles, says he was really sorry to see that ship laid up. He is up on his farm in New Hampshire, getting some work taken care of, and says he is about just ready for another ship. Gilbert (Rubber) Edwards has signed off the Mount Wash­ ington, but was sorry to see it go. Rubber says the ship is like a hotel. He is in the Marine Hospital in Boston getting a checkup right now, but he says he is going to try to make this ship back when he gets out of drydock. Baltimore Outlook Good Shipping down in Baltimore is off a little from a good last period. However, the outlook is good, and it seems as though Baltimore should pick up agjiin very soon. That port shipped a total of 71 men in the last period? There were four sign-ons, four pay-offs and 11 ships were in transit. While sailing aboard the Raphael L, Semmes, Charles E, Shaw found her to be about the best ship he has sailed in quite some time. He rates the deck department as tops, and hopes they all get a chance to ship out together again real soon. After sailing for over 20 years from Atlantic ports, Thomas (Red) Clough is back after a sojourn in the Gulf. Red says that shipping from the Gulf was okay, but he is glad to get back to his old home port. Red was the bosun on the Jian his last two trips. Shipping in Philadelphia fell off a little last period, but the shipping picture is still all right with some 56 shipped out of that port, Bernardo Tapla reports that he really had a great time re-visiting the country from which he comes, Mexico. His last ship was the Alcoa Pilgrim, and, on the trip, he was affored the opportunity to visit Veracruz, Bernardo says that everyone had a wonderful time there. He says the crew was very lucky because there was a rodeo in nearby Orizaba, where they saw several Mexican movie stars. He is looking for a chance to get back. Last off the Hastings, Carl Biscup, enjoyed the trip to Europe and hopes to sail there more often in the future. He says the girls are especially pretty on the Continent. On the beach in Philly is Manuel G, Madargang, a real old-timer. He's looking for a stewards department slot, either as a chief steward, chief cook or baker. Lewis Hertzog, who last signed off the Alcoa Explorer, is just out of the hospital up in Staten Island, and says the Welfare Department up there is really on the ball. They do a great job for the boys there, Lewis said. Shipping has been' fair down in Norfolk, and the outlook for the future looks to be about the same. A fire broke out in the number three hold of the Steel Fabricator down there a few weeks ago, and the SIU crew aboard her has drawn high praise from the Coast Guard and the ship's officers for the fine job they did in assisting to put out the fire. The vessel burned for two-and-one-half days before the fire was finally extinguished, and she is expected to be laid up for approximately six days for repairs before proceeding to the Gulf. Horace Wiltshire signed off th.j Hurricane recently to check on a boat of which he is a part owner. And Julian Sawyer, who broke his hand on his last ship, the Morning Star, is now fit-for-duty and looking for a ship. On the beach down in Puerto Rico is Harold McVay, who, after a few weeks of leisure is all set to fire or oil some good ship that will bring him back to the area. Jose (Pepe) Garcia is working aboard one of the local tugs. Pepe was aboard the Detroit for about six months and was content with everything except the quick turn around.' Bo Karlson is in town for a little fun, sport and enjoyment. Bo says he had a fine stay aboard his last ship, the Thetis. And, although Ramon Ayala has picked up his tugboat Jicense, he is still interested in a fireman's job heading for New York. Frank Mtfteo is at home in Ponce taking it easy for a while after spending about five months on the Florida State. And Jose Jaoheoo is back in town after about four months at the Marine Hospital In Staten Island. We all hope Jose will be all right and ready to ship in the very near future. SEAFARERS Pare Seres LOG Six Seafarer Oldfimers Draw Lifefime Pensions NEW YORK—Trustees of the SIU pension plan have added the names of six Seafarers to the growing list of Union members who can count on spending their retirement years supported by a tegular monthly pension check. The action of the trustees brings the num­ ber of Seafarers who have re­ tired on $150 pensions to a sixth pensioner is Melvin L. A veteran steward department took out Wheeler, 66. who sailed as a mem­ member, Subat first total of 29, membership in the SIU in 1940 Five of the six SIU oldtimers who were approved by the joint Union - shipowner trustee panel are receiving disability pensions, while one is retiring on a normal pension. The pensioners are Ju­ lian S. Mineses, 65; Lloyd Short, 58; Elon Bruce, 73; Ralph Subat, 60; Hubert R. Cantwell, 62, all of whom shipped deep-sea. The Mineses~ Wheeler Sen, Urges Boost To US Fleet WASHINGTON — The broaden­ ing of the ship exchange program has helped shipping companies to obtain better C-4 type vessels, but "offers no long term solution" for the plight of US shipping, accord­ ing to Sen. E. L. Bartlett (D-Ala.). In a speech to a large Propeller Club audience here last week, Bart­ lett made a plea for a stronger US flag merchant marine, par­ ticularly for the tramps, coastwise and intercoastal segments of the fleet. Domestic operators have been "largely ignored," he said, and left to function mainly with obsolete ships. He mentioned the ship exchange program, but de­ clared that "this can offer no longterm solution and even for the short run will not encourage the use of the most modern vessel design advantages." Must Have Service Bartlett, who, since the illness of Sen. Clair Engle of California, has become the virtual chairman of the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee, said that apart from any national defense argu­ ment for beefing up the domestic operators, he had a strong con­ viction that the American shipper needs to have available the most efficient type of water sei-vice to offer effective competition with other modes of transportation, •Special' Aid Needed Unless something "special and fairly Immediate" is done for the tramp fleet—which is basica.liy equipped with World War II ships — it "may not survive another decade," he added, A possible area of such help, he indicated, may lie in the various cargo preference statutes and "even more signifi­ cant" in their "administration" by various government agencies. How­ ever, he was not more specific. In conclusion, Bartlett also warned of the Russian maritime buildup, in contrast to the US downgrade. To meet the threat and be certain that US Interests are served in "any contingency" requires a fully supported public policy. ber of the SIU-Great Lakes Dis­ trict. Mineses has been a member of the SIU since 1947 and Is the only oldtimer receiving a regular $150 pension. Joining in Balti­ more, he sailed as a member of the steward department, A native of the Philippine Islands, Mineses makes his home in Philadelphia, although he has a brother who lives in Manila, His last ship was the Uolumbia (US Steel), Sailing with long years of ex­ perience in the engine depart­ ment, Short has been an SIU member since 1941 when he joined up in Baltimore, He ended his sailing days with a voyage on~ the Globe Carrier (Overseas Car­ rier), Short is a resident of Bal­ timore where he lives with his wife. Alma, A veteran member of the SIU since 1947, Bruce took out his first Union card In New York. Sailing in the steward depart­ ment, his last ship was the Del Rio (Delta). A native of Jamaica, British West Indies, Bruce now makes his home in New Orleans with his wife, Sarah. Cantwell, who joined the Un­ ion in New York in 1942, has piled up years of experience In the steward department. A native of Trenton, NJ, he plans to spend his retirement there, close to his family. Cantwell ended his ship­ ping career with a trip on the Robin Hood (Robin Lines). in New Orleans. He ended his sailing days with a voyage on the Seatrain New Jersey, his last ship. A native of Mississippi, Su­ bat now lives with his wife, Irene, in New Orleans. Wheeler, the only Great Lakes Bruce Short district member to retire this month, has been a Union member since he joined in New York in 1943. He has many years of ex­ perience in the engine depart- Subat Cantwell ment and made his last trip as a Seafarer on the Chief Wawatam, Wheeler and his wife, Grace, make their home in Mackinaw City, Mich. ICC OKs Rail Rate Cuts On Wheat to Gulf Ports WASHINGTON—The Interstate Commerce Commission has approved a series of rate reductions proposed by the Gulf rail lines in 1963 to apply to carload export wheat traffic drawn from Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, has entered into the picture as Oklahoma, Missouri, and East railroads serving Pacific ports St. Louis, 111. The reductions, initially sus­ pended by ICC and subsequently held from operation by the rallroads pending the decision, amount to a uniform 10 percent decrease from rates in operation in June, 1962. The ICC's action marks for the Gulf ports and railroads a win­ ning round in their running com­ petitive fight with Great Lakes ports and carriers for the export wheat business. It gives the Gulf ports a sub­ stantial advantage over their Lakes competitors in terms of rail freight charges for the muchcontested wheat trade. While the ICC sanctioned the wheat rate cuts, it refused to per­ mit similar reductions on export flour and bulgur from the same origins to the Gulf outlets, with one e.xception. That was a Bur­ lington Railroad tariff which of­ fered the flour reductions to Chi­ cago, the only Lakes port city served by Burlington. The ICC ruling was the latest of a long list of rail rate changes considered in the past few years as an outgrowth of sharpened competition between the Lakes and Gulf ports for export agri­ cultural business. More recently the West Coast have embarked on rate-making programs intended to generate more traffic in that direction. Exemplary of the carload wheat rates approved by the ICC was one of 58 cents from Greeley. Colo., to the Gulf ports, compared to an existing rate of 78 cents. No comparison was provided with the present rate from that point to Lakes ports. Rejects Lakes' Arguments ' The commission rejected argu­ ments^ by the Lakes ports and rail­ roads that the proposed Gulf re­ ductions would create "noncom­ pensatory" rates or would preju­ dice the Lakes and prefer the Gulf. The chief support for approval for the Gulf rates was a finding that substantial truck and water competition faces railroads mov­ ing wheat to the Gulf but that little such competition exists for Lakes-bound traffic. A variation on this finding prompted the commission to re­ ject the flour reductions other than for Burlington. ICC ruled that as only minimal competition by other nvodes is available on flour traffic to both the Lakes and the Gulf ports, each port group should be given equal rate treat­ ment on the traffic. •^1 �4 I'i' $i^AF4^iRs 10 d Pag»Hcbl 5»* ^J»:»,- May t9, RR Rate Cut Hits Seatrain Cult IBU Signs Two New. Pacts NEW ORLEANS—SlU-contracted Seatrain Lines has an­ nounced it will discontinue sailings between New Orleans and New York in mid-June. A company spokesman cited recent heavy losses suffered from discriminatory rate-cut­ ice, and we can no longer support ting by the railroads as the New Orleans. For the year 1963 NORFOLK—The SIU Inland Boatmen's Union has successfully negotiated new three-year con­ tracts here with the Gulf Atlantic Towing Company (GATCO) and the Marine Oil Service Company. The new agreement with GATCO covers approximately 75 men and went into effect on May 1. The new pact calls for a wag# Increase, an additional paid holi­ day, improvements in working conditions, and an increase in wel­ fare contributions by the company to the SIU-lBU Welfare Plan. SlU-lBU members at Gatco ratified the new pact by a 50-8 count. The new three-year contract signed by the SlU-lBU at the Marine Oil Service Company will go into effect on July 1. The new pact calls for an Immediate wag# increase, an improvement in work­ ing conditions and an increase in employer contributions to the SIUlBU Welfare Plan. The Union members at Marine Oil Servic# voted unanimously to accept th# new contract. The Company op­ erates a fleet of small harbor tankers and ship supply vessels In the Hampton Roads area. primary reason for dropping the Seatrain suffered a net loss of $1,735,279. Approximately $745,000 service. "The Interstate Commerce was incurred at New Orleans." Discriminatory rate cutting by Commission has been disinclined to enforce the provisions of the railroads involves reducing tar­ law prohibiting discrimination in iffs on those items which are the SlU-IBU rank and file negotiating committee is shown here rail rates against coastwise water backbone of steamship traffic. carriers," he said. "In recent Such reductions are possible be­ with representatives of Gulf Atlantic Towing Company at months particularly, the commis­ cause the railroads make up the contract signing ceremonies at the Norfolk hall. They are sion majority almost seems to be difference by applying higher (l-r, seated) Norfolk port agent Gordon Spencer, L. M. embarked on a deliberate cam­ rates to other commodities on Winslow, GATCO vice-president, and J. R. Kenney, GATCO paign to bring about the end of which they have no competition district manager. Back row includes GATCO crewmembers from water carriers. The usual coastwise service." Ronald Wiiklns, George Tate, Dave Tillett, Wilitam Tingle outcome is that after shipping The action by Seatrain in drop­ and James Marks. ping the New Orleans service competition is eliminated by the parallels similar action taken sev­ discriminatory rates, all rates go eral years ago by SlU-contracted up sharply. The major traffic affected by Sea Land Service, which was the shutdown of New Orleans then the only other general cargo service by Seatrain will be the coastwise steamship line. Seatrain, which operates six movement of rice, rock salt, plas­ specially designed ships to carry tics, chemicals and petrochemicals railroad freight cars and highway northbound and iron and steel containers, came to its decision products and miscellaneous man­ By Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area in spite of protests by New Or­ ufactured products southbound. Seatrain service between Edgeleans port and shipping groups. The company pointed out that as water and Texas City and Puerto Federal Maritime Administrator Nioholaa Jtriinson iMid a viait to the New Orleana Hall last week. He waa accompanied by Captain a result of rail rate discrimina­ Rico will continue as usual. Thomas A. King, Gulf Coast Director of the Federal Maritime Admin­ tion by the railroads, Seatrain's revenue per ton on freight car istration. They were visibly Impressed by the beautiful New Orleans Hall and the comfortable facilities provided for the membership. traffic between New Orleans and They also were given a firsthand look at the training program and its Edgewater, NJ terminal de­ the Seafarers Clinic in the New Orleans building. clined an average of 28.8 percent Earlier in the week, we attended a testimonial dinner in Lake Charles between 1958 and 1964. for Congressman T. A Thompson, U.S. representative from the "Seatrain is unable to continue Louisiana 7th District. Congressman Thompson is the fourth ranking the financial drains Involved in member of the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries the (Interstate Commerce) com­ and he is the ranking member of the sub-committee on the Merchant mission's unwillingness to act," a NEW ORLEANS — A Presiden­ Marine and is one of the most Influential members of Congress on company representative said. "In May of last year we were forced tial "E" award for excellence in legislative matters affecting Seafarers and their jobs. This meeting to terminate our Savannah serv- export promotion has been award­ was addressed by Secretary of thelnterior Stewart Udall, who praised ed to SlU-contracted Delta Steam­ the Congressman for his active and constructive interest in the con­ ship Lines by Under Secretary of servation of U.S. Wildlife and Water resources. Veteran Congressman Commerce Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jimmy Morrison, of the Sixth Louisiana District, was master of Jr., at ceremonies here recently. ceremonies for the occasion. Organizationally, the Union is moving ahead along the Gulf Coast. The presentation was made at a banquet of the Mississippi Valley Favorable new contracts have 4World Trade Council. According been negotiated with two towing ments. The shipping outlook is to the citation. Delta, "Through an companies, D. M. Picton in Port not too good for Mobile in the MOBILE—Another tugboat vet­ aggressive program of trade de­ Arthur and Mobil Towing and Immediate future but it is still eran has been added to the grow­ velopment, has increased its export Wrecking. As soon as the IBU is exceptionally bright in New Or­ ing list of SlU-lnland Boatmen's shipments to more than 50 percent certified as the collective bargain­ leans and Houston. Rated engine ing representative for the em­ Union members who have been of cargo tonnage." department men are particularly placed on pension by the Joint In a separate announcement. ployees of Slade and Southern scarce. C. C. "Honeybee" Morris Union - shipown­ Delta was lauded for successfully Towing Company (formerly known paid off the Aldlna in Houston er trustee panel promoting American products and as Higman Towing), company after a trip to Karachi. He hopes of the SlU Pen­ tourism in Latin America and representatives will be asked to to catch something-going to Japan sion Plan. Africa, aiding US manufacturers to meet with the Union to begin ne­ soon. Edward R. Davidson, who Jonathan W. sell abroad and developing the gotiating a contract to cover the is noted as a baker of fancy pas­ Grizzel, an IBU first floating exhibition in the nearly 150 employees involved. oldtimer who has Red Leonard stopped by the tries, paid off the Penn Exporter Mobile Trade Fairs program. in Houston and is now on the look­ been sailing out The floating exhibition men­ Hall with his wife and his daugh­ out for a trip to India. of this port since tioned in the announcement is the ter, Melinda, and son. Gene. They Some of the oldtimers on the 1929, is the latest SlU-manned Delta Line vessel Del seemed to enjoy themselves in the addition to the beach in Mobile are K. G. Huller, Seafarers dining room, especially Sud, which is now on a tour of key Grinel ever - increasing ports in Brazil, Argentina and young Gene, who was moving who has been an SlU member number of tug veterans who can Uruguay carrying exhibits of US through a plate of- fried shrimp since 1938 and has been sailing look forward to a comfortable re­ industrial and consumer products in fine style. Charlie Dixon, rest­ out of the Gulf all that time. He tired life made possible by a regu­ to spur US exports to South ed up and ready to ship again is enjoying a vacation with his lar $150 monthly pension check. after a vacation, made the chief family but is trying to get back America. Grizzel, who is 66, became a electrician's job on the Steel Ven­ out in a Group 2 engine job on a About 70 US exhibitors are dis­ member of the IBU here in 1956. playing their wares aboard the Del dor last week. "Hungry Henry" bulk carrier. Ray Henderson, who He has sailed on tugs of the Pilots Sud, which will make stops at the Gerdes paid off as chief steward just got off the Claiborne, is hap­ Service Corporation of Mobile ports of Rio de Janeiro, Santos and on the Del Oro and is registered py to be back with his family at since 1958. Prior to 1958 he worked Parangua, Brazil; Montevideo, in Group 1-S. For the time being, Fairhope, Ala., and is working for the Mobile Bar Pilots Associa­ Uruguay; Buenos Aires, Argentina, he is taking it easy on the beach. ashore as a carpenter while build­ tion for 29 year.s. As predicted in our last report, ing some time on his registration and the Curacao port of WillemBorn in Little Cayman, British stad. The exhibitors are accom­ shipping remained good all card. George Dean dropped by West Indies, Grizzel now has a panying their products on the voy­ through the Gulf. Mobile had one at the Mobile Hall on the way tc home in Mobile where he lives age to explain the usefulness of of the busiest shipping periods it his home in Robertsville, Ala., to with his wife, Daisy. He served their wares and, hopefully, to take has had in some time and by the register. He is a real oldtimer with the US Coast Guard during orders. end of last week had the shortest who has been sailing out of Mo­ World War 11. Open house was held aboard the manpower supply the Alabama bile and New Orleans since 1936. Del Sud on May 13 for delegates Port has had in months. The He says he plans to sail a few and guests to the Mississippi Val­ Council Grove, however, laid up more years before putting in for ley Trade Conference while the after paying off at the end of a his retirement benefits. C. E. Mar­ vessel was docked at New Orleans. Russian grain voyage and the Fort tin of Silver Creek, Mississippi, Chief value of the floating ex­ Hoskins was expected to do like­ who has been sailing as chief cook In order to assure accurate hibition is that of offering US wise after coming in from a Rus­ and baker since 1938, registered digests of shipboard meetings firms an opportunity to display sian trip. These are both Jlities in Mobile after his last ship, the in the LOG, it is desirable that their products to a select audience Service jumbolized T-2s and in­ Overseas Joyce, laid up in New the reports of shipboard meet­ of government and business lead­ dications are that they will re- Orleans. C. R. IVolfe is vacation­ ings be typed if at all possible. ers in the three Latin American crew in a couple of weeks in con­ ing after paying off as chief stew­ countries. nection with other grain move­ ard on the Arizpa. MA Chief Visits New Orleans Hail Delta Line Gets Award For Trade IBU Veteran Gets Pension Type Minutes When Possible Action Taken On Bloomfield Subsidy Bid WASHINGTON —A notice con­ cerning the application of the SlUcontracted Bloomfield Steamship Company for a 20-year operating differential subsidy on trade rout# 21 is being published in the Fed­ eral Register by the Maritime Reg­ ister, it was announced recently by Maritime Administrator Nicho­ las Johnson. Johnson said that the publica­ tion of the notice would give an opportunity for interested persons to comment on the application in conformity with a decision of the Maritime Subsidy Board, affirmed by the Secretary of Commerce, that all applications for operating differential subsidies should be subject to public notice. Bloomfield had requested the Secretary of Commerce to review and reverse the Subsidy Board de­ cision handed down in December, 1963, which extended Bloomfield's subsidy operation on Trade Route 2,1 for only one year. Bloomfield had sought a 20-year-paet for op­ erations on the US Gulf-United Kingdom/European Continent route. At .the time of it's decision, the Subsidy Board had stated that the subsidy extension was granted so that the Board could study in greater detail its present subsidy contract with Bloomfield. The Subsidy Board action was the first time that the board had deferred a decision on renewal of a subsidy contract in order to grant an opportunity for public notice and comment on the appli­ cation. Comments on the applica­ tion are to be submitted to th# Maritime Subsidy Board by today. May 29, 1964. Bloomfield has already advised the Maritime Administration that it wishes to withdraw "its applica­ tion for an operating differential subsidy to operate on TR 13, which covers an operation from the US Gulf to the Mediterranean, and on TB 22 frpm the US.Gplf to the Far East �Matr If, MM SEAFARgMS Laylns Groundwork For Await Action By House Commlttem Construction Subsidies Bill For Fishing Vessels Pending BOSTON—Revival of the Massachusetts and New England fishing industry is tied directly to a bill pending in Congress that provides a 55 pw cent "differential" government subsidy In connection with the con--*struction of fishing vessels in than that landed by US fishermen and imports also matched US pro­ this country. James Ackert, president of the SIU - affiliated Atlantic Fisher­ men's Union, noted that the en­ tire fish industry is anxiously awaiting for US Rep. Herbert Bonner's committee in Washing­ ton to report on the bill, possibly within two weeks. Boats To Be Built "If the legislation goes through, I know of six fishing boats to be built for Gloucester, three for Boston, plus others in New Bed­ ford," Ackert reported. Under the pending legislation, the government would pay up to 55 percent subsidy for new fish boats built in the US—the differ­ ence between the construction cost in this country compared with building such vessels in for­ eign nations, such as Denmark, West Germany and Japan. Ackert described as the "best news in years" from a legislative standpoint, the Senate's recent action in approving a $25 million program for developing state fish­ ery resources in the US and its decision to put teeth in controls to keep foreign Rshing vessels out of US territorial waters. Under the $25 million program, Massachusetts stands to receive $300,000 in each of the next five years to stimulate local fishery resources. In turn, the Common­ wealth of Massachusetts must participate on a matching basis. Commercial Purposes Only "This money would be spent on commercial fishing purposes only, for such items as new weighing machines for the boats at the Boston fish pier and for any other research projects the industry wants to put into effect," Ackert said. The Union president said the new legislation could not come at a better time, noting that for the first time Americans are eating more foreign-caught imported fish Fac* KIM LOG duction of scallops for the first time in the first quarter of 1964. In another development, the US Tariff Commission has filed a fav­ orable report for the New Eng­ land ground fish industry, asking tariff negotiators in Geneva to let the current dut'y stand in regard to imports of fresh and grcund fish fillets. P.L 480 Food Sold To Brazil WASHINGTON — The US has decided to finance purchase of $93 million worth of agricultural commodities by Brazil under an amended Title I, Public Law 480 agreement. The vail/ue includes ocean transportation of an esti­ mated $11.3 million. The program provides that 20 percent of the total payment re­ ceived from Brazil for the sales will be set aside for US use. Of the remaining 80 percent, 60 per­ cent will be available for eco­ nomic development loans and 20 percent for economic developnvent grants. The composition of the com­ modities to be sent to Brazil un­ der the agreement breaks down to about 40 million bushels of wheat valued at $70.5 million, about 44.1 million pounds of ed­ ible vegetable oil valued at $5.7 million, about 344,000 bushels of grain sorghums valued at $800,000, about 22 million pounds of lard valued at $3 million, about 1.1 million pounds of butter val­ ued at $400,000, about 176,000 hundredweight of dried peas val­ ued at $900,000 and about 22,000 hundredweight of lentils valued at $200,000. Lifeboat Class ICS On View The spotlight is on Class No. 108 in the SIU lifeboatmen's school at headquarters i. the photo above, taken after all hands in the class successfully completed Coast Guard course and earned lifeboat tickets. They are (front, l-r) Frank Staples, Martin Spears; middle, Jan Bonefont, Igna­ tius Salerno, John Williams, Thomas Strafford; rear, instruc­ tor Dan Butts, Pete Rivero, Percy Parks, John L. Serigue, Michael Feldstein and instructor Ami Bioriisson. ' I 1. 't 111 Union Laboi Show Evor Right In the thick of tho planning for this year's AFL-CIO Union Induitrlei Show was Maritime Trades Department executive sec­ retary - treasurer Pete McGavin (second from left). The Seafarers Inter­ national Union had three booths at the six-day show which ended yesterday In Louisville, Kentucky, dis­ playing many of its con­ sumer items, such as CalPack products and BreastO-Chicken tuna, both from the West Coast. The MTD set up its display in a fourth booth. With McGavin in the picture are (l-r) John S. Lutz, the show's assistant director; McGavin; Harold A. Schneider of the American Federation of Grain Millers and show director Joseph Lewis. The title of this year's show was "Americans At Work." Sponsored and' produced by the Union Label and Service Trades Department of the AFL-CIO and offered to the general public admission free, the multi-million dollar exhibition portrayed the "Americans At Work" theme to thousands of visitors during the show's run. Poverty Too Expensive To Ignore^ US Warned WASHINGTON—"The most expensive thing we can do is do nothing" about the poor, because "the number of persons who are potential members of the poverty group is increas­ ing," Sargent Shriver, director of the President's task force in the anti-poverty program warned on a nation-wide radio •*" hookup sponsored by the the Selective Service program to tary service, but to determine call up young men at 18 or those who need educational or AFL-CIO. Speaking on the AFL-CIO pub­ younger, not for immediate mili­ health assistance. lic service program Washington Reports To The People, Shriver pointed out that "public welfare payments have increased over the last five years at three times the rate of national productivity." The 9 million on assistance, he said, "are a drag, like a weight on the back of the American economy." Increase Productivity WASHINGTON—This country's private shipyard industry "Every person we can take off could employ an additional 100,000 persons at a savings to the the negative side, every person we can make productive who has been government of millions of dollars, if sufficient work were unproductive, makes it just that available, according to Edwin-* much easier for the whole econ­ M. Hood, president of the yards," he said, whereas "private omy to progress," he said. "We Shipbuilders Council of yards shrink or expand employ­ turn a person who is a consumer America. ment immediately and in a much only into one who is a better con­ more direct ratio to the work in The council, which has been sumer, one who is productive, who fighting to have the Navy curtail hand." This is facilitated, he said, by pays taxes instead of costing them work at its own yards and channel —a full-fledged citizen in our eco­ it to private yards, claims that the pool of workers in various nomic life." there would be no mass unemploy­ crafts in each port area who shift Shriver said first concentration ment from the closing of Navy their employment frequently from yard to yard, depending upon the in the Administration program is yards. location of available work. on youth, because "to save a per­ In a letter to Secretary of De­ son who is 16, 17 or 18 is to take Mr. Hood asserted that employ­ that person out of poverty for the fense Robert S. McNamara, Mr. ment levels in private yards last Hood said the additional workers rest of his life." A proposed Job year "ranged from 30 per cent corps, he said, is planned for these that could be employed by private above to 30 per cent below the yards were more than the total young persons "to make the illiter­ annual average," while the levels ate literate, to make the unhealthy employed by all Navy yards com­ in Navy yards were thought to be bined. Private shipyard facilities healthful, to teach skills, to show more than 5 per cent from the young people the importance of last year were 58 percent idle, he annual average. sajd. punctuality and reliability in hold­ "The range of employment in "Two separate and Independent private yards also is greater than ing a job." cost studies have shown that costs normally expe'cted in private in­ Special Programs "Some would be given part-time in private yards are lower than dustry," he said. work," he continued, "to prepare costs in the naval yards," Mr. Noting that private shipyards for holding a job or advancing Hood declared. Figures which he absorb the cost of extensive facili­ within a certain type of employ­ used in his letter showed that ties on a limited volume of busi­ ment or even to college. "We also work in private yards is up to 33 ness, Mr. Hood told the Defense plan to have a special program for per cent cheaper than the com­ Secretary that "higher activity those who are now in college, but parable work in Navy yards. levels would provide lower unit Availability of more shipwork costs as fixed shipyard costs would who would otherwise have to leave for financial reasons. We propose for private yards would undoubt­ be absorbed by a greater number to give them part-time work so edly lead to more stability and of units of production." He also said that private ship­ they can pay their own way. We provide operating efficiencies that hope to reach about 400,000 young may reduce the cost of doing ship- yards "coming within the scope" men and women with these pro­ work below present levels which of the study "indicated a willing­ are lower than those in naval ship­ ness to provide all the messing grams." He said that if approved by yards," he continued. and berthing facilities desired by Congress, the jobs corps would be Personal excess to require­ the Navy, provided a constant tied in with the proposal by Sec. ments, in large measure, account workload of naval shipwork justi­ of Labor W. Willard Wirtz to use for the higher cost in naval ship­ fied the investment. Seek More Gov't Work For Private Shipyards �Sf!4F4nERS . I0€t Ten HWM. ItH US-Foreign Nof/dns Reach ^Tentative' Agreement By Sidney Margrolius A Look At Educational Loans FMC Regulatory Rights Raked Over Coals Again With college costs soaring, borrowing has become the fastest-growing WASHINGTON—A tentative agreement has been reached between the Federal Mari­ method of financing post-high school education. Some finance compa­ time Commission and 11 foreign nations over demands by the FMC that foreign shipping nies and insurance firms especially are pushing the idea of borrowing to go to college. Deveraux Josephs, Chairman of the New York Life lines which belong to steamship conferences serving the US make their contracts with their • • Insurance Company and recently chairman of a Government committee shippers comply with FMC re--*-^ on higher education, even recommended that colleges should raise gulations; a right granted to much language which stresses the nies and shipowners may not ac­ fees to charge the student "the full cost of his education, and what the commission under the 1916 control of the FMC and the 1916 cept the agreement once it is out­ the student or parents cannot pay from past savings and current sav­ Shipping Act. Shipping Act, which protects US lined to them by their government ings and current earnings, they should borrow. Unfortunately however, from shipping, is to be eliminated com­ spokesmen that they still retain But President Eldon Johnson of the University of New Hampshire, what information was released con­ pletely from the dual rate con­ the right to object to any inter­ has warned that over-reliance on borrowing may create a new form of cerning the recent discussions held tracts. ference by the US with the free­ Even at this, it was made clear dom of their shipowners and ship­ "indentured service, in which the poor pay for twenty years while the here at the State Department, it better-off start life debt-free." appears that any agreement that the foreign steamship compa­ ping to do whatever they please. One of the most shocking practices this writer has encountered is the reached, however tentative, was large number of well-known colleges that recommend high-cost loan basically on the terms of the for­ Cite Alarming Cost Increase companies to students in their catalogs, either in ignorance or disregard eign nations involved. The FMC is seeking documents of the true costs of such loans. Ironically, some colleges who may also give tlie same students part scholarships, unwittingly may be using from the foreign shippers concern­ some of their limited scholarship funds to subsidize interest payments ing freight rates in trade with the US. The documents are needed to to commercial loan companies. Recently Senator Vance Hartke (D-Ind.) has been criticizing educa­ enable Federal shipping agencies tion loans offered by finance companies whiA charge parents the equi­ to review and pass on freight rates valent of true per-annum interest of 26 per cent and more, and in two in US trade. Outcry Raised cases, 54-60 per cent. These examples were based on a survey by the magazine of the Credit Union National Assoeiation. The requests for this informa­ NEW YORK—The New York State AFL-CIO here has First of all, parents and students need to understand that a so- tion by the FMC created an imme­ called on Gov. Nelson' A. Rockefeller of New York to name called "$4,000 plan" offered by a bank or finance company operating a diate outcry from 10 leading Euro­ "tuition" or "education plan" is not really a $4,000 loan. As this de- pean maritime nations and Japan, a Moreland Commission to probe the operations of the Blue p-arlment previously has pointed out, the money Is advanced only for which accused the US of trying to Cross Hospital Insurance set-"*" Corbett noted that in its own $500 at a time on a "$4,000 plan." This is a $500 loan, not a $4,000 loan. regulate and control what was not up, because of the "alarming presentation, the state AFL-CIO its business, interfering with in­ rate of increase in the cost In the case of the very high rates cited by the credit union researchers and Senate Ilartke, the true pcr-annum cost is especially steep because ternational affairs, and brought to subscribers of medical care ben­ has raised a number of points the borrower really prepays part of the loan. For example, for a $1,000- threats of retaliation against US efits under health insurance plans." aimed at cutting or holding down Blue Cross costs which were ruled Union Protest a-year tuition plan for four years, on which the lender really advances ships calling at their ports. out of consideration. They in­ The nations involved are Bel­ In a telegram to nie Governor, $.500 at a time, the borrower repays $106 a month for 40 months. The $240 of finance charge is only somewhat higher than the typical $150 gium, Holland, the United King­ Raymond R. Corbett, head of the cluded: Cost Cutting Ideas to $200 charged for similar tour-year plans by banks and other lenders. dom, Italy Sweden, Norway, Den­ 2 million member union federation, mark, West Germany, France, said such a study is needed and • New York's Blue Cross re­ But in this case, the payments are completed in 40 months, instead of would possibly point the way to serve requirement is far greater the usual 48 months. Thus, during the last few months, the borrower Greece and Japan. A July 4 deadline was set by legislation to assure continued than that considered adequate for has prepaid some of the money he supposedly is borrowing. the FMC for filling new contracts availability of adequate hospital Blue Cross plans elsewhere. In the finance-company plans we ourselves have studied, the true between the steamship conferences • The formula under which hos­ per-annum rates, after allowing for the value of the life insurance and the shippers moving cargoes insurance at reasonable cost to per­ pitals are paid needs restudy and provided, often do run from 13 to 37 percent. For example, an $800 through US ports. These contracts sons with low fixed incomes. The recent decision of State In­ recasting to prevent overpayment. one-year "plan" offered by one company advances $400 a semester, re­ cover shippers agreeing to use only surance Superintendent Henry paid in eight installments of $104. The borrower pays back in four steamship lines belonging to con­ • Stricter controls are needed in Root Stern, Jr. to grant Blue Cross monthly payments at a finance charge of $16. This is the equivalent ferences, which are given a re­ policing bills submitted by hos­ Rate increases ranging from 24.6 of a per-annum interest rate of a^'proximately 37 per cent, after allow­ duction in ocean freight rates as pitals. ing for the insurance, since the average debt during those four months part of the agreement. A steam­ to 40 percent placed this protection • Expensive hospital facilities beyond the means of many sub­ is only $125, and you have the use of the money for only one-third ship conference is a voluntary as­ are needlessly used because Bluo scribers. of a year. sociation made up of American The AFL-CIO chief added that Cross policies here do not provide There is no need to pay such rates. The AFL-CIO Education De­ and foreign lines serving on the suggestions to cut Blue Cross costs out-patient diagnostic care and partment points out that the National Defense Education Act provides same trade route and interested in and improve its operation, made treatment. student loans at a true interest rate of 3 per cent. Nor does the interest maintaining the same rates and by many witnesses at the recent • Blue Cross is controlled by a charge begin until after the student graduates. You have ten years to practices. public hearings on the rate increase Board of Directors overloaded with repay (actually eleven years since you don't have to begin repay­ Because not all shippers are con­ application, were all rejected as members with direct or indirect ments until a year after graduation!. Moreover, if you go into teach­ ference members, a dual system not being within the scope of the hospital connections with the re­ ing, you wiil have ten percent of your loan cancelled for each year of rates exists and it is these dual inquiry. sult that the same people occupy you teach, up to 50 per cent. For students interested in teaching. rates on which the FMC is attempt­ At the hearings, Corbett contin­ both sides of the negotiatine table. Defense Act loans actually can serve as a kind of partial scholarship. ing to fix its regulatory eye. ued, Stern repeatedly told wit­ Corbett said that "many other With the FMC still seeking "vol­ nesses that he was limited by law areas of operation of New York's The Defense Act gives preference to students intending to teach, and to students of the sciences, engineering, foreign languages and math. untary compliance" with its regu­ at the hearing to consider only Blue Cross need inquiry and short If you can't get a Defense Act loan, or other loan directly from your latory orders, the foreign shippers testimony on the subject matter of of an all-out probe by a Moreland continue to drive a hard bargain. the rate application before him Commission, it appears that a bad college, here are other sources in order of inceasing cost; Slate-sponsored college loans: Among states that now have their own Consequently, under the recently and that only legislation could put situation will get worse with no or .semi-official programs of co lege loans, are Florida, Illinois, Loui.si- reached "tentative agreement" many of the suggestions into effect. step being taken to prevent it." ana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Penn.sylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Wis­ consin and Wyoming. Usually these loans are guaranteed by a state or SEATTLE—A strong comeback semi-public agency but made by local banks. Your state education de­ is being made by Alaskan can­ partment, student-aid office or high school guidance counselor can tell you which banks participate. In some cases, students attending post- neries, some of which were vir­ high school vocational or nursing schools also are eligible. tually leveled by the March 27 Some states which do not have general loans for students, do provide earthquake whicn struck the for teacher education, nursing and other medical-service students. Often these are service loans, and can become, in effect, scholar­ Alaskan coastline. ships. In West Virginia, for example, for each $500 a student receives, Shipments of the first food to he is expected to teach one year. Each year of teaching cancels $500 be exported from the state since of notes. United States Aid Fund loans now are available through more than the disaster, an air shipment of 400 ca'ieges in some 41 slates, usually those that do not have their own 220 cases of canned salmon and stale programs. The interest rate is a reasonable true 6 per cent per reindeer sausage, destined for the annum, including credit life insurance. No payments are required until World's Fair, has already arrived after graduation. Unlike the National Defense Act loans, these loans in New York. Now with the ad­ do accrue interest whi.e the student is still in school. The actual loans vent of the salmon canning sea­ are made by cooperating hrme-town banks. Your college can give son, some of the sea-food canner­ you additional information. ies are beginning to hum again. llcme-town. Religious, Nationality Organizations have a larger number During the quake, at least 27 of student loan funds at low cost. These organizations include PTA's, high schools, women's clubs, churches, civic organizations as Rotarians members of SlUNA affiliates were and E^ks, The Grange, fraternal organizations as Knights Templar, and confirmed as dead. The Cal-Pak many others. In some cases, loans are limited to members; in other Company of San Francisco, which tained heavy plant losses. The Alaska Ice and Storage Company. cases, any applicant is eiig b e. Your high school can tell you about is under contract to SlU-affiliated Quizinke Packing Company, fish The tremendous destruction Cannery Workers of Union of the local loan funds. packers near Kodiak, was a total wrought by the earthquake and Pacific, estimated its losses at the Prcd'jcllon Credit Associaticns may be a source of low-cost college loss. In Kodiak, the Alaska Pack­ tidal waves which hit the coast of loans for rural dwelle.s, iic udhig farmers and part-time farmers, lime of the quake at between ers Association also reported a Alaska is evident in the picture $400,000 and $500,000, advises L. Theodore Sehocn, General Manager of the Hastings, Minne­ total loss, as did Alaska • ^ing above showing fishing boats left sota FCA. The PCA's are cooperative organizations providing credit Other SlU-affiliated companies, Crab. Pan-American Fisheries was scattered high and dry and farfor farmers. although reporting no deaths, sus- partially destroyed as was the inland. NY Labor Urges Blue Cross Probe SlU Alaska Fish Canneries Make Comeback �'Lt \ •* * * * - StAFAKJBRS •J f. Lac Pace Pfeveii 'To Your Health, Sir!" yyl '31 •'^1 REPUBLICAN PUSH. Ten major Industrial areas have been pin­ pointed by the Republican party for an all-out drive to harvest votes among minority and low income groups. Together, the 10 big cities represent states which control 220 of the 270 electoral votes needed to elect a president. The cities are New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Baltimore, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Newark, and Minneapolis-St. Paul. The drive will eat up a big portion of the $12 million campaign kitty Republicans figure they will need to finance National Committee activities for the 1964 campaign. According to a memorandum circulated by the GOP, about $9.5 million will be poured into the presidential contest; $2 million to help GOP candadates for the House, and $500,000 for senatorial candidates. 10^ MEDICAL CARE COSTS. Since the third quarter of 1962, daily service charge in hospitals has soared 6.6 percent and the cost of hospital insurance by three percent, according to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Overall medical care prices have hit a record high of 117.2 (1957-1959 is base period of 100 percent), and hospital costs alone are 139.6, up nearly 40 percent from the base period. These orbiting costs hit America's millions of elderly hardest, but the American Medical Association continues to insist there is no need for President Johnson's proposed health care program under social security. 4. 4) CONSUMER PROTECTION. Perhaps this year, perhaps next year —^but surely someday—the American consumer will be protected against interest-gouging on loans or on goods purchased on time. When this happens, it could be that just one vote made it possible. The one vote decision came recently in a Senate Banking Committee subcom­ mittee which had been sitting on Sen. Paul Douglas' (D-Ill.) truth-inlending bill for two years. By a 5-4 margin the subcommittee sent the bill to the full Banking Committee. Voting for the consumer were five Democrats—Douglas, Clark (Pa.), Proxmire (Wise.), Williams (N.J.), and Muskie (Me.). Against the bill were Dixiecrat A. Willis Robertson (Va.), and Republicans Bennet (Utah), Simpson (Wyo.) and Dominick (Colo.). The proposal would require all lenders to disclose the full cost of loans In dollars and cents as well as in terms of annual interest charges. 4. 4;. 4. FOOD STAMPS BURIED. A solid phalanx of Republicans, abetted by five Democrats, recently killed President Johnson's proposed ex­ tension of the late President Kennedy's food stamp program in a 19-14 vote in the House Agriculture Committee. Pilot projects of the pro­ gram in the past few years have helped feed thounsands of povetryridden families. President Johnson had proposed a $100 million in­ crease to make the program nationwide in his assault on poverty. But all 14 Republicans committee members, plus five Democrats, buried the proposal. Voting against it were: Democrats—^Thomas G. Abernethy (Miss.), E. C. Gatliings (Ark.), George M. Grant (Ala.), Watkins M. Abbitt (Va.), Paul C. Jones (Mo.). Republicans—Charles B. Hoeven (Iowa), Paul B. Dague (Pa.), Page Belcher (Okla.), Clifford Mclntire (Me.), Charles M. Teague (Calif.); Albert H. Quie (Minn.), Don L. Short (N.D.). Cathrine May (Wash.), Delbert Latta (Ohio), Ralph Har­ vey (Ind.), Paul Findley (111.), Bob Dole (Kansas), Ralph Beermann (Nebr.), and Edward Hutchinson (Mich.). During all of the ceremonies heralding the sible to contribute to its decline. For ex­ annual bow to American merchant shipping ample, right now the SIU, along with the last Friday—Maritime Day—all the typical other segments of the shipping industry, is speeches were heard proclaiming the im­ fighting to have the laws which were de­ portance of the US fleet. signed to help shipping—such as the Cargo At ceremonies throughout the nation, the Preference Aqt—rigidly enforced. a participants got in their say, throwing verbal It is rather ironic that the Union finds bouquets right and left to the merchant ma­ itself in the position of insisting to the Gov­ rine and its great importance to the US's ernment agencies involved that they follow economic and defense welfare. the strict intent of the law. All the talk, however, has a hollow ring when real-life figures are scrutinized. Orangeburg County, SC., has the first union in its history now, thanks to a group of workers who refused to yield a second time to intimidating tactics by the coun­ ty's "most important" people Workers at the Kelsey-Hayes Co.'s Utica-Herbrand Tool Div., repudiating a powerful anti-union campaign by top management and community leaders, voted for the Machinists by an emphatic ma­ jority in an NLRB election. The More was 356 for the lAM, with 85 against. The union victory wiped out an earlier 171-245 loss, in a February election. That vote was set aside by the NLRB be­ cause massive community pres­ sure "created an atmosphere of fear of reprisal and loss of job opportunity," the board found. settlement seemed In sight when Weis announced it would not re­ instate any of the strikers. Re­ placement employees had been hired as strikebreakers, so the union appealed to central labor bodies in 13 Pennsylvania cities arid launched a consumer boycott campaign, in addition to the strike. It is hard fact that the US was in 10th place among the world's ship builders last year, and that our ships are reaching the end of their effective economic life. Although the US has something more than twice the tonnage of the Soviet Union in actual service, our tonnage is gradually drifting downwards. The Soviets will dou­ ble their fleet by 1965 and by 1970, it will 4» 4» 4» have tripled. Unionism scored an impressive victory in Detroit recently when At the rate the Russians are going, they the Detroit Federation of Teachers expect to have 1,746 ships totaling 9,900,000 became the sole negotiating agent deadweight tons by next year. If the US for the public school system's keeps its present snail's pace, it will have teachers. The Teachers defeated the unaffiliated Detroit Education 843 ships afloat, totaling 12,800,000 tons. Association by a decisive vote of 5,739 to 3,848. The representation election wiped out the Detroit Board of Education's proposal for proportional represenation by the 4" 4" 4) Forty members of the Meat rival organizations, a plan en­ Cutters are continuing their strike dorsed by the DF.A. 4 4- 4) •gainst Weis Markets, an inde­ Some 50 members of the Fire pendent chain of supermarkets scattered from the Pennsylvania Fighters Local 77, St. Joseph, Mo., Dutch territory to the coal re­ staged a march on City Hall to gions. Meat department employ­ protest low wages and poor work­ ees in six stores voted overwhelm­ ing conditions. They distributed ingly last year for representation leaflets showing firemen here by Local 195 of the Meat Cutters, average $75 to $145 a month less, but talks on a first contract broke than their counterparts in Kansas down over union security and the City, Springfield and Independ­ employees walked out on August ence, and that they work longer 13. Two months after the strike hours than firemen in any other began talks were resumed and a major city in the state. And, by 1975, the USSR should have 2,619 ships at 14,800,000 tons while the total US fleet will have shrunk to 644 ships—12,200,000 tons. Over the last 10 years, the US active merchant fleet has been shrinking at the rate of 43 ships a year. The answer is not in speechmaking, nor holidays and ceremonies, nor is it to be .found in lip service to the fleet's importance. A case in point is that on this Maritime Day, while Government agencies are among those professing their recognition of the im­ portance of the American merchant marine, they are in actual fact doing everything pos­ When, and only when, the Government agencies decide to give American shipping an even break, instead of showing prefer­ ence to foreign shipping, will the US fleet again take on a healthy growth picture. It is interesting to note that the apathy shown by America for the status of her active shipping fleet is not shared by all. A columnist for the Chicago Daily News, Norman Ross, wrote last week—with tongue in cheek—of the utter silliness of celebrating such things as National Pickle Week and Have a Bacon Ball Month. Writer Ross said that "Despite all the festivities and hoopla that are bound to sur­ round these observances, we should at least note in passing that tomorrow is Maritime Day." Then Ross went into detail about the real dangers facing US shipping—the same dan­ gers of which every Seafarer is acutely aware. In closing, Ross said that ship construction should be doubled, and subsidies more freely given, as just two ways to narrow the gap between the US and other seafaring countries. He added: "Maritime Day is a good one on which to. begin. It's even more important that we do so than having a bacon ball or saluting the pickle." i We could not agree more with Mr. Rosa. �Fag* TwelT* SEAFARERS Mag t9, MM LOG 50,000 Pickets By Robert A. Matthews, Vice-President, Contracts, & Bill Hall, Headquarters Rep. O.T. For Painting Engineers Foc'sie Shopping Bags Are New Strike Weapon NEW YORK—The cat's out of the bag because the message is right on the bag—on about 3 million bags in fact—telling shoppers about the International Ladies Garment Workers beef with Judy Bond Blouses and advising them in big, along the aisle of a department at the end of a fellow shop­ bold print "Don't Buy Judy store per's arm. Question: Do you feel that eighteen - year - olds ore old enough to hove the vote In this country? A couple of interesting questions were received recently from Edward E. Lyle, engine delegate abroad the Trans Orleans. One question has to do with which department is responsible for the painting out of the Engineer's quarters; the other concerns itself Arne Boekman: No, I don't think with whether or not the chief pumpman receives overtime for trans­ they should. I don't think they ferring fuel oil. have enough po­ Bond." "On any given weekday in New Question No. 1: Whose job is it to paint out the Engineers' Quar­ litical experience The Garment Workers dispute York City," said a union spokes­ ters? The Chief Engineer and Chief Mate say that it is the Deck by the time they Department's job. I've always had the impression that the Wipers with Judy Bond began in 1961 man, "we probably have about are 18. They when the company moved most of 50,000 people helping us picket were supposed to paint the Engineers' Quarters, and the Deck should be B't Department took care of the Mates and Stewards Department Quarters. its manufacturing operations from Judy Bond. They take our picket least 21, and Answer: This work is considered the customary duties of the Deck New York and the Northeast area signs into the stores. You can't do maybe even 25 to the South. The union charges much better than that." The shop­ Department. When members of the Deck Department perform this before they that Judy Bond is operating runa­ ping bag picket signs represent the work, they are entitled to overtime either on or off watch. should be alway plants to take advantage of Reference: Standard Tanker Agreement, Article III, Section 17. widest campaign of its kind ever lowed to vote in low-wage employes. carried out, the union feels. Using Paint Spray Guns. The licensed officers' quarters, washrooms, national elections. When a man is The union hit on the shopping galley, Steward Department storerooms, hospital, slop chest and all Survey Made able to get a drink, he should be enclosed passageways on the Captain's Deck when brush painted, bag idea as the perfect way to get able to vote, not before. With the campaign in full swing their message across to shoppers fhall be overtime for Deck Department Unlicensed Personnel whether a reporter for a New Y'ork news­ in the big stores in New York and on or off watch. • 4* 4- 4" other cities where Judy Bond prod­ paper carried out a random sam­ Question: Is it overtime for the duties of his particular rating." John Murray: I feel that if a pling of persons carrying the shop­ Chief Pumpman to transfer fuel Question No. 2: Members of the ucts are sold. Most shoppers knew man is old enough to get drafted ping bags to determine just how oil? The Chief Engineer says it is Deck Department are working nothing about the beef until they not, for the simple reason that the overtime. They knock off at 5:00 were either given one of the free successful the operation was turn­ and shot for his country, he transfer pump is in the forward PM to eat and then return to bags or saw the message bobbing ing out. His questioning established should be consid­ that some people were simply mak­ pumproom. work. They receive a penalty meal ing use of the free shopping bags ered old enough Answer: This is not considered hour as they were not allowed a with no thoughts about Judy Bond to have a say in the duties of the Pumpman. This full hour for their meal. We or the dispute. Others, however, the Government. work is performed by the En­ would like to know if there is any said now that they knew about the I think the age gineers. In the event the Pump­ specific amount of time allowed dispute they would definitely not for voters should man is required to perform this for the crewmembers involved to be moved down buy the company's products. eat their meal and get back out work, he shall receive overtime. to 18. If you're A Bronx lady carrying one of Reference: Standard Tanker to Deck. the shopping bags through a store old enough to fight, you re Answer: The contract does not Agreement II, Section 10: CUS­ said that the bags had first drawn enough to vote. TOMARY DUTIES. Members of provide a specific amount of time her attention to the dispute and 4" 4* 4" all departments shall perform the in the case you have outlined. The that she would definitely not buy crewmembers would, of course, be necessary and customary duties William Gibbons: I think a man SAN FRANCISCO — The San Judy Bond products as a result. of that department. Each member allowed a reasonable length of Francisco Labor Council has made should be 21. It is important that of all departments shall perform time to eat their meal. The pur­ it known to the city that it will he should be able only the recognized and customary pose of the penalty meal hour is oppose extension of a private to make up his to compensate for their loss of duties of his particular rating." own mind by the yacht club's lease at the Marina their full meal hour. Municipal Yacht Harbor unless time he is given The Contract Department also Order Of Watches the city insists that the club pay the opportunity received a series of questions on Question No. 3: The Deck De­ prevailing union wages and bene­ to vote in im­ gangway watches for the carpen­ portant elections. ter, meal hour while working OT, ment joined the ship in 1963. fits for its workers. I am a retired and the equalization of overtime, Seven replacements were shipped Substandard wages and benefits serviceman, but I all from J. A. Da Silva of the March of 1964. When the ship are now being paid by the St. signed on for a new foreign voy­ Francis Yacht Harbor, the Labor do feel that a Steel Age. man should be 21 or over to vote. Question No. 1: Does the Ship's age in New York March 22nd; four Council charged, which are under­ Carpenter stand gangway watch? more replacements joined the mining those of workers under WASHINGTON — Unions have 4> 4^ 4* Answer: No. This is not consid­ ship. What system is to be used union contract with other employ­ the right to recommend laywers in determining in what order the Clifford Herring: If a man has ers and are detrimental to the to represent Individual members ered part of the customary duties Deck Department shall stand city's economic well-being. the responsibility to be out on of the Carpenter. in work-connected litigation, ac­ gangway watches? h 1 s own, why Supports Employes Reference: Standard Freightcording to a recent US Supreme shouldn't he be Answer: Regardless of the num­ ship Agreement, Article II, Sec­ ber of Deck Department members By extension, the Labor Coun­ Court decision. able to vote? tion 10. The court said an Injunction And, I have who stayed aboard the ship from cil's warning gives support to all Customary Duties. Members of the previous voyage, the custom­ employes of private concerns secured by the Virginia State Bar known many men all departments shall perform the ary practice throughout the years using city facilities. Association in a Richmond city who were on The Council noted that San court—later upheld by the State their own and necessary and customary duties has been for the Deck Depart­ of that department. Each member ment to draw numbers in order Francisco labor had halted picket­ Court of Appeals—denied to mem­ doing well before of all departments shall perform to determine the order in which ing at the 1963 Lucky Internation­ bers of the Railroad Trainmen they were 21. only the recognized and customary they shall stand gangway watches. al golf tournament after a plea by rights guaranteed by the First and Anyway, I feel In the event a crewmember should the city that a non-union conces­ Fourteenth Amendments. that if he is old enough to be shot turn down a gangway watch, then, sionaire had already been given a The right of workers to advice down in the Army, he is old of course, he would not be entitled lease, with a promise that strong on the need for legal counsel "and, enough to vote. efforts would be made to prevent to make this up. granting future leases without pro­ importantly, what lawyer a mem­ 4> 4> 4 ber could confidently rely on," is Who Is Responsible? tection of employes. Walter Guftavson: If a man is an inseparable part of the constitu­ Question No. 4: The day workers aboard ship are at the present ^ The Joint Executive Board of tional right of the members to old enough to be drafted, he is time far ahead of the watch stand- Culinary Workers, which brought assist and advise each other, the old enough to have a voice in ers in overtime. The contract the matter before the Council, court said. his Government. says that overtime shall be equal­ cited a ruling by the city attorney Ruling Removes Threat 1 feel that most ized. Who is responsible for see­ that such prevailing wages and The court's finding, a union at­ kids of that age ing to it that the overtime is benefits clauses were entirely legal , and the city could insist on them torney said, removes the threat have enough po­ equalized? that unions have faced for years litical knowledge, Answer: Equalization of over­ of bar association action charging and they do have time refers to maintenance over­ unions with unauthorized practice to be ready to time such as painting, chipping, of law for recommending counsel fight for the etc. It is the company's responsi­ The Contract Department in workmen's compensation cases. country, so they should be able to bility to see that the overtime is has settled a long standing It does not, another attorney ob­ vote. equalized as much as possible pro­ dispute on the Niagara, Voy­ served, dispose of the question of vided, of course, that crewmem­ 4 4" 4" age No. 4. The Department is union counselors retained by city bers do not turn down overtime. holding checks for the follow­ Louis Perez; The kids of today or state central bodies to represent In which case they would not be ing crewmembers of that ship are educated enough to know injured and unemployed union entitled to equalization. what they are do­ and the checks can be had by members without fee before state Reference: Standa.rd Freighting, and certainly dropping a letter to the Con­ agencies. ship Agreement, Article III, Sec­ they have the tract Department: tion 2. Division of Overtime. All At issue in the Trainmen's case knowledge to be Christo T. Anastasiou, Rich­ overtime shall be divided as equal­ was the legal aid program of the able to vote at ard Anderson, Robert C. Biily as possible among the members BRT, under which the union's De­ an earlier age The man behind the chip­ jan, John W. Gigson, James L. of the deck crew. partment of Legal Counsel selected than 21. I think ping hammer in the photo Grant, Francis M. Greenwell, a lawyer or firm in each of the any man with a above is Charlie Shalos, Richard Heckman, Herbert union's 16 regions who was, in its basic education mate aboard the SlU In­ Mills, Jose A. Paz, Albin SaesNp'm opinion, competent to represent in­ should be able to IDTUB / moska and John J. Wynne. land Boatmen's Union-con­ jured rail workers or their vote in national elections by the tracted tug Theresa. survivors. time he is 18. Coast Labor Raps Low Pay At Yacht Club Union Can Give Legal Aid, High Court Rules Chip Ahoy Money Due LoeJ �li«7 t». 1964 SEAFAkERS PNW Thlrtcc* LOG Marriage At Seo—fs It Legal? Weddings performed on the high seas under the direction of the ship's captain made some pretty good footage in those pot-boiler Hollywood epics of yore, hut for those of us who do our marrying off-screen, the ocean-bound wedding may be more romantic than binding to the couple involved. Lovestruck couples involved in such an at-sea idyll would do well to check the laws of the nation whose flag the ship flies and also take a look at the laws of the state of the vessel's port of registry before they decide to ask the ship's captain to tie the knot. No special ceremony, or any concerning the validity of the marriages that occur while the Contrary to popular belief, vessel is at sea. the captain of a ship has no ceremony is required to consum­ marriage. Now having explored the mate a common law marriage, as The court grudgingly admitted special authority to merge long as the participants share the that in this case Federal Law over­ vagaries of weddings performed by ocean-bound lovers who prefer the spray of salt to the spray of rice. If you happen to be married on a ship that belongs to a company in­ corporated in the State of New York, then state law might well consider the marriage to be null and void and either party would be free to go their own ways with­ out the threat of criminal punish­ ment hanging over their heads. However, if the prevailing state law empowers the ship's captain with the right to perform mar­ riages. then the merger is on a firm foundation, and the marriage is solid. Now another legaf entanglement called "common law marriage" en­ ters the picture. A common law marriage, wliere recognized, is con­ summated when a man and woman mutually consent to enter a rela­ tionship as man and wife and agree to assume the responsibilities en­ tailed in such a relationship, which includes living under the same roof. Let's assume that Joe and Jane succumb to the romantic allures of a moonlit sea and decide to be married by the captain of a ship that was registered in a state that did not recognize the captain's authority to perform such a cere­ mony. Now the question arises: does the marriage have a legal foundation. Well, if the captain is not authorized, but the country or the state in question recognizes com­ mon law niaiTiages, tlieri a legal marriage has taken place. NAME AMOUNT DUE Wood, D. Scardelis, J. T. Johnson. S. J. Jones, J. W. James, C. Omelanczuk, W, Rou.ssakis. U. P. Vinson, F. J. Matarangolo, R. Gcridings, R, BIss. B. E. Ziobro, I. Burger, C. W. Stogaitis. L, J. Pyk. J. M. Foster, L. E, Wollon. S, Vasko, R. Szido. W, Martineili, A. Henniger, J. R, Zydcl. R. W. Cobncy, J. Etidres, M. M, Saliva. M. Calebaugh. R, P. Feltz. G. F. Bailey. R. L. Bowman. H. H. Reyes. J. Gonzalez, P. Razario, I. Berger, H. Dunnigan, J, W. Perez. N. I. Sharp, S. W. Cratty. C. Cole, C. L. Sturgeon, W. R, Duffeii, W, R. Hill, B. L. Jones, G. H. Saunders, D. A, Truesdell, C. G, Skidmore, W. T„ Jr. Melton, J. C. McCancc, H. R. Brown, H. T. John.son, W. E, Hagin, C. G, Wamsley, B. C. Puchaiski, K. Swogger, D. D, Shields. W. K, Lane, ,1. E. Christian. G, McAIpine. G, Shi.slcr, R E. Okray, N. Wade, J.. Jr. Ciccostanii, J. A. Collar. 1. French, J. T. 6.14 4.16 7.17 4.97 3.94 3..39 3.46 4.15 4.89 3.72 2.42 2.49 9.65 1.81 5.43 11.15 2.29 7.18 2.:io 4.50 9.90 6 41 2.62 2.59 3.65 2 12 3.21 8.13 6.72 .29 6.65 5.27 .05 6.29 2.65 6.65 2.75 2.08 3.36 7.18 9.95 10.29 4.28 2.75 9.03 424 1.86 7.29 5.78 4.45 .89 3.34 5.40 2.28 5.53 2.37 11.59 4.52 5.89 12.93 49.63 1.06 16.99 elements of mutual consent. However, each state has a differ­ ent judicial disposition toward com­ mon law marriage with some recognizing them as binding and others, void. The State of New York, for in­ stance, has abolished common law marriages and considers such as having no legal basis. The laws of other states direct that marriages be performed by certified officials, but they do not necessarily invali­ date those that are not so per­ formed. New York State Law specifically excludes the ship's captain as a legal matchmaker. The marriage of Harry and Aedita Fisher by a ship's captain during the 1920's drew the atten­ tion of many legal pundits because of the jurisdictional issues in­ volved. The Fisher's, bound for South­ hampton on the steamship Leviathan, were married by the ship's captain when the vessel was out-bound some 40 miles from the port of New York. As NY State Law recognized common law marriages at the time, the New York Court of Appeals declared that the marriage was valid. However, since the Leviathan was registered in the District of Columbia, the New York Court looked to the District of Columbia to see whether any of their laws barred the marriage. It found none. The New York Court in render­ ing its final decision found that NY State Law had no application NAME AMOUNT DUE Strand, C. W. Baldwin, B. R. Hansen, B. K. Hartenstein, J, L. Bullock, H. R. Campos, L. Perkins, C. Eldridge, H. N. Dick, E. W, Taylor, B. Brothorton, G, F. Atchison, N. J. Milton, N. H, Rainwater, C, R., Jr, Boyd, L. L., Jr. Hall, N. Y. Hall, M. Hamdouz, H. Harri.son, E, Henderson, H, Holmes, F. Ingails. B. I. Swords, S. M. Szczygiei Schmidt, J. C, Schroeder, E, S, Schwartz, J. A, Serano, P. Scrvidad, L. 01 sen. J. K. Olsen. C. M. Rodriguez, I. Given, H. O. Neville, N. Newman, J. P. DeParlier, E, L. Dowell, H, Pierce, H. Cubano. J. Williams. E. E. Moran, R. Bickford, U. W. Krieg, L. B. Dei Valle, B, I,lamas, G. Verona, J. S, White, E. H, Rodriguez, A. Thanni.sch, C. J. Ruffo, C, G, Velle, M. A. Medina, J, Dejesus. G. Rudie, C. R. Rial. H. R. Carpenter, C. A, Sweeney, S. J. Caruer, C. Murphy, H. J. Gardner, H. C, Garrett, N. C. C ,c-, C, E. 2.08 5.08 11.77 10,33 7.75 7.(.3 2.66 3.83 2.88 2.41 4.84 3.80 3.69 2.49 3.30 1.78 2.17 .23 1.47 .68 2.46 1.64 2.62 .46 .77 2.09 2.52 .32 2 15 .97 5.18 32.03 95.71 39.75 .24 1.51 56.25 27.22 4.19 2.14 5.39 2.78 10.89 .95 2.97 3.91 3.80 6.24 5.03 6.86 4 41 4.92 3.92 2.86 15.95 .06 2.86 4.79 2.11 4.69 58.41 7.02 64.75 ruled state law, when it pointed to a provision of the US code cover­ ing Log Book entries which re­ quires every master of a vessel making voyages between US and foreign ports to make an entry in the official log of "every marriage taking place on board, with the names and the ages of the parties." However this point of law has been refuted by US Coast Guard Captain Frederick Arzt, the author of "Marine Laws" and a man who is considered to be an authority on marine legislation. Arzt states in his book that the US code proclamation on at-sea marriages has "resulted in an erroneous widespread belief that it authorizes the masters of vessels to perform marriage ceremonies. Supporting Arzt's point of view that such a provision carries no authorization, is the fact that the state of New York, which emphatically prohibits ship's cap­ tains from performing ceremonies, nevertheless also requires by law that the master, or certain other crewmembers connected with a vessel, report to the city clerk all NAME AMOUNT DUE Crabb, H. H. High, L. Favela, B. J. Simpson, P. D. Sheehan, H. T. Reemstjerna, S, R. Solnordal, M, McFadden, B, V. Kreitier, U. J. Donohue, J. J. Dashevsky, A. Hruz, V. M. Howell, P. C. Roberts, G, J, Jensen, H. E, Price, B. Nelson, E. Millican, P. V. 4.85 5.01 4.23 2.78 4,49 12.80 11.77 8.17 15.08 4.41 4.83 2.45 3.09 8.91 2.41 3.75 4.31 16.18 NAME the ship's captain, we turn to an­ other area in question: whether an alleged common law wife of a sea­ man can recover dam.ages under the Jones Act as his widow. The case in point involves John Ware Bell, a seaman who died in 1959. A claim filed by one Mary Virginia Bell, who asserted that she was the widow of the deceased, and therefore entitled to dam­ ages under the Jones Act, held up settlement of his estate. John took a bride, Mary at Mathews, Va. in 1956 while still married to another woman. A year after John's marriage to Mary, Catherine, his legal wife, de­ cided to sever her ties with John, and divorced him. John was then free to enter into a legal marriage with Mary, but the marriage never took place, and John and Mary lived togt.ner as husband and wife in Mathews, Va., until his death in 1959. The Court in Virginia rejected Mary's plea that she was ignorant of John's marriage to Catherine, and that Mary's marriage to John did not constitute a "putative marriage," one which is defined in law as a marriage contracted in good faith and in ignorance on one or both sides. The fact that Mary and John did not see fit to be married again after he was legally free from Cath­ erine, also served as a detriment to Mary's plea for benefits. The Court ruled that the fact that a divorce decree was eventually granted does not relate back as to AMOUNT DUE Hegarty, J. G, Hill, L. Hoggie, J. Ivey, E, Teicher, J. S. Verwilt, A. J, Walker, W. E. Walsh, R. E. Welsh, C. W. Shek, S, Silva, C. R Silva, J. A, Siniard, J. L McCormick, E, McGrath, W. Medina, L. S. Meckel, J. Geldersleevimo 14.15 ,38.19 48.93 1.00 4.29 48.36 15.58 11.26 17.21 .26 .65 1.35 .66 .62 2.63 .,97 .15 37.45 SEA-LAND Money Due Rios, D, Sarmenio, F, Rodriguez, E. Roman, A. L. Robertson, M. J, Athey, T, Ayala, J. Acosta, A. Aiexandersene Alvarez, E. S, Barker, R. J. Davis, G. K, Dayton, M. E, De Silva, C. Delappe, W. A, Dcnaddo, A, Suyisten, R. Skaalagaaro, H. Smith, H, A, Cortes, 1. Cothran, C. Couture, G, A. Graft, R, 48.52 11.62 2.03 2.28 1.82 6.67 23.39 28.10 .•13.98 25.16 8.79 1.67 .36 1.88 .73 2.48 .63 2.14 1.92 3.70 3.14 1.60 3.78 Releveter, T. Robertson. J, M, Downes, B. T. Earle, J. W. Echenarria, A. Pclton, A. M. Piorkowski Pouliot. R. G, Ruco, G. Rush, C. 1 •" L. Ali, F. Alsobrooks, A. M, Anavitarte. A, Anderson, B, K. Andon, D. Tizcinski, S. Dhler, A, Vaz(|uez. J, Vieira, P. F, Waas, G. Macheisky, M. Mallon, W. S. 38.77 5.30 1.81 3.16 3.58 ,13 .48 3.40 3.03 .48 2.34 3.69 2.57 ,79 .52 .93 1.06 3.52 l.Sl .40 1.32 . 2.55 2.58 validate Mary's illegal marriage to John. However, the principal weight in Mary's case lay in her contention that there was no rival claimant widow; that admiralty law seeks uniformity in application and that it was unconstitutional for Con­ gress to allow Virginia statutes the power to declare and control the rights and liabilites of parties arising out of negligently caused deaths on navigable waters. Although Mary's point was well taken, a ruling in her favor would mean a reversal of many cases decided to the contrary by the United Stales Supreme Court. The Virginia Court, in summing up, stated that "Federal courts making a determination of the requisite legal status necessary to effect recovery under a number of federal statutes have consist­ ently considered a valid marriage under state law essential, and have turned to the dome.stic rela­ tions laws of the states for defi­ nition of such familial status." Relating this point of law to Mary's argument, the Court main­ tained that since she was not with­ in the class of persons whom Con­ gress intended should be entitled to benefits for the negligently caused death of a seaman, the fact that she was the only widow claiming benefits did not mean that she became a member of the eli­ gible group and so, in the end, she lost her case. AMOUNT DUE NAME Bechlantis, N. Benton, T. Benyo. J. G. Bcrnadas, M. Calebaugh. P. Cantwell, C. Disc, I. Powell. E. Russo. A. Madsen. J. C. Murray, F. E. Mile, J. Mersereau, W. E. Michael.son, I. C. Reyes, F. Reyes, C. Rhoden, I. P-ehe'<"in. M. Wau, M. E. Wymps, L. J. Jewell, O. M. Jorgensen, N. Kuley, F. W. Kirkwood. H. 1. Kus, I. H. Nelson C. A. Nelson Nomilos, N. Sarno, J. Stiles, J. M. Sybiak, E. Sehartz, C. Scroggins, E. Serrac, J. Ezell, A. C. Farrell, E. Fulton, W. Foster. E. L. Francis. H. S. Gilliland, A. Gonzalez. G. Carver. C. B. Ching, L. Chute. G. A. Gottschalk Graeia Gralicki, R. P Griffin, L. O Righetti, J. Rios, O. Ritchie, P. Ruria, Z. Rodriguez. L. Malone, R. E. Martin. C. F. Martinelli, A. J. Crabo. H. H. Cripps. J. F. Cruz, P. Denisa, J. Z. . Thompson, W. I. Thompson, I. 14.25 6.29 24.84 1.57 26.94 22.38 12.12 20.87 6.78 25.24 1.63 223.07 88.78 10.95 .15 1.49 2.76 2.33 4.26 2.15 3.25 1.63 1.73 1.72 2.16 .35 4.23 2.25 15.42 46.69 2.90 41.15 36.77 12.62 2.94 • 33.97 70.27 48.71 6.05 4.10 1.01 12.66 63.98 .80 .93 3.57 .71 .94 2.05 1.48 1.94 .41 4.27 2.37 .02 3.18 5.40 87.99 57.78 116.35 7 stt 1.32 1.36 AMOUNT DUB NAME Desplant. L. E. Garza. M. B. Guerrero. O. L. Genco, V. Malarangoto, R. ~M\nis. F. Mujello, R. Murphy, J. H. Rodriguez. C. A. Romero, A. Stanage, R. I. Stewart, R. F. Switch. P. A. Wesley, J.' Wiliiams, J. C. Wing. H. C. Woods. M. B. Gordils, M. Goush. N. Greene, W. A. Hagin. G. Harrison. .1. J. Hu.ston. H. I. Hvlton, B. I. Ek. A. A. Kalardeau, R. Fullbright, F. W. Feriiiintiez. .1. rCI E. Flores. J. Franklih, W. E. Garri.son, J. B. Notturno. A. Owens, J. F., Jr. Oblaczynski. J. Oestman, F. lliva, E. F. Paine, M. Pa.sloriza, R. Payne, H. A. Smith, W. J. Smith, W. F. Smith. H. L. Soriano, F. Soucasse, R. P, Tunisun. R. £. Gonzalez, B. .lames. C. A, •layanty. N. .lohnston. H. W., Jr. Karlak. S. A. Kraemcr, D. W, I - Coilazo, J, Cornier. F. Oizoleck. S. A, Pence. F. L. Pennington. P. Pollaro, F E. .Slater. G. VV. Smith. C. O. Reyes. J. Reyes, J. R. 3.42 2.09 1.62 3.07 .61 .16 .24 .98 3.17 133 .98 2.77 1.36 43.02 9.15 31.27 35.12 11.29 79.33 1387 7 12 8 80 14.59 3228 .52 1.85 .30 2..'-M .C .06 1.88 3.32 .32 1.08 .45 1.82 430 .64 .16 .45 .16 .22 1.32 .87 .10 1.26 11.72 26.48 15.73 16.72 28.75 154 27 «'.•> '35.22 12.14 2133 12.04 23.53 78 92 5428 362 29.17 38.17 KS i f 1 r 3 t 9 r 1 1 �I ' J V '* _ij Pac* By E. B. McAuley, West Coast Representative SIU Ship To Aid Alaska The SIU Pacific District-manned freighter Coastal Monarch has been named as the mercy ship to carry a gift of lumber and other building materials to the earthquake devastated area of Southwestern Alaska. This ship was recently broken out of moorings on Lake Washington and readied for the voyage. The Monarch sailed first to Grays Harbor to load 300,000 feet of lumber and plywood, then to Coos Bay for 450.000 feet more and then on to Portland, where she sailed after loading more lumber and general building materials. Warning that thousands of jobs were at stake, the AFL-CIO Southern California Ports Council urged the US Department of Agriculture to adhere to established raw cane sugar import policies here in San That lettering on the side Francisco recently. The resolution was adopted toy delegates of 34 of the Isthmian freighter unions affiliated with the Council, which is a division of the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department. The Council noted that Con­ Steel Execiitive is nine feet gressional law required the DA to "import millions of tons of raw high and was freshly paint­ cane sugar from foreign countries. This raw sugar is processed by US refineries where automation has already cut deeply into jobs ed when the ship arrived of American working people." But, the Council pointed out that recently at Norfollt after a "the Department of Agriculture has been deviating from this policy, SAN FRANCISCO—The SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service, direct voyage from Hono­ thus adding unemployment both among sugar cane refinery and has announced plans to enter the West Coast-Hawaii conlulu. Four Isthmian ships maritime workers." have been assigned exclu­ San Francisco celebrated National Maritime Day in a big way tainership trade later this year or early next year. this year, just as it has in the past. At the ceremonies' high point, sively to service between The Sea-Land announce­ forty of the city's civic leaders and maritime officials gathered on the Hawaiian Islands and ment said that sailings wi ended earlier this year with the the mid-span of the Golden Gate Bridge for the traditional tossing East and Gulf Coast ports. probably be on a bi-weekl; withdrawal of Matson from the ar­ of wreaths in memory of men killed in maritime disasters. The rangement. Matson now maintains They are the Steel Execu­ basic at first. wreaths were thrown as the mournful notes of taps were sounded a new container .service from the tive, Steel Khtg, Steel Ad­ by a California Maritime Academy bugler. In entering the Hawaiian trade, East Coast to Hawaii in conjunc­ vocate and the Steel, Sea-Land will be competing with Later, at a Propeller Club luncheon. Undersecretary of Commerce SIU Pacific District - contracted tion with a forwarding company Chemist. The SlU-conClarence D. Martin told guests that "our maritime resources have Matson Navigation, which has been which ships Matson containers not kept pace with our rational industries growth, or with the growth tracted company took steadily expanding its West Coast from the East Coast to the West in our foreign trade." However, he noted one bright spot when he over exclusive operation Hawaii containership operation In Coast by rail, from where they said that "American President Lines, in cooperation with the Mari­ of the service in May fol­ are loaded aboard Matson ships recent years. time Administration, will issue invitations next month for bids on for the final leg to Hawaii. lowing many years of joint the construction of four advanced design replacement ships." A joint service by Matson and Assigns Ships operation with Matson SlU-contracted Isthmian Steamship We got the chance to visit with Pierre Salinger at a local SF Navigation. Isthmian, on the other hand, has from the East Coast to Hawaii restaurant recently. He gave a very interesting talk on what he assigned four ships exclusively to would do for the voters if elected as US Senator from the state the East Coast-Hawaii route to of California. Although the State Federation of Labor is backing his make up the loss of the Matson opponent, Allen Cranston for the Democratic nomination, Salinger tonnage. is picking up a lot of strength throughout the state, and now has quite a following. In any event, it looks like it will be a hot race Sea-Land's entry into the trade follows its recently inaugurated for the nomination, scheduled for June 2. route from Seattle to Alaska, in A Port of Los Angeles with double its present capacity and which it employs two vessels with an additional value of nearly $259 million by 1985, was envisioned a capacity of 166 containers each— by Mayor Samuel E. Yorty of LA recently. The city's chief executive interlinked with the company's inwas referring to the harbor's "last frontier," available for full-scale SAN FRANCISCO—The SIU Pacific District-contracted tercoastal service by a barge serv­ development on tiie southern side of Terminal Island. "Our harbor now operates 80 sliipping berths for world trade, American President Lines, haj? announced plans to replace ice it maintains based at the SeaYorty said. "The new area will provide an additional 75 modern two combination cargo-passenger liners, the President Polk Land terminal at Oakland. Bookings on the new Alaskan berths, increasing the cargo handling capacity of the port by 150 and President Monroe. The> service are very heavy according per cent. " Yorty pointed out that the shipping activity for both inoport and company said that it plans to start of an ll-ship replacement to the company and are expected to increase as a result of the vast export items at the L.-V Port is up 25 percent over the same period give more weight to cargo program for APL. operations. Beginning in 1965, APL plans reconstruction program going on in last year. The Polk and Monroe will be to provide round-the-world serv­ Alaska as an outgrowth of the re­ Shipping remains fairly good in the Port by the Golden Gate. We are paying off the Orion Comet and the Orion Clipper as the LOG replaced by new "super-mariner" ice only with the 12 passenger- cent disastrous earthquake damage goes to press. Joe Goude just returned home after a year on the class freighters with only 12 pas­ mariner type freighters. The suffered by that state. Steel Vendor as carpenter and has now been ordered to do some sengers and more cargo space and company reportedly reached this As a result of the changing pat­ real work on his 'south forty,' mowing crab grass and taking care of speeds of 20 knots. The keel for decision because cargo operations terns of Sea-Land trade routes, the the walnut trees. Although Joe originally hails from Charleston, SC, a new marine President Polk has of the combination liners Polk and company has also announced that already been laid at a San Diego Monroe had been making money it has applied for permission to he has made his home in California for the past several years. Mike Olenchik, an old timer from the East Coa.st who continually •shipj'ard and two more of the but only two-thirds of the pas­ change the name of the vessels drops by a place in Nevada known as Reno is on the beach. His newer type vessels are planned to senger facilities were booked. By now assigned to the Alaska route. advice is "to slay away from Reno and a game called kend." The replace the President Monroe and contrast, APL's six 12-passenger The New Orleans would be re­ gambling took him so bad that he is now looking "for anything the President Harrison, a freight­ freighters plying the same route named the Anchorage and the Mo­ smoking and headed anywhere to make some loot." Horace Carmichael er still in service. are solidly booked with passen­ bile would be called the Seattle. finally decided to take a few months off after having been steward Contracts amounting to $27 gers for months in advance. The The actual date of ,Sea-Land en­ on the Iberville since November, 19.59. He says the SlU means it million have been let with the San company attributes this to the try into the West Coast-Hawaii when tliey talk about job security. Horace has been around for many Diego shipyard, representing the fact that most round-the-world trade is dependent on when com­ years and is very proud of the achievements that the Union has passengers are retired couples pany vessels can be spared from made in the past years especially in the direction of welfare and who have the time to travel and other routes, a spokesman said. pension for its members. prefer the more informal life In Wilmington, shipping has been fairly active over the last two aboard the small freighters. ' week period. A total of 22 men to eight ships in transit was recorded. The company will continue to The Iberville had a port payoff, having come down from Seattle and Three nevv ships have been operate the passenger vessels San Francisco. She is now headed back to Japan and Korea. They modified for the SlU-PaPresident Cleveland, President expect shipping to remain pretty fair down there with eight or cifie District-contracted Amer­ In order to keep Union rec­ Wilson and President Roosevelt nine in transits e.xpected. ican Mail Lines, and the ords up to date and to fully between California and the Far Pensioner Oskar Osmundsen stopped by the hall recently to say changes have been approved protect Seafarers' rights to East. hello to his old shipmates and to keep up on Union activity. Oskar by the Maritime Subsidy welfare and other benefits, it is The President Hoover is pres­ thinks we have the finest pension plan not only in maritime, but Board, it was recently an­ important that all ships' dele­ ently in layup in San Francisco for any industry. Its the only plan that takes care completely of nounced in Wasliington, D.C. gates mail a complete SIU crew pending completion of negotia­ all medical, hospital, surgery, etc. in the country for pensioners. The modifications, completed list in to headquarters after the tions between APL and a newly "We've come a long way," says Oskar. Richard Kohls has been a full by Todd Shipyard, Inc. of San sign-on. Tlie crew lists are formed company,. Hawaiian Mon­ book member now for 12 years and has been riding Waterman C-2'.s Pedro, result in an increase in particularly valuable In an arch Line, headed by Canadian off and on for the past eight. He just sliipped as FWT to the the contract price of $493,990. emergency when it's necessary businessman Arnold J. Swanson. Antinous and is looking forward to finding the living quarters changed Out of this total, $239,495 is to establish seatime eligibility to watch foc'sle for the engine department. ' Tlianks to Headquarters for the Government account, Negotiations for the sale are be­ for benefits on the part of a and all officials for making this much needed change on this type and $254,495 is for American ing held up by government re­ Seafarer, or a member of his vessel," he says, Anders Ellingsen just got his fit-for-duty after Mail Lines account. The modistrictions on sales of merchant family, particularly if he should having been on the beach for several months. Instead of taking a - fieations relate to reducing ships to aliens and the operation be away at sea at the time. The stations^ modification of in­ ship, however, he flew to Oslo for a few months needed vacation of a foreign-owned vessel in a US crew list forms are being with his family. terior design, ton booms and domestic trade. Hawaiian Mon­ mailed to all ships with each .. Up in Seattle the New Orleans, Iberville, Falrport, Longview rigging, scantling plans, time arch plans to convert the Hoover is.sue of the LOG and can be Victory, Robin Kirk, Mobite and Choctaw iiave paid off so far this extension and penalties for late into an inter-Hawaiian Island otdained from Union patrolmen delivery. month. In the coming weeks, ihe Trustee, National Seafarer and cruise ship, catering to the car­ in any port. Toons America are expected to pay off. riage trade in the Islands. Sea Land Service Enters West Coast-Hawaii Trade APL To Replace Liners Polk, Monroe SIU West Coast Ships IVIodifieci Mail Crew Lists To Union Office i-m �IfnrjM. 19<4 8MAF4niSn$ , 10.0 Lakes Benefit Plan Joint Talks On 1 Lakes Water Levels By Al Tanner, Vice President and Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer, Great Lakes TORONTO—International discussions between the US and Canada are being planned in an attempt to find a solution to the problem of steadily dropping water levels in the Great Lakes. Speaking before the Canadian Legislature recent­ undertaken to rectify the problem ly, Premier John Roberts an­ is such a vast one, it is expected, Heavy Shipping For Lakes In 1964 No doubt about it, 1964 looks like a record year for shippintr. The ports of Frankfort, Chicago and Buffalo have reported extremely good shipping for engine department men, especially firemen. Alpena and Cleveland reports indicate that shipping remains good In their areas. Duluth is having a fine year with many old-timers shipping to permanent berths right from fit-out. Detroit continues to lead all ports in registration and shipping; and with 'the recent pay-off of the A & J Faith, this port is now facing a critical shortage of rated men in all departments. Wo expect three more deep sea SIU vessels within the next 30 days. Servicing the membership and its needs has always been the policy of the SIU, and we intend to keep it that way. Algonac, the home of the Speedy Marlene, is just about ready to operate. The Speedy Marlene has had its annual overhaul and the SIU Service Center has had a new paint job. In addition to the Speedy Marlene, we will put into operation another speedboat to better service crews and vessels in the St. Clair River. When Westcott closed its operation In Port Huron last year, we could no longer ride vessels upbound Algonac to Port Huron. With another speedboat (which will operate just below Port Huron), we will be able to service many more vessels than we have in the past. The United States Coast Guard issued orders to the Mackinac Transportation Company to repair the boilers on the carferry Chief Wawatan or cease running it. The Wawatan is an SlU-manned carferry operating between the Straits of Mackinac and serves as a railroad link between Upper and Lower Michigan. At the request of Attorney General Frank J. Kelley, Judge Noel Fox issued a temporary injunction blocking the abandonment of the carferry. The Coast Guard has given the company until the end of May to repair the boilers, and Judge Fox told the railroad that it was up to them to find the answer of how to keep operating with the condemned boilers. The Chief Wawatan is the only carferry in the United States that is equipped both as a railferry and ice­ breaker, which is necessary to operate 12 months a year at the Straits. Local 10, Transportation Services and Allied Workers, has finally after a two-year struggle, been awarded an election date by the NLRB, Detroit Regional Director, Jerome Brooks. The election is scheduled for June 8 and 9. Voting hours at three polling sites will be from 2 PM to 8 PM. The NLRB officers estimate that 1800 people will be eligible to vote. This group includes regular, lease and partlime taxi cab drivers. As previously reported, the petition involving 1200 pledge cards was filed with the NLRB Detroit two years ago almost to the day. The election has been the subject of much litigation involving the NLRB, the lower federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. Local 10, TS&AW, has carried the ball throughout these lengthy hearings and court procedures in order *0 assure Checker Cab drivers of their right to have their own election sponsored and conducted under the supervision of a government agency. Checker Cab drivers have been waiting for union representation for more than 14 years. Local 10 has had the assistance of SIUNA throughout its battle to gain this election. Shipping from Alpena has been picking up very rapidly, and should be a tremendous year. Old-timer Edward Ryan^ is drawing his disability pension and comes into the .Alpena hall just about every day to sit around and chat with members on the beach. Leslie Cook just returned from the V.A. Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Cook says he is to return to the hospital in two weeks for an operation. We wish him a speedy recovery. Cleveland reports there are not too many book men on the beach. Mike Resenak gets in regularly every day for his game of Hearts. James Kissick just got off the Joe Morrow and is going to wait around for the North American to start. George Mitchell, all-around man, just came into town and after a few days off, is ready for the first ship that requires his service. Harold Hurlburt returned recently from four months on a "Salty." Made a round-the-world trip with Isthmian and had a fine time. "Ole" Oloffson shipped last week as permanent watertender on the Clipper. When he left the hall with his shipping card, "Ole" said that he was going home. Willie Bond just left the Highway 16 as chief cook. According to the captain and the crew, Willie did a real swell job and the boys are sorry to see him leave. *George Stevenson, Chicago's professional porter, is also waiting on the beach for "an easy porter's job." We can't figure out what an easy porter's job is—he had 13 permanent jobs last year. Robert Erickson is on the beach in Duluth. He just donated a pint of blood to our SIU blood bank there. Francis Sheehan just re­ turned from a trip around the world on the A & J Faith. He liked the trip very much, but is anxious to get back on the Lakes ships where he is able to see his family a little more often. ..Old-timer Tommy Dunne is a familiar figure around the Duluth hall. He has been very helpful in maintaining the hall and instructing the younger members. The C. C. West of Reiss Steamship Company arrived in the port of Duluth last week with a load of coal. According to residents, this is the first time in this port for a self-unloading vessel. While enthusiastically participating in the Frankfort area's favorite April activity, smelt-dipping, Charles Ritchards tripped and fractured his arm. Ritchards is resting and recuperating on the beach. Among those checking in this hall each day to inquire, "how's ship­ ping?" is Lester Sturtevant, who recently returned here from USPHS hospital in Staten Island. "Stu," as his friends call him, recounts many, many stories of how shipping used to be. There have been very few members on the beach in Frankfort for the last month. A full crew has been on the Ann Arbor No. 5, while the MV Arthur K. Atkinson has been in the shipyard. tmif Mfrttf ^wmi PXvmwfe Mrs. Eric C. Hallgren, widow of veteran Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Re­ gion member Eric C. Hall­ gren, receives her death benefit check from Chi­ cago port agent Robert Affleck. Hallgren, who died on February 9, 1964, was a member of the Un­ ion since 1961. Lakes SIU Ship Goes To Diesel DETROIT—Successful trial runs were recently completed in Lake Superior of the self-unloading Great Lakes Freighter Diamond Alkali (American Steamship), after having undergone a power con­ version from gasoline to diesel engines. The Diamond Alkali is manned by SIU Great Lakes Dis­ trict seamen. Shipyard workers of the FraserNelson Shipbuilding & Drydock Company replaced the ship's old 1,900 horsepower steam engine and boilers with the 4,000 horse­ power diesel. A controllable pitch propeller operated by a single lever in the pilot house permits bridge control of the ship's move­ ments, making it the most auto­ mated on the Lakes. The automation changes on the ship also include an entirely new eletrical system, with diesel-driven generators replacing the steampowered dynamos. Test Runs The trials included runs at normal cruising speed, full power runs ahead and astern, crash stops, a series of figure-eight turns at full speed and full rudder to test the new Superior-built steering gear and the newly installed bow thruster. The SIU District also added an­ other ship to its jurisdiction re­ cently when the old American Steamship's Amoco was sold to SIU-Great Lakes District — con­ tracted Huron Portland Cement Company, and renamed the H. R. Schemm. The Schemm will be­ come the sixth specialized cement carrier in the Huron fleet. Just as the others in the Huron fleet, the Schemm will be con­ verted from a conventional bulk carrier to one with special'interior equipment for handling cement. At the same time new deckhouses and other equipment will be in­ stalled. The vessel had been inac­ tive for four years before being sold to the Portland Company. The Portland Cement Company announced that the conversion, to take place at Sturgeon Bay, Wis., will take all summer and fall to complete. nounced that some meetings have already been held to organize a joint conference on this problem. Low water levels on the Lakes are threatening a slowdown of shipping and other industry in the area. Levels are already down one to three feet below normal with no relief in sight. Any conference dealing with the problem will almost certainly in­ clude representatives from the US states bordering the Great Lakes as well as their counterparts from the Canadian provinces. In addi­ tion, representatives from the fed­ eral governments of both coun­ tries would be included. Low water levels on the Great Lakes are only one part of Cana­ da's problem. Dropping water tables and drought in the province of Ontario are an associated issue. Unusually low rain and snow falls have been plaguing the 100,000 square-mile basin of the Lakes in recent years. As nreviously re­ ported in the LOG, large carriers in the Lakes are already shipping light every trip because of diffi­ culty getting into ports like To­ ronto. Hydroelectric officials in Ontario report that lack of enough water to feed the network of pow­ er stations on the Great Lakes and the Niagara River is forcing the use of more costly coal-burn­ ing stations to generate electricity. Many industries closely geared to the water levels, such as ship­ yards, are also encountering ex­ treme difficulties. Because the task which must be Delta Line Gets Shipbuilding Delay NEW YORK—The SlU-Contracted Delta Steamship Lines has been awarded a delay of about three-and-one-half years to build two of the vessels in its current replacement pro­ gram. The delay was given by the Maritime Subsidy Board. Delta had planned originally to let contracts on five ships April 1 for its subsidized serv­ ice between the US Gulf and the East Coast of South America, with two more to be put under contract April 1, 1965. The action by the MSB permits Delta to put off until Jan. 1, 1969, the award of contract for the sixth and seventh replacement ships for this service. that ultimate responsibility will eventually fall to the two federal governments, with the provinces and states co-operating. One possible solution which Canada has been considering is channeling James Bay water into the Great Lakes. Negotiations on the feasibility of such a move are presently under way. Latins Move To Coordinate Labor Policy SAN SALVADOR — A Labor Council of Central America has been set up at a conference of the Labor Ministers of the five Central American republics, which include Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. The purpose of the new body is to or­ ganize and coordinate the "labor and social" policy of the members. The five countries are attempt­ ing to integrate their labor forces to aid the development of a Cen­ tral American common market, while at the same time speeding economic integration and bringing about some sort of social security. The heads of the countries' social security agencies will serve as advisers to the Labor Council, which is scheduled to meet at least once a year. OAS Will Advise The conference at which the La­ bor Council was established was called by the Organization of American States, which will also have an advisory role in the new council. A policy of free mobility of labor between the five countries was proposed by San Salvador, which has already decided to per­ mit free transit of all Central American nationals in its territory and has called for the others to do the same. A Costa Rican resolution on planning was adopted by the group, stating: "The Central American States should promote and carry forward a social policy that guarantees to all the sectors of their population an effective and just participation in the benefits of economic devel­ opment, and oriented especially toward bettering the labor sector and of other human groups that are economically weak. �Pac* SiileeB SEAFARERS Waterman Gets Safety Citation LOG Signing Up NEW YORK—The SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Corporation was honored along with several other steamship lines by the National Safety Council at a luncheon here re­ cently. Waterman won an> award in the Safety Council's is a participant in the Joint SIU Annual Safety Contest for management Safety Program con ducted under the Maritime Ad vancement Programs. "Prior to 1959 we did not have any vessel complete a year with out a lost-time accident," Smith said. "However, since 1959 we have had a steady increase in the number of vessels completing the year without a lost-time acci­ dent." .Seafarers who make up the un­ licensed crews of the Waterman ships were highly commended for their spirit of cooperation and Seafarer Robert Smith is shown hero registering at the SIU safety minded attitude which has hall in Philadelphia. SIU Rep. Charlie Stansbury is handling contributed so much to the steady the typewriter. Smith sails in the engine department and improvement of Waterman's safety was hoping to hit the high seas again very soon. record. "Safety is everybody's business and SIU members cer­ tainly have done their part to de­ NEW YORK—A Federal District velop this attitude," the safety di­ Court judge here has ruled that rector added. the Federal Government had the right to cancel a tanker's charter after the vessel was unable to load oil in the Persian Gulf because By Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director of the Arab boycott against ships (Continued from page 2) trading with Israel. The decision came in a four-year grumble as they sweated to keep old legal battle in which the Pan up with the volunteers in the In recent years the medical profession has been increasingly success­ Cargo Steamship Corp., owner of smoke-filled hold. The volunteer crew began its ful in educating the general public to the dangers of moving the acutely the T-2 tanker National Peace, had gone to court seeking $160,110 in work at 9:30 PM Friday evening injured patient, and it would be rare indeed at the^ scene of an auto­ damages claiming the Navy had un­ when it began removal of beams mobile accident not to hear some one in the crowd say, "Don't move the lawfully cancelled a charter for and hatch boards from the cargo patient." This basic principle of "splint 'em where they lie" has been removal shelter deck. Volunteers widely disseminated by the medical profession and accepted by the the 16.704-ton vessel. public. The judge ruled that the Navy first entered the 'tween decks area However, in the case of water or diving accidents, the exact converse at 1:15 AM Sunday when the first was within its rights in cancelling seems to be the rule, the primary thought being to "get them out of the shift put in a 15-minute stint in the charter under the provisions of water." This is understandable since drowning is the danger uppermost the "Haifa Clause," which was the smoky cargo area. Work on in the public mind. However, in this type of injury, the danger of removal of the Hessian cloth rolls , written into the charter. Under aggravating the injury is even more probable than that in an automobile this clause the Navy could cancel continued intermittantly until 6 or other accident. the charter, require substitution of AM when 104 rolls had been dis­ In Injuries resulting from diving or other water accidents, the another ship of similar size, or no­ charged from the area and suf­ minate another loading port in ficient space had been cleared to injured should be either floated until trained help arrives or removed case a vessel was prevented from allow entry into the lower hold. with a rigid spine support, because of the frequent occurrence of cer­ Two SIU men were singled out vical fractures, according to Dr. Richard W. Rado writing in the loading by local authorities because for the part they played during Bulletin—"American College of Surgeons." of previous trade with Israel. The association of cervical spine fractures with diving accidents is Although the clause was later the operation. Charles Wilson, a an accepted fact. That this is a frequent injury is indicated when 34 messman who drew high praise, discontinued on the ground that it cases of cervical spine fractures as-f left the crew of volunteers at 6 tended to support the Arab boycott the result of water accidents were ever rigid support is Immediately of Israel, it was still in effect when AM when their work was com­ reported from 49 hospitals in New available, such as a surf board, pleted to serve breakfast. Jimmie tlie National Peace was refused Jersey alone in 1962 and 1963. It is wood plank or door. permission to load at Has Tanura C. Arnold, ship's carpenter re­ well known that cervical spine inceived special attention for his In his finding that neither side The first method — keeping the was really at fault in the matter important contributions in coor­ ury is more prone to result in patient afloat in the water is good. because "the loss was occasioned dinating the work of one of the severance of spinal cord than in The water makes a fine spine sup­ by the refusal of Saudi Arabia to shifts. The entire operation was any other vertebra fracture. port and the patient can easily be Stay in Water permit the cargo to be loaded," the under the command of Robert L. maintained afloat with the neck in judge decided that the loss should Riddle, chief officer. With these facts in mind, the neutral position. Application of a be carried by the owners of the Other Seafarers who were part removal of a patient from the spine board is then easily accom­ vessel because they "knew the of the volunteer crew were John water following a diving injury plished by sliding it under him and facts of the voyage of Memory I to L. Ghannasian, Clarence Pryor. by untrained persons is a frighten­ letting it float up. Mouth-to-mouth Israel." Memory I was the tanker's Charles E. Johnson, Lysle W. ing thought, since removal of this breathing or other resuscitative previous name. Fuertado, Emmanouil I. Halkias, patient from tlie water makes fur­ measure can easily be carried out The Government "did not know Aiulrew Kinney, Henry C. Moffett, ther injury almost inevitable. The In the water. This teclinique of the facts as to the voyage of Me­ Manfred S. Leuschner, Lawrence movement may be no more than keeping the patient in the water mory I to Israel and had no con­ B. Chrisinger, Bjorn Rydland, one foot to the edge of the swim­ until trained help arrives is the trol over the events disabling the Dennis Lloyd and William Ferrer. ming pool or the difference be­ least traumatic. Use Rigid Support ship from loading her cargo at Since the fire was confined to tween the water and the gunwale Ras Tanura," the judge ruled, and number 3 hold, damage occurred of a boat. In many Instances, circumstances Whatever the distance, the end fnay preclude keeping the patient as a result "the Government did only in that area of the ship. hot get the cargo carriage by the Company officials consider cargo result is that the patient with a In the water until trained help is National Peace, for which it had in that hold virtually a complete life threatening injury is thought­ available. Surfing injuries, exces­ lessly and hurriedly pulled out of sive bleeding and too cold water bargained." loss. the water by people who have no may make it impossible to remain idea of the nature of the injury. in the water. If the patient must Dr. Rado has shown films of the be moved, the fact that his neck flailing of the neck of a child might be broken must be con­ when the father carries him from sidered an(J any rigid support is EXAMS THIS PERIOD: February 1 - February 28, 1964 the water with one arm under his better thai, nothing. If no rigid Port Seamen Wives Children TOTAL back and the other under the support is available and the pa­ thighs. Yet, many cases of this tient must be moved, the public Baltimore 128 37 19 184 type of removal occurred in New must be educated to the fact that Houston 199 14 11 224 Jersey last year. these patients may have a broken Mobile 59 4 4 67 So, to avoid furtlier injury there neck and when moving them sup­ are two methods of handling these port the level of the neck with New Orleans... 245 7 10 262 cases open to us', and the general the level of the back as well as New York.......... 360 34 31 425 public must be made aware and possible. Philadelphia..,. 163 22 29 214 trained in their use. First, the In other words, "splint 'em patient can be kept in the water where they float" should be the San Juan..... 45 24 16 85 until trained help with a spine water safety equivalent of the now board arrives; or, secondly, the generally accepted "splint 'em TOTAL: . . . . .. . . . . . . 1,199 142 120 1,461 patient can be removed with what- where they lie." 1963. cargo and passenger vessel division. Twelve of the 29 ships operated by Waterman during 1963 com­ pleted the year without a single lost-time accident, it was an­ nounced by the Waterman Safety Director. The shipping company Court OKs Ship Charter Cancellation Fabricator Fire 'Splint 'Em Where They Float SIU Clinic Exams—All Ports >f » I- •> i : -i • Mar M. MM Engineers Hit FAA Crew Cutback WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO affiliated Flight Engineers Inter­ national Association has thrown up resistance to a new Federal Avia­ tion Association proposal to change Its rule governing minimum flight crews on large aircraft. William A. Gill, Jr., the Presi­ dent of the Flight Engineers, fired off a telegram to Najeeb Halaby, FAA Administrator, protesting the proposal to change the law requir­ ing at least three crew-members— two pilots and a flight engineer— on all planes with a takeoff weight exceeding 80,000 pounds to a crew of at least two. The present rule applies to nearly all four-engined planes. The FAA called for comments by July 1 on its proposal to drop the standard and substitute a more flexible approach based on study of the individual type of aircraft: Its performance. Its cockpit design and equipment, and resulting crew workload. The change, If it becomes effcgtive, would apply to planes gaining FAA certification after Jan. 1 of this year. At the outset, it would involve the new Douglas DC-9 and the British BAG 111, neither of which has, as yet, been cleared by the Agency. Certification means an aircraft meets Government standards of airworthiness. In his telegram. Gill said he was "shocked" at the FAA statement that flight engineers among others agreed to the change. "Nothing could be further from the truth," Gill said. He said the Civil Aero­ nautics Board is at present con­ ducting a study of cockpit opera­ tions and he asked Halaby to with­ draw the proposal "at least until the findings of the CAB in this and other related areas are made known." A CAB official said the study is expected to be completed about mid summer. The Air Line Pilots Association, AFL-CIO, which had insisted on the 80,000-pound standard origi­ nally, had no immediate comment on the FAA proposal, but has con­ tended in the past that the short range jet BAG 111 does require a three man crew. The Flight Engineers are still on strike against Eastern Air Linea because of that airlines' move to cut flight engineers from their cockpit crews. Pickets Force Talk Switch WICHITA, Kansas—One of the biggest trade associations In Kansas moved a conven­ tion session out of a struck hotel because its keynote speaker — Senator Williana Proxmire (D-Wisconsin) — re­ fused to cross a picket line. Proxmire had a major ad­ dress prepared for the open­ ing of the Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association's annu­ al meeting at the Lassen Ter­ race Hotel here. But when he discovered that the Hotel & Restaurant Employes were on strike because of the ho­ tel's refusal to bargain, the Wisconsin senator told his hosts that they had two choices. They could cancel his speech, or they could hold their meeting elsewhere. The upshot was that some 1,000 delegates moved their session to a nearby auditor- �Vvtf, 'StkFA'k'ER's "ibo Charge US Oldsters Victimized By Fine Print in Health Plans Viff* l«TeBteeB By Fred Stewart & Ed Meoney WASHINGTON—^The president of a Florida senior citizens club told a Senate subcom­ Heodquorters Representatives mittee that "high pressure salesmen" have victimized the elderly with "fine print" health A Voyage is Just What You Make It Insurance policies which bring disillusionment when illness strikes. Once you go aboard ship It's up to yon and your shipmates to make Loren Hicks, 73-year-old "*• head of a 700-member club Citizens, are "convinced" that the announced, as the hearing opened, the voyage as pleasant and as profitable as possible. The first thing to only solution is financing of health that it has drafted new guides for remember is that whether you are an oldtimer or a new member, you in Pompano Beach, Fla., said care for the aged through social the mail order Insurance business all have a common bond. You are going aboard a ship under contract insurance firms and agents have engaged In both verbal misrepreeentation hnd "legal but mislead­ ing" advertising in selling insur­ ance to those over 65. Hicks told a panel of the Senate's Special Committee that the field of health insurance apparently was so lucra­ tive that he had been '.'offered the sum of $200 for the mailing list of our members by an insurance agent." He stressed that misleading ^so­ licitations was not the only prob­ lem faced by older persons in pur­ chasing health insurance. His own policy, Hicks told the subcommit­ tee headed by Sen. Harrison A. Williams (D-NJ), pays "very lim­ ited benefits," but "is all I can afford." Members of his club, an affiliate of the National Council of Senior security, he said. Williams said his subcommittee, which has been conducting a broadranging inquiry into frauds effect­ ing the elderly, had decided to probe deception in health insur­ ance because of numerous com­ plaints from persons who discover that their policies "failed them when they most needed help." Law Has Gaps The "language of the law" may not cover all cases of deception, Williams noted, "particularly when slippery pitch men deliberately set out to find gaps in that language . . . One thing that is certain, how­ ever, is that the sale r.' an insur­ ance policy is too serious a matter to become a battle of wits between buyer and seller," he added. The Federal Trade Commission Udall Appoints Coal Export Committees WASHINGTON—In line with the Government's new policy to step up the export of the United States' hard coal. Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall named a coal export coordinator and"* three special committees re­ would be worth a great effort, a cently to help carry out a combined union and trade asso­ joint Government-industry pro­ gram to stimulate the trade. The coal export coodinator is T. Reed Scollon, who also will con­ tinue in his regular position as head of the Division of Bituminous Coal in the department's Bureau of Mines. In his newly announced capacity, Scollon will coordinate activities of federal agencies under the coal export program and pro­ vide liaison between Government and industry on program develop­ ments. Udall also designated an indus­ try advisory committee and two Jnter-agency committees. One of the committees will work with the Industry advisory group and the department in developing detailed plans for carrying out the coal export program. The other com­ mittee, comprising top officials from several Federal agencies, will aid in the department coordinating the ptK)gram from the standpoint of domestic and foreign policy. Although the anthracite export drive is not formally tied to the administration's anti-poverty drive, it is considered definitely related because the hard coal region of the US is one of the worst of the depressed areas of the country and has a high priority for federal help. To increase exports of hard coal twd immediate problems must be overcome, among othei's. These are the frequent insistence by foreign buyers of precise size and quality specifications and the need to co­ ordinate rail and ship movements of large volumes of hard coal to achieve maximum economy. Stimulating hard coal exports vimtB y(S>uR TO MEVHCAm ciation group In Pennsylvania has agreed, because not only would it aid the economically depressed hard coal mining regions, but would contribute toward Improve­ ment in the US balance of pay­ ments. The group agi'eed that there was adequate skilled labor and enormous reserves of anthra­ cite, and that production and transport problems should be eliminated by a strong cooperative effort. Lakes Iron Cargoes Up aimed at clarifying the laws on deception. Assistant Attorney Gen­ eral Charles A. James of California and Sherwood Colburn, former Michigan State insurance commis­ sioner, agreed that both federal and state regulation are neces­ sary. Rep. Ronald B. Cameron (D-Calif.) testified that California's efforts to tighten controls over health plans have been stymied by Insurance, hospital and medical lobbies. The one-day hearing comple­ mented hearings which have been held by another subcommittee, un­ der Senator Pat McNamara (DMich.) on the high cost of health insurance for those over 65. liiigiiillp Action In the marketplace offers a method for trade unionists to as­ sist each other in their campaign for decent wages and better con­ ditions. Seafarers and tlieir families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) "Lee" brand tires (United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum & Plastic Workers) 3) t Texas-Miller Products, Inc. Adam Hats, Ashley, Dorsey Jay, Hampshire Club, Repell-X, Sea Spray Men's Hats (United Hatters) i t Eastern Air Lines (Flight Engineers) 3» l" 3" H. I. Siegel DETROIT — Great Lakes ship­ "HIS" brand men's clothes ments of Lake Superior iron ore, (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) coal and grain through April this t 4" 3» year totaled 11,988,663 net tons, "Judy Bond" Blouses the highest figure for the period since 1960, and far above the 5,- (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) 605,830 tons moved for the same t 3» 4" period during 1963, according to Sears, Roebuck Company the Lake Carriers' Association. Retail stores & products Shipments during April alone (Retail Clerks) amounted to 10,978,042 net tons, 4> 4' 4> which Is more than double the Stitzel-Weller Distilleries volume moved in April last year, "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" the Association said. "Cabin Still," "W. L. Weller" Grain shipments in April Bourbon whiskeys reached the highest level attained (Distillery Workers). in 11 years, the Association said, volume reaching 2,173,957 net 4 4 4" tons. Of the 185 grain cargoes, J. R. Simplot Potato Co. however, only 30 were moved In Frozen potato products US ships. (Grain Millers) In addition, a four-week peak 4 4 4 was attained in iron ore ship­ Kingsport Press ments, with 3,959,719 gross tons "World Book," "Chlldcraft" moved, while coal cargoes surged (Printing Pressmen) to 4,369,200 net tons, up from 3,(Typographers, Bookbinders) 223,485 tons carried in April, (Machinists, Stereotypers) 1963. 4 4 4 The larger tonnage is attributed Jamestown Sterling Corp. to the earlier start of navigation Southern Furniture Mfg. Co. on the Great Lakes this spring Furniture and Bedding and to industry's continually ex­ (United Furniture Workers) panding denoands for raw mate­ rials. to your Union. It is up to you to protect that contract and in so doing, protect both yourself and your Union. A good SIU man Is a good seaman. He does his job well and never imposes on his shipmates. One of the principle jobs of the oldtimer Is to acquaint the new members and first-trippers with the ins and outs of his shipboard duties as well as educating him in the principles of unionism. A good seaman is clean, neat and orderly. It takes only a few minutes each watch to keep your gear in shape and your foc'sle orderly. The man assigned to clean your quarters isn't your valet. Clean your seaboots and oilskins. When possible hang your oily, dirty gear in some place outside of the foc'sle. Messmen are just as much a part of the crew as firemen or ABs. A good steward department can improve any ship and any voyage. The messroom on most ships is your club room. It's only a matter of seconds to drop your dirty cups in the sink after coffee time or night lunch. Use ash trays for your butts and ashes, don't throw junk and food on deck. Put uneaten lunch back in the refrigerator. It's bad on the cockroaches and flies but good for the crew. The department delegates should always work together to see that things are kept that way. When you come aboard look the ship over good. Don't wait until the last minute to make a beef. Pay attention to the condition of the ship, and if things are not made right notify the union hall and a Patrol­ man will be sent aboard. Don't rely on promises that things will be straightened out "after the ship sails." A lot of beefs can be saved if you remember these points. • Ascertain before sailing if proper requisitions have been made. • Inquire as to the contents of the slop chest. • Check the riders appended to the articles and the conditions of the foc'sles, beds, mattresses, linens, etc. • Where possible see that a patrolman comes aboard and gets things in as good shape as possible before signing on. Be sure to study your agreement throughly. Remember that over­ time pay is designed to protect you against being over-worked and not to make you rich. An overtime hog on any ship is a pain to the entire crew. It is up to the crew and the delegates to see that the overtime is prorated so that all hands share the extra work and the resultant pay as equally as possible. Keep an accurate record of your own overtime with the date, exact hours worked, nature of work and by whom ordered. Keep separate sheets for "OK" and "disputed" time. Turn your sheets over to your delegate, who will check them for discrepancies in time and present them to the department heads to have them signed. Your individual record is your own property and protection, hang onto these sheets until the payoff. The union is the interpreter of your union contract. Put down what­ ever you think is overtime and if the ship's officers think differently, the whole matter can be taken up at the pay-off. Don't refuse to do anything because some engineer, steward or mate says that it isn't overtime. Do what you are ordered to do, put down the hours worked and settle at the pay-off. When ship's officers do work that should nonnaljly be done by the crew, notify your department delegate. In certain cases overtime is collectable by the crew for this work. The final decision will be made at the conclusion of the voyage when the patrolmen and company representatives check the ship's log and overtime sheets. Remember, don't try to settle all your beefs aboard ship if the officers are buckos. Your shore officials will settle things for you. Don't take unauthorized time off or perform aboard ship. Taking time off is a bad habit, for if you are logged nothing can be done about it; the Coast Guard starts a record on you and the burden of doing your work falls on your shipmates. If extra time ashore cannot be ar­ ranged between you and your shipmates with the consent of the master and department heads, then limit yourself to your actual liberty hours. This will save you money and protect the reputation of your Union. What you do ashore is strictly between you, your conscience and the shoreside authorities. Homeward bound is the time to get all your affairs in order. All overtime should be rechecked and written up so that it can be easily understood, explained and argued if necessary at the pay-off. All Union books in all departments should be checked and a list made of the first trippers so that the patrolmen boarding the ship at the payoff will be able to get the collections through in a hurry and attend the beefs. A list of the beefs, complaints, logs. Coast Guard cases and other controversial items should be ma^de so these matters can be attended to more promptly. Your ship may be in port several days after arrival before paying off. Remember that during this period you are still on the articles and payroll. This means that you are still under the orders of the Masters and ship's officers and must continue to carry out your duties until you are paid off and given your discharge. For failure to do this you can be logged and treated the same as if you were on the high seas. Everyone growls when he comes aboard a dirty, disorderly ship. Remember this and turn over the ship to your relieving crew in a good condition. Be sober at the pay-off and don't be in too much of a hurry to get ashore. Get the beefs settled as far as possible before the payoff so that there won't be any huldu?. If all your beefs cannot be settled on the spot, make it a point to stay over for a day or two so that the shoreside union apparatus can get things lined up right. Always carry your Union book with you and have it available for the boarding patrolman. Pay up all current dues and assessments in port of pay-off. Remember that the Seafarers is an International Union and that every port is your home port. �BBB3 i Page Eighteen SEAFARERS May 19, llS4 tOQ Executive Body Tackles Key U.S. Problems MAJOR AFL-CIO COUNCIL ACTIONS forward for better wages, shorter hours and Improved working conditions. National Economy Uiicinployment has remained about five-and-a-half per­ cent of the labor force in the last five months, despite the continuing expansion of economic activities and booming profits. In the face of rapid increases in both productivity and the labor force, the rise of sales and production has not been great enough to create the employment oppor­ tunities needed to reduce joblessness. Moreover, the an­ ticipated expansion during the rest of this year, under the impetus of the tax cut, is not expected to reduce un­ employment appreciably. Automation is continuing to spread—reducing man­ power requirements in many white collar occupations, as well as in production and maintenance types of em­ ployment. And the labor force is growing rapidly, with the influx of young people seeking their first jobs. The per­ sistent high level of unemployment remains America's number one problem in 1964 . . . Idle manpower and productive capacity should be put to work, through increased public works programs, to improve America's public services — our schools, health facilities, housing urban areas and mass transit systems. The job-creating accelerated public works program, which is now being phased out, should be extended, with a $2 billion federal appropriation, to increase employment in the creation of public improvements of lasting worth . .. Housing end Cammunity Development The AFL-CIO calls on Congress to enact the Housing and Community Development Act of 1964, proposed by President Johnson in his special message on January 27 and embodied in the Senate bill S. 2468 and the House bill H.R. 9751, with improvements recommended by the AFL-CIO. The need for this vital measure grows daily more urgent. Already authorization for the low-rent public housing program has been exhausted and a backlog of 40,000 unit applications is on hand which cannot be proco.ssed untii the new bill is passed. The urban renewal program is rapidly approaching the limit of its authoriza­ tion and communities undertakng slum clearance efforts need assurance that federal assistance will be avaibMe when needed . . . Civil Rights The Senate of the United States today began its 58th day of debate on the civil rights bill. We say to the Senate of the United States: Stop talking, start voting. The Senate prides itself on being "the greatest delibera­ tive body in the world." But by now every meaningful point has been made; every objection, whether as to principle or procedure, has been aired at length. Now the Senate is disgracing the democratic practice of de­ liberation. The position of the AFL-CIO is abundantly clear. We believe that the Civil Rights Act of 1964, is substantially the form by which it passed the House of Representatives, must be enacted into law. Therefore, the Executive Council of the AFL-CIO calls upon the Senate to shun crippling compromise; to reject weakening and delaying amendments; to invoke cloture and to pass the bill now. We remind the Senate that there are many other meas­ ures dammed up by the civil rights obstructionists, which must also be enacted. They, too. bear upon civil rights: for they have to do with prosperity of the nation, with the war against poverty—the war which mu.s*t be won before equal opportunity can be achieved. Middle East The Executive Council of the AFL-CIO notes with dis­ may that the hopes of the peoples of the world for peace and the efforts of our country and its allies for a genuine detente have been severely jarred by Premier Khrush­ chev's lour of Egypt. In language more abusive than he has used in many months, the Soviet ruler has branded U.S. policy in the Middle East as "aircraft carrier diplo­ macy." This atid other unfounded denunciations made by Khrushchev have not only disturbed the situation in the Middle East but have aggravated international tension. Premier Khrushchev has deliberately sought to whet Nasser's appetite for aggression against Israel and en­ courage his maneuvers for dominating the entire Arab world. Towards these ends, Khrushchev promised Nasser additional shipments of the most modern Soviet weapons of war and gave him the green light to do what he wants in the Middle East. In view of this hate-breeding tour by the Soviet Premier and particularly his hostile denunciation of our country's peaceful and humane role in the Middle East, we strongly urge our government to: (1) reaffirm forcefuUjr its determination to oppose all aggression against The AFL-CIO Executive Council held its quar­ terly meeting in Washington on May 18-20. SIUNA President Paul Hall, an AFL-CIO vice president and an Executive Council member, participated in the three-day meeting. As a result of its delibera­ tions, the Council took actions and presented positions on the major problems facing the na­ tion and the free world. On this page are excerpts from the Council's major actions. the territorial integrity and national sovereignty of every country—Arab and Israel—in this pivotal area; (2) pursue policies which will prevent aggressive action by any power in this vital region; and (3) make new efforts to encourage and assist the countries of the Middle East to cooperate in developing their natural resources for the purpose of improving the standard of living among their people and promoting their social and economic progress in peace and freedom. Report on Cases Filed Under Article XXI From the effective date of Article XXI to May 15, 1964, a total of 300 new complaints, or claims of "justification" for action that would otherwise violate Article XXI, were filed with the President's office. Of these 300 c^ses, 168 have been resolved through the process of mediation, by mutual agreement, without the necessity of a determination by an Impartial Umpire. Mediation is still in progress in 28 cases and there is every reason to believe that a number of these will be settled voluntarily . . . Action on Internal Disputes Cases (as of May 15, 1964) Settled by mediation 168 Mediation still in progress 28 Determinations by Impartial Umpires 91 Fast-finding reports by Umpires 7 Pending determinations or reports by Umpires 6 Total 300 Of the 91 determinations by the Impartial Umpires, violations of Article XXI were found in 67 cases. In 24 cases, the Umpires found that the action involved in the complaint did not violate Article XXI. The Subcommittee of the Executive Council has re­ ceived 30 appeals from determinations of the Impartial Umpires. The results were as follows: Action of Subcommittee on Appeals • Appeal denied 25 Appeal withdrawn 1 Referred to Executive Council 1 Pending 3 Total 80 Sixteen conaplaints of non-compliance with determina­ tions of the Impartial Umpire were received by the Subconuiiittee. Action on tliese complaints was as follows: Action of Subcommittee on Non-compliance Coinplaints Compliance achieved 10 Non-compliance found 5 Pending 1 Total 16 National Wage Formula There can be no single national wage formula. In a pluralistic economy, with thousands of diverse markets and industries, there must be determination by the employer and the union as to the proper wage level. Free collective bargaining in a free economy is the best method of de­ termining wage levels . . . . . . Despite cries of alarm from some, inflation is not today's threat. Today's threat is Idle men, idle plants and idle machines. To the AFL-CIO the answer is simple: We must put America back to work. We must provide the consumer purchasing power which is the base of our entire economic strength. Therefore, on a .union-by-union, company^by-company, and industry-by-industry basis—in light of the needs of the workers involved and the economic ability of the companies and the industry involved—we intend to pre.s« Brazil The recent events in Brazil which culminated in the successful civil-military revolution of April first demon­ strated the great determination of the freedom-loving people to end the grave threat to their Constitution and the democratic processes . . . The AFL-CIO Executive Council emphasizes that the Goulart labor law had made the trade unions subservient to the government. Control of the unions by the govern­ ment weakened labor and made its organizations vulnerable to Communist penetration. We strongly urge that no time be lost in making Brazilian labor completely free of gov­ ernment domination .... . . . The rights of the working people must be unequivo­ cally recognized in Brazil. Organized labor must have the right to participate fully in the nation's program for social and economic development. . . . The AFL-CIO joins with ORIT and the International Trade Secretariats in pledging Its all-out effort and re­ sources to help revitalize the Brazilian democratic labor movement and assure its progress on the path of freedom and independence as a truly representative organization of the interests of the workers. Alaska The disastrous earthquake and tidal wave which spread death and destruction across large parts of Alaska was one of the greatest natural catasrophies in the history of our country. Five cities were destroyed and hundreds of homes were lost. To the victims of that catastrophe, we express our sympathy. To those who are rebuilding their lives, to those who are working to restore the economic and social life of Alaska, we pledge our support. Already the American labor movement has responded promptly and generously to help victims of the earth­ quake. Aid has been given by the AFL-CIO and affiliated organizations. Trade union members in Alaska have given their services in a wide variety of volunteer work to help restore normal community life ... . . . Specifically, we urge that the Small Business Ad­ ministration make available disaster loans at the lowest possible interest rate to Alaskan businessmen. We sup­ port requests made by Senator Gruening of Alaska to tha Small Business Administration that loans at an interest rate of three-fourths of one percent should be made avail­ able to qualified applicants in Alaska. Under the Disaster Loan Act, the Small Business Administration can make loans at any interest up to three percent with any appro­ priate delayed repayment terms. It is inconceivable to us that overseas loans to foreign countries under the United States foreign aid program should be made at an interest rate lower than the interest rate charged to American victims of a natural disaster within the United States. We strongly urge that Interest rates on Small Business Administration disaster loans to Alaskan businessmen immediately be cut to three-fourth.s of one percent, the charge imposed on loans to foreign countries under the U.S. foreign aid program. Defense of Free World . . •. The Executive Council of the AFL-CIO rejects as a monstrous myth the notion that our country and its allies can promote world peace, human well-being and freedom by helping the Communist dictatorships over­ come the severe hardships and difficulties which their policies and practices have brought about. Expanded west­ ern trade with and the extension of long-term credits to to Communist regimes will not help them "evolve towards democracy" or remove the sources of world tension. On the contrary, such help by the United States and Western Europe might well enable the Communist regimes to emerge from their present difficulties strengthened for their next round of offensive actions against the free world. This would only aggravate the cold war . . . . . . The difficulties now afflicting the Communist econ­ omies and the conflicts plaguing the international Com­ munist movement provide a propitious moment for our country and its allies to initiate diplomatic, economic, and political moves to eliminate the causes of world tension and to promote just and lasting peace . . . . . . Neither the difficulties confronting the Communist world nor the tactical changes these have fmposed on Moscow should serve as an excuse for our country and its allies relaxing their vigilance or reducing their strength. We dare not tire in the struggle to prevent a Communist takeover of the world. The hour calls for greater unity and strength of the Atlantic community to promote free­ dom, social justice, and lasting peace. �SEAFARERS Mw 29, 1944 'Sea-Tlme' Pace Niaeteen LOG By Seafarer R. W. Perry April 15, the date which Seafarers and every wage earner in the country regards with dread as they make their last minute hunt for deductions to beat the income tax filing dead­ line, has come and gone. However, even before the deadline came into sight, SIU men were all. smiles as they con­ templated the larger pay rotten inside, writes C. Collins, for good menus and fine chow, re­ ports P. Muccia, meeting chairman. checks they would receive, meeting secretary,-—4 4 4 thanks to the tax cut passed by Keeping clean on the Globe Ex­ 4 4 4 Congress earlier this year, crewmembers on ttie Panoceanlc Faith (Pan Oceanic Tankers), however, wish they could share in this bounty enjoyed by their Union brothers, but they're fast begin­ ning to believe the whole thing is a hoax. Andrew Lenansky, ship's delegate, reports the crew has seen its third payoff without the slight­ est boost from a taxcut showing up in its pay. 4" 4" 4You like ham Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All of the sudden you don't like ham on Friday. After making one of the first voyages in an SIU ship carrying grain to Russia, George W. Alex­ ander, ship's delegate on the Mere praise for the efforts of the steward department on the Ema Elizabeth (Overseas Naviga­ tion) just won't do the job as far as Seafarers in the crew are con­ cerned. S. Doyle, meeting reporter, says that the crew has officially requested that the word be passed that the ship is one of the best feeders in the Union. The crew's resolution went on to state that the high quality of the chow turned out by the galley staff reflects credit on the entire SIU steward depart­ ment. 4 4 4 FAN OCEANIC FAITH (u,.aanic Tankar), April 29—Chairman, S. P. Drury; Secretary, Kenneth Collins. $14.15 in ship's fund. Ship sailed short two firemen, one oiler and a wiper. All except the wiper will join the ship at the bunkering port of Freeport, Grande Bahamas. Brother J. R. Batson was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Former ship's dele­ gate was extended a vote of thanks. ROBIN KIRK (Moore McCormack), April 12—Chairman, Lee deParlier; Secretary, Michael Dohearty. Major beef about delayed sailing. Letter to be sent to headquarter:?. Motion made that negotiation committee negotiate for wooden bunks and lockers in 13IGBST of SIU SHIP place of the metal bunks and lock­ ers. To start ship's fund from ar­ rival pool. LOSMAR (Calmar), April 12—Chair­ man. J. Pat Coniey. Secretary, Rich­ ard Tapman. $2.65 in ship's fund. All donations accepted. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Crew reminded to let mcs.sinan feed the watch first. Crew a.sked to eliminate all unnecessary noise in passageways, also to return ail cups to sink. TADDEI VICTORY (Consolidated Mariners), April 6—Chairman, T. C. Hopkins; Secretary, Robert Porter. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department. TAMARA G U I L 0 E N (Transport Commercial), March 15—Chairman, Clifford M. Pressneli; Secretary, Ro­ man Viloria. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother A. Opsal was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Movie fund accepted. NORBERTO CAPAY (Liberty Navi­ gation), March 15—Chairman, Waitir A. Johnson; Secretary, Norman Mendelson. .Ship's delegate told crew that the draws will he in traveler's checks. .Steward had to get off the ship in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, duo to illness. New steward will meet the ship in Ceuta. Spanish Morocco. Almo.st all repairs have been taken care of. $19 in ship's-fund. Brother Wal­ ter A. Johnson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. GLOBE EXPLORER (Maritime Over­ seas), April 13—Chairman, J. Woolford; Secretary, L. White. Ship's del­ egate reported that the repairs were not completely taken care of. Sugges­ tion made to try and keep fantail and recreation room as clean as possible. Crew reciuested to be a little quieter at meal times. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. JEAN LA FITTE rWaterman), Feb. 23—Chairman, V. Kleene; Secretary, H. Ridgeway. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother V. Kleene was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Crewmembers requested to keep pantry clean at night. PENN CHALLENGER (Penn Naviga­ tion), March 21—Chairman, Jim Tan­ ner; Secretary, Ira K. Coats. Letter was written to headquarters about replacements that have not been ob­ tainable in the Far East. The cap­ tain agreed that aft lines should and would be stowed upon leaving disciiarge port, for safety and con­ venience of crew. Ship is short five men. SEVITRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), April 20—Chairman, Joe B. Block; Secretary, Herbert C. Justice. Ship's delegate reported ship is running smoothly. No beefs have been re­ ported by department delegates. One man inis.sed ship at Edgewater, New Jersey. $12.72 in ship's fund. All members arc urged to plea".n keep tiie laundry in sanitary order. GLOBE CARRIER (Marilime Over­ seas), April 12—Chairman, T. Driewieki; Secretary, C. McDaniei. Five men missed ship in Philadelphia. Delegates asked to make up repair list early. YAKA (Waterman), April 18—Chair­ man, L. Fargran; Secretary, None. Siiip's delegate stated tiiat draw will be put out upon arrival in pout of payoir, which will be Now York. $10.18 in ship's fund. Wipers have some disputed OT. Request that pa­ trolman check stores on ship. There was a shortage of a few items this trip. Discus.sion on moving some of the black gang midship. Mail service was poor this trip. TRANSBAY (Hudson), March 8 — Chairman, E. W. Lambe; Secretary, J. M. Sammcn, Brother W. F. Leonard was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. To see captain about getting more cigarets. No beefs reported. .SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), April 5—Chairman, R. A. Edin; Secretary, S. M. Simos. Ship's delegate said there wasn't much to report except that one man was fired in Puerto Rico. Discussion about ship's fund. Anyone who wants to contribute to same can do so at the payoff. $10.85 in fund at present. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs. Vote of thanks to the steward department, especially the steward, for a wonder­ ful Job and good food and service tliis trip. Walter Donnelly Transerie (Hudson Waterways), re­ ports a smooth, log-free trip. One crewmember had to be hospitalized in Odessa, while another paid off in the same city after being Infonned of a death in his family. The Transerie's crew gave a spe­ cial vote of thanks to retiring ship's delegate John J. Quinter. The Erna Elizabeth's crew is not the only one which appreciates that extra bit of effort put out by an expert steward department. Other ships whose crews have voted thanks for chow turned out in tra­ ditional SIU style are The Cabins (Texas City Refining), Alcoa Run­ ner (Alcoa), Ocean Dimiy (Mari­ time Overseas), Madaket (Water­ man), Penu Trader (Penn Ship­ ping), Northwestern Victory (Vic­ tory Carriers), San Juan (SeaLand), Transglobe (Hudson Water­ ways), Kent (American Bulk Car­ riers), Penn Vanguard (Penn Ship- plorer (Maritime Overseasi is get­ ting to be quite a problem. When a crewmember turns on the hot water faucet in the shower room, he's usually greeted by a blast of live steam. Since cold showers seem to be the only alternative to get­ ting scalded, the crew is demand­ ing a new thermostat for the hot water heater, reports Joseph Woolford, meeting chairman. 4 4 4 Not only are Seafarers aboard the Del Norte (Delta) getting to see the latest movies, but they all feel more secure now that they've heard their movie fund is solvent again. Clean Linen 4 4 4 If steward department members on the Thetis (Rye Marine) don't know much about tropical fruit, they're going to learn the hard way in coming weeks. A resolution passed at a recent ship's meeting Woolford Aragones asked that the steward in.spect all oranges taken aboard since the ping). La Salle (Waterman), New crew has found tliat too many are Yorker (Container Ships) and Jian (Pacific Waterways). LOG-A-RHYTHM; 4 4 4 A new change of linen is laid cut for crewmembers of the Hudson (Victory Transport) by steward F. Degedt, who poses after he has just completed put­ ting out sheets, soap suds and everything else a Sea­ farer needs to keep clean. Nobody on tlie Steel Maker (Isthmian) can complain that there isn't anything to read these days. Several cartons of books from tlie By I. MULLER Seafarers Log Library Plan plus another load of reading material Henry B. Donnelly, ship's delegate, The story of a man's life has just about over-flowed the reports that the $400 missing from Is reflected in a mirror, ship's library. The firmness of youth the ship's movie fund has been And the wrinkling of age. returned, tlianks to llie efforts of 4.4 4 If only mirrors could talk, New Orleans port agent, Buck Remarks the old sage. The crew of the Puerto Rico Stephens. There is no need for talk,; (Motor Ships of Puerto Rico) liavo 4 4 4 It reflects his age. The quality of the bedding on extended their deepe.st svmpathies And then the young beauty, to steward Abraham Aragones, the Nornia (Marine Traders) was The mirror arched in her hand after learning of tlie death of his the object of considerable discus­ Trying to turn hack youngest son. Aragones, in turn, sion at a recent ship's meeting. Not •The time and sands. thanked his fellow crewniembcrs only did crewinembers have plenty Oh! It has broken. and the ship's officers for tlieir to say about the mattresses and bad The pieces scatter moiral support wliile he was in springs in their quarters, but one mourning. Despite his personal disenchanted seaman charged that Over the floor. loss, everyone on board was im­ ship's linen was like cliec.sedoth— They no longer pressed with efforts of Aragone's and a poor grade at that, writes Tell their story department and voted their tlianks John McLemore, meeting eliairinan. Of ten and three score. Mirrors • �rwte Twenty,. SEAF AMMnfi Ma^ M,, 19^ hOQ Notify Union On LOG Mail -'• ;• • • • «';.: i f Crewembers on the Inger (Waterman) want their Union brothers to know that when it comet to fine chow, there isn't a ship afloat whose steward department can compare with their's. Members of the rave-inspiring department are (front row, l-r) Eugene Ray, chief stewardj John B. Harris, John Thomas, Salvador Molhobour, Jackson Pong and Edward Von Wynck. Standing in the rear are Norman Sawyer, Horry Jones and Sovondus Sessoms. Fine Chow Inspires Raves, Adding Inches To Waistlines Seafarers usually express their gratitude for fine chow and excellent service by a ship's steward department with a traditional vote of thanks "for a job well done." This month, however, crews on two SIU ships have written the LOG raving about the culinary excel­ lence of their respective stew--*department has caused an appre­ ards. ciative crew to let out their belts Seafarers aboard the Hur­ a few more notches Is the Inger ricane (Waterman) recently de­ cided that the usual vote of thanks just wouldn't do as a means of letting their steward department know of the crew's appreciation for the fabulous chow they get. A special con>mittee was set up by a resolution made at a regular ship's meeting to formally show the gratitude and high respect the crew holds for the Hurricane's galley staff. In a letter from the committee signed by J. C. Thompson, John E. Thomas and Michael Ray, a full description was given of the mouth-watering chow that would make arty Union member drool In envy. The committee's letter singled out John Thomas, crew messman, and Sovandus Sessoms, pantry­ man, for their cheerful, excellent service. Eugene Ray, chief stew­ ard, and John B. Harris, chief cook, both came In for high praise for the excellent preparation of food and Its great variety. The committee went on to show that the Hurrlcan's galley crew's attention to the extras Is often the difference between an average steward department and one that gets the wild praise of every last TRANSGLOBE (Hudson), April 10 —Chairman, G. Francisco; Secretary, Guy Debaere. No beefs reported. Brother Kenneth E. Gainey was hos­ pitalized in Bremerhaven. Germany, to undergo operation. After a couple of weeks he wilt marry a beautiful French girl, and the crew of the SS TRAN.SGLOBE wish Brother Gainey the best of luck in his new venture. Hughes Prestwood Seafarer on board a ship. "Never a coffee break passed without some well prepared pastry being served with the coffee. Night lunches were always good and a sufficient quantity served. The chief steward made every effort to procure fresh vegetables and fruit In foreign ports," the letter said. The Hurricane's glowing cita­ tion for Its steward department was made during a recent 30day trip to North Africa and southern Europe. Although the committee couldn't find anyone on board who had a complaint about the steward department, the three members did have one reservation about the high quality of their meals. Their letter of commenda­ tion concludes, "Sorry to say all hands have been putting on weight." The second ship whose steward GLOBE PROGRESS (Maritime Over­ seas), April 18—Chairman, Elvyn Bussell; Secretary, Nicholas Hatglmlslos. One man missed ship in Rotterdam, Holland. Some disputed OT in deck department. Request that patrolman see chief engineer and asking him to mind his own department and to keep out of the other departments. New ship's delegate to be elected for next trip. Vote of thanks to the steward department. KENT (American Bulk Carriers), March 7—Chairman, Bo Anderson; Secretary, John R. MIna. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department. DLscussion in contacting patrolman or Company about roaches aboard ship, or have bosun do the spraying as he has the equipment. ALCOA MARINER (Alcoa), April 4 —Chairman, V. L. Barfield; Secretary, E. Bishop. Ship's delegate reported that two men were left in hospital in Bermuda. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department for service and good food. ARTHUR M. HUDDELL (Isthmian), March 22—Chairman, J. Snyder; Secre­ tary, H. Karpowicz. Ship's delegate reported that there were some beefs and quite a bit of disputed OT. Letter was sent to agent and patrolman in Baltimore to help payoff upon arrival. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for fine service and job well done. ST. CHRISTOPHER (Destiny Car­ riers), April 19—Chairman, R. K. Holt; Secretary, F. Pasaluk. Washing ma­ chine and cooler needed for the en­ gine department. Crewmembers re­ quested to keep messhalls clean. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. (Reynolds Metals). A letter from deck delegate Frank E. Hughes carries a description of the deli­ cacies prepared by the ship's gal­ ley staff that would make a pas­ senger traveling first class who Is being fed on continental cuisine envious. Typical Items on the Inger's menu bearing steward James R. Prestwood's excellent culinary touch Include fresh stuffed jumbo shrimp, turkey pullette, mixed fried seafood platters, stuffed pork chops, won ton and egg drop soups. As far as Hughes Is con­ cerned, dishes like these are rare­ ly seen on luxury passenger liners, let alone bulk carriers and cargo ships. As an added extra. Seafarers on the Inger have the added treat of stuffing themselves on the de­ luxe pastry creations of Olle Esqulvel, the ship's baker. "We also think we have one of the best bakers out of the Gulf district. His doughnuts melt In your mouth. His apple turnover, star pastry, jelly rolls, strawberry and fresh peach shortcakes as well as his cakes are put out In fine SIU fashion. What makes all his pas­ tries a real joy to sink your teeth Into Is that they come In so many different varltles," Hughes says In his rave report. Speaking of Prestwood's fine work as steward, Hughes says, "The steward also gives a hand wherever It's needed, and can be found In the galley or the crew messhall during every meal to see that our chow Is served just right. He also takes care of the slop chest day and night and no one has any problem about getting the things he needs. In. short, we have the best doggone steward department In the SIU. Hughes declares that one of the main reasons for his letter of high praise Is that the Inger's crew finds It pretty monotonous giving votes of thanks to the steward de­ partment every time there is a ship's meeting. Hughes evidently Isn't worried about the Impact of the Inger's fine chow on his waist line. Fin­ ishing his letter, he says, "Will close now and raid the ice box." As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed eveiy two weeks to all SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Seafarers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steamship companies for the itineraries of their ships. On the basis of the Information supplied by the ship oper> ator, four copies of the LOG, the headquarters report and min­ utes forms are then airmailed to the agent in the next port. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Seafarer requests It by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers con­ gregate there. As always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mall is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accuracy of its mailing lists. Gives Thanics For Benefits To the Editor: I wish to express my heart­ felt thanks for the check from the Seafarers Welfare Plan Fund and the kind letter that accompanied It which I recent­ ly received. Since my hus­ band, Glenn A. Masterson, passed away, the Union death benefit has really turned out to be a financial godsend. I can only tell you of my deep feeling of admiration and gratitude toward the SIU. I am filled with pride when I realize that my husband was the member of such a fine or­ ganization. Mrs. Eva Masterson 3^ 4" Welfare Plan Brings Praise To the Editor: I want to extend my most sincere thanks to the SIU for the prompt response they made when 1 filed my benefits claim recently with the Union Welfare Plan. I don't have the words to ex­ press my gratitude to all the people In the Union who con­ tacted me to express their sympathy while I was In my hour of sorrow. Thanking you again, ever so much. Mrs. Jose M. Melendea 4 3> 3^ Urges Veteran's Bill Support To the Editor: I am writing to urge every member of the SIU to support the passage of the Elliot Na­ tional Service Life Insurance (NSLl) Act of 1964. The bill Is now before the House Vet­ erans' Affairs Committee, but still is waiting to be Introduced In the Senate. The Elliot NSLl Act would amend the legislation govern­ ing the National Service Life Insurance program to permit the granting of the insurance to veterans who were previ­ ously eligible for It for a pe­ riod of one year. If this amendment becomes law, at least 7,000,000 men and women would benefit. I strong­ ly urge SIU members who live In New York State to write their Senators to get the bill Introduced. Druid W. Beavers 4 4 4 LOG Praised By Pensioner To the Editor: I am sending you this short letter just to let you know how much I appreciate receiv­ ing the LOG every two weeks. The Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. Now that I am retired and don't get much of a chance to get around as much as I did before, I find that the paper really fills me In on what Is going on In the SIU and else­ where In the shipping world. I first joined the Union In 1938 and sailed In the steward department for about 22 years. My last ship was the Ines, and I retired my book In 1962 when I went on pension. Henry H. Williams Taking The Air IHiiiiipl'l IllK Their galley duties completed for the moment, three mem­ bers of the steward department of the San Francisco (SeaLand) are caught by the camera as they pause to enjoy the breeze off San Francisco bay. Standing (l-r) are S. M. SimoSi steward; E. Henderson, chief cook, and Henry Milton, baker. �t9, 1«M BEAFAREita Pare l%eniy-Oae LOd Getting Ready To Sail On The Topa On a recent visit to the Topa Topa (Waterman) In Baltimore, the LOG photographer found crewmembers making last minute preparations as the ship got ready to sail. In the photo at the left, deck department member Carl Pierce hauls on a chain, while in a scene in the engine room, second left, oiler Paul Cavan (left) checks a dial setting with J. S. Skidmore, third engineer. James Dodd, messman, is seen clearing off a table, second right, and deckhand James Corcoran is caught going below (right.) The Topa Topa sailed for Barcelona, Spain; Pyreas, Greece; Karachi, Pakistan, and Bombay, India with general cargo. RIO GRANDE (Oriental Exporter*), Marcli 22 — Clialrman, Julio Evanst Secretary, R. A. Clarke. Motion made to have negotiating committee look into wage increase and OT increase for watchstanders in port, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Disputed OT in the three departments. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), March 22—Chairman, Tommy Self; Secretary, Jim Morgan. Ship's dele­ gate advised the crewmembers to keep from being logged. No beefs or disputed OT reported by department delegates. ALAMAR (Calmer), April I—Chair­ man, Tom Cromand; Secretary, Fred Sullins. Ship's delegate reported that everything was running smoothly. 117.50 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks extended to the steward. Fred Sullins, and the entire steward department for a Job well done. OUR LADY OF PEACE (Liberty Navigation), April 34—Chairman, H. Arllnghaus; Secretary, W. E. Casey. CHOCTAW (Waterman), March 23— Chairman, R. Dean; Secretary, D, Ruddy. Vessel la paying off In Cali­ fornia. Nd disputed OT or beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Brother H. Ariinghaus was elected to serve as stilp's delegate. Discussion on cleanliness of heads, and using of ash trays. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for flue food and service. It was suggested that tiiis ship be fumigated. Garbage Disposal Beef Proves Safety Issue According to the ship's minutes, a Del Norte crewmember called, upon his fellow shipmates during the good, and welfare portion of the ship's meeting to make safety aboard ship a 24 hour around-the-clock job. Norte got a safety reminder Usually subjects on safety from one of their brothers. are only brought up during Seafarers on two Isthmian ships the periodic safety meetings that are held aboard ship, but in this case, the Seafarer thought that safety was an important enough topic for discussion even in a reg­ ular membership meeting. It seems that a certain Seafarer had developed a beef with his fel­ low crewmembers over their praehce of tossing garbage, boxes, papers and anything else they didn't want out of the nearest port hole or window. During the last trip, he charged, while he was putting a new coat of paint on the hull, he almost took a sud­ den drop into the drink when a bottle hurled out of an open pan­ try porthole missed him by inches. Instead of using their portholes for a Iiandy trash can, the nettled Seafarer contended that his shipmrtes would be doing themselves and their shipmates a favor if they used them for the purposes for which they were designed; looking through and ventilation. While the crew on the Del can be justly proud of the safety record they have compiled. Crew­ members on the Steel Admiral and Steel Aichitect were all ela­ ted to learn that their ships had been presented safety awards by the shipping company. Some important safety hints whose importance is obvious to every Seafarer were made at a recent safety meeting held on the LaSalle (Waterman). Faced with an outbreak of colds in his de­ partment, bosun W. C. Sellers lectured on the importance of wearing the proper clothing, such as rain gear or heavy clothing, whenever weather conditions war­ rant it. The LaSalle's steward, F. Bartlett, had some timely advice for the galley staff in case the ship ran into heavy weather. He re­ ported on the care he had taken to insure that all his supplies were well secured. He empha­ sized that special attention had been given to glasswear where ex­ tra pains had been taken to make sure that it was well stowed and safe from breakage. Close War Escapes Marked Seaman's First Year In SlU Twenty years ago in 1944 events in Europe were beginning to move witli breakneck Speed as tlie Allies unleashed a multi-front attack which spelled the beginning of the end for the Axis powers. John Chiorra, who joined the SIU during this period, vividly recalls the danger-filled trips he made-F during 1944 as a member of gunners and pilots. A further typical wartime situation. No agent complication was that cargo was could be found and no one ashore the US Merchant Marine. Chiorra, who sails in the steward department, remembers the ten­ sion wracked period when his ship lay off the Anzio beachhead under constant shellfire, strafing and bombing attacks for six days. He also has thrilling memories of an anxious 12 hours spent on the An­ ton Dvorak try­ ing to outrun a German Raider in the Indian Ocean. Several Chiorra weeks later he climaxed his wartime shipping career by almost being shot as a Nazi spy in newly-liberated Greece. Chiorra began his career as a merchant seaman when he signed on the Peter V. Daniels in Phila­ delphia, Her holds loaded with a lethal cargo of blockbusters, the ship was convoyed across the At­ lantic toward its destination in Naples. U-Boat Action When the convey reached Gibralter, it was discovered that a German submarine wolf pack was lurking on its heels. At this point, security reasons dictated that the convoy attempt to shake off the U-boat pack, and the Peter V. Daniels was left to scurry into Naples on her own. Reaching Naples without injury, the Liberty ship exchanged her cargo of bombs for ammunition and troops bound for the Anzio invasion site 12 to 14 hours away. On reaching Anzio, she found her­ self in a situation similar to that of many a merchant ship that suddenly found itself in the middle of actual combat during the war. Since all shipping supporting the Anzio invasion was the target of continuous shell fire, strafing and bomb attacks, unloading could only take place at night to avoid becoming clay pigeons for German moved from the ships to the beach by "ducks" and LCM's. Faced with these difficulties, it took the Peter y. Daniels six days to be unloaded. During this time the ship was the victim of continuous artillery attacks from the shore and bomb­ ing runs by the German Luftwaffe which was determined to stop the invasion at any cost. Chiorra re­ members diving into a nearby potato bin time after time every time the German aircraft came over to strafe and bomb his ship. The Deadly 'Big Bertha' The Peter V. Daniel's greatest worry during those treacherous days spent waiting off Anzio was the German Army's "Big Bertha" which was set up back in the mountains overlooking the beach­ head. The largest artillery piece in the Wehrmacht arsenal, "Big Bertha" was used with deadly skill against the invasion fleet anehored off the beach. To escape this deadly threat, ships in the harbor were forced to change their posi­ tion every thirty minutes in an effort to confuse "Bertha's" for­ ward observation crews. After leaving Anzio, Chiorra re­ turned to the US where he signed on the Anton Dvorak, a Robin Line ship, in Baltimore on what eventu­ ally turned out to be a six-and-ahalf-month trip. Originally headed for Russia, the vessel was diverted to East Africa where it picked up a load of coal for Greece. Heading across the Indian Ocean by itself, the Dvorak was sighted by a swift German Raider which quickly gave chase to the Robin Line vessel whose top speed was 12 knots. In an effort to keep clear of the raider's guns, the ship's master ordered a zig-zag course which tlie Dvorak followed until darkness allowed her to slip away. IVhen the ship dropped anchor off the coast of Salonika, Greece, the Seafarers aboard found them­ selves confronted with another knew what to do with the cargo After a thirty-day wait, the Dvorak sailed to Piraeus where the coal was unloaded. It was at this point where Chiorra underwent his most spinetingling experience of the entire World War II period. Looking for some entertainment, he and the ship's bosun went ashore dressed in civilian clothes, only to find that they were the only English-speak­ ing seamen in the streets. When their presence became known to the local police, they were im­ mediately picked up and jailed as suspicious characters. After suffering several years under the occupation of the Nazis, the Greeks were all too willing to believe that the two Americans were German spies. During the following six day.s. the police tried to force the unlucky pair to con­ fess, threatening to shoot them time and again. Chiorra admits that he was be­ ginning to think that his number had finally come up. when he sud­ denly ran across an Englishman at police headquarters. .A.fter out­ lining their sorry plight, the s.vmpathetic Englishman got word to Captain Watgae on the Dvorak who quickly obtained their release. Describing this incident as his closest shave. Chiorra concludes, "The Germans were supposed to be bad, but those Greek police were worse than the Gestapo!" Union Has Cable Address Seafarers ovei'seas who uant lo get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address, SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Use of this address as­ sures speedy transmission on all messages and faster service for the men involved. > 'I �,..•.,^•1; .1 t yxH SEAFARERS Paf* Twenty-Tw* All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Katherine Senff, born November Westminister, South Carolina. Marti Goodwin, born January 20, 1964, to the Carl Goodwins, Hous­ 18, 1963 to the Edward Senffs, 4" 4" 4" Mary Elizabeth Cabral, born Onaway, Mich. ton, Texas. September 29, 1963, to the John ^ 4' 4 t Tammy Lee Seal, bom July 22, Cabrals, Bristol, R.I. Tina McCielian, born January 1, 1964. to the Byron McGIellans, 1963, to the Jimmy B. Seals, Anita, 4 4 4 Maria Burgos, born October 21, Frankfort, Mich. La. 1963, to the Manuel S. Burgos', t . 4» 4« i i Alexandria Smart, born Novem­ Santurce, Puerto Rico. Larry Copado, born January 8, 1964, to the Faustino Copados, ber 15, 1963, to the Alexander 4 4 4 Michael Charles Brown, born Smarts, Philadelphia, Pa. Galveston, Texas. October 7, 1963, to the Charles C. 4< 4> 4> 4 4. i Fred W. Brand, born November Browns, Texas City, Texas. Ann Margaret MacDonald, born August 18. 1963, to the William 14, 1963, to the Fred Brands, New 4 4 4 Donald Reed, born January 16, Orleans, La. MacDonalds, Buffalo, New York. 1964, to the Ronald D. Reeds, 4« 4« t 4. 4. 4. Gregg Alan Cousineau, born De­ Mamou, La. Kevin Jackson, born October 14, 1963, to the Thomas A. Jacksons, cember 12, 1963, to the Lorn Cou-i 4 4 4 Hector Bonefont, born January sineau, Alpena, Michigan. Baltimore, Md. 16, 1964, to the Felix Bonefonts, 4> 4. i 4' 4" 4» Matthew McMillan, born Janu­ New York, New York. Mary Pusloskie, born December 14, 1963, to the Paul Pusloskies, ary 23, 1964 to the Sandy McMil­ 4 4 4 Laurie Anne Brooke, born Janu­ lans, Brooklyn, New York. Baltimore, Md. ary 7, 1964, to the Osborne 4- 4* 4» 4< 4* 4^ Debra Ann Palumbo, born De­ Brookes, Eight Mile, Alabama. Joy Kathleen Harrison, born De­ cember 19, 1963, to the Richard cember 29, 1963, to the Bartholome 4 4 4 Albert Torres, born January 14, W. Harrisons, Hudson, Wisconsin. P. Palumbos, Union City, New 1964, to the Voel Torres', Houston, Jersey. 4. 4. i Texas. Robin Anthony Malta, born No­ 4" 4 4" Kerry Burton, born January 9, 4 4 4 vember 8, 1963, to the Louis MalRussell Thomas Holloway, born 1964, to the Herman Burtons, tas. New Orleans, La. The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent delay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): William H. Phillips, 43: A heart Theodore E. Lee, 66: Brother William M. Leonard. 60: Brother Leonard died of natural causes on attack was fatal to Brother Phillips Lee was a victim of cancer on on February 24, April 19, 1964 at November 24, the New Orleans 1964 at Doctors 1963 at the USPHS Hospital. Hospital, Mobile, Staten Island Sailing in the Ala. A member USPHS Hospital. steward depart­ of the SlU-Inland A member of the ment, he became Boatmen's Union SIU Railway Ma­ an SIU member since 1958, he rine Region since was employed as in 1946. He is 1960, he sailed as survived by his an engineer for a deckhand on wife. Myrtle Lee Radcliffe Materi­ Pennsy1v a n i a of New Orleans, als in Mobile. Railroad tugs. Surviving is a sister, Mary M. Surviving is his son, Roderick H. La. Burial was in Providence Park Leonard of South Amboy, NJ. Phillips of Mobile. Burial was in Cemetary, Metairie, La. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetary, River Cemetary, Little River, Ala. 4 4 4 Perth Amboy, NJ. 4 4 4 Earl W. King, 52: A heart attack Robert P. Adams, Jr., 47: was fatal to Brother King on Brother Adams succumbed to March 12, 1964 heart disease on in Paulino WerNovember 17, neck Hospital In 1963 at the New Brazil. A member Orleans USPHS of the Union Hospital. An SIU since 1948, he member since sailed in the 1947, he sailed in \ steward depart­ the engine de­ ment. Surviving partment. He is is his wife, Ola survived by his J. King of Mobile wife, Mrs. Marie G. B. Adams of New Orleans. Ala. Burial was in Mobile, Ala. Burial was in St. Louis Cemetary 4 4 4 No. 8, New Orleans, La. Carlsz B. Pietrantonl, 69: 4 4 4 Brother Pietrantonl died of na­ James W. West, 40: Brother West died of pneumonia on De­ tural causes in the Veterans Ad­ cember 22, 1963 ministration Hos­ at the New Or­ pital, Rio Piedleans USPHS ras, Puerto Rico. Hospital. Sailing Sailing as an SIU in the steward member since department, he 1941, he held a became a mem­ rating in the deck ber of the SIU in department. Sur­ 1942. A friend, viving is his sis­ Charles Case, is ter, Maria 0. Pietrantonl of Puerto listed as his sur­ vivor. Burial was in Wilmington Nuevo, PR. Burial was in the Na­ tional Cemetary of Phierto Rico. Cemetary, Wilmington, N.C. IF MORB THAM OHB COPT OF THE SAKiB —AND RETURN UBELS SO m 4 4 4 Darrell G. Vanderpool, 38: Brother Vanderpool died of in­ juries caused by a fall In Madras, India on Decem­ ber 4, 1963. Sail­ ing as a member of the engine department, he joined the SIU in 1960. Surviving is his wife, JoAnn B. Vanderpool of Seattle, Wash. Burial took place in Riverton Crest Cemetary, Se­ attle, Wash, May 29, 1964 LOG All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and visits whenever possible. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: Charles L. Monks Ralph H. Newcomb Robert Odom VoUie O'Mary Robert D. Phelps Ralph A. Pllhet B. E. Richardson H. W. Schnoor Daniel W. Sommers Aristides Soriano R. E. Stough, Jr. Adoiph Swenson Wm. B. Thieimonge Bobby L. Trosclair John Vaiiadares Henry W. Wintzel Wm. J. Wooisey, Sr. USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LOH'SIANA Edward D. Adama R. F. Edmonds H. P. Arceneaux John D. Edwards Guy Barkdull James R. Egan Richard W. Barnes Louis O. Estradan Edgar Barton John FahU Thomas Bell, Jr. E. S. Fairfield, Sr. Daniel H. Bishop Orazlo R. Farrara Gary A. Bryant John S. Fontan Theodore Fortln Wilbert Burke G. E. Burleson Audley C. Foster Mallory Coffey Cedrlc W. Francis Sidney C. Day Richard Gallegos James E. Gardiner Wm. J. Donahue Peter A. Dulour Jesse L. Green Anthony J. Lugan Lewis N. Griffin Theo. M. Griffith Otis J. Hardin James O. Jackson Frank F. James Chas. P. Johnson Foster Juneau George B. Keneday Evie E. Kinman R. Kirscheman Duska P. Korolia Anna A. Lanza M. M.. Lacklear Henry J. Maas. Jr. Mont McNabb. Jr. Claude McNorton Philip C. Mendoza Cecil G. Merritt Cleon Mixon November 16, 1963, to the Royal T. Holloways, Newport, Tenn. USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MARYLAND C. A. Campbell. Jr. James Mitchell Donald Murphy C. E. Foster. Sr. S. OrkurszewskI R. E. Danielson George Graham Antonio Palmer Charles Hippard Ralph Pardue A. Heinvali Louis Rosenthal Emiie Houde J. C. Seimon Roy K. Johnston Carl Smith Eugene Topping Donald Joyce Bruce E. Webb V. E. Kane 4 4 4 Dolores Whalen, born January 7, 1963, to the Joseph Whalens, Philadelphia, Pa. 4 4 4 Frank Crosble, born January 25, 1964, to the Frank Crosbies, Houston, Texas. 4 4 4 Panaglotls Pothos, born Octo­ ber 14, 1963, to the Steven Po­ thos', Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. 4 4 4 Brian Scott Lewis, born Janu­ ary 29, 1964, to the David A. Lewis' Jr., Ashtabula, Ohio. 4 4 4 Leon Brodeur, born October 14, 1963, to the Joseph W. Brodeurs, New Boston, Texas. and NOTICES Kent Crewmembcrs Crewmembers from Voyage No. 3 of the SS Kent have checks for $42 apiece from settlement of a lodging beef during the voyage waiting for them at the New Orleans hall. The checks can be picked up at the hall or mailed to the seamen involved. ' 4' 4 4 Richard J. Weir Your sister, Mrs. Howard Hall, PO Box 476, Union City, NJ, would like you to contact her. 4 4 4 Orion Clipper Crewmembers Ex-Orion Clipper Seafarers who were part of the Orion Clipper's crew on August 29, 1963, are asked to contact John C. Brazil, 280 Broadway, New York 7, NY about an impor­ tant matter effecting a fellow crewmember. 4 4 4 Thomas S. Kline The above-named is asked to get in contact with his family as quickly as possible. 4 4 4 Unclaimed Wages Unclaimed wages are being held for the following Seafarers who sailed on the Globe Explorer, Voyage 21 by Sea Liberties, Inc., 511 Fifth Ave., New York, NY: A. Urheim, $9.96; J. D. Crowe, $7.81; S. Mjlonopoulos, $7.79; A. D. Nash, $9.81; J. F. Lae, $19.32; S. Goumas, $9.96; R. H. 4 4 4 Bunce, Jr., $10.66; C. H. Travis, Erie O. Hailgren, 73: A victim $11.11; J. E. Kyiler, $9.30; and of cancer. Brother Hailgren died P. J. Santore, $8.09. on February 9, 4 4 4 1964 at South Timothy McCarthy Shore Hospital, You are asked to contact your Chicago, 111. Join­ ing the Union in daughter, Eileen Ann, and your 1961, he sailed In attorney, George J. Garzotto, the deck depart­ 1040 Malson Blanche Building, ment before be­ New Orleans 12, La. 4 4 4 ing placed on George Telegadas pension in 1963. The above-named is asked to Surviving is his wife Anna M. Hailgren- of Chicago, get in touch with Leo Rapp, at­ 111. Burial was at Oak Ridge Ceme­ torney, at 514-519 Dime Building, Detroit 26, Mich. tary, Hillside, HI. USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS James Bancic Charles Linberg H. J. Baiiard Andrew Lynch Wm. T. Briggs Warren J. Lewis Eugene P. Covert Frederik Ourweneel T. H. Fitzgibbons Lawrence Springer James L. Gates Alfonso Sandino Harvey Hill Charles M. Siicox Miibcrn L. Hatley Charles B. Young Marvin .lansen Charles C. Martin C. J. Kemter USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT. MICHIGAN Herbert Anderson Barney MaJJesia Edward Baatz Joseph Mrkua Homer Campbell James Noffsinger Arnold Duriecki Joseph Rollins Julian Fiazynskt Howard Smith George Kohler Donald Tucker Clarence Lenhart John Unitus Jack Wiley Donald Murray USFHS HOSPITAL CHICAGO. ILLINOIS Stanley Baitu Ray Kiersten Ahmed A. Mashrah Ralph Salisbury Walter Fredericks Conrad Graham Harold Werns Richard Hclicsvig USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASHINGTON H. H. Annficid Robert F. Nielsen Sam N. Bowden Antonio B. Penor USPHS HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE. FLORIDA H. L. Grizzard G. C. Maddox H. M. Galphin H. J. Roef USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VIRGINIA I. Blankenship Otto Sylvester Herman Carney William Witte Edward Day Hildred V. White Roscoe J. Hampton Barron Daniels L. L. Pickett USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS Gilbert Edwards Charles Robinson William Kouzovnas Claude Vaiiadares USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA Archibald Bell E. C. Humbird. Jr. Pastor B. Abiin Roland E. Parady David Biumio Carlos Perez Henry Dellorfano Donald A. Ruddy Charlie A. Gedra Raymond Ruppert Alfred D. Gorden T. L. Thompson R. J. Henninger F. R. Weatheriy Henry O. Hock USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK John Aba George McGinnis Frank Adkins Warren Mclntyre Henrik Bjerring Charles Misak Victor Bonet AI Nelson Lawrence Byrne Jose Pachco Clarence Collins N. Paiantzogiou Francisco Cuiiante Pedro Pinott John Cuilinson Tom Raincy Haiiiiiton Daiiey James Ray Fred DeBiiii Wm. Sargent Lionel Despiant Erich Sominer Nathan Dixon AI Stracciolini C. Fernandes Leon Striier James Fisher Tonis Tonisson Ormel Fleet Julian Vista Robert Goodwin Ernest Vitou Lynwood Gregory George Warren Ralph Hayes Hughlin Warren Charles Haymond Harry White Walter Kowalczyk Robert Williams Scrafin Lopez Waiter Uirich Paul McDaniel Henry Callahan USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Gerald Algernon Billy Lynn George McKnew Thomas Cassidy Arthur CoIIett .Samuel Mills B. Deibier Max Olson Abe Gordon James Webb Willie Young Thomas Lehay SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas Isaksen Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE James McGee VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY. MASSACHUSETTS R. Arsenault VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK. NEW YORK S. Frankiewicz VA HOSPITAL WEST HAVEN. CONNECTICUT Sanford Gregory PINE CREST HAVEN NURSING HOME COVINGTON. LOUISIANA Frank Martin US SOLDIERS HOME HOSPITAL WASHINGTON. DC Wm. Thomson �Mar M, 1964 SEAFARERS Carving Artist Schedule Membershr UNION HALLS SIU-AGLIWD Meetings SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Regular membership meetings for members of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakei and Inland Waters District are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 RM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by tele­ gram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York Jnne 8 Detroit June 12 Milladelpbla .June 9 Houston June 15 Baltimore June 10 New Orleans June 16 Mobile June 17 4, 3. West Coast SIU-AGLIWD Meetings SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through June, 1964 for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for-the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington San Francisco Seattle June 15 June 17 June 19 July 20 July 22 July 24 J, 4, J, Great Lakes SIU Meetings Regular membership meetings on the Great Lakes are held on the first and third Mondays of each month in all ports at 7 PM local time, except at Detroit, where meetings are heia at 2 PM. The next meetings will be: Detroit June 12—2 PM Alpena, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Duluth, Frankfort, June 1—7 PM 4" 5" 5" SIU Inland Boatmen's Union Dredge Region IBU memlers are scheduled each month in the vari­ ous ports at 7:30 PM. The next meetings will be: Detroit June 15 Milwaukee June 15 Chicago June 16 Buffalo June 17 tSauIt Ste. Marie June 18 Duluth June 19 Lorain June 19 (For meeting place, contact Har­ old Ruthsatz, 118 East Parish. Sandusky, Ohio). Cleveland June 19 ' Toledo June 19 Ashtabula June 19 (For meeting place, contact John Mero, 1644 West 3rd Street, Ash­ tabula, Ohio). Regular membership meetings for IBU members are scheduled each month in various ports. The next meetings will be: Philadelphia ..June 9—5 PM Baltimore (licensed and un­ 4. 4. 4' licensed) ..June 10—5 PM Houston .. June 15—5 PM United Industrial Workers Norfolk ... ..June 11—7 PM Regular membership meetings N'Orleans . ..June 16—5 PM for UIW members are scheduled Mobile ... .June 17—5 PM each month at 7 PM in various 4. 4, 4" ports. The next meetings will be: RAILWAY MARINE REGION New York June 8 Regular membership meetings PhlUdelidila June 9 for Railway Marine Region-IBU Baltimore June 10 members are scheduled each ^Houston June 15 month in the various ports at 10 Mobile June 17 AM and 8 PM. The next meetings • Mtetlngi hvM at Laoar Tampla, Ntwwill be: port Naws. t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sault Jersey City June 15 Ite. Merle, Mich, t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. Philadelphia June 16 Baltimore June 17 . •Norfolk June 18 GREAT LAKES TUO AND REGION DREDGE Regular membership meet­ ings for Great Lakes Tug and AFL-CIO Goals (Continued from page 3) vigilance or reduce its strength. • The Council called on the new administration in Brazil to free the trade union movement in that country from the domination imposed on it by the ousted Com­ munist-dominated Goulart regime. • The Council charged that Khrushchev's tour of Egypt has sought deliberately to whet Nas­ ser's "appetite for aggression against Israel and encourage his maneuvers for dominating the en­ tire Arab world." The Council also received a re­ port from. President Meany who said that mediation efforts have brought about settlements of 61 percent of the cases filed under the internal disputes plan since its inception in January 1962. The next meeting of the AFLCIO Executive Council is set for August 3 in Chicago. Tuf Twentr-Tkre* LOG Getting ready for the next meal, S. B. Ferrer, night cook and baker on the New Orleans (Sea-Land), displays his artistry with a carving knife. Widening Work In NY Harbor Gets Approval NEW YORK —The staff of the Army Corps of Engineers has ap­ proved a proposal to spend $44.8 million to deepen three harbor an­ chorage areas here. The proposal first resulted from a study made by the Army Corps of the harbor needs of the New York area. The projects must be approved by the chief engineer of the Corps, and authorizing leg­ islation must be adopted by Con­ gress before the projects can be secured. Stephen J. Leslie, president of Local 25 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, and an international representa­ tive of the Union, said that he would act as a watchdog on the proceedings so that they would not become pigeonholed. The three improvements pro­ vided for under the proposal are the southern section of Red Hook Flats: for a width of 2,000 feet and a depth of 40 feet; expansion area of Red Hook Flats north of the fairway to 2,700 feet with a depth of 35 feet from its pres­ ent 14 feet; and the entire Gravesend Bay from its depth of 30 feet to 47 feet. The anchorage covers an area of about 334 acres. PBBSIDENT Paul HJLU KXECimVE VICE-PRESIDIENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindaey WiUiama A1 Tanner Robert Matthewa SECRETARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BUI HaU Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. Ed Hiley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROn 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS ....675 4th Ave.. Bklyn HYacinth 8-6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. Paul Drozak. Agent WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE. 2608 Pearl St., SE.. Ja* WiUiam Morria, Agent ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales, Agent ... FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens, Agent Tel. 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 115 3rd St. Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent . 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Paul Gonsorchik, Agent . DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAule.v. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE PR .. 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep Phone 724-2843 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Ted Bahkowskl, Agent MAin 3-43.34 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff Gillette, Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif 505 N. Marine Ave. Frank Boyne, Agent ... TErminaJ 4-2528 Great Lakes SECRETARY-TREASURER Fred J. Farnen ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER Roy Boudreau ALPENA 127 River St. EL. 4-3616 BUFFALO. NY 735 Washington TL 3-9259 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing Ave. So. Chicago, UL SAginaw 1-0733 CLEVELAND 1420 West 25th St. MAin 1-5450 DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. RAndolph 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich 415 Main St. Mail Address: P.O. Box 287 ELgin 7-2441 HEADQUARTERS 10225 W. Jefferson Av. River Rouge 18. Mich. VInewood 3-4741 Inland Boatmen's Union . 2604 S. 4th St DEwey .6-3828 312 Harrison St TAMPA TeL 229-2788 •REAT LAKES TUG S DREDGE REGION REGIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Jones Dredge Workers Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Harold F. Yon BUFFALO 84 Henrietta Ave. Arthur MUlcr, Agent TR 5-1536 CHICAGO 2300 N. KimhaU Trygve Varden. Agent ALhany 2-1154 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. Tom Gerrity, Agent 621-5450 DETROIT 1570 Liberty Ave. Lincoln Park. Mich. Ernest Demerse. Agent DU 2-7694 DULUTH 312 W. Second St. Norman Jolicoeur. Agent RAndolph 7«222 SAULT STE MARIE Address mall to Brimley. Mich. Wayne Weston. Agent.. BHimley 14-R 5 TOLEDO 423 Central St. CH 2-7751 Tug Firemen, Linemen,. Oilers t Watchmen's Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Tom Burns ASHTABULA. 0 1644 W. Third St. John Mero, Agent WOodman 4-85.32 BUFFALO 18 PorUand St. Tom Burns, Agent TA 3-7095 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing, S. Chicago Robert Affleck, Agent . . ESsex 5-9570 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. W. Hearns, Pro-Tem Agent MA 1-5450 DETROIT-TOLEDO 12948 Edison St. Max Tohin. Agent Southgate. Mich. AVcnuc 4-0071 DULUTH Box No. 66 South Range, Wis. Ray Thomson. Agent .. EXport £-3024 LORAIN, 0 118 E. Parish St. Sandusky. Ohio Harold Ruthsatz, Agent . MAin 6-4573 MILWAUKEE .. . 2722 A. So. Shore Dr. Joseph Miller. Agent SHerman 4-CP45 SAULT STE. MARIE 1086 Maple St. Wm. J. Lackey, Agent . MElrose 2-8847 Rivers Section ST. LOUIS. MO. 805 Del Mar L. J. Colvis. Agent CE 1-1434 PORT ARTHUR. Tex 1348 7th St. Arthur Bendheim, Agent RAILWAY MARINE REGION HEADQUARTERS . 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City 2, N.J HEnderson 3-0104 REGIONAL DIRECTOR G. P. McGinty ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTORS E. B. Pulver R. H. Avery BAl.TIMOhE.. 1216 E. Baltimore St. EAstPcn I-* no NORFOLK 115 Third St. 622-1892-3 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S sin oL DEwey 6-:ffll8 PHILADELPHIA ... United Industrial Workers BALTIMORB 1216 E. Baltimore SL NATIONAL DIRECTOR EAstern 7-4900 Robert Matthews BOSTON 276 State St. GREAT LAKES AREA DIRECTOR Richmond 2-0140 Pat Finnerty HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn BALTIMORE ....1216 E BalUmore St HYacinth 9-6600 EAstern 7-4900 HOUSTON . 5804 Canal St. BOSTON 276 State SI WAlnut 8-3207 .Richmond 2-0140 2608 Pearl St. SB HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn JACKSONVILLE ELgin 3-0987 HVacinfh 9-6600 744 W. Flagler St. HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. MIAMI FRanklin 7-3564 WAlnut 8-3207 1 S. Lawrence St. JACKSONVILLE 2606 Pearl St.. SE. Jax MOBILE HEmlock 2-1754 ELsin 3-0987 630 Jackson Ave. MIAMI 744 W Flaglei St NEW ORLEANS Phone 529-7546 FRanklin 7-3564 115 Third St. MOBILE 1 South l^awience St NORFOLK Phone 622-18C2-3 HEmlock 2-1754 2804 S. 4th St. NEW ORLEANS 630 Jack.sun Ave PHILADELPHIA DEwey 6-3818 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. NORFOLK 115 Third St. Phone 229 2788 Tel. 622-1892-3 <• ,. V. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union Snances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various, trust fund agreements. AU these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. Ail trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able In all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman. Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place. Suite 1930, New York 4, N.Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Anpeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available In aU SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official. In your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the poUtical purposes of any Individual In the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from pub­ lishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its coUective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitulional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among Its ranks, one Individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone In any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money tor any reason unless he is given such receipt, in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months In the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitu­ tion. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. AH members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member -so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at membership meetings. And like aU other SIU mem­ bers at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feela that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD ere entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. if at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. 1 �Vol. XXVi No. II SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CfO I' i Seafarers musi know, from their reading of the LOG, the SlU is continuously active in Washington. Why must the SlU engage in this activity? The Union must engage in this activity because things ore going on in the nation's capital which require con­ stant vigilance if the interests of Seafarers and their families ore to be adequately safeguarded. Take Public Resolution 17, for instance. Public Resolution 17 was passed by the 73rd Congress in 1934 specifically to protect the American merchant marine by requiring that all cargoes financed by a US Government ending agency move 1007^ in US-flog ships, except in certain instances which the Resolution specifically enumerates. Despite the clear language of this Resolution, the Mari­ time Administration has been pursuing a policy of issuing "general waivers" which permit countries receiving these cargoes, financed through our Government, to carry a substantial share of the cargoes in their own vessels. Bllh iiiiill This policy deprives American ships of cargoes which are rightfully theirs, and deprives American seamen of jobs. It is also harmful to the security of the nation be­ cause it contributes to the decline of our vital shipping fleet. It is because of actions and situations like these, by a Government agency, acting contrary to the clear intent of the law, that your Union—the SlU—must be active in Washington, working to safeguard the welfare of Sea­ farers and those who depend upon them. '•HE � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource May 29, 1964 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU TELLS MARAD TO ENFORCE ‘SHIP AMERICAN’ PROVISO AFL-CIO COUNCIL CITES KEY NATIONAL PROBLEMS SIU CREWMEN VOLUNTEERS UNLOAD SMOKE-FILLED HOLD SIU INSISTS MARAD ENFORCE ‘SHIP AMERICAN’ PROVISION COURT UPHOLDS ILA BOYCOTT OF TULSE HILL SIU CREW PULLS 6 FROM BURNING YACHT ‘CHEP’ MORRISON DIES IN PLANE CRASH MA BLASTED FOR CHANGES IN SHIP TRADE-IN POLICY SIU OMPANY SEEKS ATOM POWERED SHIPS ICC OKS RAIL RATE CUTS ON WHEAT TO GULF PORTS RR RATE CUT HITS SEATRAIN CONSTRUCTION SUBSIDIES BILL FOR FISHING VESSELS PENDING POVERTY TOO EXPENSIVE TO IGNORE, US WARNED SEEK MORE GOV’T WORK FOR PRIVATE SHIPYARDS FMC REGULATRORY RIGHTS RAKED OVER COALS AGAIN ‘SEA LAND SERVICE ENTERS WEST COAST-HAWAII TRADE APL TO REPLACE LINERS POLK, MONROE UDALL APPOINTS COAL EXPORT COMMITTEES CHARGE US OLDSTERS VICTIMIZED BY FINE PRINT IN HEALTH PLANS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/29/1964 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVI, No. 11 1964 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b0dd5d2be3aa74d94e08011061d691c0.PDF a42bbf36dcc509249a1025c4fed355b3 PDF Text Text Vol. XXVI No. 10 SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORQAM OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Winners Of '64 College Awards The five 1964 winners of the annual Seafarers college scholar­ ships are pictured below. A panel of educators recommended the successful candidates at meeting in New York on Mon­ day, (See story on Page 3.) Five Children Win SlU Scholarships Story On Page 3 Sea Unions Charge Gov't 'Bad Faith' On Shipping Beefs Story On Page 2 Elaine M. Smith Agriculture Dept Again Raps US-Flag Shippiug Story On Page 3 Lawrence Carleton Soviet Visit• paper Christine M. Kaike car­ ried Seafarer David B. Sacher's own story on visit to USSR with American grain. In Washington, a Congressman lauded a similar story by another SIU man in the last issue of the LOG. (See Page 13.) Timothy K. Mosseau A| ^ jj J First SlU-manned trailership operation into Alaska gets under#tfCISKCI~0OlfflCT« way, with arrival in San Francisco of Sea-Land's SS Mobile. The Mobile was in 'Frisco before heading north to go on to the Seattle-Anchorage run with a sister ship. Astern of the Mobile is the SS San Francisco, one of the four jumbo containerships that will continue running intercoastal from New York to the West Coast. Inset (above, 1-r) are Seafarers 'Kid Candle' Danbury, OS, .and 'Tex' Ringo, AB, squaring away deck gear on the Mobile. �S^ApWEitr Paje MARINE UNIONS CHARGE GOV'T 'BAD FAITH' OVER SHIP GRIEVANCE SET-UP By Paul Hall ' Alky is. lMI Medicare? Ex-CIs In Need^ Too WASHINGTON — The Surgeon Seafarers have never had any illusions about the hard facts of life wherever totalitarianism in any form is concerned. We have never General of the United States has been deluded into thinking that fascist or communist governments are recommended that some sort of medical insurance be provided by anything but enemies to our way of life. WASHINGTON—Charging bad faith by the Maritime Ad­ the Federal Government to meet Any rationalization that this is not the case could lead to confusion ministration, the SIU, the International Longshoremen's the high expenses of illness ex­ Association and the National Maritime Union have condemned and ultimately to disaster. Unfortunately, the view has been expressed perienced by retired military per­ in high places—notably by Sen. J. W. Fulbright, chairman of the the newly-formed machinery set up by the Maritime Adminis­ sonnel. Foregin Relations Committee—that we in the United States Lt. Gen. Leonard B. Heaton tration to deal with grievances arising out of administration Senate have too rigid and moralistic an attitude toward the communist nations. made his suggestion in testimony of the cargo preference laws and other shipping problems. Fulbright said that we should get rid of the idea that "every communist before a House Armed Services •tate is an unmitigated evil and a relentless enemy of the free world." Committee subcommittee studying The union criticism was reg-"*" istered at the first meeting of Government officials in the course We hope that Sen. Fulbright'a remarks do not mislead many Ameri­ the military iiospital program. the Russian wheat dispute. The cans. Certainly they will not mislead Seafarers, whose first-hand ob­ The testimony provided soms the grievance committee here of union officials recalled that It servations in communist-nation ports only reaffii-m their convictions dramatic evidence of why organ­ on Wednesday, May 13. The unions was on the basis of the agreement were represented by SIU Presi­ reached by AFL-CIO President that the communist system is repugnant to them as citizens of a ized labor, the Johnson Admini­ stration and so many groups in dent Paul Hall, ILA President George Meany and President democracy. Elsewhere in this paper appear the views of several Seafarers who our society are asking for hospi­ Thomas W. Gleason and NMU Johnson that they called off their President Joseph Curran, who boycott of the ships loading grain give their reactions to life in a communist society, which they recorded tal care for the aged through the after recent calls by their vessels to the Soviet Union. Social Security system. were named by Maritime Adminis­ for the Soviets. The Fulbright position, which advocated a change in American think­ The question of medicare for trator Nicholas Johnson to act as They charged that the griev­ retired military personnel arose labor advisors to the grievance ance machinery, as set up, did not ing with respect to our attitudes;*toward the various communist na­ cut Issues between the two sys­ when Subcmnmittee Chairman committee. reflect the spirit nor the under­ tions, could only serve to weaken tems. Mendell Rivera <D.-S.C.) asked The unions said that the griev­ standing reached at the Johnson- our convictions as a democratic Sen. Fulbright may be confused Heaton for bis suggestions in con­ ance machinery, as set up by the Meany meeting. nation. The communists are cer­ by the lessening of tensions be­ nection with the hospital program. Maritime Administrator, is sub­ The unions called off their boy­ tainly more realistic in their ap­ Heaton said that the treatment stantially less than what had been cott on Russian wheat shipments praisal of the democracies and of tween us and the Soviet Union. We know that this is not the result of of all "old soldiers" in military agreed to in meetings with top on the understanding that they what their attitudes must be. We any change in their ultimate goal would participate fully in all dis­ all recall Khrushchev saying that to wipe out our way of life but hospitals is desirable, but not possible. "We could fill Walter cussions relating to the carriage of "we will bury you," in speaking of rather Is based on their own Reed Hospital in Washington over­ Government-sponsored cargo and our way of life. political needs and problems with­ night" with people who need at­ other shipping problems. To advocate to Americans that in the world of communist nations. tention, Heaton declared. From the outset, the unions they consider this attitude any­ Free trade unionists who have been If the Federal Government doesnoted, even the manner in which locked in struggles with the com­ formation of the grievance com­ thing but an unmitigated evil is munists and who know well of their have an obligation in this field, mittee was announced by the Mari­ sheer insanity. If Fulbright wants unrelenting and determined drive Rivers said, the subcommittee time Administrator was not in to advocate a change in foreign to replace democracy, will not be then should examine what space keeping with the spirit of the policy toward the various com­ misled by the kind of thinking should be provided to meet the requirements or look for alterna­ understanding, and placed the munist nations and for reasons of advocated by Sen. Fulbright. tive methods of handling it. expediency, at the same time firm­ labor representatives in the posi­ ly reminds us not to forget that tion of being nothing but "advisors the communists are out to cut our WASHINGTON—The formation to advisors." Veteran SIU Official of a Maritime Advisory Committee SIU President Hall said that the throats, that is one thing. But to "to assist the Government in con­ actions of the MA sabotaged the say, or even imply, that all com­ sidering matters of vital import­ effort to mutually resolve the prob­ munist states are not evil is not honest, in that it does not square ance to the maritime industry" was lems confronting the Industry. announced on May 6 by President He cited a number of pressing with the facts, and thus Sen. Ful­ grievances which the unions had bright is failing in his responsi­ Johnson. The establishment of the ad­ with respect to the policies of sev­ bilities to the American people. The communists have steadily visory committee, composed of eral Government agencies in cir­ representatives from government, cumventing the cargo preference been using various means to win other people to their side, and management, labor and the public requirement. NEW YORK—Joe Volpian, one of the earliest SIU officials In raising the charge of bad have them join in the struggle to was one of the commitments that de.stroy democracy. Any shift, any faith on the part of the Govern­ and veterans of the trade union movement, died here at the President made when the Rus­ sian wheat boycott was terminated ment, the unions said that the softening of the US position, as Roosevelt Hospital on Saturday, May 9, after a long illness. grievance machinery was incapa­ advocated by Sen. Fulbright, could At the time of his death, Vol--*last February. However, the only persons actu­ ble of satisfactorily dealing with confuse these people who could see pian was head of the Depart­ was then serving as an elected SIU ally named to serve as of this date the issues which had given rise to this change as a closing of the gap assistant secretary-treasurer. He were the three Government mem­ the union grievances and which between us and the communists, ment of Social Security set up had previously served as New York and which would becloud the clear- in 1960 to assist Seafarers and engine patrolman until 1947, and bers: the Secretary of Commerce, (Continued on page 15) their families on welfare matters. Luther H. Hodges, who will serve was elected an assistant secretaryHe was 63 years of age. as chairman of the committee, the treasurer for 1948-50 and 1953-60. A seaman since 1922, Volpian Secretary of Labor, W., Willard He was an elected headquarters had served the SIU In various offi­ Wirtz, and Maritime Administrator cial capacities since 1943 and as representative in 1951 and 1952, Nicholas Johnson. an elected patrolman, headquar­ with a strike-clear record for all President Johnson, during his ters representative and assistant SIU strikes and beefs. announcement of the formation of Services were held last Tuesday, secretary - treasurer continuously the Advisory Committee, said that from 1944 until he took up the he expected to add an equal num­ Social Security post four years ber of "distinguished representa­ ago. tives of labor, management and the He originally joined the SIU at public" to the committee. New Orleans in 1940 and had In his concluding reference to shipped as an oiler in the engine the new body. President Johnson department. He was a native of commented that "the creation of Savannah, Ga. this committee provides a useful Well-known to Seafarers on all forum for a careful and construc­ coasts and to trade union and tive consideration for the national government agencies dealing with defense, trade, manpower and various welfare and social serv­ labor relations of the oldest and ices, Volpian was named by trus­ most important indu.stries." tees of the SIU Welfare Plan to The Advisory Committee is an head the Social Security Depart­ outgrowth of the boycott by AFLment because of his considerable CIO maritime unions of grain ship­ experience in this area. In the ments to Russia in February. The past, he had served as head of the unions called off their boycott Union's special services depart­ with the under-standing that all ment, which had dealt with many Joseph H. Volpian problems concerning future grain of the same problems as those the shipments would be openly dis­ new department handled. May 12, at Brunswick, Ga., with cussed with the unions fully par­ This included assistance to Sea­ burial in Palmetto Cemetery at­ Demonstration of labor unity that helped produce settlement ticipating. farers and members of their fami­ tended by a delegation of Seafar­ of Anderson grain elevator, beef involving construction The agreement for the ending of lies on such matters as Social Se­ ers and SIU representatives from the wheat boycott called for the workers in Toledo, Ohio, was clearly marked when this pair curity old-age, survivors' and dis­ the Jacksonville SIU hall. The formation of both a Grievance met at recent Maritime Trades Department regional con­ ability benefits, state unemploy­ eulogy at the service was deliv­ Committee to hear complaints on ment insurance, workmen's com­ ered by Rabbi Milton Greenwald. ference in Detroit. Exchanging greetings are Harry P.Morell Government-assigned cargoes and pensation, veterans' benefits and Volpian is survived by his (left), secretary of the Northwestern Ohio Building and Con­ the Maritime Advisory Committee. related items. widow, Gertrude, of New York struction Trades Council and Al Tanner, SIU vice-president The establishment of the Grievance SIU membership meetings in all City; a sister, Ellen Hertzenberg, and MTD coordinator for the Great Lakes area. MTD and Committee several weeks ago was ports approved, a leave of absence of Brunswick, and two brothers. SlU assisted construction unions when Anderson tried to use announced by Maritime Admini­ for Volpian in I960 so that he Max Volpian, of Key West, Fla., non-union help. strator Nicholas Johnson. could set up the new program. He and Alex Volpian, of Miami, President Names New Ship Panel Joe Volpian Dies At 63 Building Trades Meet MTD �Mnr 1S» IfM SEAFARERi Agriculture Again Raps US Shipping WASHINGTON—The latest in the Department of Agri­ culture's efforts to torpedo the American merchant marine is underway in Washington. The Department Is whining that the fair and reasonable rates ^ it pays for American shipping, Ita tactics in seeking to avoid as required by the cargo pref­ usage of American shipping. LOa Pa<« Tkrac Five Children Win SIU Scholarships erence laws, interfere with its sale As a matter of , fact, the House of agricultural commodities abroad. Merchant Marine Committee has Under the Cargo Preference Act indicated that the Departments of of 1954, at least 50 percent of all Agriculture and State show a lack Government - financed aid cargoes of interest in the welfare of the must move on American. ships if American merchant marine. The available at fair and reasonable Senate Merchant Marine Commit­ rates, which are set by the Mari­ tee has also called this attitude time Administration. The rates are to the attention of the Department of Agriculture. now being reviewed. It is expected that this issue will The shipowners point out that an increase is necessary because be presented by the maritime the basic rates now in effect were unions to the grievance machinery established in 1957. The Cargo which the Government has set up Preference Act was passed in or­ to deal with shipping problems, as der to protect the American mer­ a result of the unions' insistence chant marine against low-cost for­ on such machinery to protect the eign shipping operations and their jobs of American seamen and tendency to drive American ships maritime workers and of Ameri­ can shipping generally. from the seas. Despite the law, the Agriculture Members of the College Scholarship Advisory Committee discussing applicants (l-r) are Department has been bemoaning Dr. Elwood C. Kastner, New York University; Dr. Richard M. Keefe, St. Louis University; Miss the fact that it carries the differ­ Edna M. Newby, Douglass College, New Brunswick, NJ; Dr. Charles D. O'Connell, University ence in costs involved between of Chicago, and Dr. Bernard P. Ireland, Columbia University, NY. world shipping rates and Ameri­ can-flag carrier rates. NEW YORK—^The families of five Seafarers got the good news this week A statement prepared by the De­ that their children had been named winners of the 1964 Seafarers college scholar­ partment of Agriculture was sub­ mitted to the House Appropriations ships. The scholarship awards are each worth $6,000 for four years of study at any Committee, alleging that the use college or university in the US or its possessions in whatever academic field the of American-flag ships for Public Law 480 shipments since 1955 has NEW YORK—The Seafarers Ap­ winners decide to pursue. Winners of this year's scholarships are: cost the Department an extra peals Board has announced an Lawrence Carleton, son'*' — $675.7 million. amendment to the shipping rules eign languages in high school after The House committee, apparent requiring all SIU men who register of Seafarer Monroe R. she graduates from Wayne State ly at the instigation of the Depart­ for jobs on and after June 1, 1964 Carleton,of St. Clair, Mich. University. Her father sails in the ment of Agriculture, wants the to have their shipping cards deck department. Bruce Carroll, son of Sea­ Department to investigate the pos stamped once each month in the Elaine Marie Smith, 18, is the farer Edward F. Carroll, of sibility of using counterpart funds ports where they are registered. only one of the scholarship win­ Jersey City, NJ. in those countries to which Public Adopted last month as SAB ners who is already attending col­ Christine M. Kalke, daughter of Law 480 shipments are made lege. An education major at Loui­ Counterpart funds are those which Action No. 84, the ruling provides Seafarer William Kalke, of Detroit. siana State University, she plans Elaine M. Smith, daughter of are held in credit for the United that the days and times for cards to become a junior high school States in foreign nations. This to be stamped shall be determined Seafarer Stanford A. Smith, Jr.. M. Carielon & E. Carroll teacher. Her father sails as a mem­ by the Port Agent in tiie port plan would impose a serious prob­ of Metairie, La. lem on American shipping because where a seaman registers, "who Timothy K. Mosseau, son of Sea­ of Technology. He plans to major ber of the steward department, it would be difficult for the com­ shall notify each registrant of the farer Kenneth Mosseau, of Alpena, in mathematics, a subject he would and has been an SIU member like to teach at the college level since 1938. panies to collect the funds and con­ days and times of such stamping Mich. before issuing a shipping card to Timothy Mosseau, 18, probably vert them into US currency, The SIU scholarship plan has His father has been a member of had the hardest fight to wage to number of technical factors are In­ such registrant. been operated on an annual basis the SIU for several years. volved, including the instability of An active senior at Wiiliam L. achieve the high qualifications "Any registrant who does not for the past 11 years and is recog­ the currencies of many of the have his shipping card so stamped nized as one of the most liberal, Dickinson High School in Jersey necessary to benations involved. during any given month shall for­ no-strings-attached programs of its City, Bruce Carroli, 17, wants to come an SIU The SIU and other maritime feit his shipping card and shall be kind. Seafarers and their children study engineering at the Stevens scholarship win­ Suffering Institute of Technology. His father ner. unions have repeatedly pointed up, required to re-register before be­ are eligible to compete. amputation The children of SIU members Is a railroad tugman and sails as the since the inception of the Cargo ing shipped." have been awarded 36 of the 58 a deckhand on Erie-Lackawanna of his lower Preference Act, the Department of Begins On June 1 limbs after a Agriculture's determination to by­ In announcing its ruling, the awards made to date. SIU men Raiiroad tugs. tragic train acci­ have received 22 of the college Planning to become a teacher, pass the use of American-flag ships SAB, as the joint. Union-manage­ Christine Kalke, 17, is completing dent in 1959, he in favor of the low-cost foreign ment panel which governs the scholarships. successfully Lawrence Carleton, 17, is a her senior year at Cass Technical is shipping. This issue was raised at shipping rule? established under many hearings and discussions in contracts for SlU-manned vessels, senior at Sc. Clair High School. He High School in Detroit. She In­ completing h i s Smlfii the Congress and before Govern­ made it plain that its latest action hopes to attend California Institute tends to specialize in teaching for- senior year at Alpena High School. He intends ment agencies. applies only to men who register to study physics, mathematics and Agriculture has always answered beginning June 1, 1964. It will not electrical engineering at the Uni­ by protesting its interest in pre­ apply to men already registered. versity of Michigan. His father serving the American merchant The ruling was adopted as a sails as an oiier, having been an marine and stressing its under­ SIU member since 1948. standing of the vital role it plays means of gathering information relative to the manpower needs of The prominent educators who in the nation's economy, in peace served on the College Scholarship and war. However, its protests of the maritime industry. The Board also pointed out that Advisory Committee are: Dr. El­ interest have never squared with it required information on man­ wood C. Kastner, Dean of Regis­ HOUSTON—Employees of Blade, Inc. and the Southern power avaiiabiiity to fill requests tration and Financial Aid, New Towing Company voted in a National Labor Relations Board for information by state employ­ York University; Dr. Bernard P. ment boards or departments in election at Orange, Texas, last week for representation by Ireland, Regional Director of the May 15, 1964 Vol. XXVI, No. 10 connection with applications of the Inland Boatmen's Union + ^ College Entrance Examination members in various areas for state of the SIU. The vote was 64 ploys 150 men on 16 towboats. Board; Dr. Richard M. Keefe, Di­ unemployment benefits. for the IBU and 48 for no un­ Fourteen boats are in operation at rector of Admissions, St. Louis Action No. 84 specifies that any­ ion. present. University; Dr. Charles D. O'Con­ PAUL HALL, President one who registers on and after The National Maritime Union Negotiation of a collective bar­ nell, Director of Admissions, Uni­ HERBERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVACK, Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art June 1, 1964 who does not have also was on the ballot but received gaining agreement covering Slade- versity of Chicago, and Miss Edna Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYEB, his card stamped in accord with no votes. Southern employees will com­ Newby, Assistant Dean, Douglass THOMAS LAUCHLIN. ROBERT ARONSON, the SAB rule "may request that Employees of the company as of mence as soon as possible after the College, New Brunswick, NJ. The Staff Writers. his card be stamped, and it will the payroll period ending March' NLRB certifies the IBU as the col­ sixth member of the committee. Published biweekly 'et the headquarters be stamped, if he submits adequate 31 were eligible to vote. lective bargaining representative Dr. F. D. Wilkinson of Howard of the Seafarers Internatlonel Union, At­ University, Washington, DC, did lantic, Cuir, Lakes and Inland Waters evidence showing that it was im­ The company, formerly doing of the company's employees. District, AFL-CIO, t7S Fourth Avenue, Employees who will be covered not participate because of illness. Brooklyn, NY, 11232. Tel. HYaelnth 9 6600. possible for him to appear person­ business under the name of HigSecond class postage paid et the Post ally on the day provided therefor. man Towing Company, engages by the certification include cap­ Members of the selection com­ Office In Brooklyn, NY, under the Act In such event, his shipping card principally in towing oil barges tains, mates, engineers, tankermen, mittee were unanimous in their of Aug. 24, 1912. 120 shall continue to be valid and in the Intracoastal Canal. In nor­ oilers, deckhands and cooks on the comments on the excellent calibre shall not bet forfeited." mal operations the company em­ vessels. of all the scholarship applicants. SAB Issues New Shipping Card Ruling Texas SIU Wins Tug Fleet Ballot SEAFARERS LOG • I:5l �Pagt FOOT SB .1F BR S LOQ MOr II, IMft Regular iWonthly Meeting In Philadelphia Laud 51UT ugmen For Fire Action MOBILE—Crewmembers of the SlU-Inland Boatmen's Union-contracted tug Timber have received high praise for their fire-fighting actions when the Trinidad SlU-manned ore carrier Prospector (Alcoa) f collided with another SIU- owned by the IBU-contracted IBU tug, the Vulcan, causing Sabine Towing Company. The accident occurred when the outbound freighter collided with the incoming Vulcan and her tow early in the morning of May 5. Flames burst from the Vulcan's tow, and prompt action by the Timber, plus Coast Guard boats and local fire-fighting equipment, extinguished the blaze. Reading of the Headquarters report found these Seafarers paying close attention during the The bow and forward hold of regular monthly membership meeting for May at the SlU hall in Philadelphia. A lively discus­ the 508-foot Prospector also caught sion period followed during which Seafarers took the floor to air their views on various issues fire, but that fire was put out of importance to the membership. within an hour of its eruption. The foreign - flag vessel sustained a 40-foot hole in her port bow in the collision. The barge itself was beached by a Coast Guard cutter. CG officials later stated that there had been no injuries reported on either of the two vessels. Suits Filed Roth Alcoa and Sabine Towing WASHINGTON—A temporary restraining order prohibiting three railroads from reduc­ LONDON—The Tramp ship stab­ have filed negligence suits against ing train crews has been issued this week by a District Court in St. Louis. The order was ilization F'lan has been shelved for each other. Alcoa filed first, charg­ against manpower cuts imposed by the Missouri Pacific Lines, the Natchez & Southern an indefinite period. The plan was ing the tug with being on the Railway and the Texas & Pa--*— put into cold storage by the Provi­ wrong side of the channel and on a petition by the Brotherhood permanent injunction against wild­ sional Council of the International carrying an inadequate lookout. In cific Railway. of Railroad Trainmen, one of the cat strikes by railroad firemen. In its countersuit, Sabine Towing Tonnage Stabilization Association The three railroads have operating unions that have been his order he told the workers to at a meeting here, because of con­ charged that the freighter's opera­ been ordered to appear on May 20 fighting work rule changes. fight their battles in court rather tinuing opposition to the lay-up tors were negligent in that the to show cause why a temporary In­ The rail unions had previously than on the picket line. ship's radar was not working, and plan by Norwegian and Greek a lookout had not been provided in junction should not be Issued out­ announced that they would petition The rail unions, the Brotherhood shipowners. the US courts for an order pre­ of Locomotive Firemen and Enthe smoke-shrouded harbor. The lawing the manpower cuts pending Under the International Tonnage venting the carriers from enforcing ginemen and the Locomotive Engi­ Stabilization Association plan, Coast Guard is still investigating settlement of a work-rules dispute. "dangerous" and "chaotic" work neers had petitioned the court for the collision. The restraining order was issued owners of dry cargo carriers rules changes to the detriment of an amendment of a restraining could agree to withdraw tonnage several thousand transferred and oi'der issued May 5 against protest and put it in lay-up status. They laid-off rail workers. strikes. The unions argued that would then receive compensation When rules changes permitted the roads should be required to for this tonnage from other own­ by an arbitration board ruling maintain the status quo until the ers whose vessels were regularly went into effect at midnight May arbitration board, which Congress employed. The plan's aim is to 6, the railroads "went overboard" established last year, has had time improve freight rates by reducing in putting their own interpretation to hear the disputes over interpre­ available tonnage. By Cal Tanner, Executive Vice-President in effect and ignored disputes over tation and settle them. A union ITSA had previously reported the board's Intention, the unions spokesman complained that the that as of April 15. only 4.5 million charge. railroads are "inciting the men to deadweight tons had been listed The new work rules permit car­ strike" by means of "goofy" inter­ The factors that go into determining the job situation in US maritime for voluntary immobilization-far short of the 12 million deadweight and for world shipping generally really can take you far afield now and riers to eliminate the jobs of 3,000 pretations of the award. The railroads countered with an then. In the past couple of months, in the course of trying to protect firemen with less than three years' ton goal which had been set. Norwegian and Greek shipown­ existing jobs and keeping Government agencies from continually snub­ service on diesel locomotives im­ appeal that the court outlaw a se­ ers opposed the plan for opposite bing US-flag shipping, we have all been given a practical lesson in the mediately, and up to 50,000 other ries of walkouts by members of the BLF&E. Union spokesmen made reasons. The Norwegians com­ economics of farm production and agricultural developments both here jobs eventually. "Apparently . . . the railroads it clear, however, that the walk­ plained that the plan favors own­ and in the Soviet bloc countries. The grain sales made by American grain traders with Soviet represen­ have decided that the award of outs had not been authorized by ers who operate older vessels, par­ ticularly liberty ships, while the tatives produced a spurt in US shipping and world shipping for a while, the arbitration board amounts to the union. The argument over the number Scandinavian fleet is more modern. but this has tended to die down again. As a result, the trampship a license for each individual car­ rier's personnel officer to do what of firemen used on diesels was The Greek interests are taking market is dropping off. the opposite view. About half the An article in a recent issue of the LOG and again on another page he pleases in placing the award distinct from the dispute over liberty ships in service are under in this edition points out the farm problems in the Soviet bloc that into effect," a rail union official rates of pay and work conditions which -another panel of five medi­ Greek ownership and they charge created the grain shortage. Part of the problem for the Soviets was stated. Meanwhile, a Federal Court ators settled at the urging of Pres­ that the lay-up allowances pro­ a political one—where agriculture suffers from poor planning, emphasis posed for this class under the stab­ on other segments of a country's economy, etc. The other problem— judge in Washington has Issued a ident Johnson. ilization plan are inadequate. one which seamen can well understand—Is the weather. Spokesmen for the ITSA have Bad weather, hot weather or cold, these are the things that often indicated that in spite of the ap­ decide what the job situation will be all over the US and around the parent lack of interest by ship­ world for months to come, though we usually don't realize this. Sea­ owners they still feel that the plan farers have come to respect the sea and changing weather eonditions is sound. A committee has been as a necessary condition for their survival in the course of their jobs. appointed to keep in touch with But just wonder how much of our shipping is really determined by shipowners and their associations weather conditions, storms, and so on. We can easily understand an and if market conditions warrant emergency need for shipping or certain types of cargo when a disaster it they will advise the council to hits someplace—this is where the shipping industry frequently has to ST. LOUIS—The National Labor Relations Board has cer­ assemble again and revive interest turn to and start moving mountains of cargo to some far-off place where tified tlys SIUNA's Transportation Services & Allied Workers in the plan. a hurricane or typhoon may have hit. The situation in Alaska last to represent the drivers of the Marcella Cab Company here month is a typical example. The earthquake and tidal wave in that area created many problems as bargaining agents. The NLRB in Washington the Yellow Cab Company quit the of supply and so, as a result, Sea-Land stepped up its plans for an f&je A iL MAiLib Slu Alaska containership service from Seattle and put two ships right on upheld the validity of a secret Teamsters and voted for SIUORroTH^LOe USBZfPCOVB the run. ballot election January 16 In which TSAW representation. 11232 APfERAsmsS In the Marcella case, the NLSB Weather conditions also were a cause of the Soviet Union's grain the drivers voted 140 to 116 to problems, since bad weather during growing and harvesting seasons switch from the International ruled against a Teamster conten­ obviously didn't help them grow any wheat. Brotherhood of Teamsters Local tion that the Seafarers pre-elec­ So often it comes down to this when you're on a ship nearing port 405 to the TSAW. More than 400 tion appeals interfered with the employees' free choice. and the weather acts up. It's a time of a mixed blessing for sailors. employees are involved. As profes.sional seamen we may have to contend with bad weather as James Matthews, president of • The vote among employees of mp, a safety factor and navigation problem, but we also have to count on it the TSAW Local 5 here, said after Marcella was the second represen­ to build up the demand for all kinds of goods, including fuels. receiving the Board's decision that tation vote by this group in the The demand for coal and oil, after all, really depends partly on he would ask the Marcella firm last year. In an election last sum­ weather condition.s and seasonal needs that are entirely unpredictable "immediately" for meetings to mer, the Teamsters defeated the jf ., T and change from day to day. When you think of it, these are some negotiate a contract. TSAW but the NLRB held that the of the things we all have to consider in wondering why the shipping The TSAW Local 5 is the second atmosphere created by Teamster ^15" M/ii-t 5P£el>AWlLP-ffi/V£«r business and job activity is often so unpredictable. They also explain local union s<t up by the SIUNA organizers ruled out a fair vote. why .we have to be watchful all the time when Government agencies transport affiliate here. In 1962, Therefore, the new election was and others try to slip US shipping a fast one and pass us ty. another group of 300 drivers of ordered. both to burst into flames. The Timber, owned by the Mobile Towing and Wrecking Company, was said to have been instrumental in preventing what could have been a major disaster to the Mobile waterfront by her crew's fire-fighting actions. Re­ ports said the entire waterfront was threatened for hours by the blaze which erupted on the Vul can's barge loaded with 735,000 gallons of gasoline. The Vulcan is Shelve Plan To Lay-Up Tramp Ships Rail Unions Step Up Battle Against Mass Crew Cuts Shipping Conditions And The Weather NLRB Certifies SlU TaxicabVote �Mir 15; IMt By Al Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer Scholarship Qualifications Outlined Elsewhere In this issue of the SEAFARERS LOG you will find a de­ tailed story on the latest awards of the five scholarships provided for through the means of the various plans which have been established by the union through its bargaining relationship with various shipowners. The Scholarship Benefit was originally established on August 5, 1952. Those eligible to participate in the receiving of this benefit are eligible seamen themselves or their dependent children. For either seaman or children, the seaman must have at least three years actual covered employment with companies signatory to the Seafarers' Welfare Plan, In addition to having ninety days employment time in the year prior to applying for the benefit, as well as one day in tlie six month period prior to applying. The seamen must be under the age of thirty five but this age limita­ tion may be waived for the active seaman having completed one or more years in an accredited college or university during the three-year period immediately preceding his application for this benefit and pro­ vided he has maintained an average in high school or college in the top one-third of his class. Applicants who are dependent children of seamen must be unmarried when they apply, otherwise they are not considered dependent. Marriage, after the scholarship is awarded will not effect the Scholarship. Adopted children of eligible sea­ for that purpose. In addition to the men are also able to apply for this foregoing, eligible dependent chil­ benefit, provided they have been dren of pensioners are eligible to adopted by the eligible seaman for participate in the scholarship award a period of at least five years prior program. to their making this application. In the event that a seaman wins All applicants for the benefit are one of the Scholarship Awards, his required to take the college en­ welfare eligibility is automatically trance examination. Each applicant extended for the effective period must pay his own examination fee. of the scholarship, based on the eligibility he had at the time of his application for the scholarship. Any SIU member who feels In the selection of the scholarship there Is an unnecessary delay winners, the following persons, all in the processing of any wel­ of whom are connected in some fare or pension claims should official capacity with a university, Immediately call this to the are the trustees: attention of the SecretaryTreasurer at headquarters, by Dr. R. M. Keefe, Dean of Ad­ certified mail, return receipt missions of St. Louis University. requested. Any delay in the Dr. C. D. O'Connell. Director of processing of a claim is usu­ Admissions of the University of ally due to the absence of nec­ Chicago. essary information or docu­ Dr. F. D. Wilkinson, Research ments which arc required be­ Associate, Howard University. fore a claim can be processed. Dr. B. P. Ireland, Northeast Regional Director, College En­ The Scholarship awards may be trance Examination Board. Miss Ediia Newby, Assistant used for post-graduate work in those instances where the Scholar­ Dean of Douglass College. Dr. E. C. Kastner, Dean of Reg­ ship award winner completed his under-graduate work prior to hav­ istration and Financial Aid, New ing used the full four years of his York University. Anyone interested in making ap­ scholarship award. However, in each case of this type, where the plications for the Seafarers Scholarship award is to be used Scholarship Benefit should write for post-graduate work, the to the Maritime Advancement Pro­ Trustees must agree in advance to gram, 17 Battery Place, 19th Floor, the Scholarship award being used New York 4, New York. SEAFARERS LOG 7ic« fir* Congress Passes Money Maritime Agency Fares Weii WASHINGTON—^The House Appropriations Committee passed and sent to the Senate an appropriations bill last week which, although sizably cutting the Federal Maritime Com­ mission's budget, in general granted the funds the Maritime Administration had asked for the coming fiscal year. quisition of ships traded in on this 000, about $188,000 more than the The committee decided to new construction. give the Maritime Adminis­ The Federal Maritime Commis­ amount which was voted for the tration the full amount It sought— sion, however, did not fare so well. current fiscal year. The FMC had $314.9 million—for operating and Its budget request was slashed asked for the additional moniee construction subsidies and the ac­ from $3.3 million asked to $2,763- to carry out its expanding re­ gulatory duties. The amount voted for the MA'e ship construction subsidies—$124.9 million—was $12.4 million more than was voted for this year's op­ erations. The amount was suppo.sed to help build 17 ships for the sub­ sidized lines, but because of the ex­ NEW YORK—The SIU Seniority Upgrading Program hit pected increase in the maximum full stride last week as the latest group of class B Seafarers subsidy to 50 percent in the com­ started taking part in the program in the Port of New York. ing year, that total will probably shrink. The upgrading program was-*inaugurated by the Seafarers The second group of 28 men to Previous legislation extending take part in the seniority upgrad­ the temporary 55 percent ceiling Appeals Board. Twenty-six Seafarers are in the ing completed the program on May on ship construction subsidies as third group of class B men to par­ 1. They all received certificates noted by the committee in its re­ noting their new class A seniority port, will not conflict with the ticipate in the program. under the rules established by the MA's proposed change in figuring Appeals Board. The first group of foreign costs. The MA has pro­ 29 men completed the program on posed to change from using the single lowest cost foreign yard to March 27. Applications for the upgrading an average of five foreign yards. program continue to be open to This would make the US and for­ qualified Seafarers. Class B men eign shipbuilding costs closer to­ who wish to apply for a seniority gether and reduce the subsidy out­ upgrading application or who wish lay to the Government. The sub­ further information, should write sidized operators were upset about Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers this possible change and so was Appeals Board, 17 Battery Place, the committee. The new foreign cost formula has not been put into Suite 1930, New York 4, NY. effect. Announcement of the upgrading Already the MA has agreed to program was made by the SAB in February, following a Union-ship­ back a one year continuation of owner survey of manpower needs a temporary 55 percent ceiling and in all ports and the number of Congress appears to be inclined men shipped to fill SlU-contracted towards approving a two year ex­ vessels during 1963. The SAB is tension. This could njean an addi­ the joint Union-management panel tional $500,000 per ship more than governing the shipping rules set intended, and, just as in the cur­ up under the contracts for SIU rent year, cut two or possibly mdr* vessels from the construction ships. The Board's action is a move to schedule. The subsidy, up to 55 Seafarer ArHiur Andersen assure the availability of qualified percent of domestic cost, is de­ expressed his opinion when Seafarers to meet current manning signed to put US operators on a cost parity with foreign competi­ needs. an OT question came up tors. The SAB Seniority Upgrading during the discussion pe­ Committee includes Shepard for The House vote on the appropri­ riod at the May member­ the Atlantic Area; Lindsey Wil­ ations bill was 312 to 40. The bill ship meeting in New York. liams, Gulf Area; Al Tanner, Great now goes to the Senate, which Many issues of importance Lakes Area, and £. B. McAuley, could restore some or all of tha to Seafarers were aired. West Coast Area. slashed funds if it desires. Third Croup Starts Upgrading Program OT Beef Secretary-Treasurer's Report To The Membership: FORTHCOMING ELECTION OF OFFICERS-ADDITIONS TO VOTING PROCEDURES Provision for Nomination by Others. (The following is the text of an excerpt from the Article XIII, Section 1, "Nominations," provides for selfSecretary-Treasurer's report to the regular member­ nomination to office. In order to square any ambiguity ship meeting at SIU headquarters on April 6 and again as to the meaning of this section, it is recommended that a on May 4 entitled, "Forthcoming £::ectlon Of Officers member may place his name in nomination or have his —Additions To Voting Procedures." The report was name placed in nomination by any other member and also forwarded to other constitutional ports for action further, that in either event, such member nominated at their meetings in April and May.) Article XIII, Section 7 of our constitution reads, as must comply with the provisions of the constitution, as they are set forth, relating to the submission of credentials. follows: This change is an amplification of the existing provisions "The Secretary-Treasurer is specifically charged with of the constitution and should not be construed to be an the preservation and retention of all election records, alteration of same. including the ballots, as required by law, and is di­ Absentee Ballot. rected and authorized to issue such other and further Article XIII, Sections 3 and 4, "Balloting Procedures" directives as to the election procedures as are required and "Polls Committee," of tlie constitution, provide that by law, which directives shall be part of the election balloting shall be manual in nature. It is now recom­ procedures of this Union." mended that the following absentee ballot procedure be Therefore, in accordance with the above-mentioned sec­ presented to the membership upon advice of counsel as an tion and after consulting with and being advised by coun­ amplification of such provisions: sel, it is found that additions to our voting procedures for Full book members may request an absentee ballot un­ the' election of officers are required by law. Therefore, der the following circumstances, only. While such member under the powers delegated to me by our constitution, is employed on an American-flag merchant vessel which in the aforementioned section, I am setting up the follow­ vessel's schedule does not provide for it to touch a port ing additions in our balloting procedure for officers. in which voting is to take place during the voting period President's Pre-Balioting Report. provided in Section 3 (g) of our constitution, in that event, Article X, Section 1, "The President," Sub-Section (e), the member shall make a request for an absentee ballot provides that the President's Pre-Balloting Report shall be by Registered or Certified Mail or the equivalent mailing submitted to the membership at the regular meeting in device at the location from which such request is made, July of every election year. It is recommended to the if such be the case. Such request must contain a de­ membership in this connection that such Pre-Balloting signation as to the address to which such member wishes Report be made both at tiie June and July meetings so as to his absentee ballot returned. Such request shall be re­ give more than adequate notice to any prospective nominee ceived no later than 12:00 PM on the fifteenth day of for office. November of the election year and shall be directed, to tlia Secretary-Treasurer at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, New York. Upon receipt of such request, the procedures as established In Section 3 (d) of our constitution, shall not apply. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible for deter­ mining whether such member is a member in good stand­ ing and further whether such member has, in fact, voted previously. He shall send the processed ballot by Regis­ tered Mail-Return Receipt Requested to the address de­ signated by such member in his absentee ballot request. The Secretary-Treasurer shall send to such member with his ballot, instructions for returning the ballot, which instructions must be complied with exactly. The Secre­ tary-Treasurer shall further 'maintain a record showing the name, book number of the member, his ballot number and the data upon which such ballot was sent, which in­ formation shall be turned over to the Union Tallying Committee, when elected, in accordance with Article XIII, Section 9 (c) of the constitution. The member, after voting, shall return his absentee ballot by Registered or Certified Mail, or the equivalent mailing device at the location from which such absentee ballot is returned, if such be the case, to the depository named in the Presi­ dent's Pre-Balloting Report. These absentee ballots must be post-marked prior to midnight of December 31, 1964, and must be received by tha depository named in the President's Pre-Balloting Re­ port, prior to January 10, 1965, regardless of when post­ marked, for them to be counted as eligible votes. Such > ballots will be maintained separately by such depository and shall then be turned over to the Union Tallying Com- . mittee, as provided in Section 5 (d> of Article XIII of Rie constitution. �SEAFARERS raffc Stx vbar 15, itM LOG (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SW Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District) April 25 -Mays, 1964 listed nearly 300 men shipped. The three West Coast The job situation for Seafarers shows a slight rise since ports all showed major gains and were kept busy filling the last report period. The total number of SIU men job calls during most of the period. Seattle showed the who shipped rose to 1,198 from 1,189 in the previous twosharpest improvement after a real slump in the previous week period. The small increase in jobs dispatched was two-week period. split among the deck and steward departments, during this reporting period. Although the overall shipping rose, the ship activity listing posted fewer sign-ons, indicating a higher job turn­ Registration figures also rose a small amount for the period covered by the report. This contrasted with a over. The number of payoffs and in-transit ship visits slight decrease which appeared in the last period. Total also fell off slightly. registration and shipping figures continue to run about The percentage of class A men who shipped out rose even, although the number of men registered on the by five points over the last period, bouncing back over beach shows a small rise to 3,441 from last period's low of the 50-percent mark where it generally stays. Class A 3,417. shipping represented 53 percent of the total, while class Of the major ports, the only one showing a significant B climbed a point to 36 percent and class C dropped to 11 rise during this report period was New Orleans, which percent of the dispatch total. Ship Acfivify Pay Sign In OfFs 0ns Trans. TOTAL Boston Now York ... . 21 4 Philadelphia. .< Baltimore ... . 7 Norfolk .... Jacksonville . . 0 Tampa Mobile New Orleans. . 10 Houston .... . 7 Wilmington . . 3 Son Francisco,.. 1 Seattle 0 7 2 6 0 0 0 1 9 3 1 1 5 B 19 7 9 5 6 7 4 15 17 3 6 2 6 47 13 22 5 6 7 8 34 27 7 8 12 TOTALS ... 62 35 105 202 DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 5 3 1 1 21 28 57 8 7 4 1 12 9 13 7 29 5 7 1 1 3 6 0 9 0 1 2j 1 11 7 20 2 27 31 12 70 17 38 62 7 8 2 4 14 6 2 1 9 8 21 9 4 114 154 49 i 317 Registered CLASS B GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 0 0' 0 2 8 12 22 0 7 3 4 0 8 16 24 0 3 5 2 1 3 2 6 0 1 1 2, 0 3 1 2 0 16 25 41 0 17 17 34 0 6 2 8 0 8 3 11 3 11 6 20 6 85 92 1 183 Shipped Shipped CLASS AI • CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 6 0 1 3 2 0 0 0 27 10 61 1 24 12 16 29 2 8 11 0 1 8 3 11 6 11 6 23 0 5 8 13 0 2 0 2 2 1 1 4 2 3 5 1 0 4 4 9 0 3 0 3 0 0 1 1 6 7 15 0 2 0 2 2 61 4 23 31 7 23 23 50 15 28 5 48 1 15 7 23 6 5 3 14: 0 8 4 4 3 8 12 0 1 1 2 3 13 7 3 23 2 9 4 15 95 149 40 ! 284 11 83 74 1 168 Shipped TOTAL CLASS C Shipped GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 0 0 0 0 6 6 0 0 0 12 10 22 61 29 22 112 0 0 0 0 11 0 11 22 2 3 2 7 23 13 7 43 0 0 0 0 2 4 6 0 0 0 1 1 5 15 9 1 0 0 1 1 3 1 5 1 0 0 2 2 15 2 2 19 0 2 2 4 61 50 4 115 1 8 0 9 48 23 80 9 0 0 1 1 14 8 23 1 0 0 0 0 12 3 0 15 0 0 0 0 , 23 15 0 38 3 27 17 1 47 284 168 47 1 499 Registered C In The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 0 2 6 4 4 17 6 27 41 52 97 09 97 22 188 4 5 11 16 10 10 5 25 0 37 9 27 28 53 13 94 1 7 11 4 19 8 2 29 0 6 8 15 16 1 26 1 9 2 2 4 2 3 14 0 9 5 14 19 25 26 7 58 0 28 107 136 77 79 13 169 1 31 36 72 52 85 13 150 5 10 19 9 25 0 11 5 9 21 20 44 27 5 48 3 16 18 10 31 48 3 24 19 5 344 457 100 1 901 18 182 307 1 507 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered Registered Shipped Shipped CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B .. GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 2 3 ALL 0 2 0 21 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 2 0 2 32 43 16 91 ' 6 37 i 7 15 16 33 48 6 8 14 15 35 3 9 13 ' 0 1 5 1 7 3 2 1 9 0 1 5 4 2 18 1 21 i 1 7 4 12 4 14 2 20 1 8 7 16 0 4 5 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 3 1 1 1 3 0 2 5 2 0 0 2 0 21 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 2, 0 1 0 ll 2 9 1 12 1 0 8 4 4 6 0 10 0 4 2 4 6 6 17 25 ; 0 2 38 8 19 19 27 5 40 1 22 18 41 27 5 3 35 3 20 20 43 7 23 31 2 1 18 13 33 5 10 1 4 1 3 5 2 1 2 2 6 0 6 3 9 3 6 2 11 0 5 3 8 1 4 1 6 1 1 2 4 5 9 0 14 1 5 11; 0 8 5 3 11 0 3 1 4 62 153 28 243 12 82 82 1 176 35 126 24 1 185 12 80 •71 1 163 Shipped TOTAL Registered On The Beach CLASS C Shipped CLASS B CLASS A GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL A C ALL 1 B 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 0 0 3 4 • 17 1 1 0 2 1 6 27 0 6 2 4 1 11 7 19 48 35 19 102 41 87 12 140 14 80 37 101 0 1 2 3! 9 5 3 17 1 4 19 0 3 14 6 9 3 1 4 8 20 16 8 44 14 42 6 62 1 36 15 20 0 0 1 1 0 2 3 3 1 28 0 17 23 2 8 9 0 7 1 0 0 2 5 0 10 1 12 3 9 e 18 0 0 1 1 2 1 1 4 1 1 0 2 1 3 1 1 0 1 0 1 10 6 17 7 1 33 0 24 2 10 13 23 87 19 1 3 2 6; 40 41 6 49 8 76 3 44 69 116 0 3 2 5 31 33 69 15 5 56 6 77 5 80 38 37 0 0 16 10 1 1 6 9 1 10 3 23 2 10 0 8 0 2 0 2 12 20 2 6 4 30 54 3 20 4 8 9 0 0 17 9 2 4 2 2i 11 20 3 32 3 12 6 21 5 28 17 1 50 185 163 50 1 398 145 383 57 1 585 35 204 221 1 460 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Bos NY Phil Bal Nor,.. 7.. Jae Tana Mob NO Hoa Wil SF Sea _ TOTALS 1 Registered CLASS A GROUP 1-s 2 3 ALL 1 1 0 0 2 1 40 -7 10 19 4 3 2 3 1 9 13 3 4 5 1 3 0 5 2 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 8 5 1 1 1 43 4 25 3 11 34 16 2 10 6 5 0 1 3 1 11 3 6 2 0 11 3 5 2 1 52 34 75 1 185 24 Registered Shipped CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 1 3 ALL 1-s 2 1 2 3 ALL 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 4 15 20 1 11 32 4 16 0 2 3 5 0 1 2 6 9 0 0 10' 10 2 1 3 5 11 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8 2 1 7 9 0 10 0 1 33 34 3 12 6 29 50 1 1 19 8 5 ,211 2 8 23 0 0 1 3 l' 1 0 2 6 0 0 3 3 0 2 1 2 5 4 2 7 13 2 2 4 6 14 9 12 101 ! 122 11 43 26 82 1 162 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 i 1 0 0 13 13 0 0 6 6 0 0 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 29 29 2 0 22 24 0 1 3 4 0 0 2 2 0 1 8 9 2 2 95 1 99 Shipped TOTAL 1 CLASS C Shipped GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 1-s 0 0 0 0 1 0 2! 1 1 0 0 12 12 32 13 12 57, 26 0 0 1 ll 9 6 16 3 1 0 0 5 5 11 7 5 23 24 0 0 1 1 0 0 i 1 3 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0, 0 0 Oi 0 I4I 4 0 0 0 0 10 4 0 0 0 2 2 50 29 8l{ 19 2 0 0 8 8 23 24 8 55 16 0 0 4 6 4 4 14 6 4 0 4 5 0 4 2 4 11 7 0 0 2 2 14 9 25 4 2 0 162 1 99 40 1 301 116 39 1 40 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 a ALL 1 2 8 1 3 4 2 1 1 1 46 4 38 43 28 62 159 4 26 7 9 6 8 3 4 71! 1 23 8 15 24 0 22 15i 1 10 6 2 7 4 2 8 3 6 0 9 3 2 6 1 0 0 1 0 2 4 38' 1 20 6 13 0 19 15 36 13 62 130 4 119 129 82 7 2 32 41 34 12 20 18 7 2 4 6 5 1 1 62 15 0 3 12 20 12 23 32 7 6 4 22 7 4 28 286 j 184 ro7 238 1 645 29 1 343 SUMMARY Registered _ CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS GROVF 3 2 1 114 154 49 62 153 28 34 75 76 252 341 152 Registered CLASS B GROUP ALL 1 23 85 92 I 317 6 82 82 I 243, 12 I 185 9_ 12 101 I 745 27 179 1S76 SHIPPED SHIPPED Registered On The Beach SHIPPED TOTAL CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C SHIPPED CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP ALL 12 3 ALL 123 ALL 1 3 ALL ABC ALL 1 2 3 ALL 123 ALL 2 I 183 95 149 40 284 11 83 74 I 168 3 27 17 471284 168_ 47" 499 344 45'^100 901 18_ 182 307 I 507 176 35 24 185 12 _80 71 r163 5_ 28 17 50 185 163 50 398'H5_^ 383 57 585 35 204 221 I 460 122, 54_ 26 82 162 40 162 O' 39 99 40 3011300 107" 238 645 29 28 286 I 343 2 95 1 99 'l 481184 301 146 631 25 165 244) J 430 9 55 73 137631 430 137 11198 789 947 395 j2131| 82 414 814 jlSlO �Har 15, 1564 ly Earl (Ball) Shcpard, Vice-President, Atlantic Ship's Delegates Doing Good Job SEAFARERS Pace Sevea LOO SIU Coast Co. to Study Atomic Ship Shipping has been exceptionally good in New York during April. WASHINGTON—The SIU Pacific This was the result of having 43 payoffs, 13 sign-ons and 46 ships in District-contracted-American Mail transit. All of these ships were in good shape and the ships delegates Line, Ltd., In conjunction with the are to be complimented on doing such a good job in keeping beefs down to a routine nature. Here in the port of New York, we answered J. J. Henry Company of New York, the call of the Hotel and Restaurant Workers in aiding them in some has been awarded a $35,000 con­ organizational picketing, and we have been standing by on the alert tract to evaluate the application to press our efforts in making sure that American ships get their fair of nuclear power to a trans-Pacific cargo service. share of government-financed cargoes. The study is designed to investi­ Jason Gibbs, former chief s.-eward on the Steel Executive has been gate the possible savings in op­ ' on the beach in New York for the past two months and is ready to ship erators' costs and to the Govern­ out again. While he was on the beach, he took in a few days at the ment through reduced fuel weight track and also saw the World's Fair. Carl Dearlo, who last shipped of nuclear power. The use of on the Steel Admiral was over to see us at the New York Hall recently. nuclear power could mean higher Carl has been a member of the SlU since 1944 and he was very active ship speeds or the reduction in the in the Robin Line beef. Dave Pashkoff is also on the beach in New number of ships required to serve York and he's waiting around for a bosun's job. a route. Bozo Zelencic (right) flashes a smile as he receives his first Shipping has been on the slow bell in Boston for the past month, A design concept of an optimum pension check from Headquarters SIU Rep. Ed Mooney. but we hear that there are a couple of payoffs coming that way so the ship is to be developed, giving Zelencic, whose last ship was the Fairland (Sea-Land), future picture may brighten up a little. However, for the time being,' approximate characteristics, esti­ joined the SIU in 1939 and sailed in the engine department. it is not recommended that a "path be beat" to Boston for shipping mated manning, estimated con­ purposes. He plans to settle in Manhattan. struction and operating costs. The Bob Eraser, who's last ship wss the MT Washington, is now holding possibility of automation of the down the hail in Boston for a Bosun or Deck Maintenance job. Bob plants selected will also be re­ slipped on the ice at home last February and broke his knee and foot viewed. The study is to be com­ and wants to get back to sea now. Tom Fleming, who also paid off the pleted by the end of September, MT Washington recently, dropped in at the Boston Hall the other day 1964, and a final report prepared and said that he's getting his summer home on ithe Cape ready. Blackie describing the supporting date and Ilamaty, who's last ship was the Achilles, is in Boston now and is wait­ conclusions of the study. ing for the Bosun's job and Francis Buhl who's last ship was also the The study, to be made on NEW YORK—Three more oldtimers have been added to Achilles is registered in Boston and hopes to make another ship soon. the operational requirements of Shipping has been very good in Baltimore for the past 30-day period Trade Route Number 28, US the growing ranks of Seafarer veterans on pension, bringing and the outlook for the future looks very good. The Retail Clerks in Pacific ports/Ceylon, Burma, India, the total of Seafarers drawing monthly $150 pension checks Baltimore are striking at the Acme Markets. As a result of the strike, Pakistan, Persian Gulf and Gulf for life to 23 during this year.-*all the other chain stores in the area closed and the Clerks filed suit with of Aden, will include port limita­ All three of the men who the SIU since 1940 when he bethe court against the chain stores to show cause why the stores should tions, cargo handling facilities, were recently approved by came a member of the Union at not be reopened. The judge ruled that he had no jurisdiction to make traffic density, cargo handling the joint panel of SlU-shipowner New York. A native New Yorker, costs, and other factors involved. a decision on the sliow cause order. trustees for the Union's retirement he has called Norfolk his'home General Electric Company and The SIU Inland Boatmen's Union recently signed a new three-year program are retiring on disability port for some time but he and his Babcock & Wilcox will both supply contract with the Harbor Towing Company in Baltimore arid the SIU pensions. They are Emanuel E. United Industrial Worker's signed a new contract with the Adeli nuclear steam generators for the Vatis, 50, and Bozo Zelencic, 50, study, with two others being in­ Plastics Co. who had shipped deep-sea, and vestigated to see if they should be Hank Fossett, who's last ship was the Niagara, was over at the Baltimore hall the other day and he claims a record was made in change included in the study. The others George Giamarelos, 73, a member of the Great Lakes SIU. of order while he was aboard the Niagara. Hank says that he left Port­ are products of Combustion En­ Vatis has sailed as a member of land on the Niagara and was headed for Houston. Then after a couple gineering, Inc., and the Martin of days the orders were changed, and the ship turned around and Marietta Corp. Other detailed de­ the deck department since first Iieaded for Seattle. After a couple of days headed for Seattle, orders signs will be considered as they joining the Union at Mobile back in 1939. He ended his long career v/ere changed again and the Niagara headed for Galveston. In the become available. In announcing the award. Mari­ of sailing with a trip aboard the Yucatan Straits, the orders were again changed and the ship headed Gjamarelos Vatis toward New Orleans and finally arrived there to load grain for Algiers. time Administrator Nicholas John­ Santa Emilia (Liberty Navigation), Hank decided to quit in New Gleans because he was beginning to think son said that the MA wants "to on which he sailed as bosun. A wife Mildred expect to be enjoy­ find out whether it would be eco­ native of the state of Florida, tiiat he was on a merry-go-round instead of a ship. ing the benefits of retirement in Shipping in Philadelphia during April was fair with 9 payoffs, 5 sign- nomically and technically feasiblt Vatis now makes his home in a new home back in the Empire ons and 13 in transits. Philadelphia is still^short of rated men in the to use some of the nuclear reactors Mobile, where he will spend his State. Zelencic made his last trip engine department. Sixty-seven engine department members were reg­ now availanle or under develop­ retirement years with his wife aboard the Fairland (Sea Land). ment for cargo ships whi h are Desa. istered there last month and out of this number, 123 were shipped. Giamarelos, the Great Lakes Bill Greene Jr., with SIU support, was successful in the election for operating In trades where cargo A veteran of many years of sail­ member of the trio of new pen­ Congressman of the 5th Congressional District in Pennsylvania. Greene is heavy or where harbors restrict ing in the engine department, sioners, joined the SIU in 1942 at Zelencic has been shipping with Detroit. His last ,'ship was the will finish out his father's term and in November another election will the ship's dimensions." be held to determine the permanent holder of the office. George H. Ingalls (T. J. McCarthy) The Maritime Port Council held a special election meeting in Phila­ on which he sailed in the engine delphia last month and the following officers were elected: William department as oiler. Although he Foley of the Laborers Union was elected vice-president; Joseph Barbanow makes his home in Detroit, cane of District No. 1, MEBA, was elected vice-president and Philadel­ Giamarelos is a native of Greece phia SIU Port Agent Frank Drozak was elected secretary-treasurer where his sister still lives. of the Port Council. Jim Armstrong, who's been sailing with the SIU since 1938 is registered on the beach in Philadelphia. Jim's waiting for a Oaimar ship now after having last sailed on the Transindia. Genaro Lopez is NEW BEDFORD—The SlU-affiliated New Bedford Fisher­ During the last - minute also on the beach in Philadelphia Genaro is completely recovered from men's Union has reached agreement with the New Bedford scramble of going to press an accident he had some time ago and now he says that he is fit for with the LOG last issue (May duty and waiting for an Alcoa ship that will take him home to Puerto Seafood Association on a new three-year contract for 1,200 1), there was an inadvertant Rico. fishermen in this city, avertswap of photograph identifi­ The shipping picture for Norfolk was very good during the month ing a threatened strike. expense of operating electronic cations of Seafarers W. H. of April, with the number of men shipped once again outnumbering gear aboard the boats, according Union officials, including to the new terms. Moody and Byron j. Ricketts, those that were registered. However, shipping in Norfolk has now both recent pensioners. slowed down considerably and job opportunities are not as bright secretary-treasurer Austin P. Skin­ The contract also contains a new ner, signed the new pact with enforcement However, in the body of the now as in the past few months. clause. This provides The SIU is actively engaged in all Central Labor Council and COPE representatives of the council, the that if the Union and boat owners activities in the Norfolk area. The SIU Inland Boatmen's Union has boat owners' organization, on May can't agree to a local arbitrator, negotiated a new contract at the Gulf Atlantic Towing Company in 5. Members of the union are now then either side can take the dis­ Norfolk. The new pact was ratified by a vote of 60-8 on April 30. voting by secret ballot on the new pute to the Federal Mediation and Negotiations by the SIU-IBU with the Coal Terminal Towing Company terms in the final step of ratifying Conciliation Service. The federal the contract. and the Marine Oil Service are presently going on. mediator would not be bound by The contract is slated to go Into the proceedings held before an German Aban, who's la'St ship, the Achilles was laid up in Mobile when she went to the sliipyard, is in high hope of making this ship when effect about June 1 if approved by arbitrator. she hits Norfolk after repairs. Alfred Everett, Jr., who had to. get off a majority of the union member­ The new pact also liberalizes the Achilles also when she went into the shipyard, is registered in ship. rest ashore provisions for the fish­ Norfolk now and looking for another coastwise tanker. Under the terms, the fishermen ermen when they return from Ricketts Moody Shipping in Puerto Rico has been on an even keel for tiie past here will receive a 50 per cent in­ trips at sea. In addition, it contains month. The Puerto Rican Labor front as usual is very active. The crease in their health and welfare new provisions in regard to tiie article, the correct informa­ Puerto Rico Musicians Federation has been picketing the La Concha benefits according to an agreement responsibilities of the boat owners tion was given on each man. hotel because the large hotels want to divide the year into two seasons, reached by the union with the and the captains of the vessels. They are correctly pictured one four months long and the other eight months long. During the fund's trustees. here, according to Union mem­ The old agreement expired on bership records. Apologies to eight month period the hotels want to have small combos do the enter­ Boat owners from now on would March 31 and the fishermen voted all concerned for the mixup. taining and eliminate the large orchestras. This will mean a cutback not make any deductions from the 429-140 to strike if necessary when in musicians from 25 to 14. pay of the fishermen toward the negotiations bogged down. Three SIU Oldtimers Awarded Pensions SIU Fishermen Sign Three-Year Contract iVIixed Pix �I SEAFARERS' Fag* FifU h0,0 Another Bad Year Seen For Soviet Agriculture WASHINGTON—The Soviet Union will be in the market for huge .purchases of grain again this year if reports from informed sources on both sides of the Iron Curtain prove Grain Ships Hit Gulf Port correct. As usual, Russian agriculture seems headed for another disastrous year. Shipping was good in the major Gulf ports during the last two weeks A US economist recently and the outlook for the coming period indicates it will continue to be pointed out (March 20, LOG) Poor weather conditions in dictions for a new crop failure if brisk. In Houston the picture was especially bright. Shortly after the that the 1963 fiasco suffered Russia's grain belt, added to a report from the Financial Times By Lindsey Williams. Vice-President, Gulf Area Log goes to press the Council Grove, a jumboized T-2, will pay off by Soviet agriculture, which led peasant sabatoge of crops and in­ after completing the first round trip from the Texas area to Russia them to make massive grain pur­ creasing inefficiency of Commu­ with grain. She expects to go right back to the Soviet Union with chases of 11 million tons from nist farm techniques have led another grain cargo. the free world, would probably many other experts to predict an­ The Councl Grove is to be followed into port by the Transeastern, be repeated indefinitely unless other disastrous year. also completing a Russian grain voyage. Coming out of lay-up to take substantial organizational changes Researchers for Radio Liberty, grain for Russia in the immediate future is the Transbay and the Steel were made. His predictions seem which broadcasts the truth Scientist which is expected to start taking general cargo either for to be coming true In almost through the Iron Curtain, have the Persian Gulf or India. predicted that the 1964 grain every respect. Since our last report primary elections were held in Florida and Dr. Bela Fabian, an Informed harvest will no more than equal Texas. U.S. Senator Ralph Yarborough won Democratic nomination for source on the situation within the last year's disaster. They base re-election over ultra-conservative Gordon McLendon by about 200,000 Soviet Union, who predicted the their estimates on freezing votes out of nearly 1.5 million Democratic votes. Senator Yorborough, Hungarian uprising in Budapest weather and severe frost which who had the endorsement of the AFL-CIO, faces Republican opposition in 1956, is now predicting that have made the arrival of spring in the November general election. About 140,000 Texans voted in the the Soviet crop losses this year even later than last year in Rus­ Republican primary, which would indicate re-election of Yarborough in would be far worse than those in sia. a squeaker; provided he does not lose ground before November. Backing up these and other pre1963. Two oldtimers visited the hall'*' in Tampa after receiving their first many years, is proud of the com­ retirement checks. They are mendation he received from the Angelo D'AmIco and Lloyd P. crew on his last ship, the Volusia. Sheffield. Both said that they are This is not unusual for Sullins, looking forward to taking it easy who advertises to one and all that in the Florida sunshine. M. R. he thinks no union in the world Scott registered in Tampa and said has made progress equal to that he was looking for a job on either of the SIU. A. "Shorty" Loguldls the Florldlan (South Atlantic and is registered in Houston again be­ YOKAHAMA—Work is scheduled to get underway here Caribbean) or the Florida State cause he thinks he has the best next year on the construction of the first of three ships, chance to make a deck engineer's (Everglades). These ships run from Miami to San Juan, Puerto Rico, job in this port. Max "Jake" Long­ which upon completion will the longest and largest merchant and have a very slow rate of job fellow, who was steward on the ships in the world. Tamara Gullden, is taking it easy turnover. The three 1,065 foot tankers ships—1,065 feet and :52,000 dead­ In Mobile, Daniel Browning, who at his home in Houston. He is mar­ will have a cargo lift of 150,- weight tons each, is scheduled to ried and has a ten-month old be started in January, 1966, and has been sailing in the SlU since daughter. 000 tons and are intended for use they will be owned by the Sanko its inception, dropped by the hall to transport crude oil from the The Supertanker Eagle Traveler Persian Gulf of Japan. The vessels Kisen K.K., a Japanese operating to re-register. He has not made a trip in over a year but ju.st paid off in New Orleans after will exceed by 30 feet, the 1,035- company. They are estimated to registers in case things should take shuttling for 11 months and 15 foot supertanker France, the pres­ cost about $15 million each. All three ships will be built a bad turn in the successful floor days between the Persian Gulf and ent holder of the title of longest from identical designs. They will Japan. The ship came in "clean" sanding business he operates with merchant ship in the world. be driven by steam turbines that with no loggings, no beefs and his son. Clyde Garner, who was Work on the first of the three will transmit 30,000 horsepower only one disputed overtime item last on the Montlcello Victory as vessels will start here next April to a single screw for a service chief steward for about a year, . . . a pretty good record for such at the Negishi yard of the Ishi- speed of 16.7 knots. a long trip. The Eagle Traveler e.xpects to be fit for duty soon after kawajima Harima Heavy Indus­ However, the reign of these loaded grain for Poland and Sea­ a long siege of illness. He has tries Co., Ltd. The shipyard's faci­ ships as the world's longest and been recuperating at his home in farers who shipped for this voyage lities are now undergoing con­ largest may be a short one, as one included Joe Scaramutz, oiler; Mobile. Clarence E. Roney, who Steve Szanto, bosun; Mike Vigo, struction, and upon completion major operator has plans calling paid off the Overseas Joyce in New 3rd cook; and Nick Maire, steward early next year will be capable of for the construction of a 250,000 Orleans, is registered in Mobile utility. The Frances which had turning out ships of up to 160,000 ton vessel. and vacationing with his wife and been laid up in New Orleans since tons. The current tonnage champion children before starting to sweat December 30, 1962, was bought by The first tanker to be con­ is the 130,250-ton Nissho Maru, a out the job calls again. Morris J. Oriental Exporters and was sched­ structed will be a 150,000-ton ves­ 954-foot steamship built for IdeDanzey is relaxing with his family uled to go on drydock May 18, sel for the Tokyo Tanker Com­ mitsu Kosan K.K. of Tokyo by in Prichard, Alabama after pay­ 1964. Plans call for the C-2 to be pany, an affiliate of the Caltex Sasebo Heavy Industries Ltd. ing off the Montpeller Victory. renamed and to crew up soon. Group of oil companies. According Giant tankers of this type, with He probably will throw in for an Bob Callahan hit the beach for a to the New York office of the con­ a draft close to 54 feet when fully AB's job when he is ready to rest after holding down an AB's cern, the vessel will be a "mere" loaded, actually never enter port ship. W. E. Reynolds, another of job on the Del Sud for more than 1,060 feet long. except for drydocking and over­ the real oldtimers, is trying to a year. Production on the two larger haul since few harbors are capable make an oiler's job on any Water­ of handling their depth and length man ship to Europe. at shoreside berths. Instead, they An Interstate Commerce Com­ travel between offshore, deepwater mission Examiner has turned down berths. a bid by the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union contracted Coyle Lines Inc., to perform common water carrier service on the Flint and Chattachochee Rivers which flow into the Apalachiocola River in Florida. Examiner Armin G. Clement said that service now being de­ veloped by water carrries on the two newly-developed waterways is adequate. The River Transit Co., The SIU United Industrial and the SIU-IBU contracted Gulf Workers-contracted Mobile Ship Canal Lines now operate in the Repair, Inc., of Mobile, Alabama, area. has completed construction of two Coyle Line has 30 days to appeal harbor tugs, under a $2,738,635 US the decision to the ICC's Divi­ Navy contract. The two boats left sion 1. Mobile last month for delivery to In Houston Nels "Swede" Lar­ the Navy shipyard at Bremerton, son, one of the original members Wash. Three similar tugs are in­ of the SIU, is renewing acquaint­ cluded in the same contract, as Is ances with former shipmates and a 100-foot US Coast Guard cutter reminding everybody of the many to be used as a buoy tender on the gains made by the SIU since its Great Lakes. The craft is expected organization. He thinks the Wel­ to be delivered later this year. fare and Vacation Plan are among Mobile Ship Repair is one of the best of the SIU benefits. His several shipbuilding and repair last ship was the Alice Brown and firms in the Gulf area that operate he is ready to make another trip under SIU-UIW contract, employ­ in the deck department. Chalmers ing a wide variety of union build­ "Bo" Anderson, came over from SIU oldtimer Hubert R. Cantwell (right) receives his first ing and maintenance craftsmen. New Orleans to register for a monthly disability pension check from Welfare Rep. John The company was awarded the $2.7 bosun's job after having paid off Dwyer at headquarters. Cantwell, who makes his home in million contract by the US Gov­ the Kent. Fred Sulllns, who has ernment in 1962. Trenton, NJ, last sailed aboard the Robin Hood (Robin Line). been sailing as chief steward for Japan Yard To Build Heavyweight Champ of London that the Russians have released at least $55 mllliim in gold within the last month. The Times points out that the Rus­ sians would have to export gold to pay for essential grain imports. From other sources, some of them Russian, the situation ap­ pears even worse than the out­ side experts are predicting. Radio Free Europe has pointed out that even if the Soviets have a good crop there is no assurance that the crop will be harvested. They point to the lack of spare parts which continues to keep Soviet farm equipment out of service. A Soviet publication, Ekononicheskaya Gazeta, admitted recent­ ly in a site report that 193,000 tractors, 21,000 grain combines and 20,000 forage harvesters had not been repaired in time for the 1961 harvest, and 'other observers have noted no change in the con­ dition since then. A series of top level discussions between the SIU and other mari­ time unions and the government agencies Involved are presently underway to assure that at least 50 percent of future grain cargoes to the Soviet are carried on American-flag ships. Tugman Pair Go On Pension NEW ORLEANS — Two tugboat oldtimers from the Gulf area who are members of the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union can look forward to a life of retired ease, having been placed on the pension list by the trustees of the Union pension plan. The tug veterans, both of whom make their home in the state of Gets First SIU Pension Check 2 Navy Tugs Launched By SIU Shipyard Wattigney Louisiana, have Joined the grow­ ing ranks of IBU members who have found it possible to retire without being faced with everpresent financial problems. John M. Wattigney, 65, the first of the two Gulf tugboat oldtimers, has been employed by the Crescent Towing and Salvage Company of this city since 1947. Sailing as a member of the deck department, he signed up with the IBU in 1956 in New Orleans. Retiring on a disability pension which will pay him $150 per month for the rest of his life, Wattigney makes his home in Algiers, La. where he lives with his wife, Thelma. George P. Zopfi, 65,'is ending his career as a tugman,' retiring with a regular $150 per month pension. A diesel engine specialist, he sailed as a member of the en­ gine department for Dixie Carri­ ers in Harvey, La. Employed by the firm since 1943, he held a second engineer's rating. He has been a member of the IBU since 1956. Zopfi, who is single, lives in Marrero, La., where he can keep in close touch with his family. �imriifc'llMt ' SEAFARERS Mloa LOG Expose 'Scientific' Union-Busting WASHINGTON—^The right to organize into unions may be the law of the land—but it doesn't stop union-busting at­ tempts. More and more, union-busting is becoming a science, just as carefully devised as a mathematical formula. Since the Landrum-Griffin Act of 1959 put the skids under so-called middlemen in labor-management relations, the pro who draws up the blueprint^" to bust a union or block an other business problems, such as The attorney suggests giving and legal reasons for remaining organizing drive is frequently taxes, competition, advertising, him a promotion by making him non-union. SlU railtug oldtimer Clar­ ence E. Carmon (left) picks up his first $150 check from SlU Headquar­ ters Rep. Ed Mooney. Carman is a veteran of 27 years with the New Haven RR where he worked as a bridge motorman. RR Tugman On Pension NEW YORK—SIU Welfare Plan trustees have added the name of a veteran New Haven Railroad tugman to the growing list of pen­ sioners from the SIU Railway Marine Region. To date this year, 12 RMR mem­ bers have retired on pension. The number of rail tug veterans who have received Union pensions since the retirement program started now stands at 60. ' Clarence Carman, 05, has spent most of his working days aboard rail tugs and has put in more than 27 years service as a bridge motorman with the New Haven Railroad. A member of the SIU Railway Marine Region since It began, he first went to work for the New Haven way back in 1937. Carmen, who is single, makes his home in Bi'ooklyn, and Intends to get in a lot of relaxing in the years ahead with the aid of those regular $150 monthly pension checks. an attorney. What he does may be just inside the law, but the net effect is an attempt to nullify the right of men and women to join unions. A typical example of this new breed of union-buster is a so-called labor attorney and labor relations consultant, a junior partner in a law firm with offices in several large cities. He makes speeches around the country to manufac­ turers and businessmen on the theme that they can't lick union organization themselves — they are amateurs and need a pro to help them. The pro, of course, is a legal firm, preferably his legal firm. In his speeches he warns his listeners that "past organizing at­ tempts will seem trivial when com­ pared with this all-out, vicious, no-holds-barred campaign that has just begun." In his discussion of union organizing tactics he labels the quiet campaign, in which, to protect them all, few unionists know other unionists; as "the Communist cell method of organi­ zation." He says, "labor unions are a problem now, not tomorrow," add­ ing, "A major failing on the part of management, which has re­ sulted in unionization, has been our inability to recognize that labor unions and employee rela­ tions are problems just like our government regulations, etc., and that we must give them time." He indicates that too many em­ ployers wake up too late to the fact that their employees are or­ ganizing. He says that frequently, an early election results in "cer­ tain defeat" for management. "The fight begins now," he says. "Re­ pair those fences, build new ones, rout out the troublemakers, deter­ mine and eliminate the causes of unionization, regain the confidence of your employees, clean out the dead wood — all of which takes time and more time. "At this moment, gaining time is expensive, but we must have two months, six months, a year or maybe even three years. We can't let the issue come to a head now —by strike or election. Now the company recognizes the problem— but now every adverse condition exists." In other words, the work­ ers are angry. He offers a ten-point plan for fighting the union, and heads it up with a recommendation that line supervisors be informed that they cannot join the union*; there­ fore their loyalty must be to the company. He then claims that "the poor worker, the one who shirks his responsibilities, the loafer . . ." is used by the organizer to spear­ head a drive. He also indicates that an over-qualified employee will turn to the union. a lower-level supervisor. He says "union stewards quite often make good supervisors, leaders of men," although this doesn't live with the fact that he thinks the "loafer" is good union material. He urges paternalism. "Offer your bookkeeper to help em­ ployees with their tax returns. Or when one of the children is sick, send the child a toy. That 50 cent or 75 cent toy will bring more good will than $1,000 spent in many other ways . . ." He doesn't touch on such primary issues as lower wages or fringe benefits ex­ cept to recommend that pay dif­ ferentials on the same job be eliminated. Extreme concern is shown with building a close relationship be­ tween the employee and manage­ ment. "You might also consider at this time," he says, "subscribing your employees to a pro-manage­ ment newspaper or magazine and sending to them reprints of vari­ ous articles that point out some of the disadvantages of being unionized." At the sign of a union drive, he suggests that employers pre­ pare: • Instructions to foremen on what they can and can't do legally. • Methods of converting em­ ployees to the employer viewpoint. • Gathering practical, emotional • Preparation of a speech to the employees. • Preparation of a letter to go to each employee. The attorney also suggests that if there is any history of Com­ munist activity or racketeering in the past, this should be stressed again, again, and then again. "With few exceptions," he de­ clares, "there is little reason for our companies to have to fight the economic battle of union or­ ganization. . The record since the 1930*3 shows how to avoid it, or, if it comes, how to minimize the effects." Latin Plan Would Bar US Ships MONTEVIDEO — Nina Latin American nations, members of the Latin American Free Trade Asso­ ciation, are expected to enter into an agreement shortly which will reserve the bulk of all cargo mov­ ing between themselves to their own shipping. On April 11, LAFTA's Advisory Transport Committee drafted an agreement that would restrict 90 percent of the affected areas ship­ ping to the fleets of the nine asso­ ciation members. The other 10 percent could be picked up by either LAFTA carriers or outside WASHINGTON—President Jolinson lias sent Congress a plan to spend nearly a bil­ "national flag carriers." The agree­ lion dollars to help the poverty stricken Appalachian regions. The plan, of which $220 mil­ ment is expected to be ratified by the_association's perma­ lion will be spent in the coming fiscal year, is designed to alleviate the abject poverty shortly nent executive committee. The pockets in West Virginia, Vir­ nations that comprise the trade ginia, North Carolina, Ten­ preview of his plan at a press ceding the conference. association are Argentina, Brazil, nessee, Kentucky, Georgia, conference recently for which He had returned the day before Columbia, Ecuador, Mexico, Para­ Maryland, Alabama and Pennsyl­ ha said, legislation was urgent. from a 14-hour tour of five states guay, Peru and Uruguay. He spoke of the need to help the afflicted with pockets of poverty. vania. US shipping lines, including the The plan includes proposals for people of the area, stressing that He said he worked "all through SlU-contracted Delta Line, have new power plants based on the "the full impact" of their plight the night and this morning" on called upon the Federal Govern­ experience of the Tennessee Val­ had been brought home to him in his Appalachia legislative pro­ ment for assistance in counteract­ ley Authority, and a variety of an inspection tour the day pre­ posals. ing the discriminatory regulation work projects, presumably similar against American flag shipping to those of the New Deal era. It that the LAFTA members are pre­ will also include road building paring to invoke. and efforts to find new uses of The United States has retaliatory coal, the use of food stamps, weapons authorized by General worker retraining, re-education Order 88 of the IMaritime Com­ SAN FRANCISCO—A three-day and medical care. mission and if it so desires can strike against the California and deny the right of a discriminatory In relation to the new uses for Hawaii sugar refinery at nearby nation to enter US ports„ Crockett, California, ended suc­ coal, Johnson had a meeting with Although some of the *LAFTA Pennsylvania Governor William cessfully for more than 1,200 members do not have enough ships members of the SIUNA-affiliated W. Scranton, out of which grew a to compete with United States or Sugar Workers Union last month proposal to extend the Appalachia European shipping lines, they can when agreement was reacned on plan by some $10 million, to cure, charter tonnage. In addition, sev­ a three-year contract calling for a and in some cases prevent "five eral LAFTA nations have built up major after-effects of coal min­ wage increase, an additional holi­ fairly large merchant fleets since day and improved welfare, pen­ ing," according to Scranton. World War Two. sion and vacation benefits. Scranton's plan would attempt The chief fear of the United A breakdown in negotiation of to solve the problems caused by States shipping lines is the pros­ the C&H contract, which expired cave-ins of the surface above min­ pect of finding group restrictions last January, led to the strike call ing operations, underground mine by all the LAFTA member coun­ on April 11. The SIU's Pacific fires, unsightly scars left by strip tries, in addition to those already District immediately offered its mining, burning refuse dumps existing Individually in each coun­ full physical, financial and moral that pollute the air, and contam­ try. United States shipping would help to the sugar workers and ination of more than 2,000 miles be at a severe disadvantage if, for served notice that Pacific District of streams and rivers In Pennsyl­ example, the Latin nations de­ members would refuse to sail any vania alone. cided to place protective restric­ ships to the C&H refinery in Taken together, the Governor tions on trade moving from one Crockett should such action be­ said, these after-effects "repre­ LAFTA member to another. Another successful group graduated by the SIU's Lifeboat come necessary. In Honolulu, ad­ sent deterrents to new industry Some Latin American countries ditional support of the same in the area." Eliminating them^ school has photo taken in New York. All of the men in the have already applied restrictions nature was made available to the he said, would be of "paramount class earned Coast Guard lifeboat tickets. They are (front, in trade, although in recent years strikers through the Central Labor importance in relieving unem­ a number of them have been l-r) Antonios Trikoglou, Mariano N. Regidor; middle. Harold Council there. Hawaiian augar ployment" in Kentucky, West Vir­ eliminated with the aid of US W. Miller, Mariiaw Haneban, Rebart L. Rutbtrfoi^, Jack interests were, notified -that mem- ginia and Pennsylvania, primarily, federal intervention. These re­ Cgffay; standing,, instructor Dan Butts, Bill Koffowftdh, . ,ber unions wouid refuse to co- but also in Tennessee and Alastrictions took the form of extra Rarat^ AvCgrriar, Alox Monstakakis,. Rot* Riv^, and in­ ,operate iff any attempt, .to. divert .bama. v • ' consular fees on goods and hii^er raw sugar to< other refineries, r' .The President gave a detailed structor Am# Bjornsson.! '; . . port costs. •: - SIU Coast Sugar Workers Win Strike Johnson Asks For $ Billion To Aid Depressed Appalachia Lifeboat Class 107 Graduates �giAPARkkii tob Vugt Tea May IB, IBM Would Ban Foreign TraWhn By Robert A. Matthews, Vice-President, Controcts, & Bill Hall, Headquarters Rep. Oilers' Duties On Watch Discussed Stiff House-Passed Bill Hits Foreign Fish Raids WASHINGTON—Stiff legislation to stop invasion of US fishing waters by foreign trawler fieets was approved by the House of Representatives last week without dissent. The bill would give US commer--*cial fishermen some much ing industry. The House Commit­ Luke Tierney: I was involved islands of needed relief from the disas­ tee on Merchant Marine and Fish­ in the invasion ofAtutheand Kiska A couple of questions pertaining to contract interpretations were received in a letter recently from Frank Keller on the Baltimore. One question referred to the contract's overtime provision as it applies to oilers and the other asked whether a dismissed Seafarer is entitled to a letter from the head of his department stating why he was dismissed. trous incursions of huge Russian, eries last year reported that more Question No. 1: Can the Oiler on watch, without the payment of over­ Cuban and Japanese fishing fleets than 200 large modern foreign time, be required to make adjustments, increasing or decreasing of in US waters. fishing vessels were plying off the the feed pump speed to insure a safe and proper level in the boilers? Under the new legislation, maxi­ Atlantic Coast, and about 300 were Answer: This work may be performed by the Oiler on watch without mum fines of $10,000 or a year's in Alaskan waters, including the imprisonment or both could be im­ Gulf of Alaska. the payment of overtime. These vessels frequently pene­ Reference: Standard Tanker Agreement, Article IV, Section 13: posed for violations. The bill would also permit seizure of the trated the three-mile limit, but the STEAM (a) They shall perform routine duties, oil main engine (if re­ ciprocating), watch temperatures and oil circulation (if turbine), oil vessels and their hauls. Under the laws covering such situations were auxiliaries, steering engine and ice machine. They shall pump bilges present law, the Coast Guard may not strong enough to prevent and tend water where gauges and checks are in the engine room and only order intruding vessels beyond steady increase in such poaching. the three-mile limit and escort The Navy has even announced that no watertenders are carried. them to international waters if for the last two years Russia has (b) If required to start or blow down evaporators, they shall be paid necessary. maintained at least one "fishing one hour overtime for each operation. When such equipment is placed The measure must now return to trawler designed for intelligence in operation, oilers may be required to check the equipment at regu­ the Senate, which passed it last collection, or espionage, off the lar intervals, make necessary adjustments to insure proper and even October 1, for approval of amend­ East Coast of the US. flow of condensate and salt water, 4 ments voted by the House. The The new legislation would make oil and tend any pump or pumps tanks are being cleaned on con­ amendments do not lessen the sev­ exceptions to the fishing limits operated in connection with such secutive working days." erity of the legislation however, only for fishing under internation­ equipment without payment of Question No. 2: When using the and quick Senate approval is ex­ al agreements and the taking of overtime, special designated species under butterworth machines for tank pected. (c) Oilers shall not be required cleaning, is the tank cleaning rate Under the bill, fishing in US officially approved conditions. to do any painting, cleaning, paint, in effect regardless of whether the territorial waters by foreign traw­ wirebrushing, chipping, sealing or water is cold or hot? lers would be unlawful and subject polishing work without the pay­ Answer: The tank cleaning rate to penalties. Also unlawful under ment of overtime. is in effect regardless of whether the bill would be the taking of any Question No, 2: I understand if the water is hot or cold. fishery resources of the contin­ you are fired from the job you are Reference: iStandard Tanker ental shelf associated with the entitled to a letter from the head Agreement, Memorandum of US. This continental shelf area of your department stating his, or Understanding, No. 4: "Cleaning has never been exactly defined, but the company's reason for being tanks where grain has been car­ is generally considered the area fired. ried: When men are required to from the three-mile limit to the Answer: A crevvmember termi­ sweep up grain and remove it from point where the offshore water nating his employment is entitled the tanks or wash the tanks down reaches a depth of 656 feet. BALTIMORE—A direct ship-toA Continental Shelf Convention to a written statement upon re­ with a hand hose, this shall be ship and ship-to-shore radio sys­ defining the area more specifically quest. considered the same as cleaning tem which is expected to make Reference: Standard Tanker holds and the hold cleaning rate has been ratified by almost all of possible significant improvements the 22 participating nations. The Agreement, Article II, Section 8: shall be paid as per the Freightship In navigation safety on Chesa­ Termination of Employment—Any Agreement. However, when butter- continental shelf area was in­ peake Bay should be operating cluded in the biU in anticipation man leaving a vessel shall, upon worthing machines are used and here within a few months. request, be given a slip showing the tanks are cleaned and mucked, of the pending ratification. Three local port agencies have The fishery resources of the reason for his termination of em­ men performing this work shall be shelf would not include migratory agreed to underwrite the costs of ployment. paid at the tank cleaning rate." establishing the system. The Contract Department also Question No. 3: When working fishes of the upper layers of the The Association of Maryland sea, but only organisms such as received a couple of questions on overtime on a weekend oft watch, overtime for tank cleaning from if you were on the 4-9 watch and those that are immobile on or un­ Pilots has agreed to purchase the Ken Roberts, deck delegate aboard turned to at 2:00 p.m. and knocked der the seabed during the harvest­ portable radios which pilots will the Transbay. off at 3:30 p.m. and then went on ing stage or are unable to move take aboard ships which they guide up and down the bay. The Question No. 1: When cleaning overtime watch at 4:00 p.m., would without being in constant physical cost will be about $52,000. tanks under the Freightship Agree­ it be continuous just the same as contact with the seabed or the The Baltimore Maritime Ex­ ment after using the butterworth if you were called back to work subsoil of the sihelf. change will pay for the land base Invasions of US fishing waters at 4:00 p.m.? machines, is it double time off of the system, as well as for 24watch the same as the Agreement Answer: This is not considered by foreign fishing vessels have hour manning of the Baltimore been increasing to the point where states for after 5 and before 8? continuous overtime since the headquarters. Answer: The rates outlined in crewmembers involved were going Congress has described the prob­ The Maryland Port Authority lem as a serious danger to the fishthe Tank Cleaning section of the on a regular watch at 4:00 p.m. will build three repeater stations Standard Freightship Agreement Continuous overtime applies in a necessary for operation of the net­ case where, for example, the 8-12 are applicable. work at an estimated cost of about watch turns to at 1:00 p.m. and is Reference: Standard Freightship $20,000 or $25,000. Agreement, Article III, Section knocked off at 2:30 p.m. and then The range of the system at first is called out again at 3:30 p.m. 32 (b). "When members of the will extend from Chesapeake City, Reference: Standard Freightship crew are required to enter tanks 60 miles north of Baltimore, to a that have contained animal, vege­ Agreement, Article II, Section 23. point about 45 miles south of the table, petroleum oil, or creosotes "When working overtime and crew port. including bunkers or molasses, in­ is knocked off for 2 hours or less, It is hoped that the range even­ cluding use of Butterworth System the overtime shall be paid straight tually will be extended to Cape for the purpose of cleaning or through. Time allowed for meals Henry, 150 miles further south. making repairs therein, the watch shall not be considered as over­ Ship pilots will be able to talk time in this clause." on deck during straight time hours directly with each other as well as shall be paid at the rates of $2.24 In submitting questions and with the Baltimore base. per hour for those ratings receiv­ work situations for clarification, In addition, the Maryland Port ing a basic monthly wage rate of delegates and crews are reminded Authority has approved the con­ $357.47 or below; $2.28 per hour once again to provide as much de­ struction of a second bridge across for those ratings receiving $364.50 tail as po;is:bl2 setting forth the Ghesapeake Bay in the same vic­ but not more than $416.07 and circumstances of any dispute. Be­ inity as the present one. $2.33 per hour for those ratings sides tho,se mentioned, some of It will be about 450 feet to 600 receiving $424.07 or above. On Sat­ the members who were sent clari­ feet away from the present site urdays, Sundays and Holidays or fications on various subjects dur­ if it is approved by the Army between the hours of 5 p.m. and ing the past few days included Corps of Engineers. 8 a.m. weekdays, the rates for such the following. Arthur Opsal, ship's The Port Authority flatly re­ work shall be $4.47, $4.57 and delegate, Tamara Guilden; Law­ jected a bridge proposal in the $4.65 per hour respectively, de­ rence A. Mitchell, Seneca; Thomas upper part of the Bay which would pendent upon the monthly wage Walton Smith, York; Antonio G. A question concerning the come out at Tolchester, one of the Acedo, Steel Traveler; and Edward ranges specified above. duties of the electrician worse areas for icing in the upper Three hours overtime at the rate F. McCarron, ship's delegate. Steel aboard ship led Seafarer Bay during the winter. Traveler. of $2.24, $2.28 and $2.33 per hour The Association of Maryland Pi­ Frank McKinney to take respectively, dependent upon the lots, Steamship Trade Association, the floor during the discus­ monthly wage ranges specified and Baltimore Maritime Exchange, above, shall be paid for this work sion period at the regular as well as the port's tugboat com­ in addition to the overtime actu­ monthly membership meet­ panies, all opposed the upper Bay ally worked, provided however, ing at New York to state bridge and approved the one paral­ that these three (3) hours over­ leling the present site. his views. time shall be paid only once when Radio To Aid Ship Safety In Chesapeake Speaking Out (iSmvmEioe QuesHon: Where were yoH 20 years ago during World War III just before D-Doy? in the South Pa­ cific. At the time I was aboard the Co­ lumbia carrying troops. I was in the merchant marine during the entire war, and spent most of the time carrytroops. 4" 4" 4" Joseph Moffett: I was working on the beach during the war, as a welder weld­ ing tanks at a depot in Ches­ ter, Pennsylva­ nia. That was an old Ford Motor Company plant turned into a tank depot for the war effort. 1 never got to sea during the war, and since I was a widower with kids, the Army didn't want me. 4 Pastor Delgado: I was sailing with Eastern Lines, on the Libertys, running munitions to Eu­ rope from New York during the war. I personal­ ly didn't get any military service in, but I sure saw a lot of the War from those old Libertys. 4- 4" 4William L. Rackley: Off the is­ lands of Pago - Pago, sailing in the merchant miarine. At the time, I was aboard an Esso tanker, refueling ships in the Navy fleet in the Pacific. I was sailing out of New Jersey at the time, but we spent most of our time in the Pacific. 4" 4 4" Tom Lowe: I was bosun aboard the George Gale out of South­ hampton before and during the invasion. After Omaha Beach was secured, we sailed in there with a load of black powder and bombshells. That ship was a Liberty, right in the thick of the war. 4 4 4 David Steele: Let's see. I really don't remeniber where I was ex­ actly at that time. I was in the Navy in the South Pacific un­ der Admiral Simpson. I get confused, be­ cause I was in the Navy in World Wars I and II, and again in Korea. �Pac« Elevea. S^AFARglli$ > LOQ NAVY SHIPBUILDING, In recent hearings before the House ComirJttee on Appropriations conducting hearings on the Department of Defense Appropriation Act for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1965, the Department of Navy indicated that it planned the jumboizing of certain T2 tankers presently in the MSTS fleet. Navy also outlined various other shipbuilding and conversion plans. Before passing the measure, how­ ever, the Plouse wrote into the Act language which prohibits the Navy from expending construction or conversion funds on "foreign midbodies" and using those midbodies for construction to be performed in United States shipyards. Action came when the House passed HR 10939. The prohibition against use of fiscal year 1965 funds for foreignbuilt midbodies was contained in an amendment by Rep. Tollefson of Washington, ranking Republican member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. <3^ MARITIME DAY, President Johnson has proclaimed May 22, 1964, as National Maritime Day. In the text of his proclamation, the President noted that the American merchant fleet is an essential element of our economy which provides employment for seamen, shipbuilders, shoreside workers, and those in supporting industries, and that by transport­ ing our proc'iiets to world markets abroad, significantly advances our efforts to improve inequitable international balance of trade and pay­ ments. The Pre.sident also noted that a strong merchant marine was essential to the economy and security of the free world, and merited the respect and support of our business community and the citizens of our nation. t 4- YEAR OF DECISION, In 1960, a Presidential year, more than 68 mil­ lion Americans went to the polls, the largest number ever to vote in this nation. Two years later, in 1962, more than 52 million citizens voted. It was an all-time high for an off-year Congressional election. Actually, that figure for 1960—68 million voters—isn't as good as it looks. In fact, it represented only 64 percent of the 107 million Ameri­ cans who were eligible to vote. Almost 40 million who could have voted for the highest office in the land failed to do so. The 1962 figure of 52 million-plus voters isn't as good at it looks, either. In that year, nearly 110 million Americans were eligible to vote, so the record off-year turn-out represented only 48 percent of those who could have voted. There were more stay-at-homes than voters. Some 58 million citizens sat out the election. In a recent election in Venezuela, despite threats of violence at the polls by Communists, 95 percent of eligible voters cast ballots, 31 per­ cent higher than our all-time record year. In other recent free nation elections, voting performance went like this: Austria, 95 percent: Italy, 93.8 percent; Belgium, 90 percent; Turkey, 87.7 percent; G.-eece, 85 percent; Israel, 82.8 percent; France, 82.7 per­ cent. In many other free nations, voting performance is regularly 70 per­ cent or higher. The evidence shows clearly and alarmingly that we still have a long way to go before a satisfactory number of Americans par­ ticipate in the democratic process by voting. [ The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers has been lauded by President Johnson for the anion's long aid to the handi­ capped at a recent meeting of the President's Committee on Employ~^ent of the Handicapped. Johnson commented at the meeting that this country suffers only from tho.se who are handicapped by the mind—people who look at the country in terms of different classes and races instead of one people toward one end—and not those who are physically handi­ capped. ^ - practice does not waive its right to press refusal-to-bargain charges after losing an election, the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board has ruled. The board set aside a more recent ruling to return to an earlier doctrine, ordering the Bernel Foam Products Company of Buffalo, NY, to bargain with the Textile Workers Union of America. The case originased with a com­ plaint by the TWAU in 1962 that the Bernel management refused to have authorization cards of mem­ bers checked by an impartial per­ son; insisted on an NLRB election, and before the ballots had been 4» i" 4 The Railroad Signalmen have cast, promised the employes bene­ reached agreement with the na­ fits to defeat the union. tion's rails for a 10-cent hourly 4 4 4 increase for most of the union's "The first contract guaranteeing members. Helpers, who constitute the members of the New York about 20 percent of the craft, will Philharmonic Orchestra 52 we6ks receive a retroactive 6-cent raise. of employment has been agreed The contract was based on recom­ upon in New York by Musicians mendations of ' a Presidential Local 802 and the Philharmonic Emergency Board which found Association, The three-year agree­ that signalmen have suffered from ment, which includes four weeks "a. serious wage inequity" in rela­ of paid vacation, goes into effect in tion to the skills required. The September. The minimum weekly increase brings the Signalmen's wage remains at $200 for the first hourly rate to $2.85 an hour and two years and goes to $210 for the helper's scale to $2:50 and the 1966-67 season. The Phil­ $2.52 an hour. The agreement af­ harmonic contract was negotiated fects some 12,600 workers. by Alfred J. Manuti of Local 802 and other members 6i the local's 4 4 4 . A union which losses its ma-, executive board aiid a group' of ,:Jority - status by unfair ,employer^ the' Orchestra members; "Feast and famine" is often the charac­ terization given to the shipping industry, which seems to experience its ups and downs in direct proportion to misery and disaster somewhere around the world. This, in part, explains the unpredictable nature of the shipping industry, since fre­ quently no one knows from day to day what the shipping situation and the demand for tonnage might be in Texas or Tasmania at any time. One other reason for the unpredictable nature of the US shipping industry also comes to mind, as the Maritime Administra­ tion and other US Government agencies con­ tinue to favor foreign shipping at the ex­ pense of US ships and seamen. This is th,e continued practice of flaunting US law and policy designed to protect US shipping, the same as our laws and policies are likewise designed to assist US peanut growers, watchmakers, cheese producers and many other groups. If the law says a 50 percent minimum of US Government cargoes must move on USflag ships, Maritime and other agencies find a way to bypass the law. If the same intent applies 100 percent regarding Export-Import Bank cargoes, as has been the case for years. Maritime and its cohorts, also find a way—they routinely waive the law in favor of the recipient country's ships or others. This is what has produced a certain skep­ ticism among AFL-CIO maritime unions con­ cerning the seriousness with which US agen­ cies approach their commitments and the legal restraints on their activities. "We've had little but promises to date—and everybody knows you can't load a ship, nor pay its crew—with that. Life In The US The US Department of Labor reported recently that the average American citydweller is living more comfortably on an in­ come of almost $6,700 a year, but the US still has a "substantial proportion" of low-income families able to "eke out only the barest existence." An estimated 54 percent of city and subur­ ban families had income between $3,000 and $7,500, but 21 percent earned less than $3,000, according to the report on consumer incomes for 1960-19ai. The study, based on a sampling of nearly 10,000 American families, was called "a story of affluence, vs. poverty, homeowners vs. renters, working wives vs. stay-at-homes, central city vs. suburban—in other words, of average Americans," said an assistant com­ missioner at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Poor families, it noted, spent 59 cents of every dollar for food and shelter, as against 41 cents for families with incomes above $4,000. Low-income families spent more for medical care than for clothing^ yet they spent only a third as much,for medical.care as the. above-$4,000 group: . , . ; ,A This means, in so many words, that the group which spends the huskiest chunk of its income for basics like food and shelter, either can't afford to get sick or must settle for in­ ferior, limited care, or for inferior food— which would tend to produce less resistance to illness, etc. In other words, you can't buy vitamin sup­ plements when there's barely enough for bread. The study also showed that the average head of a low-income family was 63, which accounts partly for his condition. As the study pointed out: "Rarely was there a member of- these families who was employed full time." At his age, the head of the family was either "unemployed" or "unemployable," which amounts to much the same thing. All in all, the US trade union movement and American workers have experienced big changes in the past 30 years of our economic and industrial growth. But one-third of a nation "ill-housed, ill-clothed and ill-fed . . .," as the late Franklin D. Roosevelt reminded us, has been reduced by only one-third again, and there is' much that remains to be done. �SEAFARERS Fage Twelve LOG May If. 1M4 z' A Return To Appeasement? By George Meany ENATOR Fulbright, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Commit­ tee, in a speech before the US Senate on March 25, 1964, maintained that our country's foreign policy is based largely on "cherished myths rather than •objective facts." On this assumption, he wants the United States to "start think­ ing some unthinkable thoughts"—partic­ ularly about our relations with the Soviet Union, its European satellites. Commu­ nist China, South Vietnam, Cuba and Panama. The Senator made no concrete pro­ posals for replacing any of the pres­ ent Washington policies, but inferentially indicated the new course he would have our nation pursue, espe­ cially in its relations with the Com­ munist countries. He significantly omitted consideration of the German question—the pivotal problem in East-West relations. S In his hot pursuit of "flexibility" and "realism," Senator Fulbright found that "the character of the cold war has . . . been profoundly altered" because of the "radical ciiange in relations between and within the Communist world." To him the idea that "every Commu­ nist state is an unmitigated evdl and re­ lentless enemy of the free world" is a "myth." He insists that "we must dis­ tinguish between Communism as an ideology and the power and policy of the Soviet state."' To the Senator "it is not Communism as a doctrine, or Commu­ nism as it is practiceG within the Soviet Union or in any other country, that threatens us." He recognizes that "the Soviet Union" is "still a most formidable adversary," but believes that it '-has ceased to be totally and implacably hos­ tile to the West. It has shown a new will­ ingness to enter mutually advantageous arrangements with the West." No Evidence According to Fulbright, this "profound alteration" dates from the Cuban missile crisis of October 1962 when Khrushchev became convinced that aggression and adventure involve unacceptable risks for him and his entire s.vstem. But the Sena­ tor fails to prove that the Soviet rulers have given up all adventurism and plans for future aggression as a result of the Caribbean confrontation. Moscow's raiiiication of the limited test-ban treaty is no evidence of a profound and peaceful transformation. The late President Kennedy warned against such illusions when he pleaded for ratification of the limited test-ban treaty: "This treaty is not the millenium. It will not resolve all conflicts, or cause the Communists to forego their ambi­ tions, or eliminate the dangers of war. It will not reduce our need for arms or allies or programs of assistance to others." There is no guarantee against Soviet aggression in the SovietAmerican agree,ment for cuts in the production of nuclear materials— stockpiled for years in large quan­ tities. This agreement has no provi­ sions for inspection or verification of any kind. President Johnson ap­ propriately emphasized that "This is no^ disarmament." It is important to note that on January 17, 1964, Khrushchev assured Castro that "Communism is being constructed not only within the confines of the Soviet Union; we are doing everything to make Communism victorious over the entire earth." One month later, Khrushchev re­ affirmed before the Central Committee of the Soviet Communist Party that he has not "ceased to be totally implacably The statement on this page is an editorial by the President of the AFL-CIO in the May, 1964 issue of the AFL-CIO "American Federationist" and the AFL-CIO "Free Trade Union News." The subject is particularly timely in the light of the reaction of Sea­ farers and others to Communism and Soviet propaganda, as fea­ tured on the adjoining page, fol­ lowing the return of several SIUmanned ships from voyages to Russia with American grain. hostile to the West" and that: "The policy of American imperialism is that of gen­ darme-like repression of peoples and of the struggle against all that is new and revolutionary." In the current disarma­ ment talks. Moscow has been most inflex­ ible in its opposition to all effective in­ ternational inspection and control. At the celebration of his 70th birthday in April, Khrushchev reiterated his Berlin ultimatum. World Realities These are not myths but facts—the reality of the current world situation, "^et, the Senator complains that: "We are predisposed to regard any conflict as a clash between conflicting interests . . . It has become one of the 'self-evident' truths of the post-war era that just as the President resides in Washington and the Pope in Rome, the Devil resides im­ mutably in Moscow." Surely Senator Fulbright knows . that it was not the President of the United States who ordered the con­ struction of the shameful Wall which divides Berlin. It was not the Pope's "divisions" that drenched the streets of Budapest with the blood of the workers and students who wanted nothing more than to live in peace and freedom. Only a Devil could perpetrate these and other terrible crimes. And this "Devil resides im­ mutably in Moscow." In 1964, .as in 1939, appeasement for dictators bent on world domination cannot lead to peace, regardless of the profoundest wishful thinking. The basic differences dividing our country and its allies from the USSR and Communist China involve two ways of life. The over-riding issue of our times is between Communist tyranny and democracy, imperfect as it may be. The Communists aim to dominate the world and remold it on the Leninist-Soviet patlern. The western powers do not seek to dominate the world and remold it on any particular pattern of democracy. Though all Communist regimes agree that our democracy and its institutions must be destroyed and replaced with a totalitarian dictatorship, they are not al­ ways able to avoid disagreements among themselves over personalities, leadership, or methods of burying us. The extent to which a Communist state is a threat to within the Communist countries and In human freedom and peace depends on its the relations between the Communist size, resources, economic and military powers. These changes were made in or­ der to preserve and consolidate the cor­ capacities. Consequently, though all such roding dictatorships. But not a single states are unmitigated evils, they are not one of these foreign-imposed regimes is "evolving towards a free and open soci­ equally dangerous. The totalitarian dogmas and deeds on ety" or discontinuing support of the worldwide triumph of Communist tyran­ the Soviet domestic front are integrally ny. To the extent that any of these bound up with and reflected in the un­ changes have improved conditions for the swerving Soviet foreign policy for fo­ people, they have come in response to menting, financing, and directing so- popular pressure and struggle and not called wars of liberation in Latin Amer- as a result of preferred or "flexible" treatment of the dictatorial regimes by cia, Africa, and Asia and class war in any Western country. the free world as a whole. Senator Fulbright in his talk specif­ Thus, Khrushchev's principal mouth­ ically proposed that our country accept piece, "Pravda," underscored on Decem­ "the continued existence of the Castro ber 6, 1963 that: "The CPSU and the regime as a distasteful nuisance, but not as an untolerable danger so long as the Soviet people consider it their interna­ nations of the hemisphere are prepared tional duty to give all-round political and to meet their obligations of collectve de­ economic support, and if necessary, the fense under the Rio Treaty." While em­ help of arms, too, to the national libera­ phasizing that Castro is no threat to tne tion struggles of the people." But who United States, the Senator recognized that "Cuban Communism" does pose a is to decide what is a "national liberation grave threat to other Latin American struggle"? The Soviet government, of countries. His failure to realize that any course! And who is to decide when is dangerous threat to our Latin Americana "peoples democracy" truly democratic, neighbors is a threat to us can only en­ for the, people? The Soviet government, courage and strengthen the subversive Castroite forces financed and trained by of course! This is the most sacred of Moscow who are continuing their con­ Kremlin dogmas. To forget this is to spiracy designed to destroy their demo­ cratic institutions and leaders in Latin forget reality. According to the Senator, "The America. It is significant that Castro lost monster myth of the cold war is that the no time in welcoming the Senator's no­ tion of "reality" and 'Tlexibility" in re­ Communist bloc is a monolith composed gard to his totalitarian regime. of governments which are not really gov­ Mr. Fulbright seems to have missed ernments at ail but organized con.spiriathe most important lesson of the post-war era. Soviet aggression and cies." expansion westward have been de­ It is a terrible truth and not a terred by Western unity and monstrous myth that ail these gov­ strength and not by the "liberaliza­ ernments came into power through tion" of any Communist regime. When Khrushrhev's Russia and Mao's Communist subversive conspiracy China become peaceful and demo­ or through imposition by the Soviet cratic, like the German Federal Re­ armies. They • are foreign-imposed public and Japan have become, then regimes. Moscow created the myth and then only should our Govern­ about their "monolithic unity" in or­ ment help them overcome their dif­ ficulties. The fact that Moscow has der to mislead the Western world joined us in conducting scientific into believing that they have popular projects in the snowy wastes of the support. Hence, when the Senator Antaretic is no proof of its having fails to distinguish between the peo­ become truly peaceful. ples of these countries and the re­ After the Fulbright address, Secretary gimes which oppress them, he, in ef­ of State Rusk hastened to remind the nation that Soviet ground and nuclear fect, accents this Communist myth as forces are "at the ready" on the door­ reality. Let none forget the East steps of Western Europe and that "in German revolt of June 17, 1953, the the absence of assured arrangements for turbulence in Poland, unrest in the mutual reduction of arms, it would Czechoslovakia and the revolution in be foolhardy to dismantle the military strength of NATO." The Soviet govern­ Hungary. ment has .yet to negotiate seriously on From the very moment that the Chi­ such vital problems as disarmament and nese Communists seized power, it was self-determination for the German peo­ clear that Red China could never be just ple. However, even in the face of these another satellite. The serious rift with unpleasant realities, the Senator insists Peiping, the divisions in world Commu­ that "in a perverse way, we have grown rather attached to the cold war" and pre­ nism, the severe agricultural crisis, and fer military rockets to public schools and other serious economic difficulties within moon-flights to urban renewal. the USSR have forced Moscow to be less It is high time to put aside all myths rigid in its relations with its European and face the realities confronting our country. The strongest and most ag­ satellites. But it is no myth that Bulgaria, Czecho­ gressive military power in Europe Is a Communist power—the USSR. This is no slovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Poland myth. The strongest and most aggressive and Romania are still occupied by the military power in Asia is a Communist Soviet Army. In Hungary, the Soviet power—Mao's Chjna. This is reality. The Army of occupation totals 40,000. These strongest and most aggressive military foreign troops are not helping Hungary force in Latin America today is a Com­ munist power—that "distasteful nui­ evolve "towards a free and open society." sance"—Castro's Cuba. And in that most "liberal" of all Soviet This is far more than a "distasteful satellites, Poland, the Gomulka regime nuisance." The divisions in the Commu­ has been stepping up its repressive meas­ nist camp will serve to strengthen the free world, only if we exploit them In ures against those seeking the advance­ the cause of peace and freedom. On the ment of freedom. Yet, on the basis of the other hand, the divisions and illusions in Senator's "flexible" approach, our Gov­ the Western camp, if continued, will In­ ernment would support the dictatorial vite new Communist aggressions. At this regimes rather than the forces fighting moment in history, the paramount task of the free world is to assure superior for freedom. strength and restore its unity of policy There have been important changes and action. �M»7 IB. IBM SEAFARERS LOG Tage Tbiiieea •Congressman's Report' 'Seafarers Not Fooled By Reds Congressman James H. Battin of Montana noted the by-lined story in the last LOG by Seafarer Charles E. Rawlings, describing some of his reactions on a trip to Odessa, Rus­ sia, with American grain. He con­ trasts Rawlings' first-hand impres­ sion and report on the "inside" of Communism with others in the fol­ lowing report from Washington to his constituents in the 2nd district of Montana. IECENTLY I mentioned some remarks made by Dr. John McKay, president emeritus of Princeton Theological Seminary, before a student group at American University here in Washington. Dr. McKay in a lecture gave his impressions of his visit in Cuba and was reported as 'tearing down some popular myths about Cuba' and crediting Castro with many worth­ while accomplishments and reforms. "This week another report on the 'in­ side' of Communism came to my atten­ tion through an article carried in the May 1 issue of SEAFARERS LOG, the official organ of the Seafarers Union, which has waged a battle with the Ad­ ministration over the use of US flagsltips in transporting wheat to Ru.ssia. "Seafarer Charles E. Rawlings, one of the crewmen of the US tanker Transerie, which was one of the few American-flag vessels chartered, wrote his account of the Odessa trip. He said he had always wanted to visit the Soviet Union, 'not for any particular political reason, but to see for m.vself, to get a first-hand im­ pression of a certain way of life.' Raw­ lings is a numismatist and also wanted to complete a set of Russian coins. "After a stormy voyage and arrival at the Russian port of Odessa which Raw­ lings described as one 'long, drawn-out ma.ss of red tape,' he and several other crewmen ventured into the t o w n. Rawlings narrated his experiences in lo­ cating the bank where he completed his own coin set and, to the amazement of the woman who assisted him, bought sev­ eral sets for friends. 'And you are just going to give these people these sets of coins?' she asked. "Next, Rawlings visited one of the gen­ eral stores which, he said, handles any­ thing from 'candy to booze.' Here he found that the clerk in the store han­ dled no money at all. First, one must go to the State Cashier, make his pur­ chase, then carry the ticket or receipt to the clerk for the item purchased. He said the procedure was so contusing that he bought six candy bars so that he would not have to go through the same procedure again. "Next, Rawlings visited the Seaman's Club where other crewmen of his ship were departing for a ballet performance which was free. He, however, decided to just look around. At the club, Rawlings was approached by one of the hostesses who, he learned, was a local school teacher and also a devout believer in the Soviet system. From here I will quote from Rawlings' story: " 'All through the ancient palace there was Communist propaganda and litera­ ture, from the 'Moscow News' to the complete works of Lenin. " 'Here is some interesting matter,' she R said, handing me a pamphlet. It was en­ titled 'The Rights of the Factory (Office) Trade Union Committee In the USSR,' by V. Nikitinsky (sic.). Another booklet she handed me was called 'Grievance Proce(>ires in the USSR,' which, I feel, must have been written by The Firing-Squad boys in some back alley. " 'Another booklet she handed to me was entitled, 'How Labor Disputes Are Settled in the Soviet Union,' by N. Khrushchev himself. All of the book­ lets mentioned were available free. " 'This procedure went on for what seemed like hours and hours, and was getting duller by the minute. 'Don't you have any twi^—dance records?' I asked her. She looked at me as though I was crazy. " 'By this time, an old acquaintance of mine from Baltimore came in to the library. Mel is the chief pumpman on the Transbay, and that ship had come in about the same time we hit Odessa.We greeted each other and fell into a nonchalant conversation. "'She asked Mel his opinion of-the JFK, Oswald and Ruby incident. " 'Naturally, Mel thought that Oswald must have been some sort of psycho case and said so; then he said the same of Ruby. Then, this chick pops in with: Reproduction from LOS with Seafarer Charles E. Rawlings' story. 'Your country must be run by lunatics.' " 'Now Mel really tuned in. He told her that he didn't believe that old line and, pausing a moment, said: 'At least we don't run around the country shooting our opposition by the thousands or dis­ posing of them via the salt-mines.' " 'Angrily, the gal came back: 'And where is that done?' " 'Why here in Russia, w here else?' " 'Our government never does things like that,' she answered quickly. " 'Then Mel came in and said, 'No? Then tell me what happened to Beria and his gang of mobsters when they tried to beat Krushy to the prize seat?' " 'I think you are all liars,' she said hotly, 'and furthermore, Beria was an enemy of the people. He's around some­ place.' " 'Then she departed." "Now here we have a paradox. A Princeton professor, a doctor of theology, visiting Cuba in spite of a State Depart­ ment ban on travel by Americans, to Cuba, and his praise of a system which is the antithesis of Christianity compared with the impressions of two seamen who, I will presume, would not be classed in the same academic league with Dr. Mc­ Kay but who were not fooled by misrep­ resentations of Communism. This seems to be a common weakness of many of our so-called intelligentsia. "Possibly we need some Seafarers like Charles E. Rawlings and his good com­ mon sense appraisal of Communism in some of our colleges and universities." SlU Steward Tells Of Soviet Visit By Seafarer David B. Sacher, Book S-521 TAKHODKA has 120,000 people, 15 taxicabs, six buses and 30 privately owned cars. "It is a city desperately poor, equally drab. And a city where fear is almost tangible. "We docked In early March with our 16,300 tons of wheat. We had to get specral police permits, checked daily, to go ashore. There was a midnight curfew for seamen and natives. It was rigidly enforced. "The curfew posed no problem. There isn't much to do in Nakhodka. There is only one restaurant and the Seamen's Club. "It was only in the Seamen's Club, de­ cently clean and warm, that we found any friendliness. "A visit to the one restaurant was a very costly affair. Fishing is the main interest and the main industry in Nakhodka. So food at the restaurant was plentiful — if you like Sachar .caviar, smoked fish, cooked fish and potatoes. "There is little else, and a dinner costs from $16 to $20. "In a sightseeing walk, I visited the city's best department store. It was stocked very scantily and the quality of the goods was way below anything of­ fered in our poorest shops. "For comparison's sake, I looked at a boy's windbrcaker jacket, size eight. It was the type that I pur­ chased early In December In a Miami store for $2.98. The Nakhodka price was $25. "The souvenirs were so poorly made "N Seafarer David B. Sacher, chief steward on the SlU-manned Niag­ ara, turned into a correspondent for "The Miami Herald" last month, after a voyage to the Pacific Coast of the Soviet Union with American grain. Here is the text of his report on the Port of Nakhodka, on Peter the Great Bay, off the Sea of Japan, as reprinted from the "Herald." and so outrageously high priced that I confined my souvenir shopping to stamps and brought back a few coins for my mother's collection. "I saw a large apariment house and asked one of the men at the Seamen s Club about it. There were 6" families in 65 rooms. There was no running water in the building but dozens of TV antennas stood on the roof. In fact, TV antennas are outlandjshl^ conspicuous on every roof. "The apartment house looked about 50 years old. I was shocked to learn it was barely five years old. "In all our general walking around the town, we could not get near any of the people. If we tried approaching them on the street for directions, they hung their heads and hun-ied on. If we tried to take pictures of them and they noticed the camera, they actually turned and ran. "We were permitted to take pictures in the city but armed guards and stei-n orders prohibited any pictures near or on the ship or docks. "A general sense of fear and stolid acceptance of misery was so obvious that it seemed heavily oppressive In the air. "Only in the Seamen's Club was the peculiar atmosphere of unseen and un­ spoken terror absent. The Russians 1»B TBK MIAi working there are all government em­ ployees and speak English. They are well trained in courtesy. When one or two of them got a few minutes to talk privately with me, they displayed a friendline.ss and interest in the USA and our city of Miami. "This did not seem to be part of the government training dike the courtesy). It was an honest and eager desire to know about our town and our way of life. "It was most strange. During my friendly conversations with Russians at the Seamen's Club—(and I spent several hours with them at a timei—none of them ever mentioned the wheat our ship was delivering to their city. "There was a let's-not-talk-abc.it-it attitude. I didn't ask if they were glad to get it. and I wasn't told. "A ship generally needs some stores in any port, no matter how carelully it is stocked before leaving the U.S.A. However, the only thing available to us was water. We made a quick stop in Japan for some things and headed for home. "When we readied our first .US port in Portland, Ore.. April 3. most of the crew signed off. They swore they would never make another trip to Russia. "I have been to sea for more than 20 years and spent much time in Egypt, India, Japan, Pakistan and all over Africa, Europe, Malaya and Taiwan. There is great poverty all over the world. But never before have I en­ countered this terrible sense of a citybeing afraid. "Now we are on our way to Houston to get more wheat. This time it goes to Brazil, a little closer to Miami, net quite so cold, and I hope not afraid." dERALO Miamian on Wheat Ship Finds Russian City Drab, Fearful By DAVID B. 8ACHKR ChM tt NlMtrs • NAKHODKA,. Riixsia * .. Nakhodka has 120.000 |>enpli». 15 taxicabs. six and 30 privataiy owned cars. It la a dty desperately poor. aquaUy drab. And a city where (w Is a Viamian Daritl ft, Savher^ »on of .Mr*. P, P. Sacher^ 1010 .Mf ISlh i* ehirf »teunrd on the fillip that delit ered the fint uheal shipmrnt to Kii*« Bi'o. l/i« port of vail HUM the rity of \nkhodka, on Peter the Great Bay, off the Sea of Japan. Here he le//a you almut hie l uit. they acluaiiy luii:cd «nd tni We were pernmtrd to tk', pictures in Die r:iy I armed Ruards nnd «ir.ii • ders prnhibiiM j»n.v pit M,.. neaF or on >ri;i .r. IIM, !«V a lenrritl itf MIX) Street scene in Russian city of Nakhodka, with building typical of city's architecture. Above, a portion of Sacher's story in 'The Miami Herald.' �Pa'^« toiirf^i SVAFARERS LOO Mv IS# IDMv Commaff l>»pf» Ruling Hit$ Domestic Canhn By E. B. McAuley, West Coast Representativa Sugar Workers Win Wage Hike Subsidized Operators Get OK To Compete In Domestic Trade WASHINGTON—The unsubsidized US domestic operators were struck another blow in a decision by the Department of Commerce allowing a subsidized operator to compete, under special conditions, with unsubsidized SIU Pacific District- contracted Matson Naviga"tion and other unsubsidized operators in the CaliforniaSIU Cook Cited For Bravery Hawaii trade. Over 1,200 members of the SIUNA-affiliated Sugar Workers Union have won an impressive victory in a three-day strike recently against the California and Hawaii sugar refinery near San Francisco, at Crockett. After negotiations broke down on a new contract, the men walked out and three days later, won their demands. Along with a SIU Pacific Disboost in wages, the men won additional holiday and improved welfare, tricf member pension and vacation benefits. Augusto MerThe SIU Pacific District has long supported the sugar workers in cado (left) is California and Hawaii, and we will continue to support them in their beefs, and with offers ®f help from every corner. shown here re­ The new Sea-Land service out of Seattle to Alaska is underway now, ceiving Coast working smoothly, and, according to all reports, doing very well. The Guard commen­ folks up in Alaska really needed all the help they could get as far as dation for hero­ supplies are concerned, and Sea-Land, under SlU-contract, is providing ism from CG as much as is possible with iu two containerships, the New Orleans Captain Charles and Mobile, plying the Seattle-Anchorage shuttle run. Tighe in Hono­ Hearings are going on this week down in Monterey by the California lulu last month. Fish and Game Commission to decide whether or not the SIUNAaffiliated Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of Monterey should be A member of the allowed a reduction on anchovies. Marine Cooks & The Union, in cooperation with ton was very good, giving them Stewards, Mertlie Monterey Bay canning indus­ just the boost they needed up c a d o received try, made recent application for there. But, the outlook for the the commenda­ the hearings. The boys down coming weeks is only fair, with tion for an act there really need the break to be only four or five ships scheduled of bravery performed on the night of January 24 when he able to can anchovies, as there to be in transit. Thei-e are no pay is an abundance of tiiat fish in offs in sight. Julius (Jack) Swydived from the deck of the Matson liner Monterey into the tliose parts. The sardine catch, kert has been on the beach for waters of Honolulu harbor in an attempt to save the life of which the fishermen have lived on the last six months unable to a shipmate who fell from the ship. Mercado searched the for so many years, has been prac­ work, but has finally gotten his fit waters near the vessel but was unable to locate the fellow tically wiped out. for duty and is looking forward crewmember, who's body was not recovered until the next Shipping has been pretty good to shipping again very soon. He day. Mercado, who sails as a cook, makes his home In San In the Frisco area. We jumped likes the intercoastal run and Francisco. quite a bit in the total shipped would like to ship Sea-Land or department, moving from last Calmar. He had many praises for period's 17 to a total shipped this the S and A benefits which he has period of 38. Charlie J. Meht, an been getting during his disability. oldtimer with 21 years in the SIU, Paul Whaleii, whose last ship just completed a trip aboard the Yaka, and is back on the beach, was the Penn Sailor, is ready to ready to ship out again. He was ship again after a few weeks va­ on the India run, and says he pre­ cation. He would like a Far East fers almost anything else—espe­ run which he feels is just long cially the Japanese run. However, enough to enable him to take some WASHINGTON—Mass legislation aimed towards bolster­ things are better in India, Meht time off after paying off to be with his family. And John Flfer ing the US fishing industry was adopted by the House of reports. Prohibition is on the way out, and you can now buy liquor is now ready to ship, but was Representatives on May 5. The bill represented the largest with that government's liquor holding off last week, as his single push for the fishing"*" stamps, P. A. Dexter, wiper, re­ daughter got married last Satur­ make provisions for the following cently paid off the Penn Carrier day and he of course wanted to and marine industry in Con­ programs: stay around to give her away. from a trip to Russia and says it gress this year, and will • A $25 million five-year pro­ The New Orleans, Iberville, greatly benefit SIU fishermen on has been about ten years since gram for matching grants to states he tried to hook a job out of this Fairport and Longview Victory both the Atlantic and Pacific to stimulate research and develop­ area. But he says he is going to have paid off this month up in ment projects for commercial stick around here and give it a Seattle. Expected payoffs are the Coasts. fisheries. The legislation also per­ The new legislation includes try. William (Bill) Beattle is on Beloit Victory, Hercules Victory, mits the US to make loans to the beach here in San Francisco National Seafarer and Robin Kirk. three new bills that are calculated Alaska fishermen to charter new Old timers on the beach here are to promote state fisheries, help and is looking for just about any Bill Slusser and John Riesbeck, construct cargo vessels and to keep boats replacing others damaged by kind of trip. the March earthquake. During the last period, Wil­ both electricians who paid off the foreign fishing boats away from • A two-year extension of fed­ mington paid off the crew from Overseas Rose, and are now wait­ US shores. eral subsidy levels for the con­ the Almena, then the ship was ing to catch another ship going The measures which passed with struction of commercial cargo and scraped in Japan. The Eagle Voy­ to the Far East. no serious objections, were en­ passenger vessels. ager also paid off as did the TransShipping looks as though it is dorsed by Representative Herbert • New restrictions on foreign hatteras. The San Francisco, Mon- going to be fairly good from the C. Bonner (D-NC) Chairman of the fishing vessels, prohibiting them ticello Victory and Seainar were Port of Seattle in the coming House Merchant Marine and Fish­ from taking fish in the territorial in transit. Shipping In Wilming- weeks. eries Committee. The new bills waters of the US or from con­ tinental shelf resources which pertain to the US. However, the measure permits the US to revise this restriction OKLAHOMA CITY—The voters of Oklahoma rejected a proposed "right - to - work" by international agreement. support for the measures amendment to the state constitution, dealing a stunning defeat to a four-year, big money to Strong help state fisheries were given drive to outlaw the union shop. by Rep. Hasting W. Keith (RMass.) and Rep. William H Bates AFL-CIO President George paign, newspaper, radio and tele­ Farmers Union and national, state (R-Mass.). Meany said labor is "deeply vision advertisments called on Ok- and local leaders of the National "In the face of an expanding gratified that the people of lahomans to vote for the "right- Association for the Advancemeni world population and growing food Oklahoma have rejected by ref­ to-work" proposition, which had of Colored People and other Ne­ shortage, we must take action to erendum vote the union-busting been put on the ballot through a gro organizations. reverse the trend that has seen us The current drive to ban the drop from second to fifth place measure falsely labelled 'right-to- petition drive. Matched against this array.was union shop began in earnest in among the many nations of the work.* " a state labor movement which mo­ late 1959, when national "right- world," Keith stated. Back of the m5ve to make Ok­ bilized thousands of rank-and-file to-work" leaders came into the "This measure extends the best lahoma the 21st state to prohibit union members and their wives state to meet with local employer possible type of government assist­ union shop agreements were the for a massive educational and reg- groups and to press for the elec­ ance to the fishing industry. It well-financed forces of tlie Na­ ister-and-vote campaign based on tion of legislators who would isup- makes available a program of tional Right to Work Committee door-to-door canvassing, phone port the move. A bill was intro­ matching fund grants to the vari­ and a special "blue ribbon" task calls, leaflet distribution, card duced in the 1961 legislature, but ous states so that they may carryforce set up by the U.S. Chamber checks and a precinct organization it died in committee with both out badly needed research proj­ of Commerce, strongly supported down to the block level in key the House and Senate defeating ects." by Oklahoma's strong right-wing races. efforts to force it to the floor. The Massachusetts would be eligible Allied with the trade union "right - to - work" forces then to receive the maximum annual extremist groups, the state's most powerful newspapers and the lOr movement was the broad-based switched tactics and launched a grant of ^00,000 in the allwation National Council for Industrial petition campaign in 1962, which of funds, along with Alaska, Calical Farm Bureau. For months iJefbre the caiHi-' Peace, leaders' of the National culminated in tlie May 5 vote. ' fomia, Louisiana and Texas. Fish Aid Legislation Passed By House Ok/a. Re/ects Right-To-Work At the same time. Commerce Secretary Luther Hodges refused to allow another subsidized opera­ tor, Grace Line of New York, to compete with unsubsidized opera­ tors in the Puerto Rico Trade. Although he reiterated the principal that "an application by a subsidized operator to operate in the domestic trade in competi­ tion with unsubsidized operators should not be approved," Hodges authorized States Steamship of San Francisco to perform up to 26 voyages from California to Ha­ waii in competition with Matson, basing his decision on the public interest regardless of the extent it may adversely affect the earn­ ing power and competitive stand­ ing of the unsubsidized line. The Commerce Secretary did, however, stipulate that unsubsi­ dized operators should be allowed the right of first refusal upon two-weeks notice. Previously, Matson served no­ tice on the Department of Com­ merce that it intends to refute what it calls "unproved" allega­ tions made by the Justice Depart­ ment in the Hawaii service case, which it claims influenced the Commerce Department's decision. The "unproved" allegations, Matson charges, were in a recent letter to Comn>erce Secretary Hodges written by Assistant At­ torney General William H. Orrick, Jr. The letter deals at length with a recent anti-trust suit filed in Honolulu against Matson and four of its owners, in which the Justice Department charges that Matson consistently carried about percent of the cargo between Hawaii and the Pacific Coast in the last decade. Challenge Figure This figure is unproved, says Matson, contending that its West Coast - Hawaii services carried only 29 percent of Hawaii's in­ bound, 43.6 percent outbound and 34 percent of the combined move­ ment for fiscal .year 1962. The Anti-Trust Division's in­ trusion of its unproved allega­ tions into the subsidy proceeding "oversteps the hound of propriety by asking, in effect, that the Sec­ retary prejudice the results of the anti-trust suit and convict without a trial," Matson charges. The application by Grace Line had sought permission to call at Puerto Rico ports as part of its subsidized freight service to the Caribbean. The application was opposed by the SlU-contracted Sea Land and Scatrain Lines, which maintain unsubsidized services between New York and Puerto Rico. Foreign Payoff? Leave Clean Ship Seafarers are reminded that when they leave a ship after articles expire in a foreign port, the obligation to leave a clean ship for the next crew Is the same as in any Stateside port. Attention to details of housekeeping and efforts to leave quarters, messrooms and other working spaces clean will be appreciated by the new crew- When It comes aboard. . �MMt IB. IBM SEAFARERS LOG Would Hike Inland Shipping Fuel Cosff User Tax Pushed By US WASHINGTON—A proposal to impose a new user tax on all fuels used by inland boats was advanced recently by the US Treasury Department, The measure grew out of at­ tempts by the late President Kennedy to win enactment of similar statutory changes sev­ eral years ago. tax on fuels used on Inland vessels for export traffic. Unlike a similar Fast Pace For Lakes Shipping The Treasury Department having a maximum draft of 15 feet air cargo tax repealed in 1958, this Shipping here on the Lakes continues to move along at a fast pace, has sent Congress proposed or less. The tax would fall almost one would not apply to a freight By Al Tanner, Vice President and Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer, Great Lakes especiaily in the Port of Detroit. The Bob-Lo excursion boats recently called for the annual scrubbing and painting gangs. A total of 72 men were shipped to these jobs. As usual, there is a shortage of firemen, particularly aboard coal-fired vessels that are hand-fired. With the exception of some old timers, it seems that the younger generation of firemen prefer jobs aboard oil-fired vessels or vessels with modern stoker equipment. Duluth, Alpena, Chicago, Buffalo, Cleveland and Frankfort all report a shortage of rated men. On April 21, 1964, Federal Judge Macrowicz lifted a Federal court order which had prevented the National Labor Relations Board from holding an employee-election in Checker Cab. The restraining order had been obtained by representatives of the company, thereby delaying the organization of Checker Cab. Local 10, Transportation Services and Allied Workers, Seafarers International Union, AFL-CIO, has spent a long two years both in and out of the courts in order for them to secure a free election. On April 28 a meeting was held at the NLRB offices, Detroit, Michi­ gan, attended by representatives of TSAW, Local 10, the Teamsters and the company. Agreement was reached on the voting sites, the voting hours, positions on the .ballot and the designated days that voting will be conducted over a two-day period. The hearing officer of the NLRB will now make his recommendation to the Regional Director as to the exact voting day. In the meantime, the NLRB must check out employee records submitted to them by tlie company in order to determine who will be eligible to vote. The SIU Great Lakes District won an NLRB election at the Pringle Barge and Towing Company on April 16. Pringle ^was one of the last unorganized shipping companies on the Great Lakes until the SIU won the election. The election, which was held in Detroit was won by the SIU by a 20-14 count, with one vote void and one challenged. After the election, the company filed unfair labor charges against the SIU, and the Union is now in the process of answering these phony charges so that the election can be certified by tlie NLRB. The membership of the Great Lakes District has gone on record to sup­ port the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association in their current dis­ pute with Columbia Steamship Company. The MEBA, representing Columbia engineers, has requested an election to be held among all engineers in the Columbia fleet. Columbia Steamship Company has refused this request. Early predictions by Great Lakes ports on Seaway traffic in 1964 Indicates that grain handling will surpass all other cargoes. Duluth-Superjor, the nation's Number Two port in grain shipments, is predicting another record year. Duluth-Superior, for an 8-month season in 1963, handled 41,687,547 tons of various cargo utilizing the service of 2,671 ships. The port of Chicago, biggest on the Lakes, is looking forward to a 10% gain over 1963 in foreign commerce. Five hundred fifty-two over­ seas sailings accounted for 1,325,428 tons from this great Lake Michi­ gan port. A Chicago firm recently completed the building of a 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse, on the Calumet River, equipped with four traveling cranes installed on a dock 2.900 ft. long. This dock boasts 25 ft. depths and will be dredged to 27 ft., which is the Seaway controlling depth, before the end of the season. Chicago should be one of the leaders in grain shipments with all of her grain elevators located on the Calumet River. However, all 6 miles of this river is presently at 21 ft. draughts, which is not deep enough to allow vessels to take on full loads. Dredging for 27 ft. draughts will commence this year, and it's expected to be carried on until completed. The Lake Michigan ports of Milwaukee, Green Bay and Muskegon are all looking forward to greater tonnage shipments this year. Toledo —the fastest growing port on the Great Lake.s—is gathering most of the grain by three siwrounding states for overseas shipment. More than $6 million has been invested by grain companies to improve their water­ front elecators and loading equipment. One company has increased its waterfront elevator capacity to 2 million bushels. Toledo Harbor will complete its pi'oject to deepen the Harbor channel to 27 ft. this Springy another reason why this port is a major grain port. General cargo movements increased 33% during 1963 and the Toledo Port Authority is anticipating another 15% increase this year. Back in 1959, a total of just a little over 200,000 tons o^f grain left the port of Toledo. In 1963, more than 1.7 million tons of grain were loaded aboard ships from all over the world. This represents an in­ crease of about 800 per cent. Although the port of Cleveland's main shipping interests are iron ore and steel products, this port played host to 570 deep-sea vessels representing 18 flags carrying cargo to and from 130 ports in 38 coun­ tries. Cleveland is also looking to the future with the construction of 54,000 sq. ft. of waterfront shed space. This will grow to 254,000 sq. ft. to accommodate vessels docking at 5 berths at the West Third Street pier. One SIU company. Great Lakes Bengal Lines, has 12 scheduled sailings from this port in 1964. These vessels will call at ports in Pak­ istan, India and the Persian Gulf. Smaller Great Lakes ports, like Rochester and Kenosha, are also gearing for increased cargo handling. The port of Rochester failed In Its bid to become a "big" Lakes port because a sufficient flow of cargo was not available to entice deep-sea operators. However, imports have more than tripled in the past couple of years. Kenosha, located midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, expects to exceed overseas shipments in 1964 more than any other year. In 1963, the overseas tonnage was 78,896 tons—against 70,297 tons in 1962. American Motors Corporation, makers of Rambler, is responsible for most of this tonnage. In addi­ tion to cars, Kenosha's chief exports are flour, fats, oils and some pretty good beer. All around, it looks like 1964 will break all existing records here on the Great Lakes, legislation that would apply the user charge to inland shipping. In a letter accompanying the sug­ gested bill. Secretary of the Treasury Douglas Dillon pointed out that President Johnson recom­ mended imposition of such user charges In his budget message of January 21. The new user tax would put a entirely on inland waterways operators. Waterway Industry spokesman estimated that the tax would raise fuel costs some 20 percent and would threaten the existence of all inland waterway transportation. While the first use of the tax would be on boats operating on the rivers, industry spokesman have noted that there would be nothing to prevent the user taxes from being applied to harbor craft and deep sea vessels. The new user tax proposals would also extend the current five percent excise tax on amounts paid for air passenger transporta­ tion, which was scheduled to ex­ pire on June 30. The new measure would also apply an additional tax NEW ORLEANS—The SIU con­ of five percent on amounts paid tracted Manhattan (Manhattan for transportation of freight by air Tanker.s), was finally on her way within the US, with an exemption to Russia with a load of grain late last month, after having been stuck In the mud of the Mississippi six times since leaving Baton Rouge. The giant 940-foot supertanker left Baton Rouge with a load of 79,000 tons of grain, bound for the JERSEY CITY — Nominations Black Sea port of Odessa, when she ran aground in an area known for the election of officers of the SIU Railway Marine Region have as South Pass. During her two-week voyage been completed and necessary down the Mississippi, the Manhat­ constitutional procedures are un­ tan has been stymied by fouled derway for the election of officers anchors, loss of one anchor and to take place in June The 12 posts to be filled in the flukes off another, mounds of silt which caught portions of her hull, election are those of regional di­ and an overload of 800 tons of rector, assistant regional directors in Norfolk and Jersey City, and wheat. a chairman for each of the nine As many as six tugs at one time railroads covered by RMR con­ attempted to dislodge the huge tracts. Regional officers are elected ship, and part of her cargo had to three-year terms. be off-loaded before the successful to The election will take place over tugs, all from the SIU Inland a two-day period in each of the Boatmen's Union-contracted Cres­ four cities where the RMR main­ cent Towing & Salvage Company, tains offices. The balloting will pulled her out of the silt. run from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Prior to the successful operation the first day and from 9:00 AM of the SIU-IBU tugs, five tugboats to 5:00 PM on the following day. of the Army Corps of Engineers Dates of the election are as and the Coast Guard brought her follows: Jersey City, June 15-16; around, back upstream and then Philadelphia, June 16-17; Balti­ attempted to send her Into the more, June 17-18, and Nor-folk, Gulf of Mexico through the river's June 18-19. Southwest Pass. A special meeting will be called After succeeding in that in each city between the hours maneuver, the Manhattan then ran of 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM on the aground in Southwest Pass. It was day when voting is scheduled to from that point that boats of the begin, at which an election com­ Crescent Towing freed her. mittee will be selected by a major­ South Pass was closed because ity vote of those members another ship, the motor vessel present. Notice of the election procedures Tomes, had also run aground is being mailed to each member. there. A Mudbound Manhattan Is On Her Way Rail Tug Vote Set Free Time On The Lakes forwarder express company "or similar person" unless he actually used aircraft in the course of per­ forming his transportation activi­ ties. 'Bad Faith' (Continued from page 2) led to the establishment of the committee. The door was, there­ fore, left open to a resumption of other appropriate union action to protect US shipping, the unions said. Unless American ships obtained their fair share of aid cargoes, as called for by the Cargo Preference Act and other laws, they would boycott foreign ships carrying the aid cargoes, the unions added. ILA President Gleason said that longshoremen would not load cer­ tain cargoes financed by the Export-Import Bank if the MA continues its policy of issuing gen­ eral waivers on these cargoes with­ out giving all interested parties an opportunity to express their views. Export-Import cargoes must be shipped under the terms of Public Resolution 17, which calls for the transportation of 100 percent of these cargoes in American bot­ toms, unless waivers are issued. The MA has been routinely i.ssuing waivers which permit foreign-flag ships of recipient nations to carry a substantial portion of these cargoes, to the detriment of US shipping. The unions insisted that Public Resolution 17 be fully imple­ mented, along with the other cargo preference requirements of law and policy, and pointed out that the Maritime Administrator is re­ sponsible for enforcement of these requirements. Those at the meeting, in addi­ tion to the Maritime .'Vdministrator. Hall, Gleason and Curran were members of the committee: Mrs. Dorothy H. Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for In­ ternal Affairs; James J. Reynolds, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Labor-Management Relations and Philip H. Trezise, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Economic Affairs. Attending as advisors were Ralph Casey, president of the American Merchant Marine Insti­ tute; J. Max Harrison, president of the American Maritime Asso­ ciation, and Ralph Dewey, presi­ dent, Pacific American Steamship Association. In addition to these, other in­ vited participants were: Harry G. Gourevitch, of the Treasury De­ partment's general counsel's staff; Raymond L. Jones, vice president, Export-Import Bank and J. F. O'Leary, Deputy Assistant Secre­ tary of the Interior for Mineral Resources. Lakes Members Get Eye Care Great Lakes SIU men catch up on letter-writing and complete forms to qualify for welfare benefits while waiting out job calls in Frankfort hall. For the convenience of SIU and IBU Great Lakes mem­ bers in the Toledo area, a new clinic service has been insti­ tuted. Optical applications for members and their dependents can be obtained at offices of the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, 120 Summit Street, To­ ledo, Ohio. �SEAFARERS Pare Sixteen Atlantic Fishermen Hit Canada Fish Deal Past«-Up BOSTON—The SlU-affiliated Atlantic Fishermen's Union has joined with boat owners and fish buyers here In an all-out bid to block the Canadian government from importing lowerpriced fish into Gloucester, Mass., where it has been pro­ million on a hugs ferry boat that posed that a new pier be con­ would bring fresh and barrell fish Mar ic LffO Indifference To Shipping Called Threat To Nation BALTIMORE—^The threat to thn US and the entire free world posed by governmental and public indifference to the nation's diminishing seapower resources was heavily scored here at a recent meeting of-tthe US had only 47 ships of 734,the Propeller Club. Speaking before the group, 000 tons on the way or on order. Edwin M. Hood, president of the In the naval field, the Soviet structed to handle a ferry service (scallops, swordfish, lobsters, etc.) Shipbuilders Council of America, Union has 430 submarines, which that would operate between Shel- into Gloucester. Such a plan, first pointed out that "Sea power is outnumber our sub fleet 3 to 1. bourne or Halifax, Nova Scotia proposed in 1958, was defeated peace power as well — perhaps Hood recalled that with only 57 but the proposition Is now being even more Important than air submarines. Hitler sank 519 allied and Gloucester. power In view of the tremendous ships in the first six months of A union official predicted that pushed with the governor being asked to support the construction Soviet buildup of ocean re­ World War II. the ferry service would be The Soviet also has the world's sources." He urged President •'death blow" to the $120 million of the pier. Getting the proper labels The proposed ferry would have Johnson to appoint an Advisory largest and most modern fishing a year Massachusetts fishing in­ on packages of drugs is an Commission on Sea Power Superi­ fleet and is challenging the US dustry and would jeopardize the a capacity equivalent to that of 18 ority to help arrest the steady in every field of sea power. jobs of 14,000 workers in the in­ trailer trucks of fish, it's estimated. Important job, and that's Tlie situation has gotten so bad, If such lower priced Canadian decline in the US navy and dustry in the Bay State, including what SlU United Industrial it was pointed, out, that the Senate merchant marine. those in Boston and New Bedford fish was brought to Gloucester, it Workers member Marion was noted, it could be trucked or Hood pointed out that on Octo­ Internal Security subcommittee, as well as Gloucester. Smith Is doing here at the ber 1, Russia had 379 large which usually does not. involve piggybacked to Philadelphia or After a union meeting with fish­ UlW-contracted Philadel­ merchant ships totaling 2.8 million itself in naval affairs, cautioned ing interests on Wednesday, April other Eastern cities, bypassing tons building or on order, while recently "Not only is the national phia Laboratories. Boston. 15, It was announced that a peti­ security of the United States at tion would be drawn and presented stake, but so too, is the collective to Gov. Peabody requesting him security of the entire free world." to oppose the construction of a The Advisory Commission on pier, at cost of between $250,000 Sea Power Superiority which was and $t39,000 to the state, at Glou­ called for at the Propeller Club cester for the propo.sed service. meeting would be styled on the The petition will point out that Presidential Air Policy Commis­ the Canadian fish sells at 1.7 to 2 sion and the Congressional Avia­ cents per pound cheaper than fish tion Policy Board which were or­ being brought into port by Massa­ ganized after World War II and chusetts fishermen. Such a de­ LONDON—Lloyds Register of Shipping has issued a memorandum to shipowners contributed a great deal to giving velopment would seriously affect warning them that automation in their industry, with its attendant loss of employment to both government officials and the the Bay State industry immedi­ general public an appreciation of seamen, is still a long way off in the future. ately and could well cause the the principle that "air power is Titled Automation in Ships, complete collapse of the industry. peace power. The Union policy is that it it is believed to be the first the paper states that it should not control system, aimed at reduc­ ". . . If the space race to the doesn't make sense for the Com­ time a classification society be taken for granted that transfer tions in shipboard staff, if the main moon is worth billions of dollars, monwealth of Massachusetts to use has issued such a memo dealing of maintenance from crew to plant items are not reliable in use. purely the maintenance of su­ tax dollars to build a pier at with the problems of the shipown­ shoreside staff is always economi­ Furthermore, owners would have premacy on the sea ... is worth to be sure that there was adequate an infinitesimal fractional part of Gloucester in order to handle er in deciding whether or not to cally sound. Ship owners were warned in the shore staff and facilities at ports to the same amount," he said. Canadian fish as part of a plan install automated systems on new that would deteriorate one of the ships. Although building costs can memo that it is economically un­ be visited, and realize that the state's tax paying industries. Be­ be reduced if the crew is reduced. sound to install a sophisticated cost of maintenance in distant ports may exceed the cost of the sides the 14,000 jobs in the corresponding crew on board. Ma.ssachu.setts fish industry, sev­ In ships having a quick turn eral thousand otiier jobs are at around, such as tankers and ore stake, including those of truck carriers, maintenance may not be drivers and helpers who transport possible in the time available, and fi.sh from Bo-ston, and other ports the alternatives would be to carry in this area. the maintenance staff on board or Fishermen in Boston, Gloucester By Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director take the ship out of service. and New Bedford land catches Installation of more control valued at $40 million dollars a LOUISVILLE—Does an employ­ equipment will require more at­ er have the right to shut down his year, which in turn bring whole­ tention and maintenance by spe­ sale prices of $120 million. Make certain you are a fit driver before you take the wheel. You cialists, who are not normally car­ plant rather than deal at the col­ The Canadian government re­ lective bargaining table with the may think you are in good health, and you may Iiave an excellent safety portedly is prepared to spend $10 record, but under certain conditicns it could be unsafe for you to ried in ships at present, and these union selected by his employees? specialists would presumably com­ This is a question that will be drive, advi.ses Ed Maxwell, writing in Today's Health as follows: mand a higher salary. decided in the US Supreme Court Under certain conditions, it could be unsafe for you to drive. Finally, according to the Soci­ next Fall. The issue has already • If you are still thinking about an argument you had before you ety's statement, manning regula­ gone before the National Labor left home or cffice. tion would still demand that there Relations Board and they ruled • If you are a depressed or angry mood. be sufficient crew aboard the ves­ that an employer must bargain • If you are very worried about a personal problem. sel to bring her home in case of a with the Union and cannot shut Medicines and driving don't always mix. Consult your physician failure of the automated system. down his plant. However, this about side effects of any drugs you take. Certain commonly used drugs, To combat the problems arising WASHINGTON — A recommen­ such as antihistamines, cold tablets, and sedatives may dull your re­ from Lloyd's final assertion, the verdict was reversed by the Fourth Court of Appeals. Now dation has been submitted to the flexes or impair your coordination. Stimulants might make you nervous. French merchant marine is train­ Circuit the nation's highest tribunal will Secretary of the Navy to develop Trancjuilizing drugs can cloud your judgement. ing ship's masters to be engineers, make a binding decision on the undersea rescue craft following a Avoid alcohol, especially if you are under medication. In some cases and vice verse. The intention of controversy. special Navy study established a the combination produces a double-barreled impact that can danger­ the French, according to a ship­ The case to be decided by the year ago after the loss of the nu­ ously affect your driving .skill. Alcohol and gasoline are always a ping journal there, is not to have Supreme Court is referred to as clear submarine Thresher. dangerous combination. As little as two drinks or two bottles of beer one officer aboard ship perform the Textile Workers Union vs. the The group's 1,200 page report, is sufficient to produce an impairment of judgment and reactions in two functions, but rather to have Darlington Manufacturing Com­ most of which remains classified, many persons. more variously trained junior offi­ pany of South Carolina. The Tex­ called for the spending of $333 The sleepy driver is as dangerous as the drinker. Rest every two cers under the ship's master. tile Workers won bargaining rights million to construct, over a period hours when making long trips whether you are driving in daytime or Following the report from at Darlington, but the company, of five years, a family of small, at niglit. Fatigue accidents can occur in broad daylight. Stop for coffee Lloyds, a US Government study rather than negotiate, shut down light and maneuverable search, breaks. was made public which said that the plant. rescue and salvage submarines. Do not take sleeping pills or other medicine the night before a trip. certaiH industries would see em­ In a speech before the Kentucky The craft are , expected to be able This is a general rule which should be observed at all times. ployment rises and others employ­ State Bar Association, NLRB mem­ to operate initially to depths of Do not drive if you are a victim of seizures. Certain neurological con­ ment drops in the next 10 years ber John H. Fanning explained 6,000 feet and eventually to 20,000 ditions are maiiifested by loss of consciousness or semi-loss or loss of as a result of automated tech­ tiie board's ruling in the Darling­ feet. The former might be made control. Your physician is the best judge of the seriousness of any nology. The maritime Industry was ton Case. He noted that the guide­ of high-strength steel, the latter neurological problem and its effect on driving performance. not mentioned in the report. lines for the NLRB have been laid of titanium, the Navy said. Driving calls for clear, healthy eyesight, side vision, judgment of Among those industries listed as down by both Congress and the Although personal rescues are distance and good night vision. Have your eyes checked regularly. To on an increase because demand is courts. not considered feasible beneath the reduce eyestrain: outstripping improvements in la­ Fanning said that in the Darling­ depth of about 1,000 feet because • Wear glasses if you have them. bor-saving devices include truck ton case, the NLRB majority de­ of the pressure, the report main­ • Get a pair of properly fitted sunglasses. Do not wear them at and air transportation, wholesale cided that an employer was guilty tained that there may be situations night! and retail trade, banking, insur­ of an unfair labor practice for • Reduce night driving to a minimum. In the future when such equipment ance, electronics and synthetics. carrying out his threat to close • Make an appointment with your eye doctor immediately if you might save men from subs dis­ The same report from the Gov­ his plant if the employees voted ernment warned that there would for union representation. abled in lesser depths, the group notice any change in your vision. • Use your head, spare your heart.- Heart ailments vary In serious­ likely be an employment fail-off in said. "Development of the capabil­ "If it is unlawful to discharge ity to recover surviving personnel ness. Some don't incapacitate the patient, but cgn result at times in industries engaged in the process­ one eihployee because of his union . . . is mandatory for humanitarian, sudden loss of consciousness, if you have high blood pressure, heart ing or manufacturing of clothing, activity, how can it not be unlaw­ 'morale and inilitary efjfectlveness disease, or any circulatory disorder, your i^yslciOn can advise you about ooai mines, railroads,' petroleum ful to'discharge all.-of them for refining and telephone Industries. the same reason?" Fanning aeked. The wisdom of driving. raisoiia," the I'eport declared. Shipowners Warned 'Don't Rush Automation' Supreme Court Nixes 'Spite' Plant Closings Avoid Driving Under Medication Navy Wants Rescue Subs �MEAFARRRS, ll«7 14^ UM iy Fred Stewart & Id Mooney Headquarter* Representatives Union Stands Firm Against Performers In the May 1 issue of the LOO, your Shipboard column dealt with the Importance to all SIU members of maintaining self discipline and policing their own ethical standards both aboard ship and ashore, to trip up continuing efforts by the Coast Guard to obtain ever greater control over US seamen and their ability to earn a living In their chosen profession. A case In point came up recently, with CO and Customs authorities searching ships and docks for drugs and other contraband and rule infractions. Needless to say, the CO and Customs inspectors found nothing awry on any of the SlU-contracted ships to which they turned their sleuth­ ing. The SIU membership has made It quite clear that they will not tolerate the activities of performers endangering the continued pro­ gress of responsible seamen. Union men and family men. Foul balls and Irresponsible elements have learned to stay away from the SIU because It has been made amply clear to them that they will not be tolerated. Several years ago, a committee of rank-and-file SIU members was elected to look Into the difficulties which might possibly come to the Union and Its members if an SIU man were ever discovered with contriband aboard ship. The state-4 ment issued by that committee causes to all those aboard ship pretty well sums up the position must be considered. of all SIU members on this sub­ • Those who have seen the Fed­ ject. eral men shake down a vessel fol­ • No man found guilty of traf­ lowing discovery of narcotics know ficking in drugs need expect what it is to have one's personal leniency or sympathy from this things torn apart and minutely in­ Union, for such offenses threaten spected on the ship, and perhaps the welfare and interests of every two or three times on the dock, crewmember, as well as reflecting before getting ashore. • At such times the slightest discredit upon the Union. infraction of rules—an extra pack • It is not the Intention of this Union to interfere with the per­ of cigarettes, or an odd item of sonal business of any member, or clothing purchased abroad and to tell him how he shall live his usually overlooked by Customs in­ life. But when he jeopardizes his spectors—results in confiscation shipmates, and his Union brothers and fines. • This committee points out by his actions, then those actions again to the membership that the are no longer strictly personal business. Tiiey become the vital Union has long been on record against all traffic in drugs aboard concern of the Union. our ships or on our Union property. Shipmates Involved • It is the duty of every mem­ • Once narcotics are found on ber, for his own protection, the a ship, every member of the crew protection of his shipmates and Is under suspicion. Their names go their famiies, and the welfare of on record in connection with this the entire Union, to bring up on rotten business. Should the ques­ charges any man found possessing, tion of drug traffic come up at any using, or smuggling narcotics on future time, all those on the ship SIU ships. so implicated come under double • Apart from the moral or suspicion. social implications or drug traffic, • Not only their freedom, but when the actions of one man can their jobs and their ability to earn so threaten and endanger the wel­ a living is involved. Innocent fare of a whole crew—and further, wives and children in ports and when as a member of this Union cities across the country who are he reflects discredit upon his the families of these injured crew- Union—he is no longer worthy of members, are thus threatened with friendship and acquaintance. insecurity too. • Today, we, the SIU member­ • Then, in addition to these ship committee, as a whole, strong­ lasting' injuries to his shipmates, ly reaffirm out consistent position the humiliation and inconvenience toward performers. Union wreck­ which the discovery of narcotics ers must go! More Bounce To The Ounce Many an SlU-contracted tugboat Is In good shape today be­ cause the hard knocks involved in docking and making up tows were cushioned with tug fenders made by SIU United Industrial Workers members at New York Canvas & Rope Company in Brooklyn. Assembling the tug fender above is UIW member Frank Onorio. Pace Serenteea LOG r Private HeaithPlans inadequate For Oldsters, AFL-CIO Charges WASHINGTON—Most health insurance policies sold to persons over 65 are "woefully inadequate" and priced beyond the means of millions of retired workers, AFL-CIO Social Security Director Nelson H. Cruikshank told a Senate subcommittee investigating "cost, coverage and benefits" of-t^ — health insurance for the aged. committee that claims that per­ insurance protection, the agency He told the subcommittee, sons over 65 have adequate in­ said. headed by Senator Pat McNamara (D-Mich.), that the best thing that could happen to the private insur­ ance industry and Blue CrossBlue Shield groups would be en­ actment of the King-Anderson bill to provide basic hospital and nurs­ ing home benefits through the so­ cial security system. With this "high cost" coverage provided through social security, he said, commercial and non-profit insurance firms could offer a wide range of supplementary coverage of other medical expenses. "It is the only practical ap­ proach to the knotty problem of health care for the aged," Cruik­ shank said. "With a basic social security plan, private plans can continue and even flourish. But they can never do the job alone." Walter M. Foody, Jr., a vice president of Continental Casualty Co. said "a substantial majority" of the aged now have health in­ surance and claimed the extent of coverage "is increasing rapidly." The industry has offered "ade­ quate coverage" to the elderly, he insisted. But he declined, under questioning by Senator Edmund S. Muskie (D-Me.), to define "ade­ quacy" or to estimate the per­ centage of elderly policyholders whose health insurance coverage is "adequate." Later, Cruikshank told the sub­ surance available is as valid as say­ ing that "everyone has a Cadillac available." Foody acknowledged his com­ pany had recently boosted pre­ miums on its "Golden 65" health insurance program aibout 30 per­ cent, bringing the cost of the full package to $50 a month for an elderly couple, and added that he expects the cost to continue to rise. 51 Percent Covered The Social Security Administra­ tion reported that its latest sur­ vey shows about 61 percent of people 65 and older had some form of hospital insurance and an­ other 1 percent had coverage for other types of medical expense, not including hospital care. At least 8.3 million aged persons were without any type of health Cruikshank told the subcommit­ tee that collective bargaining, de­ spite strenuous efforts by unions to provide protection for retired workers, has not and cannot solve the nation's health care for the aged probflem. "To attempt to meet the problem of financing health care in old age through collective bargaining is like using an eye dropper and a sieve to bail out a sinking battleship," he de­ clared. Most companies continue to re­ sist union demands for health in­ surance coverage of retired work­ ers, he said, and existing coverage is spotty and often inadequate. Even where plans exist, he said, many retired workers have not had sufficient service with their last employer to qualify for bene­ fits. Layoffs and plant shutdowns compound the problems, he noted. Greek Shipping Deciine Prompts Tax Incentive ATHENS—The Greek Merchant Navy Ministry has pro­ posed a three-year extension of the tax-free period for Greek-flag ships in the hope that it will induce the repa­ triation of Greek-owned ships. This is one of several incen­ fewer tons, had a yearly income $342 million. He attributed this tives planned by the Greek of to the fact thpt Norwegian and Government to reverse a recent decline in national tonnage. In Italian shipping companies had the past decade, Greek shipping their headquarters on national soared from 1.1 million gross tons territory. The minister added that among to 7.1 million gross tons. The the bills that he would introduce Government Is concerned by a fall from this high to 6.95 million gross in Parliament were measures to tons on January 1, of this year and Improve telecommunications from Piraeus and others to set up a 6.9 million gross tons in March. credit system and an insurance Greek shipowners operate the market. WASHINGTON — With US ex­ world's third largest merchant ports of bituminous, or "soft" coal fleet, but only about half of the on the increase due to promotion 14 million tons they own fly the efforts by the industry and gov­ Greek flag. The rest are listed ernment, attention is now being under foreign registry. In an attempt to reverse this turned to boosting exports of trend, the Greek Government has anthracite, or "hard" coal. Although the anthracite export readied 21 bills for approval by drive is not formally tied to the Parliament, In an attempt to re­ administration's anti-poverty patriate more of the Greek-owned WASHINGTON—Rail and auto­ drive, it Is considered definitely foreign-flag ships. Many Greek related because the hard coal shipowners, like their American mobile will still be the principle region of the US Is one of the counterparts, have transferred the means of transportation for New worst of the depressed areas of registry of their vessels to the York City commuters as Hydro­ the country and has a high priority Liberlan flag, where tax free foil Lines Inc., has lost its bid to privileges await expatriate ship­ obtain government help in estab­ for federal help. lishing a commuter hydrofoil To increase exports of hard coal owners. The Merchant Marine Ministry service for the New York City two immediate problems must be overcome, among others. These are is also making an attempt to get area. The company's application for the frequent Insistence by foreign Greek shipowners to move their buyers of precise size and quality headquarters from London and insurance to cover a construction specifications and the need to New York to Piraeus, the port of loan and future mortgages on two 65 foot, 45 knot, 150 passenger coordinate rail and ship move­ Athens. In the early nineteen fifties, the hydrofoil crafts was turned down ments of large volumes of hard coal to achieve maximum Greek Government granted special recently by Maritime Administra­ treatment and tax exemption to tor Nicholas Johnson. economy. The MA chief said that the pro­ At a meeting here last month, shipowners who kept their vessels government representatives met registered under the Greek flag. posed morning and evening Com­ with representatives of mining The taxfree period expired muter Service In the New York companies, labor unions, railroads, early this year, and a noticeable City area during the spring, trade associations and officials of exodus of Greek ships to registries fall and summer and a sight­ of other countries has already seeing service in the Miami, Fla., the state of Pennsylvania. area in the winter, was econom­ Stimulating hard coal exports taken place. A strong Greek merchant fleet ically unsound. Johnson added would be worth a great effort, they agreed, because not only is especially important to the wel­ that he considered the c.stimates would It aid the economically de­ fare of the country as the Greek of probable revenues as "un­ pressed hard coal mining regions, Government depends on shipping realistic" and that the interruption but. would contribute toward im­ as a source for foreign exchange. of service during the winter would provement in the US balance of In 1963 shipping earnings amounted probably cause commuters to re­ payments. The group agreed that to $125 million, half the total In­ ject the service. The company estimated each of there was adequate skilled labor come from Greek exports. Stavros Biris, Merchant Navy the craft would cost $529,000 and and enormous reserves of anthra­ cite, and that production and Minister, emphasized that Norway, wanted the government, under transport problems should be with about the same tonnage as Title XI of the 1936 Merchant eliminated by a strong cooperative Greece, earned $900 million year­ Marine Act to Insure their private ly and that Italy, with a million financing. effort. US Spurs Hard Coal Exports US Rejects Hydrofoil Subsidy Bid �wm wmm Hi WH! P4g« Elehteen SEAFARERS Scientific Advances Alter Face Of US Labor Force NEW YORK—The face of the American labor force is be­ ing changed almost beyond recognition by the continuing advance of scientific progress and the technological changes which accompany it. The changing make-up of neighborhood of 2 million by the country's work force and 1970. fmmensm Heof Clt9d At By-Produtt LABOn DO NOT BUY Action In th« marketplace offers a method for trade unionists to as­ sist each other In their campaign for decent wages and better con­ ditions. Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions In­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) "Lee" brand tires (United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum & Plastic Workers) Tha productivity of these aclthe effects produced by the rapid entists and engineers is also go­ rate of technological change were discussed recently by Harold ing up at an ever increasing Goldstein, an expert on man­ rate, Goldstein said. This Is re­ power studies for the US Bureau flected by the rising number of new inventions which increase at of Labor Statistics. Speaking at a symposium at the a geometric rate, he stated. Biltmore Hotel, Goldstein de­ clared that productivity continues to rise at an ever increasing rate. The productivity "rate is the major signpost which indicates how fast technical change is pro­ gressing. 4" 4" This rapid rate of change is NEW YORK — A program of Texas-Miller Products, Inc. responsible for altering the com­ concerted action and cooperation position of the labor force almost to curb fire hazards and general Adam Hats, Ashley, Dorsey Jay, Hampshire Club, Repell-X, beyond recognition, he stated. decay along the New York water­ Sea Spray Men's Hats Pointing to the white collar- front has been decided upon by (United- Hatters) blue collar ratio, Goldstein noted the Fire Department and the that after the war there were 3 t 4i i million more blue collar workers Coast Guard. In the future any serious vio­ Eastern Air Lines than those in the white collar lations uncovered by one of the , (Flight Engineers) category. However, white collar jobs have risen by 10 million, agencies will he made known to 4 4 4 while only 1.5 million blue collar the other. New York's Fire Com­ H. I. Siegel missioner Edward Thompson has positions have opened up in the "HIS" brand men's clothes announced. Both agencies will last 16 years, he noted. (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) act jointly to eliminate repeated Looking at the situation today, 4 4 4 the manpower analyst found that violations or to overcome an un­ there are now 5 million more cooperative attitude by pier op­ "Judy Bond" Blouses white collar than blue collar jobs. erators. (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) The Fire Department and the He said this trend would continue 4 4 4 into the seventies according to Coast Guard will keep each Sears, Roebuck Company other informed on waterfront Government studies. Retail stores & products While scientific advances have matters at all times. If the CG (Retail Clerks) suspends a general permit. Issues transformed the country's job sit­ a port advisory warning or grants 4 4 4 uation, it has also boosted the productivity rate. In the past 50 a waiver of federal regulations, Stitzel-Weller Distilleries years, output per man hour went the marine division of the Fire "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" up at an average rate of 2.4 per­ Department will be informed. "Cabin Still," "W. L. Weller" In addition, the strongest reg­ cent a year, Goldstein said. The Bourbon whiskeys increase averaged 3 percent since ulations of each agency will be (Distillery Workers) 1947. During the past three brought to bear on recalcitrant 4 4 4 years, 1960-3, this rate jumped to pier operators. If the Fire De­ J. R. Simplot Potato Co. an average of 3.6 percent, he partment's summons procedure is Frozen potato products more elTective in a given instance pointed out. (Grain Millers) than the CG citation procedure Goldstein said that the rapidly growing numbers of persons who in correcting violations, the Fire 4 4 4 are entering scientific and tech­ Department will be the one to Kingsport Press nological occupations make it act, and vice-versa. "World Book," "Chiidcraft" The sad state of repair of many likely that not only will our pro­ (Printing Pressmen) ductivity continue to rise, but will New York piers was spotlighted (Typographers, Bookbinders) do so at a faster rate. It is these recently in a New York newspa­ (Machinists, Stereotypers) workers whose "labor stokes the per feature, which pointed out 4 4 4 boiler of our rising productivity," that decaying and badly main­ Jamestown Sterling Corp. he remarked. He estimated that tained piers were causing a Southern Furniture Mfg. Co. employment of scientists and en­ threat to public safety and were Furniture and Bedding gineers would rise from about 1.2 an eye-sore to visitors from (United Furniture Workers) million today to somewhere in the other ports. Firemen, CG Eye NY Piers By Sidney Margolius Public Protests High Food Costs Food may seem to be a bargain to the U.S. Agriculture Department, as it has been saying in publicity releases. But it doesn't seem that way to wage-earning families. We are getting more mail protesting food costs than on any other subject. Readers express noticeable resentment over current prices, although some are only infuriated at this column for some of our recent statements. The high prices of coffee and sugar are special targets for reader resentment. But the worst is yet to come. Some important food staples are due to rise further in the weeks ahead, notably meats and some canned goods, especially fruits. Too, food markets report their operating costs are increasing, so that the slice of the food dollar they take as their margin, now frequently 20-22 cents, seems likely to increase. The Coffee And Sugar Problem: "I think the price of coffee and sugar are out-rageous," writes Mrs. T. G. Smith. "Who can afford to pay those high prices? We, the poorer class, can't." It's a fact that coffee has risen 16 cents a pound this year, reports Frank Anastasio, manager of Mid-Eastern Cooperatives. The quotas for coffee exported by the producing countries of South America and Asia are set by the International Coffee Organization. However, there'seems to be no real shortage. "We can get all the coffee we want," Anastasio advises. One of our Government officials recently declared, perhaps without considering ali the implications, that consumers must be willing to pay higher prices for products in which foreign policy is involved, as in Mar 15, i5M LOO Study Croup Urges Atom Power Plants WASHINGTON—Rich men sometimes have heated swim­ ming pools in their homes as status symbols. A White House special study group has gone them one better, however, and suggested that long stretches'* of northern coasts, up to 4i sible to design plants in a little miles in length and a mile off­ more than 10 years that would produce 1,000 to 1,500 million watts of electricity a day, or enough for a city of almost 2 mil­ lion people. The largest civilian nuclear power plant now underway will generate only 463 million watts of electricity a day. The price of electricity from such huge com­ bination plants would be almost half that of conventional plants in high cost areas. While the nuclear plants were turning out huge amounts of elec­ tricity, the excess heat would be put to work de-salting seawater at a rate of from 500 to 800 million gallons of fresh water a day. The world's largest distillation plant at present turns out only 2.4 million gallons a day. Cost of a thousand gallons of fresh water from these nuclear plants was estimated at about 20 to 25 cents, competitive with water prices delivered to dry Southern California. Only after the heat had been used to produce "the electricity and fresh water would it be utilized for such a frivolous purpose as heating the beaches. The study group suggested gov­ ernment-financed development to­ taling $300 million. Without Fed­ eral subsidy, capital investment in SEATTLE — Harry Jorgensen, a fully operating plant would be headquarters business agent-clerk $8.50 million. for the SIUNA-affiliated Marine, Firemen, Oilers and Walertenders, has been elected port agent here in a secret ballot special election. The election was for the remainder of the 1964 term. The special election was made necessary by the tragic death of MFOW Port agent-elect William (Bud) Haley, who was killed In a HAMPTON ROADS — Longprivate plane crash on February awaited action on the need for 13. Fred Bruette, the incumbent channel deepening at Norfolk port agent, had not sought re­ Harbor, Thimble Shoals and New­ election after more than 20 years port News seems to be in the off­ of service. ing. The recent $4.4 billion public Jorgensen previously served one works appropriation bill signed by term as the business agent here, President Johnson includes a and has served two terms as busi­ !!36,000 allocation for a /harbor ness agent-clerk In San Francisco survey at Hampton Roads. headquarters. Maritime interests have been ad­ vocating deepening of the federal channel by 40 to 45 feet to en­ able it to accommodate the in­ creasingly large colliers, ore car­ riers and tankers calling at the ports of Hampton Roads. They also are in favor of the government sugar. However, few moderate income families like Mrs. Smith will building more anchorage in the harbor. agree that they should be taxed on their consumption without regard Local interests are convinced the to ability to pay, especially when some of the price rises are further inflated by speculative profits. The Under Secretary of Agriculture has government survey will indicate said that the price rise in sugar was exaggerated by speculation. In that positive action must be taken fact, sugar prices have begun to recede a little from their recent peaks, and that it will serve as a sharp stimulant to the economy. indicating that at least some of the price boosts were artificial. Other provisions of the public The only effective answer for consumers is to limit their use of products whose prices are artificialiy pumped up. Newton pointed out works bill provide for a $250,000 appropriation for a seawall to be' that when coffee prices go up they must eventually come down. built in the downtown Norfolk com­ Cents-Off Puzzle: Reader Irving Magram questions the "cents off" mercial district and $620,000 for offers of grocery manufacturers: "Today I went to buy Borden's Instant new lock gates at Great Bridge for Coffee. The label said '20 cents off the price; But what price? The the Chesapeake-Albemarle Canal manufacturer does not print the price so we are forced to take the spur of the Intraeoastal Waterway. word of the grocer." The total cost of the Norfolk Such "cents off" offers are one of the most irritating puzzles to con­ seawall is expected to be $2.3 mil­ sumers. Grocery merchandisers say that they do get rebates when lion. Work is to begin in the Spring. manufacturers advertise "cents off," and that most often the stores do pass on the savings, or some, to consumers. But there is no way of realiy.telling. This is especially true in times of price fluctuation. For example. Maxwell House offers a cents-off deal on its coffee. But the grocer wiil have some he bought at 73 cents, some at 77, some at 81. He_may merely give the discount from the highest price he paid. If you have moved, make it a Still, it would not pay to ignore "cents off" deals. Your only real point to notify both the Union safeguard is to compare prices with other brands of the same product and the Seafarers Welfare Plan and observe whether the cents-off deal really makes thia product of your new address. Do it now! cheaper than the others. shore, could be warmed from teeth-chattering 52 degrees to pleasant 70 or 75 degrees, to the Immense satisfaction of swim­ mers and fishermen—rich or poor, The water heaters would bo Just one by-product of nuclear plants producing cheap electricity. They would also produce enough fresh water from the sea to supply to 8 million people. All this could be brought about by using the enormous heat energy left over after nuclear power has been gen erated. The climate might even be Improved on a limited scale It was predicted. In a report to the White House Office of Science and Technology the study group predicted that such installations could be operatiiig by 1973 if Federal and private interests teamed up to make them operational. By conventional standards, the output of such nuclear plants would be enormous. The report estimated that it should be pos- MFOW Names New Seattle Port Agent Funds OK'd For Norfolk Port Study Changing Your Address? �Miir 15. itM SEAFARERS Break Time Pause Tag* 'NineteeS' LOG LOG-A-RHYTHM: Patricia Jean From the Ships at Sea by L. Gene Clark There once was a aal Named Patricia Jean. She had a twinkle in her eye, Just a cute little thing. She had blonde hair And a turned-up nose. Wore high heels And very sheer hose. She was surely the queen Of the belles at the ball. She danced and pranced And lorded over all. The proverbial silver lining which is supposed to be found in the dark clouds overhead is usually considered the property of the old sea philosopher. However, a bit of news from the Transglobe (Hudson'*^" Waterways) shows that there Margaret! Brown (Bloomfield), may be some actual truth to Our Lady of Peace (Liberty Navi­ this particular saying. Guy DeBaere, meeting clerk, writes that crewmembers were saddened when Seafarer Kenneth E. Gainey had to be hospitalized for an opera- i- But she wasn't as happy As you'd think she'd be; Her lover was long lost Way out on the sea.. Behind that twinkle Was a sadness so blue; Tear drops would fall And gather like dew. Her heart was heavy But full of pride, She wouldn't let you Know what was inside. Pausing before {oining the rest of the crew for their coffee break on the DeSoto (Waterman), this quartet of Seafarers takes time out to pose for the camera. Pictured (l-r) are Al Rosenberg, R. Hopkins, C. Burke and W. Porter. The photograph was taken while the DeSoto was in San Francisco recently. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Feb­ ruary 8—Chairman, S. T. Dent; Secre­ tary, V. Shilapln. $10.00 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department del­ egates. H. Kevub was elected to serve as ship's delegate. DEL VALLE (Delta), February 22— Chairman, L. J. Bollinger; Secretary, Z. Y. Chlng. Ship's delegate hospital­ ized in Monrovia and two men hos­ pitalized in Qouala. One man missed ship in Douaia. Several hours dis­ puted OT in deck department to be straightened out at payoff. Crew re­ quested to wear shirts or T-shirts dur­ ing mealtime. Crew pantryman must do better job to keep the pantry and dishes clean. Ship needs fumigation for rats and roaches. NEVA WEST (Bloomfleld), March 29 —Chairman, L. Pritchett; Secretary, W. R. Gals. Doctor ordered that the chief electrician be taken off ship in Southampton. England. $16 in ship's fund. One man missed ship in Mobile. No beefs except for some disputed OT in each department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done and to the crew messman from the engine department. ALICE BROWN (Bloomfield), March 21—Chairman, J. R. Thompson; Stcrefary, M. C. Duet. Ship's delegate re­ ported that the captain complimented the crew for securing cargo which broke loose in No. 2 hold. Two men were hospitalized In Le Havre. Some disputed OT in deck and steward de- STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Dec. 17—Chairman, Donald Neill; Secre­ tary, Donald Keith. Ship's delegate resigned and Chester Gietek was elected to serve. Crew wants to know details on raise in dues. Discussion on doctor not recognizing shot cards from clinic. Isthmian doctors give - shots whether you need them or not. TRANSERIE (Hudson Waterways), March 17—Chairman, W. J. Meehan; Secretary, R. W. SImpklns. Brother John J. Quinter was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Discussion on sanitary cleaning. Steward reports that the hot water heater, ice-making machine and a plate on the galley range are all not In working order and has asked the ship's delegate to see the chief. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), March 29—Chairman, Charles Grelli Secretary, A. Sanchez. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. On this ship there are some members who don't want to attend ship's meet­ ings even though they are off watch. MONTICELLP VICTORY (Victory Carriers), March 24—Chairman, H. E. Christian; Secretary, C. M. McKuch. Ship's delegate reported that some disputed OT will be token up with boarding patrolman. $38.10 in ship's fund. All men requested to keep pa.ssageways clean. GLOBE CARRIER (Maritime Over­ seas), March 29—Chairman, William F. Barth; Secretary, W. J. Taylor. Ship's delegate requests general alarm for ship. No beefs reported by department delegates. Crew asked to make donation for library. Vote of thanks extended to a good crew. IP*"'' partments. Vote of thanks to Brother N. Larson for a Job well dona as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to the steward department. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), March 22—Chairman, Blackle Robinson; Sec­ retary, EdmunI J. Lan. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. No ship's fund. Brothers Len and Busby highly recommend Cairo to all sea­ men who can make it there. BIENVILLE (Sea-Land Service), April 2—Chairman, G. Kersey; Secre­ tary, R. MItchel. Ship's delegate re­ ported no beefs and that all is fine. $1.14 in ship's fund. Crew requests more of a variety in menus. Discus­ sion on heat in foe'sles. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), March 30—Chairman, Roland St. Marie; Secretary, James M. Nel­ son. Ship's delegate reported that one man missed ship in New York. A thank you card was received from Thomas Deaie for the flowers sent by the officers and crew to his mother's funeral. $16.07 In ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Dis­ cussion about the engineer getting OT I fBBL jeorreM.s. OCT rniB PAIN ACRoes MV f'y If only Back To rise .As if her sailor would come from the deep. from the sea from a long sleep. for doing oiler's work In port. Dis­ cussion on getting clarification on changing of sailing time in Port of New Orleans. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), March 25—Chairman, J. A. Turner; Secretary, H. Ulrlch. Letter signed by crew sent to Union regarding dif.cuity in getting medical aid and hos­ pital slips. One man hospitalized in Colombo. There is a lack of cleaning gear aboard. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a good job. ROBIN GOODFELLOW (Robin), Feb. 1i—Chairman, Thomas J. Heggarty; Secretary, Luther Gadson. $18 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate reported that the captain does not agree to pay anyone off before arriving in New York. One man was hospitalized in Fort Elizabeth but rejoined ship. TRANSHATTERAS (Hudson Water­ ways), March 22—Chairman, J. Flana­ gan; Secretary, A. Stevenson. Letter to be given to patroinian regarding shore leave in Kuwait. Discussion on pumpman doing his own rigging when no men are available. New washing machine requested. Vote of thanks to the steward department. PENN EXPORTER (Penn Shipping), March 8—Chairman, Judson Lamb; Secretary, Z. A. Markris. Motion made to see captain about arranging launch service for shore leave in Basrah. Crew requested to keep all showers and heads locked in port. Locks for all rooms have been promised but nothing has been done about them. BONANZA (American Asia Lines), April 19—Chairman, Tad Chllinskl; Secretary, James Swain. No money in ship's fund. It was requested that each man donate fifty cents at payoff for use of ship's bUsine.ss. Some di.sputed OT In deck and steward de­ partments. Motion made to see pa­ trolman about having covers for scats and couches in messhall. It was sug­ gested that welding machine be taken out of passageway. ALICE BROWN (Bloomfield), April IS—Chairman, J. C. Hoey; Secretary, J. F. Lae. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Brother C. D. Barry was elected to serve as ship's delegate. It was brought to the at­ tention of the crew that a safety meeting was to be held on April 20th and all hands were invited to attend. Any suggestions are to be turned in to respective delegates. f gURLV,lTMINX.YoO'/.L FeffL BEtres. IF VoOTAge OFF' gation), Producer (Marine Car­ riers), Steel Architect (Isthmian), Globe Explorer (Martime Over­ seas), Flomar (Calmar) and Los Angeles (Sea-Land). Bergeria Reynolds How does a Seafarer know whether the medic who examines him in a foreign country is a qualified MD or a tribal witch doctor? This question has been the subject of much discussion lately on the Orion Clipper (West­ ern Tankers). Crewmembers think that any doctors coming aboard should be appointed by the local American counsel. This, they be­ lieve, would at least weed out the quacks they sometimes have to put up with, reports Steve Bergeria, meeting chairman. tion in Bremerhaven, Germany. On the other hand, fortune is also shining on Gainey, since he is scheduled to marry a beautiful French mademoiselle as soon as 4" 4« he's hack on his feet. His The word from Luke A. Camrecuperation is being hastened by the erew's best wishes on "his boli, ship's delegate on the Wild Ranger (Waterman), recently out latest venture." of layup in San Francisco, is that 4« everything is in fine shape. CamEven though they have no com­ boli says that there shouldn't be plaints in the chow department. Seafarers on the Seatrain Georgia (Seatrain) are tired of hearing the slamming doors in the ice box and the steward's storeroom. Ship's delegate Kenneth McCuIlough writes that the crew has asked for a stop to the practice in the interests of peace and quiet. 4< t 4< The black gang on the Midland W. C. Sink DeBaere (Clearwater) know that their best efforts are appreciated these days any feeding problems, since stew­ since the chief engineer gave ard W. C. Sink's reputation is them an official vote of thanks well establi.-hed. Captain James for their efficiency and coopera­ Shepis who has relieved Captain tion. Hunt, the previous skipper, is t> ii well known to West Coast and The Ames Victory (Victory Car­ Waterman "stiffs," he declares. riers) is completing an exception­ 4" 4" 4 ally smooth trip after enjoying Everytime the menu on the great chow and good relations Steel Admiral (Isthmian) says that with the bridge. J. Higgins, stew­ hamburgers will be served for ard, and A. W. Morales, chief supper, crewmembers in the din­ cook, both came in votes of thanks for the holiday meals they prjo- ing room sit at their tables# duced as well as their overall nervously watching the catsup excellent feeding job. The crew bottles. It seems the bottles the took special note that the fine stuff comes in have a nasty habit standard of the food was kept up of e.xploding at odd moments, and throughout a very long trip, much the crew has already demanded of which was made in bad that a different brand be obtained^ weather. The ship's skipper, S. reports T. Johnson, meeting secre­ Carlson, also got a vote of thanks tary. 4' 4' 4* for his toleration and leniency in Seafarers on the Steel Designer handing out draws, permitting shore leaves and "being a regular (Isthmian), bound for Massawa, Ethiopia, write they have a Joe at all times." passenger who a lot of the old ^ Other ships whose SIU steward hands recognize. He's a plucky departments draw praise and votes stowaway who managed to re­ of thanks for the high quality of main in hiding clear to the States, their chow include the San Fran­ only to get caught when the ship cisco (Sea-Land), Alamar (Calmar). hit port. The reason he looks like Arthur M. Huddell (Isthmian), an old friend, ship's delegate Kent (American Bulk Carriers), Harry Reynolds comments, is that Globe Progress (Martime Over­ this is his third try at sneaking into seas), Aloca Mariner (Alcoa), the country. �M«7 15, UM 3BAFARBR9.LOG Radio Medical Advice Saves Ailing Seafarer The value of the services provided by the ship's radio operator were dramatically proved to both crewmembers and officers of the Flomar (Cahnar) when instructions received by radio telegraph helped to-*get a sick Seafarer on the road the following wire to Congress­ man Walter Rogers (D-Tex.), to recovery. chairman of the House Communi­ cations and Power Subcommittee: "We wish to go on record as be­ ing against the passage of HR 8508. This bill is a direct threat to the life of every seaman. An example was given on the present voyage when an ill seaman re­ ceived medical help through ra­ diotelegraph that our radiotele­ phone could not receive." As an incidental outcome of the incident, the crew gave a vote of thanks to the Flomar's captain for his cooperation and under­ standing during the illness of Keavney. Strong opposition to HR 8508 has been expressed by the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department which has said that the bill would weaken the Communications Act which it is supposed to amend. The MTD said that if passed, the bill would remove deep sea ves­ sels from the international radio­ telegraph safety network, striking a serious blow at the safety stand­ ards protecting the lives of American seamen and the public. Branding the bill as special in­ terest legislation, the MTD said, "The many accidents and disas­ ters which have occurred at sea over the past few months, and which have registered their toll in lost lives and vessels, are a keen reminder of the need for maximum possible safety precau­ tions aboard sea going vessels at all times." "Rather than entertaining any notion of reducing and tightening standards, we should be seeking ways of preserving and tightening security at sea," the statement concluded. Other SlU ships have also voiced their protests of the bill which would eliminate radio op­ erators. Strong resolutions attack­ ing the bill have been passed by ship's meetings aboard the Transindia (Hudson Waterways) and the Xn old-time Seafarer who began Sacramento (Oriental Exporters). his shipping career back in 1917 has written the LOG to say that ALCOA MARINER (Alcoa), February his interest in the Union is still 22—Chairman, S. Condzar; Secretary, as great as it ever was. C. Boguskl. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. One man missed Bonnie Smith, who began his ship In Houston. Disputed OT in en­ sea career with the US Navy in gine department. Decks need to ha painted in steward department. Aerial October 1917, sailed for 43 years needed for TV set. retiring in the summer of 1963. He January 19—Chairman, O. Smith) Secretary, C. Boguckl. One man missed said that he retired his card as a ship in Houston. No beefs reported member of the SlU Great Lakes by department delegates. Request made that pastry be served at coffeeDistrict because of a bad right leg time. Request made to leave galley which wouldn't permit him to door open at night for passage. Dis­ stand for any great length of time. cussion on feeding time for boat crews, guards, etc. Pantry to be kept Smith left the Navy in 1919 and clean at niglit. Discussion on keeping longshoremen out of crew's passage­ Joined the old International Sea­ ways. man's Union in New Orleans two months later. After the formation WARRIOR (Waterman), February 23 —Chairman, J. Jackson; Secretary, M. of the SIU, he became a member B. Eiliott. One man hospitaiized in in Norfolk in July, 1941 and later Le Havre. Deck delegate reported that one man missed ship and one man was transferred to the Lakes district left in hospital. Few hours disputed twelve months later. He remained OT. Engine delegate reported that the engineers seem to be doing wiper's as a member of the Great Lakes work. Wipers will put In for OT. Dis­ District until his retirement. cussion on clearing ship in Le Havre. Vote of thanks to tlie steward and Smith writes that even his mail his department for fine food and box in Warren, Ark., serves to re­ service. Vote of thanks to deck and engine departments for fine coopera­ mind him of his age. Many years tion. Vote of thanks to the captain. ago it was number 21, but as his home town expanded and more FLORIDA STATE (Everglades), Feb­ ruary 23—Chairman, Curtis Ducote; people began to move in between Secretary, Roy Elford. Brother Aureiio his home and the center of War­ Pages was elected to serve as new sliip'a delegate. Ernie Puree Is cham­ ren, his box number got higher pion fisherman on board this ship. and higher until it reached 68. $12.47 in ship's fund. The Great Lakes oldtimer says MOBILE (Sea-Land), March 8— that he still gets the LOG and en­ Chairman, P. L. Miranda; Secretary, thusiastically awaits its arrival J. A. Shea. One man missed ship In Baltimore. No beefs reported by de­ every two weeks. There is no ques­ partment delegates. Present ship's tion, though, that he. would rather delegate to resign at end of voyage. Steward to make up work list for be working on the sea than read­ ing about.lt. When Brother James Keavney fell ill at sea, the Flomar's mas­ ter went out of his way to make sure that he got the proper at­ tention and was kept comforta­ ble. However, Keavney's contition worsened and an urgent radio call to shore was made for medical ad­ vice. The return message contain­ ing the necesKeavney sai-y instructions was received over the Calmar's radiotelegraph, rather than the radiotelephone which was unable to operate at the time. As a re­ sult of this Incident, the entire ship's company realized that if a trained radio specialist had not been on board to operate the ra­ diotelegraph as opposed to the more simple telephone, the health of their shipmate would have been placed in jeopardy. The concern by the Calmar's crew and officers, about the pres­ ence of a- radio operator arose because of a bill pending before Congress which would eliminate radio officers from certain USflag vessels. In this case, having a radio operator on board had proven to be an invaluable safe­ guard in protecting the life of a n»ember of the crew, and it was decided that Congress should know about it. Acting together, the Calmar's master, officers and crew sent Oldtimer Says SlU Remains Top Interest Movie Donation Heips Hospital To the Editor: This is to acknowledge and to express my sincerest thanks for your generous donation to­ wards rental of motion picture films for the paffents of the Staten Island USPHS hospital. Since you have increased the amount of money available for the movies from $50 to $100 per month, we are now able to have weekly movies for the boys. I should like to take this op­ portunity of thanking the SIU To Tlie Editor wm i. -. * i All letters to the Editor for publication in the .SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. Welfare representatives for their fine cooperation and deep interest in the patients of this hospital. Because of these gen­ tlemen, our men can enjoy more movies, which is a favorite pastime of theirs. Thank you also for the sup­ ply of pocket book editions brought to the hospital by the SIU representatives for dis­ tribution to our patients. By direction of the Medical Officer in Charge. Emma A. Benedetto 4» it l" Writes Thanks For Assistance To the Editor: This is to acknowledge with a great deal of thanks, the monetary assistance I received from the SIU Welfare Plan when my wife was hospitalized for an operation recently. It is nice to know that you have an organization like the SIU behind you at a time like this. It is also a great feeling to know that you belong to a Union that has such a fine Welfare Plan—one that really takes care of its members. Robert L. Murdoch Gleaning of laundry room with one week for each department. Vote of thanks to steward department. New port screens needed. CHOCTAW (Waterman), January 21 —Chairman, Roland Dean; Secretary, Rax Conway. One man hospitalized in Kot>e. one missed ship in Yokohama and then rejoined in Kobe. No beefs reported by department delegates. Enjoying the pleasures of Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, former Seafarer Douglas Reynold's daughters, Barbara, 14 and Debbie, II, pose attractively on the shorefront. Their father is associated with a shorefront real estate develop­ ment at the lake. Ex-Seafarer Promotes Carolina Lake Property When an SIU member decides to quit shipping, he often finds that his new occupation reflects his past association with the sea. Douglas Reynolds, a former Union member, might not be sniffing the sea-< breeze anymore, but he has front development, Reynolds writes ended up selling lake front that it has a great deal to offer to property to SIU members for their future retirement. Reynolds is now associated with the Lake Waccamaw Devel­ opment Corporation near Whiteville, NC. He Joined the SIU in 1947 and sailed as a chief electri­ cian. Writing to the LOG from his home tn Balti­ more, the former Seafarer says that he continues Reynolds to meet many of his former friends and ^ipmates from the Union. In fact, he states, several SIU members have pur­ chased home sites at Lake Wacca­ maw for their retirement. In a description of the lake signing on. Box has been bad for quite • whUe. Motion to have negotiating committee try for straight OT on reg­ ular working hours and time and a half for watch below, after 0 and before 8 AM for cleaning holds. Com­ plaint about butter being stale. Crew requested to return books to recrea­ tion room. Vote of thanks to cooks and messmen for their cooperation. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate. ARIZPA (Waterman), March 1<— Chairman, Jose Ortiguerra; Secretary, Cleveland R. Wolfs. Brother S. B. Hunter was elected to serve as ship's delegate. One man missed ship In Baltimore. Washing machine needs to be fixed. Vote of thanks to steward department. Problem of keeping native watchmen and other unauthorized persons out of crew's messroom discussed. DEL RIO (Delta), February 10— Chairman, Panton J. Leon; Secretary, A. M. Telantlno. $10.00 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate reported everything la running smoothly. Ship's delegate re­ tiring. Brother Alonzo was elected to serve In his place. Discussion on keeping native longshoremen out of crew messhall except for business. Vote of thanks to deck and engine departments for their cooperation, and to the steward department for a job well done. DEL MUNDO (Mississippi), March 1 —Chairman, C. Thompson; Secretary, J. Whited. Ship's delegate reported that this is a good trip considering this run. Logging men for OT on OT watch will be protested. Motion made that crew .icebox be replaced before DEL CAMPO (Delta), February 20— Chairman, S. Candalai Secretary, Earl W. King. Brother John Tulp was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Vote of tlunks extended to steward department for good chow. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), Febru­ ary 23—Chairman, William F. Sim­ mons; Secretary, Louis Cayton. Mo­ tion made that the pension plan be revised. Negotiating committee should negotiate for a substantial wage and OT Increase fof all ratings. Motion made to write headquarters to see if they can get some action on moving engine departtnent and deck depart­ ment dayman to the available foc'slea midstilp. Steward requested all mem­ bers to bring glasses back to the pantry and also to bring linen back to linen locker. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), March S—Chairman, Richard Harford; Sec­ retary, N. BIckford. Ship's delegate reported' that the ship is - to pay off every tnird trip. Ship will be in ^p- a Seafarer. With dimensions of over five miles in width and seven miles in length, he calls Lake Wac­ camaw the largest fresh water body of water on the East Coast. He says it offers water sports of all kinds, as well as excellent hunting and fishing. - Reynolds states that homcsltes on the lake canal are being offered at $1300 which include rights of beach access. He says that free brochures are available to any SIU member who writes for one from Douglas Reynolds, 2700 Avenue, Baltimore, Md. Seafarers sending for the broch­ ure will get a chance to see attrac­ tive color photos of Reynold's fam­ ily Including his wife, Isolde, and two daughters, Debbie and Bar­ bara who are all pictured enjoying the delights of Lake Waccamaw. yard a few days. Engine department has a problem keeping oilers on sea watches. Everything else is running smoothly. $23.00 In ship's fund. Mo­ tion made to sea patrolman about the company keeping oilers on sea watches at all times. Vote of thanks to the steward department. ST. CHRISTOPHER (Destiny Car­ riers), February 2—Chairman, O. M. Bartlett; Secretary, Thomas L. Farrell. Philadelphia agent squared away beef concerning bosun. Discussion on hav­ ing general alarm bells for fire and boat drills at firs stations. Washing and drinking water tanks are being cleaned. LONG LINES (Isthmian), December 30—Chairman, Ralph Murray; Secre­ tary, Charles Ratcllff. Brother John Clark elected to serve as ship's delegate. One man hospitalized in Panama. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department. Suggestion made to have an electrical wringer for crew laundry or an extractor. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Febru­ ary 24—Chairman, Joseph Coude; Sec­ retary, Fred Shale. Ship's delegate re­ ported that he had no beefs of any kind. $39.78 In ship's fund. Motion made to cut the bell off of the vege­ table box as it wakes men up during the early hours of the morning. Mo­ tion made to do away with travelers checks and use American money in all foreign ports. Motion to have nego-tiating committee raise the price of extra meals to $1.00. Motion made to have baker's hours changed to 2:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Union should re­ quest companies to allow draws on good OT such as weekend watches. The cliairmau explained to the new members that the deposit of $1.00 la to be placed with tbc ship's treasurer for keys to the head and shoWer. The ship's delegate also explained that dri^ws wlU.not be,given on earned OT. �US ItM SEAFARERS 'Sea-Time' rw itreBQr-OM .'i LOC —By Seafarer R. W. Perry (One possible adaptation of Sea-Land's intercoastal trailerships is suggested in this drawing by Seafarer R. W. Perry, oiler on the Los Angeles.) Suitcase Blues Have A Moral When something happens to a Seafarer's suitcase, it usually leaves him fit to be tied, while his buddies often get a good horse laugh. SIU member John A. Denais has described such an in­ cident in a recent letter to the LOG which he concludes with some timely ad­ vice. The whole thing started when Denais and four other SIU members were shipping from the Wilmington hall. Hailing a cab, they headed Denais for the Shell Oil docks to'sign on the supertanker Almena (US Tankers). When they arrived, they saw the ship was high and dry, and found themselves face to face with a long gangway climbing upward toward the. catwalk. Since everyone shud­ dered at the prospect of dragging their heavy suitcases up the steep gangway, the group looked around for an easier method of getting their belongings aboard ship. After getting the attention of the gangway watch, the five Sea­ farers asked him to give them a hand by lowering a line so that the suitcases could be hoisted up. As Denais described it: "Well, we got four of them up by tying the line to the suitcase handles. But, when the fireman, whose bag was the last one, fold the gang­ way to 'go ahead,' the handle bnoke off about halfway up, and the suitcase landed in the drink— with all the poor guy's clothes and gear. The unfortunate fireman, minus his belongings, then was forced to wait until the slopchest opened the next day to get some work clothes. The moral, according to Denais, is this: "Next time, brother, get the popular type—an empty card­ board box!" DEL SUD (Delta), Marcti 29—Cliair man, R. Callahan; Secretary, Joe Mc­ Carthy. Ship's delegate reported that all is well. $278.37 in ship's fund. SUMMIT (Sea-Land), March 1$ — Chairman, J. Kearnet; Secretary, F. T. DiCarlo. Two men missed ship in New TCork. Ship's delegate will ask patrolman to check hospital supplies. No beefs reported by department delegates. CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE (CItlas Service), March 22—Chairman, William Morris, Jr.; Secretary, Peter Sii •I V. Hammel. One man missed ship in Lake Charles. Brother Peter V. Ham­ mel was elected to seive as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks extended to former ship's delegate . Elliot. $7.72 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments to be taken up with patrolman. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DEL NORTE (Delta), March 15 — Chairman, Harold Crane; Secretary, Bill Kaiser. Ship's delegate reported that he was proud of the clean payoff in New Orleans. $200 was collected for Bill Olds family which was for­ warded to Mrs. Olds by Buck Steph­ ens. $36.52 in ship's fund and $31.80 in movie fund. Ship's delegate thanked crew for their fine coopera­ tion. Brother Henry B. Donnelly was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. Department delegate reported no beefs. cnt system. It was suggested the two new washing machines be placed on board and also a dryer. Crew reque.st more fancy pastry be served. No OT beefs reported. $61.52 in ship's fund. $314.20 in movie fund and $188 was received for the "Bill Olds Family Fund." ZEPHYRHILLS (Marine Carriers), March 22—Chairman, R. Meloy; Sec­ retary, O. P. Oakley. Ship saUed short a pumpman and wiper, in Portland. Oregon. Picked up an SIU man in Yokohama. Chief engineer and cap­ tain said the water tanks would be cleaned In Bombay. Captain is short US money and would have to see the agents about travelers checks. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. Motion was made a man should be able to retire from the SIU if he has 1.5 years sea time on SIU ships, regardless of age. DEL MAR (Delta), April 12—Chair­ man, Theodore D. James; Secretary, Richard Stewart. $100.50 in ship's fund after spending $217.50 for movies. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), March IS—Chairman, C. Lawson; Sec­ retary, R. Hutchins. $17 in ship's fund. Expected arrival in Honolulu March 24. Crewmembers reque.sted to keep screen doors locked when possible in ports to restrict longshore­ men from congregating in ship's pas­ sageways. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers), March 14—Chairman, M. P. Cox; Sec­ retary, Troy Adams. One man in deck department was injured and left in hospital in Bahamas. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother R. J. Palmer was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Reque.st for linen change, twice a day. Discus­ sion on new men from school. HASTINGS (Waterman), March 29— Chairman, Leopold Bruce; Secretary, John Wells. $4 in ship's fund. Some di.sputed OT in engine department. Brother Leopold Bruce was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Repair lists to be taken up. No repairs were made last trip. DEL NORTE (Delta), Feb. 29 — Chairman, Maurice Kramer; Secre­ tary, Bill Kaiser. Ship's delegate re­ ported that four members were hos­ pitalized due to illness and injury. Three men were repatriated. Motion DE SOTO (Waterman), March 21— was made to send letter to headquar­ ters about knocking off the utilitymen Chairman, B. Bankenship; Secretary, in the steward department, on week­ J. Castronover. Brother Morris ends and holidays when in port. Mo­ Maultsby was elected to serve as tion that crew go on record to con­ ship's delegate. $1.75 in ship's fund. tact the contract committee to get No beefs reported by department day by day pay rather than the pres- delegates. A Night Off Lakes Seaman Is Rink Ace - Ordinarily a Great Lakes Seafarer doesn't have too much use for ice, since its appearance heralds the beginning of the long winter layup. To Phil Sullivan, however, the sight of ice means a chance to start playing hockey, his favorite sport. Sullivan, who sails aboard the South American during the shipping season, has achieved quite a bit of fame in the Port Huron, Mich., area this past winter for his exploits on the hockey rink. A member of the SIU, on the Great Lakes since 1958, he was the top goal producer in the Slo-Puck Hockey League which plays in the Port Huron area. Playing with the Dick Hinterman Ford team from Imlay City, the seafaring rink ace racked up 24 goals and 16 assists for a grand total of 40 points in 15 games played during the season. Sullivan's team finished fourth in the six team league during the regular season's play. However, it did considerably better in the endof-lhe-season playoff where it won top honors, by defeating the first place team 4-3. Sullivan has sailed as an AB on the South American every year since May, 1960. He was scheduled to rejoin the ship's crew in mid-April for the opening of the Lakes season. the Union was so ready to pro­ vide; 1 also want to thank the SIU representatives for all the To the Editor: things they did for me while I am writing you a few lines 1 was laid up. By showing up to let you know that I am out in every kind of weather, they of the hospital now. I am sure really showed how far the Un­ ion is willing to go to make sure their members are taken care of. Joseph Obreza Hospital Care Brings Praise % t t All letters to the editor /or publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. Quitting Ship? Notify Union A reminder from SIU head­ quarters cautions all Seafarers leaving their ships' to contact the hall in ample time to allow the Union to dispatch a replace­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ fore paying off may cause a de­ layed sailing, force the ship to sail short of the manning re­ quirements and needlessly make the work tougher for your ship­ mates. ' Displaying th spirited skill that made him top scorer in Port Huron's Slo-Puck Hockey League, Great Lakes Seafarer Phil Sullivan ( upper figure) battles fiercely for possession of the puck during a regular season's game. Sullivan sails as an AB during the Lakes shipping season. Their clay's work complefe, threo crewmemberf from the Robin Kirk (Robin Lines), (l-r), Bill Reynolds. J. Talbot and John Bolond, take a moment to pose for the photographer before heading into San Francisco for an evening of relaxa­ tion. glad that I feel so good now that I am back home. A few more days of being in the fresh air, and I know I'll be all set to go back to work. I had a long stay in the hos­ pital, but it was really worth it. I sure hope that this one will be the last time I ever see the inside of one of those places. I don't know how I would have ever made it if it hadn't been for the timely support the Union gave me. As long as 1 live, I'll never forget the help, both financial and moral, that Thanks Union For SIU Library To the Editor: I am writing to let the SIU know what a great service they are performing by providing SIU ships with books to read during a voyage. Anyone who has sailed knows that there is a lot of free time to kill on board ships and reading is one of the best and most profitable ways to make use of your time. Everytime 1 sign on a ship 1 notice that there is a fresh sup­ ply of books to read. 1 not only speak for myself in thanking the SIU for this wonderful service but 1 also want to ex­ press the feelings of manv of nvy own shipmates who have expressed themselves favorably about the Book P'an. I' U'eisner �Ptf* TireHtr-T#if SEAFARERS LOO MMT U. 1K4 Ukes Death Benefit All of the foliowing SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's namei Carol Ruth Evans, born Decern- vember 23, 1963, to the Kenneth Bourques, Dearborne Heights, ber 6, 1963, to the Augustus J. M. Henrys, Alpena, Mich. Mich. Evans', Freeport, Fla. 4i ti t> Mlchael Young, born November 4" 3» 3« Krlsten Smith, born November Stella Zibroski, born December 11, 1963, to the Jack R. Youngs, 25, 1963, to the Arnold E. Smiths, 25, 1963, to the Stanley Zibroskis, Bay City, Mich. Alpena, Mich. Midland Park, NJ. t 4i 4" 4^1 Joseph Ronald Bourque, born 4» 4" 4" Robert Diaz, born November 17, Donna Jean Henry, born No- December 28, 1963, to Ronald H. 1963, to the Carlos Diazs, Yonkers, NY. The deaths of the following Seafarers have been re­ 4« 4" 4' ported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent de­ Kelly Ann Summervllle, born lay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, October 11, 1963, to the Malcolm lack of beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the Summervilles, Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Floyd Aclcerman, widow of Great Lakes SIU veteran disposition of estates): 4> 41 4^ Floyd Ackermon, receives $4,000 death benefit payment Nolan W. Delatte, 371 Brother Malcolm Launey, 52: Brother David Zepeda, born October 27, from Floyd Hanmer, SIU port agent in Frankfort, Mich. Launey died of heart failure on Delatte died of natural causes at 1963, to the Maurillis Zepedas, the US Army Houston, Texas. Decern ber 10, Ackerman died on February 17, 1964 of heart disease, at Hospital, Inchon, 1963 in Savoy Escanaba, Mich. 4> 4> 4* Korea. Sailing in Memorial Hospi­ David Johnson, born July 12, the deck depart­ 1963, to the Hubert Johnsons, Mo­ tal, Mamou, La ment, he had bile, Ala. A member of the been a member engine depart­ t> of the Union ment, ho joined Floron Eugene Foster, born No­ since 1952. He is the Union in vember 11, 1963, to the Florence survived by his Fosters, 1952. Surviving Mobile, Ala. wife, Betty Ruth is his wife, An­ 4> t All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and Delatte, of Gret­ gela R. Launey, Cecil William Randol, born Octo­ of Mamou. Burial was in Mamou na, La. Burial was at Westlawn visits whenever possible. The following is the latest ber 10, 1963, to the William RanCemetery in Gretna. Cemetery. available list of SIU men in the hospital: dols, Kentwood, La. USPHS HOSPITAL Lawrence Springer Leonids Velllon 4> 4> 4' Albert R. Velasco, 53: Heart fail­ STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Raul Da Los Santos Charles B. Young John Aba Catalino Marrero Jimmia Tatum Terrl Phillips, born September ure was fatal to Brother Velasco Astyeidis G. Mihalopoulos USPHS HOSPITAL 27, 1963, to the Theodore S. Phil­ Chris on January 1, Victor Bonet Haakon Noum SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA Henry Callahan Carl Nelson lips, East Ashland, Wis. R. V. Boston R. J. Henninger 1964 at his home Joseph Camp Clifton Nelson Henry Dellorfano E. C. Humbird, Jr. in New Orleans. 4" 4" 4» Nahiand Cann Francis Neves John McElroy John P. Flfer Toseph Obreza Raymond Ruppert Joining the Un­ Charlie A. Gedra Joseph Smolko, born November Clarence Collins Francisco Cullante Pedro Pinott Alfred D. Gorden F. R. Weatherly ion in 1939, he 25, 1963, to the George Smolkos, John Cullinson James Kay George E. Zukaa Melvin W. Grant was a member of Hamilton Dailey Sam Setiiff John J. Guard Nicktown, Pa. Erich Sommer USPHS HOSPITAL Fred De Bilie the steward de­ 4^ 4' 4" Lionel DesPIant James Stathis SEATTLE, WASHINGTON partment. He is Juan Diaz / A1 Stracciolinl Sam N. Bowser Joseph L. Springer Alexander Johnson, born Decem­ John Diercks Ernest Vitou Chas. Muscarelia Anthony J. Stanton survived by his ber 20, 1963, to the William John­ James Fisher Walter Ulrich Robert F. Nielsen WASHINGTON — The Agricul­ sister, Mrs. R. M. Lynwood Gregory USPHS HOSPITAL George Warren sons, Woburn, Mass. ture Department's market news Morris of Fred­ Ralph Hayes Hughlin Warren JACKSONVILLE. FLORIDA Van Whitney Ray Kennedy S. E. Walton C. E. Mosley 4> 4> 4^ wire service has been attacked in ericksburg, Texas. Burial was at Harry White William King H. L. Grizzard Christina Parish, born December Walter the House of Representatives as an Garden of Memories Cemetery, USPHS HOSPITAL Kowalczyk Robert Williams ni'.TROIT. MICHIGAN A. Zaleski 13, 1963, to the Clifford P. Parishs, Paul Liotto attempt to disemminate news in Tampa, Fla. Herbert Anderson Floyd Lcatherman Dan A. Zeller Warren Mclntyre Hammond, Ind. competition with private wire serv­ Barne.v Maajesie Robert Bnughman 4 it 4" USPHS HOSPITAL Joseph Mikia Edward C. Baatz ices for the first time in history. 4> 4> 4> NORFOLK. VIRGINIA Carl A. Carlson, 60: Brother Donald Murray Charles Campbell Butterton Cecil Gwynn Margaret Mary Lavelle, bom Walter The Department of Agriculture Carlson died of natural causes at Edward Sutton Homer Campbell Edward Day Johnnie Hoiloday Howard Smith Arnold Duriecki has undergone severe criticism in the Staten Island October 22, 1963, to the Daniel P. George W. Davis Charles LaRosa Donald Tucker Steve Fe'lin? F. A. Gonzalez Lavelles, Cleveland, Ohio. recent months when it started Eugene Hutchins USPHS hospital. John Unilua USPHS HOSPITAL George Knhler Jack Wiley competing against a private ferrj' CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Sailing in the 4> - 4i 4' Clarence Lenhart Ray Kersten Roy C. Dahl Edward Bethel, bom January Ralph steward depart­ line between Orient Point on Long USPHS HOSPITAL Salisbury George Stevenson BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS ment, he joined 13, 1964, to the Edward Bethels, Conrad Graham Island, NY and its Plum Island Ahmed A. Mashrara Wm. V. Kouzounas Charles Robinson Stanley Baltum Walter Frederick the SIU in 1943. Philadelphia, Pa. laboratory. The department and its USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL TAMPA, FLORIDA He is survived by 4» 4" 4" secretary, Orville Freeman, have BALLTIMORE. MARYLAND O. M. Myers Ray K. Johnston Robert Leo Harless, bom Decem­ M. S. Callueny his son, Philip A. been branded as anti-labor and USPHS HOSPITAL Donald Joyce ' Fred Crews NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Carlson of Provi­ ber 8, 1963, to the Wiiliam Leo Floyd anti-US shipping by the AFL-CIO James G. Keavney Deiss Richard W. Barnes Mont McNabb. Jr. C. Kramer T. W. Drobini dence, RI. Burial Harless', Huntington, Wash. Maritime Trades Department. Edgar Barton Claude McNorton James Mitchell Hector L. Durata Wilbert Burke M. P. Martinovlch was at Pawtucket 4> 4> 4D. E. Murphy C. Foster Calling on President Johnson to H. D. Cameron Henry J. Mass, Jr. Dawn Marie Przytula, Jborn Louis Nelson Joseph Genter Cemetary, Pawtucket, RI. G. E. Burleson Howard F. Menz put an end to the governmentGraham James Redden December 31, 1963, to the Ralph G., John A. Buttiner Cecil G. Merritt i> ii J. C. Selmon Earl Hartman sponsored news service, Rep. Paul S. W. Crawford Leon Mixon George A. Perez, 57: Brother Przytulas, Dearborn Heights, Mich. Wayne Hartman Carl W. Smith C. W. Cunningham Joseph Montgomery Findley (R-Ill.) declared in a Eugene Topping A. J. Heinvali Perez died January 7, 1964, in the A. E. Cunningham Ralph H. Newcomb 4ii> 4^ 4^ R. A. Yarborough C. Hippard speech on the House floor that in­ Sidney C. Day Wm. H. Padgett Swanson B. Bennett, Jr., born New Orleans USPHS HOSPITAL Francis X. Donovan Robert D. Phelps auguration of the service "strikes TEXAS November 18, 1963, to the Swanson Raymond GALVESTON. Peter A. Dufour Arestide.s Soriano O. Brown C. I. Kenrer at the heart of our constitutional USPHS Hospital. John Fabis H. W. Schnorr Blaine Bennets, Gretna, La. A member of the John C. Kerchner Wm. L. Briggs E. S. Fairfield. Sr. W. M. Sikorski system." John Kennedy Vincent Becker Inland Boatmen's Theodore Fortin Edw. Singletary 4> 4- 4 Andrew Lynch John Burris Findley said that if the new mar­ Union and an John S. Fonlan, Sr. Daniel W. Sommer Brenda Leger, born November Levi W. Carr John Lager Audley C. Foster Albert W. Spanraft keting service were allowed to go SIU tugman Chas. A. Linberg 14, 1963, to the Joseph Legers, Mario CarraB,so Cedric U. Francis L. N. Strickland. Jr. Chas. C. Martin Jorge E. Griffith unchallenged, it "could weaken the since 1948, he James E. Gardiner Adolph Swenson Fort Covington, NY. F. Ouiveniel Hugh G. Grove Leonard L. Gordon Cla.vlon Thompson press freedom guaranteed under had worked for Ray A. Poston . James L. Gates 4» 4* 4« Jesse L. Green John Valladares Roy D. Peebles Milburn Hatlcy the first amendment." The Illinois Coyie Lines and Theo. M. Griffith Robert N. White John Fitzgerald Bianchl, born Norman Hadden F. S. Rovia Herbert C. Hart Guy Barkdull congressman charged that the de­ several other Chas. M. Silcox December 15, 1963, to the Jerome Stokes Harrison Frank F. James Frances G. Bass John S. Seiferth Wm, C. Hamilton partment had begun the service SIU tug fleets. Wm. M. Johnson Daniel H. Bishop Bianchls, Lincion Park, Mich. F. B. W. Janusz Alfonso Sandino Duska P. Koroiia Wm. J. Donahue without legislative authority or Surviving is his widow and a Anna A. Lanza Emiie Templet even public hearings. George W. Lawson W. J. Woolsey. Sr. daughter, Mrs. Martin W. Gould. Congressman Raps Gov't News Service cclitor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 p6ufth Av&^t vT «aare». Albert M. Weems Your wife would like you to con­ tact her at 1905 First Avenue, Columbus, Ga., about an important family matter. being- held for the following SIU members by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco 5, Calif.: Adolf T. Anderson, Joseph H. Camp (2), Eugene L. Castano Jr., 4 4 4 Eigil E. Hjelm (2), Nikita KuselevJimmy Batson You are requested to contact sky (3), Joseph Luburich," Anthony Paul Liotta in Brooklyn, NY at F. Nottage, Waldo M. Oliver, Jorgen G. Pedersen Sammy RogCL 6-2727. amos, Henry R. Smith and Francis 4 4 4 J. White (2). Skeet Lanier and Jack Myers 4 4 4 Get In touch with Berry Tippins, 3rd Engineer Pace 416 East 66th Street, Savannah, The above named, who sailed on Ga. the Hudson (Victory Transport) is 4 4 4 asked to get in touch with Harry Tax Refund Checks H. Darrah, Compass Center, 77 Incuiau tax refund checks are Washington St., Seattle, Wash. Claude E. Lomers USPHS HOSPITAL . FORT WORTH, TEXAS Gerald Algernon George W. McKnew Arthur Collett Samuel Mills B. P. Deibler Max Olson Abe Gordon James Webb Thomas Lehay Willie A. Young Billy C. Lynn VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY, MASSACHUSETTS Raymond Arsenault VA HOSPITAL WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT Forney Bowen Sanford Gregory USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE James McGee SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas Isaksen Alberto Gutierrez William D. Kenny PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL NEW YORK, NEW YORK Harvey Rhoden U.S. SOLDIERS HOME WASHINGTONi D.C. Wm. H. Thomson DOCTORS HOSPITAL MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Harry Peterson �' tiiiylli t»U "SEAFAREnS ' LOn Labor Backs US Food Study Membership Meetings Scli^Mt^o SlU-AGtiWD Meetings Regular membership meetings for members of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by tele­ gram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York ...... June 8 Detroit Jane 12 Philadelphia ....June 9 HoustonJane IS Baltimore .June 10 New Orleans June 16 Mobile .: June 17 ^ West Coast SlU-AGLIWD Meetings SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through June, 1964 for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with ah Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington San Francisco Seattle May 18 May 20 May 22 Jane 15 June 17 June 19 ^ ^ Great Lakes SIU Meetings Regular membership meetings on the Great Lakes are held on the first and third Mondays of each month in all ports at 7 PM local time, except at Detroit, where meetings are held at 2 PM. The next meetings will be: Detroit May 18—2 PM Alpena, Buffalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Diiluth, Frankfort, May 18—7 PM t 3» 5« SIU Inland Boatmen's Union Regular membership meetings for IBU members are scheduled each month in various ports. The next meetings will be: Philadelphia .. June 9—S PM Baltimore (licensed and un­ licensed) ... June 10—5 PM Houston June 15—5 PM Norfolk June 11—7 PM N'Orleans June 16—5 PM Mobile .... June 17—5 PM if % RAILWAY MARINE REGION Regular membership meetings for Railway Marine Region-IBU members are scheduled each month in the various ports at 10 AM and 8 PM. The next meetings will be: Jersey City June 15 Philadelphia June 16 Baltimore June 17 •Norfolk June 18 GREAT LAKES TUG AND REGION DREDGE Regular membership meet­ ings for Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region IBU memlers are scheduled each month in the vari­ ous ports at 7:30 PM. The next meetings will Lie: Detroit June 15 Milwaukee June 15 Chicago June 16 Buffalo June 17 tSault Ste. Marie June 18 Duluth June 19 Lorain June 19 (For meeting place, contact Har­ old Ruthsatz, 118 East Parish. Sandusky, Ohio). Cleveland June 19 Toledo June 19 Ashtabula June 19 (For meeting place, contact John Mero, 1644 West 3rd Street, Ash­ tabula, Ohio). if if if WASHINGTON—Full cooperation in a proposed government study of the food In­ dustry, has been, pledged by the AFL-CIO and leaders of two affiliated unions. Labor is fully, in support of a bill which would carry out President Johnson's recom­ mendation for the creation of a National Commission on 1963 because of trends which the union, that their margins on Food Marketing, AFL-CIO moved the bases of strength in fresh meat are "intolerable" but Legislative Dir. Andrew J. Biemiller told Chairman Warren Magnuson of the Senate Commerce Com­ mittee. The study is greatly needed by the industry and the consuming public, particularly in view of a recent sharp drop in the prices paid to producers for beef, a phenomenon, Biemiller said, not accompanied by corresponding drops in retail prices paid by consumers. "There is evidence," he wrote Magnuson, "of a mounting con­ centration of economic power on the part of the great retail food chains" followed by allegations "from some quarters that labor costs are principally respwisible." Labor economists, Biemiller de­ clared, "believe these charges to be completely unfounded" and labor will welcome an investiga­ tion of the economic factors at work and the development of sound remedial proposals. Pres. Ralph Helstein of the Packinghouse Workers testified that jobs in meat packing have dropped by 46,000 from 1956 to Cutter • Meetings held at Labor Temple, New­ port News. t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. } Meeting held at Galveston wharves. Know Your Righfs TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in ell Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mall, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shcpard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N.Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any. SIU patrolman or other Union Oificial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also gefrained from pub­ lishing articles deemed harmful to' the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among Its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shcpard Lindsey Williams A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER AI Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BUI Hall Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State SL Ed Riley. Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROn lOai-l W. .Tefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS ....675 4th Ave., Bklyn HVacinth 9 6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE., .lax William Morris, Agent .. .., ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales. Agent ... FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira. Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens, Agent ... Tel. 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaeinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 115 3rd St. Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th -St. Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-.T818 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Paul Gonsorchik, Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAiiley, West Coast Rep. SANTURCE PR . 1313 Fernandez Junco.s Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep Phone 724-2843 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Ted Bahkowski. Agent MAin 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff Gillette, Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif 505 N. Marine Ave. Frank Boyne. Agent ... TErminal 4-2528 inland Boatmen's Union NATIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Matthews GREAT LAKES AREA DIRECTOR Pat Finnerty BALTIMORE ... .1216 E. Balti.-nore St. .EAstem 7-4900 276 State St. BOSTON .Richmond 2-0140 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacintb B-6600 5804 Canal St. HOUSTON WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE. Jax ELgin 3-0987 744 W. Flagler St. MIAMI FRanklin 7-3584 . .1 South Lawrence St. MOBILE HEmlock 2-1754 630 Jackson Ave. NEW ORLEANS Tel 529-7.546 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Tel. 622-1892-3 2604 S 4th St. PHILADELPHIA DEwey 6-3820 TAMPA ...... 312 Harrison SL Tel. 229-2780 GREAT LAKES TUG 8 DREDGE REGION REGIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Jones Dredge Workers Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Harold F. Yon BUFFALO 94 Henrietta Ave. Arthur Miller. Agent TR 5-1536 CHICAGO 2300 N. KimbaU Trygve Varden, Agent .. ALbany 2-1154 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25lh St. Tom Gerrity, Agent 621-5450 DETROIT 1576 Liberty Ave. Lincoln Park, Mich. Ernest Demerse. Agent DU 2-7694 DULUTH 312 W. Second St. Norman Joliroeur, Agent RAndoIph 7-6222 SAULT STE. MARIE Address mail to Brimley, Mich. Wayne Weston, Agent BRimlcv 14-R 5 TOLEDO 423 Central St. CH 2-7751 SECRETARY-TREASURER Tug Firemen, linemen, Fred J. Farnen Oilers S Watchmen's Section ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Roy Boudieau Tom Burns ALPENA 127 River St. ASHTABULA. O. . 1644 W. Third St. EL. 4-3616 SIU United Industrial Work­ John Mero, Agent WOcdman 4-8532 BUFFALO, NY 735 Washington BUFFALO 18 Portland St. ers member N. Arico is TL 3-9259 Tom Burns, Agent TA 3-7095 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing -Ave. CHICAGO 9383 Ewing, S. Chicago shown here cutting out So. Chicago, lU. SAginaw 1-0733 Robert Affleck, Agent ESscx 5-9570 CLEVELAND 1420 West 25th St. CLEVELAND patterns in heavy canvas 1420 W. 25tli SL MAin 1-54.50 W. Hearns, Pro-Tern Agent MA 1-5450 at New York Canvas & DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. DETTROIT-TOLEDO 12948 Edison St. RAndoIph 2-4110 Max Tobin, Agent Southgate, Mich. Rope Company in Brook­ FRANKFORT, Mich 415 Main St. AVenue 4-0071 Mail Address: P.O. Box 287 ELgin 7-2441 lyn. The UlW-contracted DULUTH Box No. 66 HEADQUARTERS 10225 W. Jefferson Av. South Range, Wis. out-fit makes tug fenders. River Rouge 18. Mich. VInewood 3-4741 Ray Thomson, Agent . EXport 8-3024 LORAIN. 0 118 E. Parish St. Sandusky, Ohio Harold Ruthsatz, Agent . MAin 6-4573 5| MILWAUKEE . . . 2722 A. So. Shore Dr. Joseph Miller. -Agent . SHeiman 4-6645 SAULT STE. MARIE .... 1086 Maple St. Wm. .1, Lackey, Agent MEyrose 2-8-547 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone In any Rivers Section official capacity In the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for ST. LOUIS, MO 805 Del Mar same. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money for any L. J. Colvis. A.eent CE 1-1434 reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 7th St. require any such pa,vment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a Arthur Bentlheim. Agent member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this RAILWAY MARINE REGION should immediately be reported to headquarters. HEADQUARTERS 99 Montgomery St. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes Jersey City 2. NJ HEnrierson 3-0104 every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitu­ REGIONAL DIRECTOR tion. In addition, copies are available in all Union hails. AH members G. P. McGinty should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTORS E. B. Pulver R. H. Avery to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the BALTIMORE.. 1216 E. Baltiiiin:t .-.t. EAstern ' • >0 member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. NORFOLK 115 Third St. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension 622-1892-3 benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, PHILADELPHIA 2604 S 41 n at. including attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU mem­ DEwey 0 3818 bers at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file funcllons, including service on ranknnd-iac commiltces. United Industrial Workers Because these oldtimers cannot take -shipboard emplo.vment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. their good slaiuliiig through the waiving of their dues. E-Asteni 7 4900 BOSTON 276 St.-itc St. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment Richmond 2 0140 and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the HYaeinth 9-6600 employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. of rare, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels WAlnut 8-3?t7 that he is denied the equal rights to which he is -entitled, he should notify JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl S: SE headquarters. ELgin : -r.937 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights H1A511 744 W. Flagler St. of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which FRanklin 7-3.564 will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. MOBILE 1 S. Lawrence St. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was HEmlock 2-'7.54 established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the NEW ORLEANS 630 Jacksen Ave. fimds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for Phone 529.7.-46 the benefit of the membership and the Union. NORFOLK 115 ThirO -St. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above righfs have been Phone 622-! I '-3 violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to PHILADELPHIA 2104 S. 4;h St. Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President DEwe.v (-3818 Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Phone 229-2788 mmMMmmmimmmsm FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes speciBc provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union Rnanees. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. AU Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. both packers and processors, he noted, have "apparently been successful In protecting their margins" at the expense of both purchasers and food processing workers. UNION%ALLS Great Lakes United Industrial Workers Regular membership meetings for UIW members are scheduled each month at 7 PM in various ports. The next meetings will be: New York June 8 Philadelphia June 9 Baltimore June 10 tHouston June 15 Mobile June 17 the Industry from the producer and processor toward the distrib­ utor. The UPWA head said that the meat packing firms complain, when negotiating contracts with �Vol. XXVI No. 10 SEAFARERS LOG May IS 1964 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO "There were 914 vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over in the active oceangoing US merchant fleet on April 1, 1964, 13 less than the number active on March 1, 1964, according to the Merchant Marine Data Sheet released today by the Maritime Administration of the US Department of Com­ merce. . , So begins another routine release from the Maritime Administration, United States Depart­ ment of Commerce, with the word "Commerce" naturally the most eye-catching of all. The release date on the report was exactly three weeks ago on Friday, April 24, whcih makes this probably the most up-to-date official sum­ mary available on the ships and men that make up the American merchant fleet. In ships, the figure amounts to 914. On manpower, including seafaring jobs and others in longshoring, shipbuilding and repair, the ba.sic figure is 187,025. There are many more statistics available in the report, which describes in detail the precise status of our maritime fleet at any given time. The figures above reflect the situation on April 1, 1964. Next week, on Maritime Day, May 22, the in­ dustry will probably be given additional and fresher data on its relative size and strength, in connection with the various commemorative ora­ tions that will be delivered. Like Labor Day in September and similar ob­ servances, Maritime Day in May is one of those once-a-year occasions where speech-making and festive gatherings are supposed to make up for official neglect and public indifference to some well-established American institutions. Over the years, this has transformed the mari­ time industry into an instrument for handling less than 10 percent of our nation's foreign trade com­ merce. According to US Government figures, this represented 8.9 percent, by tonnage, of our total offshore trade in commercial and aid cargoes for 1962. It represents the amount of US-flag partici­ pation in an export-import trade that reached 293.7 million long tons during that year. Oddly, whereas the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 was adopted with a goal of having our ship­ board foreign trade commerce reach 50 percent —it was 30 percent at the time— the actual figure today is one-third of what it was nearly three decades ago. This result of neglect and indifference would be bad enough if not for this: American foreign trade volume today is ZVz times what it was only 25 years ago. We are exporting and importing more and more each year, but the growth in US trade is not matched by increased US-flag partici­ pation in moving these cargoes. The American oceangoing merchant fleet today consists of 914 active vessels, consisting of 905 privately-owned ships in active service and 9 Government-owned vessels. These figures, the Maritime Administration's "Merchant Marine Data Sheet" for April 1, 1964 remind us, did not include 67 privately-owned vessels temporarily inactive. They also exclude some 26 vessels in the custody of the Departments of Defense, State and Interior, and the Panama Canal Company. Apart from these numbers, the Government statistical digest pointed out that the MA's active fleet decreased by one while the inactive fleet decreased by 11. Actually, the total Government fleet decreased by 12 to 1,785, a figure that includes a reserve "mothballed" fleet numbering 1,771 ships at various anchorages. In passing, the Government fleet's new expert- • mental hydrofoil ship Denison was placed in the reserve fleet pending survey and 13 other Govern­ ment ships were scrapped. The mothballed ships mentioned are primarily the old-age, war-built ships traded in for better tonnage or idled since wartime awaiting disposal or possible use in an emergency. They are not the only old-age ships in our merchant fleet, however, whether one speaks of active or inactive vessels, privately-owned or Government-owned. The MA's Merchant Marine Data Sheet doesn't tell us, but the American Bureau of Shipping, a ship classification society, does. In a recent issue of its monthly "Bulletin," ABS charts the age of all privately-owned United States-flag merchant vessels (oceangoing vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over), as of January 1, 1964. The report shows that of our entire merchant fleet, active and inactive—671 vessels—or nearly 69 percent were built between 18 and 22 years ago. This includes 491 dry cargo ships, 170 tankers and the balance in passenger tonnage. And these are not ships in permanent mothball status as in the Government's reserve fleet, but are in active or inactive status for private owners. This obsolescence outlook for such a large por­ tion of the US merchant fleet is a cause for con­ siderable concern by responsible officials com­ mitted to the build-up of an American-flag mer­ chant fleet, but the program for doing anything concrete about it is still largely in the talking stage. Of further interest in the statistics given out by the MA on the status of the merchant fleet is the fact that our subsidized fleet currently con­ sists of 318 vessels either privately-owned or chartered by 15 companies holding operating con­ tracts with the Government. Thus, just over a third of the active private fleet is in the subsidized category. The balance is on its own. The statistical story on the merchant fleet also tells us that whereas in the fiscal year of 1962 construction was completed on some 40 new pri­ vate vessels, and in 1963 on 39 new- vessels, only 20 ships were completed in the fiscal period from July 1, 1963 through the end of March, 1964 and up to the period covered by the current Merchant Marine Data Sheet. There were however, 49 ship construction or conversion projects under contract on April 1, 1964. But the construction picture becomes clearer from the summary provided so succinctly and routinely in the MA release covering changes from March 1 to April 1: "No new contracts were placed. No ships were delivered. The number of large oceangoing ships under construction in US shipyards remained at 49." On the manpower situation, the figures re­ veal an estimate of 47,197 "seafaring jobs on ac­ tive oceangoing US-flag ships of 1,000 tons and over excluding civilians manning MSTS ships, but including seamen on MSTS contract tankers." This figure covers both unlicensed and licensed jobs. Men in training for the merchant marine at Federal and state academies numbered 2,336. On the other hand, longshore manpower totalled 88,200 on the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts, but excluding the Great Lakes. Another interesting figure is offered in the category of shipbuilding and repair personnel. Production employees in commercial yards having facilities to build ships 475 feet in length by 68 feet breadth as of January,»1964 (latest figures available) totalled 49,292. Since few foreign ships utilize American ship­ yards except in emergencies, this means that our shipyard force around the country, which is em­ ployed and immediately on hand to service the US-flag merchant fleet, is about equivalent to the number actively employed in the fleet itself at any one time. There are also a number of footnotes to the figures and, obviously, a number that might be added. It is perhaps sufficient to say, on the eve of Maritime Day, in commenting on the state of US maritime, that the US is the first nation in history which has ever permitted foreign-flag ships to share half of the cargoes shipped by its own gov­ ernment and paid for by its citizens, and that this policy has contributed in part to the deteriorating merchant fleet status of the US. A continuing decline is something the nation can ill afford, the industry can no longer tolerate and will be resisted by US merchant seamen and their unions by every appropriate means. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource May 15, 1964 Description An account of the resource Headlines: FIVE CHILDREN WIN SIU SCHOLARSHIPS SEA UNIONS CHARGE GOV’T ‘BAD FAITH’ ON SHIPPING BEEFS AGRICULTURE DEPT. AGAIN RAPS US-FLAG SHIPPING MARINE UNIONS CHARGE GOV’T ‘BAD FAITH’ OVER SHIP GRIEVANCE SET-UP JOE VOLPIAN DIES AT 63 SAB ISSUES NEW SHIPPING CARD RULING LAUD SIU TUGMEN FOR FIRE ACTION RAIL UNIONS STEP UP BATTLE AGAINST MASS CREW CUTS NLRB CERTIFIES SIU TAXICAB VOTE CONGRESS PASSES MONEY BILL; MARITIME AGENCY FARES WELL SIU COAST CO. TO STUDY ATOMIC SHIP SIU FISHERMEN SIGN THREE-YEAR CONTRACT ANOTHER BAD YEAR SEEN FOR SOVIET AGRICULTURE JAPAN YARD TO BUILD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMP STIFF HOUSE-PASSED BILL HITS FOREIGN FISH RAIDS SUBSIDIZED OPERATORS GET OK TO COMPETE IN DOMESTIC TRADE INDIFFERENCE TO SHIPPING CALLED THREAT TO NATION PRIVATE HEALTH PLANS FOR OLDSTERS, AFL-CIO CHARGES GREEK SHIPPING DECLINE PROMPTS TAX INCENTIVE SCIENTIFIC ADVANCES ALTER FACE OF US LABOR FORCE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/15/1964 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVI, No. 10 1964 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e26c7bab31f1a6a5984f9511a7e9a22a.PDF 6444de3a390d588b36f918dd7f312fb7 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAU ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAC UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO MARINE UNIONS BLAST NEW BID TO EVADE USING US-FLAG SHIPS •Story On Page 3 BOXSHIPS TEXAS SIU OPEN RUN TUG SINKS IN ALASKA 3 LOST Story On Page 3 f M story On Page 3 SIU oldtim- irfoule.eri Lou Tarallo (left) and "Chuck" Allen catch some sun at a favored meeting place out­ side the Sailors Union of the Pacific building in San Francisco, where the SIU's port office is located. The pair flank memorial statue to Andrew Furuseth, orig­ inal secretary-treasurer of the SUP, who led the fight to free both American and foreign seamen from vir­ tual bondage. Grounded. I• Seafarer Erling JohnlafCCIISC* son (left) receives the congratulations of SIU Headquarters Rep. Edward X. Mooney after pass­ ing exam for his 3rd mate's ticket via the upgrading program available to SIU men in all ports. A member of the Union since 1952, Johnson is a native of Norway where his mother and sister still live, while he has set­ tled in New York. sissippi River's South Pass below New Orleans in effort to free SS Manhattan (Hudson Waterways), stuck in the mud for several days until refloated this week. The world's largest merchant ship, manned by Seafarers, is loaded with 79,000 long tons of winter wheat bound for Odessa, Russia. The Manhattan's present load is equivalent to more than 2.9 million bushels that would fill 100 trains of 15 boxcars each. (For one Seafarer's account of grain trip to Odessa aboard another vessel, see Page 9.) �SEAFARERS Pace LOG Hall Blasts Nick Johnson's US Ship Grievance Sef-Up Ladles' Man WASHINGTON—SIUNA President Paul Hall has strongly criticized the manner in which Maritime Administrator Nicholas Johnson announced the formation of a grievance - com­ mittee to deal with US shipping problems. Hall's criticism was made Tuesday at a trans­ portation forum held here at"*"^^^ in our first meeting." earlier joint report by Secretary the American University. Johnson's announcement of the of Labor W. Willard Wirtz and The committee is an out­ names of the panel followed an (Continued on page 12) growth of the boycott by AFL-CIO maritime unions of grain shipments to Russia. The unions called off their boy­ cott with the understanding that all problems concerning future grain shipments would be openly discussed with the unions fully participating. Hall said "the manner in which MONTREAL—The Seafarers International Union of Can­ the committee announcement was ada has applied for certification of all unlicensed personnel issued is not in keeping with the spirit of cooperation and working aboard a 3,000-ton former canal vessel which last winter relationship that was intended. We switched owners. are confronted with the language The action, seeking the Labour Relations Board on April of a document and its limitations right to represent some 15-odd 21 was supported 100 percent by Seafarer Frank Fraen* is easily outnumbered by the women­ as an accomplished fact. This is seamen on the Canadian-flag Que­ the crew engaged for the Quebec folk in the family, but doesn't seem to mind it a bit. He's most unfortunate, particularly after bec Trader, complains that the new Trader. Arctic Service an understanding quite to the con­ owner, Transworld Chartering Ltd., shown here outside New Orleans SIU hali with his oldest Transworld Chartering, which trary was reached at a meeting of Montreal, has made membership daughter Gia Terez, plus (foreground) Yolanda, 5; Maria, with Cabinet officers." in a United Mine Workers local is believed intending to employ 10, and Tammy, 2. Daughter Fran, 7, was heme with mother The SIUNA president said: the price of a job. The ship, as the Quebec Trader in Arctic and missed the picture-taking. "Under terms of the Maritime the Farrandoc of N.M. Paterson waters, signed an agreement with UMW Di.strict .50, Local 13946, Administrator's set-up, we are and Sons Ltd., Fort William, for­ whi(^ states, in part: nothing but advisors to advisors merly carried an SIU crew. "It is agreed that as a condi­ The application to the Canada and we intend to take up this tion of their continued employ­ ment, all employees who, at the time of the making of the present agreement, are members of the union, shall continue their mem­ berships during the term of this agreement and that all new em­ LOUISVILLE, Ky.—^The Seafarers International Union of NEW YORK—The members of the committee which will ployees shall, as a condition of Nortli America will participate in what has been called la­ employment, be obliged to join help determine the winners of the SIU college scholarship the union within 30 days after bor's greatest public event of the year, the AFL-CIO Unionawards for 1964 will meet here on May .11 to study the appli­ being employed and shall con­ Industries Show here May 22-^in a fourth booth. Both will have tinue such membership during through May 27. literature explaining their function cations of some three dozen the term of this agreement." In three booths set up at for visitors. They have been chosen to select candidates. The UMW has no affiliation the Kentucky Fair and Exposition The title "Americans At Work" Five awards worth $6,000 five possibles from the nearly with either the AFL-CIO or the Center, the SIUNA will display has been selected as the theme of each will be given to the success­ three dozen candidates who have Canadian Labour Congress. many of its consumer items, such the 1964 Show. Sponsored and pro­ ful applicants on the recommenda­ applied for this year's awards. The Quebec Trader is the only as Cal-Pack products and Breast- duced by the Union Label and tion of an educators' committee. The competition for the $6,000 vessel in Canada purporting to O-Chicken tuna, both from the Service Trades Department of the The group consists of Richard awards, which may be used to have any tie with the Mine Work­ West Coast. The Maritime Trades AFL-CIO and offered to the gen­ Keefe, admissions director, St. attend any accredited college in ers organization. Department will set up its display eral public, admission free, the Louis University, St. Louis, Mo.; the US or its possessions for study multi-million dollar exhibition F. D. Wilkinson, research associ­ in any field, is open to qualified will dramatically portray this ate, Howard University, Washing­ Seafarers who have a minimum of theme to thousands of visitors ton, DC; Miss Edna Newby, as­ three years' seatime on SlU-conduring its six-day run. sistant dean, Douglass College, tracted vessels, or to children Advance planning for the allNew Brunswick, NJ; Charles D. whose fathers meet the seatime re­ union exhibition—the largest of O'Connell, director of admissions. quirement. its kind in the world—was com­ University of Chicago, Chicago, At least one annual award is pleted by the Executive Board of 111., and Bernard Ireland, College reserved for a Seafarer. By Paul Hall the Union Label and Service Entrance Examination Board, New Fifty-three awards have been Trades Department at its regular York, NY, and Dr. Elwood C. given since the program began in Our Union and other segments of maritime are continually asserting meeting held February 16th at Kastner, dean of registration and 1953. The winners are chosen on that one of the biggest problems faced by'US-flag shipping in its fight Miami Beach, Florida. The Unionfinancial aid. New York University, the basis of their high school rec­ for survival is overcoming the basic attitude of Government agencies Industries Show is sponsored and ords and scholastic attainments. New York, NY. which are supposed to carry out US laws that are designed to protect produced each year in a major the American maritime industry. Hardly a day goes by when the jobs American city by the national De­ of American seamen do not face additionai jeopardy because the partment. Joseph Lewis, the De­ agencies favor foreign-flag shipping over our own. _ partment's Secretary-Treasurer, is In fact, the record of the various Government agencies, including the the Show's director. Over 300 action-type displays Maritime Administration, over the past many years is a sorry demon­ covering the crafts, skills and stration of failure to protect the American industry by waiving the services of the membership of requirements that US-flag-shipping be employed in the carriage of virtually all AFL-CIO unions and Government-generated cargoes to foreign nations. The tendency of the products and services of fair our Government to bypass American shipping at virtually the slightest management make up the unusual pretext has obviously served to encourage recipients of US-generated exposition. The Show will also cargoes to automatically seek waivers of our shipping requirements. feature displays of the various For example, a waiver of half the shipment of a $100 million credit branches of the Federal Govern­ extended by the Export-Import Bank is being sought by the Italian ment. Those attending the Show government, which the Maritime Administration is considering despite will be awarded gifts, prizes and the fact that the law specifically states that these cargoes must go souvenirs worth close to $100,000. exclusively in American ships. It appears that the Government agencies have conditioned themselves and the foreign recipients of our aid programs to expect that all they- May 1, 1964 Vol. XXVI, No. 9 have to do to obtain half of our Government cargoes, is to ask for it, This is undoubtedly due to the tendency of our Government agencies to ship only a maximum of 50 percent of Government-generated cargoes on US ships, although the law may require up to 100 percent. FAVL HAIX, President Were it not for the fact that the unions have been vociferous in their HZRBEBX BaAMD, Editor; IRWIN SnvAca, protests against such violations of law and policy, it is safe to assume Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Editor; Mm POIXACR, NATHAN SimB, that American ship participation in these cargoes would have been THOMAS LAUGHLIN, ROBERT ARONSON, reduced to a dribble. Staff Writers. President Lyndon B. Johnson greeted LOG Editor Herb There are those in responsible Government positions who would cold­ Published biweekly et the headquertere Brand at White House reception on Monday, April 27, fol­ the Seafarers International Union. At­ bloodedly shut American shipping out of the picture completely. There of lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters lowing conference of labor editors sponsored by US Secre­ is no one in the Government agencies who stands up in behalf of the District, AFL-CIO, *75 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11233. Tel. HYaclnth f-MOO. tary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz. Earlier, Secretary of State American merchant marine. Second class iMstage paid at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under the Act Dean Rusk, Attorney-General Robert Kennedy, Defense and This is why we must continue our vigilance, this is why we must of Aug. 24, 1312. — 120 other officials briefed the group on foreign, defense and continue to be vociferous in our insistence that US shipping participate to the. extent.that.the law and the policies of our country pay it should. donriesti.c affairs, Canada Crew Seeks SlU Certification SIU Scholarship Awards Panel Meets On May II SIUNA Readies Displays For Union Label Show White House Reception SEAFARERS LOG �'Mir'trlMi PHS Cites SlU Fleet Sanitation SEAFARERS LOG Sea Unions Blast New Gov't Waiver Against US Ships Fair Fish Fare Runs Afoul GLOUCESTER-^Th* bronze fUherman—"The Man at the Wheel"—^missed the over-the-road trip t(i. New York for the World's Fair last week, despite the hopes of the fishing industry. Belated plane to package and ship the 40-year-old statue to the Fair for the New England pavilion got gaffed, "It's not that we don't want the statue, but it's simply too late to do anything about it," said Gardner Caverly, president of the New England Council's World's Fair Committee. The Fair opened up April 22. Local fishermen had hoped to show the world the "Man at the Wheel" as a promotion for the industry. However, Caverly said the industry muffed the opportunity by not getting up funds in time to cover the costs, like other industries have dene. He noted that the World's Fair New England pavilion, however, will have a Maine sardine exhibit -and that there will be murals about fishing and boats. One disappointed Gloucester official commented: "The fishing industry could stand a lot of promotion and this statue at the Fair would be the answer. We actually couldn't buy the publicity for a million dollars." NEW YORK—Seafarers In the SlU-manhed Calmar Steamship fleet have helped produce the company's sixth consecutive fleetwide citation fof exceilence in NEW YORK—^AFL-CIO maritime unions, including vessel sanitation. The award was recently pre­ the Seafarers International Union, this week called for sented to the company by Wesley rejection of a waiver bid to ship $50 million worth of E. Gilbertson, chief of the division of environmental engineering and Government-generated cargoes on Italian-flag vessels, food protection for the US Public instead of on American ships as required under the Health Service. law. Seafarers, and particularly steward department members who The goods are part of a The Joint Maritime Committee, were most directly involved, have set up during the boycott of wheat $100 million Export-Import shipments to Soviet nations, con­ received high praise for winning similar USPHS citations in various Bank credit extended to sists of the ILA, SIU, National SIU fleets over the years. Maritime Union, Marine Engineers Italy for raw materials, semi­ Beneficial Association and Masters, Calmar is a subsidiary of the manufactured goods, cotton, Mates and Pilots. Bethlehem Steel Company and op­ iron products and The protest, contained in a wire erates ten ships between the US NEW YORK—The SIU has joined other AFL-CIO unions metals, coal. A waiver was requested of sent Wednesday, April 29, to Mari­ East and West Coasts. in unanimous opposition to a request by Blue Cross to raise The USPHS awards are based on its health insurance rates by 22 to 25 percent in New York the Maritime Administration on time Administrator Nicholas John­ half of the shipments by an office son, pointed out that "these cargoes an inspection program designed to and in 12 adjacent counties. of the Italian Treasury. are clearly subject to Public Reso­ help control disease and contam­ The unions' protest, sent by lution 17, which provides that all labor stand was interested in joining. ination aboard ship as well as The firm Senator Thaler is a member of Thomas W. Gleason, chairman of cargo financed by loans from the ashore. Its inspections cover the taken at a recent meeting preparation and serving of all food here convened by State Senator the Joint Legislative Committee the Joint Maritime Committee and United States Government through on Health Insurance Plans, which president of the International any of its lending agencies shall and drink, including their sources Seymour H. Thaler. has been investigating the pro­ Longshoremen's Association, urged USPHS maintains a checklist of Under discussion at the meet­ posed rate changes. The State In­ immediate rejection of the waiver be carried exclusively on Ameri­ 166 separate items covering sani­ ing was a plan to implement a surance Department is also hold­ request or an opportunity for all can-flag ships unless the Maritime tary construction, maintenance and labor-sponsored but publicly-con­ ing hearings on the proposed interested parties to be heard at Administrator certifies after in­ vestigation that US vessels 'are not operation of all feeding and cook­ trolled health and hospital insur­ boost in premium rates. a hearing before final action is available in sufficient numbers, or ing facilities aboard the vessels. ance program, separate from Blue When the Associated Hospital taken. (Continued on page 4) To win the award. Calmar had to Cross, to provide adequate health Service of New York, Inc., oper­ score better than 95 out of 100 and hospital insurance for union ators of the Blue Cross hospitali­ points on the checklist. | members and for anyone else zation plan, asked the State Super­ intendent of Insurance for the rise, the Executive Council of the AFL-CIO here retaliated with a request for a full-scale probe into the workings of the "supposedly" non-profit insurance plan. At the New York meeting, the HOUSTON—Three crewmembers of the tug R. J. Wales participating unions contended lost their lives last week, when the SlU-contracted vessel that Blue Cross could not cope SAN FRANCISCO—SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service, a with the problems of rising costs overturned during a freak accident in the Houston Ship pioneer in trailer transportation by ocean-going ships, has and control of hospital utiliza­ Channel. The bodies of two-tstarted its long-planned expansion of trailership operations tion without a "drastic" overhaul of the men were recovered of its board of directors. The right after the mishap, anc to Alaska. pointed out that the AHS one was still missing pending Seattle has now become a port Two of the company's C-4 of call for Sea-Land intercoastal unions board of trustees continues to continued search by divers. trailerships, the New Orleans service, with a sailing on alternate function under the complete con­ The two men positively identi­ and the Mobile, have entered the Saturdays from Sea-Land's new trol of the presidents and direc­ fied as dead were Jack Kelly, 55, Seattle-Anchorage trade. The two Elizabeth (NJ) — New York Port tors of hospitals, the very institu­ of Acadia, engineer, and C. R. ships have been taken from the Authority Terminal. At Oakland, tions which stand to benefit most Saulter, 46, Galveston, mate. Baltimore-Puerto Rico run and freight destined for Seattle and by any premium rise. There is The body of the skipper, A. L. switched to the Pacific coast serv­ Alaska will be transshipped on the only token representation by Hernandez, 38, of Beaumont, was ice. Following the transfer of the trailerbarge Columbia for trans­ labor and consumer groups. still being sought. All three are Hernandez two C-4s, two converted C-2 shipment to Alaska from Seattle Opponents to the rate rise members of the SIU Inland Boat­ freighters, the Bienville and the on the C-4 trailerships. charge that since Blue Cross is a men's Union. the early morning hours last Raphael Semmes, have begun Sea-Land has been operating consumer organization, the major­ Divers from the Harris County servicing Baltimore, New York and regularly scheduled intercoastal ity of its trustees should be iden­ sheriff's office spent last weekend Saturday, April 25, while she and Puerto Rico. service with specialized jumbo tified with those who pay the dragging the 30-foot waters near the tug Pike were pushing the The rumors Involving Sea-Land's containerships since September, premiums, and who are seeking the Shell Oil docks for the skip­ tanker Spinanger toward the Shell docks. The Wales was push­ move to encompass the Alaskan 1962, when the first of four ships the best coverage at the lowest per's body. ing at the tanker's bow and the trade arose out of a report that was brought into service. Previous­ possible rates. Two other IBU members, Joe Pike was at the stern. Sea-Land assisted Alaska Freight ly, the company had maintained an Blue Cross has admitted that Forrest, 39, Texas City, deckhand, Suddenly, the Wales listed to Lines pay off a $300,000 claim Interim service with modified C-2s. under the proposed rate rise, and J. C. Oliver, 38, Pasadena, against them by a stevedoring com­ The two C-4s on the new run have charges to most subscribers would oiler, were rescued after being starboard, laid over on its side, pany in 1963. Sea-Land was said a capacity of 166 containers and go up 35 to 40 percent, and would thrown overboard when the Wales and sank to the bottom. After wobbling a few minutes, it settled to have put up $150,000 in return 425,000 cubic feet of break bulk increase 11 percent each year capsized. with a foot or so of its mast above for an option to purchase Alaska cargo each. after the first year. The tug turned over and sank in water at a 45-degree angle. Freight Lines' vessels and operat­ Crewmen aboard the Pike said ing rights. Sea-Land's purchase of that the Wales the Alaskan firm became effective was pushing hard March 1. and that her nose The new service by Sea-Land may have slipped received a boost from the Federal along the tank­ Maritime Commission recently er's bow. The en­ when the Government agency or­ gine's motion may dered all red tape cut in rate pro­ have flipped the ceedings involving Alaskan freight tug on its side. in ^ an effort to ease the way for Forrest and shipping to be resumed to the Oliver said they northern state following the crip­ Saulter were both on pling earthquakes and tidal r^tivdeck when the tug capsized. The ity there. body of Kelly was recovered about One of the rate problems stems dawn from the stern compartment from the destruction of docking where he had been asleep, and facilities at Seward, causing a that of Saulter from the water switch of service from there to later in the morning. Anchorage. The switch could in­ Both tugboats are owned by the volve months of rate hearings if IBU-contracted G. & H. Towing SS New Orleans, a converted C-4 manned by Seafarers on the coastwise run, launched the normal procedures were followed. Company of Galveston. Kelly had But Sea-Land was able to move ci"V between New York and Alaska, when it sailed recently from Port been on all of the bargaining com­ up the inauguration of its planned Elizabeth for the West Coast. Service includes stops at Oakland and Seattle to load cargo for mittees since the company came service by several weeks. Anchorage. Photo pictures the New Orleans being maneuvered by tug on an earlier run. under SIU contract In 1957. NY Unions Fight Bine Cross Raise Sea-Land Sfarfs. Alaskan Service Three SiU Boatmen Lost In Houston Tug Mishap �SEAFARERS Page Four Coast Firemen's Meeting Gets Hall Report On Vital Issues SAN FRANCISCO—Addressing the SIU Pacific District Marine Firemen's Union headquarters meeting here on April 16, SIUNA President Paul Hall reported on several key mari­ time developments, including the Russian wheat deal dis­ the attempt to revitalize the mer­ pute, the SIU of Canada beef chant marine. He said it was up and the campaign to revitalize US- to the unions to influence manage­ ment to take a more aggressive at­ flag shipping. Hall, introduced by SIUNA Vice- titude to stimulate shipping, so President William Jordan, who they would not depend primarily heads the MFOW, described to the upon the unions to help resolve Firemen the nature of the prob­ management problems, particularly lems that American seamen face on the West Coast. Hall was in San Francisco to as a result of the attitudes of vari­ speak to the convention of the In­ ous Government agencies with respect to the American merchant ternational Union of Operating En­ marine. He pointed out that the gineers, where he criticized Ad­ policies of the Departments of ministration officials for "mouth­ State, Defense, Agriculture and ing pro-labor cliches and hack Commerce have contributed to the phrases" and then doing a hatchet decline of the American merchant Job on the labor movement. He said that "the labor movement must marine. utilize all of its resources to fight The SIUNA president said that these policies were inimical to the for the little people of the nation." If labor fails to reassert its welfare of the American seaman and he cited the Government agen­ power, Hall said, "this democracy cies' handling of grain sales to will not work . . ." Hall also held discussions with Soviet nations as an example. He also informed the Firemen SIUNA Executive Vice-President that American steamship operators Morris Weisberger and Vice-Presi­ were not pulling their weight In dents Ed Turner and Bill Jordan. By Gal Tanner, Executive Vice-President Foreign Ships Get Preference Again LOG Long, Long Ago SIU tugman Arvid Kunn find daughter Ulla point to spot on globe recalling where they started epic trip to­ gether across the Atlantic as escapees from Commu­ nist-held Estonia. Ulla, 3 years old at time in 1945, just got married. Dad is member of SIU inland Boat­ men's Union working for Curtis Bay Towing in Nor­ folk. MTD Council Expands Role BALTIMORE—The role of the Baltimore Fort Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment has been expanded to cover unions in the Greater Washington area, as a result of a recent meet­ ing of the Atlantic Coast port councils of the MTD. Announcing the development. Warren R. Leader, executive sec­ retary-treasurer of the Baltimore council, said a number of unions in the Washington area will now be eligible for affiliation with the Baltimore group. At the present time there are 30 local unions affiliated with the port council here, representing some 30,000 workers directly or indi­ rectly associated with maritime activities in the port area. Discussions of the problems of affiliation have already taken place between the Baltimore Port Council and J. C. Turner, presi­ dent of the Washington Central Labor Union. The Baltimore group was rep­ resented at the Atlantic Coast MTD conference by President William Kirchhoff, Vice-President Joseph Townsley and Leader, who is also SIU representative on the council. M«y 1. IfMf Marine Unions Hap New Waiver Policy (Continued from page 3) in sufficient tonnage capacity, or on necessary sailing schedule, or at reasonable rates.' "We point out to you that the waiver being sought is completely unjustified," the union protest stated. It stressed that US ships are available in sufficient numbers and tonnage to meet necessary sail­ ing schedules, and at reasonable rates for American ships. "Under these circumstances," the unions said, "it would be highly illegal for a waiver to be granted that would permit the bypassing of US ship participation." In urging immediate rejection of the waiver application, the Joint Maritime Committee said that "it is incumbent upon the Government agencies involved to carry out the intent of the law." The union statement said it is apparent that the failure of various Government agencies to enforce the law for full US ship participa­ tion in Government - generated cargoes "has encouraged foreign governments to seek waivers in virtually every instance." The union telegram said that granting of the waiver would cause irrepar­ able harm to American shipping, American seamen and our nation's best interest. Copies of the wire were sent to •President Johnson, Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges, Secre­ tary of Agriculture Orville Free­ man, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz and Export-Import Bank President Harold F. Linder. AFLCIO President George Meany was advised of tlie Joint Committee message. In addition to the |100 million Export-Import Bank credit, the United States Is supposed to pro­ vide that much more in agricultural commodities, which would repre­ sent some 1.5 million tons of sur­ plus grain cargoes. All together, nearly 3 million tons of goods are scheduled to be shipped from the United States to Italy under the aid program, in­ cluding the Export-Import credit. Western nations have promised Italy nearly $l billion in help to strengthen that country's financial position, with the US providing alwut one-fifth the full amount. Labor Nixes State Atom Safety Rule WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO has urged the Labor Department to turn down a request by six states for blanket exemption from radiation safety standards and in­ spection under the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act. Two months ago the Labor De­ partment adopted its first set of radiation safely standards govern­ ing plants which manufacture goods for the Government. The safety code closely follows rec­ ommendations made by the AFLCIO. Arkansas, California, Kentucky, Misissippi, New York and Texas have agreements with the Atomic Energy Commission covering reg­ ulation of certain fissionable materials and. contend that this makes Labor Department inspec­ tion procedures unnecessary. The AFL-CIO has opposed the states' request at a Labor hearing, declaring that the "vital issue" is the "health and well-being of workers." It cited statistics show­ ing "a serious inconsistency be­ tween the health and safety in­ spections of Federal Walsh-Healey inspectors and the health and safety inspections of state author­ ities." Other labor testimony stressed that the desirable course would be for the Labor Department to enlarge its Walsh-Healey inspec­ tion force to enable it to carry out the necessary Inspections in all states. If this can't immediately be done, the AFL-CIO said, exemp­ tions from Federal inspection should be given to a state "only after careful and continuing scru­ tiny" shows the state has an ac­ ceptable inspection procedure of its own. It's always interesting to watch how situations develop in this Indus­ try which have a vital affect on Seafarers' Jobs and the jobs trf all American seamen. It wasn't too long ago that the SIU and other AFLCIO maritime unions were beefing about the raw deal handed us by some of the Government agencies on the grain sales and shipments to the Soviet Union and her satellites. The original sale arrangements, announced last fall, put no limit on the amount of wheat and grains sold to the Soviet bloc that could go on American-flag vessels. However, this commitment was gradually watered down until it became a in different world markets makes The Liberty freighter, the 50-50 commitment only on wheat it plain why this is happening. famed workhorse of American The American grain sales to the and wheat flour sold to the Soviet shipping during World War II, Soviets—and only after a union Union. is going the way of the clipper The fight that developed last fight—were supposed to provide a ship. A well-known US shipFebruary arose when it became ap­ boost for US-flag shipping and broker reports that the vessels parent that Government agencies, seamen's jobs. are reaching the end of their But they provided a big score acting in the interest of the grain useful commercial life. A sales traders, were taking steps to evade for foreign ships as well, when report prepared by the broker­ top-level policy and pledges by our participation was trimmed. age company for the first three cutting the 50-50 share for US-flag Now, as foreign ships that were in months of 1964 found that not the grain movement are beginning vessels and approving waivers on a single Liberty ship flying the to lay up, the heat is on the Amer­ the use of American tonnage. American flag had changed They had brought the situation ican shipping industry again. hands. Describing the European to the point where US ships were US agencies are just following market for Liberty-type steam­ getting only 21 percent of the total the same old procedure of waiving ers during the same period, cargoes, forcing the unions to call American ship preference called the report said that sales activity a showdown and boycott on the for by law whenever there's a had declined considerably. Con­ whole shipment issue. The posi­ chance to boost foreign shipping firmation of this trend also tion of the maritime unions of at the expense of US shipping. came from a London shipping course upheld the strict interpre­ They've been at it since the first firm, which r e p o r t e d that tation and application of 50-50. It 50-50 law was adopted in 1948 and vessels in the Liberty class are went further than that, however, haven't given up yet, even though slowly vanishing from the and made the unions' insistence a "permanent" 50-50 law went on market. on the use of American-flag ships the books ten years ago in 1954. in Government aid programs and in the Russian and satellite grain movements emphatically clear. After a series of conferences and discussions on the whole issue, including a boycott on Russian grain movements by the Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Association, the unions made their point before top Cabinet officers and agency heads, and drastically changed the trend of American ship participa­ tion in the grain movement. Now the same kind of situation is building up over a US Govern­ ment waiver policy affecting what is supposed to be 100 percent American ship participation in cargoes financed by the ExportImport Bank. The details on this are carried in a feature story on page 3 of this issue, so it's enough Recent meeting of Baltimore MTD Port Council featured guest speaker Louis L. Goldstein, Comptroller of the State of Maryland to say here that we are on the and candidate for US Senate in Democratic primary. Goldstein (at center of head table in front of standees, left) addressed same kind of merry-go-round large labor gathering in meeting at SIU hail. Flanking him (l-rl are Council officeri Dominic Fornare, president; Warren agiain. Leader, executive secretary; Joseph Townsley, vicO-president, and Jp^ Riechi(nber|, ex|cutiv.e board member. ' ^ But a reading of. the ship, news .-t b • , I • .«I' f. tli « r J '< yi) LIbertys Going Way Of Clippers '-'ii �Miy SEAFARERS TV Fi«« LOG Rail Accord Nets Basic Work. Pact Coffeetlme In Norfolk WASHINGTON—A basic agreement on the terms of a new collective bargaining settlement between five railroad broth­ erhoods and 200 US railroads was achieved last week after 13 days of intensive top-level negotiations. The signing of that about 3,000 firemen will be the new pact averted an im­ laid off May 7 with up to six Visiting Norfolk SlU hall, delegation from International Longshoremen's Association tries out the coffee in the new structure during tour of the building facilities. Pictured (l-r) are Ray­ mond Williams, president, ILA Local 1218; ILA Vice-President David Alston; ILA President Thomas W. Gleason, and SlU Port Agent Gordon Spencer. Peter Buono, business agent for Local 25 of the Operating Engineer's Marine Division, which has offices in building, is parti­ ally hidden (right). President Johnson Urges Passage Of Medicare Biil WASHINGTON—Faced by a House Ways and Means Committee deadlock on his medi­ cal care for the aged program, President Johnson called on Democratic Congressional lead­ ers this week to pass the legislation at this session of Congress. The President told the> weekly White House Break­ years old against the major costs Observers feel that the only fast meeting of Democratic of hospital care and hospital-re­ hope for the Administration's Congressional leaders that enact­ ment of his program of medical care through Social Security was long overdue. Pledging his coopera­ tion to the Adminstration, House Speaker John W. McCormack stated there was a reasonable chance for passage In the current legislative session. Despite White House pressure, the President's program continues to be deadlocked in the House Ways and Means Committee after two weeks of negotiations. Com­ mittee members have revealed that no votes have been taken on the proposed bill and that no accept­ able compromises have been pro­ duced. The Administration-backed KingAnderson Bill, which is strongly supported by organized labor, would establish a national in­ surance program to provide finan­ cial protection to persons over 65 Forsakes Sea For Disc Biz NEW YORK—The closest the average Seafarer comes to Tin Pan Alley is listening to an occasional juke box rendition of a sea ballad. Former SIU member Sidney Frey, however, not only left the sea for the record business, but has ended up as president of one of the country's major recording companies. Frey is now president of Audio Fidelity, Inc. which produces rec­ ords and tape recordings in this country, Canada, England and Brazil. His association with the SIU began in Baltimore in 1943, after which he sailed as a member of the deck department until 1946. Frey says he still gets the LOG regularly and that "it is always a refreshing bit of nostalgia" every time he gets to read it. While he was a long way from the record business in his seafar­ ing days, his closest connection to the maritime industry these days appears to be an album in his company's catalog entitled "Rol­ licking Sea Shanties." Audio Fidelity markets its records under its full name and the "AF" label. lated health services as part of the Social Security system. The pro­ gram would be financed by a nominal increase in the Social Security tax. Supporters of the measure have been unable to produce a majority in the Ways and Means Committee where it has been stalie'd since its introduction early last year. A majority of 13 is required in the 25-member committee. The committee's 10 Republicans and three of its 15 Democrats are on record as opposing a system of medical care for the aged financed through an increased Social Security contribution. Since the Administration refuses to compro­ mise on this crucial point, the King-Anderson bill remains dead­ locked. It has been reported that in an attempt to weaken the Administra­ tion's bill, the committee will in­ troduce a measure which would in­ crease the size of cash retirement benefits now paid out by the Social Security system. Rep. Wilbur Mills (D-Ark.), powerful chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, has already introduced such a bill and is expected to ask for the approval of members of his panel. Since Social Security bills are revenue legislation, they can only originate in the House where they are debated under a procedure whereby amendments are pro­ hibited. This means that there is no chance to get the e.ssential pro­ visions of the King-Anderson bill into any Social Security legislation that the committee reports out. While the Senate is expected to add medical care provisions to any Social Security measures sent to it by the House, it is generally thought that they would be strick­ en out in the joint-conference com­ mittee which would compromise the differences between the two bodies. The joint conference com­ mittee would be composed of the senior members of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee who are known to oppose using Social Security to finance a medi­ cal care for the aged program. medical care program now is the use of a little-known parliamentary device when the bill comes back from the Senate. The device would permit the House to vote on Senate medical care amendments directly, thus by-passing the roadblock rep­ resented by the joint conference committee. pending strike last Saturday. The agreement, involving the "secondary" issues of the dispute, was characterized by a union spokesman as a "significant achievement." However, the agree­ ment, which came near the expira­ tion of a 15-day no-strike truce, must still be ratified by the rankand-file membership of the broth­ erhoods involved. Settlement of the dispute was reached with the aid of Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz, work­ ing with four mediators, and with the almost daily intervention of President Johnson himself. He called the accord a "victory for collective bargaining." The Supreme Court this week declined to hear the rail brother­ hoods' appeal on what has been called the "primary" issue—that 90 percent of the rail firemen's jobs could be abolished—thus pav­ ing the way for the imposition of a work rule change program by management. According to the court decisions, previous media­ tion and arbitration panel rulings, the cancellation of the jobs will be affected by natural attrition as firemen are re-trained for different jobs, quit, die or retire. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Enginemen estimated By Al Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer In the past issues of the Seafarers LOG during the last three or four months, this column has been dealing with the various benefits to which the membership is entitled from the Welfare, Pension and Vaca­ tion Plans. However, it seems very few of the members realize the num­ ber of benefits that are handled through these plans and the amount of money paid out in benefits. True, the statistical figures of Plans such as ours are ordinarily of little concern to the individual. But in this instance, each and every member of the Union should be interested because the number of claims paid, the amount of the claims paid and other statistics of this nature help determine if the Plans are capable of paying additional benefits and in what form. During the fiscal year of December 1, 1961 through November 30, 1962, the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans paid out a total of 25,160 claims, which means that after eliminating Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, the Plans were handling over 100 claims per day which called for a total pay-out of money during this period of $3,370,212. In the next year of operation, ending on November 30, 1963, these same two plans had paid a total of 31,185 claims, which was an in­ crease over the previous year of 6,025 claims or an increase of 24 claims per working day. The dollar amount paid out during this period was $4,058,210.48 or an increase of $687,998.48 over the previous year. For the same fiscal year ending November 30, 1962, the Seafarers Vacation Plan had processed a total of 16,738 vacation claims for a total paid out in vacation during this period of $3,156,802.26. During tlie next fiscal year ending November 30, 1963, the Vacation Plan had processed a total of 17,325 claims for a total paid out in vacation of $5,492,548.33 which gives an increase of $2,335,746.07 paid out in va­ cations in 1963 over the like period in 1962. A little arithmetic shows that-the Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans have therefore paid out to our membership for themselves and their dependents the sum of $9,550,758.81 during the fiscal year ending November 30, 1963. Speaking of dependents, it is well to remember that this program is an important part of the Plans to which dependents of members are eligible. Only recently one of our brothers while in the Port of New York expressed his desire to thank the membership, trustees and officials for having established such a program as Dependent Benefits. Because of such a program, his polio crippled son will now be able to walk. The wives of various Seafarers have also expressed their thanks for this particular benefit, as one wife recently said, "The Union and its Welfare Plan were like having money in the bank during the period of time that our son was seriously ill in the hospital and my husband was out at sea." As mentioned here previously, questions concerning any of the Union's Plans are most welcome, and the brothers or their wives are reminded that if there is any aspect of the benefit plans that they do not fully understand, we will make every effort to see that they are provided with the proper answers. months' separation pay, since they come under the ruling that fire­ men with less than two years of service or irregular work histories may be eliminated immediately. Of the 40,000 firemen positions existing on the railroads, it is es­ timated that 30,000 ultimately would be eliminated by the pro­ gram, 8,000 of them during the two-year duration of the arbitra­ tion award. Major union gains, however, were made in the area of the "secondary" issues, involving man­ ning crews for self-propelled vehi­ cles, the mileage basis for daily pay, away-from-home expenses, paid holidays, and wage structures for yard employees. The agreement, coming after 13 days of intensive negotiations, af­ fects, in all, some 200,000 operat­ ing employees represented by the Conductors & Brakemen, Firemen & Enginemen, Switchmen, Engi­ neers and Railroad Trainmen. Representatives of the brother­ hoods, in announcing the major agreement, said that although it fell short of satisfying all the im­ portant demands of the employees, "we recognize that significant gains have been made." "The groundwork for collective bargaining in the railroad industry has been reestablished," they de­ clared. "We hope it will promote true cooperation and meaningful communication between labor and management." The rail dispute began back in 1959, when the railroads made It known that they wanted sweeping changes in work rules allowing them to eliminate thousands of jobs. They then opened a national publicity campaign to enlist public support of the job-cutting de­ mands. SIU Fish Union Sees Anchovies As Good Catch MONTERREY — Faced with an almost-total decline of sardine catches in the past few years, the SIUNA-affiliated Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of Monterey (Calif.) is studying the develop­ ment of a market for canned anchovies. The union feels that a sound fishing industry can be created if a greater demand for canned anchovies can be developed. The Seine and Line Fishermen say they are encouraged by the great abundance of California anchovy, which is estimated at 4 million tons. Sardines, which previously served as one of the union's major catches, have practically disap­ peared. From a 15,800 ton catch in 1961, last year's 1963 haul was only 1,200 tons, 7 percent of the total two years before. Cooperating with the Monterey Bay canning industry, the unions have made a joint application to the California Fish and Game Commission for 15,000 tons of anchovies for reduction. It is felt that if the application is ap­ proved. job opportunities would then begin to open up for the fishermen. Hearings on the re­ quest will be held May 11, 1964. �Loe Pate Sis May 1. MM (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SW AtlanOey Gulf, Lakes and Inland Wafer* District.) April 11 • April 24, 1964 Job activity for SIU men slowed up a bit during the last two weeks, dropping the shipping total to 1,189 from a previous figure of 1,237. However, compared to the other two departments, deck shipping showed an increase over the previous period. Registration for the past two weeks also fell off a small amount, so that the shipping and registration totals for the period ran even. But the figures still combined to re­ duce the total number of men registered on the beach by the end of the period to a low of 3,417. Registration for this period only was 1,188, compared to 1,249 last time. Lone port among the major shipping centers to escape the general decline was Houston, which shipped over 300 men for the first time since January, 1963. Otherwise, except for Tampa, which was telatively busy after a very slow two weeks last time out, all of the ports reported varied declines or the status quo in the dispatch column. There were many more sign-ons this period compared to the last one, but this result contributed little shipping activity as there apparenly was minimum job turnover. There were also many more payoffs this time, but fewer in-transit ship visits. The seniority totals show another interesting result, since the class A portion of total shipping fell under 50 percent for the first time in months. The class A shipping accounted for 48 percent of the total, class B for 35 per­ cent and class C for 17 percent. The last two figures rep­ resented a rise in each case. Ship AetMfy tmf Im Offs OM TrMf. TOTAL •••tan 2 • 1 3 N«w Yvrk.... 25 7 IS SO PhikHtclphto.. 5 4 5 14 Soltimw* .... 7 4 18 31 Norfolk ..... 1 1 4 8 Jocktonvili*.. 1 1 7 9 Tompo ...... 0 0 5 5 Mobil* 7 5 2 14 N*wOrl*au.. 7 7 17 31 HoHstoR 10 8 21 39 WilmingtoR .. 0 0 4 4 Son FroncUco. . 0 0 5 5 SMrttI* 3 3 3 9 TOTALS ... 48 42 114 224 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B 1 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans. Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP S ALL 1 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 2 2 1 3 3 1 2 2 9 0 0 0 1 5 1 0 1 2 0 67 36 35 14 1 21 20 42 16 18 53 0 4 2 18 16 6 7 1 13 2 7 11 2 4 1 2 3 2 1 4 8 24 26 4 44 1 27 6 3 22 2 10 12 14 12 14 13 3 3 0 6 0 3 5 7 14 2 6 3 11 2 2 1 7 1 0 5 0 8 1 0 4 2 4 4 4 0 1 1 6 0 6 0 2 1 2 0 3 0 2 4 2 4 1 1 8 0 16 2 1 8 2 9 3 2 3 7 9 5 6 1 48 0 17 24 27 16 26 6 41 4 31 6 41 2 6 19 58 4 17 18 58 2 48 41 5 39 21 31 6 23 23 12 11 1 3 8 0 0 3 7 1 6 3 4 1 0 0 2 5 0 6 0 1 3 10 2 15 1 1 2 4 1 0 1 5 0 0 ®, 6 1 11 1 2 2 1 0 1 0 0 4 83 103 { 199 63 157 27 1 247 15 85 75 1 175 91 182 36 ! 309 13 TOTAL Shipped GROUP CLASS 3 ALL A B 1 2 0 0 2 0 '0 1 0 7 18 75 11 36 0 2 6 7 4 6 8 2 11 22 1 24 2 0 3 14 1 11 0 0 3 1 3 7 0 0 1 1 3 6 0 0 0 9 0 8 0 0 0 0 41 27 0 3 27 58 24 48 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 1 1 2 1 0 9 44 18 1 71 247 175 Registered On The Beach CLASS AI CLASS B1 GROUP C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 3 7 0 13 7 I 27 18 129 70 101 24 195 6 19 i 11 15 30 4 57 32 11 53 10 95! 3 28 13 0 14! 1 3 11 10 15 1 26 10 3 1 10 3 16 0 17 24 25 7 56 0 68 72 83 9 164' 27 133 49 83 8 140; 0 8 14 10 4 28 0 7 16 29 5 50 3 22 2 23 4 49 71 1 493 343 460 87 1 890, GROUP 1 2 3^ ALL 0 3 4 7 48 55 107 4 2 3 17 22 7 23 31 1 0 1 8 9 23 1 10 12 0 2 2 4 20 0 4 16 5 38 105 148 25 26 6 57 8 11 20 1 4 14 10 28 2 17 5 24 26 180 294 1 500 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS GROUP 1 2 3 1 2 29 1 11 17 4 3 3 0 3 0 3 5 9 25 6 23 8 2 6 11 2 3 2 36 146 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 1 2 0 0 4 1 3 1 ~2 0 0 '0 1 1 0 1 33 34 6 50 7 34 12 36 3 18 8 16 12 2 15 0 7, 3 13 2 3 4 8 6 1 9 0 5 3 24 1 11 1 14 0 9 4 12 11 24 1 10 7, 6 0 6 1 5 11 0 6 3 9 1 4 1 6 1 4 1 4 2 3 0 4 0 3 4 0 1 0 0 3 0 3 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 1 ll 15 0 15 0 6 6 12 1 5 9 1 11 3 4 35 4 17 11 32 4 16 16 36 3 19 23 4 1 32 2 25 37 2 1 36 11 22 18 42 14 20 1 8 1 0 5 1 2 0 3 0 2 0 1 3 2 3 2 15 1 1 0 1 2 3 1 5 1 2 0 7 0 2 3 3 0 5 0 0 2 3 6 2 2 88 61 1 163 20 1 202 18 88 77 1[ 183 41 123 111 175 14 GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 10 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 13 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 38 1 TOTAL Shipped CLASS 3 ALL A B 0 0 2 0 5 15 50 33 3 9 1 7 6 8 11 14 2 5 11 9 0 2, 4 6 1 4 3 1 0 0 15 12 1 23 1 32 5 19 37 42 0 0 3 2 0 3 2 3 0 0 5 2 21 1i 60175 163 Registered C n The Beach CLASS AI CLASS B GROUP GROUP C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 2 3 4 2 9 1 7 3 3 15 98 32 77 16 125 19 53 35 107 3 191 1 18 5 24 0 5 5 10 8 33 14 38 8 60 0 20 21 41 25 3 5 18 23 1 2 5 6 12 2 12 2 9 1 12 3 10 4 17 8 2 4 2 0 4 1 3 1 5 0 27! 8 22 1 31 0 8 M5 23 56, 20 1 64 10 94 6 50 76 132 98! 19 19 51 73 4 3 33 32 69 0 5 7 11 5 23 2 5 10 17 3 8 17 30 50 2 3 8 7 17 0 7, 7 _ 24 _ 4 35 12 5 2 19 60 1 398 135 368 60 1 563 41 215 220 1 476 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS B Registered CLASS A Port Eos NY Phil Bal Nor Jae Tarn Mob NO. Hou Wil SF Sea TOTALS 1-s 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 3 4 4 1 3 2 22 GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 0 2 1 43 10 7 23 9 0 5 4 23 8 5 8 3 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 10 3 2 2 35 13 4 14 35 4 18 9 8 0 4 3 15 5 2 5 8 0 4 2 67 29 76 i 194 Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1-s 2 3 ALL 1 2, 3 ALL 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 2, 0 0 2 6 3 0 14 17! 5 40 6 14 13 2 4 18 0 0 7 7 2 0 3 4 1 1 4 0 1 0 16 1 13! 1 14 2 14 2 2 1 12 8 6 0 3 0 6 1 4 1 2 3 4 l®i 0 0 1 2 2 0 1! 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5' 0 0 1 1 2' 3 0 1 1 0 0 5 3 4 3 2 1 2 1 0 1 7i 1 1 25 0 0 9 1 20 22: 5 9 4 4 12 0 1 19 20! 4 36 2 25 12 7 13 2 21 0 0 1 3 4' 0 1 1 2 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 2 3 0 0 1] 0 0 1 1 11 0 8 6 87 1flOl' 23 8 65 1 83 1 45 22 59 1 149 10 1 1 TOTAL Shipped « GROUP CLASS 3 ALL A 2 B 1 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 3 23 26 40 14 0 4 4 4 0 4 8, 13 1 7 0 14 4 10 0 3 1 6 3 0 0 0 3 2 0 5 5 0 5 0 0 7 0 0 0 5 0 b 1 1 25 9 14 36 2 1 11 25 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 ll 1 0 0 1 1 5 58 1 66149 83 3 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B C ALL 1-s 0 4 2 26 80 22 4 12 4 8 35 8 4 20 1 3 5 3 5 1® 0 0 12| 4 1 35 17 14 75 11 5 5 0 0 2 7 1 8 66 1 298 92 GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 1 2 3 ALL 3 10 0 4 1 1 1 0 44 22 66 154 8 55 2 45 8 6 10 28 1 4 5 10 23 16 22 69 2 2 20 24 5 0 6 12 1 8 1 6 6 0 1 10 0 6 4 10 6 1 2 3 1 0 0 1 7 15 16 42 1 0 15 16 34 16 76 143 6 3 121 130 28 17 13 69 7 38 1 30 4 24 1 6 9 1 11 9 16 8 18 49' 0 8 2 10 8 4 10 _3«, 3 28 4 21 197 105 252 1 646 31 24 287 I 342 SUMMARY Registered _ CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTAtS GROW 123 91 182 36 36 146 20 89 29 76 228 357 132 ALL I 309 202 194: 705 Registered CLASS B GROUP 123 13 83 103 18 88 77 8 6 87 39 177 267 SHIPPED CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS 8 GROUP GROUP ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 ALL 493,343 460 87 L890 26 180 294 I 500 398 135_ 36^ 60 I 563 41 215 220 I 476 298 289 105 252 I 646 31 24 287 I 342 •GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP 2 3 ALL A ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL 1 B C 71 247 175 71 I 199 63 157_ 27 I 247 15 85 " 75T 175 9 44 18 60 175 163 60 38 21 183 4r 123 11 I 175 14 88 61 r 163 ' 5 58 66 149" 83 66 8 65' r 83 101 68 22 59 149 10 483 172 302 97 571 39 181 2011421 13 87 87 197 571 421 197 |1189i767~ 933 399 12099 98 419 801 11318 �Mmr U 1M4 SEAFARERS Berem LOG Five More Seafarers Retire On Pensions NEW YORK—Five more Seafarers have been added tb the list of pensioners drawing a $150 monthly check for life. All five of the men, who were recently approved by the joint panel of SlU-shipowner trus--^ tees for the SIU's retirement at Norfolk and has sailed in the program, are retiring on dis­ deck department for most of that By Earl (Bull) Shapord, Vice-Presidenf. Atlantie Labor Backs Medicare Bill time. His last ship was the Seaability pensions. train New York (Seatrain Lines). The five are Dudley T. WhitRicketts is a Baltimore resident taker, 65; William H. Moody, 66; who joined the SIU at Boston in 1938, and sailed in the steward department. A native of Jamaica, BWI, his last ship was the Robin Trent (Robin Line). A native of Germany, Samrock SIU oidtimer Dudley T. first sailed out of Norfolk 26 years Whiltoker (left) receives ago and has spent most of that first monthly pension seatime in the engine department. check from SIU head­ Presently, he makes his home in quarters rep. Ed Mooney* Carmen, Oklahoma where he plans to spend his retirement in Dudley was formerly on Reyes Moody leisure. the Robin Gray. Pedro Reyes, 43; Byron J. Ricketts, 64; Edward Samrock, 65. Whittaker, a member of the For 'Modest But Adequate' Living steward department since signing on with the SIU In 1941, now makes his home In New York City. He is a native of Louisiana and last sailed aboard the Robin Gray (Robin Line). Moody, who joined the SIU at New York in 1943, sailed in the NEW YORK—A "modest but adequate" standard of living engine department. He signed off the Coe Victory (Victory Carri- for a family of four in New York City requires an income of NY Family Of Four Needs $125 Weekly, Study Finds $125.51 per week, or $6,527 per year, the Community Council of Greater New York said. living alone to $7,947 for a family The figures were disclosed of five with three children from by the council's Budget 10 to 13 and parents under 40. Somrock Ricketts ers) on his last voyage and now makes his home in Watertown, Mass. Reyes, born in Puerto Rico and now residing in the Bronx, NY, first joined the SIU 20 years ago Ocean Bottom To Be Studied By US, French SAN JUAN—Scientists, who are always trying to get to the bottom of things, are turning their at­ tention more and more toward the seas and are planning to get to the bottom, or at least pretty close to the bottom, of that too. The next exploration of "inner space," as the huge areas beneath the earth's oceans arc called,. is scheduled to be made by the French - built bathyscaph Archlmede, based at the US Naval sta­ tion in this port. The diving is to begin in May and should continue for at least three months. The first job to be tackled by "Operation Deepscan" is an ex­ ploration more than four miles be­ low the surface of the sea in the Puerto Rico Trench, the deepest spot in the Atlantic Ocean. US and French scientists will go below in tite 70 foot long by 26 foot high submarine laboratory to measure the pressure, temperature, and speed of sound in the water and marine life. Three men at a time will go down in the 450 mile long trench which is about 70 miles north of Puerto Rico. The trench is 30,800 feet deep at it's deepest point. The Archimede is repuiletlly capable of diving seven miles and is capable of considerable under­ water mobility. Standard Service which compiles the price survey for use by wel­ fare agencies to measure ability to pay for social and health serv­ ices and as a guide in counseling on financial management. "The guideline budgets . . . are consid­ ered satisfactory standards of liv­ ing but not for building a backlog to meet family emergencies or crisis requirements," a statement said. The council's budget for a fam­ ily of four was first figured on October 1963 prices and taxes which indicated a weekly income of $128.29 and an annual figure of $6,671. The recently enacted Federal tax cut produced the lower income budget of $125.51 and $6,527. The basic budget covers a breadwinner, a housewife, a 13year-old boy and an 8-year-old girl. Others cover representative family types Including an elderly couple, for which the council esti­ mates earnings of $62.14 a week or $3,321 per year are needed to live at the "modest but adequate" standard. Living Costs Up The cost of goods and services in 1963 for a family of four, the study showed, increased 2.4 per­ cent over the 1962 standard. The council explained that although the Department of Labor's Con­ sumer Price Index showed an an­ nual increase of only 1.1 percent, the higher increase in the coun­ cil's figures stems from specified standards compared to the aver­ age experience of all families In the CPI at widely differing stand­ ards of living. Cost of clothing, housing, recre­ ation, education, city taxes, medi­ cal costs and other areas all moved upward during the year. The mix of expenditures differs greatly with families of different composition, the council noted, pointing out that on medical care the costs for the elderly averaged three times the costs for chlidren from 6 to 17. In terms of differing family sizes and ages, the council showed a range in annual costs before tax adjustment of from $2,044 for an elderly unemployed woman Kill House Bill Posing Threat To Waterways WASHINGTON — Legislation that would have destroyed the competitive advantages of barge carriers using the inland water­ ways was killed this week by the House Rules Committee. A bi-partisan 8-7 committee vote refused to allow clearance for floor consideration of a bill whose purported purpose was to increase competition in the na­ tion's surface transportation. The bill Avould have actually favored railroads by doing away with min­ imum rail freight rates, particu­ larly on agricultural products. Barge operators charged the legislation would mean their rates would be undercut. Grain ship­ pers also regarded the bill as a threat, since they contended that it would eventually leave the rail­ roads as their only means of transportation. In the event that the railroads succeeded in elim­ inating their competition, the shippers feared that rail rates would promptly go up. Opposition to the House pro­ posal was also recently voiced by Rep. Ed Edmondson (D-Okla.) at a meeting of the New York State Waterways Association. In Edmondson's view, the bill would have wrecked the future of barge transportation in the country. It has been reported that Presi­ dent Johnson assured the rail­ roads of his support of the bill as a result of the settlement of the national rail dispute on April 22. Changing Your Address? If you have moved, make it a point to notify both the Union and the Seafarers Welfare Plan of your new address. Do it now! Shipping around New York Is exceptionally good these days and from all indications It will remain this way for some time. The Medicare Bill is in the House of Representatives now and Seafarers and all members of the labor movement should write their representatives and tell them that they support this bill 100%. The baseball season Is on in New York now and so is the World's Fair, so if you want to ship out of New York, there's no time like the present. Ed Police recently stopped by the New York Hall to say hello. Ed's been shipping on the New Yorker as an oiler. Other familiar faces around the New York hall these days are Don Watson, Willis Thompson, Tony Scaturro and Warren Cassidy. We also saw E.B. Collins and George Austin at the New York Hall, and we heard them engaged in a hot discussion about how many games the "Mets" are going to win this year. Shipping from Boston has been a little on the slow bell, due to the fact that two ships that were expected to go to Russia with grain were diverted from Boston to the Gulf for loading and crewing up. Lindsay McDonald dropped into the Boston Hall recently to visit with his former shipmates and to see how things are going. Lindsay retired in 1962 after 25 years with the SIU, and nowadays he can be seen at the the hall playing a hand of cards and talking about how handy that ber of the SIU since 1942. He is SIU pension is to him and his wife. now registered and after a short William "Blackie" Willdridge just vacation ashore he will ship out came back from Russia and was in again. Grover Cobbler just arrived the Boston Hall to register for in Baltimore from India where he another trip. "Blackie" is quite a was hospitalized after taking sick singer and he says that he's going aboard the A&J Victory in Cal­ to devote some of his future time cutta. Bill Dunnigan is now reg­ to cutting some records and seeing istered in Baltimore after being on if he can write a "hit" song. Charlie the Mobile for the past seven and Connell is also just back from a half months. Bill said that he Russia and he said he was glad to wants no part of the Alaska run be back in Boston to register for after being on the Puerto Rico run another ship and spend some time for so long and he's now on the with his family. beach waiting for a nice sunny trip. Shipping has been a little slow Shipping has been a little on the in Philadelphia lately with the ex­ slow side in Norfolk for the past ception of the engine department, few weeks. Contract negotiations where jobs are a little more plenti­ by the SIU United Industrial ful. The SIU United Industrial Workers in Norfolk are presently Workers recently won reinstate­ being conducted with Old Domin­ ment and back pay for ten em­ ion Marine Railway, Craig Brothers ployees dismissed at the SIU-UIW Marine Railway, Coal Terminal contracted National Fiberstock Company and the Gulf Atlantic Company in Philadelphia. Comar Company. Jack Wise, who's been Knight, who was around the Philly sailing with the SIU for 20 years, Hall recently said that he can't has been around the Norfolk Hall help but remember how bad it was after signing off the Achilles after before the days of the SIU and it was laid up in Mobile. Jack said v/hat great strides the Union has that he was on his way to Nags made in providing decent condi­ Head, North Carolina to do some tions for the seaman. fishing. Tommy Stubbs was also The Philadelphia AFL-CIO has around the Baltimore Hall the pledged itself to campaign against other day, and the 10-year SIU any representative in the Penn­ member said that he just bought a sylvania legislature who voted for new trailer and that he's going to the Scranton Unemployment Com­ try it out for a while before ship­ pensation Bill. The AFL-CIO Mari­ ping out again. Tommy last shipped time Port Council has been sup­ on the Morning Light. porting Bill Green Jr., who is There's plenty of news on the running for Congressman of the labor front in Puerto Rico. Gov­ Fifth Congressional District in ernor Munoz Marin is studying a Pennsylvania. New three-year con­ plan directed toward promoting tracts were recently signed at the five years of uninterrupted laborSIU United Industrial Workers- management peace. The basic idea contracted Trojan Manufacturing is to settle disputes before they Company and the Wilson Marine grow into strikes. The Puerto Rico Company. Federation of Municipal Employees Shipping in Baltimore has been (AFL-CIO) has urged the Senate very good for the last two weeks State and Municipal Government as we had 124 men shipped and Committee to approve a proposed 185 registered, and the picture for $5 million appropriation which the next two weetai remains very would enable the islands' 76 mu­ good. At the present time we have nicipalities to pay a $110 monthly the Alamar and the Marymar tied minimum salary. A special sub­ up in Baltimore. The Alamar is committee of the US Senate will expected to crew up on May 6. hold hearings here to determine if Calmar has three C-4's in the ship­ some of the corporations are using yard now and work is coming along their island branches to dodge fast with both day and night shifts taxes on the mainland. Senator E. working. L. Bartlett, will chair the com­ The Retail Clerks struck the mittee. Juan Reyes is taking it easy in American stores in Baltimore and as a result the company locked out Puerto Rico for a while after hav­ all the employees in the chain. At ing a serious accident at home the present time the clerks have received while performing a "doappealed to the courts for an in­ it-yourself" job. Juan had been junction hgainst American and the keeping things in shape in the court has given the chain stores San Juan engine room for the 72 hours to show cause as to why past six months. Jose Ramos, after their stores should not be opened an intercoastal run on the San to the public. Exactly 6,000 em­ Juan, is resting up for a crack at a galley job. And any ship looking ployees are locked out now. Wesley Young is now registered for grade "A" service will find in Baltimore after four months Juan Maldonado ready and waiting sailing as chief steward aboard the at the hall—except when the Afoundria. Wes has been a mem­ "track" is operating. �SEAFARERS Pafe EisU May 1. 1B64 LOG 3 SIU TUGBOAT OLDTIMERS RETIRE By Lindsey Williams, Viee-Presidenf, Galf Area Gulf Political Scene Active BALTIMORE—An SIU tugboat veteran from Aransai; Pass, Texas, joined with two oldtimers in this port to make up the trio of SIU Inland Boatmen's Union pensioners re­ tired on Union benefits last month. Prior to their retirement, all three had varied careers in the nation's harbors and in--*' Virginia and now makes his home Texan for many years with bis land waterways. Linthicum Heights, Md., with wife Murl. They have two grown The only one of the three in his wife Lillian. daughters. From Mobile comes word that unions affiliated with the Mobile to go on a disability pension, The Gulf member of the IBU Maritime Port Council are actively and energetically campaigning for Joseph Mrozek, 60, was with the labor-endorsed candidates in the coming primary election. A lot of Curtis Bay Tow­ trio is Benjamin I. Underwood, 65, this type of activity also is going on in Texas and Florida, as we re­ ing Company of who's also retiring on a normal ported in the last issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. Baltimore for pension. He too worked in the Since then the West Gulf Port Council of the Maritime Trades De­ most of his life. engine department and has been partment and the Houston Dock and Marine Council of the In­ He started with with the G&H Towing Company ternational Longshoremen's Association held a highly successful joint Curtis Bay in fleet since 1948. G&H operates one political meeting in the Houston SlU Hall. The principal speaker was 1920 and finished of the largest tug and towboat US Senator Ralph Yarborough, who is seeking the Democratic nomina­ his career in the fleets in the entire Gulf. Underwood originally hails from tion for reelection in a hot campaign. Besides the Senator, who has same fleet 43 the AFL-CIO endorsement, 25 other candidates for various state and Conklin Underwood years later. Mro­ Ypsilanti, Mich., but has been a local offices spoke at the meeting. zek last worked Mrozek Both councils reaffirmed endorsements previously made by the as a deckhand. Harris County AFL-CIO in 12 races and endorsed several other He switched his home port from Baltimore to Brooklyn, NY, a while candidates in addition. In Tampa, voter registration hit a new high with 167,166 qualified back and intends to retire in to vote. Percentagewise, this is a much higher proportion of the total Brooklyn with his wife Elsie. Another Curtis Bay veteran, population registered to vote than will be found in some of the port cities in other states around the Gulf. The difference is that the reg­ Roscoe F. Conklin, 65, is going on VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—Before the 17.5 mile long bridgeistration laws in Florida are designed to encourage rather than dis­ a normal pension after a varied courage voter qualification. Besides, an all-out effort is made to boating career. His first job was tunnel across the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay was opened register everyone who meets the legal requirements of age and citizen­ with the Eastern Transportation here last month, a combination of surging seas and other un­ ship. Such gimmicks as mobile registration units are used to provide Company from 1926 to 1944, fol­ expected problems kept the-*neighborhood service for ease and convenience in signing the rolls. lowed by a three-year stint with opening date In a constant constructing the tunnel sections at Orange, Tex, For a quick glance at the shipping picture around the Gulf, it has the Chesapeake Light Company. state of flux. Conklin began with Curtis Bay Of the six killed here, two died been slow in Mobile and good in Tampa, New Orleans and Houston. Although at its mainland end The Penn Transporter crewed up in Tampa, taking everyone off the in 1951 and remained in the fleet the crosssing is four miles inside in a boiler explosion on a dredge; beach there who was ready to ship out. Mobile looks for shipping to until his current retirement as a Chesapeake Bay, it curves east­ two in the collapse of a crane pick up slightly and the outlook appears good for Houston and New chief engineer. He was born in ward and meets the Atlantic near boom; one when struck by a Orleans. Virginia's Eastern Shore penin­ broken cable, and one by electro­ One of the real SIU oldtimers, Clyde S. Rayford, is on the beach in sula. The bridge-tunnel starts at cution when he picked up a Mobile, relaxing at home with his family. His last ship was the Chesapeake Bay Beach here on wrench while standing in water Alcoa Reamer. Rayford ships as bosun, carpenter or AB and is regis­ the mainland and goes to Wise in a cofferdam on an island. The bridge-tunnel, replacing tered in group 2 for his next trip. His son started shipping in the SIU. Point on the Eastern Shore. ferry service across the Bay, He now is a licensed engineer and works as a marine inspector. In her angrier moods, the sea brings tidewater Virginia a good Sal Rallo is back in Mobile, registered in group 1, after getting off wrecked a $1.5 million barge- deal closer to the northeastern the Del Santos where he had the bosun's job. Others registered in borne pile driver, broke floating megalopolis stretching from Bos­ Mobile include John P. Forgette of Bayou-La-Batre, Ala., who last pipelines from hydraulic dredges sailed as pumpman on the York; Hubert H. Johnson, who got oft the PARIS — The landlocked na­ and carried them away, hampered ton to Delaware and Washington. Margaret Brown for a rest and is registered for another chief electri­ tions of the world, those without construction of the islands, tum­ cian's job; Joseph Hall who was chief cook on the Santore his last a seacoast or any natural access bled a 300-foot steel tunnel sec­ trip, and Clarence J. Nail who was chief steward on the Fanwood when to the sea, are pressing for an tion out of its bay bottom bed, international agreement guaran­ and delayed movement of men the ship was sold by Waterman to Epiphany Tankers.l A note from Jack C. Trosclair informs us that at the time he wrote teeing their sea rights. and materials from the shore to The agenda of the current Ge­ work sites. us from Baytown, Texas, he was bosun on the supertanker Achilles. Isidore Levy is registered to ship in the deck department out of Hous­ neva conference on the problems The crossing consists of 12 ton, where he lives with his family. He has been sailing since 1937 of underdeveloped countries cov­ miles of low level trestle, 2 miles and says he likes Houston because of the good shipping he finds there. ers almost all the problems such of causeway, two bridges and two Grady K. Brown of Bremond, Texas, got oft the Seneca for a bit of nations might encounter, but not tunnels. Each tunnel, about one surgical repair at the Galveston USPHS Hospital. He is recuperating the problem of being without a mile in length, is anchored by two DETROIT—A major bottleneck in good style and expects to be "fit for duty" again soon. William G. seacoast. Led by Afghanistan islands made by dredging sand has been cleared in the two-year McDonald, who sails in all steward department ratings, went over to however, they are seeking an in­ from the bay bottom and buttress­ struggle of the SIUNA-affiliated Houston from his home in Slidell, La., to ship and says he will take ternational law covering this lack. ing it with rock. Each island has Transportation Services & Allied For these countries, free access an area surface of eight miles. Workers to obtain a National La­ the first job that hits the board for a long trip. He is married and has to the air is not enough because bor Relations Board representa­ two children, a girl, 9, and a boy, 8, who attend school in Slidell. Six men were killed while work­ Earl W. Herring Jr. and V. T. Yates say they expect to stay on the air express is expensive and they ing on the bridge-tunnel here. A tion election among Checker Cab are poor. Most of the time a beach in Tampa for a while. Herring, who just got off the Bradford landlocked nation can carry on its seventh was killed in a fall while drivers here. In 1962, an organizing drive by I.sland, profitably whiles away his time ashore with commercial fishing trade without trouble because TS&AW Local *10 gained over as a sideline. their neighbors impose no restric­ 1,200 pledge cards from Checker Some of the "young oldtimers" and "old oldtimers" on the beaoh in tion on the passage of imports Cab drivers and the Union peti­ New Orleans include George Esteve, Frank Russo, Joe Gagliano, John and exports to and from the sea. tioned the NLRB for an election. Long, W. T. Hardeman, Bill Walker, John Picou and Brown Huszar. But "whenever a transit coun­ However, the company obtained a try wants to put pressure on a Federal District Court injunction landlocked neighbor, it can," the OKLAHOMA CITY—A District preventing the NLRB from hold­ representative of Afghanistan Court judge here has refused to ing the election pending a deci­ pointed out, by closing the border play ball with a ballplayer seek­ sion in a case involving a similar or saying that there are no avail­ ing unemployment compensation company. able trains to move the goods. for the portion of the year when The court decision was finally Afghanistan has had this experi­ he doesn't play ball. handed down in March, and says ence twice when Pakistan used The judge ruled that a baseball in effect that the lower Federal these or other devices to achieve player under an annual contract courts should not involve them­ the same effect. can't draw unemployment checks selves in NLRB matters concern­ The list of landlocked nations ing the description of a unit of Includes Bolivia and Paraguay in during the off season even though multi-employees until after the he can't find satisfactory work in South America; Afghanistan, Ne­ election is held. When it origin­ pal, Laos and Mongolia in Asia; his field. In so doing he reversed ally ordered the election, the a ruling of the Oklahoma Employ­ Austria, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, NLRB held that the 281 owners Luxembourg and Switzerland in ment Security Commission and who make up the Checker Cab the state review board. They had Europe, and 10 countries in ruled that Lee W. Tate, a second Company are actually one unit. Africa. This decision held closely to the Although the problem of free baseman for the Denver Bears, unit and eligibility provisions was entitled to unemployment access to the sea is an old one, sought by the Union. The com­ there is only one limited inter­ compensation during the winter pany had held that each owner months. national code that covers the sit­ represented a separate unit. Considered Employed uation. This is the Treaty of Bar­ TS&AW Local lO's program for celona which covers only three of When a player is under annual Checker Cab driver's contract Europe's landlocked countries. contract, the judge ruled, he is includes a sound company-paid The subject has been debated employed, even though his serv­ health and welfare program for in the UN and other forums to ices are not used by the team all drivers and their families; com­ the point where the text of an year. pany-paid pension plan; demo­ International convention is pretty Since he's not dealing with an cratic union elections; no discrim­ 'Spool" for a length of wire rope is checked out by Joe well agreed upon. The Geneva umpire, Tate, who earned $1,300 a ination on assignments of calls; White, a member of the SIU United Industrial Workers at conference has been seized upon month during the regular five- fully protective grievance proce­ the British Wire Rope plant, Elizabeth, NJ. The UIW com­ by the underdeveloped nations as month playing season, can appeal dures, and provision for regular pany manufactures a variety of wire and cable products for the best place to push it through the judge's decision to the Okla­ membership meetings at a time industrial and marine use. if they can. homa Supreme Court if he likes. convenient to members. Va, Bridge-Tunnel Opened Last Month Landlocked Nations Seek Sea Rights SIU Taxi Union Gets Vote OK From NLRB Job For A Big Wheel Vr-r. ij/s': District Judge Won't Play Ball �'iur t itM 1b« T-2 tanker Traoseri* (Hudson Waterways) was on* of the few Ameri­ can-flag vessels chartered to carry grain to the Soviet Union. But that came only after con­ siderable pressure from the maritime unions which forced the polltlcos to live up to some former | promises. Local , . press, TV and radio ' aided greatly in providing the public with Information regarding the problem facing the dockworkers and the seafar­ ers, whose very existence depended upon a fair shake under the 50-50 shipping program. The union action managed to get results, and the ships started moving. 1 had always wanted to visit the Soviet Union. Not for any F'articular political reasons but, to see for myself, to get a first-hand impression of a certain way of life. And, mainly, I am a numismatist, and I didn't have a complete set of Rus­ sian coins. Sailing in the steward department, and not being particular about a job, 1 managed to make the saloon messman's job on the Transerie, then at Norfolk. Some seven Uays later, and with a full load of grain for Odessa, Russia, we de­ parted Norfolk on March 13, 1964. The Atlantic crossing would be a hec­ tic one, I knew, for this time of year. We didn't stop rolling until we docked at the port of Ceut'a, Spanish Morocco, some 11 days later. Within eight hours we bunkered, took on fresh water, and commenced our journey across the vast stretch of the Mediterranean Sea, still rolling from starboard to port, and viceversa. Much of our aggravation seemed to be at an end upon entering the Dardanelles. Passing by Istanbul, Turkey, at slow bell, gave all hands something to talk about during the leisure hours of the evening. Our arrival at Odessa, located on the southeastern corner of the Ukraine, was one long, drawn-out mass of red tape. To my amazement, most of the ship's business was handled by the weaker-sex. I believe that the only two men I saw were the agent for Hudson Waterways, and the immigration officer who gath­ ered our seamens' documents so that passes could be made up. But, with a midnight street curfew, not many of the Seafarers were inter­ ested in venturing out. Anyone losing his pass would pay a 10-rubIe fine, about $11. The one rule* to abide by was the last: "Obey all laws in force in the Soviet Union," whatever they were. The following morning, about 9 AM, two ladies from the local CCCP bank came aboard the vessel, setting up shop in the anidships rec room. They were there to change the American dollar into the Russian ruble. The rate of exchange was one ruble for $1.11. Once the crew had purchased the de­ sired amounts of rubles, I became in­ volved in a conversation with the lady, who spoke fluent English. I had a coin book with me, and asked her if it were possible for me to obtain a complete set of the Russian coinage system for my collection. She agreed to help but later dis­ covered she had brought along no 5kopek or 13-kopek coins. But she did give me the address of the bank, hastily scribbled on a note in Russian. She told me to show the note at the bank and there she would assist me completely. She was quite taken aback when I showed her several cojns and asked if there ward any coin collectors in the Soviet Union, .clubs of people In the nu­ mismatic field, and if she knew of any locally^ After thinking for awhile she SEAFARERS r.v- LOG TO RUSSIA WITH ORAIN Seafarer's Account of Odessa Trip By Seafarer Charles E. Rawllngs, Book R-639 admitted she wasn't "up to date on that hobby. I do beiieve that some of our children have this hobby but, as for the aduits, we don't have time for such nonsense." Finally, upon leaving the vessei, I had to clear through two Russian soldiers at the gangway. I had to pro­ duce my pass, along with my seaman's documents. The Russian soldier took my pass, eyed me closely, then checked the photograph on my seaman's papers. Next, he tore the pass along the perfo­ rated edges, keeping the smaller por­ tion, and returned the larger. He also kept the documents. I was then free to leave the ship. I walked along the almost one mile of dock (Noyeta). Tons of machinery and various size trucks were awaiting export to countries getting Soviet lendlease. Much of the equipment was . destined for Vlzagapatam, India. At t.:e main gate, I had to clear through a policeman. Strangely enough, he was a real gentleman. Very polite. I walked up the hilly street into the city, about 15 minutes' walk from the main dock gate. The International Seaman's Club awaits the visitor. The club is decora­ tive enough, something of a palace left over from the days of the Czars. One can learn all about the Soviet system at the International Seaman's Club of Odessa. On the street I stopped a well-dressed gentleman (I saw very few in Odessa), and asked him where the bank was lo- ' cated, handing him the piece of paper on which the lady from the bank had scribbled the note. He read the paper, rattled off something and, from his motions, I guessed he said to "go up a block, turn right, and you will find the bank on the corner." I did just that, and easily found the bank. I entered the huge bank building, showed the guard my note, and he pointed up the marble steps. I made my way to the second floor, stepped into the banking section, and located the lady with whom I had spoken aboard the Transerie. "In what way may we serve you to­ day?" she asked, politely, giving me a smile. "I have come to inquire again about the coin sets that we discussed yester­ day," I answered, adding that "I would like to have the newest ones possible. If it la not too bothersome." "Not at all," she replied, "but it will take a little time to arrange them. How many sets do you wish?" I counted my rubles and told her six, then I paused and asked her to wait a moment. She came over closer to the counter as I took a typed list from my pocket. She looked at me, amazed, and took the slip from my hand and read it her­ self. Then she asked me if all of the people on the list were iny friends. "I . should hope *o," I replied. "And that you know ail of them per­ sonally?" "Most of them," I replied, "but I haven't met Mr. Sherer yet, although we are members of the same Numis­ matic Association," I answered. "We've exchanged some correspondence," I added. "And you are just going to give these people these sets of coins?" she asked, amazed. "Certainly," I answered, adding, "Why shouldn't I? They have no visible means of obtaining a set, and it will be a means of establishing a friendship." She departed puzzled. It must have been 43 minutes before she returned to the counter with a double handful of coins. She stacked the rubles into one pile, and the various denominations of kopeks into other piles. "Your six sets are completed, sir," she said, and commenced counting them up so as to give me a total of their cost. My cost was 12 rubles and 86 kopeks, plus a 50-kopek service charge. I stopped in one of the general stores, where one can purchase anything from candy to booze. I stopped at the candy counter to get a Sokolade-Laima (a chocolate bar of large size from Riga, Latvia) and noticed a peculiar system which soon had me going in circles. The clerk in the store does not handle any money at all. One has to go to the State Cashier, make his purchase first, then carry the ticket or receipt to the clerk for the item purchased. It was so con­ fusing I bought six candy bars so that I would not have to go through the same procedure again. Later I arrived at the Seaman's Club just about the time that the free bus service from the ship to the Club was arriving. I saw many of our crew alight from the bus, and we all went Into the Club. The Transerie's master. Captain Hoie, "Sparks," the 2nd and 3rd mates, all decided to go to the ballet, also free under the system. I decided to just look around. After they had departed for the Thii is one of the.main streets in the Russian Black Sea Port of Odessa, where the first shipments of US grain to Russia arrived. The opera house is at one end of the street and provides some of the city's entertainment. Par* Nine ballet, I was approached by one of the hosteases of the club. Immediately, she impressed me. She had been instructed to show us around the Club, and I learned that she was a local school teacher, and that she was also a devout believer in the Soviet system. Ail through the ancient palace there was Communist propaganda and litera­ ture, from the "Moscow News" to the complete works of Lenin. "Here is some interesting matter," she said, handing me a pamphlet. It was entitled "The Rights of the Factory (Office) Trade Union Committee In the USSR," by V. Nikltinsky (sic.). Another booklet she handed me was called "Grievance Procedures in the USSR," which, I feel, must have been written by The Firing-Squad boys in some back alley. Another booklet she handed to me was entitled, "How Labor Disputes Are Settled in the Soviet Union," by N. Khrushchev himself. All of the booklets mentioned were available free. This procedure went on for what seemed like hours and hours, and was getting duller by the minute. "Don't you have any twist—dance records?" I asked her. She looked at me as though I was crazy. By this time, an old acquaintance of mine from Baltimore came in to the library. Mel is the chief pumpman on the Transbay, and that ship had come in about the same time we hit Odessa. We greeted each other and fell Into a nonchalant conversation. She asked Mel his opinion of the JFK, Oswald and Ruby Incident. ' Naturally, Mel thought that Oswald must have been some sort of psycho case and said so; then he said the same of Ruby. Then, this chick pops in with: "Your country must be run by lunatics." Now Mel really tuned in. He told her that he didn't believe that old line and, pausing a moment, said; "At least we don't run around the country shooting our opposition by the thousands or disposing of them via the salt-mines." Angrily, the gal came back: "And where is that done?" "Why here in Russia, where else?" "Our government never does things like that," she answered quickly. Then Mel came in and said, "No? Then tell me what happened to Beria and his gang of mobsters when they tried to beat Krushy to the prize seat?" "I think you are ail liars," she said hotly, "and furthermore, Beria was an enemy of the people. He's around some­ place." Then she departed. Shortly before leaving Odessa, I happened to be at the Club to buy a set of Russian dolls for our home. I saw the same girl at the desk near the souvenir stand. She looked my way and I greeted her warmly. She came from behind the desk. "I don't think you Americans are friendly at all," she said. "I think you make fun of my English and fun of my people. You couldn't be friendly If you wanted to." "Listen, you're a sensible sort," I assured her. "We don't attach friendship to some political gimmick and we don't sell friendship. I believe, for us Ameri­ cans, friendship just happens. Either you like a person or you don't, It's that simple. "Furthermore, how do you know we are not a friendly sort of people? We are probably the first real Americans that you have ever met, and then again you don't really even know me. Friend­ ship comes from the heart, not some silly political magazine. Think it over." She looked at me, puzzled, then smiled, somewhat forcibly. I called back to her: "Good-bye, friend." Soon after, we sailed froin Odessa, Russia. To us, it was the loneliest city in the whole wide world. �Fage Tem By Robert A. Matthews, Vice-President, Contracts, & Bill Hall, Headquarters Rep. Call-Back Overtime Discussed SEAFARERS May 1, UM LOG Official Raps Critics Of Poverty-War Biii NEW YORK—As a special House subcommittee continued hearings on the Administration's anti-poverty bill, the na­ tional coordinator of the campaign against poverty, Sargent Shiver, defended the bill here^- QUESTION: What country would you most recommend to American tourists? A number of questions were involved In an exchange of correspondJohn Lynam: I would advise erce between the Contract Department at SIU headquarters and Brother senting voice in its study of the any tourist to stay right here in Joseph I. Briant, ship's delegate aboard the SS Niagara. Since these and last week. Shriver addressed a meet­ Johnson bill. Dr. Harry L. Brown the U n i t e d similar problems keep coming up aboard ship, the correspondence Is ing at City Hall, ridiculing Repub­ of Georgia, a spokesman for the States. There is carried here in its entiretj', based on the Information supplied by Briant lican criticism of the anti-poverty American Farm Bureau Federa­ certainly more in his original letter. program which would emphasize tion, told the House group that to see and do Question No. 1: Call-Back To Shift Ship on a Weekend. Summary: A the training of young people and great strides had been taken in here, and the call-back to shift ship was posted on the board for 3 PM on Sunday. the last 14 years toward eradicat­ Some of the sailors were working OT that day, cleaning cargo holes the promotion of local attacks on ing poverty, and he said that the people are much poverty with Federal assistance. more trustwor­ prior to loading grain. Now, as the ship didn't actually shift until after present system of vocational edu­ thy. The only "Nobody has yet attacked one 5 PM, the men continued their work until 5 PM. These men put in for substantive part of this program," cation and manpower develop­ other country OT covering their work in the holes plus the 4-hour call-back time from Shriver said. He said that the war ment and training could do the which I think 3 PM, which created an overlap of 2 hours in OT. on poverty was begun by Presi­ Job. can compare is The mate contends this is pyramiding overtime, and disputed the dent Kennedy, that President Georgia Democrat Phil M, overtime for the men who were working at the time. He says that only Johnson had picked up the Landrum, sponsor' of the anti- Sweden. The people there just the men who were off duty at the time and who were actually called challenge and that the war could poverty bill, questioned Dr. Brown aren't like others who are just out for your buck. back are entitled to the 4 hours' time that is allowable. Problem: Are be won by forceful action. closely on his (Brown's) testimony. the men who were working prior to the posted call-back entitled to the More than 500 persons repre­ Under questioning, Dr. Brown Jimmy Smith: My personal fav­ 4 hours in addition to the time they worked in the holes from 3 PM senting national organizations with admitted that the farm bureau orite is South America, especial­ to 5 PM? -f headquarters here attended the had opposed an increase in funds ly Brazil. Al­ for vocational training last year. Answer: No. The men who were Question: (a) Are we entitled to meeting. though I like Meanwhile, the subcommittee In Dr. Brown also conceded, under working overtime are not entitled the stevedore rate for the whole Europe in the to the 4-hour minimum for shifting period as stated? And, if not, (b) Washington heard the first dis- questioning, that the Federation summertime, I had opposed the existing programs ship, as they were already work­ is it possible that we are entitled feel that for a for area redevelopment and ing and were not actually called to at least the shoreside stand-by traveler. South accelerated public works. back. rate during the periods in which America offers To point up the need for the the best bargain, Reference: Standard Freightship we didn't actually perform the anti-poverty bill, 1,700 senior more to see, and Agreement, Article HI—Call-Back stevedore work? (In the latter case citizens gathered in the Grand the people there the stand-by rate would be $3.35, To Shift Or Haul Vessel—Section ballroom of the Commodore Hotel are very friend­ $3.43 and $3.49 because of the 17 (a). Last paragraph: "On Satur­ last week for a luncheon fare con­ ly. Of course, it always depends days, Sundays and holidays, the holiday and after 5 PM). It is sisting of a half-pint carton of on what a person wants to see men shall receive a minimum of urgent that we get a clarification milk and a few crackers. or do. (a) four '4) hours for such call­ on this item, because the Mate The group heard a series of says we wili be expected to stand­ 3) 3^ Si backs. They may be turned to one NEW YORK—"Keep the huck­ speakers deal with the problems Folke Gramdstrom: I think a by for this work all the time we or more times without the payment sters out of our harbors and riv­ of the aged: skyrocketing hospital of additional overtime, except are discharging cargo in Chitta- ers" has become the battle cry and doctor costs, inflation, and the tourist can stay right here in America and en­ where the time exceeds four hours, gong. East Pakistan. here, to protest a huge barge- seeming heartlessiiess of the rest joy himself as in which case they would be paid Answer: The ciewmembers who borne advertising sign being of society toward the old. much as he for time actually worked." performed this work are entitled towed around Manhattan to pro­ would if he went to the stevedore rate only when somewhere Question No. 2: Handling Hatches. actually engaged in the stevedore mote a local automobile dealer. The anti-advertising faction got else. Dollar for So that you may know something work. They are entitled to over­ dollar he gets about the ship, the Niagara was time while standing by to perform a big boost last week when the more here, and formerly a straight T-2 Tanker the stevedore work except during chauffeured limousine of the City everybody is not Jumboized, which has since been the lunch hour you refer to where Planning Commission chairman out to cheat him converted to a Bulk Carrier they would be entitled to no over­ was nearly involved in an acci­ dent on the West Side Highway like in so many I grain). The nature of the work time since they received one full with cars which had slowed down other countries. I've been going involved in opening and closing hour for their lunch. to stare at the barge-borne, 125to sea for 30 years now, and I'll the hatches on this ship, so far, foot long, 40-foot high billboard Reference: Standard Freightship LONDON—^The Tramp ship sta­ always feel the USA is best. has required the use of all hands 3) 3) 3< in the Deck Department. The Mate Agreement, Article ill. Handling cruising along the Hudson River bilization plan seems to be headed Thomas Dolan: I would say the for the rocks because of continuing agrees, as per the agreement, that Hatches—Section 20 (a), "When the behind a tug. Then and there CPC Chairman stiff opposition to the lay-up plan best buy is Spain. The night life the stevedore rate is payable for sailors are used to remove hatches, W.F.R. Ballard vowed "to keep by Norwegian and Greek ship­ strong backs, and tank tops for the this work. However, he insists in the cities, is that it is payable for only the purpose or loading or unloading the hucksters out of our harbors owners . great there, and the people are Under the International Tonnage actual stevedore work performed. cargo, or to cover up hatches when and rivers." He later announced cargo is in the vessel, they shall he was working on changes in the Stabilization very honest. And Association plan, Summary: The particular circum­ receive overtime as per Article II, city's zoning ordinance that would owners of dry cargo carriers could don't forget that ban such advertising displays on agree to withdraw tonnage and put stances occurred on November 11, Section 32, of this agreement." Spain is fantas­ Armistice Day, and before 6 AM Question No. 3: Additional over­ the city's waterways. tically cheap it in lay-up status. They would Ballard said that complaints on November 12. The whole Deck time work that is other than rou­ country to stay then receive compensation for this Department (excluding the gang­ tine work. Summary: During the about the sign had been received tonnage from other owners whose in. I spent a way man) were required to stand­ aforesaid mentioned period (refer from motorists and residents "who vessels were regularly employed. month there by from 8 AM on November 11 to Item No. 2), in particular be­ resent this intrusion." once, and it was The plan's aim is to improve There is some doubt whether right through until 5 AM on No­ tween 11 AM to 12 Noon and be­ freight rates by reducing available one of my greatest vacations. vember 12 when the ship was tween 4 PM to 5 PM, on Novem­ the city has any jurisdiction over tonnage. 4i it 4 finally loaded and the last hatch ber 11, five men from the gang the floating ads because the Fed­ As of April 15, ITSA reports, Luis Cebeda: For touring, my closed. During this time we were were sent ashore to bring on board: eral Government controls the wa­ only 4.5 million deadweight tons favorite countries would be the terways around New York. A city required to open hatches for load­ first, some used automobile tires, had been listed for voluntary im­ Southern Euro­ ing and closed them as they be­ and secondly, a washing machine planning spokesman indicated, mobilization, A goal of 12 million pean group. I however, that the cooperation of came filled. The rest of the time for the officers' quarters. Ques­ deadweight tons had been set. like them all, we were standing by for the pur­ tion: Are these men entitled to ad­ the Federal authorities would be The Norwegian and Greek ship­ Yugoslavia, Italy, asked to ban the barge signs. pose of closing hatches in the ditional OT for this work aside owners are both opposing the plan, pain and event of rain. Periodically we did from the Stand-by and/or the but for opposite reasons. The Nor­ France. But I work relative to securing for sea. stevedore time we were already wegians complain that the plan sure don't like The stevedore work actually per­ receiving? The Deck Gang takes favors owners who operate older Greece, and I formed was from 8 AM to 10 AM the stand that this work was in­ ve.ssels, particularly liberty ships, would advise ev­ and 1 PM to 8 PM on November consistent with the purpose for while the Scandinavian fleet is eryone to stay 11, and 2:45 AM to 5 AM,on No­ which they were required to more modern. away from there. vember 12. The Mate has O.K.'d stand by. PHILADELPHIA—The SIU The Greek Interests are taking It just is not like the rest of the the stevedore rate for the steve­ United Industrial Workers is Answer: No. The crewmembeis conducting a Shop Stewards' the opposite view. About half the countries down there. dore work actually performed and liberty ships in service are under 4 4 4 has approved the straight OT rate who brought aboard the used auto- Clinic at the Union hall here Greek ownership and they charge George Rowland: I spent six for the rest of the time we were mobiie tires and the washing ma­ which all UIW shop stewards that the lay-up allowances pro­ weeks in Germany last year, and standing by but with one excep­ chine were being paid overtime. in the area are requested to posed for this class under the really I like that tion, namely: 1 hour between 12 Therefore no additional overtime attend. stabilization plan are Inadequate. country the best. is payable. Noon and 1 PM on November 11, at Under discussion will be Some liberty ship operators say It is the most which time we had lunch and did grievance proce­ they can get better returns by hir­ Explanation: When in port and contracts, modern outside no work. The Deck Gang put in sea watches are broken, and mem­ dures and other subjects of in­ ing out their ships at current de­ of America, and for the stevedore rate of OT for bers of the Deck Department are terest to shop stewards which pressed rates than they could the people are the whole period from 8 AM No­ being paid overtime (as was the will aid them in handling their under the voluntary lay-up plan. very hard-work­ vember 11 through 5 AM Novem­ case of the crewmembers who duties in fine SIU-UIW style. Another meeting of ITSA is ing and easy to Meetings are scheduled from planned soon. At that time the ber 12, including the lunch hour brought aboard the automobile get along with. on November 11. We did this be­ tires and washing machine), they 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. on Tuesdays, group is expected either to set up Medical care is cause of the fact that we were cannot receive double overtime. May 12, 19, 26 and June 2 at a. new deadline of three or four fine there, althe Union hall. standing by for the purpose of 'The Contract bars the-payment of months or else shelve the entire though the conditions are not as performing stevedore. ^ work. / (Continued on page 18) plan. sanitary as they are here. City to Fight Barge--Borne Billboard Ads Tramp Ship Stabilization Hits Snags Meetings Set For Phila. UiW Shop Stewards �1. liM SEAFARERS Faf EUwm LOG 'Now If We Had Vitamin Pill* For Thi* ••• ICC TINPLATE DECISION—The Interstate Commerce Commission has again favored the nation's railroads over water carriers and upheld discriminatory rail rates by approving a railway rate cut on tinplate from the East to the West Coast. While It was doing this, it notified the intercoastal shipping operators that any similar rate reduction in their case was unjust. The ICC said that the transcontinental railroads were "justified" in cutting rates on tinplate from $1.16 to $1 per 100 pounds, while at the -same time finding that cuts in intercoastal ship rates on the very same products from 98 to 82 cents per hundred pounds were "unjustified." The ICC chose to ignore the fact that traditionally, the water rates are lower because they are the lower-cost method of transportation. The ICC decision means a sharp drop in tinplate cargo for the already depressed intercoastal water carrieis. The Intercon.stil Steamship Freight Conference however, feels that the cut on tinplate represents a "foot in the door" tactic, and that the tinplate reduction is only the first of a series of other rate reductions on steel products moving in quantity from the East to the West Coast. t t i i" 4" 4" SHIP BUILDING SUBSIDY—The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee has approved a compromise two-year extension of the 55 percent subsidy ceiling on ship construction subsidies. The Administration was pushing for only a one year extension, while the industry favored three, and the committee split the difference. The Senate Commerce Committee will now take up the matter. Failure to extend the 55 percent limit would mean that the difference between the cost -of building a ship here and abroad could cost the subsidized operators an estimated extra $500,000 to $600,000 per ship. Meanwhile, there is still no indication that the Maritime Administra­ tion has come to a final decision on a proposal to change its method of figuring foreign costs for shipbuilding subsidy purposes. The single lowest cost foreign yard is now used. It has been proposed that a weighted average of five foreign yards be used, thus tending to reduce the gap between US and foreign cost. Subsidized operators are opposed to the new formula because it would mean about the same extra cost outlay per ship to them as would dropping the subsidy ceiling to 50 percent. WAll ON POVERTY—President Johnson's war on poverty may well be carried into one of the richest areas of the United States, Westchester County, N.Y. Most of national attention has centered on the poverty-ridden areas of Appalachia in the mountains of the southeastern U.S., and in other regions long afflicted by unemployment and l-dustrlal decline. Westchester County, commuter-land, boasts one of the highest average per capita incomes in the land. It records an average family income of $11,695. In the city of Scarsdale In Westchester Cou -ty, average family icome spars to $29,276. But even t' is heartland of wealth bears the deep scars of poverty. A survey by the county's planning and welfare departments shows: One out of 12 Westchester families lives in abject poverty. One out of five families is "deprived." One of every four non-white families lives in abject poverty, and half the non-white families have incomes of less than $5,000 a, year. The Supreme Court's ruling against snper-seniority for strike­ breakers in the Erie Resistor Corp. case has been spelied out by the 3d US Circuit Court of Appeais in Philadelphia, which granted the petition of the NLRB for an. enforcement order. The' ruling signaled the end of a five year fight by the Electrical, R.<dio & Machine Workers against a company scheme to give 20 years seniority to replacements hired during a 1959 strike of lUE Local 613 at the Erie, Pa., plant, now called Erie Technological Prod­ ucts, Inc. The court held that the strike, which started as an eco­ nomic strike April 1, 1959, was converted to an unfair practice strike on May 29 that year, as the NLRB found. The latter date was the one on which the strikers, re­ jecting the proposed super-senior­ ity plan, voted to continue their strike. 4' 4' 4' An all-union slate of candidates ail but swept the boards in recent muniolpal elections in Carlsbad, NM, reversing results of the elec­ tion four years ago which the US Chamber of Commerce hailed as proving the value of its "practical politics" course for businessmeu. The union slate. running on the Citizens Ticket, elected the mayor and three of four city council members in an extraordinary turn-out of 8,070 voters—more than 63 percent of the registra­ tion. The impetus for organiza­ tion of the labor community in this heavily union town is at­ tributed to emotions aroused two years ago, when major employeis forced a long strike on a group of unions resisting a concerted drive against long-established contract arbitration protections. 4> 4' 4* The plant of the Lewis Food Co., Los Angeles, citadel of John Birch Society supporter D. B. Lewis, has gone union. The 202 workers who produce Bircher Lewis' cat and dog food voted in an NLRB election for joint rep­ resentation by three unions—the Butchers Local 563, Operating Engineers Local 501 and Team­ sters Local 626. The organizing effort took a year, with union backers making all contacts through home visits. The plant, producing pet foods under the Dr. Ross label, has been paying 40 to 65 cents an hour under com­ parable wage scales, with no pro­ visions for fringe benefits, ac­ cording to the unions.' A disease that can best be called canni­ balism is eating away at the US-flag mer­ chant fleet and shows signs of devouring all of the fleet while its parts are busy fighting one another. The disease is plainly a version of the oftrepeated chestnut that tells us how one segment of the fleet is doing fine, so let's not get so all fired up about another so-called segment—apart from any public interest. What should be obvious to all by now is that there is nothing wrong with the fact that any section of an industry is in rela­ tively good shape, but that something is starkly wrong when more is not done to upgrade, rebuild and strengthen the others. If ever there was a truism, it's that the whole is the sum of its parts—this is the basic foundation of our American heritage, of the trade union movement and many other as­ pects of our national life. "United we stand, divided we fall" is a motto known to all our schoolchildren—^it appears in Latin on all our coins and national symbols—it is the basis behind the United Nations—it is so long accepted as a basic rule of society that it is one of the least likely debatable propositions anyone can mention. Yet, in the shipping industry, some Gov­ ernment and management spokesmen still take refuge behind the relatively comfortable posture of the subsidized fleets and tell the world that US-flag shipping is doing fine. Little is said of the woes of the domestic operator as against the offshore shipowner, the plight-of tramps, tankers, bulk operators singly and jointly, the Lakes as against the Atlantic, Gulf or Pacific Coast, and so on. Compartmenting of the shipping industry goes on and on, while its supposed pieces break off and shrivel away. The idea of a balanced merchant fleet has been so long forgotten that no one talks about it anymore. It was a goal often urged by the SIU and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department beginning right after Wprld War II and since then, when US ship­ ping w£is at such a peak that it seemed no one would ever catch up. That they have caught up—and overtaken the US fleet—is quite evident. Aiperican foreign Irade vplume is better than three times what it was 25 years ago, and there are more cargoes and ships of every dracription—except American-flag—on the high seas today than ever before. A report a few days ago out of London noted that during the first quarter of this year the world bulk carrier fleet went over the 20-million-ton mark for the first time. On April 1, the fleet consisted of 943 vessels of 20,177.000 deadweight tons. In terms of the number of ships, this is larger than the entire active US-flag mer­ chant fleet today. In terms of American for­ eign trade, bulk cargoes account for 254 million long tons out of the 293 million long tons that represents all of our foreign trade. But barely 15 million long tons of all the bulk cargoes in the US export-import trade move on American-flag ships. Another report of the past few days details how runaway-flag ships, largely Americanowned, have so successfully dodged US taxes, wages, living and safety standards that Liberian-flag tankers have just pushed ahead of British-flag vessels to the top of the world's tanker fleet ownership. Liberian-flag vessels have moved up to 12.4 million tons deadweight, a 1.6 million ton advance on the previous year's total. The US tanker fleet ranks behind Norway in the fourth spot among the world tanker fleets. US tonnage accounts for 8.9 million tons. The picture in the trampship field was detailed by a special report in the LOG two weeks ago, telling of the shriveling of the tramp fleet from its postwar peak to today. The same story could go on and on and on, which explains why when a situation like the grain sales to the Soviet bloc or the current spate of Export-Import Bank pur­ chases by Italy and other countries comes along, US shipping mu.st get its proper share. And when Federal statutes and Govern­ ment committments covering 50-50 splits on cargoes for American ships and even for full 100 percent participation by US ships are wantonly thrown aside and waived bj' seem­ ingly responsible US Government agency officials, t le situation can only worsen. Does it really require an Act of Congress to get the US Government to abide by Acts of Congress? �LOG May 1, UM Lifeboat Class 106 Has Perfect Score NY Willing To Study Waterway Transfer SEAFARERS Page Twelv* 2 Veteran RR Tugmen On Pension NEW YORK—Another pair of disabled SIU oldtimers in the raillug field went on pension last month, boosting the total retire­ ments in the SIU Railway Marine Region for this year to 11. The number of railroad oldtimers re­ tired on Union pensions since the start of the program is now pegged at 59. John Piekos, 49, a veteran of the Bush Terminal Railroad tug fleet, went on pension here in New York, and David W. Rudolph, 56, a bargeman with the Baltimore & Ohio fleet, joined the pen­ sion roster in that port city. Both went on disability p e n sions of $150 per month. Piekos lives in Flushing, N Y, with his wife, Rudolph Vei'onica, and daughter Paulette, and had been working on Bush Terminal boats for the past 21 years. He last worked as a deckhand on the tug Irving T. Bush, and now is plan­ ning to do a bit of traveling around the country to see his relatives in several states and get some sight­ seeing in at the same time. Pho­ tography is a hobby that he ex­ pects to keep him busy during his travels. He's the third man out of the John Piekos, a veteran member of the SIU Railway Marine Region (right), re­ ceives first pension cheek from Regional Director G. P- McGinty at headquar­ ters. i Bush fleet to retire on a Union pension. Rudolph is number 12 in the B&O fleet to go on pension since that fleet came under the Union banner. A native of Cumberland, Md., he joined up in Baltimore a few yeais back and indicates he's never had cause to regret it. Ru­ dolph has been with the B&O since 1936. He and his wife Grace have four grown children to boast about— two boys, David and John, and two daughters, Elaine and Jac­ queline. %F You ARE RECEIVING MORETHAN ONE COPY OF THE SAME NEW YORK—State barge operators were cheered recently when they learned that a Joint Legislative Committee might be agreeable to reconsider transferring New York's waterway system to Federal control. Assemblyman Edward R. mittee's direction, found that Crawford, chairman of the Federal development of the state's Class No. 106 in the SIU llfeboatmen's school at headquarters takes Its turn in the spotlight after all hands suc­ cessfully completed Coast Guard course. Pictured (front, l-r) Jose Miordilo, Montstokakis; middle, Ted Moeris, George Lozorou, Andreas Alexakis, Henry Pierongeiino; rear, instructor Dan Butts, Jorge Martinez, Everett Huntley, Otto Fraderes, Manfred Leuschner and instructor Arne Bjornsson. Joint Legislative Committee, told the annual meeting of the NY State Waterways Association here that such a (jecision would depend on evidence that the transfer would be to the economic benefit of the state. He said that it would be up to the barge and towboat Industry to produce the evidence that would make a transfer to Federal control and development possible. Crawford explained that his committee had decided to retain state control over the 5,500-mile waterway system after seeing the conclusions of a special study made by the Arthur D. Little Co. The Little Co. report, made at the com- US, Colombia Study New Canal WASHINGTON—US and Colombian engineers have begun a study on the feasibility of a sea-level canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through northern Colombia. In announcing the study agreement with Colombia earlier this month, President Johnson said "we hope to make similar ar--*rangements with other coun­ using the threat of a new canal to sabotage and wartime attack than tries later," but did not gain a better bargaining position the present lock-type canal, would specify to which countries he was referring. Southern Mexico, Nicaragua and Panama have been mentioned in addition to Colombia as potential sites for a new canal. The possi­ bility of building another canal have been under consideration for several years, but was spurred recently by the political crisis in the Panama Canal Zone last Jan­ uary. The study group may be at its task for the next six months, trav­ eling through rivers, swamps , and wooded mountains'which were ex­ plored for the same purpose over 100 years ago. The planned route begins at the mouth of the Atrato River on Candelaria Bay and goes through great forested swamps west of the Atrato and along its tributary, the Truando River, then over the mountains of the con­ tinental divide near the Pacific shore. Present plans call for a two-lane sea-level canal with a channel 50 i feet deep and 600 feet wide. The Colombia route is a tempt­ ing one because the first 82 miles from the mouth of the Atrato River is through an alluvial swaipp which could be easily excavated by dredges. Another plus factor is that "the mountains which must be crossed are composed of basalt and other stable rock. This would re­ quire a great deal of blasting to cut through a channel but would make extremely steep slopes feasi­ ble without danger of landslides blocking the channel. Nuclear explosives have been advocated to ease the blasting oper­ ations, but experts have noted it will be at least four or five years before the necessary technology is developed. Announcement of the Colombian study reportedy caused anger in Panama, which accused the US of in its dispute with Panama over control of the Panama Canal Zone. Those urging construction of a new canal however, point out that therft are many reasons why such an additional Atlantic-Pacific link is necessary. The US estimates that by 1970 the present canal will no longer be able to handle the steadily growing traffic. In addition, they maintain that a new sea level canal would be less vulnerable to be cheaper to operate and would be more efficient. The present canal is already unable to handle some of the newest tankers and naval vessels Cost of a canal through Colom­ bia has been put at about $550 million by the Colombian govern­ ment and at about $780 million by the US Atomic Energy Commis­ sion. Both estimates are based on the use of nuclear explosives for excavation. canals would have little or no favorable affect on the state's economy. Faced with this conclusion, the committee decided that its only course of action was to recom­ mend against the transfer, accord­ ing to Crawford. The Waterways Association had backed the trans­ fer since it thought there was a better chance of getting funds for canal improvements from the Federal government rather than from the state. The state barge canal is the only inland waterway system in the country not maintained or under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers. An earlier study made by the district engineer in New York City found that complete reconstruction of the system was economically un­ feasible. That disapproved plan included deepening and widening of the canal and lengthening of the locks. The New York Waterways As­ sociation had maintained that the canal system in its present condi­ tion was no longer competitive and had called for its inclusion in the national system of inland waterways. Rep. Ed Edmondson tD-Okla.), principal speaker at the associa­ tion's meeting, warned the group not to put too much hope in the legislative committee's call to New York's congressional delega­ tion to secure more Federal aid for state improvement of the canal system. Decline In US Fishing Scored WASHINGTON—The annual fish catch of the United States is on a continuing decline which has prompted one Senator to call for a "fishing survey so comprehensive that every step from spawning stream to the net and on to the consumer is inventoried." Warren G. Magnuson, chair­ man of the Senate Commerce eries, Magnuson said. It also marine species and to ascertain Committee, introduced a Joint would be called upon to determine the causes of depletion in stocks Resolution directing a survey of marine and fre.sh-water commercial fisheries. Included in the survey would be a study of pro­ duction, processing, distribution, tran.sportation, marketing and storage methods and facilities. "The effects of massive foreign fishing fleets on valuable food species and the economy of the industry and the nation will be studied as well," Magnuson said. The Washington Democrat re­ vealed Bureau of Commercial Fisheries figures which show that, in the past decade, world fisheries' catch has doubled while the US catch has virtually stood still. The total 1963 catch for the US was 4,750 pounds, an 11 percent de­ crease from the previous year. With one exception, 1963 was the lowest take US fisheries have registered in the past ten years. The survey would be made by the Bureau of Commercial Fish- CiIP ALL MAIL LABELS FROM THEFROrr PAGES... ...} sx AND RETURN LA6EI5 CAt^ ADJUST List* accretion or depletion of valuable where it is occurring. Raps Ship Grievance Set-Up (Continued from page 2) | addition, Johnson named Hall, Secretary of Commerce Luther Thomas W. Gleason, president of Hodges that a special Grievance the International Longshoremen's Committee on Cargo Preference Association, and Joseph Curran, Administration would be formed. president of the National Maritime The two Secretaries said that a Union, to act as labor advisers to representative of the Maritime the committee. Administration in the Department Management advisors will be of Commerce would serve as Max Harrison, president, Ameri­ chairman of the new body. can Maritime Association; Ralph B. In making his announcement, Dewey, president. Pacific American Johnson, the new Maritime Ad- Steamship Association, and Ralph ministratoi-, said he would sit as Casey, pre.sident, American Mer­ chairman of the group. chant Marine Institute. , The settlement ^ r and..discussions , The unions had previously met leading to the torniation ol the ,,,3 ""ft"'!"'?; view, 0„ ptohlem. Lyndon B. Johnson and AFL-CIO plaguing the maritime industry. President George Meany in Febru­ Meany headed the labor group ary, after AFL-CIO maritime which met with Secretary of State unions forced a showdown on the Dean Rusk, Hodges, Johnson and 50-50 issue and the watering down Reynolds. of US ship participation in the In making his announcement, grain movement. ^ Johnson declared: Members of the committee "Although most matters can be named were G. Griffith Johnson, Assistant Secretary of State for handled between those raising a Economic Affairs; Mrs. Dorothy H. grievance and the appropriate Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of Government agency, v;hen neces­ Agriculture for International Af­ sary there should be no hesitancy fairs, and James J. Reynolds, As­ on the part of the committee in sistant Secretary of Labor for calling and holding public hear­ Labor-Management Relations, In ings." - �May 1. ItM SEAFARERS LOG Pace ThirfceB FIT-OUT ON THE LAKES The start of another new shipping season on the Great Lakes is attended by many of the same jobs required to reactivate off­ shore vessels that may be idled from time to time. The difference on the Lakes is that it's a yearly ritual, caused by the v/inter freeze-up that limits the Lakes season each year. Scenes here are on the steamer Paul Townsend, part of the Huron Portland Cement fleet, which was the first SIUmanned vessel to fit out in the Detroit area for the '64 season. Snow still covered the deck as Seafarer Charles Ruell began job of storing up the Townsend and bringing fresh produce aboard for the long season ahead. He's bringing a couple of crates of lettuce on here. SIU and labor news is checked out via fresh copies of LOS and other Union literature brought aboard for crew use. Ed Sontimore, wiper lleft), and James Cronk, oiler, share the reading matter in messhall. iiiiiiiiiii Getting set to strip deck of debris left over on the Towosend after stay in winter anchorage, deck gang Seafarers turn out for a photo. Other vessels in background are due for similar clean-up. Chowtime finds John Puhi, fireman (left), and oiler Jim Cronk on the firing line in messhall. Roast beef, ham were on lunch menu, along with safety reminder cautioning crew about possible port-hole accidents. �Pure Fearteea SEAFARERS 1, MM LOG Koacii Agr—ment With Government * Belgian Doctors End Strike BRUSSELS—A strike by some 10,000 Belgian doctors and dentists, which left the people of that coimtry virtually without medical attention for an 18-day period, ended last week as the striking doctors and the Belgian government reached agreement on modifications of an Operating Engineers Hear Meany, Hail expanded national health plan ' The International Union of Operattnf Earineers has eoneluded Its ments, which ara still under dis­ was that of an 18-month old boy passed last year. very successful annual convention held at San Franeiseo's Sheratoncussion, will probably involve who died more than eight hours Palace Hotel. We certainly enjoyed the company of convention visitors The doctors who walked out increases in the fees allowed to after his regular doctor refused •y E. B. McAuley, West Coast Rejtresenfativo Steve Leslie, Local 25, and his delegation composed of Allen Francis, (m their patients were protesting doctors which wiU make the plan to treat him and referred his VP; Financial Secretary Charlie Stryner; Recording Secretary Vinnie parents to an emergency service more palatable to them. Motzel, and Business Reps. Willie Zenga, Bill Hock„ Jack Steward and aspects of the new law with which Public resentment ran so high set up for the duration of the they did not agree. Among other Pete Buono. at the height of the strike that strike. George Meany and SIU President Paul Hall both addressed the con­ things, they said the law would many of the doctors left the Later, the doctors were re­ vention. Meany criticized railroad ownership, and told the delegates destroy the tradition of profes­ country to escape reprisals. portedly angered by a remark that the railroad men had a right to strike. The government retaliated to made by the Belgian Premier, sional-secrecy between physician Hall denounced the Justice Department for bringing union leaders the doctor walkout by mobilizing who commented "I hope this will and patient. Aside from that, their to court for harassment, and singled out the Defense Department for objections boiled down basically medical reserve officers and not become known as the time of its conduct in the strike at Cape Kennedy. putting them on active duty. Most the assassins." The containership New Orleans docked at Oakland this past week to matters of money. of the nation's practicing doctors The health insurance law was on Sea-Land's first extended service to Seattle and Alaska. The first The plan, as It stands, would are army reservists since military passed by an overwhelming 154-15 scheduled sailing from Seattle is set for May 3, with an arrival date in bring about substantial reductions service is mandatory in Belgium. vote of the Belgian Parliament Anchorage on May 7. Then, about the middle of May, the Mobile will in doctors' incomes. They insist In an offshoot of the bitterness late in 1963 with strong labor be arriving in Oakland to proceed to Seattle and Anchorage to main­ generated by the strike, two union support. About 5 million of on bigger fees than those alloted tain the extended service. Belgian doctors were arrested on Belgium's 9 million people are and also object to filling out re­ Speaking of Alaska, the United States Coast Guard and Geodetic ports of their activities for review charges stemming from the deaths covered by the health plan, at a Survey office has reported that the bottom literally dropped out by a commission of physicians. of three patients, which were cost of about $100 a year per the harbors at Seward and Anchor--f The reports are necessary to linked to the walkout. One case family. age, as a result of the March 27 things have been going bad. So, enable the government to keep 'quakes. Deep fissures have been Barr is looking to catch anjrthing track of payments and services reported on the bottom of the heading out to sea. rendered by the doctors, but harbors. Terry White is still on the beach would also give the government a The greatest changes took place and looking for a bosun or deck much more accurate idea of the at Seward where the docking area maintenance job on a stekdy run. doctors' incomes and their poten­ had been from 30 to 120 feet deep. Terry has been staying on the tial taxability. Another objection Surveys since the earthquakes and beach while his wife has been un­ raised by doctors was to tidal action show the depth ranges dergoing surgery. He is grateful penalties the law imposes for not OTTAWA—The strike that ended recently by about 95 per­ to be now from 390 to 450 feet. to the SIU and the Welfare Plan observing the approved rate scale, Governmental agencies and two for picking up those hospital chits. which call for fines or even jail cent of the practicing doctors in Belgium recalled a similar seafaring unions, both affiliates of George Filomio, oiler, is looking if illegally high rates are charged. doctor's strike in Saskatchewan two years ago. That strike too the SlUNA, are signing agree­ for just about anything heading The settlement ending the bitter was brought about by the doc--*ments for the representation of toward Korea, and Johnny Moore, strike calls for amendments to federal employees. The agreements off the Young America, was re­ the present law. These amend­ tors' refusal to go along with that the government can cut off a 'medicare' hill arlonterl hv treatment if the plan gets were reached under an executive patriated from Guam and is now fit a medicare bill adopted by financial trouble. This has, of order made in 1962 by the late for duty. He's looking for an Isth­ the provincial government. course, never been done. However, President Kennedy. Nearly two years later, ob­ the doctors say they can't accept mian ship round the world. Johnny One of the agreements will cover sails as chief electrician. servers find that the concept of such a limitation because it would , 150 employees of the Maritime Ad­ the national health plan has been be contrary to their oath. No During the last period shipping ministration on the moth ball re­ so thoroughly accepted that op­ mention was made of how the '62 picked up in Wilmington with 22 serve fleet ships at Suisun Bay. position to it is no longer even an strike was reconciled with the They will be represented by the jobs shipped and six ships in election issue. The dire predic­ oath. transit. Shipping is expected to Maritime Government Employees tions and warnings expressed by The Saskatchewan law was the Organization, a division of the remain good for at least the next the doctors simply never material­ first full medicare act on the two weeks, as we expect four or Military Sea Transport Union. The ized and the plan is working North American continent. Under MSTU will now be representing five ships in transit and the Eagle smoothly. the plan every citizen has com­ Voyager is due to arrive and pay CHICAGO—The sweet strains the entire Military Sea Transport Medicare has proved so popular pulsory coverage at a cost of $24 off here on May 5. of classical Spanish guitars will Service Pacific fleet. The unit in­ Jack Barret, Sr., a disability pen­ soon replace the blaring horns of in fact that the present govern­ a year for each family. With the volved some 2,100 unlicensed sea­ ment is featuring medicare in its state hospital insurance enacted men, and we want to wish them all sioner, was by the Wilmington hall Chicago traffic for cab driver bid for re-election, and pointing earlier, medical and hospital Mohammed Nur-Azizieh, a mem­ the other day just to say hello to happy sailing. to it as its top achievement while coverage costs a Saskatchewan Shipping has remained on the old friends and keep up on Union ber of SIUNA-affillated Trans­ in office. family about $50 a year. Part of activity. He had many praises for portation Services and Allied slow bell in San Francisco. We The opposition party, which the hospital costs are borne by a Workers Local 777 here. the Pension Plan which came to have some 18 ships intransit due Azizieh Is home in his native leaned heavily toward opponents 5 percent provincial sales tax. his aid a few years ago when he in the coming 15 days. Observers point out that while Jordan right now after spending of the medicare legislation two was permanently disabled in a Jack Kuberski, formerly of Rahyears ago, has new come so far the doctors won the right to con­ a couple of years pushing a shipboard accident. Ray Austria, way, NJ, and a member of the Checker cab around that it is attempting to tinue private practice outside STH since 1942, is looking to ship last off the Fairport, has been on around the Loop. win election with promises to ex­ medicare as part of the strike the beach awhile and is now ready from the West Coast. Jack is a After a few tend coverage to include free pre­ settlement, few actually do. to ship. He remained long enough 'professional galley utility,' and A member of parliament re­ months nt home, scription drugs. to celebrate his son's birthday, quite a man with the cards. He he intends to . The Saskatchewan College of cently summed up the present and is now looking to make the was lauding the Unions' welfare continue on to Physicians and Surgeons, which situation in a nutshell when he and pension plan as being the chief cook's job on the Eagle Voy­ Spain to spend with the Canadian Medical As­ pointed out that people who once "best in the maritime industry" ager when she crews up. about two years sociation led the fight against would have done without medical Andy Ellingsen was last on the the other day. Conrad Shirley, studying Spanish medicare, is reportedly still care because of the cost now re­ Beloit Victory and is presently not fresh off the Mount Vernon Vic­ dancing before critical, but in a strange new way. ceive the care they need without tory, is trying his luck with the fit for duty, but hopes he will be returning to the They are now protesting the fact charge. able to ship soon. Just this week Azixieh ponies at Golden Gate Field. His US. running mate and 'tout,' Ruel G. his daughter-in-law had a baby No newcomer to the Spanish girl following a 98 mile an hour Barr, has been enjoying some good dance, Azizieh has appeared as a days at the track, but recently race (with poiice escort) with Andy flamenco dancer in such clubs at the wheei. Says he doesn't want to go through that again any­ as the Boom Boom Room here in Chicago. It was his cab driving time soon. Up in Seattle, the Niagara, Trans- job that enabled the 24-year-old hudson, John C, Robin Hood, and Jordanian to save up enough mon­ the Wild Ranger have paid off so ey to finance his trip back to far this month. And the Iberville, Jordan and from there to Spain. Azizieh thinks driving a cab Longview Victory, Overseas Rose, in Chicago is just "great." I have Fairport, Beloit Victory, Hercules enjoyed driving a cab in Chicago Victory and the Robin Kirk are ex­ because of the interesting people pected to pay off in May. I've met. Driving a cab is a won­ The crew members from the AI- derful experience," he says—and mena are expected to be repatri­ quickly adds, "and good tips can ated from Formosa soon. Robert F. be made." (Curley) Nielsen is drydocked here TS&AW Local 777 is the only in the hospital. Curley is recover­ labor union Azizieh has ever be­ ing from a serious operation, and longed to, but it seems to have seems to be all right. Charles Fos­ made a very favorable impression ter is now on the beach and wait­ on him. "Oa two occasions I have ing for the first thing to come needed representation in traffic No camera-shy group, Seafarers attending SIU informational along. court.. The union helped me out meeting in Wilmington grin broadly for the cameraman dur­ Shipping in Seattle has been both times," he said, adding that ing regular monthly gathering. In foreground (l-rl are oldslow; We are all looking for it to he has been "very happy with the pick again .soon. union." timers John McElroy, J. niifcr and Ray Kroi^ Canadian 'Medicare' Doing OK; '62 Doctor Strike Forgotten SIU Cab Driver Off To Study Spanish Dance Wilmington Says 'Hello' Yam �May 1, MM SEAFARERS Fagm Hfieca LOG Runners-Up In Soo Hockey Event State Minimum Wage Bill Sails Through InMichigan LANSING, Mich.—A minimum wage bill for this state was saved from a legislative graveyard for the first time in 25 years, when solid Democratic support helped produce ap­ proval for a $l-an-hour pay*^ minimum that will go into ef­ or "other items or services sup­ fect next January. The meas­ plied by the employer." A "wage SIU tugmen's bantam hockey team came out runner-up in city playoff at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., and appeared at Lakei tugmen's fete to mark the event. Some of the boys' fathers are lock workers at the Soo and some are tugmen and dredgemen in the SIU Inland Boat­ men's Union. Pictured (front, l-rl are Donald Menard, Dennis Menard, Mike Bryers, L Ten Eyck, D. Collins, Robert Menard; 2nd row, E. Nolan, R. Fontaine, P. McNamara, R. Karvi, H. Woodgate, K- Carlson; rear, manager F. Zimmerman, J. Cristie, Jim Thurston, C. Gates, W. Komarnizki and coach John Ruelle. Sees Seaway Traffic Rise WASHINGTON—The Administrator of the St. Lawrence Seaway Corporation pre­ dicted in testimony before Congress last month that traffic through the St, Lawrence Sea­ way would reach 50 million tons annually in the early 1970s and that it was expected to rise to 60 million tons before fi­ nally leveling off. Seaway Administrator Jo­ seph H. MeCann offered this esti­ mate before the Senate Appropria­ tions Subcommittee on April 15. McCann was testifying in sup­ port of the Seaway's $450,000 ad­ ministrative budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. Operation of the Seaway is supported by tolls collected during passage. The Sea­ way receives no Government allo­ cations for operation, but Congress is empowered to fix a ceiling on administrative spending. Since the Seaway began opera­ tions in 1959, it has failed to at­ tract the tonnage its backers predicted. This has caused the cor­ poration to fall behind In its pay­ ments to the United States Treasury. Seaway tolls are based on 1958 predictions of the traffic, McCann told the Congressional group, and added that the low toll base was made without "the benefit of op­ erational expense." In noting the growth of the Sea­ way, McCann said that original estimates of a leveling-off tonnage rate had been set at 50 million tons annually. He said that figure could now be revised to about 60 million tons. One reason for this, he said, is the growing number of large Great Lakes ships which are using the Seaway. Last year, he said, ships of more than 700 feet in length made 195 trips upbound. and 192 ships downbound. Total traffic during the 1963 sea­ son, according to McCann. rose to 31 million tons, compared with 25.0 million tons in 1962. . Lakes Members Get Eye Care For the convenience of SIU and IBU Great Lakes mem­ bers in the Toledo area, a new clinic service has been insti­ tuted. Optical applications for members and their dependents can be obtained at offices of. the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, 120 SummU Street, To­ ledo, Ohio.' By Al Tanner, Vice President and Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer, Great Lakes New Season Gets An Early Start The 1964 sailincr season officially got underway with the opening of the Soo Locks on April 1, when the 730-foot Canadian grain carrier T.R. McLagan entered the Locks. Many oldtirners in the Sault Ste. Marie area said that it was the earliest opening they could recall. According to Coast Guard regulations one lock has to be ready for operations on April 1, but the first passages through the Locks usually take place two weeks later. The Welland Canal which allows vessels to move between the Upper Lakes and ports on Lake Ontario as well as the Alantic Ocean, opened a week earlier. A decision by the Canadian St. Lawrence Seaway Authority and the US Seaway Development Corporation to withhold the reimposition of tolls on the Welland Canal brightens the outlook for shipping on the Lakes this year. Originally, the toll suspended last year was to be reinstated at the beginning of the 1964 season. The number of ship berths in Toledo will be increased in the Presque Isle docksite from 6 to 12 during the next 10 years, according to the Port Authority. The C St O Railway Coal Docks were recently purchased, increasing the site from 85 to 108 acres. Some of the berths will include a liquid cargo berth, two bulk cargo berths, and a standby berth. The cost of this transaction is said to be somewhere around $18 million. The US Public Health Service Hospital here in Detroit is celebrating National Hospital Week, May 10-16, 1964. All seamen are welcome to tour the hospital to view the many benefits available. Dr. O.C. Williams, medical officer in charge, was selected as the outstanding Federal Ad­ ministrator for 1963 by the Federal Business Association of Detroit. Duluth reports that the first ship to pass under the Aerial Bridge was the Sullivan Brothers (Gartland), which required more than 50 hours— about twice the normal time—to reach the Twin Ports, since she had to swing northwestward to the Canadian Lakehead during a storm. From Chicago, the report is that the fit-outs have been completed and all vessels are on the move. The Detroit Edison has been in the port on three different occasions since fit-out, is working steadily and with no problems. Bad weather, heavy snows, wind and rain have impeded local river traffic, but aside from a few expected April showers the weather is gradually subsiding. Alpena reported shipping good for this time of year, and a number of men still on the beach. They waiting for the J. B. Ford to fit out . . The word from Cleveland is that the six vessels that were in that area have been fitted out and are on their way. The surprising thing is that they didn't require too many replacements, leaving more men on the beach than was expected. Brother James King, who started off the blood bank last year, was first In line to start the 1964 bank In Cleveland. From the Soo, thanks come from Brqther William Cartwright Sr. for the prompt attention he received on his optical benefits. He says he's very pleased with the way the welfare plan is working ... A story In Wyandotte newspaper about the refitting of the steamer Huron (Wyandotte Chemical) has Brother Robert Klugh prominently featured. Klugh was gbing about his fit-put chores, helping to get thie vessel ready for the new season, when a news photographer catne by and recorded the eveht for history. ure increases the minimum to $1.15 on January 1, 1966, and to $1.25 one year later. It previously had passed the House with little difficulty, but ran into two days of heated debate in the Senate where some Republi­ cans sought to tack on restrictive amendments which supporters said would kill the bill's chances for passage. Romney Pushes Bill Originating In the House with bipartisan support, the measure was a high priority Item on the legislative program of Gov. George W. Romney (R), who saw a similar bill die in the House a year ago. Other minimum wage bills have regularly gathered dust in com­ mittee pigeonholes since the late thirties. Republicans hold a 58-52 edge In the House but enjoy a strong 23-11 majority in the Senate where the bill almost floundered in the current session. Romnev needed Democratic votes in both Houses to secure passage. The crucial Senate vote was 229, with 13 Republicans and nine Democrats providing a comfortable margin above the 18 votes neces­ sary for adoption. The nine votes against the bill were all by Re­ publicans. GOP Attack Fails Republican opponents of the bill sought to freeze the pay floor at $1 and to exclude farm workers plus persons under 22 and over 61. Approved was coverage of work­ ers between the ages of 18 and 65, including farm laborers, restaurant employees and others not covered by the Federal minimum "wage law. Coming under the act will be employers of four persons or more. It is estimated 100,000 to 300,000 workers will be affected by the law, depending upon the extent of seasonal employment. Because of exemption of the first 13 weeks of employment, some students and summer employees will not have minimum wage protection. Authorized are deductions up to 40 percent of the wage floor, for gratuities, board, lodging, apparel deviation" board is established to determine such deductions and to set lower rates for physically or mentally handicapped workers. The House quickly approved two minor Senate amendments and Gov. Romney is expected to sign the bill when it reaches his desk. City Fathers Ablaze Over Fireboat Epic ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland— This is another story about the one that got away, but this one was a boat, not a fish. Port and city officials here hounded Ottawa officials throughout the Winter for a fireboat for the port in order to prevent the recurrence of a disastrous fire such as the one which had swept the harbor in 1963. However, bureaucracy, red-tape and general goverment inefficiency prevailed as the townspeople re­ ceived no word from the Canadian government in response to their urgent request. In mid-March, city and port officials made an interesting dis­ covery. With the closing of the Great Lakes shipping season in December, a fully equipped fire­ boat had been dispatched and sent to St. Johns. Unfortunately, Canadian govern­ ment officials had neglected to advise the city fathers of the im­ pending arrival of the vessel, which spent the winter moored in undisturbed and undetected obscurity in St. Johns port. Discovery had come too late. The joy of city officials quickly turned to dismay as they learned that the fireboat had returned upriver to Montreal for the coming Great Lakes season. Port officials are again hounding Ottawa for a fireboat—and if they get one again, they hope someone lets them know about it this time. Another Day, Another Snow Overnight snowstorm left this chest-high accumulation in front of SIU Great Lakes hall at Frankfort, Mich., but Sea­ farer David Hlilyor and others took it in stride as they as­ sisted in snow removal. Port Agent Floyd Hanmer (in back­ ground) peers out at camera. �•rN. SEAFARERS Pl«« SztcM NY Meeting Mental illness Responds To Drugs _ _ Pof/iomanf fya« Attlort Pirate Padio Ship Rouses British Ire By Joseph B. logm. MD. Medical Director The treatment of mental illness is one of the nation's major health problems. About half the patients in United States hospitals are psychiatric cases; half of these are schizophrenic. A recent report released by the Public Health Service and collaborat­ ing scientists shows new evidence of marked efficacy of dru^s in the treatment of schizophrenia (the major mental illness). A comprehensive study supported and directed by the National Institute of Mental Health at Bethesda, Md. showed that 95% of schizophrenics treated by drugs improved within 6 weeks; 73% showed marked to moderate im­ provement, as reported in a recent issue of archives of General Psychiatry, This is the first large scale study in which acutely ill patients were treated in various types of psychiatric hospitals, from small private hospitals to large State institutions. These results suggest that these drugs will be highly effective for treating schizophrenics in community nientai health centers where the emphasis is on rapid and early treat­ ment near the patient's home. The hope is that many of these patients can thus avoid tragic years in institutions. The investigators explained that from their studies it is more feasible to treat acute psychoses in a variety of clinical settings instead of public mental hospitals. The patients used in the study were young schizophrenics averaging 23 years of age, suffering from their first psychiatric breakdown or first hospitalization and who were "markedly ill." More than 400 patients were given chiorpromazine, two of the new phenothiazines (flupheniazine or thioridazine) or served as controls and received no drugs. Some of the results of this study according to Navy Medical News Letter were: • Nearly one-half of the improved patients were rated as having no symptoms or only borderline illness at the end of 6 weeks. • The degree of improvement had not leveled off by the end of the study, indicating that improvement probably was continuing and would have been observed if the project had been longer. • Twenty-three percent of patients in the control group showed marked or moderate improvement when no specific drug treatment was used. This represents the j>roportion of patients expected to Improve with other standard forms of hospital treatment. • All of the three phenothiazines were equally successful and showed a strong over-all effect against nearly all schizophrenic symptoms. The variety of symtoms affected by the drugs suggests that they have a basic antipsychotic action. They not only helped the hostile overactive patient, but also greatly benefited the apathetic, withdrawn patient. • The drugs alleviated the classic schizophrenic symptoms of halluci­ nations, thinking or speech disorders, bizarre motor behavior, inap­ propriate emotion, and helped to improve personal relations. They were less effective against feelings of guilt, delusions of grandeur, and loss of memory. • Side effects generally were mild despite the higher dosages re­ quired for patients of this sort. The more common side reactidns were limited to drowsiness, dizziness, and dry mouth. ikmfUtiH LOO LONDON—It may be popular but it's definitely not cricket and soon may not even be legal the British government says, commenting on a former ferry boat, the 763-ton Caroline, which is now a "pirate" com-"* At present there's not much the mercial radio station anchorec British government can do either, in the English Channel—inter­ at least until the Council of Europe Seafarer Allan Bell was one of several SlU oldtimers who hit the deck during last meeting at headquar­ ters to talk about shipping conditions. Bell shjps In the steward department. Speaking out at New York SlU membership meeting, Seafarer Sidney Segree discussed problems of mail communication between ships and ports during good and welfare section of agenda. national waters—about eight miles off Harwich. Since March ZB ine floating radio station has been broadcasting pop records from 8 A. M. to 6 P.M. in competition with the state-owned British Broadcasting Company, long noted for Its intellectual pro­ gramming. The average British housewife reportedly loves the new idea. Causes Interference The British government however, has other ideas. Attacking the pirate station in the House of Com­ mons, British Postmaster General John R. Bevins said that the Caro­ line is not only "unauthorized," but is also "causing interference with a Belgian station which com­ municates with ships at sea, and with British maritime services." Although the British government has no control over the stateless station, Bevins told Commons "there is a prospect of concerted action against pirate broadcasting by countries of the Council of Europe before long, but meanwhile I am considering the possibility of new legislation." The radio ship has been stateless ever since the Panamanian govern ment called back its flag. The ship's promoters are reportedly busy trying to get registration with some other country. In its present stateless condition the ship can­ not appeal to the protection or courts of any country. If they were boarded, for instance, there is nothing they could do about it. P By Sidney Margolius Senate Studies Food Costs The US Senate is going to take a long, cool look Into why you have to pay as much for food as you do. Senator Philip A. Hart (D-Mich), chairman of the Senate Anti-Trust Subcommittee, revealed at a recent legislative conference of the Cooperative League of the U.S.A. If the investigation is as thorough as Senator Hart's hearings on deCiptive packaging, the public is going to get a useful lesson into why food prices are high, and what it can do about it. Senator Hart's "trubhiii-packaging" bill, which would require more informative packaging, still is being held up by the Senate Commerce Committee. (Unfor­ tunately, Senators are getting more letters from food manufacturers' personnel opposing the bill than from consumers urging its passage.) But meanwhile, consumers learned from the hearings about the need to look for the net weights of contents even if they are half-hidden on the packages, and to compare weights of different packages even if they appear to be the same size. The forthcoming hearings on food are needed urgently. Despite the US Agriculture Department's constant efforts to tell the public that "food is a bargain," food is a major expense problem to working fam­ ilies and should and could cost less than it does. A number of Senators and the Administration especially are con­ cerned that while livestock prices dropped sharply this winter, retail prices of beef went down relatively little, and on some cuts, not at all. The big worry now is that since retail prices dropped little in a time of heavy supply, they may rise sharply during the season of reduced supplies this summer. If you don't have to work as long for a pound of meat or loaf of bread as your father used to, as the Agriculture Department argues, it is only because farmers are subsidizing the marketing system by pro­ ducing more at lower cost, as Jerry VoorhLs, executive director of the Cooperative League, points out, and also because unionization has managed to raise hourly pay rates. The fact is, the spread between farm and retail prices is getting, wider ail the time. The iarmer used to get about fifty cents of every dollar you spend for food. By 1957-59, he was getting forty cents. In 1962, he got thirty-eight cents. Last year, the latest period for which figures are available, he got thirtysix cents. In other words, the US Agriculture Depai-tment has failed at its chief mission, which is to reduce the spread between what the farmer gets and what the consumer has to pay. The Agriculture Department often tends to act as an apologist for food processors and distributors. Most recently. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture George L. Mehren, who, ironically, is the department's "consumer representative," told the National Institute of Animal Agri­ culture that "Today's consumer is served by a new, bright, rapidly evolving system of supply, production and processing—and a far greater battery of governmental protective services than most people realize . . . This kind of consumer is not the captive of her neighbor­ hood grocery stores as her mother was. She has her choice of a number of large supermarkets—each of which is striving to outdo the other to please her." Actually, the supermarkets Mr. Mehren praises are overrated in their effectiveness in reducing food prices. As supermarkets have become larger and elaborate, their margin (the slice of your dollar they take) has increased from 16-18 per cent, to 20-22 per cent. Often today, when it comes to basic staples, the consumer's choice among supermarkets boils down to a choice of which offers a limited amount of specials but otherwise charges the same twenty-seven cents for a package of cornflakes, out of which the farmer gets 2.7 cents for the corn. Often the only real choice consumers have today is a choice of different colors in trading stamps. In the coming period of rising food prices, you need to watch food spending carefully to avoid paying even more than you now do. Here are some policies use to defend yourself against today's high market­ ing costs: 1. Shop more widely among different markets. As we've been warn­ ing, supermarkets aren't reducing basic prices but are using specials to attract traffic. We have found differences of as much as forty cents a pound on steaks recently; even twenty cents on lower cost cuts like chuck. 2. Use the less expensive cuts. In pork, for example, the Boston butt costs less and yields about eighty-four per cent lean meat compared with sixty-three for whole ham, the New York State Cooperative Ex­ tension Service points put. Lamb shoulder costs le.ss per serving than leg of lamb. Chuck usually Is the buy in beef, followed by flank steak. 3. Use more of the canned products in heaviest supply in your family menus. Currently, these money savers include canned corn, apple­ sauce and tomatoes. meets this summer or until a law is passed covering the situation. Al­ though the influential Advertising Association is solidly opposed to the ship, the promoters say they are being besieged with prospective advertisers from both Britain and the Continent and expect to start broadcasting commercials soon. Meanwhile the music goes round and round. Strange Command The ship's crew is made up of 10 seamen, three engineers, the captain and four disc jockeys. The captain freely admits "this is the strangest command I've ever had." Actually the Caroline is one of three radio ships operating in in­ ternational waters around Europe. Radio Sud broadcasts to Sweden and Radio Veronica to the Nether­ lands. The manager of the Caroline, incidentally, is Ronan O'Rahilly, the son of an Irish industrialist. The ship was fitted out with its two big generators, two 10-kiiowatt transmitters and 160-foot antenna mast at Greenore, Ireland. Low Water Perils Trade On Lakes OTTAWA — Steadily dropping water levels in the Great Lakes are threatening a slowdown of shipping and other industry In the area, with levels down one to three feet below normal. Large carriers in the LaKes re­ port they are already shipping light every trip because of dif­ ficulty getting into ports like To­ ronto. At Collingwood on the Canadian shore of Lake Huron, the town's shipyard is contemplat­ ing laying off its 1,000 employes. A company official said the lake "has dropped four feet in the last three years, and if it falls another foot this year we could go out of business," because there might not be enough water to launch ships. Two boats ran aground trying to dock at Collingwood recently. Power Problem Hydroelectric officials Jn On­ tario report that lack of enough water to feed the network of power stations on the Great Lakes and the Niagara River are forcing the use of more costly coal-burning stations to generate electricity. The Canadian government has expressed growing concern over the matter. Lake Huron's water level is three feet below normal, the lowest since records were first kept in 1860. Lake Michigan is almost as low. Lake Ontario is down two feet below normal with Lake Erie down about a foot and a half and Lake Superior down a foot. The level of the St. Lawrence River is not so critical because water levels there fluctuate almost daily. Unusually low rain and snow falls have been plaguing the 100,000square-mile basin of the lakes recently. �Mw 1. IfM MEAFdREnS She's A Feeder Faf* fcTCBicca LOG Gov't Agency in-Fighting Rapped in Pesticide Probe WASHINGTON—Investigation! into the death of fish in the Mississippi River have been hampered by lack of coordination and Jurisdictional wrangling between Government agencies, Agriculture Secretary Orville L. Freeman told a Senate subcommittee here recent­ ly. The subcommittee is In-+vestigating the manner in authority on registering pesticides to fish life and possibly also harm­ sale. The Agriculture Depart­ ful to man. which pesticides found their for ment presently has this authority, Miss Carson is probably best On the job at SlU-ccntracted Fiberstok Corporation plant in Pennsylvania, Shirley Ann Fish feeds paper Into machine .that sets up boxes and forms for customer delivery. Fiber­ stok is one of several newly-contracted plants in the area to come under banner of the SlU United Industrial Workers. By Fred Stewart & Ed Mooney Headquarters Representatives Self Discipline Pays Off Periodically the Coast Guard makes its bid to take over control of US merchant seamen by gettintr the authority to set standards of health, safety and discipline aboard US ships. In 1954, when the CG first attempted to gain such control over merchant seamen, the agency cir­ culated a 60-page document supposedly setting up detailed standards of "fitness" under a numbers system that came to be known as tlie "profiling" program. Any seaman who fell short of any of the specifications and didn't fit the "profile" for his rating, would have been barred from earning a livelihood In his profession as a seaman. Under this proposed CG system, it wouldn't take much to get a seaman bounced, either. If he came from a broken home, had a poor sense of smell or a record of alcoholism in his immediate family, he would have found that this was enough to disqualify him from sailing. In 1959, the CG was suc­ cessful in putting over a set of revised disciplinary regulations for merchant seamen, but this extension did not cover physical standards. The CG is always in there pitching however, not only to get ironfisted control over US seamen with its "profiling" system but also by constantly increasing its disciplinary regulations till it can hold a sword over the head of every seaman vvho'f sails out of US ports. off the mate was not available to The SIU has many things going answer his charges and was re­ for it in its fight against these CG ported to be "gassed up." Still, he power plays which would amount did not withdraw the log. In this to a wholesale take-over of a Sea­ case we feel certain the AB will be farer's right to ship. The system cleared—^but remember that an­ of SIU medical clinics, although other officer like this mate could adopted primarily to provide diag­ throw this seaman out of work, or nostic services to Seafarers and at least cause undue hardship for their families, took most of the both the man and the Union who wind out of the CG's sails by main­ will come to his defense. taining the health and fitness of The SIU has instituted its own SIU members and giving the lie to the CG contention that a profil­ disciplinary measures for "foul ing system, under tight CG control, balls," performers and contract vio­ is necessary. Phony physical exam­ lators. It is also important for inations, kangaroo courts, snatch­ every Seafarer aboard ship to clueing seamen's papers and a finky in this type of guy as sopp as his "do not ship" list went out the win­ performance begins. Letting him dow when the Union provided its know what the score really is will own system of physical exams to do him a lot of good right off the bat. But more than that it will check up on the CG checkups. As we safd before however, the help protect the jobs of every man CG is always in there pitching to aboard ship, every SIU member snatch more and more power over and every US seamaii by making it US seamen. For this reason strong clear that any one who claims US discipline and the elimination of seamen cannot be trusted to behave born "foul balls" is important to like decent, honest men is just every Seafarer. Notwithstanding whistling in the dark. The record of Seafarer's be­ the hazards of the sea, long ab­ havior at sea and ashore proves the sences from family and friends and Union's contention that a better routine restrictions, SIU members bunch of guys doesn't exist any­ are regarded as one of the best where. It is up to every one of conducted groups of organized la­ bor anywhere. It is important to us to keep that record clean. You every member to maintain these can be sure that any time a Sea­ farer is involved in an infraction of standards. For instance, an AB on an SIU- rules the CG will be there to blow contracted ship was logged recent­ the whistle. Let's see to it that ly when the Mate claimed he had the whistle gets rusty from disuse. been assaulted. At the end of the voyage the Captain restored the money log to the AB before the patrolman knew anything concern­ ing the affair. This, on its face, would seem like fairly conclusive proof that the Male's charges were unfounded. On the day of pay­ iHTUEHOSPITAl?. C/ULSUmL IMMEPlAmY, way into the Mississippi, killing an estimated 10 million fish In the last four years. Freeman admitted, for example, that his department was unaware last winter that the Public Health Service was investigating the pos­ sibility that the fish were being killed by agricultural pesticides. He said that the lack of coordina­ tion came in part from jurisdic­ tional jealousies between the agencies. The Agriculture Secretary said his department took the Initiative last June in setting up regular pro­ cedures among the departments and agencies to exchange informa­ tion on the registration and ef­ fects of pesticides. This is a step which was recommended last May in a Presidential Science Advisory Committee report. The agreement was finally signed by all the de­ partments earlier this month. Asked by the subcommittee chairman. Senator Abraham RibicofE (D-Conn.) why it had taken "so long to formalize such a simple document," Freeman replied that the proposal had become involved in "the usual pulling, tugging and hauling that goes on between Gov­ ernment departments.' A major point of dispute, he said, was over which agency should have the final Seagoing Hydrofoil Due Soon BALTIMORE—The first "openocean" commercial hydrofoil type vessel is under construction at the Maryland Shipbuilding and Drydock Company here, and is sched­ uled for delivery to Northwest Hydrofoil Lines of Seattle in December. The keel of the 40-ton, 75-passenger vessel has been laid and the hull is nearly 50 percent com­ pleted. After delivery, the com­ pany hopes to break it in with a six-month trial period around the Hawaiian Islands. The State of Hawaii has already granted per­ mission for the ship to operate around the island but further ap­ proval must come from the Mari­ time Administration because the agency has guaranteed the mort­ gage on the $1,200,000 Vessel. The hydrofoil technique utilizes thin metal blades under a vessel's hull to raise the hull out of the water when the craft is underway. This provides increased speed and reduced fuel consumption by re­ ducing drag. Cruising speed of the new 70-foot craft will be about 40 knots. Larger than any such craft yet completed, the new hydrofoil will operate with submerged type foils, rather than the surface piercing type which were Instalied on the MA-built and operated hydrofoil Denison. The Den is on went aground over a month ago and was so badly damaged that it la generally felt sihe will never op­ erate again. Her foils were lit­ erally torn off in the grounding. After Uie Hawaiian break - in period. Northwest Hydrofoil plans to run its new craft between Seattle and Vancouver. The round trip will be about 150 miles, with four round trips daily,. but the Public Health Service is reportedly demanding a portion of the responsibility. The Food and Drug Administration is also re­ ported involved in the wrangle for responsibility. Since 1960, catfish, mullet, sea trout, and other edible and in­ edible fish have died by the mil­ lions in the lower Mississippi and the estuaries of the Gulf of Mex­ ico, the heaviest toll being taken in the Baton Rouge and Gulf areas. Following a lead given by the late biologist Rachel Carson in her book "Silent Spring," investiga­ tors are now considering a strong possibility that agricultural pesti­ cides washed down from the fields into the river could be injurious known to Seafarers for her book "The Sea Around Us" which was published in 1951. While the dispute over respoasibility for the pesticides was be­ ing aired in Washington, reports were coming in that pesticides have killed the whole fish popula­ tions of some small southwestern Oklahoma streams and lakes. The head of the Game Division of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Department, said that the chemi­ cals also threatened quail and other small game. 'I've seen lakes that might be a half mile from where they've sprayed, and just the residue carried into the water by the air is enough to kill fish," he said. Learn From Japan, US Shipyards Told WASHINGTON—recent Senate subcommittee investiga­ tion on the means of attaining full employment in this coun­ try has called for consideration in applying Japanese tech­ niques to the conversion of the^' Japanese might be applicable in New York and other naval determining future capabilities for shipyards to new industrial US shipyards. complexes. The study on the utilization of shipyards was one of several gath­ ered by the Senate subcommittee on Employment and Manpower and released in a single volume. The volume covers subjects that were discussed in public hearings that were held by the subcommittee last year. Senator Joseph S. Clark (D-Pa.), who served as head of the subcom­ mittee, called attention to a study originally prepared for a seminar at Columbia University. The study, by Glenn L. Schiever, cited the pos­ sible conversion of the New York Naval Shipyard to industrial uses, as an example for the country's en­ tire naval shipyard complex in the event that a yard is closed down. Reported to be the largest of the industrial operations solely devoted to defense in the US, the country's 11 naval shipyards have facilities worth more than $3 billion. Sec­ retary of Defense Robert S. McNamara has stated that naval ship­ yards offer too much capacity and that some may have to be closed down soon. Referring to the study made on the New York Naval Shipyard, Senator Clark said that some of the techniques employed by the The study found that today's Ja­ panese shipyards are manufactur­ ing complete steel mills, oil refin­ eries and complete shipyards, all for export. Teaming up with electrical equipment manufactur­ ers, they also produce complete generating plants and hydroelectric equipment for both export and home use. The study concluded that the production of land-based machin­ ery in the Japanese yards had a stabilizing effect on the fluctua­ tions in ship building and ship re­ pair demands in the country. This type of production is seen as a logical alternative use to the con­ struction and repair of warships in naval shipyards. Senator Clark said that based on the Japanese experience, alternate uses of the country's shipyards existed in the manufacture of steelmill equipment, harbor facilities, chemical machinery, pulp and pa­ per mills, water turbines, giant presses and machine tools, heavy steel assemblies, antennas and transmission towers. The underlying assumption of the conversion proposal was that US naval shipyard facilities would be turned over to private enterprise for development. �s too Reading Time Laiest From Thm Sea Living Lawnmower, Pure Water Maker WASHINGTON—The latest development In man's time­ less efforts to obtain fresh water from the ocean relies on the air above the waves rather than sea water itself. Invented by David Katz, an engineer and patent attorney, been built, Katz Is trying to inter­ the device would remove est a number of public agencies in water from the layers of air imme­ a full-scale test of his machine diately above the ocean surface. which would cost between five and This air, he emphasizes, is laden ten thousand dollars. with moisture and-has the advan­ tage of being salt-free. The ma­ chine would be powered by the movements of the waves. BALBOA, CZ—A live marine The device, which has already lawnmower has been put to work been patented, is an oblong steel chewing up the water-grass which tube from 73 to .10 feet long and threatens to clog up the Panama floats on a pontoon. Through an Canal. Canal officials have im­ open end facing the approaching ported a male manatee, a flshlike waves, a quantity of sea water is mammal with a tail-fin resembling swallowed, thus trapping air at the that of a whale. Originating in opposite sealed end of the tube. Peru, the beast is supposed to do Compression then increases the its job by chomping up 100 pounds temperature of the trapped air, of water-grass a day. Manatees helping it to absorb additional have been used to keep drainage moisture. When the pressure canals clear in British Guiana for reaches a high enough point, the several years. Described as an now-heated, compressed air enters easy-going creature. Manatees can a connecting chamber through a grow to a nine-foot length and one-way valve. The air's e.xcess weigh several hundred pounds. humidity is freed and collected as Canal authorities are already con-! potable water when a throttle is sidering finding a female manatee opened, allowing the air to escape to keep their lone male even more back into the atmosphere. content in the lagoon he's peace­ Although no actual model has fully grazing in. WARM SPRINGS (Columbia), March 15—Chairman, John Faircloth; Secratary. Bob High. Captain extended a vote of thanks to the crew for its good conduct and cooperation. A vote of thanks extended to the galley crew and chief steward. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate. MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Water­ man), March 23—Chairman, Red Leon­ ard; Secretary, L. J. Pate. Ship's del- delegate. Vote of thanks extended to steward department. Everything la running smoothly. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), February 25—Chairman, R. Campbell; Secretary, Harold G. Werns. $24.60 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in engine and steward departments. Discussion on the mat­ ter of drinking water being rusty. Water is always hot In hot climate. It was suggested that two water cool­ ers be put on ship. Ship had no Ice when needed. Patrolman to be con­ tacted upon arrival in New 'York. It was suggested that absentee ballots be used on the ships. Beef regarding saloon messman and crew messman to be brought to patrolman's atten­ tion. The matter of the sailing board being changed on very short notice, and launch service, to be discussed further. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), No date — Chairman, none; Secretary, none. Majority of crewmembers are very dissatisfied with preparation of food and menus. Chief cook became very angry in the face of criticism. Crew would like more of a variety of meats. This beet will be referred to headquarters. iiSSiSiSiasS egate reported that everything is run­ ning smoothly. Work on drains was completed. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate. New ship's delegate elected is Lambert H. Waldrop. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), February 23—Chair­ man, D. J. Connell; Secretary, C. Scott. Everything running smoothly. Members of the crew discussed dues and other financial matters. OCEAN EVELYN (Maritime Over­ seas), January 26—Chairman, C. R. Johnson; Secretary, Max Katzoff. It was reported that the engine depart­ ment is working on installation of ice machine. $10.00 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate reported everything running smoothly. NORBERTO CAPAY (Liberty Navl•ation), February 23—Chairman, Ro­ land E. Lanoue; Secretary, Elmer B, Sumerlln. $19.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Draw list limit of S20.00 brought up. Crew requested to clean up room before leaving ship ana to turn in keys. Vote of thanks to the Steward for the good job of baking on this trip. BIENVILLE (Sos-Lsnd), March 2— Chairman, none; Secretary, Carlos Diaz. Brother G. J. Kersey was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to the steward department, and to the gang that took care of the TV. Si.17 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported. Discussion on having patrol­ man see if mate can arrange painting of galley and check on deck depart­ ment call-back. ALICE BROWN (Bloomfield), February It—Chairman, J. Thompson; Secretory, J. Byrne. Brother "Swede" Larson was elected to serve as ship's LONG LINES (Isthmian), February >7—Chairman, Norman Peppier; Sec­ retary. Dick Grant. Storekeeper sug­ gested that company have a payoff in Honolulu inasmuch as they use the Stateside procedure when firing men from the vessel. Ship's delegate to call the San Francisco hall and check on transportation. GLOBE EXPLORER (Maritime Over­ seas), February 15—Chairman, L. F. Drew; Secretary, C. Hughart. Motion made to send letter to headquarters regarding exhaust ventilation for crew's quarters due to ship having to be closed up when loaded. Suggestion was made that where fresh milk Is available ashore, it is to be supplied in place of canned milk. DETROIT (Sea-Land), February 28— Chairman A. Kushner; Secretary, Charles Cantwell. Brother Charles Cantwell was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. Discussion held on dues increase. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), February 24—Chairman, B. C. Slaid; Secretary, B. J. Ozelak. Ship sailed short one man. Two men missed ship in foreign port and rejoined. Captain is v/illing to sign off any man under mutual consent before final pay­ off. One man hospitalized In Bremerhaven. Germany. Some disputed OT In deck department. Motion made to have adequate ventilation system in­ stalled for galley range. Inadequate hea.t in 4-8 and 8-12 foc'sies. Washing machine should be repaired or new machine ioslalled. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), February 23 Chairman, E. Kocanorski; Secretary, J. SIney. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Patrolman to be con­ tacted about milk. Check i' full amount has been put on at each port. Buildup Of Merchant Marine Seen As Economy Safeguard As Defense Spending Drops WASHINGTON—A Government study of the problems involved in converting the defense industry to ^acetime uses has recommended, among other things, revitalization of the merchant marine and in--*creased utilization of the sea's ease. The group of economists mineral, industrial and socia! making the study point to many Manatee Feeds On Canal Grass WALTER RICE (Raynolds Mttals), March 20—Chairman, T. J. Moore; Secretary. J. A. Hollen. All hands urged to b7 sober for a quick payoff. Disputed OT in deck and engine de­ partments. Vole of thanks to the steward department, especially to the chief rook. Biil Greene. IbF 1. IfM Catching up on his read­ ing, Seafarer William Grey was busily immersed in book at the SlU hall in Baltimore when the photog came by. Grey ships on deck, and had just come off the Almena (US Tank­ ers) at the time. Action In the marketplace offers a method for trade unionists to as­ sist each other in their campaign for decent wages and better con­ ditions. Seafarers and tlielr families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) "Lee" brand tires (United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum & Plastic Workers) potentialitieB to help the US economy mako up for lagging defense spending. ' Defense employment, th* study found, makes up 10 percent or more of the manufacturing em­ ployment of 13 states, with the concentration even greater in certain metropolitan areas which may have as much as 81 percent of their total manufacturing em­ ployment Involved In defense work. Further, according to the study this employment is- almost com­ pletely in facilitlefl built for the production of specialized defense equipment. Relatively few of the workers or the facilities have ever been engaged in the produc­ tion of civilian goods. The conversion of these facilities promises to pose a large problem in the future because conversion is expected to be accelerated as national security needs are ful­ filled and international tensions Beef Box (Continued from page 10) double overtime in this particular situation. Question No. 4: What is the rate of OT for a member of the Deck Department doing welding, off watch? Answer: The Deck Department crewmember who performs weld­ ing work would be entitled to overtime either on watch or during the watch below as welding is not considered routine duties of the Deck Department. Reference: Standard Freightship 4" 3< Agreement, Article II, Section 10, Texas-Miller Products, Inc. first paragraph: Customary Duties: Adam Hats, Ashley, Dorsey Jay, 'Members of all departments shall Hampshire Club, Repell-X, perform the necessary and cus­ Sea Spray Men's Hats tomary duties of that department. (United Hatters) Each member of all departments shall perform only the recognized ^ it i and customary duties of his par­ Eastern Air Lines ticular rating." — and — Article II, (Flight Engineers) Section 64: New Equipment Not 4> t t Carried At Present: "In the event H. I. Siege! the Company secures a vessel of "HIS" brand men's clothes a type different from those now (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) operated and covered by this Agreement, the Company and the t t 4» Union shall meet immediately to "Judy Bond" Blouses (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) negotiate working rules to cover such vessel." >t t 4» Explanation: We have referred Sears, Roebuck Company you to Section 10 and Section 64 Retail stores & products because welding is not part of the (Retail Clerks) routine duties of the Deck Depart­ ment and consequently welding t t 4would be considered New Equip­ Stitzel-Weller Distilleries ment, and this item will be dis­ "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" cussed at the forthcoming negoti­ "Cabin Still," "W. L. Weller" ations with the ship operators. Bourbon whiskeys In submitting questions and work (Distillery Workers) situations for clarifications, dele­ 4 4 4 gates and crews are reminded once J. R. Simplot Potato Co. again to provide as much detail as Frozen potato products possible setting forth the circum­ (Grain Millers) stances of any dispute. Besides 4 4 4 those mentioned, some of the mem­ Klngsport Press bers who were sent contract ciari"World Book," "Childcraft" flcations during the past few days (Printing Pressmen) included the following: Everett R. (Typographers, Bookbinders) Perry, ship's delegate. Eagle Trav­ (Machinists, Stereotypers) eler; Robert Eisengraeber, A&J Mld-Amerlca; Harry A. Rost, deck 4 4 4 delegate. Globe Progress; Leo Par­ Jamestown Sterling Corp. Santbern Furniture Mfg. Co^ adise, ship's delegate, Eldorado; Furniture and Bedding J. T. Dlckerson, ship's delegate, (United Furniture Workers) Washington Carrier. changes already luiderway to sup­ port their claim. For instance, a new shift has been developing in defense spend­ ing. During the mid-fifties, defense spending shifted from automotive and ordinance e()uipment pro­ duced mostly in the Great Lakes area to aerospace and electronic equipment produced prim£.rily on the East and West Coasts. Lately however, these contracts have been declining, with an upsurge of research and development con­ tracts going to facilities located mainly along the Gulf Coast. For these reasons, industry must be prepared to shift from defense to consumer type manufacturing when the need arises to avoid closing plants with the resulting high regional unemployment. In' the past very few attempts by manufacturers to diversify their production have been suc­ cessful. This, the study says, is to be expected because the compa­ nies lack commercial marketing experience because in the past they needed none. They can't produce, large volumes at low cost because they are equipped to design efficiently small numbers of large-scale systems of high technical complexity. There are fields these compa­ nies can enter successfully how­ ever. Among those mentioned were revitalization of the mer­ chant marine, mining of undersea minerals, sea farming, conversion of salt water to fresh, water pol­ lution control, nuclear electronic power, space travel and the like. What the study called for are coordinated Federal, state and local programs, with participation of both business and labor in policy-making, planning and ac­ tion. As one economist put it, the defense industry "has endowed us, as a nation, with new military powers, and with a sense of power. To apply this capability to our civilian economy requires a deliberate and conscious national and corporate effort." Ice Threatens 'Safe' Ship Lane The Coast Guard's Inter­ national Ice Patrol has posted a 90-miIe stretch of one of the busiest North Atlantic shipping lanes as dangerous because of ice. Ships have been notified that floating ice poses a "seri­ ous threat" from 45 degrees West to 47 degrees West Long­ itude on Track E. The now ice cluttered track is the one normally assigned to shipping as safe and ice­ berg-free during the course of the year. It is the lane rec­ ommended for vessels sailing between North American ports and points in Scandinavia and the west coast of Great Bri­ tain. The track's starting points in Europe are the northern or southern tip of Ireland. Its terminal points on this side of the Atlantic are in the vicinity of Newfoundland. Track £ is normally in effect as the safe route from April 11 to May 15 and again from December 1 to February 14. �Mv 1. liM SEAFARERS r»gt Wmtteem LOG Notify Union On LOQ Mail An Seafarers know, eoples of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU shipp as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Seafarers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steamship companies for the itineraries of their ships. On the basis of the information supplied by the ship oper­ ator, four copies of the LOG, the headquarters report and min­ utes forms are then airmailed to the agent in the next port. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Seafarer requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers con­ gregate there. As always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accuracy of its mailing lists. animously in favor of raising this sum to $1000. We believe that $500 would not be suffi­ cient to pay for a decent fun­ To the Editor: I have just left the San eral when the decreasing pur­ Francisco USPHS hospital after chasing power of today's dol­ being laid up for five weeks. I lar is taken into account. In the event that a Seafarer was admitted there following an accident at sea aboard the is faced with such an unfortun­ ate family tragedy, we feel it USS Wilson. When the Wilson got to Hon­ would be nice to know that the olulu, I was flown home first financial burden would be class. The treatment I received shared by the SIU. The crew of the Floridian both aboard ship and from the wouid like to hear from other ships concerning this proposal. We would appreciate any sug­ gestions or comments that our brother - Seafarers would care to make. The above letter is signed by myself and ten other Seafarers. Nichols Sabin Ail letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS 4. 3. 4. LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. To the Editor: I wish to thank everyone in doctor in Honolulu was excel­ lent. I want to extend my the SIU who was involved in thanks to everyone who was making it possible to get the care I received during my involved in assisting me. I wouid also like to thank recent illness. . I will always be grateful to Doctors Burky, Hampeton, Minor and Mazzocco for the the Union for making sure I wonderful care they gave me. got the best care possible while I am iiiost grateful for the I was hospitalized. When my son, Hebert Kanokindness and professional care they extended to me. My heart­ witz, says he is proud to be a felt thanks also go out to the member of the SIU, you can nurses, aides and other em­ count on me to tell everyone ployees of the USPHS hospital. how right he is. Mrs. Mae Kanowitz Last, but certainly not least, I would like to vote my thanks 4. 4. 4to the SUP Welfare Depart­ ment. Not only did their rep­ resentative keep in touch with me, but he also was quick to To the Editor: assist me with the problems I just wanted to write a few that came up while I was in lines telling you how happy I the hospital. am about the tax cut that Con­ Edgar Shane gress passed recently. I didn't give it toe much 4 a. thought at the time when the newspapers announced it, but you can bet when my pay came through with those extra dol­ To the Editor: lars, the meaning became more The April 3rd edition of the than clear. That extra money LOG carried a motion made sure comes in handy. It's al­ by the crew of the Elizabeth- most like a pay raise from the port recommending a $500 Government. death benefit be paid for a It seems that every time we Seafarer's wife, should she pay off a ship here in the States, pass away. prices have gone up again. The The crew of the Floridian tax cut will do a little about also thinks that this is a very this situation. good idea. However, we are un­ W. Fiebel Hails Assistance After Accident Mother Praises Union For Help New Tax Cut Scores A Hit Would Extend Death Benefit Any Seafarer given some time off after a long, routine voyage has a pretty good idea of how he'll spend his time ashore. A couple of drinks to unwind with, some convivial social­ izing, and long periods of sack time are among the traditional ways of relaxing for a couple of days. However, E. J. Len,-* meeting secretary on the Cook's Priviiogo Steel Designer (Isthmian), isn't a man who is content with taking it easy at such places, which are never out of sight of the water­ front. During a recent stop in Egypt, Len and A. Busby headed for Cairo. The highlight of their trip oc­ curred when they had a look at the nearby world-famous pyramids at Gizeh. The two Seafarers took advantage of the occasion to ciimb the Great Pyramid of Cheops which is over 450 feet in height. Len conciudes his report by rec­ ommending Cairo as the ideal place to visit for any Seafarer who drops anchor in the vicinity. 4 4/4^ The Alice Brown (Bloomfield) is a ship where good feeling abounds. When the crew was forced to go below and secure the cargo which had broken loose, the skipper was quick to compliment the Seafarers for their work. The crew in turn, was more than pleased by the quality of the chow they were eat­ ing and the job that Nels Larson was. doing as ship's delegate and voted their thanks in both di­ rections. 4» 4« 4« 4. 4 4 Seafarers always appreciate be­ ing remembered at times of per­ sonal need. Thomas Deale is no exception to this ruie, reports ship's delegate Roland St. Marie who read a letter from Deale thanking his former shipmates and officers of the Seatrain New Jersey (Seatrain) for the flowers they sent to his mother's funerai. The television set on the Steel Architect (Isthmian) has just about had it, writes Romolo DeVirgileo, meeting secretary. Since it was decided that it would only be a waste of the ship's treas­ ury's money to repair it for the LOG-A-RHYTHM: An Alien? Members of fhe galley crew on the Arizpa (Waterman) lino up to exercise their first taste privilege of one of baker Felix Tcrtc's choice pastry creations. Posing for the camera (l-r) are Waiter Brown, chief cook; Carl Churko, third cook, and Tate, who is doing the cutting honors. umpteenth time, the crew de­ the Del Ore (Delta). Unfortunately cided to collect $3.00 per man for they have been using the ship's a new one. sailing board to display their ef­ forts, thus creating al kinds of 4 4 4 J. Elwell aboard the Kyska problems. Ship's delegate Bernard (Waterman) has a suggestion (Whitey) Moye has had to make a that he thinks wouid make it easier on Seafarers visiting for­ eign ports who are called upon to identify themselves. He thinks that the Union identification card should carry a photograph similar to that used on the "Z" cards. 4 4 4 Fresh water consumption is proving to be a serious problem on the A&J Faith (Pacific Sea­ farers). Crewmembers have been Larson Deale warned that if fresh water con­ tinues to be used at the present rate, their swimming pool will be emptied, writes B. F. McNulty, ship's delegate. 4 4 4 The US Surgeon General's re­ port on smoking to the contrary, .By Henri Percikow. crewmembers on the Gateway Is it my foreign birth City (Sea-Land) are up in arms Or my kinship with freedom over the cigarette situation on For the people and land board. The smokers in the crew That has earned me hatred Meye hit the deck one after another at Quinter From the bigots of this nation? a recent ship's meeting, demand­ ing to be notified when the slop special plea to the would-be art­ My hunger to eat chest won't have "coffin nails" ists and writers to confine their Of your white bread available, so they can stock up be­ efforts to paper. Lured me to your shores. fore they board ship. 4 4 4 The morsel I taste A broken hot water heater, ice 4 4 4 Is equal in share Clean clothes are getting to be making machine and galley range To yours, my wary brothers. a problem on the Transhaiteras plate have all managed to give the (Waterman). J. J. Flannagan re­ steward department on the TransAmong you. ports that the crew is requesting erie (Hudson Waterways) a colos­ Builders of America a new washing machine along with sal headache. In an effort to re­ I take root and live a motor and timer for the old one, turn tilings back to normal, John .Walk the same steps which is usually in drydock. J. Quinter, newly elected ship's And open the same doors. delegate, has promised to take the 4 4 4 Tell me then, my chosen land. Amateur artists, poets and car­ issue of repairs topside as his first Am I not your true son? toonists are having a field day on item of business. �Pare 'Tventjr SEAFARERS LOa May 1. 1M« Big Peanut Butter Shortage Gums Up A Smooth Voyage By William Calefato, Book C-936 After making the round trip between Seattle and the Far East, Seafarers on the Robin Kirk (Robin Lines) could truthfully say they had a bellyfull. This statement didn't mean that the crew only had its fill of unusual experiences, but also that there were no complaints in the chow department since-*the efforts of the steward de­ quick inventory was made of the "What a ship, what an awful ship. partment ensured the reputa­ messroom set aside for their use. No peanut butter." tion of the ship as a good feeder. Only one difficulty interfered with the fine meals put out by the Robin Kirk's galley Staff. Late in the voyage, when supplies began dwindling away, an acute peanut butter crisis developed on board. The first group in the crew to become horrified at the news that there was no more peanut butter was the 4 to 8 watch of the black gang. When the news reached them, a One of William Calefato's fellow crewmembers on the Robin Kirk was John Scully of the deck department. The far-off look in his eye is undoubtedly caused by visions of an unlimited sup­ ply of peanut butter. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatraln), March 22—Chairman, J. Dawson; Sec­ retary, E. Jimenez. No beefs reported by department delegates. SEATRAiN NEW YORK (Seafrain), Feb. 23—Chairman, F Patte.-a?n; Sec­ retary, E. Jimenez. Ship's deiegate re­ ported no beefs and everything run­ ning smoothly. Motion made regard­ ing retirement plan of 12 years' seatime plus 20 continuous years of SIU membership. Vote of thanks to the cooks for weil-prepared food. Stocked like a hotel pantry, its shelves were lined with plenty of jams, jellies, pickles, milk, fruit juice and fresh fruit and the usual night lunch materials. Calefato After a top-tobottom search, no peanut butter could be found anywhere. At this point some of the engine department boys began to wonder if the precious stuff was being hoarded in the crew messroom where the deck gang ate. Others wondered if the officers had cached away a supply In their saloon. A quiet search conducted in the wee hours of the morning of both dining rooms failed to pro­ duce any evidence. The next development in the peanut butter crisis occurred when the steward appeared in the black gang's messroom holding a new jar of the scarce spread. While his audience drooled, he sneered like a villain and vowed that he was going to eat the whole jar by himself. Looking at Jimmy, the black gang messman, whose hunger for peanut butter was even greater than any other member of the de­ partment, the steward declared that he wouldn't get a drop. The only way Jimmy could redeem himself for a taste of the spread, according to the merciless, steward, was to mop down the deck, brush every last crumb out of the toaster and sougee around the bread box. This was no joking matter to the 4 to 8 watch, and one of its mem­ bers kept repeating, over and over again in a peevish tone of voice. storage facilities, quality and quantity of food carried Oh ship be investi­ gated, since the food has had a bad taste. This does seem to be caused by the preparation of same. OCEANIC SPRAY (American Oceanic), Feb. 15 — Chairman, F. J. Foley; Secretary, P. J. Franco Ship's delegate said he would like some in­ formation on this new company. Crew will bring ship back in good SIU style. A number of resolutions future con­ tract negotiations were submitted to headquarters. Several items adopted ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), Feb. 9—Chairman, none; Secretary, Willard Bickford. $25 in ship's fund. Mo­ tion that the Union extend death benefit to seamen's wives for $500 in­ surance. Motion made to get porthole screens, new toaster and hot water urn for crew pantry, and to contact patrolman regarding fireman. Life­ boat equipment to be overhauled and inspected by captain. THETIS (Rye), Feb. 23—Chairman, C. Jones; Secretary, W. Cassidy. No disputed OT in any department. Everything running smoothly. Wash­ ing machine was repaired. Ship's dele­ gate to find out about launch service in Pilot Town, for the boys who live in Louisiana. TRANSHARTFORD (Hudson Water­ ways), Jan. 26—Chairman, W. Bunkliolll; Secretary, C. E. Mosley. Discus­ sion on having benches made for crew messroom to replace chairs which are in bad shape. Steward re­ quested all men-to turn all linen in before leaving ship. OMNIUM FREIGHTER (Ljw.-ence), Nov. 17—Chairman, S. Kolden; Secre­ tary, T. C. O'Connor. Motion made that Article IV, Section 28, Paragraph K, of the contract Includes canals, rivers and locks between Duluth and the Gulf of the St. Lawrence seaway, the same as in Panama and Suez Canals, relative to the wipers trim­ ming the ventilators. Motion that the relating to wage rise, securing ship, deck department watches and day for day pay. CANTICNY (Cities Service), March 17—Chairman, A. Hebert; Secretary, W. Fell. Most beefs were taken care of by patrolman in Lake Charles, ex­ cept disputed OT. One man hospital­ ized. Discussion on dues Increase. YORKMAR (Calmer), March 8— Chairman, Bill Laffoon; Secretary, none. Motion that any members in good standing, regardless of age, can retire after 15 years of seatime. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. ALCOA MASTER (Alcoa March B—Chairman, A. Secretary, John R. Tiiley. disputed OT in deck and Steamship), E. Howse; Few hours engine de- The rest of the crew was in whole-hearted agreement, with these sentiments. However, one doubtful Seafarer asked what would happen if there was an over­ abundance of peanut butter. Then maybe nobody would want to eat any. Taking it easy during a day ashore in Naha, Okinawa, two As the days without peanut but­ members of the Robin Kirk's steward department pose for ter mounted up, a^ rumor swept ship reporter William Calefato's camera. Standing (l-r) are through the crew that someone had hidden all the jars of the spread Sacarias Cabildo, saloon messman, and Henry "Save the away. Although such an act could Bones" Preston, pantryman. Calefato reports that the culin­ have led to mutiny, this didn't ary contributions of both are among the important reasons seem as serious as the culprit who why the Robin Kirk is known as a good feeder. eats all the icing on the cake and^ leaves the underside for his ship­ mates. While the discontent created by the rumor began to spread, one disgusted Seafarer was heard mut­ tering, "In the old days, a crumbbum who would do a thing like that would have gotten 20 lashes. After a Seafarer has spent a lifetime working on ships Nowadays, they don't even get a which travel the world over, he often finds it hard to settle tongue-lashing!" down when retirement time comes around. On almost every ship there is When retired Seafarer^ somebody who becomes a hero at Howard E. Rode was faced Adequate hospital care is an­ an unexpected moment. Duke Sampson, an AB, stepped into this with this problem, he headed other important consideration that role when he suddenly appeared south of the border to Mexico. a retired seafarer must take into one day carrying six jars of peanut Ignoring the tourist traps that dot account when he chooses a place butter. Sampson explained that he the US-Mexican boundary, he to settle down in. Rode has found had liberated the stuff from the headed inland to Guadalajara, a Mexican - American hospital in nearby Steel Admiral (Isthmian), capital of the state of Jalisco. Guadalajara where, he says, "you In a letter to the LOG, Rode can get the best in service and where he had a lot of influence. declares that treatment." Praising the hospital Apparently he was a friend of the Mexico is the staff, he writes, "A number of the steward there who sympathized place for him, doctors are Americans, but you with the plight of the discontented and that he has will find that Mexican doctors are Seafarers on the Robin Kirk. no plans at all among the best in the world." Although the "great peanut but­ of leaving our AlUiough Rode finds Mexico a ter crisis" ended happily, there is neighbor to the retired Seafarer's paradise, he always a malcontent who is look­ south. As far as sends word that he would still like ing for trouble. Shortly after every­ he is concerned, to hear from his many friends in one was smacking their lips over Mexico's biggest the Union whom he shipped with. their first peanut butter sandwiches asset is the fa­ His address is: Howard E. Rode, in weeks, a certain crewmember Rode vorable money Colomos 1755, Guadalajara, Jalis­ was heard complaining that he situation. co, Mexico. couldn't find any of the stuff, and Concluding his account of the "Since my only income is my that some blankety, blank must pleasures of retired life in Mexico, Union pension," ho writes, "it is have hidden it away. very easy for me to enjoy a good Rode emphasizes the importance life down here on the money it of SIU pension benefits to every gives me." Rode has found that Seafarer. "A seaman never knows partments. Repair list turned In. It was suggested that each man make US money goes far in his new when he will be permanently dis­ more effort to clean up after eating home. "With $150 per month a abled," he says. "If a Union mem­ in crew messroom and pantry. Free scupper located on main deck imme­ person could live just as well ber is faced with this kind of diately forward of house on starboard here as he could if he were re­ calamity, he can be sure that the side, so water does not accumulate there. Vote of thanks to the steward ceiving $400 back in the States," SIU will do all it can for him," he and his entire department for a job declares. he comments. well done. Rode hastens to put any doubts OCEAN EVELYN (Maritime Over­ to rest that Mexico is a primitive seas), March 8—Chairman, Joseph Sancountry. Writing about Guadala­ filippo; Secretary, Charles Wolfe. Two jara, which is the second largest men hospitalized in Okinawa. One man A mix-up in photograph identi­ rejoined ship In Yokohama, Japan. city in the country, he says, "It's fications in a recent issue of the $10.00 in ship's fund. Crew requests a very good city, and I find that SEAFARERS LOG (March 6) had that the ship be fumigated for rats and roaches. it has just about anything a per­ Seafarer Fred Israel of Philadel­ son could want. There is also phia incorrectly tagged with SANTA EMILIA (Liberty Naviga­ plenty of activity, so I have a lot someone else's picture during tion), March S—Chairman, Andrew Oliver; Secretary, George Hair. to keep me busy." the last-minute scramble of going Brother O. Kendrick was elected new The retired Seafarer has a word to- press. ship's deiegate. Everything running smoothly. of caution for his former ship­ Israel was cited as the new mates who are planning a trip ship's delegate on the TranseastCOTTONWOOD CREEK (Bulk Trans­ south of the border. "In the Mex­ port), February 24—Chairman; none; ern (TranseastSecretary, none. Ship's delegate re­ ican border towns," he states, ern) after the for­ ported everything is running smoothly. "just about everyone is out to mer delegate had Ship's delegate resigned and A. F. take you. A guy often has to pay Morris was elected to serve for the to leave the ship rest of the trip. Discussion on retire­ just about any price they can get due to illness. A ment plan. Crew feels that 20 years out of him. However, once you in SIU should be enough eligibility. veteran member Discussion on transportation and no head inland, you soon find out of the deck de­ allowance for baggage. Crew feels that anyone can get along in just partment, Israel something should be done about it. about the same way as the Mexi­ generally ships as can people themselves." ANJI (Pacific Seafarers), February bosun and has 23—Chairman, Kenneth R. Winters; In case some kind of difficulty been sailing with Israel Secretary, Alfred L. Yarborough. develops. Rode advises that a Ship's delegate reported that one oiler the SIU since and deck engineer paid off by mutual quick call to the local American 1948, when he joined the Union in consent in Bangkok. One fireman was consulate pays good dividends. He the Port of Baltimore. repatriated in Saigon. One AB paid off by mutual conser.c in Saigon. has high praise for the US Con­ He's correctly pictured here, Bosun repatriated in Bangkok. Re­ sulate in Guadalajara, saying, according to Union membership placements to be shipped from Wil­ "the staff there is very good and records, after calling the miscue mington. .Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. will help and advise Americans in to our attention. Apologies to all many ways,"- ' " • concerned for the* mlx-up: Seafarer Finds Mexico Is Pensioner's Paradise Photo Swap �Mfel: 1, 1HI« SEAPAHERS Locking The Barn in Advance race f*imtr-OH# LOC^ Courageous Messman Wins Delayed Kudos For Heroism Seafarers can be great kidders. When "Frenchy" Herbert De Boissiere returned to the Midland (Clearwater) with his suit looking like it had been chewed up by every alley cat in the port of Alexandria, his fellow crewmembers wouldn't let him have a minute of peace in their efforts to find"*" instance the brothers are still out what happened. peeved at the first-tripper who While some Seafarers are failed to spot the light on the Renewing fire hoses and fittings, Seafarers in the deck gang on the Antineus (Waterman) take time out for a smoke. Pictured (l-r) while in San Francisco are Joe Somyok, A6; Jock Stough, bosun, and A. Macopagol, AB. VENORE iVanorc Transportalien), March IS—Chairman, B. C. Browning; Secretary, P.-t Murphy. Motion after discussion not to let two of the messmen sail on SIU ships due to their bad conduct aboard the Venore. One man taken off ship in Aden due to Illness and sent home. Nice trip with no major beefs. PENNMAR (Calmer), March If— Chairman, Joe Furtcn; Secretary, W. Sibley. One AB was paid off In Van­ couver for medical reasons, and a replacement wag received. One hour disputed OT in engine department in­ volving penally meal hour when wiper was required to blow tubes between 12()0-1300 on a Sunday. JIAN (Pacific Seafarers), Feb. 2— Chairman, T. Clough; Secretary, George Schmidt. No major beeia re­ ported. Some disputed OT to be taken care of at payoff. ST. CHRISTOPHER (Destiny), March IS—Chairman, John Bergeria; Secre­ tary, Thomas Farrelt. Two men missed ship in Philadelphia. Captain prom­ ised to fumigate ship for roaches in Rotterdam. Motion 'made that O. S. Pagan, who missed payoff, repay money he owes. Some disputed OT in deck department. NATALIE (Maritime Cvc.-c?r£), Jan. 26—Chairman, Joe McLaren; Secretcry G. Troche. $280 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in all three departments. Wages paid but no OT. This matter will be brought to the attention of the boarding patrolman. TRANSHATTERAS (Hudson Water­ ways), Feb. 15—Chairman, A. Steven­ son; Secretary, J. J. Flanagan. Ship's LOSMAR (Calmer), March i—Chair­ man, Edward J. Ponis; Secretary, R. D. Tapman. $2.65 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Check with first assistant about oil leak in laundry. SUMMIT (Sea-Land), March 15— Chairman, J. Kaarnes; Secretary, F. T. DiCarlo. Crew requested not to take messroom chairs on deck. Patrolman to check hospital supplies. Ship's del­ egate to ask patrolman for clarifica­ tion on crane electrician's OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department. MAYFLOWER (Mayflower), March IS—Chairman, J. Sumpter; Secretary, R. Bancbei. Some disputed OT in deck department. Repair lists turned In. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), February 74—Chairman, Carl Johnson; Secretary, W. T. Langford. Disputed OT in deck and steward de­ partments. Motion made that when •hip arrives in continental US port and pay stops at midnight, but the payoff Is the following day, that e day's pay be paid for waiting. Motion made ttiat when ship arrives in foreign port, pa.sses should be issued before the cargo Is worked. Sometimes there is a wait of two hours before passes are issued. Motion and vote of thanks to the chief cook. Discussion on the payroll for December Slst. Crew urged day-for-day payoff as February has 29 da.vs. and this would equal out in the payoff. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), February 26—Chairman, R. Campbell; Secretary, Harold Werns. $24.60 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT In engine and steward departments. Patrolman will be contacted regarding water cooler. Suggestion made that absentee ballots be brought aboard ship so that men at sea can vote on various issues. Beef recarriin" '•aloon messman will be token up with patrolman. DEL MONTE (Delta), March Chairman, D. Robinson; Secretary, P. .Shauger. $10.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. C. Moore, ship's delegate re­ signed and D. Robinson was elected to serve. Discussion on keeping sink In laundry room clean. Crew would like to have ice put out and handled the same as on last trip. STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Febru­ ary 21—Chairman, G. Flowers; Secre­ tary, N. Richie. Ship was awarded $500.00 safety award. $13.80 In ship's fund. "No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Motion to get better quality toilet tissue. Steward depart­ ment beef settled. Steward to pay more attention to menu and meashall supervision. T f delegate resigned. Brother Flanagan was elected to serve. $24.50 In ship's fund. One man in hospital in Yoko­ hama. Beef with mate in deck depart­ ment which involves one man not being Bilowed to work OT. Crew re­ quested to keep all visitors off the fantail, and to keep the place clean. PUERTO RICO (J.'.ct;r£h<ps), Jan. 2* —Chairman, Juan Colon; Secretary, Gaorgc Anderson. Two men in engine department leaving ship. Favoritism beef to be referred to patrolman at payoff. BELOIT VICTORY (Marine Man­ agers), Feb. 2—Chairman, Peter Pat­ rick; Secretary, William Cameron. Ship's delegate reported everything is running smoothly. Good crew aboard and all around cooperation. Discus­ sion on repairs from last voyage which were not taken care of. Vote of thanks to steward department for doing a swell job. January 5—Chairman, John Crgws; Eccrotary, Poter Patrick. Ship's dele­ gate saw captain about sougeelng crew messroom, pantry and passage­ ways. but the captain said this work was not needed. Ship carried phos­ phate on this voyage. Patrolman should ghgck medical supplies before next voyage. One man in engine de­ partment made to work after being declared unfit for duty by doctor In Korea. Cooks given a vole of tbanki. LA SALLE (Waterman), Jan. 2$— Chairman, W. C. Sellars; Secretary, Leo J. Gomes. Ship's delegate in­ formed the whole crew that the cap­ tain will log any man who can't stand his watch. S4.50 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Motion made that all voting periods be held for a period of 60 days in order to enable the majcrity of the membership to cast votes. Vote of thanks to the deck department es­ pecially Henry Stark for keeping the messhall and pantry clean. Steward requested crew to cooperate on linen days. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department. ARTHUR M. HUDDELL (Isthmian), Feb. 2 — Chairman, Earl D. Pattee; Secretary, Donald C. Wiley. $5.09 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Motion made to raise all retirement benefits to $300 per month. Member should be able to retire If he has IS years of seatime with SIU. Suggestion made that ship's delegate' see the captain regarding awning at No. 4 hatch and ask for additional runners for engineroom. LOSMAR (Calmar), Jan. 26—Chair­ man, E. J. PonIs; Secretary, John Garber. New wooden lockers being built in various crew foc'sles, as time permits. Motion made to have head­ quarters contact East Coast longshore olTicials about keeping the longshore­ men out of crew's mess and recrea­ tion room. Discussion on locking messroom in port, $2.65 in ship's fund. RAPHAEL S E M M E S (See-Land), Feb. 21—Chairman, W. Hslbrcck; Sec­ retary, C E. Shaw. Ship's delegate re­ ported no beefs and everything run­ ning smoothly.. / virtual artists when It comes to ribbing, others like De Boissiere, are equally expert at remaining adamantly silent. As a result, the gang on the Midland never did solve the mystery of what hap­ pened to their shipmate's suit. That is, not until the Midland dropped anchor at the Egyptian port a few weeks ago. While making a tour of the city, the Midland's crewmembers learned that instead of being in­ volved in a free-for-all, De Bois­ siere actually had been Involved in a heroic rescue displaying bravery in the highest SIU tra­ dition. . According to several local eye­ witnesses, De Boissiere was spend­ ing a night on the town when he heard three small children crying for help in a burning house. Dash­ ing through the flames, he bolted up a flight of stairs and gathered up the youngsters in his arms. Despite the intense heat and smoke, he managed lo get the children to safety; the only casu­ alty being his suit. De Boissiere, who is crew messman on the Midland, has also won high praise for the way he per­ forms his job from the crew. Not only is he described as extremely neat, but when he takes an order while dressed in his spotless white mess jacket, it's like eating in the Waldorf-Astoria, reports one crewmember. In recognition of his service, the Seafarers on the Mid­ land are planning to celebrate his birthday next month with a big surprise party. Other standouts in the Midland's crew include Arnalda Aleman of the black gang, who has promised his shipmates that any time the ship needs a push from his per­ sonal outboard motor to get it home on time, he'll be glad to oblige. The ship's delegate, Rich­ ard J. Maley has a habit which has managed to unsettle his fellow- pmts mwitjee mci£s / ayB WekoztiedW your De Boissiere Mosakowski Seafarers. It seems that he likes to top off a stack of hot cakes with a liberal dose of soy sauce! Life oii the Midland has its occasional dark moments also. For Floral Tribute Brings Thanks To the Editor: I would like to express the deepest appreciation of myself and my family to all the mem­ bers of the SIU for the most beautiful flowers which were sent to the wake of my husand, Ramofi N. Elliot. I was deeply touched by the thoughtfulness and generosity a All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. of this true act of fellowship. I say this in memory of my late husband, who also was quick to appreciate considerate act of others. I hope that every­ one who sailed with him when he was a fellow SIU member will remember him in their prayers. Thank you all. Mrs. R.N. Elliot mail bouy, thus fouling up his shipmates who had planned to post their letters at sea. Stephen Mosakowski, the ship's bosun, also has an idiosyncrasy which keeps the crew jumping. Whenever he comes into sight, members of the deck gang auto­ matically reach for a can of white paint. One crewmemher claims that the bosun's life ambition ia to cover all 102 stories of New York's Empire State Building with a white coating. Seafarer. I think Nurse Worth is the cutest I've seen in the hospital. I also want to give my thanks to the SIU for the eight dollars a day in hospital benefits which came like a blessing from Heaven every Wednesday. I would also like to give three cheers to our Welfare Representative for making sure we got our bene­ fits on time, and for taking care of the many little needs that come up when a fellow is flat on his hack and can't assist himself. I never knew I had so many friends until the word got around that I was sick. Every­ day I have had a raft of visit­ ors come around to cheer me up and offer assistance and en­ couragement. I say God bless and keep watch over my SIU brothers both on land and sea. Audley C. Foster i i i. Seaman's Aunt Enjoyed LOG To the Editor: I would like to thank you for sending the LOG to me for such a long time. My nephew, Richard Suttle, turned my i 4. name in for a subscription while he was shipping with the Isthmian Lines. I have really enjoyed read­ To the Editor I am writing this letter as a ing the paper and have learned token of my thanks and appre­ a great deal about your Union ciation for the kindliness and and the maritime industry. hospitality which have been Unfortunately, Richard passed shown to me since I entered away on February 6, 1963, the New Orleans USPHS hos­ while the Steel Vendor was in pital. South Korea. Since I don't I am also grateful for the know anyone who is now sail­ quick, professional service I re­ ing, I've regretfully decided ceived here during my previous to cancel my subscription to illness in February and my the LOG. present one which began on The cost of mailing the April 8th. paper to me could he used to I was taken to the hopsital's keep some other Seafarer's emergency ward on a Saturday family informed of what the morning, suffering from inter­ SIU is doing. Thank you again nal hemorrhaging which caused for past services. me to bleed for a period of 26 Nadine Suttle hours. 'A team of very efficient 4" 4* doctors . and nurses fought against time to keep me alive. Since I lost so much blood, they were forced to feed me through my veins. I also had To the Editor: It is difficult to express my to have a number of blood transfusions since my blood appreciation in words to the pressure had fallen dangerous­ SIU for the kindness and as­ sistance it gave me after the ly. I especially want to give death of my husband Robert. I would like you to know that special thanks and apprecia­ tion to Doctors Rohison and the financial aid tendered to Foreman and Nurse Worth who me will be of immeasurable made up the most efficient, help in meeting my financial alert, faithful and sympathetic obligations. Catherine W. Rogerson team that ever took care of a Hospital Care Draws Raves Words Can't Give Thanks �J' Paiff®' Tweiity-a>®* SEAFARE'RS 'May X »64 LOG ErIe-Lackawanna Benefit All of the following SlU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Bernard Pollings, born October 12, 1963, to the Herbert Rollings, Mobile, Ala. 4< t 4» Miki Sue Scott, born December 3, 1962, to the Carl Scotts, Oak­ land, Calif. 4" it 4" James Davis, born December 31, 1963, to the James Davis', Jacksonville, Fla. 4, 4> Jacqueline Smith, born Decem­ ber 14, 1963, to the Thomas W. Smiths, Woodford, Va. 4, 4» i Gregory Augustus, born Novem­ ber 9, 1963, to the Kimball Au­ gustus', New York, NY. 4* i4 4" Cynthia Ann Anderson, born December 9, 1963, to the late Gor­ don Wayne Anderson and Mrs. Anderson, Ellison Bay, Wis. 4, 4* 4> Robert Nicolas, born November 20, 1963, to the Frank Nicolas', Baltimore, Md. 4. 4> t Robin Jackson, born January 7, 1964, to the Verlon Jacksons, New Orleans, La. 4> 4^ 4^ 4' 4" 4" Richard Davis Roberts, born October 28, 1963, to the Leslie Roberts', Philadelphia, Pa. . . Brett Butler, born October 14, 1963, to the Joseph J. Butlers, Toledo, Ohio. 4' • 4^ iSf Timothy Mark Ask, born Au­ gust 24, 1963, to the James H. Asks, Alpena, Mich. 4^ 4i 4> Dwane Werda, born October 30, 1963, to the Charles P. Werdas, Alpena, Mich. i> X if Lewis Edward Wells, born Oc­ tober 29, 1963, to the Lewis E. Wells, Pontiac, Mich. 4" 4* 4^ Sherl Lee Staton, born Novem­ ber 6, 1963, to the Donald Statons, New Orleans, La. Dina Paulette Jukasz, born Janu­ ary 14, 1964, to the John Jukaszs, Depew, NY. 4' 4' 4* 4" 4- 4" Valerie Jean Boldiszar, born January 7, 1964, to the John Boldiszars, Statington, Pa. 4> 4' 4> Ginger Renee Garber, bom January 16, 1964, to the John Garbers, Harrisburg, Pa. if i if Walter Lee Murrah, born No­ vember 4, 1963, to the Charles Murrahs, Mobile, Ala. Marshal Airey, born April 17 1963, to the Frank Aireys, Seattle, Wash. The deaths of the following Seafarers have been re­ ported to the Seafarers Welfare Flan (any apparent de­ lay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): Maynard M. Grantham, 55: Brother Grantham died of pneum o n i a at the Fort Worth USPHS hospital on September 10, 1963. A member of the Union since 1962, he shipped in the deck de­ partment. He Is survived by his daughter, Brenda Joy Grantham, Lawndale, Calif. Burial was in 'Tampa, Fla. James A. Baldwin, 41: Brother Baldwin died of natural causes on July 13, 1963 in Calcutta, India. A member of the deck department, he joined the SIU in 1944. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Bald­ win of Vashon, Washington. Bu­ rial was in Seat­ tle, Washington. David Nelson, Le Barron, born December 27, 1963, to the David M. Le Barrons, Riverview, Mich. 4> 4^ 4. 4« 4< 4' Melton Martin, born December i. if if Charles H. Dill, 69: Brother Dill 10, 1963, to the Carroll E. Martins, William C. Bergquist, 64: Heart died of heart failure on December Silver Green, Miss. disease was fatal to Brother Berg­ 11, 1963 at Burd4< 4» 4< quist on June 17, ette Hospital, Anna Lisa Karttunens, born 1963 in Oslo, Middle Township, October 21, 1963, to the Leo Kart­ Norway. Shipping NJ. Sailing in tunens, Bronx, NY. in the engine de­ the steward de­ 4" 4* 4" partment, he was partment, he was George Calapotakos, born De­ a member of the an SIU-IBU mem­ cember 8, 1963, to the Theodores Union since 1951. ber since 1960. Calapotakos', Bridgeport, Conn. He is survived by Surviving is his his wife Mahndaughter. Vera B. iSfSSViiisMS hild Bergquist of McCausland 0f Brooklyn, NY. Cape May, NJ. The place of burial was not listed. Place of burial was not given. 4) 4- if if Coast Guard Lends Hand To NY Harbor 'Discovery' NEW YORK—Battery Park regulars who are accustomed to nothing more exciting than the regular arrival of the Staten Island ferry were a bit startled recently when a figure in the costume of a 16th century sea explorer popped Sponsored by the Italian His­ torical Society of America, the ashore from a Coast Guard "landing" climaxed the 11th vessel. They were given further cause to rub their eyes when the swordcarrying figure, dressed as a Florentine knight, was ceremoni­ ously greeted by a delegation of American indians. The seafaring explorer turned out to represent Giovanni Da Verrazano who sailed into New York harbor in April of 1524. His sudden reappearance 440 years later was part of the celebration commemorating the discovery of the habor by the Florentine explorer-navigator. annual Verrazano Day. The Society sponsors the anniversary fes­ tivities to point up Verrazano's role in discovering the harbor as well as his historical contributions in exploring the eastern seaboard. A society spokesman said that this year's celebration had special significance since the VerrazanoNarrows Bridge, named after the explorer, is due to open soon. The bridge, which will be Staten Island's first structural link with New York City, will be the first major sight Seafarers will see when entering the harbor. 4- Norman Krunun John E. Paulette, 53: The vic­ You are asked to get in touch tim of a fall. Brother Paulette with your wife ..s soon as possible died on Febru­ regarding family matters. ary 2, 1964 in 4» 4^ 4^ Philadelphia, Pa. Emit A. Gomez has asked that A member of the the following notice be carried on SIU since 1946, behalf of many Seafarers in San he had sailed in Francisco: the steward de­ Friends of George Porwick, partment. Sur­ better known as "George the viving is hit cab driver," were saddened to daughter, Mrs. note his passing away on the Albert Sabbag, morning of April 15, 1964, at of Danvers, Mass. Burial took his home in San Francisco. place in Philadelphia. For many years, George was if if if a friend to the seamen and Enrique Cortes, 47: Brother his absence will be hard-felt. Cortes died of a brain injury Those who knew him need no while at sea on reminders of his many serv­ the Azalea City ices and assistance to the on February 18, brothers on the beach here in 1964. A member San Francisco. The world is of the deck de­ a sadder place without him. partment, he had 4» 44" joined the Union The Belle Tax Service, 1543 N. in 1944. He is Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, Calif., survived by his is holding refund checks for Les­ wife, Eva Cor­ ter K. Lapham and Charles B. tes, of Bronx, Coburn. NY. Burial was in St. Raymond's 4» 4^ 4" Cemetery, New York City. Almarlon L. Davis Your wife would like to hear from you as quickly as possible. if Arno (Boots) Peura C. G. Poss would like to hear from you at M.R.H., Box 296, Hackberry, La. 4' 4' 4* Myles Sterne Frenchy has lost your phone number and would like you to call him. Mrs. Margaret Donahue, widow of railtug veteran John Donahue, receives $4,000 death benefit check from G. P. McGinty, regional director, SIU Railway Marine Region, at her home in Jersey City, NJ. Brother Donahue had 40 years of service on Erie-Lackawanna Railroad tugs. PLf hilf. H/SifARE 6W1MS EARW !! I All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and visits whenever possible, The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK John Aba Edwin Harriman Ralph Hayes Arthur Andersen George Billek William King Victor Bonet Walter Kowalczyk George Bryan Paul Liotta George Callahan James Mastrokalos Joseph Camp Owen Mclnnis Warren Mclntyre John Cannon Clarence Collins Haakon Moum Clifton Nelson Gabriel Colon Francisco Collante Joseph Obreza Jose Pacheeo John CuUinson Pedro Pinott Hamilton Daiiey James Ray George Daniels Arthur Sankovldt Fred DeBiUe Samuel SetliR Frans Dekeyzer James Stathis Lionel Desplant Juan Diaz A1 Stracciolinl Ernest Vltou John Drews Harry White James Fisher Lynwood Gregory Van Whitney USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MARYLAND Raymond AtweU Donald Joyce James Koavney Henry Bortz Clarence Kramer Fred Crews Billy Michael Edw. Czosnowskl Michael Duco R. Meadowcroft Theodore Drobins James Mitchell Donald Murphy James Fort Crittenden Foster Louis Nelson Gorman Glaze James Redden George Graham James Selman Earl Hartman, Jr. Carl Smith Arnold Heinvall Luther Wing Charles Hippard William Wung Emlle Houde Royce Yarborough USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Reuben Berry William Mason Ellis CottreU Arleigh Noble Joseph Graves Carl Warren Anthony Kapacz Julian Wilson USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Charles Young John Kerchner Raymond Brown Charles I.inberg Alvah Burris John Lager James Cassidy Charles Martin Levi Carr Mario Carrasco Raul DeLos Santos Hugh Grave Jorge GrilTith William Hamilton Norman Hadden Milburn llatley Joseph Johnson John Kennedy Edward McMaster F. B. Neeiy William Outian 1 Frederick Ouweneel Roy Peebles Hoy Poston Pete Serano Alfonso Sandino Charles Siicox USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Frank James Samuel Bailey William Johnson Guy Barkduil Robert Kinchen Richard Barnes Edgar Barton Duska Korolia Anna Lanza Francis Bass Theodore Lee Daniel Bishop MiUard Loklear Leon Bishop Claude Lomers Wilbert Burke Henry Maas, Jr. George Burleson Mike Martinovich Chas. R. Burns Mont McNabb, Jr. John Buttimer Claude McNorton Harry Cameron Terrai McRaney Steve Crawford Robert Cumberland Cleon Mixon Leo F. Dinginan James Morgan Wiiiiam Padgett William Donahue Robert Phelps Francis Donovan Milton Robinson Peter Dufnur Heinrich Schnoor Malrie Ellis Joseph Shaughnessy John Fontan Walter Slkoski Audley Foster Aristldes Soriano Cedric Francis Adolph Swenson James Gardiner John Valladares Leonard Gordon Leon Webb Jessee Green Tlieodore Griffith Robert White William Woolsey Herbert Hart James Jackson USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Kirk Anderson John Guard Emmet Humblrd Raymond Boston Henry Dellorfano James Higgins Henry Hock Lawson Evans John Filer Wiiiiam Lovett Francis Fisher Francis Weatheriy Alfred Gordon Virgil Wiseman Charlie Gedra George Zukas Melvln Grant USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASHINGTON Sam Bowsen Robert Nielsen Richard Harnden Joseph Springer John Miilner Anthony Stanton USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Frank Seaman Nil M. Surrency USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT, MICHIGAN Herbert Anderson Frank Liro Edward Bratz Barney Majjesie Robert Braughman Joseph Mrkva Wiiiiam Behnke oiiild Murray Charles Campbell Howard Smith Arnold Duriechl . ck Wiley Eugene Hutchlns USPHS HOSPITAL CHICAGO. ILLINOIS George Stevenson Ralph Salisbury Ahmed A. Mashran Conrad Graham Raymond Kersten USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. John Cox rules Robinson Dalton Gabriel USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Gerald Algernon Billy C. Lynn Arthur Collett George McKnew Benjamin Deibler Samuel Mills Abe Gordon Max Olson John Gotseff James Webb Thomas Lehay Willie A. Young SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas Isaksen Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny VA HOSPITAL WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT Forney Bowen Sanford Gregoi-y USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE James McGee PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON. DC William Thomson VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY. MASS. Raymond Arsenault , �Mar h 1M4 SEAFARERS LOG Greetings Schedule of Membersli^ mmmmmmmmmmmmmmrnmmm SIU-AGLIWD Meetings Regular membership meetings for members of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU porta below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by tele­ gram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be; New York May 4 Detroit May 8 PhHadelphia May 5 Honston May 11 BaHiniore May 6 New Orleans ........ May 12 Mobile May 13 t t 1. West Coast SIU-AGLIWD Meetings SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through June, 1964 for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follo^: WihningiMi San Francisco Seattle May 18 May 28 May 22 Jone IS June 17 June 19 X. X. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Regular membership meetings on the Great Lakes are held on the first and third Mondays of each month in all ports at 7 PM local time, except at Detroit, where meetings are heia at 2 PM. The next meetings will be: Detroit May 4, 18—2 PM Alpena, BniTalo, Chicago, Cleveland, Duluth, Frankfort, May 4, 18—7 PM SIU Inland Boatmen's Union Regular membership meetings for IBU members are scheduled each month in various ports. The next meetings will be: Philadelphia . . May 5—5 PJVI Baltimore (licensed and un­ licensed) ...May 6—5 PM Houston May 11—5 PM Norfolk May 7—7 PM N'Orleans ....May 12—5 PM Mobile May 13—5 PM X. X. X RAILWAY MARINE REGION Regular membership meetings for Railway Ma'ine Region-IBU members are scheduled each month in the various ports at 10 AM and 8 PM. The next meetings will be: Jersey City May 11 Philadelphia ...May 12 Baltimore May 13 *Norfolk May 14 GREAT LAKES TUO AND REGION DREDGE Regular membership meet­ ings for Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region IBU memlers are scheduled each month in the vari­ ous ports at 7:30 PM. The next meetings will be: Detroit May 11 Milwaukee May 11 Chicago May 12 Buffalo May 13 tSault Ste. Marie .... May 14 Duluth May 15 Lorain May 15 (For meeting place, contact Har­ old Ruthsatz, 118 East Parish. Sandusky, Ohio). Cleveland May 15 Toledo May 15 Ashtabula May 15 (For meeting place, contact John Merc, 1644 West 3rd Street, Ash­ tabula, Ohio). Vara tTweatr-Threa DirsBtsmsi UNION HALLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Nearing his first birthday, new arrival Matthew J. Smith sends greetings to his granddad, Seafarer C. M. (Snuffy) Smith, aboard the. SS Noniia enroute to Rotterdam. "Snuffy," who ships AB, hopes the youngster will be a Seafarer some day too. Cable Ship Plans Link For Pacific YOKOHAMA — The SlU-contracted Ltmg Lines has begun preparations here to begin laying a submarine cable which will con­ nect Japan and the island of Guam in the South Pacific. Scheduled to start laying cable along the 1,650-mile route in May, the Long Lines has already payed out 3,000 miles of undersea wire between the US and England. Its present assignment is part of an $80 million project which will link Japan and the United States by a 5,950 cable hookup. When complete the cable system will pass through Midway, Wake and the Hawaiian Islands. The project is being sponsored jointly by the International Telegraph and Telephone Company of Japan and XXX United Industrial Workers the American Telephone and Tele­ graph Company. Regular membership meetings Work on the trans-Pacific cable for UIW members are scheduled system is expected to be completed each month at 7 PM in various in time for the opening of service ports. The next meetings will be: on June 20. New York May 4 The 17,000 ton Long Lines was Baltimore May 5 built in Germany and cost $19 mil­ Philadelphia May 6 lion. It is owned by the Trans­ 4:Houston May 11 oceanic Cable Ship Company, a Mobile May 13 subsidiary of the American Tele• Meetings held at Labor Temple, New­ pimne and Telegraph Company. port News. t Meeting held at Labor Tample, Sault Isthmian Lines operates the ship Sto. Marie, Mich. t Meeting held et Galveston wharves. I for AT&T. PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams A1 Tanner Robert JKatthews SECRETARY-TREASURER AI Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill Hall Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey, Acent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. Ed Riley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. Vlnewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Bklyn HYacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. Paul Drozak. Agent WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax William Morris, Agent ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales, Agent ... FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens, Agent Tel. 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 115 3rd St. Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent ..622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. Frank Drozak, Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Paul Gonsorchik, Agent . .DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAuley, West Coast Rep. SANTURCE PR . 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep Phone 724-2843 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Ted Babkowski. Agent MAin 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff Gillette, Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif 505 N. Marine Ave. Frank Boyne. Agent ... TErminal 4-2528 Great Lakes PHILADELPHIA ... TAMPA , 2604 S 4th St. DEwey 6-3828 312 Hsmson St Tel. 229-2788 MEAT LAKES TUO 8 DREDGE REGION REGIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Jones Dredge Workers Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Harold F. Yon BUFFALO 94 Henrietta Ave. Arthur Miller, Agent TR 5-1536 CHICAGO 2300 N. KimbaU Trygve Vardcn. Agent .... ALbany 2-1154 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. Tom Gerrity, Agent 621-5450 DETROIT 1570 Liberty Ave. Lincoln Park, Mich. Ernest Demcrse. Agent DU 2-7694 DULUTH 312 W. Second St. Norman Jolicoeur, Agent RAndolph 7-6222 SAULT STE. MARIE Addresa mail to Brimley. Mich. Waime Weston, Agent. .BRimley 14-R 5 TOLEDO 423 Central St. CH 2-7751 Tug Firemen, Linemen, Oilers 8 Watchmen's Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Tom Burns ASHTABULA, O. ., 1644 W. Third St. John Mero. Agent ... . WOodman 4-8532 BUFFALO 18 Portland St. Tom Burns, Agent TA 3-7095 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing. S. Chicago Robert Affleck. Agent . ESsex 5-9570 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. W. Hearng. Pro-Tern Agent MA 1-5450 DETROIT-TOLEDO 12948 Edison St. Max Totoin, Agent Southgate, Mich. AVenue 4-0071 DULUTH Box No. 66 South Range, Wis. Ray Thomson, Agent .. EXport 8-3024 LORAIN. 0 118 E. Parish St. Sandusky, Ohio Harold Ruthsatz, Agent MAin 6-4573 MILWAUKEE .. . 2722 A. So. Shore Dr. Joseph Miller, Agent . Sllerman 4-6645 SAULT STE. MARIE .... 1086 Maple St. Wm. J. Lackey, Agent . MEIrose 2-8847 Rivers Section ST. LOUIS, MO 805 Del Mar L. J. Colvis. Agent CE 1-1434 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 7th St. Arthur Bendheim, Agent SECRETARY-TREASURER Fred J. Farnen ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER Roy Boudreau ALPENA 127 River St. EL. 4-3616 RAILWAY MARINE REGION BUFFALO, NY 735 Washington TL 3-9259 HEADQUARTERS ... 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City 2. NJ HEnderson 3-0104 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing Ave. REGIONAL DIRECTOR So. Chicago, 111. SAginaw 1-0733 G. P. McGinty CLEVELAND 1420 West 25th St. ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTORS MAin 1-5450 E. B. Pulver R. H. Avery DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. 1216 E. Baltiiiiui^ St. BAndolph 2-4110 BALTIMORE EAstr'-" " '""0 FRANKFORT, Mich 415 Main St. 115 Third St. Mail Address; P.O. Box 287 ELgin 7-2441 NORFOLK 622-1892-3 HEADQUARTERS 10225 W. Jefferson Av. PHILADELPHIA 2604 S flin St. River Rouge 18. Mich. 'Vlnewood 3-4741 DEwcv 6-3818 inland Boatmen's Union NATIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Matthews GREAT LAKES AREA DIRECTOR Pat Finnerty BALTIMORE ....1216 E. Baltimore St. .EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St Richmond 2-0140 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Brookl.vn HYacinth 9.6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE, Jax ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave Tel 529-7.546 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Tel. 622-1892-3 United Industrial Workers BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. E.4stern 7-4900 276 State St. Richmond 2-0140 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 94i600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St. SE ELgin .3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 S. Lawrence St. HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Phone 529-7546 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Phone 622-1892-3 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. DF.wey 6-3818 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Phone 229-2788 BOSTON Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union Onances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a tank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist equally of uqlon and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of j'our •hipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified malL return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman. Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4. N.Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, •ither by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Anpeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available In all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights.-as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and In the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union otficial. In your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port •gent. a EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from pub­ lishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at th« September, 1900, meetings in ail constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executiva Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among Its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such paymgnt be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, hut feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitu­ tion. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so ss to faniiliarbe themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU mem­ bers at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights In employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth In the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he Is denied the equal rights to which he Is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and pcUtical objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any timo a Seafarer feels that any of tho above rights have bean violated, or t^iat ha has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Information, he should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by cartlflad mall, return receipt requested. teptS. VK}€fi' �A • SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Founded in 1949, the Interna­ tional Confederation of Free Trade Unions was established 15 years ago as a worldwide free labor or­ ganization to counter and fight attempted Soviet inroads into all areas of the free world. Today, it has a membership in excess of 57 million workers around the world. Its affiliates number 142 in 109 countries and territories, with the obvious exclusion of the Soviet Union and its satellites. The preamble to the ICFTU con­ stitution, which was adopted at its first Congress in London during December, 1949, says that ICFTU exists "to unite the workers or­ ganized in the free and democratic trade unions of the world and to afford a means of con.sultation and collaboration between them . . . Freedom of thought, expression and association must be translated into actual conditions affecting the lives of the workers and their rela­ tions with their employers, public or private, and with the state. . . . "It pledges solidarity with and support to all working people de­ prived of their rights as workers and human beings by oppi'essive regimes." Due to its worldwide concer* with maritime and port activities, with the rights of seamen and maritime workers everywhere and with the vitality of a free world trade union movement, the SIUNA —as part of the AFL-CIO—has vig­ orously supported the program of the ICFTU. The SIU and its affiliates for years were in the forefront of the anti-Communist free labor move­ ment and have fought the activities of the waterfront sections of the Communist Party at every turn. This interest originated many years ago, when the Communistdominated World Federation of Trade Unions openly sought to undermine the free world and the US Marshall Plan aid program which sought to rebuild a wardevastated Europe and Asia. The aid program was eventually ex­ panded to assist developing nations in Africa, Asia and other continents in establishing a free trade union movement as a force to counter Communist propaganda. Through its affiliation with the AFL-CIO, the SIUNA has con­ tinued its strong support of the ICFTU, right up to the present. The 11th biennial convention of the SIUNA at Washington, D.C. last year, hailed the ICFTU as "a bul­ wark against international Com­ munism. "As a force for free trade union­ ism throughout the world, the ICFTU has fought effectively to eliminate exploitation and in­ justice everywhere. "Our International in previous conventions has affirmed the principles for which ICFTU fights . . . (and) ... we reaffirm our Dark portions of the map show the 109 countries in which the ICFTU has meniber organizations. ICFTU, with support of AFL-CIO, was established in 1949 to assist free labor organizations around the world. faith in the ICFTU as an instru­ ment for the advancement of democratic trade unionism throughout the world and an ef­ fective block to totalitarianism in any form." The ICFTU has regarded active assistance in the establishment, maintenance and development of free trade unions in the develop­ ing areas of the world as one of its principal tasks. It was early recognized that to carry out this task, differences be­ tween the different regions of the world in the economic, political and social structure have to be taken into consideration. For this reason, the ICFTU has established regional organizations, with wide autonomy. These region­ al organizations hold their own conferences, elect their own gov­ erning bodies and maintain their own secretariats or craft organiza­ tions. They serve to develop and strengthen the free trade unions and to coordinate activities in the day-to-day struggles which face these workers. ICFTU thus has maintained an Asian regional organization since 1951 with headquarters in New Delhi, India, and sub-offices in Singapore, Djakarta (Indonesia), Tokyo (Japan) and Okinawa. In 1951, it also set up regional organizations in Latin America, with headquarters in Mexico and a sub-office in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), and similarly established a European headquarters in Brus­ sels (Belgium) with a branch in Patis. This structure was expanded in 1957 to include new regional work­ ers organizations in Africa, which now have offices in Nairobi (Kenya), Lagos (Nigeria), plus ad­ visory and information offices in Beirut (Lebanon) and Rangoon (Burma). The worldwide character of the ICFTU and the worldwide aims and purposes it represents thus parallel the concerns and interests of Seafarers who travel the world and are involved in showing the fruits of a free trade union move­ ment. In its "May Day Manifesto 1964," for release today, ICFTU once again sends warm fraternal greet­ ings to all trade unionists. "Over the past year, thanks to the unflagging efforts of the free trade unions, solid progress has been achieved for the workers in many lands by way of better wages and working conditions. But the fight for social justice in conditions of peace and freedom Is by no means won." In its turn, the SIUNA takes this occasion to reaffirm its dedication to this continuous goal in the in­ terest of Seafarers, members of SIU affiliates, and to free trade unionists and members of their families all around the globe. View of the Seventh World Congress of ICFTU held at Berlin in 1962. Gathering vyas held in the very shadow of the Berlin Wall to rally inter­ national trade union movement for all-out support of democracy. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource May 1, 1964 Description An account of the resource Headlines: MARINE UNIONS BLAST NEW BID TO EVADE USING US-FLAG SHIPS BOXSHIPS OPEN RUN IN ALASKA TEXAS SIU TUG SINKS – 3 LOST HALL BLASTS NICK JOHNSON’S US SHIP GRIEANCE SET-UP CANADA CREW SEEKS SIU CERTIFICATION SIUNA READIES DISPLAYS FOR UNION LABEL SHOW SEA UNIONS BLAST NEW GOV’T WAIVER AGAINST US SHIPS PHS CITES SIU FLEET SANITATION NY UNIONS FIGHT BLUE CROSS RAISE SEA-LAND STARTS ALASKAN SERVICE COAST FIREMEN’S MEETING GETS HALL REPORT ON VITAL ISSUES RAIL ACCORD NETS BASIC WORK PACT PRESIDENT JOHNSON URGES PASSAGE OF MEDICARE BILL SIU TAXT UNION GETS VOTE OK FROM NLRB OFFICIAL RAPS CRITICS OF POVERTY-WAR BILL NY WILLING TO STUDY WATERWAY TRANSFER DECLINE IN US FISHING SCORED STATE MINIMUM WAGE BILL SAILS THROUGH IN MICHIGAN THE ICFTU Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/01/1964 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVI, No. 9 1964 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e49588042c29b734a1ae66ed01142a47.PDF ff9ee9027964e3847de2a219a9a71e76 PDF Text Text n f¥ m SIAFARERS WBLFARI PLAN Annual Rapert SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN Annual Report 0,:- FUMI WHh Ih* N«w York ttal* Iniuranc* D*partmmt Filed With the New York State insurance Department Pat* If Pas* IS a?:- /M» GOYT AGENCIES BYPASS US SHIPS; SEA UNIONS SCORE 'SECRET' DEALS -Story On Page 3 Atlantic,, Gulf Safety Firsts. ,4 LiCm, ^ W• ^ Two ship safety events for i Seafarers were presenta' tions marking 1963 fleetwide safety awards for the Sea-Land fleet at Port New­ ark, NJ (top), and for Delta Line Seafarers in New Or­ leans. In Newark, on the Beauregard, chief cook O. Celestine, ship's delegate (center), shows off plaque given to ship, while ship­ mates and company repre­ sentatives look on. Joe Algina. Seafarers' safety di­ rector, is 2nd from left. In Gulf ceremony. Delta's Del Mundo took top honors, followed by Del Alba as a close second. Both ships finished the year in a tie for low accident frequency rating, but the Mundo had the lowest lost-time total. I ^1 �Fage Tw« SEAFARERS April U, 1H4 LOG Joint Talks Spur Program To End Canadian Dispute By Paul Hall MONTREAL—Following a series of meetings between the Seafarers International Un­ ion of North American and the trustees of Canada's maritime unions, a joint statement was issued under which the SIU of Canada will be restored to the constitutional control of its members, with succession to-*the presidency of the Union to • Steps will be taken to unite ment of normalcy in the maritime be implemented in accordance all elements of the maritime in­ industry." The enemies of the US merchant marine within the Government agencies are riill seeking to throttle this nation's vita! shipping indnstry. And they are making the attempt in the same unconscionable manner that they displayed in February prior to the boycott by the. maritime unions on grain going to Soviet countries. As a result of the boycott a settlement was worked out between President Johnson and AFL-CIO President George Meany that at least dustry of Canada and the US in • "All possible steps will be with the constitutional provisions. 50 percent of all Russian-bound grain commodities would be shipped on a cooperative effort to settle all taken to achieve integration of In meetings between SIUNA US vessels and that due consideration would be given to the unions' President Paul Hall and Charles differences on the Great Lakes. maritime unions in Canada where request that at least 50 percent of grain going to the satellite nations Millard, acting for the govern­ • The parties will seek the co­ it is in the interest of union sta­ would also be shipped on American bottoms. ment trustees, a settlement was operation of the Canadian Labor bility." The beef was touched off as a result of the Government agencies' worked out under which the trus­ Congress, the AFL-CIO, the • "Should either party feel violation of President Kennedy's policy providing that grain com­ tees "will continue to exercise Railway Labor Executives' Asso­ that all obligations have not been modities for Soviet nations would be shipped in American vessels. A their powers and responsibilities, ciation, the AFL-CIO Maritime met, they are at liberty to con­ Department of Commerce export bulletin dealing with the sale and but the "active management" of Trades Department and other sider all arrangements termin- shipment of the grains to the Communist countries stated that at least the SIU of Canada "will be in the groups "to assist in the achieve­ (Continued on page 22) 50 percent of all the grains going to both the Soviet Union and its hands of the membership," a joint satellites would be shipped on this nation's ships. statement announced. But a few days later the order was changed to read that only wheat AFL-CIO President George and wheat flour destined for Russia would go 50 percent American. The Meany said that the agreement boycott and the settlement, which ^ between Hall and Millard "repre­ also called for the establishment we find arrangements being made, sents an honorable and construc­ of a grievance committee and a veiled In secrecy. tive approach to the resolution of trl-partite labor-management-Gov"We understand also that Gov­ a critical situation which might ernment committee to worl^ on ernment agencies are stalling on otherwise have led to conse­ maritime problems, then followed. setting up a tri-partlte committee quences detrimental to the best WASHINGTON—The Committee for Economic Develop­ It was not long before we ob­ and grievance machinery to handle Interests of all concerned." The parties "should be com­ ment, once looked on as the "voice of enlightened manage­ served that the Government these problems. This Is a doublemended," Meany continued, "for ment," has joined the US Chamber of Commerce and the Na­ agencies were violating the under­ cross of all our unions and an standings that had been reached, abuse of your good offices. Unless their restraint and sound judg­ tional Association of Manu-^ and on April 10 a meeting of the immediate action is forthcoming to ment" in working out an agree­ facturers in purveying "tired secondary boycotts. SIU and the other unions of the assure that these and all ship­ ment "in very difficult and trying old anti-union" policies, AFLNoting that the CED began as a circumstances, and for guiding CIO President George Meany de­ group of businessmen and in­ Joint Maritime Committee set ments of grains to the Soviet themselves by a primary concern clared last week. dustrialists "who accepted the up to deal with the problem— Union and its satellites will be for the rights and welfare of the proposition that collective bargain­ the ILA, NMU, MEBA and MM&P handled In accordance with the The CED, said Meany, voices ^lear understandings, our unions individual seamen who would bear ing is in the national interest and —met to consider the situation. As a result of these discussions, will have to act accordingly." the brunt of continued strife on "pious concern for the collective who acknowledged the need for Responsibility for this situation the (Great) Lakes, and the over­ bargaining process" in its latest strong unions," Meany com­ ILA President Gleason, as chair­ riding need for the preservation policy statement, but "what it mented that the CED "has steadily man of the Joint Maritime Com­ must be shared by all of the Gov­ of the strength and integrity of recommends would in effect des­ receded from this position in re­ mittee, sent the following wire to ernment agencies involved, with troy that process." Declaring it­ cent years." AFL-CIO President Meany, with perhaps the Department of Agri­ their union." copies to President Johnson, State culture being the worst offender Meany said he was "hopeful" self for the "preservation and He cited the publication of an that the agreement "will be in­ strengthening of our free society," independent study in--1961 by the Secretary Rusk, Agriculture Secre­ as one of the traditional enemies strumental in clearing the way for the CED issued a lO-point labor CED which stressed the im­ tary Freeman, Commerce Secre­ of a strong American-flag fleet of an early end of the government program under the title "Union portance of a strong, free trade tary Hodges, Labor Secretary merchant ships. Powers and Union Functions" It is quite obvious that hightrusteeship." union movement, "generally de­ Wirtz, and Maritime Administrator The joint statement, in addition which contains recommendations fended its structure" and warned Nicholas Johnson: sounding phrases and statements to opening the way for fall elec­ for: "Representatives of the marl- of noble purpose will not produce against state "right-to-work" laws • Outlawing the union shop. tions by the SIU of Canada and time unions and the ILA met to­ results by themselves, nor an and other moves to weaken unions. Interim administrative control by • Unlimited authorization for The latest CED statement, the day In our offices to plan action In adequate merchant marine with its own members, set forth these employers to use the lockout as a AFL-CIO president said, is a "re­ connection with reports that the jobs for American maritime work­ agreements: Commerce Department has Issued ers—so essential to this nation's weapon against unions. buttal to that document." • "Continued close relation­ licenses for the export of millions best interests. At the moment the • Eliminate the . obligation of Noting the "sophisticated lan­ of dollars worth of grains to Government agencies are guilty ships will be maintained" between employers to bargain in good faith. guage" of the latest document, the SIU of North America and the of violating national policy at the • Restoration of Federal in­ Meany added: "Union busting Is various Soviet satellite nations, expense of a most vital segment of SIU of Canada "to advance the with no information given to the not made more palatable by a unions and no provision for the our economy and security. common interests" of Canadian junctions in certain strikes. • Increasing restrictions on garnish of lofty sentiments." members. We and the other segments of participation of American-flag ships. This Includes $1 million the American labor movement dollars worth of soyabeans to which are so deeply concerned in Hungary, $400,000 of rye and this matter are determined to find $lVi million dollars of tobacco to out if the Government representa­ East Germany, and $1 million tives are Intent on nothing but a dollars of com to Czechoslovakia. policy of giving lip service to the present arrangements all of interests of American workers and NEW YORK—An SIU company is developing a unique ship which American busi­ Under these cargoes will be shipped In Industry. nesses will be able to use as a floating marketplace and showcase. The unusual vessel foreign flags. Including runaways. is slated to sail from New York for Northern Europe late this year or early in 1965. This represents a complete by­ Named the SS Tradefair, passing of Administration commit­ shipyard around May 1 for the ments on American-flag participa­ the ship is the project of Portuguese. Trade Fair, Inc., of New York, American firms Including In- $10 million renovation and con­ tion. The martlme unions called a company backed financially by a gersoll-Ran, Westinghouse, Dymo version which is expected to take off our boycott in good faith on WASHINGTON—A call to Industries and Farboil Paint al­ about six months. SlU-contracted the understanding that all prob­ number of other firms. members of AFL-CIO affiliates lems concerning grain shipments Hudson Waterways now owns the ready have leased space. The Tradefair will be an 18to" enlist In the April Crusade The SS Transhatteras, which is ship which will be bareboat-char­ would be openly discussed with knot, converted T-2 tanker, 6 Against Cancer has been is­ I the unions fully participating. Now tered to Trade Fair Ship. decks deep with 50,000 square feet to be converted, will put into a sued by AFL-CIO President of exhibit space and 75,000 square George Meany. Support of la­ feet of special service areas. bor has been extended for American firms will be able to many years, he recalled, to lease space aboard the vessel. efforts of the American Can­ The ship will have conference cer Society "to educate the rooms on each deck where United public about the life-saving States companies can hold meet­ value of early' detection and ings with foreign representatives. prompt treatment of this In addition, it will be equipped disease." with smaller conference rooms "We hope that this year your where exhibitors will be able to message will reach the 90,000 talk with prospective buyers, an Americans who, as matters auditorium for large seminars- and now stand, will die of cancer receptions, several lounges and simply because they did not see projection rooms, a complete res­ a doctor in time." Meany taurant and a snack bar. wrote former Gov. George M. Interpreters and guides will be Leader of Pennsylvania, 1964 on board to conduct tours of the crusade chairman. ship. In adidtion there will be "Our common goal is to en­ simultaneous translations in five list them in the ranks of the languages at all seminars. and 1.2 million other Americans business meetings. who have been cured of cancer Artist's -drawing shows proposed SS Tradefair, a vessel to carry US products overseas for Film strips and exhibitor liter­ and "are alive and. well today." sale and exhibition. The vessel would be converted from the SlU-manned tinker TfanS' ature will be published in French, English and j hatte'rfM (Hudson WateVways). A number of coni^anies,have joined tho trad^ German, Meany Hits Be Group's New Anti-Union Stance Tanker To Be Trade Ship AFL-CIO Urges Anti-Cancer Aid �Apm If, UM SEAFARERS LOG Pare Hire# Joint Action Hinted Gov't Agencies Bypassing US Ships, Unions Charge NEW YORK—AFLrCIO maritime and waterfront unions, including the SIU, jointly charged here last week that US Government agencies were completely bypassing Administration commitments on the shipment of American grain to Soviet satellite nations. The unions charged that the Commerce Depart ment in Washington had issued licenses for the export of millions of dollars worth of grains to various Soviet satellites with no information given to the unions and no provision made for the participation of US-flag ships in the carriage of these cargoes. Pointing out that they • The unions' charges were con­ of the International Longshore­ rine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ had called off their pre­ tained in a telegram si-nt on April men's Association, In his capacity tion and Masters, Mates & Pilots. vious boycott of grain 10 to AFL-CIO President George as chairman of the Joint Maritime Copies of the telegram were The telegram was signed Committee consisting of the ILA, shipments to Russia with the Meany. by Thomas W. Gleason, president SIU, National Maritime Union. Maunderstanding that all prob­ lems concerning future grain shipments would be openly dis­ cussed, with the unions fully par­ ticipating, the unions said that ar­ rangements for shipping grain were now being "veiled in secrecy." New Man Heaves In At N'Orleans Hall NEW ORLEANS—Seafarers stopping in at the New Or­ leans hall these days already know that there's something new at the SIU. The something new is a just-completed statue which stands near the entrance to the Seafarers hall of his work which may be espe­ here. cially familiar to Seafarers are the Executed by Enrique Alferez, a well-known and highly regarded sculptor whose work can be seen in many of the famous buildings in the US, South America and Mexico, the statue represents a Seafarer heaving on a line. De­ signed to catch the feeling of work aboard ship, the composition rep­ resents every man who earns his living on the high seas. The gray concrete figure stands on a rough-textured pedestal spe­ cially chipped to expose the rough aggregate beneath the surface. At the'base of the statue is a fountain which blends with the architec­ tural styling of the building and enhances the surrounding land­ scaping. Enrique Alferez, the sculptor, was bom in Mexico and studied art at the Art Institute and Uni­ versity of Chicago. Some examples Spirit of St. Louis Memorial in St. Louis; the Fountain of the Four Winds at New Orleans Airport; re­ lief sculptures and the grill over the entrance to Charity Hospital, New Orleans, and two groups of lifesize figures in mahogany at the General Hospital, Mobile. The figure for the hall, here was made by what Is known as the "waste mold" process. A full-size clay model of the sculpture was made. Over this a plaster piecemold was made, one piece for the front of the figure and tlu-ee pieces for the back. This plaster mold was then removed, cleaned and shellacked. The now hollow mold was put together again, reinforcing rods inserted and the concrete was poured inside. When the concrete was dry, the plaster was chipped off, exposing the figure. 'Food For Thought' NEW YORK—Shipping industry representatives attending the Propeller Club's safety luncheon here on April 9 were given some food for thought when the chief of the Coast Guard's Office of Merchant Marine Inspection declared that his office "will proceed with caution" in approving manning scales on merchant .ships equipped with automation. Referring to the Coast Guard's position on automation. Rear Admiral Oscar C. Rohnke said that "although we are sympathetic to the desires for reduced manning, we feel that we must proceed with caution until the proposed new equipment is proved by actual underway testing." Rohnke did not specify how much underway testing would be required. His remarks carried added weight due to the fact that the Coast Guard must approve the reduced manning scales proposed for the new automated ships which are scheduled to be introduced into the nation's merchant fleet beginning this summer by some of the subsidized lines. Automatic innovation being built Into the ships will reduce crew size to 32 men, compared with 49 to 52 men on similar vessels of that size without automation. The Maritime Administration has advocated automation as a means of eventually reducing operating subsidies for the nation's merchant marine. Coast SIU Opens First Union Clinic SAN FRANCISCO— A medical examination center for West Coast seamen, the first of a series planned for SIU Pacific District members, opened here on Monday, April 13, and is now servicing men and"^ women shipping from this Lansing Street, within easy walk­ ing distance of the Union halls port. for SIU affiliates here, is The center, located at sent to President Lyndon B. John­ son, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman, Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges, Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz and Maritime Administrator Nicholas Johnson. The telegram noted that the member unions of the Joint Mari­ time Committee had received re­ ports that the licenses issued by the Commerce Department in­ cluded those for the export of $1 million worth of soya beans to Hungary, $400,000 worth of rye and million worth of tobacco to East Germany, and $1 million worth of corn to Czechoslovakia. Telegram Follows Meeting "Under present arrangements," the unions charged, "all of these cargoes will be shipped in foreign flags, including runaways." The telegram was sent after a meeting of the Joint Maritime Committee at ILA headquarters. Participating in the meeting and heading their delegations were Gleason, SIU President Paul Hall, NMU President Joseph Curran, MEBA President Jesse Calhoon and MM&P President Charles Crooks. President Kennedy stated on October 9, 1963, that "the wheat we sell to the Soviet Union will be carried in available American ships, supplemented by the ships of other nations . . ." Despite this Presidential pro­ nouncement, Government agencies, notably the Department of Com­ merce, through its ability to grant waivers on the use of Americanflag ships, sharply curtailed the participation of US vessels in this trade and brought about a boycott of Russian wheat shipments and other cargoes which was spear­ headed by the longshoremen. The boycott was called off Feb­ ruary 26 with the understanding that US-flag vessels would be guar­ anteed a minimum of 50 percent of all future grain shipments to Russia and would participate in discussions on the shipment of grains to other Soviet bloc coun­ tries. It was also agreed that a tri­ partite committee of labor, man­ agement and government would be set up by President Johnson to deal with this and other maritime (Continued on page 22) 40 negotiated collective bargaining benefit, and is operated jointly by the Pacific District SIU and the Pacific Maritime Association, the employers' group. The specially-designed diagnos­ tic Center occupies 6,000 square feet 'of ground floor space and is one of the best planned and equipped medical facilities on the West Coast. Available for mem­ bers of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Marine Firemen's Union, and the Marine Cooks & Stewards, the clinic Is set up to give periodic physical examina­ tions, pre-employment examina­ tions, and necessary inoculations or vaccinations for men and women who sail West Coast Americanflag ships. Apr. 17, 1964 Vol. XXVI, No. 8 It is similar In the scope of its diagnostic services to the clinics opei crated on the Atlantic and Gulf for Seafarers, members of SIUPAut HAU., President AGLIWD affiliates and their de­ pendents. HERBERX BRAND. Editor; IRWIN SPIVACK, The responsibility for clinic Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Editor; Mnu POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, policy is vested in a panel of Paci­ THOMAS LAUGBLIN, ROBERT ARONSON, fic SIU and management trustees. Staff Writers. Union representatives on the panel Publlshad bIwMkly at th« haadquartars are Morris Weisberger, SIUNA of tha Saafarart Intarnatlonal Union, At­ Ciiif. Lakai and Inland Watar* executive vice-president and SUP lantic. Dlitrlct, AFL-CIO, i75 Fourth Avanua. secretary-treasurer. President Wil­ Brooklyn, NY, 1IS31. Tat. HYaclnth V-MOO. Trio of interested Seafarers (right) looks on as sculptor Enrique Alferez (on ladder) and as­ clasa poataga paid at tha Poit liam Jordan of the MFOW and Ed Sacond Offlea In Brooklyn, NY, undar tho Act sistants put finishing touches on concrete statue erected at entrance to New Orleans SIU of Aug. U, Itll. Turner. MCS secretary-treasurer. hall. The figure (top of page) represents a seaman heaving on a line. Seafarers Tom Gorrity, 12* Both Jordan and Turner also are Poto ypltnrino and "Big Jim" Hand wors fhe sidowalk superintendents. SIUNA vice-presidents. SEAFARERS LOG �Page Four SlUNA Rsh Union Okays New Gains SEAFARERS LOG Afrfl 17. INi Sill Medicine Men By Al Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer Maternity, Optical & Hospital Ss In previous columns, we have discussed various benefits available BOSTON—A new contract cov­ to Seafarers and their families under the several benefit plans in ttie ering 600 members here of the regarding the maternity benefit, optical benefit and hospital benefit are provided for membership use SIUNA-affiliated Atlantic Fisher­ men's Union has been overwhelm­ MATERNITY BENEFIT. Those seamen who have 90 days of seaingly approved by the full mem­ time in the calendar year prior to the birth of a child and one day's bership, according to James seatime in the six months prior to the birth of a child, are eligible Ackert, union president. under the Plan to a $200 maternity benefit when their wives give birth Ackert made the announcement ^ ^ claims within one year of the birth In those cases where there are multiple births (twins, following a membership meeting P^'ovision for an individual maternity benefit and the tabulation of ballots. Of $200 for each child. In a referendum vote, the Bos­ For bdrths occurring on and after August 1, 1962. delivery by ton fishermen by a 2-1 majority ccasarean section shall be reimbursed in accordance with the hospital voted in favor of receiving an in­ and surgical fee as specified in the Schedule of Dependents' Benefits. crease of one-half of one percent In addition, an applicant must present proof of marriage and a photoOperating the pill granulator at Philadelphia Laboratories for their health and welfare fund. static copy of the baby's birth certificate. The birth certificate must They rejected an alternative is Miguel Rivera (left), member of the SlU United Industrial contain the names of both parents. which called for current deduc­ Workers at the UlW-contracted company in Philadelphia An eligible seaman's wife js entitled to the maternity benefit if her tions for radar and sounding ma­ which manufactures injectible medicinal tablets and capsules husband dies during her pregnancy, and may also claim the maternity chines to be eliminated from the for use by doctors and hospitals. At right, Marie de Flavia benefit if her husband is at sea at crews' share of catch profits. boxes medicines for actual delivery. the time the child is born.^ The terms of the contract, A seaman is eligible for this bene­ Any SIU member who feels which will run to December 15, fit only if the child is born in the there is an unnecessary delay 1965, were arrived at after weeks Continental United States or its in the processing of any wel­ of negotiations between the union territories—Puerto Rico and the and representatives of the Feder­ fare or pension claims should Virgin Islands. The only excep­ ated Fishing Boats of New Eng­ immediately call this to the tion to this is Canada, which is also land, the boat owners' organiza­ covered under this benefit. Lastly, attention of the Secretarytion. if an eligible seaman dies before Treasurer at headquarters, by The new agreement was ham­ his wife gives birth, the benefit certified mail, return receipt mered out by union negotiators, shall be paid even though the child in the offices of the Federal Medi­ requested. Any delay in the is born more than 90 days after ation and Conciliation Service, in processing of a claim is usu­ the deceased employee's last em­ NEW YORK—The "union house" sign will be up at the a showdown session with the boat ployment. ally due to the absence of nec­ New York World's Fair when the first of an expected 70 owners, after they were informed OPTICAL BENEFIT. Eligibil­ essary information or docu­ that the Boston fishermen had million visitors starts entering the fair's 275 restaurants, bars, ity for this benefit is the same as ments which are required be­ overwhelmingly voted to take a night clubs, cocktail lounges'^ strike ballot. The meetings went and refreshment stands start-' skilled workers in vending occu­ for the maternity benefit. The fore a claim can be processed. program provides for the follow­ around-the-clock for three con­ ing April 22. pations. ing: One pair of eyeglasses every secutive days in the wind-up be­ Some 6,000 bartenders and culi­ two years, except in cases requir­ • Kitchen workers will be on a fore the terms were agreed upon. nary workers, including 600 chefs ing glasses more frequently due to requires a seaman to have had 90 35-hour 5-day week with wages It was then endorsed by the un­ from foreign lands, will be mem­ days of employment in the calen­ ion's contract committee and rati­ bers of a specially-chartered local varying but in no case less than pathological reasons, in which case the additional glasses may be au­ the prevailing rate of New York dar year prior to his admittance fied by the membership. of the Hotel & Restaurant Em­ locals for the comparable type of thorized by the trustees. The un­ to the hospital, as well as one day's A Federal mediator and state ployees. derstanding is that the frames will cuisine and quality of service. employment in the six-month pe­ arbitrator sat in on the final three A union agreement with the Grievances will be referred to be those known as "Shell Ful-Vue," days ^f around-the-block bargain­ World's Fair Corporation pro­ riod preceding his admission. He with lenses of the required preing before the terms were ham­ vides that all food and drink em­ business agents at a labor contei • The cost of fancy will then receive $3.00 per day for on the fair grounds, and if not mered out. ployees shall be members of new settled there, for binding arbitra­ frames, tri-focal lenses, sunglasses, the period of time that he is hos­ Besides the new health and wel­ Local 1000 for the duration of the tion by an impartial umpire—Wil­ and the like, shall be paid by the pitalized. fare benefits,, the AFU fishermen fair, which is scheduled to end liam O'Dwyer, former mayor of eligible. The optical benefit is $8.00-a-Day Hospital Benefit— will receive arv, increase from $5 in October, 1965. It calls for a New York and onetime U.S. am­ available and extended to eligible This paj-ment actually falls under to $7 fl day in maintenance and union shop, dues checkoff, and bassador to Mexico. dependents under the same rules the S & A benefit program but is cure when out of work because of these additional contract terms: as those governing the eligible sea­ The basic labor-management paid in the hospital to the individ­ sickness. Members of fishing boat A 5-day 40-hour week for all agreement will be supplemented man. Safety glasses for dependent ual. Many eligibles become con­ crews also will get the equivalent workers, with pay of $42 for wait­ children also may be provided, fused and feel that this is an $8.00of a lumper's pay on the day of ers and waitresses, $90 for bar­ by additional contracts to be however, a-day hospital in-patient benefit. the unloading of fish In the event tenders at front bars, $100 at signed by officers of the local and HOSPITAL BENEFITS FOR individual exhibitors, including Under the hospital benefit section of poor "broker-type" trips. service bars, with $60 set for un­ governments. ELIGIBLES. Eligibility for hos­ of the Plan it is, but it falls under pital benefits is the same as out­ the S & A rules. lined above. The hospital benefit A patient is entitled to this program is actually broken down benefit during the time he or she into three items, consisting of a $1.00-a-day hospital benefit, a is a patient in any USPHS Hospital $3.00-a-day hospital benefit, and or an approved private hospital in an $8.00-a-day hospital benefit, the US, Puerto Rico, the Virgin which is known as the In-Hospital Islands or Canada. This benefit is Benefit. Each of these is dealt payable from the first day of hos­ pitalization but not for a period to with separately below. exceed 39 weeks. $1.00-a-Day Hospital Benefit— The hospital benefits of $1.00-aEligibility for this benefit requires one day's seatime in the year prior day and $3.00-a-day are paid to to admittance to the hospital. This patients who qualify for as long a benefit has been in effect from period as they remain a patient in -the day that the Seafarers Welfare the liospital, regardless of the length of stay. In some cases, par­ Plan came into existence. ticularly those of chronic illness, $3.09-a-Day Hospital Benefit— this period has extended for as The eligibility rule for this benefit long as seven and eight years. 'Union House' Sign Set For NY Fair Graduation Time for SlU Lifeboat Class No. 105 SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid — January, 1964 Getting together for a graduation picture at headquarters in New York is the SIU training spools Lfeboat Class No. 105. The group includes (front, l-r) CorHeiius Lang, Robert Stevens, William Dooling, Robert Poppas, Tom Harris; middle. Gerald Miro, Petros Lozoropoulos, Thomas Moher, Anthony Anostosi, Howard L. Collins Sr., Ralph E. Howard; rear, in­ structor Arne Bjornsson. Nikolaos G. Sosloglou, James G. Kellogg, Jerry Vlochos, S. Makri'nos, Stefan KejtowskI, Robert W. Simmons and instructor Dan Butts. Hospital Benefits" Death Benefits Pensiop-Disability Benefits . Maternity Benefits Dependent Benefits Optical Benefits Out-Patient Benefits ....... Vacation Benefits CLAIMS 9,788 34 517 114 1,271 465 6,845 ' 1,717 AMOUNT PAID $ 83,817.05 86,807.40 77,550.00 22,062.46 148,179.57 7,279.90 44,536.52 581,654.35 TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... 20,751 $1,051,887.25 �April 17, 19S4 SEAFARERS Page Fiv« LOG Ohio Building Trades Rout Finks Formation of Toledo police trying to lead busload of non-union building workers past picketlines marches under viaduct near Anderson property. Police interference with peaceful picketing was strongly protested by MID, SlU and other unions in the area. a Protest demonstration rallies union building tradesmen and other crafts in beef against use of non-union help at Anderson grain elevator construc­ tion site in Toledo. Project involved construction of new grain elevator on the Maumee River. Present Anderson facility is in background. Great Lakes Maritime Unions Pledge Stronger MTD Action DETROIT—More than 100 delegates and representatives of Maritime Port Councils in the Great Lakes area participated in the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department Regional Con­ ference held here on April 8. The keynote of the Conference was a call for the strengthen­ ing of ties between the various port councils and full partic­ Trustees of Canada's maritime unions of internationals affiliated ipation on the port council transportation unions called for with the Department. level by all affiliated unions. Conference delegates heard re­ ports and adopted resolutions on a number of issues of Interest to the Lakes' area port councils and member unions, Including a reso­ lution endorsing the joint state­ ment issued in Montreal two weeks ago on the Canadian shipping dis­ pute. In a joint statement issued April 3, SIUNA President Paul Hall and Charles ' Millard of the Board of the restoration of normalcy in Great Lakes maritime operations both in Canada and the United States, and for steps to restore the SIU of Canada to constitutional control of its membership. Peter M. McGavin, executive secretary of the MTD, stressed the effectiveness of concerted efforts by the various port councils in dealing with issues of mutual con­ cern. He pointed out that steps are in progress for activating addltlonal programs Involving the local By Cal Tanner, Executive Vice-President Maritime Plays Waiver Game Again Once again the Maritime Administration has shown that it is deter­ mined to enact policy which will serve only to undermine the weakened condition of the American shipping industry. Not too long ago, as Seafarers will recall, the ILA, SIU and the NMU waged a showdown fight against the MA waiver of the 50-50 provision in the case of the movement of American wheat shipments to Russia, other Soviet bloc countries and on aid cargoes generally. Now, only a short time after the smoke has settled from that beef, the MA has decided that waivers of government regulations and ship­ ping policies that are detrimental to the American-flag fleet can be put through as a routine matter. This time the Maritime Administration has approved, in three sepa­ rate instances, the waiver of Public Resolution 17, to permit foreignflag vessels to participate up to 50 percent in the carriage of cargoes fi­ nanced by the Export-Import Bank. In each case the waiver was granted to foreign-flag vessels of the countries which were recipients of the cargo. In the first instance, the Maritime Administration allowed Japaneseflag vessels to participate in the ocean movements of cargoes financed under the Export-Import Bank for Ube Industries, Ltd., of Japan. The cargo will consist of United States machinery, equipment, spare parts and related services required in connection with the construction of a polyethelone plant in the Goi area of the Chiba Prefecture. In the event that neither US or Japanese-flag vessels are available for this trade, MA has announced that it will give consideration to tlie use of third-flag ships, A second waiver was also granted by the Maritime Administration for the use of Japanese vessels in the carriage of cargo for the Japan All-Nippon Airways Company, Ltd. The ocean movements in this case will be for spare parts only. In the third waiver, MA allowed the Industrias Kaiser Argentine to ship on foreign-flag vessels cargo recently purchased with ExportImport Bank financing. The Industrias Kaiser Argentine sought Its waiver on the grounds that it would give flexibility to its arrangements and prevent delays in its program. The law states specifically that all of this cargo must be carried in American bottoms. The MA knows the law as well as anybody else, so it's about time that it put an end to the legal gymnastics which serve to deprive the American seaman of a living. Harry P. Morell, secretary of the Building and Construction Trades Council in Toledo, thanked the delegates for "the tremendous support which wa received, and which was beyond all expecta­ tions, in our recent dispute with the Anderson grain elevators in Toledo. A1 Tanner, SIU vice-president and MTD co-ordinator for the Great Lakes area, and Rod Heinekey, vice-president of the SIU of Canada, reported on the discussion in Canada and the statement issued by Hall and Millard in con­ nection with the Great Lakes ship­ ping dispute. The MTD group heard a report by Tom McMahon, a member of the St. Lawrence Seaway Advisory Commission, on the anticipated in­ crease in Seaway shipping. Mel Pelfrey, secretary of the Great Lakes division of the Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association, re­ ported on his union's negotiations with the big steel companies. Other conference speakers in­ cluded A1 Barbour, president of the Wayne County AFL-CIO; Fred Farnen, secretary of the Detroit Maritime Port Council, and Monsignor Healy, chaplain of the International Longshoremen's As­ sociation, Great Lakes District. TOLEDO, Ohio—Agreement has been reached at the And­ erson Grain Elevator construction site here, ending two weeks of demonstrations which at times included as many as 600 trade unionists and their • families from within a 50-mile tradesmen. Representatives of the North­ radius. The SIU and other unions of the Maritime Trades Department in the area lent full assistance to the Northwestern Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council during the dispute over the use of non-union help at the construction site. Harold Anderson, head of the Anderson family group involved in the grain elevator dispute, has had a notorious reputation for being anti-union. His plan to bring in non-union help to a con­ struction site right on the Mau­ mee River kicked off the protests. The demonstration brought to­ gether not only union building tradesmen, but also trade union­ ists representing many other crafts in the general area. The protest reached its peak when police in­ terfered and sought to escort a busload of non-union workers through building union picketlines. The protest directly involved plans to build a riverfront $1.1 million grain elevator as part of the huge Anderson installation in the area. On several occasions the Toledo Police Department interfered with peaceful picketing by the demonstrators, resulting in the arrest of some 35 trade unionists and officials. Pickets were beaten and manhandled by the police in an attempt to break the line and stop the demonstrations, but the dispute was settled after two weeks to the satisfaction of the Building Trades Council, when a program was worked out to assure job rights for union building SIU and MTD unions gave full support to Ohio building trades in beef at Anderson grain elevator. On location here are SIU Great Lakes Secretary-Treasurer Fred Farnen (left), with Dan Smith, SIU; Paul Sielschott of ILA, and a representative of "Toledo Labor News." western Ohio Building and Con­ struction Trades Council expressed warm thanks for the MTD assist­ ance which was "instrumental in bringing about a mutual agree­ ment," Harry P. Morell, executive secretary, declared. He warmly praised the help of the SIU, Inter­ national Longshoremen's Associa­ tion, Marine Engineers and other MTD affiliates in the dispute. SIU Tugs Move Navy's Oldest Ship BALTIMORE—A pair of SIU tugboats tied up to a bit of his­ tory here last month. The J. F. Heil and the F. F. Clain (Curtis Bay Towing), under contract to the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union, moved the historic US frigate Consteliation from its Pier 4 Pratt Street berth here to the Maryland Shipbuilding and Drydock Company where it is under­ going its periodic restoration. The Constellation had previous­ ly been scheduled to move on March 4, but the presence at the outer end of the pier of the SIUcontracted Spitfire (General Car­ go) postponed the moving of the ancient frigate. With access to the pier blocked by the Spitfire, the 167-year-old frigate was delayed several days. The Constellation, the nation's oldest vessel, was built in 1797 and became the first ship launched by the three-year-old US Navy. Thomas Truxton, who su­ pervised its construction in the Port of Baltimore, commanded the vessel in the undeclared war be­ tween the young republic and France between 1798 and 1800. In decisive battles off the West Indies in 1799 and 1800. Truxton became the leading hero of the war. Truxton's and the Constella­ tion's places in history were as­ sured by the capture of the French frigates Insurgente and La Vengeance. The US had served notice be­ fore the world that American naval sea power was to be reck­ oned with on the high seas. Restoration of the Constella­ tion's starboard side is now in progress at Maryland Shipbuilding and Drydock. �SEAFARERS Page Sis April 17, ItM LOG (Figures On, This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) March 28-April 10, 1964 SIU shipping bounced back a bit during the past two weeks, producing one of the best shipping periods for the year so far. The total number of men dispatched was 1,237, which represented a welcome rise from the pre­ vious figure of 1,034. Registration fell off slightly, however, all in the deck department. Total registration during the past two weeks in the other two ship departments showed an in­ crease. The registration this time dipped to 1,249, which helped clear some more of the oldtime cards off the beach. Among the ports, there were small gains showing in a number of places, including New York, Baltimore, Nor­ folk, Mobile, Houston, and Seattle. The rise was not a spectacular one anywhere, but was a good sign all the same. New Orleans also managed to stay above the 200job mark in men shipped, although in the charts it was listed for a decline. The bounce-back for Seattle was really most noticeable because, the West Coast port shipped only three men last time out, and cleared over 60 off the beach this time. A further development in the job activity totals was the fact that steward department shipping showed the big­ gest rise among the departments, followed by the engine department and the deck gang. This is the reverse of the usual order of things. Another unusual note was the fact that ship activity (see right) was relatively light in all three columns, yet this didn't keep the job orders down, and calls for re­ placements kept coming all period long in many ports. The seniority totals showed that 55 percent of all jobs shipped went to class A seniority men, which was the only increase. Class B job placements dropped to 34 percent of the total and class C to 11 percent. Ship AHivify Poy Siga la Offt Oas Traai. TOTAL Boston 1 Now York.... IS Philadelphia .. 3 Baltimore .... 5 Norfolk 2 Jacksonville .. 1 Tampa 0 Mobile .. 1.. 3 New Orleans.. 6 Houston ..... B Wilmington .. 0 San Francisco.. 1 Seattle 2 1 3 2 2 4 1 0 1 6 4 0 2 2 2 28 B 13 5 3 4 5 15 27 4 5 2 4 46 13 20 11 5 4 9 27 39 4 8 6 TOTALS ... 47 28 121 196 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington Ran Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C TOTAL Shipped GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS 1 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL A B 2 1 2 5 0 1 0 1 2 1 3 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 3 2 24 76 5 15 23 42 10 43 16 33 12 61 1 13 15 29 0 12 61 8 4 29 1 4 5 0 7 0 G 7 1 7 1 9 0 4' 0 1 3 4 2 0 2 9 17 28 1 8 3 8 11 25 2 7 14 4 20 7 9 18 1 2 2 5 25 18 18 1 11 6 1 9 9 5 3 14 1 5 0 7 11 1 7 3 11 3 11 14 4 4 8 0 0 0 6 6 1 4 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 0 1 2 1 4 0 1 2 3 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 13 0 3 8 2 1 6 7 4 12 4 20 0 4 0 0 4 0 20 0 0 4 19 33 4 56 0 13 20 33 17 25 8 50 3 8 13 24 0 1 50 24 1 0 14 21 45 3 16 15 5 34 19 22 12 53 2 18 18 38 0 2 38 0 2 53 13 0 7 1 5 4 7 0 3 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 12 2 16 1 4 10 1 5 8 2 2 2 11 0 4 0 0 1 1 11 4 4 2 0 6 0 4 0 4 5 10 4 19 1 3 1 5 0 0 0 19 0 5 105 157 31 293 11 72 101 1 184 82 145 47 1 274 11 60 69 1 140 2 19 15 1 36 274 40 Registered C In The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL C ALL 1 20 0 7 6 6 5 1 9 3 4 51 54 109 12 102 75 124 27 226 4 17 24 1 15 9 11 4 3 13 2 57 48 36 54 12 102 1, 16 40 5 13 24 1 4 10 1 8 11 36 13 25 1 12 12 25 13 1 6 11 1 16 0 9 3 2 3 5 2 4 0 58 0 25 28 7 9 16 24 23 0 43 102 153 75 72 92 11 175 8 1 71 9 139 4 63 93 59 26 33 2 S3 0 13 3 20 3 17 8 12 0 26 43 6 17 31 3 8 16 14 1 44 0 18 12 30 24 19 22 3 0 358 450 482 89 1 929 26 212 317 1 555 36 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington Ran Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 1 2 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 57 7 20 30 7 22 14 43 16 55 6 34 5 37 15 16 7 2 2 10 1 4 1 3 10 3 5 9 0 12 3 6 5 15 2 22 • 1 8 9 18 2 30 0 13 23 5 9 22 15 0 2 3 10 5 4 9 0 3 1 4 0 6 5 1 4 4 8 0 0 0 6 6 1 4 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 3 1 1 1 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 4 8 2 2 10 4 8 5 2 11 0 3 3 6 7 26 36 2 3 41 7 14 25 29 41 3 15 16 5 34 33 5 18 12 21 0 9 32 7 29 3 39 3 23 16 42 2 3 4 9 1 4 2 7 1 3 0 4 0 2 0 2 7 15 1 7 6 2 2 10 3 9 1 5 1 1 3 5 9 6 2 7 2 0 0 8 2 2 15 3 11 3 0 6 69 137 23 { 229 26 87 85 1 198 44 158 24 1 226 19 83 70 1 172 TOTAL Shipped GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL A B 0 0 2 0 0 0 7 12 0 19 55 37 0 3 0 3 10 12 1 30 0 1 0 22 7 0 4 11 4 6 0 0 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 11 6 34 0 0 0 6 41 42 0 4 0 4 39 0 1 4 0 1 2 1 2 5 0 3 9 0 1 0 1 15 6 0 24 20 1 44 226 172 Registered GIn The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 7 0 2 2 4 0 2 3 2 2 89 16 141 24 62 33 119 19 111 36 18 0 25 1 15 2 1 4 3 3 47 50 6 72 1 23 23 53 16 1 2 27 1 12 21 4 21 5 6 11 13 2 21 9 1 12 7 1 6 3 2 0 2 4 1 3 1 2 0 0 31 0 25 17 5 23 8 17 3 0 68 7 94 7 65 81 153 75 21 0 70 74 5 35 30 85 23 48 3 4 7 16 7 8 7 21 1 8 1 6 9 19 30 2 44 2 8 17 12 3 27 2 36 4 12 6 22 1 22 7 44 1 442 141 389 52 1 582 48 244 223 i1 515 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Bos NY Phil Bal Nor Jac Tarn Mob NO Hon Wil SF Sea TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 1-s 1 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1-s 2 1 2 3 ALL 2 3 0 0,I 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 3 6 18 1 44 3 23 3 3 17 9 11 13 36 2 1 1 1 1 5 1 4 6 0 5 5 0 0 1 4 10 3 6 23 1 13 4 0 12 10 29 5 10 1 2 7 6 16 1 4 5 1 0 6 4 1 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 1 1 2 0 3 2 1 0 1 1 0 3 5 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 iO 0 1 5 0 4 4 0 4 1 1 4 9 3 7 12 6 25 50 2 2 41 45 14 3 39 4 18 9 9 26 3 2 6 2 15 20 2 7 8 27 10 Q 2 2 1 1 5 1 0 4 5 1 0 0 1 2 3 1 6 12 0 2 0 2 1 5. 0 7 13 1 8 0 3 1 3 1 8 9 1 2 2 6 11 70, 30 84 1 210 12 9 114 1 135 33 26 48 32 68 1 181 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 0 0 4 1 18 23 0 7 1 6 13 1 2 10 6 0 2 4 0 0 0* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 26 26 18 3 2 13 1 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 3 0 0 3 8 8 87 1 103 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL Shipped GROUP CLASS 3 ALL A 1 2 B 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 23 0 21 22 36 0 0 3 6 7 3 7 8 29 0 1 13 0 7 7 6 0 6 0 0 5 5 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 4 0 0 2 2 39 26 0 0 8 27 8 18 0 - 0 0 0 1 1 0 4 13 0 4 2 1 1 0 2 11 3 2 1 58 1 61 181 103 C ALL 1-8 0 2 0 81 25 22 16 8 3 50 8 8 7 19 1 8 3 5 0 1 0 13 4 0 67 19 2 53 13 8 0 2 0 19 6 4 2 16 9 61 1 345 98 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 10 1 0 3 4 2 4 0 57 4 41 47 27 66 165 12 6 25 1 7 2 3 4 6 84 4 44 3 37 26 18 32 15 2 6 8 2 7 0 5 10 0 11 0 1 3 8 6 6 0 0 1 2 1 2 2 42 1 0 21 22 6 16 16 2 127 135 36 16 77 148 6 75 8 45 3 34 21 22 19 9 7 20 1 7 11 4 3 43 0 9 11 2 12 10 5 31 2 37 9 5 5 SO 8 27 326 1 391 191 123 262 1 674 38 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS GROUr 123 ALL 105 157 31 I 293 €9 137 23 229 96 30 84 I 210 270 324 138 J 732 Registered SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 123 ALL 123 ALL 11 72 101 1"184 82 145 47 |_274 26 8f 8^1 198 ^58 1 226 12 9 114 I 135 81 32 68 I 181 49 168 300 1 517 207 3351391681 SHIPPED CLASS B GROUP 1 2 SHIPPED CLASS C Registered On The Beach TOTAL CLASS A CLASS B SHIPPED GROUP GROUP CLASS 2 3 ALL 2 3 ALL 1 A B C ALL 1 274 140 36 450 358 482 89|929 26 212 317|555 226 172 44 "442 141 389 52 582 48 244 223 1 515 61 181 103 61 345 289 123 262 674 38 27 "326 T 391 44 93 i 141 681 415 14L 11237 788 .994 403 |2185.112 483 866 11461 �Agra. n. UM SEAFARERS Making A Point By Eari (Bull) Sbupard. Vice-President. AHontie SIU Plant Workers Busy At Fair Pai* Bewem LOG 'Jinx Fort At Work' High Winds Force SIU Ship Aground SAN JUAN—combination of high winds, an empty hold, and a wandering tug were instrumental in forcing the SIUcontracted Alcoa Commander (Alcoa) aground recently in the middle of the harbor here.-*According to observers of servers on deck said the tug passed as close as 10 or 20 feet in the mishap, which left the frpnt of the Commander. She The World's Fair Is opening here in New York on April 22 and gome of our brothers in the SIU United Industrial Workers will play a part in making it a showcase event. SIU-UIW members employed by F. M. Stevenson in Baltimore arrived this week to install the awnings at the Maryland Pavilion of the Fair. Commander high and dry for a As some of you may have read jn the papers, Blue Cross is trying period of 19 hourj on a mud bank, then drifted onto the mud bank. to raise its hospital Insurance rates in the New York area. The SIU A company official said that has joined forces with other AFL-CIO unions in opposing a proposed a 20-30 mile-an-hour wind, coupled about one-fourth of the ship's rate boost as high as 40 percent in some cases. with poor weight distribution due bottom was stuck in the mud on to an empty hold, made it difficult Among the beachcombers in New York right now are Bill Koflowltch, Hitting the deck at the for the master to keep her on the starboard side. who paid off the Alamar last week, and Bill Home, who's waiting Seven tugs—five pulling and SIU Education Forum dur­ course. for a bosun's job on a supertanker. Eddie PuchalskI is in town also, two p u s h i n g—freed the Com­ ing discussion on constitu­ and expects to stay ashore for the summer. He paid off in Houston When a tug crossed the bow of mander the next morning at about tional procedure is Seafar­ after completing a trip to India on the SS Our Lady of Peace. the slowly-moving freighter at three o'clock while the tide was er Eddy (Andy) Andersen, Shipping in Boston is a little slow at the present time, but the out­ close range, the master was forced high in the harbor. The 480-foot, look is good. At least two more grain ships are due there shortly. to kill her forward motion. Ob- 14,000-ton vessel tied up about veteran of the black gang. August Ekiund, a 25-year-man in the SIU, was around the Boston two hours later after having been hall recently. Angle retired in 1960 and last sailed as bosun on the pushed and pulled off the mud William Carruth. We also had another 25-year SIU man visit the bar. Beantown hall in the person of Sam Bayne. Sam retired last year and The grounding of the Com­ also likes to drop around to see some of his former shipmates. He mander adds to the name the said his SIU pension really comes in handy when it comes time to harbor here has gained in recent pay the bills. years as a jinxed port. The Alcoa One of those registered on the beach in Boston is George Murphy, Commander was the fourth ship who last sailed as AB on the Colorado. The Colorado is now laid up to run aground in or near the in Baltimore so George says he'll try to get at least two more months WASHINGTON—A report released by the Congressional harbor in the past 15 months. Two. on another vessel, then spend the summer at home with his family. The Arthur M. Huddell, a former Liberty ship that was converted Joint Economic Committee has sharply criticized the Federal of the ships which formerly went to transport undersea cable, arrived in Baltimore from Honolulu to Maritime Commission for its failure to help correct the US aground here, the Catalina and the Transcaribbean, are still on the take on another 1,500 miles of cable at the Western Electric plant. The Huddell recently fed 2,000 miles of cable to the Long Lines, which balance of payments deficit in-*- The role that the American fleet rocks. The Transcaribbean is lay­ Is laying a 5,500-mile stretch of cable between Hawaii and Japan. 1963. The remarks were con­ plays in maintaining the interna­ ing just inside the harbor while Both ships are SlU-manned. tained in a 30-page report on tional balance of payments was the Catalina is several miles out. The third ship, the Japanese Shipping has been pretty good in Baltimore for the last few weeks. the balance of payments problem Reuben Sigwart paid a visit to the Baltimore hall and relayed how that the Congressional Committee dramatically pointed out in 1962 tanker Koei Maru, was pulled off when the net gain to the US in the same day she went aground he broke his foot aboard the Kenmar while loading stores. He slipped recently released. the balance of payments due to on some grease, which resulted in the broken foot, and the first injury The report called the FMC ocean transportation of freight inside the harbor. he's had in 20 years of going to sea. James Temple, who sailed as "negligent and derelict in its duty chief steward on the Colorado, is on the beach in Baltimore and to protect the public interest." It amounted to almost $54 million. The Congressional study group expressed his thanks to the SIU Food Plan for making things a lot emphasized that the "correction of concluded its remarks by saying better in his department. the balance of payments deficit The job picture for Philadelphia has been fair in ali departments, should receive the attention of all that it could not be taken for granted that all Government though a little bit better for rated men in the engine department. Government agencies." agencies were dedicated to solving The Retail Clerks expressed their thanks to the SIU and Maritime The committee said that it would the balance of payments problem. Port Council for supporting their successful strike against the Food Fair chain. The SIU and other unions are also making their voice continue studying to what extent It urged "that the Government in­ heard in opposition to a bill in Congress (HR-10156) affecting the American exporters "are handi­ tensify its efforts not only with NEW YORK — An SIU dis­ sugar beet industry. Passage would mean the closing of two plants capped in international markets by respect to the balance of payments ability pension has ended the sea­ substantial and unjustifiable dif­ effects of Its own expenditures, but in Philadelphia and throwing 30,000 employees out of work. The going career of Seafarer Alex­ ferentials between inbound and also with regard to its regulatory SIU, ILA and tiie MTD expect to meet with various Senators and ander Martin, 64. Martin began outbound costs. and other activities." Congressmen in the next few days to discuss the proposed bill. going to sea at the age of 42, serv­ On the beach in Philadelphia is Ray Alston who just returned from ing as a coal-passer on the old a delightful Florida vacation aboard the Globe Progress, and George George Washington in 1942. A. Williams, after an eventful trip on the Lisa B. George said that The Washington was one of the the Lisa almost got into serious troubie while coming through the old Eastern Steamshsip passenger Panama Canal when she collided with a Greek vessel. liners that did yeoman service Andy Flaherty is one of the real regulars around the Philadelphia during World War II hauling hall. He's got a few good yarns to tell about his experiences in the troops around the world. Before 43 years he's been going to sea, and says you really can't appreciate By Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director the war, she and several other what the SIU has done for Seafarers unless you experienced the Eastern liners were in regular conditions seamen had to work under in the old days. steamer service between New Shipping in Norfolk has been exceptional over the last month, York, Boston and Nova Scotia. * which has left very few men on the beach there. The SIU and the Safeguard your health, the Medical Society of the State of New York Born in New Hampton Roads Maritime Port Council actively supported the Inter­ advises. Your home is a storehouse of lethal poisons—^poisons which Orleans, Martin national Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in a strike against the can kill. Virginia Electric and Power Company, which produced a new agree­ When cleaning the house, laundering clothes and opening drains, you first shipped ment after about a week on the bricks. are using poisonous chemicals. You also use poisonous chemicals when from the Port of Job opportunities for members of the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union you spray the roses, control the weeds and kill vermin and pests. You New York on the Washington and are very good, with all SIU-IBU members working full time in the have medicine which can kill when taken by mistake in overdose. then continued Port of Norfolk. New IBU contracts are currently being negotiated Keep household chemicals, bleaches, cleaning agents and insecticides with Coal Terminal Towing Company and the Gulf Atlantic Towing out of the reach of children. Keep all medicines in a locked cabinet in the steward deCompany. Plants in the Norfolk area under contract to the SIU or on a high shelf. Label everything carefully. Keep chemicals in partment on United Industrial Workers also are working at full capacity. The their original container. Never put a poisonous liquid in a soft drink through his re­ tirement. His largest UlW-contracted company in the area, Colonna Shipyard, bottle, as your child might drink it. Marrin last vessel was the increased its work force by 37 during the month of March, bringing Are your home chemicals safely stored away? Stop right now and Alcoa Partner (Alcoa). the total number of jobs in that yard to 146. look around the house. Especially under the sink in the kitchen and He lists his wife, Nancy, as next As usual, action on the Puerto Rico legislative front is busy. A bathroom. Move those chemicals out of the reach of the children. of kin at home in New Orleans. House committee there gave its approval to a bill that would extend Guard your family against accidental poisoning. His retirement boosts the list of to sugar cane workers the benefits of a law which provides for the Safeguard your health through daily exercise. Healthy play and re­ retraining and compensation of workers displaced by automation. creation are important to our physical well-being. Both the mind and SIU men added to the pension rolls The House also approved a bill which would prohibit non-US citizens body can relax and recoup from the strains of living, and young people to a total of 15 for this year. from practicing engineering, architecture and surveying, with the can work off the surplus energies of youth. Some enjoy hobbies such exception of those working for municipal governments and their as gardening, music or woodworking. Others favor outdoor sportsdependencies. golf, tennis, boating, fishing, and hunting. Healthy recreation is im­ Julio Colon has been on the beach in Puefto Rico for some time portant to physical well-being and a wholesome mental outlook. Never now, but says he is ready to ship. He hopes that he has better luck let yourself get too busy to play. than last year when he laid up a couple of ships. Also on the beach Seafarers are reminded that Safeguard your health by controlling your weight. If you want to in Puerto Rico is Pedro Erazo. After three months of running coast­ lose wei.ght remember there are no short cuts. As a general rule, excess when they leave a ship after wise on the Falrland and Azalea City, he says that he is all ready articles expire in a foreign weight is the result of overeating. How much you eat is usually a matter to go back to New York now for a long trip. port, the obligation to leave a of habit than of actual body needs. Habits sure hard to break and clean ship for the next crew changing them may not be oasy at first. is the same as in any Stateside But if you are dissatisfied and decide to lose weight sensibly, your port. Attention to details of doctor can help you work out the best pattern to satisfy your caloric housekeeping and efforts to needs and nutritional requirements. leave quarters, messrooms and Safeguard your health. Because measles is so common today it has other working spaces clean become the most dangerous of the childhood epidemic diseases. will be appreciated by the new A body weakened by measles is more susceptible to serious infections, crew when it comes aboard. such as pneumonia. If measles is contacted, bed rest. Isolation and medical care is recommended. Don't treat measles lightly! Congress Report Queries Role Of Shipping Agency SIU Veteran On Pension Safeguard Your Health Always Foreign Payoff? Leave Clean Ship UmroR-vis umoniMBi �SEAFARERS Page Eight LOO April 17. 1964 Reserve C-4s No Bargain WASHINGTON—Independent ship owners have recently discovered that a group of 18 C-4 type ships which the US Government is offering for sale are going to end up costing the prospective buyers about $250,000 more than they had originally anticipated. Of the 18 C-4s released by By Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area the Navy from the reserve ernizing the vessel would be practice under this act, but also is in direct conflict with the clear Politics Take The Stage Again fleet last year, the Maritime granted. In a letter to MA chief Nicholas provisions of the statute itself." Administration allocated 13 to SIUcontracted companies. Of these Waterman is slated for 6, Calmar 5, Oceanic Petroleum and Penntrans, 1 each. Waterman intends to convert its vessels to jumbo containerships with movable and fixed cranes. Calmar proposes to use its ships in break-bulk intercoastal service and Oceanic and Penntrans will convert their C-4s to bulk cargo vessels of about 20,000 tons each. The additional cost arises from the Maritime Administration's newly announced change in the interpretation of the Vessel Ex­ change Act, which formerly al­ lowed a shipowner to receive a ship virtually free if the cost of converting the vessel amounted to more than $1.2 million. Sold 'As Is' Under the new interpretation, the MA has set a fixed price rang­ ing from $400,000 to 500,000 on the C-4s on an "as is, where is" basis. Credit is, of course, to be given on any chip turned in under the provisions of the plan. When the steamship lines bid for the ships, they believed the sale and exchange would be done under terms of the Act, and that the $1.2 million ceiling on expen­ diture for purchasing and mod­ Politics was holding the attention of Seafarers in Texas and Florida Each C-4 has a deadweight ton­ Johnson, the American Maritime Association charged that the nage of 15,000 and is 522 feet ports, as this issue of the SEAFARERS LOG went to press. In Texas, change in policy "contravenes not long with a substantial speed av­ incumbent US Sentator Ralph Yarborough is seeking re-election in the Democratic Primary May 5. Senator Yarborough has the support only the settled administrative eraging at least 18 knots. of the AFL-CIO on the ibasis of his favorable record and was endorsed by the Harris County (Houston) Council of the AFL-CIO at its last meeting. Yarborough is being forced to campaign vigorously against the attacks of his extreme right^ing opponent, Gordon McLendon. In Florida, a primary also to be decided on May 5, the AFL-CIO has endorsed Brailey Odham, who is running against veteran US Senator Spessard Holland, who has an almost 100 percent record of anti-labor votes during the many years he has served in Washington. A young, hard-hitting candidate, Odham twice has lost bids for WASHINGTON—Some widely-circulated quotations used election as Governor of Florida by a narrow margin. In this campaign, by right-wing groups to counter social welfare proposals have he is running on a liberal platform. He has come out for Medicare, Improvement of minimum wage laws and the civil rights bill now been exposed as outright "fictitious" by Sen. Lee Metcalf pending in Congress. He makes it plain he is a Kennedy-Johnson (D-Mont.). Democrat and wants to be a friend of organized labor. One quotation was attri­ advised Metcalf: "To the best of The biggest problem that must be surmounted by Odham, who would our knowledge we believe the be the underdog under the best of circumstances, is that his campaign buted to Nikita Khrushchev. quotation to be spurious." is almost completely being ignored-f He is reputed to have said: "We For some years there have been by the Florida press, television and cannot expect the Americans to ing for a coastwise run, so he can Jump from capitalism to commu­ ten quotations floating around, al­ radio. He charges he is being have an opportunity to watch the nism, but we can assist their legedly from Abraham Lincoln. given the silent treatment by de­ Colt 45's perform in the National elected leaders in giving Ameri­ Several are being used in a film sign. League. He prefers to try to spend cans small doses of socialism until called "The Power Within," re­ The Louisiana AFL-CIO held its the summers on the beach, so he leased by privately-owned utili­ they suddenly awake to find they annual convention in New Orleans ties. The quotations have been and it was the most successful in can take in the ball games. Harold have communism." used by the Committee for Consti­ the history of the Louisiana labor L. Moore came over from his home Metcalf said: "I asked the Li­ tutional Government. in Gainsville, Florida, as he has movement. More than 2,000 dele­ been doing for the last 19 years, to brary of Congress, Senate Inter­ They follow: gates and guests participated in sweat out a coastwise pumpman's nal Security Subcommittee, Fed­ ( 1) You cannot bring about the four-day meeting. Of course, job. eral Bureau of Investigation and prosperity by discouraging SlU members and officials in the the Counter - Intelligence Agency L. R. McAdams, who moved from Port of New Orleans cooperated Lake thrift. if they could verify the statement. Charles to Houston, is look­ They could not." ( 2) You cannot strengthen the to make the convention a big suc­ ing for an ordinary's job on a CIA Director John A. McCone weak by weakening the cess. In our last report, we mentioned coastwise tanker. W. C. "Dub" strong. Craven, Jr., who first won his SIU ( 8) You cannot help small men that Willie Pastrano, the son of book in 1946 and now owns a home Seafarer Frank Pastrano, was up by tearing down big scheduled to defend his world in Hitchcock, Texas, visited the men. light - heavyweight championship Houston hall and was recalling the ( 4) You cannot help the poor against Gregorio Peralta of Argen­ great gains the SIU has made in its by destroying the rich. tina. We are happy to report that wages, conditions and welfare ( 6) You cannot lift the wage Willie successfully defended his benefits, during the years he has earner up by tearing the title. The fight was stopped after been going to sea. Craven is mar­ wage payer down. LOS ANGELES—Two measures in the June primary and the 5th round because of a severe ried and has a 12-year-old daugh­ ter. He has been collecting for­ the November general election in this state have prompted ( 6) You cannot keep out of cut over Peralta's left eye. It eign coins for many years and has trouble by spending more went into the record-book as a six one of the biggest collections in California AFL-CIO unions to call for an all-out political round TKO for Pastrano, who was this area. than your income. effort by rank-and-file union-*ahead on the judges' cards at the ( 7) You cannot further the it plans an initial campaign fund Domingo "Jo-Jo" Molina, Mau­ members. brotherhood of..man by in­ time. of about $500,000 to qualify the rice Duet and Ivy Cox are among The two measures—a move measure for the November ballot. On The Beach citing class hatred. deck department live-wires who to override the fair housing law Union leaders predict the rail­ From Tampa comes word that are on the shipping list in New ( 8) You cannot establish sound and another to repeal the full- roads will spend millions more on social security on bor­ Seafarers on the beach include Orleans. Bennie Lowderbach came crew law—are expected to gener­ what management will attempt to Herbert Gray, V. C. Smith, J. F. to the hall to register and is vaca­ rowed money. ate almost as much political activ­ sell as an "anti-featherbedding" Cunningham and George B. For­ tioning with his family in North ( 9) You cannot build character ity by labor as the so-called campaign. rest. The Tampa beach was ex­ Louisiana, but is expected to be and courage by taking "right-to-work" referendum which The measure to kill the Rumpected to be cleared out, however, making the job calls before long. away a man's Initiative or was defeated by labor's forces in ford Act will also see millions with the crewing of the SS Penn Two familiar faces will be missing independence. the 1958 election. spent by what the state AFL-CIO Transporter, soon scheduled to from the New Orleans hall for (10) You cannot help men per­ come out of the Tampa ship repair The issue before the voters re­ called the "forces of bigotry and awhile, since Joe Lae made the manently by doing for yard and go to New Orleans to chief steward's job ^nd Trussell garding the fair housing law is an confusion." them what they could and load grain. attempt to prohibit the state gov­ California is one of ten states Beatrous signed on as 3rd cook on should do for themselves. ernment from ever again passing which now have laws prohibiting On the beach in Houston were the Alice Brown. any law to prevent discrimination discrimination because of race, The Library of Congress In­ such stalwart oldtimers as James Taking It Easy in the sale of real property. The creed or color in the sale of real formed Metcalf that a few of the L. McRae, who joined the Union at In Mobile, Dallas "Rough-house" law is known as the Rumford Act. estate. A spokesman for the state ten points were circulated as New Orleans in 1940, but now lives The second is an initiative to AFL-CIO called for a registrar of early as 1873. However, it said in Houston where he is buying a Reynolds is taking it easy for repeal the law which requires voters in every AFL-CIO local, that the Committee for Constitu­ home. D. M. Carpenter is looking awhile after spending about nine railroads to have a fireman on door-to-door registration drives in tional Government, which sold for a bosun's job again after hav­ months in a fireman's job on the freight trains and as many brake- worker precincts and in plants, and circulated the quotations in ing enjoyed a vacation which in­ SS Afoundria. Reynolds has a li­ men as specified by the State and close cooperation between 1942, "has earned the honor of cluded hunting, fishing and work­ cense, but prefers to sail in an un­ Public Utilities Commission. COPE groups to defeat both pro­ having first associated Mr. Lin­ ing at cabinet making, which is his licensed rating. D. C. Lynam, who Railroad management has said posals. hobby. Charles R. Sawyer is look- has been shipping out of the Gulf coln with the maxims." since 1941, is renewing acquain­ tances with the "Butter Bean" boys around Frisco City, Alabama. He just got off the SS Inger, on which he was night cook and baker. Autrey L..Johnson, who was 3rd cook on the Ocean Ulla for about seven months, is registered in Group 2, but won't be ready to ship out until he has visited for awhile with his family in Mobile. C. D. Merrill, who got off the SS Kyska when she laid up in New Orleans, is looking for any bosun or day man's job. Sverre Stokke, who has been in the SIU since it was first organized, got off the Ocean Ulla and is renewing ac­ quaintances in the Mobile hall, while waiting to ship out again. John D. Cantrell, who last was chief electrician on the Alcoa Baltimore SlU hosted a get-together and luncheon for all SlU Inland Boatmen's Union oldtimers and pensioners in the port who Ranger, has been ill recently but could make it to the hall for the last meeting, and recorded the event before the cameras. The session was a memorable one expects to get his "fit for duty" for all hands, according to SlU rep. John Blanchfield (not shown), who officiated during the picture-taking. soon and is anxious to ship. Right-wing Fiction' Exposed By Senator All-Out Vote Drive Urged In California SiU Tug Oldtimers On Pension in Baltimore �A»ill 17. 1K4 SEAFARERS Pare Nloe LOG Seafarer Helps Spotlight Medical Groups Kick Off Anti-Medicare Tax Pitch MiUion-$ Scare Drive LAKE CHARLES—^The misleading advertisements oppos­ ing the Medicare program in various newspapers around the country have been spotted in several ports by Seafarer Sey­ mour Heinfling, who sent-* copies along to the LOG from He said that as rar as he's con­ various Gulf Coast locations, cerned, the Important thing is to Heinfling is In the steward de­ partment on the supertanker Cities Service Baltimore (Cities Service). He cited typical ads appearing In the "Lake Charles American Press" and the "Baton Rp u g e Morning Advocate" as part of the nationwide "grass roots" drive by the American Medical Association to whip up support for its fight against Medicare. In a letter to the LOG, Hein­ fling recalled that the SIU had published a full 12-page supple­ ment on Medicare last year and had several times urged Seafarers and other readers to let their law­ makers in Washington know where they stand on the issues. As proof that he takes his own obligation seriously, he forwarded copies of letters he'd sent on his own to his Congressmen support­ ing HR 3920, known as the KingAnderson Bill, and their responses. Heinfling has also become a real student of the situation, picking up copies of AMA literature on the Medicare program from several sources. get the proposed bill out from the House Ways and Means Commit­ tee, so other Congressmen can voice their views on Its merits. A 44-year-old bachelor, Helnfllng has been sailing aboard American-flag ships since 1947. WASHINGTON—The American Medical Association has been accused of lying in its multi-million dollar, nation-wide advertising campaign to sink the Medicare Bill presently before the House Way and Means Committee. The Social Security tax boosts of from 16 to 23 per­ cents a week or less than seven the limit in Social Security con­ tributions are taxed on their first cent which the AMA is ad­ percent. vertising as the average hike for wage earner Is Just not true, says the National Council of Senior Citizens. "The fact is," said acting NCSC president John W. Edelman, Social Security taxes of the aver­ age worker would rise only 25 "The maximum Increase anyone would pay would be 16 percent— and this would entitle the payee to Increased Social Security pen­ sions." To use the maximum example, says Edelman, workers now paying AMA Ads Try 'Grass Roots' Approach WHAT 'S THIS THING CALLED more « *** f if the MEDlCWtJ ccomcs Izw* --- It;,.»•*. \ AJl—-'"" y •t; 7;??. b.n ^ 1 nam YOU AFFK SiEiiiiliiiiii DO NOT BUY Action in the marketplace offers a method for trade unionists to as­ sist each other in their campaign for decent wages and better con­ dition's. Seafarers and tlieir families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Texas-Miller Products, Inc. Adam Hats, Ashley, Dorsey Jay, Hampshire Club, Repell-X, Sea Spray Men's Hats (United Hatters) t> if Eastern Air Lines (Flight Engineers) iif $• H. I. Siege! "HIS" brand men's clothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) i 4" 4" "Judy Bond" Blouses (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) 4 JiSears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) 4 4 4 4 . " TU. ..MIW U ifc n.l, rf to-t.. iitmbrt- IW mfJi-if mM. tiA U* uU kM M fmkft e mmkif Ukm-Uf.lr nwwj «Mi W the T-t-r. i lie' OinillfMi »«• aiU U nv'Jh-' •< M. toJ IT •« iMe K. i-iJ. }•• "-M W«i)« eekte Eine tma mas 4 II. i. lu. rouni-*!. uuHiivr. utN I ttot I" wAr - I" •• «•« r «K»4. Ii'< tkr Ar .U • ki U pMn.i.prtil toOiU*.. Srrwiv frrJIf. mt p ...WrlrfW ... 11 Mill"" * ..iiu •-- • «• R-C"* ii' „J • I. IrUj wyJ I. torn \r.U-« wil. •hi noDUi,.. »Mi«WcnMIW At iaUSSSi !er:oa" DtJI or I hovQ ro3u.~.:cd Means ComiTiii:] 22 2^0/, l«i«« ^'vUbtimkm cn o r.i b o r o? 20 a n d bo favl i" Dill. •""""•"Ax, neroosa in YC inimum poyrc!^ fICO 0 v/eo'.i v/J Medicare" Biill KOfhinaT SI- V- 'Don't' Buy Drive Aids Strike Win UttTOiV your p lu-s Mcf! ition scbl today I ir feeJf |V/as|.-S^ ie nj] fteuwutf, tiu™. •^CtACUM 4 Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) *•"'^1-^ijj HAS YOUR CONGRESSMAN TURNED MEDICINE MAN???! 4 J. R. Simplot Potato Co. Frozen potato products (Grain Millers) 4 B.n h . I 4 Slitzel-Welier Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," "W. L. Weller" Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) 4 WORE clh« ix\tA' ' Or , HMM Your Oortors (H Randolph^®- E~totl73,'"cCTl I*."?-' ' w » . 4 4 4 Jamestown Sterling Corp. Southern Furniture Mfg. Co. Furniture and Bedding (United Furniture Workers) $4,800 a year of earnings—the total annual levy amounting to $174. Under the King-Anderson (Medicare) bill, the earnings base would be lifted to $3,200 a year and the annual tax would go up by $27.50. Of this increase, $17.68—or about 10 percent of the present tax —would go toward old-age hospi;^ tal insurance, and the rest—$9.82 —would finance higher retirement benefits. The King-Anderson bill would give persons over 65 three options. They could choose hospitalization protection for up to 45 days in each illness without additional cost, for up to 90 days with a $10a-day charge for the first nine days, or for up to 180 days with a flat charge of 2.5 times the average cost for a single day. In addition they would be eli­ gible for up to 180 days of skilled nursing home care after hospitali­ zation, up to 240 home health visits a year, and various outpatient hospital services. Based On Earnings Since Social Security benefits are based on a proportion of earn­ ings, the maximum monthly bene­ fit for a $100-a-week worker would go from the present $127 to $134, and the maximum benefit for fami­ lies of such workers would rise from $254 to $268. "The National Council of Senior Citizens does not contest the right of the AMA to persuade others to its point of view," Edelman point­ ed out. "However, when the AMA uses lies in public advertising pro­ grams, surely the public has a right to ask that the AMA fight its battles with clean hands." He cited an account by Washing­ ton Scripps-Howard columnists George Clifford and Tom Kelly of a sophisticated letter-writing pro­ motion by the AMA. According to Clifford and Kelly, the AMA drive attempts to avoid the impression of an organized campaign by shun­ ning identically worded messages to House and Senate members. "The current AMA practice," the two columnists reported, "is to have everyone in a doctor's office—nurses, technicians, recep­ tionists — sign an individuallyworded letter, written on non-uni­ form stationery. The letter then seems to represent the spontane­ ous feelings of a number of people who have no particular connection with each other." Samples of misleading anti-Medicare advertisements sponsored by local medical groups in newspapers from many localities are pictured above. The nationwide campaign is an effort to keep the bill bottled up in the House Ways and Means Committee. The cooperation of the US labor movement and other consumers in supporting an intensive "Don't Buy" cam­ paign has proved to be an effective strike weapon for Lo­ cal 136-B of the United Furni­ ture Workers of America. After a hard-fought 22-week strike against Slumberland Products, Inc., in which a con­ sumer boycott assumed major significance, the Furniture Workers won their contract demands last month. The SIU gave its support to the cam­ paign, publishing announce­ ments of the boycott in the "Don't Buy" column of the LOG for the duration of the strike. �SEAFARERS Page Ten April 17. 1964 LOG 3 More SiU Tugmen LOCKOUT COULD YIELD $1 MILLION Retiring On Pensions Dockers Win Back Pay Rule PHILADELPHIA—A National Labor Rellations Board ruling that 3,000 longshoremen were unlawfully locked out by employers in this port five years ago has been upheld by the 3d US Circuit Court of Appeals. At stake is an estimated $1 million in back pay. The court rejected an appeal from the NLRB ruling by the longshoremen would be locked out went back to using slings and the Philadelphia Marine Trades in the entire port on July 6. The unloading was completed without BALTIMORE—Another trio of tug veterans has qualified for SIU pensions, including two oldtimers in this port who work for Curtis Bay Towing. The third new man to join the retirement roster hails from Association, which shut down the lockout started on schedule, and further incident. The NLRB ex­ Wilmington, NC, and had port from July 6-21, 1959, when ended July 21 in an agreement to aminer later viewed motion pic­ worked for two companies 90 longshoremen refused for rea­ sons of safety to unload a cargo of sugar from the freighter Caribe so long as wooden pallets were used to move 100-pound bags of sugar from the ship's hold to the dock. Under the decision and the board ruling, all members of ILA Local 1291, who lost 16 days' pay, are entitled to be compensated for their lost income. But 2,000 other ILA members in Locals 1242, 1332 and 1566 will not collect back pay under the two rulings. They are maintenance men, timekeepers, checkers and carloaders idled by the dispute but not directly locked out. Wooden Pallets Unsafe The union held that wooden pal­ lets used instead of cargo slings in unloading were unsafe because some of the 100-pound bags of sugar had fallen from them. The union position has been upheld by an arbiter, an NLRB trial ex­ aminer, the labor board itself and now the appeals court. The dispute over the employer's use of pallets came to a boil June 30, 1959, when 90 dockers em­ ployed by Atlantic & Gulf Steve­ dores reported for work on the Caribe, but refused to proceed when told that pallets would be used. The men stayed away from work for two days, but returned after management agreed to start unloading with pallets and then to switch to slings. But more bags fell from the pallets and the dock­ ers again refused to work. The employers' association noti­ fied the ILA that, unless the men returned to work, all Local 1291 MORe ONE COPT e OF THE SAhAB CUF ALL MAIL —AND RETURN LABELS SO ViB tures of the unloading with pallets which came under contract with and agreed the workers obviously the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union believed they were unsafe and the less than 14 months ago. lockout was unlawful. The pair of Baltimore boatmen who just made the pension list in­ cludes Daniel Behrens, 60, who worked in the Curtis Bay shop, and • Samuel Crouch, 66, who Crouch Behrens worked as a mate on CB tugs. Both retired on disability pen­ still lives in that city. His time with Cape Fear Towing and Stone sions. , Oldtimer Wilbert Dashield, 65, Towing goes back to 1938. Both companies came under the By Robert A. Matthews, a former deckhand with the Stone Towing Line and before that with SlU-lBU banner for the first time Vice-President, Contracts, & Bill Hall, Headquarters Rep. Cape Fear Towing, retired on a in December, 1962, after success­ ful elections conducted by the normal pension. Extra Meals, OT For Shifting Ship Behrens is a German-born ma­ National Labor Relations Board. A letter pertaining to steward department rules on extra meals chinist who joined the Union at New contracts reached with the served to relief men during regular meal hours was received recently Baltimore in 1957 and had been companies in February last year from Walter J. Walsh, chief steward aboard the Penmar. His question with Curtis Bay as far back as provided the tugmen in both fleets was the following: 1922. He and his wife Louise with the first pay raises they had Question: Are meals served at regular meal hours to relief night mate make their home in Baltimore. received in fiye years. and engineer considered extra payable meals at 50c per meal, or are Behrens was one of the rank-andthey free meals as far as the steward department is concerned? file delegates to the first IBU con­ Answer: The steward department would not get extra meal money vention in 1961. Crouch can figure his boat-time for serving the night mate or the night engineer. all the way back to 1916 on the Reference: "Freightship Agreement, Article V, Section 13. Meals in Port, (a) When meals are served in port to other than regular members passenger steamer B. S. Ford, of the crew, passengers, pilot, port engineers, supercargoes and port where he worked as a quarter­ captains, when assigned to the vessel, $ .50 per meal shall be paid and master. He also worked in the divided among the members of the steward department actually en­ harbor for the Ericson Line, be­ coming a 2nd mate in 1930. His gaged in preparing and serving meals." time includes a long stretch as a The night mate or the night engineer, while they are on duty, are relief captain and pilot on the considered crewmembers inasmuch as they are replacing on a temporary Delaware River for the Wilson basis, the regular mates and engineers who are crewmembers. Line until 1942, and then as a Navy warrant officer on the flat­ 4" 4" 4" A couple of interesting questions regarding overtime payments for top Wasp until 1944. anchorage during the loading of wheat cargoes was received recently After being discharged from from Brother E. F. Riggs, ship's •f the Navy in 1946, he worked for delegate aboard the Manhattan. bays, rivers and sounds shall be Curtis Bay, New Jersey Ferry and Question No. 1: The vessel paid regarded as shifting ship and the Atlantic Transportation Com­ off in New Orleans on August 5, overtime shall be paid for men on pany. He was with Curtis when signed on foreign articles the duty while such moves are per­ he became disabled. Crouch has same day, loaded a part cargo of formed on Saturdays, Sundays and been with the Union since 1957 Tug oldtimer Wilbert Dagrain in New Orleans, then pro­ holidays, and afi^r 5 PM and be­ and lives in Baltimore with his shield shows off first $150 ceeded to a safe anchorage some fore 8 AM weekdays, with the wife Virginia. He just passed his monthly SIU pension check 66th birthday last month. 20 miles from Southwest Pass to following exceptions: in Norfolk. " He retired The 12th man to retire in the a port called Grand Isle, Louisi­ Port Alfred to Montreal or vice after 25 years as deckhand Norfolk-Wilmington area, Dash­ ana, where two T-2 tankers came versa; alongside and completed the load­ in Wilmington, NC. Port Alfred to Quebec or vice ield was born in Wilmington and ing operation. Port time before versa; 8 AM and after 5 PM was claimed Montreal to Quebec or vice by all of our people who worked versa; during these hours, but all port All moves from American ports overtime for that period was to British Columbia ports or vice disputed. The master claimed that versa; Grand Isle was not the port of Montevideo to Buenos Aires to payoff and that the vessel was Rosario or points above or vice cleared for sea. versa; Answer: No. This would not be Boston to New York or vice WASHINGTON—The United States finished 1963 in fifth overtime for those in the .steward versa; department who worked after New Orleans to Baton Rouge or place in world fishing competition, according to a longawaited report from the U.S. Interior Department. 5 P.M. and before 8 AM as this vice versa; would not be considered a shift of Norfolk to Baltimore or vice The Department reported ship, nor would it be considered versa; the U.S. domestic catch last largest headache for U.S. fisher­ the port of payoff. All moves between ports on the men. Reference: Article II, Section 34 St. Lawrence Seaway and/or on year was 4.6 billion pounds, Adding to these problems was of the Freightship Agreement the Great Lakes, West of Mont­ down 600 million pounds from the 35 million pound loss in (last paragraph): "Termination Of real, except those moves which 1962. Its value was placed at $388 salmon last year and a 24 million million, a drop of $9 million from pound decrease in whiting. Drops Port Time. Port time shall termi­ are less than eighty (80) miles." nate when the first ahead or The company was contacted as the previous year. in other catches included ocean Bright spots in the picture, the perch, down 16 million pounds; astern bell is rung the day the to the port of payoff but the only vessel leaves the harbor limits, information at this time that they Interior Department said, was a Maine herring and blue crabs, a however, this paragraph shall not were able to give us was that it record 6 billion pound catch for decrease of 10 million each, and industrial uses. Noteworthy also Pacific sardines, 9 million pounds apply in the cases where the would be a Gulf port. was the whopping 48 million lower than 1962. vessel is being shifted as provided 4. 4for in Article 11, Section 35." ^ In submitting questions and pound boost in the shrimp catch, Overall, the department said, Question No. 2: Is overtime pay­ work situations for clarifications, a 24 million pound increase in the U.S. only accounted for some able to the members of the black delegates and crews are reminded king crabs and an 18 million 6 per cent of the world catch and gang due to the vessel transiting once again to provide as much pound jump in the harvest of still stood behind the recent inter­ from New Orleans to Grand Isle detail as possible setting forth the ycllowtail flounder. national leader s—Japan, Peru, anchorage, and is the passage circumstances of any dispute. However, a 524 million pound Communist China and the Soviet considered a shift or not for that Besides those mentioned, some of drop in landings of menhaden, a Union. purpose? the members who were sent con­ species used in the production of For the first time in history, the Answer: No. As stated above, tract clarifications during the past fish meal and oils, spelled the Department discovered that im­ this would not be considered a few days included the following: ports accounted for more than shift, inasmuch as Grand Isle is R. E. Charroin, ship's delegate. half the fish products used in the not considered as being located in Zephyr Hills; Ronald E. Carraway, U.S. Domestic fishermen provided inland waters. deck delegate, Penn Sailor; Pete only about 44 per cent of the total, Reference: "Article 11, Section Prevas, A1 m e n a; Kenneth L. compared to 53 per cent in 1962. 35. Shifting ship, (a) After the Roberts, deck Iclcgnte, Transbay; Howevc", the domestic catch of vessel's arrival in port as outlined John P. rhambcrs, ship's delegate. 4.6 billion pounds in 1963 pro­ in Article II, Section 34, any sub­ Mount Vernon Victory; E. M. vided almost 55 per cent of the sequent move in inland waters. Bryant, Transindia. edible fish eaten in the country. arbitrate the dispute over safety. An arbitrator observed the un­ loading and found the pallet oper­ ation unsafe. Management then US Fishermen Snare Fifth Largest Catch W WfHceplWLf, CMISWHAU \MMEP!AfBlYr �April IT, ItM SEAFARERS 'Nighfwork' SPAD J,,,;,;,,,,, Pare Elerea LOG , TRANSPORT BILL.—One of the most dangerous bills to the water industry on Capitol Hill today is HR 9903, known as the Transportation Act amendments. It is now pending before the House Rules Committee. That bill would literally lift the control of the Interstate Commerce Commission off of raiiroad rates—particularly on bulk commodities— and gives the raiiroads a free hand. It also would permit the railroads to carry their own goods at their own rates. No hearing has ever been held on this bill, but it was sent from the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee for consideration on the floor. The Commerce Committee is headed by Representative Oren Harris (D-Ark.), who introduced the measure. The bill actually would open the door to eliminate the remaining water transportation along the nation's waterways and between the two coasts. Glenn L. Shinn, veteran examiner on the ICC, has deciared that the bill would be detrimental to the nation's ports, cities, and towns because they wouid have no protection. He even predicted that there would be more serious new transportation and marketing problems throughout the nation if the bill is enacted. t t i POLITICAL ACTIVITY—^With the November elections looming large in the eyes of both Democratic and Repubiican candidates, the first step—the primaries—are important guideposts, at least as far as the nominations in the two parties are concerned. In the Republican column. Senator Margaret Chase Smith is the big surprise of the week. Although she collected only a third of the votes in the liiinois primaries this week, it was considered an impressive showing in a state which was forecast to go all the way for Goldwater. In the New Jersey primaries, slated for April 21, there are no GOP candidates entered, and there is no preferential poli. Massachusetts, the next scheduled primary on April 28, will pit an unpledged delega­ tion against one for Goldwater. The unpledged group is presumed to be stronger than Goldwater's forces. Pennsylvania, also set for April 28, is expected to go for a favorite son candidate. Gov. Wiiiiam E. Scranton, the recent sponsor of a bill to slash jobless pay benefits. There are no other candidates in this primary. Texas, May 5, shows Goldwater, Rockefeller, Smith and Stassen listed on a preferential poli, although Rockefeller has disavowed it. All dele­ gates from Alabama, May 5, are pledged to support Governor George C. Wallace at the convention. There is no GOP slate. The District of Columbia, also scheduled for May 5, as is Indiana and Ohio, has a F'feference poll, and GOP leaders are seeking a rules change so that candidates can be entered with or without their consent. Goldwater is the only one expected to enter the Indiana contest, and Gov. James A. Rhodes is the favorite son GOP candidate in Ohio. Scheduled for May 12 is both Nebraska and West Virginia, with Goldwater expected to take the first and Rockefeller stronger in the latter. Oregon, May 12, has six names on the Republican list. In Maryland, for May 19, there is no decision as yet on whether or not either Rockefeller or Goldwater will run. Wallace is on the Democra­ tic ticket. California, New York and South Dakota are all scheduled for June 2. Slates pledged to both Goldwater and Rockefeller are expected to produce a head-on clash in all three contests. Charges of false and misleading advertising by "Playboy Interna­ tional" to recruit nightclub wait­ resses it calls "bunnies" have been lodged by the Hotel and Restau­ rant Employees with the Federal Trade Commission. The union charged that the club promoter had advertised that club waitresses dressed in "bunny" costun>es may earn more than $200 a week. Wait­ resses in New York and Detroit Piayboy Clubs collect as little as $44 a week. The Clothing Workers have won a National Labor Relations Board election among employees of the Martin Shirt Co. in Cookeville, Tenn., and are stepping up nego­ tiations for a first contract. The union began its campaign to organ­ ize the 300 workers last September and won by a 142-122 margin in the NLRB balloting. 4» 4» A bill in the New Jersey Assem­ bly repealing the requirement that fresh milk be dated was con­ demned as dangerous to the health and economy of the state's resi­ dents by Retail Clerks Local 1262. Repeal would make it possible to cut deliveries, and thus eliminate jobs of dairy clerks and drivers. Stores could get three or four days' supply at a time, the Union This seems especially the case since "under Once again, the AFL-CIO maritime unions, including the SIU, have found it necessary to present arrangements," as the unions noted remind agencies of the United States that in a formal message of protest to official they are making a mockery of solemn Gov­ Washington, including President Johnson, ernment commitments and pledges. The suspicion that something sneaky was "all of these cargoes will be shipped in for­ going on developed when the Commerce De­ eign flags including runaways." partment issued export licenses for some $4 The understanding among the unions and million worth of commodities amounting to the Administration is that a formal tri-paran estimated 70,000 tons of cargo, with no tite structure for joint discussion on all such information to the unions and no provision disputes and complaints involving maritime to have American-flag ships participate in unions, management and Government was to the cargo movement. be established, and that such a structure was Since this occurred only weeks after a to be developed promptly. But if the agencies longshoremen's boycott on grain shipments think that the unions will stand about idly to Russia ended in flrm understandings be­ while the jobs of their members are further tween the unions, the Federal agencies and jeopardized, and by many of the same groups said, "and no matter how carefully top Administration representatives, the un­ responsible for the present state of maritime, it is rotated, some consumers will ions promptly protested the seemingly cal­ then perhaps a new deck and a new deal of not be getting fresh milk." culated attempt to provoke new incidents. the cards is in order. ji' ^ The Hatters Union has been cleared by a US District Court judge of all charges growing out of a $2 million lawsuit brought by nine non-union Dallas headwear manufacturers. A jury had previ­ ously avi^arded damages of $13,089 to the manufacturers on anti-trust law charges. The judge ruled that the union's leafiet distribution at retail stores was "lawful economic conduct" and that an agreement between the retaiiers and the Hat­ ters that the retailers would not buy millinery from non-union manufacturers was not a law vio­ lation. it The Osceola (Ark.) City Coun­ cil has repealed an ordinance enacted in 1957 setting a $1,000 a-day-license fee for union organ­ izers. The city's governing body acted to kill the ordinance just two weeks before a suit attacking its constitutionality was due for trial. The lawsuit was filed last April during an organizing cam­ paign by the Puip, Sulphite & Paper Mill Workers among em­ ployees of the American Greet­ ings Corporation. The Rail Dispute The latest unilateral move by the railroads to institute work rules changes on the na­ tion's railroads and thereby precipitate a national railroad strike has been put off after an urgent request from President Johnson to both sides in the long-standing dispute. Government mediators and fact-finders gained another 15-day respite in the effort to find a means of resolving the five-year-old dispute over railroad work rules and basic job issues. Job issues are the real concern in the rail dispute, just as they are in every other walk of life at a time when our national prosperity is at its peak. The civil rights debate now before the United States Senate really hinges largely on the same type of job question— on the issue whether a land of plenty is to allow full sharing and opportunity for all its citizens. As the AFL-CIO has long noted, no worker or group of workers is safe and secure in their jobs while the livelihood and well-being of others is threatened. This principle, of course, is one of the foundations of the trade union movement. The situation on the railroads also poses an­ other parallel for consideration. It was clear­ ly expected by the railroad brotherhoods, by the SIU and other unions which opposed the legislation and by all who oppose compulsion in bringing about settlement of basic job issues, that the compulsory arbitration law passed by Congress in August was doomed to fail. That it has is obvious. And juat as compulsion and forced bar­ gaining has proven a bust in the railroad dis­ pute, it can't work out in maritime or any­ where else either. It takes two to make a bargain, even a bad one, and without this essential ingredient, there is no bargain at all. Job issues on the railroads can't be re­ solved by pointing a gun at the head of 32,000 rail firemen and other crafts and abolishing the jobs. No matter how much window dressing is applied, nor how many panels hear out the issues, telling a man he's out of a job without giving him a chance to fight for it is bound to produce a fight anyway. �SEAFARERS Fate Twelve ii Afm 17. IffM Apm 17. 1H« LOG TRAMP SHIPPING HE TRAMP segment of ttie American merchant marine is perhaps the sickest member of a rather 111 industry. Despite pronouncements of the essential­ ity of having tramp vessels under the American flag, very little is being done to promote and foster the American-flag fleet in accordance with the purpose and policy of our basic shipping legislation. Within the last few years, several American-flag tramp operators have gone bankrupt carrying cargoes moving under the Cargo Preference Act, which Act was supposed to aid the tramp operator. Under the present conditions, many American-flag tramp operators are not earning the depreciation on their vessels because of the rate policies established by the United States Department of Agriculture and other agencies responsible for administering the Cargo Preference Act. A tramp, or a general trader, as it is sometimes called, is a vessel which has no fixed route and no regular time of sailing and which is constantly seeking ports where profitable bulk cargoes are most likely to be found. The tramp operator usually carries a full cargo for one shipper or consignee, which cargoes, for the most part, consist of commodities with the follow­ ing characteristics: (1) The value of the commodity is sufficiently low so that low cost of transportation outweighs the value of speed and regularity of delivery; (2) The cargo will be of considerable bulk or weight; (3) The cargo will require no exceptional facilities of the carrier for handling or preserving; and (4) Such cargoes are available for shipment in full cargo lots. Commodities commonly and traditionally carried by tramp vessels are grains, coal, ores, fertilizers, cotton, lumber and various other commodities that have the above characteristics. Between the decade preceding the Second World War, during which the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 was enacted, and the decade follow­ ing the end of the war, there has been a significant change in the characteri-stics of ocean transportation. At the time that the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 was enacted, there was no American-flag tramp fleet. There was an assumption, underlying the Merchant Ma­ rine Act, that tramp shipping throughout the world was disappearing. Only a minor fraction of our foreign commerce was being carried by tramp vessels in 1936, and it was assumed by Congress that the American merchant marine could be promoted and maintained and that this country, in accordance with the purposes and policy of that Act, could assure that a substantial portion of our foreign commerce (traditionally and con­ sistently interpreted as meaning at least 50 percent of our foreign water-borne commerce) would be carried on American-flag vessels through the subsidy programs set forth in the Merchant Marine Act. This assumption upon which the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 was enacted proved to be incorrect. At the present time, the carriage of bulk commodi­ ties and the operation of tramp vessels in the trans­ portation of such commodities is a far more significant part of our foreign commerce than the operation of liner vessels. More than 70 percent of the total foreign commerce of the United States is now carried by tramp vessels. Unfortunately, only approximately 9 percent of our total foreign commerce is being carried on Amer­ ican-flag ships, according to the statistics of the Mari­ time Administration, rather than the "at least 50 per­ cent" participation, which is envisaged as a minimum goal by our basic shipping statutes. T L I f i 11 i ' i: NE of the real tragedies of American shipping policy has been the indifferent and casual treat­ ment which the Administration has accorded the Ameri­ can-flag tramp operator. The statistics concerning the decline of the tramp segment of the American mer­ chant marine are significant. We all know that the total foreign commerce of the United States has increased tremendously in the last few decades. In 1937, the year after the Merchant Marine Act was passed, the total dry cargo foreign commerce of this country averaged a little over 4?^ million tons per month. The same O r- commerce had increased, in 1958, to an average of ap­ proximately 12 million tons per month. None of this commerce, in 1937, was carried in United States-flag tramp vessels because, at that time, we had none. How­ ever, at the end of the Second World War, in 1946, there was a total of 2,332 vessels in the active privatelyowned American-flag merchant marine, of which 1,890 were engaged in foreign trade. Most of these vessels were engaged in tramping operations. These American-flag vessels, which were engaged in tramp service, were instrumental in carrying out the essential post-war rehabilitation programs and foreignaid programs, as well as the military programs of this country. For example, the Marshall Plan could hardly have been carried out without the assistance of the American-flag tramp fleet. During the height of the Marshall Plan, the French were getting about 167 cargoes of coal a month, the Belgians about 45, the Italians a similar quantity, to say nothing of the car­ riage of grain and other commodities which these ves­ sels engaged in at the same time. These cargoes were carried predominantly in Liberty ships, which could make a round trip to the European Continent in an average of 45 days. In addition to coal, American-flag tramp vessels were carrying other es­ sential bulk cargoes, including grain, ores and fertiliz­ ers, and many of them were chartered to the Govern­ ment for the carriage of military cargoes. The United States would have been hard pressed to' carry on its military actions in Korea in 1950, without the assistance of the American-flag tramp fleet. The American-flag tramp fleet has repeatedly been declared to be essential by officials of our Government, as well as by members of Congress. Unfortunately, these pronouncements of essentiality have not been reflected in the administration of our shipping statutes, insofar as such administration concerned the treatment accorded to tramp operators. As of December 1, 1961, the total privately-owned active American merchant marine had declined from the 2,332 vessels which were operating in 1946 to 897 vessels, according to the figures of the Maritime Admin­ istration. Of these 897 vessels, only approximately 110 are engaged in tramping operations. Three hundred and three (303) ships are owned by the 15 companies receiving operating-differential subsidy, which vessels comprise only slightly more than one-third of the 897 American-flag ships now in operation. By 1958, the American-flag tramp vessels were carrying only 6 per­ cent of the total dry cargo foreign commerce of this country. In 1960, our total exports and imports of all types, including commercial and Government-sponsored and defense cargoes, totaled over 274 million long tons, of which only 11 percent was carried in United States-flag hips. At the present time, American-flag participation has dwindled further to approximately 9.7 percent. These facts concerning the decline of the Americanflag tramp fleet should be alarming to our Government. They reflect an indifferent attitude toward the problems and the interests of the American-flag tramp operator. It is unrealistic for anyone to assume that any company operating American-flag vessels in the foreign commerce of the United States can continue to exist on a longrange basis without some measure of governmental assistance. The shipping industry is unique in that it is one of the few, if not the only, industry that competes directly during every day of its existence with foreign companies, which enjoy lower investment costs, oper­ ating costs, labor costs, and special tax advantages. There is virtually no industry in the United States that is not subsidized in one way or another, either through the payment of direct or indirect subsidies, special tariff treatment, or through special tax advan­ tages. I have been interested in observing the annual reports of many large corporations in the United States having gross revenues of many hundreds of millions of dollars, which state that less than 5 percent of the total business which they do is performed for sources other than the Government. American shipping is certainly not unique in requiring assistance from the Government. It is entirely unreal­ istic to assume that unless some attention is paid to 1 • A. By Earl J. Smith The author of this article is the president of Earl J. Smith & Co., Inc., a shipping concern which has collective bargaining agreements with virtuaiiy all of the maritime unions whose members are employed aboard the 18 vessels it operates. He is chair­ man of the American Tramp Shipowners Association, and comes from an old family of sailing vessel owners whose shipping activities date back to 1833. In the family tradition. Smith has spent almost his entire adult life in the shipping business, with time out for service in the Army during World War II. the American-flag tramp operator, this segment of the American merchant marine can continue to exist. We are not contending that there should be an over­ all rewriting of our basic shipping statutes, and we are similarly not contending that the American-flag tramp operator should be accorded operating subsidies similar to those paid to liner companies. It is our con­ tention that the shipping laws of this country are adequate to allow for the proper promotion and main­ tenance of the American tramp fleet, provided that these laws are properly administered and fairly carried out so as to allow for equitable treatnoent of all seg­ ments of the American merchant marine. ONGRESS has intended that the Cargo Preferenco Laws of this country should give assistance to tho American-flag tramp operator and should provide for maintaining and promoting this essential segment of our merchant, marine. In this respect, the Cargo Pref­ erence Act, which is embodied as Section 901 (b) of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, provides that at least 50 percent of all Government-sponsored cargoes, "com­ puted separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners and tankers," shall be transported on privately-owned United States-flag Commercial vessels. Approximately 90 percent of the cargo carried by American-flag tramp vessels is Public Law 480 grain, which moves under the Cargo Preference Act. However, the n>andate of the Cargo Preference Act has not been carried out so as to benefit the American-flag tramp operator in at least two major respects. In the first place, there has been no separate compu­ tation for a fair and equitable allocation of these cargoes to the tramp operator under the Cargo Preference Law. Secondly, the policies of the Department of Agriculture have resulted in American-flag tramps being forced to carry these cargoes at less than the "fair and reason­ able rates for United States-flag commercial vessels," envisaged by the Cargo Preference Act. Traditionally, export grain has been carried on tramp vessels. The carriage of grain in tankers is of recent vintage. Tankers are not traditional or historical grain carriers, and, as the Comptroller General has found, at the time that the Cargo Preference Act was enacted, tankers were not considered as dry-cargo carriers by Congress. Although parcel lots of grain have been carried on liner vessels for many years, it has been only recently that such parcels have reached the size which they now have on American-flag subsidized liners. It is not uncommon at the present time for Americanflag liner vessels to carry so-called parcel lots of grain in amounts of 6,000 or 7,000 tons or more. We were most pleased that President Kennedy In his Transportation Message had directed the Secretary of Commerce "to implement fully Section 212 (d) of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, for securing pref­ erence to vessels of United States registry in the move­ ment of commodities in our waterborne foreign com­ merce," and that he had further "directed all executive branch agencies to comply fully with the purpose of our cargo preference laws." The President thus focused upon the real problem. It is not that our basic statutes, designed to assist shipping, are not sound, but rather that the specific language and the purpose and intent of these statutes have not been implemented. As pointed out above, the American-flag tramp vessel is almost completely dependent upon the carriage of cargoes shipped under the Cargo Preference Act. That Act is substantially the only piece of legislation which has in any way aided the American-flag tramp operator. Since his operating costs are several timeS the cost of his foreign-flag competitors, the American-flag tramp operator cannot ordinarily compete in the world market for commercial cargoes. The several benefits which are available to American-Flag shipping companies, under our shipping statutes, are not, for the most part, avail­ able to the tramp operator: (1) Tramps are not eligible for operating-differ­ ential subsidy under Title VI of the Merchant Marine Act, since the Maritime Administration has held that these benefits are limited solely to liner companies; (2) Although construction-differential subsidy, under Title V of the Merchant Marine Act, may theoretically be available to an American-flag Pace Hilrfcea LOG I" A Shipowner's View of a Vital Aspect of Maritime i SEAFARERS I ^ C ' t tramp operator, the administration of the sub­ sidy program Is such that these benefits are not available to the tramp operator, and no construction-differential subsidy has ever been awarded for the construction of a bulk-type vessel to be operated in the tramping trades; • (3) Title XI mortgage insurance, whereunder the Government insures construction loans and mortgages for new construction or reconstruc­ tion is similarly, as a practical matter, unavail­ able to the tramp operator because, under the present regulations of the Maritime Administra­ tion, he could not prove economic feasibility according to the Administration's requirements. (4) The coastwise laws, which provide that only American-flag vessels can carry commerce mov­ ing between ports of the United States, are of little benefit to the American-flag tramp operator because of the small demand for tramp vessels in our don>estic trades. I : }. ' V ' ^ ; - N ADMINISTERING the Cargo Preference Laws, insofar as they apply to Public Law 480 shipments, the Department of Agriculture has unfortunately forced the American-flag tramp operator into a position where he must compete on a rate basis against tanker vessels and the American-flag subsidized liner vessels which have benefits and inherent competitive advantages which he does not enjoy. Unless the American-flag tramp operator is to have some assurance that he is to receive a fair allocation of Cargo Preference cargoes, as envisaged by the Cargo Preference Act, and unless he is afforded the opportunity of carrying these cargoes at "fair and reasonable rates," as contemplated by that Act, the statute insofar as he is concerned is meaningless and may as well be discarded. There have been several suggestions to carry out a fair and equitable administration of our shipping statutes, in accordance with President Kennedy's Trans­ portation Message, and to allow for the maintenance and promotion of an American-flag tramp fleet, in accordance with the purpose of our shipping legislation. Some of these suggestions are as follows: (1) Responsibility for the Administration of the Laws. At the present time, the Cargo Preference Laws are being administered by several agencies, none of which has any responsibility to a common source, and several of which are seemingly antagonistic to the purpose and policy of our shipping legislation. For example, the Department of Agriculture, which administers by far the largest part of the Cargo Preference program, in supervising the transportation of surplus grain cargoes moving pursuant to Public Law 480, is naturally more interested in keeping its costs at a minimum than it is in seeing that American-flag tramp vessels are allowed to continue in business. Conflicting purposes of various agencies, such as the Department of Agriculture and the Agency for Inter­ national Development, are bankrupting the American tramp industry and are defeating the purpose of our Cargo Preference legislation. The improper administra­ tion of these laws is not a new problem. In this respect, the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, in 1955, conducted extensive hearings on this same subject, and pointed out the "lack of coordination" and confusion then existing in the administration of the Cargo Preference Act. It was at that time the specific recommendation of the Committee, among other things, that, "the Maritime Administrator should exercise general surveillance over the administration and operation of the Cargo Preference Act and re­ port to the Commission periodically with respect thereto." This suggestion of the House Committee has never been carried out. If the purpose of the Cargo Preference Act is to be achieved, the above recommendation of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Coflnmittee must be carried out. One agency, and certainly the Maritime Administration appears to be the appropriate agency, must have the plenary control and responsibility for the administration of these programs. F URTHER, the cargo Preference Act states that "at least 50 percent" of the cargoes subject to that Act should move on American-flag vessels so long as American-flag vessels are "available at fair and reason­ able rates." Certainly Congress did not intend, and no responsible official of the Government could expect, that American-flag vessels could be fostered and main­ tained if they should be forced to carry cargo at less than "fair and reasonable rates." Therefore, the Maritime Administration should estab­ lish a definite schedule of fair and reasonable rates for each type of vessel engaged in the Cargo Prefer­ ence program. Such schedules of fair and reasonable rates were, in .fact, established by the Maritime Ad­ ministration as recently as 1956, but since inld-1957 not one single cargo has moved on an American-flag tramp vessel at a rate which the Maritime Administra­ tion considered to be fair and reasonable in 1956, de­ spite the fact that operating costs and other expenses have since that time increased approximately 25 or 30 percent. It should be emphasized that a fair and reason­ able rate for an American-flag Liberty or C-type vessel is not necesarily a rate which would be fair and reason­ able for an American-flag tanker or a bulk carrier. (2) "At Least Fifty Percent." The Cargo Preference Act stales the mandate that "at least 50 percentum of the gross tonnage" of the cargoes covered, "computed separately for dry cargo carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers," shall be trans­ ported in American-flag vessels. Unfortunately, the agencies administering the Act have distorted the clear language by enforcing their own policy which is "no more than 50 percentum, if possible." We continue to urge that the statute be properly enforced to provide that American-flag vessels obtain at least 50 percent of these cargoes, and that a higher percentage would be in accordance with the purpose of the legislation. (3) Sealed Bids. One of the underlying and most serious problems in the administration of the Cargo Preference Act has been the fact that the American-flag tramp operator has been whipsawed, with respect to rates at which he has offered his vessel. In the first place, under the present system, requests for the fixtures of vessels are made by the foreign supply mission of a recipient coun­ try. After the American-flag tramp operator puts his bid into a foreign supply mission, usually through a broker, he is often told by the broker that he (the broker—Ed.) has been informed by the Department of Agriculture that the bid is too high and that some other unknown operator is offering to carry the cargo at a lesser rate. Furthermore, at least one of the foreign supply mis­ sions has its own exclusive broker or agent who re­ ceives a commission on all Cargo Preference cargo for that country, whether he is used or not, despite the fact that the United States Government is paying the difference between the cost in transportation in an Americah-flag vessel and a foreign-flag vessel. The pres­ ent system makes possible ineffieiency as well as fraud and under the table deals. The fixture of American-flag vessels for the carriage of Cargo Preference cargoes should be handled in the same manner as other Government contracts are han­ dled; namely, through the procedure of sealed bids, and the sealed bid procedure should be administered and handled by a responsible government agency and not by the foreign supply mission. (4) Unfair Competition. The purpose of the Cargo Preference Act should be carried out so as to assure that there is a separate allocation of cargoes to be moved thereunder, "com­ puted separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers," as required by the Cargo Preference Act, and each type of vessels should be allowed to carry these cargoes at "fair and reasonable rates" as pro­ vided in the statute. American tramp operators do not contend that subsidized companies and tankers should not engage in the Cargo Preference program. They do contend, however, that each segment of the American merchant marine should be allowed to live. The Ameri­ can-flag tramp operator should not be required to com­ pete on a rate basis with or to meet the rates of tankers or American-flag subsidized liners' which have special advantages and benefits which he does not enjoy. Recently offers for 100,000 tons of grain to be moved in American-flag vessels were requested by the Turkish Supply Mission, and, in a matter of a few hours, the entire quantity was booked for carriage in tankers, without any of this cargo being made available to the dry-cargo American-flag tramp vessels, bulk carriers, or liner operators. Similarly, the entire Polish grain program has practically been carried in tankers. These are only a few examples of how the purpose of the Cargo reference Act has been perverted. (5) Waivers. Waivers for the use of foreign-flag vessels for the carriage of cargo preference cargoes have been too readily and freely granted under circumstances that are often unfair. Ostensibly waivers are granted in cases where there is an "urgent and critical" need to have the cargoes moved, and no. American-flag vessel is immediately in a position to move them. However, in at least some cases the "urgent and critical" need has apparently been self-manufactured and exceedingly sus­ pect because after waivers have been granted, there have been great delays in having the cargoes loaded and delivered. In any cases where waivers may be granted for the use of foreign-flag vessels, there should be no question that cargoes moving in foreign-flag ves­ sels, under such waivers, should be charged against the foreign-flag quota. (6) Uniform Charter Parties. The charter parties which have been forced upon the American-flag tramp operator by the various for­ eign supply missions are neither uniform nor fair in their several terms. For example, some of the strike clauses are such that the owner's very existence is in jeopardy, since for practically any reason at all, the ship, through no fault of the owner, can be held up in the discharging port and the owner can be refused demurrage. (7) Prepayment of Freight. In ordinary commercial business, it has always been the practice for the tramp operator to be prepaid either all or a substantial portion of the freight money as soon as the vessel has completed loading. Otherwise, the tramp operator would be forced into the position of financing the cargo to be carried. The Department of Agriculture, however, has changed this normal practice and has forced a further unfair condition upon the American-flag tramp. Under the present regulation of the Department of .Agriculture, it is provided that the tramp operator will be paid 90 percent of his freight money only after arrival of the vessel at the port of discharge and settlement of demurrage, dispatch and other items. This means that the American-flag tramp operator is compelled to meet all of his current expenses, such as financing, operating expenses, crew's wages, etc., while he is waiting to be paid for cargo which he has loaded and carried. It is unreasonable that subsidized American-flag companies should be kept waiting for their money for such a period of time. Actually, in operation, this regulation is even more unreasonable, because the tramp operator often has to wait as much as three weeks after the vessel has arrived, before he is paid even the 90 percent of the freight due him, and often he must wait several months to collect the re­ maining 10 percent. There is no justification for this onerous requirement, which is only another unfair prac­ tice that will eventuall.v destroy the American tramp fleet. We submit that the Government will be fully protected by providing that 75 percent of the freight money due the American-flag tramp operator should be prepaid one week after the vessel has completed loading and has sailed. (8) Increased Employment for American-Flag Tramp Vessels. In his Transportation Message to Congress, President Kennedy directed the Secretary of Commerce to im­ plement fully Section 212(d) of the Merchant Marine Act. If such implementation is carried out, it should benefit American-flag tramp vessels. However, various agencies administering the cargo preference acts are avoiding, in one way or another, the use of tramp ves(Continued on the following page) -A I �P«K« Foarteea SEAFARERS April IT. LOO Tramp Shipping Needs Help' (Continued from page 13) mately 3.75 cents. After eliminating the duty, the United States Importer is still paying the foreign sugar exporter a premium of approximately 3 cents per pound, or $60.00 per ton, above the world market. In many cases, American-flag tramp vessels could carry this sugar almost as cheaply as foreign-flag ves­ sels. A program for requiring that a reasonable per­ centage of this sugar be carried in Amerisan-flag vessels could easily be worked out, and it would be in accord­ ance with the purpose of our shipping legislation as well as the President's Transportation Message. (9) Assistance for American-Flag Tankers. An American-flag tanker fleet cannot be maintained unless it has some likelihood of carrying petroleum HERE is no reason why American-flag tramp vessels and petroleum products at compensatory rates. If the should be confined to the carriage of Public Law carriage of grain is to be the only cargo which Ameri­ 480 grains. Seventy percent of the foreign commerce can-flag tankers can carry in the foreign commerce of of the United States involves the movement of bulk the United States, then this situation will eventually or tramp-type commodities, and American-flag tramp destroy the American-flag fleet and the tanker fleet as vessels should certainly participate in the carriage of well. a modest percentage of this cargo. One of the prob­ We strongly support the recommendations of the lems of the tramp operator has been the absence of American Maritime Association for assistance to Ameri­ inbound cargoes to the United States. This is paradoxi­ can-flag tankers and particularly the proposal that a cal in view of the fact that many millions of tons of reasonable percentage of imported oil be required to bulk cargoes are imported into the United States every be carried in American-flag tankers, with such alloca­ year on foreign-flag vessels. To the extent that inbound tions beign jnade according to the geographical areas cargoes can be developed for the American-flag tramp of foreign production. vessel, our American merchant marine will be much (10) Replacement of Vessels/Tax-Deferred Capital healthier and stronger. Reserve Funds. The American-flag tramp vessel also should be as­ sured some reasonable percentage of sugar that is im­ It is universally recognized in the shipping business ported into this country from abroad. Under the Sugar that tramp operators do not need or require absolutely Act, as amended, more than 5 million short tons of new, fast-speed vessels. In fact, the very nature of the sugar are imported into the United States each year, tramp shipping business is such that the commodities all of which is imported at a price substantially above which they carry are those which have a value suffi­ the world market. For example, the current United ciently low so that cheapness of transportation out­ States market price for this sugar is approximately weighs the value of speed or regularity of delivery. 6.45 cents per pound, whereas the world market price Tramp fleets throughout the world are comprised of is 2.70 cents i)er pound, or a difference of approxi- vessels that were formerly operated by liner com­ sels, la contravention of the "computed separately" provision of the statute. For example, the Agency for International Develop­ ment has made almost no allowance for the use of tramp ships in its programs, and the large fertilizer movement, shipped abroad under the auspices of AID, has been carried almost entirely in liner vessels, in­ sofar as the American-flag quota is concerned. Similarly, MSTS on many occasions has full shiploads of tanks, military vehicles or other cargo that should be moved by tramp vessels, and as a matter of economy would be, except that MSTS, for unexplained reasons, gives pref­ erence to liner vessels. T panies, which have been rehabilitated for tramp service. An orderly replacement of the American-flag tramp fleet must envisage a continual upgrading of the tramp fleet, by having the tramp operators take over the vessels which are turned in by subsidized liner com­ panies under their replacement programs, and by hav­ ing tramp operators convert and reconstruct and Im­ prove their existing tonnage in American shipyards. It is recognized that a long-range shipping program must envisage the employment of the most suitable vessels possible. Tramp operators, if they are to continue on a per­ manent basis, must set aside funds to acquire more modern vessels and to reconstruct and improve the vessels which they now own. In this respect, the tramp operator should be allowed to establish capital reserve funds in which he can, with the approval of the Mari­ time Administration, make deposits of current earnings, which would be used to acquire new vessels or to reconstruct or rehabilitate the vessels which he owns. Such capitai reserve funds should be administered in the same manner and should be subject to the same tax treatment as the capital reserve funds of the sub­ sidized liner companies, as provided for in Section 607 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. (11) Conferences. Under Section 15 of the Shipping Act of 1916, liner companies can enter into agreements or conferences with other common carriers for the fixing of uniform rates between them, and it is provided that to the extent such agreements have been approved by the Federal Maritime Commission, they will be excepted from the antitrust laws. The same privilege should be accorded to tramp op­ erators, and they should be allowed to enter into con­ ferences, whereunder uniform fair and reasonable rates can be established by types of vessels. The Shipping Act of 1916 should be amended to accomplish this result. Congressional Hearings Held On Great Lakes Subsidy Bill WASHINGTON—Senator Philip Hart of Michigan, a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, has introduced a bill intended to provide that all subsidy benefits of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act apply to the Great Lakes. The act as written now mentions specifi­ cally the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf Coasts, but makes no re­ He added that the 1936 Merchant ing their equipment. He said that ference to the Great Lakes. Marine Act, contains provisions for even the US Government owns and Senator Hart has been active the past few months in seeking rea­ sons for the lack of greater use of the Great Lakes by exporters and importers and whether this is be­ cause US flag carriers have not shown greater interest in serving the area. Senator Hart pointed out that 34 percent of US exports of manu­ factured goods originate in the area surrounding the Great Lakes. "At a time when the United States is in the midst of a major export drive, we must open the sea­ way to American-flag ships so that they may place these goods in for­ eign markets at a cost that will allow American business to com­ pete," Senator Hart said. AFGE Inks First Seaway Contract MASSENA, NY —The first labor agreement between the St. Lawrence Seaway Corpora­ tion and a union was signed here March 21, when Lodge 1968 of the American Federa­ tion of Government Em­ ployees, covering 140 Seaway workers, agreed to terms granting the union rights re­ sembling collective bargaining in private industry. Lodge president Ronald King, noting that the govern­ ment employees are paid on a basis arrived at by taking an average of wages in the area, announced that he is under­ taking a study of fringe bene­ fits in the area, to get govern­ ment benefits to correspond with the local average benefits paid out by private industry in the area. construction and operating subsi­ dies which "inadvertently dis­ criminate against American flag­ ships in the Great Lakes ports." The St. Lawrence Seaway opened the Great Lakes to the sea 20 years after the 1936 Act was passed. Senator Hart's bill would speci­ fically add "Great Lakes" to Sec­ tion 211 of the 1936 Act, which gen­ erally directs that determinations be made of essential routes to US commerce and all such necessary aspects of the maritime industry. To date, the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee has held hearings on bills to pay ship con­ struction subsidies to domestic op­ erators, including those on the Great Lakes. Appearing recently before a meeting of the Merchant Marine Committee, A. C. Sullivan Jr., the president of the SIU Great Lakes District contracted—Gartland Ship­ ping Company, told the commit­ tee that the decline of US ship­ ping on the lakes had caused widespread unemployment in vast areas of that region. Sullivan urged passage of a bill intro­ duced by Senator E. L. Bartlett (D-Alaska), which would give USflag ships engaged in domestic trades subsidies similar to those available to Canadian shipowners. The Bartlett bill provides that in the event US subsidies are not available, the Lakes shipowners would be permitted to circum­ vent the 1936 Merchant Marine Act and have their vessels built in foreign shipyards at sums that often amount to half of what it would cost to have the ships bulit in US shipyards. He cited airlines, railroads, trucklines and pipelines as industries permitted to follow economic principles when obtain­ operates power plants which are permitted to buy foreign-built gen­ erating equipment. Testifying earlier before the same committee, John E. Chubb, president of the SIU Great Lakes District-contracted Ann Arbor Railroad Co., told Congressmen that the carriers of the nation's "fourth coast" need relief from the section of the Merchant Marine Act which prohibits the Great Lakes Carriers from using vessels built or rebuilt outside the United States, at costs lower than those in this country. The Ann Arbor Railroad Co., operates four railroad car ferries between Frankfort, Mich., and other Lake Michigan ports. By Al Tanner, Vice President and Fred Farnen, Secretary<Treasurer, Great Lakes Fit-Out Proceeds For New Season Now that the Marine Engineers Beneflcia! Association has won its pension plan fight here on the Lakes, many of the SlU-contracted com­ panies who were awaiting the results of the negotiations have notified the seniority board to recall their crews. At the present time, there are 40 SIU vessels fitting out in ports all over the Great Lakes. Mem­ bers are reporting to the Detroit hall day and night for clearance, and many others are being cleared >aboard ship by our patrolmen. Townscnd of the Huron Portland Gene Hutchinson, who sails as Cement fleet. We have some pic­ AB aboard the SS Peter Reiss, tures of the event that are being came into the Detroit hall last prepared for the LOG, showing week and picked up a check for the fellows returning to the job. $200 representing disputed over­ One shot has Brother Charles time collected for him by the Rueli plowing through the snow union. Cliff Cromberg, who also and winter debris on the deck of sails on the Peter Reiss, was the Townsend, helping to store the mailed a sizeable check for dis­ vessel. He was hauling a crate of puted overtime a few days earlier. "Blue Blazes lettuce" at the time, Honors for the first vessel to fit and looked like he could use a out here in . Detroit for the 1964 ^ . good blaze to get the storing job season go to the steamer Paul^done a lot quicker. Great Lakes SIU crewmen from the carferry Chief Wawotan are pictured at Cadijiao, Mich., where they attended protest against railroad plans to cut rail service to upper Michigen. They drove to meeting from Frankfort. We received a note from Mrs. Clifford Setunsky out in Marinette, Wis., on behalf of her SIU husband and herself, expressing thanks for the prompt action on a hospital claim right after she was dis­ charged from the hospital. Many members and their families in this area don't realize that welfare and claims business goes on 12 months a year, even though the shipping season is much shorter. The start of the season here on the Lakes will see the active boats steaming past the tied-up fleet of the T. J. McCarthy fleet of auto carriers. The company cites ICC action in allowing discriminatory railroad rates on new car move­ ments as the cause for the idling. In this connection, a group of our members from Frankfort and the SlU-contracted carfcrry Chief Wawatan who drove to a meeting In Cadiliac for a protest against cuts in rail service to upper Michi­ gan deserve the praise of all hands. They really went out of their way to represent the SIU at the protest. �April 17. U84 SEAPARERB Pate Fiften LOO New York Committee Nixes State Barge Canal Transfer ALBANY—^Maritime industry hopes for Federal operation of New York state's 550 miles of barge canals were quashed recently, when a Joint Legislative Committee recommended that the Barge Canal system be kept under state control and not be transferred to Federal authority, The recommendation was use "pork barrel appropriations" year. The committee emphasized based on a four-year study by for Improvements. Yet the same that if the Federal study finds Alaskan earthquake and tidal wave smashed buildings and streets, killed upwards of 100 persons, and destroyed jobs of many workers. Scene in Anchorage pictures cars dam­ aged and abandoned on city's topsy-turvy 4th Avenue, the main business street, with Anchorage-Westward Hotel in background. Twenty-seven of those lost were SlUNA shoreside members working on dock in Valdez. By E. B. McAuley, West Coast Representative Jobseekers Warned Away From Alaska Jobscekers flocking into Alaska for work are making things worse for residents, most of whom survived the recent earthquake and who themselves have little hope of finding immediate work, State AFL-CIO President R. E. McFarland said last week. He said he would feel "real lucky to get our own people to work by mid-July.',' The spring ice break-up is still six weeks away and there is absolutely no chance of newcomers going to work for three or four months. McFarland said that many workers were coming to the north­ ern state with just enough money for the trip. They must be fed and housed along with the victims of the 'quake, McFarland pointed out. Speaking of the quakes, the SIU Pacific District contracted Chena was docked in Alaska when the upheaval began. Her owners report that she was lifted higher than nearby buildings by tidal action and actually struck the bottom of Valdez Bay twice., Valdez Bay is ordinarily 35 feet deep. On the political front, more than 500 delegates to the California Council on Political Education have endorsed State Controller Alan Cranston for the Democratic nomination to the Senate in the June 2 primary and former Gov. Fred Hall of Kansas for the Republican nomination. The COPE Executive Council the previous day had interviewed Cranston, Hall, Pierre Salinger, and a spokesman for incumbent Demo­ cratic Senator Cliiir Engle. Karl Jarve, last on the ill-fated Taddei Village, is celebrating his transportation payoff from that ship for his trip back here from Japan. He sends his thanks to the Contract Department in headquarters for collecting the $265 differential for him. Harry (Swede) Larson, a lost soul from Brooklyn, now makes his home in sunny SF and is looking for a soft coastwise run. George Porwick, known mostly by SIU members as just "George the cab driver," passed away Wednesday, April 15, due to a heart attack. He was a personal friend of many of our members and Is known coast to coast by fellows who have hit SF during the years. He be­ friended many Seafarers, and was a nice guy in every way—a rarity among cab drivers who work the waterfront out here. Lou Tarallo and Herbert Hutchins are looking for berths, and al­ though Tarallo, an electrician, wants a lover's run to the Far East, Hutchins says he would be happy to go anywhere. Max Lipkin Is now tending bar in a local bistro after having operated a restaurant in Yokohama. His last vessel also was the Taddei Village. Marion S. Ciaglo paid off the Hastings back in February and is now holding out for a Far East run so that he can get home every few months in order to see the missus. Just repatriated from Palermo, Sicily, off the Hedge Haven, John W. Singer is also looking for a run to the Far East. Another couple of oldtimers who were on the beach awhile back in SF with their eyes peeled for a Far East run were Willie Toomer and Curly Masterson. Toomer, who has been with the SIU since way back in 1939, always sails as saloon rnessman and is just waiting for the right job to come up so he can ship again. The same goes for Masterson, except his idea of the ideal job is FWT. Up in Seattle, Duke Sampson just came off the Transerie after a trip to Pakistan and is ready to make another. Says he doesn't care too much for the run, but the loot is good. Richard Shalfner, an oldtimer who just got out of the hospital, is searching for a run to India. The John C, Robin Hood and Wild Ranger paid off this week in Seattle, and the Hudson is expected to payoff. Wilmington reports a slowdown in shipping over the last period with only four ships in transit. Charles H. Kath, a 20-year-man, stopped into the hall to pick up his vacation check, and will be taking some time off to attend his son's graduation from Pasadena High School. No vacation for Emil J. Glaser, though. He hit Wilmington after repatriation from the Taddei Village rrounding, then turned around and shipped on the Massmar for the E.'st Coast. Harold Lane was married in a mighty unique way last week while on the beach. He and his bride, the former Miss Patricia Abi'ams, tied the knot in the rear of Wilmington's Foc'sle Bar. True to his word, the owner of the Bar passed out free champagne following the ceremony. Lane met his bride there, so the locale was a natural. a committee headed by Assembly­ man Edward R. Crawford. The study was initiated in 1959 after a state referendum voted to give the Legislature authority to transfer the waterway to the Federal Government. Maritime interests, who have been utilizing the canal for moving about 3.5 million tons of cargo annually, called the committee's recommendations "shocking" and "prejudiced" In favor of the rail­ roads. The railroads vigorously opposed the transfer of the canal to federal control. Maritime interests had waged a hard fight in favor of the canal transfer, claiming that the canal system has been allowed to deteriorate under state control. It was felt by the marine industry that Federal maintenance of navigation channels and locks would result in much-needed im­ provements, especially for the large barges and tugs that are needed for efficient and economi­ cal use of the waterway. The canal system, which dates back to 1825 when the original Erie Canal was put into operation, last year handled 3.2 million tons of cargo. This represents a precipitous drop from a post-war high of 5.2 million tons handled in 1951. Advocates of the transfer measure pointed out several con­ tradictions in the committee re­ port. One of the reasons advanced by the committee for not trans­ ferring the waterways was that the Federal Government would Broader US Wage-Hour Law Asked WASHINGTON — Congress has been asked by the AFL-CIO to extend wage-hour protection to millions of additional workers as a "vdtal weapon" in the nation's war on poverty. "What possible excuse can there be for paying a laundry worker or a hotel dishwasher less than 50 cents an hour?" the AFL-CIO asked members of a House Labor subcommittee. "It is bad enough to be poor be­ cause of unemployment," he said. "It is even worse to suffer poverty —the grinding, demeaning poverty of 35 or 50 or 75 cents an hour— while hard at- work in a useful occupation." Congress was urged to bring an additional 2.7 million workers un­ der the Fair Labor Standards Act and add a ceiling over hours to the minimum wage coverage of 1.9 million workers who currently are only partly protected by the law. Labor welcomes the Administra­ tion's proposal to extend coverage to 735,000 more workers and re­ move the overtime exemption from most groups now excluded, as pro­ vided in a bill introduced by Sub­ committee Chairman James Roose­ velt (D-Calif.). The AFL-CIO asked for extended coverage for workers in retail trade, restaurant, hotel and motel workers, and workers in laundries and hospitals. report later recommends that the Federal Government be called upon to make an annual appropria­ tion to cover, at the very least, a portion of the cost of operating, maintaining and improving the canal system. The Joint Legislative Commit­ tee noted in its report that the future of the waterway also was under study by the Army Corps of Engineers, and that the study would not be completed until next that the improvement of tha waterway by the Federal Govern­ ment would benefit the national interest, than "it would be insumbent upon the Legislature to consider the recommendations contained in this report." The Port of New York Authority has supported the canal transfer measure, calling it "an effective means of obtaining necessary modernization of this transporta­ tion artery." By Sidney Margolius Dealer Junkets Pad Appliance Costs The public pays millions of dollars extra in prices of appliances and household equipment for the dealer Junkets and trips sponsored now­ adays by many large manufacturers. Junketing has become a standard practice. General Electric, Gibson, other big manufacturers fly merchants or take them on cruises to such exotic places as Rome and other cities In Europe, Hawaii, Rio de Jane­ iro, Bermuda, and Acapulco, Mexico. These trips are rewards for dealers who meet certain sales targets. But you pay the bill when you buy an air conditioner or other appli­ ance that the manufacturer happens to want dealers to push. The junkets have become so widespread and obviously expensive that even some of the dealers themselves are beginning to protest. One large air-conditioner manufacturer, Fedders, has announced it will let deal^ns take the cost of such trips in lower appliance prices if they preler. One source estimated this could mean a reduction of $30-$50 in the cost of air conditioners, although another source from the same company said the savings are not that large, "Home Furnishings Daily" reports. In any case, the cost is substantial. One leading manufacturer has hired a ship to take its bigger dealers and their wives on a ten-day cruise at a cost estimated at $2400 * per couple. offer valuable guidance. But this Another large manufacturer, is to say you need to be on your Frigidaire, plays dealers' choice. guard if you find the salesman Merchants can take the trips or dealer noticeably is pressing Frigidaire sponsors or stay at you to buy a particular model. home and take $10 off the prices In the mattress business es­ of air conditioners they order in pecially, spiffs or PM's notori­ the company's sales campaign. ously are used for pushing the Not all merchants want such highest-priced models. The presi­ trips or condone the practice. dent of one large mattresss fac­ The president of a leading ap­ tory has called PM's "the most pliance chain told us that he has vicious" practice ever promoted instructed his staff to refuse such by retailers and manufacturerss trips and insist on reduced prices both. The consumer is the one Instead. Similarlj, the National who really pays for PM's, he said. Retail Merchants Association has But what can you do about the declared that most of its members dealer junkets? Your only defense oppose such awards to sellers, and is comparison shopping. Some­ prefer that the expense of the times, for example, you can find junkets be used to reduce costs. a difference of $10 to $30 in the Manufacturers sometimes award price of a large appliance. There trips for sales employees who suc­ have been instancess in which it cessfully push their brands, as has been possible to save $10 just well as to dealers. An even more by walking across the street to a widespread practice involving the competing store. salespeople is the use of "spiffs" It also is obvious that the prac­ or "push money" paid by manu­ tice of giving expensive junkets facturers. Those often are used to on advertised brands helps the induce salespeople to push the private brands of the larger re­ sale of certain brands of mat­ tailers relatively better compara­ tresses as well as household ap­ tive values, since they do not in­ pliances. clude this cost. Many of the pri­ Then the potential harm to con­ vate-brand appliances sold by sumers is doubled. Not only must various large retailers under their you pay the cost of the manufac­ own brand names are made by turer-sponsored trips or cash some of the manufacturers most spiffs in the price of the mer­ active in providing junkets. chandise, but you may be sub­ The most ironic and potentially jected to heavy pressure to buy harmful prospect is that if Con­ a particular brand or a higher gress passes the so-called "qual­ price model. ity stabilization" bill enabling This doesn't mean you never manufacturers to fix prices, even should believe a salesman's retailers who prefer to sell for advice about what to buy. Many less rather than accept trips or experienced retail salesmen do other awards, would have to sell at the same prices as the others. The millions of dollars spent on , L^htk^OiV... junkets then would be a legally fixed part of the retail prices you pay. �Pase Sixteen April 17, 1M4 LOG Overcharged On Foreign Commission Feet Rap Agriculture Department For Laxity In $ iWanagement WASHINGTON—An investigation by the US Comptroller General into overpayment or overclaims on freight paid by the US Department of Agriculture on Public Law 480 surplus agricultural commodities has led to a sharp warning to the Agriculture Department to tighten its supervision and-*make more "thorough and Ing. A similar situation in re­ Although the amount of tho gards to commissions existed on new sale is not large, it Is signifi­ careful" examinations of the cant because of Cargill's previous Yugoslav shipments cited. Stcwort & Ed Meemy Headquarters Representatives Shipboard Safety Depends On You On* fact that bears repetition from time to time is that you can only get as much out of a shipboard safety plan as you put into it. Every Seafarer should be familiar with the procedure for maintaining a safety program aboard SIU vessels and for holding shipboard safety meetings to deal with problems that may occasionally arise eyen on the most safety conscious ships. claims for ocean shipping freight New Claims Filed charges that the requirement to Procedures were worked out several years ago and have proved payments. ship one half of all the grains to their value by making and keeping SlU-contracted vessels among the Since the start of the investiga­ The report by the Comptroller tion by the Comptroller General, the Soviet aboard American-flag General charged that Agriculture the Agriculture Department has ships would serve as a deterrent safest afloat. These procedures keep our SIU safety program operating. They represent the ground rules on which a good safety program must Department officials "did not give submitted new claims on Yugosla­ to the sale of any more wheat to be based. One tried and proven facet of maintaining overall safety proper consideration to all avail­ the Russians and probably would able information involving the via for $357,085 and to the U.A.R. kill the program altogether. This aboard ship is ship's meetings on the specific subject of safety. Thgy for $192,196. This compares with type of payments to be included the $22,974 and $46,067 respec­ charge was vigorously disputed by continue to demonstrate their importance not only in calling attention in the claims against these coun­ tively, originally claimed by the the SIU and other US maritime to specific areas in which safety-aimed improvements are needed, but tries, but relied instead on er­ Agriculture Department before unions, who countered that the in constantly bringing the idea home to the individual Seafarer that safety is part of his job and represents a goal toward which he should roneous and unverified informa­ the investigation threw light on only thing the 50-50 requirement be striving for his own benefit as well as that of his shipmates. tion." the situation. would do is to cut down on the In general, each vessel participating in a safety program has five The overpayment or overclaims Meanwhile, the Department of amount of profit to the grain deal­ safety committees set up to assist in accident prevention. In the past dealt with in the report are in Commerce has announced that the ers, such as Cargill. SIU Presi­ these committees have proved their value, as a glance at the SIU safety connection with surplus agricul­ Soviet Union has bought another dent Paul Hall accused Cargill of record will clearly indicate. Each-f — tural commodities sold to the 70,000 tons of wheat from the US. "waving the flag in order to mask committee, however, needs the United Arab Republic and YugoThe department said it had issued their gluttony for greater profits continuing cooperation of all hands tion of the entire vessel at least lavia under P.L. 480. a license to Cargill, Inc. to sell at the expense of this nation's in­ to maintain and continue the fine once a month. The inspection is Regulations governing payment best made department by depart­ over $5 million worth of wheat to terest in the carraige of grain record established in the past. of freight spell out that any party the Soviet. ment and, during the inspection products to the Soviet bloc." receiving any sort of commission The various safety committees of a particular department, in ad­ arising from a transaction must are set up and usually operate dition to the mate and the en­ be identified. Furthermore, the best in the following manner: gineer, only the Safety representa­ report points out, the department SENIOR SAFETY COMMITTEE. tive for that particular department specifically decided nearly three The Senior Safety Committee con­ is usually in attendance. years ago that it would not reim­ During their inspection they sisting of various ship's officers burse for commission paid by car­ and an unlicensed representative should look into and report any ex­ riers to the Ramses Maritime Co., from each department (elected by isting unsafe practices or condi­ Alexandria, Egypt, "or to any the department), meets once per tions. They shall also observe and other person or firm operating un­ month at a time designated by the report on the progress being made der" the same arrangements NEW BEDFORD—Some 1,200 members of the SIU affili­ vessel's master. on previously-approved recommen­ where a fee is paid. ated New Bedford Fishermen's Union are now balloting on A minimum suggested, agenda dations and whether the previ­ In the new case disclosed by whether to authorize a strike in the deadlocked negotiations for this meeting is the following: ously - approved recommendations the report, Ramses "was not per­ seem to be accomplishing the de­ Discuss a safety subject. forming services warranting such with the New Bedford Sea--*sired results. Discuss accidents since last ford citizens. The union is object-^ commissions" but received com­ food Producers Association, If this minimum program is meeting. mission despite the previous rul- the boat owner's organization. ing to this on the grounds that it's followed and all hands aboard difficult to find an experienced, Consider recommendations The fishermen, who work on work together for the desired re­ forwarded from the depart­ some 200 boats in this port, began inopartial arbitrator locally, one sult, progress can continually be mental safety meetings. casting their ballots on April 7. who is willing to undertake such made on eliminating hazards and Consider findings and recom­ The voting will continue through an assignment. accidents that are costly and un­ mendations of Inspection The union wants decisions ren­ Monday, April 20 in order to give necessary for all involved. Committee. (See "Vessel's members now at sea an opportunity dered by the arbitrator to be bind­ Safety Inspection Commit­ ing on both sides, but the boat to participate in the voting. tee" below.) The balloting was ordered after owners have stated they want the 'boat owner negotiators failed to courts to have the final say on such Formal minutes of this meeting make any "significant" proposals matters. are kept and forwarded to the THE HAGUE, Netherlands—Fed­ after a series of meetings with the The union is also insisting that various company safety depart­ eral governments have been known union representatives. In fact, present deductions made on the ments in duplicate. The companies to be "grabby" upon occasion, but Austin P. Skinner, the union's sec­ fishermen toward the cost of elec­ should also forward a copy of the this takes the cake—or the island. retary-treasurer, said the boat own­ tronic gear on the boats be elimi­ minutes to this department for The Dutch Mihister for Justice ers now have receded from pro­ nated. It is also demanding an study and possible joint action. has announced that the government posals they made at the outset of increase of one half of 1 percent WASHINGTON — The Depart­ DEPARTMENTAL SAFETY might occupy a private man-made the talks. in health and welfare benefits for COMMITTEE. Each Departmental ment of Agriculture has announced island not yet in existence, under The union is insisting that an the members, plus changes in Safety Committee meets once a the first agreement with the Ivory terms of a convention not yet in impartial arbitrator be appointed working conditions, such as sailing month prior to the meeting of Coast under Public Law 480. effect. by either the Federal Mediation times. The agreement with the Ivory the Senior Safety Committee. Minister Yvo Scholten told the Service or the National Arbitration The old contract expired on Membership of these committees Coast provides for the sale of $3.8 Senate that the Cabinet was con­ Association to handle issues aris­ March 31. The negotiations com­ is as follows: million worth of US rice and in­ sidering his plan to claim the in­ ing under the contract. edible tallow. In all, the transaction menced prior to the expiration The departmental safety repre­ stallation as Dutch territory al­ On the other hand, the boat own­ date after the union notified the sentative, plus the chief mate, first involves about 88.1 million pounds though it would be erected five ers want a local arbitrator to be association of its Intention to reassistant engineer or chief steward of rice worth about $2.4 million miles off the coast, two miles out­ picked from a pool of New Bed- open the contract. (depending on the department) and and 11 million pounds of tallow side territorial waters. all members of the department off worth $980,000. Ocean transporta­ According to Crcholten, the non­ tion costs were estimated at about watch. existent island could be claimed $350,000. The minimum suggested agenda uouer provisions of the unpracticed Sales will be made by private for each of these meetings is the US grain traders. The agreement Continental Shelf Convention following: signed by the Conference of Law also provides that 50 percent of Safety representative's report of the Sea in Geneva in 1958. the Ivory Coast francs received on the previous Senior The, convention endorses coastal in payment will be loaned to the Safety Committee Meetings. states rights beyond the three-mile Ivory Coast Government for eco­ Discuss a safety subject. limit for the exploitation of natural nomic development, 35 percent will Discuss unsafe practices and/ resources. be used to defray US overseas ex­ or conditions observed. However, government sources penses, and the remaining 15 per­ Recommendations to be taken disagreed with the minister's views cent will be set aside for US for­ to the next Senior Safety that the government could base its eign aid loans to US and Ivory Committee meeting. action on the 1958 agreement, but Coast private business firms. believed that the island could be VESSEL'S SAFETY INSPEC­ •The Ivory Coast is one of the occupied since it could not be re­ TION COMMITTEE. This commit­ new nations on the east coast of garded as a ship protected by a tee shall consist of the following Africa. It gained its independence foreign flag. members: from France on August 7, 1960 and The island is to be used by a One Mate (Appointed by the became a member of the United private company to broadcast com­ Master). Nations on September 20 of the mercial television programs to the One Engineer (Appointed by same year. Netherlands. Spokesmen for the the Master). Members of Local 980, internafiona! Brotherhood of Elec­ unidentified company announced Deck Department Safety Rep­ that the TV station would begin trical Worlcers, hold contract ratification meeting at SIU resentative. operation in July. Engine Department Safety Norfolk hall after winding up their strike at the Virginia Elec­ The station would compete with Representative. tric & Power Company. The workers had been out on the the government-run non-commer­ Steward Department Safety bricks about a week prior to the successful wind-up of pact cial Dutch television station, which Representative. talks. They lauded support given by Seafarers during the is financed by fees collected from The ship's Safety Inspection • dispute. .• viewers. Committee should make an inspec­ SIU Fishermen's Union Begins Strike Bailoting Island Crab Planned By Netherlands Ivory Coast To Get US Rice, Tallow Virginia Electrical Strike Ends �April 17, 1964 SEAFARERS 10. Other disbursements (a) See Attachment (b) : 11. Total lines 7 to 10, inclusive 12. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 6, less line 11) ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended Novemher 30, 1963 SEAFARERS WELFARE FLIND 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 123 William Street, New York 38, NY. SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES i As of November 30, 1963 (Name of plan) Seafarers Welfare Plan (Address of plan's principal office) 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY. ASSETS1. Cash 2. Bonds and debentures (a) Government obligations (b) Nongovernment bonds (c) Total bonds and debentures. 3. Stocks (a) Preferred (b) Common 4. Common trusts 5. Real estate loans and mortgages 6. Operated real estate 7. Other investment assets 8. Accrued income receivable on invest­ ments 9. Prepaid expenses 10. Other assets (aI See attachment (b) (c) Column (2) 617,281.56 Column* (3) 796,407.58 2,118,972.07 2,915,379.65 Not Applicable —0— 1,161,942.98 294,950.33 4,372,272.96 55,474.71 11. Total assets 55,474.71 5,045,029.23 LIABILITIES AND FUNDS 12. Insurance and annuity premiums payable —0— 13. Reserve for unpaid claims (not covered by insurance) —0— 14. Accounts payable. See Attachment .. 524,495.32 15. Accrued payrolls, taxes and other ex­ penses —0— 16. Total liabilities 17. Funds and reserves (a) See below 1,779,951.00 (b) Fund balance 2,740,582.91 <c> (d.i Total funds and reserves .. 4,520,533.91 Iff. Total liabilities and funds 5,045,029.23 45,750.36 45,750.86 4,018,849.43 (599,301.99) RECONCILIATION OF FUND BALANCES 13. Fund balance at beginning of year 14. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 12) 15. Other increases or decreases in funds (a) Net increase or decrease by adjustment in asset values of investment. Adjustment in bond carrying value from amortized cost to cost (455.10) (b) See Attachment (359,534.32) -524,495,32 Item 17 (a) Re.serve for welfare benefits for pensioners and their dependents— $1,779,951.00 EXHIBIT B-2 For Year Ending November 30, 1963 (Name of plan) Seafarers Welfare Plan (Address of plan's principal office) 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY. DISBURSEMENTS 7. Insurance and annuity premiums paid to insurance companies for participants benefits 8. Benefits provided other than through insurance carriers or other service organizations. See Attachment.... 9. Administrative expenses (a) Salaries (Schedule 1) (b) Fees and commissions (c) Interest (d) Taxes (e) Rent (f) Other administrative expenses 3,165,692.67 194,335.21 19,280.62 Item No. I. Seafarers Welfare Plan is identified with various Atlantic, Gulf Coast and Great Lakes steamship companies, tugboat and dredging operators who have collective bargaining agreements with the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, the Inland Boatmen's Union of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, Great Lakes District. &B Classes of Benefits Provided Death Medical Hospital Sickness and Accident Maternity Medical Examination Program Unemployment Blood Transfusions Optical Surgical Burial Plots Special Therapeutic Equipment Rehabilitation Blood Bank , _ Rehabilitation Therapy EXHIBIT B-I—Item 10—Other Assets Investment In Stock of Wholly-Owned Corporation (At Cost) $ 2,000.00 Miscellaneous Receivables 19,936.65 Deposits 444.00 Due from Other Plans 28,094.06 Capital Donated to Wholly-Owned Corps $426,293.70 Less: Reserve for Donated Capital 421,293.70 6,000.00 Fixed Assets Furniture and Fixtures—New York 353,577.94 Medical and Safety Program Facilities—Bklyn..NY.. 92,412.13 Medical and Safety Program Facilities—Puerto Rico.. 61,949.69 Medical and Safety Program Facilities — New Orleans, La 44,852.34 Furniture and Fixtures—Blood Bank Program—New York, NY 558.78 Medical and Safety Program Facilities—Bait., Md.... 46,050.49 Equipment Outports 7,275.07 Cemetery Plots 1,888.35 608,564.79 608,564.79 40,238.96 3,419,547.46 —0—• 3,469,588.70 $ 55,474.71 $ 6,507.64 7,395.46 20,319.27 490,272.95 $524,495.32 EXHIBIT B-I — Statement of Significant Unrecorded Assets and Liabilities ASSETS Contributions Receivable—^Note Interest Receivable on Bonds $1,385,882.12 26,803.11 $1,412,685.23 LIABILITIES Incurred Benefits Payable Administrative Expenses Payable $ 429,446.20 32,469.54 $ 461,915.74 Note: Included herein are delinquent contributions in the amount of $272,000 due from A. H. Bull Steamship Company, as principal for its own vessels and from its subsidiary, A. H. Bull & Company, Inc., as agents for several steamship companies. Attorneys for the Plan have Instituted suits libeling various vessels under the control of the companies and the partieSi involved are presently engaged in proceedings for reorganization under the Bankniptcy Act. EXHIBIT B-2—Line 8 and Page 2—Item 7 Benefits provided other than through insurance carrier or other service organization. Cost of Benefits Paid. $3,306,861.82 Cost of fixed assets acquired for purpose of providing specific benefits 162,726.88 EXHIBIT B-2—Line 10—Other Disbursements Trustees Meetings ; Travel Expenses Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Maintenance of Real Estate Information Booklets $ 7,081.83 4,789.91 27,430.96 4,439.23 2,008,43 $45,750.36 503,510.39 —0— Total Other Assets Item 14—Accounts Payable Payroll Taxes Withheld Accounts Payable Contributions Held In Escrow Due to Other Plans $3,469,588.70 279,978.21 54,884.16 —0— 14,942.36 20,193.94 133,511.72 (359,989.42) 2,740,582.91 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS 4,166.80 35,404.30 667.86 (599,301.99) 16. Fund balance end of year Less: Reserve for Fixed Assets > Indicate accounting basis by check; Cash X Accrual •. Plans on a cash basis should attach • statement of signiflcant unrecorded assets and liabilities. See Attachment. • The assets listed in this statement must be valued in column (1) on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present vaiue, whichever is iower. if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department (Act, sec. 7 (e) and (f) (1) (B)). State basis of determining the amount at which securities are carried and shown in column (1): Bonds, stocks and Treasury bills at cost. • If A (2) in item 13, PART III is checked "Yes," show in this column the cost of present value, whichever is lower, of investment summarized in lines 2c. 3a, and 3b, if such vaiue differs from that reported in column (1). RECEIPTS 1. Contributions (a) Employer (b) Employees (c) Other (Specify) 2. Interest, dividends, and other investment net income.. 3. Gain (or lo.ss) from disposal of assets, net. Loss 4. Dividends and experience rating refunds from insur­ ance companies 5. Other receipts (a) Interest on Delinquent Contributions (b) Equipment and Office Improvement Rental. (c) Miscellaneous 6. Total lines 1 to 5, inclusive 3,699,874.32 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ATTACHMENT TO ANNUAL REPORT-FORM D-2 NOVEMBER 30, 1962 EXHIBIT B-I Column (1) Page Seventeen LOG (Continued on page 18) �Page Etgiteeu SEAFARERS ANNUAL REPORT (Continued from page 17) EXHIBIT B-2—Line 15(B)—Other Increases or (Decreases) In Fnnds Increase in Reserve for Welfare Benefits to Pensioners and their Dependents Acquisition of Fund Balance Resulting from (Donsolidation with Other Plan ($423,573.00) 64,038.68 ($359,534.32) AprH ». IfM LOG 15. Accrued payrolls, taxas and otlwr expenses 19. Total liabilities 17. Funds and reserves (a) Reserve for futiuv benefits and expenses (b) (c) (d) Total funds and reserves 18. Total liabilities and funds 9.150.773.48 5.159.773.49 9,159.773.45 « Indicate accounting basis by check: Cash • Accrual X. Plans on a cash basis should attach a statement of significant unrecorded assets and Uabilities. > The assets listed in this statement murt be valued in column (1) on the basis regularly used In valuing investments heid in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or sbaU be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever Is lower, if such a atafement la not to re^iulred to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department (Act, sec. 7 (e) and (D (1) (B). Stats baals of determining the amount at which securities are carried and ^own in column (D: Bonds. Stocks and Treasury BUis —At Cost. " If A (2) In item 13, PART III Is checked "Yes." show in this column the cost or present value, whichever is lower, of investments summarized in Unes 2c. 3a. and 3b. It such valua dUfera ttom that reported in column (1). ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND X EXHIBIT B-2 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS For Year Ending November 30. 1963 (Name of plan) Seafarers Pension Plan (Address of plan's principal oifice) 17 Battery Place, New York 4. NY. and.. Trustees of the Fund and.... ..., ~.™. being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his informa* tion, knowledge and belief. Subscribed and twortt to befon before me thie Employee trustee: ^ JOHN J. BBOTSEO NOTflBY PUBLIC. Slai® ol NBW Tool No. aO-ClC£365 OuoUHed In Noiiaau County Cert. Wad in Nassau Co. & N. Y. Co. t?«inmiss>oa Expiioe Maieh 3% WW RECEIPTS 1. Contributions (a) Employer (b) Employees (c) Others (Specify) 2. Interest, dividends, and other investment net income 3. Gain (or loss) from disposal of assets, net 4. Dividends and experience rating refunds from insurance companies 5. Other receipts (a) (b) (c) 6. Total lines 1 to 5, inclusive r ANNUAL REPORT 7. For the fiscal year ended November 30, 1963 8. SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN 9. 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE 10. of the STATE OF NEW YORK The data con-tained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at tlie office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 123 William Streot..-New York 38. NY. EXHIBIT B-1 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES i As of November 30, 1963 (Name of plan) Seafarers Pension Plan (Address of plan's principal office) 17 Battery Place, New York 4. NY. ASSETS' Column (I) Column (2) $ 102,484.38 Column* (3) 1. Cash 2. Bonds and debentures (a) Government obligations ... $ 251,785.00 (b) Nongovernment bonds 1,578,442.40 (c) Total bonds and debentures. 1,830,227.40 3. Stocks Not (a) Preferred 345,427.48 Applicable (b) Common 1,889,164.81 4. Common trusts 5. Real estate loans and mortgages 295,384.73 6. Operated real estate 7. Other investment assets. U.S. Treasury Bills 199,213.77 4,559,418.19 8. Accrued interest paid on investments. 1,397.93 9. Prepaid expenses 10. Other assets (a) Accounts Receivable 496,472.95 (b) (c) 496,472.95 11. Total assets $5,159,773.45 LIABILITIES AND FUNDS 12. Insurance and annuity premiums payable 13. Reserve for unpaid claims (not covered by insurance) 14. Accounts payable 11. 12. $3,238,783.00. 110,683.54 27,788.18 $3,375,254.72 / DISBURSEMENTS Insurance and annuity premiums paid to insurance companies for participants benefits Benefits provided other than through insurance carriers or other service organizations Administrative expenses (a) Salaries (Schedule 1) (b) Fees "and commissions (c) Interest • (d) Taxes (e) Rent (f) Other administrative expenses Other disbursements (a) Trustee.s Meeting Expense (b) Traveling Expense Total lines 7 to 10, inclusive Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 6, less line 11) 790,145.58 46,961.42 23,677.93 2,463.02 3,284.64 44,838.61 5,462.78 845.68 121,225.62 6,308.46 917,679.66 2,457,575.06 RECONCILIATION OF FUND BALANCES 13. Fund balance at beginning of year —0— 14. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 12) 2,457,575.96 15. Other increases or decreases in funds (a) Net increase or decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments. Adjustment in Bond Carrying Value from Amortized Cost to Cost 869.67 (b) Net increase in Reserve for Future Benefits and Expenses (2,458,444.73) (2,457,575.06) 16. Fund balance end of year ()—. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE .5EAFAREkS..,PEN.S.ip.N..FUN0 and Truztees of the Fund and,... being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his Information, knowledge and belief. Subscribed and tworn to before me this ..jiayor....f; 1I1...C5C Employee trusteei 6^ ^ JOHK X BACUSE<» KOTABY PUBUC, SlaW of N»w Todl No. 30-8482085 ~ ^ QuolUiad in Nnoaau County ICML Bled in Nasaau Co. S, H. Y. (^ jConmiMioB ExpUas Hoioli 30, UW �SEAFARERS Afriilf, MM Tag* WaHetm tOG The crew aljoard the Penn Transporter (Penn Navigation) experienced some anxious hours on the first leg of their trip to Port Said. Five days out the ship sprang a leak which filled the^port tank with 14 feet of water, and the crew was forced to dump 186 tons of corn over the side. James H. Bales, by a delegation from the Trans­ ship's delegate, reports that globe including Anthony Palino, by the time the Transporter ship's delegate, Jorge Ripoll and The damage sustained by the Steel Seafarer (Isthmian) when she was in a collision with the MV Zeta below New Orleans on the Mississippi is seen in the two photos. Bosun Enrica Tarelfl (top photo), is seen surveying part of the wreckage topside. Damage to the bridge is seen in the pic­ ture below. Neither ship was seriously injured in the acci­ dent. ^ Steel Seafarer Suffers Slight Crash Damage After a midnight bump on the fog-bound Mississippi River, the Steel Seafarer (Isthmian) was forced to turn about and head back to New Orleans for repairs. The Isthmian vessel, which was bound for New York to take on cargo, was involved in a collision with the Yugoslav-flag Zeta, which was sailing for New Orleans off Port Surphur. No one was in­ jured in the accident. Enrico Torelli, bosun on the Steel Seafarer, had several photos taken of the damage caused by the crash while the ship limped back to New Orleans. The photos, seen on this page, show some of the damage which the Steel Sea­ farer suffered. The SlU-contracted Seafarer suffered damage to several plates on the starboard side in the vicinity of No. 1 hatch, the chain rail, which was swept away, and slight injuries to her bridge. It was reported that injuries suffered by the Zeta were con­ fined to the area around her bow. Although the Steel Seafarer was not damaged seriously, repair work in New Orleans delayed her sailing for about a week. The Isthmian vessel sailed from New York late in March for Basrah, Iraq and other ports in the Middle East. She is scheduled to pay off in New York on May 28th. Type Minutes When Possible In order to assure accurate digests of shipboard meetings in the LOG, it is desirable that the .reports of shipboard meet­ ings be typed if at all possible. reached Spain for repairs, the corn cargo in four tanks and one hold became waterlogged. i R. De Boissiere, ship's delegate on the Transorient (Hudson) was given a special vote of thanks for taking care of C. D. Simmons, deck engineer, who was injured at sea. Simmons was hospitalized in Bombay, India and later sent home. After learning the rudimenls of medical care from tak­ ing care of the deck engineer, De Boissiere feels that he is in a spe­ cial position to appreciate the work of the SIU clinics. In a short note to the LOG, the ship's delegate expresses his thanks to the clinics foiv taking care of the Union members and their fami­ lies. Si 4 Crewmembers on the Sacra­ mento (Oriental Exporters) seem to have developed a yen for sea­ food. A Good and Welfare resolu­ tion requested the steward to make sure there were plenty of shrimp, scallops and oysters on the menu for the next trip. Ship's delegate Ralph O. King reports the Sacramento recently came out of layup in Jacksonville and was being brought around in good SIU order. s» s« s* The antics of the amateur cooks on the Steel Maker (Isthmian) are giving the galley staff a headache. Crewmembers have been asked to cease using the toaster for a hot plate. Ship's delegate William Bushay gave a vote of thanks to N. A. Huff, deck delegate, Joseph Cyr, engine delegate, and P. Saquiiayan, steward delegate, for Prove Eiigibiiity For Hospital $ Seafarers being admitted to a Public Health hospital are urged to carry with them their Union book plus proof of eli­ gibility for SIU benefits; namely, a record that they have at least 90 days seatime during the previous year and at least one day during the previous six months. Failure to have the proper credentials will cause a delay in payments to the Sea­ farer. If the Seafarer is admitted to a hospital which is not a PHS institution, he should contact the Union immediately. The Union will arrange with the USPHS for a transfer to a Pub­ lic Health hospital in his vicin­ ity. The PHS will not pick up the hospital tab for private hospital care, unless it is noti­ fied in advance. MONTPELIER VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Marcti • — Chairman, J. Whatley; Secretary, O. H. Wright. Ship sailed short two men from San Francisco. $7 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT In deck and steward de­ partments. Patrolman to be contacted regarding deck department rules and regulations as covered In agreement. Vote of thanks to steward and bis department for an exceptional Job well done. Patrick Macklin. 4 a, GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), Mar. 21—Chairman, Richard Adamson; Sec­ retary, R. Hernandez. Ship's delegate informed crew that payoff will be held on Monday due to delayed ar­ rival. No beefs or disputed OT. New gaskets are required In crew's 4 4" a. 4" i 4 4 4 Ships whose steward depart­ Crewmembers on the Del Munments know that their best ef­ do (Delta) were disgruntled when forts are not going unnoticed by the company agent wouldn't fur­ the votes of thanks they receive nish launch service to shore sayfrom grateful crews include the Transglobe (Hudson), Alcoa Roaner (Alcoa), Kyska (Waterman), Mobile (Sea-Land), C. S. Long Lines (Isthmian), Elizabethport (Sea-Land), Norberto Capay (Lib­ erty Navigation), Del Rio and Del Campo (Delta), Alice Brown (Bloomfield), New Yorker (Con­ tainer Ships), Bienville (SeaLand), La Salle (Waterman), Bo­ nanza (American Asia), and Puerto Corns Block Rico, (Motorships of Puerto Rico). ing it was too expensive. On the 4 Reinaldo Alamo, crew pantry­ other hand, they did find the man on the Transglobe (Hudson), chow up to the highest SIU tra­ is reported doing fine after being ditions and gave a resounding hospitalized in Bremerhaven, Ger­ vote of thanks to the steward de­ many. Alamo was visited recently partment. quarters as too much water is coming through porthole whenever the ship rolls. Cigarettes should be sold aboard ship. Suggestion that yellow paint be used on the stairway aft so that crewmembers can see the over­ head. MARINE (US Shipping), Mar. 7— Chairman, F. J. Johnson; Secretary, none. Ship's delegate reported de­ layed sailing at Yokohama. Lack of FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), March 7—Chairman, Oeorge B. McCurlcy; Secretary, R. C'Rourke. Cap­ tain has been complaining about orange peelings and other refuse thrown about the decks. Some men complained that the steward is too harsh with them. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate McCurley for good job. DEL MONTE (Delta), Jan 4—Chair­ man, James M. Hand; Secretary, P. L. Shauger. Brother C. P. Moore was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $10 in ship's fund. Motion made to have Union make arrangements for men at sea to vote on dues raise and in general elections. Vote of thanks to steward departments especially the galley gang. 4 When the Afoundria (Water­ man) sailed recently, the crew found that R. W. Corns, chief elec­ trician, was breaking in a new camera he had just bought at the DeBoissiere Bales Seachest. Taking advantage of this new talent, Corns was quickly their cooperation in making the elected as reporter-photographer trip a smooth one. at the first ship's meeting. 4 4 4 Joe E. Block, meeting chairman The best way to provoke a quar­ on the Seatrain Louisiana (Seatrain), sends word that Alfonso rel between a bunch of apple con­ Sandino, the ship's former bosun, noisseurs is to ask them what would appreciate hearing from his variety makes the best eating. friends and former shipmates However, the apple fanciers while he recuperates from a re­ aboard the Commander (Marine cent illness. Block says Sandino Carriers) are all agreed that on is making a good progress and the next trip, the steward better will be moved to the USPHS Hos­ serve them the eating rather than the cooking kind! pital in Galveston, Tex. shortly. launch service at Chittagong to be taken up with patrolman. All depart­ ment delegates extended a vote of thanks for excellent cooperation dur­ ing voyage. Some disputed OT in deck department. Chief mate continually working on deck. Vote of thanks to the chief steward, Eddie Miller, for a job well done. Excellent menus and good food and service put out by all members of the steward department. A & J FATH (Pacific Seafarers) Mar. 5—Chairman, B. McNulty; Secretary, Julius Johnson Two men missed ship in Bombay. One man had to get off due to illness. No beefs reported by department delegates. BONANZA (America A:>a), Fab. 11 —Chairman, Tad Chilinski; Secretary, Ray Rosemont. A letter was read from headquarters concerning launch service in Chittagong. Crew to be paid if launch service is not available. Beef concerning daymen standing weekend gangway watches. Crew wants clarification. Disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Mo­ tion made to attempt to obtain Amer­ ican currency for draws instead of Travellers' cheeks. Vote of thanks to the steward department. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), Feb. 22—Chairman, R. A. Eden; Secretary, R. C. Williams. Ship's delegate re­ ported everything running smoothly. $10.50 in ship's fund. Motion made that negotiating committee negotiate for time off in the next negotiations. The matter of fresh milk and ice cream to be taken up with patrolman. Discussion on motions made aboard ship. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Feb. 13— Chairman, C. L. Arndt; Secretary, C. G. Brissett, Sr. Disputed OT beef in deck department will l>e taken up with patrolman. One man left in hos­ pital in Karachi, Pakistan. Vote of thanks given to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. �Page Tweaty SEAFARERS LOG Blowout Makes Up For Holiday At Sea April 17. 1964 Unbending In Calcutta Nobody, least of all a Seafarer, likes to be away from home for the holiday season. While a traditional Christmas dinner or New Year's celebration on board ship may be something to look forward to on a long^ voyage, the day-to-day work crew consists of West Coast Sea­ farers, who signed on in Seattle, routine is always there to re­ Wash. "A more grand bunch I mind a seaman that he is a long never sailed with," he declares. way from his family and friends. Fine Chow These thoughts were very much Adding to the spirit of friendli­ on the minds of the crew of the ness on board, was the fii.e chow served up by the shlp's's steward department. The good galley situa­ tion was, in turn, enhanced by the entertainment provided by Barney McNally, the singing waiter from Pittsburgh, who was the sole East Coast representative aboard. McNally's vocal efforts "made the voyage even more enjoyable," Richard said. The idea of the postponed New Johns Hourigan Year's party kept growing all the Overseas Rose (Maritime Over­ way to Korea. When the ship hit seas) which sailed for Korea in Inchon, the great moment was at early December. When the holi­ hand, and the crew of the Rose days rolled around, the crewmem- turned out for the occasion in bers were separated from their style. Not only did the party make homes by several thousand miles up for the delay in celebrating of the Pacific. At this point a New Year's 1964, but it also got a bunch of the crew resolved that headstart in welcoming 1965, they would celebrate the coming judging from Richard's descrip­ of the new year in an appropri­ tion. ate SIU style, even if it had to be Among the merrymakers at­ somewhat delayed. According to tending the biowout were Rich­ wiper Ronnie Richards, the idea ards, Stanley Johns, Walt Cleaver, for a blowout was actually first John Hourigan, Hank Roberts, conceived soon after the ship left Buddie Davidson, Stew GinsbOrg, the States. Ken Kunstsen, Eddie Lee and Richards writes that the Rose's Barney McNally. MARGARET BROWN (Bloomneld), February 2—Chatrman, D. B. Jordan; Secrefary, S. Rothschild. Ship's dele­ gate reported one man was hospital­ ized in France. Some disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with patrolman. Bosun suggested that de­ partment delegates handle all beefs at payoff in order to expedite payoff procedures. Vote of thanks to the steward department for an exception­ ally well done job. DEL CAMPO (Delta), November 16 —Chairman, William Goff; Secretary, James Barnette. Repair list turned in. Beef between saloon messman and BR to be handled by patrolman. Beef about engine department sanitary work in general. Safety meeeting at­ tended by ail delegates and depart­ ment heads. JOHN C. (Atlantic Carriers), March I—Chairman, F. Jankowski; Secretary, L. B. Kelly. Ship's delegate reported one man was iiuspilalized In Yoko­ hama. $22.20 in ship's fund. Motion made that travelers' checks be elimi­ nated. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department and a special vote of thanks to the steward. SACRAMENTO (Oriental Exporters), Feb. 16—Chairman, Ralph O. King; Secretary, John L. Mumusiyn. Every­ thing is shipshape. Ralph O. King was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. .Ship s.niled short one AB. Crew requested to keep messhall and washrooni clean, and to make less noise in passageways. March 7—Chairman, Ralph O. King; Secretary, Zane Netherton. Ship in good SIU order. $9.75 in ship's fund. Zane Netherton elected to serve as ship's delegate. Crew requests fresh water tanks be cleaned and recemented as drinking water was dirty duiing entire vo.vage. Ve.ssel sailed short one AB without replaconent. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), March 23—Chairman, Joe B. Block; Secretary, Herbert C. Justice. Ship, is running along very smoothly. $7.93 in ship's fund. Fortner bosun, Alfon­ so Sandino is progressing satisfactor­ ily at the USPHS hospital in Norfolk. He will be moved to the USPHS hos­ pital in Galveston soon. Drop him a line, as he'll appreciate it. TRANSORiENT (Hudson), March 15 —Chairman, W. H. Thompson; Secre­ fary, J. W. Haggerty. Deck engineer hospitalized in Bo)nl)3y and then .sent home. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vole of thanks ex­ tended to steward W. H. Ti)omp.son and departinent for excellent feeding. Special vote of thanks to ship's dele­ gate R. DeBoissiere for taking care of injured man. Delegate expressed thanks for the SIU clinics in ail ports for taking care of all the membership and their children. ELDORADO (American Asia), March 19—Chairman, Cyril A. Scott; Secre­ tary, L. Paradise. Ship's delegate re­ ported there was no water for drink­ ing or showers for five days. Letter sent to headquarters. Leo Paradise ,. A - • • was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Crew requested to keep doors below closed and not to dump gar­ bage on deck in port. Repair lists to be submitted to ship's delegate who in turn wiU submit them to the cap­ tain. VOLUSIA (Suwanee), March S — Chairman, W. Fernwood; Secretary, Joseph Crage. One oiler failed to join ship in Portland. $10.50 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Joe Harty was elect­ ed to serve as ship's treasurer. The Midway incident should ho brought to attention of the Union. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Over­ seas), Feb. 21—Chairman, Jack Red­ ding; Secretary, John Gardner. One DIGEST of , man mi.ssed ship in San Francisco. One man taken off ship with not-Btfor-duty slip. N. J. Kerngood was electetl to serve as ship's delegate. $9.26 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported. Discussion on cold drinks. Discussion on steward department sit­ uation. WASHINGTON CARRIER (Destiny Carriers), Jan. 1 — Chairman, J. F. Dickerson; Secretary, H. M. Smith. Relaxing after the long trip to Calcutta, crewmemberi of the Hudson (Victory Transport), smile for engine delegate L. Paradeau's camera (above). Among those gathered around the table are (l-r) W. O'Connor. F. Blandino, C. Wiggins, H. Krouso, and F. Coggins. Paradeau takes his turn before the camera (below), as he stands besides Brother Blandino In the lobby of Calcutta's Grand Hotel. Rates Welfare Care As Tops DEL MONTI (Delta), Feb. 23— Chairman, Charles Moore; Secretary, Daniel Robinson. Ship's delegate re­ ported no beefs. Some logs and appli­ cation for hospital sUp to be dis­ cussed with boarding patrolman. Crew requested to remove clothes from line when dry. Suggestion made to get timer for washing machine. Vote of thanks extended to steward department. COUNCIL GROVl (Cities Service), Mar. 1—Chairman, T. Faulkner; Sec­ retary, G. Swift. Motion made that company provide an awning for fantall, and keys for foc'sale doors. Dis­ puted OT in all three departments. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for Its flno work. MIDLAND (Clearwater), Feb. 23— Chairman, Jack Guard; Secretary, R. H. Simpson. No beefs except for a few hours disputed OT and for re­ pairs. Check patrolman for clarifica­ tion re sougeeing of the officers' rooms. Motion made that any welding or burning done off regular working hours is to be paid as time and onehalf. Check why company has not for­ warded mail to the ship, and on prices for slopchest. Vote of thanks to steward department, especially to Frenchy, crew messman. for an ex­ ceptional Job. Contact patrolman about keeping natives off ship. TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Waterways). Mar. II — Chairman, Guy DeBaere; Secretary, A. Caram. Ship's delegate reported that crew pantryman had to be hospitalized in Bremerhaven. Ger­ many, for operation, and is doing fine. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment will be taken up with patrol­ man on arrival. Vote of thanks to the steward department for job well done. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), Mar. 16—Chairman, B. Derol; Secre­ tary, Roberto Hannibal. $4.50 in ship's fund. Brother McCuUough volunteered for ship's delega,te job. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. HASTINGS (Waterman), March 13 STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Mar. IS Chairman, N. A. Huff; Secretary, Fred Tampoi. $65 In ship's fund. Donated $5 to the American Seamen's Friend Society. Some disputed OT In deck and engine departments. Motion made to have more specialized training ashore so that men are trained ac­ cording to job they wish to do on board ship. Deck delegate complained about the sanitary work not being performed properly. STEEL APPRENTICE (isthmian), Jan. 21—Chairman, Jose Fidaigo; Sec­ retary, Fred Durham. Ship's delegate reported (hat the crew has been dissati.sfied with the preparation of menus and food for the past two months. Crew would like to have more of a variety of meats and night lunch. PENN TRANSPORTER (Penn), Jan. 19 — Chairman, H. Workmen; Secre­ tary, C. Lee. Ship's delegate reported that one fireman failed to join ship on .sailing day. James H. Bales elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Five days out the ship sprang a leak in No. 5 port tank and took on 14 feet of water. Had to dump 186 tons of corn over the side. Stopped In Spain for repairs. To the Editor: I havB just returned home from tha Staten Island USPHS Hospital where I was a patient from January 7 to March 26. 1964. I was drydocked after I fell and broke my leg on the Ponderosa, my last ship. I am now an out-patient at the Ma­ it t rine Hospital in Galveston. After being in the hospital, I have really found out what an efficient Welfare Plan we To the Editor: have. I don't have enough words to The first day I was laid up, express my thanks for all tha help I received from tha Wel­ fare Plan during my wife Christine's illness. She was operated on for can­ cer and later passed away. I want to thank all the SIU officials and members who All letters to the Editor for have made it possible to help us retired Seafarers in time of publication in the SEAFARERS need. LOG must be signed by the Sherwood Finer writer. Names will be withheld upon request. 4" S) it Welfare Help Draws Praise Brother J. F. Dickerson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported. Discussion on taking up collection for ship's fund. Foc'sles and pa.ssageways need sougeeing after loading grain. Chairman, Gary Scott; Secretary, John Weils. $4.20 in ship's fund. Dele­ gates requested to make up repair lists. Everything Is running smoothly. SIU, but were members of other unions. When they would see our representatives coming to see us every week, they couldn't help noticing how much more consideration wa SIU members received than they did. Even the boys in tha NMU admitted that we had tha best benefits. Milburn L. Hatley SIU welfare representatives came around and took care of everything that needed to be done. They also made arrangements to get me to the airport when I was ready to leave. A person can really feel proud to. be a member of the SIU, especially when we have such a good welfare plan and such fine fellows representing it. Some of the boys in the hos­ pital did not belong to the Lauds Seafarers Aid On Claim To the Editor: I find it very difficult to ex­ press my deepest thanks to all who took part in helping my husband. Earnest Cochran, put through his welfare claim on my behalf. The checks were a tremend­ ous help in paying back bills. Please accept our humble thanks for everything. Estelle Earnest Cochran Final Journey TRANSHARTFORD (Hudson Water­ ways), Mar. 17 — Chairman, Covert; Secretary, Kennedy. Crew was glad to hear about 50-50 finally coming to a head. Patrolman did a very good job on all beefs. Crew hopes the com­ pany will live up to Us end. FAIRPORT (Waterman), Mar 8— Chairman, Steve Thayer; Secretary, Peter Goodzuk. $5.80 In ship's fund. Letter to be sent to headquarters re­ garding empty rooms midships for deck maintenance. Vote of thanks to steward department for job weU done. William A, Hendershot's former tliipmatei paid him their final respects when they acted as pallbearers, bringing him to his final resting place at Rose Hills Cemetery, Calif. Among the Seafarers pictured are A. Ellingsen, T. Navarre, M. Yiirko, J. La Coste, R. Richardson and G. McCartney. �SEAFARERS 17, MM LOO-A-RHYTHM: •lATRAIN T I X A • (CMtraln), March S2—Chalmian, H. Blarring; •aerafary, I. O. Jahnten. Two men mlaaed ahlp in New Orleana. t93.72 In ahlp'a fund. S39.79 in coca-cola fund. Motion made to taka ahlp'a fund and coke fund and pay off coke machine. H. BJerrlng was elected to •crve ae ahlp'a delegate. Without Answer By E. A. King Safe on the steady sun-warmed beach 1 stand) To gaze upon the ever-restless sea. As oft before I seek to understand What charm that cold deep ocean holds for me. TRANSEASTERN (T r a n a eaatarn), March 20—Chairman/ Jamaa Sheata; Secretary, Ouatav V. Thobe. Motion made to carry one more wiper. Crew cited the Impossibility of regulating the heat aboard ablp In order to be comfortable. It Is either too hot or too cold. Suggestion made to move steam table from aaloon to galley. Vote of thanka to the ateward depart­ ment. From whence the distant almost pleading call? That cry that comes from way off there somexohere? Cold reason tells me. none there speaks at all But logic silenced still a call I hear. COMMANDER (Marina Carrlara), March 15—Chairman, R. Neran; Sec­ retary, none. Motion made that 12 years of aeatime with 20 years of good standing In SIU should make member eligible for pension regard­ less of age. Suggestion was made that steward get fresh fruit aboard when­ ever available wbUe in Port of Rot­ terdam. Crew would like eating apples instead of cooking apples and more of a variety of meats at break­ fast. Bosun hospitalized in Philadel­ phia. Disputed OT In engine and steward departments. Not one I love lies buried in the deep My sons sailed there but all come safely home; I love the land bound cottage that I keep I do not crave in ships the sea to roam. Yet feeling with the heavy breathing tide I count the waves that crest and break and roll. Responding to a kinship known inside That bonds the sea as one to my soul. DEL ORO (Delta), March 9—Chair­ man, Whitey Moye; Secratary, Henry C. Gardes. Ship's delegate explained proper procedure for handling beefs aboard ship for the benefit of new men. No beefs reported at the pres­ ent time. Ship's delegata resigned, and was extended a vote of thanks from crew. Whitey Moye was elected to serve in his place. Metal guard needed over pipe line on main deck. Crew told that door leading from messhall to forward cross passageway should be kept closed when not in use. Did I once have my native home therein? Is memory built of stuff that never dies? Is spirit homesick for some far has-been? Is it from in myself a something cries? Vnansweredrall unanswered. Even so As now it is, so it tvill always be; For looking now to seaward, this I know ..There's something in myself that's of the sea. Warns Against Ship Performing To the Editor: We have just returned from the second voyage of this old Liberty since she came under the SIU banner. The entire crew from the captain down, and even the SIU patrolman who paid off the ship com­ mented that this crew was one of the best. There were no loggings, no To Tbe Editor All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. foul-ups and the payoff was really clean. In one word, the Warm Springs came in SIUstyle. It should be an inspira­ tion to many of our members to bring a ship in from a long voyage to India without any beefs or disparaging incidents. These bad apples bring no credit to our Union, but do help those who desire to destroy or embarrass us by providing them the ammunition to ac­ complish their objectives. There was a contrast between this ship and a sister ship which happened to be docked in the same port at the same time in India. Whereas the crew of our vessel was acting in true SIU style, some of the members on the other ship acted just the opposite way. They had fights and scrapes all the time. It got so bad that our crew forbid some of the men on the other ship from coming aboard. Their performance was not only something to give our Union a black eye from the standpoint of the company, but also gave our nation a setback in the eyes of the local population. Such a performance on the part of any irresponsible seg­ ment of our membership should be stopped, and those responsi­ ble should be dealt with ac­ cording to our rules. Our con­ stitution provides penalties commensurate with every viola­ tion of our contract, and they should be invoked and enforced more freely. I find that these bad actors are not the oldtimers who built this Union, God bless them, but the ones who came in lately. They have no investment in our organization, and don't know how to make their way properly. Walter Marcus $ Faf» IWeMir-OiM LOG OLGA (Marina Managers), Feb. 1*— Chairman, C. J. Quinnti Secretary, J. Moore. Ship's delegate explained situ- To the Editor: I want to take this opportu­ nity to thank the Union for its friendly help to me at a time when I was in great distress. My husband was hospitalized in Staten Island because of In­ juries last October, and I rushed to New York from my home in Mobile, Alabama, to see him. I arrived in Brooklyn as a complete stranger. I was so worried and upset that I found it very difficult to find out how to locate him. However, the Union came to my aid and pro­ vided me with a ride to the Staten Island USPHS Hospital, enabling me to see my husband. By publishing this letter you will be letting everyone know that the Union stands ready to assist the families of Its mem­ bers In their times of trouble. I am proud my husband is a member of such a fine union— the SIU. Mrs. Ernest Vitou $1 To the Editor: I am sending along a few brief words of thanks for the help given to me in my hour of need by the crew on the SS Fairland. We were a day out of Houston when I learned that my son, Fred, had passed away. The gang on the Fairland, hearing of my-loss, got togeth­ er and collected enough money to get me home in time for the funeral. In addition to this, I was able to hand a sizeable contribution from the crew over to my daughter-in-law. Believe me, both my daugh­ ter-in-law and myself don't have enough words to thank the boys on the Fairland. It's only in the SIU that you can find generosity like this at a time when it really counts. Richard Heffley Charitable Steward Cited By Orphanage NEW ORLEANS—The crew list of the Steel Vendor (Isth­ mian) shows that Fred Shaia sails as the ship's chief steward. However, Shaia has another job which doesn't show in the official records, and which he-*commend highly to all people who performs for nothing. Shaia's "moonlighting" isn't want to live In peace and free­ ^ Timely Help Gets Praise Fred Shaio, chief steward on the Steel Vendor (Isthmian], poses in New Orleans with the plaque awarded to the ship's crew for their aid to the Kwang Myung Orphanage and School for the Blind at Inchon, Korea. ation on water rationing, and amount of lodging involved. Sent cablegram and letter to headquarters about draw problem in Yokohama and other ports. Fifty cents In ship's fund. Motion to increase OT rate In aU departments up to 50% more than present rates. All hands requested to cooperate by keeping doors closed while in Indian ports. Vote of thanks to all departments for their interest in running a smooth ship. FENN VANGUARD (Penn Shipping), March 1—Chairman, Carl T. Feary; Secretary, Charles J. Mitch.-... Six men sent to hospital in Calcutta. Two more men may be taken off in Suez Canal. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everything OK in steward department in spite of shortage. Everyone requested to declare all foreign articles purchased. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a good job. KYSKA (Waterman), March 7 — Chairman, Justin Burdo; Secretary, Howard Menz. Ship's delegate checked hospital with chief officer and found all okay. Faulty lockers in crew's quarters to be repaired or replaced. Ship to be fumigated. Some disputed OT and division of wages to be taken up at payoff. Motion that SIU should furnish identification card with photo similar to Z-card to be used for iden­ tification in foreign countries. Crew seeking information about increase in benefits, wages and pension plan. Check with patrolman about topside getting milk and fruit at night during latter part of the voyage. Deck gang working on main deck after fish-oiling same. Need chairs for recreation room. Inadequate slopchest this trip. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), March 5 —Chairman, Frank Arena; Secretary, J. J. O'Hara. $16.60 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Motion made to have payoff on day of arrival if possible. Patrolman to check bunks as they are too narrow. Air-condi­ tioning or some sort of ventilation needed for rooms. Telephone should be available on gangway in all ports. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), March 1—Chairman, W. Suska; Secre­ tary, R. DeVlrgilee. Crew requested to contribute to ship's fund for a new TV set or repairs on the old one. $10 in ship's fund at present. Vote of thanks to engine delegate for Job well done. Motion made that the practice of getting money draws in traveller's checks sdould be abolished. Ship's delegate to inquire about the possibilities of an individual room for baker, go that other cooks in foc'sle may not be disturbed by earlymorning calls. Patrolman to be noti­ fied about smoke and gas in an en­ gine room 24 hours a day, and ven­ tilation problems. Vote of thanks to steward department. LA SALLE (Waterman), March 1— Chairman, W. C. Bill Sellers; Secre­ tary, William J. Emerson. No beefs reported. S2.80 in ship's fund. Stew­ ard requested that all members co­ operate on linen days. Vote of thanks to steward department. the kind which the Union frowns upon. It does make hundreds of destitute Korean orphans both happy and healthier. For, when he visits a Korean port, it's a pretty sure bet that a group of children in a neighboring institu­ tion will be getting more to eat, having more clothes to wear, or sleeping on something other than straw. While Shaia works hard at ful­ filling his role as a seafaring angel of mercy, other crewmembers on the Steel Vendor are right behind him doing their part. Both Shaia and several members of the crew were recently singled out for special praise by one of the stew­ ard's favorite projects, the Kwang Myung Orphanage ami School for the Blind at Inchon, Korea. The praise came in the form of a plaque, signed by Kyung Sam Lim, director of the school, and was addressed to Captain James White and the crew of the Steel Vendor. The plaque said: "To Master White and All Friends, SS Steel Vendor. On be­ half of the staff and children of the Kwang Myung Orphanage and School for the Blind, I wish to ex­ tend my sincere gratitude to Mr. Fred Shaia and all friends in your control for their meritorious, con­ tribution to our blind children with many foods and bedding ma­ terials. "Your meritorious donation will J Editor, I SEAFARERS LOG, dom. "Commemorating your kindness to and love of the blind children, I hereby present a letter of ap­ preciation to you." Crewmembers who (xintributed to Shaia's personal aid mission in­ cluded Seafarers Emilio Sierra, Savario Sbriglio, John A. Smith, Clarence Hancock, Joseph Goude and Chief Mate Barry Dennis. The Isthmian Line gave a num­ ber of surplus mattresses to the orphanage. Aids War Orphans Another one of Shaia's favorite charitable projects, which was re­ ported in the LOG (February 23, 1963), is the Bidulgi Home School for War Orphans in Pusan, Korea. The children at that orphanage received more than 180 items of baby food and clothing donated by the Steel Vendor's SIU crew, the captain and the Grace Church of Baltimore, Md. The Bidulgi home, which was founded by Mrs. Schoon Kyung Kim in 1953, has been an object of Shaia's attentions since 1957. The home has space for 40 chil­ dren who live in a building con­ structed by donations of American soldiers stationed in the Pusan area. Shaia whose home is in Farmville. New York, was born in Syria. A member of the Union since 1944, he is a veteran of World War I. s ' �SEAWARBRS Page Twenty-Two SXt7 AXimVAI.S and Social Security Fund Sieen Sound All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 hond from the Union in the haby's name: Mary Penton, bom November Gloria Luna, born November 1, Laurie Kay Duvall, born October 30, 1963, to the Joseph Duvalls, 1963, to the Carlos M. Lunas, 12, 1963, to the James E. Pentons, McLain, Miss. Kenners, La. Toledo, Ohio. 4" 4" 4- 4* 4 4 4 Jennifer Donahue, born Decem­ Timothy Ambrose, born Novem­ ber 23, 1963, to the John Ambroses, ber 11, 1963, to the James W. Donahues, New Orleans, La. Vidor, Tex. 4' 4 4 4 Income Tax Refunds Lydia Joyce Brack, born Novem­ ber 19,1963, to the William Bracks, Income tax refund jhecks are Woodside, NY. being held for the following by 4 4 4 Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Nathan H. Eldrldge, Jr.. bom Building, 450 Harrison Street, San December 25, 1963, to the Nathan Francisco 5, Calif.: H. Eidridges, Sr., Mobile, Ala. Joseph A. Alves, Eigil E. 4 4 4 4. 4 4" Hjelni, N. Kuslielevsky, Alii NasGerald Joseph Stowe, born No­ roen, Jorgen G. Pedersen and Theresa TImmons, born Novem­ ber 2, 1963, to the Frank A. Tim- vember 16, 1963, to the Gerald A. Bernardo Tombocon. Stowes, Petoskey, Mich. mons', Tacoma, Wash. James Ockovic, born October 24, 1963, to the James J. Ockovics, Santurce, PR. i 4 4" Bryon Piatt, born October 30, 1963, to the Carl W. Platts, Sul­ phur, La. 4 4 4 4 4 4 , 4 4 WASHINGTON—Based on latest reports, the nation's Social Security trust fund as a whole is in good shape. The trustees have reported to Congress that assets of the Old-Age and Survivors In­ surance trust fund amounted to $18.9 billion at the end of fiscal 1963. As of the same date the disability insurance trust fund totaled $2.4 billion. According to the report, income to the program as a whole is expected to exceed outgo over the five fiscal years 1964 through 1968 and the combined assets of the fund are estimated to increase by about $5 billion at the end of June 1968. Benefit disbursements from the disability fund are expected to Increase as the number of beneficiaries continues to increase. There has been a $1.2 billion decrease in the disability fund, but this can be largely corrected by a recommended small reallocation of future Income between the two trust funds beginning with January 1965. "If this is done," the report said, "on the basis of long-term cost estimates, not only the program as a whole, but also each of the two subdivisions would be in close actuarial balance." The Old-Age and Survivors trust fund has increased by $6.2 billion so that the system as a whole is well in the black. in 4 Kyle Jerry Reed, born Novem­ Harold Whitman Anita Marie Long, born October 9, 1963, to the James A. Longs, ber 16, 1963, to the Andrew Reeds, The above-named, a former Hattiesburg, Miss. Baltimore, Md. wiper on the Natalie, Is asked to 4 4 4 4 4 4 contact Stanley A. Schnitzer, Mary Jane Jackson, born Janu­ 1756 St. Charles, New Orleans, La. Matthew Stephen Harris, born November 12, 1963, to the Ove W. ary 5, 1964, to the Junior Jacksons, 4 4 4 Silas, Ala. Harris', Conroe, Tex, Earl Boatrlght The deaths of the following Seafarers have been re­ Contact Thomas M. Breen, at­ torney, 160 Broadway, New York ported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent de­ 38, NY, about a claim he is han­ lay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, dling for you. lack of beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): 4 4 4 Charles M. Barkins Angelo Folatos, 55: Brother PolaLuis E. Salazar, 63; Brother Get in touch with Howard SchulSalazar died January 17, 1964 of tos died of natural causes on Octo­ man, attorney, 250 West 57 Street, natural causes at ber 30, 1963 in New York, New York, regarding the Staten Island Rotterdam, the check he is holding for you repre­ USPHS hospital. Netlherlands. A senting money due from the A member of member of the SS Kathryn. the SIU since deck department, 1940, he shipped he joined the Un­ 4 4 4 in the deck de­ ion in 1949. No Brooks H. Berrle partment. He is survivor was des­ Your wife would like to hear survived by his ignated. Burial from you as quickly as possible. wife, Rosa Sala­ was in Mt. Airy 4 4 4 zar, of the Bronx, Cemetery, Balti­ NY. Burial was in St. Raymond's more, Md. Frank Atkins Cemetery, Bronx. Contact your landlady, Mrs. Stewart, about the clothing she Is 4 4 4 holding for you. Robert R. White, 56: A heart failure was fatal to Brother White 4 4 4 01. November 10, Johnny Young 1963 in Aber­ Get in touch with V. H. Coates, deen, Washing­ Bothell, Wash. Urgent. ton. Shipping in 4 4 4 the deck depart­ (Continued from page 2) Thurston Lewis ment, he had ated." "Salty" Dick Martinez been a member The disputes leading to estab­ Zeke (Prince) Jablonsky of SIU since lishment of a Canadian govern­ E. Reyes is retired and says he 1939. Surviving is ment trusteeship over the SIU of his daughter, Canada arose when ships previ­ doesn't need anything, but would Mary Ann White, ously under contract with the SIU like to hear from you. Get in touch of Thomson, Ga. The place moved to a contract with the with him wherever you are at 1269 burial was not listed. newly-chartered Canadian Mari­ SW 5 Street, Miami, Fla. 33135. 4 4 4 time Union and the ships were 4 4 4 picketed in Great Lakes ports. Hulbert Nurkett Melvin A. Cowhy, 43: A heart Millard, a govenment-named You are asked to get in touch attack was fatal to Brother Cowhy trustee, paid tribute in a separate with Sheffield Nurkett, 325 Me­ on December 9, statement to the "initiative" chanic Street, Orange, New Jersey. 1963 in Wyan­ shown by Hall and the SIU in dotte General seeking meetings to work out the Hospital, Wyan­ agreement. He pointed out that dotte, Mich, A the legislative act affecting the member of the SIU since 1960, affairs of the Canaidian maritime unions "provides that trusteeship h e shipped i n shall end as early as possible" and (Continued from page 3) the engine de­ said he hoped the "spirit of co­ problems. AFL-CIO President partment. He is operation marking negotiations" George Meany, who negotiated the survived b y his will be continued. settlement, was to head the labor wife, Lucy Jean Cowhy, of Port In a separate statement, Hall group. Huron, Mich. Burial was in said the SIU maintains that the The settlement on the Russian Kenockee Cemetery, Emmett, trusteeship law is anti-union and wheat dispute also called for the Mich. undesirable" and said that as a establishment of a tri-partite com­ 4 4 4 union "our responsibility Is to mittee of labor, management and William Lynn Dunnam, 26: An continue our fight for its reces­ Government representatives to con­ sider a wide range of maritime auto accident was fatal to Brother sion." Dunnam on March He paid tribute to Meany, to problems. However, the Joint 15, 1963 near US Secretary of Labor W. Willard Maritime Committee charged in Wirtz, Assistant Sec. James Rey­ its telegram of April 10 that Gov­ Neely, Miss. An nolds and others "for unremitting ernment agencies were stalling on SIU member efforts to assist" in resolving the setting up this committee and es­ since 1962, he had tablishing grievance machinery. immediate trusteeship problem. sailed in the en­ He also urged that the SIU of The unions charged that this was gine department. Canada "continue to function as a "double cross" and an abuse of He is survived by an autonomous organization, mak­ the good offices of President his mother, Mary ing its own decisions," but ex­ Meany who participated with Pres­ Olene Dunnam, pressing, "firm and solid fraternal ident Johnson in the discussion Neeley, Miss. Burial took place in Neeley Ceme- ties" between Canadian and US which led to the wheat settlement. "Unless immediate action is SIU members. (eiy. Canada, SIU Joint Talks April IT. MM LOG All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and visits whenever possible. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA James Alexander Samuel BaUey Richard Barnes Edward Barry Edgar Barton Fred Brand, Jr. Byron Broadus Wilbert Burke George Burleson Charles Burns Harry Cameron Steve Crawford R. Cumberland Thomas Davis C. R. Deane Claude Deane Leo Dlnginan Wm. Donahue Peter Dufour James Egan Malrie Ellis Salvatore Fertltta Jesse Green Willie Hardeman James Jackson Eugene Jones John Kennedy Robert Kinchen Duska Korolina Anna Lanza George Lawson Theodore Lee Millard Lockiiar Claude Lomers Henry Maas, Jr. Mike Martinovlch Mont McNal^b Jerry MithceU Cleon Mixon James Morgan John Nuss William Padgett Harry Peeler Harold Robinson John Robinson Heinrick Schnoon Chester Seymour J. Shaughnessy Murray Smith Daniel Sommer Finis Strickland Adolph Swenson Louis Vanacore Howard Waters Leon Webb Robert White Robert White William Woolsey Heike Yonker USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK John Aba Arthur Andersen Lenzy Barney Henry Callahan Victor Bonet Gabriel Colon E. Constantinidi's Hamilton Daiiey George Daniels Frans Dekeyzer Lionel Despiant S. A. Foscoios Ramon Galarza Lynwood Gregory A1 Hanstvedt Fawzi Hamboussie Ralph Hayes John Hock William King Ralph Knowls W. Kowalczyk Paul Liotta Serafln Lopez Laurel McDougal Thomas Malone Haakon Mourn Clifton Nelson Jose Pacheco William Peevers Pedro Pinott Eugene Plahn Jacques Rion James Sealy R. Shanholtzer Charles Shaw Francisco Soils James Stathis A1 Stracciolini Lester Sturtevant Ignasio Tlrado Jose Toro Chrlstos Tsambls Ernest Viton Henry Watson Julian Wilson USPHS HOSPITAL BAI.TIMORE, MARYLAND Howard Alberson Steven Cornell Chas. Campbell, Jr. Gorman Gla^e David Clncore George Graham Unions Hit Gov't Agencies forthcoming to assure that these and all shipments of grains to the Soviet Union and its satellites will be handled in accordance with the clear understandings, our unions will have to act accordingly," the telegram stated. The following day, on April 11, Secretary of Labor Wirtz, in be­ half of President Johnson, told the unions that prompt action will be taken to establish committees to deal with shipping problems. However, Wirtz' telegram did not assure an immediate decision on whether half of all grain bound for the East European communist countries would be shipped on American-flag vessels, only that "policy views . , , will be given priority attention and there will be further discussions with those representatives" of industry and labor. Get Certificate Before Leaving Seafarers are advised to se­ cure a master's certificate at all times when they become ill Or injured aboard ship. The right to demand a master's cer­ tificate verifying illness or inJury aboard a vessel is guaran­ teed by law. Loul Nelson Carl Hartman Leon Norczyk Charles Hippard Donald Joyce Pabio Pacheco Gustave Loeffer James Redden Billy Michael James Selmon James Mircheil Carl Smith Russell Morrison Luther Wins Donald Murphy ' Hubert Wolverton Philip Navitsky William Wung MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON, MARYLAND Hector Durate USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Eural Alverson Lioyd Akin G. K. Brown William Outland Woodrow Baloh Frederik Ouweneel William Bruce Roy Poston Alvan Burris Roy D. Peebles Raul DeLos Santos Frank Revia Hugh Grove Charles Silcox Charles Kimball Peter Scrano Henry Myers James Warmack Charles Martin George Yeager Roscoe Milton Charles Young Frederick Neeiy USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT, MICHIGAN Robert Allen Clarence Lenhart Isaac Aulio Joseph Mrkua William Behnke Donald Murray , Hugh Bent Jessie Pace Charles Campbell A. E. Sandberg Homer Campbell Gilbert Sargent Steve Fortine Jack Wiley Richard Horton USPHS HOSPITAL CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Vincent Carroll Marshall Ness Raymond Kersten Ralph Salisbury USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Sammy Creef Fred Murphy Claude Denny Carl Warren USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Frank L. Seaman F. R. Pekarek C. E. Mosley USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Peter Dolan Joseph Stringer Richard Harnden George Thayer Peter Kruptavich Thomas Johnson Chas. Muscareiia Anthony Stanton Robert Nielsen USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Kirk Anderson E. Humbird, Jr. Raymond Boston Warren Lane Edward Caiviiio Henry Hock Henry Delodfano Robert Noonan Robert Farrar Victor Shavroff John Fifer Udo Strickmann Francis Fisher Virgil Wiseman Charlie Gedra F. Weatherly Alfred Gordon David Wilson Melvin Grant USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Arthur Coiiett George McKnew Benjamin Deihler Samuel Mills Abe Gordon Max Olson John GotseiT James Webb Thomas Lehay Willie A. Young SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas Isaksen Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny VA HOSPITAL WEST HAVEN, CONNECTICUT Raymond Arsenault Forney Bowen USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE James McGoc PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON. DC WUIiani Thomson • ' • �SEAFARERS April IV, 19M Trial Set for Unmanned 'Weather Ship' WASHINGTON—The US Weather Bureau is going ahead with plans to test its new unmanned, ocean-going weather data collector this spring in the waters off Long Island's South Shore. MAMOS is what the marine automatic meteorological observing station has been dubbed for short. It is the Weather Bureau's ships at sea. The unn>anned sea- weather-measuring instruments, newest tool in the attempt to craft is capable of operating un­ together with data-processing and transmitting equipment. Air tem­ provide more accurate information attended for a full year. about atmospheric conditions for The craft will contain numerous perature, barometric pressure, wind direction and velocity will all be recorded and transmitted from MAMOS every six hours. However, when the wind reaches 25 miles per hour or more, trans­ mission will automatically switch to hourly intervals. SlU-AGLIWD Meetings Outside Of Busy Areas Regular membership meetings for members of the SIU Atlantic, MAMOS will be anchored out­ Gulf, Lake.s and Inland Waters District are held regularly once a side of well-traveled shipping lanes month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the to insure maximum value to sea­ listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. going ships. The data will be trans­ mitted to another station located Those who wish to be excused should request permission by tele­ 1,500 miles away. The receiver is gram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: constructed so as to be able to be directly connected to an interna­ New York May 4 Detroit May 8 tional teletype line, thus making Philadelphia May 5 Houston May 11 the information immediately avail­ Baltimore May 6 New Orleans May 12 able to all ships in the area. Mobile May 13 Storage batteries charged by t 4" i' three wind-driven generators will power the vessel's electronic equip­ West Coast SiU-AGLiWD Meetings ment, thus making it possible for SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through MAMOS to operate unattended for June, 1964 for the monthly informational meetings to be held in long periods. West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, ,1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington San Francisco - SeatUe April 20 April 22 April 24 May 18 May 20 May 22 June 15 June 17 June 19 icneauie Membershi Meetings Lauds USPHS 4« i 3) Great Lakes SIU Meetings Cleveland April Toledo April Ashtabula April (For meeting place, contact Mero, 1644 West 3rd Street, tabula, Ohio). 17 17 17 John Ash­ Regular membership meetings on the Great Lakes are held on the first and third Mondays of each month in all ports at 7 PM local time, except at Detroit, where meetings are heia at 2 PM. 3) 3> 3> The next meetings will be: United Industrial Workers Detroit ... April 20—2 PM Alpena, Buffalo, Chicago, Regular membership meetings Cleveland, Duluth, Frankfort, for UIW members are scheduled April 20—7 PM each month at 7 PM in various ports. The next meetings will be: i" 3« 4" New York May 4 SIU Inland Boatmen's Union Baltimore May 5 Regular membership meetings Philadelphia May 6 for IBU members are scheduled ^Houston May 11 each month in various ports. The Mobile May 13 next meetings will be: * Meetlngi htid at Labor Templa, NawPhiladelphia . .May 5—5 PM port News. t Meeting field at Labor Templa, Saull Baltimore (licensed and un­ Ste. Marie, Mich. t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. licensed) ...May 6—5 PM Houston May 11—5 PM Norfolk May 7—7 PM N'Orleans ....May 12—5 PM Mobile May 13—5 PM t 4" RAILWAY MARINE REGION Regular membership meetings for Railway Marine Region-IBU members are scheduled each month in the various ports at 10 AM and 8 PM. The next meetings will be: Jersey City May 11 Philadelphia May 12 Baltimore ..; May 13 •Norfolk May 14 3^ 4i 3^ GREAT LAKES TUO AND REGION DREDGE Regular membership meet­ ings for Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region IBU memters are scheduled each month in the vari­ ous ports at 7:30 PM. The next meetings will be: Detroit May 11 Milwaukee May 11 Chicago May 12 Buffalo May 13 tSauIt Ste. Marie May 14 Duluth April 17 Lorain April 17 (For meeting place, contact Har­ old Ruthsatz, 118 East Parish. Sandusky, Ohio),.' Tag9 Twaty-Three LOG uNioisr HALLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXECXmVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Llndiey WlUiams A1 Tanner Robert Matthewa SECRCTARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BiU HaU Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. Ed Riley. Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 1022S W. Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS ....673 4th Ave.. Bklyn HVacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. Paul Drozak. Agent WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE. 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax WiUlam Morrii, Agent ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales, Agent FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE I South Lawrence St. Louis Neira, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens, Agent Tel. 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 115 3rd St. Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent .. 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Paul Gonsorchik, Agent .. DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAuIey. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE PR ..1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep Phone 724-2843 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Ted Babkowskl, Agent MAin 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff Gillette, Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif 505 N. Marine Ave. Frank Boyne, Agent TErminal 4-2528 Great Lakes DEwey 6-3828 312 Harnson SL Tel. 229-2788 •REAT LAKES TUG t DREDGE REGION REGIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Jones Dredge Workari Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Harold F. Yon BUFFALO 94 Henrietta Ave. Arthur MiUer, Agent TR 5-1536 CHICAGO 2300 N. Kimball Trygve Varden, Agent ... ALbany 2-1154 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. Tom Gerrity. Agent 621-5450 DCTROIT 1570 Liberty Ave. Lincoln Park, Mich. Ernest Demerse, Agent DU 2-7694 DULUTH 312 W. Second St. Norman Jolicoeur, Agent RAndoIph 7-6222 SAULT STE. MARIE Address maU to Brimley. Mich. Wayne Weston, Agent. .BRimley 14-R 5 TOLEDO 423 Central St. CH 2-7751 Tug Firemen, Linemen, Oilers Z Watchmen's Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Tom Burns ASHTABULA, O. ... 1644 W. Third St. John Mero, Agent WOodman 4-8532 BUFFALO 18 Portland St. Tom Burns, Agent TA 3-7095 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing. S. Chicago Robert Affleck, Agent ESscx 5-9570 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. W. Hearns. Pro-Tem Agent MA 1-54.50 DETROIT-TOLEDO 12948 Edison St. Max Tobin, Agent Southgate, Mich. AVenne 4-0071 DULUTH Box No. 66 6outb Range, Wis. Ray Thomson, Agent ... EXport 8-3024 LORAIN, 0 118 E. Parish St. Sandusky, Ohio Harold Ruthsatz. Agent MAin 6-4573 MILWAUKEE .. . 2722 A. So. Shore Dr. Joseph Miller, Agent . SHerman 4-Cf45 SAULT STE. MARIE . . .1086 Maple St. Wm. J. Lackey. Agent . METrose 2-8847 Rivers Section ST. LOUIS. MO 805 Del Mar L. J. Colvis, Agent CE 1-1434 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 7th St. Arthur Bendheim, Agent TAMPA SECRETARY-TREASURER Fred J. Farnen ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER Roy Boudreau ALPENA 127 River St. EL. 4-3616 RAILWAY MARINE REGION BUFFALO. NY 735 Washington HEADQUARTERS . 99 Montgomery St. TL 3-9259 Jersey City 2, NJ HEnderson 3-0104 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing Ave. REGIONAL DIRECTOR So. Chicago, HI. SAglnaw 10733 G. P. McGinty CLEVELAND 1420 West 25th St. ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTORS MAin 1-5450 E. B. Pulver R. H. Avery DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. tlAl.TiiVIOhE.. .1216 E Baltiinme at. RAndoIph 2-4110 EAvtei-n T "•in FRANKFORT. Mich 415 Main St. NORFOLK 115 Third St. Mall Address: P.O. Box 287 ELgin 7-2441 622-1892-3 2604 S 4th si. HEADQUARTERS 10225 W. Jefferson .Av. PHILADELPHIA DEwey 6 iiSlB River Rouge 18, Mich. VInewood 3-4741 Inland Boatmen's Union Seafarer G.. L. Gomez takes the microphone dur­ ing the good and welfare portion of the regular monthly membership meet­ ing at SIU headquarters to praise the services of the USPHS hospital, system. PHII,AJDE1J>HIA ... . 2604 S 4th St. United Industrial Workers BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. NATIONAL DIRECTOR EAstern 7-4900 Robert Matthews BOSTON 276 State St. GREAT LAKES AREA DIRECTOR Richmond 2-0140 Pat Finnerty HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn BALTIMORE ... .1216 E. Baltimore St HYacinth 9-fiPno .EAstern 7-4900 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. 276 State St BOSTON WAlnut 8-.-?207 Richmond 2-0140 2608 Pearl St. .SE HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn JACKSONVILLE ELgin 3-0987 HYacinth 9-6600 744 W. Flagler St. 5804 Canal St. MIAMI HOUSTON FRanklin 7-3.564 WAlnut 8-3207 1 S. Lawrence St. JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE. Jax MOBILE HEmlock 2-17.54 ELgin 3-0987 630 Jackson Ave. 744 W Flagler St NEW ORLEANS MIAMI Phone 529-7.543 FRanklin 7-3564 NORFOLK 115 Third St. . .1 South Lawrence St MOBILE Phone 622-1893-3 HEmlock 2-1754 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. 630 Jackson Ave NEW ORLEANS DEwey 6-3813 Tel 529-7.5*6 312 Harrison St. NORFOLK lis Third St. TAMPA Phone 229-2788 Tel. 622-1892-3 Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. AU Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. AU these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management representatives and their alternates. AU expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. AU trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies -of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union haUs. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights- as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard. Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place. Suite 1930, New York 4, N.Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Aopeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU hails. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union oiTicial, in your opinion, fails to protect, your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has tradltion.ally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any Individiial In the. Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from pub­ lishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the Septemliiir, 1960. meetings in all constltulional ports. The responsibUity for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union". The BXeeiitlve Board may delegate, from among Its fanks. one Individual to carry out this responsibility.' < PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity In the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitu­ tion. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. AH members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc.. as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at membership meetings. And like aU other SIU mem­ bers at these Union meetingst they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and In the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may t>e discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin, if any member feels tliat he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY OONATICNS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for tlie benefit Of the membershio and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of ttve above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his conslilutionai right at access to Union records or Information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested.-, , v.- -i 1 i i i| J? « 3 ^ ; 5 i| || "is �^!M4FA1IERS^L0GIS •fWOlAt aWOAW OF THK ilArARBRt IHTIIjWATIOWAt UNIQMji ATyWHO. QUtT. Uwl^WP INIANP WATtWt DIlTmOT ilSSSS X ' ' ' Chat over a smoke and a cup of java features Stock Coiiyle, 2nGl electrician (left), and SlU rep. Roland Williams in Baltimore. I ^ i Pausing in work of getting galley in shape for next voyage are SlU steward department veterans John C. Drummond (left) and Humberto Ortiz. I I SlU crewmembers aboard the Alcoa Explorer were paid a visit in Baltimore recently, when a LOG photographer came aboard the vessel shortly before she sailed for Puerto Rico with her holds full of general cargo. The Explorer, a former US Lines' freighter, is one of several C-2s acquired by Alcoa lately under a trade-in pro­ gram that upgraded the tonnage in the company's fleet. The ship has been completely refurbished for sailing under the SlU banner on runs to the Caribbean and to Puerto Rico. 'D *^*y ^hen the L09 photographer boarded the Explorer, so Clarence Brockett, OS (right), really appreciated that coffee prepared by Luis Santiago, MM. Sailing with the SlU since '44, Dimctt Rivera, AS, gets foc'sle in eondition prior to sailing by giv­ ing bunk iast-minute straightening. Looking for a good book to take up spare time during the voyage, Chester Allen, OS, checks titles in ship's library, including packages provided for all ships by the SlU. Chief electrician Donald Dickson' was checking power readings on gauges when the LOG photog­ rapher happened to come by. Engine department, duo of Steve DiGirolomo, oiler (left), and Brooke Butler, FWT, was also in engineroom. Butler's gloves are for changing hot burners. <1 >1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource April 17, 1964 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ANNUAL REPORT SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN ANNUAL REPORT GOV’T AGENCIES BYPASS US SHIPS; SEA UNIONS SCORE ‘SECRET’ DEALS JOINT TALKS SPUR PROGRAM TO END CANADIAN DISPUTE MEANY HITS BIZ GROUP’S NEW ANTI-UNION STANCE COST SIU OPENS FIRST UNION CLINIC SIUNA FISH UNION OKAYS NEW GAINS OHIO BUILDING TRADES ROUT FINKS GREAT LAKES MARITIME UNIONS PLEDGE STRONGER MTD ACTION CONGRESS REPORT QUERIES ROLE OF SHIPPING AGENCY RIGHT-WING ‘FICTION’ EXPOSED BY SENATOR MEDICAL GROUPS KICK OFF MILLION-$ SCARE DRIVE TRAMP SHIPPING NEEDS HELP NEW YORK COMMITTEE NIXES STATE BARGE CANAL TRANSFER BROADER US WAGE-HOUR LAW ASKED RAP AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT FOR LAXITY IN $ MANAGEMENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/17/1964 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVI, No. 8 1964 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/858f373c367b91536b72745ea44784da.PDF cae307861b68eaa6bbe303cd591d7371 PDF Text Text Vol. XXVI N». 7 SEMARERS^^LOG April S 1964 OFFICIAL ORGAW OP THI SEAfARERt INTERNATIONAL UNION .ATLANTIC. GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . ] AFL-CIO FIRST JOINT US TALKS HELD ON SHIP ISSUES -Stoiy On Pasr» 3 illl I * SiU Joins Profesf joined labor groups from all over Pennsylvania last . , ' month, to protest against proposal of Gov. William W. Scranton to slash unemployment benefits for jobless workers in the state. Some 20,000 union members took part in Harrisburg march. BiU eventually pas.sed and was signed by Scranton. (Story on Page 2.) I Grounded, of Yokohama Bay shows SIU - manned freighter Taddei Village . firmlygrounded on reef after trying to rescue Greek ship which ran into same problem less than a mile away. Way down at the stern, the Taddei was scene of heroic battle by crewmembers to save their own ship and avoid loss of life. All crewmembers were taken off in Navy vessel and are back in the US. Crew­ men of the Greek ship Maria G. L. were also rescued by other ships. The • Taddei was out­ bound from Los Angeles to Yokohama at the time. (Story on Page 3.) �rare Twe SEAFARERS LOG April S, 19M Transport Forum Eyes Job Issues In Shipping Field SIU Wins NJ Jobless Pay Ruling NEW ORLEANS—Proposals for a new approach to mari­ time labor problems and shipping issues that vitally affect the US-flag merchant marine were voiced here last month at Tulane University's 15th An--*nual Institute on Foreign is embroiled in a "major economic Transportation and Port Op­ war with Russia." He called for a stronger US-flag erations. fleet to support MSTS in wartime A number of speakers at and advised American shipowners the week - long conference they "must not be content to wait PORT NEWARK—The SIU suc­ cessfully appealed a New Jersey ruling that disqualifled a Seafarer from receiving state unemploy­ ment benefits after a claims exam­ iner had invoked the shipping rules of another union. The Seafarer had left a ship op­ erated by Sea-Land Service after requesting and receiving a medi­ cal certificate from the skipper of his vessel in order to see a doctor. Sea-Land ships are registered in New Jersey, since the company's home office is located here. The ship sailed about 12 hours later on its regular run. After coming ashore due to stomach pains, the Seafarer left for his home in Massachusetts, checked the following day with the US Public Health Service hos­ pital in Boston, and was found to be not fit for duty. He recovered some time later and was available for work. An appeals' tribunal decision notes that he then filed an inter­ state claim for benefits, which the examiner rejected. • The ruling was based on the shipping rules of the National Maritime Union, and contended that the Seafarer had not properly applied for a medical leave of ab­ sence. However, the decision of the appeals officer was that the NMU rules obviously could not ap­ ply, since the vessel and its crew are«covered by an SIU agreement and SIU shipping rules. called for expanded joint action by sea labor, shipping management and Government to spark industry growth and jobs. SIU President Paul Hall had been scheduled to be one of the chief panelists at a session on Fri­ day, March 20, devoted to labor re­ lations, but was unable to attend. Due to developments involving the Seafarers International Union of Canada, Hall was in Montreal. Addressing the Institute on its closing day, Herbert Schmertz, Special Assistant to William E. Simkin, director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Serv­ ice, cited the special problems that have developed in maritime and other industries which affect the collective bargaining process. Schmertz named the decline in job opportunities as a major item. (The TuII text of his address is on Page 9.) Job Opportunity He declared that ". . . negotia­ tions in a climate where the pro­ posals of one party resolved around a program for increasing productivity primarily through manpower curtailment, while the proposals of the other party con­ cern themselves with improved job opportunity or job security either through maintenance or expansion of the manning scales are ex­ tremely difficult." Both parties have to change their bargaining patterns, he said, and "approach their common problems with a desire to arrive at common solutions." He warned, however, that "no mandatory regulations for the res­ olution of disputes in some form of compulsory arbitration will cure the underlying ills" in any in­ dustry. A call for a stronger merchant fleet also came from the com­ mander of the Military Sea Trans­ portation Service, Vice-Adm. Roy A. Gano, who warned that the US for prosperity to come before they upgrade their fleets because, if they wait, prosperity will pass them by." Adm. Gano al-so made it clear that while he favored a privatelyoperated US merchant fleet, MSTS would continue to function and compete with private shipping. Sea unions joined with other labor groups in protest against Scranton bill. At Harrisburg rally (foreground, l-r), C. Dodson, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association; Harold Keane, Masters, Mates & Pilots; Philadelphia SIU Port Agent Frank Drozakand Joe Barbacane, MEBA, spark membership protest. SIU Aids Fight On Scranton Plan Slash In Jobless Benefits Approved By Pennsylvania HARRISBURG, Pa.—The Pennsylvania Legislature has passed a bill to revise unem­ ployment compensation in the state by slashing total jobless pay benefits for unemployed workers and severely tightening eligibility qualifications. The "ripper" bill was sponsored by Pennsylvania's Governor William W. Scranton and ministration officials as Instructing horse" candidate for the Repub­ the industrial representatives that lican Presidential nomination, was Republican legislators. it was their duty to "put into line" striking a blow against working The bill raises maximum jobless benefits by $5 a week for relatively few unemployed but shortens the duration of benefits, raises the tax base but reduces the minimum corporation tax rate. By Scranton's own estimate, payments to unemployed workers will drop by a net of $35 million a year. The bill drew strong opposition from Pennsylvania labor. The largest concentration of trade union members in recent state history, about 20,000 in number, marched through the streets of the state capital on March 19 to pro­ test the bill. Representatives from the SIU and its affiliates took part in the procession. The State AFLCIO also sponsored full-page ad­ vertisements in the two Harrisburg newspapers to publicize a "Phila­ delphia Inquirer" story of March 17 which detailed a secret meeting between four members of Scranton's cabinet and representatives of Westinghouse Corp., US Steel and Bethlehem Steel. The report quoted Scranton ad- those Republican state representa­ tives who were still opposed to the bill. Employers will benefit from the reduced unemployment pay­ ments to workers through lower proportional unemployment com­ pensation taxes on businesses and through special low rates to new industries locating in the state. The newly-passed revisions will reduce benefits paid to workers by $35 million a year while increasing the tax contributions of employers by only $4 million, labor has pointed out, charging Scranton with asking unemployed workers to bear the largest share of making the Pennsylvania unemployment compensation program solvent. The program has been underfinanced, labor charges, and the workers are being forced to bear the brunt of this bad planning. Cuts Benefits For 90,000 The AFL-CIO Executive Council estimates that the plan cuts off benefits for 90,000 unemployed persons in the state and singles out and penalizes the workers in seasonal and low-paid industries. The state AFL-CIO warned that "labor is going to do its best to defeat every member who voted for the bill," declaring that "the pledge that was made here . . . will be redeemed in full." Many have charged that Scran­ ton, who is considered a "dark SEAFARERS LOG Apr. 3, 19«4 Vol. XXVI, No.'7 PAUL HALL, President HEHBERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVACK, Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Editor;. MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, THOMAS LAVGHLIN, ROBERT ARONSON, DONALD BROWN, Staff Writers. State Troopers in legislature (shown in background) arouse Published biweekly at the h'esdquerteri the anger of Democratic legislators, including State Rep. of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic, Cult, Lakes and Inland Waters James Musto (center, standing) who demands that they be District, AFL-CIO, »7S Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11232. Tel. HYaclnth 9-«600. removed from Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The Second class postage paid at the Post OfFlce in Brooklyn, NY, under the Act police were removed and debate proceeded on the unem­ of Aug. 24, 1912. ployment compensation bill though Democrats couldn't I2S ! :J •• • > J learn who ca<lled out-troOpis. ' j la 1.; e i. 'c y.iiif j',!. ea/f j'yyn cj r.ijtf if-'J M b'u J" ) ^A people to advance his own Presi­ dential aspirations. A meeting that could be of major slgiiificance to the future of the American maritime industry took place last week in Washington. For the first time, representatives of maritime labor and management were given the opportunity to sit down with top level US agency officials to discuss the many problems besetting the maritime industry and affecting American seamen. Although the meeting was the first outgrowth of the US maritime union joint stand on the shipment of wheat and other grain com­ modities to the Soviet bloc countries, strengthiened by the ILA boycott, these and future talks will not be limited to just wheat or enforcement of 50-50. They will cover the full range of maritime problems. AFL-CIO President George Meany headed the labor delegation which consisted of the SIU, ILA, and NMU. Management was well represented, as was the Department of Commerce, Agriculture, Labor. State and the Maritime Administration. The importance of the meeting could be judged from the fact that in most cases it was the top man in the Department who was actually present at the meeting. What they heard was the united position of the maritime labor movement on the issues effecting the livelihood of maritime workers. One of the most important points maritime labor has been trying to get across for some time is that unless machinery is available to resolve the issues arising out of the efforts to bypass protective features of the law and Government policies that were designed to assist the American merchant marine, maintain the US fleet of vessels and the jobs of maritime workers which are so essential to our economy and security, there is a large question as to our nation's ability to survive as a commercial maritime power. In the end, the most important result of this and similar meetings should be the establishment of proper machinery to enable parts of the maritime industry, either labor, management or Government (which must be considered in any maritime que.stion) to register grievances on matters at issue. Up until now there has been no instrument of this nature, a condition complicated by the fact that the Government agencies either refuse or fail to understand the intent of the law and the need for preserving and strengthening the American merchant marine. The position of the maritime unions of course upheld the strict Interpretation and application ' of 50-50. It went further than that however, and made the unions' insistence on the use of American-flag ships in Government aid programs and in the Russian and satellite grain movements emphatically clear. This meeting is but the beginning. The machinery which we have felt has been a vital necessity for so long is in the process of develop­ ment. The momentum gained by the joint stand of the US maritime unions over the Russian wheat shipments must be maintained. This first meeting of top labor, management and Government leadership was productive, but was only a beginning. Now that we have the ball, we must carry it. The scope of these meetings must be enlarged to incompaia issues' whigji^^hlv^beeg Jg^ed .fof �April i, ItM SEAFARERS Pare libree LOG Follow-Up On Wheat Sale Fight Top-Level US Talks Open On Ship Issues Stern awash, the Tacidei Village lies aground in Yokohama Bay within sight of the ill-fated Maria G. L, (circled), the ship it originally set out to help, whose midsection is under water. WASHINGTON—meeting of major importance to the American maritime industry took place here on March 23 when top maritime labor and management officials sat down together with the heads of major Government agencies for the first time to exchange Communist countries and the Meany headed the labor group, of views on many problems agreement which ended the boycott SIUNA President Paul Hall; Thom­ plaguing the maritime in­ by the International Longshore­ as W. Gleason, ILA president, and men's Association of ships loading Joseph Curran, president of the dustry. these cargoes, last week's meeting National Maritime Union. An outgrowth of the marked the first time that labor, Representing the Government and Government were top-level Cabinet officers, joint stand adopted by management, have sat down at such a high level AFL-CIO maritime unions to to talk about the American including Commerce Secretary Luther H. Hodges, Secretary of halt bypassing of US vessels merchant marine. State Dean Rusk, and Agriculture in the transport of grain, to AFL-CIO President George Secretary Orville L. Freeman. The 'Tried To Help Another Ship In Trouble ... We're Lucky To Be Alive' Heroism Marks SlU Ship Disaster NEW YORK—A tale of danger, heroism and good seamanship was reported to the LOG last week by Seafarer Her­ bert L. Skyles, who was night cook and baker aboard the Taddei Village (Consolidated) when she went aground on hidden reefs just outside Yokohama Bay on March 15. "We're all lucky to be alive" called for volunteers to go below right now," Skyles said after sel. It was about 10:15 AM. The #2 lifeboat crew began at once to assist the engineers in closing he arrived here, "If it wasn't to get the boat ready to go over sea valves in an attempt to keep for the great seamanship dis­ played by every man aboard we ail might have been goners." The Taddei Village was out­ bound from Los Angeles to the Japanese port of Yokohama when the grounding occurred. Skyles reports the vessel was only ten minutes from picking up the pilot for the ride into Yokohama Bay when she picked up an SOS to proceed to the aid of a Greek-flag Liberty ship, the Maria G. L., which had run aground during a storm the night before. The Taddei Village turned around immediately and headed away from the bay area, through heavy seas, toward the Greek ves­ the side to pick up survivors. Skyles reports he was on deck near the #3 hatch on' the port side. The Taddei had approached to within about 900 yards of the stricken Greek vessel when there was a sudden lurch and the ship ground to a screeching halt. The Taddei Village had run aground and was stuck fast on the same hidden coral reefs that had claimed the vessel she had gone out to aid. At this point the crew still didn't realize the seriousne.s.s of the situation, Skyles commented. That came later when the US Navy minesweeper Persistent tried three times and failed to get Ramsey Hennlnger a line aboard the vessel. The Persistent was unable to come in close enough to put a line aboard the vessel for fear it would also run aground on the same reef. Meanwhile, the SIU ciew was busy aboard. At about 3 PM, the settler tanks ruptured and the plant shut down, so the pumps stopped operating. The captain water out of the engineroom and maintain buoyancy. By this time the vessel already had a 20-degree list. Skyles, two ABs and the chief steward went be­ low into waistdeep water in the engineroom which was filling with oil from the over­ flow pipes. When they discovered that water was pouring in Skyles through the sprung door of the shaft alley, (Continued on page 22) Labor Department was represented by James J. Reynolds, Assistant Labor Secretary, and the Maritime Administration by Maritime Ad­ ministrator Nicholas Johnson. Man­ agement was represented by Ralph E. Casey, president of the Ameri­ can Merchant Marine Institute; MaK Harrison, president of the American Maritime Association; Ralph B. Dewey, president of the Pacific American Steamship Asso­ ciation, and Rear Admiral Ralph James, executive director of the Committee of American Steamship Lines. The meeting at the Department of Commerce building saw the leaders of maritime labor, manage­ ment and Government engaged in a free discussion, in depth, of the use of American-flag ships in Gov­ ernment aid programs and in Rus­ sian and satellite grain movements. The maritime union leaders made clear their joint position on the absolute necessity for strict inter­ pretation by Government agencies of the 50-50 laws and the necessity for setting up machinery to resolve the Issues arising out of efforts to bypass the protective features of the law. Government policies de(Continued on page 15) Statements On Canadian Shipping Dispute MONTREAL—^The following joint statement was Issued here today by Charles Millard, trustee. Board of Trustees of the Maritime Transportation Unions, and Paul Hall, president. Seafarers International Union of North America, concerning the Canadian shipping dispute: A series of meetings has been^— held to explore the problems to advance the common interests In the approach to the problem, we will do through the legal pro­ feel that they sincerely intend to facing the maritime industry on of the membership of the Sea­ and in the discussions between the cesses and procedures available. act in the best interests of all the Great Lakes and the parties farers International Union of interested parties, the Seafarers Hal Banks is presently involved in parties to whom they have an are determined that normalcy shall Canada. trial proceedings in the courts obligation. be restored in the maritime indus­ International Union of North and, (4) Steps will be taken to unite consequently, we will not The SIUNA is grateful to those try in both Canada and the United all elements of the maritime in­ America has been concerned with comment in that regard. who have consistently sought to States. Throughout the meetings lead­ assist in resolving the issues. We The interests and welfare of the dustry of Canada and the United the fundamental issues involved members of the Seafarers Inter­ States in a cooperative effort to in, and arising out of, the dispute. ing to the joint announcement by are particularly grateful to AFLnational Union of Canada formed settle any and all differences on In arriving at a method for resolv­ the interested parties, our em­ CIO President George Meany who, ing the issues, the position of the phasis was on the fundamental throughout the entire dispute has the basic consideration in the dis­ the Great Lakes. SIUNA and the Executive Board trade union considerations es­ demonstrated a clear understand­ (5) The parties will seek the co­ cussions. To this end, the parties agreed operation of the Canadian Labor of the Seafarers International sential to ultimate resolution of ing of the fundamental issues in­ to make the following public Congress, the AFL-CIO, the Rail­ Union of Canada was identical. All the problem; namely, the con­ volved, and in characteristic faway Labor Executives Association, facets of the problem were dis­ tinued integrity of the SIU of sion stood firmly for a trade union statement: the Maritime Trades Department cussed between the SIUNA and Canada as a free trade union or­ approach toward achieving a solu­ (1) Immediate steps will be taken to restore the Seafarers In­ and all other interested trade the SIU of Canada's Executive ganization and the preservation of tion. By his actions. President ternational Union of Canada to the union groups to assist in the Board throughout the period of the rights, welfare, security and George Meany made it possible to constitutional control of its mem­ achievement of normalcy in the discussions and the position ar­ economic gains achieved over the maintain the dispute in its proper perspective and to keep the focus years by Canadian Seafarers. rived at is a mutual one. bers. Constitutional provisions for maritime industry. on tlie real issue involved. For We are pleased that there has With respect to the law which succession to the presidency of the (6) All possible steps will be Seafarers International Union of taken to achieve integration of established the trusteeship, our been an understanding of the basic ourselves, and we feel sure, for Canada will be implemented as a maritime unions in Canada where position has been, and remains, nature of these factors. We are the members of tlie SIU of Canada, first step in restoring membership it is in the interest of union clear. The law is anti-union in equally pleased that, as the results we express deep appreciation to character and undesirable; as such, of the discussions indicate, the President Meany for his forth­ control. stability. (2) The trustees will continue to (7) Should either party feel that we deplore its existence, including responsible parties exhibited a right and unswerving stand under exercise their powers and respon­ all the obligations have not been the removal of the President of the recognition of their responsibili­ the difficult circumstances. It is also proper that we express sibilities under the legislation but met, they are at liberty to con­ SIU of Canada, Hal C. Banks. It ties to the Canadian government it is their intention that active sider all arrangements terminated. is our responsibility as a trade and Canadian people to effectuate gratitude to the Secretary of the union to continue our fight to ef­ resolution of the problems and the United States Department of La­ management of the union will be 4" 4" fect its rescission because we be­ restoration of normalcy. The dis­ bor, W. Willard Wirtz, and As­ in the hands of the membership. lieve it is inimical to the interests cussions with the trustees were sistant Secretary of Labor James The following statement (3) Continued close relations not only of the SIU of Canada and amicable and they have demon­ Reynolds for their unremitting was Issued here today by Paul will be maintained between the its membership, but to all trade strated an understanding of the efforts to assist in resolving the Hall, president. Seafarers In­ Seafarers International Union of unionists and others concerned basic issues confronting the mem­ problem, despite ,the complicaternational Union of , North Canada and the Seafarers Interr with tlie dem'ocratic concept. This bership of tlie SIU of Canada. We (Continued on page 23) America: national Union ttt' Noifth 'Aniefica �SEAFARERS Fs^€ Four ICC Maintains Favors To Rails Stewards' Job Preference Set After June 15 The Interstate Commerce Commission has once again proved its ver­ satility in upholding discriminatory rail rates by giving the go-ahead to a railway rate cut on tinplate from the East to the West Coast. At the same time, ICC told the intercoastal shipping operators that any similar rate reduction in their case was unjust. In handing down a decision on the rail cut, the examiner for the ICC said that the nation's transcontinental railroads were "justified" in cutting rates on tinplate from $1.16 to $1 per 100 pounds. At the same time he found that cuts in intercoastal ship rates on the same products from 98 to 82 cents per hundred pounds were "unjustified." The water rates are traditionally lower because they are the lower-cost method of transportation. This is something ICC chose to ignore. The new rail rate applies to a minimum shipment of 60 tons, while the old rate applied to a minimum shipment of 40 tons. In addition, the water carriers filed a special rate of 72 cents per hundredweight on shipments of at least 500 tons. If the reduced rail rate is upheld by the ICC's three-man rate panel, and later by the full 11-member Commission, it will mean a sharp dropoff in tinplate cargo for intercoastal water carriers. The new rate has been In effect since February, 1963, pending the approval of the ICC. However, the Intercoastal Steamship Freight Conference feels that the cut on tinplate is just a "foot in the door" tactic, and that the tinplate reduction is merely the first of a series of other rate reductions on steel products moving in quantity from the East to the West Coast. The intercoastal shipping industry has shown a steady decline since World War II. Those left in operation are SlU-contracted Calmar Steamship and the Weyerhaeuser Line, a subsidiary of the lumber out­ fit that bears the same name, under contract to the SIU Pacific District. Both carry lumber and other cargo eastbound and return to the West Coast with steel and steel products. In addition, Sea-Land container ships, manned by Seafarers, are the only new entry in the trade. As the SIU has pointed out many times in disputing ICC rulings, before the Commission began beating the drum for the railroads, the intercoastal and coastwise shipping lines were the main source of US shipping activity not too long ago. In turning down the request of the water carriers for a rate cut, the ICC examiner said that "the acceptable costs, heretofore detailed, in­ dicate that both the 82 and 72 cent rates were well below the fullydistributed costs. Even though the Commission could approve either or both of these rates," he continued, "such finding could only apply to the Calmar Steamship Corporation, since it is the only one which submitted cost evidence." NEW YORK — The Seafarers Appeals Board has Issued a fur­ ther reminder that job preference for SIU chief stewards who have completed refresher courses un­ der the Steward Hecertification Program will be given after June 15, 1964 in the Port of New York. The Steward Department Recertification Program was initiated in 1962 in New York, offering a re­ fresher school for SIU chief stew­ ards. Since the school is con­ ducted only in New York, the SAB has ruled that this is the only port where the job preference provided for in the shipping rules can be put into effect. Holders of Certificates of Recertification from the Steward De­ partment Recertification Program are permitted job preference un­ der the shipping rules in the con­ tract between the Union and its contracted operators. The steward school features both classroom and field work in an attempt to upgrade the skiils necessary for a chief steward's rating. The next class is sched­ uled to begin May 18 and run un­ til June 26. The current class began March 30 and will run through May 8. Steward department personnel who have at least three years of seatime in a rating above 3rd cook can receive further details by con­ tacting Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board, 17 Bat­ tery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, New York. By Cal Tanner, Executive Vice-President A9M 9. IM« LOG STEEL ADVOCATE CtoHtmlan), Jan. •—CiMlnnan, T. SaH/ Sacratary, B. Cariaen. Motion made that membera at aea abould be able to vote on duea increaae by havtns a 80-day votins period. Members et aea ahould have chance to partidpata In Im­ portant votinf. NATALIE (Maritime), Dec. 22 — Chairman, J. N. McLaren; Secretary, none. No money in treasury. WiU run a pool to replenish and reimburse the baker $2.78 that is owed to him. Discussion on milk that was found spoiled in some cans. Steward depart­ ment claimins OT for souseelnf dona by wipers. PUERTO RICO (Motorshlpi), Dec. 21—Chairman, Pater P. DiCapio; Sec­ retary, George Anderson. Ship sailed short two wipers and one saloon BEATRAIM •EOilGtA (EaatraM, Pab. ir-Cliatnnaii, K. PvchaMdi Baoratary, K. HaanEMfL New wasfehoM machine ie aboard. Locker was bollt for deck departoMnt foar. No heels were reported. J. CUMons elected to serve as aUp'a dalegate. Vote o< thanks extended to Brother Lester. resicninK ship's ddcsata. for good Job. YOUNG AMERICA (Watermaii), Jan. 11—Ctialaman, T. O. Tucfcan Eocretary, G. O. Happer. The safety committee reported that to its knowl­ edge everythliv la ahipshape. Discuasion held oonoemlng minor accidents that have occurred since the last safety meeting, and what could have been done to prevent aamc. All safety recommendations at previous meeting .have been fully complied with. It was stressed that anything found to be of a hazardoiu nature is to be brought to the immediate ettention of the department head. MOUNT VERNON VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), February S—Chairman, K. Gahagan; Secretary, K. Lynch. Brother John Chambers was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Beds sre in bad shape. New springs and mattresses are needed. messman. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Vote of thanks to steward department for a nice Christmas dinner. Oct. 9—Chairman, A. Aragones; Secretary, A. Ferrara. A few hours disputed OT in steward department. Delegates have been having trouble getting repairs done which Involve water running too hot in the tropica and too cold in cold weather. Vote of thanks extended to steward de­ partment. RIO GRANDE (Oriental Exporters), Feb. 9—Chairman, Julio Evans; Sec­ retary, S. T. Arales. Brother Robert F. Stewart resigned as ship's dele­ gate. Frank Fandino was elected to replace him. Everything running smoothly with no beefs. Motion made to write to Imadquartera regarding crew's mail. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), Feb. 9—Chairman, Thomas Malone; Sec­ tary, Lancelot Alexander. Ship's del­ egate spoke to the captain about draws in rupees that the crew would not accept. He also asked the mats about getting launch for crew be­ tween one and five. $5.40 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. Patrolman to see chief engineer about use of profanity to engine department men. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), Janu­ ary 18—Chairman, Georgs Finklea; Secretary, Robert Rivera. Ship run­ ning smoothly. $21.00 In ship's fund. Anyone wishing to donate to fund at payoff may do so, hut it's not neces­ sary for treasurer to collect one dol­ lar per man. ROBIN HOOD (Robin), February 9— Chairman, George Stanley; Secretary, W. R. Gammons. Ship's delegate re­ ported that everything was running smoothly. $25.15 In ship's fund. W. R. Gammons was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion on library being locked while ship is in port. A & J FAITH (Pacific Seafarers), February 10—Chairman, B. P. McNulty; Secretary, Julius H. Johnson. Dis­ cussion on wipers not doing sanitary work as required. Former captain had to get off at Chlttagong, Pakistan, due to illness. Discussion on keeping engineroom doors closed and on use of passageway to go from port to starboard side. Steward requested to serve hamburgers on buns and to have tea for supper and not kool-ade all the time. January 2—Chairman, Charles Johnton; Secretary, Floyd C. Nolan. Mo­ tion made not to sign on until new mattresses are put aboard, along with nmttress covers, and unlicensed quar­ ters are painted. Smooth trip with no beefs. Vote of thanks to steward department for fine holiday meals. GULP AREA MTD Exec. Sec. Peter McGavin (2nd from left) greets Booker Montgomery, pres., ILA Local 1800; Capt. H. M. Stegall, pres., and Capt. W. G. Hughes, MM&P Local 15, all of New Orleans; ILA Vice-Pres. G. Dixon, Mobile. LLU Participants from New Orleans Include (l-r) ILA Vice-Pres. C. Henry; A. P. Stoddard, pres.. New Orleans AFL-CIO; ILA Vice-Pres. A. Chittenden, pres., and Bill Moody of SIU, sec.. New Orleans MTD; W. Daliet, sec.treas., ILA Local 1419. CONFERENCE I •1 ' Delegation from Mobile MTD Port Council in­ cludes Cliff Taggart, Re­ tail Clerks; George Dixon, int'l vice-pres., ILA, and Louis Neira, SIU Port Agent. Lindsey Williams, Gulf SIU vice-pres.; Wilfred Daliet, ILA, New Orleans, and ILA . Vice-Pres. George Dixon of Mobile hold lively discussion. West Gulf delegates were Willie Wells, pres., ILA Local 1273; W. H. Hopkins, vice-pres., South At­ lantic ILA; Tom Fox, pres., Oil, Chemical Workers, Houston. . ^ The Conferenee of,yi* .Maritime. Trades Department held in New Orleans on March 25, with MTD Executive Secretary iPctcr MoGavin of WasbingtoB preTlw'«ne-4ay gitbttiBg oaJiM for expanded Joint action on orcanizinE, maritime issuea and in the political and lexislatlTe fields by all affiliated OTcaaintionB. �April I. 1964 SEAFARERS Pac« FIvi LOG Alaska Fish Unions Dig Oir^ 'Quake Toli Shows 27 Dead By Al Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer SEA'TTLE—Tremendous losses in life and property have been reported by the fishing and allied industries of Alaska in the wake of the disastrous earthquake tld quake and series of tidal waves which struck that state's coastline last week, Although the President's chief advisor on the scene, Edward A. McDermott, expressed gratifica-' tion that the loss of life in the The Sickness & Accident Benefit We've discussed a number of the benefits available to SIU men and their families, and this time we'll deal with some of the details about the Siehness and Accident benefit program (S&A). This program for Seafarers was originally established in mid-1962, and was then amended last year to cover all disabilities arising on or after August 1, 1963. tremor was less than had been The entire program is divided into two basic sections; In-Patient Bene­ originally feared, at least 27 of the 66 confirmed dead were members fits and Out-Patient Benefits. The in-patient benefit provides $56 per week. This is payabia at of SIUNA affiliates. the rale of $8 per day to an eligible seaman during the time he is an They were shoreside workers in in-patient in any USPHS hospital or approved private hospital in the Valdez who were washed from the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands or Canada. The benefit docks when an unidentified Alasis payable from the first day of hospitalization, but not for a period to Alaska Steam ship was lifted onto shore by a huge surge of water. exceed 39 weeks. All docks and terminals on the For out-patients, the benefit also is $56 per week, payable at the rate of $8 per day to an eligible who is disabled and receiving treatment Southeast coast of Alaska are re­ within the United States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands or Canada. ported to be still intact, but re­ If an eligible is receiving medical care from a private physician, the ports from the Southwestern coast are varied. One company, Caltrustees reserve the right to evaluate the medical proof submitted. Pak of San Francisco, estimates Payment of the S&A benefit on an out-patient basis shall not be made if the eligible is disabled as a result of his own willful misconduct, or for its losses at between $400,000 and $500,000. It is under contract to periods of out-patient treatment^, the SlU-affiliated Cannery Work­ outside of the United States, Puer­ Any SIU member who feels ers Union of the Pacific—Los An­ to Rico, the Virgin Islands or Can­ geles Harbor. there Is an unnecessary delay ada. There is a waiting period of Heavy Plant Loss in the processing of any wel­ seven days commencing with the fare or pension claims should Other SlU-affiliated companies, calendar day he was first declared immediately call this to the although reporting no deaths, not fit for duty. If the seaman is attention of the Secretarysustained heavy plant losses. The still disabled after the seven-day Fishermen pick up the splinters from their boats on the Treasurer at headquarters, by Quzinkie Packing Company, fish waiting period, then payments are certified mail, return receipt packers near Kodiak, was a total Kodiak waterfronb A huge tidal wave unleashed by the to be made retroactive to the fifth requested. Any delay in the loss, affecting 60 members. Alaskan earthquake made shambles of the city's waterfront, day from the calendar day he was processing of a claim is usu­ In Kodiak, the Alaska Packers first declared not fit for duty. affecting hundreds employed in fishing industry. ally due to the absence of nec­ Association, employing 100 men, Duration of Benefit. An Eligible essary information or docu­ also reported a total loss, as did press. lows a natural disaster. McDermott is entitled to a maximum of 39 ments which are required be­ Alaska King Crab, with 70 jobs. reportedly told the President that However, the Army dock in weeks of payments during any one fore a claim can be processed. Pan American Fisheries was par­ Anchorage was totally destroyed a considerable amount of time period of disability, including intially destroyed, leaving 85 mem­ and the status of other facilities would be necessary for the Job of hospital and out-patient time. • Where there has been a waiting employment shall be required to bers out of jobs, and 80 jobs were in the port were reported as either rebuilding the fishing docks, proc­ period, the 39-week period starts reimburse the fund for all such affected by the partial loss of badly damaged or destroyed. The essing plants, canneries and fish­ ing fleets destroyed by the 'quake. when benefits are payable. How­ benefits received after the first day Alaska Ice and Storage. No re­ rail terminal and yard of the Alas­ Thus, a large percentage of Alas­ ports have as yet been received kan Railroad were severely dam­ ever, an eligible siiall not receive of employment during such period kan wage-earners, dependent upon from the San Juan Fish and Pack­ aged at Anchorage. total benefit payments in excess of of alleged disability. ing, or Columbia Ward. The Ko­ While the people of Alaska pre­ the fisheries, may be without in­ 39 weeks in any 12-month period, (e) Hospital Expense Benefit— diak City Dock was destroyed. pared to turn to the monumental come for a long time. Additionally, and the 12-month period for the An eligible who is not entitled to In Seward, the Halibut Co-op task of rebuilding the facilities of the fisheries' employees along with determination of the 39-week max­ treatment at a USPHS facility and themselves provide plant was completely destroyed, their fishing industry—on which the fisheries imum payment begins on the first who is hospitalized during any the State of Alaska with its prime affecting jobs of some 130 can­ the state's economic life largely day an employee is eligible for period for which he is entitled to source of tax income. nery workers. The Port of Sew­ depends—Washington was report­ payment. receive the S&A benefit; shall also ard had been reported as being edly preparing sweeping legisla­ All this indicated, according to If an eligible is reeeivlMg or is be entitled to receive hospital completely unusable. In Anchor­ tion to aid the crippled state. a spokesman for the President, entitled to receive maintenance benefits according to the Schedule age, the new city dock was dam­ According to McDermott, steps that "economic relief programs" and cure payments, the Plan shall for Dependents' Benefits. aged, but is reportedly being necessary for the President and beyond emergency housing, feed­ (f) In-Hospital Benefit—If an repaired and was expected to be Congress may require a broader ing and medical care would be pay only an amount which to­ gether with such payments shall eligible is entitled to receive the in operation as the LOG went to range of action than usually fol­ necessary. equal $56 per week, but the eli­ in-hospital benefit, the Plan shall gible shall be entitled if such pay­ pay only an amount which together ments terminate before a period with such payments shall equal $8 of 39 weeks to receive a total of per day. If an eligible is still con­ $56 per week up to a maximum of fined after having received the 39 weeks. However, if he may be S&A benefit payments for a maxi­ entitled to receive maintenance mum of 39 weeks, he is still en­ and cure and has not yet received titled to receive the in-hospital same, he shall execute an assign­ benefit. *" WASHINGTON—^A widely circulated anti-civil rights speech by Sen. Lister Hill (D-Ala.) (g) Failure of an eligible em­ ment of maintenance and cure has been sharply criticized by the AFL-CIO as containing 'serious inaccuracies" about the payments to the Seafarers Welfare ployee to place himself under possible effects on labor unions. treatment promptly or to comply Plan. In a letter to all state and-*^ with medical care or instructions General Rules, (a) Any disability will be deemed cause for disquali­ central body affiliates, AFL- misunderstandings" that might bill would require this is "utterly occurring during a period of dis­ ability, and before an eligible ob­ fication from benefits. CIO Legislative Director An­ arise and reaffirmed the Federa­ false," the analysis declared. Filing Claim. Each claim for the drew J. Biemiller warned that Hill tion's support of the rights bill as The AFL-CIO analysis of Hill's tains a fit-for-duty slip, is consid­ ered to be the same disability. S&A benefit must be filed within was unjustified in charges that "morally right" and "in the truest charges spelled out its conviction The maximum of payments in such 60 days after discharge from hos­ the rights bill would "undermine sense in the best interests of all." that Hill was "misled" into errone­ Citing Hill as a "distinguished ous interpretations because of his a case is 39 weeks, no matter how pital or the commencement of the . . . the seniority system," deprive distinct the disabilities happen to disability period when no hospital­ unions of "representation rights" senator . . . often sympathetic to­ opposition to the rights bill. ization is involved. In addition to under basic labor laws and other­ ward the cause of labor," the be. The proposed legislation "would (b) A recurrence of a previous the claim form, each claimant shall wise be a "blow to labor union Federation said it was thus "all not alter" the obligations a union the more regretful" at his "error- already has "to represent all em­ disability shall be considered part be required to submit medical freedom." of the same disability period even proof of his disability and the Basing his letter on a Federation studded" speech on the rights bill. ployees fairly and impartially though the eligible obtained a fit- trustees reserve the right to evalu­ legal analysis of the civil rights The rights bill, the analysis de­ without regard to race or creed," clared, in regard to labor unions it declared. for-duty certificate or accepted ate the medical proof submitted. bill and Hill's comments about It, "simply would not do what Sen. They may require further exami­ The civil rights bill would, m employment. Biemiller stated flatly that the nation of the applicant by a doc­ AFL'-CIO was seeking to "correct Hill says it would." It added: addition, strengthen the union (c) Disability for unrelated tor selected by the Plan or may • It would not "undermine seniority system "by depriving causes shall be considered a new request a more complete certifi­ seniority systems" or interfere non-union employers of the 'advan­ period of disability provided the cation. with "bargaining rights," but ac­ tage' they now have ... in being eligible has been pronounced fitAfter an initial claim has -been tually strengthen these systems able to practice discrimination in for-duty from his original disabil­ filed for any disability, it will not As a result of instructions and rights. employment policies without the ity or has accepted employment. from an insurance represen­ be necessary to file additional • It would not be "a blow to risk of running afoul" the legal tative covering the Union for (d) An eligible cannot accept claims for weekly payments for union freedom," but would merely duties imposed on unionized em­ possible theft or forgery of employment and be disabled the same disability period. How­ impose on unions and on union­ ployers and unions, the comment vacation payments to mem­ simultaneously. Any applicant for ever, the employee must submit ized employers "certain obliga­ on Hill's speech continued. bers, a change in the method S&A benefits who accepts employ­ medical proof attesting to his con­ The rights bill, the Federation tions" already imposed by existing of payment of SIU vacation ment at any time during the period tinued disability and stating the analysis declared, "does not give law. benefits has become neces­ for which he claims such benefits, cause of his disability before any • It would not require that to any race the right of preferen­ sary. All payments will now shall be declared fit for duty with subsequent payments may be made. minority group workers including tial treatment. It does not prevent have to be made at an office respect to that disability and shall One point of clarification . . . Negroes be "given preference in an employer or a union from rely­ of the Union and proper iden­ be disqualified from receiving ben­ If you are receiving maintenance employment." The AFL-CIO "does ing on genuine gradations in skill tification must be given at the efits for the cause of alleged dis­ and cure you are not entitled to not believe in righting ancient or experience or similar qualifica­ same time. ability. Any claimant who received receive the Sickness and Accident wrongs by perpetrating new ones," tions in deciding whom to hire or bepefit ^ p^jnents after aocepting benefit i *. and the notion that the civil rights promote or rdfer to a job." AFL-CIO Moves To Refute Senate Attack On Rights Bill Vacation Pay U J>'5 . ••'i i'j -'ik aX .lit, !•• i • rf ji. I- « - a ' 'i ^ • . 'if ii I'.-" •«. . �April t, im SEATARERS LOG rMgtf Sis (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SW Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) March 14-March 27, 1964 Although several of the ports listed minor gains in job activity this period, including New York, heavy declines elsewhere brought down the total number of men dis­ patched throughout the District to 1,034. This figure com­ pares with a shipping total of 1,404 during the previous two weeks. Only San Francisco showed a large gain in jobs filled, while the whole Gulf Coast area dropped way off. Shipping activity fell almost to zero in Seattle, which dispatched three men for the whole two-week stint. The ports on the Atlantic Coast held up the best, shipping virtually half of all men for the District. The Gulf did barely two-thirds as well as last time, when many of the grain ships for the USSR and satellites began moving. Among the ports, besides New York and 'Frisco, only Philadelphia, Baltimore and Jacksonville escaped the wide decline in job placements this period. In the ship activity totals (see right), there were a few more payoffs and in-transits, but one less sign-on than before. Even with the busier movement of the ships, there were far fewer calls for crews and for replace­ ments. This left more men on the beach than in the previous report. The registration counters were also less active this period, as 1,263 men came in to register compared to 1,327 last time. An accurate sign of the shipping trend was in the seniority figures, which closely reflected the falloff in shipping generally for the District. Both class A and class B activity showed a rise, A shipping moving up to 52 percent of the total and B shipping to 36 percent. All of the decline was in the class C shipping this period, which dropped to 12 percent of all job placements. Ship Activify Pay Offi Botten ...... 1 Naw York.... 26 Philadelphia .. Bolrlmora .... 1 Norfolk I Jocksonvllla .. Tampa Mobile 4 New Orleans.. 5 Houston 4 Wilmington .. 2 Son Francisco.. 2 Seattle 1 TOTALS ... 44 SIga In Ons Trans. TOTAL 0 4 B 4 21 Bl 1 7 9 >8 20 41 4 6 15 1 8 10 0 4 7 2 5 11 14 21 42 5 24 35 1 4 7 2 5 9 0 2 3 44 135 245 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 2 ll! 0 9 3 4 1 1 3 0 1 1 0 0, 0 13 36 14 63: 3 15 16 34 11 32 3 46 3 16 13 32 i 2 5 2 9 0 4 4 s; 2 13 1 8 3 3' 0 2 371 0 12 5 20 8 10 18 16 27 10 4 2 6 2 4 2 1 7 1 4 6 11 1i 3 0 4 1 5 8 1 2 2 2 0 4 0 2 4 6 1 4 1 2 1 2 1 4 1 1 1 3 0 0 0 0, 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 16 19 0 1 2 6 8 0 0 2 2 4 3 8 1 32 26 8 66 4 17 34 55 25 24 6 55 2 31 15 14 19 28 6 53 1 18 15 34 11 27 43 1 5 16 11 28 3 3 1 7, 0 2 1 3 2 2 6 0 2 1 1 2 5 8 4 5 3 11 4 10 18 2 4 0 3 5 3 15 3 21! 0 6 4 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 98 171 48 1 317 12 84 106 1 2021 69 127 29 1 225 i 17 55 59 1 131 fa • Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS TOTAL Shipped GROUP CLASS 1 2 3* ALL A B 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 14 14 28 46 32 0 6 13 4 2 3 1 1 0 2 27 10 0 5 0 5 4 8 0 0 3 3 4 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 2 2 8 0 0 0 0 55 31 0 6 0 6 43 28 0 2 0 2 6 2 0 0 1 1 18 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 32 22 1 55 225 131 Registered C In The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 18 0 0 3 4 3 7 11 2 5 28 106 74 114 30 218 1 51 53 105 6 30 0 23 22 8 16 6 4 19 2 39 39 53 14 106 0 53 20 33 27 1 5 17 11 16 14 2 6 9 3 11 10 15 1 . 26 2 13 9 24 12 0 0 5 2 2 4 2 5 4 68 0 12 25 35 8 24 2 10 14 86 81 86 12 179 11 0 43 101 155 30 36 6 77 61 72 73 15 149 6 10 10 13 2 4 4 11 25. 0 9 20 17 31 1 24 16 5 41 5 9 30 0 2 24 25 8 57 1 18 11 55 1 411 368 478 110 1 956 27 220 310 1 357 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 2 8 2 12 0" 0 1 0 3 4 0 1 1 0 1 1 13 34 51 ! 6 4 45 5 20 20 6 46 7 32 15 10 30 0 6 0 6 0 2 2 4 1 6 1 8 0 5 6 11 4 18 2 24 0 5 10 4 5 15 0 19 0 15 8 7 4 1 6 2 1 2 7 1 5 0 3 3 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 4 1 5 1 0 0 13 1 0 9 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 3 9 3 15 0 1 10 0 9 1 1 2 0 4 8 4 33 11 5 49 2 39 6 25 12 26 6 38 2 35 25 8 2 22 2 26 2 15 18 33 4 35 5 24 4 34 14 16 6 0 2 3 1 3 3 6 1 3 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 12 2 18 1 1 18 1 7 2 10 2 13 3 8 4 3 2 12 1 15 5 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 38 163 29 1 230 ' 14 86 78 1 178 28 127 24 1 179 12 84 60 1 156 rOft Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS TOTAL Shipped GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL A B 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 6 20 45 14 30 0 3 a 2 1 11 0 3 4 19 1 15 0 2 3 5 1 1 0 1 1 2 1 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 0 1 1 2 38 35 0 2 0 2 33 34 0 1 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 18 8 0 0 0 0- 1 0 0 26 111 STl179 156 Registered On The Beach CLASS A1 CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL C ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 5 2 8 0 0 4 2 2 4 2 95 33 20 94 11 138 23 57 42 122 22 2 23 1 3 19 2 6 12 5 38 13 70 1 50 50 7 4 28 21 10 3 9 2 18 1 15 1 0 9 16 3 17 12 3 2 8 1 5 9 0 0 2 1 2 3 1 1 4 2 10 6 34 1 0 23 24 4 10 12 75 20 2 78 11 109 7 61 79 147 86 4 80 69 19 63 2 4 39 37 4 7 6 15 0 6 1 2 3 9 26 13 0 37 1 7 18 0 24 10 6 1 7 30 ^2_ _39 4 22 0 12 37 1 372 128 417 47^1 592 47 247 224 1 518 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Bos NY Phil Bal Nor Jac Tarn. Mob NO Hou Wil SF Sea TOTALS Registered CLASS B GROUP 1-s 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 " 0" 0 0 12 8 13 4 37 j 0 2 5 1 2 2 27 8 6 11 2 2 8 3 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 1 1 9 1 3 0 3 6 0 60 3 13 4 40 30 10 10 8 2 7 2 0 1 4 15 3 0 1 11 3 9 3 3 0 19 62 34 94 1 209 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1-s 0 0 1 Ij 0 4 15 23! 3 4 3 0 0 1 2 13 1 2 10 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 6 0 0 35 i 2 0 34 1 2 1 16 19 1 3 0 2 3i 0 1 0 7 0 71 2 0 1 11 12 i 0 8 11 108 1 I27I 11 GROUP 3 ALL 2 1 0 0 0 0 29 6 16 4 4 3 0 1 6 14 4 3 4 0 2 2 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 42 10 7 23 7 19 7 2 3 0 0 3 18 3 1 12 0 0 0 0 30 22 74 1 137 GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 1 0 0 1 15 4 10 1 0 0 2 2 7 1 9 1 0 1 3 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 3 26 0 0 26 0 • 1 19 20 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 7 76 1 85 2 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL Registered On The Beach Shipped CLASS GROUP 3 ALL A 2 1 B 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 10 12 29 15 3 4 1 0 2 2 0 0 3 14 3 9 0 3 4 2 1 4 0 0 2 2 2 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 1 42 26 0 0 1 1 19 20 0 b 2 2 3 1 0 0 1 18 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 25 1 29 137 85 C 0 12 3 3 3 2 1 0 1 1 2 1 0 29 CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 ALL 1-s 1 2 3 ALL 2 11 1 3 3 1 5 0 2 1 2 69 66 25 43 32 66 166 12 5 42 28 0 6 5 8 4 9 6 9 2 82 2 42 27 15 32 4 36 26 8 6 15 2 5 10 12 24 1 11 3 13 1 10 5 2 7 5 5 1 2 8 0 3 0 1 2 2 1 3 1 48 1 8 17 0 21 22 18 4 5 0 103 107 38 16 81 155 4 69 20 78 10 47 28 19 19 1 36 40 12 18 3 9 8 7 2 4 6 2 1 47 0 17 12 8 20 4 13 21 7 34 12 5 12 5 19 26 8 0 9 1 251 105 206 114 278 1 703 38 35 300 1 373 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRANpiOlAfS GROUP 123 98 171 48 38 163 29 81 34 94 ALL 1 317 1 230 1 20b Registered CLASS B GROUP 123 12 84 106 14 86 78 8 11 108 ALL 1 202 1 178 1 127 r- ?17 368 I7X.) ?56 34 ,181 m I 607 SHIPPED CLASS A GROUP 1 23 69 127 29 28 127 24 41 22 74 ALL 1 225 1 179 1 137 SHIPPED CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL 17 55 59 1 131 12 84 60 1 156 2 7 76 1 85 SHIPPED CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS GROUP 123 ALL A B 55 225 131 1 32 22 37 179 .156 0 26 11 29 137 85 3 1 25 148|^J.372 A. < 89 68 C 55 37 29 121 541 872 121. Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 27 220 310 I 657 47 247 224 j 518 38 35 300 I 873 11034807 1009 435 j2251 112 502 834 11448 GROUP 3 ALL 2 ALL 1 I 411 368 478 110 I 956 I 372 128 417 47 592 I 251 3il 114 278 703 �SEAFARERS Avrfl •, IHft Taftkvem LOO Court's Boycott Ban Prompts ILA Appeal By Earl (Bull) Shepord, Vice-President. Atlanfie BALTIMORE—The International Longshoremen's Associa­ tion has appealed to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals here to dismiss a temporary in unction Issued by the Federal District Court which prohib­ its the ILA from boycotting require any individual member of the British freighter Tulse the International Longshoremen's Mishaps Mar The Shipping Picture Shippinr was pretty fair in New York for the past couple of weeks, as headquarters was one of the few spots where Job activity held up well. The port handled 51 ship visits, in the form of 26 payoffs, A sign-on and 21 in-transit visits. Association or Local 1353 to work Hill. Some of you fellows may have read about the Steel Scientist colliding On March 18, Chief Judge Ros- on the Tulsa Hill." with a Liberian ship off the coast of Aden. Fortunately there were no It Is expected that the Appeals zel C. Thomsen of the Federal injuries but, according to reports, the Scientist put into port badly District Court signed a temporary Court will withhold judgment holed above the waterline. Many of the crewmembers who were on order restraining the ILA and pending a review of the entire the Taddei Village are on the beach here in New York. The full story ILA Local 1355 from failing to matter by the National Labor Re­ on this sea thriller is on another page of this issue. There were a few Seafarer Saturnino Calleja work or refusing to work on the lations Board In Washington. The injuries but fortunately everybody got off safely. (left) receives the first of Tulse Hill. NLRB made the original motion Cliff Martin Is on the beach In New York and Is waiting for a coast­ for an Injunction. many $150 pension checks Judge Thomsen tempered his wise trip. Cliff's wife just had an operation and he says he's really Judge Thomsen originally decision somewhat by declaring a from SIU headquarters Rep. grateful to the SIU Welfare Plan for taking care of the bills. lie also ten-day stay of the Injunction and balked at Issuing an Injunction Ed Mooney. Calleja sailed wants to thank his many friends who were so thoughtful during this by annotating his decision to the before the NLRB held hearings 25 years In the black gang trying period. Joe Biiiotto chimes in that New York still is his favorite effect that the order "shall not on the dispute, but the Injunction port. Charlie Clark, who's been commuting between Baltimore and New with the SIU. was Issued by the judge before York, is hoping to get a bosun's job on a ship going offshore. Charlie the NLRB had acted on the mat­ says that he wants to remind everyone that the oysters In Maryland ter. An NLRB regional attorney are at tiieir best right now, and he's waiting for the crab season has emphasized that the Tulse to begin. Hill case Is classified as a "prior­ Shipping has tapered off In Bos­ operation. Jerry Agno decided to ity" matter by the board. ton for the past few weeks but sign off the same ship In order to As a result, the case will bypass things are expected to pick up come home and spend some time the usual NLRB examiner's hear­ soon. The Venore is loading grain with his small baby. ings and decision. Briefs by both for Russia and two or three more Shipping in Baltimore has been the ILA and the NLRB were filed ships are expected there shortly. pretty fair and the prospects for with the Board on March 24. Tony Leva, whose last ship was the coming days look good. Dur­ Protest Amended Policy the Miami, is a familiar figure ing the last two weeks In March, The Tulse Hill has been tied up around the Boston hail. He likes 8 ships signed on, Baltimore, 13 In Baltimore since January 21, to drop around every now and then paid off and 20 ships were In when the ILA members began a to chew the fat with some of his transit. At the present time, the boycott In protest over the State former shipmates. Evaid Oisen, Seamar, Marymar and Beatrice Department's recent action In who went on pension in 1959, still are waiting for crews. amending Its Cuba ship blacklist. comes to the hall regularly to see Fazio Murree Schutfe Wilson Edgar Carlson Is a regular visitor The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades if he can drum up a good card Department joined the ILA In Its game. Bill McCarthy is on the to the Baltimore SIU hall. Eddie NEW YORK—The list of SIU oldtimers retired on pension protest by Informing the State beach In Boston waiting for a has been a member since 1943 and bosun's job. His last time out was sailed on deepsea ships until 1957 benefits so far this year has increased to 14, with the addition Department that the new policies as bosun on the Monticeiio Vic­ when he decided to try the tow- of 5 new names to the retirement roster. Action last month by "are among the gravest threats to the security of the American-sea­ tory. He then came ashore to work boats. He's sailing on Inland the joint panel of trustees for In the shipyard, but the yard was waters now, but may get the urge the retirement program ap­ and signed off the Viliage his last man and to the future of the to try a foreign run again. American-flag fleet." The MTD sold and all hands were laid off. proved a normal monthly time out. position was contained in a tele­ Marcus Calgarom says he's had Fazio was born in Italy in 1894, pension for one of the five, and Shipping in Philadelphia perked came to the US at an early age gram sent to Secretary oF State up a bit last period. One of the all the excitement he can stand disability pensions for the rest. Dean Rusk by MTD President real oldtime stewards. Bob Mc- for the time being. He was on the The four who will draw dis­ and now makes his home in Loui­ Paul Hall on January 6. Falrland during a collision but siana. He joined the SIU at New Cuiiock, has been on the beach ability pensions of $150 monthly The Tulse Hill came off the there for quite some time, and was off watch at the time. When are Leslie L. Wilson, 40; Julius B. Orleans in 1952 and shipped In says he's ready to ship out now he arrived on deck, all the excite­ Schutte, 65; Saturnino Calleja, and the steward department. Since he Cuban blacklist In December un­ on any run he can get. Bob's ment was over. Marcus was also Joe Fazio. 69^. Retired Seafarer signed off the Del Sud (Delta), he's der a new government policy father died about five weeks ago on the Steel Vendor when It col­ Charles F. Murree went on the been spending time at home with which allows a shipowner to have vessels removed from the list if and It took him a while to re­ lided In Calcutta with a tugboat, normal pension for the same $150 his wife Josie. and 11 tug crewmembers were monthly payment. The only non-disability pensioner he pledges that the ships which cover from the shock. Wilson, a native-born Kentuc- on the list, Murree signed off for he controls in the Cuban trade James Winersaw, also on the lost. Action on the legislative front kian, first joined the SIU In the the last time from the Del Mundo will be removed as soon as their beach in Philadelphia, has quite a tale to tell about the Globe Car­ in Puerto Rico is realiy booming. Port of New York In 1948. He (Delta) and expects to spend his charters expire. The Tulse Hill was preparing to rier. Accorting to Jimmy, the ship At the pre.sent time, legislative sailed In the steward department retirement with his wife Carrfe In was on a coal run to Holland and bills are under debate concerning during his years at sea until he their New Orleans home. He was take on a load of American wheat developed a crack in the hull. By anti-trust laws, a $1.50 minimum became eligible for a pension born in Boston, Mass., but first ticketed for shipment back to tiie time she reached Rotterdam wage, reduction of the workweek after signing off the Del Norte joined the SIU at New Orleans Britain, when the ILA began boy­ and the shipyard, she needed a from 48 to 40 hours, a resolution (Delta), his last ship. He lives at in 1944, sailing In the engine cott action in protest over the amended policy. new bottom. Jim says the crew promising profit-.sharing, a bill to Harahan, La., with his wife, Beulah department. had to lay over in Rotterdam for curb strike breaking, and a bill Mae. Schutte's last ship was the Robin 36 days, and that prices were so to require manufacturers to give high, they all took a licking there. advance notice if they have plans Goodfellow (Robin). Sailing as a A real oldtimer who's on the of automating and cutting down on steward, he put in 30 years since he began shipping from New York beach in Philadelphia is E.P. their work force. Shipping In general has been in 1934. Now he's planning to Burke, who joined the SIU In 1943. He said he can remember the very good in Puerto Rico, and It's move back to New Canaan, Conn., long hours and short pay of the a good thing. Dick Hunt arrived to live with his son George. old days and how you couldn't recently on the Alcoa. Trader and Schutte served In the Navy be­ NEW YORK—The second group of class B men to particafford to be choosy about a job. as soon as he paid off the ship tween 1916 and 1919. ipate in the Seniority Upgrading " ; Program inaugurated by He says that he prefers coastwise he made a bee-line to El ComBorn in Spain, Calleja sailed for leduled " " to start taking part or intercoastal runs now, or a short mandante Race Track to take a nearly a quarter of a century with the Seafarers Appeals Board is sche trip to Europe. The SIU oldtimer whack at the nags. At last reports, the SIU since signing up in the in the program beginning this'*said that as you begin to get on Hunt needed a ship, and in a Port of New York In 1938. He Monday, April 6, in the Port' Seafarers to meet current manning In age you really begin to appre­ hurry. shipped In the engine department of New York. needs. Seafarers Interested in the ciate the Union's welfare and pen­ The first group of 29 Seafarers upgrading program can find full sion plans. to take part In the seniority up­ qualifications set forth In the ship­ Shipping has realiy held up well grading completed the program ping rules. In Norfolk, and the port agent successfully on Friday, March 27. All qualified Class B men who As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS there reports that he is completely They all received certificates not­ wish to apply for a seniority up­ LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU ships as well as to out of men for all departments. ing their new class A seniority grading application or for further numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Seafarers The Marore recently paid off, and under the rules established by the information, should write to: Earl congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves the Columbia and Marine are laying Appeals Board. Shepard, Chairman. Seafarers Ap­ calling all SIU steamship companies for the Itineraries of their in the shipyard and should be Announcement of the upgrading peals Board, 17 Battery Place, Suite ships. On the basis of the Information supplied by the ship oper­ ready to take on a full crew within program was made by the SAB In 1930, New York 4, New York. ator, four copies of the LOG, the headquarters report and min­ the next ten days. All these ships The SAB Seniority Upgrading February, following a Union-ship­ utes forms are then airmailed to the agent in the next port. are supposed to carry wheat owner survey of manpower needs Committee Includes Shepard for Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs cargoes. in all ports and the number of the Atlantic Area; Lindsey Wil­ at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Seafarer Walter Wallace, who ships out men shipped to fill SlU-contracted liams, Gulf Area; A1 Tanner,, Great requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers con­ of Norfolk, had to get off the vessels during 1963. The SAB Is Lakes Area, and E. B. McAuley, gregate there. National Defender in the Panama the joint Union-management panel West Coast Area. As always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU Canal. The SIU veteran was hos­ governing the shipping rules set ships whenever the LOO and ship's mail Is not delivered so that pitalized but Is okay now. Alfred up under the contracts for SIU the Union can maintain-a day-to-day check on the accuracy of Hargls also had to get off the De­ ships. its mailing lists. fender so he could be home with •The Board's action Is a move to assure the availability of qualified his wife while she has a.serious 5 More Seafarers Awarded Pensions First Seniority Upgrading Program Completed In NY Notify Union On LOG Mail �Pace EicM SEAFARERS Hitching Up SlU Tugs Assist Rescue Explosion Breaks Tanker 2nd Time NEWPORT NEWS — The 18,000-ton tanker San Jacinto arrived here in two pieces last week, after being towed by two SIU tugs following a harrowing break-up otf the Vir­ ginia Coast on March 26. Thirty-five members of the the Fort Mercer until 1952, when ship's crew, who are members she split up in a storm off Cape of the National Maritime Union, stayed on the vessel and were towed back to port with the stern section. The two SIU tugs that took part in the rescue were the Curtis Bay boats Tern and Lamport Point, manned by the SIU Inland Boat­ men's Union. Last week's mishap was the sec­ ond one for the same ship. The split came in the wake of an ex­ plosion that ripped the hull during routine tank-cleaning operations. One of the two members of the San Jacinto crew who was taken off the split ship, steward Martin Dotilla, died of natural causes aboard the rescue tanker Mobil Pegasus. The San Jacinto was known as Hotel Union Readies Study On Automation WASHINGTON—The Hotel & Bestaurant Employees Inter­ national Union, alarmed over the job-destroying effects of foodvending machines, pre-cooked foods and new automated kitchens, has voted to launch a study-indepth of the effects of automation on the mass feeding and lodging industry. The research project will In­ clude an investigation of the in­ dustry's manpower and retraining needs. Some Government experts are "fostering the idea that people displaced from industrial produc­ tion jobs by automation are able to find work in the service trades," a union spokesman said. "The fact is that the new techniques are killing off jobs in our industry too." • On the Indiana Toll Road, there is a chain of 16 restaurants where food is cooked and frozen in a central kitchen, trucked to the eating places, and heated on order in a microwave oven. • The spread of vending ma­ chines in factories and offices has brought bankruptcy' to countless small restaurants and sharply re­ duced jobs in industrial catering. • Prepared mixes, pre-cooked foods and pre-portioned meat and fowl have seriously dislocated traditional employment patterns and displaced thousands of workers. The union is "faced with the fact that the new methods also are destroying the jobs of the least skilled" and has an obligation to see that apprentice training op­ portunities are made available so they may acquire the higher skills the industry needs—as cooks, waiters, waitresses and barmen, it was stated. AvrU I, 1N4 LOG Cod. She was rebuilt and given a new bow and increased deadweight capacity after the first accident. The current split-up of the ship occurred while the vessel was enroute from Portland, Me., to Houston. After an explosion ripped the 554-foot tanker 40 miles east of Chincoteague, Va., the vessel's master reported via the Pegasus that "all hands are aft, floating well and starting to ballast. Send tug." The Pegasus reached the San Jacinto shortly after the explosion occurred. The two sections of the ship hung together for several hours while the Tern and Lampert Point were on their way to take the sections under tow. While waiting for the arrival of the tugs, the Coast Guard cutter Conifer put a towline to the stern section and kept her headed to­ ward Norfolk during heavy fog and drizzle that hampered rescue operations. Another cutter, the Agassiz, kept the bow section of the San Jacinto under surveillance. The San Jacinto was built in 1945 by Sun Shipbuilding in Chester, Pa., and is currently owned by the Trinidad Corporation of New York. The company said this week that it had made no decision on whether the San Jac­ into would be rebuilt. Seek Change In US Sea Agency Rule WASHINGTON — Attorneys practicing before the Maritime Ad­ ministration have asked for a change in review procedures in­ volving the MA and the Commerce Department. The lawyers asked that the prac­ tice of submitting all decisions made by the Maritime Subsidy Board or the MA Itself to the Sec­ retary of Commerce be discon­ tinued. They said that the system made it possible for the Secretary to reverse any decision, arbitrarily, without giving the lawyers who ar­ gued the case the benefits of a personal hearing. Unhappiness over the Convmerce - MA relationship, estabblished when the MA was reor­ ganized in 1961, has been wide­ spread. There are indications that Congress will look into the prob­ lems either this year or next. Critics contend that no matter what the MSB, for example, may decide, the Secretary of Commerce, possibly for budgetary reasons, may override the decision. The argument by the attorneys was set forward in a 20-page report issued by the Committee on Prac­ tice and Procedure of the Maritime Bar Association here. The long comment by the lawyers is con­ cerned with proposed changes in the MA's rules governing practice and procedure. The maritime attorneys said that the Secretary's review "is conduct­ ed by persons unknown, under procedures and according to stand­ ards which are nowhere published, and with no provision for the hear­ ing of interested parties." By Lindsey Williams, Vice-Presidenf, Gulf Areo Bipod Banks Can Use Extra Lift Of special importance to Seafarers and their families are reports received from around the Gulf that the supply of blood available at SIU banks in all ports is at a low ebb. In recent weeks there's been a heavy demand on the available supply due to an unusual number of transfusions that have been necessary not only for Seafarers but also for their wives and, in some cases, for their children. At one point the New Orleans supply dropped to less than two dozen pints and Tampa's bank was completely depleted in the emergency treatment of one brother who later was transferred to the USPHS Hos­ pital in Savannah. SIU men on the beach in the various ports can assist by volunteering blood to replenish the supply. Remember, you may be in good health Half-hitching a tug fender today, but tomorrow smne unforeseen circumstance may mean that your at the New York Canvas own life or that of your wife or child may be saved by the Union Company is James Mazblood bank. The blood donor program is a continuing one in all ports. All you have to do is drop in, tell the SIU agent you are willing to ziotti, member of the SIU contribute and he will make the necessary arrangements. United Industrial Workers A big topic of conversation in New Orleans is the title fight scheduled employed at the Brooklyn in the Crescent City on April 10 between world light-heavyweight plant. Rope work is his champion Willie Pastrano and Gregorio Peralta of Argentina. Pastrano speciality. is the son of Seafarer Frank Pas-f trano and is known to many mem­ ing steadily. M. J. Danzey,. who bers here. Willie will have to be has been ill since he got off the at his best over the 15-round route SS Inger (Reynolds), is fit for to reverse a decision he dropped duty and ready to ship out. to Peralta in a 10-round non-title Roy E. Henderson of Fairhope, fight a few months ago. Alabama, who has been ashore for Among those checking in at the about six months working as a car­ New Orleans Hall these last few penter on various construction days has been Mike Vigo, who jobs, is registered for an AB'a job. came ashore for a rest. He regis­ Charles Perkins is waiting-out a tered in group 1 of the steward steward's job, while George E. NEW YORK — A company department after being on the Del Powell is waiting for a group 3 spokesman here reported no in­ Sud for more than a year. Eirod job on the bauxite run. Shipping has been lively in juries to Seafarers or other crew- (Gator Mouth) Bates also came in, members aboard the SlU-contract- making the rafters ring as usual, Houston. The SS Wilton, a T-3 ed freighter Steel Scientist as did Louis Marshall, Marvin tanker recently acquired by Marine (Isthmian) last week, after it was Nesom, Clarence Hancock, Louis Carriers, took a full SIU crew and involved in a collision with the (Polly) Arena and Jerry Gaspard. sailed for India with a cargo of Shipping in Mobile has been fair. grain. The Warm Springs (Colum­ Liberian-flag ship President Pretorius near Djobouti, French So- Most of the ships hitting that port bia) returned to Houston from have been in transit and payoffs India, paid off and went into the maliland. The Steel Scientist, which was have been light. The supertanker shipyard for repairs. This ship bound for the US East Coast and Montpelier Victory, in lay-up at later recrewed and took on a cargo Gulf ports from India with a car­ Mobile, is expected to go into the of grain for Calcutta. The Monnt go of tea and burlap at the time grain trade. Henry Sedgeway, who Washington, new Victory Carriers of the mishap, put in to Aden for has been enjoying life ashore with supertanker, called in Houston for temporary repairs. She report­ his family while working in the the first time since she was com­ edly sustained plate damage above Mobile Ship Repair Yard, is regis­ missioned. This tanker is now on the waterline in the vicinity of tered in group 1 of the engine a coastwise run with Houston department and is about ready to scheduled as her regular terminus. number 2 and 3 holds. Burnell Butts, who has been After being patched up suffi­ make another trip. working ashore for some time as ciently to continue her voyage, O. M. Brooke, who has been sail­ bosun of the Gulf Ship Service the Scientist took off again and is ing out of the Gulf, principally Company, a boom and rigging test presently on her way back to the from Mobile, since 1938, is regis­ and repair outfit, is registered in States. She is due to arrive at an tered in group 2 and will take the group 1 of the deck department unspecified East Coast port about first job out. He says his wife and in Houston and ready to ship. The April 19. There was no damage eight children at their home at ship service company recently sus­ report available on the other ves­ Eight Mile Point provide plenty pended operations. Butts moved of incentive for him to keep work- from Mobile to Houston with his sel involved. wife and four children in 1962. Wilson McVoy, a New Yorker, also checked in at the Houston hall to register after the Columbia laid up in Norfolk. McVoy said he prefers to ship out of Houston because he believes job opportuni­ NEW YORK—Three tugboat oldtimers in the SIU Inland ties are more plentiful. He is Boatmen's Union were added to the pension roster last month, looking for a tanker going offshore. bringing the total number of tug veterans retired on pensions Walter E. Czajkowski, who started shipping out of Philadelphia in in 1964 to 11. 1942, paid off the . Cities Service The trio approved for monthly disability pensions includes Algernon coastwise tanker Cantigny in Lake Coe, 56; James M. Samuel, 52, and Randall H. Holmes, 58. Charles. He plans to try to make A resident of another coastwise run and get off Corpus Christi, in New York soon to go to the Texas, Coe was World's Fair. born in the Brit­ John W. Faircloth is buying a ish West Indies, home in Houston. He moved there where he first about three years ago from Mobile picked up the after getting off the Keva Ideal on "sailing fever." In which he was chief scraperman for 1944, he was em­ nearly three years. He last paid ployed by the G. off the Warm Springs. & H. Towing The 16-year-ola son of James Coe Samuel Holmes Company, and Bruso, Jr. is in the training school their association lasted until Coe had to stop working. The IBU pension in Houston preparing to follow in will now permit Coe to retire to his adopted Texas and enjoy his his dad's footsteps. leisure. He's unmarried. From Tampa comes word that Samuel, who had been employed by the Gellenthin Barge Line since Paul Brinson has hit the beach for 1927, was born in Virginia in 1911, and is now a resident of Paulsboro, a vacation. C. H. Hiers and Wilson NJ, where he's expected to spend his retirement with his wife, Helen. Deal are at the top of the steward Samuel was a barge captain for Gellenthin during the latter part of his department list but say the fish career and also served in the Army during World War II. are biting too good in the Tampa Employed by the Sabine Towing Company since 1948, Holmes area for them to start making job previously had worked for the W. C. Sheppard Construction Company calls. Tony Sosa, retired on a Sea­ starting in 1943. He had been a chief engineer with Sabine and a farer's pension, is a frequent diesel mechanic with Sheppard. Born in Geneva, Fla., he lives today, visitor to the Tampa Hall and in Nederland, Texas, with his wife Mamie. sends greetings to all. SIU, Liberian Ships Collide; None Injured 3 Atlantic^ Cull Tugmen Retiring On Pension $s �April t. INC INCE its enactment in 1947, the national emergency provisions of the Taft-Hartley Act have been invoked a total of 23 times. In eight instances, or in over one-third of the disputes in which the law was applied, some phase of the maritime industry was involved. Beyond this, whether we are repre­ sentatives of labor, management or the Government, we know that Government interest and involvement in the labormanagement affairs of this industry have perhaps been more extensive than in any other single industry. In addition to the application of the statutory pro­ visions of the Taft-Hartley Act, we have seen such things as the "Morse Board" in connection with last year's longshore dispute; a special Presidential Represen­ tative to help settle the 1962 West Coast offshore dispute; the currently-beingconducted Department of Labor long­ shore study and extensive Government involvement in the Savannah and wheat situations. 1 suppose all of us who work on the problems of this industry have asked ourselves on some occasions with some frustration and dismay: Why does this industry seem to have so much diffi­ culty with its labor relations and col­ lective bargaining process? Is there something unique about this industry which inherently causes collective bar­ gaining to be an outmoded and ineffec­ tive tool? Putting it another way, is it unrealistic to believe that private, voluntary collective bargaining can be relied upon to produce agreement be­ tween labor and management as to the terms and conditions of employment for this industry? Are the proponents of compulsory arbitration correct in their view that the national interest requires the Government to legislate the pro­ cedures for strikeless settlements of disputes? 1 would suggest that a true analy.sis of this industry wouid not lead to the conclusion that free, voluntary collective bargaining can't work. 1 will admit that it has been a somewhat squeaky wheei in the recent past, but it is not the process which has caused the fric­ tion. An examination of the breakdowns in bargaining would reveal that the true causes are neither an accumulation of excessive power nor any intellectual shortcoming on the part of the bar­ gainers. Furthermore, the degree of Government involvement which we have witnessed does not stem from any desire by the Government to hamper or do away with the voluntarism of collective bargaining. The breakdowns which have resulted have been caused by the external de­ mands that collective bargaining achieve ends which collective bargaining never was expected to achieve nor should be expected to achieve today. The purpose of collective bargaining is to establish the terms and conditions of employment. When it has been directed toward these goals, it generally has functioned as intended. However, when labor and management are faced with conditions in their industry which seem to demand negotiations over the terms of unemploy­ ment, then collective bargaining fre­ quently becomes unequal to the task. This is not iimited to maritime. I am sure that those of you from this area know of the long and difficult strike which was carried on at the Shell re­ finery over at Houston. This dispute also caused a breakdown in bargaining be­ cause the main issues invoived job cur­ tailment. The continuing problems in the raiiroad situation aiso fail into this pattern, as did those on the airlines last year. S rw^HE clear reality is that we are I moving into a world in which this nation wiil possess the techno­ logical ability to install a productive system based primarily on machine power and machine skills. This will Represent a dramatic shift from the role Dili 4i SEAFARERS LOG SOME OBSERVATIONS ON CURRENT - MARITIME LABOR PROBLEMS An address by Herbert Schmertz, Special Assistant to the Director, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, at the 15th Annual Institute on Foreign Transportation and Port Operations, Tulane University, New Orleans, on March 20, 1964. previously played by machines. Until recently the purpose of the ma­ chine was to replace man's power, but man's skills were essential to the utiliza­ tion of the machine's power. What we face today is the replacement of man's skills by machine skills. This will tend to destroy jobs and render useless the work experience of vast numbers now employed. The continuing pressures of the marketplace will require us to use this equipment. The fact that we can develop a productive system which in essence will toil for us obviously can either be a curse or a blessing. The real issue we face is whether it creates abundance for the many or the few. The The author, Herbert Schmertz, delivering his address to the Tulane institute. assessment in the final analysis of the utility of such productive ability must be made in human values not techno­ logical. If one were to attempt to isolate the problems of this industry in one word, as seen first from the labor point of view, then from management, and then from the Government, it would seem that "opportunity" would characterize labor's problems, "productivity" manage­ ment's, and "continuity" the Govern­ ment's. If you will reflect a moment, I think you will agree that the problems facing ntaritime labor stem directly from con­ tinually-declining job opportunity. Our ship replacement program rests upon a policy of a lesser number of ships. The entire foreign-flag issue essentially concerns itself with a loss of jobs for American seamen. The frequent jurisdictional squabbles between various unions either occur or are intensified by the job opportunity problem. Putting it in blunt terms, we find unions which daily must face condi­ tions which will lead to less and less employment for their membership. To suggest that unions accept this is unreal­ istic. I am sure that each union official would answer the suggestion with a salty paraphrase from Winston Churchill when he said, "1 did not become Prime Minister to preside over the dissolution of the British Empire." 1 know that statistics are usually uninteresting, but permit me to document what I have been saying with a few. In 1954 this nation had 1,234 ships under US flag. In January, 1963 the number had fallen to 843—a decrease of 391 ships. Under current conditions there is no reason to believe the down­ ward trend will be reversed. From the industry standpoint, I sug­ gested that the term "productivity" summed up the problems. This could be broken down into a number of com­ ponents, but all related to productivity. One concerns itself with the existence of a high percentage of outmoded, obso­ lete ships insofar as their ability to compete with the ships of other nations. It is clear that the cost per ton carried when a small Liberty or Victory ship is used is considerably higher than the cost of operating newer and much larger ships which have been built in recent years. For that portion of our merchant fleet which does not receive operating differential subsidies, the only hope they have to be able to compete with foreign shipowners, while maintaining wages and working conditions of a level which American labor both in other segments of this industry and in general have achieved, is to increase the productivity of both their equipment and their man­ power to such a point that it wiil sufficiently surpass their foreign com­ petitors. It would appear that either an unwill­ ingness or an inability to make the capital investment necessary to develop ships of this caliber has led to the decisions to place under so-called flags of convenience a substantial number of ships which previously flew US flags. The problem of productivity is not limited to ship operation, however. It also goes to the heart of ship construc­ tion. T TNLESS we can achieve a shipbuildI ing program which enables our shipyards to produce ships whose unit costs will be competitive with those of the foreign yards, it will be difficult, if not impossible, for American steam­ ship operators to obtain the type of equipment necessary to compete. Even some profits of our subsidized lines are unproductive because they remain frozen in reserve funds. From the Government's standpoint, the interest has been to insure con­ tinuity of operation. This would include not only defense cargo and foreign aid shipments but also the movement of general cargo—the stoppage of which might have an adverse effect on this nation's balance of payments. This inter­ est has been manifested by periodic feverish activity during crisis periods to either prevent or in most cases end so-called crippling work stoppages. It has been in this atmosphere that collective bargaining has been asked to produce not only strikeless settlements but settlements which are supposed to solve the parties' problems. As one who has participated in a number of these negotiations, 1 can say to you that nego­ tiations in a climate where the proposals of one party resolve around a program for increasing productivity primarily through manpower curtailment, while the proposals of the other party concern themselves with improved job oppor­ tunity or job security either through maintenance or expansion of the man­ ning scales are extremely difficult. In such negotiations each side faces a dilemma. If he even discusses the pro­ posals of the other, he may in principle cause his own proposals to be lost. Put­ ting it specifically, if labor insists in dis­ cussing only increased job opportunity through the same or increased manning whiie management insists upon discuss­ ing only increased productivity through reduced manning, it is difficult for true bargaining to take place. If these prob­ lems exist, it i.s incumbent upon both parties to change their bargaining pat­ terns and approach their common prob­ lems with a desire to arrive at common solutions. No mandatory regulations for the resolution of disputes in some form of compulsory arbitration will cure the underlying ills which have caused the breakdowns. Substitution of a pro­ cedural device based upon an adversary with a decision by an individual not intimately involved with the problems of the industry will, I agree, prevent work stoppages and provide the con­ Pare NiM tinuity which the Government so dearly desires, but will not succeed in solving either the problems of productivity or job opportunity. These are substantive ills and only with imaginative, bold sub­ stantive solutions can we begin to re-, verse the downward trend of the Ameri­ can merchant fleet, and it is up to the parties to begin to work out solutions. B EYOND this, it is dear that addi­ tional alleviation of these pres­ sures could also be achieved by a larger, more modern, more productive fleet. If this nation could expand its fleet with ships embodying the latest equipment and technology, the immedi­ ate result would be to help improve job opportunity not only amongst our sea­ going work force but also our shipbuild­ ing work force. At the same time we would increase the amount of cargo car­ ried in American-flag ships, thereby cutting down on whatever outflow of American dollars results from cargo going in foreign ships. Conceivably, if we cut the unit cost for constructing ships, we could even attract foreign ship­ ping interests to build their ships in American shipyards. Traditionally, policies for fleet expan­ sion have been generated by war-time crisis. It would appear to me that we are now faced with a crisis of sorts. We must decide whether we are going to have an American merchant fleet worthy of the stature and power of this nation or whether we are going to settle for a second-rate merchant fleet. In times of crisis the policies for fleet expansion have generally been drawn up and implemented by the Government. The parties usually have not played any great role. For example, just prior to the Suez crisis when the Government embarked upon a program to build a substantial number of Mariner class ships, most people in the industry op­ posed this program. Yet when the Suez crisis occurred, there was a great scurry­ ing around to charter these ships. As a result of these charters, the high utility of the Mariner class sliips was dis­ covered. Today both labor and management face an opportunity and a challenge. I believe the time has arrived for the parties to play a more important role in the development of positive, imagina­ tive policies to alleviate current pres­ sures. Too long they either have been silent or special pleaders insofar as the development of Government policy is concerned. Through the forum provided by collec­ tive bargaining, the representatives of labor and management have a very genuine opportunity to sit down as intel­ ligent, rational individuals and attempt to truly assess and deal with their prob­ lems but also to frame joint proposals to the Government which would assist in the solutions of these problems. 1 would urge that some thought be given to attempts to break the pattern of the haphazard, day-to-day living by which maritime labor and maritime management conduct their labor affairs. If the parties are either unwilling or unable to take any long-range viesv of solving the economic problems of this industry, the likelihood of the Govern­ ment either being able or willing to assist them is diminished. By this 1 am not suggesting that the Government would or should abdicate its responsi­ bilities as a policy-maker in this field; rather I suggest there has been too little honest exploration c^nd presentation of the needs of the nation and the industry in the maritime field as compared to the needs of specific groups. Other indus­ tries in recent years have found the joint committee approach to be of high utility. We have seen such devices as the Human Relations Committee in the steel indus­ try. the Armour Committee, and others. It is not too late for this industry to begin thinking about and acting upon a common attack against the decline of the American merchant fleet. �Pare Ten SEAFARERS April S, 19M LOG MA Examiner Bocfcs Expanded Service WATERMAN SUBSIDY BID ADVANCES WASHINGTON—Hopes of the SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Company for Government operating and construction subsidy on the US Atlantic-Far East run got * By Robert A. Matthews, boost last month when the Maritime Administration urged approval of bids to expand or Vice-President, Contracts, & Bill Hall, Headquarters Rep. start subsidized service on ' Grain Trade Tankers, Baker's Hours been picking up in outbound cargo reached their maximum competi­ Trade Route 12. tive position on Trade Route 12," MA Public Counsel Aaron since 1959. Recently headquarters received a letter from Seafarer J. T. Dicker- The MA Counsel added that in son, ship's delegate aboard the Washington Carrier, regarding the Silverman, in filing his proposed Silverman declared in his find­ SlU agreement as it applies to tankers engaged In the grain trade. He findings and conclusions with an ings that "there is room for more view of previous decisions by the said there has been some confusion on his vessel concerning application MA examiner, noted that despite American-fiag vessels and sailings. Maritime Subsidy Board and the cargo losses inbound on Trade There is no solid evidence to Secretary of Commerce, he be­ of the memorandum of understanding in the tanker agreement. Question: According to this reference, for tankers in the grain trade, Route 12, American vessels have establish that US-flag ships have lieves US-flag carriage on Trade Route 12 is short of the standard "however when butterworthing machines are used and the tanks are igpslffiPiiilPSi: of the highest practically-attain­ cleaned and mucked, men performing this work shall be paid at the able goal. tank cleaning rate . , But the memorandum does not state which Waterman Steamship has made tank cleaning section applies. application with the MA for 24 In this particular case, the tanks were not butterworthed, but were to 30 outbound subsidized sailings washed down from the inside of the tanks with high pressure water QUESTION: Who is your choice as candidate for President on Trade Route 12. In a separate hose and then mucked. The chief mate contended Section 32 of the In the November elections? case. Waterman has also made ap­ freightship agreement applied and the captain contended Section 21 of plication with the MA for Inbound the tanker agreement applied, and the overtime was submitted accord­ subsidized service on the same Edward J. Taylor: I'm for John­ like the biggest threat to Johnson ing to the terms of the latter, inasmuch as the captain stated that he route. Waterman still has applica­ son all the way, especially since right now. had a beef over the same situation last trip in Houston, Texas. tions pending with the MA for he's kept his Answer: When a tanker enters the grain trade, it comes under the 4 4 4 Trade Route 22, US Gulf-Far East freightship working rules. The only thing that remains the same is promise that 50 M. Osman: Barry Goldwater service outbound; Routes 5, 7, 8, 9 -percent of the the tanker wage scale. Therefore, if erewmembers are required to and 21, US North Atlantic, United wheat going to looks like the best man to me. I've clean tanks and butterworthing machines are used, they are entitled seen him on tele­ Kingdom and Continent; Route Russia will go on to the tank cleaning rate as outlined in the freightship agreement. American ships. vision a couple 29, US Pacific-Far East, and Route When members are required to clean tanks and no butterworthing He's doing a of times and he 32, US Great Lakes-Western machines are used, they are entitled to the hold cleaning rate as out­ looks like a good Europe. good Job on civil lined in the standard freightship agreement. rights and, more man. He's smart, Reference: Standard Tanker Agreement, Memorandum of Under­ important, he's and I like what standing 4. "Cleaning tanks when grain has been carried. When going all out for he has to say. men are required to sweep up grain and remove it from the tanks or He's a lot more wash the tanks down with a hand hose, this shall be considered the Medicare. The Republicans will serious than a lot same as cleaning holds and the hold cleaning rate shall be paid as split on Rockefeller and Goldof guys he's run­ per the freightship agreement. However, when butterworthing ma- water, so Nixon will probably slip ning against. You chaines are used and the tanks are cleaned and mucked, men per­ in, but he won't give Johnson any trouble. know that any man who runs for forming this work shall be paid at the tank cleaning rate." the presidency must be a good The recommendation you submit regarding the rewording of this sec­ 4" 4" man for the job. tion of the agreement will be forwarded to the Negotiating Committee. Leo Doucette: Even though I'm "Standard Freightship Agreement, Article HI, Section 22. Cleaning 4 4 4 from Massachusetts I like Gov. Cargo Holds, (a) Members of the unlicensed deck department may be Nelson Rocke­ Nick Gaylord: I think Henry required to clean and sweep cargo holds. NEW YORK—Nearly three dozen feller. If the vot­ Cabot Lodge would make the best "(b) When this work is performed by men on watch at sea or in ers could accept candidates have applied for one candidate. He's a port, between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday, Kennedy's reli­ of the five SIU college scholar­ good diplomat they shall receive $.50 per hour. ships to be awarded to qualified gion and elect and has the "(c) When this work is performed by men off watch at sea or in him, I think they SIU men or their children next brains for" the port between 5 PM and 8 AM weekdays or on Saturdays, Sundays, or will forget month. job. I watched holidays, they shall receive overtime plus $.50 per hour. Almost half of the applications Rockefeller's di­ him do a good "(d) The rate for cleaning cargo holds which have carried penalty vorce. People are are fully completed and are being job in the United cargo shall be that shown in Article II, Section 30. more broadmindprocessed for the annual competi­ Nations four "Standard Freightship Agreement, Article III, Section 32. Tank ed since the last tion at this time. The balance of years ago. His Cleaning, (a) When members of the crew on or off watch are required election. Rockefeller could do as chances are the applications still require some to enter any tank in which water is regularly carried, for the purpose good a job as any of them. Gold- much better supporting documents, but should of cleaning or making repairs therein, they shall be paid straight over­ water looks like his biggest threat since the New Hampshire primary. be complete by the time of the time for straight time hours and overtime and one-half between the right now. Nixon is probably hir strongest judging in May. hours of 5 PM and 8 AM weekdays, or on Saturdays, Sundays and opposition. The competition for the $6,000 holidays. i 4 4 awards, which may be used to 4 4 4 "(b) When members of the crew are required to enter tanks that attend any accredited college In George W. Scott: I'm for Goldhave contained animal, vegetable, petroleum oil, or creosotes including water, although I don't think he Serge E. Lomakin: I want to see the US or its possessions for study bunkers or molasses, including use of butterworth system for the pur­ will make it this Lyndon Johnson continue as Pres­ in any field, is open to qualified pose of cleaning or making repairs therein, the watch on deck during ident. I think Seafarers who have a minimum of year. But, you straight time hours shall be paid at the rates of $2.24 per hour for he's doing a three years' seatime on SlU-con­ can bet I'll vote those ratings receiving a basic monthly wage of $357.47 or below; $2.28 good job run­ tracted vessels, or to children for him in 1968. per hour for those ratings receiving $364.50 but not more than $416.07 ning the govern­ whose fathers meet the seatime re­ Johnson will or above. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays or between the hours of ment and is the quirement. probably be 5 PM and 8 AM weekdays, the rates for such work shall be $4.47, best candidate At least one annual award is elected. G o1 d$4.57 and $4.65 per hour respectively, dependent upon the monthly around. I don't reserved for a Seafarer. water is the only wage ranges specified above. care who the Fifty-three awards have been candidate to ex­ "Three hours overtime at the rate of $2.24, $2.28 and $2.33 per Republicans put given since the program began in press an original hour respectively, dependent upon the monthly wage ranges specified up. Johnson is 1953. The winners are chosen by opinion. All the above, shall be paid for this work in addition to the overtime actually others are strictly "me too." He's for the working a panel of leading university edu­ worked, provided however, that these three (3) hours overtime shall the only national politician who's man and I want to see everyone in cators and administrators on the be paid only once when tanks are being cleaned on consecutive work­ not afraid to stand up to our ene­ the country working like they are basis of their high school records ing days." now. and scholastic attainments. mies. Scholarship Awards Due Next Month i) i> The next question pertaining to a contract Interpretation on the hours for a night cook and baker on offshore runs was sent In by Brother Billy Russell. The question and its corresponding answer were printed previously in the LOG (Dec. 27, 1963), but we feel that it would be of value to repeat this particular item. Question: The night cook and baker shall work day work. His hours shall be set forth by the steward in all ports. I would like to know if this applies to overseas ports in foreign countries. The agreement states "in American ports, in all ports." Answer: This section of the agreement applies to all ports anywhere. Reference: Standard Freightship Agreement. Article V, Section 4. Working Hours. "In American ports, the night cook and baker shall work in "a schedule between 6 AM and 6 PM as set forth by the steward except on days of arrival. "In all ports, the night cook and baker shall work on a schedule between 6 AM and 6 PM as set forth by the steward except on days of arrival." In submitting questions and work situations for clarifications, dele­ gates and crews are reminded once agaiii to provide as much detail as possible setting forth tlie circumstances of any dispute. Besides those mentioned, some of the members who were sent contract clari­ fications during the past few days included the following: James J. Labenz, SS Ocean Anna; Wiley T. Stricklin, SS Henry; Joe Holzenbeck; Paul Franco, ship's delegate, SS Ocean Spray; H. R. Hellman, ship's delegate, SS City of Alma; Chester Hugbart, ship's delegate, Globe Explorer. 4 4 4 'Seafarers' Nine Seeks Little League Pennant Bill Waddell: President Johnson is the best man. There isn't any doubt about how good he is, since he's got the ex­ perience now. He looks out for the JERSEY CITY — There's pennant fever in the air as the common people, Greenville American Little League's "Seafarers" prepare for and he seeems to the 1964 campaign. think more of The "Seafarers," sponsored by the SIU's Railway Marine Region them than of big hope to improve on their 1963 finish. If they do, this could mean the business. I think league championship. he's done a great Manager Robert Berardi and coach Frank Sobera led last year's job up to now. Goldwater looks contingent to second place in the Jersey City loop, marking a tremen­ dous improvement over the basement finish of the preceding year. mmMmmmmM Similar improvement this season would put the youngsters at the top of the standings, performance deserves the finest equipment and the SlURMR has made the "Seafarers" the best-dressed team in the league. In order to assure accurate New uniforms were purchased to replace the worn flannels the young­ digests of shipboard meetings sters wore last year. J- "'t. in the LOG, it is desirable that Sponsoring the Little Leaguers is part of the Seafarers community the reports of shipboard meet­ ings be typed If at all possible. activities program. Besides providing recreation for nearly 200 young­ sters, the league also gives SIU members a rooting interest and a diverting activity while on the beach. Type Minutes When Possible �April K Xfft SEAFARERS . . t. FMg0 Elerem LOG *5wmg!' SHIPPING AID EXTENSION—A bill to extend the 55 percent con­ struction differential subsidy on merchant vessels to June 30, 1987 has been introduced by Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.). The present 63 percent ceiling expires June 30, and the Administration does not favor its extension. Until 1960 this differential was 50 percent, but in that year rising construction costs prompted the Senate Commerce Committee to rec­ ommend, and Congress to agree to increasing the differential to 55 per cent for a two-year period. In 1962 the legislation was extended for another two-year period which expires June 30. Sen. Magnuson, chair­ man of the Commerce Committee, has scheduled no hearings yet. i t ANTI-STRIKEBREAKING BILL IN NY—The New York State Legis­ lature adjourned without completing action on the anti-strikebreaking proposal that had been disputed by employers in the state. But the bill may yet see action when the legislature comes back again this month. Gov. Rockefeller has called the lawmakers back for action on several proposals which did not clear the regular session. The anti-strikebreaking bill was sent back to committee by its spon­ sor for the supposed purpose of amendment, but the practical affect appeared to be to kill the bill for this session. The normal procedure in proposing amendments provides for the committee to which the bill is sent to return it to the floor and for the bill to retain its place in the calendar. The measure was designed to prohibit employers from hiring persons who repeatedly and habitually offer to work in place of strikers. 3^ Ji A boost in the present UnKed Auto Workers pension program, which provides benefits of $2.80 a month for each year of service, was mapped out at the UAW's 19th con­ stitutional convention at Atlantic City. The actual amount of increase sought In upcoming contract nego­ tiations will be decided upon by sub-councils representing UAW members employed by the major auto manufacturers. Other jobcreating measures drafted at the convention include a drop in the retirement age from 65 to 60 years of age and regular cost-of-living adjustments for members already in retirement. i 4" i- A determined 14-year-long or­ ganizing campaign conducted by the Giass Bottle Blowers paid off in Anderson, SC, when the union won a National Labor Relations Board election at the big OwensCorning Fiberglas plant. The union won the election 492 to 375. The contest was the fourth in a series of NLRB elections, the first having taken place in 1959 when the union got 39 percent of the vote. 4" 4- 4' The Building Service Employees were victorious in winning a first contract with the Trenton Memorial Hospital, Trenton, Ont., after a three-month strike that sparked an inquiry by the provincial govern­ ment. The hospital's board of trus­ tees had previously rejected a unanimous conciliation Imrd re­ port and had tried to block efforts at negotiations by the union and the Ontario Labor Dept. The trus­ tees caved In during bargaining sessions conducted by a threemember provincial committee which had been studying the advisability of compulsory arbitra­ tion. 4" 4" 4^ The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers has been desig­ nated as bargaining representative for 1,377 employees of the Iroquois Gas Corp. in Buffalo, NY, after winning an election over District 50 of the United Mine Workers. The IBEW won a mail referendum conducted by the regional office of the National Labor Relations Board by more than two to one. In the election, in which 97 percent of the eligible workers voted, the IBEW received 896 votes to 376 for Dis­ trict 50. 4i 4. 4 The, 8th US Circuit Court of Ap­ peals has upheld a 1963 National Labor Relations Board ruling that a volunteer organizer for the Brick and Clay Workers was fired for union activities and must be re­ stored to his job with lost earnings. The union supporter was fired March 5, 1962 after getting 150 fellow workers to Join the Union at the A. P. Green Fire Brick Com­ pany in Mexico, Mo. The Brick and Clay Workers lost two elections at the plant by close margins but, after the volunteer organizer was fired, won a third vote by a count of 349-295. . , r, z' 4. ATTACK ON POVERTY. President Johnson and bis Council of Economic Advisers have laid on the line the facts about poverty in the United States and have called for a coordinated "frontal assault" by Federal, state, local and private forces to eliminate its roots and con­ sequences. In a report to the Congress, the President said America's high standard of living is a "hollow achievement" to the one-fifth of our citizens who live "without hope" in poverty. He said 35 million Ameri­ cans exist on per capita income of only $590, compared with the na­ tional average of $1,900. The Council report continued, "It is a world where a minor illness becomes a major tragedy, where pride and privacy must be sacrificed to get help, where honesty can become a luxury and ambition a mjrth. "Worst of all, the poverty of the fathers is visited upon the children." In line with this, much of the President's attack on poverty centers on education. Statistically, the Council reported 47 per cent of the poor live in the South, 25 per cent in the North Central region, 17 per cent in the Northeast and 11 per cent in the West. In addition, it pointed out: • Nearly one-half of all non-white Americans live in poverty. • More than 40 per cent of all farm families are poor. • More than 11 million children are raised in poverty. 9 1: ; , 'j; i.\" T'J .>1 i < f.( • 9 -— i ^ A p A It e,/s e I- o 0- The Congress of the United States has been izens, await the pleasure of Congress during called the greatest deliberative body in the the present filibuster and talkathon in the world. Others have less kindly referred to it Senate. The House has already passed the as the biggest debating society the world has basic civil rights measures. ever seen. A debating society of course Meanwhile, such items as medical care for never takes any action—it just talks. the aged under Social Security get nowhere Under the prodding of latior and con­ fast in spite of strong support from everyone sumer groups, business organizations and except the American Medical Association. just plain common sense, much important Other legislation on the Congressional and urgently-needed legislation has been shelf involves several million unemployed placed before Congress at this session. For US workers for whose assistance sweeping the most part, however. Congress has chosen new legislation is still pending in Congress. neither to approve nor disapprove, resorting Bills calling for a hike in the minimum wage, instead to strategems designed to avoid the Federal action to eradicate slums and pro­ necessity of taking action—even after con­ vide greater public aid to education are all siderable pro and con debate. pending—perhaps languishing is a better The need for much of the legislation is word—before Congress. clear to everyone, it seems, except to the With election time rolling around again. Congress. Hopes for passage of job, health, Congressmen will soon be sticking their housing and education measures in this ses­ hands out for votes. Perhaps this is a good sion, as well as proposals to assure equal time to let them know that they ought to employment and civil rights for all US cit- stick their necks out a little too. Numbers Came New studies of productivity figures by the US Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest that automation and other technological changes in industry may not be eliminating manufacturing jobs as fast as earlier estimates had indicated. In a recently-published bulletin, the Bu­ reau's experts indicated that their earlier estimates of the rate of gain in manufactur­ ing output per man-hour were too hi.gh. However, it was agreed that, whatever the rate, automation is cutting sharply into US employment. To meet this problem, some experts believe a basic shift in traditional attitudes toward work will be needed if large-scale national joblessness on a continuing basis is to be avoided. The AFL-CIO is arguing that a sharply-reduced workweek, penalty over­ time, substantially-increased Federal expen­ ditures on public works and other job reme­ dies are necessary. Other suggest that measures such as the recently-enacted Federal income tax cut are enough of a stimulant to the economy, and that this will spur demands for goods and, in turn, lead to retraining programs for job­ less woi'kers. A US report issued last September indi­ cated that a 3.5 percent annual increase in output per man-hour was developing through automation and other technical de­ velopments on the basis of figures for the previous two years. Then the output figures were revised, and a new projected figure showing a 2.7 per cent gain in productivity was released. The revised figure was based on separate Commerce Department studies. All of this only adds new urgency to the drive for a specific, coordinated national at­ tack on the automation issue from all fronts, so that as each new group of "experts" comes to the forefront, it doesn't create false hopes and attitudes affecting millions of American workers and employers alike. Automation with its mixed blessings must be treated more responsibly than it has in the past. > I �Pare Twelve SEAFARERS Aprfl S. MM LOG AFL-CIO Backs Medical Group Practice With the US standing in the dismal 11th place spot among major nations of the world in its rate of infant mortality, which is generally viewed as the best index to a nation's medical care, it is obvious that the world's richest nation—which should have the world's finest medical care—is far from that goal. Changes and improvements are needed. Probably the greatest single improvement in medical organization that is foreseeable in the near future is the further expansion of prepaid group medical practice. Such prepaid group plans have been urged for some time by the AFL-CIO, member unions, and other consumer groups. They point out that new needs for specialization In medicine can best be met through coordinating into a team the many professional personnel required, each with his special skills, each doing what he has been trained to do. It is an unfortunate fact that medical care in the US today is very much dependent on income. It may well be that only rarely is anyone needing emergency care denied It because he cannot pay — but vast numbers of persons throughout the country do not have fair access to the high quality care they need, when they need it. Although nearly 75 percent of the population today has some form of health insurance, only about 25 percent of all personal medical care expenditures are covered. The coverage of most plans is concentrated on hospitalization-surgery, leaving other costs uninsured. This is why the expansion of prepaid group medical practice plans is considered important. They would make available to workers and their families the all-important non-hospital, non-surgical medical care which Is lacking under most of today's health plans. Such prepaid group practice plans would make available to more citizens the preventive medicine, proper diagnosis and early treat­ ment which are recognized as the best means of health care. This might then reduce the amount of expensive hospitalization which often stems from limited diagnostic and preventive services. By resolution and report, the 1963 AFL-CIO conven­ tion in New York went on record strongly in support of comprehensive, direct service group practice prepayment plans. A key convention resolution stated in part: "Those health programs which combine comprehensive benefits with direct service and which provide, medical care by a team of physicians, specialists and auxiliary personnel organized on a rational basis in group practice have demonstrated their value." "The advantages of these programs are: they assure the medical care provided is of high quality; they pro­ vide diagnostic and preventive as well as curative health services: they guarantee a service benefit; the total family expenditures for health services are less under such plans than under conventional insurance programs." A special supplement on "Working Standards For Group Health Plans" was printed in a recent issue of "Group Health & Welfare News," published by the Group Health Association of America, and enumerates many important features of such plans. Services include (1) general and special medical serv­ ices for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilita­ tion; (2) services at home, office, and hospital, and emer­ gency services at all times in the local area covered by the plan; (3) hospitalization for at least 30 days or its equivalent. The physicians are jointly as well as individually re­ sponsible for their patients, but each patient is offered the opportunity to select a personal physician. Service to the group health plan's patients is generally provided in premises occupied in common by its physicians. The physicians make joint use of the items of major equip­ ment, the associated professional and non-professional Another Lifeboat Class Goes into The Book personnel, and medical records. The payment for physi­ cians' services, at least that from the group health plan, Is all pooled and distributed among the physicians in accordance with a formal plan. Such programs have prepaid benefits which preferably include all services provided whether at home, in the office or in a nursing home, hospital or other facility. II charges in addition to premiums are made at the time patients receive service, such extra charges are to be small and are to be specified as to amount and character in writing, in the beneficiary's certificate of participation in the plan. In any event, prepaid benefits are to cover not less than 80 percent of the average aggregate value of all services provided. The principal barriers to the future development of such prepaid group practice plans, an AFL-CIO report points out, are in the opposition of the American Medi­ cal Association and in the fact that many workers are already blanketed with large group insurance plans that allow no escape even when good direct service programs providing better medical care exist. Although the AMA now accepts prepayment and group practice, it does not want them associated together in the same plan, the report states. They consider plans which compensate physicians by salary or on a capita­ tion basis as a challenge to the economic control over payment for services which the AMA violently insists is its prerogative. As more and more information on the high-quality, reasonably priced medical care which can be found in comprehensive, prepaid group medical plans becomes available to American workers, it can be expected that organized labor will turn increasingly to such programs. They emphasize, first, prevention of illness by eliminating the cost barrier, and second, quality medical care by selected doctors practicing in groups. Guaranteed Income Proposed By Panel WASHINGTON — A suggestion that every American should be guaranteed an adequate income as a matter of right whether he works or not, was made to President John­ son last week in a statement]^' by the 32-member "Ad Hoc considered the most important of Committee on the Triple Rev­ the three revolutions, is pinpoint­ Graduation time for SlU training tchool't Lifeboat Class No. 104 finds all hands assembled in headquarters after getting Coast Guard lifeboat tickets. The 16-man group is com­ posed (front, l-r) of Thomas Rotcliffe, Austin L. Evans, Ango Solomon, Jose Jiminez, Arthur Sequeira, Robert Toedel; middle, Morius Del Prodo, Antonio Alfonso, William Snell, Alexan­ der Katsanevakis, Walter Jones; rear, instructor Don Butts, Philip Mock, Erkki Leskinen, Lucien Butts, Robert A. Ruffner, Victor Encarnacion and instructor Arne Bjornsson. olution." The group, composed of econ­ omists, educators, writers and others, said that three "revolu­ tions" presently underway — the cybernation revolution, the wea­ ponry revolution and the human rights revolution—require radical changes in national attitudes and policy. Link Broken The plea for a guaranteed in­ come was one of a number of suggestions put forward by the Committee to deal with the im­ pact of these revolutions on the economy. In an official state­ ment, the group declared that "the traditional link between jobs and income is being broken." The cybernation revolution. Runaway SlU Ship Recalled New Name Goes On Antarctic Maps The renaming of what is probably the world's longest peninsula will remind many Seafarers of the onetime SIUmanned Liberty ship Nathaniel B. Palmer, a Liberty tanker which ran away from US registry in 1954 and was scrapped last year. Waterways Company ships to switch to Costa Rica pursued a claim that Edward The ship and the peninsula American vessel named after Palmer may re­ registry in the heyday of the US Bransfield actually found the ter­ were named after a young call how the ship came into the Government's ship transfer pro­ ritory in 1820. They named it Connecticut sea captain who. news on its own back in 1952, when gram. The Palmer then took on Graham Land in honor of Sir In 1821, while commanding the 45ton sloop Hero, discovered an ex­ tension of land in the Antarctic that until a month ago was known on American charts as Palmer Land. Palmer was searching for new seal-fishing grounds at the time. Last month, the US Board on Geographic Names, an agency of the Department of the Interior, approved a name change to make Palmer Land, the long reach of land pointing toward the tip of South America, the Antarctic Peninsula. Seafarers who rode the former she ran aground in ankle-deep waters of the Argentina River in Uruguay. After food and stores became a problem, the crew was flown out of Montivedeo a month and a half after the grounding. The jinx fol­ lowed them out of South America when the plane on which they were leaving developed engine trouble and had to return to Montevideo. After waiting 26 hours, they were again flOwn out, and this time made the United States. Later the Palmer again sailed into the limelight when, in 1953, she was among the first American the name Manolito. She returned to the American flag for a brief period and then switched as the Manolito to a Panamanian outfit, flying the Liberian flag this time. In 1962, she switched to the Lebanese flag as the SS Manegina and, in 1963, went to the scrappers. She was originally built in 1943. The story of the new Antarctic Peninsula follows a similar pattern of name changes and disputed ownership down through the past 140-odd years of history. After Capt. Palmer was credited by the US with discovering the Antarctic territory, the British James R. G. Graham, first Lord of the Admiralty early in the 19th century. To add to a mapmaker's confusion, Argentina called the area San Martin Land and Chile tagged it O'Higgins Land. But tlie newest compromise on the name of the huge, "S"-shaped body of land has settled these issues despite a number of international incidents. Under the compromise, the northern portion of the peninsula is to be called Graham Land, the southern part Palmer Land. The arm of land as a whole will be known as the Antarctic Peninsula. ed as the cause of this break. Cybernetics is a science that deals with automation and the amount of control man has over today's complex machines. As automa­ tion takes more and more control over production, the committee holds, a combination of electronic computers and automated, selfregulating machines makes pos­ sible tremendous output with little or no assistance from the worker. The other revolutions contrib­ ute to the problem. Coming as it does at a time when people realize that the ultimate power to destroy the world is already in the hands of man, the vast mili­ tary and space expenditures brought about by the weaponry revolution are becoming more and more unpopular, the group feels. As cutbacks are made, a greater number of people will join the unemployment rolls. The human rights revolution, too, is forcing new areas to be explored. As the Negro becomes eligible for a greater number of positions, the competition for the particular number of available jobs increases. Right To Income However, according to the Com­ mittee, the values of cybernation are being limited by the anti­ quated system of linking one's job to his income. According to the group, the link must be bro­ ken by having society provide "that every individual and every family be provided with an ade­ quate income as a matter of right." With the link broken, cyberna­ tion would then be the answer in­ stead of the problem, providing funds to finance the program and making possible the creation of funds for neglected public pur­ poses and the elimination of pov­ erty both at home and abroad . �Seafarer Mad Bear Hosts Visit of Friendly Tribe -S««f«r«r Wallace (Mad Bear) Andenon (at right, earlier. In his own cere­ monial garb) provided ,a close look at the SlU when he arranged a visit by a family of Hopi Indians from Arizona to head­ quarters. Mad Bear, a Tuscarora Indian from New York, gave the West­ ern family a personallyguided tour of Union ac­ tivities. Since Hopi In­ dians are known for their ceremonial dances, they performed a few for Sea­ farers gathered in the hir­ ing hall. Father and son team swing into their tribe's ancient rendition of the famed "war dance." Seafarers in the hall got a full close-up. With big grin, Mad Bear'(front, far left) gathers all hands for a group photo with onlooking Seafarers and SlU port officials, who hold up some of the youngsters for the camera. John Fay and John Dwyer have two of the young ones in tow. Port Agent Joe DiGeorge is at far right. Ladies provided accompaniment with song and drum for the occasion, while men did the footwork and ceremonial dancing on the hiring hall deck. Dad is sitting this one out as son (not shown here) takes the spotlight. Younger members of the family helped cut with singing accompaniment. �Pare Fourteea SEAFARERS Ship AgenciesReject Guam Subsidy Move WASHINGTON—The Federal Maritime Commission has opposed legislation to end the domestic trade status of Guam so shipping subsidies may be paid to operators serving the Pacific Island. Testifying before the The proposed legislation had House Merchant Marine Sub­ been urged by SIU Pacific Dis­ trict-contracted American Presi­ dent Lines and Pacific Far East Lines to end the treatment of Guam as a domestic trade area. Like the coastwise trade, service to Guam is reserved exclusively for US-flag ships right now. Foreign Ships Since '62 Foreign ships have been per­ mitted to call at Guam since 1962, but only to and from foreign ports. The Maritime Administration has also taken a position of op­ position to the proposal, testify­ ing that few or no foreign car­ riers would be attracted because of the relatively small size of the trade. Subsidies would not guar­ antee any lowering of rates, a spokesman also noted. Beside the operators, the only affirmative voice for the proposal was a repre-sentative of the De­ partment of the Interior's Divi­ SAN FRANCISCO — President sion of Insular Affairs. William Jordan and all other in­ cumbents who ran for office in the annual election for officers of the Marine Firemen's Union were re­ elected in membership balloting, the union announced here last month. Both Jordan and Vice-President Alex Jarrett ran unopposed in the balloting among members of the SIUNA-affiliated Marine Firemen, LOS ANGELES — A Federal Oilers and Watertenders. C. A. grand jury here has indicated six Peterson, incumbent MFOW treas­ companies, including US Steel, on urer, defeated Nick Trivich by a charges of rigging bids and divid­ vote of 1,806 to 595. ing up the market on sales of steel The Seattle port agent, William and concrete water pipe in ten (Bud) Haley, also was reelected, but a tragic plane crash took his life, Western states. In five indictments, the grand and a special election was sched­ jury charged that company execu­ uled for April 2 to fill the post. There was one proposition on tives had met periodically between the MFOW ballot this year other 1954 and 1962 to decide which firm than the normal election of offi­ would submit the low bid. Also named in the Los Angeles cials, a "no promotion" proposition, which was adopted by the member­ indictments were Kaiser Steel, ship. In the future, under the United States Industries, Ameri­ terms of the provision, there can can Pipe & Construction, Smithbe no promotions or changing of Scott, and the United Concrete jobs in the unlicensed engine de­ Pipe Company along with eight partment aboard ship, except in officers or former officers of the companies. emergency situations. committee, Deputy Maritime Ad­ ministrator J. W. Gulick said sucli a bill "will not produce more cargo," is "unlikely to produce lower shipping rates," would set "an undesirable precedent" by opening a heretofore non-subsi­ dized domestic trade to subsidized competitors and would diminish FMC rate regulatory power. He said the measure might not permit authorization of subsidy anyway "unless substantial for­ eign competition develops." Firemen's Officials Reelected US Indicts Steel Co's On Prices Report From San Francisco Attentive gathering of Seafarers at SIU informational meet­ ing in San Francisco last month hears West Coast SIU Rep. E. B. McAuley reporting to membership. Looking on (far left) is Paul Gonsorchik, port agent and meeting secretary. Gathering was also addressed by visitors from Marine Cooks & Stewards including (seated, center) Secretary-Treasurer Ed Turner, Jerry Posner, welfare plan administrator, and Frank Gomar, assistant secretary-treasurer. April B. ItM LOO Coast Vessel Goes Collegiate SAN FRANCISCO — The Matson liner Monterey, an SIU Pacific District-contract­ ed ship, will become part of the University of Hawaii dur­ ing three 42-day cruises later this year. University courses related to the literature, native arts, and government of the South Pacific will be offered under the program, but only one of the courses will be given on each sailing. The courses will offer college credit, and will be presented by the University of Hawaii, in cooperation with the division of educational travel of the National Education Associa­ tion. Senate Unit Okays 'Truth-In-Lending' WASHINGTON—A Senate Banking subcommittee has voted 5-4 approval of -a "truth-in-lending" bill it had bottled up for more than four years. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Paul H. Douglas (D-Ill.), would re--^ Democratic vote against the quire disclosure of all interest only bill in the subcommittee show­ and finance charges in clear, down. simple terms. It has Administra­ tion support and strong backing from labor and consumer groups. Douglas, who presided over sub­ committee hearings which have filled 3,954 pages of testimony since 1960, urged Banking Commitee Chairman A. Willis Robertson (DVa.) to schedule an executive ses­ sion of the full committee to act on the measure. Robertson cast the By E. B. McAuley, West Coast Representative Earthquake Cripples Alaskan Industry Sen. Edmund S. Muskie (D-Me.) provided the swing vote to dis­ lodge the bill after the subcommit­ tee agreed to an amendment which would permit revolving credit charges, used by many department stores, to be stated in terms of monthly interest rate. The original bill would have required all charges to be expressed in terms of true annual interest rates. The bill also requires lenders and sellers to disclose in writing the total amount of cost to be financed, including a specific list of "extra" charges in connection with the financing. Douglas summed up the intent of the legislation in these words: "The purpose of this bill is to re­ quire that the American consumer be given the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about the interest rates and finance charges he is asked to pay when he borrows money or buys an ar­ ticle on the installment plan." The disastrous earthquake in Alaska last week seems to have crippled the fishing fleets and their allied industries, the eanneries, in many areas, according to preliminary reports by some of our SIUNA affili­ ates. In at least one place, Seward, reports are that the entire fishing fleet which had been servicing the largest cannery there is completely out of commission. We understand that a nunrber of the flshing boats are completely destroyed and that the wreckage of other waterfront installations has been thrown upon and strewn about the beaches both at Seward and Kodiak. Of course, the tidai waves must have completely demolished the docks there. It is a real catastrophe for what is certainly one of the most important Alaskan industries. There appears to be a fierce three-way battle shaping up on the California political scene for the Democratic Senatorial nomination. Pierre Salinger has been declared eligible to run for the Senate by the California Supreme Court. A legal cloud was hanging over the scene because Salinger had been out of the state for some eight or NEW YORK—Two more veteran nine years. He had been a resident of Virginia while serving as press members of the SIU Railway secretary to President Kennedy and President Johnson. Now In the Marine Region have been added race on the Democratic side will be Clair Engle, Allan Cranston and to the pension list by the trustees Salinger. -f — for the retirement program. The latest additions bring the The annual convention of the flying in from Japan where the International Union of Operating ship ran aground. The Mankato total number of railroad tug vet­ Engineers, AFL-CIO, will be held Victory also paid off, and Wilming­ erans retired on union pensions since the program began to 57. this year at the Sheraton Palace ton saw four ships in transit. Nino have gone on the list so far Hotel in San Francisco, beginning Nevhi Ellis, former Savannah this year. April 13. We here are looking for­ Both of the oldtimers who have ward to seeing the delegation from patrolman, is AB on board the Local 25 which will be headed by Mankato Victory and asked us to just joined the list of retired mem­ our old friend, Steve Leslie, presi­ send his hellos to all of his East bers are going on disability pen­ sions, and come out of the Penndent of the local and International Coast friends. Representative of the lUOE's John R. Nelson dropped into the Marine Division, whose local of­ Wilmington hall recently and re­ fices are in the SIU headquarters tired his book. He has decided to building in New York. try a job on the beach for a while Trend Watchers to be near his family. Ray J. Ray Christiansen, the labor Kroupa, on the beach for a while writer for the "San Francisco Ex­ to get a fractured heel mended, aminer" recently wrote a piece served on the balloting committee about the great job of staying on while in the cast. Now he says he top of the political scene being is ready to get out and get his sea Stone done by the Labor Council. He cites legs back. Bredeil the map system on the wall of the sylvania Railroad tug fleet. They Thomas Laarents, a charter Council's Conference Room at the are John E. Stone, 63, and Luther member of the SIU, is presently Labor Temple. By using color des­ A. Bredeil, 65. ignations, the Council can plot carpenter on the Kenmar and stopped by the hall to say hello. Stone was a barge captain with political trends from 1958 to 1963. the Pennsy, and was born in He said he likes the climate out Although there seems to be a slight conservative trend, the here much better than on the Mathews County, Virginia. He now makes his home with his wife Council is heartened by the strong East Coast. Wilmington is expected Joyce in Blakes, Va. votes against the "right-to-work" to be slow for the next two weeks, He joined the Penn Railroad with no payoffs in sight, and only laws. a few Sea-Land and Calmar in- fleet in August, 1920, and worked The Port of Seattle reports that transits. for the company through January, shipping has slowed up consider­ 1964, which makes him a veteran Lewis Smith, who usually sails ably there, with the Barbara of 44 years' service. Frietchle the only payoff in the as AB out of Baltimore, and quite Bredeil, the other pensioner, is often grabs a slot as delegate, is last period. Two oldtimers on the retiring to his Camden, NJ, home beach in Seattle are Herbert Ken­ looking for a ship out of San Fran­ to enjoy some leisure with his wife cisco on the "romance run" to nedy, whose last ship was the Letty. He spent over 40 years work­ Antlnous as chief steward, and A1 Japan or Korea. Charles Gilbert, ing as a tugboat mate for the Smith, an oldtimer who has been one of the few seamen who has Pennsy. sailing as bosun for quite a few drawn unemployment benefits from Of the 57 retired on pensions years and is looking for just such a the state of Alabama, and has been so far, 22 came out of the Penn spot on a trans-Pacific run. Ken­ with the SIU for some 20 years, Railroad tug fleet, 11 from the nedy says he is going to wait is also looking for a good trans- Baltimore & Ohio and 9 from the awhile, mainly to have his weight Pacific run. New York Central. The balance is checked at the hospital. Known as Karl Jarve just arrived in SF composed of 6 from the New "Tiny," Kennedy tips the scales at after having been flown in from a mere 280 pounds—give or take 40. Japan. He also was on the Taddei Haven, 3 from Brooklyn Eastern District Terminai, 2 from Bush Shipping was light out of Wiim- Village and is looking forward to Terminal, 1 from New York Dock, ington for the last two weeks and picking up his clothing allowance 2 from Western Maryland, and 1 the crew of the ill-starred Taddei so that the gear he lost when the from e Chesapeake & Ohio Village were paid off there after ship went aground can be replaced.' fleet. 2 Railtug Oldtimers On Pension �SEAFARERS Top-Level US Shipping Taiks (Continued from page 3) •igned to make possible the sur­ vival of the American merchant marine, maintain the merchant fleet and protect the Jobs of US seamen were strongly urged by the union representatives. Toward this end, the Maritime Administrator announced in the meeting that plans were underway for the establishment of a com­ mittee to take up the complaints of the maritime industry on American - flag participation in such a program. Insistence by the maritime un­ ions that US-flag vessels be guar­ anteed at least 60 percent of Government - sponsored cargoes and Russian wheat shipments was stressed by AFL-CIO President Meany. The maritime unions made clear that they consider last week's top level meeting as just a beginning. Many more such meetings on the highest possible level are necessary, they^ feel, to untangle the mess in which the maritime industry flnds itself to­ day after the years of inaction and failure by Government agen­ cies to uphold the intent of laws designed to preserve and strength­ en the American merchant ma­ rine. The unions emphasized their belief that future meetings are needed to clarify Issues and for­ mulate decisive action by all seg­ ments of the maritime industry and Government, to solve such problems as the disastrous impact of runaway-flag shipping on the American merchant marine, the undercutting of US seamen's jobs by automation, and the prob­ lem of obtaining increased Amer­ ican commercial cargoes for American-flag ships. Although an Executive Order has been drafted to set up a com­ mittee of representatives from la­ bor, management and Government to deal with these questions, the order has not yet been executed. Such questions as the scope of the committee, the areas to be discussed and the degree of Gov­ ernment participation are still be­ ing worked out. SlU, Waterman Approve New Quarters Plan NEW YORK — The SlU Con­ tract Department has worked out an arrangement with Waterman Steamship to provide watch foc'sles for the engine department on a number of its vessels, follow­ ing a cutback in the company's passenger operations. Quarters for the firemen and oilers are being shifted around on a total of 19 company vessels. The Desoto was the first Waterman ship on which the change was made, using former passenger ac­ commodations. The changes in black gang quar­ ters" also will affect the Afoundria, Andrew Jackson, Antiniious, Arizpa, City of Alma, Fairport, Hastings, Iberville, Jean LaFitte, John B. Waterman, Kyska, LaSalle, Madaket, Maiden Clreek, Topa Topa, Wacosta, Warrior and Yaka. The other company vessels are C-2s on which there is no quarters problem. Agreement has been reached between the Union and the com­ pany to have the quarters change made at the first US port the ves­ sels make where the Union main­ tains a hiring hall. Tage Fifteca LOG Bridge Ticket Great Lakes Tugmen Win New Contracts, $ Gains CLEVELAND—Tugmen of the Great Lakes Towing Com­ pany can look forward to Increased wages, higher company payments for welfare benefits and other fringe gains as a result of a new agreement negotiated by the Great Lakes Jones said he expected dredging in the Great Lakes area to be down Tug & Dredge Region of the this year unless private companies SIU Inland Boatmen's Union. The pact renewal, covering fire­ men-watchmen, helpers, laborers and maintenance mechanics on the company's large fleet of tugs, calls for money increases during the three-year life of the agreement. Some of the wage gain is retro­ active to last April. Other benefits Include eight paid holidays per year, strong grievance Seafarer Nicoloof Popoiogleu Is all smiles as he displays procedure for settling disputes, improved procedures governing his newly-won Third Male's license to Welfare Rep. John seniority rights and a 50-cent per Dwyer at SlU headquarters. Papazoglou, who makes his hour towline bonus. home in New York with his wife Aresstia and daughter A substantial increase in com­ Patricia, 8, last shipped aboard the Thefis (Rye Marine) pany payments per man per day where he served as deck delegate. for welfare-pension items is also included in the pact to provide in­ creased security for Lakes IBU members and their families. The union has also announced new contracts with the Gleason Marine Towing Company covering the company's oil operations and a separate pact with the Calumet Towing Company. It is continuing By Al Tanner, Vice President talks with Sinclair Refining, Beck­ and Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer, Great Lakes er Towing, Detroit Marine Towing, Bigane Vessel Fueling, Hannah In­ land Waterways and the Westcott Headquarters here In Detroit has been advised by Boland and Boat Service. Looking to the outlook for the Cornelius that the John T. Hutchinson, presently at the Fraser-Nelson yard in Superior, will not be ready for operation untii June. Seniority new season. Regional Director Bob men from this vessel will be reassigned on the basis of their fleet seniority. The Diamond Alkali, also In the Superior shipyard, has oeen repowered from stoker to diesel, eliminating three firemen's jobs. Reiss steamship has informed the Union that the SS Richard Reiss will not be in service until June. Reiss seniority men, as well, will be called on the basis of their fleet seniority. The Algonac service center has been affected by the low water problem in the St. Clair River. Dredging of the area around the service center boathouse will be required. This means that when Westcott starts Its service around May 1, our launch, the Speedy WASHINGTON—The chairman Marlene, will go into operation to service contracted vessels. of the Senate Commerce Commit­ An area conference of the Maritime Trades Department has been tee, Senator Warren G. Magnuson scheduled for April 8 at the Wolverine Hotel, Detroit. Port councils (D-Wash.), has asked Congress to are presently voting on delegates to attend this meeting. Discussions boost the Interstate Commerce will be held concerning Important matters to all of the marine industry. Commission's new budget by One of the major Issues to be taken up at this meeting will be the $825,000, in order to continue the assignment of an Area Director for the Canadian and American Great fight to "stamp out illegal car­ Lakes Area, whose primary function will be to coordinate activities riage." of all port councils in the area. According to Sen. Magnuson, As the '64 season keeps getting up steam, we want to keep advising the extra sum is needed to create the membership about settlement of various disputed and pending 103 additional jobs so that the money items from last season. Among them is a vacation item pending Commission can better police un­ for Gerald Tiigetski, gateman on the Sylvania, who drew a check for regulated carriers who are "un­ $165. The gatemen aboard the US Gypsum also were paid over $100 dermining the national transpor­ disputed overtime. Edward Lombard! visited Detroit and picked up a tation system." Magnuson, in pair of checks representing disputed overtime with two companies. addition to his position as chair­ Ed also collected a small item representing half-time wages not man of the Senate Commerce paid for work performed on Saturday and Sunday on the steamer Committee, also serves on the Fred A. Manske. He didn't complete seven days of work, but was Senate Appropriations Subcom­ bumped through no fault of his own. mittee which oversees ICC's fi­ A transportation and lodging beef for Everett May on the Diamond nancial requests. Magnuson called the original Alkali was collected, but a beef about the duties of the 2nd cook and porter on the US Gypsum is going to be discussed at the next meeting budget request of the ICC for $1.1 of the Clarifications Committee. The clarifications group will also million for the fiscal year 1964act on a bonus claim by Charles Campbell, who was injured ashore 65 conservative. He quoted an ICC spokesman as saying that 103 while off on an emergency leave. Anselm Kenny is getting the vacation pay due from the John J. additional jobs in the field are Boland. Checks for alinost $150 are being split by Ray Hoholik, Jerome needed this year, 98 more the year Bianchi and Leonard Smith, in settlement of the tunnelmen's beef after, and an additional 90 jobs which occurred on the US Gypsum for several weeks last spring. in fiscal 1966-67. The Senator noted that unlaw­ Bianchi gets $89 out of the total. Smith $44.50 and Hoholik gets the ful transportation may be costing rest. We're glad to report for the fellows on the C. C. West that the regulated carriers as much as $500 vacation claim for Clarence Lenhart is okay. Lenhart was hospitalized million annually in revenues, and due to illness and could not complete the season, so he almost lost "depriving the state and Federal governments of tax revenues out on a claim for $214. A dispute involving the steamer George Steinbrenner on transporta­ which, if there was no lawful car­ tion pay for Edward Baatz from Ashtabula to Honor, Mich., and from riage, would come from regulated Honor to Superior, where he rejoined the vessel, is payable. Baatz carriers." Refusal to grant ICC the addi­ was off on a nvedical leave of absence and, under these circumstances, tional funds for its crackdown on the company is responsible for the transporation. We're also holding a check in Detroit for Robert B. Erickson from illegal operators, he said, would the Henry Steinbrenner. Erickson quit the vessel after working more therefore be "penny-wise and than 120 days and, as the contract says, did not have to complete the pound foolish." Magnuson is deeply interested lay-up of the vessel in order to collect vacation pay. A final pending item again involves Ed Lombard!, from the in pushing the added budget if he J. L. Reiss this time. He's got a day's wages coming for reporting to can get the backing of private in­ the vessel on a porter's job, Tlicre was no job open when he got there, terest groups who want to co­ and since this was a duplication of job calls that were not his fault, operate in the resulting steppedthe company agreed to pay Lombard! the day's wages for reporting up campaign against unlawful to the vessel. carriage. Union Settles Pending OT, Pay Beefs Eyes Extra Funds For ICC Use start dredging their slips and docks to keep up with progress throughout the St. Lawrence Sea­ way system. Jones said he ex­ pected there will be dredge work this summer in Detroit, Gladstone, Bay City and Sault Ste. Marie (Mich.), Chicago, Lorain (Ohio), Buffalo and Rochester (NY) and Duluth (Minn.). Welland Canal Tolls Put Off OTTAWA — Reversing an ear­ lier decision, the Canadian gov­ ernment has announced it will not reimpose tolls at the present time on ships using the Welland Canal. A final decision on whether to reimpose the canal levy will de­ pend on settlement of the entire toll structure on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Public hearings on the whole question of Seaway tolls are expected to start on April 30. The announcement reversed an earlier decision by the former Transport Minister that canal tolls would be reim posed by April 1. The government had originally removed tolls on the waterway linking Lake Ontario and Lake Erie in July, 1962. Negotiating teams representing the Canadian St. Lawrence Sea­ way Authority and the United States St. Lawrence Seaway De­ velopment Corporation are study­ ing the whole toll question. The negotiators are expected to issue a notice on the toll question soon which will be the basis for future discussions. Both bodies must make a report to their governments on the toll question by July 1. Meanwhile the St. Lawrence Sea­ way authority has announced tenta­ tive opening dates for the canals under its authority. The Welland Canal was scheduled to open April 1, weather and ice conditions per­ mitting. Other tentative opening dates are: Sault Ste. Marie Canal. April 13; South Shore, Beauharnois, Iro­ quois, Lachine and Cornwall canals, April 15; Wiley-Dondero canal April 15 or earlier if ice conditions permit. iSis. :-UviHaiStelsfeito Pushing Barges Called Cheaper CLEVELAND, Ohio — A university professor has made the suggestion that Great Lakes Barges should be pushed by tugs instead of the usual practice of pulling them. Speaking before a meeting of the Lake Carriers Association, marine engineer Harry Benford of the University of Michigan said that pushing these carriers would be easier and cheaper than pulling them, because when they are pulled, the barges must have special fins fitted to the stern to keep them straight while towing. He said the fins in­ creased fuel costs. Benford is retiring chairman of the Great Lakes and Great Rivers Sec­ tion of the Society of Naval Architects and Naval Engi­ neers. �Page Sixteen SEAFARERS AprU i, MM LOG Pesticides Believed Link To Fish Loss WASHINGTON—The United States Public Health Service is investigating a discovery that fish deaths in the Mississippi River were presumably caused by minute amounts of pestir cides in the water. These actions were precipitated The USPHS's Division of by report issued March 22, by Water Supply and Pollution the aRobert A. Taft Sanitary Engl- Control has announced an accel­ eration of plans to make a com­ prehensive pollution survey of the Mississippi. Agents of the Food and Drug Administration from St. Louis to New Orleans also have begun collecting samples of fish, looking for residues of highly tox­ ic materials. Meanwhile, Gulf of Mexico re­ search teams from the USPHS and the Bureau of Commei'cial Fisheries of the Department of the Interior began collecting shrimp for laboratory examination. Alaska Ship Rates Unjust, Agency Warns WASHINGTON — The Federal Maritime Conimission has for the first time turned down rate changes in the domestic offshore trade. In a decision combining two cases, the FMC ruled that the Alaska Steam­ ship Company and the Northern Commercial Company River Lines were attempting to charge unjust and unreasonable fees. The commission, in a decision handed down recently, ruled that companies operating in the Frozen North would not be permitted to charge fees that would produce a rate of return greater than ten per­ cent. Rates set by Alaska Steam­ ship yielded more than a 12 per­ cent return until they were ordered reduced. When Northern Commer­ cial tried to install a similar rate schedule, the commission issued its ten percent edict. A ten percent increase on gen­ eral cargo to the seasonal areas of Alaska, Bristol Bay, Nome, Kotzebue and other Bering Sea areas had been planned, along with a 20 percent hike on cannery cargo— cans, cartons and salt, which are used in the canning process—and a ten percent increase on south­ bound canned salmon products from all areas of Alaska. The commi.ssion decided to act after evaluation of the tariff sched­ ule indicated a rate rise in the "seasonal trade" as opposed to the "scheduled trade." Since Alaska Steamship holds a virtual monopoly on the .seasonal trade and faces keen competition in the scheduled trade, it reduced fees in the latter in order to compete, but raised fees in the former to make up the dif­ ference. The FMC refused to measure Alaska Steamship's rates on the carrier's overall operations. "We think it would be unfair to saddle such captive shippers with the burden of the carrier's losses re­ sulting fron> operations in the scheduled trade," the commission explained. The commission concluded its session by requiring Alaska Steam­ ship and Northern Commercial to submit amended tariff schedules within 30 days. eering Center in Cincinnati. After months of painstaking analysis, the center concluded that dead fish from the lower Mississippi contained toxic amounts of two commonly-used pesticides—endrin and dieldren—and two other un­ identified but poisonous synthetic organic materials. The inference drawn was that the amounts of pesticides washed down from the fields into the First checks to be paid out by the New Bedford Fishermen's Union pension plan are received river could be injurious to fishby Capt. Johan Gundersen (3rd from left), Capt. Emil Seaburg (4th from left) and Paul life. MoHiiesen (far right). Checks were presented to the new pensioners by John B. Patten, This in turn presents the ques­ administrator of the program (left), and Austin P. Skinner, union secretary-treasurer. tion of whether these chemicals can be harmful to man. A care­ New Bedford Continues Pact Talks fully-worded USPHS statement said "pesticide levels in the lower Mississippi basin do not present any immediate health problems." The Taft Center report seemed to solve the four-year-old mystery NEW BEDFORD, Mass.—^Tlie SlU-affiliated New Bedford FLshermen's Union has re­ of what was killing the fish ceived the go-ahead from the Federal Government on its new pension plan and has alreadyin the lower Mississippi and the made the first pension payments to 11 members of the union. estuaries of the Gulf of Mexico. The pensions were ap- * Since 1960, catfish, mullet, sea union. Agreement between the possible If the talks continue to proved after a review by the the trout, and other edible and in­ NBFU and the owners on the bog down. edible fish have died by the mil­ New Bedford Fishermen's basic plan was reached last July. The union is demanding an in­ lions in those areas, the heaviest Pension Trust, which Is jointly ad­ Another seven months passed be­ crease in maintenance and cure toll being taken in the Baton ministered by the NBFU and the fore Federal approval was re­ payments, which , benefits mem­ Seafood Producer's Association, ceived, and then two months more bers who are 111 and cannot work. Rouge and Gulf areas. After eliminating such causes as representing the vessel operators. elapsed to allow for notification It is also asking for an increase parasitic and bacterial diseases, The trust fund Is financed from of oldtimers who qualified and to in welfare contributions by the lack of oxygen, and drastic tem­ monthly contributions by the own­ set up actual administration of boat owners and an increase perature changes in the water, the ers. the plan. in Seafood Council contributions A start on the pension program investigation finally pointed Members of the union who qual­ which will be used for promo­ culminated a year-long effort by ify for pensions must be over 64 tional activities in behalf of the toward the toxic pesticides. years of age, must have at least industry. 173 days of fishing time on each In addition, the NFBU is asking of the calendar years prior to for a guaranteed minimum wage ' retirement commencing with the for captains and crewmembers. year 1959, and must be com­ pletely withdrawn from the fishing field. During times of acute shipping By Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director conditions the last requirement can be waived by the trustees. The plan also accounts for sick Every year, when Spring rolls around, man has celebrated the end of time, which may be creditable for winter and felt an overall newness to life. It is historically the time for up to a third of the total fishing festivals, orgies, feasts and prayers, as a tribute to the gods in vogue at time requirement. the time. This is a welcoming of a renewed life, a new cycle. Meanwhile, union members were Spring is the time when publications blossom forth with tips for due to get together late this week the gardener, homemaker, homeowner and the oar owner. It is the for a meeting that would hear a time for the spring dose of sulphur and molasses and a time for assault progress report on a new working WASHINGTON—The Maritime on the accumulation of winter. This is the .time to get everything contract. A strike vote on behalf Administration has given up try­ shipshape for the coming season, because we are aware that it is of the union's 1,200 members is ing to sell the 45,000-ton super­ important to keep our personal possessions in order. The prudent tanker Titan. The MA has rejected instinct in each of us realizes that good maintenance and upkeep pro­ all bids on the vessel and said it longs the useful life of our property. will not offer the ship for sale If this check-up is good for our possessions, why isn't it time for again unless a "definite interest" a check-up of ourselves, our wives, our children? is shown. What about yourself? Have you reviewed your driving habits? You A former Manuel E. Kulukundis will probably be surprised at the sloppy and dangerous practices that ship, the Titan was seized by the have crept into your driving, any one of which could cause a serious WASHINGTON—Net income for Government last year because of accident. How about your work around the house? Your activity the major US rail companies was the default on a Government-in­ aboard ship? Simple negligence can cause accidental Injury or death. sured mortgage by the Kulukundis How about your weight? Are you overweight? Do you eat three pork higher last year than for any other American-flag shipping interests. year since 1957, and their net rail­ chops when one should suffice? It's your responsibility and only you The Titan has been offered for ctn control it. Do you have headaches, or dizzy spells? Is your vision way operating income bettered all sale four times, and each time years since 1958. blurred? Have you had your glasses checked? Do your teeth hurt? Do Class 1 rails estimated their in­ there either have been no bids or you have chest pain? Do your feet hurt? Do your corns bother you? come at $651 million and net rail­ all bids have been rejected. The Then do something about it; you would if it were your car. Do you way operating Income before de­ latest bid to be rejected by the smoke too much? Evidence indicates that cancer and smoking are inter­ duction of interest and other fixed MA was for just over $8 million. related. Further, does your furnace leak gases Into your house, or does charges at $806 million, according The MA called this bid "nonthe muffler on your car fill it with carbon monoxide? These can kill to a statement released by the As­ responsive." you just as dead and quicker than cancer. Other rejected bids for the sociation of American Railroads. Do nagging unsolved problems at work, at home, or aboard ship, The 1963 net operating income, supertanker were $5.5 million tear away at your ulcers? Are you trying to drive a Cadillac on a said the AAR, produced a return offered by SlU-contracted Wall Rambler income? Are you trying to keep up with the Joneses when the rate of 3.1 percent on the depreci­ .Street Traders and $4 million by Smiths are your speed? Are you just trying to do too much with what ated value of road and equipment the Keystone Shipping Company. you have or what you are? If so, usually there is something possible to shown on the books of carriers The MA charged that these bids do to relieve these tensions. Unless you do, they take a terrific toll in including materials, inventories did not represent the fair value wear and tear on your mind and body. of the ship. Earlier, the MA had and cash. This spring checklist could go on and on, but it's difficult to be •The AAR said that railroad net set a minimum bid price of $10 very hopeful about it. These things are usually taken very seriously at earnings in 1963 included substan­ million on the Titan. the moment, then promptly forgotten. It would be better if every one tial tax credits, arising from the The ship was built in 1960 at a of us paused once in a while to reflect on such matters and took the new depreciation guidelines for cost of $14 million. The Govern­ responsibility for his own health. railroad property put forth in ment insured a $12 4 million For certainly there l.s nothing that can take the place of self-appraisal 1962 by the Internal Revenue mortgage on the vessel. Until an and self-determination. Those spring sulphur-and-molasses "tonics" Service and from the seven percent acceptible otfer is made the Titan may induce carthasis of the body, but there is serious doubt that many investment credit enacted by Con­ will be laid up in the James River of us develop good health habits from this dosing. "i gress in 1862, (Va,), , • i ii'i i-lj SlU FISHERMEN GET PENSION PLAN MA Nixes New Bids For Titan Spring Is Time For A Personal Check-Up US Rails Net High �AffriiS^ UM LOG By Fred Stewart & Ed Mooney Headquarters Representatives iM^f' y'<M w Lifeboat Training Again Saves Lives Scveait Runaway Ship Goes Amuck During Panamanian Crisis Seafarer Hugh Curran, passing the time of day with his neighbor at a local tavern re­ The Importance of a thorough knowledge of lifeboat procedures by cently, received a very vivid lesson in just how effective the US Government's "effective every crewmember of a merchant ship was pointed up again recently control" of runaway flag vessels really is. after the gounding near Yokohama of the SlU-contracted Taddei Vil­ The subject arose when Cur--*^^ lage. It was only through the expert seamanship of the crew and the ran discovered that the man The steward, an American, told the crew was composed of many training received through SIU lifeboat programs that serious Injury and loss of life were avoided during jthe difficult job of lowering boats in to whom he was chatting was Curran that the crew aboard his from the Southern European coun­ the steward aboard a Panamanian- vessel made the messhall look like tries. The officers were mostly heavy seas with the vessel listing badly. James Ramsey, a graduate of the SIU Lifeboat Class No. 88, won flag, Anfierioan-owned vessel at the the lobby of the United Nations Americans and Norwegians. The ship was outbound from the special praise from his- shipmates for the professional job he did in time of the disorder in that little during a coffee break. Although largely made up of West Indians, Persian Gulf to the United States, getting the No. 2 lifeboat away with 14 crewmembers under very dif­ Central American country. and as is usual for runaway-flag ficult conditions. Later, it was the fine seamanship and boat-handling vessels, was nowhere near the abilities of bosun Harrington and AB Henninger that kept lifeboat No. 1 country of its flag. afloat, although its seams were sprung. This boat was awash and con­ stantly in danger of going down in the heavy seas. For 14 hours these When the skipper, another men struggled to keep the boat headed into the seas and were success­ American, heard from the wireless ful—saving not only their own lives but that of the Captain. operator of the disturbance in It is important for every SIU man to have a lifeboat ticket, which Panama, he was at a loss as to is easily available through the lifeboat school at headquarters. The old what action to take. Then, when saying that self-help is the best help is as true in disasters at sea as he found out that Panama and the it is anywhere else. Without anyone making jokes about it, it can US had broken off diplomatic re­ safely be said that when a vessel-f lations, complete chaos developed runs into difficulty at sea, all the gerous places in which they regu­ on the ship. The skipper, knowing crewmembers are in" the same larly Hnd themselves. nothing better to do, passed out boat. In such a situation the man what hand-guns he had in his safe On their ships they are usually without lifeboat training simply safety-conscious and have a hne to the officers aboard the ship. cannot pull his own weight and record of safety. At home, how­ No orders went with the guns, endangers his shipmates as well as ever, one tends to forget the dan­ the steward told Curran. The guns himself. were simply handed over to each gers hidden In the slippery tiles Seafarers learn more than sim­ of a bathroom floor, officer, with a shrug implying that the loose ple boat-handling at the lifeboat tread on a steep staircase or the the skipper hadn't the slightest school. In addition to gaining the broken rung on that ladder out idea what the guns were for. Seafarer Hugh Curran (left) tells log staffer of the chaos finer points of boat-handling, in the garage. At a loss, the officers just stood which upset the officers and crew on one American-owned abandoning procedures, rescue Keep home safety always in around, wondering aloud what Panamanian runaway ship which was on the high seas at techniques and survival measures, mind and for your family's sake course of action they should take. the peak of the disorder last January in the Central Ameri­ they get a new awareness of their make your house shipshape and The country under whose flag they importance as part of a team and keep it that way. can country. were sailing had broken diplomatic of the responsibilities they owe to relations with the country where their shipmates. the owner of the vessel held his The purpose of lifeboat training, allegiance. they learn, is not simply to safe­ It was lucky, the steward com­ guard their own lives but to insure mented, that the Panamanians the safety and well-being of every never had a chance to nationalize man on boar.i as well. This new their fleet. He is certain that the sense of responsibility toward By Sidney Margollus skipper did not have the slightest their shipmates also makes them Manufacturers and dealers tend to blame high idea what he would have done in better union members and, last, costs of appliance repairs on consumers. The Fair- case that had happened. but not <e:-.st, better Americans. child News Service reported that while appliances Recently a family waa ahocked by a bill for $20 The sea is as dangerous and un­ themselves now are better quality, many consumers predictable a foe as ever for sea­ for repairing the bake unit In a ten-year-old electric fail to read instruction booklets and so make un­ range that probably would not bring much more In faring men. The declining nature of the American-flag fleet and the the second-hand market. The charge was $5.65 for necessary calls for service. This Is partly true, but only partly. Another steadily-increasing age of US mer­ two small parts and $14.25 for labor. Including $4.95 chant ships gives the sea an edge for the first call to see what was wrong, and $9.30 part of the problem is that modern appliances are more complicated, with more parts, circuits, etc., to ii, the struggle for survival on the for the return call with the parts. Why this charge for a simple parts replacement? break down. Too, the manufacturers themselves are high seas, and exposes today's American seamen to increasing The actual work did not take long. In comparison, responsible for the need to carry a multitude of dif­ dangers. For those reasons, all you get noticeably more work done for $20 on a car. ferent parts and to train highly specialized service­ hands should take advantage of Even doctors charge no more for a house call than men, because of the policy of bringing out new models each year whether or not there are any really every weapon available to safe­ do appliance repair companies. guard their survival. The best We checked with the manufacturer of the range basic changes. WASHINGTON—A bill author­ What can you do about it? You can, of course, training for survival at sea which whose service branch had done the repair work a Seafarer can get is through (General Electric). It turned out that the service­ compare service charges in your area. This may izing a broad study of a possible proper lifeboat training. man, a highly-skilled worker, was paid $120 a week produce somewhat lower charges. But it won't solve new nuclear-blasted, sea level for a 40-hour week, a little more than the national the fact that it is costly to run a truck up to your waterway between the Atlantic and average of $110 for appliance servicemen as re­ house with a highly-skilled appliance repairman at Pacific Oceans was approved last week by the Senate Commerce While we're on the subject of ported recently by "Home Furnishings Daily." Cer­ the wheel. safety for seafaring men, who have tainly his $3 an hour did not account for the labor Nor will buying a service contract help the average Committee. been the models for travelers charge of $9.30 an hour, plus the $4.95 for the initial family. A careful user who buys a contract helps If approved by the Senate as a since time began, it's worthwhile call. pay the bills for careless families who may use the whole, the bill would give a sevenpointing out the difficulties pres­ But, manufacturers argue, the serviceman's pay is wrong detergent in a washer, or overload it habitu­ man committee appointed by the ently being encountered by an­ only a fraction of the total cost of servicing an appli­ ally, or those who put in nuisance calls for such President power to study and make other kind of "traveling man," to ance. The manufacturer also must charge for the omissions as failing to plug in a TV set. recommendations on the most suit­ help our pitch for safety first. able route. The study would also Too, the store or dealer that sells you a service cost of operating his truck (in this case, radioCol. John Glenn faced dangers equipped), for tools, and the overhead of the serv­ contract may make an extra profit on it, further add­ include examining the feasibility as America's first astronaut which ice depot. ' Thus, if a serviceman is paid $2.50 an ing to service costs. For example, you may buy a of a 1,000 mile-long trans-United no American had ever encoun­ hour, which is more typical on a nation-wide basis, service contract from a dealer or department store States passage from the Gulf tered before. He tackled the dan­ the manufacturer or dealer providing the service which takes part of the annual charge, and turns the through Texas, New Mexico and gers of fantastic speed and height, adds 100 per cent for overhead. Now the cost had contract over to a repair firm. A price of $25 for California to the Pacific. survived the threat of a thousand become $5 an hour. But they don't stop there. Only a contract may really buy consumers only $20 worth Of the pi-esently acceptable pos­ different mechanical failures and half of the serviceman's time actually is spent in of service, or less. You pay overhead costs of two sibilities for the canal, it is figured returned unscratchod from a jour­ the home. This raises the per-hour cost to $10. A companies—seller and service firm. that it would take from two years ney into space. Now Glenn is in major appliance service manager to)d a school for However, if you have a large family and do use to make the shortest cut—tiie San the hospital, ai\d has been for servicemen that the average call takes 45 minutes. an appliance heavily—especially a washing machine Bias route in Panama—to ten years some time, because of the after­ Now you see why you pay $7.50 for a typical call. or TV set—then a service contract may benefit you for the 170-mile-long Tehuantcpcc effects of a fall in his own bath­ because less-frequent users will help pay the bill. canal through Mexico. However, you're lucky if you get off even with a room. At last report it will prob­ The only basic ways to hold down service costs on One reason the Commitlcc gave ably be months before he is fully $7.50 charge. The serviceman often needs to make the dozen or so appliances and electronic equipment for tlic study of the trans-US canal a second call with the parts, especially if your appli­ recovered from the injury to his in your house are these: is that sucli a route would liot re­ inner-ear — which he suffered in ance is not a late model. 1.—When you buy an appliance, buy the simplest quire treaties and relationships What about the high price for parts? Just one of model you need. Avoid those with extra gadgets. with other countries that could the "safety" of his own home. The point is clear. For Glenn, a hundred components of a range for which you origi2.—Read your instruction booklet to know how to lead to difficulties such as this as for many other Americans, the na ly paid, say, only $200, may cost you $5 or more. operate your appliance countr.v's operations of the present home proved a far more hazardous The manufacturers claim that the high cost of re­ 3.—Check the plug and the fuse box, and also read canal in Panama. place than anyone would have ex- pair parts arises from the need to stock many parts your instruction booklet again, before you call a The sea level canals, blasted out P'jctcd. More accidents occur in for different models, especially since models usually repairman. with nuclear power, are estimated the home than anywhere else. Sea­ change yearly. But service representatives also have 4.—If you must call the repair service, be prepared to cost anywhere JTrom $620 million farers should always keep in mind admitted to this writer that the sale of parts is a to explain the difficulty as exact y as you can. for the San Bias route to possibly their ship or the busy dock areas profitable business, with no competition and no 5.—Don't delay or talk to the serviceman unneces­ $25 billion for a trans-United are not necessarily the most dan- need to give discounts. sarily. His time costs you about ten cents a minute. States passage. Appliance Repair Bills Rise Senate Bill Okays New Canal Study �SEAFARERS Pas* Eiffhteea New Ailment Strikes Airline Jet Jockeys Fried Chicken "time-zone syndrome," which af­ fects air travelers as well; the difference being that they don't get as big a dose as professional flyers who are constantly exposed. A recent article in the Air Line Action In the marketplace offers a method for trade unionists to as­ sist each other in their campaign for decent wages and better con­ ditions. Seafarers and inelr families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.; Texas-Miller Products, Inc. Adam Hats, Ashley, Dorsey Jay, Hampshire Club, Repell-X, Sea Spray Men's Hats (United Hatters) 4" 4" Eastern Air Lines (Flight Engineers) 4» 4" 4- H. I. Siegel "HIS" brand men's clothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) 4. 4. 4. "Judy Bond" Blouses (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) 4< 4' 4» Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) 4" 4" 4" Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," "W. L. Weller" Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) 4-4 4' J. R. Simplot Potato Co. Frozen potato products (Grain Millers) 4* 4) 4" Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) 4> 4< 4> Jamestown Sterling Corp. Southern Furniture Mfg. Co. Furniture and Bedding (United Furniture Workers) Whaleburgers Go Big in Britain "Whaleburgers" are the new­ est delicacy for Great Britain's cat and dog population, accord­ ing to a report from Dofos Frozen Foods, Ltd., of Edin­ burgh and London. Sold as a frozen food, the whalebeef is packaged in twoand-a-half inch thick slabs, which may be kept under nor­ mal refrigeration for 10 days withoiit spoiling. The firm claims that its product has high protein val­ ue and adds greatly to the pet's general health. Seeks Higher Budget Outlay For Fisheries WASHINGTON — The United States cannot afford a continuing decline in its commercial fishing industry, according to the director of the Federal Bureau of Commer­ cial Fisheries. "To remain in competition for the world's fishery resources, the US commercial fishing industry must be revitaiized and made more productive and profitable, Donald L. McKernan informed Congress­ men. McKernan made his plea to pep up the fishing industry in explain­ ing the proposed $26.4 million budget for the work to a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee. He reminded the lawmakers that the commercial fishing industry now supports a haif-million peopie and supplies more than a million tons of food annually to the country. The largest single item in the budget amounts to $20.6 miilion for management and investigations of resources. Another $4.8 miiiion is for new construction; $676,000 for general administrative expenses and $300,000 for foreign currency programs. "With our own popuiation ex­ pected to increase by nearly 7.5 miiiion in the next 20 years, the time may soon be at hand when the US wili have to look to the sea for more of its food supply," said McKernan. Advertisers At Sea With New Billboards NEW YORK—Seafarers entering the port of New York in the near future who see a 112-foot Buick, a 112-foot girl In a bikini or a 112-foot anything else approaching them majes­ tically across the waters around Manhattan are ad­ thousands of people In can on the vised not to take alarm. It's river-hugging highways aimind all in the spirit of American enter­ Manhattan, people In high office CHICAGO—Airline pilots flying high speed jets are find­ ing they have time on their hands. It's preying on their minds and giving them a headache at the same time, Racing the sun across the> globe, pilots and air crews are Pilot, the monthly magazine of beginning to suffer from the Air Line Pilots Association, explains that the earth Is divided into 24 zones of 15 degrees each. Traveling against the sun you put the clock ahead one hour when passing a time zone and in the opposite direction, one hour back. Because a jet flies at nearly the same speed as the sun, which in latitudes where most of the trans-Atlantic flights take place is about 600 miles per hour, flying eastward the days are shortened and westward, lengthened. On the surface it sounds like a nice deal. You get in your plane at 6 AM with dawn just breaking, put in a day's work fly­ ing like mad, and land with the same dawn of the same day still breaking over the far-away air­ port of some exotic land. Now you can get going on some sight­ seeing without having lost a min­ ute of precious time. But it doesn't work quite that way the article explains. "Though it seems that time could be saved or lost in this fashion, this is not so. Chasing the sun you don't gain time but you might lose sleep." True enough it's the same dawn of the same day. But the natives of the far-away land are just waking from a good night's sleep, while our speedy airline piiot has already put in full day's work—and not easy work either. As a result, the normal daynight cycle of wakefulness and sleep, eating patterns, and the normal physiological rhythm of the entire body is disrupted and changed, the article notes. AftU I, HH LOG Southern fried chicken Is a popular menu item aboard the cruise boat Port Wel­ come, thanks to the care and attention to its prepa­ ration by SlU Inland Boat­ men's Union member Minnie Jacobs. The Port Welcome operates out of Baltimore, servicing charter parties and tour groups throughout the Chesapeake Bay area. ORION CLIPPER (Western Tankers), Feb. I—Chairman, H. Miller; Secre­ tary, Frank Naklickl. Disputed OT in deck department. One man hospi­ talized In Okinawa. Washing machine Is in very poor condition. A new one should be purchased or a shoresida mechanic repair the old one. All the fans in the crew's quarters and in messhalls are rusted and aU should be taken down, scraped and painted. BARBARA FRIETCHIB (LIbeHy Navigation), Feb. 16 — Chairman, Patrick G. Fox; Secretary, D. O. Coker. No money in treasury. No disputed OT reported by department delegates. Motion to make available absentee ballots for Union members at sea in order that they might have a more active part in elections and all other Union matters. A place has been built for Indian stevedores and cargo checkers back aft. Discussion on keeping aU screen doors locked on main deck. No natives are to be allowed In midship house. WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metals), Jan. 12—Chairman, H. Huston; Secre­ tary, T. J. Moore. Ship due In Mobile yard for repairs. No payoff until ship reaches Corpus Ciirlsti, unless ordered by Company. A few hours disputed OT in each department. Motion that the negotiating committee strive to obtain a retirement based on 15 years' seatime on SiU-contracted ships. Vote of thanks to the rJeward department for the holiday meals and decorations. Crew requested to keep all doors closed in order to keep the aircondition! iig unit working efficiently. Feb. 15—Chairman, J. A. Hollen; Secretary, P. D. Sheldrake. Sailed one man short from Corpus Christl, creating hardship in steward depart­ ment. Captain told crew he would not pay off any men in Longview unless ordered to do so. Motion made to write letter to New York to try and have it agreed that a man can be payed off in any port where he can secure a relief. No money in ship's fund. Donations will be accepted from crew. MAYFLOWER (Mayflower), Jan. 77 —Chairman, James Sumpter; Secre­ tary, R. Sanchez. Vote of thanks ex­ tended to resigning ship's delegate. James Sumpter will take over after payoff. Motion made that SIU membeis be oiigible for retirement at any age with 13 years' seatime or 20 years in the Union at higher pension amount. Motion made for ail ships to have draw 24 hours before entering port of payoff, so that men off watch can go ashore. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a Job well done. THETIS (Rye Marinel, Jan. 12 — Chairman, Eugene Sobczak; Secretary, C. A. Collins. Brother W. Cassidy was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. Discus.sion on launch service to %Tr You ARE RECEIVING MORETHAMONE COPY OF rue prise. An advertising company Intends to tow imimense floats carrying 112foot long, 30-foot hlgb advertising displays around Manhattan Island. The floats, pulled by a tug, would be on the move from 7 to 10 in the morning and again from 4 in the afternoon to midnight. Starting their journey at the George Washington Bridge, they would proceed to Wall Street, up the East River to the Trlborough Bridge, and then return to the point ot departure. A company representative re­ ports it took 18 months to get the necessary clearances for the floats from different state and Federal agencies. A New York car dealer has already signed up for a float. Despite their watery environ­ ment, the signs are not aimed di­ rectly at Seafarers, but at the be brought before boarding patrolman and headquarters. M. McClure wae elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. Discussion and motion on dues increase. Water tank should be checked for possible leak. Discussion about dumping garbage, etc., in passageway. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), Jan. 4—Chairman, Jamei Peterson; Secre­ tary, Fezll All. $34.41 in ship's fund. Motion made that vote for any change in the SrU Constitution is to last for a period of six months so that SiU members aboard ship can east vote. In the event a ship does not enter a port where crew can vote, absentee ballots are to be provided. ERNA ELIZABiETH (Albatross), Jan. 38—Chairman, Jack. Nelson; Secretary, Samuel Doyle. $18.57 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Old repair list was disre­ garded. No work done on pantrr sinks. WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metal), Nov. 16—Chairman, H. Huston; Sec­ retary, Curly Nielsen. Ship's delegate reported this Is a smooth trip with no beefs and good cooperation from departmen heads. Soma disputed OT IP buildings and almost anyone who steals an occasional glance at the water. Traffic Department figures Indicate that 585,000 can, each carrying 1.7 persons, drive on high­ ways alongside the East River, Hudson and Harlem Rivers daily. Possibly to ward off criticism of the plan, a company official has been quick to add: "We won't be defacing the rivers with our spec­ taculars. Rather, I honestly believe we'll be bringing some real beauty and excitement to the millions upon millions of people who will see them." Like the beauty and excitement of a 112-foot long, 30-foot high picture of a guy with sinus troubles. What a "welcome home" after a long trip. The Statue of Liberty was never like this—^but then, she never had a sinus con­ dition. DEL RIO (Delta), Jan. S — Chair­ man, F.M. Fedraza; Secretary, A. M. Tolantino. It was suggested that tha disgusting mall situatinn existing <n the Port of Conakry, Guinea, be In­ vestigated. Vote of thanks extended to G. Lurle, Purser, for cooperation with the crew. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate A. Abrams and all department delegates for their co­ operation and a Job well done. Vota of thanks to the steward department for a Job well done. $10.00 in ship's fund. Brother Abrams suggested that ship's fund be turned over to ship's treasurer who is the chief steward. vt - ST. CHRISTOPHER (Destiney Car­ riers), Feb. 2 — Chairman, O. M. Bartlett; Secretary, Thomas Farrail. In each department. lilotlon to have ship's delegate and boarding patrol­ man see port captain about reliefs in Galveston. Discussion on increasing manning. Crewmembers told that no­ body is to work under crane while work la being performed overhead. Beef squared away by Philadelphia agent on the removal of bosun. One OS missed ship. Crew requested to keep messroom clean and to return cups to pantry sinks. Fan requested over galley range. Discussion on genoral alarm bells for fire and boat drill. DEL SANTOS (Delta), Feb. 2 — Chairman, C. C. Hatchell, Jr.; Sec­ retary, Adam Hauke. Ship sailed short two men. Few minor beefs settled. Discussion on raise in dues. TRANSEASTERN (Transeastern), Feb. 7 — Chairman, S. Foil; Sec­ retary, L. Strange. Brother Fred Isrcal was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion about getting breakfast out faster, and having mora night lunch put out. Ship's delegate to see about transportation from Houston to the port where the ship is in for replacements. Draw or pay­ off .should be held on arrival. Delayed sailing disputed in steward depart­ ment. BIENVILLE (Sea-Land), Feb. 6 — Chairman, R. Mitchell; Secretary, Diaz. Brother John J. St. John was elected to serve as sliip's delegate commenc­ ing next voyage. $58.19 in ship's fund. Division of OT beef settled in deck department. Motion that the ship's delegate should contact patrolman and find out why no callback is posted on sailing board for deck department. FANWOOD (Waterman), I^eb. B — Chairman, Lawrence P. Conticsllo; Secretary, Clarence J. Nail. Brother Leo Thomas was elected to serve as sliip's delegate. Everything is running smoothly. Discussion on cleaning laundry room, recreation room and slop sink. Crew requested to return cups to pantry when finished. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), Jan. 26 — Chairman, Van Whitney; Secretary, E. Jimenez. Port agent will contact company regarding lack of money for draws. No OT involved for the all-hands "emergency" that took place last voyage. Van Whitney was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Former delegate E. Jimenez extended a vote of thanks for a job well done. Crew requested to keep messhall door closed when air-conditioner Is in use. Vote of thanks to steward department for well-prepared food. LOSMAR (Calmar), December 22— Chairman, E. J. Ponis; Secretary, J. Garber. Brother E. J. Ponis was elect­ ed to serve as ship's delegate. No beets reported by department dele­ gates. Crew requested to rinse coffee cups more thoroughly, close Rdley doors quietly and flush toilets after use. Discussion on proposed raise in dues. TRANSYORK (Transwestern), Jan. 12—Chairman, Lamar Cribbon; Sec­ retary, Robert O. Schalagler. Brother Ci-IP ALL MAIL LABELS PROM •THE ffZOHT ... AND RETURN LABELS $OlVE aNAWUETLlsr. , .71 • . -5 �SEAPARE'RS Jvitt t. MM LOH Page NiMtec* 'Seafarer Specialists' While Seafarers sailing in northern waters are still contending with winter's final blasts, ships on southern runs continue to write testimonials about the pleasures of working day after day under the warm, tropical sun. One of the most enthusiastic reports reaching the LOG comes from the aptly-•named Florida State (Ever­ Del Rio (Delta) might have a pos­ captain, reports R. Hufford, ship's glades) where Roy Elford, sible answer for their troubled delegate. • 4 4 4 meeting secretary, reports that brothers on the Choctaw. M. B. li, Ernie Puras is the champion fisher­ man on the Florida to Ponce, Puerto Rico, run. Elford says that the crew aboard the Florida State encountered "fair" fishing on the trip through the Caribbean; The fisherman found dolphin and barracuda hit­ ting the trolling lines off the Dominican Republic, and red snap­ pers biting hard at Freeport, Grand Bahama Island. Wahoo are only striking occasionally, he adds. t .4 The crew aboard the Choctaw Describing himself as an electrician who "can't fry an egg without busting the yoke," Seafarer Roy W. Corns on the Afoundria (Waterman) says he can still recognize those who do know their stuff on the galley range. He thus tags the above trio as those responsible for the good menus and feeding on his ship, and doesn't mind who knows it. The threesome includes (l-r) chief cook W. W. Perkins, steward W. Young and baker W. W. Reid. Puras Prompt Payment Receives Thanks To the Editor; Please accept this as my ap­ preciation and thanks to the maternity benefit I received so quickly from the SIU for my­ self and my daughter. I would like to add that it took only three weeks for me to receive this benefit, despite a mistake made in the applica­ tion or in the records. My husband, Joe Weekley, who sails in the deck depart- All letters to the Editor /or publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. ment out of New Orleans, is at sea now, so needless to say the money provided a welcome helping hand for us at home. Mrs. Joseph E. Weekley 4. Thanks Go Out To Polaris Men To the Editor: In my grief for the loss of my brother, I'm writing Just a few lines to let you know how deeply grateful I feel for the kind attention given by every­ one in such a painful moment. My brother's wife and 1 sin­ cerely thank all of the crew of the Alcoa Polaris for the gen­ tleness, kindness, and affection which in one way or another they had or gave to my brother In life or after." Always willing to be of your service and gratitude. Julio Colon Genoveva Colon J" 4« 4- Seafarer's Wife Backs Unionism To the Editor: I read an article in one of our local papers in Baltimore the other day about labor unions and how they have to stand together to achieve decent con­ ditions for all workers. I am strongly in favor of union labor and have recently nmrried a merchant seaman. I am employed at present but during my working career find 99 percent of the women op­ posed to organized labor or any­ thing it stands for. One reason is that they object to paying union dues. Another is that they are unwilling to stick together long enough to find out about the benefits of a union. I am careful to support or­ ganized labor when buying any .article of clothing as well as food and other things we use. Other working families should always do the same. Clarice M. Alread Dean (Waterman) has tried just about everything as an answer to the problem of keeping native watch­ men and others out of the crew messroom. However, only recently have they admitted that the prob­ lem doesn't have a solution. After an extended discussion at a ship's meeting, the crew declared the problem unsolvable, according to Ernest Goo, ship's delegate and Roland Dean, meeting chairman. Elliott, meeting secretary, writes that the Del Rio's crew has vowed to use teamwork to keep foreign longshoremen out of the messhall, except when the dockers are there an official business. However the Del Rio's crewmembers are wrestling with their own special problem. It seems that certain parties are tossing their dirty duds into the ship's washer-dryer, flip­ ping the switch, only to find out they don't know how to operate the machine! 4 4 4 Seafarers have been lavish in voicing thanks for fine work by the steward department. Ships whose stewards have received of­ ficial votes of thanks for a job well done include the Jean La Eitte (Waterman), Steel Apprentice and Steel Designer (Isthmian), Azalea City and Summit (Sea-Land), Al­ coa Marketer (Alcoa), Seatrain Savannah (Seatrain), Topa Topa (Waterman), York (American Bulk Carriers), Beloit Victory (Marine Managers), Penn Exporter (Penn Shipping), Seatrain New York (Seatrain) and Margarett Brown (Bloomfield). 4 4 4 Things aboard the Warrior (Waterman) have been exception­ ally smooth lately. Not only did the crew vote its thanks to the steward department for fine food and service, but the deck and engine departments also received con­ gratulations for fine cooperation. 4 4. 4) The ingenious crew aboard the A final vote of thanks went to the Maritime Health Stirs Concern Of SIU Wife Mrs. Shirley Miller, wife of Seafarer Jerry R. Miller who sails in the deck department, is deeply concerned about the health of the maritime industry which employs her husband, as any Seafarer's wife has a • right to be. before he switched to the deck That's the reason why when gang. Mrs. Miller spotted a magazine editorial entitled "Give Us More Ships!" she took the trouble to bring it to the attention of the LOG. In her let­ ter to the editor, Mrs. Miller cited the article's obvi­ ous importance and said that it was her hope that others could learn about it. The article ap­ peared in "Exten­ Miller sion," a publicatlon for Catholic families. An Army veteran. Miller and his wife live in Daphne, Ala. He is a graduate of the SIU's Andrew Furuseth Training School and sailed in the steward department THIS IS PBAVGOOD EATiM'...1 GOTTA eer THe RECIPE FROM COOK-HEfe GREAT/ The Oceanic Spray (American Oceanic) is really getting a good going-over, reports Paul Franco, ship's delegate, who is determined to see the ship turned out in good SIU style. Franco says the Spray picked up a new crew at New Or­ leans. Bosun Ed Adams, deck dele­ gate R. F. Boswell and steward J. B. Cheramie all rate as some of The editorial, by Paul F. Healy, summarized a number of facts often seen in the LOG. It de­ scribed the sickly condition of the steadily - shrinking US merchant fleet, the continuing decline in the cargoes carried, aiid the shocking decline in American shipbuilding activities. The solution to the problems in the "Extension" editorial was in harmony with the policies pro­ posed by the SIU and often noted in the LOG. The editorial advo­ cated the extension* of Federal sub­ sidies to vessels engaged in intercoastal, world tramping and Great Lakes service. It also supported the replacement of 25-30 ships a year rather than the average of 15 a year provided under the present US shipbuilding schedule. Franco the best he's ever sailed with, h* writes. 4 4 4 The crew's messroom on the Bienville (Sea-Land) may not look too much like the delegates' dining room at the United Nations, but the number of nationalities repre­ sented there some times makes the messroom seem like an annex to the U.N. After a language problem was cleared up, the crew pro­ ceeded to thank the steward de­ partment for its fine meals and also gave a further vote of grati­ tude to their shipmates who fixed the television set, reports G. J. Kersey, ship's delegate. 4 4 4 Anything that isn't tied down is apt to disappear when a ship ties up in some ports. Now it looks like a ship's library has become a tar­ get of sneak thieves. Just to make sure there will be something left to read when the Robin Hood (Robin Lines) is at sea, crewmem­ bers were warned to keep the library locked when in port. Turned Down OT? Don't Beef On $S Headquarters wishes to re­ mind Seafarers that men who are choosy about working cer­ tain overtime cannot expect an equal number of OT hours with the rest of their department. In some crews men have been turning down unpleasant OT jobs and then demanding to "ome up with equal ' verlime when the easier jobs come lo This practice is unfair to Sea­ farers who take OT job' as they come. The general objective is to equalize OT as miic i as possible but if a man refuses disagree­ able jobs there is no require­ ment that when an rar-ier u-b comes along he can m."' up the overtime he turned down before. )STUPID f GIVE ME THE RECIPE KXZ THIS HERE VgAU R4RMIOI4N!4 Bur WHAT WEJOSTHAOp \oo joer ATBWAS P?T4TO p'E ii: i-T 'J..K • i^f.TAr.rcss-^u'rs^r.rrT-.rssrssm* Hufford �SEAFARERS Twenty Seafarers Find Good Captain Makes Sailing A Pleasure Ask any Seafarer to tell you about some of the skippers he's had to put up with, and he'll respond with a list of names complete with details about how mean, unjust, ill-tempered, un­ fair, etc., some of them were. On the other hand, a request for the names of a couple of good skippers will often be met-*who looks after the welfare of the being stowed properly and won't with a long pause. It's not that the list is any crew as does Captain Victor G. shift at sea. I shorter or longer one way or the other—it's just that the memory feeds on the "bad guys," and their names stick in a fellow's mind. However, when a Seafarer does 4nd a captain he thinks is okay. Aponte Berger he won't hesitate to sing hU praises loud and clear. A recent letter from shipmates Felix Aponte and Sid Berger, who sail on the New Yorker (Containership), not only describes their enthusiastic appreciation for the ship's master. Captain Victor G. Diaz, Jr., but also rates him as one of the best ever to take com­ mand of a ship. "It Isn't often that you have the pleasure of having a skipper aboard Diaz, Jr.," writes Aponte, who is ship's delegate. Berger Is the chief steward. An incident which typifies the captain's concern for his crew oc­ curred when a crewmember be­ came ill while at sea and Captain Diaz arranged for an around-theclock watch to attend him. Then, when the New Yorker arrived In port, an ambulance was waiting on the dock to take the man to the hospital. Once, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, the skipper himself took an Injured crewmember ashore to see a doc­ tor. Since it was a Sunday, every­ thing was closed, so the captain wanted to make sura that there would be no difficulty because of the language barrier. The two Seafarers also write that Diaz has Inspired the con­ fidence of the crew since they know that the safety of both the ship and the crew is being care­ fully looked after. When sugar Is beirtg loaded around the clock In Ponce, the captain can bo found checking the hold both day and night to assure that the cargo is To Calcutta For Coffee Since Diaz assumed command in November, the New Yorker has been awarded an "excellent" rating in vessel sanitation by the US Pub­ lic Health Service and there is an almost complete absence of turn­ over. The only two replacements to join the ship since Capt. Diaz took over the bridge, were taking the places of men who had become ill. Aponte and Berger conclude: "If only other masters were like Capt. Diza, sailing would be a pleasure." LOG-A-RHYTHM Youthful Dream By M. Pece I went to sea a young, young lad, "To see the world," I said. For years I roamed the ocean deeps Strange fancies in my head. One day I paused to ponder on The life that I had led, And growing old was sad to see That all my d-reams had fled. Strange lands beneath a foreign sun Were like my boyhood home. And strangers in their foreign garb Beneath, were too alone. Strange sights and sounds could all be placed In lands already seen. But still, I travel on and on Pursuing my youthful dream. Automation Coffeetime on the Hudson (Victory Transport) enroute to Calcutta finds this group gathered in messhall for a java break. Pictured (l-r) are Seafarers W. Guernsey, Roy (Rocky) Scruton, E. B. Hordcostle and W. O'Connor. Engine delegate L Paradeau, deck engineer, forwarded the evidence. Welfare Assist is Appreciated To the Editor: This is just to notify you that I finally located and received my suitcase. It had lain in Millville, New Jersey, at the Railway Express office for al­ most three months. There was a real mix-up until I received it. I wrote a letter of thanks and apology to the people at SeaLand for bothering them about something that was not their fault. I also want to thank the Welfare Representatives at SIU headquarters for their efforts in this matter. For the record, I am receiving the LOG and wish to express my appreciation for It and for the opportunity it affords me to keep abreast of people, friends, news, laws and all events of importance to me as a Union brother and seaman. By Paul R. Albano While you're still shipping. Don't be in a constant daze. Instead, you should try To change your ways. Now, if you want information. First you must think Of automation. Then estimation. After all that tension. There's always that pension. Put our committee to work On this invention! Thanks again to aU at head­ quarters for their kind help in my time of difficulty. Alfred A. Kushe i it idle Seafarer Asks For Mail To the Editor: Hello to all from a retired Seafarer In the hospital in Raybrook, New York. We've heard through radio, television and the newspapers that this place will be closed on April 15, 1965. I expect to be In good shape by then, but one year from now is a long time. . I spoke to the doctor about the place being closed and he said yes, it was. I have been here nine months after being transferred from one place in Brooklyn that was more like a night club than a hospital. I got a lot better after I got April 3, 1964 LOG To Th.B Editor liSij AU letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. • ALCOA MARKETER (Alcoa), Jan. — Chairman, Roy Pappani Sec- ratary, T. J. Lowlt. Letter sent to headquarters regarding wiper left at hospital In Mojl. Japan. Some delayed sailing disputed. Straight OT claimed and disputed for cleaning hoI''« 'n deck department. Cargo is super­ phosphate. Steward requests new sot of baker's drums be put aboard. Movie projector supposed to have come from Alcoa Partner cannot be found. $133.00 due for movie fund from New Orleans. Top bunks in engine foc'sles should be put below. Delegate to see port engineer and patrolman about this. Discussion on several Items of business, including dues Increase, eyeglass benefits, re­ tirement plan. Better slopchest needed. Hospital slip should be given by officer on deck when captain is not aboard. Officers are doing work ipaw men should do. Check medicine supplies. Wipers to sougee pas.sageway. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment and to 4.8 watch for clean­ ing pantry. Crewmembers asked ta leave door key and strip bunks when getting off ship. BONANZA (Penn Shipping), Dec. 29 —Chairman, M. H. Jones; Secretary, William J. Anderson. Motion made that the Union seek improved retirement plan for the membership. Ship left port with no gasoline for the lifeboats. Some disputed OT in the three departments. Captain gave out oniy $50.00 to each man after a threemonth trip. Vote of tlianhs to the steward department. TADDEI VICTORY (Consolidated Mariners), Feb. 2 — Chairman, W. Steward; Secretary, Bob Porter. Motion made that canned fresh milk be Issued three times daily at sea until depleted. Discussion on hot and cold water controls In showers. Dis­ cussion on quality of breakfast ham. ALCOA EXPLORER (Alcoa), Jan. U —Chairman, C. R. Stack; Secretary, S. DIGirolomo. Everything Is running fine. S. DiGirolomo was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion on garbage. Crewmembers requested to pick up clothes when dry in the engine room. ELIZABETH PORT (Sea-Land), Jan. <—Chairman, George Ruf; Secretary Leo J. White. $23.50 In ship's fund. Motion to have a death benefit for a man's wife, if she should pass away, of $.500.00. Mike Carry was elected to serve as new .ship's delegate. Forced draft should be put In the foc'sles as other Sea-Land ships have. This matter to be taken up with patrolman. WASHINGTON CARRIER (Destiny), Jan. 1 — Chairman, J. F. DIckerson; Secretary, H. M. Smith. Brother J. F. Diekerson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. Discussion on taking up donation for ship's fund. Foc'sles and pas.sageways need sougeeing after loading grain. ELDORADO (Penn Shipping), Jan. 12—Chairman, Cyril A. Scott; Secre­ tary, G. McKenna. Deck delegate ex­ tends thanks to his department for their cooperation. Ship's delegate to see patrolman about travel pay. The matter of cleaning of foc'sles will also be referred to patrolman. Vote of thanks to the steward department. MADAKET (Waterman), Dec. 28 — Chairman, H. J. Acosta; Secretary, Albert G. Espeneda. Chief electrician name, some of my old ship­ mates might write to me here at the Raybrook Hospital. Until we meet, lots of good shipping and easy sailing for everyone. I can't wait to get down to the Big Town, so I can see and visit with some of my old bud­ dies and find out what's going on. It's been a long time in lay-up for me. James Russell $1 here, though I have been un­ able to travel. It looks like I'll be able to get away from here for a spell in June or July so I can take care of some personal business and also pay a visit to headquarters, which I want to make my first stop. Not too many people seem to know about this place, so I haven't received many letters. Maybe if you could print my $1 SIU Oidtimer Lauds Service To the Editor: This letter is to pass on my thanks and appreciation for the help given when my wife Gladys had to be hospitalized some time ago. It was certainly a welcome thing to receive all the help that we did, especially the blood donations that were was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. One member In hospital in Germany and one In France. $10.50 In ship's fund. Some disputed OT In deck department. Christmas and New Year's Day were tops and vote of thanks was extended to entire steward department. HEDGE HAVEN (Hedge Haven), Jan. 11 — Chairman, H. Braunitelni Secretary, A. D. Allain, Jr. Two men hospitalized in Japan. One man mUsed ship in Bahrein Islands and rejoined In Port Suez. No beefs reported by department delegates. $21.00 In ship's fund. Food is not served in accord­ ance with menu. Stale coffee is being served at meals. Steward to check vegetables and food. IBERVILLE (Waterman), Jan. 2S — Chairman, Horace Carmlchael; Secre­ tary, Louis E. Meyers. $18.31 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Tom A. Martineau was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), Jan. 19—Chairman, T. Falkner; Sec­ retary, G. Swift. Brother H. Sojack was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Relations with mate are not good. Negotiating committee .should meet with shipowners regarding a shore gang to load all but daily stores on coastwise tankers. Motion that SIO set up a pension plan to retire mem­ bers after 20 years' membership and 12 years' seatime with SlU. Decks of crew's quarters are cracked and should be chipped and painted. This work has been promised before. Suggestion made that food in messhaii be covered during spraying. Awn­ ing for fantail requested. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), Jan. 25— Chairman, Robert S. Davis; Secretary, Lonnie B. Dooley. Motion made to raise overtime rate and wages. Patroinian to be contacted regarding which departiiieiit is to be authorized OT for painting engineers' rooms. WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metals), Chairman, H. Huston; Secretary, T. J. Moore. Ship .'j due in Mobile yard for repairs. There will be no payoff until ship Is In Corpus Christi. Few hours disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. Motion to have negotiating committee strive to obtain a retire­ ment plan based on 15 years' seatime on SlU-eontracted ships at any age. Vote of thanks extended to the stew­ ard department for the holiday meal* and decorations. DEL SANTOS (Delta), Feb. 2 — Chairman, C. C. Hatchell, Jr.; Secre­ tary, Adam Houke. Ship sailed two men short. A few minor beets ironed out satisfactorily. Discussion on dues raise and need for additional Union funds. ALCOA TRADER (Alcoa), Jan. 29— Chairman, William H. Rhone; Secre­ tary, N. Mutin. Ship's deiegate re­ ported that all fans are now installed In foc'sles. Captain announced that only money that is actually coming will bo advanced on draws unle.ss an emergency exists. A copy of the cap­ tain's letter to the Coa.st Guard re­ garding missing men was forwarded to headquarters. Washing machine should be replaced. Aerial for radio will be purchased with money that captain is holding. Di.scussion on holding meeting once a month at dif­ ferent hour each time. Vote of thanks to the steward department. DEL SUD (Delta), Jan. 30—Chair­ man, Paul Drozak; Secretary, Phil Reyes. Special meeting called to dis­ cuss minutes of previous meeting. The chairman spoke at length on the duee Increase. Motion made that the crew go on record as endorsing the Union's program with respect to a dues in­ crease. Discussion on minor beefs aboard this ship which will be re­ ferred to patrolman In port of payoff. Some new men being shipped aboard this vessel not fuIPdllng their duties. available when they were needed. That is certainly the kind of service a Union member and oidtimer can appreciate, be­ cause we know that conditions were not always like they are today. Such services couldn't al­ ways be arranged so easily in the past. I went on pension a short time ago and certainly do want to add thanks for these pay­ ments and the help they repre­ sent to an oidtimer in this business. Few of us realize how important these benefits are until we really begin to need them, sometimes in a big hurry, and have nowhere else to turn for help. The Union has certainly done wonders with these benefits, and our representatives deserve many thanks for all their ef­ forts in our behalf. Jack Williams �JLirflfl. INi SEAFARERS Pare Twenty-OM LOG Riding The 'Express' To West Africa After experiencing some exciting sights, sounds and smells, SIU crewmembers on the Del Aires (Delta) are home again after visiting five ports on the coast of West Africa. Ac­ cording to Joseph W. Henry, ship's delegate, the gang had "a busy trip and a busy payoff" from the ship, which they nicknamed the "West African undefeated record marred when satisfactory for human consump­ Express." Henry supplied a they lost a decision during an im­ tion was greeted with a generally colorful description of the vessel's event-filled journey for the LOG. After celebrating Christmas in New Orleans, the crew on the "West African Express" marked the New Year at sea. 'Their first port of call was Conakry, Guinea, followed by Matadl, Republic of Congo; Lobito and Luanda, Ango­ la, and Point Noire, Congo Re­ public. Add To Turmoil A few members of the crew managed to add a bit to the tur­ moil which occasionally breaks out in many of the newly-independent nations on the huge continent. Henry reports the Del Aires' box­ ing "champs" had their previously- •f- ICrewmembers aboard the Del Aires (Delta) kept ship's delegate J. W. Henry busy with the cam­ era work all the way to and from Africa. Above, J. D. Harmon, seated in the bar­ ber's 'chair, entrusts the shape of his hairline to Jock Spicer's tonsorial skills. At right, Harmon is pictured at work in engineroom keeping arrival board up to date. promptu "match" in Matadl. However, this loss in prestige was evened up by the success of some of the old hands in the crew who made a gocd showing with the ladies in Conakry and Lobito, the ship's deleg£<te added. Name Best Spots Henry observed that everyone on the ship had a good time, even the officers. The trip also proved educational to a couple of sea new­ comers who were making their first trip on the Del Aires "Ex­ press." Listing the crew's favorite gath­ ering places In Africa for an in­ formal Seafarers' entertainment guide, Henry mentioned the La Grillion Bar in Conakry and the Domino Club in Lobito. Vote Thanks He also reported that J. H. (Bull Halsey) Lang, who sailed as relief captain, was ashore only twice : nd, consequently, spent most of his time getting to know the ways of his crew. Chief engineer Grove, he commented, likewise made ac­ quaintance with the ways of the en­ gine room contingent. There were several differences of opinion dur­ ing the trip, but most of these rough spots were ironed out by the time they paid off. At the end of the voyage tlie Del Aires' crew gave a vote of thanks to the cooks and messmen In the steward department for their good work, even though there was some dissatisfaction with the quality of the stores the galley had to work with. A laboratory report that the ship's drinking water was be taken up with patrolman. It was suggested not to sign articles until washing machine and spare parts are aboard. PILOT ROCK (Columbia), Feb. It— Chairman, J. C. Selby; Secretary, Frank Kastura. Ship's delegate led discussion on performing and urged no violaUon of membership and Union policy. Some discussion about restriction to ship whUe in Haldia. Matter of transferring men from one department to another will be taken up with boarding patrolman. IBERVILLE (Waterman), Feb. 23— Chairman, L. E. Myers; Secretary, H. Carmlchael. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. $19.31 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT and beef about heating system on board will be taken up with patrol­ man. Suggestion made that crew should not start working cargo until ship is clear and passes are issued in SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Feb. 14—Chairman, K. Foster; Secre­ tary, W. NIhem. Boarding patrolman to see that all OT is paid at payoff. Vote of thanks extended to the stew­ ard department. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Feb. i—Chairman, Bill Stark; Secretary, 'A. Carpenter. Letter from hall posted concerning dues raise. $20.20 In ship's fund. Sliip's delegate was asked to contact patrolman in Miami to as­ certain arrangements for crew to vote on arrival. DE SOTO (Waterman), Feb. 8 — Chairman, E. Conrad; Secretary, C. Story. Motion made to have food plan representative check stares. Ship's delegate to see boarding patrolman about chairs and lockers. DEL AIRES (Delta), Feb. 27—Chair­ man, Frank S. Paylor; Secretary, Jo­ seph A. Henry. Motion made to have boarding patrolman request that this crew be paid 30 days for February Instead of the planned 29 days. Mo­ tion sent to headquarters to see if it can arrange to have all companies pay 30 days in February end on dayto-day basis. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers), Feb. 24—Chairman, William Mlllesen; Sec­ retary, Charles Callehen. Few hours -disiuUed -OX. in. deck, departznant .to Turnabout is fair play, so delegate-reporter J. W, Henry also had a turn be­ fore the camera while the ship was In Lobito. Street scene in Lobito, Angola, finds Seafarers H. W. Boyd (left) and Frank Paylor paired off in tropical gear as they take in the sights. The ship's delegate reported that the crew's reception was good almost everywhere they went during trip to West Africa. STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), Feb. 23—Chairman, Jack Oosse; Secretary, Ralph F. Tyree. Brother Charles Scott, ship's delegate, reported that the captain thanks crew for Us co­ operation in evacuating refugees in Azores. Patrolman will be contacted regarding some disputed OT in deck and engine departments and about lockers. Suggestion made to get ship's library changed. MADAKET (Waterman), Feb. 23— Chairman, William Thompson; Secre­ tary, John P. Murphy. Brother Collie Loper, Jr. was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $11.50 in ship's fund. Everything running satisfactorily. Henry's photo assignments kept him hopping in and out of every department on the Del Aires. The 4-8 engineroom crew included (l-r) L Stirpe, Barney and. Jack Spkcr. At -fop, in.gelloy. .MO ID. Gogt,. H. J(0ppcrsiiiiik.And..Geor^ . Williams, winding up cleaning chores after 0 heavy meal. sarcastic reaction by crewmem­ bers. There had been a number of beefs about its taste. Despite these few discomforts, Henry and his fellow crewmem­ bers are looking forward to expe­ riencing another ride on the "West African Express." He said they were generally treated well and made welcome wherever they went. As one of Kftnry's shipmates put It, "I was reading the Inquir­ ing Seafarer column about the countries Union members have the most trouble in, but I don't believe one bit that the ports along the West African coast will ever end up on that kind of listing." MARORE (Vcnore), Feb. 27—Chair­ man, E. Barnhlll; Secretary, Red Brady. No money in ship's fund. One man put ashore in Gran due to ill­ ness. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. - is unsafe to climb. No beefs reported. Ship paying oS in Norfolk. PENN CHALLENGER (Penn Ship­ ping), Feb. 9—Chairman, R. J. MeConnell; Secretary, I. K. Coats. Ship's delegate read letter on clarifications received from headquarters. One FWT left vessel in Bahrain Islands due to illness. One BR utiiityman was left In Singapore due to illness. Letter of thanks received from Amer­ ican Merchant Marine Library for donation. Ship's delegate to see cap­ tain about new blowers for tank cleaning. OUR LADY OF PEACE (Win­ chester), Feb. 15—Chairman, Edward Szarythe; Secretary, James Schneider. No beefs reported by department delegates. Discussion about steward department following provisions of the food program. MOUNT WASHINGTON (Victory Carriers), Dec. 14—Chairman, Eugene Dakin; Secretary, John Anderson. Far East ports. Ship's delegate re­ signed. New ship's delegate to be elected on way down the coast. KENMAR (Calmar), Feb. 20—Chair­ man, Edward C. Riely; Secretary, E. W. Nicholson. Everything running smoothly. Motion made to contact patrolman and see if enough white paint can be put aboard in order to paint out all passageways, messrooms and recreation room. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), Feb. 14—Chairman, William Clegg; Secretary, Edgar R. Hauser. Repair list partially completed. Captain re­ ported that crew will have cash draw up to $100 before arrival at Halifax. Motion made that ship's delegate write letter to headquarters about in­ crease in basic wages and overtime rates. BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ ice), Feb. 14—Chairman, V. C. Smith; Secretary, R. E. Secklnger. $2 in ship's fund. E. W. Herring. Jr. was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Crew requested to cooperate in keep­ ing messroom clean. Chief mate was -notified, that .the ladder, on foremast Brother George Mike was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion lield on obtaining TV from the com­ pany. Vote of thanks extended to the baker for the fine work he is doing. Feb. 10—Chairman, Eugene Dakin; Secretary, Gaetano T. Busclglio. $28 in ship's fund. Motion made to End out why crew cannot receive all the money it has coming on draw, since ship is on coastwise articles. MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers, Inc), February 15—Chairman, John Forbes; Secretary, C. Garner. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Discussion about OS not doing sanitary work properly. This will be taken up with patrolman. Ask patrolman to see about having all crew quarters painted this voyage. Vote of thanks extended to the ship's delegate. ALICE BROWN (Bloomfield), Janu­ ary 24—Chairman, none; Secretary, August Laziaro. One man hospital­ ized in Hamburg. Germany. One man in deck department missed ship in LeHavre and rejoined in Rotteidam. YORK (American Bulk Carriers), February 9—Chairman, Rcscoe L. Alford; secretary, George Hatcherson. Motion made that as long as this ship is operated as a tanker, it should carry a full complement. Di.scussion about launch service and about col­ lecting OT for no launch service. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. Fresh water tanks to be checked. «nd cleaned. ... �Pare Twenty-iW SEAFARERS LOO April S, UM Drama Marks Taddei Rescue William J. Mankopf Dolly Mankopf, 17830 Brlnson All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers Rulerelo, Wyandotte, Mich., would (Continued from page 3) llko you to contact her as quickly they realized th« engineroom Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: as possible. would hava to ba abandoned. Sandra Lee Ostrowskl, born William Manders, bom DecemDavld Manuel, born September George Telegadas 17, 1963, to the Allen Manuels, September 30, 1963, to the Thomaj ber 14, 1963, to the William MandThe heavy list and severe rock­ Contact Leo Papp, Esq., 514-515 ers'. Mobile, Ala. Ostrowskis, Metairle, La. Lake Charles, La. ing of the vessel also created dif­ Dime Building, Detroit, Mich., as 4 4 4> 4 4 4 $• 4" t ficulties later in securing the port­ Connie Foster, born December soon as possible. Cynthia Montalvo, born October Walter R. Farrier, born October holes in the unlicensed quarters. Ex-SS Hudson 31, 1963, to the Walter Farriers, 24, 1963, to the Jose M. Mantalvos, 22, 1963, to the Harry N. Fosters, Landry, a former pantryman One of the volunteers. Seafarer Moblfe, Ala. Robstown, Tex. Baltimore, Md. aboard the SS Hudson, Is asked to Robert Henninger, AB, was in­ 4 4 4 4 ' 4 4 $ 4« get in touch with Harry H. Dar- jured in the resulting scramble Jerry Simmons, born December Veronica Ann McNeil, born Bobin Ann Kyle, born November 1, 1963, to the Henry A. Simmons', rah, c/o Lutheran Compass Center, to dog the portholes, severing the 16, 1963, to the Robert Kyles, November 22, 1963, to the Jerry J, Pinevllle, S.C. 77 Washington Street, Seattle, finger ligaments on his right hand. McNeils, Orangefield, Tex. Woodbury, NJ. Wash. At this point the captain an­ Reed E. Humphries 4 4 4 4 4 4 i nounced that if several rescue tugs You are asked to contact Samuel Desiree Durachea, born Novem­ Patricia and James Hill, born Nolan W. L. De Latte, Jr. born ber 13, 1963, to the Lois B. Dura- L. Marcus, attorney, 116 Fifth Ave­ which were expected did not arrive October 28, 1963, to the Nolan W. November 24, 1963, to the Curtis cheas. New Orleans, La. nue, New York, NY, Immediately. by 7 PM, he would give the order J. Hills, Houston, Tex. De Lattes, Gretna, La. to abandon ship. The tugs arrived, Jack Beyer 4 4 4 but their draft was too deep to 4" 4» 4 4 4 Jean would like you to write her Julia Ann Bigger, born Septem­ at 873 N. Sacramento Boulevard, come in and the Taddei Viilage Ronald Goralski, Jr., born Octo­ Varryl Hollings, born November began lowering its #2 lifeboat. ber 17, 1963 to the Ronald J. 30, 1963, to the Claude Hollings', ber 21, 1963, to the Edward Rig­ Chicago, 111. gers, Marquette, Mich. Skyies had nothing but praise Goralskis, Baltimore, Md. 111., Mobile, Ala. Israel Fahir for the efficiency of the lifeboat Contact either the Welfare 4 4 4 4 4" 4* 4 4 4 crew, especially crew pantryman Sylvester John Blazik, born Nov­ Louis Lincoln, born October 18, Counter on the 2d deck at head­ James Ramsey, a graduate of the Amy Peterson, born December 7, quarters, or Arthur Abarbanel, at­ ember 7, 1963, to the Sylvester 1963, to the Henry Petersons, 1963, to the Samuel Llncolns, Dultorney, 250 West 57 Street, New SIU Lifeboat School, class #88. Blaziks, Edvvardsville, Pa. uth, Minn. Mobile, Ala. The first trip carried 14 Taddei York, Ne^ York. Village crewmembers, including The deaths of the following Seafarers have heen reported to the Seafarers Welfare Joseph Sokolowskl Skyies, to the Navy minesweeper. Plan (any apparent delay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of Get in touch with your wife, The lifeboat crew was then to Juanlla, c/o Cromwell, 666 56 return to the stricken vessel until beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): Street, Apt. 3-B, Brooklyn, New the entire crew had been ferried William A. Hendershot, 60: -f York. Brother Hendershot died of natural Angelo Maciel, 67: Brother Maclel off. The lifeboat got so banged up Francisco Antonetti, 57: Brother Paul Goncalves causes at the San was a victim of heart disease on Antonetti died in the Staten Island from its ordeal, however, that tlie Contact your brothers Sam and Francisco USPHS USPHS Hospital John at 535 Wilton Street, Phila­ minesweeper decided to send 2 December 15, Hospital on De­ motor whaleboats over to pick up on December 7, delphia 47, Pa. 1963 in New York cember 31, 1963. the rest of the crew. 1963 of natural City. He began George Feinman A member of the causes. Sailing as The captain, Henninger, and sailing with the Get in touch with your father as bosun Arthur Harrington remained Union since 1945, a steward, he had SIU in the stew­ he shipped in the been a member of soon as possible. ard department behind to take a line aboard in deck department Dennis J. Neville the SIU since case a shallow-draft tug could get during 1949 and before going on Contact your mother as soon as in close enough for a successful 1938. Surviving Is had been on pen­ pension last year. possible. his wife, Mary salvage operation. sion since March, Surviving is his Thomas (Moose) Drzewicki Antonetti, of 1963. There were With the crew safely on their wife, Maude W. Hendershot, of Contact Kim Sung in Pusan, Brooklyn, NY. no survivors Paramount, Calif. Burial was in listed. Burial was in Greenwood Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Korea, who has found your wrist- way to Yokosuka Naval Base and then to Yokohama, the three men Rose Hills Cemetery in Calif. watch. Sing Lee. Brooklyn. Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. stayed aboard the Taddei Viilage 4 4 4 for two days while she was pounded Milledge P. Lee, 65: A victim of by heavy seas and rocked back and cancer. Brother Lee died at the forth on the reef. Finally, with San Francisco the vessel in danger of breaking up USPHS Hospital and no rescue tugs in sight, they on November 24, abandoned ship completely. 1963. He had been All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate maiLand visits whenever possible. The Henninger and Harrington man­ an SIU member aged the job of lowering the #1 following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: since 1944 and lifeboat in spite of the heavy seas shipped in the William Padgett Jesse Green Dennis Roberts Carroll Harper USPHS HOSPITAL and the precipitous list of the ves­ steward depart­ Harry Peeler Michael HaU John Roberts Wayne Hartman STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Edward Poe Willie Hardeman Serafin Lopez Leonard Russl Frank Holland Luis Almeida sel. Once the boat was lowered, ment. He is sur­ Harold Robinson Walter Johnson Carl Smith John Jones Arthur Andersen Thomas Malone however, it became clear that the vived by his wife, Eugene Jones Hcinrlch Schnoor Lenzy Barney John Sypniewskl Carl Jupitz Clilton Nelson Edw. Singletary J. O. Jackson John Barry Andrew Sammons Gustave Loefler Harold Nelson heavily-pounded lifeboat was some­ Kayoko Lee, of Daniel Sommer John H. Kennedy James Shipley James Mitchell Victor Bonet Aneus Olson what less than seaworthy. Most of North Bergen, NJ. Cremation was Arthur Collett Finis Strickland Anna Lanza Luther Wing Frederlk Ouweneel Russell Morrison Adolph Swenson George Lawson Donald Murphy Gabriel Colon Teotonio Pereira Harrison Winslow the craft's seams were split, water at Olivet Memorial Park Crema­ Louis Vanacore Theodore Lee E. Constantinidis Eugene Plahn Leon Norczyk Hubert Wolverton poured in and the boat was soon tory, San Francisco. Howard Waters Claude Lomes Vito D'Angelo Ben Pritiken Ramon Perez Nicholas Wuchina Henry J. Maas. Jr. Robert White Frans Dekeyzer Tommy Rainey James Redden awash. 4 4 4 Gordon Long William Woolsey Lionel Desplant .Jacques Rioil USPHS HOSPITAL Charles A. McCarthy, 56: Brother Pat Now began a 14-hour nightmare Mont McNabb, Jr. Henry Wintzel Dorrian Pat Santoro GALVESTON. TEXAS Claude McNorton Heike Yonker W. Schoenljorn McCarthy died of a respiratory Joseph Felton for the men in the boat, with Hen­ Raymond Brovrn James McRae John Nuss Andrew Zetsch, Jr. Fascolos James Sealy Woodrow W. Balch Arthur McCaig failure in the Sjurios ninger and Harrington rowing al­ Matheas Oswald Jason Gibbs R. Shanholtzer George Noles John Battles Boston USPHS John Gotselt Francisco Soils most continuously to keep the boat Frederick Neely Gilbert Delgado USPHS HOSPITAL Green A1 Stracciolini Vincente Garcia Richard Newell Hospital on Jan­ Richard SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. headed into the sea. Seats and Lvnwood Gregory Lester Sturevant Jorge Griffith Roy Don Peebles Robert Farrar Robert Noonan uary 24, 1964. A Milburn Hatley Jose Toro hatches were chopped up to burn Roy Poston Joseph Hanks Raymond Ruppert CharUe Gcdra Ralph Hayes Carlos Troncoso P. L. Sealy Jr. George Howard memberJ of the' Henry Hock John Sauerheber in lifeboat buckets along with Chrlstos TsambiS , . . Frank Hernandez Henry Johnson Peter Serano E. Humblrd. Jr. Victor Shavroff steward depart-; Donald Hicks Ernest Vitou clothing and wooden scraps as Tommie Sanford Thomas Kirby U. Strlckman Carl Johnson Henry Watson ment, he joined John Lager Raul DeLos Santos signals to passing ships. Although David Wilson Anthony Leo Harry White Charles Martin John Trust Carl McCranie the Union inl952. Charles LaRosa everything was wet, the wood had Arthur Wilfert Ernest Wright Joseph Moore USPHS HOSPITAL A sister Mrs. Paul Liotta Donald Wasson Julian Mendoza enough paint on it to catch fire NORFOLK, VIRGINIA George Yeager USPHS HOSPITAL Jerald McFarlaln Doris Coppola, of and burn well without too much Reuben Berry Joyce Massey BALTIMORE. MARYLAND USPHS HOSPITAL Reading, Mass., David Cincore Claude Denny Fred Murphy John DeVaux difficulty. DETROIT. MICHIGAN Percey Jones, Jr. Alfonso Sandino CorneU Julius Fekete survives. Burial was In Oak Grove Steven Gabriel LeClalr Robert Allen H. Lawrence Carl Warren In this manner, Henninger with Larry Couch Gorman Glaze Joseph LeMay Isaac Autio Cemetery, Medford, Mass. William Mason JeS Davis George Graham an injured hand and Harrington Clarence Lenhart Leon Bekier. Sr. Norman McLeod Hugh Bent USPHS HOSPITAL continued rowing for 14 straight Barney Majjesle Alf Bensman BRIGHTON. MASS. hours until a Japanese freighter Joseph Mrkua Anthony Bonus Robert Frazer Edsel Malcom S. Bouianger Donald Murray Dalton Gabriel Charles Robinson spotted the lifeboat's fiery signal A. Nahwegahbow Charles Campbell USPHS HOSPITAL and plucked them from the sea. Jessie Pace Bill Cowan FORT WORTH. TEXAS George Petros I.eo Derry They were taken first to Osaka Gerald Algernon Samuel Mills Anton Sandberg Wallace Harden Benjamin Deibler Max Olson and then flown to Yokohama where John Vernon Richard Horton Abe Gordon James Webb Henninger was immediately, or­ USPHS HOSPITAL Thomas Lehay Willie Young CHICAGO. ILLINOIS George McKnew dered back to the States for an Vincent Carroll Roland Skinner VA HOSPITAL operation on his hand. Raymond Klrsten Marshall Ness WEST ROXBURY, MASS. USPHS HOSPITAL At last report the Greek vessel R. Arsenault SAVANNAH, GEORGIA to whose rescue the Taddei Vil­ PINE CREST HAVEN James Botana F. R. Pekarek COVINGTON, LOUISIANA A. Blanchard H. J. Roef lage had originally been heading E. J. Lewis Frank Seaman Frank Martin had broken up and the American USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL vessel had most of her decks NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE James Alexander C. Cunningham James McGee awash. Both remained on the spot Thomas Davis Ernest Anderson SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR wlieie they had first grounded. Claude Deane Samuel Bailey STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Leo Dlngman Richard Barnes Daniel Gorman Thomas Isaksen The Taddei Village is the former Edward Barry Wm. J. Donahue A. Gutierrez William Kenny Emilia, a C-2 owned by the Bull Anthony Dugas Edgar Barton US SOLDIERS' HOME Hurtlus Dunn Fred Brand Line-Kulukundis US-fiag interests WASHINGTON. DC Byron Broadus James Egan William Thomson until she was sold at a US mar­ Hal Ellis, Jr. Wllbert Burke IRON MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL Malrie Ellis George Burleson shal's sale in Brooklyn last sum­ IRON MOUNTAIN. MICHIGAN John Buttimer Salvatore Fertitta mer. Arnold Jehnsoa Audley Foster Steve Crawford �SEAFARERS April S, 1964 Statements On Canadian Shipping Dispute (Continued from page 3) tion of an intense emotional at­ mosphere. The SIUNA, in concert and co­ operation with the SIU of Canada, is determined to achieve a return to normalcy and stability as quick­ ly as possible. To this end the SIU urges all of its friends within the, trade union movement to assist in every way possible in resolving the dispute along the lines laid out in the joint statement issued today. Similarly, we stress the im­ portance of all interested parties in maritime to fulfill their obliga­ tions so that the objectives may be realized. We welcome the oppor- Membership .eetmsrs SiU-AGLIWD AAeetings Regular membership meetings for members of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by tele­ gram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York April 6 Detroit April 10 Philadelphia April 7 Houston April 13 Baltimore April 8 New Orleans April 14 Mobile April 15 4" 4" West Coast SIU-AGLIWD Meetings SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through June, 1964 for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the beneQ,t of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on .Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows; Seattle Wilmington San Francisco AprU 24 April 20 April 22 May 22 May 18 May 20 June 19 June 15 June 17 4. 4 4- Cleveland ........ April Toledo April Ashtabula April (For meeting place, contact Mero, 1644 West 3rd Street, tabula, Ohio). 17 17 17 John Ash­ Regular membership meetings on the Great Lakes are held on the first and third Mondays of each month in all ports at 7 PM local time, except at Detroit, where meetings are held at 2 PM. 4 4 4The next meetings will be; United Industrial Workers Detroit .. April 6, 20—2 PM Alpena, Buffalo, Chicago, Regular membership meetings Cleveland, Duluth, Frankfort, for UIW members are scheduled April 6, 20—7 PM each month at 7 PM in various ports. The next meetings will be: 4" 4" 4" New York April 6 SIU Inland Boatmen's Union Baltimore April 7 Regular membership meetings Philadelphia April 8 for IBU members are scheduled ^Houston April 13 each month in various ports. The Mobile April 15 next meetings will be: • Meetingi held at Labor Temple, New­ Philadelphia April 7—5 PM port News. Baltimore (licensed and un­ t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, licensed) .. April 8—5 PM t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. Houston .... April 13—5 PM Norfolk .... April 9—7 PM N'Orleans .. April 14—5 PM Mobile April 15—5 PM 4" 4 4' RAILWAY MARINE REGION Regular membership meetings for Railway Marine Region-IBU members are scheduled each month in the various ports at 10 AM and 8 PM. The next meetings will be: Jersey City ...... April 13 Philadelphia ...... April 14 Baltimore April 15 •Norfolk . April 16 4" GREAT LAKES 4 4" TUO AND REGION tunity to proceed in the manner outlined in the statement because it offers the means of assuring maritime stability and the protec­ tion of the rights and interests of Canadian seamen in an at­ mosphere conducive to the mu­ tual interests of the Canadian and US labor movements. We of course urge the members of the Seafarers International Union of Canada to assist and co­ operate with members of the Exec­ utive Board of the SIU of Canada so that they may best serve the welfare of the Canadian Seafarer and ensure the union's ability to continue to promote their well-be­ ing and improve the economic standards. In this connection we point out that the SIU of Canada will continue to function as an autonomous organization, making its own decisions. At the same time the firm and solid fraternal ties existing between the Ameri­ can and Canadian Seafarers that have evolved and been developed over the long years of their asso­ ciation will be maintained. It is our firm conviction that the implementation of the pro­ gram that has been developed can promote a better understanding between the Canadian and Amer­ ican labor movements. Finally, we call upon the press and the public to render whatever assistance they are capable of to allow for the implementation of this program with the maximum effectiveness and to ensure its suc­ cess without disruption by any ir­ responsible elements who may re­ gard it to their advantage to create obstacles. • Great Lakes SIU Meetings DREDGE Regular membership meet­ ings for Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region IBU mcmters are scheduled each month in the vari­ ous ports at 7:30 PM. The next meetings will be; Detroit April 13 Milwaukee April 13 Chicago . April 14 Buffalo .....April 15 tSault Ste. Marie .. April 16 Duluth April 17 Lorain April 17 (For meeting place, contact Har­ old Ruthsatz, 118 Easi: Parish. Sandusky, Ohio). .it o i Tag* Tweutr-Thre* LOG UNION HALLS SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Watere PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXECUTIVE VICE-FRESIDENT Cal Tannar VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lljidsey Williams A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER AI Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill Hall Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 12M B. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. E<1 Riley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10223 W. Jefferson Ave. Vlnewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS ... .675 4th Ave., Bklyn HYaeinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. Paul Drozak. Agent WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE, Jax William Morris, Agent ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales, Agent ....FRankiin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephenr, Agent Tel. 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaeinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 115 3rd St. Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent . 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th .St. Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Paul Gonsorchik, Agent . DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAuley, West Coast Rep. SANTURCE PR . 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep Phone 724-3843 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Ted Babkowski, Agent MAin 3-4.3:14 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff Gillette. Agent 229-2788 Wn.MlNGTON, Calif 505 N. Marine Ave. Frank Boyne. Agent .. . TErminal 4-2528 Great Lakes ON NV&mcAQB ^ M/M AT VB3ShiA^ omce OR ^OUSB OFFICB BUOG., V . WAG^/NOjV^,V.C. 2604 S 4th St DEwey G3838 TAMPA S12 Harrison St Tel. 229-2788 MEAT LAKES TUG S DREDGE REGION REGIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Jones Dredge Workers Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Harold F. Yon BUFFALO 94 Henrietta Ave. Arthur Miller, Agent TR 5-1536 CHICAGO 2300 N. KimbaU Trygve Varden, Agent ALbany 2-1154 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. Tom Gerrity, Agent 621-5450 DETROIT 1570 Liberty Ave. Lincoln Park, Mich. Ernest Demerse, Agent DU 2-7694 DULUTH 312 W. Second St. Norman Jolicoeur, Agent RAndolph 7-6222 SAULT STE, MARIE Address mail to Brimley. Mich. Wayne Weston, Agent. .BRimley 14-R 5 TOLEDO 423 Central St. CH 2-7751 Tug Firemen, Linemen, Ciler* & Watchmen's Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Tom Burns ASHTABULA. 0 1644 W. Third St John Mero, Agent WOodman 4-8533 BUFFALO 18 Portland St. Tom Burns, Agent .. TA 3-7095 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing. S. Chicago Robert Affleck, Agent . ESsex 5-9570 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St W. Hearns. Pro-Tem Agent MA 1-5450 DETROIT-TOLEDO 12948 Edison St. Max Tobin. Agent Southgate. Micb. AVenue 4-0071 DULUTH Box No. 66 South Range. Wis. Ray Thomson. Agent . EXport 8-3024 • LORAIN. 0 118 E. Parish St. Sandusky, Ohio Harold Ruthsatz. Agent MAin 6-4573 .MILWAUKEE . 2722 A. So. Shore Dr. Joseph .Miller, Agent . SHerman 4-6645 S.AULT STE. MARIE . 1086 Maple St. Wm. J. Lackey, Agent . MElrose 2-8847 Rivers Section ST. LOUIS, MO 805 Del Mar L. J. Colvis, Agent CE 1-1434 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 1348 7th St. Arthur Bendheim. Agent SECRETA RY-TREASURER Fred J. Farnen A.SSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER Roy Boudreau ALPENA 127 River St. EL. 4-3616 RAILWAY MARINE REGION BUFFALO, NY 735 Washington HEADQUARTERS .99 Montgomery St. TL 3-9259 Jersey City 2, NJ HEnderson 3-0104 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing Ave. REGIONAL DIRECTOR So. Chicago, lU. SAginaw 1-0733 G. P. McGinty CLEVELAND 1420 West 25th St. ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTORS MAin 1-5450 E. B. Fulver R. H. Avery DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. BALTlMtlhE.. 1216 E Baltimore .-it RAndolph 2-4110 EA^fprn FRANKFORT, Mich 415 Main St. NORFOLK 115 Third St. Maii Address; P.O. Box 287 ELgin 7-2441 622-1892-3 2604 S 4th St HEADQUARTERS 10225 W. Jefferson Av. PHILADELPHIA DEwey 6-3818 River Rouge 18, Mich. Vlnewood 3-4741 Inland Boatmen's Union ^OES PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Matthews GREAT LAKES AREA DIRECTOR Fat Finnerty BALTIMORE ... .1216 £ Baltimore St EAstern 7-4900 276 State SI BOSTON Richmond 2-6140 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYaeinth 9-Htm HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. ' WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE, Jax ELgin 3-0.987 MIAMI 744 W Flaglei Si FRankiin 7-3584 MOBILE , .1 South Lawrence St HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jack.sun Ave Tel 'i?9-7.54r, NORFOLK .... 115 Third St. Tel. 622-1892-3 United Industrial Workers BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. Richmond 2-0140 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaeinth 9-6600 HOUSTON .5804 Canal St. WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2H08 Pearl St. SE ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. FRankiin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 S. Lawrence St. HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Phone 529-7548 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Phone 622-1892-3 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. DEwey 6-3818 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Phone 229-2788 Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakea and Inland Waters District makes speciflc provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union Rnances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are avail.5ble at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard. Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place. Suite 1930. New York 4, N.Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are av.ailable In all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or memher. It has also refrained from pub­ lishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy Is vested In an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Unioa. The Executive Board may delegate, from among Its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitu­ tion. In addition, copies are available in all Union haUs. AH members .should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc.. as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disabililv-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU mem­ bers at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on r.ank-and-filc committers. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership h.rs reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain tlieir good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union h.is negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against bec.nuse of race.-vcreed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify tieadquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rigbts of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best Interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the fumi.s through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that -any of the above rights have been violated, or that ha has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records er Information, ha should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at hoadquartars by certified mail, raturn receipt requested. >| �SEAFARERSmOG April 9 1964 J OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO WHAT IT IS - WHAT IT IS NOT The impression seems to be current, even in some quarters of government and certainly in the public mind, that the Cargo Preference Act of the United States—the 50-50 Law— covers all types of cargo in the foreign trade of the United States. Nothing could be further from the truth. But this has not kept anti-US shipping interests, and particularly foreign ship- US insignia is pointed on side of ship hauling aid cargo. owners and governments, from carefully cultivating the false impression. Their biggest success, perhaps, was reached prior to the showdown prompted by American maritime unions over the is­ sues arising from US grain sales to Rus­ sia and Soviet bloc countries. Opponents of a strong US-flag mer­ chant fleet carefully assisted the spread of the view that American seamen's unions and sliipping interests had a bum beef on the 50-50 issue, sinceaccording to this line of thought—they already haul 50 percent or more of all US exports and imports. Actually, US-flag ships carried 8.9 per­ cent, by tonnage, of our total offshore trade in commercial and aid cargoes for 1962. This figure represents the amount of US-flag ship participation in an exportimport trade that reached 293.7 million long tons during that year. What is 50-50 and why is it so vital to the US merchant marine and US sea­ men? Briefly, the idea is this: As long as the US taxpayer is picking up the tab for billions of dollars worth of Govern­ ment aid, at least half of the cargo should be carried by US ships. The aid money is then accomplishing two pur­ poses— helping to strengthen friendly foreign nations and helping to keep alive the US merchant marine, of itself vital to the defense of the free world. The 50-50 rule originated with the Marshall Plan in 1948 and has been in effect since then. There was no 50-50 in the first postwar years because the world was depending almost totally on US ships and US supplies to stay alive. i s » ¥ That situation did not last for long as part of the US aid program was to give ships to foreign nations. Between 1946 and 1948, foreign na­ tions were given 1,132-war-built ships at token prices. Additional US funds and equipment helped rebuild foreign shipyards and launch new foreign vessels. In the .spring of 1948, the beginnings of the Marshall Plan coincided with a strong revival of foreign shipping. The US maritime industry, the unions and most members of Congress felt that if the Government was going to ship many billions a year in aid to foreign nations, US ships should carry that aid. But since many friendly nations de­ pended on their own maritime industries for a living, it was agreed that their ships should be~ permitted to carry up to 50 percent of the aid cargoes. In other words, 50-50 was regarded as a means of helping foreign shipping fleets. Otherwise US ships would have been assured lOO percent of this cargo, just as any other maritime nation would have assured its country's ships all of its Government cargoes. The US la the first nation in history which has ever permitted foreign-flag ships to share half of the cargoes shipped by its own Government and paid for by its citizens. One of the main reasons there has been confusion and difficulty over ad­ ministration of 50-50 is that foreign shipowners have not been satisfied with a half share of the cargoes involved. They would like all or most of it. The position of US maritime unions is that 50-50 should not provide for a 50 per­ cent ceiling on US-flag participation in this program, and that the intent of Con­ gress and the .purpose of the Cargo Preference Act—Public Law 664 in 1954 —was that 50 percent should be a minimum. The idea of 50-50, then as now, did not take in strictly commercial cargoes that move in normal trade between countries. An opinion by the Attorney General last summer, in advance of the grain sales to the Soviets, made it plain that the law applies to sales, aside from outright Government grants, which would "in substantial part" be exported to assist the economy of a foreign country. De­ spite some of the trappings around it, the US wheat sale to Russia and the bloe nations was hardly a normal commercial transaction, since trade relations be­ tween the US and these countries are not routine in any sense. ^ It is important to consider 50-50 against this background, because the delusion in some quarters about the ef­ fect and purpose of the Cargo Prefer­ ence Act leads them to brush aside legitimate needs and demands of US seamen and the US-flag industry for a fair*share of the 50-50 cargoes financed by our own American Government. Foreign aid cargoes, it should be re­ membered, represent less than 1 out of every 20 tons of cargo in US foreign trade. Foreign aid tonnage in 1962 amounted to 19.9 million long tons, com­ pared to all foreign trade tonnage of 293.7 million long tons. Yet American maritime unions and the US-flag ship­ ping industry have had to fight every inch of the way to get a 59.3 percent share of the foreign aid cargoes. These cargoes amounted to 11.8 mil­ lion long tons. Maritime union members have bitterly assailed Government policies that encouraged growth of runaway shipping, built up foreign fleets. Emergency war relief cargoes, as in Korea, moved under provisions of 50-50 iegislation to provide prompt American aid. . > When one considers that this share— under the 50-50 law—amounts to just 4 percent of all US foreign trade, the pic­ ture becomes clearer. For if only 8.9 percent of all US for­ eign trade is carried by American ships, as Government figures show, then the foreign aid portion of our trade that is r :i I ' ; WESTOyiF WTScouncil OP THit umnm WmS DIPT , Afi c!0 . •• yytiUSLAVlAN eOHMIESJWS ^ MV Drzic was picketed on re­ turn from Cuba for IIS cargo. hauled on US-flag vessels Is of tremen­ dous importance. It is almost half of all the US foreign trade cargoes carried on US-flag ships at a time when our trade generally Is con­ stantly growing. American foreign trade volume today is 3^ times what it was 25 years ago. „We are exporting and importing more and more each year, but the growth in US trade is not matched by Increased US-flag participation In thoving these cargoes. In 1936, US ships hauled 30 percent of America's foreign trade, and today carry only 8.9 percent of it. Clearly, Government policies and programs which have produced this situation have not kept pace with US trade needs or shipping developments, and continued attempts to cut back on 50-50 cargoes for US ships cannot help the situation. This is why after continued attempts were made each year since 1948 to amend or kill the 50-50 provisions on the statute books, a permanent law was enacted in 1954 to get the policy on Government - supported cargoes firmly Into the record. Today, attempts to dilute 50-50 by waiver policies or other means must be resisted and fought at every turn, be­ cause the hard facts of the 50-50 battle after nearly two decades has brought the situation down to this; 50-50 has come to mean that half of all the export-import cargoes carried by US-flag ships are foreign aid cargoes. But since this represents only 4 percent of all the cargo tonnage involved and foreign ships carry the rest, foreign ship­ owners have had the last laugh on the US maritime industry, the Congress and the Government of the United States. v:'.cv>,v:vf � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource April 3, 1964 Description An account of the resource Headlines: FIRST JOINT US TALKS HELD ON SHIP ISSUES TRANSPORT FORUM EYES JOB ISSUES IN SHIPPING FIELD SIU WINS NJ JOBLESS PAY RULING SPLASH IN JOBLESS BENEFITS APPROVED BY PENNSYLVANIA HEROISM MARKS SIU SHIP DISASTER ALASKA FISH UNIONS DIG OUT; ‘QUAKE TOLL SHOWS 27 DEAD AFL-CIO MOVES TO REFUTE SENATE ATTACK ON RIGHTS BILL COURT’S BOYCOTT BAN PROMPTS ILA APPEAL FIRST SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGAM COMPLETED IN NY EXPLOSION BREAKS TANKER 2ND TIME WATERMAN SUBSIDY BID ADVANCES AFL-CIO BANKS MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE NEW NAME GOES ON ANTARCTICA MAPS SEAFARER MAD BEAR HOSTS VISIT OF FRIENDLY TRIBE SHIP AGENCIES REJECT GUAM SUBSIDY MOVE GREAT LAKES TUGMEN WIN NEW CONTRACTS, $ GAINS NEW AILMENT STRIKES AIRLINE JET JOCKEYS THE 50-50 LAW – WHAT IS IT – WHAT IS IT NOT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/03/1964 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVI, No. 7 1964 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/fc35abaf24972ffba2cd21eb6ab0d3be.PDF ece0bbf92227e284ed263aa40d883d54 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO SlU HITS fROFIT GRAB BY US GRAIN DEALER T Charges Cargill Intent To Bypass American Ships .Story On Page 3 Joint Sea T aIks Starting Monday On Wheat Issues story On Page 3 Si SfiSssssssss Si iiii GrnwSnn IIn maternity benefit baby in the SlU, Joseph Wf vvrffffffi^ Wf#* Cave, Jr. of New Orleans watches intently as Seafarer Joe Cave shows him how to tie knots in preparation for a scouting test. Devoted to Boy Scouting, young Joe is a patrol leader and will be 12 in April. Proud mom is also shown with young Joe on his first birthday in 1953 (inset), when dad was at sea. Seafarer Cave is bosun on the SS Tamara Guilden. X �Page two All Hands Sofa In Grounding SEAFARERS LOG March 20; i»64'' < Topping Off-Time For Norfolk SlU SlU Rescue Attempt Puts Crew On Rocks NEW YORK—The SlU-contracted freighter Taddei Vil­ lage was reported to be sinking slowly late this week, after rnnning aground on hidden reefs just outside Yokohama Bay on Sunday, March 15. The SlU-manned vessel was going to the aid of another ship in response to a distress call when it ran into trouble within a half-mile of the first accident. All members of the ship's* crew were reported to be safe the engineroom was flooded and and off the ship 24 hours after the stern was partly submerged. tlie incident occurred. The crew is due to return to Los Angeles by plane, according to a report from the office of her owners, Consoli­ dated ?Iariners, here in Nev.' York. The Taddei Village was out­ bound from Los Angeles to the Japanese port of Yokohama when it received a distress call from the Greek freighter Maria G. L. The Greek ship had run aground on hidden reefs and was badly dam­ aged. Fortunately, other ships in tile area rescued all 26 crewmen of the Maria before she sank. Of the 43 members of the Tad­ dei Village crew. 38 were taken off immediately by a pair of US Navy minesweepers assigned to the US 7th Fleet, the Persistent and the Dynamic. The other five, who remained aboard overnight, were taken off the following day. The 38 members of the Taddei crew were taken off by the Persis­ tent, which brought them into Yokohama. The Dynamic was on s'andby at the scene of the ground­ ing, and removed the remaining crewmen when the vessel seemed in danger of capsizing and breaking up on the rocks. A spokesman for her owners said Two of the men who remained aboard the Taddei Village as a pos­ sible salvage crew were identified in news reports as Seafarers .Arthur Harrington, bosun, of Boston, New "Seafarers" sign on exterior of the recently-opened SIU hall in Norfolk adds final touch Mass., and Robert Henninger, AB, to the one-story building. The modern structure, built so that an additional fioorcan be added of New York City. later if necessary, opened for shipping and other business last November. The Taddei Village is the former Emilia, a C-2 owned by the Bull Line-Kulukundis US-flag interests Deep Freeze For Philadelphia Teamsters until she was sold at a US marshal's sale in Brooklyn last summer. The ship had been idle since the pre­ vious December because of involve­ ment in the ship bankruptcy pro­ ceedings concerning the entire PHILADELPHIA—The SIU United Industrial Workers won a new contract here with Bull Line operation. the Hussmann Refrigeration Company, giving the workers increased wages, additional She was purchased by Consoli­ holiday pay, job classification changes and many other gains. The new pact provides for dated last August and put back into service some time later. Built in yearly increases in wages on the opportunity for a secret erage plant, it rejected the 1944, the 9,687-deadweight-ton ves­ during its three-year life. ballot vote at a third. chance for an election after both sel figured in an jmportant legal Talks between the SlU- Although Teamster Local 158 the UIW and the company agreed case last year which the SlU fought UIW and the company followed claimed majority support at the to one as a means to dispose of up to the United States Supreme UlW-contracted Southwark Coop­ the phony representation claim. Court because the Federal court the latest unsuccessful attempt by decisions involving the ship set the International Brotherhood of anti-labor precedents in ship bank­ Teamsters to raid the existing con­ ruptcy situations. Last October, tractual relationship at Hussmann. the high court turned down the The company had been under SIU appeal of a ruling obtained by UIW contract for several years, the Justice Department and various but Jimmy Hoffa's organizers cargo owners in the case. stepped in to try and upset the By Paul Hall pact when it neared expiration. The old contract had been signed The long battle which has been waged by the SIU and other AFLin 1961. CIO maritime unions against the continued abuse of the American The SIU swept the balloting by merchant marine and the favoring of foreign-flag shipping is due for a vote of 183-30 after the National an airing at an important meeting in Washington this coming week. Labor Relations Board ordered a As a result of the battle which culminated in the joint stand by the vote on an IBT petition. The bal­ loting took place on the premises SIU, ILA and NMU against the efforts to bypass the 50-50 require­ of the Hussmann plant in nearby ments on the shipment of US wheat to Russia, the unions won one of their key demands, which called for an opportunity to sit down to dis­ WASHINGTON—Sworn in at a White House ceremony on Woodcrest, NJ. cussions with the heads of US departments responsible to implement Makes Reefer Boxes March 2, Nicholas Johnson ,the new Maritime Administrator the requirement that at least 50 percent of all Government-generated appointed by President Johnson, has pledged his close co­ Hussmann is a well-known cargo move in American bottoms. manufacturer of refrigerated operation with US maritime Up to this time, despite Congressional intent and Presidential direc­ counters and freezers used in re­ unions to "make US-flag ship­ A member of a law firm here tail food stores and supermarkets. tives, various Government agencies involved in these shipments have ping a potent factor in the since 1963, Johnson is a native of The attempted Hussmann raid sabotaged the extent of US shipping's participation in the transport trade and commerce of our na­ Iowa. He was educated at the was not the first try by Hoffa's of these cargoes. tion." University of Texas, and is a for­ Teamsters to raid UlW-contracted As a result of the unions' joint stand on the shipment of wheat and The new Administrator takes mer law clerk to Associate Justice companies in this area. In pre­ other grain commodities to the Soviet bloc countries, strengthened by over the post from Robert E. of the Supreme Court Hugo Black. vious balloting among workers at the ILA boycott, the long-needed talks will take place between labor, Giles, who served as acting Ad­ He Is 29 years old, and admits to several other plants, the IBT also management and government. ministrator since the resignation no previous experience with thj was defeated by margins of 2-1 In As we have pointed out, unless machinery is available to resolve the of Donald W. Alexander last maritime Industry. two companies and backed down issues arising out of the efforts to bypass the protective features of the October. law and Government policies that were designed to assist the American Johnson has received the sup­ merchant marine, maintain the US fleet of vessels and the jobs of mari­ port of the Maritime Trades De­ time workers which are so essential to our economy and security, there partment in his new post. In a Is a large question as to our nation's ability to survive as a commercial message to the new Administrator, maritime power. MTD President Paul Hall and This is the point that we and the other Interested segments of mari­ Secretary-Treasurer Peter McGavtime are concerned with getting across. in pledged him the "utmost sup­ port" of maritime labor. It is sheer lunacy for this nation to be in a position where top-level, In replying to the MTD pledge"responsible representatives of Government are by acts of omission or of support, Johnson said he was commission guilty of torpedoing American-flag shipping in the interests "deeply affected" by "your as­ of foreign-flag shipping. surance of support in attempting Ironically, this is exactly the situation at a time when our Govern­ to solve the major problems that ment has just announced that it is launching a war against "poverty face"' the American merchant and unemployment." American maritime workers have the right to marine ... By working together, know whether the Government's objectives and efforts include the I am sure we can achieve our vital maritime industry. If this Government objective is a sincere one, mutual goal," he added. we would expect that maritime would be included. Johnson is the fourth man to The facts with respect to the condition of the American merchant hold the top maritime agency post mdrine clearly point up that the time is long past when our Govern­ since 1960. Under President ment can afford to mouth platitudes and pay lip service to the need Kennedy the US maritime agen­ for a strong merchant marine while it proceeds to destroy US shipping cies were completely reorganized. by giving the edge to foreign shipping interests at every turn. Thomas E. Stakem, Jr., who had It is unfortunate that our Union and the other interested maritime been chairman of the old Federal organizations have been placed in a position where we must impress Maritime Board, was named chair­ upon the appropriate Government departments the validity and correct­ man of the Federal Maritime Com­ ness of the need for a strong US merchant fleet and the necessity for mission and Donald W. Alexander President Lyndon B. Johnson looks on with a smile as Peter them to fulfill their obligations and responsibilities to achieve this was appointed Maritime Adminis­ M. McGavin (right), executive secretary-treasurer of the objective. trator. Following Alexander's res­ Maritime Trades Department, congratulates incoming Ma­ ignation, Giles served as acting If the Government agencies were conscious of this objective, they ritime Administrator Nicholas Johnson (left), right after the Administrator until the recent ap­ would be implementing the laws and regulations which are on the latter was sworn in at White House ceremony. pointment of-Johnson. books. AU that is needed is implementation and enforcement Cooperation With Unions Pledged By New MA Chief New Pact Climaxes SIU Win �SEAFARERS Bimli M. INi Labor Newscast Halls Furuseth WASHINGTON—The 108th anniversary of Andrew Furuseth'a birth was marked in the closing message of the AFL - CIO - sponsored Edward P. Morgan news program last week on March 12. Speaking of Furuseth's achievement in winning passage of the 1913 Seamen's Act and other pro­ tective legislation for seamen, the statement declared: "Sea­ men on American ships, be­ cause of Furuseth and his successors in our maritime unions, have decent wages and working conditions today. This is not true of ships dying many other flags. As we of the AFL-CIO know, Andy Furuseth's battle is not over everywhere." Furuseth was secretary-treasurer of the Sail­ ors Union of the Pacific and is regarded as the father of the maritime labor movement. LOG Face Three SiU Hits Grain Profiteers Sea Labor, Gov't, Go's Set Union Raps Cargill For Extra $s Joint Talks On Wheat Deal Crab NEW YORK—The SIU this week accused Cargill, WASHINGTON—^An historic, top-level meeting between Inc., one of the nation's major grain trading companies, AFL-CIO maritime union representatives, four US Cabinet of "waving the flag in order to mask their gluttony for officers and other top Government agency heads and shipping greater profits at the expense of this nation's interest management on issues arising Association, and Joseph Curran, in the carriage of grain products to the Soviet bloc." ; from the grain sales to Russia president of the National Maritime The charge was made by SIU President Paul Hall, and the Soviet bloc countries Union. is due to be held here on Mon­ The meeting is an out­ in answer to an earlier"^ day, March 23, at the Depart­ growth of the joint stand adopted is interested primarily in statement by C a r g i 11, "Cargill the extra profits it hopes to realize ment of Commerce Building. by AFL-CIO maritime unions last AFL-CIO President George month to halt bypassing of US which said t h a t the re­ by bypassing of the 50 percent Meany will head the labor group vessels in the transport of grain to quirement for 50 percent of requirement." In its previous statement, Cargill of SIUNA President Paul Hall, Communist countries. American grain sold to the Thomas W. Gleason, president of It marks the first time that four Soviet countries to be carried had said its charges implied no the International Longshoremen's Cabinet officers will be conferring in American-flag ships is counter quarrel with American shipowners, jointly on any maritime issue. The to the interests of farmers, labor, but that it was doing its best to Cabinet officers are: Secretary of business and the general economy, sell the greatest amount of the State Dean Rusk; Secretary of and would foreclose markets for nation's agricultural products abroad and did not want high ship Labor W. Willard Wirtz; Secretary farm products. of Commerce Luther Hodges, and Hall affirmed the insistence of rates to price them out of the Secretary of Agriculture Orville US maritime unions on observance market. Freeman, as well as Maritime Ad­ of the 50 percent requirement as The SIU's statement pointed out ministrator Nicholas Johnson. in the best interests of the nation that the cost of shipping on Ameri­ Hall and Executive Vice-Presi­ as a whole, as well as the maritime can vessels does not curtail oppor­ MONTREAL—The Seafarers International Union of North dent Morris Weisberger repre­ workers immediately concerned. tunities for the shipment of US America this week launched an all-out campaign against the sented the SIUNA in the develop­ This is the reason, he pointed out, wheat abroad. "In the case of of a joint position with the that the 50-50 rule was initiated by wheat shipments to Russia the sale Canadian government trusteeship's arbitrary removal of the ment ILA and the NMU on the grain Congress and implemented by sub­ did not depend on the shipping president of the SIU of Can--*^ cargo issue. costs," Hall made clear. "In pre­ sequent Presidential directives. fleet, and signed a sweetheart ada and his replacement by an agreement The showdown fight by the "When Cargill bleeds for the ferring the use of foreign ships, with the previously non­ outsider who is not, and never existent Canadian Maritime Union unions to obtain implementation farmer, labor and the general Cargill is seeking to squeeze out was, a member of the union. set up by the Canadian Labor Con­ of requirements that 50 percent of economy, as an excuse for under­ every additional dollar of profit it The SIUNA is determined to gress and t}te Canadian Brother­ the grain shipments to Communist mining the 50 percent require­ can at the expense of the Ameri­ protect the rights and interests hood of Railway Transport and bloc nations would be carried In ment, it is doing so purely for its can merchant marine," he de­ of the rank-and-file membership of General Workers. own narrow interests,' Hall said. clared. (Continued on page 23) the SIU of Canada and to safe­ Hall said "it ill behooves Car­ guard its welfare and security. gill to pose as the conscience of The government trustees' ac­ Hall Urges More Joint Action America and the protector of the tions were received by the SIU of public interest." He pointed out Canada membership with deep re­ that "the history of this grain sentment and condemnation in all company has been dotted since Canadian ports. The SIUNA fight 1940 with charges by US Govern­ was launched on Wednesday, March WASHINGTON—SIU President Paul Hall called on all segments of the maritime ment agencies and Congress of 18. immediately after Hal C. Banks, industry to join in the creation of a solid front for the preservation of the American mer­ price manipulation, illegal trading, president of the SIU of Canada, and charging the Government had been dismissed by tlie trustees chant marine, in a speech here last week before the Federal Bar Association. twice for work it performed once." Addressing the group at the " without the disclosure of any He cited several examples. charges or particulars, and had National Lawyers Club, Hall sure on them. The US maritime said that the industry has gained • On March 6, 1940, Secretary for the "first time ... an opportu­ industry has "absolutely no lead­ been replaced by Charles Turner appealed to all segments of of the Brotherhood of Railway the maritime industry, from sub­ ership," he said, charging that not nity to make a complaint in the of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace only do the various segments of right place . . . and it might be signed an order denying trading Clerks. sidized lines to tramps, to work ..SIUNA President Paul Hall im­ with the unions in an effort to the industry not help one another, your last" unless there is unity, privileges on all contract commod­ ity markets to Cargill because of mediately sent a telegram to the solve the merchant marine's prob­ but on occasion "actually put the he pointed out. Of the subsidized segment of a violation of the Commodity Ex­ Board of Trustees of the Maritime lems for the most practical of boots to one another." Referring again to the joint the Industry, Hall warned that change Act by "running a corner Transportation Unions protesting reasons—"simple survival." meetings of management, labor "subsidy is in danger," although and manipulating the price of corn the trustees' action, which will be Noting the extremely poor con­ and Government officials prom­ Its continuance is "an absolute and corn futures on the Chicago fought by all legal means available. The protest condemns the arbi­ dition and steady deterioration of ised by President Johnson under necessity." All segments of the in­ Board of Trade in August and trary removal of Banks, depriving the merchant marine, he recalled the agreement that ended the boy­ dustry must cooperate, and the Septemb er, 1937." • On May 6, 1962, Senator Allen him of the right to a fair hearing; that labor and management had cott by tile International Long­ subsidized lines "must get off the the unilateral appointment of an worked together successfully in shoremen's Association on ships seats of your pants and help the J. Ellender, of Louisiana, ciiairman employee of the trustees who had the past, notably in fighting for loading wheat for Russia, Hall others." of the Senate Agriculture Com­ never been a member of the union; the Cargo Preference Act. mittee, said that Cargill had Unfortunately "we won the war the unnecessary use of police charged the government $37,000 forces in occupying the union head­ but we lost the peace when we let for work it had never done, as a quarters, and the harassment of the agencies take it away from result of collecting twice for one the staff by the police; and the us," he said, referring to waivers loading-out operation of grain hasty action of the trustees al­ granted by the Commerce Depart­ stored in Norris City, 111. * though SlU-instituted court action ment allowing foreign-flag vessels • On May 1, 1953, Senator testing the constitutionality of the to carry cargoes which rightfully Milton Young of North Dakota, belong to American-flag ships imtrusteeship act is still pending. charged that Cargill "broke the Following the SIUNA's protest, a der the Cargo Preference Act. market" in oats in 1952, and J. M. 'Important Development' series of meetings was held between Mehl, administrator of the ComHail; executive officers of the SIU Forthcoming meetings of man­ (Continued on page 4) of Canada; Charles Millard, the agement, labor and Government labor trustee on the Board; Allan officials constitute a "most impor­ Hope, executive assistant to the tant development . . . and we Board, and Turner. should take full advantage of It," Mar. 20, 1964 Vol. XXVI, No. 6 The discussions were continuing he said. He emphasized that it is as the LOG went to press. not so much a question of need­ The government trustees' action ing additional legislation to insure this week was the latest develop­ the health of the merchant ma­ ment in a concerted union-busting rine, but the problem of getting PAUL HALL, President campaign against the SIU of Can­ appropriate agencies of the Fed­ HERBERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVACR. ada which had its origin in a col­ eral Government to place the Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN Art lective bargaining dispute between proper interpretation on existing Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKVEB, THOMAS LAUCHLIN. ROBERT ARONSON. the SIU of Canada and Upper law. DONALD BROWN, Staff Writers. Lakes Shipping Ltd. Delivery of 80 tons of Hawaiian thatching grass which ar­ The SIU president placed part Published biweekly at the headquarters In the spring of 1962, in the of the blame for the deterioration rived on Isthmian's SS Steel King last week for use in-the of the Seafarers infernafionai Union, At­ midst of contract renewal talks. of the American merohant marine lantic, Gulf, Lakes and inland Waters State of Hawaii Pavilion at the New York World's Fair is District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Upper Lakes arbitrarily broke its on "cowardice" which exists in Brooklyn, NY, 1123J. Tel. HYacinlh 9-6600. accepted by Stanley Char (center), representing the state's Second class postage paid at the Post ten-year contractual relationship management. Shipowners are Office In Brooklyn, NY, under ths Act World's Fair Committee, from Archibald E. King, president with the SIU of Canada, locked afraid of Government agencies, he of Aug. 24, 1912. of SlU-contracted Isthmian Lines (right). Isthmian freight HO some 300 Canadian Seafarers out said, in the belief that such agen­ of their jobs in the Upper Lakes cies are in a position to put pres­ agent J. McGinn (left) looks on. SiUNA Blasts Move By Canada Trustees 'United Front Vital To Shipping' NY Fair Time Coming Up SEAFARERS LOG �ARERS PUfe Foar LOG 81U Llfeboatmen Graduate US Methods Called Only Rx For Russian Farm Failures The huge grain purchases being made recently from the free world by the Soviet Un­ ion and her satellites have made it clear that the Communist agricultural program has fall­ en on its face again — — How great a flop it actually only a third the US level and milk them smaller) in order to improve suffered is made clear in a re­ and cheese consumption only a the effectiveness of management fraction. Of the livestock and to improve incentives for the cent article in the "Bulletin small products only butter consumption workers. of the Atomic Scientists," which In short, a return to private carefully examines the present is greater than in the US and this is more than offset by a much enterprise by the fanners, a/la slate of Soviet agriculture and what is wrong with it. After set­ lower consumption of other animal USA. ting out the available statistics, the and vegetable fats. A study of the, reasons for. thisv author, ui. Dr. u. D. ociie Gale uuiiu&uii, Johnson, an euiijur. <iii _ , j (and perhaps disastrous) disastrous) economist, concludes that unless substantial changes are made in showing by Soviet agriculture the organization of Soviet ag.icul'"d'cates two things-the lure this latest fiasco will probaoJy communization and collectivization be repeated indefinitely. i ^""PJy doesn't The article points out that Soviet ^ ^^ork. and the cure lies in a return agriculture takes about 45 percent ! V'® system of agriculture of the total labor force of the I in the capitalist counKussian economy and has been re- | . cently getting about 15 percent of | .^here are three basic reasons the country's total investment. The i Siyen for the Soviet agricultural total area sown is aooui about 50 per- ' fa'lures; the Another successful group graduated by the SiU's lifeboat loiai ou per-1 T ^ ooor climatic condiNEW YORK — Applications are cent greater than in the US and i of the major Soviet agri- now being accepted from qualified school has photo taken in New York. All of the men in the the labor force is at least five oyiltural regions, the organiza- Seafarers for the next Seniority class earned Coast Guard lifeboat tickets. They are (front, . finnal CmriAf tional structure nt of Soviet agri­ times larger than ... in the ..... US. .. Yet, Upgrading Program which is ex­ l-r) Charies Balfour, Martin Tarpe; middle. Jon A. Masion, according to calculations by Soviet culture, and an inadequate supply pected to begin in the Port of New Paul R. Tola, E. Joseph Cleary, Carroll Duyer; standing. In­ of equipment. Little can be done economists. Russia's gross agricul­ York on April 6. structor Arne Bjornsson, and Calvin E. Bethard, Eugene J. tural output is not more than 80 to change the climate in the agri­ The first group of 29 Seafarers cultural regions but the yield percent that of the US. Sisto, Svend E. Kristensen, and instructor Dan Butts. to participate in the upgrading According to US analysts, the could be increased through im­ program inaugurated by the Sea­ Red econoiVii.^fs are being overly provements in the areas of or- farers Appeals Board is halfway optimistic even in this low figure, ganizatiO'nal structure and equip­ through the program. and estimate that Soviet farm out­ ment. Announcement of the upgrading Organization Problems put is actually about two-thirds program for Seafarers was made The basic trouble with the or­ (or about 66 percent) that of the ganization of Soviet farms is that last month by the SAB, following US. a Union-shipowner survey of man­ In addition the Soviet consumer they are either too big or too power needs in all ports and the By Cal Tanner, Executive Vice-President must spend about half his income small. The huge collective farms number of men shipped to fill jobs on food—the US consumer a fifth. are too gigantic to run efficiently on SlU-contracted vessels during Meat consumption per capita is because of the tremendous 1963. The SAB is the joint Unionbureaucracy needed to run them. One of the things that spokesmen for different parts of the Americanand the individual plots alloted to management panel governing the flag fleet tend to forget Is that when one part of the fleet suffers, shipping rules, set up under con­ workers on the collective for their tracts for SlU ships. everybody else also takes it on the chin. Tlie fact is, the thinking of own family needs are too small for many people in our industry -is so restricted to their own kind of Seafarers interested in the up­ the efficient use of machinery. operation that they don't even see what's going on. (Contimied from page .D grading program can find full Another big problem is that the Since the subsidized .comfpanies^ modity Exchange Authority, testi­ qualification set forth in the fied before a Senate appropria­ worker would rather work on his shipping rules. account for less than half of the 293 million long tons of cargo tions subcommittee headed by Sen. own plot and ignore as much as All qualified class B men who US active merchant fleet, this handled by ships of all countries. Young that he believed the com­ possible his job on the collective, wish to apply for a seniority up­ means that most of the fleet has Of this, 254 million long tons pany was trying to manipulate which offers him no rewards for grading application or for further to turn elsewhere for a^istance. amounted to bulk cargoes. hard work. Simply goofing off all prices on oats. The 1936 Merchant Marine Act is The '36 Act, remember, was I day, he will still get as big a share information, should write to: Earl supposed to be for liner vessels passed at a time when packaged Hall also noted that Cargill had as anyone Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Ap­ else. only. cargoes were the big thing, but only been reinstated as a member The inadequacies of Soviet farm peals Board, 17 Battery Place, of the Chicago Board of Trade on equipment is an old story which Suite 1930, New York 4, New But their argument that the '36 our import-export trade has October 24, 1962, after having shows little prospect of improve­ York. Act has been a success — even changed a lot since those days, been out since 1940, when it was ment. Everything, from fertilizers The SAB Seniority Upgrading from the standpoint of the sub­ just like everything else has. To­ denied trading privileges. "On the to tractors, is either in short Committee Includes Shepard for sidized liner companies — falls day, bulk cargoes—both petroleum and dry bulk like grain—account basis of the record, Cargill cer­ supply or sent to the wrong place the Atlantic Area; Lindsey Wil­ flat.' tainly cannot claim to have the because ot the huge and inefficient liams, Gulf Area; A1 Tanner, According to Maritime Adminis­ for over 87 percent of our trade. And when you consider that only public interest at heart," he said. bureaucracy. The problem of Great Lakes Area, and £. B. tration figures, the foreign trade 15.2 million long tons out of all Meanwhile, Cargill announced spare parts remains completely McAuley, West Coast Area. of the US In 1962 amounted to the bulk cargoes in the US exportit has chartered 354,000 tons of umsolved. import trade move on AmericanAmerican-flag shipping in connec­ For big increases in output, the flag ships, then whatever legisla­ tion with Its sale of 700,000 tons article concludes, eubstantial tion governs our foreign trade of surplus wheat to the Soviet changes are required in the or­ shipping cannot be classed as a Union. The 354,000 tons represents ganization of Soviet agriculture. success, whether its original pur­ the bare minimum of the grain sale Such needed changes would in­ pose was to boost liner operations which the US Government has an­ clude a significant expansion in or any other type of operation. nounced must go on American the amount of land devoted to the NEW YORK—Seafarer Allen J. Frierid is one of the great­ One more statistic will bear this ships. In its original sale to private family plots and the elimi­ Hungary last year, Cargill utilized nation of present restrictions on est boosters of the SIU clinic around. And It all came about out. When you break down the fig­ foreign ships to haul 91 percent the private ownership of livestock. because of a routine yearly physical. ures on our bulk imports and ex­ of the total shipment after getting Another necessary change would When Friend dropped into-*ports, you find 96 percent of approval of waivers on the US-flag be to increase the number of col­ the clinic recently to be and no sweets. I've lost seven all our bulk imports — the raw portion. lective farma (in other words make checked out he hadn't a worry pounds in two weeks, and, really, materials in ores and metals and in the world. He felt fine. He I feel fine. petroleum that keep our industries Suggests Regular Visits still hasn't a worry, now feels a going — come to this country in lot better, and It Is all because "Believe me, I am the greatest foreign-flag ships. Government the doctors at the clinic found booster of the clinic there is in figures show that over 169 million he has a mild case of diabetes. the SIU. I hope all the Brothers tons of cargo comes here as bulk It was lucky for him. Friend take their visits seriously, no mat­ imports, but US ships carry only says, that It was discovered at the ter how routine they are. about 3.6 percent of it. US liners time Instead of much later—^too "The doctors often find some­ carry less than a third of this late, possibly, to do anything thing wrong which isn't bothering amount. about it. a person. I'll never neglect get­ This means plainly that we not But, caught as ting my physical exam again, and only lack enough special ships to it was, in its I hope no other Seafarers neglect carry even 10 percent of our vital theirs." early stages. bulk imports, but that the only Friend's case The Brooklyn native said that law on the books to provide spe­ the diabetes hasn't bothered his cific Government assistance to the can be easily taken care of by job in the least, and he is ship­ foreign trade segment of the mari­ simple dieting. ping regularly in the steward de­ time industry is altogether out of partment. Friend has been a step with US trade patterns today. "The diet's not bad at a 11," member of the SIU since 1947, That's our big beef, and is why Friend reports. when he joined up in the Port of we have to keep hollering so that Friend "They have me New York. He and his wife Goldie we can build more ships and jobs on 1,500 calories a day, no alcohol still live in Brooklyn. for our mehibers. Seniority Upgrading Continuing <;ji iUUU liic UO LUlJOUlJtCl a Xlim. - -w Bulk Ships Needed For Bulk Cargoes Union Raps C/fni'c Care Creates One More Booster �SEAFARERS Manh », INi Pas* FlTf LOG Agriculture Dept Nixes 'Compauy Uniou' Ouster Five More Seafarers Co On Union Pension WASHINGTON—Tha Agriculture Department has flatlyrefused a demand by the American Federation of Govern­ ment Employes, an AFL-CIO union, that the department withdraw Its formal recognl--t^ ,tion of another group, the Or­ the Cargo Preference Act, with try­ to defeat the Act, and for issu­ ganization of Professional ing ing a staff paper carrying anti­ Amelinckx Caldwell Gallaspy Pieszczuk NEW YORK—Five more Seafarers have been added to the list of pensioners drawing a $150 monthly check for life. All five of the men, who were recently approved by the joint panel of SIU-shipowner+ trustees for the SIU's retire­ first sailed out of New Orleans in and has spent most of his ment program, are retiring on 1940 seatime in the engine department. disability pensions. The five are Corneel Amelinckx, 66; John L. Caldweli, 63; Thomas C. Hickey, 6&; William Pieszczuk, 57, and Eugene C. Gaiiaspy, 57. Amelinckx, a member of the engine department since signing on with the SIU In 1945, now makes his home in Astoria, NY. He is a native of Antwerp, Bel­ gium. He last sailed aboard the Hastings (Waterman). Caldwell, who joined the SIU at Tampa in 1945, sailed in the steward department. He signed off the Del Mar (Delta) on his last voyage and now makes his home in New Orleans. Hickey, New Jersey-born and now residing in Long Isiand City, NY, first joined the SIU 22 years ago at New Orleans and has sailed in the deck department for most of that time. His last ship was the Fairiand (Sea-Land). Pieszczuk, is a Phiiadelphia resident who joined the SIU in his home city in 1948, and sailed in the steward department. He plans to spend his retirement in leisure back in the City of Brotherly Love." A native Mississippian, Gaiiaspy MFOW Agent Dies In Crash SEATTLE — Bud Haley, port agent here for the SlU-affiliated Marine Firemen's Union, was killed last month in the crash of a small private plane. Haley, who was 39, died on February 13 when the plane in wliich he was riding with a pllot and two others reportedly took a sudden nose dive off West Point and crashed into Puget Sound. Government investigators were un­ able to reach any conclusions on the cause of the crash, based on preliminary examination of the wreckage. A father of four young daugliters, Haley had just recently been elected as port agent for the Ma­ rine Firemen, Oilers & Waterteders here, after serving for a number of years as MFOW patrol­ man in the port. The MFOW con­ cluded Its regular elections just a short time prior to his death. Pending arrangements for a new election to provide a replacement, Biackie Bruett is currently filling in for Haley as port agent. Survivors include Haley's wife Joy, and their four daughters, Julie, Jana, Donita and Linda. Gallaspy now plans to make his home in Mobiie, Ala. SIU oidtimer Tom Hickey (right) receives his first monthly pension check from Welfare Rep. John Dwyer at headquarters. He started sailing with the SIU in 1942, shipping in the deck gang. By Al Kerr, Secretory-Treosurer Filing For Dependents' Benefits Since the Inception of this column. Seafarers have been asked to forward any questions or complaints they may have regarding the processing of applications for various benefits to the Secretary-Treasurer's office. The result has been a small number of complaints about the processing of some types of applications, and we are currently tightening up areas of administration where these items seem to crop up. The complaints that have come in, as far as the majority of cases is concerned, have been the result of claims filed improperly at the time they were originally submitted. Therefore, in an effort to assist the membership in filing complete applications for the various benefits they may be entitled to under the SIU Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans, we will continue to speii out the steps to be taken in filing for each type of benefit available, and to deal with one of them at a time. Since the dependents benefits are the ones about which we receive the most inquiries, this area seems a good place to start. A seaman who is filing for benefits must have been employed at least 90 days during the previous calendar year, and at least one day within the past six months immediately f preceding the date his claim ac­ days of the performance of such crued. All of this employment surgery, or of the patient's dis­ must have been with an SlU-con- charge from the hospital. tracted company which was a part In addition, the applicant must of the Seafarers Welfare Plan dur­ have, on file with th6 Seafarers ing the period the seaman worked Welfare Plan office, copies of the for the company. Who is termed a dependent? following or originals: An enroll­ The "dependent" includes an em­ ment card, a claims statement ployee's wife, unmarried children (filled in on both sides and signed under 19 years of age, and any by the attending physician or sur­ other person whom the member is geon), a marriage certificate, the entitled to claim as a dependent child's birth certificate (if a child on his current Federal income tax is involved). For any other person return, under the US Internal whom the member is claiming as a dependent, he must furnish a Revenue Act. Copies of legal documents es­ copy of his latest Federal tax re­ tablishing proof of dependency turn as proof of dependency. In the event a claim involving a status must be filed with the Sea­ hospital or doctor bill has not farers Welfare Plan office. In order to be entitled to the been paid, then the check in pay­ dependent benefits, a patient must ment thereto will be drawn in the have been admitted to a hospital, name of the member and/or the and/or surgery must have been doctor or hospital, whichever is performed. In the event of sur­ involved. This then means that gery, it is not necessary that this the member must endorse the surgery be performed in a hospital check and that the doctor or hospi­ in order to be entitled to payment tal must endorse it. This pro­ of this surgery benefit. The sur­ cedure is used, not to create a gery benefit is paid in accordance liardship on the member, the doc­ with the Surgery Schedule for De­ tor or the hospital, but to insure that ail hospitals and doctors are pendent Benefits. Any claim, as well as proof of a paid in full so as to maintain a claim for dependent benefits, must good working relationship between be submitted to the office of the the various hospitals and our mem­ Seafarers Welfare Plan within 100 bership. In the last issue, in this column, the members were informed that Any SIU member who feels if they wanted to obtain duplicates there Is an unnecessary delay of their discharges, they could in the processing of any wel­ secure same by writing to the fare or pension claims should Commandant of the US Coast immediately call this to the Guard in Washington, DC. Under attention of the Secretarythe latest procedure, in order to Treasurer at headquarters, by speed the processing of lost dis­ certified mail, return receipt charges, one must file with the requested. Any delay in the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec­ processing of a claim is usu­ tion, USCG, at the nearest princi­ ally due to the absence of nec­ pal US port. The only means by essary information or docu­ which duplicate discharges will be ments which are required be­ issued is by having the seaman fore a claim can be processed. himself make personal contact with one of the above officers. Employees of the Department of Agriculture. Aides of Agriculture Secretary Orville F. Freeman rejected the union's demand in a letter to union officials. The AFGE filed a formal complaint with Freeman last year demanding withdrawal of the De­ partment recognition of the OPEDA, The union charged that OPEDA is "sponsored, controlled and assisted by th# agency man­ agement," and was recognized by the agency although AFGE had won exclusive bargaining rights for the Department's 1,500 meat inspectors. AFGE charged the Ag­ riculture Department with running a "company union." The letter from Freeman's aides to the complaining union admitted that the chairman of the Civil Service Commission had generally supported the union's complaint against OPEDA, holding that OPEDA's statements of purpose were "not adequate to clearly es­ tablish its eligibility for recogni­ tion as an employe organization" within the meaning of an appli­ cable Executive Order of 1962. That order upholds the long­ standing prohibition against strikes by Government workers, but clarifies and strengthens the rights of employe organizations to bargain with the Government and provides authority for departments to extend recognition to such bar­ gaining groups. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department had declared an all out drive to oust Freeman from the department because of his antilabor attitude. In addition to the AFGE charges, and Freeman's re­ cent action in getting a Restaurant Worker's Union waitress fired from her job at the United Nations din­ ing room in New York, the MTD has also pointed out other anti­ union activities of the Agriculture Department. These include showing anti­ union bias, raising obstacles that keep American-flag shipping from achieving a 50-50 share of Gov­ ernment cargoes as provided by union quotations and articles. Job Preference For Stewards Set June 15 NEW YORK — Chief stewards shipping out of the Port of New York will receive job preference after June 15, 1964, if they have completed refresher courses un­ der the Steward Department Recertification Program. The announcement of the job preferences for chief stewards was made by the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board two weeks ago. The Steward Department Recertification Program was initiated in 1962 in the Port of New York, offering a refresher school for SIU chief stewards. Since the school is conducted only in New York, the SAB has ruled that this is the only port where the job preference provided for in the shipping rules can be put Into effect. Holders of Certificates of Recertification from the Steward Recertification Program are per­ mitted job preference under the shipping rules in the contract be­ tween the Union and its con­ tracted operators. The steward school features both classroom and field work in an attempt to upgrade the skills necessary for a chief steward's rating. The next class is sched­ uled for March 30-May 8, and the following one for May 18-June 26. Steward department personnel who have at least three years of seatime in a rating above third cook can get further details by contacting Earl Shepard, Chair­ man, Seafarers Appeals Board, 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, NY. Meany Warns US On Shipping Loss WASHINGTON—AFL-CIO President George Meany has warned that the US may no longer be on the seas with a merchant fleet if the present trend continues, and has recom­ mended that the Government "look into the entire merchant inferior merchant marine, and "we marine picture to see where can expect a serious crisis in the we are going." Meany made it a point that his remarks on the future of the merchant marine were not directly related to the questions surround­ ing the shipment of US grain to the Soviet Union In Americanrflag ship^. The AFL-CIO President made his remarks In a recent press conference held at Bal Harbour, Fla. Meany said that American seamen had bettered their wage and working conditions in recent years and that there is no question that foreign-flag vessels can under­ bid American-flag ships. "It is no answer to cut wages," Meany said, and suggested that possibly the only answer was Gov­ ernment "subsidies as are presently being paid in trans-Atlantic pas­ senger service?'' He noted that in both World War I and II this coun­ try was in a critical state with an future if we permit the same thing to happen again." AFL-CIO Council Action In other action, the Council called on the Federal Government or Congress to Investigate the im­ pact of muti-company ownership of crude oil and oil products pipe­ lines which, the Council said, is creating a monopoly situation. The Council also adopted a reso­ lution asking that a Polaris nuclear submarine be named after Samuel Gompers, founding president of the American Federation of Labor. Finally, the Council called for united labor support for three major strikes: the Office Employees International Union's struggle with the US Book Exchanges; the Amal­ gamated Clothing Workers strike against the H. I. Seigal Co., and the Printing Trades fight with the Kingsport Press. �Pate ^ SEAFARERS Mardi tt, ttM LVG (Figvies On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) February 29—March 13, 1964 Shipping in the Atlantic Area fluctuated widely this period, compared to large gains reported from the Gulf ports, and declines listed for the West Coast, The result, however, was improved shipping generally for the Dis­ trict. There were 1,404 jobs filled, compared to a dispatch total of 1,165 in the previous period. Mobile was the only Gulf port not to report a large shipping rise, showing a gain of only three men shipped. But New Orleans more than doubled its job total, and Houston had a 50 percent gain that brought it up almost to the 300-job figure. Tampa reported a double gain, while Boston and Jacksonville both logged lesser increases. New York and Norfolk both lagged slightly in the shipping charts, while Baltimore reported a larger dip. Philadelphia remained pretty steady this period, but on the slow side. The three West Coast ports also were relatively slow. shipping barely half what they did during the previous two weeks. In the ship activity totals (see right), there were a few more payoffs and sign-ons among the ports, but a smaller number of in-transits listed. The rise in sign-ons was the biggest help, since the figure reached was the highest one for some time, and helped clear the beach of some of the regulars. The total number of ship visits was up "'also. Registration for the period was higher than before, but well under the total shipping. The registration figure for all departments was 1,327 compared to 1,127 last time. The seniority figures showed the result of the improved shipping— a falloff in the proportion of class A men throwing in and taking the available jobs. The drop was from 59 percent in the last period to an even 50 percent of all jobs filled this time. Class B shipping thus rose to 34 percent of the total, and class C men filled the rest. Ship Acfivify Pay Siqm la OflFs Oa« Troos. TOTAL Bostoa 3 Ntw York .... 17 Philadelpkia .. 4 Baltimera 5 Norfolk 7 Jackionvlila .. 0 Tampa 0 Mebilo 3 NewOrleani.. 12 HoMston 7 Wilminyton .. 2 San Francitca.. 0 Seatrla 3 1 A 3 2 A 0 1 2 11 7 2 2 2 1 24 5 12 1 5 4 5 19 29 5 3 1 5 47 12 19 14 S 5 10 42 43 9 5 A TOTALS ... A3 45 114 222 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL Registered On The Beach Shipped CLASS A1 CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 1 2 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 17 5 7 7 3 6 3 14 0 2 2 4 64 31 29 124 66 108 23 197 2 54 53 109 3 20 8 9 8 17 31 0 6 1 16 17 22 2 38 25 14 45 14 84 0 17 26 43 28 8 14 10 4 16 3 27 0 6 8 14 0 1 2 9 1 17 2 28 2 17 8 27 5 5 2 12 5 10 2 17 0 2 3 5 11 5 0 16 27 24 7 58 1 9 13 23 62 91 12 175 12 52 4 118 72 42 88 142 68 67 11 130 6 42 19 129 52 18 29 53 6 10 9 10 2 2 6 25 1 4 8 13 0 0 26 4 4 18 3 47 5 17 10 32 16 13 4 2 7 42 2 22 22 12 10 24 178 73 1 540 326 450 99 1 875 31 201 274 1 506 00 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 3 0 3 0 0 29 18 11 3 0 2 1 0 2 0 2' 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0 8 11 19 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 40 33 1 73 fa Port Boston New York PiiHarielphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington Pan Francisco Sr.attle TOTALS Registered Registered Shipped Shipped CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 1 4'"" 1 ! 6 0 1 0 1 7|1 7:1 4 0 3 4 2 1i 1 16 34 5 ! 55 4 18 14 : 36 20 31 38 64 3 6 14 14 3 10 0 1 13 0 1 11 12 : 4 6 8 1 9 0 2 4 11 12 7 30 2 8 9 19 1 8 10 4 22 3 4 7 14 6 8 0 14 3 6 7 0 10 16 i 5 14 2 5 3 9 1 5 0 6, 0 5 0 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 4 0 4i 0 1 0 1 2 3 0 5 0 1 1 2 8 4 4 2 6 0 16i 0 4 2 11 0 5 9 1 4 25 37 5 15 25 45 28 25 52 9 62 2 27 23 67 i 5 18 20 20 14 4 1 42 2 36 23 37 8 68 3 24 15 421 3 3 0 1 6 0 1 1 7 0 3 0 i 1 3 2 0 2; 4 4 2 ' 10 0 4 8 2 4 2 0 0 4; 0 0 0 10 7 6 5 1 22 0 16' 2 4 2 1 8 3 10 3 1 1 106 152 34 292 16 87 91 1 194 100 154 35 1 289 19 82 77 j! 1781 ENGINE DEPARTMENT rOft Boston New York Piiiiadelphia Baltimore Norfolk J-' ksonville Tampa Mobile Now Orleans l"'t' stcn 1 iirnington Fan Francisco E.'a'lle TOTALS Registered Registered Shipped Shipped CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B GROLF GROUP GROUP 4iROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 6 ~ 0 i 6| 0 2 1 4 0 3 8 2 1 5 1 8 31 4 43 6 30 13 17 7 42 i 3 28 1 17 19 39 2 14 2 18! 0 4 8 0 4 6 3 9 0 6 4 2 5 12 1 8 181 0 17: 3 9 15 19 0 9 1 7 2 2 11 1 14 0 6 3 8 2 9 4 4 0 3 0 5 1 7 0 8 4 5 2 11 0 3; 0 3 0 1 4 3 1 2 0 3: 1 0 1 5 6 0 2 0 1 2 1 1 2 6 1 9 1 4 7 20 0 12 5 13 2 3 5 8 16 24 6 46 6 31 31 1 68 18 34 7 59 1 36 11 48 13 29 0 ' 4.2 5 21 19 45 9 24 38 5 5 18 18 41 3 4 1 ! 8 0 0 3 3 0 3 2 5 0 5 4 9 6 9 1 1 16 , 1 5 2 8i 0 5 0 4 1 0 0 0 3 12 0 i. ^5 0 6 4 10 j 1 6 8 0 1 1 1 2 62 167 17 1 246 24 no 92 1 226 ! 54 147 25 1 226 11 103 67 1 181 Shipped TOTAL Registered On The Beach CLASS C Shipped CLASS A CLASS S GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A 1 2 C ALL 1 B 2 3 ALL 1 S ALL 2 0 1 2 4 1 8 2 14 0 7 7 0 0 3 1 4 0 11 12 23 42 39 23 104 29 89 14 132 23 52 30 105 3 9 0 2 6 3 18 3 1 19 3 25 1 5 10 4 30 15 0 1 2 19 1 9 2 49 69 1 5 28 26 55 1 2 6 9 8 5 9 22 1 15 18 1 2 6 6 13 0 0 0 3 7 4 0 0 4 7 1 12 5 11 8 24 0 5 6 2 3 13 1 4 2 5 0 5 1 4 1 6 0 0 1 1 20 8 29 3 17 1 3 23 1 12 8 21 0 1 3 4 59 48 62 4 111 20 8 90 7 59 76 142 11 38 1 5 5 41 11 90 20 79 5 104 5 38 33 76 3 5 1 1 3 17 6 1 9 2 17 0 9 4 3 7 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 13 22 37 2 2 12 10 24 0 3 8 2 1 2 3 13 5 20 1 26 3 12 6 21 3 28 35 1 66 226 181 66 1 473 120 399 46 !1 565 50 244 214 1 508 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Bos NY Phil Bal Nor...., Jac Tam.... Mob.... NO Hou Wil SF Sea TOTALS 1-s 0 5 0 0 1 2 2 3 9 4 0 3 0 29 Registered CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 1 3 ! 5 13 4 24 ) 46 0 2 3 5 10 2 11 23, 3 1 1 6 0 0 1 3 1 0 1 4 5 5 4 17 18 11 23 61 13 4 13 34 2 5 1 2 5 4 4 2 3 2 'l! Shipped CLASS A GROUP 12 3 ALL 0 2 0 4 3 n 0 1 2 4 15! 2 0 8 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 10 0 10 2 0 33 351 9 1 19 291 1 0 2 3! 0 41 1 3 3 5 1 9 72 39 92| 232 21 'I 1-s 1 4 1 3 0 0 1 5 2 1 1 1 1 14 102|1371 21 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 2 1 1 8 7 21 0 2 2 5 4 3 9 19 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 6 0 5 16 6 17 59 8 32 11 24 4 8 2 1 3 7 2 1 0 4 1 0 3 5 Shipped CLASS B Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP 123 ALL 0 3 0 3 1 3 12 8 0 1 0 1 6 1 4 1 1 6 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 3 1 39 43 1 12 21 8 3 0 0 3 0 1 0 1 0 7 7 0 51 33 88|193 14 8 87 I 109 5 79 I 89 193 109 89 I 391 130 167 114 267 I 678 35 21 262 I 327 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRANDTOTAIS GROUP 123 ALL 106 152_ 34 I 292 62" 167 17 I 246 Wf 39 92 f 232 269 358 143 j 770 Registered CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL SHIPPED CLASS A GROUP 1 2_ 3 ALL 16 87 91 I 194 100 154 35 I 289 24 no 92 1 226 54 147 25 I "22"6 21 14 102 I 137 72 33 88 I 193 61 211 285 j 557 226 334 148 1 708 SHIPPED CLASS B GROUP 1 23 ALL 19 82 77 178 11 103 67 181 8 87 109 14 44 193 231 468 SHIPPED CLASS C Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 12 3 C ALL 1 73 I 540 326 450 99 875 31 201 274 66 I 473 120 399 46 565 50 244 214 89 I 391|297 114 267|678 35 21 262 73 147 j 228 708 468 228 11404 743 963 412 |2118 116 466 750 GROUP 3 1 2 40 33 28 "35 5 79 8 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS ALL A B I 73 289 178 I 66 226 181 1 89 193 109 ALL I 506 I 508 I 318 11332 �M IMfr By Earl (Bull) Shepord, Vice-Presidenf, Atlantic Shipping On Upswing in Most Ports Now that the tugboat strike is over in New York shipping can really be expected to pick up. The first two weeks in March have already shown an upswing, as we paid off 17 ships, signed on 6 and had 24 ships in transit. On the iegis'ative front, bills to abolish the Waterfront Commission of New York iT.irbor have been introduced ia both the New York and New Jersey Legislatures. The SIU and the Maritime Trades Department are fully behind the ILA in its fight against the Waterfront Commission which in its ten years of existence has put burdensome restrictions on the conduct of ILA affairs. Wallace (Mad Bear) Anderson is back with us in the New York hall and he's ready to ship out again. Mad Bear is his Indian name and he recently registered in New York after returning from the Tuscarora Indian reservation, where he is very active in Indian affairs. Also on the beach here in New York is Jimmy Byrnes, who paid off on the Columbia, where he was the ship's delegate. Arnie Edawall, who's still aboard the Yorkmar, dropped around the New York hall recently to say iiello to his former shipmates and to find out how things are going in the Union. Shipping is very good in Boston and should get even better. The Chllore is loading grain for Russia and two more SIU ships are expected in Boston shortly to load grain for the USSR. Some of you fellows might have read in the newspapers about the plane crash that occurred on Castle Island, right near Boston. A Cargo plane mistook the island for the Boston Airport and crashed into the dock where 20 ILA men were working. Fortunately they got away just as the plane was about to crasli, but the plane's pilot and co-pilot and navigator were killed. Two pensioners who are frequent visitors to the Boston hall are Sam Bayne, who last signed off as steward on the Orion Hunter and Lindsey MacDonald, whose last ship was the Orion Clipper. Both fellows are rarely seen without a straight flush in their hands, as tliey are considered two of the leading card playen in the Boston hall. A real tough beef was settled recently in the Phiiadeiphia-New Jersey area when the Retail Clerks agreed on a new contract with the Food Fair supermarket chain. The strike by the 4,000 members oc the Retail Clerks began on February 13 and had the full backing of the SIU. The Philadelphia SIU United Industrial Workers have signed new contracts with Hussmann Refrigeration Company, Alumacraft, Repco Products, Southwark Cooperage, Fox Iron, Paulsen Webber and Yankee Plastics. Contract negotiations with three other companies—Century Tool, Trojan Home Equipment and A. A. Gallagher are presently being conducted. One of the oldlimers on the beach in Philadelphia is Andrew Flaherty, who signed on with the SIU when the Union first began. Andy was recalling recently tl\e days when a seaman had no health or welfare protection, and compared conditions those days with v/liat the SIU has today. Another oldtimer on the beach in Philadelphia is Ray Obidos who joined the SIU in 1945 and still sails as chief steward. Ray last signed off the Globe Carrier. A lot of the fellows who signed off the Globe Progress recently, including Lawson Evans, have been talking about the drum-playing of wiper Phil Lauer. The word is that Phil can really bang out a mean beat on the drums and that he really entertained the other crewmembers on the ship. Shipping has been very good in Norfolk with ships coming in on a regular basis to load grain for Russia. Norfolk is the place to go if you want to ship right away, as all the men on the beach have been shipped and the outlook for shipping for the next few weeks is very good. One of the real SIU oldtimers, Marion Luska, just got out of the hospital recently and is fit for duty and ready to ship out of Norfolk. Julian Wilson, who's been a member of the SIU for 19 years, had to leave the New Yorker and was saying how he hated to get off the ship because it was such a good overtime ship. Hugh Meacham and Norman Wroton have been around the Norfolk hall recently and Norm said it was good to get home to see his family after six months on the National Defender, Jerry Wood, who also signed off the National Defender, made good use of the 18 days the vessel was laid up in a Japan shipyard. Evidently Jerry met a nice gal there because he says he's going back to Japan to get married. Shipping has been fair in Baltimore for the past few weeks and the outlook for the immediate future looks fair. The Marymar, Spitfire and Santore are tied up in Baltimore and they should be able to crew up within the next two weeks. Warren Mes.senger, who's on the beach in Baltinmre, said that in his last ship, the Alcoa Voyager, they hit a submerged object in the Mediterranean while bound from New Orleans to Karachi and Bombay. Warren says that they never found out what the object was, but that the ship lost half of its propeller, and had to trudge along at five knots until they reached Malta. While there, a diver went down and cut the opposite blade to equalize it to reduce the vibration. According to Warren, the Voyager travelled at reduced speeds for the remainder of the voyage, but made it back to Mobile without further mishap. Also on the beach in Baltimore is Ray Bowman who was on the Alcoa Commander and decided he needed a change in scenery. He is now registered, looking for a different run. Shipping down in Puerto Rico has been good for some time and is maintaining an even keel. The SIU recently won an election there at the MacNamara Construction Company and contract negotiations are now being held. The SIU also signed a new contract with Corona Sales calling for a big improvement on both wages and working con­ ditions. Ed Cariough Jr.. the organizing director of the Sheet Metal Workers, was down in Puerto Rico recently and he stopped at the SIU hall to pay a. visit. The SIU of Puerto Rico is continuing its growth and has shown a sizable membership gain within the last few years due to an intensive organizing campaign. SE AF ARERS , Page Sere* LOG RMR Opens Nominations For Offices JERSEY CITY—The nominating period for the election of officers of the SIU Railway Marine Region started this week and will con­ tinue until March "SI, 1964. The election of officers will take place in June in the four cities where the RMR maintains offices. Posts to be filled in the election are those of regional director, as­ sistant regional directors in Nor­ folk and Jersey City, and a chair­ man for each of the nine rail­ roads covered by RMR contracts. Regional officers are elected to three-year terms. Qualifications for nomination, as listed in Article VIII of the Region's constitution, are three year's RMR membership in good standing and US citizenship. Candidates who wish to stand for election must notify G. P. McGinty, Regional Director, in a written, signed statement which must be received at RMR headquarters, 99 Montgomery Street, Jersey City 2, N.J., by midnight, March 31. Included with the statement must be a signed copy of a cer­ tificate of their eligibility required by the Landrum-Griffin Act. De­ tails . of the information required in the certificate and the state­ ment are available in the notices which have been posted in RMR halls. The election will take place over a two-day period in each of the four cities where the RMR main­ tains offices. The balloting will run from 6:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M. on the first day and from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on the following day. Dates of the election are as fol­ lows: Jersey City, June 15-16; Philadelphia, June 16-17; Balti­ more, June 17-18 and Norfolk, June 18-19. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union oldtimer Daniel O. Seiby (right) picks up his first $150 monthly pension check at Norfolk hall (from IBU Rep. Stave Papuchis. Selby last worked for IBUcontracted Gulf Atlantic Towing Corp. as a tankerman. He is the I Ith IBU man to retire on pension in the Norfolk area. Four Tug Veterans Retire On Pensions NEW YORK—Four new names have been added to the pension roster of the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union, bringing the total number of retirements in the IBU so far this year to eight. The newcomers ap--^^ proved for $150 monthly pen­ sion benefits by the trustees represent one oldtimer out of the Gulf and three from the Atlantic Coast area. Three of them—Earl C. Carver, 66: Joseph J. Quillln, 65, and Samuel Roman, 65—qualify for normal pensions. Oldtimer Daniel O. Selby, 63, retired on a disability pension. Brother Selby sailed as a tank­ man for Gulf Atlantic Towing Corp. before retiring recently with regular monthly IBU disability pension benefits. A native of NY Labor Raps Proposed Blue Cross Rate Hike NEW YORK—A request to raise the premium rates of Blue Cross by 22 to 25 percent here and in 12 adjacent counties has met with firm opposition by the New York State Labor Coun­ cil, AFL-CIO. ected, non-medical" trustees of The Associated Hospital the board—officials of industries Service of New York, Inc., and unions—make up a very small operators of the Blue Cross hos­ pitalization pian, have asked the State Superintendent of Insurance for the rise. The Executive Coun­ cil of the AFL-CIO here retaliated with a request to the superintend­ ent for a full-scale probe into the workings of the "supposedly" non­ profit insurance group. "In the past and up to the pres­ ent," the AFL-CIO declared, "the AHS board of trustees has been under the complete control of the presidents and directors of hospi­ tals, the very institutions which stand to benefit from the payment of claims submitted to Blue Cross for services rendered subscribers. "It is almost too much to ex­ pect the AHS board of trustees to be able to carry out its primary responsibility to Biue Cross sub­ scribers, that is, keeping hospital costs at a minimum by strict polic­ ing of hospital operations, when the overwhelming majority of the trustees making the rules and con­ ducting the check on operations of hospitals are the same individ­ uals who are officials of hospitals being policed." The NY State labor group noted that other "non - hospital - conn­ minority on the board of the con­ sumer organization. It pointed out that since the Blue Cross is a con­ sumer organization, the majority of its trustees should be those people who "are identified with and represent those who pay the premiums and who could there­ fore be singleminded rather than subject to opposing loyalties in working to obtain the best cover­ age at the lowest possible rates." The state AFL-CIO called upon the insurance superintendent to conduct a full-scale investiga­ tion of the Blue Cross set-up be­ fore holding open public hearings on the rate increase. Specifically, it asked for detaiied studies of Blue Cross operations, the makeup of the AHS board of trustees and the implications that must arise from the majority of the members being hospital-connected. North Carolina, Selby makes his home in Belhaven with his wife Edna. Selby joined the SIU-IBU in Norfolk in I960. An Army veteran of World War One, Brother Carver became a member of the SIU-IBU when he joined at Houston in 1951. He has been employed as an engineer with G & H Towing for the past 20 years. A native of Iowa, Carver now makes his home at Houston', Texas, with his wife Mabel. Brother Quillin is a native of Pennsylvania who migrated to New Jersey where he now makes his home at Frankiinville with his wife Ruth. An employee of P. F, Martin Company since 1930, Quiilan held the rat­ ing of oiler. Dur­ ing World V/ar One, he served his country in the Army. The way was paved for his present retirement on a Roman SIU-IBU normal pension of $150 monthly, when he first joined the Union at Philadel­ phia in I960. With 38 years of tugboat work under his belt. Brother Roman is retiring with the aid of a normal IBU pension. A native of Yugo­ slavia, he presently makes his home at Huntington, Philadelphia with his wife Mary. Since 1941 he has been employed by Curtis Bay Towing where he sailed as a cook. His Union membership be­ gan in 1960 when he joined the IBU at Philadelphia. p. } '—- CMBCK lUe P/?OV|5/I3N5 Quillin Carver ——t i • .'• �Ttt Eight SEAFARERS JfanM^M^ HM LOG Tariffs Menace To US, Declares ShippingOfficial By Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area MTD Maps New Gulf Conference NEW ORLEANS—Capt. J. W. Clark, president of the SIUcontracted Delta Steamship line, sounded a note of alarm in a recent speech before members of the local Executive Club, concerning the adverse impact "• of new economic alignment on Europe and Japan cut into our established ocean trade routes. markets because of cheaper labor The SIU hall in New Orleans will be the eite next week of the first Gulf Area meeting of the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO. Each of the maritime port councils in the ports on the Gulf Coast will be represented by three delegates who will set up a permanent GulfThe shipping official pointed out that "things will be getting wide organization. worse before they get better." It was anticipated that such an organization will provide for better The chicken war," he ex­ communication between the various port councils and would strengthen plained, "is only symptomatic of the position of Seafarers and Longshoremen In bargaining sessions this a much more serious problem. US-to-Europe flour trade has been year. Meanwhile, the general election in Louisiana produced some sur­ virtually eliminated by recent heavy tariff duties imposed by prising results. the Common Market. West Ger­ Democrat John J. McKeithen was elected over Republican Charlton many is actually expoiTiug larger Lyons as had been predicted. However, the Republicans made an quantities of grain to Iron Cur­ even stronger showing than the experts had predicted. McKeithen tain countries than we are to our received 469,184 votes. Lyons had 297,947, for the strongest showing European markets," he said. Of even greater significance," of any Republican in Louisiana since Reconstruction days. Thomas Clark continued, "is the proposed S. Williams, the States Rights' candidate, had a meager 5,793 votes. Common Market external tariff The total of 771,924 cast set a new high in Louisiana for the number on rice imports. of votes cast in a gubernatorial general election. So far, we haven't felt the full The Republicans carried five parishes for Lyons and four out of 17 effect of the protectionist policies wards in New Orleans. In Lyons' home city of Shrevep'ort, Republicans of the European Common Market, also elected two candidates to the State House of Representatives. as last year was an extremely poor These were the first Republicans to be elected to,the Louisiana legisla­ crop year for Europe and our ture in the 20th century. The shake-up in Shreveport resulted in the agricultural products continued defeat of Democrat Welborn Jack, veteran legislator who had the to move in substantial volume to dubious distinction of being one of the most rabidly anti-labor members European ports," Capt. Clark of the House. This change left the Shreveport House delegation made said. up of three Democrats and two Republicans. We can only hope that nego­ In New Orleans, property owners approved a $14.5 million bond tiators at the multi-lateral tariff issue which was supported by the AFL-CIO and the Orleans Maritime negotiations which begin May 4' Trades Council. Public works to be completed with the bond funds in Geneva will successfully pro­ include roadways to open up the new Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet tect American interests. for industrial development. This is certain to stimulate shipping In Personally, I feel now is a the port in the foreseeable future. good time for reappraisal of our Seafarers in Houston have crewed up a newly-acquired vessel, the participation In multi-lateral in­ S.S Ridgefield Victory, operated by Columbia Steamship Company. ternational organizations," said the captain. This ship is enroute to India with a cargo of grain. In previous years, the US has The Retail Clerks have organized the A&P stores in Houston. The union and management recently signed a three-year wage contract benefited greatly from the export providing for wage increases, paid vacations and a health and welfare of manufactured goods, but the trend has been reversed. First plan. Luckily, no one was hurt when the Steel Seafarer (Isthmian) was ir: a collision with the M/V Zeta, a Yugoslavian, in the foggy Mississippi River near New Orleans. The Steel Seafarer was outbound coastwse to New York to sign on, and thence to India. Damage to the SIU ship was confined to several plates on the starboard side in the vicinity of the No. 1 hatch, to the chain rail which was swept away and sontie flight damage to the bridge. It was sufficient, however, to delay her sailing for about a week as the ship had to be returned to New Orleans for repairs. SIU inland boatmen also got off lucky when no one was injured In a collision between the Navy destroyer Perry and a sulphur barge, the Blue Stack 93, in Tampa Bay near Egmont Key during a heavy NEW ORLEANS — Despite a fog. The barge, which was being towed at the time by the SIU-IBU- slight decline from its 1962 totals, manned tug Abbe R (Coyle Lines), broke in half and partially sank. the port of New Orleans led the The destroyer had a 20-foot long gash In the bow just above the nation for the third straight year waterline. in rail car unloadings. According to a report issued by From Tampa comes word that some Seafarers who make their homes in that area, are waiting for the SS Elie V to recrew. These the Association of American Rail­ include P. B. Gladden, Charles Barone, Buster CiMstine and Gerald roads, a total of 101,649 cars were Lima. The ship was expected to recrew and go to New Orleans to unloaded in New Orleans last year, indicating a seven percent drop­ take on a cargo of grain for India. Among those making the job calls in Houston were Nicholas Mav- off from the '62 high. Second place in the rail car un­ rantonis who is looking for an oiler's job on a coastwise run. Harry Houston, who last paid off as chief steward on the Walter Rice, is loading figures went to the Port ready to go again and is looking for another steward's job. Harry of New York, the nation's previous used to ship out of Mobile and New Orleans but he is now buying a leader, with 89,610 unloadings. home in Houston. Another ex-Mobilian who is buying a home in However, the New York figure in­ Houston is Ravaughn Johnson who is registered in the deck depart­ dicated a 17 percent drop fron» the ment. He last paid off the Cities Service Norfolk in Lake Charles. previous year. Grain was the leading product Allen Myrex has been trying to sweat out a dayman's job on a coast­ wise tanker. He says if one does not hit the port soon, he will throw handled at the New Orleans port, with 40,591 unloadings swelling the in for the next grain ship bound for Russia. total to national leadership. Curley Moyd who has been working ashore at the SlU-UlW-conTampa, in third place in rail car tracted Mobile Ship Repair Yard, serving as union shop steward, unloadings, showed a three percent has registered to ship in group 1 of the deck department. The Mobile gain to 82,095 carloads. yard has about completed a contract to build four small tugs for the Duluth-Superior showed a slight Navy. Moyd last sailed bosun on the Wacosta. He says his ambition two percent gain to reach 78,097 is to save enough money to open a fishing camp at the location he and fourth place. Portland, Ore., has in mind near Mobile. Kinney Lewis reports he is fully recovered jumping into fifth place, showed from a mild heart attack suffered as bosun on the Del Santos and is a whopping 27 percent gain with looking for another bosun's job. 65,681 unloadings. John M. Lamb paid off as 2nd electrician on the Alcoa Mariner Hampton Roads slumped ten and plans to stay at home with his family in Mobile for a couple of percent to 57,479 cars; Baltimore months. Tobey Buttimer and his wife have just moved into a new rose six percent to 52,735, and was home in Mobile. He has been sailing out of the Gulf for the last 15 closely followed by Galveston, years. Chris Markris is waiting for a night cook & baker's job. Chris which plummeted 16 percent to a says his favorite pastimes are playing poker and baking. W. J. Miles 52,589 car total and eighth place who last paid off the Monticello Victory, which he rated one of the in the nation. best ships he has ever sailed on, is ready to ship out after visiting Houston fell off ten percent, friends and family in Prichard where he makes his home. unloading 51,228 cars for the year, Some oldtimers who were on hand for the March meeting in New and San Francisco shot up 13 per­ Orleans were Albert Throne, Charlie Nuber, John Gersey, Big Jim cent to make the top ten with Hand, Philip O'Connor. Blackie Foster, Tony Garza and Joe Fazio. 36,981 unloadings. New Orleans Leads in '63 Rail Unloadings costs. Finally, the ultimate situa­ tion has arrived In which we are Importing articles In direct com­ petition with our domesto prod­ ucts. Contributing to the situation Is the fact that many American man­ ufacturers have built plants over­ seas and no longer rely on ship­ ping lines. Also cited by Captain Clark as future Impediments to free trade are budding trade blocs In Africa and Asia. In order to counter these Impending problems, Clark advocates the stepping up of ef­ forts by US shipping and Indus­ trial Interests to foster American overseas commerce. QUESTION: In what coun­ try hav* you found th* peopio to ba Uast friendly to Americans? Pablo Dolendot The worst place I've been In was Indonesia. I was there about two years ago, and they wouldn't even let us down tlie gangway. When we finally did go ashore for a couple of hoiua the local officials put restrictions could buy. Frank Gallick: The country where they are tlie most unfriendly to Americans Is Egypt. It's a real war-like place and the antisemitism they peddle makes things that much worse. The po­ lice officials there make the seamen leave their papers at the gangway which SAN FRANCISCO — The grand- is a violation of Coast Guard daddy of all maritime unions, the regulations. 4" i- 4" Sailors Union of the Pacific, Casimer Gantelll: France Is reached another milestone this month. On March 6 the SUP cele­ probably one of the worst as far as unfriendly brated Its 79th anniversary of con-' places go. There's tinuous existence as a seamen's a lot of antiunion. American feelMarch 6, 1885, was the date of around, although the open air meeting of a few hun­ the people them­ dred seamen at Folsom Street selves might b e wharf here, that gave birth to the okay. A lot of Coast Seamen's Union, as It was the resentment then called. Seamen on the coast­ might be caused wise schooners were aroused by by the different the action of shipowners in order­ way their economy operates. ing a reduction of their wage.s. Although previous maritime 4" 4 unions had all failed, 222 men pres­ Frank Wynans: I couldn't make ent signed up in the new organiza­ up my mind between Pakistan tion and collected $34 in a tarpaulin and Egypt. In muster so that they could rent the Pakistan everyIrish-American hall for a more time the police formal meeting the following night. think you're The site of the historic Folsom carrying a few Street meeting is now marked with extra cigarettes, a monument of Andrew Furuseth they'll search who was chosen leader of the new you like a crim­ union two years later and led the inal. Egypt Is fight to free both American and really bad—You foreign seamen from virtual can't walk the serfdom. streets alone. If you do, they hit Under Furuseth's leadership the and roll you or start throwing SUP successfully fought through rocks In your direction. Egyptians major strikes against the ship­ Just don't like Americans. owners and the California Employ­ 4 4 4" ers Association. It also promoted C.O. Deer: The most unfriendly the McGuire Act, the White Act, place I've been to Is France. The the 1915 Seamen's Act, the Jones people there give Act and other Federal legislation you a lot of bull which was designed to give seamen when you talk to full rights. them. I've been The SUP took the lead In forma­ shipping there tion of the Seafarers International since 1912, and Union of North America and the some Frenchmen present SIU-AGLIWD In 1938. turn out to be very friendly. I Just don't trust the officials. SUP Marks TSth Year 4 Is WELFARE fchJRlXlMENT CARD UP-TO-PAIE? IFYoy HAVE HAP AN APDIHONt) YoclRFAMILVORVOUR. MARrrALSrArvs HAS CHANGED mem. 4 4 Juan S. Rueda: The place they really hate Americans Is Argen­ tina, especially In Buenos Aires. I don't know why It Is, but they always call Americans names when we meet them. The first chance they get, they'll grab you and beat you up. After the first few times we docked there, I got so disgusted that I wouldn't even get off the ship. �SE AF A'RK'ltE Nfaa tOG. The Big Ditch' 50 Years Later Of the total tonnage transiting the Panama Canal today, 96 percent originates in or is destined for countries in the Western Hemisphere, according to an official compilation of cargoes covering the fiscal year 1963, which ended last June. Although only about 13 per­ cent of the foreign waterborne Over 80 percent of the waterborne in the Panama Canal situation by cargo of the US makes the foreign commerce of Chile passes nations outside this hemisphere, is The view looking north from west bank of Culebra Cut shows dredges operating in "Cucaracha Slide" and Canal channel a few months before Canal opened. First official passage of the Canal was made by SS Ancon on August 15, 1914. Few engineering achievements of modern times rank with the construction of the Panama Canal. Building of the Canal took 34 years of work, shot through with heartbreaking setbacks; floods, earthslides, hurricanes and raging epidemics. Successful comple­ tion of the Canal ranked as a great forward step in medicine as well as in engineering, because it was at Panama that the first battle against yellow fever and malaria was fought and won. In order to build the Canal, engineers had to excavate 240 million cubic yards of earth to make a cut slightly over 40 miles long and at least 41 feet deep overall. They had to create an arti­ ficial lake and construct three massive sets of locks to lift ocean­ going vessels 85 feet across the continental divide in the midst of a steaming jungle. While Panama is known affectionately as the "Big Ditch" that nickname could better be applied to Suez. The latter is a huge sealevel ditch, whereas Panama is a liquid stepladder climbing the hills. It was the attempt by the French promoter, deLesseps, to build a "big ditch" at sea level as he did at Suez that held up comple­ tion for many years. The French struggled valiantly for seven years, from 1880 to 1887. They excavated 72 million cubic yards In their vain attempt. What began as a champagne celebration when the first shovel­ ful of Panamanian soil was turned on January 1, 1880, soon ran Into difficulties. A yellow fever epidemic struck in 1881, the fore­ runner of sicknesses that took 5,527 lives in eiglit years. An earth­ quake in 1882, floods and periodic rock slides dropped tons of earth and rock back into the excavation. When the Americans took over it was decided to build a lock canal. Congress authorized the work in 1900, but It wasn't until April, 1907, when a commission headed by Lieutenant Colonel George Goethals took charge that work proceeded at a fast clip. The Gatun Dam, 1V6 miles long and 500 feet thick through the bottom, was completed in 1913, as were the locks. Meanwhile, Dr. William A. Gorgas attacked medical problems with such effect that there was not one case of yellow fever after November, 1905. Opening of the canal was scheduled for October, 1913, but two million cubic yards of earth and rock avalanched into the channel and had to be cleared. The first commercial passage was in May, 1914, months before the official opening. Building of a lock canal reduced the threat of landslides In that the canal is 85 feet higher than it would have been otherwise. But the lock construction is vulnerable to air attack. As a result, alternate sets of locks were built during World War II. Panama Canal transit, about 65 percent of the total commercial cargo lifted through the Canal during the fiscal year either orig­ inated in or was destined for US ports. Therefor, from a commer­ cial as well as a military stand­ point, the Canal continues to be of great importance to the US. The US-flag still runs first, as it has since the Canal opened in 1914, among merchant vessels of maritime nations using the water­ way. Percentage-wise, however, the Canal is just as important to the economies of many Latin American nations. For example, 88 percent of Ecua­ dor's waterborne exports pass through the Panama Canal as well as 77 percent of her imports, The same is true for 81 percent of the imports and 78 percent of the ex­ ports traveling to and from Peru. through the Canal as well. The continuing and growing im­ portance of the Panama Canal to the commerce of the Western Hem­ isphere can be seen in the fact that during 5 of the past 6 years, rec­ ords have been set in Canal traffic. These figures tend to explain why the current difficulties be­ tween the US and the Republic of Panama over the Canal Zone have stirred little interest outside the Western Hemisphere and the Organization of American States. In the Suez crisis of 1956, inter­ national commerce was more in­ volved and the problems in Suez stirred world-wide concern. The Panama situation, however, has been pretty much ignored by na­ tions outside the Western Hemis­ phere. Another surmise which can be drawn ft-om the relative disinterest Talks Urged By AFL-CIO In Panama Canal Dispute WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO has urged the US Gov­ ernment to review and discuss with the Panamanian gov­ ernment the issues stemming from the treaty governing the use of the Panama Canal, dedaring the solution of these The recent disturbances in the Panama Canal Zone, which led problems is "most urgent." Panama to break off normal diplo­ The federation's Executive Council adopted a statement on Panama declaring that the recent events in the Central American country are a test of "our policy of true equality and inter-Amer­ ican solidarity." The statement called for discus­ sions and negotiations through normal diplomatic channels "and not under the threat of street demonstrations" to normalize po­ litical, social and economic rela­ tions. The council deplored flagflying incidents in the Canal Zone and the violation of a joint flagflying agreement by U.S. citizens living in the Zone. Workmen are dwaiffed by huge concrete structures rising in the Miraflores locks, as builders slice through massive hills. This scene is looking north from west bank on August 16, 1912. the fact that the Monroe Doctrine is not dead, as some would have us believe. The Suez crisis of 1956 involved many nations, including the US Russia, China, Britain, France and, of course, the United Arab Repub­ lic and Israel, among others. The dispute eventually led to armed action, which resulted in the Suez Canal being closed to shipping for six months. Many Seafarers who were forced to make the trip around the Cape of Good Hope to get from the Mediterranean to the Middle East will recall those days. The Panama Canal dispute, be­ ing basically an internal matter within the Western Hemisphere, shows little sign of growing to the vast proportions of the Suez dis­ pute. It has still stirred interest in the possibility of digging an­ other canal at some point across Central America. This would most likely be a sea-level canal, which would not require transiting ves­ sels with the aid of locks while • going from ocean to ocean as is now necessary. Although no definite action has been taken on such a project, studies are presently planned on the feasibility of a new canal in several locations from Mexico to Colombia. Ask Congress To Rush Study Of New Canal matic relations with the US took on added seriousness because of the large number of Americanowned .vessels which are regis­ tered under the Panamanian flag. The bad feeling generated, and WASHINGTON — Congress has especially the break in diplomatic relations, placed grave doubts on been urged to begin a study im­ the effectiveness of US control mediately to determine if a sea over this runaway tonnage in times level canal linking the Atlantic and of emergency. There are 116 Pacific oceans can be built to re­ American-owned vessels registered place the present canal through under the Panamanian flag which Panama. include 21 dry cargo ships and At a hearing before the Senate 95 tankers. Commerce Committee, chairman Advantages of Panamanian reg­ Sen. Warren G. Magnuson CDistry to the runaway owners in­ Wash.) said the proposed studies clude tremendous tax advantages were "not anything of a political and a supply of cheap labor with­ emergency. We need a second out the protection of labor unions. canal now no matter what hap­ Seamen working aboard runaway pens," he said. Magnuson stressed ships are denied almost every pro­ that the still unresolved dispute tection enjoyed by American sea­ between the US and the Republic men. Wages are low, hours are of Panama had nothing to do with long, safety standards are minimal. the proposed canai-project studies. Welfare, vacation and pension Also testifying at the hearings, benefits are unheard of. which heard testimony on bills to The AFL-CIO statement noted authorize feasibility studies of such that as early as January 1949, U.S. •a project. Deputy Defense Secre­ and Latin-American trade union­ tary Cyrus R. Vance stated that ists Investigated conditions in the the current difficulties between Canal Zone and made recommen­ the US and Panama over the pres­ dations • later approved by the ent canal empiiasize the advisabil­ Executive Council of the former ity of early consideration of a final AFL—including a policy of equal decision on an alternative sea level pay for equal work and extension canal. of welfare benefits and opportuni­ Ever since the crisis in Panama ties to all workers in the Zone, there has been a great deal of in­ especially to those of Panamanian terest within Congress for using nationality. The council added: nuclear explosives to dig anotlier "Although a number of these canal across Central America. How­ recomendations have since been ever recent testimony before the partially adopted, this has, in many Joint Congressional Committee on instances, been only a token rather Atomic Energy indicated that it than a complete fulfillment of the would take another 15 to 20 years legitimate Panamanian aspira­ to develop the necessary "hard­ ware" for the job. tions." �Pare Tea SEAFARERS Hank tt. 1N4 L0( SlU Ship Job Rights Vifal^ Hub MTD Warns Will Host Trade Fair BOSTON—The SIU has insisted that sponsors of the proposed $800 million redevelopment project along Atlantic Ave­ nue here make specific provisions in order to protect the jobs of maritime workers in the affected area. SIU Port Agent Edward Riley and representatives of other waterfront unions expressed their views to the Greater Boston Chamber of Com­ merce, after the unions were-f secret ballots at union headquar­ is still a shipping potential. needs of maritime workers. asked to give their backing to there Sponsors of the project have ters here on Monday, March 9, on "We want to make sure that the jobs of union members are fully promised to sit down with the la­ the question of ratifying a new NEW ORLEANS — The SIU- the huge building plan. bor delegation in order to reach manned Del Sud (Delta) has been officially designated as America'a first floating trade exhibit. The an­ nouncement was made by Interna­ tional Ship Fair Inc., which will act as consultants for the duration of the Del Sud voyage scheduled to begin in May. The announcement by Interna­ tional Ship Fair confirmed an earlier report that the Del Sud would be turned into a floating trade ship that wouid carry dis­ plays of United States-manufac­ tured products to South American ports. Before leaving on her South American voyage, the Del Sud is scheduled to be the feature attrac­ tion at the 19th Mississippi Valley World Trade Conference, to be held here on May 11-13. Will Display Products At the trade conference, the Del Sud will show her display of prod­ ucts from many large mid-Ameri­ can manufacturers. The exhibits on the Del Sud were donated to the Mississippi Valley World Trade Council by the Delta Steamship Lines. On the' termination of her New Orleans exhibition, the Del Sud will sail for South America on May 16. Ports of call that have been arranged to allow South Americans to see United States-manufactured products include Rio de Janeiro, Santos and Paranagua in Brazil; Montevideo, Uruguay; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and the Nether­ lands West Indies island of Curacao. This avenue of trade expansion promotion was first undertaken last year by the Japanese and Aus­ tralian governments, in conjunction with private enterprise. The re­ sults were favorable in both in­ stances, with the particularly successful Japanese ship Sakuru Maru returning home with con­ tracts for $15 million in Japane.se goods. Lakes SIU Tugmen Aid Salvage Job BALTIMORE — Ceremonies marking the "first" voyage of the newly-renamed British freighter Concordia Lago were conducted here recently when she arrived with a cargo of automobiles. Formerly known as the Mont­ rose, the freighter was given a second lease on life after colliding with a barge in the Detroit River channel and sinking in 40 feet of water on July 31, 1962. After she had been lying on her side for more than three months, Merrit-Chapman and Scott salvage boats refloated the vessel for re­ pairs. Many of the participating vessels in the Detroit River opera­ tion were manned by the Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Region mem­ bers of the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union. During the time that the exMontrose was on the bottom, traf­ fic in the channel slowed to a crawl since the soundbound ship­ ping lane was blocked. Traditional "maiden voyage" gifts were presented when the newly-named Concordia Lago ar^ rived at Dundalk Terminal here. Riley said he was dissatisfied with existing plans because they did not provide specifically that excursion boats in the area would be operated by union members once the project was built. He also questioned the wisdom of al­ lowing private interests to erect a huge project In an area where protected before we back this proj­ ect," Riley said. Patrick King vicepresident of the Masters, Mates & Pilots; James Ackert, president, SlU-affiliated Atlantic Fishermen's Union, and Patrick Connolly, rep­ resenting the Maritime Port Coun­ cil of Greater Boston, also asked for further consideration of the By Robert A. Matthews, Vice-President, Contracts, & Bill Hall, Headquarters Rep. Money Draws; Duties Of Pumpman A couple of letters on the subject of money draws in foreign ports have reached the Contract Department recently. One of those requir­ ing a clarification on the subject was from Seafarer Rudy DeBoissiere, ship's delegate on the freighter Transorient. His question was the following: Question: According to the Freightship Agreement, Article II, Sec­ tion 28, Money Draws In Foreign Ports, money shall be given to the crew every five days, except Saturdays and Sundays. Shall five days' waiting time include Saturdays and Sundays as part of the five-day waiting period? Answer: Yes. Saturdays and Sundays are to be included when count­ ing the five-days between each crew advance. As stated in the agree­ ment, the master will not be required to put out a draw on Saturday or Sunday. Therefore, if the five-day period ended on a Saturday, you would not be entitled to a draw until Monday. Reference: Standard Freightship Agreement, Article IT, Section 28— Money Draws in Foreign Ports. "Monies tendered for draws in foreign ports shall be in United States currency, failing which, travelers' checks shall be issued at the company's expense. When American money is aboard, crew advances shall be put out the day before arrival in port. Upon request, the unlicensed personnel shall be granted advances at least once every five days, execpt on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, while the vessel is in port. Such advances shall be made available to the crew not later than 4 PM." $• an agreement. The key to the over­ all project is legislation that would allow the Boston Redevelopment Authority to take certain tidelands on the waterfront by eminent do­ main. The tidelands proposal would al­ low the BRA to grant Irrevocable licenses to private Investors put­ ting huge amounts of capital Into the project, which Includes plans for an aquarium, high-rise apart­ ments and other structures. The legislation Is being heard by the state committee on harbors. Meanwhile some 600 fishermen on boats operating from this port are now balloting on a new contract that runs until December 15, 1965. The fishermen, members of the Atlantic Fishermen, began casting pact. Details of the agreement were worked out In the offices of the Federal Mediation and Oonciliation Service after the fisher­ men authorized a strike ballot. The local voting Is to be completed today, March 20, according to Ackert. Highlights of the contract In­ clude an increase from $5 to $7 a day in sickness pay, and an increase from $12 to $18 a day when the fishing boats are discharging their catch in port. The agreement also will cover either an Increase of half of one percent in the employer contribu­ tion to the health and welfare fund, or elimination of deductions that crewmembers contribute to­ ward the upkeep of radar and sounding machines. 4" Brother V. A. Lawsin, engine delegate on the tanker Orion Clipper, has a few questions on operations in his department. Fishing vessels manned'by members of the SlU-affiliated Question No. 1: Who is supposed to start and secure the butterworth Atlantic Fishermen s Union clung to their Boston pier re­ system on this type of vessel? cently, as a Northeastern storm played havoc with fishing Answer: This is considered a routine duty of the pumpman. prospects. Reference: Standard Tanker Agreement, Article IV, Section 10— Pumpman. "The pumpman's duties shall consist of handling cargo, ballast and tank equipment, including all work necessary for the opera­ tion and maintenance of cargo pipe lines, room heating system and all deck machinery, including tank gear on deck, dogs on watertight doors, and ports and lifeboat davits. He shall not be required to do ordinary engine or fireroom work, except in line with his regular duties such as steam lines, cargo lines, etc. If the pumpman is required to enter the tanks to make repairs to pipe lines or valves after tanks are gas ALBANY—A proposed bill which would outlaw the re­ free and have been cleaned, he shall be paid at the overtime rate. Otherwise, he shall be paid in accordance with tank cleaning rates. cruitment of professional strikebreakers during labor dis­ While working in tank, no other overtime shall be paid. He shall not putes in the state of New York gained support here last week be required to paint, firebrush, chip, scale, or do any polishing work from the New York State In--*without the payment of overtime. Notwithstanding any other provisions dustrial Commissioner. The Commerce Department in this agreement, when the pumpman is required to make repairs in The "professional strike­ later issued another statement say­ tanks, he shall be paid for such work in accordance with this section. breaker has no place in our system ing that opposition to the measure "If the tanks are not butterworthed, ventilated, and mucked on of labor-management," stated was based on the vagueness of the dirty oil ships, clothing allowances shall be paid to any member of Commissioner Martin P. Cather- bill and should not be interpreted the unlicensed personnel who enters tanks for the purpose of making wood, speaking at a hearing of as "support for the use of profes­ repairs." the joint Legislative Committee sional strikebreakers." Question No. 2: Who is supposed to start and stop the cargo pumps, on Labor and Industrial Relations. Management is understandably Under the bill sponsored by opposing the bill, charging that ir the event that reach rods become inoperative? Is it the pumpman's duty to come down to the engine room and re-set the pumps, re-start Assemblyman Ernest Curto, Re­ such legislation would "shackle an publican of Niagara Falls, em­ employer in his rightful efforts to them and go back on deck and regulate them there? Answer: This would be considered the routine duty of the pumpman. ployers would be prohibited from use all legitimate means to win a person who strike" and would put the state on Reference: Standard Tanker Agreement, Article IV, Section 10. employing "any customarily and repeatedly offers the side of labor in a dispute with Pumpman. (See above.) Question No. 3: Is it overtime for the day workers, like the 2nd himself for employment in the an employer. The state AFL-CIO is solidly be­ pumpman, engine utility and wipers to do repair work on top of the place of employes In a strike or lockout." hind the anti-strikebreaker bill, boilers or anywhere in fireroom fidley during their working hours? Violations would be punishable calling speedy enactment "a vital Answer: No. This would not be overtime during regular working by up to a year in jail, fines up to necessity" and pointing out that hours as it is considered routine duties. $500, or both. the inevitable effect of using Reference: Standard Tanker Agreement, Article IV, Section 11— The State Commerce Depart­ strikebreakers was "to produce Machinist/Second Pumpman and/or Engine Maintenance. "His duties ment last month attacked the antibitterness, violence shall be general maintenance and repair work as directed by the en­ strikebreaker bill, warning that resentment, and bloodshed." gineer in charge . . ."—and—Article IV, Section 12—Engine Utility, its enactment "would do more to Another bill on the agenda has (a) "They shall be required to assist engineers in all engine de­ erode the favorable business drawn strong opposition from New partment work . . ."—and—Article IV, Section 18—Wipers, (h) "Wipers climate than any other single ac­ York State labor. This bill would may be required to assist in repair work, but he shall not be tion the state could take." This outlaw picketing by anyone other assigned to a repair job by himself without the payment of overtime. statement was later seized upon than those on strike, and has been This is not to inuclude dismantling equipment in connection with and was quoted by several in­ opposed on the grounds that it cleaning, such as grease extractors, bilge strainers and evapora­ dustrial spokesmen in attacking would undermine free collective tors, etc." the measure. bargaining. Anti-Scab Proposal Gaining NY Support �'*^nudk B»;ttSft 'for Me And Mine' SPAD W. * PaK«^E3«T«a SEAFAkteAS'LOG -pil•:J I *, - •; Political Activity mitM III' f.r RADIO SAFETY ABOARD SHIP. Jhe AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department has voiced its strong disapproval to HR 8508 and companion bills in a strong protest over proposed amendments to the Communica­ tions Act of 1934 that would eliminate the radio officer from certain US-flag vessels. The MTD requested that its position be made a part of the record at hearings scheduled to be held late this week by the Subcommittee on Communications and Power of the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. The MTD said that favorable action on HR 8508 would weaken the Communications Act and would remove deep sea vessels from the international radiotelegraph safety network, thereby striking a seri­ ous blow at the safety standards which have been evolved to protect the lives and security of American seamen and the public. HR 8508 is clearly special-interest legislation which is against the public in­ terest, and there should be no lessening or weakening of the safe­ guards which protect the lives of sea going workers and vessels at sea in order to assist those who wish to operate without the essential services of radio operators. The many accidents and disasters which have occurred at sea over the past several montlis, and which have registered their toll in lost lives and vessels, are a keen reminder of the need for maximum pos­ sible safety precautions aboard sea going vessels at all times, the MTD said. Rather than entertain any notion of reducing and tightening standards, we should be seeking ways of preserving and tightening security at sea, it added. t it 4" COASTWISE-AND INTHRCOASTAL SHIPPING. ,A proposal oj spe• clal importance to Seafarers and operators in the domestic shipping trades has been favorably reported by the House Interstate and Foreign • Commerce Committee as HR 9903, designated as the "Transportation Amendments of 1964" bill. Under the terms of this legislation, the "commodities clause" of the Interstate Commerce Act would be re­ pealed as it applies to railroads, except in the transportation of agri­ cultural commodities. This would permit railroads to be owners of the same products that they transport, making them uncompetitive with water carriers. HR 9903 would exempt the transportation of agricultural and fisiiery commodities by rail from any regulation by the ICC. It would permit the railroads to indulge in discriminatory rate practices leading to a futher decline in the coastwise segment of our merchant marine. While the advocates of the bill claim that the transportation of ex­ empt agricultural commodities and fishery products would be subject to applicable anti-trust laws, an examination of the letters written by the Deputy Attorney General, dated February 18 and February fl, 1964, reveals that there is grave doubt as to the applicability of sections 2 and 3 of the Clayton Act, section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act or section 3 of the- Rubinson-Pattman Act to the transportation deregulated. The measure has been referred to the House Rules Committee where domestic water carriers hope action will be taken to refer the bill back to the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce for further study. The progress of this legislation will have to be watched very closely. A Michigan employer who moved his plant South while holding a contract with the Auto Workers has agreed to pay $200,000 in set­ tlement of lost wages and benefits to the 237 workers he displaced. The agreement, settling a suit filed by the UAW after the Hurd Lock Mfg. division of the Avis Co. moved from Almont, Mich., to Greenville, Tenn., in July 1962, has been ratified by unanimous vote of Local 831 members. 4" 4" 4" board issued its first order in 1953 and the case went all the way to the US Supreme Court. The NLRB later ordered the disputed back pay held in escrow until the work­ ers involved could be found. In October, 1963, the firm, which had become the French-American Reeds Manufacturing Company, lost an appeal when the board's latest order was issued. 4» 4" 4" Local 343 of the Hotel and Res­ taurant Workers is in the midst of a second organizing drive at Grossinger's Hotel in New York's Catskill Mountains. A National Labor Relations Board decision set aside a previous representation election held at the resort. The NLRB's Buffalo office found that the hotel management violated a rule forbid­ ding an employer from ad­ dressing a "captive" audience of employees within 24 hours of a scheduled election. The 4,500-member Candy & Con­ fectionery Workers Local 452 has voted to leave the expelled Bakery & Confectionery Workers and join the American Bakery & Confec­ tionery Workers, AFL-CIO. Mem­ bers first voted to accept the rec­ ommendation of the local executive board for reunion with the main stream of labor represented by the AFL-CIO. After the vote a char­ ter was presented to the new ABC Local 452 which is in New York 4^ 4^ 4" City. The B&CW was expelled in The Chicago Teachers Union 1957 on findings of domination by took another step In Its drive -to corrupt interests. become bargaining representative for the city's school teachers. Re­ 4" 4" 4" -Eight members of Carpenters versing a previous stand, the Chi­ Local 3127 who were unfairly dis- cago Board of Education agreed to ehar^d in 1951 from the Mastro recognize the Teachers Union as Elastics Corporation, New York bargaining agent for its 13,000 City, will receive m total of $28,628 members aiid other teachers in the 4a baek wages under a National La- city's 21,000-person school system -bor Relations Board wOer. The who want uniotf TCpreseAtation. The medical center program that has been a significant benefit for SIU men and their families is now completing its seventh year of operation. Since the first medical center was dedicated in New York during 1957, the program has operated tirelessly in the in­ terests of better health for Seafarers and their families. With the inauguration of the Pete Larsen Memorial Clinic in Brooklyn, which was the first medical center established to service members of a US seamen's union and was hailed at the time as a milestone in the mari­ time industry, the network of medical cen­ ters for SIU families has been expanded to cover six mainland ports. A separate clinic is also maintained in Puerto Rico. The chief function of the clinics continues to be in the field of preventive medicine, through complete provision for periodic medical examinations that can serve to detect and highlight incipient illness or disease in the early stages of development, while these conditions may still respond to treatment. "An ounce of prevention," it has often been said, "is worth a pound of cure." In medi­ cine, this is more true today than ever before. Medical science has developed techniques for dealing with most of the diseases which in the past were invariably fatal to man. Cancer will succumb to X-ray therapy. Di­ abetes can be arrested through insulin treat­ ments and careful attention to proper diet. Ulcer will respond to diet. Visual defects can be corrected and so can many others. The clinic program is just one of the many benefits available to SIU men and their fam­ ilies through Union membership. But it is one of the most important. With the cost of medical care rising steadily—out of the reach of many American workers' pockets— the facilities available through the clinics are an important service that grows in value through the years. Why Unions? In the ranks of the American business community you can still find some souls who denounce labor unions as "obsolete" and "un­ necessary" and in the same breath declare that if the businessman is left to his own devices he'd give his employees the same or better wages and working conditions than can be provided through imion representa­ tion. Two prime examples of this mode of thinking were hauled before a New York Federal judge on several charges of violating the minimum wage section of the US Fair Labor Standards Act. The men, both partners in a New York City manufacturing firm, were accused of paying children 25 cents an hour for factory work and neglecting to pay them overtime rates for work done in excess of 40 hours a week. Most' of the children were in the 13 to' 14-year-old age bracket, and they had amohg their nutnber one ten-year-old girl. Overall, the company was charged with cheating 36 workers, including 14 children, out of $7,846 in pay. The two defendants, who incidentally pleaded guilty to the charges, advised Fed­ eral Judge Lloyd F. MacMahon that they felt they had done "a good deed" by keeping children off the streets and out of trouble. The judge sympathetically described the de­ fendants' humanitarian spirit as "the most flagrant violation of labor law I have ever heard of." He also fined them $20,000, put them on probation for two years and ordered them to get up Ihe back pay before the proba­ tion expires. This case explains why the American labor movement came to be and why it will con­ tinue to flourish. As long as there are those who treat labor as a "commodity" to be bought cheaply, there will be an active, alert labor movement to bridge the gap in economic strength between those who labor for pay and those who pay for labor. �Fare Twelve SEAFARERS March U, IMA LOG AFL-CIO Raps Scranton Plan To Cut Back Jobless Benefits All Secured WASHINGTON—The unemployment compensation changes proposed by Pennsylva­ nia's Governor and presidential hopeful William W. Scranton would reduce benefits paid to workers by $35 million a year while increasing the tax contributions of employers by only $4 million, the AFL-CIO "unemployment insurance should of a U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently charged. be an important part of our na­ spokesman that a "comparison of The Republican governor tional arsenal against poverty" and average employer tax rates in the "is asking unemployed workers to bear the largest share of the brunt of making the program sol­ vent," said Assistant Director Ray­ mond Munts of the AFL-CIO De­ partment of Social Security. Pennsylvania is one of 23 states which have "underfinanced" their jobless insurance programs for so long that "now they've reached the end of the road" and Scranton is "asking the worker to take the brunt of this bad planning," Munts said on Labor News Conference, Scranton's proposals on jobless benefits and similar assaults in other states were sharply criticized by the AFL-CIO Executive Council at its February meeting in Bal Har­ bour. Fla. The Council said in a statement Lensmen Tips On Sea Pix NEW YORK — Picture-takers were given some, first-hand infor­ mation on taking shots at sea at the recent boat show here. The most important tip was to be sure and check the camera before setting out. There isn't much that can be done about faulty equipment once the ship is underway. Here are others; • Use proper accessories to get epecial shots. A lens shade, be­ cause of the refractability of water, is a must. Filters are useful for special effects in clouds and sky. With cameras equipped for inter­ changeable lenses, telephoto lenses are good for distance shots, and wide-angle lenses for pictures aboard ship. • Organize pictures to provide a continuity that tells a story. • Take plenty of pictures for full coverage of what is wanted and to provide an opportunity later to arrange a story-telling con­ tinuity. • Don't load the camera in bright sunlight unless it is of the new cartridge-loading type or the edges of the film wil be lightstruck. Don't leave the camera lying in the sun. After a while, the heat can soften the emulsions of the film. Also, tlie lens can be ruined. Don't concentrate on posed pic­ tures. Take candid shots when possible for the full flavor of the situation. Don't rely on the steadiness of the hand for shooting in a rolling sea. Use some sort of support, such as a unipod or a tripod. And, be careful of hard knocks about the ship. That camera is a delicate instrument. IF YOU ARE RECEIVIN(3 MORETT-IANONE COPY OF THE SAME WG. added that enforcement of federal minimum standards, as proposed by the Administration, would do much to prevent poverty from spreading without cost to the fed­ eral government. More than 500,000 persons are out of work in Pennsylvania, Munts commented, and only 230,000 or 240,000 of these are drawing bene­ fits. Scranton, he said, proposes to eliminate from the latter group about 90,000 to 100,000 persons. And these, he pointed out, "are the low-paid workers, the persons who have been unemployed the longest, and persons who have had the most intermittent employment" during the last year. Noting that under present law, a Pennsylvania worker exhausts the "first round" of benefits after 30 weeks and then must wait 22 weeks before reapplying, Munts said the governor proposes that "you will not be entitled to any more benefits" after 52 weeks un­ less you have found work in the meantime. "That's fine," he said, "if jobs are available. But what does he propose to do about these folks who have been looking for work, who are eligible to draw benefits and who haven't been able to find jobs?" It is a myth, Munts asserted, that employers will "leave" Penn­ sylvania or "any other state" be­ cause of an unenvployment insur­ ance tax rate of 2, or 3 percent. He cited testimony before Congress various states does not support this view" of rates being a factor. By contrast, Munts quoted Scran­ ton as saying that "company after company" has listed the unemploy­ ment compensation laws and "the condition of our fund" as a major reason for locating In another state. Camera visit to some of the SlU United Industrial Workers shops in New York shows (above, i-r) William Pucciarelli and Charles Jones teamed up on a packing job at the New York Canvas Company plant in Brooklyn. At top, Paul Hansen checks coils of wire rope completed for shipment at British Wire Rope plant in New Jersey. By Sidney Margolius Housing Is Largest Retirement Cost As previously reported, food and beverages ($84), housing, utilities and furnishings ($103) and medical care ($26) are the three big items in a typical modest budget of $276 a month for a retired couple. Cutting House Costs: Housing problems range from "none at all" reported by couples who had managed to pay off mortgages before re­ tirement, to "very serious." Those reporting a serious dilemma notably often include widowed or unmarried older women, recent interviews revealed. Unions, co-ops and churches especially have been striving for solu­ tions to the elderly housing problem. Boris Shiskin, secretary of the AFL-CIO Housing Committee, has called such housing an "acute and urgent need." Several Federal programs can aid at least some retired people. A number of public housing projects for the elderly have opened up around the country the past two years. Rentals are set on a sliding scale based on income, and are usually 20 per cent lower than com­ parable private rentals. In one such project, rents range from $35 to $72, depending on size of apartment. There is only one catch. Older people who have applied tell me there aren't enough of these apart­ ments to fill the requests (Catch 22). Nonetheless, it is advisable to ask your local public-housing authority, if there are any retirement projects in your area for which you may be eligible, and get on the waiting list if there is one. Another program promising some apartments for older people is the rental housing sponsored by nonprofit groups such as churches, consumer co-ops and public agencies with low-rate mortgages provided by the Housing and Finance Agency. Because of Congressional delay and for other reasons, this program had a slow start. More recently, it has been reported that 140 applications had been received. To find out availability in your area, contact your housing authority and CLIP ALL MAIL LABELS PfZOfA THE PROHT ?AGBS,.. AND RETURNMB£L5 EOINE CANADJUSrZ.1^. Tramp Go's Bypass Plan For Lay-ups LONDON—^Foreseeing a collapse In charter rates for tramp vessels during the summer months, a new organization here has made urgent calls to trampship owners all over the world to join a cooperative to act as a buffer against the possibil­ ity of a shipping depression. Although David M. Robinson, chairman of the International Ton­ nage Stabilization, admitted that tramp shipping—largely due to the interest In grain—is now steady, he recalled a series of reverses that have occurred since the boom month of last October. Believing that prevention is bet­ ter than cure, Robinson has pro­ posed that tramp shipowners kick in a certain amount, approximately seven to ten cents a ton, so that the owners can insure themselves against summer lay-ups. "Don't run away with the idea that tonnage stabilization is sim­ ply a pension fund for Liberty ships," Robinson said. "It aims at providing an inducement to owners operating all classes of tonnage to withdraw ships from service when it is no longer possible to trade them at a profit." On 22 million tons queried on the idea, Robinson said he has re­ ceived 121/^ million answers in favor of the scheme, 4V^ million against it but in favor of a mod­ ified plan, and only five million against any type of cooperative. Al­ though he said he did not expect 100 percent cooperation, he said he felt that an OK from 15 million tons would constitute enough of a contribution to induce him to go ahead with the plan. Robinson gave no indication as to when the cooperative might go into effect. local FHA office. Retirement hotels as in Florida and on the West Coast have been promoted by both nonprofit and commercial organizations. But they are not cheap; typically, $83 to $160 per person a month, including meals. A program of low-cost mortgages available through the Farmers Home Administration is especially useful to retired couples living in rural areas and small towns. These loans have an interest rate of only 4 per cent. You need to be at least 62 to qualify. Medical Insurance. Continuing Blue Cross when you retire, or join­ ing through one of the open-enrollment periods made available from time to time by Blue Cross, is the most economical alternative widely available for solving the medical-insurance dilemma. Blue Cross and Blue Shield, while they still would take a major part of the medical budget, are safer than private company indemnity policies, because they are "direct service" plans, or at least partly direct. Direct service plans pay full costs for the specific coverages they provide, and thus pay a larger part of the bill than indemnity policies. This is especially important in buying hospital insurance, which is the No. 1 need of older people, followed by surgcal coverage. One out of six older people goes to the hospital each year for an average stay of two weeks and an average bill of $525—twice as long and twice as much as average hospital bills of younger people. In contrast, the private-company indemnity policies, while they may seem reasonably priced, limit the amount they pay. For example, such policies may pay only $10 or $15 a day for hospital board, and up to $150 for "extras," while actual rates are much higher today. In the past year a number of "Over 65" plans have been offered in various regions of the country by groups of private companies on a non-profit basis. These pooled plans have been interpreted as the in­ surance industry's answer to the labor and co-op-supported proposal to provide medical insurance under Social Security. Well, the answer already is proving to be a weak one. The first of these plans, "Connec­ ticut 65," reported a $550,000 loss for the first 15 months of operation and has asked the State Insurance Department for permission to raise rates an estimated 16.5 per cent. Similarly, the Continental Casualty Co.. which recently promoted with heavy advertising, medical insurance for people over 65 on a mass-enrollment basis, has announced that the rate for three types of coverage will rise to $25.50 a month from $21. If Blue Cross or other direct-service plans are not available to you, the only alternative is the mass-enrollment plans offered by private organizations, including the American Association of Retired Persons, 711 14th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C., Continental Casualty Co., Mutual of Omaha and Firemen's Fund Insurance Group. �March St. MM The changing face of the tea (above) busies Ernie Kolanosky, ship's delegate on the Beauregard. Below, coffee and bull session while away hours for "Scottie," crew MM; engine delegate Pat Cieary; 12-4 oiler; and W. Sharpe, R. Newall and John Pitt, all in Beauregard deck gang. SEAFAHBRS LOG Par* mrteca Collection of photos from the album of Seafarer Allen Durgin, after several trips on the Beauregard (Sea-Land) and the Ocean Evelyn (Ocean Transport), pictures some of the idlehours activity during voyages on both ships. After-hours game of chess occupies attention of trio on the Ocean Evelyn (above), who were busy at it way into the night. On deck of Beauregard (above, left), Nick Bechlivanis (at far right) regales deck department ship­ mates Starves Georgas, Ernie Kolanosky and William Sharpe with a tale that leaves 'em wondering what he's going to come up with next. Remains of the day's biscuit-making are still on the messhall table aboard the Ocean Evelyn (bottom, left) as deck gang members come in out of the weather for a hot cup at coffeetime. in foreground (left) are Jeff Sawyer and Juan Vega (center). Scene on the Evelyn at Bassenes; France (below), finds Seafarers and a trio of American GIs matching tall tales in the messhall. The engage­ ment was rated a draw. �SEAF A*R^rR^- ' Paee Fourteen 'ifRu* ««ivirM LOG 3 RAILTUG OLDTIMERS GET PENSIONS NEW YORK—Trustees for the SIU Welfare Plan have added the names of three more veteran members of the SIU Railway Marine Region to the pension list. The lat­ est additions boost the total number of rail tugmeh retired on Union pensions since the program began to 55. They-*land Boatmens Union. Brother increase the number of oldHoyt also worked for Curtis Bay timers who have joined the retirement roster so far this year to seven. Railroad tug fleet oldtimers who are the newest recipients of the $150 monthly pension include John E. White, 66; John J. Hoyt, 61, and Albin Johnson, 65. All three are receiving disability pensions. Brothers White and Hoyt both worked on barges operated by the Western Maryland Railroad before they became eligible for a pension last November. White, a native of North Carolina, joined up with the SIU at Baltimore in 1958 Prior Towing before he started working on Western Maryland barges. A native of Maryland, he joined the SIU affiliate at Baltimore in 1956. A member of the SIU-RMR since 1960, Brother Johnson has been a floatman on New York and New Haven Railway Barges for the past 43 years. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Hoyt White he now makes his home in the to his employment on Western Bronx with his wife Josephine and Maryland Railroad barges, he was he received his first pension bene­ employed by the Curtis Bay Tow­ fit a few weeks ago. ing Company in Baltimore which is under contract to the SIU In- Performance Testing Termed 'Unreliable' DETROIT—"Psychological tests of workers and prospec­ tive workers by management personnel departments are not "infallible" measures of an employee's abilities or qualifica­ tions, and union negotiators must learn how to prevent the tests may not be constructed their misuse, two educators properly, may not be validated or have pointed out. In a report titled "Be Cautious With Those Tests," a warning against their use to bypass sen­ iority was sounded by John H. Metzler, associate chairman of the Industrial Relations department at the Newark College of Engineer­ ing, 5,000 student school in New Jersey, and Dr. E. V. Kohrs, con­ sulting psychologist at Stevens In­ stitute of Technology, Iloboken, N.J., which enrolls 2,000 students. Joint authors of the report published in the February-March issue of Labor Today, a journal of opinion, they note, that "tests are not sufficiently accurate to be the only device for selecting persons for any specified purpose —marriage, attending college, or promotion on the job." The authors report that "the misuse of testing, particularly in selecting personnel for promotion, is a matter of concern" to workers because of the growing practice of arbiters in "approving the right of a company to use testing as a qualifying agent for promo­ tion." The union negotiator today, they note, must be knowledgeable and must either have information on testing or know where to get it. Among the first sources checked for information, they say, should be the research de­ partment of the negotiator's own international union or of the AFL-CIO and its constituent de­ partments. The educators pointed out that weighted properly, or that those administering the test, through lack of knowledge or skill, may be misusing it and its results. They said the union official should read closely the manual describing the tests to see if It actually covers the necessary qual­ ifications for the intended job or promotion. Getting his first pension payment, SIU railtug oldtimer Albin Johnson, 65, (right) gets $150 check from SIU Headquarters Rep. Ed Mooney. Johnson worked on New Haven RR barges. Bar Work, Pay Changes On Scab-Run Florida RR JACKSONVILLE—Federal judge here has ordered the strike-bound Florida East Coast Railway to throw out sweep­ ing work-rule and pay rate changes instituted since the strike by 11 non-operating unions of the Brotherhood of Railroad began over a year ago. Trainmen, an operating union, The ruling would require which has honored the picket lines the railroad to drop the changes through which it claims it has eliminated "featherbedding." - The court said the changes were made unilaterally and in violation of the Railway Labor Act, and ruled that the changes could not be made until all procediu-es available under the Railway Labor Act had been exhausted. The railroad had done away with a union shop provision, in spite of the fact that the National Board still had jurisdiction in the mat­ ter, the court noted. The injunction barring the changes was granted at the request of the 11 non-operating unions. The FEC is directed to restore and maintain the status quo under the collective bargaining agreement between the unions and the rail­ road which existed prior to Novem­ ber 2, 1959, except as it has been modified by mutual agreenaent. The union had charged that the FEC had increased woriUng hours and decreased pay since the strike began. Meanwhile, the striking nonoperating unions charged that s bomb threat had forced them to move their St. Augustine head­ quarters. Johnson Promises Oldsters Medicare Fight Just Started WASHINGTON—^In an effort to speed passage of the King-Anderson Bill, President Johnson called the social security system the "practical, sensible, fair, just" way to care for this nation's aged -• Of organized labor. in 1961. He told a delegation of port It has been pointed out that the Later, the delegation of older medicare supporters and group in need oif hospital care is people attended hearings by the senior citizen leaders that the the group least able to pay for it. House Ways 8c Means Committee administration was just beginning the fight for the program and pre­ dicted that it would soon be law. "The King-Anderson bill would establish a national insurance pro­ gram under the social security system, to provide financial pro­ tection to all older people against the - major costs of hospital care and hospital-related health servlOM. The bill has the strong sup­ More than two-thirda of those over 65 have some chronic ail­ ment, such as arthritis, diabetes or heart trouble, and those over 65 require three times as much hospital care as younger people. While older people need more hospitalization than the younger, •and their average income is less than half as much, the average 'dally ihe^tal -nkpense was $34.98 on social security hospital care for the aged. Several witnesses answered Republican questions about how the younger generati'»n felt about Increased taxes for the aged by calling attention to their own parents. "I would be glad to pay a dollar or two a month so that my parents would be protect­ ed now and I would be protected .later," a New York: ]mijuqvv[j^'a9bL. By E. B. McAuIey, West Coast Representative Coast Political Scene Active Shipping and politics have both been active in the San Francisco area. Quite a few oldtimers have been on and off the beach in the last few weeks, but anyone who wants to ship is able to pick up just about what he wants in the way of a job if he waits it out a bit. Blackie Otvos picked up a bosun's slot aboard the Longvlew Victory after spending about two years ashore working as a boilermaker. About the same time, Johnny Singer found a spot aboard the Iberville which needed a baker for a Japan run. Also getting in on the Japan bit was Fred Lynum who shipped as replacement steward on the National Seafarer, which is in Kobe. This is a run-^ob with a skeleton crew on board to bring the ship back to the States, probably to New Orleans. On the political scene, California Attorney General Stanley Mosk has announced he won't enter the race for the US Senate seat currently held by Clair Engle. His decision reportedly followed an appeal by Governor Edmund Brown not to run, because of the internal strife his candidacy might make inside the Democratic Party. State Controller Alan Cranston won the endorsement of the California Democratic Council for the post several weeks ago. Democrats are. apparently not backing the re-election candidacy of Sen. Engle, who underwent a serious operation last year, in the belief that he has not yet recovered sufficiently to make the race. After his weak showing in last week's New Hampshire primary, Barry Goldwater is turning to California for what may weli turn out to be a do-or-die effort to corner the Republican Presidential nomination. The recent endorsement of Goldwater for the Presidential nomination by the California Republican Assembly has led to a lot of bad feeling within the California Republican Party. Tempers promise to get a lot hotter before the June primaries arrive. Newly-elected San Francisco Mayor John F. Shelley has been honored by the presentation of a historic ship's wheel in appreciation of his sup­ port of the maritime industry during his many years as a Congressman. Shelley's successful campaign for mayor was supported by the SIU and other AFL-CIO unions. The wheel, which was presented to Mayor Shelley at a ceremony in his honor, was from the Pasadena, the first oil-burning schooner In the coastwise lumber trade. She was built in 1887. We were all glad to hear that the Marine Firemen, Oilers 8c Watertenders President Bill Jordan Is back at work again after his recent illness. Vice-President Alex Jarrett filled in while Bill was recuperating. The new SIU Pacific District-PMA Seamen's Medical Center is scheduled to open soon. Work on the building should be completed and the Center should be in operation by April 6, according to the trustees. Several oldtimers have been getting in some beach time around the San Francisco hall waiting for the right job to turn up. James Rivers is looking for a trip around the world as electrician but says he will settle for a Far East run. He paid off the Overseas Rebecca in November and the itch to ship out finally caught up with him. John J. Morrison has even more definite ideas on where he wants to go on his next trip. Morrison, who last sailed aboard the Elizabethport, as oiler, is waiting for an intercoastal run so he can get to visit his mother in New York and see the World's Fair while he's there. Shipping has been pretty good out of Wilmington for the past few weeks, with one payoff and eight ships in transit. The John C. paid off at Wilmington and took 16 replacements. The outlook for the next few weeks is fair. Several Calmar and Sea-Land ships are due in. Jose Melendez has shipped in an engine utility job on the Monticello Victory after staying on the beach for some time. During his spell on the beach Melendez and his wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a trip to Puerto Rico. A real oldtimer who shipped recently is Ralph Kiiboume, who is presently a wiper on the Iberville. Kilbourne is 81 years young and didn't start shipping until he was already in his sixties. In any event he's managed to get 20 years of shipping under his belt so far and is still going strong. Oldtimer Richard Leikaks has been around the Union hall at Wilming­ ton recently. An outbound vessel with an opening for an AB would suit him fine right now. OS Danny Gemeiner can't seem to stay away from the water even when he's ashore. Just off the Taddei Village, he is cur­ rently working on his brother's swimming pool which collapsed. Keep­ ing the water in is something of a change for a Seafarer, who is normally Interested more in keeping the water out, but Danny reports the job is coming along in fine style. Right now he has his eye on an Intercoastal job. Shipping in Seattle held at a slow pace so far this month. The Iberville and the Longvlew Victwy paid off at Seattle recently and the Fairport paid off in Astoria, Oregon. .Payoffs are expected soon for the Mankato Victory and the Robin Hood. The crews off the Barbara Fritchle and the Almena are expected to be repatriated back to Seattle, late this month. Two oldtimers seen around the hall recently are William Koflowltch and Jake Arshon. Jake la flying to Hong Kong, Okinawa and the Far East for a little vacation soon, so "bon voyage," Jake. Have fun. Welsberger Renamed To Trade Fo^ SAN FRANCISCO—Morris Welsberger, secretary-treasurer of the Sailors Union of the Pacific and executive vice-president of the SIUNA, has been reappointed to the World Trade Center Authority by Edmund G. Brown, Governor of California. In making the appointment, which Is for a term expiring-in December, 1967, Brown told Welsberger In a letter that his acceptance of the post would 'Enable you to continue your very fine service to the Authority .and the State." With the appointment. Brown sent 'Welsberger a memorandum, explaining what is necessary to qualify under 4be commission; , �HartkM, ItM SEAFAREttS Page TUUen LOG Lakes Seafarer Lauds ILA Wheat Role Expect Big Seaway Year See Cargo, Revenue Up DETROIT—^With American-flag participation in St. Law­ rence Seaway traffic expected to be higher than ever before during the 1964 season, a record year is expected with Sea­ way cargo tonnage and rev--*^ Seafarer Al Matulewicz takes the floor at Great Lakes SlU meeting in Detroit to voice ap­ preciation to International Longshoremen's Association "for their support to the SlU in the fight to preserve the 50-50 law." Matulewicz offered a motion, adopted at the meeting, to express thanks to ILA and President Thomas W. Gleason for taking strong stand with the SlU in the wheat deal dispute. Cost Of Living Up Again WASHINGTON—The US Department of Labor has come out with its newly-revised and up to date Consumer Price Index, but the story it tells is an old one. US workers are paying more for goods and services, and the steady increase in the cost of living is con­ tinuing at an all-time high. The Consumer Price Index About 2 million US workers cur­ main focus of regional consumer is an important factor in rently work under collective meetings to be held shortly in negotiations. bargaining agreements which call for periodic wage adjustments linked to the fluctuations of the price index. For all workers, the price index indicates how much they wiil need to live. The new index, which covers more people in larger areas of the US, is still based on prices during the 1957-1959 period. With this base period representing 100 per­ Action In the marketplace offers cent, increases in the cost of living a method for trade unionists to as­ are figured from there. sist each other in their campaign The average size of families for decent wages and better con­ represented in the index is about ditions. 3.7 persons, and the average Seafarers and iiieir families are family income in 1960-61 was about urged to support a consumer boy­ $6,230 after taxes. The average cott by trade unionists against income of single persons represent­ various companies whose products ed in the index was $3,560 after are produced under non-union taxes. conditions, or which are "unfair Aside from the general rise in to labor." (This listing carries the the cost of living, which everyone name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ expected, the new index Includes volved, and will be amended from several changes in the spending time to time.) patterns of US workers. Food rep­ Texas-Miller Products, Inc. resented less of a bite from the Adam Hats, Ashley, Dorsey Jay, 1963 paycheck than it did in 1962, Hampshire Club, Repell-X, with 22.2 percent going for food Sea Spray Men's Hats as opposed to 28.2 percent for this (United Hatters) purpose in 1962. Almost every­ thing else went up, however, with 4" "t S" housing standing at 33.2 percent Eastern Air Lines in 1963 compared to 30.7 percent (Flight Engineers) in 1962. 4- 4« t Meanwhile, the President's H. I. Siege! Council on Consumer Interests "HIS" brand men's clothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) has announced that its first job will be to seek legislation policing 4. 4 the drug and cosmetic industries "Judy Bond" Blouses and a ban on deceptive packaging (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) and excessive interest rates. 4' 4 4' These i.ssues will constitute the Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) labor - management aiiiiiii Do NOT BUY 4 4 4' Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," "W. L. Wellcr" Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) 4 4 4 4 4 4 J. R. Simplot Potato Co. Frozen potato products (Grain Millers) Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) 4 4 4 Jamestown Sterling Corp. Southern Furniture Mfg. Co. Furniture and Bedding (United Furniture Workers) Lakes Load-Line Hearing Slated WASHINGTON — A pro­ posal to change the date of beginning of the annual mid­ summer load line on the Great Lakes has been scheduled for a public hearing by the Coast Guard to start here late in March. The present midsum­ mer period is from May 16 to September 30.,The Coast Guard has proposed that it be­ gin instead on May 1. The hearing will be before the Merchant Marine Council and the Coast Guard has invited anyone who would like to ap­ pear before the hearings to contact the Commandant here. various cities. Items slated for at­ tention in the future are the cost of funerals, investments and ad­ vertising. The SIU and other AFL-CIO unions have given strong backing to proposed "Truth-in-Packaging" and "Truth-in-Lending" bills and have urged Congress that such legislation is necessary now to protect the consumer from de­ ceptive practices. Aufo^ Steel Profits Rise Again In '64 WASHINGTON — A gain in profits in auto, steel and many other industries for the first three months of 1964 has been called "substantial" by the "Wall Street Journal." The first quarter profit jump for 1964 is anticipated to follow an eight percent increase registered in the final three months of 1963 over the same period a year earlier. The eight percent rise is consid­ ered especially significant because the profit rate for the fourth quar­ ter of 1962, over which the increase was registered, was the highest for any quarter in recent history with the exception of 1950 when Korean War scare buying boomed profits. The fourth quarter rise followed gains of 15.2 percent and 15.9 per­ cent in earlier quarters of 1963, the Journal reported", and was spread widely through industry and busi­ ness, with only six of 32 groups reporting reduced earnings. "For the current quarter," the Journal said, "the promise of an­ other year-to-year gain lies mainly in the prospect that at least two of the biggest industries and many smaller ones will show earnings higher by substantial margins. Most of the others expect earnings at least to equal those of the first quarter in 1963. Auto makers expect "substantial gain," the Journal said, noting that fourth quarter profits were at rec­ ord highs even though Studebaker has stopped making cars in this country. Also in line for a sub­ stantial gain is the steel industry, the Journal noted. enue from freight reaching an all-time high. . ... A pre-season inquiry of ship line operators disclosed general optimism for a really good season. In many cases the optimism is being backed up with stepped up sailing schedules, featuring more and bigger ships. Much of the optimism for high­ er Seaway revenue is the fact that some commodities will rise in rates up to 10 percent by the opening,of the season. Most oper­ ators e^ect an over-all increase of the same amount on all com­ modities by July 1. The 1964 Sea­ way season is expected to open about April 13. The upsurge in cargo this year will not be strictly in bulk cargoes as in the past. Shipowners expect a big increase in general freight and a higher volume of Army car­ goes as well. There are also indi­ cations that the movement of grain, iron ore and other bulk commodities, will also rise during 1964. Heavy machinery is expect­ ed to be shipped in increased vol­ ume, and owners say there is more high rate freight offering this year than at previous openings. Another indication of an up- swing at Great Lakes ports this the amount of new construction going on at various inng^bors. New piers are being built to handle added cargo flow and tracts of barren land are being taken over for the handling of bulk cargoes. The lines have not yet figured out how many additional ships will go into the various trades this year although increases are ex­ pected. Some are expected to in­ crease the number of ships while others will either charter or re­ route vessels from other services as the need arises. A review of tolls on the seaway is now under way and should be completed by July 1. Any in­ crease that might come in an at­ tempt to meet the date set for pay­ ment of the Seaway construction debt will not be imposed this year however, but will hit shippers in 1965. The only additional charge this year will be to users of the Welland Canal link between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Tolls are being reimposed on this segment. They were dropped last year. Work is also nearing completion on the giant locks at Massena, NY in preparation for the opening of the season. By Al Tanner, Vice President and Fred Farnen, Secretary-Treasurer, Great Lakes SIU Fleets Readied For '64 Fit-Out The Detroit hall has been bustling lately with registrations and prep­ arations for the 1964 fit-out already in progress. Delegate kits have been made up and sent to the outports, along with SIU Library packages to be put aboard all contracted vessels at fit-out. The following are among the vessels already serviced for fit-out: Wyandotte, Alpena, E. M. Ford and Paul Townsend. At the last Clarification Committee meeting several outstanding grievances were presented by the Union, and favorable settlements were effected in behalf of Charles Campbell on his 1963 bonus; George Petros* bonus and vacation; Clinton Kirchoff (Huron Portland Cement) on his qualification for continuous service for the purposes of vaca­ tion computation while he was in the armed forces. Headquarters has been contacted by the Toledo Building Trades, AFL-CIO, requesting support in their dispute with Anderson Elevators in the Port of Toledo. Mass demonstrations by all AFL-CIO unions in the Toledo area were held on Friday, March 13, protesting the use of non-union labor in the building of waterfront grain facilities. The first ship to fit-out in Cleveland for wnat looks like another good season was the SS Crapo, which was the second Huron Portland Cement Company vessel to go into operation, Severe weather conditions and heavy ice in the Port of Buffalo Lake Superior facilities on March have prevented any chance for 25. Chicago reports registrations are early fit-out. However, we have been notified that the complete running low in all departments. crew of the SS J. B. Ford (Huron) On March 11, a meeting-was held will be aboard by April 1 to mark with Gartland Steamship Company the official opening of the season regarding several disputed items. for that port. Shifting and repair One major grievance regarding work continues to be good, with wipers doing firemen's work dur­ several gangs working almost con­ ing lay-up and fit-out was sub­ tinuously all winter. Registrations mitted to Detroit for presenta­ are picking up steadily, and, with tion at the next Clarification Com­ some 20 ships to be fitted out, mittee meeting. Unless this area receives a great all members are urged to go into deal of rain and the ice melts at the Buffalo hall to register. a rapid rate, the US Army Engi­ Registration Runs High neers Lake Survey predicts that Men from Duluth, Superior and the Chicago and Calumet Rivers surrounding area have been com­ and other tributaries will be 6 ing in every day to register for inches lower than normal causing shipping. Registrations are high in delays and navigation problems, the deck and engine departments especially to deepsea vessels. At and running low in the steward present many barges coming from department. The Port of Duluth is the south are having difficulty still closed to shipping due to the navigating the rivers. ice conditions which in some parts The first vessel to fit-out in this mean ice up to 17 inches thick, area will be the Detroit Edison in but because of the unseasonably Milwaukee, followed by two boats warm weather this is melting fast. in Manitowoc and the South Amer­ The Coast Guard will man its ican in Holland. �"Face SixteW' SEAF'AWWBS Conversation Corner vM«4ff4 LOO SlU Boatman's Daughter Sets Matrimonial Course NORFOLK—Nineteen- years ago, as a 3-year-old tied to the mast of a wind-tossed 37foot sloop and clutching an armless doll, Ulla Kuun came to this country as an escapee from Communist-held Estonia. Last week, grown to a "We're not going to have more in a stage whisper loud enough than three children," said Ulla for all to hear. Ulla returned de­ blonde, green-eyed beauty in resolutely, "and not for a couple murely to her "excellent" cook­ this city where her father of years, either." book. Arvid is a member of the Inland Boatmen's Union, Ulla married Charles Kemman of Tallahassee. Her father Is employed by the Curtis Bay Towing Company. Now living in Florida where her husband is a student at Florida State University, Ulla doesn't re­ member too much about that fate­ ful, 129-day ocean voyage years ago. "All I remember were the Close-up cafeteria conversation at the Baltimore SlU hall dolls—their arms and legs always features Seafarers Ralph Tyree (left) and John Yendral in fell off," she said. "Then when we photo taken while both were ashore recently. Tyree was off got closer to the shore, the troop the Overseas Rebecca and Yendral had come off the Seamar. carriers passed over candy to us." Both ship in the steward department. "I was so young when we made the crossing," she continued, "that it hardly had any effect. But I sure remember the shots (inoculations) when we got here." Ulla's interests include water skiing, swimming, reading, and at present, marriage. And, Ulla is now busy learning to cook. "I'm learning from an excellent book. It's amazing how WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO General Board has ap­ you can make anything taste good proved a plan to allow unions and labor-management welfare, with some seasoning," she said, a hopeful tone to her voice. pension or retirement plans to pool their funds in a mortgage with The honeymoon for the young investment trust to create so­ couple will be postponed until bonds with the highest degree of May, when Kemman graduates cially desirable housing proj­ safety." from college. ects, provide additional em­ When set up, the trust would be ployment in the construction governed by a board of ten mem­ trades and bring higher returns to bers selected from participating organizations. The board would the unions. select a manager for the trust to The board is composed of repre­ deal with mortgage bankers and sentatives of aii AFL-CIO affiliates bank officials to acquire and serv­ and departments as well as mem­ ice mortgages In different parts bers oi the Executive Council. of the country. The trust, the statement stressed, Their action approving the plan "provides ideal vehicle for the came after the General Board investing, an with the full guarantee recommended the establishment of of the US Government, of funds HOLLYWOOD—^Runaway movthe mortgage investment trust and that must not be handled in a Jes have a lot in common with an auxiliary housing corporation. speculative manner yet .should runaway ships, unions representing earn the highest possible Interest 34,000 workers in the movie studios New Investments return, putting them to practical here have found. Runaway movies The immediate objective of the and useful social purpose." are made abroad by American plan is to secure investments from companies in order to get foreign affiliates and funds of about $100 subsidies and/or low-paid foreign million. labor. If the US movie unions have The statement adopted by the their way, the runaway flicks will council and approved by the board be sinking with the same regu­ said the participating unions and larity as runaway ships. funds, as well as organized labor In an attack on the Motion Pic­ as a whole, would benefit from the ture Association of America, a plan in this way: CLEVELAND—Early opening of management group, the unions are • "The pooling of funds would the Great Lakes ports has been seeking passage of a bili that would provide a medium to create socially require each film to carry the name desirable housing projects and at predicted by the US Weather of the country in which it was Bureau, owing to limited ice ac­ tlie same time create additional made. The unions are also con­ employment in the construction cumulation during the Winter. sidering an appeal to other labor The bureau reported that 70 to groups asking all union members trades and allied industries that provide material, furnishings, ap­ 80 percent of Lakes Superior, in the country to avoid going to pliances and other necessities for Huron and Michigan was clear, see any movie that the film unions with the remainder consisting of label a runaway production. these new developments. • "Through the lending of seed drift ice. Lake Ontario was also The dispute ends a two-year pe­ money to local non-profit housing reported as being almost entirely riod of cooperation between the corporations sponsored by labor free of obstruction, and even the unions and the Motion Picture As­ or other public interest organiza­ heavily covered St. Lawrence Sea­ sociation on films made abroad. tions, housing for moderate in­ way has considerable open water During that time both sides worked come and elderly members of par­ in the river channels. together to cope with the question ticipating organizations would be "Economics will probably be the of foreign-made films and subsi­ financed with below-market interest primary factor in determining the rate loans from government funds, port opening dates," continued the dies. About a year ago however, union to permit substantially lower rents Weather Bureau report. It also than now charged in regularly estimated opening dates at Cleve­ officials began to express doubts about the value of the committee. financed housing projects. land to be March 22; Detroit, As time passed the unions also be­ • "A higher interest return March 23; Alpena, March 24; came suspicious of the sincerity of would be obtained on Investments Straits of Mackinac, March 30; the Association. Finaily the unions in government-insured and guar­ Buffalo, April 3; Seaway, April 7; announced they were pulling out anteed mortgage loans than on in­ the Soo, April 9; Marquette, April of the committee. They charged vestments in government or other 10, and Duluth, April 11. there was an "unexplained policy shift" on the part of management, and declared that management seemed no longer opposed to re­ ducing foreign subsidies. Since then union officials have become more convinced that the Association never intended to try to reduce subsidies and that man­ agement in fact favored subsidies. AFL-CIO Council Spurs Low-Cost Public Housing Movie Unions Ready Fight On Runaways Early Lakes Opening Seen loofrl WOK WH^TUB UMIOM IMWL Arvid Kuum has been sailing At that. Papa Kuun held up three fingers, "All boys," he said with the IBU since 1961. By Joseph B. Legue, MD, Medical Director Work, No Play Makes Jack Slch Overtime is not for everybody! You've got to be either physically strong or adjusted to a heavy work schedule over a period of years for It not to affect you. However, many people who should not be are working too hard. The Inescapable facts are revealed in statistics indicating that nearly four million American workers are holding down two jobs. And that figure doesn't even take into account the number of people putting in three to six hours of overtime daily in one job. Of course, many people feel that holding down two jobs or putting in extra hours at one position is necessary to maintain a certain standard of living. In the short term, they are undoubtedly right. Be­ sides the necessities, every wage-earner is anxious to provide that something extra to give his family some of the luxuries of life. But what many fail to realize is that they actually cheat their family in two ways while struggling for the extra dollars. Though the extra hours of toil provide immediate extra cash, one cannot extract these extra earnings without paying the price in physical depletion. Long hours of labor, be it physical or mental, speed the aging process and wreak havoc on one's physical constitution. Hours spent with the family, particularly rewarding to the children, are curtailed or lost forever. And those precious minutes that are snatched from the long day or weekends for this pui-pose, often are strained and irritating due to the tired, strength-sapped, listless be­ havior of the parent who would rather be catching up on the lost hours of sleep and total rest. The human mechanism is not a machine, and any attempt to utilize it as such, inevitably leads to a breakdown. The end result is not only a cheating of one's family, but of one's self. This is what makes long vacations, more holidays and time off whjn possible so important. For even youth is no guarantee against overwork with injurious re­ sults to health. A colleague of ours. Dr. William A. MacColl of the Group Health Cooperative, offers an interesting case history. A youngster we'll call Peter was an excellent student; a vital, dynamic individual who always did well in all areas of endeavor. However, con­ ferences at his school after he received an unusually-disappointing re­ port card revealed that he inexplicably had been falling below his ex­ pected level of achievement all term. Peter's parents, too, had noticed a marked change In his behavior over a six-month period. A doctor's investigation confirmed his suspicions. Peter had been spreading himself thin, getting involved with more organizations and projects than was normally to be expected of the average, active youngster. He had developed an ulcer. Peter played trumpet for the school band and the all-city school orchestra, in addition to taking private lessons. He also took tumbling lessons at a nearby gym and was a full-fledged cub scout. As a means of developing a sense of responsibility and independence, the youngster concluded each day _ delivering newspapers. Fortunately, the story had a happy ending. Development of the ulcer was discovered and arrested, so the condition was quickly cured. And the doctor made Peter aware that the tensions of such a tight schedule were what had created all of his problems. Peter dropped the paper route, giving himself more time to relax when it was necessary and study when it was imperative. The results were immediate. His marks rose and he regained his accustomed position at the head of the class. If Peter's temporary loss of health and academic stature had any positive value, it came about when the youngster realized that he had to pick and choose his activities carefully with an eye to providing balance between rest and work, if he wanted to preserve his health and well-being. Perhaps the old adage should be revised and respected by all of us, "All work and no play makes Jack a sick boy!" Young and old take heed! SlU Clinic Exams^ All Ports January, 1964 Port Baltimore Houston Mobile New Orleans New York Philadelphia San Juan ... 293 ... 508 • • • 220 45 Wives 45 12 4 9 61 26 24 TOTAL •••1,556 181 Seamen Children 9 10 6 29 35 25 16 TOTAL 256 237 83 331 604 271 85 130 1,867 �M, 1N« Union Raps US Team's Scab Hats r»f WMAFkniks' LdG Cross-Florida Canal Started By Johnson By Frtd Stewart & Ed Mooney Headquarters Representatives JACKSONVILLE—In a swing through the South, President Johnson recently threw the switch that began excavation of the 107-mile Cross-Florida Canal. A soaked but cheering Good Job Requires Adequate Rest crowd of more than 10,000 The need for leisurely meal periods and adequate rest and relaxation NEW YORK—A aU-ong protest Floridians awaited the Presi­ would then be completed to Yanlias been registered by the United is an important factor in maintaining the health and efficiency of both dent's arrival, and then his keetown on the west coast, a dis­ tance of about 107 miles. Hatters, oap and Millinery Work­ shoreside and shipboard workers. American unions fought a long, hard ers International Union with the American Olympio Committee over the purchase of scab-made hats for US athletes. Alex Rose, president of the Hat­ ters, said that the committee which regulates the activity of the Olym­ pic teams from America had agreed to buy Western style hats made by Texas-Miller Products, Inc., of Corsicana, Tex. Rose has urged the committee to reconsider its decision. Texas-Miller, which makes Adam Hats and other brands, had a con­ tract with the Hatters until last August. Since then the union has been asking all consumers not to buy hats produced under non­ union conditions and at wages Rose described as among the low­ est in the industry. Rose said in a message to the committee "It is unfortunate that your committee, which de­ pends to such a large extent on public support," is preparing to patronize a firm which "refuses to provide decent wages and condi­ tions for its workers." The committee. Rose urged, should make sure US Olympic teams, at the games next OctO'ber in Tokyo, are "suitably hatted with union-made headwear produced by workers whose conditions reflect the high ideals and standards" achieved by US workers. Coastline Industry Expands US coastline industry is experi­ encing a big expansion movement these days. Industrial management heads have long recognized the advantages of water-side plant sites and have plunged ahead with plans to take even greater advantage of this natural resource. Among the advantages cited by management for these areas are low-cost barge transportation, ac­ cess to stable water supplies and an inexpensive dumping ground for chemically-purified waste. A total of 467 industrial produc­ tion facilities were rebuilt, ex­ panded or initiated on water-side sites in 1963. The figure repre­ sents an increase of eight over the projects undertaken in the boom year, 1962. The Mississippi River, with 11 projects begun during the last quarter of 1963, was one of the waterways showing the greatest activity in new plant starts and expansion on its banks. Other areas reporting consider­ able building during the last quar­ ter were the Ohio River, nine proj­ ects; Atlantic Intracoastal Water­ way, six projects; Tennessee River, five projects; and the Delaware River, Lake Michigan and Lake Erie, four projects each. The 1963 figures show that 135 of the new installations were chemical or petroleum plants, and 114 were terminals, docks and wharves. Metal producing units accounted for 87 projects with 48 paper plants, 31 general manufacturing units, 14 grain installations, 13 cement plants, four sugar plants and three fertilizer plants com­ pleting the list. fight to aohlevo ths •Ight-hour-dayrforty-hour week. The unions' fight and the legislation which they helped bring into being stemmed from the realization that too long a working period was not only harmful to the human body and mind but also brought about poor safety standards and lose of productive efficiency through fatigue. The eight-hour day which has become standard for most American workers is usually broken up into two four-hour segments broken by the one-hour lunch period. The four-hour period normally is not over-fatiguing. Yet every job requires study to see what is the best length of uninterrupted work-hours from both the human and the pro­ ductive standpoint. Some jobs, because of the intense concentration needed to do them properly or through other factors, require even shorter actual work periods to maintain work efficiency. Although the Standard Freightship Agreement guarantees Seafarers full one hour meal periods, many brothens will limit themselves to only SO minutes or less for eating and use the rest of their time to take care of other chores or to get in-f ^ some overtime. Anxious to eat as tors have a growing body of ex­ quickly as possible they, in effect, perience with rest periods and bring back the old days of eat- have found them to be most ad­ and-run. vantageous "in types of work that This Is an important matter. It need physical exertion and require is physically impossible for the prolong^ and intense concentra­ human stomach to properly digest tion. a big meal in only a half-hour or A tired seaman can go a long less, and each time a Seafarer way toward making shipboard life tries to do this he is unwittingly unpleasant for everyone aboard. underminini^ his own health and Overwork and plain lack of sleep efficiency and is doing a dis­ act on a man in many ways. It can service to his union and its make him so Irritable that ship­ membership. board life becomes intolerable for It is definitely unhealthy for a hiin and everyone around him. worker to return to work at once Such fatigue also makes for ac­ after eating because heavy phys­ cidents which can strike not only ical action tends to draw the him but can involve his shipmates blood supply needed for digestion as well. In the long run it will away from the stomach to supply certainly affect his health and the muscles. The stomach is a cancel out any temporary profits vital part of the individual's inner he may have gained. machinery and can be prematurely Non-work and off-watch hours worn out and put temporarily out .should be spent in some activity of commission by overwork under which will allow the machine improper conditioins. To require called the human body to re­ it to finisih its job of digestion charge its cells. Adequate sleep is while the body is otherwise certainly necessary. But not all engaged in physical labor is too non-working hours need be spent much to ask of even the healthiest sleeping. Interesting, relaxing stomach. Such abuse, if prolonged, recreation during off-hours is also will ruin a man's health and important both to keep the mind actually out into his earning alert and avoid the deadly and ability. dangerous effects of boredom. Proper rest is another necessity These are all factors which will for any worker, shipboard or aid every Seafarer by increasing his shoreside. A rest period is a performance, health, safety, and necessary pause in work activity value both as a worker and a and should be taken regularly or union member. All of them—trea­ as regularly as possible. The sonable work periods, adequate purpose of regular rest is to pre­ meal periods and substantial rest serve efficiency by reducing periods—are provided for you fatigue which stems from con­ under the SIU contract and every tinued hard work or concentration Seafarer should take full ad­ on a given job. Steamship opera­ vantage of them. Norfolk Tugman Pensioner SIU Inland Boatmen's Union pensioner Marvin T. Tillett (right) is shown above at the Norfolk hall receiving his first $150 monthly pension benefit check from IBU Rep. Charlie Moser. Tillett was employed as a deckhand with Curtis Bay Towing Company of Norfolk. speech on the importance of the canal. Johnson's action starting the construction of the Canal came shortly after an Army Corps of Engineers study which approved the plan which will shorten by 600 miles, the route for barges and small vessels normally sailing around the southern tip of Florida, The canal starts here, on the east coast, utilizing the St. Johns River up to Palatka, about 80 miles inland. The excavation The late President Kennedy had requested a $1 million apprdpriation in the last budget to be­ gin the canal project. In 1962 he authorized the spending of about $200,000 for a study of the feasi­ bility of the project by the Corps of Engineers. The cost of the canal is estimated at $158 million, of which the Federal Government will pay $145.5 million and the state of Florida $12.4 million. The proposed canal would be utilized mainly by freight barges, small boats and pleasure craft. It is estimated that one million tons TSlipi of shipping will pass through the canal in its first year of operation, including barges hauling lumber, ore mined in Florida, petroleum, fertilizer, industrial chemicals, pa­ per products, animal feeds and manufactured products. Completion of the canal will make it possible to haul freight through inland waterways from as far west as Brownsville, Texas, through Florida and up the Atlan­ tic Intercoastal Waterway to New Jersey. In effect this would con­ nect the Mississippi River Valley with the East Coast entirely by water through 2,900 miles of waterways. An important factor in the Gov­ ernment's push for the canal at this time was reportedly due to the necessity for hauling supplies to Cape Kennedy, although this was not mentioned in the Corps of Engineers' report. Barges haul­ ing such supplies now make the longer trip through the Florida Straits. The proposed canal will be 150 feet wide and 12 feet deep, with Map shows route of Canal. five locks each 84 feet wide, 600 feet long and 13 feet deep. FlofFrom Jacksonville, water­ Ida already has a cross-state canal way would utilize St. Johns about 350 miles south of the pro­ River for about 80 miles posed site, but it is only 8 feet Inland, where excavation deep and narrow and is inade­ would begin to the West quate for commercial barge Coast. traffic. NY Legislators Submit Insurance Extension Bill ALBANY—A bill to eliminate the possibility of insurance companies using "fear psychology" and pressure on its pol­ icyholders to cross a picket line during a lawful strike has been introduced by a Senator-t^ and an Assemblyman into the It has occurred in the past that New York State Legislature. pressure has been brought to Sponsored by the Insurance Workers International Union, the bill would extend the grace period given to policyholders to pay their premiums so that their insurance policies would not expire. The grace period would be extended until premiums are coliected by the agent after the strike ends. The measure was introduced by Sen. Thomas J. Mackell (D., 9th Sen. Dist., Queens) and by Assem. William C. Brennan (D., 2nd A.D., Queens). Thousands of insurance agents employed by companies on regular debits collect premiums at the home of the premium payer for life, sickness, accident, and many other kinds of insurance. Should a strike be necessary, the fact that these agents could no longer col­ lect -would pose a threat to the policyholder, since payment of premiums is required to keep the protection in force. negate the effect of the strike by having policyholders pay their premiums in the interim directly to the company district office. The possible use of fear psy­ chology—based on the fact that the policy may be cancelled be­ cause of a strike and non-payment of premium—is clearly an unfair tactic on the part of the company. Recently the Massachusetts Legis­ lature enacted a premium payment extension bill similar to the one now before the legislature here. The measure has been hailed by the state AFL-CIO for the pro­ tection it affords the affiliated In­ surance Workers. WRffTro �CTEAFARERS Delta's Money Due Total Tops $4,600 m. 19M LOG He's Got His Own Smoking HaSiit NEW ORLEANS—Seafarers who shipped on Delta Line vessels through the end of 1963 have a total of $4,678.19 com­ ing to them in unclaimed wages according to announcement by the company. Of the more^ than 500 Seafarers named by an even $100. Low nuui on the list Delta, Eugene F. Flanagan is Ray C. Miller, who can claim a will get the biggest check covering check of 76 cents. The most popular name on the mil list is Johnson. Ten checks totaling $153.25 are ticketed for 10 different Johnsons. Lyndon Baines, however, is not one of them. Six Seafarers are down for $1.00 Food and Drug Administra­ even but another 136 of the 512 tion officials are suffering a men can collect $10,00 or more. king-size headache after learn­ The average check comes to about ing of a packaging error in­ $9.14. Thirty-two of the checks volving penicillin and aspirin. cover amounts due of over $25.00. Stray penicillin tablets have The money due list represents been showing up in 1.000 and unpaid wages, overtime and other 5,000-tablet size Squibb monies which have been disputed Aspirin bottles, according to or unclaimed for a period of up to reports from hospitals, phar­ a year. A similar list was issued macies and consumers. by Delta Line during 1963 and was Consumers are advised to published in the LOG last April. check any re-packaged aspirin Any Seafarer whose name is list­ purchased from retailers. If ed below can apply for his check Squibb is not stamped on any by sending his name. Social Secur­ pill, it is probably penicillin ity number, Z-number and forward­ and not aspirin, cautioned food ing address directly to Delta and drug officials. Steankship Lines. The company's The moral: If someone tells you to "take a powder," check address is Hiberia Bank Building 6, New Orleans, La. it first! Public Warned Of Drug Mixup NAME AMOUNT DUE Adams, Glen R. $ 8.B7 Adams, James J. 9.14 Adams. John E. 33.63 Airard. Edward P. 7.30 Airebala. Sergio H. 1.40 Albin. Antonio L. 1.40 Aleck. Theodore 7.30 Alford. Virgil S. 1.00 Ali. Angelo 2.79 Allen, O. W. 6.94 Allen. Jame.s R. 7.15 Anderegg. Frederick T. 8.87 Anderson. Erwin W. 5.48 Annis, George E. 42.43 Arch, Joseph L. 3.57 Atherton, John C. 9.84 Bamster. Robert Z. 1.80 Bankston. C. A. 1.79 Barnes. Earl L. 12.30 Barnett. John D. 8.34 Bartlett. Norris A. 33.56 Bastian.sin. George D. 3.63 Beasle.v. James S. 2.69 Benenate. Nathan J. 17.36 Bennett, John 22.32 Bergeron. Laurence 10.47 Bernard. George H. 1.40 Berry. Mike J. 19.78 Blaviock. John F. 3.51 Boles. Richard J. 3.79 Bonura. Victor T. 4.73 Si* Bordelon. Michael M. 9.46 Bosco, Laurence A. 4.88 Bouchard. Thomas W. 2.53 Bourgeois. Octave S. 2.81 Bourgeois. William G. B. 49.39 Boyce. Jerry L. 1.40 Boyd. Larry J. 9 86 Bovette. Doyle H. 1.61 Boytt. Ru.ssell N. 1.87 Bozeman. Royce D. 2.08 Brady. Eddie B. 4.92 Braggs. Willie 5.51 ii Branman. Earl J. 11.69 Brewer. William B. 2.79 Briant. Louis P.. Jr. 46.81 Briggs. William T. 14..30 Brooke. Osliorne M. 4.:!9 Broussard. Leo 2.26 Brov/n, G. 9.46 Brown. Gerald P. 9.83 Brown, Grady K. 1.27 Brown. I.eon C. 8.43 Brown. Robert D. 9.42 Buch. George A. 13..37 Buissen. Louis J. 9.86 Bun.see. Thomas W. 4.70 BunthofT. Wilburt J. 7.19 Burleson. George E. 3 60 Burn.s. Marshall H. 2 81 Burton. Edward C. 2.38 Butler. John E. 4.61 Butler. Robert A. 6.26 Butter, .lohn W. 1.50 Butts. William H., Jr. 11.28 Bvrd. John T. 4 19 Cain. Geary V. 19.53 Caldwell. John L. 5.58 Call. Vincent .1. 3.53 Callahan. Robert 3.74 Callard. George Jr. 8.37 Callard. George 10 56 Canard. James W. 1.80 Can field. J.ames C. 12.95 Cannella. Fr.ank 1.00 Cardeal. Isaitro 4.46 Cardona. Felix 10.10 Carpenter. F. G. 14.25 Carriilo. R. B. 3.82 Carver. I.estor H. 1.39 Ca.se. Samuel. Jr. 14.25 Casey, Weldon E. 8 88 Cash. Samuel. Jr. 8.34 Castello. .loi gps A. 3.51 Cater. Machatl R. 2 79 Chals.son. Richard J. 2.69 Chapetta. l.onis D. 7.40 Chapman. William F. 14,39 Charles. Leonard 1.40 Chrlstenseri. Viggo G. 1.66 Cobb, .lake 3 82 Coburn. Charles B. 1..37 Collins. Charles. Jr. 14.39 Collin.s. Doiie'a.ss 3.49 Collins. Ventis L. 3.43 Connars. Francis M. 1.04 Constantino. Enrique H. 9.48 Cook. Paul R. 2 81 NAME AMOUNT DUE Cooper, Robert L. 1.79 Correlli, Gerald 1.79 Cos, Louis M. 11.90 Cottongin, Frank R. 1.79 Cox. Louis M. 70.61 Craft, Jack W. 5.32 Cruz. Juan A. G. 15.89 Culeton. John J. 1.83 Dame. Adolph 2.92 Daravich. Michael 11.69 Davis. John A. 22.33 Davis, William G. 4.23 Davis. William H. 12.78 Davison, Leonard H. 4.14 De Giovanni. Dominick 3.89 De Los Santos, Nichola 3.75 Deale. Thomas C. 1.98 Defranza. Roberto 26.02 Delery. John B. 1.39 Dellsperger. Grin S. 36.52 Di Giovanni. Dominick 1.84 Diana Lorenzo., N. 1.00 Dick. Claude 4.19 Dickey. Clyde B. 16.09 Dickson. S. T. 2.79 Dlosco. Joseph L. 3.67 Di.xon. Diner 5.26 Donnelly. Henry B. 19.68 Dooley. Lonnie B. 8.93 Duncan. George W. 9.35 Dunn. Michael J. 5.53 Eddy. Samuel K. 3.58 Edclmon. Billy G. 23.89 Edgett, Fred W. 12.34 Edwards. Sankey 3.19 Elliott. Ray J. 6.23 Ellis, Frank B.. Jr. 3.53 Elson. Bruce C. 9.18 Emist. Cornelius C. 51.14 Emmott. Harry D. 2.28 Engelder. Herbert 3.51 Escoto. Salvador 8.94 Everett. Lewis T. 2.90 Ewensen. Anton 1.35 Fomigllo, Biagglo 2.79 Forrill, William H. 2.11 Feurtado. J. D. 32.11 Field. William H. 8.58 Fiorentino, Leonardo 8.05 Flanagan. Eugene F. 100.00 Flippo, James C. 3.74 Flynn, Raymond 6.98 Foley, Frank J. 6.08 Folse. William P. 2.80 Fontan. John 1.00 Fonlenot. Rodney J. 11.18 Ford. W. 9.48 Foreman. Eugene 5.63 Forest. Jackson. Jr. 18.09 Foster. Melvin C. 14.70 Foster. W. W.. Jr. 3.49 Fox. George J. 7.19 Fox. Patrick G. 1.00 Francisco. Alex 9.84 Fruge. Herman 21.88 Fiirneis. Esward H. 2.68 Flitch, r. M. 3.74 Gabel, Robero M. 10.51 Gagliano. Joseph 1.40 Ganz. Gary J. 24.71 Garcia, Richard 1.40 Garratt. Benjamin I,. 5.51 Garrity. Gerald L. 3.82 Garza. Rufniio 1.13 Gentile, Salvatore 3.53 Gitmal. Leon 18.18 Ciennon. George C. 35.00 Gonzales. H. B. 3..53 Gonzales. Honoire B. 1.91 Gonzales. Drlanrto 5.58 Goodwin. Tl.arry F. 3.57 Graham. JI. L. 8.22 Cranados 1.00 Granth-m. Russell M. 6.29 Gray. Rerey A . .Tr. 10.72 Gr-mtlllon. William M. 3.53 GrIEin. r.owis N. 3.49 G-lEin. Owen F. 3.a5 GrilTith. "-heodore M. 2.68 GiiaUamied Luis E. 6.32 Guidrv, Albert R. 3 60 Gii'tar. Barry E. 9.07 TTahrialen-er. Gary t. 4.7(1 I'ad^eu. Norman B. 6 25 T'att. IVUU-m r. Ttilvei'uon. gir/iM'fl Mamcnok. Gharles 3.57 17.31 8 94 "amm. Alfred 19.08 Part of his collection of over 1,000 different brands of ciga•rettes from all over the world is displayed at Detroit SlU hall by Seafarer Leslie Fluff, who says it's "the largest col­ lection of its kind in the world." Fluff is always looking for new additions to his collection. One secret he didn't give out is what he tells shipmates who try to grub butts from him. As any Seafarer knows, keeping a pack of smokes unopened can be quite a chore. Fluff ships on the Ann Arbor Carferries. NAME AMOUNT DUE Hammock, George M. 4.19 Hansen, Arne W. 2.87 Hansen, Fred M., Jr. 4.92 Hardcostte, E. B. 7.15 Hargeshelmer, L. V. 2.79 Harper, Roy Lee 1.79 Harris, Billy E. 18.42 Harrison. Joel K. 9.07 Harrlsoon. Joseph J. 10.22 Hatchet, William D. 17.05 Hauser, Frederick 4.37 Hawkins, Stanley E. 21.83 Hearn, Joe. Jr. 1.62 Hellg, Robert J. 3.71 Hemming. Herman H. 3.51 Henderson. Eddie J. 23.72 Henderson, Henry 1.97 Henry, Lewis L. 30.68 NAME AMOUNT OUR Keely, Martin 8.37 Keith. David H. 21.41 Keneday, George B. 1.27 Kenenate, Nathan J. 2.70 Kennedy. John E. 38.59 Kennedy, Victor A, 6.25 King, James B, 6.43 King, Ronald 4.19 Kirliy, Thomas T. 4.21 Kirby, William A. 3.89 Knox, Pauline 1.40 Koun. Frank C. 5.58 Kowdourdis, Mike 2.79 Kronsberg, Paul 7.20 Kunchick, Ed E. 3.29 Kwathkouskl, B. H. 2.57 Kyle, H. L. 3.57 La Bombard. Raymond 1.79 TIcrnandez. Gregaria Hernandez. Michael Hicks, Harrison, Jr. Hilhurn, Thomas Hill, Charles E. Jr., Hopkins. R. C. Hopkins, Richard C. Horsman, Larry R. Howard. Charles W. Howell, Earl M. Hubbs. Robert Hudson. William M. Hunt. Horace C. Hyde, Thomas R. Hynes. Michael J. lacono, Vincenzo Ibrahim, Alit Jackson, Westley P. James. Charles E. Jr. .Tames. Joseph W. James, Tft'jodore D. Jarocinski, Fellks Jeanfreau. Etiward Jen.sen, Carl. 'Tr. Johnson. Charles I. Johnson. Essen A. Johnson. George F. Johnson, Henry Johnson, John R. Johnson. Lloyd S. Johnson. Nance H. Johnson. Odette M. Johnson. Robert Johnson. William H. Jones. Floyd F. Jones. Sidney W. Jordan. Caii C. •Toi'daii, Dewey Justice, Hsrold L. Kaiser, William P. • Laborde, Paul Lachapell. Laurence H. Laired, Henry L. Lambert. Reidus Landry, Antonlns Lane, Elmer Laughlln, Kenneth G. Lavagno, Armando Lavote, Maurice Lawson, George Lea, Ralph J. Lee, Frances A. Lewis, James E. Lewis, William H. Lipp-rt. Frank J. Little, George B. Lomers. E. C. Long, James C.. Longuet. Arthur W. Lopez, Manuel F. Lopez, Placldo D. Lyons, Albert C. Macklin, Alton W. Maldonado. Porfirlo T. Maiiiette, James S., Jr. Marano. Silvio V. Marciante, Felix P. Marie, Fannie Marion. Robert P. Matthews. Charles C. Mauldln. .Tack B. Mazau. Charles S. McCarthy, James L. McGliinis, Arthur J. McKlnney, Henry C. McLenore. John D. McLcndon, James K. McNeil. Thomas A. McDonald, John W. McGlnnls, Arthur J. 4.83 7.30 1.00 12.51 13.70 2.68 7.72 5.62 78.52 14.17 7.14 7.15 14.10 3.57 57.91 9.19 5.58 10.72 3.57 31.24 25.11 30.57 1.54 1.78 4.49 11.23 40.19 4.19 10.95 14.51 4.21 7.70 4.10 51.69 80.63 9.77 34.39 1.79 12.51 3.82 / 1.40 6.54 3.80 3.67 22.71 19.80 3.57 1.80 7.78 3.57 1.40 3.53 4.19 5.48 1.62 11.95 15.88 3.67 1.79 7.22 3.53 5.94 5.45 3.53 16.23 32.11 7.83 7.80 10.64 2.81 5.94 3.79 9.93 9.35 2.46 9.23 2.09 7.43 5.43 1.87 Sea-Land Readies T erminal PORT ELIZABETH, NJ — Con­ struction of a new reefer terminal and warehouse for storage of refrigerated commodities trans­ ported by truck or rail to the SeaLand Service terminal here is nearing completion. The new building will house both administrative and warehouse facilities for the SlU-contracted company. One side of the 20-foot structure will have 15 bays for loading and unloading trucks, while the other will be used for both rail cars and trucks. A large freezer room will be available for cargo requiring storage over a long period of time. The terminal is part of a harbor development program now being undertaken by the Port of New York Authority. The area has a capacity of 2,000 truck trailers and embraces five vessel berths. Construction of the terminal buildings started over a year ago, but work on the vessel berths started as far back as I960. The terminal is now set up to receive trailers for loading aboard ship 20 hours a day. NAME AMOUNT DUE McGowan. Silas 1.84 McKay, Henry D. 11.09 McKlnney, Henry 1.79 McMorrls. Jerry L. 4.65 McRaney, Tarral 6.34 Medley, Callr 1.40 Meglio, Angelo 3.63 Miller, Clyde E. 7.97 Miller. O. J., Jr. 4.79 Miller, Ray C. .76 Mims, William Y. 1.79 Mlna, John R. 1.84 Miorana, Victor J. 3.02 Molina, Domingo K. 2.69 Moncrlefe, Junior L. 2.90 Morton, Carl R. 9.50 Mosley, Ernest 4.49 Motley, Otto 11.30 Mueller, Herbert 4.49 Muree, Charles 23.23 Newton, Charles 83.31 Nobles, J. P. 2.11 Nolan, M. 34.46 Nolo, Gasper 4.19 Nuss, George A. 10.61 O'Brien. George E. 11 18 O'Leary. Louis M. 3.65 Olds, William H. 4.93 O'Leary, Louis M, 3.82 Oliver, Andrew L. 11.89 Olsen, O. H. 14.09 Ortego, Lummie L. 1.33 Painter, Elton 5.61 Pamplln, James H. 13.93 Pardur, Michael 13.02 Parker, Anthony C. 3.57 Parker, William M. 2.80 Patterson, James 2.79 Paz, Luis M. 1.13 Pederson, Martin 5.36 Peek. Harry G., Jr. 28.60 Peena, Guillermo . 1.82 Penepinto, Auguso J. 3.53 Pennlno, Anthony 6.34 Peralta. Jack D. 32.17 Perdomo, Gerald 22.59 Perkins. Woodrow W. 5.48 Perklnson, Henry L. 4.48 Permlno, John 2.79 Phillips, Alfred 8.79 Pickett, Robert E. 9.83. Pickle, Claude B. 18.78 Pierce, Waller J. 39.29 Pitcher, Robert H. 2.79 Planes, Jorge 23.92 Primeau. Frederich N., Jr. 21.88 Procell, Jack 3.50 Prudhomme, Joseph H. 3.65 Puckett, Douglas R. 10.51 Puntlllo, Sal E. 15.09 Purlfoy, Eddie 3.49 Quinn, George l.OO Qulntayo. Felipe 4.19 Qulnton. Lum E. 4.72 Raborn, Isaac L. 3.49 Rachuba, F. W. 2.79 Rawllnford, Raymond P. 5.62 Ray, Gordon 2.69 Rayfuse, Claude C. 5.40 Reblanc, Albert J. 11.61 Redding, John R. 2.00 Reed. Charles E. 14.79 Reed, John A. 12.86 Reinchuch, Lawrence 13.68 Richardson, Roy R. 1.29 Rlchoux, Jo.seph D. 15.90 Roberts, Jlmmle R. 3.53 Roberts, Roy D. 4.82 Robertson, Dallas F. 22.72 Robinson, John T. 27.97 Rocha, Alberto C. 7.30 Rogers, Robert E. 1.79 Rollo, Salvador J. 9.48 Romongo, Gerard J. 4.88 Rothchild, Sigmund 1.87 Roy. Arthur O. " 2.08 Roy. Curtis H. 9.86 Rubis. Philip 3.26 Ruffner. Robert A. 1.40 Ruiz, Eugene J. 5.36 Ruiz, Julln C. 4.73 R.ydon, Edw.ird M. 9.73 Sahuquc, Edmund P. 12.99 Samsel, John W. 18.83 Sanders, Union H., Jr. 3.67 Sarver, Henry M. 3.5.75 Satterthwaite, Amelia 22.33 Savage. James C. 6.98 NAME AMOUNT OUR Sawyer. Charles R. Sawyer, Vernon L. Schrade, Melvin Scruggs. William C. Scrcu, John B. Sheed, F. B. SheRield, Roliert G. Short, Arthur C. Silva. Catarino Silveira, Melvin Skrotzky, Ralph Smlgicskl, TeoRI Smith, Andrew A. Smith, Francis E. Smith, Henry K. Smith. Herman L. Smith, John H. Smith. R. D. Sparaclna, Michael G. Spiegel, Hans Spires, Token H. Steele, Raymond C. Steiwmetz, Kenneth H. Stevens, R. A. Stevens, William W. Stokes, Harold Slough, Rufus E. Stout, Albert E. Strickland, Ronald R. Suhat, Ralph Sullivan, James T. Sullivan, W. L. Sveuin, Lief O. Sweet, Harold W. Taska, Nikolai Tatuni, Robert Terringlon, Ted P, Thlu, Goon P. Thomas, Wilson G. Thompson, Andrew A, Thompson. M. Tillman, William L, Tlmm. Otto, Jr. Tinoco, Antonio Tividad, Vincent A. Toeho, Albert J. Todd, Willalm H. Torrefield. Jose G. Torres, Ernesto Torres, Juan Travis, Frank Tregembo, William M. , Trombino, John B. Tubatsky, Edward E. Tuker, Carl V. Vasquez. Alex Vilira, Edwino Vlsser, Dick Vorel, Edward J. Vreta, Simeon F. Wagerick, Steve Wagner, Donald J. Wahl. Charles A.. Jr. Waite, Joseph W. Walker. Thnmas I., Jr. Ward, Clinton H. Ward. John J., Jr. Watts, Peter L. Watts, Honny L. Weekley. Joseph E., Jr. Wells. Hugh F. Wells, Jack D. Wells. John C., Jr. Whatley. Earl Wheeler, Orlen Whidden, Cecil E. White, Oliver M. White, William, W. Whited, John L. Whitney. Richard Williams, Bobbie G. Williams. John A. Wilson, Edgar Winget, James A. Winlzel, Henry J. Wolfe, Orval W. Wolowritz, Harry Wood, James L. Wood, James 3. Word. John J., Jr. Workman. Hnmer O. Wright. Stanley B. Yates, Homer Yega, Carlos York, William L. Young, Charles Zlmmer, John �M/IMfr S EAF JTRERS win still be at a disadvantage. For even if discrimination is eliminated the total number of jobs in the country will still To the Editor: not be increased. I am writing about the pres­ I believe the need here is ent hi^ US unemployment for. further extension of the rate which is receiving so much apprenticeship program and press coverage these days. for more vocational education It seems we have developed closely tied to existing and two separate economies. One of prospective job opportunities. these Is a highly-protected Education, of course, will be fortress where employment is our number one concern as we secure. The other is an exposed progress further into the nuclear age. * " i Rndy Melgosa VlM» Waehtm LOG Education Seen Cure For dobs i Hiiilil All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. ifc Urges Shoreside Gangway Relief To the Editor: A motion has been made and carried here on the Azalea ,City asking that we try to work out an arrangement for a shoreside gangwayman and fire-watoh system so that regular crewplain which is constantly raked members can get ashore on these fast turnaround ships. by economic storms. Under this system, the The protected area is one regular crew would work from where workers are employed 8 AM to 4 PM more or less like by large companies, govern­ the officers do, and then would ment, or in highly-unionized be relieved by someone from trades. Once a worker has be­ ashore. This arrangement would come comfortably established, mean more jobs for our men he is protected by job seniority on the beach while they wait and has many fringe benefits. for a regular job. If there were Thus, sheltered places are five SIU ships in port, then created for older workers. How­ there would be ten extra jobs ever, if these workers in the to come off the board as long higher age brackets are laid as the ships stay in port. off, they find it difficult to We would also like to see land another job. Sea-Land covered by the same The younger worker, on the agreement Seatrain has to other hand, whether he is white allow for days off in port. After or colored, finds it a hard all, Sea-Land ships spend so process to get a job in the first little time in port that if you place. It is also difficult for have to stand a watch, you may him to hold a position long not even have time to go ashore enough to get on the seniority and get a haircut. There should ladder. be a different system worked New workers who are non- out on this. white are in an even more dif­ G. Castro ficult position since most of Ship's delegate them can qualify only for un­ 4" 4" S« skilled jobs. These people suffer from the rule of "Last taken on—first to be laid off." Broad recipes for the im­ provement of the seniority To the Editor: situation are not easy to find. I am writing to report that I One could urge more liberal have received two checks total­ "vesting" of pension rights ing $841 for my ear operation, which an employee could take which turned out to be very from one employer to another. successful. I want to sincerely This could mean that older express my best thanks to all workers would be able to enjoy concerned for these benefits. greater mobility. I have belonged to three sea­ But It will not materially men's unions during my life­ help the new and younger time, but have never received worker. Employment based such fine treatment as during solely on merit should be the the 20 years that I have been rule to replace situations where in the SIU. Thank you all very racial discrimination is now much. Lawrence McCullough practiced. And the uneducated Checks Assist Ear Operation Rough weather seems to be a subject on the mind of many a Seafarer sailing north of the equator these days. J. J. Flanagan, ship's delegate on the Transhatteras (Hudson Water­ ways), reports the ship encountered real tough going on the trip between Portland and Yokohama. However, it's been "seaman's weather" ever Sentiment on the A&J Faith (Pacific Seafarers) is in favor of since, he says. Weather has also been some­ thing of a problem on the Puerto Rico (Motorships). The depart­ ment delegates on there send word that poor weather is still the prime villain in keeping them from finishing off the repair list. having tea served with supper in­ stead of the "koolaide" they've been getting in the past. Consump­ tion of coffee on the Faith has been cut down since someone broke into the dry stores and made off with two cases of java beans. Another locker holding linen stores was left untouched, according to B.P. McNulty, ship's delegate. 4 Mike McLaren 4 Mpontsikaris Ellingsen The water that is needed on most of the jobs runs too hot down in the tropics and too cold when the mercury plunges toward freezing in northern waters. 4 4 4 George Mike goes down in the record book as the first ship's delegate elected on the super­ tanker Mount Washington (Victory Carriers). The new tanker's crewmembers also feel especially fortunate to have the services of baker Bill Mpontsikaris who drew a vote of thanks for providing them such treats as pizza, fudge, pastry, etc. between meals. 4 4 The perennial problem of rais­ ing enough money to keep the ship's fund solvent has been solved on the Natalie (Maritime Overseas) by resorting to an old standby. Ship's delegate Joseph N. McLaren reports that an arrival pool based on the date of arrival back in the States has been or­ ganized to benefit the crew treasury. 4 4 Seafarers continue to voice their appreciation for good chow turned out in the finest of SIU traditions. Ships whose steward departments are taking bows for crewmembers' votes of thanks include the follow­ ing: Del Rio (Delta), Elie V (Ocean Cargoes), Seatrain Georgia (Seatrain),. A&J Mercury (Pacific Sea­ farers), Steel Advocate (Isthmian), Alcoa Trader (Alcoa), Walter Rice (Reynolds Metals), Floridian (South Atlantic), Mayflower (May­ flower), Madaket • (Waterman), Eldorado (Penn Shipping), Steel Executive (Isthmian), Los Angeles and Beauregard, (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), Robin Gray (Robin), and Seatrain New York (Seatrain). 4 4 4 While a ship's messhall may not match the grand ballroom of New York's Waldorf-Astoria in elegance, the dress of those eating thei'e continues to be an issue. The wort, on the Elizabethport Seafarer's Tanker Model Shows Craftsman's Art For almost 13 months, Seafarer Francis Fernandes sweated away, using scraps from here and there to construct a beau­ tiful, perfectly-scaled model of the supertanker Thetis (Rye Marine). Fernandes was aboard the Thetis, . so he "" availed himself of the actual A member of the black gang, he Proudly posing with his supertanker model, Seafarer Francis Fernandes shows completed ves­ sel that he built from the ship's plans while sailing on the Thetis (Rye Marine). His model measures 5*3" in length, with a 10" beam. worked with the plans, and begged, borrowed and lifted enough 4gallon cans and other scraps of metal and wood to perform his feat. The result is an impressive achievement. Fernandes' Thetis measures fivefoot-three in length, with a teninch beam, and heiglt of nine inches. All.valves arc personally carved from piecpa of wood by Fernandes, and the keel is gal­ vanized. The original Thetis was built in 1955 at the Newport News Ship­ building and Dry Dock Company in Newport News, Va. The supertank­ er is 685 feet long, 93.2 feet wide and 48.8 feet in depth. Weighing 23,611 gross tons and 41,620 deadweight, it is powered by two-cylinder steam turbines which are capable of producin 22.000 total shaft horsepower. A native of British Guiana, Fernandes has beeh sailing with the SIU since 1946. The stocky pumpman joined the Union in the Port of New Orleans shortly after first coming to this country. Fernandes, his wife Millie, and their five children live in Brooklyn. Ship's delegate Daniel C. Robinson offers vote of thanks for shipmate Charles Moore. AB on the Dei Monte (Delta), another of many SIU ham radio opera­ tors. Moore was lauded for making ship-shore "phone patches" so crew­ men can talk directly to their families while at sea. His call is W5GJI. (Sea Land) is still "no shorts in the messhall!" 4 4 4 Crewmembers aboard the Steel Director (Isthmian) have that warm glow that comes from help­ ing somebody in need. The ship's master has added his thanks to those of the refugees which the Director recently evacuated from the earthquake-shaken Azores, re­ ports Jack Oosse. A story on the ship's rescue efforts appeared in the LOG I March 6). 4 4 4 A timely reminder which every Seafarer can heed comes from the minutes of a safety meeting held aboard the Young America (Waterman): Ar.y hazard should be brought to the immediate atten­ tion of the department head con­ cerned and not put off until a safety meeting is held! 4 4 4 The snack gimmick.s some guys can dream up for night lunch! This is what seems to be the ease on the Steel Seafarer ilsthmian). An unknown party on there has been asked to quit using the crew's toaster for frying lunch meals and making hot sandwiches after hours. Next thing you know, some guy will be pouring pancake batter down there to make pop-up flapjacks. 4 4 4 The crew on the Beloit Victory (Marine Managers) gave a special vote of thanks to its steward de­ partment since the meals con­ tinued to be excellent despite the fact that the galley staff was short for part of the trip. Anders Elling­ sen, ship's delegate, aLso voiced the hope of the crew that the checkers will use the ship's office instead of the crew's recreation room when they come aboard. Offduty crewmembers find them•selves with no place to park in their own ree' room while the checkers are aboard. ^•4 INHB*/OflL€AhiSi 630 JACKSON IM BAiriMOflB: (2|6 E.BAp)M;e£. �Pagre Twenty SEAFARERS DEL NORTE (Delta), January Chairman, Maurice Kramer; Secretary, Bill Kaiser. Motion made to endorse the Union's.program with respect to a dues increase. $97.77 in ship's fund. $58.30 in movie fund. Harry Wolowitz was elected shop's delegate, and was requested to get letter from head­ quarters regarding weekend and holiday lay-off of steward department in Buenos Aires and Houston while on articles. Suggestion that a letter be written to contract committee bringing out the fact that ship is on articles and not on coastwise articles or a day-to-day pay. Crew should be able to spend the weekend off ship while it is enroute to New Orleans from Houston, because if men are not working OT they should not be required to be aboard. Ship's delegate should contact department heads about getting the quarters, lounge spaces and passageways sougeed after the blowing of the air-condi­ tioning units. AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), February 9—Chairman, W. Perkins; Secretary, W, Young. Ship's delegate reported dispute over men who are not co­ operating with department heads. $5.58 in ship's fund. Request that a meeting be held as soon as ship is docked, and a Union representative be aboard. Discussion on having patrolman see why ship can't have a port payoff and why men cannot have draws on weekend OT. TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Waterways), February 13—Chairman, Tony Palino; Secretary, A. Caram. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), February 13—Chairman, P. Serano; Secretary, W. A. Burton. No beefs reported. Crew requests new washer and tele­ vision set. No reading material avail­ able. TRANSHATTERAS (Hudson Water­ ways), January 26—Chairman, J. A. Batill; Secretary, Ken Hayes. No beefs reported by department delegates. All' members asked to donate $2.00 each to ship's fund as there is a deRcit of $29.35. Pleasant trip so far. TRANSEASTERN (Transeastern Ship­ ping), January 8—Chairman, H. Whlsnant; Secretary, L. Strange. Ship's delegate injured and left ship at Lake Charles. Will have patrolman conduct meeting and have an'election for ship's delegate. Discussion on canned milk. Crew claim fruit Juices are not pure Juice. ROBIN TRENT (Robin), January 19—Chairmsn, A. Thompcon? Sec­ retary, G. Trosclalr. No beefs reported by department delegates. Received reply to letter which was sent to I r— ' " • 1 headquarters. Smooth trip, with all hands in top shape. $14.10 in ship's fund. Motion to have boarding patrol­ man have Ufeboat checked and tank pressures tested. Crew messman gave vote of thanks to watch slanders for helping him keep messroom clean and orderly. Vote of thanks extended to steward department, especially the baker. Crew getting fat and sassy. GLOBE EXPLORER (Maritime Overseas), January 19—Chairman, John W. Williams; Secretary, George C. Foley. No major beefs reported. Two men left ship in Haifa., All repairs that could be taken care of at sea have been completed. Negotiating committee should get a standard launch schedule to apply when specified by the con­ tract, and to be incorporated into the standard contract. Headquarters asked to seal the envelopes when mailing material to ship, as some LOG material is believed to have been missing. Engineers would like dif­ ferent night lunch, and demand sauces which are not available. ARTHUR M, HUDDELL (Isthmian), November 16—Chairman, J. Heacox; Secretary, W. A. Azcock. Discussion on shipboard hygiene. Nothing in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Salt water is in fresh water tanks. Lodging and subsistence okayed for 3 nights and 7 meals. Request to vary night lunch. NIAGARA (Sea Transport), Decem­ ber 22—Chairman, H. M .Connall; Sec­ retary, C. R. West. Few minor beefs that cannot be settled among crew. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. It was suggested to write to headquarters asking for clariflcation on who is to weld on ship and who works on evacuators. Letter mailed on pension plan. New ship's delegate elected. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), De­ cember 22—Chairman, Jack Arellanes; Secretary, H. Whitely. Things running smoothly says report of ship's dele­ gate. $19.50 In ship's fund. Some disputed OT to be taken up with patrolman. Discussion on travelers checks at the draw. Vote of thanks was given to the 3rd officer and also the steward and carpenter for show­ ing movies to the crew during trip. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), November 23—Chairman, Horace B. Gasklll; Secretary, Roberto Hannibal. Ship's delegate reported that the mate wiU not give any room keys without a $1.00 deposit. $16.00 in ship's fund. Discussion on why this ship did not honor the late President on the Mon­ day that was proclamed for mourning. There was chipping, hammering, boat drUl and no American flag flying half mast. Vote of thanks extended to steward department. ALMBNA (Marine Carriers), Janu­ ary 30—Chairman, P. Prevas; Sec­ retary, R. Schaeffar. Ship's delegate resigned with a vote of thanks to aU. John Mlsakian was elected to Mtnk f$, UM Seafarer Hitti Voter Trail In Texas Race serve. $8.80 In ship's fund. Some disputed OT In deck end steward departments. Disciuslon on attitude of captain toward unUcensed membw in Seattle last trip. Subsistence to be claimed for six days. Salt water in drinking and shower water. No water taken on in the Canal. Captain refus­ ing to recognize two members of the unlicensed personnel on Union busi­ ness. Busy rounding up votes these days. Seafarer Herbert (Tex) Strickland is entering the home stretch in his election campaign for the office of sheriff in the Jas­ per County (Texas) Democratic primary on May 2. He's seeking the support of friends and Seafarers who live any­ where in the country. A member of the SIU since 1952, Strickland lives with his wife and son near Kirbyville, "approximately in the center of • the county," as he puts it. Jasper County is in the south­ east corner of Texas and covers a JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Jan. II — Chairman, Jackson; Secretary, J. B. Gross. Brother Scott was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion on men entering foc'sles at aU hours of the night. Ship's delegate discussed har­ mony among crew. OVERSEAS EVA (Maritime Over­ seas), Dec. 7—Chairman, R. Darvllle; Secretary, P. Whitlow. Ship's delegate explained the purpose of keeping all main deck passageway doors locked while in foreign ports. AU hands to use topside ladders to get below. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Motion made to change ship's chandler from the Gulf port area, as he is supplying ship with inferior, grades of merchandise. Crew feels that top prices are being paid and they should receive a better grade. Suggestion that slopchest list be checked. Prices appear to be high on certain items. BLIB V (Ocean Cargoes), Dec. 31—Chairman, Ira C. Brown; Secre­ tary, Oliver N. Myers. Motion to have blower vents repaired so that there Is proper ventUation in aU crew quarters and to have same system hooked up on port side. Motion to have aU drinking and cooking water tested.' Vote of thanks extended to steward department for exceUent food and service. Crew's quarters flooded out after Ave days of rough weather. Most of the crew got hot when the chief engineer disconnected and disassembled the forced draft vents for the crew and left them on for the officers. FuU report of this incident will be made at payoff. , Comet's High Hopes: Better Days Ahead Seafarer H. "Tex" Strick­ Shipping on what may seem to be a "lemon" is apt to leave a sour taste in a Seafarer's mouth and can dim the rosy glow land strikes a campaign from otherwise cheerful occasions. This observation is borne out by a late report of Yuletide celebrations on the supertanker pose in his bid for sheriff's Orion Comet (Western Tankers). post. The story of the Comet's" narrow area sapdwiched between Christmas, by crewmember A. took place in the galley where the story, doles out as few coins as pos­ chip In to provide the captain with Orange, Newton, Sabine, Augus­ baker, who "seemed in good sible for his crew whenever the the wherewithal for an early get­ tine, Angelina, Tyler and Hardin H. Cook, was appropriately spirits," greeted him with a vessel hits port. As an example. away, if that's his pleasure. They dated December 25, but it ended up in the LOG's mailbag bearing a March 2 postmark from a State­ side address. Thus, the conclusion that poor mail service or a neglect­ ful mailer somewhere along the line helped cloud spirits on the Comet in days past. Cook's sharp comments are those of a Seafarer who is determined to keep his spirits up on a day which is traditionally marked by a certain holiday tradition, even though shipboard conditions may reduce the observance to a mini­ mum. The first scene Cook describes Newcomer "cheery Merry." The steward, he says, "looked hungry, just like his menus." Next, Brother Cook introduces Frank, the new ship's delegate, who acts "just as his name sounds." Frank extended Christmas greet­ ings from the ship's master. Cap­ tain Camenos, a man who could play Scrooge in any Seafarer's "Christmas Tale." The captain, who sounds like he stepped fresh from the pages of Charles Dickens' immortal Yule Thanks SIU For Flowers To the Editor: I wish to thank the SIU for the lovely flowers sent to my son Archie Wright's funeral soma time ago in Baltimore, Md. I would also like to thank every member of the Union, his friends and fellow Seafar­ ers who attended the funeral. Our whole family will never forget the kindness that was shown us. All we can say from the depth of om: hearts is thank you all very much and may God's blessings reach out to every SIU member. Mrs. Maude M. Wright 4" $• t Can't Forget Holiday Dinner Fitted out with his own ver­ sion of a Seafarer's white cap, Juan C. Moore is the latest offspring of Seafarer and Mrs. Lester C. Moore of Livingston, Texas. The youngster joined the Moore clan on May 5, 1963. To the Editor: It's been a long time since I wrote the LOG, but I can't for­ get the exceptional holiday dinner we enjoyed on the Gate­ way City. Of all the holiday meals I have eaten, this one was the best, and if my brother SIU members could have seen Cook describes a draw in Aden where crew members had to live on $40 apiece for the three days they were ashore. Captain To Vacation The Orion Comet's crew. Cook reports, hopes there is no exag­ geration in the report that the ship's master is planning a vaca­ tion in the near future. The skipper was heard to conhde as much to the chief mate on at least one occasion. A couple of crewmenobers have indicated they might were headed home at the time anyway. However, Cook'j memory bright­ ens up at the memory of the Christmas dinner where "the messmen dressed up in smart jackets to make the meal look sharp and plentiful." He also turns a hopeful eye to the future as he concludes: "Who cares? We are living and still have the SIU. There are other ships and other captains. We just picked a LEMON." the menu, they couldn't help being jealous of us. The man responsible for this unforgettable repast was the To the Editor: famous SIU steward of the SeaI have been in this hospital Land Service, Simeon M. Simos. Members of his depart­ in Port Said and can recom­ ment who helped prepare and mend it to any seaman who serve were Pablo Mendes, chief gets sick here. Dr. Gunther, cook; Dario Rios, baker; O, who is taking care of me, is out of this world. The people can't do enough for you and the meals are fine too. I've been here three days ' and feel like a million dollars, so I'll be able to travel now. But, the doctor won't let me All letters to the editor /or loose for two more days. I had puhlieation in the SEAFARERS bronchitis on the Penn Export­ LOG must he signed by the er. They gave me medicine and writer. Names will be withheld I'm breathing well again with­ upon request. out any trouble at all. The nurses are just wonderful. Rosado, third cook; P. Viruet, They can't do enough for me. crew messman; J. Napolenis, I was a little afraid of going crew pantry; C. Mojica, saloon to the hospital here until I pantry, and F. Quinonez, saloon found out for myself how good mess. it was. I don't know what na­ A toast was given by the tionality Dr. Gunther is, but he crew of the Gateway City to all sure is great. SIU members and their famil­ I only hope that every Sea­ ies, that they might have as much, and that all should be farer who has the need for thankful in the future as well medical attention receives the same wonderful care that I got as for the past. during my illness. Joe Lapham Deck delegate James McGuffey Port Said Care Is Rated 'Tops' The Baitor Counties. It is north of Port Arthur, and even closer to some of the other tanker ports. A veteran of World War II, Strickland served as a peace officer in Galveston for over four years and is a member of the local Moose lodge and other civic groups. He's Texas native who was horn in 1920 at Pineland in Sabine County, but has lived in Jasper County for many years. A member of the deck depart­ ment, he usually ships out' of Houston. Canadian Backs SiU On Lakes To the Editor: I have always supported ytmr stand on the Upper Lakes dis­ pute. Now I see that our prime minister is going to build up the Canadian ocean fleet. I remember reading a letter In a 1961 issue of the "Cana­ dian Sailor" from that scab owner Gordon C. Leitch of Upper Lakes to Brother Hal C. Banks. Leitch was trying to get the SIU to guarantee British wage standards for the deepsea ships being built for him. Now it seems the shacklea are tightening on this company as the rest of the labor move­ ment catches on to what is hap­ pening because of the union trusteeship law. I read how the steamer John Ericsson was tied up in Chi­ cago and I hope she is stuck there until the bottom falls out of her. I worked her in 1950 and even then she was a "hell" ship. Please keep the LOG coming to my new address, so I can keep in touch. John N. Williams Prince Rupert, BC �Pace Twitetar-OIM ^^jiFAtiERS 'LOG Shipboard Swap Session Sees Tale-Tellers Tangle Seafarer William C. Sellers, bosun aboard the La Salle (Waterman), has written the LOG of an amazing bull session held aboard his ship. So amazing, in fact, was the conversa­ tion, that Sellers now thinks the SS proceeding the ship's name stands for "Sea Story." It all began when Leo Charette, known as the about dynamite grabbed the inter­ who has spent many cold and wet "Rhode Island renegade," est of the tale-tellers and "Hat" days waiting It out in a deer stand. started regaling the assemblage with his stories of some big north­ ern hunts. It seems, however, that Pa (Beattle) Brown, a seagoing man from Theodore, Ala., had done just about everything, from grap­ pling red horse sucker flies bare­ handed, to skinning grizzly bears with a penknife. Then, up stepped the champion, Nathan E. (Hat) Jones, who claims he has skinned caribou, elk and black bear, using only strips of bdrch bark, and then toted them two miles in the snow. Jones added that he is a part-time game warden with several important friends and relatives in Washington, so poach­ ers know now where to turn when in dutch. But Beattle used to barbecue whole deer at a time, and make steam kettles of sauce at the same time to feed his hungry hunting parties. Not to be outdone, Jones came back to tell about the time it was so hot he just hung a skinned deer on the back porch and let old Mother Nature cook it for him while he sat inside and made moose moccasins for the little ones. It looks like Jones is going to retain the championship this trip. Later, however, an argument Good Feeding For Topa Topa Members of the hard-work­ ing steward department on the Topa Topa (Water­ man) are caught by the camera, preparing meals which have produced many a vote of thanks from the crew. Above, Fred Duchmann, 2nd cook (left), and Lawrence Holt, galley utilityman, prepare for meal­ time rush. Right, Samuel Tyler, crew pantryman, makes sure that the Topa's dishes are spotless. BRADFORD ISLAND (CHi«* Serv­ ice), Nov. 21—Chairman, Ed Wright; Secretary, M. Olson. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. Everything running smoothly. One man missed ship. Food end cooking on this ship is A-1. MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Waterman), Jan. 1»—Chairman, Robert N. Kelley; Secretary, Brown Huuar. No beefs reported by the department delegates. Motion made that ship's delegate write to the negotiating com­ mittee about wage increase. It was discussed that something should be done about longshoremen taking over crew messroom and taking all night lunch. Motion to request negotiating committee to work out retirement fund or pension for those who have SO years with Union and 15 years in aeatime. ROBIN CRAY (Rgbln), Jan. 3S — Chairman, Anthony Cregain; Secre­ tary, John F. Loughlin. S12.52 in ship's fund. Some delayed sailing disputed in steward department. Vote of thanks extended to steward depart­ ment. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Jan. 31 — Chairman, W. Wallace; Secretary, J. W. Calhoun Jr. No beefs were re­ ported by department delegates. AU repairs that were turned in wUl bo taken care of. Crew pantry has been painted, and topside pantry to bo painted next. Everyone requested to be more cooperative in keeping pantry clean at night. A A J MERCURY (Pacific Sea­ farers), Jan. 12—Chairman, J. Homen; Secretary, T. Trehern. Some disputed OT in the three departments. Motion made that provisions and stores be checked. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), Jan. If— Chairman, C. Hemby; Secretary, P. Jakulem. $3.00 in ship's fund. Dis­ cussion on benefits and dues increase, time off and transportation from ship to airport. It was agreed to refer these above to headquarters. C. Gauthler was elected as ship's dele­ gate. Vote of thanks extended to out­ going ship's delegate. Brother Hop­ kins, for a Job well done. Discussion on controlling heat temperature for quarters back aft. Vote of thanks to steward department for Job well done. SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), Dac. 23 — Chairman, A. C. Beck; Secretary, J. Lynch. Une man was left in hospital In Puerto Rico. Beef between deck department and chief ^ mate to be STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Jan. S—Chairman, Ray Holder; Secretary, Bill Stark. Motion made to have write-in ballots for aU ships at sea whenever any issue comes up re­ quiring a membership vote. Lengthy discussion on increase in dues. No beefs reported by department dele­ gate. Smooth trip. Cleaning of laun­ dry room will be divided between three departments. Captain has instaUed antenna lines for each side of ship. Little problem of rusty water. Chief engineer wiU try to improve same. $20.20 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to steward department for exceUent holiday feeding. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmisn), Jan. II — Chairman, George Flnklce; Secre­ tary, Robert Rivera. Ship running smoothly with no beefs. $21.00 in ship's fund. Anyone wishing to donate to fund at payoff may do so. turned over to boarding patrolman. Motion made, to let company officials know about keeping the ship at sea on Christmas when most of the boys could have been home. Motion made to request new lockers as the ones aboard now are too small. MAYFLOWER (Mayflower), Jan. 17 — Chairman, James Sumpter; Secre­ tary, R. Sanchez. Ship's delegate re­ ported everything okay. James Sump­ ter will take over as new ship's dele­ gate after payoff. TV was paid for by former ship's delegate Roy Pierce. Motion made that SlU members be eligible for retirement at any age with 15 years' seatime or 20 years in the Union. Larger pension pay dis­ cussed. Motion made for aU ships to have draw 24 hours before entering port for payoff, so that men off watch can go ashore. Vote of thanks to steward department for Job weU done. Vote of thanks to outgoing ship's delegate. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), Fab. 3 —Chairman, J. Wade; Secretary, J. J. O'Hara. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vote of thanks ex­ tended to the steward department, especially the baker. MONTPELIER VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Feb. 1 — Chairman, J. Whatley; Secretary, H. Stivers. $7.45 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in deck and steward department. Crew requested to bring coffee cups back to pantry. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers), Jan. 12—Chairman, M. P. Cox; Secretary, T. W. Kubechla. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Board­ ing patrolman to be contacted regard­ ing wiper who was fired. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers), Feb. 1 — Chairman, Bill Mlllinson; Secre­ tary, J. Flanagan. Everything running smoothly. No beefs reported. Red Townsend was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Fans heed check­ ing. Delegates from each department to check same. WHAlk f H \1 11 LA\ Jones allowed that the only.kind of fireworks he ever buys for his kids is the big stuff. So along came Beattle Brown who in­ formed the group that he is the only man alive with a li­ cense to blast dy­ namite within Bie city limits of Sellers Miami. He hum­ bly added that he is a world-re­ nowned demolitions expert. The Although he might not be too hot afield, says Sellers, watch out when he dons an apron and goes into the kitchen. Look out, then comes the real gourmet style vic­ tuals. Weight Problem Everybody's also getting fat on Bill YBarra's baking. Sellers re­ ports. Mr. Edlund (the inventor of the can opener) and James Abrams (the user of the can opener) are slaving away, making this ship one of the really great feeders, he declares. Then, there's the chef. Bill Har­ per, who makes it a point to bring sweet pickles, hot pickled peppers, home ground corn meal and wild herbs from his farm in Dixie. Sel­ lers says, the entire crew is wild on Bill's succulent barbeque sauce, straight from Mississippi. Foreign Payoff? Leave Clean Ship bragging stopped, for "Beattle" Brown has finally topped old "Hat" Jones. Of course, there is also Jimmie (Hound Dog) Bartlett, the steward, Seafarers are reminded that when they leave a ship after articles expire in a foreign port, the obligation to leave a clean ship for the next crew is the same as in any Stateside port. Attention to details of housekeeping and efforts to leave quarters, messrooms and other working spaces clean will be appreciated by the new crew when it comes aboard. LOGA-RHYTHM: J. F. K. By Tony Toker Just, OS justice can be, was he. On decisions to make with humanity at stake. He never conceded, although he despaired. Not even to the "Russian Bear." First came his country second to none. Including his family, even his son. This was the "Jack" who was hated by few. Zealously pursued beliefs to be true. Giving to nations in need and despair— Even to enemies, to show that we care. Rejecting prestige of that Kennedy fame, A name as renowned as that of the Maine; Left in its wake, his name so bold, Dying for his country, the young and the old Keeping ahead of subversive deeds. Endlessly beseeching for peace. Never once faltering, wavering nought. Not for an eyewink, for fear to be caught. Ending this epitaph there leaves only one: "Daddy," he icas called when day's end had> come; Yesterday is but tomorrow for little "John-John.' OH,44BdUSrrla Bof LOTSA WIT^ / SOT OAJB OF Guvs HAVB HiMf / \OBAR SOT THEM ^ JOHN* LETTERS- �SEAFARERS Fag* Twenty-Tw* Harsh M, 1N4 LOG SIU Death Benefit All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 hond from the Union in the hahy's name: Robin Ann Kyle, born Novem­ vember 11, 1963, to tho Partba E. born December 3, 1963, to tho Thomas A. Milnes Sr., Mobile, ber 16, 1963, to the Robert Kyles, Jernigans, Brentwood, NY. Ala. Woodbury, NJ. $ $ $ 4> 4> 4> t S' Margaret Ann Manders, born Patte Rene Naylor, born No­ Laura Lee Donaldson, born No­ November 14, 1963, *to the George vember 20, 1963, to the James H. vember 25, 1963, to the John W. A. Manders, Mobile, Ala. Naylors, Coden, Ala. Donaldsons. Galveston, Texas. 4^ 4^ 4> t 4> David Powell, born September David Vlolante, born Septem­ Ronald Goralski, Jr., born Octo­ 9, 1963, to the Richard Poweiis, ber 26, 1963, to the Joseph Vlober 17, 1963, to the Ronald J. Gor- Port Alien, La. lantes, Baltimore, Md. alskis, Baltimore, Md. 4i 4> 4" 4> 4i 4^ 4» Gwendal Pierce, born October Jean Marie Dolan, born Juno David Manuel, born September 17, 1963, to the Allen Manuels, 22, 1963, to tho James W. Pierces, 13, 1963, to the John P. Dolans, Lucedaie, Miss. Chicago, 111. Lake Charles, La. 4" 4> 4> 4» 4i t 4- 4Sandra Ann Bighan, born No­ Daniel Aston, born October 17, Mrs. Virginia Jourdan Bishop, beneficiary of Seafarer Arthur Huey Creiff Vizena, born Octo­ vember 6, 1963, to the Henry W. 1963, to the Thomas Astons, HouJourdan, receives SIU death benefit check from Port Agent' ber 24, 1963, to the Herman J. L. Bighans, Waxhaw, NC. ma. La. Floyd Hammer, who visited family home at Muskegon, Mich., Vlzenas, Oberlin, La. 4> 4^ 4> 4> 4i 4> 4* 4* 41 to make the presentation after Jourdan's death. Lawrence Bernard, born Octo­ Clarence J. Scoper, III, born Greg Joseph Douglas, born ber 7, 1963, to the Lawrence Ber­ November 12, 1963, to the Alton E. October 17, 1963, to tho Clarence nards, Trenton, Mich. J. Scopers, Jr., New Orleans, La. Douglas', New Orleans, La. 4^ 4" 4« 4" it i 4» 4" 4" Eric O'Bryan Welch, born De­ Thomas Anthony Milne, Jr., Jeri Lynn Jernigan, born No­ cember 11, 1963, to the Edwin E. Welches, Port Arthur, Tex. Money Due Tax Refund Checks The deaths of the following Seafarers have been re­ 4» 4i 4 Unclaimed wages are being held Income tax refund checks are ported to the Seafarers Welfare Flan (any apparent de­ Robert Maldonado, born March for the following men, including being held for the following SIU lay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, 22, 1963, to the Andres O. Maldo- Thomas J. Gray, wiio is owed members by Jack Lynch, Room 201, lack of beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the nados, Brooklyn, NY. $266.99, by the Robin Line division SUP Building, 459 Harrison Street, disposition of estates): 4 4 4' of Moore-McCormack Lines, 2 San Francisco 5, Calif. Deborah Ann Ponis, born Octo­ Broadway, New York 4, NY: Joseph A. Alves, Margarito John Luther Sikes, 65: Brother Harvey Herman Shonning, HI, 27: Brother Shonning died of in­ Sikes died at his residence in ber 31, 1963, to the Edward Ponis', T. P. McDonough, W. M. O'Con­ Borja, Eigii E. Hjelm, Ah L. King, Savannah, Ga., of Baltimore, Md. juries he received nor, Charles P. Lord, Caetano Bus- Nikita Kushelevsky, John Misakian, 4 4 4 in an automobile heart failure on ciglio, A. Donaldson, M. J. Blatch- Elmer J. Moe, Aili Nasroen, Waldo Walter R. Farrier, born October January 8, 1964. accident on De­ ford, T. F. Randall, Larry F. Huff, M. Oliver, Jorgen G. Pedersen and Ho had sailed in 31, 1963, to the Walter Farriers, Jerry A. Mixon, Arveli Bearden, William Saltarez. cember 26, 1963 the engine de­ Baltimore, Md. in the Wilming­ 4 4 4 Paul L. Rinrow and Steven Tuder. 4 4 4 partment with ton Receiving Larkin C. Smith 4 4 4 Sylvester John Blazik, born No­ the SIU since Hospital, Contact your sister, Dorothy Sue Reginald P. Sirois 1939. Surviving vember, 1963, to the Sylvester Wilming­ Smith, 625 Clayton Street, Tupelo, The above-named or anyone Miss., about the recent death of is his wife, Mrs. Blaziks, Edwardsville, Pa. ton, Calif. A knowing his present location is your mother. She also has your Catherine Sikes, member of the 4 4 4 Nolan W, L. De Latte, Jr., born urgently asked to have him con­ tax withholding form. Savannah. Burial SIU since 1959, he had sailed in the engine de­ was in tho Greenwich Cemetery, October 28, 1963, to the Nolan W. tact his sister Angie at once. She 4 4 4 De Lattes, Gretna, La. partment. He is survived by his Savannah. has news of importance for him. Gordon Chambers mother, Mrs. Blanche L. Shonning, The above-named Seafarer or Long Beach, Calif. Burial was in anyone knowing his whereabouts the Westminster Memorial Park, is asked to contact his mother, Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Anna Chambers, 1145 Woody4. 4 4. crest Avenue, Bronx 52, NY, atmut Frank Soileau, 28: Brother Sollan urgent matter. eau was the victim of an automo­ All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and visits whenever possible. The 4 4 4 bile accident on following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: Jose Fernandez September 22, Mrs. Connie Caivo, 287 Hudson USPHS HOSPITAL Steven CorneU James Mitchell USPHS HOSPITAL 1963 near Lake NEW ORLEANS. LA. R. E. Dabney Leon Norczyk DETROIT. MICH. Street, New York 13, NY, would Edgar Barton Benni* W. Morgan Jeff Davis Antonio Palmers Alf Bensman Clarence Lenhart Charles, La. He like to hear from you at the ear­ Fred Brand. Jr. John Nuss Grover Day Vance Palmer Robert Brado Gordon McLaren had sailed with Byron Brooduf Wade HarreU Barney Majjsie Frank Brook John DeVaux James Redden liest convenience. George Bunch Walter Jolm.sbn R. B. Brown Donald Murray Benjamin Leon James Shipley the SIU since Wilbert Burke John Kennedy Steve Fortine Jesse Pace Gorman Glaze A. SkaJamera 4 4 4 1955 and held George Burelson Claude Lornes Gilbert Sargent W. Harden Samuel Gordon Carl Smith John Elliott Mallory Coffey A. Lykiardopol Guy Herbert Anton Sandberg John Jones Edward Tresnick ratings in all de­ Steve Crawford Henry J. Maas, Jr. Carroll Harper Richard Horton Alex Slazer Wiibert Wentling Get in touch with Michael partments. He is Edward Cretan Charles lloitrey Theodore Plielpe Edwin Walton Joseph Michael Nicholas Wuchina Kindya, 730 Montauk Highway, Robert Cumberland Albert Rebane Raymond Kennedy Robert Woolcy survived by his MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL Thomas Davis Harold Robinson Gabriel LeCiair Rocco Zicarelll Center Moriches, NY. MOUNT WILSON, MARYLAND wife, Mrs. GerC. R. Deane Nick Scoplolitis SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR Hector Durate 4 4 4 Wm. J. Donahue STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Horace Sikes aldina S. Soileau, West Monroe, La. H. D. Dunn USPHS HOSPITAL Earnest Smallwood Daniel Gorman Thomas Isaksen Don Giddings GALVESTON. TEXAS Burial was in the Mamou Ceme­ Frank Dupleehin Samuel Solomon A. Gutierrez William Kenny Arthur Baker Jupan Mendoza Contact your mother as quickly James Eagn USPHS HOSPITAL Daniel Sommer tery, Mamou, La. Woodrow Batch Joseph Moore Hal R. Ellis. Jr. FORT WORTH. TEXAS A. Spltzfoden as possible. John Battles Blanton McGowen Audley Foster Gerald Algernon Samuel Mills Finis Strickland 4" 4' 4< Raymond Brown Frederick Neely Joseph Gallant Benjamin Deibler Max Olson Adolph Swenson 4 4 4 Diego Cordero, 61: Brother Cor- Eugene Gallaspy . William Bruce Roy Peebles Abe Gordon .Tames Webb Ruffin Thomas Daniel A. Hetherington Charles Cothran Philip Robinson dero died of natural causes on Jesse Green Thomas Lehay Willie Young James Thompson Hubert Cantwell Jack Rowland Griffith George McKnew J. M. Tramontanio The above-named or anyone December 21, Then Gilbert Delgado M. A. Smith Michael Hall Bobby Trosclair VA HOSPITAL knowing his present addre.ss is P. L. Sealy 1963, in the Willie Hardeman Howard Van Ecker Vineente Garcia WEST ROXBURY, MASS. Jorge Griffith Clarence Simmons Eugene Jones Howard Waters asked to contact Mrs. Daniel A. Staten Island Thomas R. Arsenault Joseph Hanks Walter Sprinkles Robert White Hetherington, Jr., 749 St. Charles IRON MOUNTAIN HOSPITAL (NY) USPHS Hos­ TheodoreKeyseo George Howard Ernest Wright Loo S. Whittington IRON MOUNTAIN, MICHIGAN Thomas Kirby Donald Wasson Avenue, New Orleans, La. Henry Wintzel pital. A member James Lata Arnold Johnson Charles Martin Martimovich William Woolsey of the Union M. 4 4 4 PINE CREST HAVEN USPHS HOSPITAL Mont McNabb. Jr. Andrew Zetsch COVINGTON. LA. NORFOLK. VIRGINIA since 1939, he James Russell Egan USPHS HOSPITAL Frank Martin William Anderson Marion Luksa ISLAND. NEW YORK sailed in the en­ LouisSTATEN You are asked to get in touch Joyce Eskdale James Marks USPHS HOSPITAL Almeida Clifton Nelson Alan Foshee William Mason gine department F. Armenia MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE with Thomas O. Tyler of Vienna, Harold Nelson Oscar Jones I red Murphy James McGee Bailey Francis Neves and had been on Samuel Maryland. Percy Jones, Jr. \lfondo Sandino US SOLDIERS' HOME Victor Bonet Aneus Olson Anthony Kopacy Robert Sawyer pension since last Joseph Brook* WASHINGTON. DC George O'Rourka 4 4 4 William Thomson Arthur Collett USPHS HOSPITAL Joss Pacheco May. He Is survived by his wife, Gabriel Herman Hickman Colon S. Peliksze CHICAGO. ILLINOIS Mrs. Juana Cordero, of Brooklyn. Howard Credeur Teotonio Pereira Irving Sudd'uth is anxious to con­ Vincent Carroll Woodrow Rintoul Pedro DeJesus Louis Little Raymond Kirslen Arno Pcura He was buried in Puerto Rico. tact you. Write him at 810 Rentz Lionel Desplant Eugen* Plahn Joseph Schmidt Avenue, JPensacola, Fla. Henry Diehl Steven Potnos 4' t 4" USPHS HOSPITAL Dolan Pedro Reyes John Gardner, 42: A respiratory Peter SAVANNAH. GEORGIA 4 4 4 Joseph Feltnn Jacques Rion Richard Pardo Wm. H. Dunham Robert E. McGonagle Illness was fatal to Brother Gard­ Max Fingerhut Ignatus Salerno H. Burnseo Jerry Morris A reminder from SIU head­ Nathan Dixon John Gotseff Your mother is ill. Get in touch lames Botana ner on November Richard Green John Schlumin quarters cautions ail Seafarers with your family as quickly as pos­ USPHS HOSPITAL 9, 1963 In the San James Sealy Milburn Hatley BRIGHTON. MASS. leaving their ships to contact sible at 312 Bunkerhiii Street, Francisco Soils Frank Hernandez Francisco USPHS Archie Davis Charles Robln.son At Stracciolinl Donald Hicks the hall in ample time to allow Charlestown 29, Mass. Edsel Malcom Hospital. Ship­ Lester Sturtevant Paul Jon.^s the Union to dispatch a replace­ USPHS HOSPITAL Jose Toro Michael Karpiak ping in the stew­ 4 4 4 SEATTLE. WASHINGTON William King Carlos Troncoso ment. Failure to give notice be­ Philip Sterling Brooks ard department, Edwin Ainsworth Chas. Muscareila Walter Kowetczyk Christos Tsambis fore paying off may cause a de­ Sam Bowsen Earl Poe Walter Ulrich Charles LaRosa Your son Philip is very anxious he was- an SIU Peter Kruptavich Harrey Hill Floyd Van Curler Paul Liotta layed sailing, force the ship to to get in touch with you and have member since Robert Nielsen Sol Vecchione Serafln Lopez sail short of the manning re­ you meet his family. The aboveErnest Vitov •John Lynch USPHS HOSPITAL 1946. He is sur­ Harry White Edward Mcadoo quirements and needlessly make named or anyone knowing his SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. vived by his Henry Watson James McCaulcy E. Humbird. Jr. Leo Beiiisoii the work tougher for your ship­ whereabouts is asked to write Jose Miralla Carl McCranie Nicholas Capuio brother, J. C. mates. Robert Noonan Robert Farrar USPHS HOSPITAL 22313 Kathryn Avenue, Torrance, Gardner, of Mobile, Ala. Burial Raymond Ruppert Charlie Gedra BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Calif., with any information. Victor ShavroS Henry Hock was in Mobile. Charles Burg Davald Cincor* $1 $1 $1 Quitting Ship? Notify Union �SEAFARERS Joint Tatks OnWheat Deal (Continued from page 3) US bottoms included boycotting of all Soviet grain cargoes by the ILA for ten days and a tie-up of nine vessels. As a result of the dramatic union fight, the Government announced that it would act to assure resolu­ tion of the issues presented by the labor group. Monday's meeting is to cover the question of shipping grains other than wheat and wheat flour to Communist bloc nations, but will probably touch on other maritime Issues of concern to the unions. Meanwhile, Implementation of separate agreements involving deep-draft US vessels originally barred from the grain movement to Russia has led to the chartering of four more SlU-contracted ships including the giant supertanker Manhattan of 106,000 tons. Both the Manhattan and Transeastem were originally barred from the wheat shipping arangements, but were belatedly included after a special US Government-industry Membership Meetings SlU-AGLIWD Meetings Regular membership meetings for members of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SlU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by tele­ gram (be sm-e to include registration number). The next SlU meetings will be: New York April 6 Detroit April 10 Philadelphia' April 7 Houston April 13 Baltimore April 8 New Orleans April 14 Mobile April 15 West Coast SlU-AGLIWD Meetings SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through June, 1964 for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Jixecutive Board resolutipn adopted in December, 1961, Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington San Francisco Seattle March 20 April 20 April 22 April 24 May 18 May 20 May 22 June 15 June 17 June 19 i J. ^^ Great Lakes SIU Meetings Cleveland April Toledo April Ashtabula April (For meeting place, contact Mero, 1644 West 3rd Street, tabula, Ohio). 4i 4i 4 17 17 17 John Ash­ Page TWenfar-Tliree LO(P irectbrv oi delegation went over to Russia to check the facts for themselves. The delegation achieved agree­ ment with the Russians one day : after its arrival when it developed SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes that the Russians had never really been consulted by American grain & Inland Waters traders on the use of the deepPRESIDENT Paul Hall draft ships. EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT In seeking to make an extra $8 Cal Tanner to $10 per ton by carrying gram VICE PRESIDENTS aboard foreign-flag vessels rather Earl Shepard Lindscy Williams Robert Matthews than American, the grain dealers AI Tanner SECRETARY-TREASURER and brokers had taken every pos­ AI Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES sible step to freeze out available Bill Hall Ed Mooney Fred Stewart American tonnage so that foreign BALTIMORE 1216 E, Baltimore St. EAstern 7-4900 ships could be used. In addition to Rex Dickey, Accnt BOSTON 276 State St. the Transeastem and Manhattan, Ed Riley, Agent Richmond 2-0140 10225 W. .leffersnn Ave. the Ocean Uila and the Globe Ex­ DETROIT 3-4741 plorer were added to the list of HEADQUARTERS ....675VInewood 4th Ave., Bkiyn HYacinth 9-6600 SlU-contracted ships scheduled to HOUSTON .5804 Can.nl St. can-y grain to the USSR, bringing Paul Drorak, Agent WAlnut 8-3207 the total to 20 such vessels. JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE., .lax William Morris, Agent ELgin 3-0987 The original sale arrangements, MIA.MI 744 W. Flagler St. as announced last fall, put no limit Ben Cionzales, Agent . FRanklin 7-3534 1 South Lawrence St. on the amount of wheat and grains MOBILE Louis Neir.a, Agent .... HEmlock 2-1754 sold to the Soviet bloc that could .NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackscn Ave. go on American-flag vessels. How­ Buck Stephens, Agent . . Tel. .529-7546 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn ever, this commitment was gradu­ NEW YORK HYacinth 9-6LOJ NORFOLK 115 3rd St. ally watered down until it became Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent 622-1892 a 50-50 commitment only on wheat PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. and wheat flour sold to the Soviet Frank Drozak, Agent DEwcy 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Union. Paul Gonsorchik, Agent . DOuglas 2-4401 The fight that developed last E. B. McAuIey, West Coast Rep. month arose when it became ap­ SANTURCE PR . 1313 Fernandez Juneos Stop 20 parent that (jovernment agencies, Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep. .. . Phone 724-2843 2505 1st.Ave. acting in the interest of the grain SEATTLE Ted Babkowski, Agent MAin 3-4334 traders, were taking steps to evade TAMPA 312 Harrison St. top-level policy and pledges by Jeff Gillette, Agent 229-2788 WiLMlNGTON, Calif 505 N. Marine Ave. cutting the 50-50 share for US-flag Frank Boyne, Agent . . TErminal 4-2528 vessels and approving waivers on the use of American tonnage. Great Lakes SECRETARY-TREASURER Series of Discussions Fred J. Farnen A series of discussions and con­ ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER Roy Boudreau ferences between union and Gov­ ALPENA 127 River St. EL. 4-3316 ernment officials, including Presi­ 735 Washington dent Lyndon Johnson and AFL- BUFFALO, NY TL 3-9259 ClO President George Meany, pro­ CHICAGO 9383 Ewing Ave. Chicago, 111. SAginnw 1-0733 duced a plan to resolve the issues. So. CLEVELAND 1420 West 2otil St. This was based on a set of pro­ MAin 1-5450 312 W. 2nd St. posals submitted by ILA President DULUTH R.Andoiph 2-413 0 Thomas W. Gleason, which repre­ FRANKFORT, Mich. . . .415 .Main St. sented the joint position of Glea­ Mail Address: P.O. Box 287 ELgin 7-2441 HEADQUARTERS 10225 W. Jefferson Av,. son. Hall and Curran. River Rouge 18, Mich. VInewood 3-4741 This plan included provisions Inland Boatmen's Union that future shipments of grains to NATIONAL DIRECTOR Russia would be made with a Robert Matthews minimum of 50 percent carried in GRE.VT LAKES AREA DIRECTOR Pat Finnerty US-flag vessels, and called for sub­ 1216 E Baitiinore St stitution of other cargoes to make BALTIMORE EAstern 7-49;HI up for the 128,000 tons of wheat BOSTON 276 Stale St Richmond 2-4il4n which the Maritime Administration HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn had permitted to move on foreign liv.icintb <1 no 5804 Canal St. ships, but which should have gone HOUSTON WAinut 8-;!207 on US vessels. JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St SE. Ja.x ELgin 3-C9S7 The plan also involved establish­ MIAMI 744 W Fiagiei St ment of appropriate joint commit­ FRanklin 7-3.564 1 South Lawrence St tees to discuss pending issues MOBILE HEmlnck 2-17.54 arising out of the grain sales to NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave the Soviet bloc and other issues NORFOLK 115 Third St. in maritime generally. Tel. 622-1892-? UNION Regular membership meetings on the Great Lakes are held on the first and third Mondays of each month in all ports at 7 PM local time, except at Detroit, where meetings are held at 2 PM. United Industrial Workers The next meetings will be: Regular membership meetings Detroit .. April 6, 20—2 PM for UIW "members are scheduled Alpena, Buffalo, Chicago, each month at 7 PM in various Cleveland, Duluth, Frankfort, ports. The next meetings will be: April 6. 20—7 PM New York April 6 4« 5* Baltimore April 7 SIU Inland Boatmen's Union Philadelphia April 8 Regular membership meetings 4:Houston April 13 for IBU members are scheduled Mobile April 15 each month in various ports. The • Meetings held at Labor Temple, New­ port News. next meetings will be: t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Philadelphia April 7—5 PM t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. Baltimore (iicensed and un­ licensed) .. April 8—5 PM April 13—5 PM Houston . April 9—7 PM Norfolk .. April 14—5 PM N'Orleans FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Mobile April 15—5 PM and Inland Waters District makes specific provision SILLS PHILADELPHIA TAMPA 2604 S 4th St. DEwey 6-3828 312 Harrison St Tel. 229-2788 GREAT LAKES TUG S DREDGE REGION REGIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Jones Dredae Workers Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Harold F. Yon BUFFALO 94 Henrietta Ave. Arthur Miller, Agent TR 5-1536 CHICAGO 2300 N. KimbaU Trygve Varden, Agent ... ALbany 2-11.54 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 2.5th St. Tom Gerrity, Agent 621-.5450 DETROIT 1.570 Liberty Ave. Lincoln Park, Mich. Ernest Demersc, Agent UU 2-7894 DULUTH 312 W. Second St. Norman Jolicocur, Agent RAndolph 7-6222 SAULT STE. MARIE Address mail to Brimley, Mich. W.ayne Weston, Agent .. BKimiey 14-R 3 TOLEDO 423 Central Sl. CH 2-7751 Tug Firemen, Linemen, Cile's & Watchmen's Seci-on ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Tom Burns A.criTABULA, 0 1644 W. Third St. John Mero, Agent WOodman 4-85.32 BUFFALO 18 Portland St. Torn Burns, Agent . . . TA 3-7095 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing, S. Chicago Robert Affleck, Agent . ESsex 5-9570 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. V/. Hearns, Pro-Tem Agent MA 1-5450 DETROIT-TOLEDO 12948 Edison St. Max Tobin, Agent Souihgate, Mich. AVenue 4-0071 Box No. 66 DULUTH South Range, Wis. Ray Thomson, Agent Export 8-3024 LORAIN, O 118 E. Parish St. Sandusky, Ohio Harold Ruthsatz, Agent . MAin 6-4573 MILWAUKEE .. 2722 A. So. Shore Dr. .loscph .Miller, Agent . SHerman 4-6645 SAULT Sl'E. MARIE .... 1086 Maple St. Wm. J. Lackey, Agent . MEIrose 2-8847 Rivers Section ST. LOUIS, MO 805 Del Mar L. ,T. Colvis. Agent CE 1-1434 PORT ARTHUR. Tex. .. . 1348 7th St. Arthur Bendheini, Agent RAILWAY MARINE REGION HEADQUARTERS ... 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City 2. NJ HEnderson 3-0104 REGIONAL DIRECTOR G. P. McGinty ASS'STANT REGIONAL DIRECTORS E. B. Pulver R. H. Avery i-SA! riMdhE.. 1216 E Baltiiii.iie SL E.Actor.i 7-4010 NORFOLK PHILADELPHIA 115 Third St. 622-1892-3 2604 S 4lh 5L DEwev B-38I8 United Industrial Workers BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. EAstern 7-4900 276 State St. Richmond 2-0140 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. WAinut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 To .rl St. SE ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. FRanklin 7-3.5B4 MOBILE 1 S. Lawrence St. HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Phone 529-7548 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Phone 622-1892-3 . 2::04 S. 4th St. PHILADELPHIA DEwey 6-3818 TA.MPA 312 Harrison St. Phone 229-2788 BOSTON Know Your Rights J" i 4" RAILWAY MARINE REGION Regular membership meetings for Railway Marine Region-IBU members are scheduled each month in the various ports at 10 AM and 8 PM. The next meetings will be: Jersey City April 13 Philadelphia April 14 Baltimore April 15 •Norfolk April 16 4i Ji • 4< GREAT LAKES TUG AND REGION DREDGE Regular membership meet­ ings for Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region IBU memlers are scheduled each month in the vari­ ous ports at 7:30 PM. The next meetings will be: Detroit April 13 Milwaukee April 13 Chicago April 14 Buffalo April 15 tSault Ste. Marie .. April 16 Duluth April 17 Lorain April 17 (For meeting, place, contact Har­ old Ruthsatz, 118 East Parish. Sandusky,, Ohio). Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. Ail Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping ri.ghts and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N.Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS, Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union oRicial. in your opinion, •TTftiis to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has tr Jitionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any Individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from pub­ lishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in ail constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of llie Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among Its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money tor any reason unless ho is given such receipt, in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment bo made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every .si.x months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitu­ tion. In addition, copies are available in ail Union halls. All members .should obtain copies of this con.stilution so as to familiarize them.selves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitution.al right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as ail other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU mem­ bers at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. . Because these oldtiniers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their Tamilies and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was cistablished. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the fund.s through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Information, he should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. M i �Vol. XXVI No. 6 SEiAFARERS-ft-IiOG March SO 1964 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION a ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT * AFL-CIO Chartered in 1946 by the Ameri­ can Federation of Labor at its 65th convention in Chicago, the Mari­ time Trades Department has made vast strides under the constitution of the AFL-CIO. Today it represents some 400,000 seagoing and shoreside workers employed in the maritime indus­ try and allied fields. Its members represent 29 national and interna­ tional unions, and are employed as seamen, licensed marine offi• cers, longshoremen, tugboatmen, dredgemen, fishermen, cannery workers, pier and terminal work­ ers, repair workers, marine drafts­ men, shipyard workers and in many allied crafts. The Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America and its member unions are char­ ter members of the MTD. The Department has promoted the interests of workers in the in­ dustry through inter-union co­ operation and a program of in­ formation directed toward Con­ gress and government agencies on all levels. In this role, it has pro­ vided the machinery for policies and programs of benefit not only to its affiliated unions, but also to the whole trade union movement. The MTD is one of the six trade and industrial departments of the AFL-CIO, with national headquar­ ters in the AFL-CIO building in Washington. Its success is illu­ strated by the fact that its mem­ bership reflects a broad crosssection of AFL-CIO unions in one field. Its growth also emphasizes the important role which maritime activity plays in our national and industrial life. Although the MTD, as a depart­ ment of the AFL-CIO, is not geared for organizing activities in _the normal sense, its machinery has been put to use in emergencies to help affiliated unions band to­ gether and work together to gain .common objectives. This has been the case, for example, in joint organizing drives directed against offshoots of Harry Bridges' longshore union on the West Coast. The Department functions in na­ tional and international affairs, as well as in the trade union field, by maintaining constant communica­ tion and liaison among its affiliated MTD Port Councils Atlantic Coast Area Maritime Port Council of Greater Boston and New England Area. Port Maritime Council of Greater New York. Delaware Valley and Vicinity Port Maritime Council. Baltimore Port Maritime Coun­ cil. Hampton Roads Port Maritime Council. Gulf Coast Area Jacksonville Port Maritime Council. Port Maritime Council of South­ east Florida. Mobile Port Maritime Council. Port Maritime Council of Great­ er New Orleans and Vicinity. West Gulf Ports Council. Great Lalres Area Alpena, Bay City and Northern Michigan Port Council. Cleveland Port Maritime Coun­ cil. Detroit and Wayne County Port Maritime Council. Port Maritime Council of Duluth, Minnesota, Superior and Ashland, Wisconsin and Vicinity. , Buffalo Port Maritime Council. Toledo Port Maritime Council. Greater Chicago and Vicinity Port Council. Milwaukee Port Maritime Coun­ cil. St. Louis-E. St. Louis Port Ma­ ritime Council. Pacific Coast Area Port Maritime Council of South­ ern California. San Francisco Bay Area and Vicinity Port Maritime Council. Portland and Vicinity Port Ma­ ritime Council. Seattle-Puget Sound Port Mari­ time Council. Honolulu Port Maritime Council. Puerto Rico Port Maritime Council. Maritime Port Councils of Canada Montreal Port Council. •Quebec City Port Council. Halifax Port Council. Southern Ontario Port Council, Toronto and District Branch. Canadian Lakehead Port Coun­ cil. St. Catherine and Southern On­ tario Port Council. Vancouver Port Council. llfc organizations at all levels, and by serving as a clearing house for in­ formation. This is achieved through periodic area and regional conferences, regular biennial con­ ventions and, on the day-to-day working level, through an effective system of maritime port councils on all coasts. There are 32 active port councils affiliated with the MTD at the present time, which coordinate the work of affiliates on the local and regional levels and put joint poli­ cies into effect. The councils work to develop programs of -mutual as­ sistance that can advance the wel­ fare of maritime workers and also promote the rights and interest of all workers. One of the most recent instances where the MTD served as a forum for the development of maritime labor policy was in the case of the wheat deal with Russia. Action by US Government agen­ cies and the grain traders to water down the shipping requirements to a point way below the 50-50 rninirnum set for US ship participa­ tion in Russia wheat shipments and other cargoes led to a strong stand by MTD unions and to a re­ fusal by the International Long­ shoremen's Association, an MTD affiliate, to handle all such cargoes. The MTD has also served to co­ ordinate maritime union policy re­ garding ships trading with Cuba against the interests of American maritime workers and of the US, and played a leading role in the successful effort to rescue the 1,113 Bay of Pigs prisoners from Cuba in 1962-'63. Last May, at its 11th biennial convention in Washington, the SlUNA took note of the fact that "throughout the years of our mem­ bership in the Denartment, the In­ ternational and the unions of the SlUNA have derived substantial benefit on many levels . . . The De­ partment has appeared in behalf of our International and its mem­ ber unions on many legislative is­ sues and has served as an efficient means of communication and co­ ordination with other sections of the trade union movement," Member Unions Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North Amer­ ica. American Federation of Grain Millers. American Federation of Techni­ cal Engineers. Brotherhood of Painters, Decora­ tors and Paperhangers of America. Distillery, Rectifying, Wine and Allied Workers' International Un­ ion of North America. International Association of Bridge & Structural Iron Workers. International Association of Fire Fighters. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers. International Brotherhood of Operative Potters. International Chemical Workers Union. International Hod Carriers, Building and Common Laborers Union of America. International Leather Goods, Plastics & Novelty Workers Union. International L o n g s h o remen's Association. International Union of Operating Engineers. Laundry and Dry Cleaning Inter­ national Union. National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association. Office Employes International Union. Oil, Chemical and Atomic Work­ ers International Union. Retail Clerks International As­ sociation. Seafarers International Union of North America. Sheet Metal Workers' Interna­ tional Association. The Commercial Telegraphers' Union. United Association of Journey­ men and Apprentices of the Plumb­ ing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the U.S. and Canada. United Brotherhood of Carpen­ ters and Joiners of America. United Cement, Lime and G.ypsum Workers International Union. Upholsterers' International Union of North America. 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Title A name given to the resource March 20, 1964 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU HITS ‘PROFIT GRAB’ BY US GRAIN DEALER JOINT SEA TALKS STARTING MONDAY ON WHEAT ISSUES SIU RESCUE ATTEMPT PUTS CREW ON ROCKS NEW PACT CLIMAXES SIU WIN COOPERATION WITH UNIONS PLEDGED BY NEW MA CHIEF SIUNA BLASTS MOVE BY CANADA TRUSTEES AGRICULTURE DEPT. NIXES ‘COMPANY UNION’ OUSTER RMR OPENS NOMINATIONS FOR OFFICES NY LABOR RAPS PROPOSED BLUE CROSS RATE HIKE TARIFFS MENACE TO US, DECLARES SHIPPING OFFICIAL TALKS URGED BY AFL-CIO IN PANAMA CANAL DISPUTE JOB RIGHTS VITAL, HUB MTD WARNS AFL-CIO RAPS SCRANTRON PLAN TO CUT BACK JOBLESS BENEFITS OFF-WATCH LEISURE HOURS AT SEA BAR WORK, PAY CHANGES ON SCAB-RUN FLORIDA RR EXPECT BIG SEAWAY YEAR SEE CARGO, REVENUE UP SIU BOATMAN’S DAUGHTER SETS MARTRIMONIAL COURSE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/20/1964 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVI, No. 6 1964 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3f10250d90c5b0901c513e58575a5794.PDF 3a67dfa64fba451ac468b99077151483 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS^LOG March 4 1964 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO JOINT SEA UNION STAND WINS IN WAIVER HGHT I LA Ends Red Wheat Boycott Story On Page 2 Court Upholds MTD In Grain Ship Piciceting I* • Story On Page 2 '*• ' r • • {n_ Seafarers Save Refugees From Azores 'Quake Heroic crewmembers (right) from lifeboat crew of Steel Director, which rescued 22 persons , from earthquake on is­ land in the Azores, are (1-r) Jack Oosse, Richard Spence, Julian Hickos and Stanley Partyka, with SIU Patrolman Steve Zubovich on ar­ rival in NY. At top are some of the survivors while still aboard vessel. (See story.on Page 5.) - President Thomas W. (Teddy) Gleason of International Longshoremen's Association announced end of Red wheat boycott after labor-Govern­ ment accord was reached on 50-50. A Seafarers' Tax Guide For 1963 story On Page 9 'I �mic Tipi SlEAFAlkERS^ LOG Mirelil^ llM NY Court Upholds MTD in Picketing Against Wheat Ship ALBANY, New York—The right of American maritime la­ bor to set up and maintain informational picketlines around foreign-flag vessels in US ports was upheld last week by the New York State Supreme Court here. The decision re­ lished bj' court decision in several verses a ruling in December state jurisdictions. These included Gathered together to tally the results of SIU referendum balloting on the dues increase pro­ foreign-flag vessels of the which granted an injunction Kulukundis interests which the poser I l-r) are Eugeniusz Sieradzki; Edgar Anderson, committee chairman; Angelo Romero, to Cargill, Inc., a major grain SIU picketed in US ports last Benny Skorobogaty, Fred Bentz and Ru^ Leader. All members of the tallying committee exporter, halting information­ year for having traded with Cuba were elected at a special meeting in headquarters on February 24. al picketing by the AFL-CIO and for financial dealings which Maritime Trades Department of led to the collapse of the the West German vessel Poseidon. Kulukundis-owned Bull Line and The MTD picketing of the other US-flag companies. In upholding the SIU's right to Poseidon protested the loading of grain for Hungary under waiver picket the Pleiades in Seattle, ^a NEW YORK—Seafarers have approved a secret ballot referendum on a pro­ procedures established by the Superior Court judge fully sup­ posed increase in membership dues for the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Federal Government. The waivers ported the position of Union at­ District by a 4-1 margin. The approval was announced here Monday, March 2, by a sixallowed Cargill to use foreign torneys that a United States Su­ ships for transporting cargoes of preme Court decision in 1963 that man rank-and-file tallying grain that we supposed to move Federal labor law could not be committee elected after the proposed in a resolution adopted Baltimore and Mobile. at the regular membership meet­ Balloting procedures recoitiapplied to cover the "internal close of voting last month. on American ships. ing at headquarters on December mended by a rank-and-file com­ management and affairs" of Passage of the referenduih In granting the waivers at that 2, 1963. It was then carried at sub­ time, the Government allowed the foreign vessels with alien crews, ballot increases SIU dues $10 per sequent regular meetings in Hous­ mittee elected at that time and approved at special meetings In all did not rule out protest picketing quarter from the present $20 to company to bypass American ships ton, New Orleans, Philadelphia, ports then went into effect. almost completely, and ignore by American unions against for­ $30 per quarter, effective January assurances that 5C percent of all eign vessels for informational 1, 1964. wheat shipments to Soviet bloc purposes. In all, 3,764 Seafarers cast This view was also the basis of secret ballots during the voting nations would be carried on USa decision in the Civil District period that began January 20 and flag vessels. The injunction against the Court at New Orleans over the SS ended February 18. Poseidon picketing was granted Castor, another foreign-flag Kulu­ The official report of the union in spite of the fact that the right kundis vessel. tallying committee elected at a Both rulings were again upheld of American seamen to picket By Paul Hall special meeting in headquarters foreign ships for informational in the latest decision on the last week to conduct the tallying Ever since the Seafarers International Uiiion was established, a quar­ purposes had already been estab- Poseidon picketing in Albany. and certify the results shows 2,Judge Louis G. Bruhn ruled that ter of a century ago. Seafarers have been fighting continuously to pro­ the State Supreme Court did not 936 votes for the increase and 714 tect their job opportunities and to safeguard the American-flag mer­ have jurisdiction and should not opposed. There were 103 voided chant fleet which is the source of their employment. have granted an injunction against ballots and 11 blank ballots cast. Most recently, this fight has been concerned with the sale of wheat The tallying committee report the MTD picketing of the Posei­ and other grains to Russia and its satellites, and particularly with the In order to assure accurate don. The injunction was granted notes that the ballots voided be­ attempts of certain powerful grain shippers and certain Governmental cause of procedural errors in the digests of shipboard meetings less than three ^ours after the agencies to deny to US-flag vessels a fair share of these cargoes. in the LOG, it is desirable that picketline went up on December balloting could in no way change As the news stories in this issue point out, the SIU and other AFLthe outcome of the voting. the reports of shipboard meet­ 9, 1963, and enabled the vessel to CIO maritime and waterfront unions achieved an important victory in ings be typed if at all possible. sail with its wheat cargo. After the balloting was com­ the battle over the wheat shipments last week when the Johnson Ad­ pleted, the tallying committee ministration announced that it would act to Implement the requirement picked up the ballots from the that 50 percent of the- grain shipments to the Soviet Union be carried in Royal National Bank of New York, American bottoms. which served as repository for This official recognition of the fact that American ships and American the ballots during the voting seamen are entitled to a fair share of participation in their country's period. The committee was com­ foreign trade—particularly when the transactions originate with their posed of Edgar Anderson, Jr., own Government—constitutes, as we have said, a significant gain for A-348: Frederick Bentz, B-1128; seamen, in and of itself. NEW YORK—The Seafarers Appeals Board has announced Eugeniusz Sieradzki, S-1259; American But there is a greater importance to the settlement which was reached that chief stewards who have completed refresher courses Boleslaw Skorobogaty, S-1203; as a result of the wheat dispute—and that is recognition of the fact that Cecil Leader, L-6, and Angelo under the Steward Department Recertification Program will many problems beset the American merchant marine, and that these Romero, R-616. be given preference in ship--t_ problems deserve the closest joint attention of Government, manage­ Balloting on the dues increase ment and labor if any solution to them is ever to be achieved. the beach to attend the school. ping out of the Port of New onSIU steward department per­ was conducted in accord with the This, as all Seafarers should know, is a theme upon which their Union York after June 15, 1964. sonnel who have at least three SIU constitution, which provides has been pounding for many years. Last year, for instance, we were A refresher school for SIU years of seatime in a rating above for the election of a rank-and-file chief stewards as part of the third cook can get further details polls committee each day in all faced with attempts to hang around the neck of maritime labor the Steward Department Recertifica­ by contacting Earl Shepard, ports where voting is conducted. responsibility for poor labor-management relations in the maritime tion Program was started in the Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Balloting was conducted in 16 industry, and to hamstring maritime labor, in its dealings with man­ agement, by passage of a compulsory arbitration bill. Port of New York during the fall Board, 17 Battery Place, Suite SIU ports. This proposed legislation was eventually pigeon-holed, but only of 1962, The dues increase was originally 1930, New York 4, NY. after the SIU and the Maritime Trades Department, in appearances Since New York is the only before the Bonner Committee, had 4)ointed out that the proposed legis­ port where such a school is main­ lation would solve none of the basic ills of maritime. tained, the job preference pro­ The SIU has, over the years, consistently pointed out a variety of vided for under the shipping these fundamental ailments of our maritime industry—the antiquated rules can only be put into effect nature of certain aspects of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, the in­ in that port, according to the SAB equities of our subsidy program, and the maladministration of our ruling. Cargo Preference Act, to cite only a few. The shipping rules under the Up until now, however, because of lethargy, indifference, and some­ contract between the SIU and its times open hostility, progress in achieving recognition of these problems contracted operators provide for has been painfully slow. It has always been easier and more convenient special job preferences to those to make labor the scapegoat for maritime's maladies-and evade the real who possess a Certificate of Reproblems which the industry faces. certificatiejk from the Steward De­ It is significant, therefore, that one of the provisions of the grain partment Recertification Program. Developed over a long period, settlement calls for the establishment of a tri-partite committee of the stewards' school is the result labor, management and government officials—^including the Cabinet of recommendations by a ranksecretaries of several Federal departments—to consider all complaints and-file committee of stewards in relating to subsidy matters, automation procedures, labor difficulties, 1960, which were subsequently ap­ contracts "or anything else to do with the^American merchant marine." proved by the Union membership Thus there is now hope that American maritime labor, for the first at SIU port meetings. It features time, may find a proper forum for the expression of its views, rather both classroom and field work in than the closed door and the deaf ear with which it so often has had an attempt to upgrade the skills to contend. necessary for a chief steward's Just how effective this apparatus will be will depend, of course, on rating. the manner In which the program set forth , in the agreement is imple­ Shown here getting a briefing from Headquarters Represen­ Instruction in the school nor­ mented. Seafarers may rest assured, however, that their Union will tative Dan Butts are S. C. Chao (left) and H. H. Chow of mally extends over a period o£ exert every effort to see to it that this program is implemented in the the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company. The rep­ 60 days. For purposes of senior­ manner most conducive to the preservation of th^ US-flag merchant resentatives of the Chinese shipping comp«ny on Taiwan ity, training time is considered as marine and the . protection of the American seaman's livelihood. were visiting New York Headquarters to study SIU educa­ seatime, so there is no penalty Vigilance la the future, as in the past, will continue tp be our for coming ashore or remaining tion and training procedures.. watchword. ?' - Seafarers Okay Dues Rise Type Minutes When Possible Job Preference Set June 15 Under Steward Recertification Visitors From Taiwan �Hank ff. tm SEAFARERS Waf ThiM IOC SlU Wheat Showdown Fight By Sea Unions Ship Total Gets Gov't Action On 50-50 Reaches 16 NEW YORK —, Another four SlU-tnanned vessels have been added to the list of US-flag ships scheduled to carry wheat ship­ ments to the 'Soviet Union and satellite ports, since a list of 12 such ships was published in the LOG. SIU ships still make up the bulk of the US vessels committed to the wheat movement. Loading got underway again last week, .after the successful end of an ILA boy­ cott brought Government guaran­ tees that the 50 percent cargo minimum for US-flag shipping would be upheld. SlU-manned ships recently added to the list and due to load in Atlantic or Gulf ports for de­ livery to Baltic and Black Sea ports are the following: Norina, Washington Carrier, Council Grove and the Cantigny. Ships previously scheduled were the Chilore, Columbia, Ocean Ulla, Ocean Anna, Spitfire, York, Transerie, Transhartford, Marine, Venore, Transorleans and Niagara. The Niagara and the Trans­ orleans have both sailed. The Transorleans left Boston last week for the Baltic and the Niagara loaded on the US West Coast for the USSR's Pacific Coast port of Nakhodka. Draft Limit Springs Leak MOSCOW—A US delegation of industry and Government officials flew to Russia last week, and reported almostimmediate accord on use of deep-draft llS ships for - the wheat movement to Russian Black Sea ports. After the earlier announcement by American grain companies that Soviet ports on the Black Sea absolutely could not handle drafts in excess of 32 feet, the top-level mission was organ­ ize to come here and talk over the situation with the Russians themselves. An ac­ cord was reported the day after the Americans' arrival here, upholding the maritime union contention that the draft limit was merely another move by the grain companies to keep large American ships out of the wheat movement. WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO maritime unions have scored an important victory in their fight to as­ sure American-flag ships of a fair share of the Russian wheat shipm^ts and other cargoes. SIUNA President Paul Hall and Executive Vice-President Morris Weisberger represented the SIUNA in the development of a joint position with the International Longshoremen's Association and the National Maritime Union to halt bypassing-of US vessels-in the transport of grain to Communist nations. As a result of the dramatic fight and stand taken by the SIU, ILA and NMU, during which the longshoremen retused refused to to' handle-*minimum of 50 percent car­ and conferences between Secretary of Labor W. Willard all wheat shipments to cussions ried in US-flar vesseis. union and Government officials, Wirtz in Bal Harbour, Fla. last Russia, the Government including President Lyndon John­ week. a Substitution of other cargoes Discussions followed on these son and AFL - CIO President announced here last week that George proposals between Wirtz, Gleason, Meany. it would act to assure resolu­ Hall, Weisberger and Curran. ILA Proposals Adopted tion of the issues presented by The plan to resolve the issues Wirtz then reported to the White the unions, by implementing the requirement that 50 percent of grain shipments to Communist bloc nations be carried in US ships. The Government's action, and the end of the wheat cargo boy­ cott, came after a series of dis­ raised by the upions was in line with a set of prdposals which was submitted by ILA President Thomas W. Gleason and which represented the joint position of Gleason, Hall and Joseph Curran, president of the NMU. The union proposals were submitted to US House and, after communication between President Johnson and President Meany, announcement of the settlement Was issued . The settlement provisions called for: e All future shipment of grains to Russia to be made with a Firm ILA Stand Sparked Win In Grain Cargo Fight . The International Longshoremen's Association role was a key factor in the successful fight of AFL-CIO maritime' unions against the bypassing of American vessels in the shipment of wheat to Russia. From the moment it became Continental Grain to use foreign been assured by Government offi­ ships to carry American vessels' cials that the 50-50 rule would be apparent that a policy switch share of the wheat cargoes, Glea­ observed. was afoot to favor foreign- son, during the MTD Executive The effectiveness of the long­ flag shipping over US vessels in the transport of the wheat, the ILA position was set forth clearly and positively. ILA President Thomas W. (Teddy) Gleason, an executive board member of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, strongly protested to the Maritime Administration any waiving of the 50 percent rule, as requested by the Continental Grain Company. Warned Of Action In a wire in which he was joined by. SIU President Paul Hall and President Jesse Calhoon of the Marina Engineers Beneficial Asso­ ciation, Gleason warned of immedi­ ate action in the event of a grant­ ing of the waiver request. As a result of the unions' stand, the Maritime Administration called a meeting to which all Interested Government, management and union representatives were invited. It was a): this meeting that Gleason pointed out that unless 50-50 was observed In the wheat shipments, longshoremen would not load the cargoes. When the Maritime Administra­ tion granted waivers permitting Board meeting at Bal Harbour, Fla., publicly announced that he was calling upon the longshoremen to refuse to handle the cargoes. The ILA boycott prompted Sec­ retary of Commerce Luther Hodges, whose agency had been among those responsible for viola­ ting the 50-50 requirement, to say that the ILA was attempting to make Government policy — a charge that was quickly picked up by editorial writers on a few news­ papers who knew nothing of the issues. Gleason put the issue clearly by pointing out that thp ILA, rather than attemping to set Government policy, was in fact Intent upon seeing to it that Government policy was carried out by the Commerce Department and other agencies which were gqilty of evading toplevel Government policy and pledges. Kennedy Guaranteed 50-50 Gleason gave a reminder that President Kennedy last October had stated that the wheat ship­ ments were to be carried in Ameri­ can vessels and that the ILA had shoremen's action was apparent almost immediately. Nine vessels, both foreign and US-flag, which were to pick up wheat in Gulf and East Coast ports for shipment to the Soviet Union, were tied up by the time the settlement of the issue was reached last week. Joint Action Endorsed The ILA action and Its joint stand with the SIU and the Na­ tional Maritime Union brought forth widespread endorsement by the general public. Federal and state legislators, trade unions and other organizations. Virtually all of these expressed sympathy with the fight to protect the jobs of American maritime workers and the future of an essential industry. ILA officials \yho participated with Gleason in the development of the ILA position, the implemen­ tation of the boycott, and the dis­ cussions with other union and Government officials were Inter­ national Vice-Presidents Anthony Scotto and Willie Murphy, Inter­ national Executive Vice-President John Bowers and General Organ­ izer Fred Field. to make up for the 128,000 tons of wheat which the Maritime Administration had permitted to be carried on foreign ships, but udiich shouid have gone on US ves­ seis under the 50 percent re­ quirement, e At least one-haif of the wheat sold by Cargiil, Ino. to Rus­ sia to be carried iu Ameri­ can bottoms, e. Establishment of a mecha­ nism wherein the maritime unions, management and Government would be rep­ resented, to discuss all issues involved in the shipment of grain to Communist bloc na­ tions and the shipment of Public Law 480 grain ship­ ments to friendly nations. Public hearings, if requested by the unions, would be held on any aspect of these shipments. The agreement also calls for the establishment of a committee to include President Johnson, Meany, Secretary Wirtz and Mari­ time Administrator Nicholas Johnson, whose principal function would be to review the shipment of American grains to Russian satellite countries. Hall said that the unions "have succeeded in making our point that American seamen have been victimized by the policies of Government agencies in bypassing Presidential and Congressional in­ tent that 50 percent of the cargoes involved are to be carried in American ships. The settlement takes care of the immediate prob­ lem and lays the basis for re­ solving many issues confronting the maritime industry. "However," Hall said, "we will continue to exercise vigilance as our experience tells us we must, to see that American shipping gets its proper share of these cargoes." The unions' stand was touched off several weeks ago when Hall, Gleason and President Jesse Cal­ hoon of the Marine Engineers (Continued on page 5) PipgllQ In/uncfion Halts MTD Pitkefing Of foreign Ship In Wheat Deal ( Red Wheat: U. , ment Agree iONCSBOREMEN SET J TO RESUME LOAOIBG t ..nnnrio Grain To Soviet SaWBtes Vit -— ijrpi.nu I ' .* I Recent page headlines from the LOG (in shaded area) reveal how the wheat deal story developed since it was origioally announced last October. 1 ^ - �:::ia2a:¥> raft Frar SEAPAnER^ MMXA C UM LOG Boston SlUNA Fishermen Win Solid Contract Gains Would you be Interested In a trip to Russia now that the wheat shipments have been cleared?, BOSTON—^The SIUNA-affiliated Atlantic Fishermen's Union has reached agreement S. Foley: Sure I'd like to James Black: I'd like to make with fishing boat owners here on a new contract covering 600 Boston fishermen. The un­ go.George It would be really something the trip to Russia very much. It ion's new contract with the Federated Fishing Boats of New England, the boat owners' or­ in the way of would be a very ganization, was signed last'*^ new experience interesting expe­ I'm curious Friday, February 28, in the new agreement, the AFU fisher­ cent" for their health and welfare rience, since about Russia and we've heard all Customs House offices of the men will receive an Increase from fund or, as an alternative, they will I'd like to see that talk about Federal Mediation and Concilia­ $5 to $7 a day in maintenance and have the current deductions for the plgce. I was cure when unable to work due to radar and sounding machines on .them. I'd like to tion Service. in Murmansk at meet the Russian "Terms of the pact now go to the sickness. Crewmembers on fishing the vessels eliminated from the the beginning of people and see union's contract committee for ap­ boats will also get the equivalent lay. They will vote for one or the "World War II, how they feel proval and then to the membership of a lumper's pay on the day of dis­ other of these two proposals in the but I haven't about the US. I -for ratification in secret ballot vot­ charge of fish in the event of a secret balloting, which is expected been back since think I'd get "broker." in about two weeks. ing. The fishermen will also receive The new contract wiU run to then. I Imagine things have along OK with them since they The new agreement was ham­ changed quite a bit since those would probably be friendly to the mered out by union negotiators, an increase of one-half of one per­ Dec. 15, 1965. . days. American seamen. headed by President James Ackert, in a showdown session with the boat owners, after they were re­ Harry Early: I'd like very much Felix Serrano: Yes, I want to go cently informed that the Boston to go, especially since I was there to Russia. Like everybody else in fishermen had overwhelmingly a lot before and the Union I'm voted to take a strike ballot. The during .the war. looking for a meetings went around-the-clock When we we're chance to make for three consecutive days in the in Leningrad some money. wind-up before the terms were NEW YORK—Crewmembers and officers of the SIU- in 1937, they Anything that I agreed upon. manned Rio Grande were awarded a "citation for meritorious wouldn't let us could find in State Conciliator David Grodsky service" here last week for their part in rescuing survivors off the ship. I'm Russia, I know assisted in bringing union and pretty sure they that I - would be boat owner representatives to- in the Lakonia disaster. The-t would permit the able to find any­ getlier, the climax to months of citation was presented at a istry hopes to. submit its findings seamen to come where else. As work by the union. The AFU had luncheon sponsored by the to the Supreme Council on Mari­ ashore and look far as the recep­ time Accidents in several weeks. reopened the old contract on American Legion. around, although they would tion we'd get on shore goes, you March 26, 1963 for adjustments. The citation was presented to probably supervise them closely. -ust can't tell what kind of treat­ In the end, the union won all the offitials of the American Asia ment we would get. demands it had put forth at the Lines, Inc., owners of the Rio outset of the talks. Under the Grande, by the Robert L. Hague t i John Galloway: I don't want to Merchant Marine Industries Amer­ make the trip because I've been A1 Maisonet: I wouldn't be in­ ican Legion post. It was accepted reading and terested in the trip to Russia be­ by company officials on behalf of hearing about cause it's too the vessel's officers and crew. the restrictions long a trip. My NEW ORLEANS—Two SlU-InThe Rio Grande was part of the that have been family is back in fleet of rescue ships that con­ land Boatmen's Union-contracted put on the US New York and I verged on the Greek Line's La­ companies, Dixie Carriers and seamen when always try to NEW YORK—A record $2.5 bil­ konia when she burned and sank Coyle Line, have been given they hit shore In stick as close to lion was spent by 38 million in the Atlantic soutlTwest of Lisbon authorization by the Interstate Odessa. If I did them as possible. Americans on most phases of boat­ on Dec. 23rd with a loss of over Commerce Commission to operate go, I'd want to I might look into ing last year according to a report 100 lives. between points along the Mis­ meet the people the idea of going issued jointly by the National As­ Seafarers predominated on a 12- sissippi River Gulf Outlet channel without any su­ to the Soviet sociation of Engine and Boat man lifeboat crew which saved 76 extending,from the inner harbor Union at some Manufacturers and the Outboard persons, mostly women and chil­ navigation channel here through pervision by anybody. I'm sure the Russians would be very interesting time in the future because I am Industry Associations. dren, from the water. Notable of Breton Sound to the Gulf of to get to know. sort of interested in seeing it. The annual report listed the out­ many acts of bravery by Seafarers Mexico. lay for new and used boats, during the rescue operations was In addition to the two SIU-IBU motors, accessoiies, safety equip­ the action of ship's delegate Paul companies, permanent authority to ment, fuel, insurance, docking Magro who joined 3rd mate Ed provide service at points along the fees, maintenance, club dues, stor­ O'Donnell and 3rd assistant en­ newly-opened channel was granted age and repairs. gineer Finn V. Grested when they to the following carriers: Union The report also disclosed that jumped into the water to assist Barge Line Corp., Gulf Coast Tow­ an estimated 7.5 million recrea­ survivors in the Lakonia's ing Co., Federal Barge Lines, Inc., tional boats were in use in 1963. swamped boats. Sioux City and New Orleans Barge WASHING!tON—United States trade spurted to a $5.1 bil­ The figure, derived from a survey Over 900 of the 1,041 passengers Lines Inc.,. Blue Stack Towing Co., of state registrations, industry on the Lakonia were saved in the Baton Rouge Coal Towing Co., lon surplus last year, the Census Bureau has reported. sales information and partial esti­ dramatic sea rescue. American Commercial Barge Line Unusually hea'vy second half of the year exports pushed the mates by state government boat­ Meanwhile a formal inquiry into Co., and A.L. Mechling Barge surplus over the $5 billion ing authorities, indicates the fleet the disaster is underway In Athens, Lines Inc. mark for the first time since materials, manufactured goods and makeup as being as follows: 813,- Greece. The investigating commit­ The ICC order said the water fuels. Chemicals rose four per­ 000 inboard motor boats; 4,239,000 tee is studying witnesses' state­ carriers all began to service points 1961. outboard boats; 495,000 sailboats; ments of what took place on the along the Gulf shortly after it was The 1963 figure exceeded the cent to nearly $2 billion, but fats 2,131,000 rowboats, prams, ding­ stricken vessel during the disaster. opened to commercial traffic last previous year's surplus of $4.6 and oil barely managed to exceed hies and other miscellaneous craft. The Greek Merchant Marine Min­ July. billion, but falls short of the 1961 1962 figures. The total figure, as presented high of $5.4 billion. The biggest surplus In recent years—about by the Census Bureau, includes $6.2 billion—was registered in government-financed exports such as surplus farm goods for foreign 1957. exchange, but excludes military US exports last year reached an and economic assistance grants. all-time higih of $22.3 billion, a The census figures generally six percent Jump over the 1962 differ from the Commerce De­ total. Imports totaled $17.2 bil­ partment's reports, since the latter lion, also a new peak and a five do not consider military ship­ percent rise over the 1962 amount. ments moved through the Defense The trade surplus took business Department as a commercial experts by surprise, as most had transaction. predicted a $4.8 billion surplus on the basis of figures of the first 11 months and projected over the full year. March 6, 1964 Vol. XXVI, No. 5 The December gains v^re paced by industrial raw' materials, ma­ chinery, transport equipment and other manufactured products. PAUL HALL, President The biggest portion of the US HIXBERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN BFIVACK, export total, $6.8 billion, was Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art supplied by machinery and trans­ Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, LADCHLIN, ROBERT AHOHSON, port equipment. This represented THOMAS DONALD BROWN, Staff Writers. Accepting a citation for "meritorlcuf service" on behalf of crewmembers and officers who a $270 million gain over 1962. Published biweekly- at the headquarters took part in the rescue operation on the Rio Grande, are Stanley Ungar, president of Rio The biggest gain made- by any of the Seafarers International Union, At­ product was turned in by edible lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Grande Transport, owners of the vessel and A. Aadel, president of American Asia Lines, who District, AFL-CIO, 475 Fourth Avenue. agricultural exports which shot up Brooklyn, NV, II232. Tel. HYaclnth 9-4400. are the charterers of the Rio Grande. Making the presentation is Post Commander William $390 million to a total of $3.6 Second class postage paid at the Post Horan pf the Robert L. Hague Merchant Marina Industries Post, American Legion. Shown Office In Brooklyn, NY, under the Act billion. of Aug. 24, 1912. ll-r) are Captain Broach, US Coast Guard; Ungar; Horan; Aadel; and Captain George B. 120 . Other a u b s t a n t^1 increases Lesch, operating manager, American Asia Linp$»,-\^; .. .. w^re:: Jinade by: Mustrial. raw Rio Grande Rescue Gets Legion Award Record Year For Boating SlU Tug Go's Get ICC Permit ^ $ $1 US Trade Surplus Hits Record Total SEAFARERS LOG �SEAFARERS Hareh C. 19M SIU Crew Saves 22 After 'Quake Razes island In Azores NY Begins Seniority Program NEW YORK — The Seniority Upgrading Program which has been inaugurated by the Seafarers Appeals Board got underway this week with 29 men participating. Applications are now being ac­ cepted from qualified Seafarers by the SAB for the next 30-day upgrading program, which is ex­ pected to begin in tlie Port of New York on April. 6. The SAB announced the up­ grading program for Seafarers last month, based on a Unionshipowner survey of manpower needs in all ports and the number of men shipped to fill jobs on SlU-contracted vessels during 1963. SAB is the joint Union-manage­ ment panel whioh governs the shipping rules established under contracts for SIU ships. The Board action is a move to assure that qualified Seafarers will be available at all times to meet current manning needs in the face of a lack of available class A men due to retirements and longer vacation time on the beach. The SIU also has a larger number of ships than a year ago in spite of the steadily declining condition of the shipping industry. Seafarers Interested in the up­ grading program can find full qualifications set forth in Section 5H of the shipping rules, based on SAB action last December. The revised rules were carried in a special LOG supplement on January 10, 1964. All qualified class B r-->n who wish to apply for a seniority up­ grading application or for in­ formation should write to: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Ap­ peals Board, 17 Battery Place," Suite 1930, New York 4, New York. The SAB Seniority Upgrad­ ing . Committee includes Shepard for the Atlantic Area; Lindsey Williams, Gulf Area; A1 Tanner, Great Lakes Area; and E. B. McAuley, West Coast Area. Coast Lumber Go's Do Okay PORTLAND, Ore,—The Pacific Northwest lumber companies, whose cries of poverty have spurred a tender-hearted Congress to amend the Jones Act to allow foreign-flag vessels into the US domestic trade at the cost of US seamen's jobs, are as usual, sing­ ing a different tune in their latest financial report. A preliminary financial report for 1963 issued recently by the Georgia-Pacific Lumber Corpora­ tion shows a net income rise of over $3.5 million for 1963 over the previous year. The figures in­ clude Puget Sound Pulp Si Timber Company which merged into . Georgia^acific last July, and St. Croix Paper Company, also ac­ quired last year. Commenting on these figures, a company official said he is, "con­ fident" that 1964 sales and earn­ ings will show "substantial im­ provement." In 1962 Congress passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Maurine Neuberger (D-Ore.) which opened the domestic trades to foreign ships for the first time since 1920. Although her bill, covering the lumber trade from US continental ports to Puerto Rico, has since ex­ pired, a two-year extension was approved by the Senate and is still pending in the House. Pare PIT« LOG SAO JORGE, Azores—Shortly after the Steel Director (Isthmian) steamed out of Cadiz, Spain, bound for New York and home, the Government sent her an urgent call to divert and come to this island which had been wrecked by a series of earthquakes. Governor John A. Burnt of Hawaii accepts' plaque naming him an honorary member of the SlUNA Military Sea Trans­ portation Union, from William D. Handelsman, director of organization for the MSTU. James Dooley, agent for the Sailors Union and president of the Central Labor Council of Hawaii (left), and MSTU organizer Francis Militante look on. First Af SrS Pact Signed By SlUNA SAN FRANCISCO—The SIUNA-affiliated Military Sea Transportation Union signed last month the first agreement' ever reached with the Military Sea Transportation Service Hawaii Command in Honolulu. The agreement, which is ered under a separate agreement subject to review by MSTS to be negotiated later with the officials in San Francisco and Washington, is one of the first to be negotiated under a Presidential order signed last year which en­ titled MSTS seamen to" have Union representation. The agreement was also the first to be reached involving MSTS ships in the Pacific. The Hawaii Command of MSTS covers the USNA Alatna and any other ships assigned to the command. There are still some 30 ships to be cov­ •MSTS in San Francisco. These in­ clude four large passenger ships in the MSTS fleet. The agreement with the Hawaii Command was negotiated by a combined team of MSTU repre­ sentatives and three Alatna crewmembers; L. A. Russel, Charles Keoho and Hermogense Jimeno.* The agreement was said to include provisions for better shipboard conditions, particularly those in­ volving crew headquarters. The C-3 freighter arrived at the island about 5 PM on February 18 to aid in the evacuation of the residents of the island, many of whom had been made homeless by the ravages of the earth fissure. The crew Immediately launched its starboard lifeboat in heavy seas and Seafarer Richi.rd Spence, the deck delegate. Jack Oosse, Stanley Partyka and Julian Hickos clamb­ ered aboard and made for the shore. The crew loaded some 50 men, women and children who were swarming on the beach, not really knowing where to go. They set out for the Director, but at the time they arrived, seas were so heavy they were unable to unload the boat. In their struggles, the ship's gangway struck the gunnel of the boat a crashing blow, almost smashing the small boat. Between the inability of the crew to hook up the lifeboat be­ cause'of the seas and the extreme seasickness of the evacuees, the lifeboat crew was forced to return the people to the island and to return for them in the morning. Already it had become too dark to continue the rescue operation. The following morning, after the crew was on stand-by the entire night, ' the lifeboat was again launched, and again made it to the After four days of buffet­ ing by the earthquakes which hammered her home, a 94-year-old grandmother rests quietly aboard the Steel Director after rescue. island. This time they picked up 22 refugees, and, through still heavy swells, brought them back to the ship. This time they were loaded aboard. As the lifeboat again set out for shore, the crew aboard the Director did all that they could to make the evacuees from the island comfortable. Swinging into action, the steward department provided them withhot coffee, chocolate, food and re­ freshments. Cots were set up, and the people—one a grandmother of 94 years—were made as comfort­ Determination to follow up able as possible. It was the first jointly on the issue was demon­ time they had had an opportunity strated at a meeting in Gleason's to relax in four days. office in New York on March 2, Meanwhile, the lifeboat returned attended by representatives of the from Its third gruelling trip ILA, NMU, SIU and MEBA. a Joint Maritime Committee through the heavy seas. But this of all the unions Involved was set time the boat was empty. The up at the time to push the fight danger had passed, and no more for full US-flag participation in evacuees were being taken from accordance with the terms of the the island. The Director took the Cargo Preference Act and Presi­ 22 people to the nearby Island of Praia, and then sailed off—again dential directives. ..f bound for New York and home. Joint Union Stand Wins (Continued from page 3) Beneficial Association threatened to take "appropriate action" if the Maritime Administration waived substantial American ship participation in the grain ship­ ments, in violation of President Kennedy's assurances last fall that ". . . the wheat we sell to the Soviet Union will be carried in available American ships, supple­ mented by ships of other nations ..." At subsequent meetings with the Maritime Administration and other Government agency repre­ sentatives, Hall scored the manip­ ulations by the grain companies in awarding cargoes, and Gleason said that unless the 50-50 pledge was observed in the wheat ship­ ments, longshoremen would riot load the cargoes. As a result of the unions' stand, the Maritime Administration re­ jected waiver requests that would limit American-flag participation to 21 percent, but allowed sufficient waivers to cut the US share to 38 percent instead of the minimum 50 percent. Hall and Gleason then sub­ mitted the whole issue of the wheat shipments to the Maritime Trades Departnient executive board at its meeting in Bal Har­ bour which began on February 14. The MTD body voted unanimous support for the ILA in its refusal "to load grain for shipment to the Soviet Union in violation of the clear-cut policy announced by the White House." Meany announced his endorse­ ment of the MTD's efforts to pro­ tect the interests of American maritime workers and shipping. Gleason then implemented the boycott W the longshoremen on all vessels on which wheat was to be loaded for Russia. The united stand by the SIU, ILA and NMU was then developed in meetings between Hall, Weisberger, Gleason and Curran, along with other representatives of each of the three unions. Hall and Cur­ ran also presented the position of the maritime unions at the AFLCIO Executive Council meeting in Bal Harbour, which they were at­ tending as Federation vice- presi­ dents. It was shortly thereafter that telephone discussions between President Johnson and Meany brought forth the settlement. US Studies Lakes Problem WASHINGTON —A delegation of shippers from port cities in Ohio heard Rear Adm. John Harllee, chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, last week say that his agency is deeply in­ terested in the problems confront­ ing Great Lakes shippers. Harllee said that one major matter under investigation by the agency was the disparity of rates charged by eastbound and west­ bound ocean vessels, a condition which affects Great Lakes shippers. Speaking at an annual meeting of the Council of Lake Erie Ports here, Harllee also said there were several other matters of im­ portance to Great Lakes shippers under study by his agency. The meeting was attended by some 100 persons and included both ship­ pers and Congressmen. Delegates aboard Steel Director (Isthmian) take a break on arrival in New York after Azores rescue. Pictured (l-r) are Charles Scott, ship's delegate; Joe Fried, engine dele­ gate; Eddie Hernandez, steward delegate, and Richard Spence, deck delegate. Crew teamwork made it possible for refugees to leave the island, have something warm to eat aboard the Director, and bunk down for trip to Praia and safety. �rnrnrnimmmmmmmmmmmamifmmmm l^rf..' 'f. Piffc Sis SEAFARERS February 15 — February 28, 1964 Philadelphia showed a slight drop in job activity, while Norfolk gained, but Jacksonville and. Tampa continued on the very slow bell. For the Gulf, New Orleans also reported a drop in ship­ ping, but Houston remained steady. Mobile logged a slight rise over the previous report. Both Wilmington and San Francisco dipped slightly on the West Coast, while Seattle showed a minor gain. Thus, !• ]IMi^lfC4 LOG (Figxnes On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SW Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) In all three areas—Atlantic, Gulf and West Coast— SIU shipping fluctuated widely this period, with the great­ est gain reported out of Baltimore. That port jumped from under 50 men shipped last period to 157 this time. Boston sTiowed a slight rise, while New York rose from 216 to 256 men shipped in all departments. if: on the total picture, largely due to Baltimore, shipping for the District was improve over the prior period. There were 1,165 men shipped this time as against 1,117 during the last two-week period. The registration figures showed a slight decline, to 1,127 men registered in all ports. The drop was about evenly spread among the three shipboard departments. In-the ship activity totals (see right), there were a few more payoffs this time, but a drop in sign-ons and ships in transit. As a result, calls for replacements were relatively light for most of the ports. The seniority figures show a gain of one percentage point in total jobs filled by class A men, a rise to 59 per­ cent. Class B men dropped from 31 percent to 29. The slack was taken up by a one-point rise for class C ship­ ping—from 11 to 12 percent of the total. Ship Acthrify P«y Sign Off! CM TroM. TOTAL 5 . 5 •octoii 0 0 45 4 IS New York .... 24 0 5 7 Philodolphla.. 2 25 49 12 lolHmoro ,..i 11 2 2 7 Norfolk ...." 3 5 5 JackMMvillo .. 0 0 4 Tampa 0 0 4 13 kfobila 4 1 i NowOrloMs.. 9 3 12 20 Momtoa ..... 3 2 32 17 5 .. 0 0 5 SM Francisco.. 0 2 5 7 Soattl* S 4 3 12 TOTALS ... 57 32 129 "217 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL Boston 0 5 "0 5 0 3 1 4 0 3 1 2 1 0 1 21 New York..; 16 44 3 63 1 23 12 36 20 7 61 1 7 17 34 9 Philadelphia 5 6 3 14 0 2 8 10 1 11 0 5 5' 9 1 0 Baltimore 12 8 4 24 0 6 15 11 35' 1 9 5 16l 19 6 9 Norfolk 3 10 1 14 0 3 5 8 11 10 2 23; 1 1 5 Jacksonville 3 4 1 8 1 2 2 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 Tampa 0 3 0 3 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 Mobile 3 9 0 12 0 5 6 11 3 6 6, 2 0 2 4 New Orleans 15 35 4 54 2 11 21 34 11 48! 0 7 24 13 3 lol Houston 23 24 5 52 3 8 12 23 11 37 6 54! 0 11 10 211 Wilmington 7 4 1 12 0 1 2 3 2 5 0 2 1 0 1 1 Sao Francisco........ 6 13 0 19 3 11> 5 5 3 19! 3 4 2 9 121 2 S°-1tle 7 11 3 21 3 9 5 17 4 9 4 4 12 5 21 TOTALS 100 176 25 1 301 13 76 90 1 179 79 166 44 1 2891 11 48 57 1 116 Port •'i "1 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CXASS GROUP GROUP i 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 6 6 0 0 1 3 1 2 1 18 0 9 3 6 2 4 87 84 115 30 229 5 0 5 9 61 17 4 9 54 56 115 0 2 11 18 13 2 0 5 2 33 0 13 7 4 13 17 5 35 1 2 16 56 37 2 5 52 16 105 0 17 22 39 0 3 4 23 1 7 34 8 26 0 4 15 3 6 6 12 0 2 9 0 1 1 1 0 1 25 3 13 3 16 8 27 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 7 9 2 18 1 2 5 8 0 0 0 11 17 26 0 6 0 33 65 1 6 9 14 24 n 48 10 0 58 93 92 15 200 10 54 95 159 0 0 0 1 6 0 7 54 21 7 82 60 76 14 150 5 23 28 56 0 1 0 1 5 7 12 1 1 14 3 29 1 4 11 16 0 2 2 4 19 4 32 19 26 9 46 6 1 11 12 29 111 17 1 8 2 21 11 49 16 14 37 7 4 9 12 25 3 27 15 1 45 289 116 45 1 450' 390 481 110 1 981 36 211 286 1 533 L ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Pnrt rOiJ Boston New York Philadelphia ! Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville .; Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston •.... Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS GROUP 1 2 0 "1 10 27 0 8 6 10 0 4 0 0 0 2 1 8 11 26 4 21 1 2 2 10 2 5 37 124 Registered CLASS B i Shipped CLASS A 'Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 3 ALL .1 2 2 0 1 0 0 5 1 1 0 1 4 0 1 3 4 4 41 8 21 14 58 8 43! 11 10 14 32 38 9 10 0 2 3 5 8 0 0 4 0 3 6 9 4 0 16 2 11 17 6 19 6 5 25 4. 35 1 11 1 5 0 1 1 13 0 0 4 2 3 7 3 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 1 1 1 2 0 .. 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 11 0 3 3 6 4 17 0 16 3 » 4 4 41 2 4 19 16 37 7 18 17 4 29| 0 6 11 5 30 1 12 16 29 5 33 2 40 0 10 8 18 0 3 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 2 1 1 1 1 1 13 0 0 2 2 2 7 10 0 5 2 7 1 3 10 0 7 5 12 2 14 1 6 11 1 3 2 24 I 185 13 79 71 1 163 41 158 29 1 228 10 61 . 55 1 126 TOTAL Shipped GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL A B 0 0 1 4 5 1 10 58 0 6 4 32 0 4 4 3 1 9 0 3 35 2 1 17 0 5 13 3 2 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 17 1 8 0 29 0 0 0 17 0 0 1 1 40 18 0 0 3 0 0 2 7 2 4 10 1 1 7 14 14 6 7 0 23 19 1 43 228 126 1 Registered C In The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP C ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 10 1 3 5 0 1 1 6 10 4 10 100 36 94 16 146 24 53 46 123 17 1 24 1 4 20 3 4 7 12 55 12 3 59 80 2 9 27 19 48 10 2 13 1 5 6 22 1 2 3 10 1 0 6 1 3 1 17 9 7 0 1 1 11 0 12 0 6 4 2 26 4 23 32 0 1 5 17 11 6 46 27 66 14 107 5 0 70 69 144 59 17 64 90 6 1 9 42 64 112 5 4 14 2 0 8 2 8 16 6 21 11 32 45 2 2 6 4 11 19 34 5 15 2 22 3 8 6 17 14 43 1 397 123 411 66 1 600 47 253 247 1 547 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A •J _ .J Fort Bos NY Phil Bal Nor Jac Tarn Mob NO Hou Wil SF Sea...... TOTALS Registered CLASS B GROUP 1-s 1 2 3 ALL 1 0 0 1 2i 8 12 6 22 48 0 4 2 3 9 3 4 2 6 15 0 3 6 1 2 0 0 0 1 1I 0 1 3s 1 1 2 2 9 1 4 46 4 13 3 26 7 22 1 4 10 7 0 2 0 5 3 2 3 10 2 10 3 3 2 2 24 54 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1-s 0 0 1 Ij 0 1 3 12 16 4 2 1 1 4' 0 2 10 1 13 3 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 ,0 2 0 2 0 0 0 4 4 1 3 0 39 42 1 2 1 12 15 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 2 3 3 0 1 4 5 2 25 85 1 188 9 11 91 1 "1 16 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 11 0 0 1 3 20 11 38 3 0 5 2 8 4 14 29 4 1 3 8 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 7 0 4 12 7 0 18 26 8 3 17 30 0 0 0 0 3 0 5 11 2 0 2 6 53 12 88 [ 169 Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 3 4 1 2 21 5 14 0 0 2 2 0 0 9 9 0 4 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 2 5 20 0 19 1 13 1 1 11 0 0 0 0: 3 0 3 0 14 1 1 12 6 10 81 1 97 GROUP 2 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 9 TOTAL Shipped CLASS 3 ALL A B 3 1 2 4 10 38 21 9 1 2 5 2 8 29 8 9 5 5 8 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 12 0 7 0 26 0 20 5 11 30 13 2 0 1 0 5 11 5 3 5 6 5 14 41 1 52 169 97 C ALL 1-s 3 8 3 10 691 24 2 9 10 46 7 8 1 17 5 0 1 3 3 0 1 19 5 0 46 24 0 54' 11 11 2 2! 2 19 13 5 25 8 5 52 1 318 111 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 14 0 2 4 0 2 3 4 51 7 37 43 35 80 182 7 10 31 1 7 8 2 7 6 80 1 2 20 23 22 16 35 10 0 12 0 5 0 12 4 8 15 1 0 7 1 6 5 6 7 14 0 4 2 2 5 50 2 0 15 17 6 23 16 2 121 129 40 19 78 16111 6 39 64 4 2 33 30 10 13 10 5 21 3 2 7 2 10 16 49 0 2 14 9 12 15 17 25 2 3 10 4 11 4 27 286 1340 1 193 123 289 I 716 27 SUMMARY DECK ENGINt STEWARD GRAND TOTAU Registered CLASS A GROUr 1 23 ALL 100 176 , 25 I 301 ^24 2i I 135 76 25 ® 1138 215 325 134 J 674 Registered SHIPPED SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL 13 76 dp 179 79 166 44 i 289 "11 48 57 lie 13 79 71 j 163 41 158 29 I 228 10 61 55 126 9 11 91 I 111 69 12 88 I 169 6 10 81 119 193 166 252 i 453 189 336 161 J 686 Registered On The Beach TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS C GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP 2 3 ALL 2 3 ALL 1 B C ALL 1 1 2 3 ALL A 27 15 I 45 289 116 45 I 450 390 481 110 I 981 38" 211 286 T 533 23 19 I 43 228 126 43 397 123 411 66 I 600 47. 253 247 I 547 2 41 I 52 169 97 5£ 318 304 123 289 716 27 27" 28iB I 340 75 1 140^686 339'140 jll65 817 1015 465 J2287 110 491 819 |1420 �Mank t, 1N4 SEAFARERS By Cd Tenner, Executive Vice-President Major IIS Need: Oil import Quota LOG ftg* Btrrem Danish Court Upholds Two-Pot Pay System NEW YORK—A Danish labor court has upheld a two-pot pay system in which Asian crews employed by Danish shipping companies in the Far East are excluded from con­ ditions laid down in collective bargaining agreements with Danish Unions. The court did however, order a Danish ship-"^" with paying the make this a test case against the owner to pay compensation of shipowner, Chinese crewmembers consider­ two-pot pay system for Asian about $1,447 to Chinese crew- ably lower rates than those laid crewmen. The court ruled how­ Although American ships carry less than 50 percent of both 4ry and liquid cargo in our foreign trade, the problem is most acute in the tanker trade, and the consequences are most serious there in the loss of jobs for American seamen. This is the picture. Of the total of 100 million tons of commercial petroleum products imported into the United States in 1961, American ships carried only 1.4 million tons or just barely 1.4 percent. The run­ members of the Danish-flag "Else down in agreements between the ever that this particular ship had away flags of Liberia-and Panama, between them, carried 58.8 million Maersk." owner and the Union on a run made a trip which took it outside tons, or 58.7 percent (Liberia—44 million tons. 44 percent; Panama 14.8 The decisions followed a com­ between Japan, Weet Africa and the traditional Far Eastern routes million tons, 14.7 percent), and Norwegian ships carried 18.6 million plaint filed by the Danish Sailon the US. and justified the payment of the tons, or 18.5 percent. Ships registered under the British and the Greek and Firemen's Union charging the The Union had intended to Asian crew at full union rates on flags accounted for another 10.2 million tons, or 10.2 percent. this basis. Because this vital trade is so heavily dominated by foreign shipping, Court Upholds Company independent American tanker tonnage is unable to find employment The court upheld the company's in oil for about half the year and either lays up or is forced into right to continue the two-pot the grain trade, creating additional competition for the dry cargo system on the normal Far East tramps and bulk carriers. The oversupply of shipping in grain thus runs because it found "sufficient leads to rate-cufting and unprofitable operations for all American ships evidence" that a "tradition" in that field, further aggravating the problems of American shipping existed among European nations and ieading in time to reduced operations and greater unemployment. engaged in Far East trade where­ The independent tankers that -f by certain routes were manned by are forced into grain by the greedi­ were to move in American bottoms, Asian, seamen at local rates. they would provide business for ness of the major oil companies The Danish Sailors and Fire­ and the absurd oil and tanker about 50 T-2s. This would mean men's Union presented a plaque policies of the Governnvent gener­ 2,000 actual jobs and close to 3,000 to SIU' president Paul Hall here ally number about 26 ships ranging men to fill these jobs under the in 1962 in appreciation of SIU in size from T-2s to the super­ present vacation and time-off ar­ support during the Danish sea­ tanker SS Manhattan of 108,000 rangements. Regulations requiring men's strike in US ports in May of tons deadweight. These 26 ships, the use of American ships in the the previous year. The Danish which include six supertankers, ac­ oil import trade also would elimi­ seamens' strike for higher wages tually represent as much tonnage nate competition between US-flag and better working conditions was as 42 T-2s, or about 60 dry cargo tankers and dry cargo vessels, per­ supported by American maritime ships in the Liberty, Victory, and mitting the owners to develop a unions, including the SIU and its sound dry-cargo, bulk-carrying C-2 class. affiliates, as well as the Inter­ What this means, therefore, is fleet. In other words, realization pt national Longshoremen's Associa­ the oil import proposal would that when the oil trade is weak, tion, the Maritime Trades Depart­ as many as 26 tankers move into enormously benefit the entire in­ ment and MTD port councils. dustry. grain, competing with the dry One of the factors in the strike The urgent need for the oil im­ cargo vessels. Then, if there isn't was the union's protest of the port program is underscored by the enough PL 480 cargo to go around, hiring of seamen in Far East ports a number of the smaller, more near-completion of the Colonial SlU lifeboat class No. l'02 takes its turn before the camera at far below union scale, a Pipeline from Houston, Texas, to marginal ships are forced to lay practice prevalent among Euro­ to mark "graclualion"-completion of two-v/eek training up, with a loss of jobs for Ameri­ New York, which will replace by pean operators to undercut their schedule. All of the men in the class earned Coast Guard 1965 the equivalent of 23 T-2 can seamen. Moreover, with the own nationals. The strike ended lifeboat tickets. Pictured (front, l-r): Williom Wilson, intense competition created for tankers that would have been re­ after the seamen voted to accept quired to service the growth in dry cargo, rates are forced down, Beraard Rudgers; middle, Richard Gibbons, William Swara new contract offered by ship­ and the ships that remain in the demand between 1960 and 1965, tout, Clayton Adams, Walter T. Gibb, Frederick P. Youngi owners, but no settlement was plus an additional 18 to 61 T2 tank­ trade don't earn enough for the rear, Jon Smith, Enrico Ceci, Bob Noel, Maxwell King, reached concerning the protest of owners to think about replacing ers serving in the active fleet dur­ the hiring of Asian seamen. Andrew Hunter, and instructor Ami Bjornsson. » ing 1960. their tonnage or upgrading their fleets. . The half-dozen or so supertank­ ers that are forced into grain are all ships that were built with Fed­ eral mortgage insurance, so called ment of the Administration's proposal, which Title XI insurance: The Govern­ BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—The AFL-CIO specifically called for extension of such cov­ follows the line of the pending King-Anderson ment has guaranteed the mort­ erage to include two to three million addi­ gages on these ships and stands to Executive Council has mapped out basic tional workers mostly employed in restaurants, bill, is an essential step, the Council said, lose up to $225 million if the ships programs for a vigorous attack on pov­ hotels, laundries, agricultural processing, cot­ "toward making needed care available to all." go into pernaanent lay-up. The ton ginning, small logging operations, hospitals • Gave an overriding priority to labor's mortgages on several of these erty in the US at its winter meeting held and other health services, theatres, non-profit drive to help secure Senate passage of the super-tankers have already been here. Heading the list of issues slated for organizations and on farms. House-approved civil rights bill without com­ foreclosed, and the other ships iipmediate action were civil rights, education, Another measure urged by the Council to promise or crippling amendments as a key have done so badly that the Mari­ hospital care for the aged, unemployment deal with the problem of chronic unemploy­ weapon to end discrimination at all levels— time Administration has been compensation, a higher minimum wage and ment in the US is an across the board reduc­ discrimination that is deeply entwined with obliged/ in' a number of cases, extension of coverage. tion in the workweek to 35 hours with double the incidence of poverty. either to advance principal. pay­ The Council adopted a detailed statement pay for overtime. This would provide an e Charged that state legislatures under ments or induce the lending insti­ noting that the President "must reverse nearly estimated 3.5 miilion jobs and was called "heavy pressure from employers" are under­ tution holding the mortgage to 10 years of stagnation" in the campaign essential to solve the challenge of providing mining the unemployment compensation sys­ grant the shipowners a two-year against poverty and declaring that the "pri­ more th^n 80,000 jobs a week for the rest tem and that the need for modem federal deferment on the payment of mary underpinning" of the anti-poverty pro­ of the 1960's to achieve and sustain full standards is extremely pressing to protect mortgage principal. gram must be action to achieve a full employ­ employment. millions of Americans from falling into pov­ Obviously, this is no way to ment economy with jobs at decent wages for erty levels because of unemployment. Urge National Investigation develope an American-flag tanker all Americans able and willing to work. • Urged the Government to take the lead fleet, to protect the remaining A full scale national investigation of the Four major are<ts were mapped out dealing tramps, or to build up a new fleet with the basic causes of poverty in which social and economic impact of automation was in securing the imposition of a complete of dry cargo bulk carriers. As you the "federal government must lead" and urged by the Council as a major program for international embargo on oil and arms ship­ know, the SlU has fought for many gain the cooperation of state and local govern­ any attack on unemployment and the poverty ments to South Africa and called on American years to reduce the cost differential ments and private groups. These areas are: that stems from joblessness. "Automation is labor to provide material and financial assist­ between those American and run­ measures to create jobs and aid the unem­ displacing thousands .of jobs each week, while ance to the African resistance movement away-flag shipping by organizing ployed, programs to. lift wages of low-paid, the labor force is growing at a stepped-up struggling for freedom in South Africa. • Pressed the register and get-out-the-vote the seamen employed on the run­ workers, aid against hazards of old age, pace," the Council pointed out. It urged Con­ aways and raising their wages and desertion, illness and death, and education, gress to establish an automation commission drive in the 1964 elections with special empha­ benefits to decent levels. We also housing and personal adjustment. to assist unions and employers in achieving sis on door-to-door registration campaigns and have tried to get the big oil comcollective bargaining solutions to problems of easing of registration provisions in the states Purchasing Power Increased and cities to enlarge the number of eligible .panies to give up all or part of automation. Commenting on the $11.5 billion tax cut voters. their runaway operations and to On other major issues the Council: run their ships in the foreign trade biirpassed by Congress last week, AFIj-CIO ' Add To AFL-(!;I0 Rolls • Called for massive federal aid for educa­ President George Meany said it will help the . under the American flag, where job situation by increasing purchasing power. tion programs aimed at both the causes and they rightfully belong. The Council also heard a report from the Another approach to the problem He noted that while the tax measure will effects of poverty. Such programs are essen­ AFL-CIO Director of Organization which which has received some support aid the economy, it has no direct bearing on tial if the nation is to break the cycle of showed AFL-CIO unions for the 12-month in Washington is also being sup­ wage policies to be set by AFL-CIO affiliates. poverty and unemployment, the Council period ending June 1963 winning 54 percent ported by the Union. It calls for Pay increases are also needed to stimulate asserted. In a statement on education needs of National Labor Relations Board elections the Government to issue regula­ the nation's growth rate, he said, and added and programs, the Council called specifically in which they were involved. The 2,565 tions that a certain percentage of that there is "plenty of room" for wage hikes for special aid to education, in low income victories brought in 172,500 new members to areas so that the problems of these areas AFL-CIO unions. In the Los Angeles cam­ the oil imported into this country without touching' off inflation. must be carried on American-flag The setting uP of a $2 minimum hourly will no longer be dealt with "halfheartedly paign, 30,000 new members were added to ships. *We estimate that if as little wage and extension of the Fair Labor Stand­ and on a piecemeal basis." union rolls, 10,000 via victories in 143 elec­ as 25 percent of the oil imports ards Act were urged to improve the lot of • Urged speedy action on hospital insurance tions, 6,000 through card checks or recognition that come into the United States' low-wage American workers. The Codncil for the aged through social security. Enact­ and 14,000 in government unions. SlU Lifeboat Class No. 102 AFL-CIO Levels Guns On Poverty �n -.istiUEiai PMW Hrkt SEAWARERS i tOQ New Bedford Fish Union Seeks Pact A Spry Eighty-five Baltimore vs. NY \ See Cargo Battle In Rail-Rate Cuts f BALTIMORE—The Port of Baltimore, with the support NEW BEDFORD — The SIU affiliated New Bedfofd Fisher­ of several Southern railroads, is getting ready to challenge men's Union is seeking a vacation the Port of New York on the movement of seven important fund and other new benefits for items in foreign trade which • 1,200 local fishermen in negotia­ tions about to get underway with have moved almost exclu­ It is almost certain that New the New Bedford Seafood Prod­ sively through New York York railroads and the Port of ucers Association, the boat New York will oppose the reduc­ until now. owner's organization. tions. The export items are canned The Union notified the associa­ goods, paper articles, paint and Win Long Battle tion of its intention to reopen the rubber tires. Import goods are Less than a year ago railroads contract which expires on March crude rubber, plywood and canned serving New York and New Eng­ 31, 1964. In turn, the association goods. land won a long battle to elim­ informed the Union of its plans to Meeting Held inate a general rail rate differen­ seek amendments and modifica­ At a meeting of the * Maryland tial favoring Southern ports; a tions at a future date. Port Authority here, it was an­ differential dating back about 75 Specifically, the Seafood Prod­ nounced that proposed rate reduc­ years. The fight went all the way ucers Association announced a tions by the Baltimore & Ohio to the Supreme Court to eliminate Still spry and salty as ever, Seafarer oldtimer George F. desire to obtain an increase in Railroad and the Western Mary­ export and Import rates which Immel proves he is still active by bouncing two of his greatthe deduction for the advertising land Railroad would give Balti­ were 60 cents a ton higher great grandchildren. Now receiving SIU pension benefits, fund on scallopers. more an advantage over New York through Northern ports than to or Brother Immel lives in Mansfield, Ohio. At the age of 85, of $6 a ton on certain shipments from Philadelphia, Baltimore and In addition to establishing the he says proudly, "I am the chief" of five generations of the and a possible differential of $7 a Southern ports on the Atlantic vacation fund, the Union is asking ton on some items. Immel family. for increases in welfare fund and coast. Seafood Council deductions, the If the New York railroads pro­ latter for promotional purposes in test to the ICC or file similar re­ the industry. The Union also ductions the matter would have to wants an arbitration clause in the get a hearing. Baltimore port and contract so that unsolved disputes rail officials are avoiding any would be referred immediately to reference to the proposed new the' Federal Mediation and Con­ rates as a move to restore the re­ ciliation Service. cently-outlawed differential. In­ The Union also requested an stead the proposed cuts are sim­ increase in maintenance and cure NEW YORK—Secretary of Agriculture Orville F. Freeman has been instrumental in ply called rate reductions on items for fishermen when ill and asked that Baltimore wants to attract to that a minimum of $5 a day be the firing of a waitress from her job in the United Nations dining room, it was announced their area. paid to captains and each crew- by Joseph Fox, head of the Restaurant Worker's Union here. The effective dates for the new member when individual shares selective rates have not yet been 'Fox said Freeman had"* amount to less than $50 per man The announcement of the Governor of Minnesota before decided but under ICC rules the on poor "broker-type" fishing complained to the manager of waitress' complaint to the arbitra­ being appointed to his Cabinet changes would need a 30-day ad­ the dining room that she had tion board came shortly after the post. trips. vance filing. The Union asked that Patriot's been sullen, had hovered over the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ Day be added to the paid holidays table, whisked dishes away too partment declared an all out drive received by the fishermen in quickly, and generally not given to oust Freeman from the de­ service one would expect. New Bedford, partment because of his anti-labor attitude. An MTD resolution pointed out that the Agriculture Department By At Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer has been charged with running a "company union" by the American Federation of Government Em­ Pensipn Benefits Under Discussion Based on some of the past articles that have been carried in the ployees, an AFL-CIO union, which represents the first such charge SEAFARERS LOG relative to various SIU benefits and welfare pro­ WASHINGTON—A Congressman has asked the Maritime ever brought against an agency of grams, we have received questions concerning the various items pro­ the US Government, The AFGE vided for our oldtimers and pensioners. Subsidy Board to study a proposal to exclude from its new filed a formal complaint with Under our welfare and pension programs, there are two types of formula for determining construction subsidies all ships on Freeman last year demanding pensions available. One is a normal pension for Seafarers 65 years of withdrawal of the Department age or older, who have 15 or more years of seatime, with 90 days of which invitations to bid had^recognition of another group, the seatime in the past calendar year+ing saving of that percentage to been issued when the new Organization of Professional Em­ and one day of seatime in the six- the pension list. Another require­ the government. ruling was made. ployees of the Department of In seeking exclusions from the Agriculture. The union charged month period immediately preced­ ment under the rules is that In The MSB said that it would ing the date of application. order to continue receiving this study the suggestion by Represen­ new system, Garmatz mentioned that OPEDA is "sponsored, con­ benefit from year to year, a pen­ Those meeting the requirements tative Edward A. Garmatz (D., principally that it not be applied trolled and assisted by the agency receive a pension of $150 per sioner is required to take a physi­ to two ships on which the Beth­ Md.), along with other suggestions management," and was redognized month, plus complete medical, cal examination once a year to submitted on the controversial lehem Steel Company's Sparrows by the agency although AFGE had hospital and surgical benefits paid determine if he is still eligible. ruling. While the announcement Point shipyard was low bidder. won exclusive bargaining rights in full for themselves. Their de­ Pensioners who have qualified Cites Lack of Work of the change in computing sub­ for the Department's 1,500 meat pendents receive hospital and as above are also entitled to death sidies seemed to be final when Garmatz told the MA in a tele­ inspectors. surgical benefits according to the benefits of up to $4,000. The the Board announced it, the Mari­ gram that the "awarding of this Separate action by the MTD dependents' benefits schedule of amount of the death benefit is time Administration did ask that contract under new formula could also charged the Agriculture De­ the Seafarers Welfare Plan. determined as follows: If the all interested parties submit com­ prolong time of award and do se­ partment with showing anti-union The other type of pension pro­ beneficiary designated under the ments by February 28. rious damage to defense potential bias, raising obstacles that keep vided by our Plan is a Disability SWP and/or Seafarers Pension Under the new method of com­ at this yard, which is in a very America n-flag shipping from Pension, for which the require­ Plan is a surviving blood relative, puting subsidies, the MA will use critical condition because of lack achieving a 50-50 share of Govern­ ments are 12 years of seatime, 90 then the benefit shall be $4,000. five representative foreign ship­ of work." ment cargoes as provided by the days of covered employment dur­ In the event the designated bene­ building centers hi determining The Sparrows Point Yard was Cargo Preference Act, with trying ing the calendar year preceding ficiary is not a blood relative, then ' the amount of subsidy to be paid. the low bidder oh two Prudential to defeat the Act, and for issuing the date of' application, at least the beneficiary receives $1,000. a staff paper carrying anti-union one day of seatime during the sixThe old method involved using Steamship Co. ships. only the lowest cost foreign ship­ The MA told Garmatz that quotations and articles. month period immediately prior Any SIU member who feels building center. every attempt would be made "to The MTD has promised to take to the application date, and there is an unnecessary delay It was thought that the change promptly conclude this issue so political action against Freeman medical certification that the ap­ in the processing of any wel­ would amount to a rise in costs as to permit the award of a con­ by making his anti-union bias plicant is permanently and totally fare or pension claims should to the shipowner of about six to tract within the 90-day bid val­ known in Minnesota, Freeman'^ -tlisabled, or unemployable. Immediately call this to the eight percent, with a correspond­ idity period." J. W. Gulick, dep- home state. The Secretary was Those meeting these require­ attention of the SecretaryTreasurer at headquarters, by ments are entitled to a Disability certified mall, return receipt Pension of $150 per month, as well requested. Any delay in the as complete medical, hospital and IF YOU ARE RECEIVING processing of a claim is usu­ surgical benefits paid in full for MORETHAN ONE ally due to the absence of nec­ themselves, in addition to hospital copy OF THE essary Information or docu­ and surgical benefits for their CUP ALL MAIL ments which are required be­ SAMEi^tS. dependents. LABBLS FROM fore a claim can be processed. Under the rules for both of these THE fROHT However, if there is any delay pensions, if a man is able to secure PAGES... in an Individual case, a letter part-time work, he can earn up to describing the situation will but not in excess of $1,200 per AND RETOWMBEIS year result in immediate attention without forfeiting his pension. I EOINE cANADjusrtisr. However, if he exceeds the $1,200- to the matter. * V J limit, he -la then removed from Freeman Raps 'Bad Service,' Waitress Bounced From UN Rep.Proposes Exceptions To Govt Subsidy Plan „ �Sk^AFAkBkiS The following is an up-to-date revision of an article by the SIU's tax expert on questions involving Seafarers' Federal income taxes covering 1963 income. (The tax reduction bill signed into law by the President last week refers to changes on 1964 income, which will be. dealt with in detail well in advance of • the April 15 filing deadline next year.) Generally, with very few exceptions, seamen are treated no differently under the income tax laws than any other citizen or resident of the US. (The non­ resident alien seaman must also file a return, but the rules are not the same for him.) WHO MUST FILE. Every Seafarer who is a citizen or resident of the United States—whether an adult or minor—who. had $600 or more income in 1963 must file; if 65 or over, $1,200 or ntore. A Seafarer with income of less than these amounts should file a return to get a refund if tax was withheld. A married Seafarer with income less than his own personal exemption should file a joint return with his wife to get the smaller'tax or larger refund for the couple. WHEN TO FILE. Tax returns have to be filed by April 15, 1964. However, the April 15 deadline is waived in cases where a seaman is at sea. In sucb instances, the seaman must file his re­ turn at the first opportunity, along with an affidavit stating the reason for delay. HOW TO FILE. The Seafarer should file the short form 1040A if his income was less than $10,000 and consisted entirely of wages reported on withhold­ ing statements (W-2 forms) and not more than $200 total of dividends, interest, and other wages not subject to with­ holding, and the standard deduction is taken (about 10% of your income) in­ stead of itemizing deductions. A husband and wife may file a joint return if their combined incomes do*hot exceed these limits. THE SEAFARER SHOULD FILE Form 1040 instead of Form 1040A if— (1) he had income from sources other than or in amounts larger than those stated above, (2) either-, husband or wife itemizes deductions, (3) the tax status of head of household or surviving husband or wife is claimed, (4) he claims dividends received credit or retirement income credit, (5) he claims an exclusion for "Sick Pay" paid directly to him by his em­ ployer and this amount is included in the total wages shown on form W-2, (6) he claims deductions for travel, transportation, or "outside salesman" expense, (7) he claims credit for payments on estimated tax or an over-payment from 1962, (8) he is a nonresident alien (file Form 1040B, Form 1040NB, or Form 1040NB-a). Form 1040 for 1963 is still a single sheet, two-page form. However, unlike last year, if a taxpayer, in addition to salary and wages, has only interest income, he may file just the two-page form 1040. In such case, he merely attaches a list itemizing the interest ' income and enters the total amount on line 5b, page 1, of the return.- He can also use Schedule B (Form 1040) for this purpose if he wishes. If you have income from sources other than salary wages and Interest, you may need to complete and attach one or more of the following forms: Schedule B for income from dividends. Interest, rents, royalties, pensions, an­ nuities, partnerships, estates, trusts, etc.; Schedule C for income from a person­ ally-owned business; Schedule D for income from the sale or exchange of property; and Schedule F for-income from farming. A new Form 3468 has been provided for the use of taxpayers ciaiming the investment tax credit. ADVANTAGES OF A JOINT RE­ TURN. Generally it is advantageous for a married couple to file a joint return. There are benefits in figuring the tax on a joint return which often result in a lower tax than would result from separate returns. CHANGES IN MARITAL STATUS. If you are married at the end of 1963, you are considered married for the entire year. If you are divorced or legally separated on or before the end of 1963, you are considered single for the entire year. If your wife or husband died during 1963, you are Considered married for the entire year. Generally, a joint return may be filed, for 1963 provided ^ou have not remarried before the end of 1963. EXEMPTIONS. Each taxpayer is en­ titled to a personal exemption of $600 for himself, $600 for his wife, an addi­ tional $600 if he is over 65 and another $600 if he is blind. The exemptions for age and blindness apply also to a tax­ payer's wife, and can also be claimed by both of them. In cases where a man's wife lives In a foreign country, he can still claim the $600 exemption for her. In addition, a taxpayer can claim $600 for each child,. parent, grandparent, brother, brother-in-law, sister, sister-inlaw, and each uncle, aunt, nephew or niece dependent on him, if he provides more than one-half of their support dur­ ing the calendar year. The dependent must have less than $600 income and live in the US, Canada, Panama or the Canal Zone. A child under 19, or a student over 19 can earn over $600 and still count as a dependent if the taxpayer provides more than one-half of his support. The law also enables a seaman who is contributing (with other relatives) more than ten percent of the support of a dependent to claim an exemption for that individual, provided the other contributors file a declaration that they will not claim the dependent that year. CREDIT FOR EXCESS SOCIAL SECURITY (FJICA) TAX PAID. If a total of more than $174 of Social Security (FICA) tax was withheld from the wages of either you or your wife because one or both of you worked for more than one employer, you may claim the excess over $174 as a credit against your income tax. DIVIDEND INCOME. If a seaman has income from stock dividends, he can exclude the first $50 from his gross income. He may be eligible to an addi­ tional credit against his total tax liability up to a maximum of four percent of the balance of the dividends received in 1963. WELFARE, PENSION AND VACA­ TION BENEFITS. Benefits received from the Sllf Welfare Plan do not have to be reported as income. Payments received from the SIU Pen­ sion Plan are-includable as income on the tax return of those pensioners who retire with a normal pension. There is a special retirement income tax credit to be calculated on Schedule B which is to be attached to the return. Pensioners under 65 who receive a disability pension do not have to include such payments on their tax returns. However, all disability pension payments received after age 65 are taxable in the same manner as a normal pension. Vacation pay received from the Sea­ farers Vacation Plan is taxable income in the same manner as wages. GAMBLING GAINS. All net gains from gambling must be reported as Income. However, if more was lost than gained during the year, the losses are not deductible, but simply cancel out the gains. TAX CREDIT FOR RETIREMENT INCOME. A tax credit of up to $304.80 Is allowed for individuals against retire­ ment income such as rents, dividends and earnings at odd jobs. However, an adjustment must be made in this credit for Social Security benefits.. The following items can be used as deductions against income (IF YOU DO NOT TAKE THE STANDARD DEDUC­ TION); CONTRIBUTIONS. A taxpayer can Long-Trip Tax Problems A major beef of seamen on taxes is that normally taxes are not withheld on earn­ ings in the year they earned the money, but in the year the payoff took place. For example, a seaman who signed on for a five-month trip in September, 1963, paying off in January, 1964, would have all the five months' earnings appear on his 1963 W-2 slip and all the taxes withheld in 1964. This practice could increase his taxes In 1963, even though his actual 1964 earnings might be less than those in 1963. There are ways to minimize the impact of this situation. For example, while on the ship in 1963, the Seafarer undoubtedly took draws and may have sent allotments home. These can be reported as 1963 income. Unfortunately, this raises another complication. The seaman who reports these earn­ ings in 1963 will not have a W-2 (withholding statement) covering them. He will have to list all allotments, draws and slops on the tax return and explain why he doesn't have a W-2 for t-hem. Furthermore, since no tax will have been withheld on these earnings in 1963, he will have to pay the full tax on them with his return, at 20 percent or upwards, depending on his tax bracket. The earnings will show up on his 1964 W-2. The seaman then, on his 1964 return, would have to explain that he had reported some of the earnings in 1963 and paid taxes on them. He would get a tax refund accordingly. In essence, the seaman would pay taxes twice on the same income and get a refund a year later. While this will save the seaman some tax money in the long run, it means he is out-of-pocket on some of his earnings for a full year until he gets refunded. This procedure would also undoubtedly cause Internal Revenue to examine his re­ turns, since the income reported would not jibe with the totals on his W-2 forms. That raises the question, is this procedure justified'^ It is justified only if a seaman had very little income in one year and very considerable income the next. Otherwise the tax saving is minor and probably not worth the headache. deduct up to 20 percent of gross income for contributions to charitable institu­ tions, and an additional ten percent in contributions to churches, hospitals and educational institutions. INTEREST. Interest paid to banks and individuals on loans, mortgages, etc., is deductible. TAXES. In general, you can deduct: personal property taxes, real estate taxes, state or local retail sales taxes, auto license and driver's iicense fees, state gasoline taxes and state incometaxes actually paid within the year. You cannot deduct: Federal excise taxes. Federal Social Security taxes, hunting and dog licenses, auto inspection fees, water taxes and taxes paid by you for another person. MEDICAL AND DENTAL EXPENSES. All expenses over three percent of adjusted gross income for doctor and dental bills, hospital bills, medical and hospital insurance, nurse care and similar costs can be deducted. Other such costs include such items as eye­ glasses, ambulance service, transporta­ tion to doctors' offices, rental of wheel­ chairs and similar equipment, hearing aids, artifical limbs and corrective devices. However, if the Seafarer is reimbursed - by the Seafarers Welfare Plan for any of these costs, such as family, hospital and surgical expenses, he cannot deduct the whole bill, only that part in excess of the benefits paid by the Plan. Ail expenses over one percent of adjusted gross income for drugs and medicine can be deducted. The deduc­ tible portion is then combined, with other medical and dental expenses which are subject to the normal three percent rule. The three percent rule on medical services does not apply in cases where a taxpayer is over 65, but the one per­ cent rule on medicines and drugs does. In addition, the US allows the taxpayer to deduct all medical expenses of de­ pendent parents over 65. The one per­ cent rule on medicines and drugs still applies. CHILD CARE. This allows a deduction of up to $600 to a widower, divorced or legally-separated taxpayer toward the cost of providing care of a child under 12 or a person physically or mentally incapable of support, regardless of age. This expense is deductible only if its purpose is to allow the taxpayer to re­ main gainfully employed. It cannot be claimed if the payment for child care went to a person who is already claimed as a dependent. ALIMONY. Periodic payment of ali­ mony to a wife in accord with a written agreement between them can be de­ ducted. CASUALTY LOSSES. The reasonable value of all clothing and gear lost at sea due to storm, vessel damage, etc., for which the taxpayer is not otherwise compensated, can be deducted as an expense. The same applies to fire loss or losses in auto accidents which are not compensated by insurance. WORK CLOTHES, TOOLS. The cost and cleaning of uniforms and work clothes which ordinarily cannot be used as dress wear can be deducted. This includes protective work shoes, gloves, caps, foul weather gear, clothing ruined by grease or paint, plus tools bouglit for use on the job, or books and periodi­ cals used in direct connection with work. UNIOPf, DUES. Dues and initiation fees paid to labor organizations and most union assessments can be deducted. PURCHASE OF US SAVINGS BONDS. If you are entitled to a refund, you may apply it to the purchase of Series E US Savings Bonds. If you check the appropriate box on line 23 of page 1, on form 1040, you will be issued as many bonds as your refund will buy in multiples of $18.75 for each $25 face value bond. DECLARATION OF ESTIMATED TAX. The purpose of this declaration is to provide for current payment of ta.xes not collected through withholding, where a taxpayer may have a considerable amount of outside income. In such cases, a Seafarer should check the instructions on his tax return carefully, as the "Declaration of Estimated Tax" also must be filed on or before April 15, 1964. �Mittk « IMt 'LOG Meany Says Europeans Study Fishing Boundaries Schools Ignore Labor's Role LONDON—A third attempt to modify the 12-mile national fishing limits to six miles is being made by the 16-nation European Fisheries Conference amid opposition from nations whose livelihood depends al-"*^ The clash with Denmark is over most solely on their fishing Its dependency, the Faroes. Den­ industry. mark has said she-is willing to Although a majority of the 16 nations have agreed to the con­ vention which ^^rovides for exclu­ sive rghts in the first six miles and permits fishing in the outer six mile zone only to those nations with traditional interests there, Norway, Iceland and Denmark all had oyections to the proposal. There is little indication, as the third conference gets underway, that their opposition has lessened since the last meeting here in midJanuary. Iceland Opposes Change Iceland, a country which de­ pends almost exclusively on her fishing industry, is regarded as being opposed to any modification of her 12-mile claim. It had been hoped, however, that Norway, which has, like Ice­ land, imposed a 12-mile limit, would consider some compromise that would enable it to join the convention. However, it was un­ derstood that Norway has not changed her objections, and that progress was likely to prove dif­ ficult. And Norway has shown ex­ treme opposition to the British desire to enforce the 6-mile limit for a period of 20 years. Norway is willing to delay enforcement for a period of only 10 years. Under the convention, a coun­ try can claim 12-mile exclusively where it is proved that local pop­ ulations would suffer undue hard­ ship if foreigners fished in their waters. Sources said that some parts of the Norwegian coast may qualify for exemptions under this clause, but there was opposition to extending the clause to cover the entire Norwegian coast. TERRE HAUTE, Ind.—AFL-CIO President George Meany has charged In a magazine articte that most schools have "downgraded" the labor role in American life. Writing In the "Teachers College accept the convention for herself, but not for Greenland and the Journal," published here by Indi­ Faroes. British fishermen are par­ ana State College, Meany said that ticularly worried about the Far­ "the quest of the workers to win oes, where a 12-mile fishing limit security, dignity and freedom is due to go into effect next week. should be part of the total cur­ riculum of the schools." British Voice Opinion Teachers whose knowledge of The British liave voiced an opinion that Faroese trawlers unions Is limited to wlfat they would be banned from landing read in newspapers and textbooks which dismiss labor issues with here if the limit is enforced. Countries attending the 16 na­ "an off-hand comment" are among tion conference are the Common the reasons why "there Is little Market group; the seven EFTA room in the curriculum for the partners, Spain, Iceland and Ire­ study of labor," Meany declared. land. Critical of Program Meany was also critical of the school system's failure to develop "a nieaningful program of voca­ tional education. Schools have tend­ ed to regard industrial skills as though they were of lesser value than the professional skills of the doctor or the lawyer," the labor leader asserted. There is a general recognition, Meany said, that "the high school ^dropout will be in a hopeless posi­ tion for the years to come," but there is less recognition of the fact that the. future is equally hopeless for the high school student who graduates from a vocational course that teaches him woodworking, leathercraft, or how to wire door­ bells," Meany declared. The AFL-CIO president em­ phasized that because of the "re­ volutionary change in the nature of the work force, the jobs which Checking the gauges in the exist require much more training engine room of the Curtis than was true in the past." Meany Bay Tug F. F. Clain in Balti­ emphasized that "the teaching of more is Janies Saunders of skills has had far too little money the SlU Inland Boatmen's to do the job which needs to be done." Union. SlU Boatman Aden Unionists Reieased After iCFTU Protest BRUSSELS—The last of 23 trade unionists who had been jailed without charges outside the British protectorate of Aden and held for three months, have been released following an official protest lodged by the International Confederation of Free Trade Unionists here. The jailed union leaders,"*" including Abdullah Alasnag, with several other persons since movement from the beginning due or deported, following a to fears that it^would hinder the General Secretary of the Aden released bomb explosion at the Aden air­ Trades Union Congress, were re­ portedly badly treated during their stay in the African prison, and it was further reported that they had been on a hunger strike. Even the Aden Chief Justice admitted that the labor leaders had -been badly treated. The labor leaders were jailed in mid-December along port. Prisoners Released The release of the prisoners co­ incided with the anniversary of the merger of Aden with the Fed­ eration of South Africa. Ironically, the merger has met with opposi­ tion from the Aden trade union economic and social progress of Aden itself. Protests by the ICFTU had been made to Duncan Sandys, British Secretary of State for Common­ wealth Relations & Colonies, and to Sir Kennedy Trevaskis, High Commissioner for Aden and the South Arabian Federation. The labor confederation emphasized that the detention of the Aden unionists constituted a violation of trade union rights which the ICFTU could not tolerate. Restrictions Still in Force Although" the release of the unionists has been secured, the ICFTU said that grave restrictions are still in force which seriously hinder the normal functioning of the trade unions. The state of emergency has not been lifted, meetings of more than five persons are still banned. The ICFTU said that it still plans to maintain its complaint to the International Labor Organization against the British Government until all rights are restored. The Adenese trade unions' struggle is still not over, the ICFTU said. & By Robert A. Matthews, Vice-President, Contracts, & Bill Hail, Headquarters Rep. Clarification On Foreign Shoregangs Several contract questions were submitted in a letter from Brother Nathan H. Eldridge on the SS ^ean Dinny a few weeks ago. The letter, sent In from Bombay, India, covered a number of items requir­ ing interpretation. Question No. It Does the bosun get pvertime for running a foreign shoregang that is hired to paint and chip the ship? Answer: Yes, if the bosun is required to supervise or check on the work performed by the shoregang, he would be entitled to overtime during regular working hours, as this is not considered as part of the customary duties of the bosun. Reference: Standard Freightship Agreement, Article II, Section 10. Customary Duties: "Members of all departments shall perform the necessary and customary duties of that department. Each member of all departments shall perform only the recognized and customary duties of his particular rating." Question No. 2 Does one of the maintenance men get overtime for passing out the tools and paint while the shoregang is aboard working? Answer: Yes, if one of the daymen is required to pass out tools and paint to the shoregang, he would be entitled to overtime while perform­ ing this work as they are not crewmembers, and therefore this is not considered as part of the routineduties of the deck department. in the services of the vessel, the Question: #3: Does the rest of seaman is to be provided trans­ the deck department have to g.et portation back to the port where out and work right alongside of he was first engaged by the Com­ the shoregang? pany. Answer: If the shoregang is Article Section 16 — Mid­ aboard to paint and chip certain night Meals and Night Lunches sections of the ship, the deck de­ (Freightship and Tanker). After partment would not be required discussion of the various problems to perform this work along with that arose in the past due to mis­ the shoregang. However, the interpretations of the provisions deck department would be re­ of the existing section and in an quired to perform its routine du­ effort to clarify the meaning of ties while in port. the section and to outline a stand­ ard procedure, the Committee Reference: Same as above. (This means that the deck depart­ unanimously agreed to delete sub­ ment members are not required sections (a) and (b) and to sub­ to work alongside other than fel­ stitute in their place the follow­ ing subsections (a) and (b); low crewmembers.) "(a) Members of the steward 4" 4 4 In addition to contract clarifi­ department actually engaged in cations previously printed, the serving hot luncheo at midnight clarifications below also have are to be allowed three hours* been agreed to by the contracted overtime for preparing-and serv­ companies which are represented ing same. "(b) When not more than the by the American Maritime Asso­ ciation, and have been signed by equivalent of one department is the Alcoa Steamship Company ef­ served at 9:00 PM or 3:00 AM night lunch, one cook shall be fective January 22, 1964. Section 14 (b) — Repatriation, turned out to perform this work. Upkeep and Transportation Under When a midnight hot lunch is Section 58 (b)—Return to Port of served to not more than five men, Engagement. A vessel on foreign one cook shall perform this work. articles while en routeoaround the When from six to ten men are world, arrived at San Francisco served, one cook and one messwhere Seaman A signed off ar­ man shall perform this work. ticles by mutual consent and Sea­ When more than ten men are man B, his replacement, assumed served, one cook and two messSeaman A's port of engagement, men shall perform this work." Article II, Section 20 — Holiwhich was New York. The vessel ultimately arrived at New York days. When a vessel is in Puerto where articles were terminated Rico, the following three days, and Seaman B terminated his which are recognized as Holidays in Puerto service with the vessel because of for longshoremen illness, requesting return trans­ Rican ports, shall also be recog­ portation to the port where he nized as Holidays for the crew first joined the vessel, San Fran­ while the vessel is in Puerto Rico. cisco. Good Friday July 17th (Munoz Rivera) Question: Inasmuch as -Section July 25th (Constitution Day) 58 (b) provides for a replacement, in circumstances described above, In addition to the above, some to assume the replaced seaman's of the other brothers who were jjort of engagement and Section sent contract clarifications during 14 (b) provides that a crew mem­ ihe past few days were: John ber leaving a vessel because of ill­ Dunne, deck delegate, SS Eagle ness or injury incurred in the Traveler; Wilber E. Coutant, SS service of such vessel shall be Bradford Island; Thomas C. Hop­ entitled to firSt-elass tranportation kins, Jr. ship's delegate, and Don­ to' his "original port of engage­ ald Morrison, engine delegate, SS ment," which section of the con­ Taddei Victory; Robert Anderson, tract is applicable in the case de­ SS Oceanic Spray; Joseph N. Mcscribed above? Gill, ship's delegate, SS Man­ Answer: When tl/e seaman left hattan, and Marion F. Fila, ship's the vessel at New York, under the delegate, S/T Orion PlaUet. circumstances described in Sec­ tion 14 (b), he was entitled to return transportation to his actual port of engagement, San Fran­ cisco, even though at the com­ mencement of employment at San Francisco he had assumed the port of engagement of the sea­ man he replaced. New York. In other words, it is the intention of the Committee to provide that in cases of Illness or injury incurred -J. �raip<i«v^ ^Ahf Just For You.J LEGISLATIVE ROUND-UP. The Senate has-confirmed the nomina­ tion of Nicholas Johnson to be Maritime Administrator. Johnson suc­ ceeds Donald W. Alexander, who resigned the position on October 31, 1963., During the interim between Alexander's resignation and the Johnson appointment bythe President, Robert E. Giles served as Acting Maritime Administrator. Johnson is a native of Iowa City, Iowa, and was graduated from the University of "Texas. He has taught law at the University of California and, prior to his appointment, was a practicing attorney for a law firm in Washington. • i .-4 Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.) has introduced S. 2552, a bill which would place oceanographic research vessels in a category sep­ arate from commercial vessels for purposes of administering United States inspection and manning laws. Under the terms of the bill, oceanographic research vessels would not be considered passenger vessels or passenger-carrying vessels under laws relating to inspection and manning of merchant ships by reason of the carriage of scientific personnel. Scientific personnel on such vessels also would not be con­ sidered seamen. 1, 4A bill known as HR 9903, the Transportation Amendments of 1964 bill. Las been favorably reported from the House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. The measure, if enacted, would enable railroads to continue discriminatory practices and would force a further decline o the US coastwise fleet. The measure would exempt railroads from the "commodity clause" provision of the Interstate Commerce Act in the transportation of all products except agricultural and fisheries commodities, and would permit railroads to be both owners and trans­ porters of products. The result would be the eventual elimination of water carriers. Another provision of the bill would grant an exemption from ICC regu­ lation to railroads in the transportation of agricultural and fisheries commodities. This would do great harm to the coastwise water carriers who now rely heavily on the transportation of agricultural commodities in their business. A massive "pressure campaign" waged by an employer and the community structure of Orange­ burg, SC. against representation of its worker^ by the International Association of Machinists has led the National Labor Relations Board to set aside the results of the first election. The Utica-Herbrand Tool Div. of the Kelsey-Hayes Co., re­ cently moved to Arangeburg and set up a non-union shop. When the Machinists tried to organize, the NLRB said, the employers threat­ ened reprisal and loss of job op­ portunity if the employees selected the lAM. The case had a unique factor—the use by the company of a printed version of the movie which is a fictionalized account of an lAM strike in Indiana, called "And Women Must Weep." The NLRB has set aside five previous votes on the basis that the movie pollutes the atmosphere required for a free choice by workers. 4< t 4 After almost seven months of striking against US Tire and Rub­ ber Co. nearly 1,000 United Rubber Workers won a settlement of their long struggle against cuts in work -standards and wages demanded by the management. The dispute in­ volved a supplement agreement to the national agreement negotiated by the URW and the company. Finally, the company withdrew its demand for wage cuts ranging up to 60 cents an hour and agreed to a number of improvements asked for by the strikers. Plant gate col­ lections during the long strike helped maintain a soup kitchen which the local opened at Its head­ quarters to supplement the $25 check given each striker weekly out. of th URW strike fund. national Ladies Garment Wwkers Union which averages el^ per­ cent and averted an eight-state walkout of 80,000 dressmakers and allied workers. Contract terms were accepted by three jobber groups on the last day of a 10-day deadline extension. The new threeyear pact provides for wage in­ creases of $6 a week for cutters and of 5 percent for other weekly workers and increases in employer contributions to the welfare fund. 4 4 4 The Supreme Court has agreed with the National Labor Relations Board that the Exchange Parts Co. had committed an utifair labor practice when it passed out holi­ day, vacation and overtime bene­ fits in a successful campaign to persuade its workers to vote against representation by the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers. The company, which rebuilds auto parts, sent a letter to each employe be­ fore the election, telling the work­ ers that only the company, and no union, could give out such checks.The court called the move a "fist Inside the Iron glove," and said the benefits received from the company were likely to be "ephemeral." 4 4 4 Tactics used by a big non-union construction firm in trying to pre­ vent the Plumbers from winning a 1961 election were so unfair that a new election will be necessary., the NLRB has ruled. Board mem­ bers voted 4-0 to set aside the re­ sults of an election held among 1,500 Daniel Construction Co. workers at 50 job sites In four southern states, Among anti-union violations the employer was found guilty of were coercion of em­ 4 4 4 ployees, interrogating employees r A .package of Wage an^ welfare about union- sympathies^ and bea. been won by tbo Inter­ threats of reprisals for. union votes. A citizen's right to peaceful protest and empowered in the trusteeship legislation, assembly has always been viewed as a yard­ were able to impose news censorship over stick in evaluating the democratic processes the Canadian maritime labor movement. of any government. Any curtailment, by a Now, the indictment of union representa­ government, of this basic human right is often tives and rank-and-file members for "con­ only the first step in a continuing erosion of spiracy" because of a peaceful protest before basic civil liberties. their elected representatives in Parliament is one more step along the road to totalitari­ That first step has now been taken by the Canadian government. Last month, 14 offici­ anism. als and rank-and-filers of the SIU of Canada, Harsher Measures Next? including President Hal Banks, were arbit­ It is hoped that this' infringement and rarily indicted by'the Canadian government on charges of conspiring to stage a peaceful flagrant disregard of basic gitizenship rights protest in front of the Canadian Parliament by the Canadian government is only a lapse in the democratic process for Canada, and by some 2,000 Seafarers, that the headlong rush toward iron-fisted control of all labor is not the next step. Protest Government Trusteeship The technique of "keeping people in line" The protest was against controversial leg­ by barring them the right of protest and islation adopted by the Canadian Parliament threatening them with imprisonment for do­ last fall to impose a government trusteeship ing so is well documented by historians. over five Canadian maritime unions and Canada is already well along this road. all their affairs. The trusteeship arose out Further, a democratic posture does not al­ of .an attempt to supplant the SIU of Canada low for such inconsistencies. People either and destroy a ten-year bargaining relation­ ship between the* union and Upper takes have rights or they do not! There should be no exceptions to the rule where totalitarian­ Shipping Ltd. ism is concerned. There has to be an end to In instituting the trusteeship 6ver five this "both sides of the mouth"-style of demo­ maritime unions in Canada, including the cracy, so that the right to protest peacefully Seafarers International Union of Canada,, the will be restored to all Canadian citizens re­ Canadian government had already moved in gardless of their beliefs or affiliations. In­ the direction of curtailing freedom and basic stead of trumped-up indictments of Union offi­ rights of Canadian citizens. It went further, cii , anA members,, tet's caU; the Canadian when the trustees, on their own initiative ai iactim by its proper name: Union-busting. . �Pace Twdre S-EAFARERS Mardi LOG Schoolboy Broadcasts SOS For Missing Toy-Horse lf«4 Ted Stewart & Ed Mooney Attention, Seafarers in all ports! Be on the lookout for a globe-trotting pony missing Headquarters Representatives since Sept. of 1962 and believed to have been the victim of foul play. The pony, a hand­ made stick horse answering to the name of Gold Dust II, was last seen in Sidney, Australia, Menu Planning Means 'Plan Ahead' Planning a meal is an important part of the steward's job and, in presumably headed for Rome. planning advance menus, he should consult with the chief cook on the different representative; so Gold have proved to be his downfall. This urgent SOS from school supplies, facilities and other factors that affect the choice of the foods Dust II was born. En route between Sidney Airport superintendent R.W. Reynolds Five months after the first Od­ and Rome, Gold Dust H's trail to ^ served. The balanced meal that results from a well-thought-out of Putnam, Tex., on behalf of his menu does not require reference to complicated tables of mineral and son, Roddy, reaehed the LOG of­ yssey had been completed, Gold vanished. The mighty wooden vitamin requirements. stallion with the feedbag filled fice, recently, and we are passing Dust II set out on his own world The key words in planning each meal are variety and contrast. As it on to readers all over the gallop, bearing the motto, "My with good will disappeared and was never heard from again. The many types of foods as possible should be included to avoid monotony. business is to make friends." globe. And make friends he did, all last report arrived In Sept. 1962, No single food should be served more than once in any meal. Although Pony Express Tribute the way from the capitals of Eu­ but recently Roddy heard of a certain combinations of foods are more popular than others, an element "We know seamen would never merchant seaman who had men­ of suriJrise gives a meal variety. Menus should be planned to provide fail to answer a distress signal," rope to Japan, the South Pacific tioned something in a letter to variety and contrast in flavor, texture, color and form. and Australia. And as he traveled, explained Reynolds, "so we've All menus should be within the capdcity of the galley crew, equip­ Goldy II became even more of a relatives of having seen or heard come to you for help." celebrity than his predecessor, something of Gold Dust II in his ment and supplies. The galley crew should be experienced enough to Young Roddy Reynolds, a 12travels. prepare the food and the most perishable items should be used first. ye:ir-old back in 1960, sought to appearing on radio and television Some dishes will always be popular and require seconds; others will programs, and being the object of commemorate the 100th anniver­ naturally require fewer portions. Plan ahead so that the galldy has sary of the Pony Express and in newspaper interviews across the ample time to prepare the meal. Menus should be designed using no continents. the process, create friendship and more than two dishes which require long or difficult preparation. But his fame eventually may good will throughout the US and Interesting meals are a high spot in the crew's daily routine and the world. crewmembers' palates should be tempted by preparing and serving To achieve this purpose, Roddy foods they like. Stewards should also realize that external factors dispatched his stick-horse Gold such as weather conditions and climate affect crew appetites and Dust with a note tied to his saddle meals should be planned accordingly. In hot weather,,crisp foods and instructing all who wanted to ice cold beverages will be appreciated. In cold weather, warm dishes ride him that he be taken to the can be contrasted by serving substantial hot foods. end of their journey: the trip to The flavors of food are contrasted by serving savory or tart foods be recorded in a logbook attached with bland ones. Texture variety is provided by serving crisp and to the saddle, and then be turned soft foods together. Colorless foods should be offered in combination over to another traveler who with colorful ones to give the plate "eye appeal." would do likewise. Knowledge of the elements of the "Basic 7" food groups and tlie LONDON—The United States Starting from US highway 66 has fallen further behind the pace­ use of foods from each group every day will provide proper nutrients east of Albuquerque, NM, on July makers in shipbuilding according Roddy Reynolds greets for feeding a hungry crew. Proper use of the "Basic 7" leaves a stew­ 28, 1960, Gold Dust "carried the to the latest report issued by ard with a wide choice of items to be served and almost unlimited Gold Dust I {ust after the mail" to hundreds of places on Lloyd's Register of Shipping two choice in methods of preparation. hand-made stick horse re­ five continents. Goldy came home weeks ago. The "Basic 7" food groups and the minimum suggested servings turned from Johannesburg March 13, 1961, from Johannes­ The 1963 tonnage fell off more from each are; in 1961. burg, South Africa, loaded down than 150,000 tons from the pre­ Group I. Green and yellow vegetables. Two servings each day. with souvenirs, clippings, and vious figure as the total number of Group 11. Oranges, tomatoes, grapefruits, raw cabbage and salad And that's where the code of other honors he had garnered new ships produced dropped to 78, the sea comes in. If Gold Dust II greens. Two servings per day. during his trip. 12 fewer than the 1962 count. is to be found, it must come of a Group III. Other vegetables and fruits. Two servings and one potato Gold Dust's trail-blazing Jour­ Actual tonnage declined from 449,- world-wide search. Anyone with a day. ney around the world was such a 050 tons in '62 to 294,427 in *63. Group IV. Milk and milk products. One pint or its equivalent each information about GD II is re­ The US now ranks tenth among quested to write:' R. W. Reynolds, day. success that it was decided an­ other trip should be made. How­ the sixteen leading builders. Group V. Meat, fish and fowl. One serving and one egg per day. Supt., Putnam High School, Put­ The leading builder still is nam, Tex. This is a legitimate ever, Goldy had become such a Group VI. Bread, flour and cereals. A serving with each meal. celebrity as a good will ambassa­ Japan with a gain of 184,206 tons SOS and it deserves a reply. Group VII. Butter and margarine equal to at least two ounces daily. dor in his first venture that it was and 558 ships over 1962. That gives felt it would be safer to send a Japan the world-leading total of 2,367,353 gross tons afloat. West Germany, the second lead­ ing producer with 970,579 tons and 185 new ships, saw its totals drop from 1962 highs of over 1 million NEW YdRK-^After 175 years of successful! operation, the Bureau of Customs will tons and 234 ships. have its anniversary commemorated. President Johnson has proclaimed 1964 as United Britain Ranked Third States Customs Year. * Third pl^ce Great Britain and commemorative post card and a brating its birthday "in recogni­ The customs service, whose North Ireland slipped from 944,two-color four-cent stamp bearing tion of 175 years of mutually purpose is to raise revenue 864 gross tons and 187 ships in '62 the customs service anniversary beneficial relationships." to 927,649 gross tons and 160 ships and protect US industry, was emblem. established by the first congress BAL HARBOUR. Fla. — The last year. The emblem shows a blue out­ AFL-CIO Executive Council has Sweden was next with 887,738 on July 31, 1789, when President line of the map of the US with urged the American government tons and 71 ships, a gain of George Washington signed the bill the word "customs" emblazoned to take the lead in securing "the tonnage from the 841,022 of '62 creating the organization. across it, also in blue, with the imposition of a complete interna­ and a dip in actual ships built from The official observance of this exception of the letters U and S, tional embargo on oil and arms the previous year's 74. anniversary will take many forms The Italians, in fifth place, throughout the year. A gala din­ which are in red. Also affixed shipments to South Africa." to the map is the seal of the cus­ The council acted after hearing showed an increase in ships and ner-dance for more than 1,000 of toms service and a pair of tonnage with 492,176 gross tons Nana Mahomo, a member of the the bureau's employees has al­ National Executive Council of the and 55 ships as opposed to the ready been held at the Sheraton crossed US flags of 1789 and 1964. The department also has issued Pan-Africanist Congress of South previous year's production of 348,- Park Hotel in Washington. The Africa, describe recent develop­ 196 tons and 51 ships. Treasury Department, Customs' a special cancellation stapip to 28 French production jumped from parent organization, honored its post offices around the country. ments in his country. 84 to 88 ships, but tonnage drop­ progeny in a speech delivered by The stamp reads: "US Customs, Deteriorating Situations ped from 480,578 to 447,079 tons Treasury Secretary Douglas Dil­ 175th Anniversary, 1789-1964." The council said that the de­ as France placed seventh on the The government intends that lon. teriorating situations in South list. the school children of this nation The Post Office Department, Africa "threatens to erupt into an The Netherlands, with 377,026 become more familiar with the armed conflict" with the likeli­ gross tons and 148 ships, as com­ too, has gotten into the act. workings and history of the serv­ hood of spreading throughout the pared to the '62 figures of 418,484 Postal authorities have issued a ice. To that end, a brief history continent of Africa and "embit­ and 151 ships stood seventh on the is being compiled and will be dis­ tering racial strife' the world listings. tributed to schools throughout the over." The South African govern­ Norway, with 340,930 and 91 country. In addition, a special ment with its "inhuman racist pol­ ships, showed a slight drop in edition of Customs Today, the or­ icies and practices" ca.i only be tonnage and vessels from the 376,ganization's house organ, will fea­ halted in its drive toward destruc­ 444 tons and 95 ships of '62, and A reminder from SIU head­ ture a history of the service. tion- by "concerted, effective stood in eighth place. quarters cautions all Seafarers To insure maximum recognition action of the free world," the In ninth place among the ship­ leaving their ships to contact and observance during this anni­ council said. building powers is Denmark with the hall in ample time to allow versary year. President Johnson In addition it urged organized 322,953 gross -tons and 34 ships, the Union to dispatch a replace­ has directed the customs service labor to assist the African resist­ an increase in tonnage from the ment. Failure to give notice be­ to participate in activities com­ ance movement in its struggle "to 230,470 of '62, but a drop in ship fore paying off may cause a de­ memorating its founding and op­ overcome 4he forces of racial production from the previous layed sailing, force the ship to erations, and marking the agen­ sail short of the manning re­ cy's contributions to the health tyranny and to avoid being over-^ year. whelmed by totalitarian forces Following the US in tenth place quirements and needlessly make and welfare of US citizens. that threaten to wrest the initia­ are, in order, Yugoslavia, Poland, the woik tougher for your ship­ Johnson has also called on civic tive from those who are struggling Spall), Finland, Belgium and mates. and industrial organizations to co­ Canada, rounding out the top 16. for freedom , iq South Africa." operate with the bureau in cele­ Shipbuilding In America Drops Again AFL-CiO Asks Arms Ban To South Africa Customs Bureau Marks Birthday PHOtS m vRAwi^ fkosraV Quitting Ship? Notify Union your �Mimli §, mi V (r • t SEAFARERS LOO Fai* TkfrtMa 51U kail Tugman's Family Turns Out For A Checkup s e o i- d e x 0 e s e Runaways High In Sea Disasters LIVERPOOL—Statistics recently released from an under­ writers association here revealed that ships from two of the most favored runaway havens—Liberia and Panama—^ranked high ori the list showing the-*number of ships that were Panama was 52,306, while Liberian registry lost 43,860 tons. The lost at sea in 1963. HiKhest Since 1929 In all, there were 148 ships stricken from the active list of the world's merchant fleet last year. The figure was the highest for a single year since 1929, and was 24 more ships than were lost last year. The highest number of losses—71—were accounted for by foul weather and winds, while fires and explosions caused 23 losses. Collisions claimed 21 ships and 18 others were abandoned and sank. Contact damage took 8 vessels; machinery shaft and propeller damage claimed one; weather damage took another one; four ships were listed as missing and one went down due to other causes. The total tonnage loss for ROU Head Gets New Post NEW YORK Joseph P. Glynn, general chairman of the Radio Officers Union, has been elected to the international executive board of the Commercial Teleg­ raphers Union, Glynn has been employed by the ROU since 1948 as dispatcher and then assistant to the general secre­ tary-treasurer. He served with the merchant marine as a radio officer during World War II. The new board member joined American Overseas Airlines after, the war and served as a flight com­ munications officer. He holds first class FCC radiotelegraph and radio telephone licenses, as well as a CAA flight radio operator cer­ tificate. Glynn's background also in­ cludes a law course at LaSalle Ex­ tension University. The ROU, as the marine division . of the telegraphers union, has been a member of the Maritime Trades Department for many yeairs. The Jim Sullivans hit the SlU clinic at headquarters for an annual checkup which kept the doctors busy for quite a while last week. Lined up and waiting for the medico (above, l-r) are Mrs. Sullivan; Arlene, 6; Michael. 8; James, 4; Kathleen, 5; Bernedette, 3; Danny, I; Dolores, 2, and proud papa Jim admiring his brood. Son Michael (left) gets started with the'doctor while the others patiently await their turn. Sullivan and his family live in Jersey City, where he has been a railroad tugman for 19 years. Goldwater Crosses Picketline But Won't Show His Face greatest single loser — Greece — lost 14 -ships totaling 80,132 gross tons. Greece's losses included the most spectacular of the year. The first, in April, was the liner PORTLAND, Ore.—Sneaking out a side door to evade photographers and continually hid­ Brittany which burned and sank off the 3alamis Island, southwest ing his face from public view, presidential hopeful Sen. Barry Goldwater (R-Arizona) placed of Athens and the 20,238-ton liner votes above his own oft-proclaimed valor here recently. Lakonia. formerly the Dutch ship A long-time advocate of the-*Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt, which open shop and so - called sneaked out a side door and man­ up support for himself in Oregon's burned out and went down during key presidential primary. His chief a Christmas Mediterranean cruise. "right to work" laws, Gold- aged to make It to their car. opponent for the Republican nom­ water spent about 90 minutes in At this point the photographers .' Great Britain was second loser with 18 ships lost at a gross ton­ the striking, scab-operated Ore- caught up with them. Goldwater ination, Nelson Rockefeller, has nage of 53,453. Panama was third, gonian-Journal newspaper building quickly ducked behind a copy of also visited Portland but turned Lebanon fourth and Liberia fifth. talking things over with the papers' the scab-printed Oregonian as the down an invitation to visit the Lebanon lost a total of 11 ships of publishers. • Workqrs at the !'Ore- flashbulbs popped. Success was striking newspaper operation, say­ gonian" and "Oregon Journal" his. At no time did he allow his ing there just wasn't time. 47,715 gross tons. Meanwhile, last month marked The US was the- world's sixth have been on strike over four face to be photographed. years and have been replaced by the fourth birthday of the Port­ Republican State Representa­ largest loser of ship tonnage. The American-flag total was seven an odd assortment of strike­ tive Robert Chappel was only half land Reporter, a newspaper which as successful. He got his hand up was established here as an out­ steam and motor-powered mer­ breakers. Becomes Bashful only as far as his eyebrows be­ growth of the Oregonian-Journal chant ships of 41,902 gross tons. When it came time to leave the fore being in>mortalized for the strike which began in November, The most memorable disaster was the total loss of the liquid building ..however, Goldwater sud­ voters to see. Least successful of 1959. The Reporter was started in sulphur carrier Marine Sulphur denly became bashful about re- all was Republican national com­ February, 1960, Queen, which disappeared with crossing the picketlines In full view mitteeman Lowell Paget, who only her entire crew Feb. 15, 1963, of news photographers who arrived managed to get his hand halfway 230 miles southeast of New in the interim. With a bold, far to his face and remained plainly from conservative outflanking recognizable. Orleans. .f maneuver, he and " his party Goldwater was in town to drum New Windows Cast New Glow In Lighthouse Behind that newspaper playing peek-a-boo with the labor vote is Sen. Barry Goldwater, po­ tential candidate for the Republican Presidential nomination. He and his entourage had just crossed International Typographical Union picketline at the scab-produced Portland Orego­ nian & Journal. Also shy of the impression he's making on labor is Republican State Repre­ sentative Robert Chappel (driver). Next to him is GOP national committeeman Lowell Paget. A Goldwater aide seeme amused by the shenanigansi- ,JAMEST0WR, Rhode IslandLocal Coast Guard officials be­ came alarmed here recently, when it was reported that Beavertail Light and sevei al other light­ houses in New England were shin­ ing spurious and misleading flashes. Beavertail, with its 130,000candlepower light, appeared to be giving off four flashes with each rotation instead of two, as stated on charts and sailing guides. Investigation later proved that the extra flashes came from re­ flections cast by the light on the glass windows enclosing it. The reflections were elipiinated by installing curving plastic windowns at Beavertail, the third old­ est lighthouse in the nation. �.ax PitfirMltteem -S>R'AF A:tLRMS, 'XO'O Balloting Committee At Mobile By LIndscy Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area Statewide Vote Due In Louisiana Membership-elected SlU balloting committee at the port of Mobile takes time before the day's polling activities begin to check each other out on propet balloting procedures to be maintained in accordance with the SlU constitution. Left to right, comrnittee members are Joe Roberts, Robert Brooddus and Archie E. Defoney. TELEPHONE UNION NIPS IBT RAID BID NEW YORK—^The Communication Workers of America turned back another raid at­ tempt by Jimmy Hoffa and his Teamsters as they scored a decisive victory In a National Labor Relations Board election that was held here last month. The CWA won the election by a count of 12,558 to 8,751• for the Teamsters. Hoffa and his associates for med­ CWA president Bierne has an­ dling in CWA affairs. nounced that he has notified the The election encompassed , 23,000 CWA members in both the New York City area and upstate New York. They have been rep­ resented by the CWA since the Union won bargaining rights in 1961. This was the sixth attempt that the Teamsters have made to raid a CWA Local. In 1962 the CWA defeated a HofTa-sponsored raid among the 17.000 equipment in­ stallers of the Western Electric Company by a 3-1 margin. West­ ern Electric is an affiliate of the American Telephone and Tele­ graph Co., as is the New York Telephone Company. Recent Teamster raid attempts - on two other AFL-CIO Unions were also turned back by decisive margins. In Los Angeles the United Rubber Workers smashed IBT raid attempt at the Mattel Toy Company by winning an NLRB election victory by a more than 2 to 1 margin, and in Miami the Brewery Workers turned back a second Teamster raid attempt at the National Brewery Company by winning an NLRB election by a 72-50 count. The Teamsters' defeat by the Communications Workers oc­ curred in one of the largest Na­ tional Labor Relations Board elec­ tions in recent years. The election itself was preceded by an attempt by three officers of CWA Local 1101 to bolt their union for the IBT. The three, who were suspended immediately afterward, announced that members at a&local meeting had voted to disaffiliate with th6 CWA. They claimed the local ex­ ecutive board had then decided to join the Teamsters. The Truckers' union promptly chartered the fornier CWA offi­ cers and then assigned 18 staff members to an organizing cam­ paign. Petitions were then pre­ sented for an NLRB election. The Communications Workers denied the right of the local to cut its ties with the international union under the CWA constitu­ tion. An administrator and tem­ porary assistants were named to run the affairs of Local 1101. Key support, for the Union came on Jan. H) in Albany when the heads of the 23 locals in New York state voted their, support: and blasted Further support for the CWA local. came from AFL-CIO presi­ dent George Meany who gave the full support of the federation to the Communication Workers. Meany i^ends Congratulations In a message of congratulations following the CWA victory, Meany said, "I congratulate the Commu­ nications Workers on their success in the campaign in New York in driving back the raiders from the Teamsters. The telephone unions in New York refused to listen to phony promises and cast their votes for clean, decent trade un­ ions." New York Telephone Co. of his union's desire to resume bargain­ ing immediately. He said the CWA intended to get "very sub­ stantial Improvements" in wages and working conditions. Commenting on the votes cast against the CWA in the election, ,Beirne noted that the New York locals have, problems "that need to be solved . . . We are aware of these problems and during the campaign served notice on the management that the individual grievances caused by the com­ pany's mismanagement" must be corrected; Vf el land Canal Tolls Draw Industry Fire MONTREAL—A plan by the Canadian government to reimpose toll charges on the Welland Canal between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie has drawn sharp criticism from the Great Lakes Waterway De-"*velopment Association, which tion of tolls at the beginning of represents grain producers, the 1964. season "discrimination against the province which pro­ vides Canada with the bulk of its industrial production, employment and tax revenues." Lake Ontario would again become "the only one of the five Great Lakes which ships can neither enter nor leave without the payment of a toll," the group pointed out. The proposed reimposition of tolls on the Welland Canal is part of a joint US-Canada attempt to amortize the cost of the St. Law­ rence Seaway through tolls in a 50-year peribd. With toll collec­ tions far behind expectations, hearings on a possible increase in Seaway tolls is scheduled for this month. Meanwhile the St. Lawrence Seaway authority has announced tentative opening dates for the canals under its authority. The Welland Canal is scheduled to open April 1, weather and ice con­ ditions permitting. Other tentative opening dates are: Sault Ste. Marie Canal, April 13; South Shore. Beauharnois, Iro­ quois, .Lachine and Cornwall canals, April 15; Wiley-Dondero ; canal April 15 jr earlier If" ice; conditions permit. . shipping companies and industries in western Canada. The toll was originally suspended by the Canadian government two years ago. The group called the reimposi- Turned Down OT? Don't Beef On $$ Headquarters wishes to re­ mind Seafarers that men who r.re choosy about working cer­ tain overtime cannot expect an equal number of OT hours with the rest of their department. In some crews men. have been turning down unpleasant OT jobs and then demanding to "ime up with eoual cvqrtime when r.ie easier jobs come lo: , This practice is unfair to Sea' arers who take OT job- as they come. The gener..l objective is to •..ilize OT as nj' i as possible but if a man refuses disagree­ able jobs there Is no require­ ment that when an easier job comes along he can m'>' up the qyertime he turned down before. As Louisiana prepared to vote in a"* statewide general election, the heaviest vote for a Republican state candidate since reconstruction days was Indicated. Louisiana, already regarded as a two-party state in Presidential elections, seems to be edging in this direction in state and parochial affairs. John J. McKelthen, the Democratic nominee, was being vigorously opposed by Charlton Lyons, a Shreveport Republican. McKeithen, who appears to be a "middle-of-the-roader," was endorsed by the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO. Lyons, an arch conservative, had Uie backing of the White Citizens Council group in South Louisiana. While most of the experts conceded the McKeithen would win the election, they were almost unanimous in predicting that the Republican vote would exceed 200,000 out of an anticipated total of 600,000 plus. This would give Lyons the highest total for any state Republican candidate in this century. The Republicans also had candidates in the field for a few purely local offices, including some seats in the State Legislature, but any really serious showing on their part would be a completely unexpected reversal of form. In Orleans Parish, property owners also were asked to approve a $14.5 million bond issue for public Improvements including roadways to open up for industrial development the new deepwater Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet. The bond proposals were supported by the AFL-CIO. The political pot also is bubbling in Texas, where candidates are be­ ginning campaigns looking to. the Democratic primary in May. The Texas AFL-CIO endorsed President Lyndon B. Johnson and US Senator Ralph Yarborough as labor's choice for the Democratic party's standard bearers. Trade unionists In Houston, and particularly the Maritime unions, were watching with interest the campaign of Jim Clark, vice president of Longshoremen's Local 1273, for representative to the State Legisla­ ture from Harris County. A delegate to the West Gulf Ports Council o£ the Maritime Trades Department, he had the endorsement of that body and also the support of the Harris County AFL-CIO. . The Port of Mobile will benefit from the sevices of a $500,000 fire boat donated to the Alabama State Docks by the US General Services Administration. The vessel is the Navy tug Ensenore which is to be towed from the laid-up fleet to Mobile for conversion to a fire fighter. A hope that Mobile would share to the fullest extent in tKe grain trade boom was dimmed when political opposition generated by the State Commissioner of Agriculture and others interfered with a pro­ posal to lease the grain elevator to private interests. The elevator is operated under Alabama State Dock's supervision. Some shipping in­ terests have expressed the opinion that private operation would result in a greater volume of grain shipments through this port. One of the oldtimers currently swapping sea stories with ex-shipmates on the beach in Mobile is James R. Bradley, who sails night cook and baker. He has been sailing since 1938 and always ships out of Gulf ports. His last voyage was on the tug Titan (Mobile Towing) which went coastwise to Atlantic Coast ports and returned to Mobile with a barge in tow. Other Seafarers on the beach In this port include Lawrence A. Holt who has been sailing out of the Gulf for 20 years; Emmet Mayo who paid off the Alcoa Voyager recently and is visiting with his sister while waiting to catch another ship; Eddie who paid off as bosun on the supertanker Monticello Victory and says he is going to take4t easy for a while before trying for another tanker job, and John Koen, who is waiting for the perch to start rising in the Dog River area where he lives. He last paid off as bosun on the SS Claiborne. Tex Jacks is on the beach in Houston looking for another bosun's job like the one hfe had on the Santa Emilia (Liberty Navigation). These kinds of jobs do not hit the board every day, however. The Santa Emilia was a Liberty ship that tramped practically around the world while Tex was the serang. The company is one of those which believes in proper maintenance of a ship, which made for top overtime. This happy situa­ tion came to an end when the operators traded the vessel for a C-2 which was renamed the Santa Emilia and, as the Log went to pre.ss, was out­ bound to India from Lake Charles with a ca^go of rice. A couple of Houstonians who are waiting for a grain ship for the novelty of a trip to Russia are William Hamilton^ chief cook, and Ben­ jamin Rucker, who generally sails chief steward or baker. Also on the beach in Houston and waiting for a steward's job is B. G. Ladd. Bob Davis is expecting an addition to his family in the not too distant future, but he says he cannot wait around for the new arrival so will have to grab an AB job to keep the grocery money coming in. "Bob Yeager is resting at home after paying off the Cities Service Norfolk. An avowed "tanker stiff," he'll be looking for another Cities Service spot when he is ready to go again. In New Orleans, Woody Perkins paid a visit to the hall. He is steward on the Afoundria which sailed for Northern Europe. Lefty McNorton made a job but came down with pneumonia and had to turn it back in and go to the USPHS Hospital instead. Lefty came out of it all right and will be in shape to ship again soon. I. J. Decareux is suffering from an impairment to his hearing and was given a "not fit for duty." He says this misfortune has brought home sharply to him the value of the Sickness and Accident benefits. Louis B. Duracher has started pitching his card at any Group 1 job that comes along after trying to sweat out a bosun's slot. Red Posey, who alternates between deep-sea and inland work, is looking for the right spot on a river boat. Nevin Ellis came over to New Orleans from Tampa and Is ready to ship out. A busy two weeks, all in all. -——i-oofrj �MiMbfrnNi SIU Ship Breaks Million Mark By Earl (Bull) Shepord, Vice-President, Atlantic Shipping Good Even Without Tugs VMnwm»m MKA'F MRttS ytiOO BALTIMORE »— The SIUcontracted A & J Mercury (Pacific Seafarers) carried a cargo of 6,392 tons through the Dundalk Marine Terminal here recently, pushing the total tonnage for the terminal over the one-million mark since its construction in 1960. The Mercury loaded steel and military equipment at the five-berth marginal terminal to bring Dundalk's total up to the record figure. The C-2 was the 1,097th ship to use the facility here, according to the Maryland Port Authority. The terminal, the Authority said, is presently expanding its facilities to eight berths. AFL-CIO Supports End ; Of Waterfront Agency BAL HARBOB, Fla.—The AFL-CIO Executive Council an­ nounced here that it would support the International Long­ shoremen's Association in its campaign to have the Water­ front Commission of New"*" needed. Its continued existence, York Harbor abolished. the union points out, imposes costs The AFL-CIO is adding its on stevedoring and shipping Despite the fact that the tugboat strike in New York is over a month old, and many ships were diverted to other areas, shipping remains good for SIU members. Last month we paid off 37 ships, signed on 13 ahd serviced 43 ships in transit, ilowever, shipping did drop from the support to legislation that would previous month, primarily in the tanker field, because the companies terminate the operations of the did not want to take a chance without tugs. bl-state commission, which was set A real tragedy occurred on the Azalea City recently. Bosun Ernice up on a temporary basis in 1953 Cortz-was working in the No. 5 hold when he fell 14 feet. Cortez was for the Port of New York. unable to receive any medical attention from the Coast Guard due to The ILA has contended for bad weather and heavy seas, and passed away ten hours after the some time that the commission, accident. After a year's run on the Orion Hunter, Nick Angeloponlos is which was originally organized as again registered for shipping in New X^^k and looking for another a temporary agency, is no longer long one. •fOthers seen around the headquarters hall these days include Sidney Segree, who recently paid off the Taddel Village after almost five months as cook and baker. One of our best ship's delegates, Dick Hufford, who recently signed off the Warrior, also was in to say hello. The Warrior paid off very clean. Unfortunately, New York lost one of its everyday visitors when Louis Dennis refused to ^pend any more time in this snowbound city and shipped out as chief cook 4 aboard the Steel Apprentice. timore MTD Port Council held a Smooth sailing, Louis. meeting recently and made plans The outlook for shipping in to hold, its annual moonlight Boston looks very good now that cruise on the night of June 17. the grain shipments are starting Cruises in the last two years have to move out of there. Things are been so successful that it was de­ expected to pick up considerably. cided to hold another one. The settlement of the grain issue The Retail Clerks are still has already resulted in the sailing meeting with the chain stores of the Transorleans and the Col­ here on a new contract and so far orado. • Both ships were tied up in they're at a standstill. New con­ Boston during the wheat ship boy­ tracts have been completed by the cott, which received the full sup­ SIU Inland Boatmen's Union for port of the SIU and other mari­ all Baltimore tug companies with time unions. the exception of Baltimore Tow­ The SIU may have a potential age. This contract should be com­ singing star in its midst. Blackie pleted shortly. A new contract Willdridge, who ships out of Bos­ has also been signed in Baltimore ton and is now on his way to by the SIU United Industrial Russia with the Transorleans, re­ Workers with the Addison-Clarke cently cut a record on the Gold Company. Band label entitled "Time and Some of the Seafarers on the Time Again." Seafarers are urged beach in Baltimore include John to run, not walk, to the nearest Van Dyk, who's been sailing with record store to pick up a-copy of the SIU for 20 years. He just Blackie's latest disk. signed off the Antinous from a Shipping has been veiy good for Far East run, then made a trip ^the Port of Philadelphia. Ships on the Kenmar around to the East paying off there have been excep­ Coast. Diego Martinez is on the tionally clean, and the ships' del­ beach after making a trip in the egates have been doing a good steward department on the Steel job in making the job for the Executive. Diego says that the patrolmen on these payoffs a first thing he did on arriving One man goes into action to show the ease with which the pleasant one. home was to tell his wife to get SlU-contracted Seatrain's new Tilt-Tainer can be off-loaded We want to remind all SIU rid of all the dishes and buy pa­ from a truck and set into its upright silo position. Platform members living in the New Jersey per ones. ^ He refuses to wash any area that the Retail Clerks are on more disHes. on which the silo rests is in lower right corner of photo. strike against Food Fair and that Frank Judah Jr., was telling the EDGEWATER, NJ—A silo for the transporting and storage we should support the strike by fellows around., the^ Baltimore hall withholding patronage ffom these about the maiden voyage of the of dry bulk commodities which can be tilted oii its side for stores. The strike has been going San Francisco. He recalls how at on for 14 days and it looks like the beginning there was a lot of easy trucking, has been put into use by the SlU-contracted it's going to be a rough beef. trouble with the ship's hot water Seatrain Lines here. Seatrain officials said that the Another rough beef in Phila­ system, but, after a new one was Called the Tilt-Tainer, this delphia is the one the Building installed everything has been go­ hybrid trailer combines a 40,- entire rig can be off loaded from a Trades are waging against the ing very smoothly. 000 lb. capacity cargo container truck into a silo situation in a mat­ ABC Construction Company. The The shipping outlook for the with an all-weather 25-ft. storage ter of minutes by one man. The firm has been working on company has been accused . of C0;ming month in Norfolk is very hopper. Its developer hails the in­ using scab labor on its projects. good. Norfolk is a good bet for novation as a one-package, prac­ the development of the container -The Philadelphia MTD Port Coun­ you fellows who want to get a tical answer to shipping distribu­ system for several years, but has heretofore been stymied by exact­ cil has supported the Building ship in a hurry. The new hall tion and storage. ing specifications given to them by Trades in this fight since the be­ there is now in full operation, as Since the Tilt-Tainer is itself a ginning. _ the cafeteria started serving food package, Seatrain says, "Othar chemical companies desiring to 'The oldtimers registered on the on March 2. So we now have packaging such as 50 lb. bags and use the system. Hoping to recap­ beach in Philadelphia include C. many Unions in Norfolk visiting the multiple handling of bagged ture some of the lost bulk cargo Thompson, who signed off as stew­ the hall, which vve believe provide chemicals is eliminated. Because it business, Seatrain kept at its in­ ard . on the Alcoa Puritan and the nicest union facilities in the incorporates a built-in hopper, vention. The result is that the Tiltpasses his time by playing knock state of Virginia. The Norfolk companies using bulk materials no Tainer is already in use by at least rummy in the. Union hall. Gene Union Labor Council has just longer will need to invest in rail­ one company, and others are wait­ Augur, off the Trustee, is a Cal- moved into the hall and is con­ road sidings, unloading facilities, ing for production of a later model, to be of all-welded con­ mar Line regular and he's waiting ducting all its activities from and storage bins. struction. out a bobun's job. there. The name of the firm making The situation on the Tulse Hill The Hod Carriers recently the Tilt-Tainers, a subsidiary of in Baltimore is just about the joined the Hampton Roads MTD Seatrain, is called Ship Container same. As you recall, this was the Port Council, which is beginning Corp. The silo was developed un­ blacklisted Cuban trade ship that to have a political influence in the der that firm's name, but the firm the ILA refused to load and it is area. Incidentally, this council plans to let truck body builders still tied up;- in Baltimore. The .made the largest contribution to make the container chassis trailer. iMiiimJtynmM company is trying to get an. in­ COPE—$500—in the last general The company will then lease the junction against the ILA, but so election in the state of all organ­ container to users for about $75 (Umii<>^U/nieinU'nb far has been unable to do so. The izations in the state of. Virginia. a month and the tilting chassis .for SIU and MTD have backed up the •The Port Council also made the $130. The only other item needed, ILA all the way on this. lai-gest donation to the Tide­ the platform on which, the silo is Shipping in Baltimore is ex­ waters Voters Registration League deposited ^ when it is raised from pected to be good for the next 30- —$500. One. of the officers for the the truck bed, will sell for about day period. In addition, the Bal- League is Dave Alston of the ILA. $25a Seatrain Trys Out 'Tilting' Cargo Box companies that should be used to provide wage and benefit in­ creases for longshoremer. and other port workers. According to ILA attorneys, the industry has been required to tax Itself nearly $3 million a year to support the commission. In the ten years of the commission's existence, new Federal and state laws have been enacted that im­ pose detailed restrictions on the conduct of union affairs, qualifica­ tions of union officials and union financial . practices. These laws have made the Waterfront Com­ mission obsolete according to the Union. The Waterfront Commission Act requires all longshoremen to register with the agency. It also provides for employment informa­ tion centers at hiring sites. Bills to abolish the commission have already been introduced in both the New York and New Jer­ sey Legislatures. The New York bill would terminate the commis­ sion's powers and duties over a one-year period. Alternative bills have also been introduced in both legislatures to amend the Water­ front Commission Act to provide for gradual transfer of some of the commission's functions to workers and employers In the Industry. NY Port Cleanup Planned NEW YORK—War has formally been declared on the hazardous debris in New York harbor. The NY Port Authority and the Army Corps of Engineers have agreed to work together in a clean-up study of the area. Acting on the suggestion of Leo Brown, the city's commissioner of the Marine and Aviation Depart­ ment, the two groups agreed to make a joint study of the problem. Waterfront sites, will be studied, photographs will be taken and maps will be drawn to illustrate the problems and how they may be resolved. Past studies seem to indicate that most of the trouble arises from abandoned hulks and piers, and dilapidated waterfront struc­ tures. To remedy this, legal staffs of the agencies involved are draft­ ing proposed amendments to fed­ eral laws that would require own­ ers of deteriorating hulks to re­ move them or pay for the removal costs. Also joining the war on debris are municipalities on the New Jer­ sey side of the liarbor. The general public, too, enlisted in the fight by attending a public hearing last Thursday, Mar. 5, at the Great Hall of the New York Chamber of Commerce. Austin J. Tobin, executive director of the authority, and Coipmissioner Brown also at­ tended the meeting. The meeting was called to study various methods by which the Corps of Engineers could be aided in their efforts to remove the ex­ cessive amounts of debris which have accumulated in both the New York and New Jersey areas of the harbor. �Fate '» SEAFAkMltSi ZO^ Foreign Shipowners Quit After Canadian Tax Hike Assist On Seniority Card Mailing OTTAWA—tax increase from 13 to 20 percent on earn­ ings of all foreign-owned Canadian incorporated ship lines had led to a mass liquidation of holdings by practically all of these companies, the Cana--*dian Shipowners Association hard-pressed to replact revenue, of that magnitude In the fiscal revealed recently. budget. In a brief presented to ttie Canadian Royal Commission on Taxation, the Shipowners Associa­ tion made clear ite members' reasons for the drastic actions it had been forced to take. Canada would never have a Great Laket. SlU members lend a hand on mailing of 1964 truly international merchant fleet seniority cards from SlU hall in Detroit as Seniority Director until an international outlook was John Emery checks.progress. Group assisting in mailing-in­ adapted to her tax structure, the brief stated. It must be recog­ cluding Lakes oldtimers (l-r) Clair Otis, Frank Rajkovlch nized by the government that the and James McQuald. entire business and revenues of the shipping industry are gov­ erned by the free play of inter­ national supply and demand, and any interference with that struc­ ture by inequitable taxation brings swift and drastio' changes, SEATTLE—"Seapower will pro­ the statement continued. The association added that do­ By At Tanner, Vice-President, Great Lakes vide the crucial balance between mestic taxation theories and poiivictory and defeat in the world cies cannot be applied to such revolution of the '60's," counseled Edwin M. Hood, president of the types of international commercial In 1959, as a result of the Joint efforts of the Canadian St. Lawrence Shipbuilders Council of America, enterprises. Final proof of the in a speech delivered Feb. 19 be­ accurateness of these statements, Seaway Autbortty and the United States St. Lawrence Seaway Develop­ fore the Port of Seattle Propellor it declared, was the almost unani­ ment Corporation, Z7-foot-depths were available from Montreal to Lake mous liquidation response by the Erie. Prior to 1959, only small ocean vessels of some 14-foot draft had Club. foreign members of the associa­ been sailing between Atlantic and Great Lakes ports. The 27 foot depth "Official Washington has not yet and.the enlarged i>i}cks between Montreal and Lake Ontario now En­ recognized the inadequacies of our tion. The association concluded Its able much larger ocean ships to trade into the inland Lakes. depleting arsenal of seapower re­ sources," continued Hood, "let brief with an attack on the Cana­ Some of these vessels exceed 700 feet in length and can carry a dian capital cost allowances that alone deal with them." cargo of over 15,000 tons in or out of the Great Lakes. The first year offer no incentive to shipowners Hood, spokesman for the the Seaway opened, only two SlU deep-sea ships called at ports oh country's commercial shipyards, to replace obsolete ships and the Great Lakes—the Hurricane and the Cottonwood Creek. Since that equipment. contrasted the efforts of the Soviet time, we have had a steady increase of SIU ships coming into the Lakes. Union with the US in this vital In 1962, 13 SlU-AGLIWD ships loaded cargoes in I.Jikes ports. Many industry. of these vessels came directly from foreign ports and paid off on the "Just in the field of undersea Lakes. Again, 1963 was another busy year for SlU ocean-going vessels. craft alone," said Hood, "the Rus­ A good idea of the effect the St. Lawrence Seaway has had on ships sians have 400 operational sub­ and sailors can be gotten from the example of the twin ports of Duluthmarines and we have only 100." Superior, which ^re world famous for iron-ore shipments and grain And, he added, "Hitler, with only shipments. Before the Seaway, these cargoes were carried on American 57 submarines, sank 519 allied and Canadian-flag vessels. sliips in the first six months after Remember, the Great Lakes area contains probably the greatest in­ the US entered World War II." dustrial complex in the world. Steel plants here produce more than BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—Continu­ The Shipbuilders' head refused to indict a particular political party ing success in mediation of in­ 30 percent of the world's steel. For instance, from the Lake Superior for our declining seapower, but ternal disputes was reported by area alone for the shipping season of 1963, vessels carried over 66 mil­ pieferred to lay the blame at the the AFL-CIO Executive Council lion tons of iron ore. Besides what they carried in ore from the Lake Superior area, which feet of those who indulge in here, with two-thirds of the cases is referred to as the Lakehead, vessels of different denomination car­ filed settled without the necessity budgetary expedience at the ex­ of a determination by the im­ ried 14.4 million tons of grain. An ocean vessel can haul a ton of grain pense of national defense. from Chicago to Liverpool cheaper than railroads can haul it from Hood singled out chairman of partial umpire. Since the effective date of the Chicago to New York. They can haul it at less cost than a tractorthe House Armed Services Com­ mittee Vinson (D-Ga.) and the US plan—known as Article XXI of the trailer from Chicago to Detroit. The variety of general cargo consisting of everything from auto­ Naval Institute as being particu­ federation's constitution—on Jan, larly concerned with what they 1, 1962, there have been 265 com­ mobiles to CARE packages and from soup to nuts moves on the Seaway recognize as the declining effec­ plaints or claims filed, with 150 ai.d Great Lakes in considerable volume. For instance, from the same tiveness of the nation's merchant settled through mediation or by port of Duluth-Superior, 200 vessels representing 18 foreign countries, mutual agreement. Mediation is excluding Canadian and US Great Lakes ships, carried 376,000 tons of marine. still in progress in 29 cases. this general cargo. There have been 74 determina­ Vessels engaged in Seaway service specializing in bulk commodities tions by the impartial umpire and pay about Vs the line-hauIlng costs as compared to the railroads. fact-finding reports, and 5 cases After leaving Montreal, a vessel will pass through eight locks before are still pending -before him. Of reaching Lake Erie. The vessel will be lifted 602 feet from sea level the 74 determinations, violations by the time it arrives in Lake Superior. of the Internal Disputes Plan were And it is well to note at this point that all traffic going into Lake found in 55 cases. Appeals were Superior must pass through Sault Ste. Marie Locks. More tonnage is made in 27 cases with 23 resulting carried in an eight-month period on vessels passing through Soo Locks in denial by the Executive Council than via the Panama and Suez Canals combined in 12 months. For In­ subcommittee handling them, one stance, in 1963, the tonnage through these locks was 86 million net tons. referred to the council and two Members of the deck department aboard these vessels will work pending. around the clock once they enter the St. Lambert Lock until their There have been 15 complaints of noncompliance with the vessel clears the Welland Canal. Many an SlU member who has made umpire's determinations. The sub­ this run can tell you that more overtime can he made in one month on committee achieved compliance in the Great Lakes than in the average three-month voyage offshore. Grain shipments will he very important to Seafarers in 1964. SlU eight cases, three are pending and noncompliance was found in four. deep-sea vessels are expected in greater numbers this year on the Two unions are involved in the Lakes. US vessels carried only 15.75 percent of all grain cargoes on latter category in two cases each— the Lakes last year. Canadian vessels accounted for 60.73 percent of the Journeymen Stonecutters As­ the grain cargoes and other foreign bottoms carried the remainder. In 1955, US vessels in Duluth loaded 111 million bushels of grain sociation and the National Mari­ time Union, and sanctions are in compared to 1 million loaded on Canadian vessels. But in 1963, Canadian vessels increased their cargoes by 44 million bushels while American effect for these organizations. The council acted in one case vessels decreased by 55 million bushels. When one looks at these figures and includes bulk cargoes like coal, before it, a claim for justification for action that would otherwise ore and limestone, it is easy to see that the foreign flags have taken violate Article XXI. It ruled that over. American vessels have lost 80 percent of all cargoes they once the Air Line Pilots Association has carried out of the Port of Duluth. It is well to note that in the five years the St. Lawrence Seaway has justification in attempting to organize and represent stewards been in existence, there has been a steady increase over each year. The and stewardesses who are current­ Welland Canal, which is J:he last of the eight locks on the St. Lawrence ly represented by the Transport Seaway that locks vessels into and out of Lake Erie from. Lake Ontario, Workers Union. j marked up another record year at the close of the 1963 shipping season. The five percent tax Increase has driven out about half of the ocean-going ships presently owned in Canada. During a 15year period, five of these foreign companies contributed over $6.6 million in corporate Income taxes, The Canadian government will be Ships Hold Power Edge, US Warned Ocean Vessels Now Sailing Lakes Disputes Plan Success Score Continues High Seek To Keep Scab HR Off. Rocket Base BAL HARBOUR, FLAJ—Assist­ ant Sec. of Labor JSmes J. Rey­ nolds announced hera that he had recommended to Labor Sec. yv. Willard Wirtz thaf access to Cape Kennedy by the Florida East Coast Railway "be terminated" because there is no ° procedure to resolve the year-old strike acceptable to the railway's management. Earlier in the week he had at­ tempted to set up a session be­ tween the railway unions and FEC management. It failed because of the railway's insistence on having a court reporter present. Reynolds said the railroad unions had ac­ cepted a procedure for final and bihding arbitration of the dispute. Meanwhile an agreement was reached'for a continuance of the temporary restraining order block­ ing picket lines secured by the National Labor Relations Board with the understanding that the unions would giye the court 72 hours notice of any intention to resume picketing. As of Feb. 19 there were no pickets on the FEC spur running to Cape Kennedy and trains were free to move. Management "Petulant" Reynolds told reporters here after his two and one-half hour attempt in Daytona Beach to settle the dispute that the "petulant in­ sistence" of FEC management on a philosophy that has "no place in this century" was blocking a settle­ ment. He also said that the Florida Public Utilities Commission and the state's Gov. Farris Bryant had been "strangely silent" on the FEC dispute and especially on the ques­ tion of whether the railroad had been living up to its obligations in terms of serving the public. Rey­ nolds said this was particularly puzzling in view of the fact that management has refused to take any reasonable step to resolve the dispute. Reynolds' statements followed a press conference at which Chair­ man George Leighty of the Rail­ way Labor Executives' Association said there were go indications that the FEC and Board Chairman Ed­ ward Ball had any intention of settling 'the dispute, and that Ball was acting like a "feudal baron." Benefit Recipient Thomas Roulhac (right) receives death benefit check for his wife, Ella, who was employed by the SIU United Industrial Workerscontracted Dixie Jute Bag­ ging Corp. in Norfolk. SIU Rep. Marvin Haut presents Roulhac with his check at the Norfolk Hall, �8'K*4rAnSHM.l€€ liPtitiitM Coming Through PaC* lOTMtoMI* Land-Locked Runaway Grounded By NY Court NEW YORK—The quick buck "runaway" operation 4s not the sole invention of the American Shipping Industry it was revealed here recently in a decision handed down by the Second US Court of Appeals. The court case involved a"*' sters and moved some of its naa- ployees sued Glidden for failure to landlocked company, the cbinery and all of its production offer them Jobs when the Durkee Glidden Company and its to Bethlehem, Pa. plant was moved from Elmhurst to Durkee Famous Foods Division. On November 30, 1957, the Glidden Company closed its Elmhurst, N.Y., plant at the conclusion of its con­ tract with the unaffiliated Team­ The SlU Inland Boatmen'i Union-contracted ferry Matanuska gets an assist from a tug at the passet through an open drawbridge into Lake Union in Seattle, Washington. The giant ferry, one of three operating on the Alaska Marine Highway, was in Seattle for remodeling to provide ad­ ditional staterooms. By E. B. McAuley, West Coast Representative Shipping continues to be very good for the Port of Seattle, due mostly to increased grain shipments. We had six ships in there through the end of February, including the Niagra, which loaded grain for Russia and then got out again. She should be there in the next few days. Besides the Niagara, the ships in were the Josefina, Hastings, Elemir, Transyork and the A&J Midamerica. Payoffs for Seattle in March are expected to include the Iberville, Longview Victory, John C. and the Robin Hood. In addition, other in-transit vessels are expected in the Seattle and Port­ land area during March. With the fast pace of shipping holding up at Seattle, the beach has been swept clean of oldtimers and we haven't gotten to chat with any for several days now. With things the way they are, it would be a good bet for AB tickets and fireman-watertenders to head for Seattle to catch some of the gobd shipping which should be available this month. Wilmington got a kick -out of crewing up the Penn Sailor last month. This vessel was formerly an NMU ship, the Gold Stream. The Orion Comet also crewed up at Wilmington, which saw ten ships in transit during this period. Oldtimer Lester Lapham has been around Wilmington killing time doing jigsaw puzzles. Les has his jigsaw puzzle business down to a fine art. Winston Battle is also on the beach there, still not fit for duty. He just go off the Penn Challenger where he was working as standby. Oscar Rosenfelt has been around too and is now just about ready to head back to sea. A Sea-Land ship which wouldn't take him too far from his favorite TV channels would suit him just fine. Several oldtimers got in some beach time at the hall in San Francisco. Frank Baron is still on the beach looking for an AB slot after signing off the Young America. Recently off the Steel Admiral, oldtimer Victor Shavroff is casting around for a ship that needs a bosun and feels pretty sure of finding one very soon. Itchy feet are also beginning to trouble oldtimer Mike Iwaski who fired, watertended and oiled like mad aboard the Yaka on his last trip and is novt^ looking foh another black gang job where he can practice his art. Also seen around the San Francisco hall are M.J. Doherty, with an urge to get back on the high seas as an electrician, and Donald Forrest who is keeping his eye peeled fo ra chief steward spot. Doherty is off the Steel Navigator and Forrest made his last trip aboard the Fairport. In general, shipping has been fairly good out of San Francisco. We flew a good number of replacements to the Long Lines and the Arthur Huddell in Honolulu. We also shipped a skeleton crew to the National Seafarer at Kobe, Japan for a run job back to New Orleans. With a .strong possibility of getting some five or six days ashore in the land of sukiyaki, competition was keener than a freshly-stropped razor for these spots. On the California political scene. Assemblyman Phillip Burton beat out four Democrats and three Republicans to corner 50 percent of the total votes cast for the post of Congressman for the Fifth Congressional seat. He replaces John Shelley, who was elected Mayor of San Francisco last year with the strong backing of labor. A tremendous primary election battle seems to be shaping up among Democrats to take over the Senate seat of ailing US Senator Clair Engle. An ordinance designed for the purpose of eliminating professional strikebreakers from labor disputes in the City of San Francisco has been introduced by the San Francisco Labor Council's Law and Legislative Committee. All unions involved have approved this legislation. It is felt that the San Francisco Board of Supervisors will act on this ordinance so that it may be enacted into law. Harry Bridges hit the local papers and attacked East Coast longshore­ men and all maritime Unions for the boycott of foreign ships carrying grain to Russia. His pitch this time was that although unions have a right to hollar on foreign policy, "we draw the line on using food as a political weapon." , Since this battle has been jvon with assurances through President Jchnson, it appears that the SIU, along with the other unions involved, has taken a very good course of action to insure that maritime workers are to be protected by Federal law and that American ships shall be en­ titled to carry the minimum of 50 percent in accordance with the laws. The Union gave notice, before the closing of the plant, of its in­ tention to arbitrate on the grounds that numerous members had senior­ ity rights. Subsequently five em- Nuclear-BuiH Canal Seen Still In Future WASHINGTON—^If the US gets the itch to dig another big ditch to replace the Panama Canal, it won't be able to use atomic explosives to do the job for another 15 to 20 years, according to the Atomic of nuclear explosives for a canal Energy Commission. project Is not "just around the Since the crisis in Panama corner" as some people in govern­ there has been a great deal of in­ terest within Congress for using nuclear explosives to dig another canal across Central America. AEC scientists have indicated that us­ ing nuclear explosives to build such a canal would Involve a frac­ tion of the cost of conventional engineering methods. From testimony given last week before the Joint Congressional •Committee on Atomic Energy however, it appears that the use Pacific SIU Crew Cited For Bravery SEATTLE — The SIU Pacific District - contracted Philippine Mail, (American Mail Line) has been cited by the US Depart­ ment of Commerce as a "gallant ship" for the part she played in the rescue of nine crewmembers of the sinking Chinese ship Hai Ziang on March 29, 1963. The awarding of the citation was an­ nounced by the Maritime Admin­ istration. The master, nine members of the lifeboat crew, and two other crewmembers of the Philippine Mail were awarded the Merchant Marine Meritorious Service Medal in presentation ceremonies tlyit were held here on February 28. In addition, each member of the 60 man crew was awarded cita­ tion bars for the roles they played in the rescue. En-Route To Keelung The incident tor which the crewmembers were cited, took place in the early morning hours of last March 29, while'the Phil­ ippine Mail was en route from Naha, Okinawa to Keelung, Tai­ wan. Off the Northern tip of For­ mosa, the Philippine Mail sighted the Hai Ziang deai in the water with a list of about 45 degrees to port. Despite the prevailing inclem­ ent weather, with northerly winds of gale force and swells that varied from 10 to 12 feet, the crewmembers aboard the Philip­ pine Mail proceeded with rescue operations that resulted in tlie saving of the nine crewmembers aboard the Chinese vessel. ment had felt. Budgetary cutbacks and the atomic treaty were cited as major factors in delaying the necessary technological development and testing which would have to be done before such a project would be feasible. It was pointed out that the AEC did not have a nuclear device sufficiently "clean" in radioactive fallout to permit its use at this time. If the development of such de­ vices were completely free of budgetary and diplomatic restric­ tions, it was estimated that two to five years would still be necessary to work out the necessary tech­ nology. But even after this was done, it would take another five years to produce the few hundred explosives needed for a canal project. The cost of a program to develop this canal-building capability was estimated at $250 million, which would cover both development and testing of the necessary devices. The canal builders would then be left to wrestle with the diplomatic problems of using nuclear bombs to excavate the canal through Cen­ tral America, not even taking into account the problems posed by the limited nuclear test-ban treaty which prohibits the spread of radioactivity from any nuclear ex­ plosion across the borders of the nation in which It has occurred. Bethlehem. A second suit for dam­ ages was filed by 160 other exemployees of the Durkee plant. The two suits were filed about the same time but the second re­ mained in abeyance while the fiveperson case was processed as a test. The test suit was dismissed by US Judge Edmund L'. Palmier! in 1960, but his ruling was dismissed the following year in a 2-1 decision, with Appellate Judge Lumbard dis­ senting. The majority cited several New York court decisions upholding the argument that "rights embodied in a collective bargaining contract enure to the direct benefit of em­ ployes" and may be the subject of a lawsuit. Disputing the firm's "bold posi­ tion" that the employes had no rights that survived the contract, the other two judges said Glidden lived up to other provisions of the contract at Elmhurst by continuing to give retirement pay to former employes, by continuing to pay early retirees and disabled em­ ployes, and by promising vested pension rights at 65 to workers who had reached 45 when the plant closed. In a recent decision, the. Court of Appeals reaffirmed its 1961 decision by voting 3-0 to deny Gliddens motion to dismiss the cornplaint of the -five former workers. In doing so, the Court granted the •motion of the five workers for judgment and sent the case back to the US District Court for a hearing on the amount of damages due to the plaintiffs. The court also sent back to the District Court the second suit which involved a claim for damages by 160 other exemployees. In its latest decision the court held unanimously that it should follow the "law of the case," a doc­ trine under which a court will not reopen a previously decided issue unless there is a "clear conviction of error." Chief Judge J. Edward Ldmbard, "reluctantly concurring" with the other two judges, agreed that the lower court was correct in refusing to let Glidden present evi­ dence it claimed was "new" but which it could have presented in 1961. EVERY MONTHS If any SIU ship has no library or needs a new supply of books, contact any SIU hall. YOUR iSIU SHIP'S LIBRARY �•.n^uiSHSl SEAFARERS Taf HIMMB LOG Floating Silos Called A Success Notify Union On LOQ Mail Ship Grain Storage Ends WASHINGTON—The ending last week of the boycott by the International Longshore­ men's Association against ships loading wheat for the Soviet Union and satellite countries is hastening the end of a unique grain storage program by the US. At one time, 517 reserve fleet vessels standing idle in the Hudson and James rivers tural program has again fallen flat cellent for storage purposes. Of about 3.1 million tons of grain were bulging with surplus on its face. grain. As in the Biblical story of Joseph who stored grain for use during the seven lean years of famine, the US grain is now badly needed, but not by the US which is stili growing more grain than it requires. The lean years are upon the Communist woi'ld, whose am­ bitious state - controlled agricul­ Mankl^ IN« As Seafarers know, copies of each Issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and ether overseas spots where Seafarers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SitJ steamship companies for the Itineraries of their ships. On the bas^ of the Information supplied by the ship oper­ ator, four copies of the LOG, the headquarters report and min­ utes forms are then airmailed to the agent In the next port. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG Is sent to any club when a Seafarer requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers con­ gregate there. As always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accuracy of Its mailing lists. stored in this way, less than onehalf of 1 percent was lost, and this was mostly due to natural shrinkage. Only last week some 224,000 bushels of wheat were un­ loaded at Norfolk from the Liberty ship Mary Austin— still in ex­ cellent condition after its long storage. The ships also proved economi­ cal for storage purposes. A study has shown that land storage would have cost about 40.7 cents per bushel cornpared with 26.1 cents By Joseph B. Loqiie, MD, Medical Director on the ships. This saving on all the grain stored comes out to about $6 million per year. During the 11-year storage pro­ If we are to prevent old-age regret, it is quite evident that a drastic gram a total of some 53.5 million bushels was stored on ships in the change In our planning for our declining years will have to be estab­ Hudson River (NY) reserve fleet lished. There are great schemes for caring for the aged, both locally and over 62.5 million bushels on and by the central government. These plans In the main encompass ships in the James River (Va.) medical and domiliciary care which is all-essentiai. However, it docs fleet. not take into consideration sufficient training and conditioning of the Two basic factors are ringing person in his or her pre-geriatric years. down the curtain on the program. An editorial In the latest issue of the "Journal of the American The end of the ILA boycott— Medical Association" writes on-4 ^ brought about by a government "Old Age A Regret," and brings to relatives and friends because agreement pledging strict compli­ ance with rulings that 50 percent to light many of the problems in­ they share in this decline and are called upon to bear some of its of the Russian wheat be carried on volved in becoming old. There was a time when-old peo­ emotional and often flnancial American ships—means a big drop in the amount of grain to be ple merely died. Now, due to in­ stress is, and a regreat to physi­ stored, with grain cargoes steadily creased longevity, people go cians because of the inescapable flowing out to the famine-ridden though a stage of literally dying futility with which they are forced before death. An article in the to approach ,this physical and Communist nations. At the same time, an increase in November 2 issue of "Lancet" de­ mental dereliction. privately-owned land storage facil­ scribes old age as a regret — a Hospitals Ill-Advised ities has made the ship storage regret to old people because of A fourth regret might be added the changes that it brings, a regret in that too much effort has to be unnecessary. expended on the end_stages of old age, especially in the hospitaL Kemp, the^writer in "Lancet," re­ gards hospitals as ill-advised for most old people, because of the danger of secondary infections and the necessary emphasis on di­ agnosis, investigation and treat­ porary smoothing effect. A new booklet released by FDA, called "Your ment. There is also the danger Money and Your Life," says: "There are no creams, lotions, m.asks or of emotional dependence on insti­ plasters that will prevent, correct or remove wrinkles." The booklet tutional care, with a disintegra­ also warns: "Particuiarly beware of cosmetics promoted on the basis tion of the patient's outside world. Hospitals, he indicates, tend toof some new special ingredient 'scientifically' found to have remarkable attract lonely ladies who have effects." needlessly degenerated into keep­ Cosmetics manufacturers have developed creams with all kinds of ing cats, talking to themselves and ingredients claimed to improve complexions or remove wrinkles, Jans­ wandering around at night, and sen reports. One recent promotion was for a cream containing plankton men who have succumbed to re­ from a certain spring- in France. The girls in that region who washed tirement rot—men who have re­ in the spring were reported to have very beautiful complexions. An­ tired. with nothing to do and have other face cream w:is based on goats' miik, and not Just ordinary goats done just that. but a special breed of Swiss goats. Another manufacturer promoted To solve these problems, we turtle oil. "Actually," Janssen points out, "turtles themseves have the have to begin in the pre-geriatric worst complexion of all." years. Pre-elderly care would Wrinkle creams are not the only bonanza of cosmetics manufacturers, hopefully reduce, problems of but they are one of the most important. Another big manufacturer, morale, nutrition, physical, and Lehn & Fink, announced a new anti-wrinkle cream with a secret in­ emotional health. Attention paid gredient, but finally did not market it. The company that has managed to frailties, physical and emotion­ to cash in on the modern toiletries craze most successfully, is Revlon, al at this stage, would be far more with a host of high-priced products, including anti-wrinkle. Eterna 27. beneficial than in later years Revlon products, even though costlier than any other brands, account- wlien one has become accustomed 'for one-fourth of ali sales of cosmetics by drug and department stares, to infirmity and no longer cares. and stores are actively policed to prevent price-cutting. Sales of this Why fix, eyes that will not look, company spiralled from $29 million a year in 1953 to $160 million in or feet tha.t wiU not walk? 1962, which shows the current extent of family spending on cosmetics Depots' For Un-Wantcd and toiletries. Revlon is now reported to spend $25 million a year Institutions as a whole have just on TV advertising, or over 16 cents of every dollar you pay performed their responsibilities for their products. well but are faced with providing One of the most-persistent and continuing promotions is for creams more care too late and with in­ and other products containing royal jelly, sold in stores, by door-to-door adequate personnel. Charged with salesmen and by mail. FDA Commissioner, George P. Larrick, called this responsibility and without "royal jelly another example of exploitation of outlandish exotic sub­ proper guidance, institutions have stances as miracle ingredients." Royal jelly is a substance secreted by become depots for the unwanted bees, and fed by them to chosen larvae who grow several times as large and marginally ill who might be as worker bees to become "queen" bees, laying tremendous number of mpfe properly treated in pre-geri­ eggs. The false theory, promoted for years, is that if royal jelly bene­ atric clinics. fits the bee# in such a way, it must be good for humans, FDA said in As our old-age population be­ reporting a court decision ordering the destruction of a shipment of comes greater and demand for royal jelly products. medical facilities becomes more It may do you.no harm to smear oxblood or other animal protein on urgent, we should seriously con­ your face, except the loss of valuable dollars. But the use of harmones sider whether the end-stage care and antibiotics In face creams does worry the medical profession. is meeting those needs directly. Doctors are concerned that indiscriminate use of autibiotics on the skin If by early diagnosis, treatment could prove harmful. and guidance, we can prevent re­ Nor has it ever been proved that any drug such as harmones, anti­ tirement rot and lonely-lady biotics or vitamins, when Incorporated into cosmetics, can Improve the complexes, then we can have appearance of nondlseased skin, the Committee on Cosmetics of the eliminated the major portion of old-age regret. American Medical Association has said. The reserve fleet grain storage program began in 1953 when there were not enough land storage facilities for storing the huge grain surpluses produced by American farmers. The grain was loaded aboard the idle vessels primarily because there was nowhere else to put it. The ships turned out to be ex- Early Planning For Needs Of Old Age Ship-lceepers who maintained vessels in the Hudson River reserve fleet conducted periodic checks of Governmeirt grain to assure minimum spoilage. Depth of wheat in the hold (above) showed if there was more than natural shrinkage, due to changes in temperatures and humidity aboard the idled vessels. By Sidney Margolius Cosmetic Makers Reap Big Harvest The cosmetics and toiletries industry has become the big boom busi­ ness today, with stock-market speculators reaping a bonanza while American women have been subjected to successive high-pressure pro­ motions of expensive toiletries, especially those promising to smooth away wrinkles. In recent years, cosmetics manufacturers have brought out alleged "wrinkle removing" creams incorporating vitamins, hormones, royal jelly, then antibiotics-and, in some cases, "shot-gun" creams incorporat­ ing all of these ingredients. In earlier days, toiletries promoters even sold facial creams containing kerosene. The latest promotion for a miracle wrinkle cream Is Helene Curtis' "Magic Secret," which contains what a company publicity representative s;..vs is an "animal protein ingredient" and which outsiders say is o.xblood. It carries a fantastic price of $5 for one-fifth of an ounce. This comes to $25 an ounce or $400 a pound. (Or you can save money by bi.ying the large size, which is $8.50 for two-fifths of an ounce, or $340 a pound.) The vision of another killing like Revlon's highly-profitable success, has made Wail Street speculators frantic to get in on the Helene Curtis grand floor. The sCent of money, even if tainted with oxblood, skyrocketed the price of Helene Curtis stock from $18 a share to $42. Then rumors started to move around Wall Street, that (1) the Food & Drug Administration was planning an investigation and (2) we were planning an article deflating the new cream. The speculators got even more frantic and the stoqjc plummeted. We even got a series of calls from a leading brokerage house to find out if we were writing a story pn the new skin cream and whether the broker­ age house should advise its clients to sell their Helene Curtis stock. It's alarming to see not only this new threat to the pocketbook of anxious women, but how Wall Street, one of the pillars of our economy, reacts violently to rumors. A particular concern is that this product also has been test-marketed by Studio Girl, a Helene Curtis subsidiary that sells door to door, and thus may capture the scarce dollars of mod­ erate-income women. The Food & Drug Administration is keeping an eye on the promo­ tion of this latest "wrinkle" lotion, to see if any claims are made that violate the law, advises Waliace Janssen, FDA Director of Information. So far the FDA has heard only rumors and has observed no actual claims. A Helene Curtis representative told us that "Magic Secret" is a clear liquid that-"will smooth away wrinkles and lines about five or tan minutes after application, and that the "Effect lasts for eight hours. The liquid can be reactivated on the face by moistening with water." After eight or ten days, the company claims, the effect lasts longer. Demonstrations on models were said to have found that the "skin tends to respond better and longer" after continued use of "Magic Secret." P.Iarketing tests produced excellent sale results, so the company is going ahead full steam, another representative reported. However, any ordiniiry facial cream, even cold cream, has a tem­ �% ' *.« MM C JMf t StirARERS < •i / LOG Fife MMteca A Crane For The Inger G. Trosclair on the Robin Trent (Robin Line) thinks the crew is getting "fat and sassy." As evidence, he submits the vote of thanks cfewmembers made to the steward department, singling out the ship's baker for special honors. Chow on the Robin Trent is so fine, accord­ ing to Trosclair, that crew-**^' for the smooth trip back to New members are worrying about York. becoming overweight! 4, 4i 4> 4. i Herbert Gardner, AB on the Inger (Reynolds MetaU), dropped into the LOG office recently'to expfain the set of new cranes which-were installed on the ship in BIyth, England to handle refined bauxite. The Inger returned to New York after unloading a bauxite cargo in Corpus Christi. COLUMtlA (OrlanUI), D«c.* t — Chairman, J. Haltanback; Sacratary, D. A. Norrli. Ship's delegate reported that everything is going smoothly so far. One man taken off ship In Mobile due to lllnesi. Ship's delegate re­ signed and was re-elected. Blower in starlsoard ^ssageway is out and can­ not be fixed. James Callaway. Ship's delegate re­ ported everything ia in order. One man hospitalised in Capetown. Mo­ tion made that rate of OT, when sailors are working or doing long­ shoremen's work, be at the same rate at all hours. Suggestion made to put rubber around fidley door in order to eliminate noise when door Is shut^ FAIRPORT (Waterman), Jan. S — Chairman, Steve Thayer; Secretary, Sherman Wright. No beefs reported. CapUin Schepis and chief mate Kettenger cooperating with entire crew, making voyage as pleasant as pos­ sible. SS.4S In ship's fund. Motion to raise rates for extra meats from SOc to SI. Discussion on dues increase and wages. Motion that while holds are cleaned. OT rate be raised to straight OT for watch on deck, and time and a half for watch below. STEIL ACC (Isthmian), Jan. 14— Chairman, Hughes P. Towns; Secre­ tary, Eglwrt W. Ceuldlng. Ship's delegate reported on letter sent tp headquarters. Motion that collection be taken up to replenish ship's fund. Ship should be fumigated. Washing machine to be repaired properly or replaced. Vote of thanks to the steward department for tremendous improvement. FLOMAR (Calmer), Dec. It—Chair­ man, none; Secretary, T. A. Jackson. Ship's delegate reported there are no beefs aboard. One man sent to the hospital In. the Canal Zone and did not return to the ship. $13.61 in fund from last trip and S44 was con­ tributed this trip. Spent $52.47 of this on TV. Some disputed OT in deck department. Ship's delegate to check with the Union regarding chip­ ping at night Inside of the house. No hot-water when ship is in port. Mem­ bers requested not to siam doors. OMNIUM FREIGHTER (Suwannee), Dec, i—Chairman, S. A, Holdan; Sec­ retary, Milton Phalps. No beefs re­ ported. Ship sailed short one oiler. Milton Phelps was elected ship's del­ egate. Members told to keep recre­ ation room clean, and to use water with care. Christmas day spent in Recife. Brazil, and big feed was put on in true SlU style. Chief cook Charles Adams to be especially com­ mended for fine job. WARRIOR (Waterman), Jan. 12 — Chairman, R. Rudolph; Secretary, M. B. Elliott. Payoff will be in New York. Ship's delegate will ask port engineer about proper-fitting gaskets for portholes. . Suggestion made that board with hooks be placed in pas­ sageway so that watch can hang up foul weather gear before going into messhall to eat. Suggestion made that ever.vone cooperate and keep midship toilets clean. Vote of thanks to steward department for fine Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas and New Year's dinners. Vote of thanks to crew messmen. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), Jan. 15—Chairman, C. McGahagin; Secre­ tary, Charles Bultchett. The captain extended praise for a job well done throughout the trip, general good conduct in foreign ports and for the good overall appearance of vessel. Vote of thanks extended to steward department for fine job done, espe­ cially on holiday meals. Mike Reed will replace Brother Guild as ship's-delegate, when he gets off at New York. A possible issue worthy of discussion and consideration by the negotiating committee is that If Waterman moves its engineers to topside quarters, this would vacate the entire port side of the main* deck. An effort to shift unlicensed men from the stern forward would be greatly -to our advantage. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin), Jan. 37 —Chairman, Juan Crui^ Sacratary# ARTHUR M. iruODELL (Isthmian), Jan. 4 — Chairman, Joseph Snyder; Secretary, Arthur S. Turner. Special agreement and working rules for this ship discussed. Quite a few longshoring hours disputed in deck department, and 69 hours disputed in eiTgine department. Nothing done to repair No. 5 starboard winch. Safety representative wishes to. in­ form the master that if safety sug­ gestions are not wanted, they they should not waste time on meetings. CATHY (Sea Tramp), Dec. 39 — Chairman, John Burk; Sacratary, Donald Powars- Some disputed OT in engine and steward department. Need new washing machine for next trip. Chief mate ordering, men into cargo holds for cleaning, over their objec­ tions that this Is not an emergency. MASSMAR (Calmar)^ Jan. 19—Chair­ man, Edward W. Saalay; Sacratary, E. J. Karczawskl. Brother Jack Ryan, ship's carpenter, was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Steward requests crew not to hoard linen. No beefs reported. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Saatraln), Jan. 27—Chairman, Jamas M. Glenn, Jr.; Secretary, Harbart C. Justice. Ship's delegate reported that every­ thing has been running very smooth­ ly. One man missed ship on de­ parture from Texas City. $10.67 in ship's fund and 20 cases of soft drinks on hand. No beefs and no disputed OT. It was requested that condition of the gangway be watched more closely while in port. The captain, officers and crew extend vote of thanks to steward department for a job well done, with excellent holiday meals and fine food during the whole year of 1963. Seafarers trying to contact old friends on the Del Rio (Delta) and having no response, should take heart. Ship's delegate Abner Abrams has promised an investi­ gation Into the "disgustii.g mail situation" in Conakry, Guinea. Abrams reports that he learned mail going back hirnie was never received. The Del Rio crew gave a hearty vote of thanks to Dele­ gate Abrams, the purser and all department delegates and heads for their co-operation for a job well done. Israel torships) and Penn Carrier (Penn Trans.). The steward department of the Seatrain Louisiana (Seatrain) was especially honored when the cap­ tain joined the crew in,a vote of thanks for excellent holiday meals 4^ 4. » Fred Israel has been elected as and good cooking throughout all new ship's delegate on the Trans- of 1963. 4^ 4. eastern (Transeastern). Their for­ It has occurred to many a sea­ mer delegate had to leave ship at Lake Charles, La., after suffering farer on the high seas that in this an injury. Members of the crew crisis-ridden world there is often are concerned about transporta­ cause to wonder whether a port tion arrangements from Houston will still be standing at the end of a voyage. This was probably one out to the port. of the big reasons why H.M. Con4 t t nell, newly elected delegate on the There seems to be a hoarder on Niagara (Sea Transportation) made board the Massmar (Calmar). An the lack of weekly news one of the acute shortage of towels and other major items of business at his first linen led the steward to appeal to meeting. He was informed that it the unknown culprit to turn loose gome of the precious stuff he had wasn't a matter of money, but a troublesome radio receiver that stashed away. was the heart of the trouble. t 4. 4. ^ 4> 4i SIU crews continue to show The crew on the Steel Designer their appreciation for line cooking and service by their stew­ (Isthmian Lines) voted a big ard departments. Among the "thank you" for the ship carpenter ships extending thanks to the cul­ and steward for making sure the inary staff are the San Francisco crew could get their fill of movies (SeaLand), Steel Rover and Steel on the last trip. William Chandler, Seafarer (Isthmian), (Orion Hunt­ ship delegate, reports that this was er (Colonial), Panoceanic Faith one of the things that accounted (Panoceanic), Antinous (Water­ man), Achilles (Newport), North­ western Victory (Victory), Afoundrla (Waterman), C. S. Norfolk (Cities Service), Puerto Rico (MoTo the Editor: The way I see it, one of the things that makes a good ship is the crew, and one thing that makes a good crew is the food aboard the ship. This steward department here on the Afoundria is the best I have ever seen and the food is the best, but it's easy to see why Afoundria Has Smooth Sailing Sweet Sixteen DETROIT (Sea-Land), Dec. 4—Chair­ man, Walter Kushner; Secretary, R. Whltmer. No major beefs reported. Andrew Lavezoll elected ship's dele­ gate. Letter pertaining to safety practices on deck sent to New York. Men asked to conserve coffee. Hot water heater still needed. MANHATTAN (Hudson Watarways), Jan. 21—Chairman, Otto Padarsen; Secretary, t. U. Johnson. Ship's dele­ gate reported everything running smoothly. A lengthy discussion took place concerning foreign workers oc­ cupying crew's qiurters. The matter of quarters for the jsumpmen also to be taken up aa rooms have been as­ signed to foreign labor. it*. Hans Malmberg has sent the LOG a note from Portland, Ore., expressing his appreciation for as­ sistance he received from the SlU and his fellow crewmembers aboard the Antinous (Waterman). Malmberg writes; "I wish to take this opportunity to thank the SIU and the crew of the Antinous for their financial help, enabling me to get home in time for my wife's funeral. As an SUP man who had been aboard only nine days, I be­ lieve this example represents 'Brotherhood of the Sea' In its greatest form." 4# 4> 4# A us Coast Guardsman suffer­ ing, from a possible broken ankle received swift transportation to a Baltimore hospital with the co­ operation of the Afoundria (Waterman). The New York-bound Afoundria had a rendezvous with the CG cutter Mackinac and picked up the patient at sea after being contact­ ed through the AMYER (Atlantic Merchant Vessel Report) center in New York. The Afoundria's des­ tination was changed to Baltimore where the injured man was trans­ ferred to the USFHS hospital. night too. I've hever seen any­ thing like it in all my days of sailing. Naturally, the steward de­ partment on here got a vote of thanks with all harids taking part. This is a good crew and everyone is happy. Smitty, our crew messman, makes the laughter for the crew at meal­ time with.his humor, so with all this—and a good captain, mates and engineers, everything on the Afoundria is running smooth. Vance A, Reid Ship's delegate Welfare Assist Draws Praise ARTHUR M. HUDDELL (Isthmian), Feb. 5—Chairman, P. Turner; Secrs' tary, D. E. Wiley. Ship's delegate re­ ported that five or six men wished to-get off but captain refused to pay them off. Motion that members be notified by dispatcher or agent re­ garding agreement they will be work­ ing under before accepting Job. Stew­ ard department given vote of thanks. $6.09 in ship's fund. A A J MERCURY (Pacific Seafar­ ers), Feb. 1—Chairman, John Kucharski; Secretary, Lao E. Movall. Ship's delegate requested crew's cooperation to make this a good trip, John Kucharski was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Ship was In bad shape when crew went aboard and was short on stores, but with the help of SlU food plan representative In Baltimore the steward received ever.vthing he had ordered. All rooms being painted this trip. Abroms Aboard the Alamar (Calmar), the crew is well on its way toward purchasing the television set which the gang has set its sights on. Jiggs Jeffers, delegate," made a special point of thanking Howard Webber, deck delegate, for collecting $14.50 toward the tv fund. Mary M. Encarhacicn has a big smile for the camera as she gets ready to cut the cake at her Sweet Sixteen birthday party. Mary's father is Rainoa EncamaeioR who last sailed on the Rto Granda (American Asia Lines). All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the To the Editor: At this moment I am in' writer. Names will be withheld Puerto Rico and was just dis­ upon request. I cussing with some of our brothers what a wonderful feel­ with Wesley Young as the ing it is to have such a good steward. insurance as the SIU Welfare Our chief cook, Woodie Plan. Perkins, is like a hotel cook, I'd therefore like to forward and really tries to. make his my thanks to all our Union shipmates happy. He follows up officials and to our port agent things all the time, like going in Miami who handled the ar­ in to the messhall to ask the rangements for payment of my fellows how they like the food.. wife's hospital bills while I was He'll even wait on a guy onc^ away, through our Welfare Plan in a while to check how things and headquartei-s. are running. As far as I'm con­ When I arrived back home it cerned, he's one of the best. was a wonderful relief to know ,Our baker. Bob Reid, says he that my wife was improving ami tries to bake like he'd like his that Welfare had taken care of baker to bake whenever he him­ so much of the cost. So thanks self ships as steward. Believe again to all from my wife Grace me, I never imew things could and myself. Here's hoping we be baked so well. Bob also sees always-have a strong union in that some of his baked goods; our corner. C. Dncole are out at coffee-time and at �ManA I, IfM SEAFARERS Seafarer's Dad, 95, Is Still Going Strong and sun^ovvns. but not so Dr. Cephas Whitney. The venerable old gentleman has long been,.. a physical culture enthusiast i \ , and he treasures u;« his y/^Vinct: robust health to this day. Doc Whitney, father of Sea­ farer Van Whitney of the SIUcontracted Seatrain New York, is still a fine physical specimen and a living legend at his George­ town, British Guiana, home. The vigorous, alert 95-year-old leads a full active life after nearly a century of activity in such var­ ied fields as cycling, ^mnastics, trapeze-fiying and dentistry. Like the young Teddy Roose­ velt, the elder Whitney first took up gymnastics as a sickly nineyear-old. By his 17th birthday, the youngster had developed physically to the Stifr going strong at 95, point that he had become a Dr. Cephus Whitney, son of daring and pro­ Seafarer Van Whitney, as­ ficient trapeze sumes wrestling stance to V. Whitney artist. Illustrate virtues of dxerThen came the turning point in cise and body development. his life. When a traveling band Photo was taken at age 51. of high-wire performers offered him a well-paying job with their troupe, he had a difficult decision ing his cycling hobby. In fact, he even had time to capture the to make. The $80 per week, a fantastic island cycling championship. In 1900, Doc Whitney moved to salary figure at that time, had to be weighed against years of fain- Georgetown, BG, and established ily tradition. Both his father and a new practice. However, he still grandfather were dentists and it persisted in the activities of his was expected that he, too, would youth and continued to exercise regularly on bars, mats and tra­ join the ranks of tooth-pullers. Tradition won out after his peze rings right to the age of 60. Although no longer active to father stepped in with sound ad­ vice. He enrolled at the Univer­ the extent that he once was. Dr. sity of Maryland and settled down Whitney holds the position of to study. Shortly after receiving president of the British Guiana his degree in 1889, the young Amateur Weight-Lifting Associa­ medic .journeyed to Jamaica, tion He also has held various where he set up his first practice. posts with the BG Amateur Ath­ But even while ministering to the letic Association, the BG Boxing public's dental health, Whitney Board of Control and the Dememanaged to keep active by pursu- rara Rowing Club. LOO Steward School Is Rated 'Tops' To the Editor: On its recent first anniver­ sary, allow mo this opportunity to state that the upgrading school for chief stewards has been highly beneficial. There were a lot of things pertaining to the job of steward that I had either taken for granted or just didn't know. Through the able and thorough instruction I received a year ago, I learned the "why" to those and many more ques­ tions that had never before been answered for me. I feel that my steward de­ partment knowledge has been enriched a hundredfold since I attended the classes and refresh­ er course in New York many months ago. To all involved, here's hop­ ing for the continued success of the school. As far as I m concerned, when all the poten­ tial students have been quali­ fied, count me as one who's ready to start again. By that time there ought to be plenty of new things developed we should know about on ilie job. William H. Rhone i 3- 4- Pension Set-Up Okay With Him To the Editor: I've also seen both sides of the pension plan kjcked around in letters and articles to the LOG for some time, and there's been plenty said on the sub­ ject. I think those who are beefing about pensions should wake up to the fact that we have a darn liberal plan right now. Besides, the way our welfare and pension programs were ar­ ranged from the beginning, no­ body who's in line for a bene­ fit goes without. That's been the beauty of our system from way back when the real SIU oldtimers first went into re­ tirement during the early 1950s. ^ ^ ^ From what I read and hear about other plans in the indus­ try, our plan really'rates tops end gives the moot benefits to the moot guys. I don't think we could want it any different, and I get sick and tired of hearing people beefing without having any of the facts. From what I see, ours is still the best. • I think we've kicked this pension thing around plenty. Let's get op. it. We've got a good pension set-up. Let's keep it that way, by not mak­ ing it so easy for a guy to qual­ ify that nobody will ever want to work again. W. Malcolm i 4. 4. SIU Youngster Offers Thankyou To the Editor: I am writing this letter to ex­ press our thanks and good LET"" To TUe Editor All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. wishes to the SEAFARERS LOG and to the Seafarers In­ ternational .Union. I'm proud of my daddy because he made us an SIU family. I will be 11 years old on June 6, and I am still holding the $25 bond I received from the Union in my own name when I was born. Last November I was in the hospital to be operated on, and a million more thanks to the SIU. The whole thing didn't cost my daddy a penny because we are an SIU faimily, which is a wonderful thing to be. I'm sure that all SIU families are proud like we are, so please give our thanks to all of the Union and welfare officials for everything. Please print my letter in the LOG because I want the world to know how proud I am. Thank you very much. Janice Marie Plersall Offers Thanks in Bereavement To the Editor: This letter is to express thanks for the kind letter and enclosure of a Seafaiters Wel­ fare Fund check in the amount of $4,000, payable to me as beneficiary following the death of my husband, Luis Salazar. I am pleased to note that the policy of your Union is to treat your members' families in the same manner as you treat your members themselves. I have a deep feeling of admiration and gratitude towards the SIU, and for the kind expressions of sympathy offered, after the passing of my husband. My appreciation also goes to all concerned for the generous offer to advise and assist me in matters concerning the personal affairs of my deceased husband. May God bless you all. Mrs. Rosa Salazar 41 4' ^ Welfare Service Comes In Handy To the Editor: I want to thank all involved at the SIU at the Welfare Plan office for the prompt payment of my doctor and hospital bills. As you may know, I am a member of the SIU Railway Marine Region and was hurt while on my vacation last year. I dislocated my shoulder and needed hospitalization im­ mediately. I was admitted to the Providence Hospital in Holyoke, Mass., where my wife presented my SIU card. No fur­ ther identification was re­ quired, and I found that every­ thing was taken care of in quick time. I would like to thank Doctor Logue, head of the Pete Larsen Clinic at Union headquarter* who advised therapeutic treat­ ment at the Marine Hospital in Brooklyn. I have been receiv­ ing these treatments since Sep­ tember. Frank Sweeney inss-Both On And Off Duty Whether standing watch or off duty, the Sea­ farers shown above keep a watchful eye on what they're doing. A. Czerwinskl. FWT, left, eyes his gauges, while Gerald Shaeffer. oiler, right, ad­ justs a control panel. In contrast to his busy shipmates, Marcelo Alicia, oiler, relaxes with a book. These were the last pictures taken on the Alcoa Patriot in Baltimore before Alcoa traded other C-ls for .C-2 type tonnage. �ClfM BtAFARERS LOG Fate TWeaty-OM Little Viet Nam Basket Girl Proves Unforgettable Sight "Lolita Number Two," the little Vietnamese girl who was adopted by the crew of the Robin Kirk poses with her brother for Seafarer William Colefoto. The little girl and her family stayed on board the Robin Kirk for a week at Tourain. Viet Nam, to sell crewmembers refreshments and souvenirs. ROBIN HOOD (Robin), Jan. 12 — Chairman, George Stanley; Secretary, Lovis B. Thomas. Captain informed ship's delegate that he is very well satisfied with the crew. It was re­ quested that all three watches should clean up the messroom and pantry before being relieved. Patrolman to be contacted regarding the purser. $29 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine and deck departments. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), Jan. 19—Chairman, R. NIckolson; Secre­ tary, W. W. Blckford. $23.50 In ship's fund. Crew requested not to enter messhall in shorts. Captain stated that the air-conditioner will be re­ paired in Long Beach. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), Jan. 1<— Chairman, E. Kelly; Secretary, J. E. Hannon. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Discussion on taking up collection for radio opera­ tor who is in hospital. Fifty cents requested from each man for TV re­ pairs. Decks, passageways and rooms should be painted more often. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department for fine Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Discussion about wiper having four hours for sanitary after loading and unloading bauxite so he can clean passageways. ROBIN TRENT (Robin), Nov. 24 — Chairman, Andrew A. Thompson; Sec­ retary, Gilbert J. Trosclair. One man in engine department missed ship in Mobile. Gear was left with agent. C. C. Gates was elected to serve as safety delegate. Motion made to write headquarters regarding baggage room being closed. All hands re­ quested to keep outsiders out of crew quarters In all ports. Request that headquarters clarify work on Novem­ ber 25 which was proclaimed a na­ tional holiday. Check with patjolman about having some quarters changed. Discussion on writing to headquarters about draws. GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), Feb. 12—Chairman, R. R. Adamson; Secre­ tary, L. Butts. Ship's delegate re- orted everything is running smooth£make '. Department heads requested to up repair list. There is no proper heating in the focsles. Not enough pressure in toilets. Water fountain needs to be repaired. Vote of thanks to the steward department. CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE (Cities Seryice), Feb. 9—Chairman, I. A. Pedersen; Secretary, none. $7.72 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with patrolman. Discussion on retirement based on 20-.vear membership time. Motion made to have relief crews on coastwise tankers. Discussion on safety. KYSKA (Waterman), Jan. 14 — Chairman, George W. Gorton; Secre­ tary, Howard Menz. Several hours disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with patrolman. Master requested the delegates to cooperate in emphasizing safe working prac­ tices and conditions.' Howard Menz was elected ship's delegate. Crew asked to help keep focsles and heads clean, and to conserve fresh Water. Effort should be made to keep unau­ thorized shoreside people out of passageways. Vote of thanks ex­ tended to delegates. Special thanks to the steward department for out­ standing holiday menu and courtesy. NEW YORKER (Contalnershlps), Feb. 2—Chairman, Felix Aponte; Sec­ retary, Sid Berger. First assistant making insulting remarks to deck department about chipping on deck. Delegate to see about wipers" over­ time and payment of transportation. Discussion on having more goodies for coffeetime. Ham steaks requested. • Request another freezer to hold more stores. ' STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Dec. 22 —Chairman, J. Goude; Secretary, F. Shale. Ship's delegate reported one man hospitalized in Pusan. Head­ quarters and negotiating committee to be notified about draws. Motion made to do away with traveler's checks. Oh this trip, in Pusan, there are some places that refuse to accept them. Discussion on class B & C men snd on checking if they have been on the ship 60 days or more. $9.73 in ship's fund. It was suggested that all men wear proper dress when coming into the messroom for meals. Vote of thanks given to the" chief electrician for the work on the TV done "on his own time. Vote of thanks to the steward department. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin), Dec. IS — Chairman, Juan Croi; Secretary, Abe Rose. Some disputed OT in <mgine and steward departments. Motion made that whenever fresh pasteurized milk is available it should bo purchased by the company for the crew. Vote of thapks extended to the steward department. Seafarers aboard the Robin Kirk kept after Brother Calefato all the way back to the States ' for photographic prints of the little girl sailing her basket in the harbor at Tourain. The little girl (center) completely captivated the crew, which responded with dozens of small gifts which they fhrew to her. A bit of Vietnamese local color was captured by Calefato's camera as he snapped third cook Bobby Thornton, (right), after he finished shopping in the "market" at the foot of the Kirk's gangway. A customs boat is anchored in the background. By William Calefato, Book C-936 Even after the Robin Kirk (Robin Line) slipped into drydock in Seattle after a long voyage to the Far East, Seafarers on board "were still talking about the unforgettable sight of"^the little girl sailing in her basket in the harbor of Tourain, Viet Nam. While the ship was anchored *' at Tourain, Duke Sampson, claiming she was the cutest thing There was something about this he ever saw. that couldn't be hidden by AB, came running up to me When I got to the rail, it was family the language harrier. As every­ telling about a little girl rowing jammed with onlookers who had where else, the sparks of friend­ around the water in a basket. Duke gathered to watch the small child ship begin to burn vvhen much is wanted me to take a picture of her, sail about near the ship. As she said only by signs and hand move­ rowed, her eyes were always gaz­ ments, followed by grins and small ing upward as she looked to see if acts of kindness. anybody on hoard was throwing The sean>en aboard the Robin donations to her. Kirk called their little friend Whenever something was dropped "Lolita Number Two" because she into her basket, she would row over had been preceded by another to a boat where a group of adults young Taiwanese girl known as waited. The Robin Kirk crew A ferocious Calcutta monkey has thought that even if the little girl Lolita. Lolita No. 2 received many caused the hospitalization of foiir in the basket was being used as a small gifts from several crewmem­ Seafarers from the Penn Vanguard gimmick" to stir their feelings of bers. Several of us knew that the (Penn Shipping), according to a charity, it was a rousing good stunt. native Vietnamese greatly treas­ ured anything of value, no matter report from Aden. Bum Boats Not New how big or small it was. News of the plight of the four There was nothing new about Demonstrating that friendship is men came from C. T. Leary, ship's the sight of bum boats sitting at a two-way street, Lolita No. 2 of­ delegate on the Vanguard, whose quick report informed the LOG the ship's gangway. What we did fered a Seafarer a candy livesaver that the unlucky four got too close finding interesting about this first as a gift on sailing clay. One of her to the hungry chimp while ashore Vietnamese port were the man­ 4irothers offered him free bev­ nerisms of the people. They came erage. During this little ceremony in India. aboard with all kinds of beverages, there was no talking, just gestures, The men, who are in a Calcutta straw hats, art objects, shower slip­ grins and laughter. hospital for a series of rabies pers and the unmistakeable South­ shots, are Gerald H. Navarre, John east Asian charm. E. Shamel, William Karpiak and The crew ,^en adopted a family LOG-A-RHYTHM: Frank Quinn, Jr. They were ex­ who stayed aboard all during the pected to rejoin the ship at Port ship's time in port. The family's Said. time wasn't wasted since they were Leary also reports that two able to make tremendous sales. other crewmembers were hospital­ They were also able to eat very ized in Calcutta. Samuel C. well, accepting all the foods they _By Harry Wolowiiz. Hudgins was laid up with a tooth could recognize. infection. It was thought he also The crewmembers were really I've always loved you, I swear I alumys will. would join his crewmates at Port captivated by "Lolita Number Said. Two," who was a tiny, long haired, I'll keep on loving you Until my heart grows still. Jr. Edward Singletary suffered wide-eyed girl. She and her two a heart attack which forced his brothers made many sales by es­ removal to a hospital also in tablishing routes throughout the What more can I say. Calcutta. Leary writes that Single- ship while, their mother took care What more can I do. tary's condition at the time was of the distribution end of the Except say that I love you, listed as "satisfactory." business. I love only you. Hungry Chimp Drydocks Four Dearest One �mi" Pace Twenty-Twe SEAFARERS LOG All of the following SlU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Ginnell Marie Russell, born No­ Adolph A. Helnsaar, Jr., born Jaques Le Blanc, born August vember 1, 1963, to the Joseph Rua- September 3, 1963, to the Adolph 20, 1963, to the Albert Le Blancs, sells, Sr., New Orleans ,La. A. Heinsaars, Sr., Alemeda, Calif. Brimley, Mich, $1 Francis James Carl Goodwin, born August 14, 1963, to the Fran­ cis James Goodwins, Detroit, Mich. 4" it t Jeannine Lee Finch, born No­ vember 15, 1963, to the Forrest L. Finchs, Grafton, 111. 4" t 4^ Tracey J. Manuel, bom January 26, 1964, to the Effrey J. Manuels, Lake Charles, La. 4> 3^ 41 Alycia Ann Bailey, born October 24, 1963, to the John Baileys, De­ troit, Mich. 4' 4» 4' 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 • 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Kevin Erio Day, born October 21, ' Lorl Marie Anderson, born Oc­ 1963, to the Alfready Days, Mo­ tober 26, 1963, to the Terrance bile, Ala. Andersons, Alpena, Mich. Marco Salgado, born October 14, Huey Creig Vizena, born Octo­ 1963, to the Guillermo Salgados, ber 24, 1963, to the Herman J. L. New Orleans, La. Vizenas, Oberlin, La. John K. West, born November 7, Mary Rose Carter, born Novem­ 1963, to the Louis Wests, Ville, ber 6, 1963, to the Elden Carters, Platte, La. Saginaw, Mich. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 4 Kim Sue Steward, born Novem­ Ralph Wayne Johnson, born Au­ ber 4, 1963, to the Max Stewarts, gust 6, 1963, to the Joe L. John­ New Orleans, La. sons, Mobile, Ala. $, 1H4 All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and visits whenever possible. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Edward Blanton Russell King Robert Bottomley Benjamin Leon George Brannaa Jose Martinez David Cincore Levi Middiebrook Raymond Dabney Leon Norczyk Jeff Davis Antonio Palmer Grover Day Jamea Redden James Fort Vance Reid Samuel Goncalves Earl Rogera Samuel Gordon Daniel Rose Carroll Harper James Shipley James Heigoth Anthony Skalamera Charles Hemmia Carl Smith Charles Hill Edward Trenick Daniel Hill Reuben Thompson Charles Kellogg Luther Wing MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON, MARYLAND Hector Durate USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Max Anderson Vincente Garcia Harold Barup George Howard Raymond Brown John Lager Woodrow Balch Warren Manuel Alvah Burrls Charles Martin Adolph Campbell George McDonald Charles Cathran Roy Peebles Hubert Cantwell Philip Robinson Ray Coffey •Tames Thorton USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Piacido Aidevera Sam Bailey Louis Almeida John Barry Francesco Armenia Victor Bonet Paul O'Toole, born September 26, Crestina D. Gonzalez, born Au­ Anthony Kraljic, born Novenvber 1963, to the John P. O'Tooles, Bal­ gust 19, 1963, to the Enrique Gon­ 28, 1963, to the Anthony Kraljics, timore, Md. zalez', Houston, Tex. West New York, NJ. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4" 4* 4» Sheryl Ward, bom Otcober 29, Jose A. Colls, born September Onix Orellana, born October 21, 1963, to the John Wards, Clinton, 28, 1963, to the Jose R. Coils', 1963, to the Arnaldo Orellanas, St. Miss. Lares, PR. . Just. PH. 4 4 4 4" 4" 4' The deaths of the following Seafarers have been re­ Gina Marine Wright, born No­ Laura Lee Donaldson, born No­ vember 19, 1963, to the Thomas ported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent de­ vember 25, 1963, to the John W. Wrights, Jacksonville, Fla. lay in payment of claims is normally dne to late filing, Donaldsons, Galveston, Texas. 4 4 4 lack of beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the Salvador Fuentes, born Novem­ disposition of estates): ber 26, 1963, to the Salvador C. John H. Flannery, 61: Brother Eiadio Torres, 61i Brother Fuentes, Bronx, NY. Flannery died of a heart failure Torres died of natural causes on 4 4 4 on October 23; January 16, 1964, Gail Ann Piatt, born November 1963 In New York in the Staten Is­ 4, 1963, to the Elijah C. Platts, land USPHS Hos­ City. An employ­ New Orleans, La. pital. A member ee of the Marine 4 4 4 of the Union Department of Charles M. Dickens, born June since 1942, he the New York 30, 1963, to the John Dickens', Cur­ Action In the marketplace offers tice, Ohio. had sailed In the New Haven RR, a method for trade unionists to as­ deck department. he had been a 4 4 4 sist each other in their campaign He Is survived by member of the Timothy Wolfe, born January 7, for decent wages and better con­ 1963, to the Allen C. Wolfes, a daughter, Mar­ SIU-IBU since ditions. garita Aygla, Mobile, Ala. 1960. He Is sur­ Seafarers and nielr families are vived by two sons, Walter Flannery Bronx, NY. Burial was In the 4 4 4 urged to support a consumer boy­ Gregory De Noyer, born October of Ronkonkoma, NY, and John Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, cott by frade unionists against 8, 1963, to the Ruben De Noyers, Flannery, Bronx, NY. Burial was NY. 4 4 4 various companies whose products Traverse City, Mich. In St. Raymond Cemetery, Bronx. are produced under non-union William E. Roberts, 57: Brother conditions, • or which ax'e "unfair Roberts died of pneumonia on to labor." (This listing carries the November name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ 26, 1963, while In the New Or­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Daniel O'Rourke above person is asked to contact leans USPHS Texas-Miller Products, Inc. Please contact your mother at Mitchell Steinberg, Attorney, 4108 hospital. A mem­ Adam Hats, Ashley, Dorsey Jay, 5 Avon St., Liverpool, England. 13th Ave., Brooklyn 19, NY, about ber of the SIU since 1949, he Hampshire Club, Repeli-X, a financial matter. 4 4 4 had sailed In the Sea Spray Men's Hats Raymond E. Leonard 4 4 4 engine depart­ (United Hatters) Frank Peskuric Please get In touch with your ment. He Is sur­ Carl A. Sokoll would like to hear vived by his wife, 4) 4» 4< sister, Victoria Grlsson, 904 Lamb St., Henderson, N.C., concerning from you. His new address Is 762 Mrs. Mattle E. Roberts, Eldrldge, Eastern Air Lines Rldgewood Rd., Oradell, NJ. your family. (Flight Engineers) Ala. Burial was In the Tucker 4 4 4 4 4 4 Cemetery, Eldrldge. 4" 4" 4 Raul Iglesias Robert F. ^Jlurns H. I. Siegel 4 4 4 Get in touch with the Dept. of Please contact Miss Mary E. "HIS" brand men's clothes Welfare, Melrose Welfare Center, Lupo Aloba, 68: On September (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) Hanley, 1 Newtowne Ct., Cam­ 847 Morris Ave., New York, NY, as 27, 1963, Brother Aloba died of bridge 39, Mass. 4) 4» 4" quickly as possible. natural causes In 4 4 4 "Judy Bond" Blouses the Long Island 4 4 4 Thomas L. Armstrong fint'l Ladies Garment Workers) Jack Oosse College Hospital, You are asked to contact R. E. Contact your sister Maggie EdBrooklyn, NY. 4- 4 4< Armstrong at 723 N.E. 91st .St., lund, 2913 Clubhouse Rd., Mobile, Shipping in all Sears, Roebuck Company Miami, Fla. Ala.,' concerning an important fam­ three depart­ Retail stores & products 4 4 4 ily matter. ments, he had (Retail Clerks) Miguel Salcedo 4 4 4 first signed with Get In t9uch with your daughter, 4 4 4 Joseph P. Aslin the SIU in 1956. Mrs. Carmen Parruccl, 132-06 Ja­ Stitzel-Weller Distilleries You have been requested to He Is survived by maica Ave., Richmond Jllll 18, NY, "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" contact your wife about a personal a brother, Mario about an urgent matter. "Cabin Still," "W. L. Weller" matter as soon as possible. Alobe, Brooklyn. Burial was in the Boiu-bon whiskeys 4 4 4 4 4 4 Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn. (Distillery Workers) Leo Altschul Charles W. Shaw 4 4 4 Your daughter Is ill. Contact Contact your wife as soon as 4 4 4 your wife, Betty, immediately. Marcel P. Dumestre, 62: A lung possible. J. R. Simplot Potato Co. disorder was fatal to Brother Du­ 4 4 4 Frozen potato products 4 4,4 Arcadio (Al) Macapagal mestre on Au­ Personal Gear (Grain Millers) Anyone, knowing the where­ Walter Karlak, 35-20 62nd St., gust 20, 1963 in 4 4 4 abouts of the above-named is asked Woodslde 77, Long Island, NY, Buenos Aires, Kingsport Press to contact Mrs. Mary Riddle, 4404 asks Charles "Three - Deuces" Argentina. A "World Book," "Childcraft" Eileen, Ft. Worth 17, Tex. Rice, chief cook; Bill Turner, member of the (Printing Pressmen) chief electrician, and Bill Hart, SIU since 1946, 4 4 4 (Typographers, Bookbinders) Steve Turlis oiler, to contact him about a piece he sailed in the (Machinists, Stereotypers) Get In touch with Iva Long, Box of gear that was packed in Cal­ steward depart­ 4 4 4 45, 8219 Belalr Rd., Baltimore 36, cutta. ment. He Is sur­ Jamestown Sterling Corp. Md. vived by his wife, 4 4 4 Southern Furniture Mfg. Co. Bobby J. Wells 4 4 4 Mrs. Esther Slumberland Products~^Co. Robert Glasgow You are asked to get in touch Catherine Dumestre, New Orleans, Any person having knCwledge of with your mother, Mrs. Thelma La. The place of burial Is not Furniture and Beddin the address or where-abouts of the Trowbrlde, immediately. (United Furniture Worke, known. LABOR pol^^OTBUY F. H. Bowen Pedro Reyes William Cameron Jacques Rlon Arthur CoIIett John Roschefsky Gabriel Colon Ignatus Salerno Howard Credeur John Schlumm Henry Dlehl James Sealy James David Francisco SoUs Pedro DeJesus Al Stracclollnl Lionel Desplant Jose Toro Peter Delan SeraOn Lopex Joseph Felton John Lynch Max Flngerhut Edward McAdoo Anthony Forgionl Tames McCauIey Konrad Frovag E. McElhenny .Tohn Gotseff Arnold Mldgett Walter Grabowski Issac Miller Richard Greene John Naeole Milburn Hatley Clifton Nelson Donald Hicks L. Sturtevant Walter Karlak Carlos Troncoso Joseph Kaslca Chrlsto Tsambls Casimler Kaust Floyd Van Curler Harold Nelson Ernest Vitou Francis Neves Henry Watson Joseph Obreza Harry White Jose Pacheco James Winters S. Pellksze William King Teotonio Perelra W. Kowalczyk Sandallo Ponce Paul Liotta LT"'HS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA William Anderson William Mason W. D. Beasley Fred Murphy Ellis Cottrell Carl Warren Alan Foshee Albert Williams USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA R. Pardo Frank Nelson USPHS HOSPITAT. DETROIT. MICHIGAN John Barkley Arne Lahtl S. Borelaugher Clarence Lenhart Raymond Kennedy Gabriel LeClalr James May Barney Majjesie Donald Murray Gordon McLaren Joseph Arnold Francis Munroe Alf Bensman Arlo Otto Robert Brado Donald Perry R. B. Brown Harold Thllhorn Steve Fortlne Edwin Waldon Paul Kerby Robert Wooley USPHS HOSPITAT. NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Alvln Ard Eugene Jones Richard Barnes James Lata Edgar Barton Theodore Lee Francis Bass Claude Lomers Fred Brand Howard Waters Byron Broadus Henry Maas, Jr. Wilbert Burke James MarshaU George Burleson Mike Marlinovich J. H. Childress Mont McNabb John CaldweU Phillip Mendoza Gerald Coll Arturo Montoyo H. E. Cooper Bennie Morgan SteVe Crawford Harold Robinson Edward Crelan Horace Sikes R. Cumberland Samuel Solomon Morris Danzey, Jr. Billy Spiers Thomas Davis A. Spitzfaden Wm. J. Donahue Finis Strickland Frank Duplechin Adolph Swenson Robert Ellis Ruffin RV Thomas Eugene Gallaspy J. Tramontanic Edgar Goulet Bobby Trosclair Jessee Green Howard Van Ecken Sanford Gregory Robert White Willie Hardeman Hubert Wilson William Woolsey Wade Harrell Walter Johnson USPHS HOSPITAL CIHCAGO. ILLINOIS Eino Autio Joseph Kurpas Charles Boyle Gordon Licrman Vincent Carroll John Rottaris William Carver Joseph Veno Conrad Graham Rufus Volkman USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Leo Benlson Emmet Hunblrd Nicholas Caputo Carl McCranie Thomas Connell Victor Shavroff Jose Ferrer Julius Swykert Charlie Gedra Thomas Foster USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON. MASS. Archie Davis Stefan Kostegan Frederick Debille Edsel Malcom John Duffy Charles Rochlnson Dalton Gabriel USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Harvey Burke Antonio Penor Peter Kruptavich Earl Poe Chas. Muscarella William Stephens Robert Nielsen USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Gerald Algernon BtUy Lynn Benjamin Delbler George McKnew Abe Gordon Samuel Mills Charles Hooper William A. Young Thomas Lehay SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas Isaksen Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY, MASS. Raymond Arsonault NAPA STATE HOSPITAL IMOLA, CALIF. Horace Ledwell . USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE James McGee PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Arthur Nelson US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON. DC William Thomson WfiWIOTJ® �S^AWAkikS Miirck V/lite Face Twenty-Tkree LOG Welcome Mat UNION HALLS SlU-AGLIWD Meetings Regular membership meetings for members of the Siy Atlantic, Gulf, I^kes and Inland Waters District are held regularly once a month on days indicated by'the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by tele­ gram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York April 6 Detroit rMarch 6 Philadelphia April 7 Houston March 9 Baltimore .-..April 8 New Orleans March 10 Mobile March 11 , t 4. 4 SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters SIU boatman James Golloger dishes out some good West Coast SiU-AGLIWD Meetings cheer aboard the cruise SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through June, 1964 for the monthly informational meetings to be held in boat Port Welcome in Bal­ West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ timore. The Port Welcome mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from services charter parties the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these-meetings, and tour groups throughout in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, the Baltimore-Chesapeake 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Bay area. Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: San Francisco Seattle Wilmington March 18 March 20 March 16 April 22 April 24 April 20 May 20 May 22 May 18 June 17 June 19 June 15 4 1. i Great Lakes SIU Meetings scheduled each month in the vari­ All ports will be opened March ous ports at 7:30 PM. The follow­ 1. Regular membership meetings ing is the schedule for March: WASHINGTON—Disabling work on the Great Lakes are held on Detroit March 9 injuries in the United States rose the first and third Mondays of Milwaukee March 9 to 2,020,000 in 1963, after holding each.month in all ports at 7 PM Chicago March 10 below the 2-million level for 10 local tiibe, except at Detroit, Buffalo March 11 years, according to a preliminary where meetings are he;;: at 2 PM. tSault Ste. Marie .. March 12 estimate prepared by the US De­ The next meetings will be: Duluth March 13 partment of Labor and the Na­ Detroit . . March 16—2PM Lorain March 13 Alpena, BulTalo, Chicago, (For meeting place, contact Har­ tional Safety Council. Cleveland, Diihith, Frankfort, The total was 1.5 percent over old Ruthsatz, 118 East Parish. March 16—7 PM the 1962 level, practically identi­ Sandusky, Ohio). cal with the rate of increase in the 4. 4* Cleveland March 13 employed civilian labor force. Toledo March 13 SIU Inland Boatmen's Union Fatalities, however, were up 3.6 Ashtabula March 13 Regular membership meetings percent, from 13,700 to 14,200. for IBU members are scheduled (For meeting place, contact John Over the long-term, however, the each month in various ports. The Mero, 1644 West 3rd Street, Ash­ trend has been more favorable. In tabula, Ohio). next meetings will be; 1963 the employed labor force was i 4> Philadelphia April 7—5 PM more than 10 percent greater than Baltimore (licensed and un­ United Industrial Workers in 1953, but disabling injuries were licensed) ... April 8—5 PM Regular membership meetings up only 1 i>ercent. Houston ....March 9—5 PM for UIW members are scheduled In addition to the 14,200 deaths, Norfolk April 9—7 PM each month at 7 PM in various approximately 84,800 injuries re­ N'Orleans.. March 10—5 PM ports. The next meetings will be: sulted in some permanent impair­ Mobile March 11—5 PM New York .April 6 ment, ranging from the partial loss t 4» 4< of the use of a finger or toe to the Baltimore April 7 RAILWAY MARINE REGION complete inability to work at any Philadelphia April 8 Regular membership meetings gainful employment. ^Houston March 9 for Railway Mai'ine Region-IBU Mobile March 11 The majority of the injuries, members are scheduled each * Meetings held at Labor Temple, New­ 1,921,000, were temporary disabili­ News. month in the various ports at 10 port t Meeting held at Labor Templa, Sault ties with no permanent impair­ AM and 8 PM. The following is Ste. Marie, Mich, ments. t Meeting held at Galveston wharves. the schedule for March: Jersey City March 9 Philadelphia March 10 Baltimore March 11 ^Norfolk March 12 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The consUtution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes tit and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the US Worker Job Injury Total Rises PHILADELPHIA ... TAMPA . 2604 S 4th St DEwey 63828 312 Harrison St Tel. 229-2788 FBESIDENT Paul HaU EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Llndsey Williams A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr . HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill HaU Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey. Agent EAatern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS 679 4th Ave.. Bklyn HVacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE., Jax William Morris, Agent ELgin 3-09B7 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales. Agent ... FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira, Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent Tel. 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 115 3rd St. Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent ..622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Paul Gonsorchik, Agent . DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAuIey. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE PR . 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep Phone 724-2843 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Ted Babkowski. Agent MAin 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff Gillette, Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON, Calif 505 N. Marine Ave. Frank Boyne. Agent ... TErminal 4-2528 eSEAT-lAKES TUG ft DREDGE REGION REGIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Jones Dredqa Workers Section ASSISTANT DraECTOR Harold F. Yon BUFFALO 94 HennetU Ave. Arthur MUler. Agent TR 5-1S36 CHICAGO 2300 N. KimbaU Trygve Varden, Agent ... ALbany 2-1154 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. Tom Gerrity, Agent 621-5450 DCTROIT 1570 Liberty Ave. Lincoln Park, MichErnest Demerse, Agent DU 2-7694 DULUTH 312 W. Second St. Norman JoUcoeur, Agent RAndolph 7-6222 SAULT STE. MARIE Address mail to Brimley. Mich. Wayne Weston, Agent. .BRimley 14-R 5 TOLEDO 423 Central St. CH 2-7751 Tug Etremen, Linemen, Oilers ft Watchmen's Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Tom Burns ASHTABULA, 0 1644 W. Third St. John Merc, Agent WOodman 4-8532 BUFFALO 18 PorUand St. Tom Burns, Agent .. TA 3-7095 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing, S. Chicago Robert Affleck, Agent . . ESsex 5-9570 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. W. Hearns. Pro-Tem Agent MA 1-5450 DETROIT-TOLEDO 12948 Edison St. Max Tobin. Agent Southgate, Mich. AVenue 4-0071 DULLTTH Box No. 66 South Range, Wis. Ray Thomson, Agent .. EXport 8-3024 LORAIN, 0 118 E. Parish St. Sandusky, Ohio Harold Ruthsatz, Agent MAin 6-4573 MILWAUKEE ... 2722 A. So. Shore Dr. Joseph Miller, Agent . SHerman 4-6645 SAULT STE. MARIE ...1086 Maple St. Wm. J. Lackey, Agent . MEIrose 2-8847 Great Lakes Rivers Section SECRETARY-TREASURER ST. LOUIS, MO 809 Del Mar Fred J. Farncn L. J. Colvis, Agent CE 1-1434 ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER PORT ARTHUR. Tex 1348 7th St. Roy Boudreau ALPENA 127 River St. Arthur Bendheim, Agent EL. 4-3616 RAILWAY MARINE REGION BUFFALO. NY 735 Washington HEADQUARTERS ... 99 Montgomery St. TL 3-9259 Jersey City 2. NJ HEnderson 3-0104 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing Ave. REGIONAL DIRECTOR So. Chicago, HI. SAginaw 1-0733 G. P. McGinty CLEVELAND 1420 West 23th St. ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTORS MAin 1-5450 E. B. Pulver R. H. Avery DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. HAl.TlViOhE 1216 E Baltmi.jie at. RAndolph 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich 415 Main St. NORFOLK 115 Third St. 622-1892-3 Mail Address; P.O. Box 237 ELgin 7-2441 PHILADELPHIA. 2604 S 4lh SL HEADQUARTERS 10225 W. Jefferson Av. DEwcv 6-3818 River Rouge 18, Mich. VInewood 3-4741 Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers / BALTIMORE 1216 E. B.iltimore St. NATIONAL DIRECTOR EAstern 7-4900 Robert Matthews BOSTON 276 State St. GREAT LAKES AREA DIRECTOR Richmond 2-0140 Pat Finnerty HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn BALTIMORE ... .1216 E Baltimore St HYacinth 9-6600 .EAstern 7-4900 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. 276 State SI BOSTON WAInut 8-3207 Richmond 2-f.l40 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pe.irl St. SE HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn ELgin 3-0987 HVacinlh 9-66110 744 W. Flagler St. 5804 Canal St. MIAMI HOUSTON FRanklin 7-3564 WAinut 8-3207 1 S. Lawrence St. JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE. Jax MOBILE HEmlock 2-1754 ELgin 3-0987 630 .lackson Ave. 744 W Flagler St NEW ORLEANS MIAMI Phone 529-7546 , FRanklin 7-3564 115 Third St. . .1 South Lawrence St NORFOLK MOBILE • Phone 622-1892-3 HEmlock 2-1754 2604 S. 4th St. 630 Jackson Ave PHILADELPHIA NEW ORLEANS DEwey 63818 Tel 5Z9-7.5Jfi 312 Harrison St. 115 Third St. TAMPA NORFOLK Phone 229-2788 Tel. 622-1892-3 Know Your Rights GREAT LAKES TUG AND REGION DREDGE Regular membership meet­ ings for Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region IBU members are membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. AH Union records are available at SIU headquarters In Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. AH these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consi.st equally of union and management representatives and their alternates. AH expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority i-ights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper addrbss for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N.Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at aU times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. DOES YcoR.COfl3P£3SAAAf\ |6JbM/ YO/^MP Ohl MBDHCAttB ^ M/M -rppAY^ AT opHce OP. flous^ ot=FicB mr>G., WAGmeWfii'V.a CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts' are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know yoijr contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the pvioer slieets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolnian or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. E-IITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionaUy re aed from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any ini.. .idual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from pub­ lishing articles deemed harmful to ihe Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, I960, meetings in ail constitutional ports. The responsibility for •LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of tlie Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibiUty.. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt, in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt,, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. ' The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitu­ tion. In addition, copies are available in aU Union halls. AU members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as wcH as all uther details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at membership meetings. And like aU other SIU mem­ bers at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Se.afarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, n.ational or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL- ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the Hght to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests 'of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hell at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. �'•i-'.-iiSsma SEAFARERS LOG /- March 4 1964 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNIQN • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO The Case for Domestic Shipping "Prior to the outbreak of World War II, the part of US shipping that was engaged in the coastal and intercoastal trad§ was the largest segment of the US merchant marine. At that time, nearly 700 ships took part in the carriage of our deep-water domestic trade. Shortly after our entry into the war, practically all of this shipping, which at that time represented about 60 percent of our total ocean-carrying capability, was put into service, usually trans-ocean, directly sup­ porting the war. "With the domestic deep-water fleet en­ gaged. world-wide, in supplying the Allied Armed Forces, the domestic trade which ' they formerly carried was absorbed by other modes of transportation. The domestic deepwater common carriers have never regained their former status. As of September 23. 1962, only 23 ships were engaged in inter­ coastal trade and only 2 companies were furnishing common carrier intercoastal service." As part of a special 19-page Navy staff re­ port submitted by Vice-Admiral John Syl­ vester, USN, the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Logistics), in a presentation for the Senate Commerce Committee less than a year ago, the above citation tells graphic­ ally of the decline of the US-flag domestic shipping fleet over the past 25 years. In reviewing the status of the domestic segment of American shipping for the Senate study group last year, Adm. Sylvester was also in a position to make .the following statement: "Ships engaged in coastal and intercoastal trade occupy a particularly significant posi­ tion relative to the emergency use of trans­ portation. Ships in the coastwise trades are the most readily available for emergency usage of anv ships in the United States mer­ chant fleet." While defense and national security con­ siderations are only one part of the story on domestic shipping, those in a position to know and make US ship policy have long been aware of these facts. Yet Federal Government spokesmen con­ tinue to offer proposals short of full-scale Federal support for the domestic fleet and its needs. Only" a few weeks ago, the latest of such proposals was put before a Senate subcom­ mittee considering legislation to recognize the problems of the domestic shipping fleet and its special role in handling US trade and in meeting US shipping needs. It amounted to another "stopgap" measure—another ex­ pedient—in a series of expedients that have failed over the past two decades to breath any life into the domestic shipping fleet. The proposal, as outlined by a Commerce Department spokesman, was to withdraw old tonnage from the reserve fleet on a trade-in basis, so that some of the remaining domestic operators might upgrade their fleets. As a long-range solution, it fell flat. Trade-ins and conversions, as the domestic shipping industry has demonstrated on its own for several years, can provide some new tonnage. The largest single innovation in the carriage of large volumes of water-borne cargo during the past ten years has come from innovators like SlU-contracted- SeaLand Service and Seatrain Lines, which with Calmar Line account for virtually all of the common carrier tonnage in the US domestic trade today. The change from "lift-on" cargo container operations with shore-based equipment to "lift-on/lift-off" service through self-con­ tained shipboard cranes has made possible a revolution in domestic shipping methods. But the companies can hardly compete with giants like the railroads. This is the "other mode of transportation" that was able to gobble up the trade lost to ships in domestic service during the war, and which has resorted to every trick avail­ able since 1945 to keep the traffic gains scooped up as a wartime windfall. Ships, of course, lacked the protective advantages of inland routes. They also lacked the vast capital available to the railroad companies that enabled them to start on a campaign of selective rate-cutting right after the war and even absorb out-of-pocket financial losses wherever they met with water competition for traffic. Selective rate-cutting has been the chief OF DOMESTIC OFfSHORE US. FIAS ^HiRs VVERE BUILT PRIORTO/946, weapon of the railroads in their fight against domestic shipping, whether offshore, inland or on the Great Lakes. Their chief support in this campaign has come from the Interstate Commerce Com­ mission, which has generally backed the rail­ road position. Selective rate-cutting "operates in a simple manner: If there is water competition on a particular route, as between ports, the roads will reduce rates between these locations, often to less than the out-of-pocket cost. Then, where water competition is non­ existent, rates suddenly climb, even if the actual run is shorter. Some authorities have attributed much of the loss by the railroads in passenger revenue to the fact that the balance-sheets for pas­ senger operations bear some of the hidden costs of selective rate-cutting in freight operations. Since the ICC has long been a railroadoriented agency, drawing many of its staffers from the railroads, and often serving as a springboard to higher railroad jobs for de­ parting staff members, its sympathies have seldom been with the water carriers. As far back as three years ago, upholding the long-time position of the SlU and other maritime unions, the late President Kennedy denounced what he called "unrestrained and destructive competition guided by private interests" as being responsible for the "with­ ering away" of the intercoastal and coastwise shipping services, as well as shipping on the Lakes and inland waterways. In a message sent to Congress calling for the overhaul of the various regulatory agen­ cies, the President implied that the railroads were responsible for the situation. He cited the report of a Senate Commerce Subcommittee which was highly critical of the role of the railroads in the decline of domestic shipping. A subsequent report submitted to the Pres­ ident called for drastic overhaul of the ICC. It noted cumbersome hearing procedures and delays in acting on rate cases that still con­ tinue to this day. Shipping companies have often complained that even though they might win a case involving a rate protest, the procedure takes so long that the ship opera­ tor suffers serious losses in the process. The situation involving the ICC still re­ mains substantially the same three years later. Not one ICC commissioner represents a shipping viewpoint. , And the railroads continue to make power grabs designed to kill off the remaining seg­ ment of domestic shipping, either through agency or legislative action. This has reduced the number of ships in the off shore,'dry cargo US domestic trade to 104, of which the privatelyowned vessels amount to 93, according to Government figures given in Senate testimony less than a month ago. Of these, but 5 vessels were built after World War II (1945), 7 were built prior to World War II, and 81 were war-built vessels. On the Great Lakes, according to the same testimony, the average age of the bulk carriers representing 97 percent of the Lakes fleet is 43 years. Sixty per­ cent of them were built prior to 1920. These are the reasons advanced for out­ right, full-scale Government assistance to the domestic shipping fleet through a formab assistance program. Such a program would provide the impetus for new companies to come into the trade, and also would recog­ nize the vital role of the domestic fleet cit^ by Adm. Sylvester. It would remedy an obvious deficiency in the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, which restricts Federal assistance to selective types of US vessels engaged in foreign commerce by pointing to their importance in trade and as a national defense auxiliary, and then conipletely overlooks the clearly unique position of domestic shipping in both areas. As Adm. Sylvester noted in his forthright presentation: "At the onset of a major nuclear war, the domestic deep-water fleet would be uniquely fitted to act as a link between our coastal cities during the period of likely disruption of systems of land transportation. A large percentage of the ships in domestic trade would be at sea at any given time and would therefore be most likely to escape damage. Their ability to provide communications and transportation between coastal cities during the period just after an attack could be high­ ly important. Systems of land transportation in the United States are especially vulnerable at many focal points. The ability of the domestic deep-water fleet to provide es­ sential coastal and inter-coastal movements or priority material might well be crucial." � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource March 6, 1964 Description An account of the resource Headlines: JOINT SEA UNION STAND WINS IN WAIVER FIGHT COURT UPHOLDS MTD IN GRAIN SHIP PICKETING SEAFARERS’ TAX GUIDE FOR 1963 JOB PREFERENCE SET JUNE 15 UNDER STEWARD RECERTIFICATION SHOWDOWN FIGHT BY SEA UNIONS GET GOV’T ACTION ON 50-50 FIRM ILA STAND SPARKED WIN IN GRAIN CARGO FIGHT BOSTON SIUNA FISHERMEN WIN SOLID CONTRACT GAINS SIU CREW SAVES 22 AFTER ‘QUAKE RAZES ISLAND IN AZORES DANISH COURT UPHOLDS TWO-POT PAY SYSTEM AFL-CIO LEVELS GUNS ON POVERTY FREEMAN RAPS ‘BAD SERVICE’ WAITRESS BOUNCED FROM UN REP. PROPOSES EXCEPTIONS TO GOVT. SUBSIDY PLAN ADEN UNIONISTS RELEASED AFTER ICFTU PROTEST GOLDWATER CROSSES PICKETLINE BUT WON’T SHOW HIS FACE TELEPHONE UNION NIPS IBT RAID BID AFL-CIO SUPPORTS END OF WATERFRONT AGENCY FOREIGN SHIPOWNERS QUIT AFTER CANADIAN TAX HIKE NUCLEAR-BUILT CANAL SEEN STILL IN FUTURE THE CASE OF DOMESTIC SHIPPING Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/06/1964 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVI, No. 5 1964 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/4d9d2e52ce16a51b226d7e7862fb2bd0.PDF fc96eae9eb6fcfa0d84adfe69edb99b3 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS^LOG Mruaiy 21 1964 OFFICIAL ORQAM OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO " • • • The wheaf we sell to the Soviet Union wifl be earned in available Amerkan sbips^ supplemented by ships at other nations ..." Statement By The President Of The United States, October 9, 1963 SlU, ILA SPARK FIGHT FOR 50-50; BOYCOTT HITS RED GRAIN SHIPS Canada Indictment Curbs Peaceful Protests Story on Pago 2 Atlantic Fish Union Prepares For Strike Vote Story on Pago 4 Marine Unions Join In Showdown Battle Over Russian Cargo Anti-Strikebreaking Bill Recalls J-K Beef Story on Pago • SlU Rail Tug Plays Star Role In Pier Fire Story on Pago 12 Seafarer Heads For Lakes After Saigon Story on Pago 16 ME ANY BACKS JOINT STAND; UNION-GOV'T TALKS TO CONTINUE ^ Story On Page 3 MTD Raps Agriculture Dept. 'Company Union' Labor Policy Story On Page 3 �PsffC Tw SEAFAHERS LOG US Nixes Subsidy Assist For Domestic Ship Go's February tt, MM Hospital First For Crio Tugmon WASHINGTON—Undersecretary Clarence D. Martin, Jr. stressed the Commerce Depart­ ment's opposition to Federal subsidies as an aid to construction of new US vessels for do­ mestic operations in testimony last week before the Senate Merchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee. In place. of ^ ' subsidies, Martin recom­ subsidy or if no action is taken by Lakes operators to participate In mended an acceleration of the Secretary of Commerce on a the trade-in program. the vessel exchange program as a means of replacing vessels in the domestic fleet. Martin, who is Undersecretary of Commerce for Transportation, testified as the Senate group re­ sumed hearings last week on two proposals sponsored by Sen. E. L. (Bob) Bartlett (D-Alaska) to aid domestic ship construction. Under the Bartlett bills, S. 1773 calls for a direct subsidy on con­ struction of new US vessels for domestic operations up to a ceiling of 55 percent. The subsidy could go as high as 60 percent in the case of reconstruction or conver­ sion. The other measure (S. 1774) would allow construction in for­ eign yards, if carriers in the do­ mestic trade are denied direct subsidy application within six months. Testifying before the subcom­ mittee in opposition to subsidies for vessels in the domestic trades, Martin contended that such Gov­ ernment aid would shift part of the burden of the cost of transpor­ tation services from the user of such services to the taxpayer. In urging greater use of the trade-in program, he claimed that by converting and modernizing re­ serve fleet ships, a vessel with a new mid-body might be good for 15 or even 25 years, the same life expectancy of a new ship. He sug­ gested that Congress extend the trade-in program, which is sched­ uled to expire next year. He also urged Congress to pass a bill which would enable Great Four SlU-contracted companies (Continued on page 13) Dues Hike Balloting Concludes Deckhand Walter Lastar became the first SIU tugman in the Erie-Lackawanna raiitug fleet to collect SIU hospital benefits during recent visit to Staten Island USPHS hospital by Wel­ fare Rep. John Dwyer Heft) and Headquarters Rep. Ed Mooney. Deckhands in the E-L fleet voted for the SIU Rail­ way Marine Region over the Teamsters in balloting hast fall. NEW YORK—Voting on a ref­ erendum to increase dues ended in all ports on February 18. The secret ballot, which began on Mon­ day, January 20, was conducted in accord with the provisions of the constitution and the report of a six-man rank-and-file committee. Another six-man committee will By Paul Hall be elected at headquarters here to The sale of wheat to the Russians will no doubt be long remembered conduct the tallying and certify the results. Election of that com­ as the classic example of the manner in which Federal Government agen­ mittee is scheduled for February cies have been following a policy that would destroy the American merchant marine. Their shocking disregard of US maritime needs, and 24. Balloting on the proposed in­ their unmistakable preferential treatment of foreign-flag shipping, has crease was conducted in accord never been more clearly evidenced than in the handling of the wheat with the SIU constitution, which shipments to Russia. From the time last October when the late President Kennedy pointed MONTREAL—Fourteen officials and rank-and-filers of the provides for the election of a rankout that the wheat shipments were to be "carried in available Amerjcan and-file polls committee each day SIU of Canada, including President Hal C. Banks, have been ships, supplemented by ships of other countries as required," we have arraigned here by the Canadian government on charges of in all ports where voting is being witnessed a disgusting display of manipulation, double talk, empty conducted. promises and downright deceit by the Government agencies involved. conspiracy stemming from a^ The proposal for a dues Increase peaceful protest held before crewmembers of the Canadian was originally adopted in the form This reached the point where the policies expressed by President Ken­ Parliament last October by Maritime Union in place of SIU of a resolution made at a regular nedy were completed reversed in actual practice, and the shot-in-thearm which the Russian wheat sales were to give the US shipping indus­ some 2,000 Canadian Seafarers. crews. membership meeting at head­ The protest was an appeal against The fine totals $42,800. An at­ quarters on December 2. It was try developed instead into a devastating shot-in-the-back. Our actions over the years in • the government takeover of five torney for Grain Elevator, Flour then carried at subsequent meet­ Canadian maritin>e unions, includ­ and Feed Mill Workers Local 418 ings in Houston, New Orleans, defense of the American merchant struck hard at the Government ing the SIU. said the local had only about Philadelphia, .Baltimore and marine have often been charac­ agencies' position. We indicated terized by Government people as in unmistakable terms that the Last fall's controversial action $10,000 in its treasury and would Mobile. the irresponsible actions of the by the Canadian government im­ be out of business if it were forced A six-man committee was elected unions. But the wheat shipment sabotaging of American shipping posing a trusteeship over the to pay the fine. A Federal judge and its rights was justification for Canadian maritime unions arose has also threatened to jail all mem­ at headquarters on December 13 fiasco, for which the Government an all-out fight to determine once to study the proposal and prepare agencies are clearly responsible, out of efforts to supplant the SIU bers of the local union for refusing a report with its recommendations, has put the problem into sharp and for all whether the Govern­ of Canada and destroy a ten-year to handle Upper Lakes ships. ment agencies were going to con­ including voting procedures for a collective bargaining relationship The arraignments of the Cana­ secret referendum ballot of the focus—and it is the Government tinue as active allies of the ene­ agencies which are revealed as ir­ mies of the American merchant between the SIU of Canada and dian SIU menobers and officials in SIU membership. responsible, and derelict in their marine who were set upon its de­ Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. Montreal charge the 14 with con­ In the report which the commit­ Longshoremen Fined spiracy to persuade SIU members tee issued, applicable provisions of obligation to protect American struction. shipping. Meanwhile, in Chicago, the Na­ to leave their ships to take part As a result of our fight we im­ the constitution were cited, and From the Government's original mediately saw a denial of certain tional Labor Relations Board has in the protest of the Government's asked a US District Court to order action, in violaion of Canadian laws the committee found that the dues intent that virtually all of the waivers and the awarding of car­ Longshoremen's Local 418 to turn against desertion. The laws come increase had been accepted by the wheat shipments were to be made goes to American ships that in­ over all money in its treasury to under the Canada Shipping Act, membership, subject to a secret in American vessels, the extent of creased US shipping's share of the apply to a fine. The fine is the which is modeled on the British ballot referendum. The committee US ship participation was whittled wheat cargoes from 21 percent to result of the continuing refusal by Merchant Shipping Act dating back report was adopted at all ports down by Maritime Administration 38 percent. -This is a substantial members of the ILA local to load to the days of Queen Victoria. on December 16 at special regulations to the point where at change although still less than the least 50 percent of this cargo was minimum 50 percent which we are grain on Upper Lakes ships. The Many sections of the Act restrict­ meetings. The resolution proposes an in­ to be transported on ships flying determined to achieve in the in­ longshoremen have refused to ing seamen's civil rights, including handle the company's vessels be­ penalties of hard labor, were taken crease In dues of $10 per quarter the American flag. But the grain terests of the American seaman from the present $20 to $30 per broker, the Continental Grain and the American shipping indus­ cause the company is using scab over bodily. quarter, effective January 1, 1964. Company, obviously had no inten­ try, and which is also in the in­ tion of carrying out this require­ terests of our nation's security. ment, and it was aided and And this is but one chapter in comforted by the knowledge of the the story of the fight for the pres­ Government agencies' disinterest. ervation of American seamen's So the grain company proceeded jobs and the vitally-needed to tailor the guidelines and ship­ American-flag ships which are an ping requirements for the trans­ essential element of our nation's port of the cargo In such a fashion security. There will be more to that the US ships were neatly report as our fight continues. eased out of the picture. First off, in assigning the first 200,000 tons of the one-million-ton sale, the grain company disposed of this Feb. 21, 1964 Vol. XXVi, No. 4 tonnage completely aboard for­ eign-flag ships before it even gave American shipping an opportunity to bid for the cargoes. Then, after PAUL HALL, President arranging for some 210,000 tons to HERBBBI BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVACK, be shipped on American vessels. Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Continental Grain asked the Mari­ Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SXYIB, LAUGHLIN, ROBERT ARONSON. time Administration to waive some THOMAS Staff Writers. 280,000 tons which should have biweekly at the headquarters gone on American ships and allow Published of the Scafarari intarnatlonaf Union, At­ shipment on foreign vessels. This lantic, Cult. Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, «7S Fourth Avenue, is where the SIU, the ILA and Brooklyn 12, NY Tel HYaclnth «-«600. ftlBltiitoifi.. ' Second class postage paid at, the Pest other segments of the maritime in­ Seafarer A. (French/) Fruge signs voting roster while rank-and-file balloting committeemen Office In Brooklyn. NY. under the Act dustry really began to holler about of Augr 24, 1912 in Houston look on. Scene was during last week's voting in the Texas port on the dues in­ this obviously < unconscionable crease prpposal. Committeemen (i-r), are Tom Cummins, Burnell Butts and Bill Mitchell. manipulation.- And the unionsf,r«(c l-f-c. til sflab l; lit arji.'rt r.fiij cj rua fca-ii , jfccjSir.e.uiy.W'f T Protest Over Trusteeship BringsCanada Indictment SEAFARERS LOG ( �Febnunr 21, 19M skAFARERS Pag* TbrM LOG SlU, ILA Spark 50-50 Showdown Summary Of Unions' Demands For Enforcement Of 50-50 BAL HARBOUR—The followine are the key points of a set of proposals presented yesterday by the maritime anions to Secretary of Labor W. Wiilard Wirtz, which are designed to prevent bypassing of the requirement that 50 percent of the Russian wheat and other shipments be transported on American-flag vessels: • That immediate steps be taken by Federal agencies to instruct Continental Grain Company to recharter vessels to provide that a minimum of 50 percent of Russian wheat shipments be carried on American ships. • That Cargill Grain Company be instructed that a minimum of 50 percent of the 700,000 tons of wheat it has sold to Russia be shipped on American vessels. • That any grain company doing business with the Soviet or its' satellites should be bound by a 50 percent miiiiinuin requlreineut for US ship participation. • That Government departments and agencies enforce the 50-50 provisions of the Cargo Preference Aot as the minimum and not the maximum share to be carried on US ships, as intended by the Aot. • That Government departments and agencies be prohibited from granting any waivers that would violate principles set forth in this document. • That machinery be established for prompt redress of grievances or complaints by any maritime union or ship operator concerning violation of the principles incorporated in this document. • That an industry-wide meeting be called immediately by the Departments of Commerce, Agriculture and Labor to develop procedures for implementing the unions' proposals. Boycott Hits Red Wheat Ships; Sea Unions Adopt Joint Stands Fight For Fair Share Of Cargo BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—The fight spearheaded by the SIU and the Inter­ national Longshoremen's Association to end shortchanging of US ship participa­ tion in Russian wheat shipments and other cargoes culminated yesterday in a set of proposals which the maritime unions presented to Labor Secretary W. Willard Wulz at a meeting here. The proposals, which were presented by ILA President Thomas W. Gleason, expressed the joint position of Gleason, SIU President Paul Hall and NMU President Joseph Curran, and offered a means of resolving the current dispute over Russian wheat shipments, which has resulted in an ILA refusal to handle all such cargoes. The basic nature of the dis--* pute was summed up earlier procedures so as to avoid shipping limit American-flag participation by Hall. As head of the AFL 50 percent of the grain on Ameri­ to 21 percent, but allowed suffi­ cient waivers to cut the US share CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ can ships. to 38 percent, instead of the mini­ "We're sick and tired of the ment, he denounced the Gov­ President of this country enunciat­ mum 50 percent. ernment agencies for allowing ing programs and policies and giv­ As Hall and Gleason had indicat­ the grain companies selling wheat ing assurances, only to have them to the Soviet Union to manipulate negated by some irresponsible heads of agencies," Hall said. Hall and Gleason, along with President Jesse Calhoon of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Asso­ ciation, threatened several weeks ago to "take appropriate action" if the Maritime Administration went through with a plan to waive sub­ stantial American ship participa­ Department declared an all-out tion in the wheat shipments. At of Agriculture, based on the subsequent meetings with the MA department. The charges were and other Government agency rep­ resentatives, Hall scored the man­ ipulative practices of the grain companies in awarding cargoes, and Gleason said that unless 50-50 was observed in the wheat ship­ ments longshoremen would not load the cargoes. As a result of the unions' stand, the Maritime Administration re­ jected waiver requests that would MTD Blasts Anti-Union Agriculture Dept. Policy BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades drive last week to oust Orville S. Freeman as US Secretary anti-labor and anti-US shipping attitude prevailing in his made at the quarterly MTD Executive Board meeting which began here on Febru­ ary 14. The Department of Agriculture was particularly singled out for Its anti-labor policies, although several other Government agen-cies were criticized severely for their anti-union stands. An MTD resolution pointed out that the Agriculture Department has been charged with running a "company union" by the American Federation of Government Em­ ployees, an AFL-CIO union, which represents the first charge of its kind ever brought against the US Government. The AFGE filed a formal com­ plaint with Agriculture Secretary Freeman last year demanding withdrawal of Department recogni­ tion for another group, the Or­ ganization of Professional Em­ British-flag freighter Tulse Hill lies idle at Baltimore while ployees of the Department of ILA longshoremen refuse to handle the ship. The vessel had Agriculture. The union charged been on the Government's blacklist for trading with Cuba. that OPEDA is "sponsored, con­ trolled and assisted by the agency the refusal of Baltimore dock- ican-flag fleet." The MTD posi­ management," and was recognized workers to load the British vessel tion was contained in a telegram by the agency although AFGE had Tulse Hill, which had been one sent to Secretary of State Dean won exclusive bargaining rights for of the ships on the Government's Rusk by MTD President Paul Hall the Department's 1,500 meat in­ Cuban blacklist. on January 6. spectors. A statement by the MTD Board The vessel has been tied up at Separate action by the MTD also Baltimore since January 21 trying last week called the delisting of charged the Agriculture Depart­ to load a cargo of wheat bound for the blacklisted ships "highly det­ ment with showing anti-union bias, England. rimental to our maritime indus­ raising obstacles that keep Ameri­ ILA members have refused to try." can-flag shipping from achieving load the Tulse Hill, stressing op­ The Tulse Hill's owners had a 50-50 share of Government car­ position to a State Department rule turned to the NLRB for action goes as provided by the Cargo which whitewashes foreign ships against the ILA after a Circuit Preference Act, with trying to de­ that have traded with Cuba by re­ Court judge in Baltimore refused feat the Act, and for issuing a staff moving them from the blacklist on to grant an injunction, contending paper carrying anti-union quota­ their promise to cease such trade. that the case seemed to be a legit­ tions and articles. The new ruling frees these same imate labor dispute. The MTD promised to take po­ ships to participate in the wheat While the NLRB was seeking ac­ litical action against Freeman by shipments to the Communist coun­ tion against the ILA for refusing making his anti-labor feelings tries at the expense of American to load the Tulse Hill, the US Gov­ known in Minnesota, - Freeman's shipping. ernment announced that it will home state. The Secretary was The MTD last month informed halt foreign aid to Britain, France Governor of Minnesota before be­ the State Department that it and Yugoslavia because those gov­ ing appointed to his Cabinet post. viewed the State Department rul­ ernments have not taken steps to In Washington meanwhile, the ing as a "shocking" development. halt shipping to Cuba. Spain and National Labor Relations Board It said it viewed State Department Morocco were also threatened with announced it would seek an in­ policies "among the gravest threats no new foreign aid commitments junction against the International to the secui'lty of American sea­ until they clarify what they have Longshoremen's Association over men and to the future of the Amer­ done to halt trade with Cuba. PROTEST TIES UP 8 SHIPS NEW YORK—As the LOG went to press, eight ships were tied up at various US ports as a result of the ILA's refusal to handle any wheat shipments to Russia. The boycott protests the Maritime Ad­ ministration's failure to carry out the intent of Government policy that at least 50 percent of the wheat shipments to Russia be carried on American-flag vessels. The ships are both foreign and US-flag vessels which were pre­ paring to pick up wheat in Gulf and East Coast ports for shipment to the Soviet Union. Messages of widespread endorse­ ment for the ILA action and the strong stand taken by the SIU and other maritime unions have been conoing into SIU headquarters all week. Support of the unions' posi­ tion has been expressed by Fed­ eral and state legislators, labor unions, and the general public. The eight ships are tied up in four Gulf ports and Boston. The ships are the SlU-contracted SS Transorleans, US flag, Boston; SS Kythnos, Greek-fiag, and SS Asterope, Dutch-flag, New Orleans; SS Umrau, Turkish-flag, and SS Ingwl, Norwegian-flag, Houston; SS London Craftsman and SS Custodian, both British-flag, Gal­ veston, and the SS Bonte, Nor­ wegian-flag, Corpus Christl. ed earlier, the whole issue of the wheat shipments was then placed before the Maritime Trades De­ partment Executive Board meet­ ing which began here a week ago on February 14. At the meeting, the MTD Executive Board adopted unanimously a resolution support­ ing the ILA in its refusal to "load grain for shipment to the Soviet Union in violation of the ciear-cut policy announced by the Whit* House." Meany Backs Stand AFL-CIO President George Mea­ ny later announced that he was in complete accord with the MTD's efforts to protect the interests of American seamen and shipping. After the MTD resolution was adopted, Gleason announced that he had advised ILA representa­ tives in the various ports that since the Government had not followed through on the 50 percent policy, all loading of grain for Russia would be halted "until an agree­ ment is worked out with the prop­ er Government agencies." As­ sistant Secretary of Labor James Reynolds was assigned to the dis­ pute and met with Hall and Gleason. The meetings failed to produce any satisfactory results. Subsequent discussions between Hall, Gleason and Curran led to the adoption of the joint proposals submitted to Sec. Wirtz yesterday. As the LOG went to press, discus­ sion on the proposals was continu­ ing. The proposals are designed to guarantee American vessels at least half of all the wheat ship­ ments to Russia and its satellites. It also seeks rigid enforcement of the Cargo Preference Act so that American ships would get 50 per­ cent of all Government-generated cargoes reserved for them as a minimum—not as a maximum as in the past. The unions further called for strict controls to prevent manipulation of cargoes by the grain brokers in favor of foreignflag shipping and urged the prompt establishment of machinery to as­ sure that such controls and agree­ ments are not violated. �Sl^ E^ A f Pac« FOOT L^d G SIUNA ATLANTIC FISH UNION EYES STRIKE VOTE, RAPS OWNERS' STALL BOSTON—Some 600 SIUNA Atlantic Coast fishermen have overwhelmingly voted in favor of taking a strike referendum vote in a contract shutdown with the Federated Fishing Boats of New England and New York, Inc., the boatowners' organization. Federal mediator John J."*" per day as maintenance and cure Sullivan was notified of the talks as part of an overall effort for the fi.shing boat crews, an in­ to rewrite clauses dating back to development in the long- 1946. The revisions were oe- crease from the $5 a day now paid. delayed negotiations as he called representatives of the Atlantic Fishermen's Union, an SIUNA af­ filiate, and the boat owners to­ gether. The meeting marks the third time the parties are being brought together in an elfort to Iron out the dispute. Strike balloting is expectsd if the contract is not settled In the near future, Sullivan was informed by the union. The union had submitted sev­ eral demands at the outset of the Speaking Out signed to bring the union fully in compliance with the LandrumGriffin labor legislation adopted by Congress in 1959. Urges Talks Now In an effort to get the talks moving, the union has urged the owners to get down to "brass tacks" and halt their delaying tactics. Chief demands by the union include the payment of $7 The union is also demanding that the crews not participate in paying for the cost or radar and sound machines on the vessels, contending that this is the respon­ sibility of the boat owners. Ex­ penses for this type of equipment are taken off the top after a catch is sold, reducing the amount of money available from the catch for crew wages and similar payments. Johnson Wants New Look At Automation Problems WASHINGTON—President Lyndon B. Johnson has asked his Advisory Committee on Labor-Management Policy to take another long and searching look into the problems of worker displacement being"*" posed by the advance of auto­ future trends, and what is being done and what can be done, to mation in US Industry. Seafarer Bill Bailey stepped up to the mike and got some opinions on overtime off his chest during a dis­ cussion at the monthly New York membership meeting. Revise Plan To Rescue Bull Line NEW YORK—Pledges for about $2 million in new financing have brought reorganization of the bankrupt US-flag shipping opera­ tions of Manuel E. Kulukundis another step closer. It was an­ nounced at a hearing in Federal Court here. The availability of the new fi­ nancing has made it possible to submit the plan for reorganization under a trusteeship arrangement to the Securities and Exchange Commission of the US govern­ ment, which must pass on the ar­ rangement. Since no sale of securities to the public is involved in the plan, the SEC is not ex­ pected to offer any objections. A program calling for reactiva­ tion of three or four of the vessels remaining in the Bull Line-Kulukundis fleet is expected to be ready and operating by late Spring. Meanwhile, the sale of two ships formerly in the Kulukundis fleet have been ordered by Federal Courts in Philadelphia and Balti­ more. The auction of the 9,720ton Jean was scheduled for Febru­ ary 18 in Philadelphia. As of presstime, an insufficient bid for the Jean by Northern Metals had been turned down by the court. Sale of the 10,831-ton Beatrice was set for February 25 in Baltimore. Both vessels were formerly part of A. H. Bull Steamship Company., The President voiced "concern with this problem" at a recent meeting with the 21-member com­ mittee. He praised the committee's first report on automation which came out In January, 1962. Johnson cited particularly a con­ clusion of the 1962 report stating that "the achievement of maxin>um technological development with adequate safeguards against eco­ nomic injury to individuals de­ pends upon a combination of pri­ vate and govermental action, con­ sistent with the principles of the free society," and urged the com­ mittee to pursue this approach with a new study emphasizing automation's effects on workers, unions and businesses and the prob­ lems of adjustment to technological change. The President urged the com. mittee to seek answers to two basic questions. These are what the di­ rect impact of automation will be on the economy in the face of past and meet the Impact of automation. He also asked the committee to comment on three other matters involving problems of unemploy­ ment in general, asking advice on a draft of a manpower message to be sent to Congress next month, the attempt to detect and correct physical and mental deficiencies among youth through selective service examination at 18, and recommendations now being pre­ pared by a federal-state commis­ sion for a special program of re­ habilitation and redevelopment in the 10-state Appalachian region of the US where unemployment has been a major problem for several years. Labor members of the Advisory Committee on Labor-Management Policy are AFL-CIO President George Meany; Vice Presidents David Dubinsky, George M. Harri­ son, Joseph D. Keenan, David J. McDonald and "Walter P. Reuther; and President W. A. Boyle of the unaffiliated Mine Workers. Flat Tire Halts Cable Ship HONOLULU—^The SlU-contracted cable-laying ahip Long Lines, presently laying the first telephone cable between Japan and this Island, had to stop in the middle of the Pacific Ocean—to fix a flat tire. The tire, similar to an automobile tire, is part of the machinery used to pay out the armorless cable through a cleft in the stern of the 17,000 ton ship. Following her recently successful operation laying S.OOO-miles of cable between the US mainland and England, the Long Lines took on more cable and sailed to the Pacific for her laying duties there. The armorless cable which pays out of the stern of the vessel is manufactured at Electric Company's Point Breeze Plant in Bal­ timore. The cable can carry 128 two-way conversations simulta­ neously. The $19 million German-built ship is owned by Transoceanic Cable Ship Company, a subsidiary of the American Telephone & Telegraph Company. Isthmian Lines operates the ship for AT&T. Construction of the vessel, largest of its kind in the world, was completed in Hamburg last Spring. Puestlon: How do you feel about the possibility of a woman being elected as President of the United States now that Senator Margaret Chase Smith has announced her candidacy for the Presidential office? James Shaw: No, certainly not. 1 don't say that Senator Smith is not a smart wom­ an, but 1 can't Imagine what the rest of the world would think of us with a woman in the White House. And 1 shudder to think of her, or any woman, as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces. She's too old to take the step, anyway. ^ ^ s. WASHINGTON—The Administration has announced a new formula for computing operating differential subsidies for ship construction in the United States which will de­ crease subsidy payments by the government and consequently increase the cost of replace­ ment vessels to subsidized 4 ship operators. be- possible for ships of an equiva­ world's lowest cost shipyards. The Maritime Subsidy lent nature to be built. They may instead build them in The new method, Which the Sub­ sidy Board said would provide a fairer basis for judging subsidies, is expected to send the cost to the shipowners up from six to eight percent. For example, the aver­ age cost of the freighters being built today under the ship replace­ ment program is about $10 million with the Government paying about 55 percent. The saving could be from $300,000 to $400,000 for the Government and costs that much more for the shipowner. The Government pays construc­ tion subsidies to US shipyards so that subsidized American ship op­ erators can purchase their vessels at costs which compare with those of their foreign competitors. The law requires companies with op­ erating contracts to purchase their ships in US yards. The- Board said that the reason­ ing behind the change is that for­ eign competitors of American companies may not necessarily purchase their vessels in the t t William Campbell: No, I don't Hans P. Wuchina: Well, she ad­ think so. Woman suffrage is not even a law in mitted herself that she did not many parts of have the experi­ the world, and I ence and prob­ don't think a ably did not have woman could a chance. I think possibly be able that answers the to be a policy question. I think maker when that If it did hap­ dealing with pen, though, it these countries. would be a terri­ I don't think she ble blow to the would have too much trouble with morale of the domestic problems and I wouldn't country. I don't think we are ready now, but perhaps sometime mind seeing a woman vice-presi­ dent. in the future. 4" l" 3« Gov't Revamps Subsidy Plan Board released a directive recently stating that they had been study­ ing proposals to change the sub­ sidy program for the past six months. The MSB announced that they were changing the base used for computing the subsidy differ­ ential for the construction of vessels in this country. The MSB added that they welcomed com­ ments on the new plan up until February 28, with any warranted changes in the plan being imple­ mented before the new formula goes into effect". The construction differential subsidy is that money paid out by the United States Government to make up the difference between the cost of building a ship in the US and a foreign yard. At pres­ ent, the system is to select the foreign shipbuilding center with the lowest cost. In recent years, it has been principally Japan. The new procedure will be to determine the difference on data from five representative ship­ building centers where it would Fernando Valle: I don't think it makes much difference. It de­ pends a lot on the type of wom­ an who is elect­ ed. In my home town of San Juan, Puerto Rico, we have a woman mayor and she does just fine. Women have taken posi­ tions of leadership all over the world, why not in the US? their own yards to provide work for their own countries, or go to a nearby nation to have the ships built to save on transportation and inspection of the vessel. Shortly before the MSB an­ nouncement of the change in the subsidy formula, the Shipbuilders Council of America asked Presi­ dent Johnson to appoint a commis­ sion to study the moves necessary to preserve a strong US merchant fleet. The letter to the Chief Executive followed an economic study by the group which found that already "alarming qualitative and quantita­ tive deficiencies of the US naval and merchant fleets will become progressively more pronounced during the next 10 years." The Council pointed out that there have been numerous studies dealing with the nation's sea pow­ er capabilities and all of them concluded that a strong, well-bal­ anced merchant' fleet is essential to the nation's interests. John D. Pennell: No, I think she would be too easy on other countries. I don't think a woman would have the strength to back her own policies, and making the policies would be tough for her. 1 should think it would be very difficult to ap­ proach her, to talk over problems with a woman. 4> 4^ William Faison: No, I wouldn't like to see that. Men are certainly better at reason­ ing power than women, -and I just don't think they are ready for it yet. I think we would all get a better break with a _ man in the Presidency. We've been run­ ning it for so long, it's just hard to imagine a wmnan in the posi­ tion. �Fkff* »*• SBA F^A-REM^, rLO 0 ufebrvur *1. ItM 8IU Llffeboatmen Graduate ICC Conducts Hearings On Bid For Seafrain Sale WASHINGTON—Hearings began here this month before the Interstate Commerce Com­ mission on a bid by a large Chicago-based freight forwarding company to purchase con­ trol of the ,SIU-contracted Seatrain Lines. Hearings bef;ore the com-t-mission commenced after a coastal and Intercoastal shipping was US Freight vice-president Fred Federal district court in that would result in mors jobs for N. Melius Jr., who made It clear Another successful group of students of the SlU's Lifeboat School sit for their "graduation" picture at the school, located near headquarters building in New York. All the grads of the two week course earned their Coast Guard lifeboat tickets. They are (front, l-r) Isaac Vega, Fernando Valle, Carlo Fraracci, Charles Oarr, Jose L. Rodriguei, J. A. Browne, Edward Morales, instructor Danny Butts, Frederick W. Debille, Angel Suares, Edelmaro Albaran, and, the other instructor. Ami Bjornsson. Seniority Upgrading To Start Afarc/i 1st NEW YORK—^Applications are now being accepted for the 30-day seniority upgrading course for class B men inaugu­ rated by the Seafarers Appeals Board. The training program will function here in the Port-* of New York beginning fact that even with the steadily declining nature of the shipping March 1, 1964. Qualifications for the course are a minimum of 12 months seatime on SlU-contracted vessels and a lifeboat ticket. The SAB inaugurated the up­ grading program for Seafarers, based on a Union-shipowner sur­ vey of manpower needs In all ports and the number of men shipped to fill jobs on SlU-contracted vessels during 1963. SAB is the joint Un­ ion-management panel which gov­ erns the shipping rules established under contracts for SIU ships. The Board's action is a move to assure the availability of qualified Seafarers to meet current manning needs in the face 0|f the lessening availability of class A men due to retirement on pension, longer va­ cation time on the beach, and the SIU Wins New Gulf Tug Pact . .HOUSTON—Another Gulf tug company came under the SIU In­ land Boatmen's Union banner re­ cently as the Union was certified by the NLRB as sole bargaining agent for the Texas Marine Fuel­ ing Company. Negotiations are now underway on a first time contract. Meanwhile, the IBU has signed a new three-year pact renewal with Magco Towing Company, New Orleans, calling for job gains in­ cluding wage increases for all hands now, with another wage boost in July, 1965 at the halfway mark of the pact's three year life. Regular payments by the company to the Seafarers Welfare Plan are another top feature of the re­ vamped contract. •• The IBU won sole bargaining rights for Texas Marine Fueling, Houston, after winning an NLRB election among the company's employees. The company operates two tugs in the Port Arthur area. industry, the SIU has a larger number of ships than a year ago. Qualifications for the seniority upgrading are set forth in Section 5H of the shipping rules, based on SAB Action No. 79 adopted on December 26, 1963. The rules were carried In a special LOG supplement on January 10, 1964. All qualified class B men who wish to apply for a seniority up­ grading application or for in­ formation should write to: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Ap­ peals Board, 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, New York. The SAB Seniority Upgrad­ ing Committee Includes Shepard for the Atlantic Area, Lindsey Williams, Gulf Area; Al Tanner, Great Lakes Area; and E. B. McAuley, West Coast Area. Death Benefit Mrs. Judith Wild, widow of SIU boatman Elmer Wild, is shown here with son Jef­ frey, 2, after receiving $4,000 death benefit check from SIU Inland Boatmen's Union representative in St. Louis. Brother Wild died of accidental causes in Octo­ ber, 1963. Another son, Timmy, 3 months old, is not shown. Florida had refused to act on an appeal by motor carrier interests who wanted to stop the ICC from holding the hearing. The Florida District Court called the motion to restrain the ICC hearings "premature." The trucking industry contends that under law, there Is no pro­ vision for a freight fowarders ac­ quisition of stock control over an­ other type of carrier, and there­ fore no provision for an ICC hear­ ing on such a matter. Freight Fowarding interests countered with the argument that the law permits the ICC to con­ sider and approve a transaction in which the fowarders control of an­ other type of carrier is acquired indirectly; in this case via a motor carrier subsidiary of the fowarder: United States Freight Company. United States Freight, a holding company that owns many of the largest freight fowarders, is seek­ ing to acquire direct control of Seatrain through the Lasham Cartage Company, a motor carrier subsidiary of US Freight. Testifying at the ICC hearings on February 17 was SIU vicepresident Earl Shepard who de­ livered an affadavit supporting the proposed plan of United States Freight to acquire Seatrain. In the affadavit supporting the move, the SIU vice-president said that he thought the move would be bene­ ficial to American shipping be­ cause It would mean an increase in Rio Grande Feted For Sea Rescue NEW YORK—Crewmembers and officers of the SlU-manned Rio Grande will be honored for their courageous part in rescuing survi­ vors In the Lakonia disaster at a luncheon sponsored by the Ameri­ can Legion. The Robert L. Hague Merchant Marine Industries American Le­ gion post will present a citation for meritorious service for rescue at sea to officials of the American Asia Lines, Inc., owners of the Rio Grande. The presentation will be made at a luncheon to be held Feb. 25 at the Whitehall Club. The Rio Grande was part of the fleet of rescue ships that con­ verged on the Greek Line's La­ konia when she burned and sank in the Atlantic southwest of Lis­ bon on Dec. 23rd with a loss of over 100 lives. The American freighter was re­ sponsible for saving 76 of the sink­ ing Lakonia's survivors. Seafarers predominated on a 12-man life boat crew which plucked 76 per­ sons, mostly women and children from the sea. SIU lifeboat train­ ing was credited as an important aid In this rescue operation by members of the boat team. Paul Magro, ship's delegate, joined 3rd mate Ed O'Donnell and 3rd assistant engineer Finn V. Grested when they jumped into the water to assist survivors in the Lakonia's swamped hoats. Over 900 of the 1,041 passengers on the Lakonia were saved in the dramatic international sea rescue. American seaman. The United States Freight Com­ pany has been a pioneer in piggy­ back service in which loaded truck trailers are carried on railroad flatcars. The company has coordinated piggyback service with "fishyback" service in which mall shipments travel to the Caribbean Islands via railroad to Miami and then by boat to the islands. US Freight already controls a water carrier. Co-ordinated Transport Inc., which peforms the "flshyback" service between the U.S. and the Caribbean. Seatrain, which hauls railcars, inaugurated its Carribean run last May when the Seatrain Savannah docked in San Juan. Two vessels, the New York and the Savannah, are being used in the new operation. Testifying at the ICC hearings that the fowarding company in­ tends to integrate Seatrain into its existing operations in Central America. Mr. Melius pointed out in his testimony that Seatrain as a pos­ sible hauler of all types of con­ tainers and trailers "has almost limitless potential for expanding the scope and usefulness of co­ ordination through transportation in whlc(h the freight moves from actual origin to final destination, without expensive terminal handl­ ing and transfers." Melius added that Seatrain op­ erations" are or could be made adjunctive to the operations of the various US freight subsidiaries," and that "the fowarding company's 'extensive' sales force" would be of great value in developing busi­ ness for the co-ordinated opera­ tion." AFL-CIO Urges Congress Act On Rights, Medicare BAL HARBOUR, Fla.—The AFL-CIO pledged its total leg­ islative forces to help secure Senate passage of the Houseapproved civil rights bill, which the Federation's Executive Council termed the strongest civil rights measure in the nadeclared that the AFL-CIO will "do everything pos­ tion's history. sible" to help the Pennsylvania Opening its winter meeting here, the Council made civil rights legis­ lation one of its first orders of business. It adopted a statement calling on members of the Senate "to resist every crippling amend­ ment; to shun compromise; to let nothing come before adoption of the Civil Rights Act of 1964." The Council expressed "great satisfaction" at House passage of the civil rights bill, terming it "one of the major signposts" on the road to full civil rights for all. The House-passed measure, said the Council, includes "many of the ob­ jectives for which we have been fighting for years." But, it added: "There's no room for complacency. The fight in the Senate of the United States must still be waged and won." Meanwhile, AFL-CIO President News Guild Eyes Free Press Role WASHINGTON—The Amer­ ican Newspaper Guild, AFLCIO, has named Philip M. Kadis, a Cleveland newsman, to develop a program aimed at fostering press responsi­ bility without impairing press freedom. The assignment, the ANG said, is the first step in implementing the testament of Lowell M e 11 e 11, ScrippsHoward editor and columnist who bequeathed the Guild more than $38,000 in stocks to finance a study of the problem. Kadis, on leave from the Cleveland bureau of United Press International, will staff the new position for an initial period of a year. He will be charged with undertaking im­ mediate specific actions in accordance with the bequest and with developing a longerrange program and additional sources of income to imple­ ment it. labor movement fight an attempt by Gov. William W. Scranton to weaken the state unemployment laws. Commenting on an Executive Council statement on the need for Federal action to modernize the unemploynvent compensation sys­ tem—a statement including sharp criticism of Scranton's state pro­ posal—Meany termed the Pennsyl­ vania governor's approach a "strange" one. The AFL-CIO president said to the best of his knowledge Scran­ ton's proposal marked the first time the governor of an important industrial state had made an at­ tack on the jobless pay system proposing to help the unemployed by cutting out their benefits. In its statement, the Council de­ clared that Scranton's program "in the guise of an attack on unem­ ployment" would knock out bene­ fits for more than 90,000 unem­ ployed persons. The Council said his program "singles out an penal­ izes" workers in seasonal and lowpaid industries. The Council also adopted a state­ ment on the nation's health needs, praising Pres. Johnson for giving "first priority" on the agenda of unnwt needs to hospital insurance for the aged. In other matters: • The Council recommended to the AFL-CIO General Board, which is scheduled to meet here on February 24, a 50-cents-permember voluntary contribution over a 20-month period, Meany said, to "discharge labor's obliga­ tion" to the Eleanor Roosevelt Me­ morial Foundation and to the John F. Kennedy Memorial Library. • Meany told reporters that he had given the Council a report on the Florida East Coast Railway dispute, noting that he was "very much disturbed" by the action of the National Labor Relations Board in moving to seek a Federal court injunction against pickets in the railroad dispute. �' the Six Mnuuir'iC'liM' • il (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SW Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and In'ond Waters District.) February 1 - February 14, 1964 The trend established last period of large shipping gains in Atlantic and Gulf ports, with slow activity on the West Coast, was reversed during the past two weeks. This time New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Norfolk all fell off, along with several of the Gulf ports. New Orleans was the only port outside of the West Coast showing a major shipping increase. Among all the ports, San Francisco showed the largest rise. Seattle and Wilmington also shared in the general uptrend on that coast. Total shipping for the period amounted to 1,117 men dispatched from all ports. The Atlantic area, despite the drop in individual ports, con­ tinued to ship the most men in the District, however. The dispatch total previously was 1,253. Ship Acfivify Registration for all ports also slowed down, dropping to 1,155 from 1,235. The dip was about evenly spread among the three shipboard departments. In the ship activity.totals (see right), there were fewer payoffs this period, but one additional sign-on and almost 30 more in-transit ship visits than the last time. The net result, however, was only more ship movements. There were far less calls for replacements and less turn­ over generally up and down the coast. The seniority figures show that the class A portion of total jobs shipped went up to 58 percent, class B's share dipped to 31 percent and class C men handled the same 11 percent as before. •otfon Pay Siga !• Olh OM Trans, TOTAL 2 5 • 1 New York Philadelphia .. •oMmere .... Nerfelh Jachsanville .. Tampa ...... Mobile New Orleans.. Honston WMminglan .. San Francisco. Seattle ....... 11 5 10 3 1 0 6 7 6 1 1 2 TOTALS ... 55 7 3 4 1 1 0 1 10 4 . 2 2 2 38 28 0 18 3 5 7 5 22 28 5 4 5 46 8 32 7 7 7 12 39 38 8 7 9 135 228 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 3 2 0 5 0 0 0 1 0 5 3 9 14 33 8 55 1 15 11 27 12 28 7 47 2 9 1 12 0 1 7 3 4 1 5 1 11 14 3 28 0 4 10 14 4 14 5 23 2 6 0 8 0 4 4 3 6 0 1 2 1 4 0 5 1 4 0 3 0 4 4 0 0 2 1 3' 0 0 1 1 0 2 1 3 7 6 0 13! 1 7 2 4 2 11 8 1 25 28 2 55 4 19 33 56 21 60 33 6 11 28 4 43 0 16 10 53 26 14 26 13 1 6 2 9 0 1 3 4 5 4 2 11 7 5 1 13 1 3 2 6 12 19 33 2 7 8 3 9 1 15 6 10 20 5 4 95 147 25 1 267! 9 75 84 1 168; 81 159 47 1 287 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 2 00 2 29 1 1 14 14 7|1 4 1 2 0 2 3 1 0 0 3 3 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 5 35 1 15 19 27 2 17 8 0 4 3 1 1 10 1 8 10 4 6 0 7 58 73 I 138 GROUP 1 2 3 0 0 0 7 4 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 2 0 0 4 1 3 0 0 10 0 4 2 29 18 TOTAL Registered On The Beach CLASS B Shipped CLASS A 1 CLASS GROUP ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 11 6 0 9 0 2 17 7 4 11 47 87 92 114 33 239 29 11 3 7 7 17 11 3 12 6 29 1 23 27 38 3 1 53 13 104 3 6 12 16 3 20 1 37 3 0 4 3 7 7 0 12 2 21 0 3 0 3 8 0 9 2 19 0 11 16 30 5 0 27 64 7 0 60 95 94 35 0 82 20 196 9 53 27 89 50 9 80 12 142 5 11 20 6 4 5 15 3 24 3 33 10 46 20 3 43 22 1 14 20 10 14 44 12 27 9 6 1 49 287 138 49 I 474 390 462 110 1 962 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 2 7 5 44 58 107 5 2 11 13 0 0 12 17 29 0 4 6 10 2 14 8 24 1 3 4 8 1 6 12 19 8 50 80 138 21 25 3 49 1 3 10 14 4 15 10 29 1 9 10 20 26 185 256 1 467 ENGINE DEPARTMENT . n._. rort Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 0 7 40 0 5 1 10 7 4 0 2 0 2 7 1 12 26 7 38 2 0 4 6 1 10 37 158 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 0 3 0 2 3 1 4 3 5 0 9 56 5 35 13 14 32 6 27 2 6 1 7 0 1 9 4 2 7 2 5 16 0 9 0 0 4 6 4 3 1 9 3 12 1 7 1 8 4 1 7 0 0 2 0 4 2 2 3 0 1 3 0 2 0 3 3 0 2 0 9 0 1 7 3 3 6 4 1 12 7 45 4 39 20 12 36 7 29 3 46 4 28 1 22 16 42 9 19 0 1 3 0 7 1 1 2 3 2 2 2 12 0 2 18 27 2 4 4 5 0 11 0 5 4 9 2 10 2 6 29 1 224 15 89 67 1 171 38 130 19 1 187 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 0 0 31 3 16 12 6 0 5 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 4 6 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 3 2 10 13 25 25 2 11 12 7 0 2 5 2 0 1 1 2 0 6 8 58 51 1 116 7 TOTAL Shipped CLASS GROUP 1 2 3 ALL A B 0 4 0 0 0 0 7 35 5 31 0 2 1 9 0 0 6 1 0 1 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 8 . 6 0 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 12 3 0 0 0 25 0 2 1 3 39 11 28 25 0 6 5 4 7 7 0 4 0 2 2 0 0 2 27 0 11 10 8 5 6 0 24 19 1 43 187 116 Registered On The Beach CLASS AI CLASS B GROUP C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 4 1 0 2 5 8 7 73 39 112 20 171 16 1 14 1 17 2 80 1 6 9 64 7 0 14 5 13 3 21 2 5 3 9 0 12 1 4 1 12 13 0 0 15 4 24 32 4 67 23 3 51 14 88 64 18 11 72 5 95 18 4 4 13 8 1 2 31 13 30 1 44 11 22 0 29 4 26 43 1 346 125 436 59 1 620 GROUP 1 2 8 ALL 0 7 8 15 23 46 48 117 1 3 10 14 1 22 17 40 2 9 2 13 2 9 6 17 4 0 2 6 13 6 0 19 61 63 128 4 6 43 36 85 7 2 16 7 1 12 10 23 3 5 4 12 45 241 219 1 605 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A m. Fort Bos NY Phil Bal Nor Jac Tarn Mob NO Hou Wil SF Sea TOTALS 1-s 1 4 2 1 0 1 1 1 3 3 2 1 3 23 Registered CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 1 2 2 3 ALL 1-s 1 0 1 3 0 0 1 1 0 8 8 26 46 3 1 14 18 3 4 0 8 0 2 1 2 3 0 6 5 10 22 0 1 4 5 3 3 8 1 1 4 0 6 7 1 3 0 5 0 1 0 3 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 6 3 4 14 1 0 5 0 4 8 4 27, 42 2 4 44 50 3 5 14 5 27 2 3 15 20 7 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 10 0 3 3 0 2 2 1 3 9 1 2 1 3 8 12 3 57 31 88 1 199 10 13 103 1 126 21 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 1 2 1 38 7 20 8 7 0 5 2 5 9 0 1 4 2 0 1 3 1 1 1 3 0 3 0 0 6 5 1 S3 10 5 35 3 7 20 3 2 2 0 4 15 5 1 8 8 3 1 1 36 24 91 1 172 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 0 0 0 10 0 1 9 0 6 6 0 3 0 0 3 0 7 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 2 26 0 0 26 16 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 7 3 8 12 1 6 91 1 84 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 TOTAL Shipped CLASS 3 ALL A B 2 2 2 0 8 38 8 10 1 1 7 6 1 1 9 3 1 8 2 4 0 1 3 0 0 0 S 1 0 0 6 2 3 8 53 26 6 6 20 16 2 0 2 4 2 2 19 ' 7 5 6 8 12 31 1 34 172 91 Registered CIn The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 C ALL 1-B 1 2 Z 8 ALL 4 2 3 3 3 11 0 6 1 5 2 8 89 56 16 42 31 81 170 7 8 •4 25 0 0 10 3 7 9 9 14 5 1 88 1 2 16 19 26 19 34 13 9 1 11 0 2 7 9 2 4 0 6 14 1 IS 1 4 3 2 7 10 6 1 4 2 15 0 0 4 8 1 1 2 0 4 3 54 2 2 17 18 7 23 91 8 6 0 2 96 102 34 19 68 142 4 3 82 21 74 3 88 36 10 17 2 33 6 42 11 17 6 3 3 8 7 2 2 6 2 2 48 0 0 17 17 11 10 18 2 24 9 8 3 12 16 4 4 23 1 6 26 7 27 262 1 811 34 1 297 94 201 116 282 1 693 22 SUMMARY DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS Registered Registered SHIPPED SHIPPED CLASS A CLASS B CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 123 ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL 95 147 25 i 267 9 75 84 1 168 81 159 47 287 7 58 73 1 138 37 158 29 I 224 15 89 67 1 171 38 130 19 187 7 58 51 1 116 80 31 88 I 199 10 13 103 1 126 57 24 91 172 6 1 84 1 91 212 336 142 j 690 34 177 254 1 465 176 313 157 646 20 117 208 J 345 SHIPPED CLASS C Registered C n The Beach CLASS B CLASS A TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP CLASS 123 ALL ABC 49 287 138 49 2 29 18 43 187 116 43 0 24 19 84 172 2 1 31 91 34 4 54 68 126 646 345 126 ALL { 474 1 346 1 297 liil7 GROUP 123 ALL 3^0 462 110 1 962 125 436 59 ] 620 295 116 282 | 693 810 1014 451 [2275 GROUP 128 ALL 26 185 256 [467 .45 241 219 1 505 22 27 262 | 311 93 453 737 |1283 �li n, iMi Checking; It Out Wheat Deal And Ship Replacements Jobs and job issues in maritime are a mighty complex affair, as the US wheat deal with the Russians has already proven many times. The mishandling of this program by our maritime agencies has caused the loss of months, perhaps years of potential employment for Ameri­ can seamen. The US-flag steamship industry has been deprived of a much-needed opportunity to accumulate funds for new construction and future employment—and nothing that seems in the wind right now is likely to provide the same kind of opportunity for some time to come. There are many aspects to the whole wheat situation that will require exploration in the future, but one of the most interesting sidelights in the whole picture is the way our Government agencies let the situa­ tion develop. Ostensibly this was a "private and commercial" trans­ action, but anyone who examines the arrangements can see that the whole deal was anything but a private commercial affair. Government specialists had to be in on the arrangements from the beginning. The question of the shipping arrangements was worked out not as a private matter by the grain traders, but with the Government sitting in as a very interested party the whole time. That's why we can only assume that shipping policy on the wheat, and the continued cutting back of the US-flag share, came about with full Government knowledge and consent. Just one instance is necessary to point up this situation. SIU men will recall how, in September, 196", the MTD Port Council in Houston, Texas, set up a protest picketline against a Yugoslav-flag ship called the MV Drzic, which had just re­ turned from Havana, Cuba. This was at the time that our Govern­ ment had not yet taken formal steps to embargo trade with Cuba, but was leaning in that direction. MTD unions therefore demon­ strated against the Drzic when she reached Houston, since the ship had come to Texas to pick up a US Government-financed 50-50 cargo bound for the United Arab Republic. With pubUe support, the unions protested that our Govern­ ment should not "reward" the Drzic for engaging in Cuban trade, when there were plenty of Ameri­ can as well as foreign ships avail­ able to carry the cargo. The Drzic eventually left Houston without the cargo it sought, and wasn't heard from again until recently. And where did it . turn up? Despite its past history and its record of trading with Cuba, the Drzic became one of the foreign ships designated to share in the wheat nvovement to the USSR at the expense of US ships and sea­ men. So, even if the Continental Grain Company, the grain trader, was not aware of the Drzic's past, surely Government people were. They had every reason to expect that American seamen and mari­ time workers would react to the wheat deal by protesting the mis­ handling of the 50-50 split of the cargoes going to Russia. The pres­ ent boycott is tout an outgrowth of policies that were designed to minimize and ignore the interests of American seamen, and Ameri­ can ships and maritime workers. t it The situation regarding the Rus­ sian wheat deal is offered as one example of the problems faced by American-flag shipping operators In obtaining replacement vessels and modernized tonnage as a means of assuring future develop­ ment of the Industry. Fuller em­ ployment of American vessels in the wheat shipments could well have been a source of revenue for A GOOO ISA GQOT> , CITIZEN/ suPFo/ir such industry modernization but has not materialized. At the same time, questions of so-calied automation in the mari­ time industry are developing, as any reading of the shipping news around the country will indicate. But when one speaks of automa­ tion, this doesn't mean ships with only two or three people aboard. Ships of that nature are a long way from reality. The discussion is reaily about ships automating and consolidating some of the bridge and engineroom functions. This is a way of cutting cost, not so much by slashing wages and personnel, but by reducing maintenance, re­ placement parts, insurance costs and the like. Less Hours The Answer —Einstein Four More Seafarers Co On Union Pension NEW YORK—Four more oldtimers have been added to the new list of pensioners for the year 1964, bringing the total of Seafarers drawing a monthly $150 check for life for this year to nine. All four of the men who partment and last signed off on were recently approved by the the Del Oro (Delta). Mitchke, a By Cd TanMr, Exeeathre Viec-Presidmt 4" Pace Seven , LOG Making out a bill of lading at the National Fiberstok Co. in Philadelphia is SIUUIW member Alec Rohrman. joint panel of SlU-shipowner trustees for the Union's retire­ ment program are retiring on dis­ ability pensions. They are John T. Morton, 63; Amiel A. Mitchke, 67; Hayden F. Henry, 38, and Joel Thomas, 38. A member of the deck depart­ ment, Morton has been sailing with the SIU since 1945, when he signed on in Norfolk, Va. He last sailed aboard the Montioeilo Victory (Monticello Tankers). A native of North Carolina, Morton still makes his home there. Mitchke first joined up with the SIU at the Port of New York in 1944. He "sailed in the deck de- British Turn Up Noses At New Japanese Ship British shipbuilders and several concerns involved with the shipbuilding industry there, have taken exception to the amount of publicity received by the new Japanese ship, the Yamashiro Maru. The Japanese, ship whose Conference, others endorsing the hull design has been hailed as announcement were British Ship­ "epochal," by designers, has been taken to task by the British Ship­ building Conference. The British contend that their ships are every bit as good as any rivals. To back their argument, the British pointed to the Ben Lines ship, the Benloyal, built on the Clyde in 1958. While the 505-foot British vessel is 13-feet longer than the Japanese ship and her 71-foot beam is four feet less than that of the Japanese ship, the two vessels operate at approximately the same draft. With her diesel engine delivering 13,300 horse­ power, the Yamashiro Maru at­ tained a speed of 22.4 knots. The Benloyal did 22.3 knots with her steam turbine delivering 11,145 horsepower. "It will be seen that, on trials, the Benloyal attained a speed only fractionally lower than that of the Yamashiro Maru but with con­ siderably less power," the British announcement said. In addition to the Shipbuilding building Exports, the Shipbuilding Employers Federation, the Dry Dock Owners and Repairers Cen­ tral Council, the National Associa­ tion of Marine Engine Builders and the British Research Associa­ tion. native of Michigan, now makes his home in New Orleans, La. Shipping in the deck department, Henry has been sailing with the SIU since 1944. He first Joined the Union in the Port of New York. Morton Mitchke The native Georgian last signed off the Penn Voyager (Penn Ship­ ping). Henry now makes his home in New Orleans, La. A member of the SIU since 1946, Hemy Thomas Thomas first Joined in the Port of New York. Sailing in Ilia deck de­ partment, he last signed off the Bethflor (Bethlehem Steei). Thomas, who was born in Texas, makes his home in Houston. Seafarer's Mother Lauds Vielfare Plan NEW YORK—To the late worldGLOUCESTER, N.J.—^When Mrs. Margaret Graf was stricken with a serious stomach disorder last year she entered renowned scientist Albert Einstein, the hospital. Following her release, she had to return for who many feel had the most bril­ hospitalization, the second-*-" liant mind of the century, a time for surgery. Total cost' Mrs. Graf recently wrote to the shorter work week was imperative for hospital and surgical care LOG expressing her appreciation to meet the problem of high un­ for the help the Welfare Depart­ was $1,777. employment. ment of the SIU And, because her son, Robert H. A collection of Einstein's articles, has extended to Graf is A Seafarer, the entire hos­ addresses and pronouncements pub­ her. "It sure pital tab was picked up by the SIU lished by The Philosophical Libra­ helped with the WelfarA Plan—at no cost to her ry, Inc., here has shown that the large cost it has or her son. problems of unemployment. Jobs been," wrote the for young people, and care for the low healthy Mrs. aged who could no longer contrib­ Graf. ute to the productive process were Mrs. Graf first entered the hosof great interest to him. The AFL-CIO Community Service Activities and the American Graf pital on August Although Einstein wrote many Cancer Society have teamed up to publish a booklet setting up pro­ 22, 1963. On that trip she re­ of his opinions during the depres­ mained there untii September 3. grams which could help local unions save the lives of more than sions of the 1930s, Just shortly And, that trip would have cost 500,000 present AFL-CIO members. after he came to this country, many her, without the plan, $456. Again, of his recommendations, especially Called the AFL-CIO Cancer Education Program Guide, the 12on October 6, she entered the those concerning youth and the page pamphlet represents an important step forward in cooperative hospital, this time for surgery, aged, apply today. action against the nation's second biggest killer, according to a Johit and remained there until October statement by the AFL-CIO and ACS. Writing to a friend, Einstein 19. Although the trip was shorter, said that "steps absolutely must The pamphlet lists films, posters, other pamphlets, exhibits and the operation blew the second bili be taken to make it possible and other educational materials stressing the importance of early up to $721. necessary for the younger people diagnosis and treatment of the disease whicfa will be made available Thanks to son Robert's having to take part in the productive to AFL-CIO unions free of charge through the cancer society's Joined the SIU in 1945, everything process. Further, that the older divisions and units. was taken care of. A native of New people ought to be excluded from Dr. Harold S. Diehl, ACS senior vice president for research and Jersey himself, Robert Graf joined certain sorts of work, receiving in­ medical affairs, said the guide is based "on the medical fact that the SIU in the Port of Baltimore stead a certain income, as having about half of all cancers are presently cm-able ... If treated in and shipped out in the engine de­ by that time done enough work of time." partment. He now holds a rating a kind accepted by society as pro­ He cited statistics showing that with 13 million AFL-CIO mem­ ofFWT. ductive." bers, 3.25 million would be expected to get cancer over the years at Although he lists his home as Einstein left Germany in 1933 to present trends. Gloucester, New Jersey, the 44escape the tyranny of the Nazi "At present rates 1,083,000 will be cured," he said. "But' this year-old Seafarer has been ship­ regime. Many countries Invited him figure could and should be 1,625,000. Thus ... there would be ping on the West Coast most re­ but he decided to make the US his 542,000 needless deaths from cancer Just in the ranks of the AFLcently. home. In coming here, Einstein CIO. Our aim is to close the life-saving gap." said that "as long as I have any "Again thanking you for such a Copies of the-guide are being sent all state central bodies, the choice, I will stay only in a coun­ good Welfare Plan in a good presidents of unions, community services committee and divisions try where political, liberty, tolera­ Union," is the way the grateful ,and units of thb cancer society. tion and equality for aU citizens Mrs. Graf signed off her letter to before the law are the rule." the LOG. Cancer Guide Published �nUimny ilMfll' Pace Applying A Smila lii: \ J iiiiiii iliiiiii Iri f'? «iii ' V II M NY Legislature Puts Off Anti-Strikebreaker Bill WASHINGTON—Action on a bill' that would ban the importation and use of profession al strikebreakers during a labor dispute was deferred last week in the New York State Leg­ islature. Passage had been expected on February 10. The measure, which has the full support of the New York such employment, would make It cants of the existence of a labor State AFL-CIO, is being spon­ unlawful for an employer to hire dispute before sending them sored in the lower house by Assem;blyman Ernest Curto of Niagara Falls. The bill stipulates that an employer Involved In a strike or lockout would be prohibited from knowingly replacing an tmployee Involved in a strike or lockout. Additional provisions would bar the strikebreaker from accepting a person during a strike or lock­ out who was unaware of the labor dispute, and would require em­ ployment agencies to advise a per­ son of a labor dispute before referring him to an employer. Employment agencies In New York State are already obligated under law to Inform Job appli- . ^'>4. Seafarer pensioner William Hathaway, (right) is all smiles as he hands over application he has just filled out to obtain a hearing aid from the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Taking his application for processing is Headquarters Representative Ed Mooney. Hathaway's last ship was the Alcoa Pilgrim, on which he sailed in the engine department. He retired on pension in September, 1963. Bait, Port Council Heads Wage Fight BALTIMORE—The Baltimore Port Council, Maritime Trades Department is leading a drive among local trade un­ ionists to have the Maryland Port Authority write prevailing wage clauses into all contracts it awards. Thomas B. Finan, the Maryland at­ The Port Council is con­ torney general. cerned because a number of port authority construction contracts have been awarded to Southern companies which exploit labor. The Port Authority told Warren R. Leader, SIU representatve and executive secretary-treasurer of the Port Council, that it can do nothing about the prevailing wage clause unless it gets a ruling from Quitting Ship? Notify Union A reminder from SIU head­ quarters cautions all Seafarers leaving their ships to contact the hall in ample time to allow the Union to dispatch a replace­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ fore paying off may cause a de­ layed sailing, force the ship to sail short of the manning re­ quirements and needlessly make the work tougher for your ship­ mates. At one time, the Port Authority did have a prevailing wage clause in several construction contracts. However, the authority's counsel ruled, the clauses might be illegal. Since the ruling, the clauses never again have been put into the au­ thority construction contracts. The Port Council hopes in the near future to obtain a ruling from the attorney general that inclusion of the clauses would be legal. If this cannot be obtained, the State legislature will be asked to legal­ ize the prevailing wage clause^^ The port authority on January 1 took over the Locust Point marine terminal here on a 40-year lease and expects to put $30,000,000 into improving and rebuilding it. In addition, it is expanding the Dundalk Marine terminal to an eight level berth facility from the pres­ ent five berths, and is contemplat­ ing construction of another ware­ house at Dundalk. EVERY MONTHS If any SIU ship has no library or needs a new supply of books, contacf any SIU hall. YOUR SIU SHIP'S LIBRARY By Al Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer Save Time By Filing Compiete Details To get any job done, the best and quickest way to do it is to do it the right way the first time. This is especially true in making application for any of the various SIU welfare, vacation or pension benefits. If you make certain that all of the necessary information to support a claim or appli­ cation for any benefit Is submitted when you apply, you can be sure that you will get prompt processing and that there will be no unnecessary delays in payments. An example of the difficulties that can arise occurred to one of our brothers who recently went on pension. He experienced a slight delay in having his application for a disability pension approved because he had failed to furnish the necessary documents at the time of application. The omission of essential documents made it necessary to get in touch with the brother and ask him to submit the needed papers and proofs of eligibility. But once he did so, we were able to give speedy attention to his applicaton and shortly thereafter he was drawing his monthly pension benefit. A Seafarer who has become permanently disabled is eligible for the $150 per month disability pension if he has 4,380 days of seatime on SlU-contracted ships. In filing for the disability pension, you must sub­ mit the following with the application; (DA permanent not-fit-for-duty-f certificate setting forth the nature Right here is probably a good of the disability, issued by one of time to remind all of the brothers the United States Public Health of what they can do if they are un­ Service Hospitals or one of the able to locate their discharges. If SIU clinics. such is the case, you can obtain (2) Past employment informa­ duplicates of your discharges by tion—namely, Coast Guard dis­ writing to the Commandant, charges showing the necessary sea- United States Coast Guard, Wash­ time. ington 25, DC, and requesting a listing of all of your Coast Guard discharges. In requesting this information, give your Z-number and your Social Security number, the ap­ proximate years in which you sailed and the names of as many ships as you can recall. Once the necessary discharges SAN FRANCISCO — The chief and the permanent not-fit-for-duty officers of two SlUNA Pacific certificate is submitted with the District unions have been re-elected application, processing can pro­ in recent membership balloting ceed. Then, when the application naming them to an additional term has been approved, the $150 pen­ in office. sion checks will start coming your In the Sailors Union of the way every month. Pacific, SlUNA Executive "ViceSIU pensions are among the best President Morris Weisberger has in the nation, and the simplest and been named to another two-year quickest way for. the eligible term as secretary-treasurer. Sepa­ brothers to obtain them is by mak­ rate balloting by members of the ing certain they submit the few Marine Cooks & Stewards re­ simple supporting documents that elected MCS Secretary-Treasurer have been outlined here. Ed Turner, who is also an SlUNA vice-president, to another threeAny SIU member who feels year term. there is an unneeessary delay The results of the SUP election in the processing of any wel­ were announced here following a fare or pension claims should 60-day referendum ballot involving immediately call this to the 18 Union posts. attention of the Secreta^The only change in SUP officials Treasurer at headquarters, By as a result of the voting was for certified mail, return receipt the post of agent in the Port of requested. Any delay in the New Orleans, where Henry Johanprocessing of a claim is usu­ sen was the winner over former ally due to the absence of nec­ agent Philip Monssen and four essary information or docu­ other candidates. Incumbents were ments which are required be­ re-elected for all the remaining fore a claim can be processed. post. However, if there is any delay Incumbents were also victorious in an individual ease, a letter in voting for all but one post in describing the situation will the MCS. In that election Ted result in Immediate attention Nelson nosed out incumbent Chuck to the matter. Watson for the post of patrolman in Wilmington. Weisberger, Turner Win WC Voting out. However, during a strike by the SIU Industrial Workers against Jay Kay Metals Company in Long Island City last year, three New York City employment agen­ cies were found guilty by the New York City Department of Licenses of trying to send scabs into the struck Jay-Kay plant without in­ forming them of the existence of a labor dispute al the company. Passage of the anti-strikebreaker bill in the New York Legislature might spur action in this area on a grander level. A companion bill by Senator Thomas "Laverne of Rochester Is in the Senate Labor Committee and is expected to be released to the floor if the Assem­ bly measure is adopted. Similar legislation last year was killed in committees in both houses. Anti-Labor Opposition Anti-labor and emplo.ver groups are already marshalling their forces in opposition to any bill that would outlaw the use of professional strikebreakers. The Empire State Chamber of Commerce has urged members to make their opposition to any such bill known and has denounced such legislation as a "departure from the principle of government neutrality in labor disputes." In a counterstatement, Raymond R. Corbett, president of the 2 mil­ lion-member state AFL-CIO, de­ clared that the bill "directly sup­ ports the long established policy of government and would help the state's economy. Malpractices by employnvent agencies were deplored during a meeting of the AFL-CIO Executive Council, when they met in St. Louis last May. The later leaders called for a stronger and more effective public employment service and they asked Congress "to investigate the collusive campaign of false in­ formation provided by the feecharging employment agencies against the Public Employment Service." Pro Gridders Set Up New Players 'Union' SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Members of the American Football League formed an association for the formation of a players* pension fund and medical plan here last month. All of the 264 eligible members of the league voted for the as­ sociation. Its elected president, Tom Addison of the Boston Patriots, said the association would attempt to schedule an all-star game with the National Football League to raise money for pension funds in both leagues. The NFL, 44-years-old, refuses to discuss the possibility of such a game with the 4-year-old AFL. Other elected officers of the association are Jack Kemp, Buffalo quarterback, vice president and Jim "Tyrer, Kansas City tackle, secretary - treasurer. Representa­ tives from the other clubs are Fred Glick, Houston; Wayne Hawkirs, Oakland; Larry Grantham, Nev,' York; Bud IVicFadin, Denver, and Roii Mix, San Diego. �Paffit rr.';,NlM ^».s•l, lAiknnfr GAMBIING The United States for some time has been considered by the experts to be the most-gramblinK of the larger nations. Bnt today there is a growing worry about the gambling problem. For one reason, professional gamblers who recently fled from Cuba now have launched ventures in the United States, including bookmaking and dice games. For another, rivalry between opposing crime syndicates has been stimulated by the growth of gambling, with a new in­ crease in violence. Too, the Valaehl testimonv hpfore a US Senate committee, and othpr investi­ gations, indicate that the crime syndi­ cates increasingly are turning to control of 'gambling and loan-sharking as safer sources of income than the narcotics and prostitution business. Many labor unions, credit unions and employers have become concerned about the inroads professional gamblers some­ times make in factories and shops, and the resultant hardships to workers. The gamblers chased under cover by the Kefauver investigations in the 1950s, soon sneaked back, and many were at­ tracted to industrial plants. The Pro­ fessional gamblers sometimes even take jobs in factories. When they can't get jobs, or the thought of work is too re­ volting, the professionals often operate from nearby soft-drink stands or through regular plant workers. For example, in the building of a fa­ mous New York newspaper, bookies and loan sharks parcelled out the territory with each having jurisdiction over one floor. It took the combined efforts of the management and the plant credit union to stifle this bold arrangement. This was not the only newspaper plant infested by professional gamblers and the newspaper industry is not the only one thus afflicted—not by a long shot. Gambling syndicates also have been known to move their personnel right Into heavy-industry factories and domi­ nate workers and even supervisors through debts and fear. Norman Jaspan, a management consultant, tells about one big factory In which a syndi­ cate not only used plant workers as runners but operated continuous dice and poker games in the basement. A leading Detroit labor leader was shot and permanently injured, as his brother had been before him—shot, through the window of his own house by a hidden gunman for an unproved reason. What was known was that the union official had been trying to fight gambling rack­ ets In the factories where his members worked. Working people, of course, are not the only victims. Professional gamblers milk white-collar people too. Former FBI investigator Virgil W. Peterson named gambling as one of the two major causes of embezzlement by executives and other business employees. Extrava­ gant living is the other. But the r-uin caused the family of a horse-plunging bank teller is more trag­ ic only because of its suddenness, than the erosion of family living conditions by the small but steady gambling on numbers and races practiced by some low-income workers. Sometimes poor and moderate-income families come to feel that "hitting the jackpot" is the only way they will be able to extricate themselves from their meager living conditions, points out Sylvanus Duvail, who investigated this problem for the Methodist General Board. For such families, the disaster is doubled. Not only does the attempt to win usually sink these families fur­ ther into poverty, but they often pass up their only genuine opportunities to im­ prove their conditions, as through union activity, improve their job skills, and participating in adult-education courses, housing and other consumer coopera­ tives, credit unions and other commu­ nity groups seeking family progress. You Can't Beat the Odds We want to make a distinction between ordinary social gambling, such as a poker game among friends, and the profession­ al gambling operations conducted by the syndicates. Obviously, even social gam­ bling can be financially damaging if carried on to excess. But it is the pro­ fessional gambling operations that really threaten the welfare of working families. In any professionally-operated gam­ bling, it is impossible for you to beat the odds. Even if you temporarily enjoy a run of "luck," eventually you must lose. In all professional gambling games, the odds are tilted against you so that you never have an even chance. In fact, the smaller the bets, and the poorer the gambler, the worse the odds. Depending on the type of gambling and how it is operated, the margin the professional operator has against you, ranges from 15 to 80 percent. This is true even in the legal, parimutuel gam­ bling at racetracks permitted in many slates. The difference is only one of degree. In legal horse betting, the racetrack and the state between them may with­ hold 20 percent of your potential win­ nings. In the numbers or "policy" game, while your chances of "hitting" are 1000 to 1, the operators usually pay only 600 to 1, less the ten percent of win­ nings the runner customarily collects, or actually 540 to 1. Thus, of 1000 bettors who pay 10 cents each or a total of $100 to the numbers operators, on the average one will win, but only $54. Horse betting is the biggest single form of gambling both in the amounts bet (estimated at from $30 billion to $50 billion a year) and the number of people who gamble. The percentages taken by the track and state even in legal betting, inevitably stack the odds against the bettor. If the total amount bet on a particular race is $100,000, and the amount bet on one horse in that race is $10,000, normally you would expect, that the machinecomputed, official odds would be 10 to 1. But if the track and state between them take 20 percent, the actual payoff to the bettors, if this horse wins, is only eight • dollars for each dollar bet. In betting through off-track bookies. the odds against you are even greater since bookies limit the "payoff." They may pay at the most 20 to 1 on a wiuner even though the odds at the track are much greater, even 100 to 1. Football and baseball pools are stacked even more heavily against the bettor. Ernest Blanche, a Government statisti­ cian, wrote in "The Annals of the Amer­ ican Academy of Political and Social Science," that the operators "take" from pools often runs as high as 80 or 90 per­ cent for one reason: because they retain all the money in tie games. In fact, the The story of how professional gamblers exploit moderateincome workers, and the issue of legalized gambling and "money" games, is featured in this article by Sidney Margolius, an expert on consumer problems and the author of the regular LOG column "Your Dollar's Worth- Seafarer's Buying.". Guide To Better more winners you try to pick In a pool, the higher the percentage against you. Many habitual horse players spend much time trying to make a science of betting, and studying form sheets and newspapers' selections. But even the professional handicappers admit it is im­ possible to devise a winning system. "NEWSWEEK" magazine checked on one month's selections of six top news­ paper racing experts and found that a bettor who placed $2 a day on their first-place choices would have lost from $5 to $60 by following five of the six. Only one of the "experts" showed a profit. One of the most popular handicappers, Fred Keats, said, "Any horseplayer who thinks he can beat the horses by follow­ ing a handicapper's daily selections is in for a surprise. If I could beat them con­ sistently why would I have been giving them away for a weekly paycheck the last 53 years?" Ernest Blanche has shown that even such relatively-conservative systems as betting only on favored horses is doomed to failure. He analyzed the results of *256 races and found that if you had bet on the favorite to win in each race, you would have lost money. If you had bet on each favorite to at least "place" (come in second), you would have lost even more. If you had bet on each to "show" (at least come in third), as 73 percent of the favorites did, you still would have ended with less than your original stake. One of the most loaded forms of gambling is the "numbers" game, some-, times called the "poor man's stock mar­ ket." In the numbers game, the play­ ers pick a three-digit number. The winning number is the last three digits of some official figure published in the newspapers, such as the US Treasury balance. It is to the shame of some newspapers that they publish the figure on which the local numbers game is based on page one every day, although the daily balance in the US Treasury hardly would be front page news other­ wise. Betting on sports events has become widespread in recent years, with an es­ timated 10 million people betting on football and baseball pools and basket­ ball games.' Increasingly, sports betting has come under control of professional syndicates. The odds often are quoted as the num­ ber of points by which the favored team is expected to win. But whichever side you take, the bookmaker puts up only five dollars against your six. If the betting is especially heavy on one side, the "point spread" may be further juggled to favor the bookmaker. Bingo has become another widespread form of gambling, especially by women, and in fact has been legalized in recent years in some states. In areas where bingo is played ille­ gally, the promoters are believed to re­ turn only 50 percent of the proceeds. In legalized bingo, where adequately super­ vised, the odds have been reduced some­ what but still are stacked more heavily than many people assume. The reports of the New York State Bingo Control Commission indicate that operators still keep 34 percent of the proceeds. The odds still are 3 to 2; 66 cents back for the average dollar bet. Nor does legalized bingo necessarily end the rule of professionals and com­ mercial interests. After three years of experience with legalized bingo, a series of scandals forced the New York state legislature into increasingly rigid con­ trols. These now include licensing of suppliers and operators of bingo halls, and additional regulations to make sure proceeds really are used for sponsoring organizations. Slot machines are supposed to be ille­ gal in all but five states, but Government men still discover uiem on raids. The "slots" have the most-ruthless odds of any kind of gambling. They usually are adjusted to return only 20 to 60 percent of the coins played, Blanche reports. Even when the machine is adjusted for a relatively-generous payout, the jackpot combination appears only once in about 4,000 spins. Sweepstakes and lottery tickets, or payments for them, may not be sent legally through the mails. But tickets often are smuggled into the country. We have had tickets sold here for every­ thing from the Irish sweepstakes to a new one in the Republic of Haiti. The odds against winning are stagger­ ing. In the Irish Sweepstakes, only 40 percent of the proceeds are earmarked for prizes (some authorities say less). The ticket-buyer's chance of winning the top award is 1 in 305,000; of drawing a horse that places first, second or third, I in 101,666, and of even drawing a horse listed as a possible starter, 1 in 3,470, John Scarne, a noted gambling expert, has warned. Dice and card games also often are operated by professional syndicates. If run honestly, gambling-house odds may take 6 percent of the bets, according to one authority. But Blanche warns that the honesty of professional dice and card games cannot be taken for granted. Dice can be controlled by the use of metalloaded dice and magnetized tables. Many amateurs want the excitement of tossing the dice. But the odds are al­ ways slightly against the tosser, Blanche points out. The odds against tossing the hoped-for seven or eleven on the first throw are 9 to 2. Some legislators argue that the only way to end criminal control is to legalize gambling, as by permitting off-track bet­ ting. But, former FBI-man Virgil Peter­ son has pointed out, legislation acceler­ ates gambling and requires higher wel­ fare expenditures and more police to combat an increase in crime by amateur gamblers. Nor does it necessarily end gangster control. It often merely legiti­ mizes professional control, as in some of the racetracks around the country. Hazel Park in Michigan is reported by the po­ lice to be controlled by Detroit Mafia families. �VtbrnuT Xlt 4f#* SS4F4flSn§^ ifpfi Shipping Co. Sounds Off On British Boat-Trains Checking Meeting Attendance LONDON—^Dirty windows,. unemptied ashtrays, dusty seats, missing door handles in the toilet and a multitude of other complaints about the condition of the boat trains on the Southampton-London run have sparked a controversy between the Cunard Steam­ ship Company and the* Nationalized British Rail­ handles were dirty and the seats cerned about this treatment of had not been dusted or brushed." first-class passengers, summoned ways. its executives to a meeting in Mr. Anderson then related an For the past two years Cunard indisposition he encountered when Liverpool to discuss the situation. has been complaining that the Cunard boat trains have been in he attempted to make use of the trains, which transport ship pas­ service since the nineteen-twenties. trains toilet facilities. "A toilet sengers to and from the port of They had formerly been utilized Bridgehampton, are dirty and slow in the first-class compartment had as sleepers and had as their staff the inside door handle missing. It and offer poor service. was impossible to lock the door what was considered to be the Things have got so bad, accord­ firmly since, had one done so, it elite of railway workers. Critics ing to Cunard, that they are con­ would have been impossible to get attribute the decline of the service sidering ordering the removal of out again." to recent cost-cutting drives by its name board. The Cunarder, Cunard officials, evidently con­ the nationalized railway system. from trains servicing its ship. The British Railways admits that there may have been "isolated Members of a Rank and File committee, consisting of (i-r) lapses" in caring for the trains but Isidore Levy, Peter Raptakis, John Rowia and Chips Blanton, asserts "that on the whole the serv­ check on the attendance of members at a recent SlU ice is very good." It explained that membership meeting held in Houston. the cars are cleaned at each end of the one-and-half-hour journey, and that they are not put in use on any By Robert A. Matthews, other passenger runs. Vice-President, Contracts, & Bill Hall, Headquarters Rep. About 250,000 passengers, many of them Americans, use the boattrains every year, a majority of Headquarters recently received a number of letters requesting clari­ whom are Cunard passengers on the liners Queen Mary or Queen fications and interpretations of various contract sections. One was from Brother Frank J. O'Malley, ship's delegate on the tanker National Elizabeth. Defender, which outlined a couple of questions that were handled as WASHINGTON—Hearings on the proposed new minimum Cunard is concerned about the follows: condition of the trains because wage for hotel, restaurant and laundry workers have bogged Question #1: Enroute from Newport News, Va. to Baton Rouge, many of the passengers are under down in a House Labor subcommittee. The proposed scale La., the crew mucked all the tanks possible, claiming the tank clean­ the impression that Cunard runs ing rate, as the tanks were butterworthed and not hand hosed, as per would set a $1 minimum wage-*^ the service. Standard Tanker Agreement under Memorandum of Understanding. for these workers, with grad­ up In the conservative-oriented According to Cunard, its pas­ The mate claims his instructions from the company were to pay the House Rules Committee. In an ab­ sengers on the boat-train run pro­ Hold Cleaning Rate ($.052 per hour) in accordance with the Freight uated hikes over a four year breviated, election-year session of period which would culminate in vide annual income for the railways Agreement. Please clarify this. Congress, Rules Committee de­ a $1.25 base. totaling several thousand pounds. lays in clearing bills for floor ac­ Answer: You would be entitled to the tank cleaning rate provided Labor secretary W. Willard Cunard's passenger sales manager tion can be decisive. butterworthing machines were used. Wirtz went before the committee \V. Machell says the trains are Reference: Standard Tanker Agreement, Memorandum Of Un­ to plead for the extension of the "dilapidated" and make us look derstanding #4: "Cleaning tanks where grain has been carried. new wage minimum to workers like a fifth-rate nation." The complaints about the condi­ When men are required to sweep up grain and remove it from the who regularly depend to some ex­ tions of the boat-train are not con­ tanks or wash the tanks down with a hand hose, this shall be consid­ tent on tips to round out their fined to the company. E. Barrington ered the same as cleaning holds and the hold cleaning rate shall be otherwise rather low rate of pay, Anderson, the manager of a London paid as per the Freightship Agreement; however, when butterworthing and to call for further changes in Travel Agency, related his travails machines are used and the tanks are cleaned and mucked, men perform­ the Fair Labor Standards Act to give more overtime pay protecon the boat-train in a letter to ing this work shall be paid at the tank cleaning rate." Question #2: The vessel was in drydock in Newport News, Va. On to some 2 million workers. R. Sinfield, chief shipping and The Administration's bill would An ingenious innovation known continental manager of the rail­ the grounds that the vessel was in the water the master refuses to pay the room allowance, because he states the vessel was in the water and extend overtime protection to as the bow mooring has been ways Southern Region. "I found on entering the com­ the crew was not deprived of any facilities such as washing, lights, workers in airline, trucking, gas­ put into service in Libya's Gulf partment that it was plain filthy," water and etc. This was for two days. In my understanding of the oline station and oil pipeline in­ of Sirte, and allows for the Mr. Anderson wrote. "The ash­ agreement, it states if the vessel is in the drydock, room allowance is dustries. Without extensive data loading of oil in rough weather— trays had not been emptied, the payable. There is no mention of water being in the drydock. It states on how much waiters, bellboys one mile away from the port of windows were not clean, the door "When the vessel is in drydock overnight" room allowance is payable. and others collect in tips, both Marsa el Brega in the Gulf. Answer: Under the circumstances you have outlined, since the ves­ Democratic and Republican panel The experimental pylon grew sel was actually in the water and not on drydock, you would not be members are wary of imposing out of a study made by the pay standards on employers. How­ Standard Oil Company of New entitled to room allowance. Reference: Standard Tanker Agreement, Article II, Section 41; ever, committee members are re­ Jersey's operation in Libya, dur­ Room And Meal Allowance: "When board is not furnished members luctant to exclude workers in ing which it was discovered that of the crew, they shall receive a meal allowance of $1.00 for breakfast, these areas because of agitation several days were lost last year $1.50 for dinner, and $2.00 for supper. When men are required to for a minimum wage on the part when ships could not come into sleep ashore, they shall be allowed $6.00 -per night" also. Article II, of restaurant and hotel unions. berth due to high waves and It is thought that the liberal- winds. Furthermore, the new WASHINGTON—A Senate Com­ Section 45: Crew's Quarters: "Room allowance as provided in Sec­ merce Committee report issued re­ tion 41 shall be allowed when vessel is in port and ... (4) at all times dominated labor panel will come super-tankers were too large for up with some kind of bill this the shallow draft port. cently warned of the growth of when vessel is on dry dock overnight." year, perhaps excluding workers "prowling and ravenous" Soviet The device consists of a bow A letter from Brother Otis Hardin, ship's delegate on the SS War­ who regularly received tips. But, tie-up at the end of a 56-foot fishing fleets which are known to as in previous years, any new rotating boom and a steel fabri­ be moving into waters off the rior, also raises questions about several contractual items. Question #1: Whose duties are involved in cleaning the discharge wage measure faces certain hold­ cated arm which houses four 12United States and other countries. The rapidly expanding fleets are strainer on this type of ship since the discharge strainer is located in foot hoses for the actual loading. a contribution to intensified ten­ the lower engineroom? The 4-8 FWT of this ship has to leave his The operation loads 50,000 barrels sion, the report warned, and con­ station to go below to clean same and switch over. an hour. Question #2: We have a bucket in the fireroom that we let our tinued expansion by the Russians The base pf the structure is a would serve to create "further burners drain into. When it fills up, the 2nd engineer expects the steel ring resting on the bottom. 12-4 FWT to carry the bucket below and empty it in the save-oil tank. In order to keep Union rec­ havoc" with fishery resources. Twenty-four steel columns rise Answer: "The items mentioned in both questions are considered the ords up to date and to fully from the circular base to a fender The report is based on official customary duties of the engine department. Therefore, the fireman protect Seafarers', rights to ring protected by rubber to deflect Soviet documents rather than previously reported observations on watch may be required to perform this work as his customary duty, welfare and other benefits, it is ships. important that all ships' dele­ of Soviet fishing fleets off the or the wiper may be required to perform the work during his regular Ships are moored to the pylon gates mail a complete SIU crew New England and Alaska coasts, working hours without the payment of overtime. facing into the weather, so that Reference: Standard Freightship Agreement, Article II, Section 10 list in to headquarters after the the committee said. when the ship is finished, or Jn —Customary Duties: "Members of all departments shall perform the sign-on. The crew lists are The study indicated that the case of trouble, it can be cast off particularly valuable in an Soviet Union was investing an aw necessary and customary duties of that department. Each member of and is ready to steam off. Its en­ emergency when it's necessary all departments shall perform only the recognized and customary duties erage of $320 million a year in its to establish seatime eligibility gineers, however, say that the fishing industry and wouid have a of his particular rating." pylon should be able to load in for benefits on the part of a fleet of 750 modern trawlers in S" 4" In submitting questions and work situations for clarifications, dele­ Seafarer, or a member of his any type of weather, without •ervice by 1965. The Russians are danger. also having large factory ships and gates and crews are once again reminded to provide as much detail as family, particularly if he should be away at sea at the time. The The entire operation cost refrigerated vessels built in Japa­ possible setting forth the circumstances of any dispute so that a fair nese, Danish, German and Swedish determination can be made. Besides those mentioned, some of the crew list forms are being Standard $5 million, and its en­ members who were sent contract clarifications during the past few days mailed to all ships with each gineers said f at other such inno­ flhipyards. The Russians are reportedly plan­ included the following: Alexander J. Lcitcr, Bienville; Sotirios A. Fos- issue of the LOG and can be vation^ would cost more or less ning to overtake Japan as the lead­ colos, deck delegate, Scatrain New York; Grady E. Brown, engine dele­ obtained from Union patrolmen the same depending on the depth to which the mooring would have ing fishing nation in the world by gate, Seneca; John C. MacDonald, ship's delegate, Orion Hunter; Earl in any port. to be sunk in other ports. , Gilbert, deck, delegate, Del Monte, and Charles Johnson, Del Monte. 196& Tank Cleaning Rate; Room Allowance Wage Hearings Hit House Snag Oil Loader A Mile Out Red Trawlers Menace To US Mail Crew Lists To Union Office �nUi Kmirn 'Didja Hear The One About The Two Union Guys.. J' EXTENSION OF FARM SURPLUS PROGRAM. Congress has been asked to extend Title I and Title II of Public Law 480 for another five years. The Foreign Agricultural Operations Subcommittee of the House Agriculture Committee is holding hearings on legislation that would carry the two titles through December 31, 1969. For Seafarers, this legislation is the basis for the farm surplus dis­ posal program that has been a mainstay of cargoes for the US-flag fleet for many years. Title I of PL 480 covers the sales abroad of farm surpluses for foreign currencies, and Title II provides for donations to support economic development projects and to feed victims of natural disasters. The Agriculture Department has recommended a fund authorization of more than $8.1 billion for Title I to permit continuation of the program at the same level during the next five years as for the previ­ ous five. For Title II it requested that the authorization be increased to $450 million per year for the five-year period to provide for an ex­ pansion in economic development projects. This compares with the current authorization rate of $300 million. RECORD GOP CAMPAIGN SPENDING. The Republican Party is gearing up for its biggest money-raising effort yet. It plans to raise a record $12.1 million to finance its national headquarters activities, for the 1964 elections. This is up $1 million from 1960 and exceeds by $2.1 million planned Democratic Party requirements. According to a report in the "Washington Star," GOP fund-raisers hoped to collect $3.5 million from a 22-city closed-circuit TV $100 a plate dinner held last month to launch the fund drive. A similar affair is planned for July following the GOP nominating convention. Another $1.7 million will be sought from $1,000 contributors, and $2.5 million is projected from $10 contributors. State and local din­ ners, direct mail and other fund-raising approaches are aimed at col­ lecting the balance, to add up to $12.1 million. A QUESTION OF MORALS. US Chamber of Commerce President Edward Neilan made headlines recently, charging Federal loans to areas hard hit by long-term unemployment are "immoral subsidies." Yet, reveals Rep. Wright Patman (D-Texas), Neilan's Delaware bank enjoys what amounts to a Federal subsidy of $590,000. This comes from $17 million deposited in the bank by the Federal Government, money on which the bank need pay no interest. Patman points out, unlike the Federal money deposited in Neilan's bank, area redevelopment loans, which help create jobs for the unem­ ployed, are not interest-free but must be repaid with full interest to the Treasury. t MEDICAL CARE. ANYONE? Since the third quarter of 1962, daily service charges in hospitals have soared 6.6 percent and the cost of hospital Insurance by 3 percent, according to the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Overall medical care prices have hit a record high of 117.2 percent (1957-1959 is base period of 100 percent), and hospital costs alone are 139.6, up nearly 40 percent from the base period. These orbiting costs hit hardest America's millions of elderly, but the American Medical Association continues to insist there's no need for President Johnson's proposed health care program under Social Security. The National Labor Relations Board turned down an appeal of Swift & Co. against the Packingliouse Workers when the board declared it could not "turn off or turn on" its contract bar rule to meet employer arguntents of spe­ cial economic circumstances. Swift, along with an unaffiliated union, had filed petitions with the NLRB for new elections in its Hallstead, Pa. plant after the UPWA refused to make contract concessions in the face of management warnings that otherwise it would close the Hallstead facility. J- 4- 4" An agreement has been con­ cluded between the New York World's Fair Food, Beverage and Service Employees Union, Local 1090, and representatives of India, Japan, Spain, Switzerland and Tunisia. ..The agreement provides that the prevailing wages aind con­ ditions in the City will apply to all nationals who come to this country for employment in World's Fair pavilions, representing their nations. Local 1000 Is an affiliate of the Hotel and Restaurant Em­ ployees and Bartenders Interna­ tional Union, AFL-CIO. 4> 4< Twenty-seven hundred members of the Chicago Teachers Union jammed into Orchestra Hall In Chicago for a mass n>eeting on bargaining and got pledges of as­ sistance and full-scale support from the Chicago AFL-CIO and the United Auto Workers. The mass meeting was told that a strike vote would be taken on March 2 unless the Chicago Board of Education grants bargaining rights. The board is scheduled to meet February 26 to reconsider its previous refusal of recognition for bargaining pur­ poses. 4» 4» Contracts advancing the use of iive over "canned" music plus an increase in Rims being musicaliyscored in this country rather than abroad put an extra $302,762 into the pockets of members of the Musicians employed by independ­ ent West Coast movie studios during the first half of 1963. The increase in earnings over the first half of the prior year was divided among union musicians, arrangers and copyists who worked on fea­ ture motion pictures and nontheatrcal and miscellaneous films in the studios of some 48 pro­ ducers. They do not Include musi­ cian employment in the so-called major, studios.; The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment Executive Board meeting in Miami this past week issued a vigorous denunciation of a Government agency for reasons that prob­ ably would surprise most Americans. The target of the MTD's justifiable anger was the Department of Agriculture and its Secretary, Orville L. Freeman, whom the MTD charged with anti-labor policies. American seamen are no strangers to dif­ ficulties imposed on them and American ship­ ping by the Department of Agriculture. The Department has repeatedly sought to under­ mine their security by virtue of its efforts to bypass the requirement that 50 percent of Ciovernment aid cargoes be shipped abroad in US-flag ships. The SIU and other unions of the MTD have tangled with Agriculture over this issue many times. The charge that the Department of Agri­ culture is guilty of anti-union policies was given substance when the MTD made public a number of interesting facts, which are as clear and shocking an indictment of Agricul­ ture's anti-union policies as you will find any­ where. . The MTD Executive Board cited the unfair labor practice charge lodged recently against the Department of Agriculture and its Sec­ retary by the AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees — the first such charge ever brought against the US Govern­ ment—on the grounds that Agriculture is running a company union. This company union, known as the "Organ­ ization of Professional Employees in the De­ partment of Agriculture," was given formal recognition by the Department despite the fact that officers of OPEDA include many ex­ ecutives in policy-making positions and was founded by top Administration officials. In Jact, as the chairman of the Civil Service Commission has pointed out: "The state­ ments of purpose in OPEDA's constitution and membership brochure are not adequate to clearly establish its eligibility for recogni­ tion as an employee organization within the meaning of Executive Order 10988." The Civil Service Commission chairman said that there appears to be conflict in the dual role played by OPEDA officers who are also serving as supervisors in the Depart­ ment. "It is difficult for me to see how a top management official of a major segment of a Department can serve at the same time both as the spokesman for employees under his administrative control and as the responsible official for applying and reviewing personnel policies affecting these employees," the Com­ mission chairman has stated. It requires no great power of deduction to see that the Agriculture Department is using OPEDA to prevent the AFL-CIO union of government workers from expanding its membership within the Department. But this is not all. As the MTD Executive Board pointed out, the Office of Personnel of the Department of Agriculture has been is­ suing documents and staff papers "loaded with quotations from articles and books hos­ tile to and/or contemptuous of unions." The apparent reason for using the material in question is to downgrade unions arid their role in representing employees. Had these policies and actions carried the imprint of the National Association of Manu­ facturers probably no one would have lifted an eyebrow. But when they bear the imprint of a Government agency headed by a man like Secretary Freeman, who has the image of a liberal, that's a horse of another color. These revelations are cause for reflection and suggest that perhaps the Administration in Washington, might do well to take a good hard look at how its so-called' fair labor poli­ cies are getting short shrift from agency heads in the course of their implementation. �Pace Tirelv* SEAFARERS LOG FebniaiT <1. 1M4 Latin Shipowners Warned Ocean Travel Against Anti-US Action Seen Luring Big Spenders WASHINGTON—The head of the Senate Commerce Com­ mittee, Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash.), has warned Latin American shipowners that proposed action by Latin Ameri­ can countries to exclude US-*A trend heralding the return of ships from carrying cargoes ready applied restrictions in trade, the big spending trans-Atlant* between their countries would although in recent years a number ocean traveler is believed to have prompt the United States to take retaliatory measures to safeguard the interests of US shipping. The statement was spurred by a declaration recently drawn up by Latin shipowner." at a meeting in Montevideo, Uruguay which appar­ ently has the full backing of the Latin American governments. If approved, the declaration would exclude other than vessels of the Latin American Free Trade Asso­ ciation countries from carrying cargoes between their countries. The statement by the Commerce Committee head followed a plea by SlU-contracted Delta Line call­ ing on the Federal Government for assistance in counteracting dis­ criminatory regulations by the Latin shipowners against Americanfiag ships. The Delta Line appeal was made in concert with three other major companies serving Latin American ports. The nations that comprise the Latin American Free Trade Asso­ ciation are Argentina, Brazil, Co­ lumbia, Ecuador, Mexico, Para­ guay, Peru and Uruguay. Some Latin American countries have al­ of them have been eliminated with the aid of US federal intervention. These restrictions took the form of extra consular fees on goods and higher port costs. LAFTA is expected to act on the Montevideo declaration* in April. Sen. Magnuson said the Merchant Marine Subcommittee is presently studying whether further legisla­ tion is desirable to deal with prob­ lems such as those posed by the Latin American Shipowners. The United States has retalia­ tory weapons authorized by Gen­ eral Order 88 of the Maritime Commission and if it so desires can deny the right of a discriminatory nation to enter United States ports. The chief fear of the United States shipping lines is the pros­ pect of finding group restrictions by all the LAFTA member coun­ tries, in addition to those already existing individually in each country. United States shipping would be at a severd disadvantage if, for example, the Latin nations decided to place protective re­ strictions on trade moving from one LAFTA member to another. By Fred StewGrt & Ed Mooney Headquarters Representatives Carbon Tetrachloride is one of the best industrial solvents in use today. It removes oil or grease completely, evaporates completely leaving behind no residue and it is quite inexpensive. Unfortunately it is also highly poisonous to man, even in extremely small quantities. Because of its natural characteristics, carbon tetrachloride is partic­ ularly dangerous to seamen who spend a great deal of time working and living in small, often tight compartments. It is so dangerous that carbon tetrachloride fire extinguishers and others of similar types are no longer approved for marine use by the Coast Guard. Although carbon tetrachloride is highly poisonous when absorbed by the body in any manner, either when taken through the mouth or absorbed through the skin, it most commonly enters the body through the lungs while breathing, as a vapor. It evaporates so quickly and so completely that relatively small amounts of the chemical will leave very high concentrations of its deadly vapor in the air in a very short period. For example, half a teaspoon of carbon tetrachloride is enough to cause a concentration of vapors in a ten foot square compart­ ment which is 10 times the accepted maximum safe concentration. Carbon tetrachloride effects the brain, liver and, most important, the kidneys. High concentrations effect the brain first, causing unconscious­ ness. In high enough concentrations it will cause death by disrupting the activity of the brain. The chemical also effects the liver, impairing the blood's ability to carry oxygen to the body cells and causing a jaundiced condition. Its effect on the kidneys is most important be­ cause it is often overlooked, and can cause death almost two weeks after the actual exposure has taken place. A strange fact about carbon tetrachloride's effect on the body is the way alcohol increases the danger of poisoning. A few drinks will alter the body's ability to deal with the chemical to such an extent that a concentration which would not be dangerous without the ex­ posure to alcohol, or which would cause only minor light-headedness or nausea, now becomes fatal. Proper ventilation is the best answer to the safe use of carbon tet­ rachloride. Unfortunately, proper ventilation is not always practiced. The man using this chemical to take a grease stain out of his favorite necktie in a small compartment for instance, is running the risk of losing his life. Remember, one half of a teaspoon of the chemical is enough to cause a fatal concentration of vapor in a ten by ten compart­ ment. Without proper ventilation, only twenty-five parts carbon tetrachloride per million parts of air is considered safe. As little as 250 parts per million can cause death to someone who has been drinking. Five thou­ sand parts per million may be fatal after an exposure as short as five minutes. This is usually the delayed type, with death a week or 10days after from kidney damage. Twenty-four thousand parts per million for very short periods v/ill be fatal after a period of illness, or if exposure is of approximately 15 minutes, may be fatal immedately. Larger exposures will be fatal almost immediately. These are the reasons why SIU agreements require payment of over­ time for members of the engine department required to use carbon tet for cleaning purposes aboard ship. It's a dangerous material and hai to be used very carefully and sparingly. been spotted by shipowners and travel men. The number of upper class bookings on passenger liners showed a marked decline in the past few years, while tourist class reservations increased. Some shipping line officials be­ lieve that this trend means that trans-Atlantic travelers are begin­ ning to switch to passenger ships away from jet air travel. Travel agents have reported that it is very common for a transoceanic Billowing smoke from the fire which demolished Pier 67 passenger to fly one way and re­ North River obliterates much of the famous New York sky­ turn by water. A Cunard Line official has in­ line at fireboats battle to extinguish the five-alarm blaze dicated that advance first class which destroyed the pier. bookings were far ahead of 1963. Cunard, which had the biggest passenger volume of any line last year, reports that reservations for first class berths in April and May are almost twice as heavy as last year. The shipping company has just returned two of its liners, the Carmania and the Franconia, to serv­ NEW YORK—An SIU Railway Marine Region-manned New ice after renovation and design York Central Tug played a key role in saving lives during a changes costing $3 million dollars. Cunard also has a new express January 6 fire which consumed pier 67 North River, although liner on its drawing boards whioh you would never guess it>^from reading the stories of smoke that another NY Central has a $62 million price tag. The passenger line believe that the blaze printed in the New tug thought Tug 16 was on fire and called to ask if assistance was its optimism over the future of York newspapers. Credit for decisive action dur­ needed. ocean travel, especially in first class accommodations, is fully jus­ ing the blaze was given to police, Tows Other Barges tified when this year's reservations firemen, fireboats and even the Later, Tug 16 was called upon New York City Fire Commissioner, by the Police and Fire Departments statistics are studied. Officials of ocean passenger but little mention was made of the •to tow away the NY Central Barge SIU-RMR-con- 646, one of two barges moored at lines as well as travel agents have exploits of ttie only the most pleasant memories tracted tug which pulled six men Pier 74 and threatened by the of the days before air travel from the blazing Erie-Lackawanna flames. These barges were placed usurped their place as the only pier and then towed a float with on the Jersey side of the river for a burning boxcar into mid-stream safety. method of trans-oceanic travel. so the fire could be safely extinguished. Events Told Captain Harry P. Jones O'f NY Central Tug 16 related the events of the rescue in a letter to the LOG. Tug 16 was bound for Pier 34 MOBILE, December 11 — Chairman, North River at 3:25 PM on January Llndsey Williams; Secretary, Louis Neira; 6 when smoke was spotted rising Recording - Secretary, Robert Jordan. Minutes from previous port meetings ac­ from Pier 67 at the foot of 27th cepted. Port Agent's report on shipping Street. Tug 16 immediately called Mahoney and holiday dinners was accepted. Presi­ Zeller dent's and Secretary Treasurer's reports the Tug Dispatcher by radio and Tor November were accepted. Auditor's told him to notify the Fire De­ Captain Jones commended his reports accepted. Dues increase resolu­ entire crew for the skill and tion read and accepted. S. Rallo elected partment of the blaze. to quarterly financial committee. Total With flames bursting up on all bravery displayed in saving lives present: 154. sides of the pier. Tug 16 nosed in and preventing further damage to 4- 3« as close as possible to take off property by the fire. Since the NEW YORK, January 6—Chairman, Earl Shepard; Secretary, Eric Kllngvall; six men who were cut off by the newspapers made no mention of Reading Clerk, Bill Hall. Minutes of all flames. Fanned by high winds, the their exploits, Jones gives special previous port meetings accepted. Port Agent's report on shipping, upgrading. fire was blazing out of control and credit to Tug 16 crewinembers D. Seafarers Educational Forum and train­ a boxcar on a car-float moored Mattesich, engineer; E. Chapman, ing accepted. President reported on wheat shipments, Canadian beef, AFL-CIO alongside the pier was also afire. oiler; J. W. Byrnes, fireman; Dan meetings domestic shipping aid, com­ Wind-whipped sparks also set Zeller, mate; and deckhands Ray pulsory arbitration bill, Cuba blacklist, adjacent Piers 68 and 72 afire, Van Valken and W. J. Mahoney. San Juan automation conference, Lakonia disaster, SIU constitution reprint, Phil­ although damage to them was The Pier 67 fire eventually went adelphia organizing, SIU clinic hours and slight. to five alarms and required four welfare developmeiiLs. Report accepted. Saves Car-Float fireboats, 36 pieces of land equip­ Organizing report covering 1963 shipping, wheat sales and 50-.50 law was accepted. With the Tug 16 deckhands ment and more than 250 firemen Contract Department's report on ship shouting instructions to the trapped before it was brought under con­ sales and changes, proposed new ship operations and SAB ruling was adopted. men on the pier, the vessel stood trol. The pier, which was leased Welfare services report presented and by until all had Jjeen picked up. from New York City by the SIU carried. Various Christmas greetings posted. Meeting excuses referred to dis­ The tug then turned its attention Railway Marine Region-contracted patcher. Quarterly financial committee's to saving the car-float with the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad, was report accepted. Auditor's reports ac­ cepted. Discussion in good and welfare burning boxcar aboard from fur­ completely demolished, with dam­ on coastwise shipping, good union repre­ ther damage. age estimated at $750,000. New sentation given tanker Orion Hunter and Intense heat and smoke pre­ York Commissioner of Marine and pension benefits. Total present: 486. vented the tug crew from reaching Aviation said the pier would be 4" 4 4" the in-shore lines mooring the rebuilt and the Erie-Lackawanna PHILADELPHIA, January 7—Chairman, Frank Drozak; Secretary, Robert N. Air; float to the pier, so full power was would be given priority leasing Reading Clerk, Charles Stansbury. Min­ used to break the lines. The tug rights. utes of previous meetings In all ports accepted. Executive Board minutes of then pulled the burning float into November 25 presented and read. Port mid-stream where an Erie-Lacka­ Agent's report on shipping, blood bank, wanna tug was able to approach clinics and upgrading was accepted. Re­ ports of the President and Secretary- and extinguish the fire on the Treasurer for December were accepted. float. December organizing report and report At one point during the rescue on contracts and constitution were ac­ cepted. Welfare services report pre­ operation, while Tug 16 was still sented. Quarterly financial committee's close up to the burning pier, it report accepted. Auditor's' reports ac­ became enveloped in such thick cepted. Total present: S& SIU Tugmen Star In NY Pier Fire SIU MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS W TWe/fcSPIT4LS*. CALLSWrni IMMEVIAmV? �Fcbnnrr tl. UM SEAFARERS Phlla. Co. Makes Paper Products LOG Congress Hears Labor's Role In Economy Lauded WASHINGTON—In his Economic Message to Congress, President Johnson called for a naore stringent fight on unemployment, and praised labor for being "constructive in col­ lective bargaining and in its contributions to rising productivity." Calling the present rate of-^ unemployment of 5.7 percent that two million more are neces­ Johnson told the Congress that "intolerable" Johnson said sary to "oiffset the labor-saving there was "ample room" for price there must be five million more jobs in 1964. He said that two mil­ lion are needed to "get rid of stubborn excess unemployment": Packaging paper portfolios at the National Fiberstok Cor­ poration in Philadelphia are (l-r) SlU-UIW members Marge Shaw and Marie Shensky. The SlU United Industrial Work­ ers signed a first-time contract with the company last No­ vember. Tax Dodges Spur The Slippery Rich WASHINGTON—There are too many millionaires in this country who pay little or no taxes at all on their income, ac­ cording to Senator Paul Douglas (D-Ill.). Douglas, a former economics professor, is studying the va­ contribution" angle under which at rious loopholes in the present least 15 persons with adjusted gross tax laws which allow the wealthy to go scot free when everybody else Is figuring how they are going to meet their tax obligations. His purpose, he says, is to get the Sen­ ate to consider the abolition of these "truckholes" when the cur­ rent tax bill gets to the floor of the Senate. Recently, the Senator compiled a list of examples of immensely rich corporations which had succeeded in ducking most if not all of their taxes through gimniicks. These in­ clude depletion ailowances, drilling and development cost deductions, 15 percent for oil production in the Western Hemisphere and the slick deal by which oil royalties to Ara­ bian sheiks are transformed into taxes and so deducted in full from any taxes that may be due. But it is not only the large com­ panies who are bilking the country of a rightful share of the tax bur­ den. Douglas showed that num­ erous oil con^panies have paid ridic­ ulously low taxes over the years. In some cases, companies with net incomes of as much as $46 million have paid no taxes at all. Others have escaped with far lower taxes than m<wt other industries. One of the most frequently used loopholes of all. Is the "charitable Union Leaders In NJ Primary NEWARK, NJ—Five union lead­ ers will be running in the 12th Congressional District Democratic primary here in April. The five are: Alfred M, Lowenthal, education director for Dis­ trict 3, Internaponal Union of Electrical Workers; Paul Krebs, United Auto Workers official; Emanuel Mann, UAW; William B. Sirchio, business representative of the Painters Union, and Leo Feeney, former international vice president of the Stereotypers. The incumbent Congressman, Rep. George M. Wallhauser, Re­ publican, has announced plans for retirement at the conclusion of his term. incomes of more than $500,000 in 1959 paid no income tax at all. Charity is about the last thing on the minds of these tax dodgers who operate under a tax law which allows a person an unlimited de­ duction for charity if that person's taxes and charitable contributions exceed, in any one year, 90 percent of his "taxable income." For any­ body else, the ceiling on deductions for charity is between 20 and 30 percent. Generally, according to Douglas, these contributions go to a chari­ table institution which the man has himself set up. "In fact," said Douglas, "it is not unfair to say that there are mil­ lionaires paying no taxes whatso­ ever who are making so-called charitable contributions to their personal and private foundations for the purpose of complaining about the high tax rates and ex­ cessive Government expenditures to which they neither pay nor con­ tribute." JEAN LA FITTE (Waterman), Jan. 18 — Chairman, DeVaughn Harrison; Secretary, M. Miller. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. Small amount of disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Headquarters to check on repair lists. Crew would like to see repairs completed before next voyage. Another motion made that when ship sails foreign there should be stores for 90 days aboard. If the company is not going to haul pas­ sengers, arrangements should be made to move licensed personnel into passenger quarters. Suggestion made that entire chew assist in keeping messroom clean after hours^ Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. No Seaway Toll Hike Expected During '64 CHICAGO—Hearings on an a possible increase in tolls on the St. Lawrence Seaway will be held next month by the Seaway Corporation which administers all activities on the joint US-Canadian venture handled in 1965. There have been which opened in 1959. A final decision on the mat­ several meetings but nothing has ter is not expected to be handed down until June. Observers feel that this is too late in the year to effect any major changes in the toll structure, and that if a change is calied for it will not be put into effect before 1965. Another matter that the joint group of US and Canadian Sea­ way officials will study will be the reimposition of tolls on the Weliand Canal link between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. The toll was originally suspended by the Canadian government two years ago. The whole problem of tolls hinges around a joint US Canada agreement to amortize the water­ way through tolls in a 50-year period. Despite five years of steady growth, both countries are millions of dollars behind meeting the pay­ ments to the respective govern­ ments. Latest reports from Canada indicate that she is $55 million be­ hind in her payments, and is going deeper into the red each year. The feeling in the United States is that the debt limit should be extended as a means of paying off the debt rather than raising the tolls, which, it is felt, Would stop the rapid cargo growth the Sea­ way has enjoyed. When the US and Canada will meet to complete final work on the seaway tolls is not known be­ cause of the difference in view­ points of how the tolls should be iiam H. Rhone. Brother L. Jones was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion made to obtain new washing machine. Discussion about fans. Vote of thanks extended to the entire steward department for job well done. PONDEROSA (American Asia), Jan. 11—Chairman, R. Perry; Secretary, R. C. Reed. Two men left in hospi­ tal at Kai'achi. Discussion on cigarette rationing. Ship's delegate received confirmation of no-hot-water allow­ ance. He expressed pride in having a Nov. 24 — Chairman, Alex Jones; Secretary, M. Miller. Repair list to be taken up with patrolman since it has been disregarded. Delayed sailing from Houston disputed by captain. • No other beefs reported. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Dec. 11 — Chairman, R. Nicholson; Secretary, William Nesta. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Dennis O'Connell was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Ship to start a ship's fund at payoff If crewmembers want to donate. Each department delegate to coUect con­ tributions. DEL AIRES (Delta), Jan. 5—Chair­ man, Charles Kimball; Secretary, F. S. Payior. $20.00 in ship's fund. Joseph W. Henry was elected to serve as ship's -delegate. Crewmembers re­ quested to keep messhall and pantry clean. ALCOA TRADER (Alcoa)) Jan. 5— Chairman, L. Jones; Secretary, Wll- effects of rising output of work­ ers"; and that an additional mil­ lion jobs are necessary to handle the nation's rising labor force. good, crew and the fact that there had been no beefs. $2.30 in ship's fund. Discussion on increase in dues. Motion to send in crew's 100% ap­ proval. Discussed welfare and pension plan. Decided to send letter concern­ ing possibility of receiving cash rather than traveler's checks for draws. AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), Jan. 12— Chairman, W. Perkins; Secretary, W, Young. $5.83 in ship's fund. R. Corn was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Request made by crewmembers to have pitchers of ice water on tables when possible. yet been resolved. Vessel Sold For Hotel reductions in 1964, especially in "large industrial enterprises" where productivity is rising faster than the national average. The nation has recorded a $100 billion expansion with the Gross National Product increasing 16 percent, profits up 44 percent and non-farm jobs up 2.75 million, the Chief Executive said as he called for immediate passage of the $11 billion tax-cut bill. Supplementing the proposed legislation, Johnson called for a high level commission on automa­ tion and urged such a group to study the Council of Economic Advisors' analysis which ques­ tioned the extent of the impact of automation on the economy and indicated it was possible that "higher rates of productivity in­ crease may prove to be transitory." The President also urged a pro­ gram of retraining displaced workers, increasing the coverage and benefits of the unemployment compensation . program and ex­ tending the minimum wage act's protection to 2.5 million more workers. Although he repeated his ob­ jection to a reduction in the work week, Johnson called for legisla­ tion authorizing higher overtime penalty rates on an industry-byindustry basis where tripartite in­ dustry committees "determine that such rates could create more jobs without unduly raising costs." Stressing the necessity of pass­ ing the tax-cut bill, the President said it must be enacted "not in one, or two, or three months, but now" and with an immediate drop in the withholding rate to 14 per­ cent from the present 18 percent. Failure to pass the bill would bring a tremendous reduction in the nation's economy, the Presi­ dent said. NEW YORK—Tourists to the Bahama Islands will soon have access to the latest in twentieth century hostelry when Home Line's 16,777 gross ton liner Italia is converted into a floating hotel after her last voyage on April 25. The Line announced here re­ cently that the Italia has been sold to the Canaveral Internation­ al Corporation for conversion into a floating hotel that will be per­ manently moored jn the Bahama Islands. The vessel will be modi­ fied to provide for 1,400 guests and then moved to Freeport, Grand Bahama Island. The Italia was built by Blohm & Voss, Hamburg in 1928 for Swedish-American Line and was called the Kungsholm. During Worid War II, the vessel sailed as an American transport under the name of the John Ericson. After the war the liner again (Continued from page 2) served under the Swedish flag be­ fore being acquired by Home Line in the non-subsidized offshore and which sailed her under the Pana­ domestic trades were among seven companies recently assigned 13 of manian flag. the 18 C-4 type reserve fleet troop­ SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seaships released by the Navy last train), Jan. 19—Chairman, F. Pasfall. trano; Secretary, James M. Nelson. Both of the Bartlett proposals Brother Koland St. Marie was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Usual sug­ gained approval from a spokesman gestions made in regard to keeping for SIU - contracted Sea - Land laundry room and messroom clean. Service, who backed both the sub­ CANTiGNY (Cities Service), Jan. 19 sidy and the "build-foreign" legis­ —Chairman, none; Secretary, Allison lation. If the Government does not Hebert. No crew Ust sent to head­ quarters. No deck delegate. Discus­ subsidize constructfon of vessels sion regarding rusty wash water. for the domestic trades, the opera­ Suggestion made to inquire about tors should be allowed to build awning being installed on ship. Something should be done about con­ new vessels in foreign shipyards, dition of quarters. he said. He was backed in this view by TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Waterways), Dec. 2' -T- Chairman, Eugene Ceccato; representative of Hawaiian Steam­ Secretary, F. R. Napoil. One man ship Company, which has been in­ missed ship at St. Nazaire. No beefs reported by department delegates. active in the domestic trade since New ship's delegate to be elected on World War II, and has been try­ next voyage. Vote of thanks extended to steward department for job well ing for about four years to get done. Government approval for mortgage insurance on three high-speed conWALTER RICE (Reynolds Metal), Nov. U—Chairman, H. Huston; Sec­ tainerships. Without Government retary, Curly Nielsen. Ship's delegate assistance "there will be no new reported smooth trip. Good coopera­ tion from department heads. Motion vessels for the intercoastal to have ship's delegate and boarding trade . . ." he warned. patrolman see port captain about As was expected, there was more reliefs in Galveston. Motion to see if more men can be put on vessel, such sympathy for the bill to aid domes­ as deck engineer, electrician and tic building than for the bill to pantryman. Special contract should cover this company. Ship's delegate grant subsidies for construction of spoke to captain concerning work American ships in foreign yards. under crane while work is being done Spokesman for shipbuilders urged overhead. Told that nobody is to work under crane while work is passage of the construction sub­ performed overhead. Repair list being sidy, but opposed allowing luch made up. construction in foreign yards. Shipping Aid �'r»hnllu/f>m^1i9* 'fS^e'fonrieeB By Lindsey Williams. Vice-President, Gulf Area Crowds Turn Out For MardI Gras US Issues Atom Plant Safeguards Mobile Hieifiber Meetlnar Seafarers on the beach and on ships in port Joined in cala Mardi Gras WASHINGTON—Radiation" safe­ ceiebrations in New Orieans and Mobiie last week. With pleasant ty and health standards designed weather prevailing, the biggest crowds in history turned out to take part to protect workers from the harm­ in fun, frolic and festivities. ful effects of exposure, applicable Union halls were closed for the day in both ports. It would be Useless to Federal contracts under the to try to keep them open, anyway. There are no mall deliveries on that Walsh-Healey Act, have been is­ day and business always comes to an abrupt halt when the carnival sued by Secretary of Labor W. spirit takes over. Willard Wirtz. Some Seafarers went in for masking and costumes in a big way, They will become effective Feb­ with Joe Powers and Homer Ringo putting on the biggest show in New ruary 28 except as to contractors Orleans. Ringo's costume was so "far out" that he attracted the at operating Atomic Energy Commis­ tention of a local television show. sion plants and facilities and to Attontiv* gathering of Seafarers takes in report by port In both ports, the "home guard" hit the hiring halls right afterward employers' operations in six states officials at February SlU membership meeting in Mobile. ready to ship out after having enjoyed the carnival season. which have regulatory agreements Attendance included a number of well-knov/n Gulf oldtimers At Mobile, this contingent included Roy L. "Lucky" Pritchett, who with the AEG—Arkansas, Califor­ takes an active part in carnival social and marching societies. An elec­ nia, Kentucky, Mississippi, New who were ashore during Mardi Gras celebrations last week. trician, he last paid off the Overseas Rose on the West Coast. York and Texas. Leroy "Dick" Drew came over from Tampa and has been recovering To consider application of the from a brief illness while on the beach in Mobile. G. O. Johnsson, cur­ new regulations in the six states, rently registered to ship as bosun, recently qualified for a mate's license Wirtz called a public hearing for through the SlU-sponsored train--* April 13 in Washington. Plants ing program. He topped the 90 tal and was put on outpatient operating under AEC licenses mark—one of the best scores com­ status. Ramon Irizarry is waiting which are in conformance with the piled since the program was for a freight ship job. He recently applicable AEC regulations will started. Malcolm E. Chandler, got his "fit for duty" after re­ be considered in compliance with home after more than a year as covering from a heart attack. the new regulations. bosun on the supertanker Achilles, Irizarry used to sail steadily on BROOKLYN, NY—To workers at the SlU-United Industrial The rules laid down by Wirtz is registered in group 1 and hoping Delta Line passenger ships, but he Workers-contracted A. Di Mattina Company, those great cover health hazards from sources to make another tanker. says that kind of life is too hectic of radiation such as isotope radia­ shaggy humps hiding the bows of tugboats are a work of art. Eddie Lee Walker, who has been for him now. Fred Shala, steward tion gauges, industrial X-ray ma­ To the owners and operators-j shipping out of Mobile since 1938, on the Steel Vendor, dropped by is relaxing at home after paying to visit friends as the ship topped chines, particle accelerators, high of ships, they are a welcome fender is ready to go to work on off the S S Fanwo'od. He is waiting off in New Orleans before sailing voltage electronic vacuum tubes, necessity. the bow of a tug. and natural isotopes. for the chance to throw in for a for Beirut. For, the Di Mattina shop makes The Di Mattina Company utilizes Uniform standards are set up in the fenders just so that the nuz­ about chief or second electrician's job A couple of engine department a million pounds of used on any Alcoa or Bloomfield ship. oldtimers ready to ship from New the regulations for caution signs, zling, nudging, prodding and some­ rope in the space of a year to form Fred O. Swcndson is ready to take Orleans are Louis Anderson and labels and signals, instruction of times bumping actions of the tugs the many fenders they produce. about any Group 2 engine depart­ Bill Tank. Louie probably will end personnel, posting of regulations do not harm the surface of the And, although the company will ment job that comes along. He up with a reefer engineer's job on and procedures, storage of radio­ hulls of the big ships which ply make fenders of the tougher and once tried out as a cowhand In New a Delta passenger ship after swear­ active materials, waste disposal the harbor waters hereabouts. more durable rubber variety, they Mexico, but became convinced the ing he will never take another one. and notification of incidents. Although some tugboatmen still are quite a bit more expensive, so sea was a more prosperous and Steven Szanto, Nick Pixnito and devise their own fenders from any the firm sees no decline in the better way of life. A couple of V. W. O'Mary are reported about old piece of used rope or even near future for the standard rope steward depar. -ent oldtimers on ready to go again after taking it from a discarded automobile tire, variety. the beach are Iiarold Ducloux and easy on the beach for a while. most still prefer the professional And, looking into the future, the William G. Murray. Ducloux is jobs, an industry which the Di Di Mattina Co. sees hope that rac­ Dan Grlbble has been on the registered for a steward's job. Mur­ beach for about three months in Mattina family brought to this ing yachts. and power boats will ray last sailed as night cook and country from the Italian port of soon be coining to fhe shop for a Houston. He has recovered from baker on the Monarch of the Seas. a recent operation and says he is Stromboli three generations ago. smaller, special type fender for The Del Sud made the headlines ready for almost any deck mainte­ Bow fenders are made by first use at racing starting lines and dn in New Orleans when she sailed nance job. Jim Lippincott drove up constructing an armatiure of overcrowded harbors. for an unscheduled stop at Bahia from Galveston for the February lengths of 10-inch hawser in such WASHINGTON—A quality sta­ a way as to form a tapered roll with 2,600 bags of flour and 500 membership meting in Houston. tons of powdered milk reported to He is on the ailing list at the bilization bill being considered by with the greatest thickness in the be urgently needed to help fight moment, but made the trip to Congress would mean "higher middle. After this "sausage" is famine in Northeast Brazil. The visit with friends and old ship­ prices for the consumer" and formed, a three inch hawser is would not help small business, used to form endless half-hitches, shipment was arranged for by mates. AFL-CIO Legislative Director until a crochet network is built up, Catholic Relief Services of New Jimmy King also 1« taking it York. easy in Houston after paying off Andrew J. Biemiller declared. layer upon layer, to achieve the Testifying before a Senate Com­ desired thickness. Among visitors to the New the Del Campo. He has the chief Orleans hall was Jake Wood, who electrician's job on this ship. Mike merce subcommittee, he said labor Then the beard is formed by hails from Tampa. Jake had to Toursand went over to Houston considers the measure a "price- slipping strands of unraveled rope get off a Waterman ship after from Mobile to register and, at fixing" device "which has nothing through the half-hitches. After the being injured in a fall aboard ship. last report, was making the Job to do with either quality or honest beard Is combed and brushed, the TOKYO—^A merger of two big stabilization of prices." Ha checked in at the USPHS hospi­ calls and is ready to go. shipping firms wili create the larg­ The Administration-opposed bill, est shipping line in this country already approved by the House and one of the largest in the world Commerce Committee, would per­ when the Mitsui Steamship Com­ mit manufacturers of brand-name Richard Oertle, Jr. pany and the Osaka Shosen Kaisha products to fix and enforce the re­ Contact liOcal Board No, 21, formally come together in April. tail selling price of their products. Selective Service System, 2 WinniThe new company, to tie known , "Good products, which consum­ kee Ave., Poughkeepsie, N.Y., on as the Mitsui-OSK Line, will con­ ers want, do not need artificial an important matter. sist of 204 ocean-going vessels ag­ price supports," Biemiller declared. it gregating 2.3 million deadweight "Under free competition in a Horace Davis, Jr. tons. healthy economy, a genuinely good You are asked to get in touch product will command a sufficient with Mrs. Bessie Davis, 1905 The Japanese Ministry of Trans­ volume of sales at a price adequate Strauss Street, Brooklyn, New portation has been trying to make to insure its production." the leading shipping companies of York. Japan form into five or six groups He rejected an argument used t 4" 4» to minimize costly domestic rival­ by some supporters of the bill that Earl Lewis Brittain its objectives are comparable to Please contact your sister, Mrs. ries and improve the competitive those of federal labor legislation Ciynthia Williams, 3006 Cedar trading position of the island nation. and that it would give businessmen Crest Ave., Baltimore 19, Md. protection similar to that accorded Mitsui and OSK had been in­ 4 4 1" wagCTcarners. volved in talks with other firms Walter O. Wilson Contact your mother at PO Box before announcing their own mer­ Instead- of helping small busi­ ger, but were considered the least ness, he charged, the proposed 15, Pearl River, La. likely prospects for a joint ship­ legislation would deliver small 4 4 4 ping venture because of their long­ Robert W. Ferrandiz business "lock, stock and barrel Contact your father and give standing business rivalry. into the hands of the manufactur­ ers." The retailer, he noted, would him address so he can write you Four other merger agreements be unable to compensate for some regarding sister's wedding invita­ have been signed and one involv­ Busily packagingdrugs at the SlU-UIW contracted Philadelspecial disadvantage, such as poor tion. ing the two remaining big com­ location or lack of credit facilities, 4 4 4 panies in 4he industry was expected phfii Laboratories Inb., are (l-r) Union members Irene Smith, Houston Mail by lower prices. Nor could he to be completed in time to meet Horialliy Westffefcl ahd Margie Dill. The company manufac­ Mail is being held for the fol- a government deadline for submis­ sponsor temporary sales to move turesdrugs for hospital use. slow-selling inventoriea. sion of merger plans. . (Continued on page 23) S/U Plant Tops On Tug Fenders See Gimmick To Fix Prices In 'Quality' Bill Japanese Go's Set New Ties To Your Good Health �Air Chief Pefendt Pilot Judflenfnf By Eari (Bull) Shepord. Vice-President, Ariantic Jobless Pay Fight Looms in Pa. A check of the situation around the Port oi Philadelphia shows that things are pretty quiet for most of the unions in the area. Shipping has been pretty fair since the last report, and the outlook right now is that this pattern will continue. But out In the capital city of Harrisburg, a situation is developing that may make the headlines one of these days. Along with other sections of the AFL-CIO In the state, we have already been called upon to fight proposals that would cripple important sections of the unemployment compensation law, and we intend to make every effort to see that these bills do not become law. Gov. William W. Scranton, who is considered to be one of the Repub­ lican Party contenders for the White House this year, has adopted the attitude that the unemployment law can be tightened at the expense of some of Pennsylvania's unemployed workers. As expected, he is run­ ning head-on into labor opposition on the issue of what he calls "loop­ hole" benefits for the jobless. Other news in Philadelphia has been made by the delegates of at least six ships that paid off there, for bringing their ships home in excellent shape. There's only one beef pending on these ships, an engineroom dispute on the SS Norlna which was of a highly technical nature and is being clarified at headquarters. + — One of the brothers registered pen to many is related by Charles now in Philadelphia is R. P. Hemmis, who tells a tale about a Cabello, who paid off the Po­ blo'wn-out fuse on the Short Hills tomac after winding up one of his that caused the rudder indicator favorite runs—out to Holland and to go on the blink. All this hap­ back. Brother A! Pfisterer, who pened while the Short Hills was in was also on the Holland run, re­ transit through the Suez Canal, so ports they spent six extra days in the result was they ran into a bank port on the other side due to an and blocked the Canal for several engineroom breakdown, then took hours. When everything was 35 days steaming time to get back straightened out, they found that to the States. Maybe that's why the ship was headed in the wrong a coastwise trip is more to the direction, but tugs finally righted liking of Brother J. Koraluna, matters. whose last time out was on the The tugboat strike by the NMU's Penn Carrier. Koraluna says he tug affiliate is still going on in the favors the shorter runs, but notices Port of New York, but otherwise that coastwise and intercoastal headquarters port is a relatively shipping is really tight. quiet place. The new physical ar­ There's not too much to re­ rangements for registration seem port from Baltimore. Everything to be working out okay, since in that port is routine right now, there's more room in the main though the outlook for shipping building now for handling dis­ seems okay. The British-flag ship patching, welfare procedures and Tulse Hills, which has been idle other Union business. there for some time due to the Albert Jones is enjoying his va­ refusal of longshoremen to handle cation while the New York Harbor her, is still in port. This is the dredge Ezra Sensibar is laid up, ship that was on the Government's and we also see Martin Badger, blacklist of ships trading with Cuba off the Bladensburg, around the and then came in here expecting hall again. He went to Boston, then to grab up an-American cargo. decided to come back to head-, We notice Clyde Kent just came quarters to duck the snow in Beanin to register at Baltimore, and he's town. He wasn't too successful in really hoping that his luck will be dodging snowballs, since we had different this time out. On his snow in New York anyway. An last ship, the Orion Planet, he oldtimer we haven't since around slipped on deck while in Okinawa for a while has been in the hall and then had to be flown home. lately to kibitz with old shipmates Kent is waiting to get a fit for and catch up on the news. Morris duty so he can try again. Ralph Schapiro, who's been retired since Gowan has been on the beach in 1955, popped in the other day to Baltimore for a while, and is look­ say hello. Up around Boston town, an SIU ing for another one. His last ship was the Marore on the Korean pensioner who retired a little over a year ago dropped around the hall run. An experience that doesn't hap- recently. Brother J. MacDonald, who sailed for 26 years, just can't seem to get the saltwater out of his boots. But he says he's really happy with the way the pension set-up worked for him and he in­ tends to enjoy his retirement. On SAN DIEGO, Calif.—One the shipping side, things are look­ way for a captain to insure ing up in Boston, as the movement that there is harmony top­ of grain from that port is starting. side is to marry a girl with a The manpower on the beach will first mate's rating. probably be depleted before long, This is what Lee Quinn, so Boston can be expected to look 36, of Los Gatos, Cal., is do­ south on replacements for the ing after serving as skipper of ships coming in. an all-girl crew on a 49-day A familiar face on the beach in voyage last fall. His blonde Norfolk is Gleason Weaver, who's attractive first mate on the been missing from there for some trip, Mrs. Bea Berkson, has time. He has been shipping out filed a divorce suit, and Quinn of Houston, but has returned to has announced that he plans Norfolk for a while. Robert Greg­ to marry her. ory has just received his Union Quinn, an ex-steeplejack, book and is mighty proud of it. has already reached a prop­ From the new to the old brings erty settlement with his wife, us to old timer Joe Cash, who has but Mrs. Berkson, who is 35 been shipping out for the past 22 and the mother of three chil­ years. Cash hasn't been feeling dren, isn't making any state­ up to par lately, but is now fit and ments about her plans after ready to ship. Will Beasley is now she leaves her husband who waiting for an operation that he is a wealthy, retired business­ hopes will clear him for shipping. man. He hurt his knee on "the Morning Light some time ago. Skipper Plans . 'Mate' Swap Says On Sea Or In The Air: Last Say Should Be Skipper's WASHINGTON—^"The foremost precept 18 that the pilot, like a ships captain, is master ' of the craft and has the ultimate responsibili ty for all decisions affecting safety in flight" ; declared Federal Aviation Director Najeeb Halaby last month as he strongly opposed any [ move to transfer to his —, agency the authority to de­ Halaby described the Soviet sys­ it seems unlikely that the ultimate tem as a "dictatorship of the pro­ decision of whether or not an air­ cide if weather along a route letariat that I would abhor." He plane will fly will be taken out ci is adequate for dispatching a flight. Halaby made his statement while testifying before the House Health and Safety subcommittee's hearings on air safety. He reaf­ firmed the right of the pilot and the airline's own flight dispatcher to make the decision on whether or not to fly. Halaby told the Con­ gressman that only the actual pi­ lot was close enough to the weather, either by looking out his window or by studying his radar to make a valid decision. Halaby noted that a pilot's deci­ sion to fly was backed up by thou­ sands of hours of flying time that gave him the familiarity with weather elements that only a pilot can acquire. The FAA director said that during a recent trip to Russia he learned that a govern­ ment controller was in a position to make a. judgment on whether a flight would be permitted to pro­ ceed as scheduled. Pilots had no say in the matters, he added. Mr. urged Congress to retain the pres­ ent system of flight dispatching presently applied in the United States. The hearings were an outgrowth of a series of recent crashes in­ volving jet airliners operating in regions with poor weather: partic­ ularly the case of a Boeing 707 Jet that crashed near Elkton, Md., after it was reportedly struck by lightning. During the hearings, one of the Congressman asked Halaby wheth­ er it might .not be advisible to create a government dispatching authority for "general aviation." This designation includes private flying, from the smallest craft to planes operated by private air­ lines. "That," Mr. Halaby replied, "falls In the category of a lot of things that might be desirable if the cost were not an dement." The Congressional hearings on air safety have been adjourned, and no definite date has been set for their continuance. As of now. Five Veteran Rail Tugmen Retire On Union Pensions NEW YORK — Five new names were added to the SIU Railway Marine Region pension list during the past few weeks. The men who are recipients of a $150 lifetime SIU pen­ sion include John W. Fitchett, 56; John J. Farmer, 65; John two children, Irene and Malsich, 65; Gilbert T. Adams, John Jr. 65, and Edward O'Meara, 65. All five men were the recipients of disability pensions. Brother Fitohett is a native Virginian and joined the SlU- Brother Farmer started as a deckhand on Penn. RR tugs in 1924. A native of Jersey City, N.J., he srt:ill makes his home there. He became a member of the SlU-RMR in New York in 1960, and joined the pension ranks in January. Brother Malsich, who is a native of Austria, joined the SlU-RMR in New York In 1960. He lives in New York City with his wife Veronica and has two children, Joan and Joseph. He has been employed as a bridgeman at the Brooklyn Eastem District Terminal since 1923 Fitchetf Farmer A floatman on Pennsylvania R.R. Marine Tugs since 1921, Brother RMR in Norfolk in 1959 and began receiving his pension in Gilbert T. Adams joined the SlUFebruary. He has been sailing as a RMR in 1960. A native of Marietta, deckhand on Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Marine Tugs since 1926. He now makes his home in Hamp­ ton, Va., with his wife Helen, and Adams Rail tug veteran John Mal­ sich picks up his first $150 monthly pdnsion check at NY headquarters from SIU Railway Marine Region Di­ rector G.P. McGinty. O'Meara Georgia, he now makes his home in Long Island City, N.Y. An Army veteran of World War One, he served from 1918 to 1921. Brother Adams pension went into effect in January. Brother Edward O'Meara joined the Union in 1960 and has been employed as a deckhand on Penn­ sylvania R.R. barges since 1923. He still makes his home in his native Jersey City, N.J., with his wife Lenore and daughter Carol Ann. Brother O'Meara began re­ ceiving his SIU-RMR pension in February. the hands of the master of the ship, the pilot. Four IBU Oldtimers On Pension NEW YORK — Four veteran members of the SIU Inland Boat­ men's -Union were added to the Union pension roster this montb. Those approved for monthly disability pension benefits were Charles H. Adams, Jr., 53; Mar­ vin T. Tillett, 62; Harry L. Ray, 63, and Malcolm B. Foster, 52. A native of Maryland, Adams makes his home in Baltimore wiUi Adams Tillett his wife Marie. Employed as a bargeman with Baltimore Towage since 1960, Adams worked previ­ ously for Ore Transport, Inc. With the knowledge that the IBU dis­ ability pension benefits will be coming in regularly from now on, he can start enjoying a life of rest and leisure made possible by union membership. Brother Tillett makes his home in Fentress, Va., with his wife Leta. A native of North Carolina, Tillett became a membei of the Union in 1961 at Norfolk. A tug­ boat worker for the past 23 years, his last employer was Curtis Bay Towing of Virginia. Employed as a cook by D. M. Picton Company of Port Arthur, Texas since 1933, Brother Ray also makes his home there. A na­ tive of Alabama, Ray is a veteran of World War One, during which he served in the Navy. Ray and his wife Elizabeth can now sit back and enjoy the fruits of many years of labor through the month­ ly disability they will receive reg­ ularly from the Union. A deckhand with Blue Stack Towing since 1951, Brother Fos­ ter, who is a native of the British West Indies, now makes his home in Tampa, Fla. with his wife Cadie. Prior to starting work on tugboats, Foster got the feel of working on the water by putting in 14 years on deep sea vessels. Foster �F«g»: Slzlew .-"f; 3 S,4FAREJf'9 ), t Japan Eyes Oil Trade By Al Toniwr, Vice-Presldant, Great Lakes LIVERPOOL — A shipping journal here has alerted British and other shipowners engaged in the oil carrying trade that the The preliminaries are underway for the Spring 1964 fit-oat. The Japanese have instituted a tanker seniority office mailed out seniority cards for the '64 season on Feb­ building program that is aimed at ruary 10, and all SIU men on the Lakes should have received their improving her standing in the car­ cards by now. The mailing was late this year due to the exceptionally riage of the world's oil products. late fit-out in 1963. The Liverpool Journal of Com­ On the Lakes' job front generally. Buckeye Steamship has acquired merce and Shipping Telegraph, a two additions to its SlU-manned fleet—the Ishpeming and the James shipping daily, said there was Davidson. Last year Buckeye operated only three boats, so the addi­ every sign that this year will see tions will mean extra jobs for members at fit-out time. the start of a Japanese campaign Kinsman Marine Transit recently purchased the Gary which will Back in the States, Seafarer Jackie Hall is pictured outside aimed at the country getting be renamed the R. E, Webster and is scheduled to go into the coalDetroit SlU hall where he registered for shipping after trip greater participation in the grain trade this year. Since Kinsman operated five vessels last season, world's oil carrying trades. The this purchase also means additional work for SIU men. on the Olga (Sea Tramp). Car has top down due to unusu­ Journal said that British and ally warm weather in Detroit. The Bob-Lo operation will go on as usual this year, according to other shipowners engaged in the Browning Lines, but the company has advised that it does not intend oil carrying trades must now take to operate the Foy or Wescoat this year. Again on the plus side. Bointo account Japanese oil carrying land & Cornelius has purehased the J. T. Hutchinson, which is in trades when planning orders for the process of conversion to a self-unloader. This vessel is undergoing new tonnage. engine conversion to an oil-fired plant, and should be ready and com­ An editorial in the Liverpool pleted by fit-out time. The vessel will replace the Dow Chemical, Journal said that a Scandinavian which has been sold. Fourteen 4 —— Shipping Gazette had already self-unloaders and one bulk given an outline of Japan's tanker freighter will be operated by B&C other ports throughout the Lakes in the holds, on the spar decks and DETROIT—Seafarers on deep sea voyages are used to sail­ building program. The Scandina­ this year. on special "flight decks" connected ing into ports where infernational headlines are being made. vian Gazette in an outline of by ramps. The vessels held as 4. 4; The events making the headlines can often provide the basis Japan's tanker building program many as 500 cars and their "drive has reported that Japan's present A good example of the selective of tales which can be told for 4 on-drive off" loading and unload­ plans were to build 14 giant years—if the story teller man­ it almost meant the end of the tankers ranging from 65,000 to rate-cutting engaged in by various ing techniques enabled rapid turn­ railroads at the expense of the ages to live through them. road for him. 100,000 deadweight tons each, steamship industry is provided by around and efficient operation. Take Jackie Hall for instance: Brother Hall evidently isn't tak­ with eight of the vessels being in the situation now facing the T. J. The SIU is attempting to get the fleet back in operation as soon as Hall, who usually sails in the ing much comfort that he almost the latter class. According to the McOarthy Steamship Company, relatively peaceful waters of the Scandinavian report keels will be Detroit's unique new-car carrying possible, although the story here Great Lakes, just returned from a ended up as the subject of a one laid down each year until 1967. fleet. McCarthy announced last regarding rail rate-cutting is much trip on the freighter Olga (Sea paragraph news story in the papers The Liverpool Journal, in com­ week that the rate war waged by the same as the story of US off­ Tramp). Stops on the voyage in­ back home. menting on the Scandinavian re­ the railroads against Great Lakes shore domestic shipping as well. At any rate Hall seems to have port, said that the main purpose cluded the Mediterranian, Near 4" 4" 4' steamship companies over a period and Far East, Japan and Saigon, decided that the peace and quiet of the expansion of the Japanese On the negotiations front, a of years was causing the company Viet Nam. Brother Hall will tell of the Great Lakes is the place tanker fleet was to raise the oilpreliminary meeting was held with to hold off resumption of opera­ you that there is absolutely no mis­ for him. He is now registered at lifting ratio of their respective the Ann Arbor-Detroit, Toledo tions this coming navigation sea­ take that things have been pretty the Detroit SIU Hall where he is tanker fleets from the present 19 son. and Trenton Railway Company on waiting for a call for the 1964 sea­ percent to 30 percent. "The hectic in Saigon lately. February 13. The Union and the T. J. McCarthy, company presi­ Japanese have been trailing far Saigon, the capitol of South Viet son. company exchanged proposals, and dent, blamed railroad rate-cuts for Maybe the tales that he'll tell astern of othm- countries in this Nam, has been the scene of fre­ the decline in the car-carrying a further meeting is tentatively quent guerilla attacks by the Com­ his grandchildren won't be as respect," the Journal commented. business. "We asked the Interstate set for the middle of March. munist-led Viet Cong, as well as eventful, but, then again, he has "They will have some leeway to Commerce Commission for some the target of two major coups by a lot better chance of being make up even when their pro­ relief, some protection from the Vetnamese army. Hall can around to tell them if he stays posed super-tanker fleet is fully ruinous rates," McCarthy declared, tell you that it's not too unusual around the Lakes then in strife- commissioned" the article con­ "but we got no satisfaction." cluded. for innocent bystanders to wind torn Vietnam. The company is holding on to up in the middle of all this vio­ its fleet of specialized vessels, the lence. T. J. McCarthy, George Ingalls, It seems that Hall was trying George Meade and Mataafa, but to escape the heat in Saigon by has made no plans yet regarding relaxing with a cooling drink in their future use. The vessels are a local bar. However, a Viet Cong unsuited for any service except bomb soon put an end to this carrying autos. McCarthy said on peaceful scene. If it's any comfort, February 14; "We don't know how the bomb wasn't aimed at Hall, the situation will shape up later; just at the building next door, but LONDON—After a century of dreaming, planning and back­ we are hoping to generate enough tracking, Britain and France have decided to go ahead with business to -jus-tify putting the the building of a rail tunnel under the English Channel which boats back to work." In business for nearly 30 years, would join the two countries. ^0APAR.ERS the company was the sole su^vor The proposed 23-mile tunnel not been forgotten In the plans of of the once-thriving auto-carrying would cost more than $400 the tunnel proponents. Although traffic on the Great Lakes. New present plans do not call for an million and would take between auto road tunnel, estimates are cars were shipped from Detroit to four and six years to complete. Supporters of the tunnel claim that car-carrying electric trains, that passenger trains could pro­ running at a rate of one every 10 vide direct non-stop service be­ minutes at 60 miles an hour, could tween London and Paris and Lon­ carry 3,600 automobiles through ^ IN ^OTH don and Brussels. The rail trip be­ the tunnel in both directions. Present plans favor two parallel tween London and Paris would take only slightly longer than single-track tunnels either laid in travel by air from the center of a trench dredged on the channel one city to the center of the other. floor or in a hole through the Many benefits are seen for the layers of chalk beneath the chan­ shipper through the use of the nel itself. The tunnel proposition tunnel. The tunnel would cut high is favored over a bridge which had freight and insurance costs and de­ been suggested to join the two lays in air or sea shipments, tunnel countries. Now that political and technical supporters say. Shipping freight by tunnel, they say, would cost only problems have .apparently been re­ half the present channel ferry solved, financing the $400 million charges and would provide all- project remains to be arranged. The British and French govern­ weather service to boot. ments have both emphasized that The growing tourist trade has they must have control of any future operating company. Signs of winter life on the Lakes are evident aboard the A combination of US, British steamers Peter Reiss (above) and Jokn S. Boardman (top). and French companies are pre­ Photo taken from the deck of the Reiss by wheelsman Ralph pared to set up an international company to raise private capital Burgetf shows shipmates passing fore 'n aft while the Reiss In order to assure accurate for the project. The group, through was on the winter run carrying coal from Toledo to Detroit. digests of shipboard meetings its Channel Tunnel Study Group, Trying its luck against the ice on the Lakes, the Boardman In the LOG, it is desirable that has already spent over $1.4 mil­ e^.4Hu^,\2I^W9A!IX the reports of shipboard meet­ lion on economic, geological, en­ has been hauling cement from Alpena to Detroit. Great ings be typed if at all possible Lakes' oldtimer Bill Hollis, porter, is the busy man with the gineering and other studies per­ taining to the project pots and pans. Lakes Fleets Set Changes For '64 Seafarer Prefers Lakes After Saigon 'Welcome' French And British OK Channel Tunnel Type Minutes When Possible toxituiN �IMf Page SevleirtNii SEA'FA'R'Eil^ 45 River Crash Survivors Split $3.8 Million Award WILMINGTON, Del.—Forty-five persons have been awarded a total of $3.8 million for personal damages sustained in a collision involving a civilian manned Navy tanker and a Liberian-flag freighter in the Delaware River seven years ago. The award was •••handed down here last month in Federal District Court for the State of Delaware. By E. B. McAuley, West Coast Representative Niagara Sails For West Coast USSR Floating debris surrounding the converted lumber barge George Olson is the remainder of her cargo of 3.5 million board feet of lumber, part of which can still be seen lashed on deck. The cargo spilled into the Pacific when the barge ran aground on a jetty (foreground) and broke up while under tow near the mouth of the Columbia River. Pacific Surf Ciaims Lumber Barge,Cargo SEATTLE-^Three an'd a half million board feet of lumber was dumped into the Pacific Ocean recently when the stern of the converted lumber barge "George Olson" broke off near the mouth of the Columbia River off Cape Disappoint­ with the remains of the steel cable ment, Washington, spilling her trailing behind in an attempt to cargo into the surf. The vessel was under tow of the tug Mikimiki when the towline broke in heavy swells on her way out to sea. The vessels had waited at anchor through the night for the heavy seas to moderate. The tug proceeded out to sea Never Had Beef In 7 Years "I guess I've been lucky. In my seven years of being shop steward I've naver had a beef." The speaker of these words and the man re­ sponsible for the employee har­ mony at the SIU United Industrial Workers - con­ tracted PaulsenWebber Cordage Company in New York City is shop steward Phil Crosbie. C r 0 s b i e has been shop stew­ ard at the com­ pany since it was Crosbie organized in 1957. The 52-year-old Union member has been employed at the company as a wire rope splicer for 21 years. Crosbie is a familiar face at the monthly shop steward meetings held at Union hall and frequently takes the floor during UIW mem­ bership meetings to air his opinion on Union matters. A native of Jamaica, British West Indies, Brother Crosbie now makes his home in the Bronx, NY, with his wife Ruby. The Crosbie family also includes, Ronald, 26, Richard, 22, Russell, 21 and Catherine, 7 years old. The Paulsen - Webber Cordage Company is one of the major pro­ ducers in this country of fiber rope and canvas products for the marine industry, with a total of seven plants in different locations already under contract to the SIU United -Industrial Workers. get the line back aboard without fouling its own propeller. Mean­ while the barge drifted into the breakers on Clatsop Spit and bumped hard enough to start a leak. Help sopn arrived in the form of a 52-foot Coast Guard vessel and two 40-foot vessels from the Cape Disappointment lifeboat sta­ tion. They succeeded in towing the 45-year-old, 322-foot steel hull barge out of the breakers and up river as far as Buoy 19. At this point however, the tide turned and began dragging the barge and three Coast Guard boats toward the open sea. At the tip of Jetty A, which projects out from Cape Disappointment, the barge drifted close to the jetty and was caught in an eddy. Swells pushed the leaking barge onto the jetty and within a short time the stern snapped off, dumping the lumber. Built in 1919 at Gloucester City, N.J., as the Castletown, the George Olson was brought to the Pacific Coast about 30 years ago and renamed Lumbertown. Later it was named Coos Bay as it op­ erated along the coast. Oliver J. Olson & Co., acquired it several years ago, renaming it and later removed the engines and changed the loading gear for handling pack­ aged lumber. Shipping Rules The shipping rules estab­ lished under the agreement between the SIU and its con­ tracted operators clearly pro­ vide, as a part of the shipping procedure, that no seaman shall register for shipping in more than one port at the same time and that shipping cards issued in one port shall not be honored in any other port. Seafarers are again re­ minded that these provisions are designed to assure a fair and equitable procedure for filling jobs on SlU-contracted vessels. Any infractions of these rules should be reported to tlie Contract Department at headquarters. The crash of the Mission San Francisco and "the Liberian freighter Elna, occurred on March 7, 1957, about 30 miles below Philadelphia. Eight persons were killeo and 50 were injured in the collision and subsequent explosion of the two vessels which completely demol­ ished the Mission San Francisco. The Elna was later sold for scrap. The verdict, which awarded each claimant up to $258,000, was one of the highest for personal damages ever made in the history of United States Admiralty law. The American ship was found at fault in the opinion of Judge Caleb R. Layton. According to Judge Layton, the main cause of the damages had .been the failure of the Mission San Francisco to free her cargo tanks of gas. Improper navigation on the part of both ves­ sels was seen as a contributing factor in the disaster. The American ship had unloaded a full cargo of jet fuel in the New York area and had sailed for the Delaware River without cleaning her tanks of hazardous gas fumes. Judge Layton declared that ship­ owners must insure that their ves­ sels are free from gas. The Mission San Francisco was owned by the US Government and operated by a Philadelphia agent who said that the tanker had not been gas-freed in order to save time. The Niagara took on a full lo-d of vrain and sailed on February 11 for the Russian port of Nakhodka. So far, she is the only US ship to sail for the western coast of Russia with grain. But Russia is not the only customer of the US for that product. In the next few weeks, the AnjI, Elimir and Josefina will be loading grain for Pakistan. The Penn Sailor is also scheduled to be sailing for Greece with a load. Shipping remains pretty fair out of San Francisco. We shipped 101 men from this port during the last period. The Long Lines and the Arthur Huddell called for several replacements and these men were flown to Honolulu to join the ships. San Francisco assisted the ports of Wilmington and Seattle in getting the needed ratings for vessels in their respective ports. We also shipped men to the Orion Comet and the Penn Sailor in Wilmington and to the Niagara in Portland. A full crew was sent to the Wild Ranger, which will be loading grain for Korea and other cargo for Yokohoma. Last week, we lost a few oldtimers from San Francisco. Louis Roa died from an asthmatic condition and pneumonia, Jesse Cabral from cancer, and Aubry L. Sargent of natural causes. Roa shipped as 3rd cook and galleyman, Cabral was a steward and chief cook, and Sar­ gent, a member of the deck department, was on pension at the time of his death. Voting was brisk in San Fran­ from Honolulu after paying off cisco up to the end of the ballot­ the Arthur Huddell. Both of these ing. Most members seemed to back men sail in the black gang. According to a recent report from the SIU dues increase and talked the Marine Exchange, there was as if they were in favor of the a slight gain in ship activity logged issue. at Los Angeles Harbor. Recently Cal Wilson Just shipped as bosun there were 25 more ships—424 in on the.. Wild Ranger after having all—reported arriving there so far been laid up with a bum leg. this year than in the same month Some of the boys say he will be last year. sorely missed at the Ritz Club for the next few months. Jim Pulliam is still on the beach waiting for a bosun's slot after signing off the Antinous a few weeks ago. Al­ though he hails from Norfolk, he now lives in San Francisco. Roy Barker is also waiting for a job as a steward. His last outing was aboard the DeSoto. "Rabbit" Thiess Whatever you need, in work or dress grabbed an AB slot aboard the Long Lines. gear, your SIU Sea Chest has It. Get top Bill Ray is waiting for a 3rd quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ cook's job and, in the meantime, ing at your Union-owned and Unionis trying his luck with the ponies operated Sea Chest store. at Bay Meadows. He must be hav­ ing a run of luck as we have Sport Coots not seen him around the hall re­ Slacks cently. Dress Shoes In Seattle, Warner Patterson is Work Shoes on the beach, and rarin' to grab Socks a steward's job. He has been on Dungarees the beach for quite awhile after Frisko Jeens signing off the Yaka as chief stew­ CPO Shirts ard. Louis Bernier is another oldtimer who signed off the Yaka and Dress Shirts is looking for another job on the Sport Shirts lover's run to Japan. The Josefina, Belts Anji, the John C. and the Hastings Khakis are expected to pay off here later Ties this month. Shipping overall is re­ Sweat Shirts ported to be good out of Seattle T-Shirts these days. Shorts Oldtimer Lester Lapham, stew­ Briefs ard department, is keeping a close Swim Trunks check on the hall in Wilmington. Sweaters Ray Kroupa and Francis Gooly have itchy feet too, and are ready Sou'westers to go. Oscar Rosenfelt was just Raingear waiting to vote on the dues in­ Caps crease, and now that he has done Writing Materials so, he is ready to go. He has been Toiletries taking a lot of interest in the Un­ Electric Shavers ion, and informs m that he intends Radios to write to the Contract Depart­ Television ment at Headquarters very soon Jewelry with his ideas of what he would like to see in our agreement. Cameras luggage Bill Wharton and Carmine Mancino just got in and registered at Wilmington, then filed for vaca­ tion pay. But they are going to wait and rest up a while before taking on jobs. Arthur S. Turner and O. L. Nance just returned Your Gear.. for ship . . . for shore the SEACHEST �Febni^ tU 1M4 $^AFAREIlt,S ,LOO Fag* ElcMeM *Qr«af Grain Robbwy* Probt Baflint Austrian Gets Grain Hearing VIENNA, Austria—high government official here has been granted a hearing before By Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director an Austrian court to clear his name of any possible involvement in what has become to be known as "the great grain robbery." A Medical Review Of 1963 Dr. Erich Pultar, head of"^' This year brought no sensational medical breakthroughs or miracle tally witih figures Issued by the and named five American com­ the trade policy section of drugs, according to "Health Bulletin." Drug side effects made more Agriculture Department as repre­ panies who were thought to have the Austrian Agriculture news than drug power to cure disease. Drug manufacturers and re­ Ministry, said that newspapers in senting the amount of grain been Involved in the selling of the searchers struggled mightily to cope with new safety regulations that the US, specifically the New York shipped, and that the amount cited grain. The investigations by the came as a result of the thalidomide disaster. New drug applications Times, had printed that "at least by USDA—1 million tons—^was Justice Department into the mat­ showed a noticeable decline for the year. one official of the Austrian Agri­ far too much for the population of ter have not been completed. The most profitable drug of the year was one meant not to cure a It was noted that most of the cultural Ministry was involved in Austria to consume. disease but to prevent a physical condition—pregnancy. It was Enovid, Subsequently, a Senate subcom­ grain was sold on the market in the machinations." The Chicago G. D. Searle's oral contraceptive which was introduced in 1957. Reports mittee took over the USDA report. West Germany. Tribune, according to newspapers that the drug might possibly cause fatal blood clotting in some users here, had also carried the story. failed to deter the growth of oral contraceptives. The United States Government The introduction of measles vaccine was the closest thing to a medical recently called for a probe of the triumph, but observers are awaiting the epidemic pattern before they diverting of 10.000 tons of grain will say the vaccine is completely effective. into other European countries, in­ Steady progress was made in organ transplants. In March, the first cluding East Germany. The in­ kidney transplant from a corpse to a living person was reported from vestigation was turned over to the England, in June the first successful transfer to a human eye of an Justice Department when it was animal cornea, and in August one of the first transplantations of a heart thought tiiat several US grain valve. During the year, a lung was < commodities firms were involved transferred from one person to "Journal of Clinical Medicine" in the illegal transaetions. j WASHINGTON—How do Russian seamen feel about unions another, on two occasions, although noted that Vitamin C was effec­ The SIU and several other I which are supposed to protect their rights in the "worker's the recipients died, the possibility tive in the treatment of infectious unions have repeatedly charged that of a successful operation held out hepatitis, mononeucleosis and virus paradise" of the Soviet Union? there were abuses in the bidding new hope for cancer cases. pneumonia. The "General Practice The answer to this question"*" procedures and chartering of ves­ The fifth US liver transplant was Journal" reported that a combina­ sels for the grain shipments. was given recently by a Soviet to sea because he knew the ship done in September at Peter Brent The first suspicions of the con­ seaman who got so fed up was not safe, but the political con­ Brigham Hospital in Boston. The tion of Vitamin C and B complex spiracy came from an agricultural with conditions aboard the Soviet trollers forced him to leave the longest any liver transplant has was beneficial in the treatment of non-specific fatigue and general attache in Vienna. Tlie aide, Norris tanker on which he was serving shore and go into the sea, in spite lived is 22 days, but again, there debility. Elierton, noted both that Austrian that he jumped into the waters of of the fact that everybody connect­ is hope for the future. Government regulation in all figures for grain received did not Calcutta harbor last November 25 ed with the operation knew that it Vitamins Also Featured fields of health following the and swam to the nearby SlU-con- makes no sense, but stiff planning Kidney transplants have been thalidomide disaster and the in­ tracted Steel Surveyor (Isthmian), makes them do such a ridiculous the most successful so far. The vestigation into the drug Krebiozen thing . . . about 10 ships are sunk American Medical Association re­ was continuously in the news. to ask for political asylum. in a season on the Caspian Sea be­ ported this year a four year survi­ The report on pesticides by the Testifying recently before the House Un-American Activities con»- cause of casualties and accidents," val for one of the first persons to White House Science Advisory mittee, Vladislaw S. Tarasov, who he said. receive a kidney from another Committee, which was critical of Another unpleasant fact for living human being. Transplanting some pesticide spraying activity sailed in the Soviet equivalent of the engine department as a me­ Soviet seamen is the political com­ of teeth is progressing. One Phila­ caused consternatiou in the chemi­ chanic, described the Soviet labor missar who makes every trip with delphia woman has now had five cal industry. The tobacco industry the ship. A special representative transplanted teeth in her mouth braced itself for a similar blast unions. Action in the marketplace offers "They don't care about people at of the party, his official title is for four years. The heart is next from the Surgeon General's com­ a method for trade unionists to as­ all . . . trade unions in the Soviet "assistant to the captain for the on the list of prospective trans­ mittee investigating the relation sist each other in their campaign Union are also under the control affairs of the crew and cultural plants. between smoking and health, in for decent wages and better con­ of the party; whatever the party is activities."-His job actually is to Vitamins were featured in many particular lung cancer which in ditions. directing the unions to do, they do. spy on the crew and conduct com­ research reports. Researchers in recent years has shown an alarm­ Russia were the opinion that ing increase in incidence. The re­ Seafarers and tiielr families are They are not defending us. They pulsory political lectures. urged to support a consumer boy­ are defending the interests of the It was a run-in with one of these Vitamin C in combination with port subsequently released defi­ cott by trade unionists against party, just as everything else is commissars which finally convinced chloride, lipocaic or rutin lowered nitely pointed its finger at the various companies whose products done for defending the interests Tarasov that risking the waters of blood cholesterol in humans. The cigarette industry. are produced under non-union of the party." Calcutta harbor was better than conditions, or which are "unfair Tarasov was bitter about condi­ remaining a seaman in the Soviet to labor." (This listing carries the tions in the Caspian Sea fishing Union. Returning to his quarters name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ fleet, in which he worked in 1958. one day, Tarasov said he caught volved, and will be amended from During the five months he was em­ this "specialist in political control" December, 1963 time to time.) ployed in the fleet he earned about reading his personal notes. He Seamen -Wives Children TOTAL Port $300 or $2 a day. Beefing about the realized then, Tarasov told the Texas-Miller Products, Inc. 236 34 2 Baltimore *" * Adam Hats, Ashley, Dorsey Jay, unsafe working conditions brought House committee, that his foreign travels were over and the time for transfer to an even worse boat. 251 Hampshire Club, Repel!-X, 9 7 Houston "The captain did not want to go action had come. Sea Spray Men's Hats 92 2 4 Mobile (United Hatters) 8 320 5 New Orleans ' • 35 17 508 5» i New York •••• 185 Eastern Air Lines Philadelphia * * 20 12 (Flight Engineers) Son Juan 8 a 61 Soviet Seaman Raps Red Maritime Unions TOLABOB DONOT'BVY SIU Clinic Exams^AII Ports t' t> H. I. Siege! "HIS" brand men's clothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) t "Judy Bond" Blouses (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) 4" S" 1" Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) ' i> t> Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," "W. L. Weller" Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) 4< 4* 4' J. R. Simplot Potato Co. Frozen potato products (Grain Millers) 4» 4' 4" Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) 4) 4) Jamestown Sterling Corp. Southern Furniture Mfg. Co. Slumberland Products Co. Furniture and Bfdding (United Furniture Worker?) Plan For Ideal Port Unveiled By Admiral TOTAL ••••>.. 111 60 1,658 Easy Does It "WASHINGTON—Just what makes for an ideal port? Ac­ cording to the chief of the Military Sea Transport Service, "Vice Admiral Roy A. Gano, the list of particulars is a mighty long one. "Vice Admiral Gano, in a with no stanchions from wall to speech to the North Atlantic wail. Ports Association, said that the ideal port must be close to the sea, well protected from storms and high winds, with a wide, straight, deep and uncluttered entrance channel. The entire harbor would have a uniform minimum depth of about 50 feet alongside the wharves and piers. There would be no swift currents, no wide ranges of tide and no treacherous shoals. Details His Ideal According to the Admiral, an ideal port deserves and ideal terminal "with wide smooth aprons where cargo could be placed under tlie ship's hook efficiently in a never-cons'.ricted flow." The transit shed behind these aprons would be spacious, high rpofed, s,ingle deck buildings "Every bay would have a door," the admiral continued, and during the working day the entire side of the shed would be open for cargo working purposes. There would be of course, brilliant illumination by night, with scientifically designed and located electric fixtures." He added that the port would also need stiategically located truck loading docks and railroad tracks. In addition, the admirals plan for an ideal port would include 4eePi wide, clear channels and berths at petroleum channels in order to cut down on travel time. In his concluding remarks, ViceAdmiral Gano called for a step-up in American-flag shipping to help solve the gold-outflow problem and also to give more Americans employment. Intent on their shuffleboard game, Seafarers Jerome Tenner (left) and Raymond Pope pay no mind to photographer watching the play at the Baltimore SIU hall. Tanner has just started a glide down the board with his' marker, while Pope waits his chance. �n'lr ^ P A it P k S Defender Menu Draws A Rave To the Editor: The holiday Kason nearly al­ ways brings Joy as well as greetings to everyone. Furthermore, there comes a time to say thanks to those who make our holiday seasons the kind we look forward to. The many delights our stew- ' Tl»e Editor All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. ard department whipped up on the National Defender for our benefit were overwhelming. For instance, there were crab Louis salads, canapes of all kinds, and just so many goodies that you would have had to see it your­ self to have believed it. The men responsible were the veteran chief steward Fred R. Hicks; Clayton Bruce, chief cook; Alfred Hargis, cook and baker; Bert Winfield, third cook; Jerry E. Wood, crew messman; Curtis Brodnax, pan­ try utility, and Homer Cross, officers messman. At this time we say thanks to them for a good job well done in true SIU fashion and more. And every crewmember was given a copy of the menu for his use during the meal and to keep as a momento. Things on the National De­ fender are going great, with no problems to speak of. We are shuttling presently between the Persian Gulf and Japan. Frank J. O'Malley Ship's delegate $• Union Benefits Are Appreciated To the Editor: I'm sending you a few lines to let you know that I very much appreciate the help which I received from the Welfare Department at a time it was most needed. There aren't enough words to say what a good thing the Union is and what it does for its members when help is needed. Again I would like to say thanks very much. It's lucky to have the Union for the benefits it gets for members. They are well worth having. I will never forget the SIU, an organization which comes to the aid of its members. Gordon G. Kanady 1*0 G Seafarers aboard the Elie V really roughed it when they ran into five straight days of bad weather which flooded out crew quarters. Everyone took it "with a grain of salt,'* writes Ira C. Brown, meeting chairman. The only time the crew got ments receiving votes of thanks rattled was when the chief for good service include the Robin engineer decided to shut down the forced draft vents in the crew quarters. if Crewmembers on the Alcoa Mar­ keter (Alcoa) are in a sweat over the mixed up movie situation. Not only can't they find a projector which was supposed to have been delivered from the Alcoa Partner, but they're still looking for $135 for the movie fund, which was sup­ posed to be picked up when the Marketer hit New Orleans, reports Thurston J. Lewis. Herring Mlsokian jected. In deciding to stand by their original choices, the crew pointed out that the captain couldn't refuse to deal with their duly elected del­ egates under the terms of the con­ 4" The crew aboard the Overseas tract. Eva (Maritime Overseas) isn't too 4 4 4* happy about the prices and quality Anyone missing an alarm clock of merchandise in the slopchest. on the Jefferson City (Victory Car­ Maurice Gulp favors getting a new riers) will know where to look. It ship's chandler instead of using seems discussion at a ship's meet­ the services of the present Gulf ing was devoted to getting a clock port area supplier. for the crew mess. 4i 4> 4 4 4 Among the many tributes the A ship's meeting on the Almeiia (Marine Carriers) elected John LOG has been receiving in honor Misakian as the new delegate with of the late President John F. Ken­ a resounding vote, especially after nedy is a poem submitted by Gran­ the skipper tried to have Misakian ville Herring, a wiper on the Robin and deck delegate Phil Lambis re- Locksley (Robin Line). Brother Herring also enclosed a fine pencile sketch of the former Chief of State with his verses. Seamen Lend Helping Hand To Orphanage '.••fe MM^Mi Children in the orphan­ age at Mi Ae, South Korea had good cause to grin after crewmembers of the Eagle Traveler (Sea Trans­ port) paid them a visit. Digging into their own pockets, Seafarers from the Traveler purchased a bountiful supply of candy, cookies, cocoa and milk for the 72 children living at the orphanage. Money for the gifts was collected under the supervision of Everett Perry, ship's dele­ gate, with the help of the Traveler's chief steward. In the bottom picture, Perry (far right) presents the crew's donations to a delegation and he and the steward got acquainted with three of the young orphans, (center photo). Later they enjoyed after­ noon tea served by the older girls at the home (top photo). Locksley, (Robin Line), Overseas Eva (Overseas Carrier), Txansglobe (Hudson Waterways), Steel Ven­ dor, Steel Architect (Isthmian), Bradford Island (Cities Service), Seatrain Georgia (Seatrain), Jeffer­ son City (Victory Carriers), Madaket (Waterman) and Zephyrhills (Pan American). 4 4 4 Men aboard the Sjeatrain Georgia (Seatrain) were highly disturbed about the ship's failure to honor the late President John F. Ken­ nedy. According to Robert Hanni­ bal, not only did normal duties take place all through the National Day of Mourning, but the Ameri­ can flag was not even lowered. 4 4 4 The steward department on the Transorient (Hudson Waterways) had to sail shorthanded, but man­ aged to produce meals in the finest SIU style with the help of William H. Thompson, chief steward. Duly appreciative of Thompson's efforts, the Transorient crew gave him and his department a vote of thanks. Other ships with steward depart­ STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), Dec. IS—Chairman, Jack Ocsse; Secretary, Ralph F. Tyree. Brother Charles T. Scott was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported. Motion made that company give vaccinations 3 or 4 days before sailing time, if possible. Discussion on whether trav­ elers checks be given as draw in Ceuta instead of American money. Lockers in rooms are in very bad condition. Ail rooms should l)e fumi­ gated. Crew urged to take good care of new washing machine. Suggestion made to clean water tanks before next trip as drinking water is rusty. ST. CHRISTOPHER (Destiny Car­ riers), Dec. 20 — Chairman, Alfred Anderson; Secretary, Gusfav V. Thobe. One FWT taken off ship due to iilness. Steward declared that the slop chest will be open for cigarettes for the last time tomorrow. FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), Dec. 28—Chairman, George B. McCurley; Secretary, none. All repairs being taken care of. Few hours dis­ puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. C-se-1S16 (Pan American World Air­ ways), Dec. It—Chairman, J .B. Davis; Secretary, D. F. Carey. Discussion on possible improvement in present con­ tract. Joe Justin was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported. Discussion on holiday gangway watch being stood by the preceding week­ end watch. DEL MAR (Delta), Nov. 17—Chair­ man, Victor O'Brlant;. Secretary, Eli Zubatsky. Brother Eddie Avrard was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. S2.25 in movie fund. All depart­ ment heads reported everything OK. PENN TRANSPORTER (Penn Ship­ ping), Dec. 20—Chairman, V. C. Smith; Secretary, A, D. Kirkconnell. Brother V. C. Smith was elected to serve as ship's delegate in place of A. Hofman, who was taken off ship in Aden by doctor. Brother Savoid wants man ap­ pointed to see about the return of shot cards at the end of the trip. Vessel carried approximately 25 tons of condemned cargo. Deck crew dis­ charged It out to sea. Captain claims this work as cleaning hold; crew wrote it up as longshoremen's OT. Ship anchored two days with no shore leave and no launch service. HASTINGS (Waterman), Dec. 0— Chairman, James Kellogg; Secretary, John Wells. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. $8.96 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported one man hospitclIzed in Inchon, Korea. Discussion on The man with the "Yoga' stance is Seafarer Horace Sikes,, AB on the Warrior (Waterman). Photo by shipmate T. T. Kirby on the Far East run. heating in aft focsies. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a Jofc weU done. ORION CLIPPER (Western Tankers), Dec. 14—Chairman, Oscar M. Raynort Secretary, Frank Nahllcki. tlO.50 In ship's fund. Few beefs in engine dcpartment to be taken up with patrol­ man at payoff. Vote of thanks to the steward department for good service even though shorthanded. PENN CHALLENGER (Penn Ship­ ping), Dec. 11—Chairman, Jim Tanner; Secretary, 1. K. Coats. Ship will prob­ ably be on Persian Gulf run for the next four months. Captain Issued daily wage statements minus all deductions, and asked tlie crew to limit their draws accordingiy. Crew donated 87.00 to the American Merchant Marine Library in San Pedro, Cali­ fornia. I. K. Coats was elected ship's delegate. He will contact headquarters to request clarification relative to the replacement of missing crewmembers while vessel is on the Persian GulfFar East run. Motion made that SIU constitution be amended to provide for absentee ballots. Ship's delegate is requested to contact Welfare Department for clarification on death benefit status of members on 12month articles away from continental US. MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Dec. 30 — Chairman, C. Garner; Secretary, R. McCutcheon. Brother Market was elected to serve as ship's delegate, in piace of Brother Miles, who was given a vote of thanks from entire crew. Steward asked ail hands to turn in dirty laundry. Re­ quest patroiman to bring library abpard ship. Discussion on having steps to gangway fixed. PILOT ROCK (Columbia), Dec. 15— Chairman, Joe C. Selfay; Secretary, Frank Kustura. Ship's (iele.gate reports everything running smoothly. Ship sailed short one fircm m. Wiper was promoted to firfni;'n. D. M. Ravosa was re-elected as ship's dele­ gate. Suggestion was m de to move dock to another spot in crew mess. �Pace Tweiitr Vabntary SEAFARERS -L0G Canada Union-Busting Recalls The '21 Strike Matmen Taka FIva LOG-A-RHYTHM: Sue Song News of the harassment of Canadian maritime unions by Bjr Paul R. Albano the Canadian government reminds Jim Russell, a retired Sea­ farer, of the strike in Galveston back in the spring of 1921. There's a gal by the name Of Sue SQjjflf In a letter to the LOG, Rus-" had the night before. The mag­ Who comes from far off Hong sell writes that he clearly re istrate evidently wasn't going to Kong. members the union-busting believe Russell's story about try­ tactics of the US Shipping Board and the shipowners during the days when seafaring unions were in their infancy. "I came to Galveston on May 1st, 1921," Russell writes, "and the union told us to get off and register for picket duty. I was sent to picket a Maliory Line ship coming in with a load of scabs from New York." Russell relates ihow he and 30 brother Seafar­ ers gathered to meet the ship at Galveston's 25th St. dock on the Russell evening of May 6. Local police, who were tradi­ tionally anti-union, moved In from all sides and herded 25 of the pickets into waiting patrol wagons. Russell recalls how a Texas Ranger forced him into one of the paddy wagons. "I was outside the 25th Street Railroad Station and I asked him if I could buy a ticket for New Orleans. He said to tell it to Judge O'Dell tomor­ row," he reminisces. The next day, according to Rus­ sell, Judge O'Dell didn't prove any more sympathetic than the police She has a dog named Song Tong. ing to buy a railroad ticket, but Sue told her d-og to sing a song. what, really sealed his fate was that he admitted coming from She took him in her lap New York. And he sang a song — "The judge said that if I told The kind of song. a story like that to a New York Sue Song from Hong Kong judge, he would give me six Told Song Tong to sing! months, but that he would only give me 30 days for vagrancy and disturbing the peace," he com­ ments. Injustice Continues The lack of justice for striking By Paul R. Albano seafarers continued right on be­ hind prison bars, Russell bitterly A good many times remembers. He writes how a scab When you look a way out shipping master got reduced Sen­ tences for three AB's after they In the ocean and you get promised to sail for him. This un­ A feeling or a notion principled agent was only one That the wind's making example of many who made count­ A murky, flurry spray. less trips to the local jail to recruit Then you call the bridge. the crews they needed. The skipper takes a look Russell has learned an impor­ tant lesson from these harsh ex­ At his barometer which marks periences. "I agree with AFL-CIO The changes of weather and says President George Meany when he "The sailor was right, using said a strike breaker is a strike His skin to give warning." breaker and a scab is a scab," he So, you see what your anatomy states. The retired seafarer has only Can tell you: It's remarkable hard words for shipping agents To find atmospheric significance who specialize in hiring scabs and In your blood stream. strikebreakers. "They know they When you have it! are doing wrong." A Notion Panama Beef Exposes Runaways By Seafarer Pat Conley, Book C-816 The recent Panamanian dispute with the United States has raised some interesting pro­ jections of the future for maritime labor. Panama is one of the nations whose flag has been used by Amreican-owned vessels for merchant marine duty, Liberia is another and Honduras still another. recent example of a Portuguese The SIU, along with other interests, could we depend on these liner which was hi-jacked and foreign crews? maritime unions, has protested If the current roamed the Caribbean indicates long and hard aginst such opera­ tions, deeming them as runaways. Management and shipping com­ panies which use the runaway fiagu prefer the more flowery phrase "flags of convenience" to describe their cutting of US wage and working standards. And we all know how the SIU has repeatedly urged Federal marltime officials and Congressmen to plug the tax loopholes enjoyed by shipping interests through use of the foreign flags. The trouble in Panama is an example of the SIU's long-standing argument that the United States cannot depend in an emergency on foreign seamen manning foreignflag ship. Many ships flying the Panamania flag are manned by Greek and German crews. If the United States were to call these ships Into action to preserve her wave of national­ ism sweeping Panama iresulta in a move by that government to oust American business interests and nationalize existing facilities. It's highly possi­ Conley ble that many runaway operators will find them­ selves without fleets. Even if they are able to salvage some of their vessels, the runaway operators will be hard-pressed to find another convenient country in which to register them. If the US has no bona fide agree­ ment covering ships of any other nation, US officials can't tell us that our government maintains effective control over these Ameri­ can-owned bottoms. Besides, the SfcArtRERS LOG, ; 675 Fouflh Ave,, Brooklyn 32, NY I would like to receive S ! that despite pinpoint searching by American military equipment, the ship could not be found. There's obviously a fallacy in effective control. With nationalistic feelings, coupled with an antipathy towards all outside interests running high throughout Africa, Liberian regis­ tration becomes a dangerous prop­ osition at best. And, in Honduras, Communists are constantly arous­ ing the citizens against all foreign interests, especially the United States. Hence, more dangerous situa­ tions for US shipping interests who use runaway-flag ships seem to be building up. Reliance on the run­ aways is a dangerous proposition at best. PHS Clinic Asks Advance Notice Seafarers seeking other than emergency care at the US Public Health Service out­ patient clinic in New York have been asked to telephone, wire or write in advance for an appointment to assure bet­ ter care and avoid long periods of waiting. The USPHS facili­ ty, at Hudson & Jay Streets, NYC, says it Is being swamped by "walk-in" patients who have ample time to make ad­ vance appointments. Unless they require emergency care. Seafarers are asked to write the clinic at 67 Hudson St., New York 13, or call BArclay 7-6150 before they come in. Tony Morales, a pro wrestler who sails aboard the Pan Oceanic Faith (Pan Oceanic) (right), catches up on the latest word on the mat circuit with Timmey Leong, "Mr. Hawaii," on a recent visit to Honolulu. Tony has been keep­ ing in shape for future bouts when he returns home. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Sutrain), Jan. 19—Chairman, R. Gorbaa; Sacratary, Ron Doughty. Ship's delegate. Brother Bonefont, extended a vote of thanks to the entire crew. Everything is running smoothly. During rough weather, the 4^8 fireman's room has trouble with water and oil. Contact company about necessary repairs. K. Foster was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. ORION COMET (Western Tanker Corp.), Jan. II — Chairman, Johnnie Hoggie; Secretary, George Tamlln. Ship's delegate reported everything running smoothly. AU OT okayed. Steward to request mattress, pillows and cots for the next crew. $29.00 in ship's fund to be given to the mem­ bers at the Marine Hospital in San Francisco. No mail received by ship 11 .•.M ill..I .' .II.MM...•• -•! •A for four months. Food committee to see that there is a better grade of meats and frozen vegetables put aboard. Di.scussion about pension plan. Union to see about raise in wages and OT raise. Patrolman to be contacted about captain and chief mate who want to run the deck department and wiU not let the bosun run his men. This has been going on aU trip. Captain claims he can do whatever he wants. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Jan. S—Chairman, O. C. Bailey, Jr.; Secre­ tary, J. M. Young. Ship's delegate reported no beefs, and everything is running smoothly. $6.80 in ship's fund. Nothing else to report. DEL NORTE (Delta), Dec. 6 — Chairman, James Tucker; Secretary, Bill Kaiser. Letter sent to h.eadquarters about knocking off steward de­ partment while on articles in Houston and in foreign port of Buenos Aires. Letter also sent about iong.shoremen using the crew lounge spaces in New Orleans, and waking up the crew. Maurice Kramer elected new ship's delegate in place of Reuben Belietty who signed off in New Orleans. $129.31 in ship's fund and movie fund is 70c in the red. Letter to be sent to headquarters about ship being cleared upon arrival in Houston. Motion that all payoffs be made in crew lounge and not in messhall. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Jan. 5 — Chairman, Joseph D. Bianchard; Secretary, Thomas R. Sanford. Ship's delegate reported that one man refused to attend meetings and failed to do his job properly. $10.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine de­ partment. Crewmembers reque.sted not to lock screen doors at sea. Ex­ terminator and disinfectant needed. •—Chairman, Roy R. Thomas; Secre­ tary, Ronnie OaVlrglleo. Everything OK. Ship's delegate resigned. Anthony Torsado elected to serve in his place. tll.OOO in ship's fund. Chief steward urged more cooperation in his depart­ ment. Received vote of thanks for the best holiday meals served. OVERSEAS EVA (Maritime Over­ seas), Jan. 25 — (Chairman, Paul L. Whitlow; Secretary, Andrew Johannsen. Motion made that the company supply electricians with proper and adequate tools. Motion that the com­ pany purchase individual heaters for the corner rooms so that they can be heated properly. This was smooth trip with no major beefs. Vote of thanks given to the steward depart­ ment for services rendered. TRANSORIENT (Hudson Water­ ways), Jan. 12 — Chairman, William Thompson; Secretary, J. Haggerty. Brother R. DeBoissiere was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Motion made that constitution be changed so that members can vote on all major issues, such as raising of dues, while at sea. Vote of thanks extended to William H. Thompson, steward, and entire department, for doing an excellent job while shorthanded. Discussion on deck depart­ ment cleaning recreation lounge and steward department to clean laundry. TRANS6L0BE (Hudson Waterways), Jan. 12 — Chairman, Tony Palino; Secretary, Francis R. Napoll. Ship's delegate reported that one man Is sick and is going back to States oo same ship. One workaway signed on in Bremerhaven, Germany. No beefs reported. Discussion on hospital being kept clean and not used as a store room. Chief engineer should set ses watches as per agreement. Water fountain on crew deck to be fixed or replaced with a new one. Vote of thanks to the entire steward depart­ ment for good food and service. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Dec. 29— Chairman, William Wallace; Secretary, C. E. Turner. Brother E. Odom elected ship's delegate. Most of the repairs had been taken care of. Chief mate said he would try to have the crew and saloon pantry painted on the way south. Some disputed OT in engine department. Discussion about proposal for dues increase. Steward depart­ ment was given a vote of thanks and especially for the effort put into the Christmas dinner. ORION COMET (Western Tanker Corp.), Dec. 2 — Chairman, Johnnlg Hoggie; Secretary, Woody Strong. Two men missed ship and new men re­ ported. New ship's delegate elected. Vote of thanks to former ship's dele­ gate. $29.00 in ship's fund. Motion made to see about retirement plan with $300.00 a month for rest of life. Pension plan would follow 20 years of seatime, with seven months as a full year, regardless of age. Discussion on having rooms painted once a year. Food committee to see about a better quality and assortment of meats. Tanker agreement to be more clearly explained regarding working rules and OT. JIAN (Pacific Seafarers), Dec. 21— GLOBE CARRIER (Maritime Over­ seas), Dec. 8—Chairman, R. Scheem; ) Chairman, J. E. Roberts; Seenetary, Joa Shell. Ninety-five percent of re­ Secretary, Edward Bayne. One man missed ship at Philadelphia. l)|o beefs. No comments. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), Jan. 20—Chairman, Clarence Cousins; Secretary, R. Hannibal. Patrolman to be contacted regarding new washing machine. Portholes leak when it rains. $4.05 in ship's fund. Robert J. Lester was elected new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks extended to former ship's delegate Chester Owen for good job. Vote of tiianks to the steward depart­ ment for well-prepared food on holi­ days. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), Jan. pairs have been completed; the remainder will be completed upon arrival. One workaway picked up in Algeria. Very pleasant trip with no beefs. No ship's fund. Deck delegate requests that something be done about shortage of stores. Steward claims stores were checked in New Orleans. Some disputed OT In deck and engine departments. DEL ALBA (Delta), Dec. 8—Chair­ man, G. Little; Secretary, R. Martinez. Brother F. Piczykoin was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $12.67 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. �WHJFJMMUS lo^ Notify Union On LOQ Mail AM Seafaren know, copiea of aach iasua of tho SEAFAIUBWB LOG are mailed every two weeke to all SIU ehips as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Seafarers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling aU SIU steamship companies for the itineraries of their ships. On the basis of the information supplied by the ship opeiv ator, four copies of the LOG, the headquarters report and min­ utes forms are then airmailed to the agent in the next port Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Seafarer requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers con­ gregate there. As always the Union would like to hear promptly from SlU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accuracy of its mailing lists. in The Best Shipbos m Seafarer Robert Barbot received full honors of the sea re­ cently at a burial service held aboard the CIfy of Alma (Waterman). Capt. William J. Lombard conducted the short burial service, and then committed the body to its watery resting place. Final rites were held for Brother Bardot on the City of Alma after he passed away on tho Kyska (Waterman). Lauds Oidtimer's Training Role To the Editor: I was very pleased to read about oldtimer Dan Butts tak­ ing part in the teaching of fu­ ture new members and lifeboatmen for the Seafarers Un­ ion. I remember Butts when he was representing the Union in San Juan, Puerto Rico, many years ago. Let me tell you that this man, in my belief, did a wonderful Job there for the Seafarers In­ ternational Union. I am sure he is doing the same kind of work now. We can only hope that some of our future members follow the teachings of such a man. They sure have a lot to learn from an oldtimer like Dan Butts. George Aybar 4" Applauds LOG News Treatment To the Editor: I have retired and moved to the Sunshine State. I have en­ joyed seeing the LOG through the years that I have been ashore. It has been excellent reading and a good source of exact in­ formation on labor laws and shipping programs as they con­ cern the seamen. The relent­ less light for the good of sea­ men in particular and the tax-paying public in general has been outstanding. Keep up the good work and hope you have a most successful year. I have had Brother John Johnson for a neighbor and en­ joyed Immensely talking about the sea and ships in general with him. Thank you again for the LOG. George W. Robey % % Pension Assist Comes in Handy To the Editor: Just a line to let you know I received my $25 Christmas bonus all right. How time flies now that I Pafc Tweu^MMc Recalls Rescue Of Four In Bay Of Bengal Mishap Heroism in the finest tradition of the sea was responsible for the rescue of four lives in the choppy waters of the Bay of Bengal. The report of the rescue was recalled for the LOG by Seafarer James (Red) Fisher, after he completed a voyage on the supertanker Titan (Bull). The Titan is now in Govern-f — : ment lay-up as a result of a ran into some difficulty and sank and Robert Melton. below the surface. Boudreau made mortgage default. After the waterlogged survivors Events leading up to the neardisaster began when a boat car­ rying several crewmembers and supplies for two SlU-manned ships started out to deliver a load of food, linen and cigarettes to the Titan, which was anchored in the bay. The men aboard the light craft were Lemley Boudreau of the Titan's en­ gine department; Ralph R. Maldonado, chief stew­ ard on the Titan; M. McCloud of the St. Chris­ topher (Destiny Carriers), and the Pakistani owner of the boat. Fisher According to Fisher, it's best to use a good sturdy boat in the rough waters of Bengal Bay. His words of advice are borne out by his description of how the boat got caught in a trough, started to ship water and then developed a fatal list. Before any of the craft's crew could take any action to save her, the boat capsized, sinking with its cargo and motors in a 5V^-mile current heading out to sea. As soon as the boat capsized, McCloud and Maldonado dove down to clear it and then hung on to the wreckage. The owner of the boat also grabbed hold of the side, while Boudreau clung to the bow for "dear life", as he de­ scribed it. In turn, Maldonado apparently have retired on pension. This is the second bonus check I have received and how I thank my lucky stars for being a member of such a good and able Union as the Seafarers. I visit the hall in Brooklyn every week and notice that the an attempt to bold him, but the current separated them and Mal­ donado went down again. When he surfaced this time, Boudreau got a tight grip which he held until help arrived from the Titan. The four stranded survivors were rescued by a smoothly-func­ tioning lifeboat team from the Titan consisting of Seafarers Jack Ryan, Maurice S. Ureig, Bill Jones, George Hemes, John Magic, Jr., Before And After Seafarer Roger Beroud, AB, found a trip to Poland last sum­ mer aboard the Erna Elizabeth (Overseas Navigation) a perfect time to grow a nice fuzzy beard (left). But when he got to Gdynia, Poland the beard didn't last long, for obvious reasons. The lady with Brother Beroud is Eugenia Mackos. old Jersey Central used to be almost flush with pier 62. Again I thank all concerned for the splendid gift and wish you, the Union staff and all the brothers smooth sailing in '64. Edward Jones 4. 4 4 Lodges Protest On Mail Service All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. older Seafarers are slowly get­ ting fewer. I read in the newspapers the other day about the rebuilding of pier 62 at the bottom of 23rd Street. I wonder how many members remember when the ferries used to berth there. The were safely aboard, the lifeboat headed to shore to drop the Pakis­ tani boat owner, and then waited for slack water to move in the op­ posite direction toward the Titan. It took a total of four hours be­ fore the rescued Seafarers and the lifeboat crew could get back on board their ship to enjoy a hardearned meal prepared especially for them by the steward depart­ ment. To the Editor: At the regular ship's meeting held aboard the Rio Grande on February 9, a motion was passed unanimously that a let­ ter be written to headquarters protesting the lax attitude of the Oriental Exporter, Inc., in regard to the handling and for­ warding of the crew's mail. During the month of October, 1963, prior to this vessel's first voyage, the company took the responsibility upon itself to for­ ward the crew's mail overseas. The crew did not ask for this service, but rather asked for a list of mailing addresses as are given with most SlU-contracted companies. On the first voyage, better than half the crew had mail missing, yet all the company mail seemed to be delivered in­ tact. During our short stay in the States and in New York, the company did not bring all the mail received to the ship. Upon pur arrival and during our stay at Port Said, Egypt, no crew mail was brought aboard. The company is repre­ sented by an agent in the Suez Canal, -and company mail was delivered to the captain. In signing the foreign ar­ ticles, the crew has undertaken a responsibility to the company which we are keeping and will continue to keep. Likewise in giving us a New York address for a mailing address, the com­ pany has accepted a responsi­ bility. All we ask is that they make as sincere an effort as the crew is making in meeting our responsibility. F. Fandino Ship's delegate �StAFARiks Trnge i^enfy-liSm iOG Febniair XI* 19M A Job Woll Dono All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Stacy William Marth, born Oc­ Robert Joseph Davis, born May 22, 1963, to the William J. Davis', tober 9, 1963, to the James H, Marths. Sturgeon Bay, Wis, Dubuque, Iowa. 4> » 4* Laurie Shannon Grogan, bom Francis Gillis, born November 18, 1963, to the Douglas Gillls', December 3, 1963, to the Charles Grogans, Norfolk, Va, Detroit, Mich. t t Troy Bennett, born September 8, 1963, to the Bobby G. Bennetts, Guiiiver, Mich. 3i» 4" 4» Andrew Kornacki, born Decem­ ber 25, 1963, to the Leon Kornackis, Chicago, 111. 4i 4i 4> Duane Patrick Worda, born Oc­ tober 30, 1963, to the Charles P. Wordas, Oak Park, Mich, 4< 4> 4* Keith Michael Bartholomew, bom October 7, 1963, to the Milton P. Bartholomews, New Orleans, La. 4" t i Norman B. Gillikin, born Novem­ ber 7, 1963, to the Norman Gilllkins. New Orleans, La. 4> 4> 4* Suson Matsonet, born December 10, 1963, to the Albert Maisonets, Brooklyn, NY. 4' 4" 4" James Duval Archie, born Sep­ tember 27, 1963, to the James Bishop Archies, Baltimore, Md. 4' 4" 4« Deborah Jean Wilson, bom No­ vember 28, 1963, to the Aubrey G. Wilsons, Mobile, Ala. 4» 4< 4' Donald Anderson, born Novem­ ber 16, 1963, to the Loran C. An­ dersons, Goodells, Mich, NEW YORKER CContalnershlps), Dec. 30—Chairman, J. Wilson; Secre­ tary, S. Berger. Felix Aponte waa elected ship's delegate. Wire to bo sent to San Juan asking SIU agent to meet .ship on arrival. Vote of thanks extended to steward depart­ ment. Crew is like one big family on this ship. Engine department waiting ciarification regarding diesel pay for oiiers. TRANSHUDSON (Hudson Water­ ways), Dec. II—Chairman, E. Abrulay; Secretary, Jim Redden, Some disputed OT in deck department to be turned over to patrolman. Ship short two firemen. Ail department delegates requested to submit repair lists to ship's deiegate. ANTINOUS (Waterman), Dec, Chairman, Patrick Fox; Secretary, Johnny P. Baliday. All minor repairs have been taken care of. Captain gave : assurance that there will be sufficient money for draws. $8.25 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Sugges­ tion made that steward put out better menus and obtain more stores for next voyage, especially ice cream. Crew requested to strip bu .ks when leaving ship. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), Dec. 15 — Chairman, Frank Borst; Secretary, none. Ship's delegate re­ ported that all items of interest will be taken i>p with the boarding patrol­ man, and letters sent to headquarters. One member read a letter he had composed in regard to present pen­ sion plan. Everyone agreed that more letters should be sent into head­ quarters on this, subject. Contract changes regarding penalty cargo and standard procedure for draws in foreign ports were discussed. THE CABINS (Texas City Refining), Dec, IS — Chairman, Pete Blalock; Secretary, W. J, Barnes. H. G. Sanford was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Members of the crew suggested that frozen fruits be put aboard. Ship ran out of ice cream this trip due to cleaning of ice boxes. Also ran short of fruits. DEL MAR (Delta), Dec, 24—Chair­ man, Victor O'Brlant; Secretary, Ell Zubaftky. Ship's delegate reported one brother hospitalized in Buenos Aires and one brother missed ship in Buenos Aires. Motion made- that 4" 4* 4* Jeflerey Glenn Monck, born Septenvber 1, 1963, to the Donald £, Moncks, Sault Ste, Marie. Mich. $ » 4* Barbara Gatto, born October 31, 1963, to the Michael Gattos, New Orleans, La. 4* 4* 4* Laurie Pendergrass, born May 1, Theresa Hearns, born September 1963, to the Donald Pendergrass', 16, 1963, to the William J, Heams', Cleveland, Ohio, Houma, La, 4> 4* 4> 4i» 4* 4* Amanda Teresa Istre, born July Linda Kay Fisher, born October 8; 1963, to the Willie Mack Istres, 20, 1963, to the Howard W. Fishers, Alpena, Mich, Morse, La, 4i 4i 4i 4i 41 4> James Robert Sprague, born No­ Lance Leonard, bom July 24, 1963, to the Harry Leonards, Ber­ vember 17, 1963, to the Lawrence A, Spragues, Detroit, Mich, wick, La, The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reSIU Patrolman Paul Warren congratulates his ton, Paul ported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent de­ Warren, Jr., after he successfully passed his Coast Guard lay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, exam in New Orleans. Young Paul, who qualified as a FWT, lack of beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the won his rating in the minimum time required. disposition of estates): Alexander William Rahn, 53: Archie N. Wright, 89: Heart Brother Rahn died aboad the Penn disease took the life of Brother Challenger on August 29, 1962 Wright at his of heart failure, residence in Bal­ A member of the timore, Maryland SIU since 1949, on November 19, Brother Rahn 1963, A member All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and sailed in the steof the SIU since visits whenever possible. The following is the latest ivard department. 1939, Brother available list of SIU men in the hospital: He is survived by Wright had sailed USPHS HOSPITAL Anson Brower Augustina Palombl his father, Hamil­ in the engine de­ GALVESTON, TEXAS Harold CarroU S. Peliksze ton M, Rahn, of Max Anderson CecU Gatee partment. He is Octave Clark Teotonlo Perelra Alvan Burris George Howard Arthur Collett Andrew Polasky survived by his Springfield, Georgia. Brother Rahn William Bruce Lionel Desplant Ray Justice Sandallo Pone* was buried at sea, Woodrow Batch Pat Dorrian John Lager Pedro Reyes mother, Mrs. Maude Wright, of Adolph CampbeU William Farrell Gustavo Osuna Jacques Rlon, Jr. 4* 4" 4* Palatka, Florida. Burial was in the Charlei Cothran Max Flngerhut James Sealy Roy Don Peeblei Manuel Muniz, 68: Brother Muniz Konrad Frouag Charles Shaw Benjamin Tingley Sacred Heart Cemetary, Baltimore, died in La Coruna, Spain on Janu­ Hubert CantwcU John Gotself A1 Stracclollnl USPH8 HOSPITAL Walter Grabowskl Lester Sturtevant ary 1, 1961, due NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Ed Harriman WUbur Taylor Jesse Brlnkley Joseph Howell to heart failure. negotiating committee start on a Mllburn Hatley Carlos Troncoso Joseph Feak William Mason pension plan based on union time and Donald Hicks Chrlstos Tsambls He had sailed in Bernard Geerman J. W. Short not age in amount of $300.00 per James Hodges Floyd Van Curler John Harris Albert WllUams the engine de­ month to be transfereable to depend­ Charles Jackson Ernest Vltou USPHS HOSPITAL ents in case they survive pensioner. partment with the Walter Karlak Henry Watson SAVANNAH, GEORGIA $241.23 in movie fund. Joseph Kasica Harry White SIU since 1951. Richard Freeman Richard Pardo Casimier Kaust Arthur Wilbert L. C. Mlsalebrook He is survived by Alejandro Vega Joseph Kearns ROBIN GOODFELLOW (Robin Line), USPHS HOSPITAL his wife, Mrs, Dec. 8—Chairman, Thomas Heggarty; USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT. MICHIGAN Secretary, Luther Gadson, $17.00 in BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Felicidad Muniz George Aftewlch Robert McDonald ship's fund. Brother Oreste Vola was S. Orkwiszewskl Evlt Ardoin James May Joseph Arnold of Staten Island, elected to serve as new ship's dele­ Vance Reld David Clncore Barney Majjesie John Berkley gate. He will see the chief engineer Juan RlvaduUa Norman Currie New York. Place Donald Murray Alt Bensman about laundry room drains. No beefs Daniel Rose Jeff Davis of burial was not listed. Arlo Otto Steven ComeU reported by department delegates. James Shipley Hector Durate Donald Perry Julian Flozynskl Jjhn Thompson Louis Ferlie 4* 4' 4* George Petros Steve Fortlne Thompson Reuben James Fort PENN EXPORTER (Penn Shipping), Frederick Thomas, 70: A heart Raymond Kennedy Michael Ragers Mori Walters Charles Hall Nov, 28 — Chairman, E. E. Davidson; Harold Thilhorn* George Koehler attack was fatal to Brother Thomas Luther Wing James Hclgath Secretary, Red Johnson, Brother M. C. Ronald Tremmel Lahti Nic holas Wuchlna Charles Hemmis on September 9, Arne Padgett was elected to serve as ship's Robert Wooley Gabriel Le Clair Gro ver Day Charles Kellogg deiegate. No beefs reported by depart­ 1963, while he Leonard Wojl Clarence Lenhart Martin Wittlg Russell King ment delegates. Report sent to ftiate Fernand I-emay Antl'.ony Skalamera was in Lower George Marcotte regarding beds. Patrolman to be con­ USPHS HOSPITAL tacted regarding ice-cream box. Dele­ SPRING GROVE HOSPITAL Township, NJ. He SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA gate wiU see captain regarding the CANTONSVILLE, MARYLAND had worked as a Gordon Marbury Kirk Anderson painting of engineroom. Pump to be James Clarke Hugo Olsen cook on Inde­ Donald Bartlett repaired on washing machine. USPHS HOSPITAL Charlie Gedra John Ratliff pendent Towing Vlllo Helnonen CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Phillip Rogers TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Dec. 14— Eino Autio Conrad Graham Julius Swykert Company tugs Claude Hollings Chairman, William Butts; Secretary, Vincent CarroU Gorden Llerman Steve Kovlck Vincent Torregrosa G. Dickey, Brother O. Arndt was since joining Carl WlUiam Carver McCranie elected as ship's delegate. No beefs USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL SlU-lBU in 1961, reported. Discussion on proposal for BRIGHTON, MASS. WASHINGTON raise in dues. Surviving is his Benard SEATTLE. Charles Robinson Walter Slada Burke Robert Nielsen wife, Mrs. Violet M, Thomas, of Eugene Cook Earl Poe VA HOSPITAL ARIZPA (Waterman), Dec. 15 — Philadelphia, Pa. Place of burial Richard Harnden Richard Shafner WEST ROXBURY. MASS. Chairman, Wesley Leonard; Secretary, A. T, McDonald William Stephana Raymond Arsenault Cleveland R. Wolfe. Brother Joseph was not stated, USPHS HOSPITAL PINE CREST HAVEN E. Bailey was elected to serve as new FORT WORTH, TEXAS 4> 4* 4* COVINGTON. LOUISIANA ship's delegate. Crew requested to Gerald Algernon Billy Lynn Frank Martin bring all cups back to the pantry John Ally, 67: Brother Ally died Benjamin Delbler George McKnew VA HOSPITAL after use. Repair lists to be made up on May 17, 1963 of natural causes Abe Gordon Samuel Mills BROOKLYN, NEW YORK before ship arrives in Houston. No Charles Hooper Billy Russell Arthur Nelson while he was in beefs reported. Thomas Lehay WllUe A. Young US SOLDIERS' HOME the Kings Coun­ Donald Bartlett WASHINGTON, DC MOBILE (Sea-Lend), Dec. 22—Chair­ USPHS HOSPITAL ty Hospital, NY, William Thomson man, Walcey Thomas; Secretary, Paul MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE USPHS HOSPITAL A member of the Calebaugh. Brother D. McMullen was James McGee NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA elected to serve as ship's delegate. USPHS HOSPITAL deck department, James-Alexander Ned Keith Hinson Motion made to discuss resolution on STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Claude Hopkins Edgar Barton he had sailed raise in dues. Crewmembers re­ John Aba William King George Hudson Francis Bass quested to try to keep messroom E. Aldanodondo Paul Liott'a with the SIU Walter Johnson Richard Barnes clean. TV needs new antenna. Ice John Lynch Placldo Aldevern Louis Lae Jon Beverage since 1941, He is box is in need of repairs. No beefs Sam Bailey James McCauley James Lala Byron Broadus reported. survived by Trina WllUam Barnett William Morris Federico Buccayan Tinerman Lea John Barry John Naeole Theodore Lee wilbert Burke Ally, Brooklyn, Carl Biscup ALCOA TRADER (Alcoa), Dec, 18— Clifton Nelson Claude Lomera George Burleson NY, Burial was Juan Bonefont Francis Neves Chairman, Peter Sernyk; Secretary, James MarshaU William Bunn Joseph Obreza George Howe. Brother Sernyk was John McCaslin John CaldweU in the Heavenly Rest Cemetery, Victor Bonet Fancy Bowen George O'Rourka Mont McNabb, Jr. elected to serve as ship's delegate. Jose Carcanio Hanover, NJ. Paul ButweU Joseph McPhee Joseph Pacheco Chief engineer to order fans for Mallory Coffey rooms. Repair lists to be turned in upon arrival in port. No beefs re­ ported. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department. Apply For S&A Within 60 Days ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), Dec. 26—Chairman, Frank B, Rowell; Secretary, lluminado R, Llenot. Broth­ er Kelly was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Fireman missed ship in Mobile. Black gang needs another room on board ship. Since no pas­ sengers are being carried, the engi­ neers on this ship are moving to the staterooms. Chief electrician advised the crew to secure the washing ma­ chine after use. Seafarers are reminded that in order to be eligible for $56 weekly Sickness & Accident welfare benefits they must submit their S&A claims within 60 days of the date their injury or illness is incurred. They should also make certain they have filled out their applications completely, making full mention of the circum­ stances involved in their ease. This will simplify checking and proc­ essing of applications whether a Seafarer applies at headquarters or in the out-ports. All payments are handled In the same manner as SIU Vacation Plan benefits. Gerald Coll Houston Cooper Steve CrawfordMorris Danzer Thomas Davis Sidney Day Jose Serra Deus William Donahue Albert Dupuy Harry Emmett George Flint Eizadore Fisher l^ugene GaUaspy Jacon Gomez Jesse Green Sanford Gregory M. B. Halrelson Selfert Hamilton Wade HarreU Frazler McQuagga Carl Messer Arturo Montoya Edward Nelson Kenyon L. Parka John Picon John Raines Harold Robinson Leonard Shaw Horace Sikes, Jr. Carl Smith Finis Strickland Otto Sylester Ruffin Thomas Raymond Vaughan Squire Whlttington Hubert Wilson William Woolsey �SEAFARERS February Xl> 19M Now Hoar This Schedule of UNION HALLS SlU-AGLIWD Meetings Regular membership meetings for members of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are held regularly once a month on days Indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM In the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by tele­ gram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: .... March 2 Detroit . .March. New York >.. March Houston Philadelphia .... .... March 3 March 4 New Orleans March 10 Baltimore Mobile March 11 West Coast SIU-AGLIWD Meetings SIU headquarters lias issued the following schedule through June, 1964 for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington San Francisco Seattle March 16 March 18 March 20 April 20 April 22 April 24 ^ May 18 May 20 May 22 June 17 June 19 June 15 Great Lakes SIU Meetings All ports will be opened March 1. Regular membership meet­ ings on the Great Lakes are held on the first and third Mondays of each month in all ports at 7 PM local time, except at Detroit, where meetings are held at 2 PM. The following is the schedule for March: » Detroit—March 2 and March 16—2 PM Alpena, Buffalo, Chica.go, Cleveland, Duluth, Frankfort March 2 and March 16—7 PM i. 4. SHJ Inland Boatmen's Union Regular membership meetings for IBU members are scheduled each month in various ports. The following is the schedule for March: Philadelphia .... March 3—5 PM Norfolk March 5—7 PM Baltimore (licensed and iinllccn.sed) .March 4—5 PM Houston . . March 9—5 PM New Orleans March 10—5 PM Mobile March 11—5 PM RAILWAY MARINE REGION Regular membership meetings for Railway Marine Region-IBU members are scheduled each month in the various ports at 10 AM and 8 PM. The following is the schedule for March: Jersey City March 9 Philadelphia ......March 10 Baltimore March 11 ^Norfolk March 12 • Maellngs held af Labor Temple, Newport News GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE REGION Regular membership meetings for Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region IBU members are scheduled each month in the various ports at 7:30 PM. The following is the schedule for March: Detroit March 9 Milwaukee March 9 Chicago ...March 10 Buffalo March 11 tSault Ste. Marie . .March 12 Cleveland March 13 Toledo ! March 13 Duluth March 13 Lorain March 13 (For meeting place, contact Harold Ruthsatz, 118 East Parish. Sandusky, Ohio). Ashtabula March 13 (For meeting place, contact John Mero, 1644 West 3rd Street, Ashtabula, Ohio), t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Saul^Ste. Marie, Mich. United Industrial Workers Regular membership meetings for UIW members are scheduled each month at 7 PM in various ports. The following is the sched­ ule for March: New York ..March 2 Philadelphia March 3 Baltimore March 4 fHouston March 9 Mobiie March 11 t Meeting held at Galveston Wharves (Continued from page 14) ton, Jorgen G. Pederson, William lowing men by Mrs. M. C. Hayman, Saltarez and Henry R. Smith. 117 Milby St., Houston, Tex.: 4> 4^ Personal Effects Mike Birrane, Daniel Hutto, The Maritime Overseas Corp. is Frank Liro and Louis A. De La holding the personal effects of Cerda. several men at their New 4 4" 4York City office. The following Edward Glover Boland, Jr. may pick up their property Contact your aunt, Mrs. J. H. men by contacting O. E. Manna, pay­ Dyer, 603 E. 51st St., Savannah, master, at 511 Fifth Ave., New Ga., about a personal matter. York 17, N.Y.: 4" 4" 4" R. H. Hays, Riley D. Cary and Tax Refund Checks Norman S. Tukey (Ocean Evelyn); Income tax refund checks are Orlin E. Sargent and E. P. Hayes being held for the following Sea­ (Ocean Dinny); and Merril Johns farers by Jack Lynch, SUP Build­ (Natalie). ing, 450 Harrison St., San Fran­ 4i ^ cisco 5, Calif.; Freddie Bonatay Joseph A. Alves, Margarito BorAnyone knowing the where­ ja, Ernest Bias, Eigil E, Hjelm, abouts of above-named is asfced Nikita- Kushelevsky, John Misa- to contact Mom and Pop Nickles, kian, Elmer J. Moe, Alll Nasroen, 106 So. Durban St., Baltimore 3, WaldoTMt Oliver, vArthwc ,D. ,Pay- Md. /•hT iHio Faf Twentw-Threa LOG SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Overtime wai on the mind of Seafarer Gordon Owen when he took the floor to state his views during a discussion at the monthly membership meeting in New York. Brother Owen was one of the many SIU members who hit the deck during the February meet­ ing to discuss shipping con­ ditions. PRESroENT Paul HaU EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindiey WlUiams AI Tanner Robert Matthews SECREn-ARY-TREASURER AI Kerr BBADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BUI HaU Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. Richmond 2-0140 DErrROrr 1022s W. Jellerson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS ....675 4th Ave.. Bklyn HVacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. Paul Drozak. Agent WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE. 2808 Pearl St., SE., Jax William Morris, Agent ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales, Agent FRanklln 7-3S64 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Nelra, Agent HEbnlock 2-17S4 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackiion Ave. Buck Stephens, Agent Tel. 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 115 3rd St. Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent ..622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. Frank Drozak, Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Paul Gonsorchik, Agent ..DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAuIey. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE PR .1313 Fernandez Juneos Stop 20 WmMWiimm mmBsmmm Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. AU Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. AU these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management representatives and their alternates. AU expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. AU trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping ri.ehts and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and availab'e in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman. Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930. New York 4, N.Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available In all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL FOLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any Individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from pub­ lishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at tha September. 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to he paid to anyone in any official capacity In the SIU unless an official Union receipt Is given for same.. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment he made without supplying a receipt, or if a . member is required to make a payment and Is given an official receipt, hut feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months In the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitu­ tion. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU mem­ bers at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions. Including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. AU Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU cnnstitntlon and In the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may he discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headqiiariers. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. Ona of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and poUtical objectives which will serve the best Interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers PoUtical Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any tima a Seafarer feels that any of tha abova rights hava been Violated, or that ha has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Information, he should Immediately notify SIU President Pawl Hall at. headquartars by certified mall, return receipt requested. Keith Terpo. Hq. Rep Phone 724-2843 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Ted BabkowsU. Agent MAJn 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff GUlette, Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON. Calif 805 N. Marine Ave. Frank Boyne. Agent TErminal 4-2528 Great Lakes SECRETARY-TREASURER Fred J. Farnen ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER Roy Boudreau ALPENA 127 River St. EL. 4-3616 BUFFALO. NY 735 Washington TL 3-9259 CinCAGO 9383 Ewing Ave. So. Chicago, UL SAginaw 1-0733 CLEVELAND 1420 West 25th St. MAln 1-.54.50 DULUTH 312 W. 2nd St. RAndoIph 2-4110 FRANKFORT. Mich 415 Main St. MaU Address: P.O. Box 287 ELgin 7-2441 HEADQUARTERS 10225 W. Jefferson Av. River Rouge 18, Mich. VInewood 3-4741 Inland Boatmen's Union NATIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Matthews GREAT LAKES AREA DIRECTOR Pat Finnerty BALTIMORE .,..1216 E Baltimore St. • EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. Richmond 2-f140 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HVacinth 9 <ir 0 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE. Jax ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W Flaglei St. FRanklin 7-3.564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Tel NORFOLK 115 Third St. Tel. 622-1852 3 PHILADELPHIA 260 s • DEwey 6-.";!28 TAMPA 312 h.arrison SL Tel 229-2788 GREAT lAKES TUG t DREDGE REGION REGIONAL DIRECTOR Robert Jones Dredae Workers Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Harold F. Yon BUFFALO 94 Henrietta Ave. Arthur Miller, Agent TR 5-1.536 CHICAGO 2300 N. Kimball Trygve Varden, Agent ALhany 2-11.54 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. Tom Gerrity, Agent 621-5450 DEmiOlT 1570 Liberty Ave. Lincoln Park, Mirh. Erne.st Demerse, Agent DU 2-7694 DULUTH 312 W. Second St. Norman Jolicoeur, Agent RAndoIph 7-6222 SAULT STE. MARIE Addre.ss mail to Brimley. Mich. Wayne Weston, Agent.. BRimley 14-R 5 TOLEDO 423 Central St. CH 2-7751 Tug Firemen, linemen. Oilers & Watchmen's Section ASSISTANT DIRECTOR Tom Burns ASHTABULA. 0 1644 W. Third St. John Mero, Agent WOodman 4-8532 BUFFALO 18 Portland St. Tom Burns, Agent ... . . TA 3-7095 CHICAGO 9383 Ewing, S. Chicago Robert Affleck, Agent ESsex 5-9570 CLEVELAND 1420 W. 25th St. W. Hearns. Pro-Tem Agent MA 1-54.50 DETROIT-TOLEDO 12948 Edison St. Max Tobin, Agent Southgate, Mich, AVenue 4-0071 DULUTH Box No. 66 South Range, Wis. Ray Thomson, Agent EXport 8-3024 LORAIN, 0 118 E. Parish St. Sandusky, Ohio Harold Ruthsatz. Agent . MAln 6-4573 MILWAUKEE .. . 2722 A. So. Shore Dr. Joseph Miller, Agent . SHerman 4-6645 SAULT STE. MARIE ....1086 Maple St. Wm. J. Lackey, Agent . .MElrose 2-8847 Rivers Section ST. LOUIS, MO 805 Del Mar L. J. Colvls, Agent CE 1-1434 PORT ARTHUR. Tex 1348 7th St. Arthur Bendheim, Agent RAILWAY MARINE REGION HEADQUARTERS ... 99 Montgomery St. Jersey Clly 2. NJ HLnderson 3-01C4 REGIONAL DIRECTOR G. P. McGinty ASSISTANT REGIONAL DIRECTORS B. B. Pulver R. H. Avery BALTIMORE 1216 B. Baltiniuie ct. EAstern a."•"in NORFOLK 115 Third St. 622-1892-3 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S 4ih at. DEwev fi ;«il8 United Industrial Workers BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. Richmond 2-0140 HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-«rno HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St. SE Eff.gin 3-C957 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. FRanklln 7-3564 MOBILE 1 S. Lawrence St. HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Phone 529-7.148 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Phone 622189:- 3 PHILADELPHIA ......... 2804 S. 4th St. DEwey 6-3818 TAMPA S12 Harrison St. �SEAFARERS^LOG PabfiHwy tl OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO O NE of the many aspects of a Seafarer's work that set him apart from shoreside workers is the problem of communication—maintaining a link with his home and family, his friends and, of course, his union. From the standpoint of tha SIU, the magnitude of this communications task, and the job of keeping a direct line open between, the membership at sea and the Union apparatus ashore, is perhaps best indicated by the geographi­ cal distribution of active SlU-contracted vessels at any one time. ports, such as tanker vessels continuously engaged in oil shuttle runs between the~Persian Gulf and the Far East. Woxld rriHIS "profile" of the SlU-manned fleet, for which place names like Lobito (Angola, East Africa), Derince (Turkey), Alicante (Spain), Vizagapatam (India) and many others seldom in the public eye are relatively as commonplace as Times Square is to New Yorkers, points up the im­ mensity of the communictions job in the maritime industry. On a typical day recently, the dispersal of SIUmanned ships around the world pinpointed them as being in or near 78 different ports around the world covering 5 pf the 6 major continents. None were in the Arctic or Antarctic regions and none were in or about Australia—the "Land Down Un­ der." (SIU Pacific District vessels based on the US West Coast service the home grounds of the kangaroo, koala bear and the legendary Aussie and ANZAC forces familiar to Seafarers from World War II and Korea.—Ed.) Almost 45 percent of the SlU-manned fleet was labelled as being "overseas" on the day in ques­ tion. SIU vessels spread throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America were engaged in trade with 33 foreign countries on a routine day. They were loading, discharging and enroute to or over 31 different ports. Of these, the dispersal from 47 ports in these countries, including the pattern showed that 42 percent were distributed ships dispersed at the Panama and Suez Canals. between Florida and Maine, and were in or near Of these "overseas" ships, over two-thirds—66 10 different ports on the Atlantic coastline. percent—were dry cargo freighters of many But the trade routes serviced by these ships classes, 18 percent were listed as tankers and the in domestic ports was something else again. Of remaining 16 percent represented passenger ships, all SlU-contracted ships, 17 percent—1 of every 6 bulk carriers and other special types. ships—are in domestic trade between American The 55 percent of the fleet dispersed in or near ports. The balance was engaged at the time in domestic ports, including the continental United foreign trade, whether between the US and States, non-contiguous areas like the states of Ha­ foreign countries on regularly-scheduled runs, or waii and Alaska, plus US possessions, were spread in tramp or charter operations between foreign Two Robin Line freighters were in Srea of South Africa at time ship survey was taken. Robin Sherwood is typical such vessel, shown entering harbor at Capetown on a previous voyage. On our "routine" day, the SIU fleet engaged in foreign trade—83 percent of the SlU-manned fleet —likewise was scattered around the world accordto a constantly-shifting pattern. Of these, 54 per­ cent were located in or near foreign ports, and tha balance of 46 percent was in domestic ports. SIU crewmembers wave greeting from deck of passenger ship Dei Sud, listed as being in vicinity of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, recently. Photo is from an eai;lier voyage. Publications like the SEAFARERS LOG and other organs of union news and information, a teletype network linking SIU port offices in some 50 US and Canadian locations and normal mail and telephone communications help bridge the gaps. While dad's away at work, they make pos­ sible a fast check on a Seafarer's seatime to assure prompt admission and benefit eligibility for his seven-year-old about to enter a New Orleans hos­ pital for surgery. Such methods also quickly clear up disputed overtime issues for a ship pass­ ing through Panama whether enroute to San Francisco or Saint Nazaire, heading East or West. Day-to-day checks on the locations of SIU ships serve many useful and necessary functions and constantly emphasize the Seafarer's worldwide work role and interests." While Americans ashore conveniently read their newspapers at home and on the way to or from work, the news events on the front pages often occur within hailing distance of the foc'sle on SIU ships all over the world. Shown making her way through Panama Canal during maiden voyage on intercoastal run, jumbo containership Elizobethport was at Panama again a short tiniie ago. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource February 21, 1964 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU, ILA SPARK FIGHT FOR 50-50; BOYCOTT HITS RED GRAIN SHIPS MARINE UNIONS JOIN IN SHOWDOWN BATTLE OVER RUSSIAN CARGO MEANY BACKS JOINT STAND; UNION-GOV’T TALKS TO CONTINUE MTD RAPS AGRICULTURE DEPT. ‘COMPANY UNION’ LABOR POLICY CANADA INDICTMENT CURBS PEACEFUL PROTESTS ATLANTIC FISH UNION PREPARES FOR STRIKE VOTE SIU RAIL TUG PLAYS STAR ROLE IN PIER FIRE SEAFARER HEADS FOR LAKES AFTER SAIGON US NIXES SUBSIDY ASSIST FOR DOMESTIC SHIP CO’S JOHNSON WANTS NEW LOOK AT AUTOMATION PROBLEMS ICC CONDUCTS HEARINGS ON BID FOR SEATRAIN SALE AFL-CIO URGES CONGRESS ACT ON RIGHTS, MEDICARE NY LEGISLATURE PUTS OFF ANTI-STRIKEBREAKER BILL SHIPPING CO. SOUNDS OFF ON BRITISH BOAT-TRAINS LATIN SHIPOWNERS WARNED AGAINST ANTI-US ACTION NO SEAWAY TOLL HIKE EXPECTED DURING ‘64 FRENCH AND BRITISH OK CHANNEL TUNNEL 45 RIVER CRASH SURVIVORS SPLIT $3.8 MILLION AWARD SOVIET SEAMAN RAPS RED MARITIME UNIONS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/24/1964 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVI, No. 4 1964 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d4c217bad8170dc952f4b324aed984f8.PDF 18bb18586e8dc98a88c45170a56d8df6 PDF Text Text SEAFARERSIk^LOG Nbruary 7 1964 OFFtCIAL ORQAW OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GJJLF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT » AFL-CIO \ Why Medicare? THE INCREASE IN OLDER AMERICANS AGE 65 PLUS 1900 EACH COMPLETE SYMBOL = 2,000,000^ 1920 1940 1960 1980 IKtKKiiif SlU, ILA Blast Gov't Handling In Wheat Deal, Fight Waivers story On Page 3 A A Aft//////// •Projected , Sourcei 1900 through 1960, census of population; 1980, U.S. Bureau of the Census, "Current Population Reports; Estimates," Series P-25, No. 251. Chart depicting steady increase in number of older Americans since 1900 makes eloquent case for Medicare program-financed under the Social Security System and backed by the AFL-CIO. Longer life for US senior citizens has been paralleled by immense rise in hospital and medical expenses, whose high cost is out of reach for many. (See editorial, Page 11.1 13 C-4s Slafed For SW Fleet Story On Page 2 The Big Question In Wheat Sales To USSR Who Protects US Shipping ?????? mm m m m m See Centerfold Lifeboat Marker For 5IU. SIU lifeboatmen's training school greets first graduating class in 1964, which also happens to be clafes number 100 since the start of the program. Group that just completed train­ ing here, after 8-day course at Union head­ quarters, includes (front, 1-r) Farrell Fer­ nandez, Luis Filipetti; middle, William A. Gardner, Eugene Williams, Robert C. Wil­ liams, Thomas F. Doran; rear, Irwin Gitlin and Richard T. Smith, flanked by instructors Dan Butts and* Arni Bjornsson. • �Pace Tw* SEi4F ARERS SlU Fleets Get ]13 Replacements In C-4 Breakout Mmarr T. MM LOG Snowman For New Orleans SIU Clinics' New Hours Win Praise NEW YOlW—All ports are re­ porting enthusiastic response from the membership for the new Satitfday morning service for Sea­ farers at all SIU medical centers on the mainland plus the center at ^n Juan, Puerto Rico. The new Saturday service to provide medical examinations for Seafarers to match the hours for regular job calls in the affected ports will be two months old next week, having begun on December 14. Under the new schedule the cllaics are open between tbe hours of 8 AM and 12 noon each Satur­ day at all seven centers. The Saturday service is intended for the use of Seafarers only at the present time. Free diagnostic services in the fully-equipped clinics remain available for both SIU men and "their families dur­ ing the regular clinic hours on weekdays, Monday through Friday. WASHINGTON —The Maritime Administration has assigned 18 C-4 type reserve fleet troopships to seven non-sub­ sidized operators in the offshore and domestic trades, under a program that will provide some $70 million in shipyard conversion work plus completely-modernized US tonnage that will be serviceable for many years. Four of the companies'*^ which successfully bid for The Government will -hold mortthe 18 ships are SlU-con- gagea on the vessels. The names of the ships going to tracted operators. They are being SIU companies are the following: allocated 13 of the 18 available Waterman — Marine Flasher, vessels. The Navy had announced Marine Cardinal, Marine Shark, Seafarer Vic Miordna shares the spotlight 'with snowman the release of the reserve fleet Marine Falcon, Marine Jumper, during New Orleans' recent big snow, which witnessed a -•••oop carriers last fall. There are Marine Tiger; Calmar— Gen. G. O. 3.8" fall. Miorana is pictured outside election campaign Squier, Gen. Ormar Bundy, Gen. an additional 25 C-4s still in re­ headquarters for Tom Early, running for state representative J. R. Brooke, Gen. O. H. Ernest, from the 6th ward, while Vic was helping in his campaign. serve status. Gen. T. H. Bliss; Oceanic—^Jlarine COPE candidate Early handily defeated John Mattassa, one Once Maritime invited bids on Perch; Penntrans — Gen. H. L. of the candidates labor went all-out to beat. Scott. the 15,000-dead\veight-ton ships, 18 1companies applied for a total of 50 ships on a trade-in basis. Water­ man alone had sought 12 of the C-4s, and will be getting 6. The company will convert them to jumbo containerships, with mov­ able and fixed cranes. By Paul Hall WASHINGTON—A bid by the SlU-contracted. Penntrans The other SIU companies which successfully bid for the vessels Company to buy the jumboized tanker Gold Stream froin the We'have yet to see any evidence of a change in the Government's are Calmar Steamship, which drew Federal Government has been accepted. Penntrai..". outbid attitude of neglect and misunderstanding toward the many problems of the US maritime industry. five of them; Oceanic Petroleum, three other companies for^ which is getting one, and PennAimost without exception, the US maritime industry gets the wrong the vessel. The US took oyer the the ship, which crewed up at trans, also allcted one. end of the stick from the very Government agencies which should pro­ ship after its original o\vner, the Calmar proposes to use its ships San Pedro, Calif. tect American industry and interests. Dime after time, these, agencies The company's high bid was Red Hills Corporation, defaulted have favored foreign interests over American interests, especially in the in break-bulk intcrcoastal service, on its mortgage payments. that will include volume ship­ $2.1 million, against a lien of $3.4 Now known as the Penn Sailor, maritime industry. ments of lumber from the Pacific million the Government holds on the Gold Stream was jumboized A case in point right now is the shipping of $90 million worth of wheat Northwest to the East Coast. from the hulk of the old Citie» to Russia, the first portion of which is being arranged by the Continental Oceanic and Penntrans will con­ Service tanker Salem Maritime, Grain Company. We now find ourselves fighting a continuing battle to vert the C-4s to bulk cargo vessels which was manned by Seafarers get even the 50 percent of these shipments originally slated as the of about 20,000 tons each. until 195i6,' when a series of ex­ absolute minimum to be shipped on US-flag vessels. Matson Navigation, under con­ plosions took the lives of 13 SIU This past week. Continental Grain was seeking a waiver for 280,000 tract to the SIU Pacific District, men and severely damaged the tons of wheat to be carried on foreign ships. This would be more than was alloted two of the remaining ship. half of the amount originally set as a n^inimum for shipments on five ships. Besides the 13 Seafarers known American-flag vessels and would have left us with only 21 perrent in­ The principal characteristics of dead or missing, eight other crew­ stead of the 50 percent originally specified as a minimum. the unconverted C-4s are an over­ men lost their lives in the explo­ As a consequence of this move by Continental to undermine' the all length of 522'10", beam of sions and fire at the Cities Service rights of the US maritime industry, our organization, along with the WASHINGTON — A Maritime dock in Lake Charles, La., just 71'6" and speed of 17 knots. They International Longshoremen's Association and the Marine Engineers are World War Il-built ships that Subsidy Board decision deferring eight years ago, when the disaster have been idle for the most part action on SlU-contracted Bloom- occurred on January 17, 1956. Beneficial Association, advised the Maritime Administration of our since the end of the Korean War. field Steamship Company's request Cities Service later sold the position regarding the waiver in the. following telegram sent Tuesday night: A number of SIU companies for a 20-year agreement on an op­ burned-out hull, which Red Hills "The expressed policy of our Government with respect to the ship­ erating differential subsidy will be salvaged and incdrporated with already operate converted C-4s ment of American wheat to the Soviet Union is that at least 50 per­ reviewed by the Secretary of Com­ another tanker section to build the released previously. Typical of cent of the shipments ought to be carried in United States-flag vessels. merce, the Maritime Administra­ new Gold Stream. these ships are the Transglobe, We have repeatedly been assured by various Government agencies tion has announced. the Ocean Evelyn and Sea-Land's But the Gold Stream also had Bloomfield had protested a.Sub­ its problems, when a fire in one of that this" shipping requirement would be observed in the interests of containerships Mobile and New Orleans. sidy Board decision handed down her boilers again put .the ship out the American merchant marine and American maritime workers. De­ spite these assurances, we are now confronted with the threat that Conversion costs on the ships last month extending Bloomfield's of commission last year. She was our Government will once again waive the 50 percent requirement will be well below the cost to subsidy operation on Trade Route then laid up and, as a result. Red by allowing Continental Grain Co. to select foreign-flag shipping over build similar new hulls, and will 21 for only one year. Bloomfield Hills failed to pay the principal available American tonnage. We vigorously protest the manipulation be borne entirely by the operators. had sought a 20-year pact for op­ and interest due on the ship's of shipping requirements in order to produce greater profits for Conerations on the US Gulf—^United Federally-insured mortgage. Kingdom/European Oon t i n e n t The ship had been laid up for 'tinental at the expense of our nation and the maritime industry. "If the government permits this waiver it will deal a devastating route. At the time of its decision, some 11 months at Todd's shipyard the Subsidy Board had stated that in San Pedro until the sale to blow to American shipping and will defeat the very purpose which gave rise to the requirement in ihe coui-se of the wheat sales nego­ the subsidy extension was Penntrans. Penntrans O'btained a charter tiations that American shipping carry at least 50 percent of the ship­ granted so that the Board could The AFL-CIO has an­ study in greater detail its present for the jumboized ^ip last week, ments. In the event of a waiver, we will be forced to take inunediate nounced that six states passed subsidy contract with Bloomfield. for a grain haul froih the US north acUon in the interests -of the industry, the workers involved and the or strengthened laws prohibit­ The Subsidy Board action was Padfic to Piraeus, Greece. The American taxpayer. We will also call upon the Maritime Trades De­ ing employment discrimina­ the first time that the board had loading is to be completed late partment of the AFLrCIO to take steps for appropriate action by tion last year. Hawaii, Iowa the Ameriean labor movement that would effectively call to the deferred a decision on renewal of a this humth. and Vermont have passed fair attention of the American public the disastrous effects of our govern­ subsidy contract in order to grant employment laws for the first ment's actions iii repudiating the 50-50 policy with regard to the wheat an opportunity for comment and time while Indiana provided shipments to the Soviet Union." possible public hearing. for enforcement of its pre­ Paul Hall, president. Seafarers International Union of North Feb. 7,1964 Vol. XXVI, Mo. 3 Bloomfield has already advised viously voluntary law, Colo­ Amerii <, AFL-CIO the Maritime Adniinistration that rado made its ban on job dis­ Thomas W- Gleason, president. International Longshoremen's it wishes to withdraw its applica­ crimination applicable to ap­ Association, AFL-CIO tion for an operating differential prenticeship programs and . Jesse M. Calhoon, president. Marine Engineers Beneficial .. subsidy to operate on TR 13, which the Maine legislature voted PAUL BALL. President Association, AFL-CIO . ' covers an operation from the US HERBCRT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVACK, to require a nondiscrimina­ We were advised the next day that a hearing would be held the Guif to the Mediterranean, and Managing Editor; SamiBD SEAMAI^, Art following day, which all interested parties were invited to attend. We tion provision in standards on TR 22 from the US Gulf to the Editor; MIKB POLLACK, NATBAN SKYOI. were at the hearing along with representatives of the ILA. At that for apprenticeship agreeALEXANDER LESLIE, THOMAS LAUCHLIN, Far East. inents. Both Hawaii and ROBERT AROHSON, Staff Writeri, hearing we made crystal clear our position that we are strongly dis­ Nebraska barred job discrimi­ satisfied with the rough handling, abuse and jiist plain unfair treat­ Published biweekly et the headquerters nation because of age, the of the Seafarere International Union, At. ment which the US maritime industry and maritime workers have been Federation reported. Some lantle. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters getting fof years from various agencies of the US Government. District, AFL'CIO. . t7S Fourth Avenue, 25 states and Puerco Rico The future of American maritime workers and their interests Rre Brooklyn 32, NY Tel HYeelnth «4tOO. Second class postaee bald at the Post now have mandatory lair em­ min­ Office In Brooklyn. NY under the Act deeply involved in this matter and your Union will not, for ployment laws and 18 jurisdic; of AUB. 24, 1912 ute, relax its vigilance to see that the shipping to which American tions bar age discrimination. maritime workers are entitled is not pulted. out from under them by other ys industries, the US Goverpmeiit o:? anyj foreign government: s• Former CS Tanker Rejoins SIU Fleet Bloomfield Aid Bid Awaiting Another Look States Put Teeth In Fair Job Laws SEAFARERS LOG m TUB HOSPITAL C/lllSIUHAlL mMEWAm-Y/ BSi , » .... s 'I »., • V ..s,. «^ '. v. 't I * �I '•H rebraaiy 7. IMt SEAFARERS LOG SIU, I LA Hit Gov't kale InViheat Deal, SO-SO Viaiver Plan Trjo of rank-and-file Seafarers on polls corpmittee in Balti­ more during recent day's voting on dues increase takes time out to line up for the cameras. Committeeman (l-r) are George Litchfield. Frank Rakos and George Godwin. Vote On Dues Hike To End February 18 • NEW YORK—Voting by Seafarers in all ports on the pro­ posed dues increase reached the half-way mark this weiek with voting scheduled to end on February 18, The secret ballot referendum, which be--* gan on Monday, January 20, cord with the SIU constitution, is being conducted in accord which provides for the election with the provisions of the consti­ tution and the report of a six-man rank-and-file committee. The committee called for the election of a six-nian committee on February 24 at headquarters to conduct the tallying and certify the results. Balloting on the proposed in­ crease is being conducted in ac- Pacf/fc SlU, NMU Sign New Pact SAN FRANCISCO — The .SIU Pacific District and the National Maritime Union announced an agreement last week under which they will suspend organizing rivalry in two major US Govern­ ment fleets. Each of the unlcms agreed to halt organizing aotivi^ in one of the two fleets in order to further the chances for the other to obtain exclusive recognition as bargain­ ing representative for the seamen of that fleet. The units ^involved are the Pacific Area Command of the Military Sea Transportation Serv­ ice, wWch operates US Navy transport and service vessels with civil service crews, and the Port­ land (Ore.) District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, wdiich operates civilian-manned dredges, tugs and support vessels. NMU agreed to cease iits or­ ganizing activity in the MSTS Pacific fleet for the rest of the year and the Pacific District SIU agreed to do the same in the Corps of Engineers Portland District. The agreement was signed for the SIU by Morris Weisberger, SIUNA executive vice-president and secretary-treas­ urer of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, who directs the SIU's government organizing affiliate, the Military Sea Transport Union. SIUNA President Paul Hall said that "the agreement boosts the chances for trade union represen­ tation victories which are In the best Interests of maritime work­ ers." It is hoped that bargaining elec­ tions will be hqld in bbth units before the end of the year. Some 1,600 men are Involved in the MSTS Pacific fleet and several hundred are involved in (he Port­ land Engineers District. WASHINGTON—Representatives of the SIU and the International Long­ shoremen's Association yesterday vigorously attacked the handling by the US Maritime Administration and private US grain companies, of wheat sales shipments to the Soviet Union. The unions' hlast was made at a hearing called here hy Acting Maritime Administrator Robert Giles. The unions attacked the maritime agency's failure to carry out the intent of Govern­ ment policy that at least 50t^ percent of the wheat ship­ NEW YORK—Twelve of the US-flag vessels which will carry ments to Russia be carried on American wheat to Russia are SlU-manned ships making up the American-flag vessels. bulk of the 20 US vessels committed to the wheat movement so far. The hearing had been called The 20 ships represent 9 companies and account for 343,000 tons by the Maritime Administra­ of the 500,000 tons of wheat that are supposed to go in US-flag tor following a telegram sent to him late Tuesday night, strongly protesting proposals to waive the 50-50 requirement for Americanflag ship participation in the wheat sales, which had been sought by Continental Grain Co. The tele­ gram was sent by SIU President Paul Hall, ILA President Thomas W. Gleason and Jesse M. Calhoon, president of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. The joint message stated that if the proposed waiver is granted, "we will be forced to take immedi- vessels. Among the SIU ships due to load in Atlantic or Gulf ports for delivery to Black Sea ports are the following: Chilore, Colum­ bia, Ocean Ulla, Ocean Anna (ex-Orion Star), Spitfire, York, Transorleans, Transerie, Transhartford, Marine and Venore. In addition, the Niagara will load on the West Coast for the USSR's Pacifie coast port of Nakhodka. his union to "boycott ships regard­ tons of the 1 million-ton sale had less of the flag they fly." been assigned to foreign ships be­ In turn. Hall attacked the guide­ fore American vessels were even lines and procedures which Amer­ ican shipping has been forced to given an opportunity to bid. Thus, meet in order to obtain cargoes. he said. President Kennedy's in­ Citing the late President Ken­ tent bad been reversed to the nedy's announcement that the point where American vessels are For special feature on the wheat shipments to Russia were to wheat deal with Russia, see be "carried in available American simply supplementing foreign bot­ centerfold. ships, supplemented by ships of toms. An example of the b-eatment ate action in the interests of the other countries as required," he being received by American industry, the workers involved and pointed out that just the reverse vessels in the assignment of has been the case. the American taxpayer. Hall said that the first 200,000 (Continued on page 6) "We will also call upon the Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO to take steps for appropriate action by the Ameri­ can labor movement that would effectively call to the attention of the American public the disastrous effects of our government's action in repudiating ~ the 50-50 policy with regard to the wheat shipments NEW YORK—^The Seafarers Appeals Board has announced to the Soviet Union." the start of an upgrading program for Seafarers, based on Within a matter of hours after the union wire was sent, the MA a Union-shipowner survey of manpower needs in all ports announced that the hearings on the and the number of men *clining nature of the shipping in­ wheat shipment issue would be shipped to fill jobs on SIU- dustry, the record shows that the held on Thursday morning and contracted vessels during SIU has under contract a net of asked representatives of the grain 1963. The Board's action will be 12 more ships than a year ago, companies, maritime unions and implemented through a training which represents almost 400 more shipping companies to attend. program which will function here shipboard jobs available for every At the hearing, Gleason warned in the Port of New York beginning SIU man. that unless 50-50 requirements March 1, 1964. As a result of these develop­ were observed in the wheat ship­ The survey again pointed up the ments, he was prepared to urge favorable job ratio for the pro­ ments and the need to assure the fessional Seafarer with class A availability of qualified Seafarers seniority in the SIU, and showed to meet current manning needs, that there were approximately the Seafarers Appeal Board plan 3,000 more job placements through will be implemented through a SIU hiring halls last year than in supplementary 30-day seniority upgrading course for class B men 1962. In 1962 there were 30,447 job with a minimum of 12 months' placements in all SIU ports, but seatime on SlU-contracted vessels this figure increased to 33,312 in and a lifeboat ticket for a period to meet the needs. The SAB is 1963. the joint Unionnmanagement panel At the same time that job place­ which governs the shipping rules ment figures were rising, the established under contracts for number of available class A SlU-manned vessels. seniority men has been shrinking Qualifications for the seniority due to a number of factors. The study showed that since the vaca­ upgrading are set forth in Section tion benefit for all Seafarers had 5H of the shipping rules, based on doubled to $800 in October, 1962, SAB Action No. 79 adopted on men ashore were extending their December 26, 1963. The miles stays on the beach between jobs were carried in a special LOG and were creating artificial man­ supplement on January 10, 1964. All qualified class B men who power shortages in various ports. Additional factors, contributing wish to apply for a seniority up­ to, the shortages of class A men grading application or for in­ in various ports at different times formation should WTite to: Earl Include the continually-increasing Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Ap­ number of men going on pension, peals Board, 17 Battery Place, all of whom come from within Suite 1930, New York 4, New Getting the glad hand from SIU Headquarters Rep. Bill Hall the class A seniority group. There York. The SAB Seniority Upgrad­ (|eft) is Vineeiao Dl Giaeomo, a former chief electrician are over 5(A oldtime Seafarers ing Committee includes Shepard aboard the Aleoa Mariner who recently passed his exam for now drawing pension benefits. for the Atlantic Area,- Lindsey a 3rd engineers' license. Di Giaeomo took advantage of the Last year's increase in pensioned Williams, Gulf Area; A1 Tanner, SIU upgrading program which prpvides funds for Seafarers members was the largest to date. Great Lakes Area; and E. B. In addition, despite the de­ McAuley, West Coast Area. Interested in obtaining a license. of a rank-and-file polls oonunittee each day in all 16 ports where voting is conducted. The proposal for a dues in­ crease originated in the form of a resolution adopted at the reg­ ular SIU headquarters member­ ship meeting on December 2. It then was carried at subsequent meetings in Philadelphia, Balti­ more, Houston, New Orleans and Mobile which ended on Decem­ ber 11. On December 13, after the wind-up of voting at the Mobile meeting, a six-man convmittbe of Seafarers was elected at head­ quarters to study the proposal and prepare a report with its recom­ mendations, Including voting pro­ cedures for a secret {"eferendum ballot of the SIU membership. In issuing its report, the com­ mittee cited the applicable pro­ visions of the constitution and the finding that the proposal for a dues increase has been accepted by the membership, subject to a secret ballot referendum. The committee report was adopted at special meetings in all constitu­ tional ports on December 16. The "resolution proposes an in­ crease in dues of $10 per quarter from the present $20 to $30 per quarter, effective January 1, 1964. Upgraded To Engineer Seafarers Appeals Board Sets Seniority Upgrading Program �Tw FMV SEAFARERS Mrairr T. UM LOG (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIV Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) Ship Activify January T 8-January 31, 1964 After a period of generally slow shipping, the lag has ended, with a resounding rise everywhere except on the West Coast. Several ports, namely Norfolk, Jacksonville, Mobile, and Houston, more than doubled the number of Seafarers dispatched since the previous period. Jacksonville, the largest gainer, jumped from 16 to 40 shipped. Total shipping for the latest period was up from 822 to 1,253. Registration also was up in all departments, with the deck gang logging the largest gain, jumping from 403 to 470. Total registration for this period was 1,235. Although the West Coast showed a gain last period, the area was generally down this period, except for a slight rise in Wilmington. San Francisco suffered the biggest dip on the West Coast, dropping from 95 to 31 shipped. The Atlantic Coast shipped the most men in the District. In the ship activity totals, payoffs almost doubled, while sign-ons and. in-transits rose only slightly. The rise in both cases was generally spread evenly among A, B and C men, but B showed a slight gain of two per­ centage points, whereas Classes A and C each dropped one point. Class A men dropped to 57 percent of all jobs filled and C men dropped ta 10 percent. The only rise was among B men, up this period to 33 percent of all jobs shipped. ray Slya la Off* ORI TraRS. TOTAL 2 31 4 S 3 0 0 5 5 7 2 3 4 0 8 1 4 2 1 0 2 4 5 1 3 4 3 14 2 14 4 7 3 4 13 30 3 -4 1 B SB 7 25 11 8 3 11 22 42 4 10 » TOTALS ... 71 37 107 214 •ottOR NRW York.... Philadolpbla.. BalfimorR .... Norfolk Jackfonvlilt .. Tampa Mobil# ...... New Orleani.. Hoetton ..... WilmingtoR ., San Franctico. SeottI# ...... DECK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville . Tampa Mobile New Orleans. Houston Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS A GROUP 123 ALL 12 14 19 35 11 65 1 8 4 13 8 17 6 26 3 9 1 13 2 2 1 5 4 10 5 7 8 3 18 24 24 18 66 13 27 6 46 12 14 8 13 2 23 5 5 2 12 100 153 56 I 309 Registered CLASS B GROUP 12 3 ALL 3 0 1 2 38 0 16 22 2 5 '7 0" 11 3 0 -4 3 0 2 3 0 1 1 0 2 11 0 41 2 18 21 9 8 19 2 2 2 1 5 2 4 3 1 9 3 5 66 86 I 1611 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 23 ALL 4 2 1 66 25 35 4 8 4 27 8 16 4 4 8 4 10 5 1 0 1 21 8 10 15 27 48 51 13 31 1 0 2 7 1 4 9 15 6 90 148 30 I 268 Registered >n The Beach TOTAL Shipped Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP 123 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 123 ALL 12 3. ALL 123 ALL 1 0 0 4 5 4 13 5 0 1 0 22 0 3 8 1 0 11 0 61 0 14 66 61 14 141 102 108 32 242 7 44 59 110 5 4 31 26 6 2 16 11 14 8 33 0 4 14 6 0 2 8 0 1 5 18 2 10 2 37 9 1 4 27 10 4 41 35 53 13 101 0 16 21 0 9 0 9 1 18 12 21 2 35 0 1 8 4 4 6 1 • 0 2 10 17 7 14 3 24 1 12 11 2 5 0 0 5 2 24 0 21 1 3 1 3 4 1 0 2 1 3 8 0 5 8 0 27 30 33 71 0 6 0 S 0 21 0 6 0 6 16 22 0 6 73 86 84 27 197 7 44 74 125 25 0 0 48 25 0 16 0 8 71 48 75 12 135 3 22 21 9, 16 0 2 2 4 51 16 4 46 0 2 29 3 3 0 0 3 0 5 12 14 3 6 8 1 1 17 0 7 0 66 3 16 12 31 6 0 6 0 13 28 37 1 1 3 37 0 7 1 8 15 7 8 30 15 16 6 7 9 3 16 0 3 16 54 86 I 156 3 16 19 I 38 268 156 38 I 462 398 493 122 1013 25 187 261 473 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A - Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS . GROUP 1 2 1 1 10 41 1 8 4 15 0 6 3 1 1 .1 8 1 25 9 15 19 2 1 17 3 5 2 50 150 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 8 22 13 43 14 56 0 2 6 0 4 5 0 17 8 9 6 12 0 8 0 4 4 6 1 4 7 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 16 1 9 7 8 2 15 16 28 33 11 0 24 14 38 10 21 0 7 5 12 1 3 5 3 1 9 1 4 2 2 3 7 1 8 25 1 225 14 106 79 1 199 45 160 3 ALL 3 1 57 6 2 11 3 22 7 1 0 4 0 2 3 12 37 3 36 2 - 4 1 3 23 0 7 Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 1 0 1 54 6 24 24 7 2 1 4 18 0 7 11 3 7 10 0 5 1 0 4 2 0 1 1 11 2 9 0 8 12 0 4 36 20 13 3 0 0 2 2 5 0 3 2 7 3 3 1 78 80 1 170 232 12 3 ALL 0 0 78 8 3 8 2 20 6 0 4 6 0 1 13 4 2 41 2 39 0 4 7 2 0 9 27 GROUP 1 2 0 0 6 1 0 5 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 0 7 1 4 28 \ Registered C In The Beach CLASS A CLASS B TOTAL Shipped > - CLASS 3 ALL A B 0 0 0 1 5 12 78 54 7 0 5 8 3 20 18 1 10 1 2 6 5 2 4 6 0 0 1 z 1 13 11 1 0 41 0 12 36 3 9 39 0 1 4 2 0 7 5 0 10 9 7 2 15 1 « 232 170 GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 C ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 1 1 2 16 1 8 7 16 0 7 97 17 156 18 83 12 144 42 15 50 22 5 2 25 0 3 10 20 1 13 3 41 9 64 9 82 1 25 20 46 18 5 21 1 14 2 5 6 2 12 15 3 9 0 6 5 4 12 3 14 3 1 15 0 .16 0 0 3 1 4 28 5 40 0 18 7 25 25 7 1 71 13 105 4 0 53 21 58 73 135 77 4 34 29 67 84 20 52 5 9 7 5 3 6 8 16 19 2 1 11 68 1 48 6 21 12 8 0 , 12 14 21 1 25 3 8 1 12 10 26 3 47 1 449 132 459 65 1 656 38 201 225 1 464 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Wil SF...:... Sea 1-s 1 6 3 3 1 2 0 0 4 12 1 2 3 TOTALS 38 Bos NY Phil Bal Nor Jac...... Tarn Mob NO Hon Registered CLASS B GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 1 1 0 31 46 9 10 21 4 1 1 9 3 4 6 16 2 0 1 4 2 1 0 5| 2 1 1 4i 8 3 1 4 12 6 29 51 4 2 7 25 0 2 1 4 0 7 12 21 3 2 3 11 44 38 87 1 207 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1-s 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 11 16 6 1 1 8 10 1 1 2 16 19 3 0 0 4 4 3 1 0 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 8 0 2 1 40 43 3 1 2 18 21 10 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 5 5 0 0 0 3 3 1 8 11 115 1 134 29 GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 0 2 2 60 17 7 30 8 1 5 1 18 1 3 11 5 0 1 1 7 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 13 2 2 9 33 2 2 26 24 1 5 8 1 2 4 1 7 0 5 2 4 • 1 4 . 10 33 25 104 1 191 GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 19 23 1 0 8 9 13 0 2 11 0 5 6 1 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 4 19 1 1 17 19 2 2 15 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 8 1 ' 7 9 7 90 1 106 Shipped CLASS C Registered C •n The Beach CLASS A CLASS B TOTAL Shipped CLASS GROUP 3 ALL A B 1 2 .0 2 0 0 0 0 23 11 60 0 1 10 0 . 0 7 7 8 9 3 18 13 0 0 3 .0 0 5 6 0 0 0 3 3 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 13 0 0 4 1 33 0 0 1 19 0 12 13 24 1 19 0 0 1 1 4 1 0 5 0 0 0 1 6 10 0 8 i 5 2 1 42 1 45 191 106 GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 C ALL 1-S 5 14 0 5 4 1 4 4 0 2 1 56 7 43 20 29 88 184 6 94 47 11 10 0 10 7 5 13 31 0 7 26 6 22 84 2 2 18 25 -13 34 34 12 3 16 9 0 2 14 1 2 4 0 11 2 8 13 1 3 2 5 4 4 3 12 2 18 0 2 3 4 11 1 -1 0 , 1 0 18 54 1 2 15 15 9 24 0 17 6 93 0 91 53 24 . 40 20 80 164 2 1 35 72 1 2 32 14 13 15 56 30 13 8 3 7 4 7 21 3 2 6 3 1 16 56 0 1 15 8 24 14 6 10 0 20 23 2 3 15 6 6 6 6 24 7 25 266 1 309 45 1 342 150 160 122 313 1 745 18 SUMMARY - DECK ENGINE STEWARD' GRANDTOTALS Registered CLASS A GROUP 123 100 153 56 50 150 25 82 38 87 232 341 168 Registered CLASS B GROUP ALL 123 1 309 9 66 86 1 225 14 106 79 1 207 8 11 115 J 741 31 183 280 ALL 1 161 i 199 1 134 J 494 SHIPPED CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS B GROUP GROUP 123 ALL 123 ALL 54 86 156 90 148 30 268 16 78 80 170 45 160 27 232 12 62 25 104 191 9 . 7 90 106 197 333 161 691 36 139 256 432 SHIPPED CLASS C GROUP 123 3 16 19 4 28 15 2 1 42 9 45 76 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS ALL ABC 1 38 268 156 38 1 47 232 170 47 1 45 191 106 45 1 130 691 432 130 ALL | 462 1 449 1 342 J1253 Registered C In The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 23 123 ALL 1 398 493 122 1013 25 187 261 132 459 65 656 38 201 225 25 266 310 122 313 745 18 840 .1074 500 2414 81 413 752 ALL 1 473 1 464 1309 11246 �SEAFARERS LOG By Ccrf Tanner, IxecuHve Vice-President C-4 Ships Will Upgrade US Fleet National Right-To-Work Fight Puts Spotiight On Qkiahoma OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.—^Faced -with the prospect of a May "right-to-work" referen­ dum, leaders of the Oklahoma AFL-CIO pledged a major fight against the measure which would kill the union shop in the state. Delegates to the combined labor body's 4th biennial con­ the money for 'rl^t-to-wwk,' end International Brotherhood of £le«promote it meet vigorously, are trical Workers and two chapters of. vention here asked for $5 employers with long records of the National Electrical Contractors Seafarers will recall reading: in the LOG about the CioTemment's plans regrardine a eroup of C-4-type freighters which were built durlnp World War II for Navy transportation, and have been laid up since then. Even though these ships are reaching 20 years of age, they have been well preserved and are practically new ships in many cases. Recently when the Navy released 18 of these ships to the Maritime contributions from every union bitter opposition to trade union­ Assooiatimi. Administration for possible commercial use, the non-subsidized com­ member in the state to defeat the ism, including strikebreaking, lock­ Both groups contend that the panies made bids for over two and one-half times that many ships. well-heeled campaign organized by outs and other union busting Wyoming law goes beyond the supporters of the "work" law. The We have been worldng very ac-4 scope of state open ^op laws tactics." lively on this C-4 program, and transactions in the past few convention made it clear that which are legal under Sec. 14b of The national fight against "rightthe successful bidders have now weeks, which we have been watch­ candidates for office who faMed to-work" legislation waa given a the Taft-Hartley Act. The suit to take a clear position on the been named. Of the 18 ships sold ing very carefully in order to pre­ boost in January when a state challenges the provision of the law to .private carriers, 13 will go to serve SIU job security rights at referendum could expect no sup­ judge refused to dismiss a suit making the job referral system port from Oklahoma labor. SlU-contracted companies and all times. William F. Schnitzler, sec.-treas. against a "work" law in Wyoming. used by the IBEW locals and the two to Pacific District SIU fleets. There is another fact of im­ of the AFL-CIO, promised the The legal attack in this c4se is contractors illegal, even though All of the vessels are to be com­ portance which shows the effec­ support of the country's entire being waged by both labor and there is no discriminati<Hi against pletely renovated and upgraded tiveness of SIU Job security. Even movement in his keynote speech management; three locals of the non-union workers. from 14,000 tons to. 22,000 tons. with the ship losses suffered as to the convention. Most important, They should be a substantial im­ a result of the Kulukundis-Bull he emphasized, was that the provement over -the outmoded Line operations, our Union has Oklahoma union movement must Libertys," Victorys and C-2s. not only been able to maintain the "provide the Miergy, the leader­ i ^ job and job opportpnity ratios for ship, the manpower yes, and the There has been some activity Seafarers, we have actually im­ money—essential if the fight is to lately in sales of SIU ships, for­ proved them. be won." mation of new companies and pur­ As a result of organizing activSdhnitzler's statement of U.S. chasing of existing companies, .ity, we did more than just offset labw's support repeated an earlier OAKLAND, Calif.—A ton of chlorine gas was released in with the result that Seafarers any ship losses in 1963—we pro­ pledge of assistance made by fed­ an accident here recently which threatened the lives of 170 have gained the following ships: duced a net gain in the number of eration Pres. George Meany in dockworkers and the crewmembers of the West Coast SIUOur Lady of Peace—purchased ships under contract and thus in­ from US Lines by Liberty Naviga­ creased the number of^jobs avail­ November. In announcing labor's contracted vessel President backing, Meany branded the ([Jrant (American President). humans is an Intense burning of tion. able for SIU men. "work" drive as "a fraud from the eyes, throat and even into Ibe The accident occurred at lungs. Spitfire—owned by American The record shows that we have start to finish." In Oklahoma and In this form, the burning Pier 4 of the Oakland Naval Sup­ Bulk Carriers, she was built by a net of 12 more ships under con­ everywhere else, the federation caused by the gas is resiponsible ply Center when steel cylinders taking two T-2 tankers, the for­ tract than a year ago. chief stated, "those who put up for an inability to breathe, and is of the lethal gas were being mer Buffalo and Niagara, and splicing together sections of both brought down the dock to be load­ often fatal. to construct a 25,000-ton bulk ed on the Grant. A cleat gave way on one of the dock wagons and carrier. liiliiili Penn Sailor —, formerly the one of the cylinders toppled off, G^dstream, she was purchased by releasing the chlorine. Penn Shipping. All together, 170 persons were Sacramento—the former Bulk hospitalized and 500 more were —By Al Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer Leader, bought from American sent out of the area as the Navy Bulk Carriers by Oriental Export­ evacuated part of the base. After er Steamship Company. being treated at the Naval hos­ Action in the marketplace offers The many benefits which are enjoyed by Seafarers and their families pital here, all of the men were Columbia—a former T-2 tanker converted to a bulk carrier by a under the various benefit plans such as Welfare, Vacation and Pension, released to return to work or to a method for trade unionists to as­ sist each other in their campaign new company, Intercoastal Ship­ covering practically every conceivable type of benefit, is a most im­ report to private physicians. ping, which is a wholly-owned portant union function. The payment of the benefits is a big and com­ The cry of "Gas! Get the hell for decent wages and better con­ plicated job and the union pays considerable attention to it,, so as to out of here," created instant bed­ ditions. subsidiary of US Steel. Seafarers and their families are These five ships are an example assist the membership in obtaining all of the benefits to which they lam on the pier, according to ob­ urged to support a consumer boy­ of the fast-moving ship sales are entitled as quickly and as simply as is possible. Each week, hun­ servers. Although the Grant's dreds of benefit applications are processed and paid to members and skipper yelled for all hands to go cott by trade unionists against their beneficiaries. Most of the membership appear to understand the. ashore, many were unable to leave various companies whose products various plans and the benefits that are available to them. by the gangway as the cloud of are produced under non-union Occasionally we receive a question from a member concerning a par­ gas hung at its base. They crowd­ conditions, or which are "unfair ticular benefit, the answer to which would be of interest to the rest of ed onto the bow until an emer­ to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-ClO imions in­ our brothers. Typical of such a question is one that we received this gency ladder was hoisted. volved, and will be amended from week regarding the death benefit. The brother asked why, although Finally the gas blew across the the death benefit is $4,000, the beneficiary of a deceased friend of his port waters to coll about other time to time.) Texas-Miller Products, Inc. had received a payment of $500. He wanted this explained. ships and tugs in the port. All The answer is this: in order for the beneficiary of a deceased mem­ roads leading into the depot were Adam Hats, Ashley, Dorsey Jay, Hampshire Club, Repell-X, WASHINGTON — The Depart­ ber to receive the $4,000 death benefit, the deceased member must have blocked off and the Coast Guard Sea Spray Men's Hats ment of the Navy has announced maintained eligibility prior to his death by having sailed 90 days warned all vessels not to approach (United Hatters) a new sonar navigational aid in the calendar year, and also have had one day sea time within the the area. t 4i which is said to have several ad­ previous 6 months aboard ships of^ The all clear was given after Eastern Air Lines vantages over the present system companies that are a party to the offer the broadest possible protec­ the northwest wind shifted di­ (Flight Engineers) of radar. Seafarers Welfare Plan. Obviously, tion to our members and their fam­ rectly north and dissipated the gas 4" 4" 4» Built for the Navy by Ratheon, this is a very simple requirement ilies and this is another reason into San Francisco Bay. H. I. Siegel the device will allow any craft— for the professional sailor. How­ why the Seafarers benefit plans The gas cylinders were original­ "HIS" brand men's clothes surface or submarine—to navigate ever, for a man who does not meet are exceptional. ly marked for shipment to Guam, (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) to within feet of a given target. It this simple eligibility requirement where they were to be used in that As I mentioned previously, ques­ island's system of water purifica­ 4 4' 4" sends out sound waves in four di­ there is a protective feature in the "Judy Bond" Blouses tions concerning any of the Union's tion and garbage neutralization. rections (fore and aft, port to star­ Welfare Plan by whch his bene­ (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) In its more concentrated form, board) and measures the frequency ficiary is assured of a $500 death plans are most welcome, and the 4> 4- 4 shifts caused by the motion of the benefit if the deceased seafarer Brothers are reminded that if there cholorine gas was used against Sears, Roebuck Company ground troops during World War ship. has at least one day of sea time is any aspect of the benefit plans Retail stores & products I. Shortly after the Avhr, use of the A computer then figures speed in the year prior to his death. It (Retail Clerks) they do not fully understand we gas as a weapon was banned by and course by - comparing differ­ is clear from this that our plans will make every effort to see that 4 4 4 the Geneva Conference. The ef­ ences in frequency of the echoes. Stitzel-Weller Distilleries they are provided with the proper fects of the concentrated form on Raytheon has named the system Any SIU member who feels "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" answers. the Doppler navigator.' there Is an unnecessary delay "Cabin Still," "W. L. Weller" Under the $400,000 contract. In the processing of any wel­ Bourbon whiskeys Raytheon is said to be able to pro­ fare or pension claims should (Distillery Workers) duce a fully militarized version for immediately call this to the 4 4 4 about $30,000. If the Navy ap­ attention of the SecretaryJ. R. Simplot Potato Co. Cash Benefits Paid — December, 1963 proves, the electronics, firm plans Treasurer at headquarters, by Frozen potato products to build a commercial model to CLAIMS AMOUNT PAID certified mall, return receipt (Grain Millers) sell for $5,000 to $7,000. requested. Any delay In the • Hospital. Benefits 8,123 $ 64,066.74 4 4 4 The sonar system is far more processing of a claim Is usu-- Death Benefits Kingsport Press 31 77,815.34 accurate than radar, especially at ally due to the absence of nec­ "World Book," "Childeraft" Pension-Disability Benefits 516 77,400.00 essary Information or docu­ short ranges. And, in hostile waters, (Printing Pressmen) Maternity Benefits .48 9,471.14 ments which are required be­ it would not produce the tell­ (Typographers, Bookbinders) Dependent Benefits 1,089 111,306.95 fore a claim can'be processed. tale electro-magnetic radiation (Machinists, Stereotypers) 566 Optical Benefits 7,867.18 However, If there is any delay that radar gives off. It could be 4 4 4 Out-Patient Benefits 3,782 30,032.00 in an individual case, a letter Jamestown Sterling Corp. used for more precise positioning describing the situation will Vacation Benefits 1,808 577,734.61 Southern Furniture Mfg. Co. for fire control and could pinpoint result In Immediate attention Slumberland Products Co. navigation of landing craft in to the matter. TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION Furniture and Bedding* darkness or fog, according to the (United Furniture Workers) Navy. '— 15,963 BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... $955,693.96 Chlorine Cos Leak Drydocks ViC Crew NOT Buy Eligibility For Death Benefits Sonar Device Rated Better Than Radar SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans �SEAFARERS Pafc Sis Febnury 7. ItM LOG ma 5 Oldfinters Retire On Union Pensions NEW YORK—The first five Seafarers to receive their pension checks for this year were approved this week by the joint panel of SlU-shipowner trustees for the Union's retire­ ment program, program. The checks will come to the seamen at Ferrer first joined up witti the the rate' of $150 a month for SIU at the Port of Baltimore in the rest of their lives. All of the oldtimers except one are retiring on a disability pen­ sion. The men retiring because of disability are Joseph N. Ray­ mond, 63; Peter J. Lannon, 66; A. M. Ferrer, 66, and Felemon S. Barlizo, 57. Oldtimer Oliver Thompson, 65, is retiring on a nor­ mal pension. A member of the steward de­ partment, Thompson has been sailing with the SlU since the Un­ ion began in 1938, when he signed on in New York. His last ship was the Fairland (Sea-Land). Still a resident of New York, Thomp­ son is a native of Georgia. Raymond, born in the British West Indies, has been a member 1944. He had sailed in the stew­ ard department through his last voyage on the Kyska (Waterman). A native of ^pain, Ferrer now makes his home in Baltimore. A member of the deck depart­ ment, Barlizo has been sailing with the SIU since he joined up in 1941 at the Port of New York. Barlizo, who holds a bosun's ticket, was born in Puerto Rico, but now makes' his home in New Orleans. His last ship was the Steel Scien­ tist (Isthmian). By Ai Tonner, Vice-Prosldenf, Greot Lokot Lakes Busy With Fitout Due Veteran Seafarer Oliver Thompson (left) receives his first SIU* pension check for $150 from Welfare, rep, John Dwyer at head­ quarters. Thompson is re­ tiring on a normal pension after final trip on the Foirlond ISea-Land). By E. B. McAuley, West Coost Representotive Wh^at Shipments Keep Things Busy Ferrer Baiiixo of the steward department since he started sailing with the SIU in 1944. He began sailing with the Union out of New York, and was last aboard the Vivian (Inter­ continental Transportation). Ray­ mond makes his home in New York City. Shipping In the engine depart­ ment, Lannon has been sailing with Roymond Lannon the SIU since 1944. A native of Rhode Island, Jie first joined the Union in New Orleans. After signing off his last ship, the Alamar (Calmar), Lannon settled into his home in Stratford, Conn. SIU MEMBERSHIP 1/;^ MEETINGS HOUSTON, December 9 — Chairm.in. Lindsey Williams; Secretary, Paul Dro* X-.lc; Reading Cierk, Marty Dreithoft. Min­ utes of all previous' port meetings ac­ cepted. Port Agent's report on shipping, boiiday dinners, local elections, tug con­ tract and quarterly financial committee was accepted. President's November re­ port and Secretary Treasurer's Novrmher report were accepted. Resolution pro­ posing dues increase was read and car­ ried. Armon Higham elected under new business to quarterly financial committee. Total present: 285. 4" 4" t NEW ORLEANS, December 10—Chairmra, Lindsey Williams; Secretary, Bill W-oriy; Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens. A'l previous port meeting minutes were «c.:cpted. Port Agent's. report on sliippiii',' and local elections was accepted. B 'orts of the President and the Secre­ tary Treasurer for November were ac­ cepted. Meeting excuses referred to dis­ patcher. Auditor's reports accepted. Res­ olution proposing increase in dues was read and accepted. Tom Garrlty elected as member- of quarterly financial com­ mittee Motioii adopted in new business urging negotiating committee to amend repatriation procedure on Isthmian shipS. Discussion in good and welf-ire regarding new "Saturday hours at clinics. Total present; 385. Besides the expected shipments to the Russians from this coast, wheat is also making news for another reason. The report in Seattle is that at least three SIU ships—the Elimir, Josefina and Anji—^will be loading grain for Pakistan in the next couple, of weeks as part of a PL 480 transacton. These old buckets are all Libertys, but they still keep on doing a job. Portland and the whole Columbia River area is getting jammed up with wheat and grain, so the railroads have had to put an embrgo on Portland. There are 1,600 cars with grain in there now, and no place to move the cargoes. The grain movement to the Russians from the, Canadian side is also making problems in the scheduling of railcars and deliveries all over the Pacific coast. A couple of solid oldtimers on the beach in Seattle include Fred Sullins, chief steward, who just paid off the Volusia and as usual did a bang-up job, plus Y'. Tallberg, who was bosun on the Anji. Tallberg figures his card is mellow enough now, and is about ready to go. In San Francisco, Waterman has the Wild Ranger In port after a pretty good payoff, and some of the Far East regulars on the beach are really giving her the eye. Among the boys gilding the beach in 'Frisco are Richard Ulmer, who was in the black gang on the Almena; Robert McDonald, ex-Fairport and-f ^ Lauri Markannen, ex - Young other well-known faces in port in­ America, plus Herbert Hutchlns, clude Hank Murranka, who was on ex-Choctaw, to represent the stew­ the San Francisco; Johnnie Hooard department. gie, who just paid off the Orion The news out of San Francisco Comet, and Eddie Caudill, who also includes a notice that Isth­ was on the Penn Challenger. Isaac mian and Matson Lines have Sieger, one of the SIU pensioners ended their 30-year-old joint serv­ in this area, also just dropped by ice between Hawaii and the Atlan­ the hall to see some of his old tic and Gulf ports. Isthmian had friends. He sends his best to all been handling Matson cargoes the guy.s he used to sail with. to and from the East and Gulf, but has announced a new agency agreement in Hawaii effective May 1. Matson hasn't yet an­ nounced its new program to han­ dle Hawaii cargo originating or (Continued from page 3) destined for the Atlantic and Gulf areas. On April 30, it will cargoes was shown in the ease of a discontinue direct common carrier 40,000-ton US ship offered at freight service to the East. It now $18.02 a ton, the accepted rate. has two C-3 vessels assigned to The grain company rejected the the service. vessel as being too large, but in­ Another item of interest here dicated that if the price was is the agreement announced last dropped to $17. the vessel would week on behalf of the SIUNA's' be acceptable. Military Sea Transport Union and Gleason also objected to the use the NMU. The agreement in­ of vessels recently on the Govern­ volves the organizing of ships in the ment's Cuban blacklist to carry Pacific Area Command of the Mili­ W'heat to Russia. A Continental tary Sea Transportation Service, which the MSTU has been working Grain spokesman denied this at the hearing. Gleason then cited on for some time. The pact means the names of the three ships—the that NMU will not contest MSTU Turkish-flag Demirhan and tlie organizing in the Pacific Area Com­ Yugoslav-flag Moslavina and mand. In turn, MSTU will cease activity D r z i c. Continental made no in the fleet of dredges, tugs and -further comment.The union representatives support ghips operated by the Corps of Army Engineers in the pointed out that it was only as a Portland area. New bargaining result of the pressure applied by elections are coming up in both the unions and other segments of fleets. There are well over 1,500 the industry that US-flag shipping men involved in the MSTS Pacific had succeeded in obtaining the Area operation and a couple of portion of the shipments received to date. hundred in the Engineers' unit. Also i^rticipating in the hear­ Wilmington still has the new Penn Sailor in port, with Max ings for the unions were SIU ViceGreenwald aboard. Max just went Presidents Earl Shepard and Cal on there this week, while the ship Tanner, and ILA- Vice-President is awaiting cargo. Some of the Anthony Scotto. Wheat Sales We opened our contract with Ann Arbor-Detroit, Toledo A Ironton Railroad on January 15, 1964. In answer to our letter, the com­ pany has agreed to meet with us in its Dearborn, Michigan offices on Thursday, February 13. As this company just recently purehased the Ann Arbor Railroad from the Wabash Railroad, this will be the first negotiations meeting with them. The Mackinac Transportation Company has applied to the ICC for abolishment of its operation. We have been in constant contact with the MEBA which represents the licensed engineers on this vessel; and both the SIU and the MEBA have requested the Railroad Labor Execu­ tives Association to request the ICC to disallow the abolishment of this particular operation. We have also requested that the State of Michigan through Attorney General Frank Kelly investigate the abolishment of not only the Mackinac Transportation Company but also the various trunk lines servicing this area to the citizens in Upper Michigan. The State recently conducted an open hearing in Sheboygan which was at­ tended by some 500 people who are vitally involved in the loss of services and jobs if this abolishment is approved by the ICC. With pressure from these various organizations, it is our belief that the ICC will see fit to disallow-this abolishment. As the membership is no doubt aware, for the past two years the railroads have ^een cutting the r^tes for carrying new cars from the Detroit area to Buffalo and the Eastern seaboard. The T. J. McCarthy Steamship Company has come to the final conclusion that it can no longer compete with the existing rail rates. The picture looks very dim for this company to operate in the 1964 season, so our members em­ ployed in this company's fleet should register for employment in other Great Lakes fleets immediately. It is too early for the 1964 navigating season which officially begins in March or April, but that didn't bother the SlU-contracted, 350-ft. cement freighter John S. Boardman a bit. With open water reported across the St. Clair River and Lake Huron, the Boardman set out last week from Detroit to Alpena. Originally, the Boardman was scheduled for the Coast Guard ice-breaker Mackinac to clear a path across the St. Clair but the report of open water hastened its departure. The Boardman passed the Mackinac in the Lake and followed its path into the River. It ran into some trouble with ice but was finally freed and made its way to open water in Lake Huron. Because cement is in demand, the Huron-Portland Cement Company has announced a plan to shuttle the Boardman between Detroit and Alpena as long as vveather permits. The Great Lakes District succeeded in gaining recognition from Lakes and Ocean Transportation Company. Originally the operator of this vessel intended taking the ship out of the Lakes area into the Gulf area to carry oil cargoes in the Caribbean. Due to the early closing of the St. Lawrence Seaway, the SS Trina was unable to get to the Gulf. At present, the Trina is locked in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, The company intends sailing this vessel to the Gulf area with the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in Spring of this year. This ship will come under AGLIWD contract and some additional jobs will be available to Seaferers In the Gulf area. All grievances brought to the attention of headquarters have been settled satisfactorily with the exception of an unloading beef on the SS E. L. Ford of the Gartland Steamship Company. The reason that we were unable to reach a settlement on this was that arrangements had been made to meet with company representatives aboard the ves­ sel in the port of Duluth last fall to inspect the conditions in the cargo hold. Due to unexpected problems at that time, the company was not able to meet with us; and therefore, this issue is still pending. Another meeting will have to be held aboard the vessel at fit-out. ^ 'v Don't Delay On Heat Beefs Now that the cold weather is here, Seafarers are reminded that heating and lodging beefs in the shipyard can be easily handled if the ship's delegate promptly notifies the captain or chief engineer and shows them the temperature reading at the time. Crewmembers who beef to themselves about the lack of heating but wait three or four days before making the problem known to a respon­ sible ship's officer are only making things tougher for themselves. The same applies when shipyard workers are busy around living quarters. Make sure you know where and when the work was done so that the SIU patrolman has the facts available in order to make a determination. �By Earl (Bull) Shcpard, Vice-President. Ariantic Ratifies End Of Poll Tax HOUSTON, Tex.—Harris County Seafarers who were campaigning among union members to pay Shipping here in New York for January has been exceptional, with their poll taxes, were given an un­ 648 members shipped as compared to 592 A & B members registered. expected assist last week by the During the last month we had 47 ships pay off in New York, 15 ships South Dakota state" legislature. Voting approval for the antisigned on, and 57 ships were serviced in transit. Ships paying off have been exceptionally clean and the ships* and department delegates have poll tax amendment, the legisla­ been doing a bang-up job presenting disputed overtime and reporting re­ ture's action made the state the pairs which have to be done. All beefs were handled in a satisfactory 38th to ratify, thus making aboli­ tion of the poll tax an official part manner. Most of you are aware that Local 333, the NMU's tugboat union, went of the nation's constitution. The on strike here in New York a few days ago. For your information, atnendment does away with the with the exception of New York harbor, the tugboat men in aU other poll levy as a condition of voting US ports—Great Lakes, East Coast, Gulf, West Coast—are under con­ in federal elections. The SIU had been engaged in a tract to the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union. "Pay Your Poll Tax" campaign One of the real SIU oldtimers on the beach in New York is Ruby during the month of January in Leader, who says he has no plans of retiring. Danny Albino and John cooperation with the Harris Chiors are also on thje beach here in New York. Danny has been on the County AFL-CIO Council. Union' Seafarer Jimmy Hammond gets a receipt from Mrs. Shirley beach for the past nine months due to his wife being ill, but he is happy centers throughout tl^ area were Reyes after paying his poll tax at Houston's SIU Hall. The to report that she is fueling better now and Danny should be able to ship officially designated centers where any day now. John Chiors reached the 20-year-mark as an SIU member union members, their families and " SIU in Houston cooperated with other local trade unions in recently, and says that if he had to-*friends could pay their taxes. conducting a voter registration drive during January. do it all over again he would still the steward department on the Payment of the poll tax during Although the new 24th amendment to the US constitution become a seaman. January was a prerequisite for Commander. outlaws the poll tax in federal elections, it is expected that Any of you fellows who have One of the pensioners in Balti- voting in Texas before passage of Texas wilt continue to employ it in state and local contests. shipped out of New York recently "more, Joseph Godwin; has been the new amendment. The anti-poll tax amendment is^. are awaft that we_have changed elected to serve on the balloting the physical set-up somewhat. committee during the voting on the 24th to the U.S. Constitution, Registration has been moved to the dues increase. George said and was proposed for approval to 20th Street, with welfare now being that, he thinks it's important for state legislatures by. a two-thirds bandied on the second deck of the members to contribute some of vote of both houses of Congress. main building. Dues, beefs and their time to the U n i o n and South Dakota's approval as the special services are now on the summed up his feelings on the 3Bth state-to ratify, meant that third deck. matter by saying: "I wish I could three quarters of the fifty states do more for this Union that has had okayed the new addition to By Lindsey Willinms, Vice-President, Gulf Area Baltimore Shipping Good the country's fundamental law. done so much for me." The Baltimore Port Agent has Passage of the new amendment Norfolk HaU reported that shipping remains means that no state may restrict With much of wheat-to-Russia shipments destined to move through good in that port. BaUimore is Shipping was also good in Nor­ the franchise in federal elections Gulf Coast elevators, maritime unions in the area added their weight the port where the ILA refused to folk last month where we shipped by requiring financial payment to demands that Federal agencies closely observe law requiring that load the British vessel Tiilse Hill 72 men out of a total of 96 who from otherwise qualified voters. percent of such cargoes go to US-flag ships. which docked in Baltimore on Jan­ are registered and on the beach. Union leaders fear that some 50In action ini ted by Seafarers and Longshoremen, the West Gulf uary 21 to take on a load of Amer­ The new Union hall in Norfolk states may follow Virginia's lead Port Council (vviiose jurisdicti.^.i extends from Lake Charles .west to ican wheat ticketed foi' shipment seems to be a big success and hun­ and attempt to preserve the poll back to Britain. The Tulse Hill was dreds of visitors have inspected the tax as a requirement for state Brownsville) and the Maritime Council of "Greater New Orleans and Vicinity fired off srongly-worded letters'bf protest to Federal depart­ originally on the government's building during the last two elections. ment and agency chiefs. Both councils are affiliated with the AFL-CIO The poll tax is used as a Cuban blacklist. The SIU supports months. Maritime Trades Department. . uthe longshoremen and their posi­ Another pensioner who has been qualification for voting in five Any doubts as to the importance of the Gulf ports in the gram ship­ tion and was ready with pickets elected several times for service southern states—Alabama, Arkan­ ment picture or as to the urgency of the situation were dispelled by and any support In the event that on the polls committee is Bill sas, Mississippi, Virginia and these developments: the longshoremen needed and Howell. Since he retired on Texas. One New Orleans operator announced that his elevator alone wouia wanted such support. In any pension last year. Bill is a regular move 9.3 million bushels of grain for Russia. event, the Tulse Hill did not load fixture around the Norfolk SIU Of the first two ships to take on wheat for Russia in the Texas area; this cargo and the ship is still on hall. Other men who have been one, loaded at Houston, flew the Yugoslav flag, while the other, at the hook in Baltimore. seen around the Norfolk hall re­ Galveston, was Italian. . T, . r. The SIU Inland Boatmen's Union cently are Andy Noah, who just In Houston, maritime unions sought representation on the Port com­ has been having a beef with the paid off on the Zephyrhills after mission and Jim Clark of ILA Local 1273 was selected by the MTD to Arundel Corporation in Baltimore. shipping as steward for eight serve on a Harris County AFL-CIO committee to meet with the Mayor The beef, which has been going on months, and bosun Andy Anderson, and other Houston municipal officials. for several months, was recently who just signed off the St. Christo­ In Mobile, work neared completion on conversion of the pld mol^ses settled to the Union's satisfaction, pher in Philadelphia and is now BALTIMORE — An atomic gen­ storage tanks, a familiar landmark to Seafarers who ship through that and in the process we collected a on the beach in Norfolk. erator that will operate an un­ port, to facilities for handling various vegetable oils direct from tank lot of back pay for the tugmen. manned lighthouse beacon and cars to ships berthed at the Alabama State Docks. Boston Shipping Slow Picketlines are still being inainfoghorn for ten years has been The beach was building up in Mobile and Orleans as the "home Shipping in Boston has been on placed under test operation at tained in Baltimore by the SIU guard" enjoyed the Carnival season with friends and family. The United Industrial Workers at the the slow bell recently. However, the Coast Guard Yard here. Carnival, now in full swing, will reach its climax and come to a close Capitol Generator Company. The this is not uncommon for this After testing at the yard," the on Mardi Gras—Tuesday, February II, the last day of the pre-Lenten time of year, and things should lines were set up when the com­ 60-watt generator will be installed season. Beginning with Wednesday, February 12, you can expect to see pany refused to sign a contract pick up there when the wheat in a lighthouse marking the the shipping cards shower down on dispatchers' counters in these two with the UIW after a decisive shipments start to come through. entrance of Baltimore harbor. , ,. NLRB election victory. Shipping in Philadelphia is re­ Later it will be moved to a remote ports. On the beach in Mobile, John P. Martin one of the real old-timers m ported to be good with the outlook location to be selected where it the Gulf, has applied for disability-pension. Brother Martin says he Port Council for this month very favorable. Meetings of the Baltimore Port Some 28 ships are expected to pass will .eliminate the need for a crew doesn't want to retire, but he has developed defective hearing which Council have been going very well. through the port during that pe­ of three or four men now needed makes it difficult to perfom his duties. M. J. Oswald, who has been to operate a diesel-powered light­ shipping out of Mobile for the last 20 years, |bt off the Claiborne for The turnout haS been very grati­ house. Mardi Gras. He dropped around to the hall to visit friends and passed fying and we now have 29 affili­ riod. The SNAP (Systems for Nuclear the word that he'll keep shipping for the next 20 years, if he is fit for Fred Clopten is on the beach in ates. among them Retail Clerks, who are now in the process of tak­ Philadelphia after finishing a six- Auxiliary Power) electrical gen­ duty that long. Other oldtimers on the beach include James D. Dixon, ing a strike vote against the chain month-trip carrying ammunition to erator was built by the Martin William E. Reynolds, James P. Lomax and Junior F. Austin. In Houston, J. B. "Toupee" King paid off a Delta Line ship and passed stores in Baltimore City and South­ Europe" and the Far East. Also Company's Nuclear Division at ern Maryland. Although the vote seen around the Philadelphia hall Baltimore under an Atomic the word, after registering, that he would be ready to grab the first is not completed it looks as though recently was Francis Corcoran, who Energy Commission program ad­ thing moving after a couple of weeks of rest on the beach. Jerry Mc­ was reminiscing the other day ministered by the New York Carthy shipped on a regular run to Hula Hula land when he made a job the Clerks will walk out soon. Larry Jones has been on the about his exploits aboard the Robin Operations Office to develop on the Reynolds Aluminum bulk carrier Walter Rice which operates Trent during World War 11. Thomas highly reliable, long-Uyed power from Texas to Seattle and Hawaii. John Jellette shipped from New York beach in Baltimore since he paid W. Smith, who has been sailing supplies for use in space and at to Houston on the Lady of Peace and got right out again on the Aldina. off on the Short HIUs in October, with the SIU since 1947, is also remote places on earth. In New Orleans, Chad Gait and Johnny Calamia divided their time During his stay ashore, Larry was The nuclear generator — about between watching the Mardi Gras parades and trying to pick a winner on the beach in Philadelphia. Tom hospitalized and had an operation says hello to all his. shipmates who the siz5 of a trash can — will at the Fair Grounds. Leo Crawford and Arnold Crawford drove in from on his eye. He's out of the hospi­ sailed with him on the Chllore. supply a continuous flow of elec­ Pearl River to make the jdb calls together. Their target was any long tal now and says that he's anxious Tom, incidentally, iS the father of tricity to power a lighthouse for trip they could make together. Tony Conti is eyeing the shipping list to ship again. Another Seafarer who's on the beach in Baltimore four girls and n^kes his home in ten years without refueling. The and figures he is in about the right position to make the Del Sud. Julius generator is 34V4- inches high, 22 is John Murphy, who last shipped Virginia. inches in diameter and weighs Smythe paid off, registered immediately and is enjoying life at home And for those Seafarers who on the Alcoa Commander. John for a few weeks. Pete Valentine suffered a severe attack of ulcers and 4,600 pounds. said that they had some pretty are tired of sleet, snow and cold about was rushed to Touro Infirmary where he is scheduled to undergo Similar SNAP units power rough weather off Cape Hatteras winds, we have the perfect answer. surgery. Anthony DiNlcoU got off the Del Sud in time to help elect which resulted in a lady passenger Make it on down to Puerto Rico. several Department of Defense labor's candidate In the Sixth Ward legislative campaign. He is a about satellites snd an automatic getting thrown around and bruised; The last report we had was" that ready to ship again. Veteran Steward EmU Herek is sweating out the fortunately not seriously. John also the shipping was good and '%e weather station 700 miles from shipping list after getting a long-awaited "fit for duty." the South Polo. had some good things to say about weather was great. Ships Paying Off Ciean Grain Shipments Important To Gulf A-Powered Light Tried In Baltimore �Pare Eicbt INCE the end of World War II and in the face of our world-wide ^national commitments, the Ameri­ can merchant marine has continued to decline an­ nually and no policies have been adopted to renew our merchant marine strength. From a fleet' numbering 2,332 ships in 1946, 4|ie US merchant fleet has droppedto 911 ships carrying only 9.5 percent of our total waterborne foreign trade. The Seafarers International Union has maintained con­ sistently that the principal cause of the dangerous decline of our maritime strength has been the indifference and hostility of the agencies that are charged by law with the responsibility for promoting the US merchant marine. It believes that this lack of concern for the US merchant fleet is nowhere better illustrated than in the manner in which'these agencies, principally the Department of Com­ merce and the United States Maritime Administration, bungled the first phase of the program for shipping surplus products to the Soviet Union and other countries in the Communist bloc. Even where there seems to be some improvement in the way the Russian program is working out, this only came about after several vigorous protests by the mari­ time unions and the industry. The mishandling of this program by our maritime agencies already has caused the Idss of months, perhaps years of potential employ­ ment for American seamen. It has deprived the US-flag steamship industry of a much-needed opportunity to ac­ cumulate funds for new construction and future em­ ployment for the American maritime worker. The SlU has also maintained consistently that the public interest and the essential needs of the American-flag steamship industry are subordinated invariably to the interests of our foreign steamship competitors and of runaway-flag shipping, ^he procedures followed in the shipment of grain to Russia and its European satellites demonstrates again that this view is not oniy correct, but that ships which participated in tlie Cuba trade or which are owned by companies that are stiir trading with Cuba behind our blacklist are being given pref­ erence over American-flag vessels. For example, as of last week, on January 29, of the nine foreign-flag tramps and tankers that the Continental Grain Company had already chartered to carry wheat to Russia there were three ships, the Turkish-flag E)gmirhan and the Yugoslav-flag Moslavina and Drzic, that participated in the Communist build-up in Cuba in 1962, and one tanker, the British-flag London Craftsman. The tanker is owned by London & Overseas Freighters, Inc., a company which has operated ten tankers under its own name in the Cuba trade for the last two years and that still has ten tankers totaling 160,000 deadweight tons shuttling gasoline and other oil products between Russia and Cuba. Since each of these tankers averages one roiind trip every two months, the ten ships can move 9.6 milliofl tons of petroleum products into Cuba each year. The fifth of the nine foreign-flag tramps and tankers chartered by Continental is the SS Northern Eaglg which is operated under the runaway-flag of Liberia. From the viewpoint of the US merchant marine and the American maritime worker, the surplus sales to Rus­ sia and the Communist-bloc have been incredibly mis­ managed. Over and above the profiteering planned by grain companies like Continental, the program has been whittled down step by step by Government bureaucrats. Whether the wraps have been put on the Maritime Ad^ ministration from higher-up, whether the MA is shortstaffed or its key personnel indifferent or hostile to the independent American-flag portion of the industry—just what the real story is no one knows. But we do know that American merchant seamen and longshoremen have not been properly consulted and our Interests have not been protected; and that decisions have been made repeatedly by the Maritime Administration and the De­ partment of Commerce that failed to reflect the legal obligation of these agencies to protect the public wel­ fare and to promote the best interests of the US mer­ chant marine. The US-flag steamship industry was given to under­ stand last October that two major objectives of the sale of surplus farm goods to the Communist states in Eastern Europe were to provide fuil employment for American shipping and to reduce the balance of payments ,deficit by shipping as much of this cargo as possible on Ameri­ can-flag bottoms. » in his press conference of October 9 announcing ap­ proval of the proposed sales. President Kennedy said that the surpluses would be "carried in available Ameri­ can ships, supplemented by ships of other countries as required." In his letter to Congress the next day, the late President emphasized further that the sales would "bring added income and employment to American ship­ ping, longshoremen and railroad workers as well as graintraders and farmers." S RESIDENT KENNEDY'S stipulation requiring the broad use of American-flag tonnage was further confirmed in Current Export Bulletin No. 881 is- _ sued by the Department of Commerce on October 11. The "Bulletin" specified that wheat and wheat flour license applications must certify among other matters that "(6) the commodities will be exported in US-flag ocean carri­ ers unless such carriers are not available; and 17) the commodities will not be loaded for export on a non-USflag ocean carrier unless prior authorization is received from the US Department of Commierce." Section 3 of Bulletin No. 881, governing licensing pol­ icies for "ekportatiohs of othei* subsidized or price-sup­ ported agricultural commodities" states the applications P SlEAFARERS Febrnarsr 7. 1M4 LOG T shall inclu^ the "same certifications" set forth with ra fact that foreicn aid (PL 480) cargo Is being respect to "wheat and wheat flour." These items would shipped on the smaller tramps :and buUr carriers include, but would not be limited to, barley, com, grain is not satisfactory from the standpoint of employ­ • sorghums, oats, rye^ cotton, vegetable oiW -and tobacco. ment because any part of tiie Communist cargo whi< In other words, at the beginning, US-flag ships were to moves on foreign-flag vessels can never be recovered. On carry their share of all of these commodities as long aa the .other hand, foreign aid cargo shipments might bf they were physically available to move the cargo. stretched out over longer periods so that American shi; will be able to carry at least 50 percent, or any part The original policy of shipping as much of these farm the Russian program lost to American vessels might surpluses as possible on American bottoms was quietly added to our share of foreign aid at a later date so tha' reversed by Federal officials, one step at a time, until our ships will be guaranteed at least the 50 percent min the program now reads that American ships can carry imum required under law in the foreign aid program. no more than 50 percent—not of all the commodities Underlying the drastic changes made in the grain pi shipped, but only of the wheat and the wheat flour sold gram between the date of President Kennedy's announ to Russia and the Communist bloc; and that American ships can participate only if the owners are willing to ment that the surpluses "would be carried in availably' accept rates that are at least 20 percent below the ceilings American ships," and the Issuance of the rate guideline established by the Maritime Administration in 1956-1957. . Other extremely important issues, such as the terms and conditions under which the grain is to be shipped; the shipping dates; conditions at Soviet discharging berths; tonnage dues in Soviet ports—these and other cost matters that determine whether an American-flag ship can actually make the voyage—have been left, for all practical purposes, to the discretion of the grain com­ pany, subject to what has turned out to be a half-hearted review by the Maritime Administration and the Com­ merce Department. The grain companies have used the advantage of their size and access to information as a means to avoid using American ships or to beat down the terms and conditions to the point where, according to many of the owners, they are unable to earn enough to put funds aside to replace or upgrade their tonnage. The first indication that the Government's policy had been drastically modified appeared in a Department of on November 14 was one of the most intensive campaigns Commerce announcement on October 18 that the "re­ that has ever been waged against the US-flag merchant quirement for shipment in US bottoms when available marine. will be a condition in the granting of export license ap­ The campaign was carried on by the grain dealersj plications by the Commerce Department for exports of the Russians and their Communist allies, and our so wheat and wheat flour but not for other agricultural called maritime allies in NATO and the free world, wit Items." . one purpose—to exclude as much American-flag tonnagd The provision limiting American ships to only 50 per­ as possible from the sales. And, by and large, this cam-| cent of file wheat and wheat flour was announced by paign succeeded. the Commerce Department on November 13 in its Cur­ The attitude of the grain dealers towards the American ] rent Export Bulletin No. 883, which in effect rescinded flag shipping requirement was reported in the "Newl Current Export Bulletin No. 881. The Department, in York Times" of October 10, the day after President Ken-f connection with the release of the new "Bulletin," com­ nedy announced the sale. The "Times" account reported l mented as follows: "Several grain houses criticized the President's requiref "Licensing provisions for exports of wheat and ment that grain for the Soviet Union must be carried irj wheat flour Inciude the following: United States vessels. One trader described this rulinfl as 'impractical', and another said it was 'unusual'." "As previously announced, at least 50 percent of • Stories began appearing in the press almost Imme-I the wheat and wheat flour will be exported on USdiately that American-flag shipping rates were too highj flag vessels. If a US carrier is not available at rea­ sonable rates, exporters must obtain prior authoriza­ and that the whole deal might fall through if there wasl tion from the Maritime Administration to ship less insistence on the use of American ships. The unsubsif than 50 percent on US carriers. This restriction ap­ dized American-flag steamship industry, and the US mari| plies only to wheat and wheat flour." time unions, were depicted as the potential threat to the wheat sales. Although the Government has recognizedThe Department tried to cloak its reversal of policy since 1936, at least; that it cost more to operate shiptl by covering its announcement with a reference to the under the American-flag than under foreign registry, ancl foreign-aid program. The "Bulletin" said, in part: that no American ships can compete without subsidyf ". . . Pursuant to a finding by the Maritime Admin­ nothing was suggested by high Government sources tcj istration as to the amount of suitable United Stateshelp overcome the cost differential and permit AmericarJ flag carriers not required for hauling PL 480-type ships to carry a iarger share of the surpluses. cargoes, and which will be available for shipment of Under the PL 480 program the United States pays tht commercial transaction commodities to the Subgroup difference to American shipowners, including our subj A countries (Note: the Soviet Union and the Commu­ sidized lines, between the world rates and the rate foil nist countries of Eastern Europe), at least 50 percent moving the cargo on American ships. It would seem thaf of the wheat and wheat flour will be exported on the same proced^^ire might have been used to guaranteii United States-flag carriers. ..." greater use of American vessels for this program. It's On the following day, November 14, the Department interesting to note that US liner Vessels which receivJ of Commerce released its rate guidelines for shipments operating and construction differential subsidies to mak(| from US Atlantic and Gulf ports to the Black Sea and th4sn competitive with foreign bottoms, Were able to quotcf to Russian ports on the North Sea. The guidelines pro­ world market rates. It's also instructive to note that thil vided that ships in the 10,000/15,500-ton class would be difference between the American and the world markef permitted to charge up to the same rates that were estab­ rates for wheat and other subsidized commodities is paicl lished as ceilings during the Suez crisis of 1956-1957; directly by tlie Government to the farmer or grain dealerl ships in the 15,600/30,000-ton class would be limited to so that the grain dealer can sell this surplus at world pricel rates at least 20 percent below the 1956-1957 ceilings; The subsidy of 57-59c a bushel on export wheat, incil and larger ships would be allowed a maximum rate of 20 dentally, comes to about $20 a ton, or about three timesf percent below the ceiling, but might even receive less, as much as the difference between American and worlcl subject to negotiations. freight rates on the Russian business, which is now lesil In addition, the Department of Commerce ruled that than $6 a ton overall. On shipments from the US Gulf t(l these rate ceilings would apply to foreign-aid cargo ship- i the Black Sea, for example, the American rate is $18.0i| . ments as well as the Russian and Communist shipments. a ton, and the foreign rate $11; the differential on shipf The announcement gave the impression that small ships ments from Atlantic and Pacific Coast ports is less. would be .accepted if they were offered at the flat 1956-; If the Government had oeen willing to pay Americail 1957 rates. This later led to confusion over the shipment shipowners the difference between the wprld rate of $LI to Hungary and to economic action by the MTD to pro­ or more per ton and the standard American ceiling ratJ tect the jobs of American seamen, when it picketed the of $22.50 a ton, the United States could have moved all SS Poseidon in Albany, New York. the Communist grain in American bottoms and wouhl Consequently, instead of being able to carry as much have earned enough on ocean freight to offset the differ! cargo as they could from the more than 6, million tons ential paid to American shipping and to earn dollars froni of all commodities that our private grain dealers are ext the Communists. But, in this case, as in others, the un[ pected to sell to the Communists, American ships ,have subsidized American-flag independent ship, the relativel;! been limited to n(j more than half of the 4-plus million small owner whose fleet of one, two, four and six shipfl metric tons of wheat and wheat flour that may move if make up a substantial portion of our merchant fleet, wa.l all the sales materialize. And this applies only if theyvictimized by Federal agencies. And along with thai can carry it at rates at least 20 percent below the 1957 type of owner, the American maritime worker was imi ceiling. plicitly attacked because he asks for an American livinij By stipulating that American tohhage must be offered • standard. at these rates, most of our fleet of dry cargo tramps and While American seamen appreciate the importance o| bulk carriers, totaling about 1.6 million tons, has been the wheat deal to the nation at large, and understan<l effectively excluded from the Communist program, leavthe reluctance of the Russians to pay substantially moril ing only bulk carriers and tankers of 15,600 deadweight than other foreign countries, for American farm surpluses | tons and larger eligible to participate. At best, this they cannot understand why oift* officials In Washingtoij amounts to some 55 ships of about 1.1 million tons. In couldn't devise an arrangement that would have satisfie<| addition, the Maritime Administration has permitted some all of President Kennedy's original requirrhents and peri vessels in the 15,600/30,000 dwt-ton class to take foreigd mitted'American ships to participate fully in the grai)| aid cargoes, further limiting the number of ships that are prograin.' ' available for the Communist program. , I ' The next set of pressures operating-' again'st Americaif A Study Of The Wheat Again Raises The Big Qi WHO P US-FLAG SI �•'/ Fekrwur 7, MM •hippinc In tti* grain program was our foreign allies, who went to bat almost immediately after President Ken­ nedy announced the American-flag shipping requirement and demanded that the US scuttle that provision. The co-operation given to foreign steamship companies by their Goveniments always is in ma ked contrast with our Government, where Hi? US State Department often seems to be the American agbnt of the foreign maritime powers and helps cut the throit of American shipping; By the end of Oot tber, ac6ording to press accounts, formal and informal protests had come from 11 foreign countries agaitist the luse of American ships to carry grain which is subsidize by the American taxpayer. The protesting countries induded seven—Italy, Greece, Great Britain, Spain, France, IjSweden, and Norway—which are still supplying two^hirdli of the free world ships that are lale To Russia iLestion— OTECTS HIPPING ? ? ? trading with Cuba, in addition to supplying Communist ' China, North Viet Nam and North Korea. There is reason to believe that the State Department was the prime mover in reducing American-flag participation in the Communist cargo shipments , so that the merchant fleets of other so-called "friendly" powers could earn more dollars at our expense. The first deal with the Communists began to take shape on November 2, when the Department of Commerce is­ sued Cargill, Inc. an export license covering the sale of 100,000 tons of wheat to Hungary. The sale was an­ nounced on November 9. A second license for another 100,000 tons was reported on November 15. The two sales, which reportedly included the cost of shipping, totaled $14 million. URING the last part of October and the first week of November, the US Government concentrated on beating down American-flag steamship rates to satisfy Russian demands. An offer by the owners of the larger ships to carry the grain at lower rates than they were receiving in November was rejected by the Com­ merce Department and, on November 8, the United States and the Soviet Union agreed on ground rules for the Russian sales. ' . The central point of the rules was an arbitrary decision by the Commerce Department that ships of 15,600/30,000 tons were to receive no more than 20 percent less than the 1957 rate ceiling, with rates for larger ships to be negotiated. The Commerce Department ruled further that these rates also would apply to PL 480 shipments. An^ announcement released by the Department of November 14, but retroactive to November 8, spelled out the rates on voyages to Russian ports in the Black Sea and the North Sea, for ships of less than 15,600 tons and for ships in the 15,600/30,000-ton class. The Government made clear that since these rates were retroactive to November 8, the date on which the first Cargill sale was made, they would apply to the Hungarian shipment as well as to future Russian shipments. Although the industry was somewhat confused at the time of their issuance. It soon became clear that the new rates effec­ tively excluded about 85 American-flag trampships from the Hungarian sale and future Russian sales. On November 26, the Maritime Administration notified the various steamshii) trade associations that it had re­ ceived a request from Cargill for a waiver of the US-flag shipping requirements on a portion of the 200,000 tons it planned to ship to Hungary by December 10. Following two telegrams to the industry soliciting American-flay tonnage availabe through January 10, the Maritime Ad­ ministration on December 4 issued a waiver permitting Cargill to ship 41,000 tons of wheat on foreign-flag ships. As a result, of the 200,000 tons to be moved, went on American-flag liners at conference rates, and 141,000 tons on foreign ships. No wheat was shipped on an inde­ pendent American-flag bulk carrier or tanker. Although it might appear at first glance that the 'MA had acted effectively to protect US-flag shipping in the Cargill sale, a closer look shows three major points that eliminated US-flag participation; (1) the rate guidelines excluded all but 40 to 55 American-flag bulk carriers and tankers because smaller ships could not meet the low rates reqiiiredj (2) Cargill announced its requirements less than 30 days before the ships had to be available for loading, in effect giving American-flag ships insufficient notice; and (3), Cargill was not required to make fixtures i until after Pakistan had booked the US-flag tonnage that was available in November/December and early January. Following protests by the unions and the industry, the Maritime Administration issued new waiver rules on December 10. This served as a tacit admission that the old waiver, procedures were unsatisfactory. .1 ; The upshot of the Hungarian deal was that .41,000 tons : of cargo were permanently lost to American, ships. Since ; small sl^ips , were, ideclined; by Cargill even .tiiough they D SEAFARERS were offered at the guideline rates for vessels of their . size, and since the refusal to employ tliese ships conflicted with the assurances that had been given by the Depart­ ment of Labor, the MTD picketed a foreign-flag ship in Albany on December 9 to protest the unwarranted waiver. The SIU and other unions affiliated with the MTD object in principle to the issuance of waivers. They believe that the program' already has been badly trimmed, end that better procedures should be. devised so that American-flag ships will be able to carry the full 50 per­ cent of the cargo that is now planned for them. They believe furthermore that since the only parties that have been asked to sacrifice their interests for the grain pro­ gram are the US-flag shipping industry and the American maritime worker, our Government has a special obligation to make sure that the grain companies comply fully with the spirit of the program and that waivers are not freely granted. The attitude of the grain dealers towards the waivers was summarized in a "New York Times" story of Decem­ ber 27, the day after the first export license was granted to the Continental Grain Company for the sale of wheat to Russia. The "Times" story said: "Recently, in arrang­ ing for the sale of 100,000 tons of wheat to Hungary, the Maritime Administration demonstrated that the 'avail­ ability' clause, too, could lead to further compromise. It was ifound that the careful'planning of shipment to co­ incide with the lack of the desired cargo ships could yield Administration rulings that no American shipping was available at a particular time." (Our emphasis-Ed.). In all fairness, the unions believe that the Government must make sure that the grain companies comply fully with the spirit of the 50-50 provision and that the Mari­ time Administration and the Department of Commerce must play an active part in policing the pro,gram. They believe that in the early phases of the Cargill case, and in a number of instances involving the Continental Grain Company's sale to Russia, US maritime agencies have not carried out this obligation effectively. The basic shortcoming has been the failure of these departments to consult fully with the American-flag steam' ship industry and the maritime unions, and their failure to overcome old prejudices against the independent seg­ ment of the industry. The position of the owners is that the waiver procedure • issued by the &overnment on December 10, as amended on January 7, is basically satisfactory and that if it is properly enforced, it provides adequate safeguards for the US merchant marine. But, only in response to union and industry protests, does the Maritime Administration seem determined to protect American shipping against further discrimination by Continental. Whiie it is still too early to tell how the Continental program finally will work out, a review of the early stages illustrates fully how Continental has attempted to get around using Amer­ ican ships and how the Gbvernment has been lax in polic­ ing the program. On January 3, the Department of Agriculture announced that Continental Grain had sold 37 million bushels, or about 1 million metric tons, of wheat to the Soviet Union. This was the first sale to Russia since President Kennedy announced approval of the sales in October. An Agricul­ ture spokesman said the domestic value of the wheat was about $90 million. The report said it (las expected that the Government would pay an export subsidy of about $25 million on the wheat. This includes a subsidy of 72V^ cents a bushel on 350,000 tons of durum wheat, or about $li^ million more than normal on durum. Since American shipping costs, figured at a rate of $17 a ton for 500,000 tons, will come to no more than $8.5 million, it would seem evident that Con­ tinental has received enough money in subsidies to cover the cost of shipping half the grain on American bottoms and can still earn a reasonable profit. ESPITE these facts, however. Continental has de­ liberately attempted to exclude American-flag ships. The reason is a very simple one. If Con­ tinental can carry all the wheat on foreign ships, it can save $6 a ton on 500,000 tons, or earn itself a windfall profit of some $3 million. With an incentive like that, it's no wonder that Continental has tried to circumvent the American-flag shipping requirement. Continental also has other devices for picking the pock­ ets of the US shipping -industry if it is unable to drive American ships from the program. These include burden­ some terms and conditions and a so-called address com­ mission of 114 percent on freight which Continental was requesting for services it was not performing. That com­ mission alone would have cost US-flag ships more than $100,000. Continental's fir.st invitation for American ships ob­ viously was designed to exclude virtually all the tonnage that might be available and to pave the way for a waiver request. Its invitation to the industry, offered through the broker Mack Kiosty &" Co. on January 8, included the following glaring defects: (1) No ship would be per­ mitted tcT carry more than 30,000 tons of cargo or to have a draft on arrival of more than 31 feet; This imme­ diately excluded the super-tankers, which would normally carry more than 30,000 tons, and most bulk carriers, which have a draft of 33 feet when fully loaded. (2) No tankers would be accepted if they had carried oil on the previous voyage. Since most of the T-2 tankers had been in the oil trade, as is customary during the winter months, these ships would have been excluded. For good measure. Con­ tinental asked, for other terms, and conditions that would have been , so costly to, the American owners that they could have tpade the voyage only at a loss. . , ^ Continental also used another ideviqe to. .discriminate D Pace NiM LOG •gainst-iUnerican ships in favor itf^ fmreign tonnage. Al­ though it was chartering foreign ^ips from the end of Januarys through the end of March, it asked for American ships only from the beginning of February through the middle of March. Following protests by the US-flag steamship industry and the maritime unions, the MA com­ pelled Continental to revise its invitations and to drop the conditions excluding ships which had carried oil on the previous voyage. Also in response to the demands of the US-flag steam­ ship industry, the Maritime Administration compelled Continental to stop discriminating against American ships on loading dates and to- permit US-flag carriers to load from the end of January through the end of March, the same dates given to foreign carriers. The draft problem was more complex, but this can work out satisfactorily if the Maritime Administration stands firm. Investigations made by the industry show that Odessa has a draft of 33 feet and that the Russians are able to lighten large draft vessels in that port. It also has been-learned that Batumi has a dfaft of 32 feet. The Maritime Administration was informed further that before the Continental sale was made, the Russians were negotiating directly with Hudson Waterways, Inc. to use the 106,000-ton super-tanker SS Manhattan to carry wheat to Russia. The Manhattan has a draft of 54 feet when fully loaded. Armed with this information, on January 17 the MA released a set of terms and conditions requiring Con­ tinental to consider ships drawing more than 32 feet and carrying more than 30,000 tons of cargo. The grain dealer also was required to agree that the lighterage or lightening of vessels at Russian ports would be at the risk and expense of the Russians. While this resolved some of the most important issues, it still left unanswered questions on demurrage and dues and assessments in Russian ports, which could be high enough to excluoe US-flag participation in the program. In its revised invitation of January 17, Continental also Insisted on extra insurance for American ships and cer­ tain other provisions that continued to discriminate against American tonnage. Again the industry was forced to protest before the Maritime Administration took steps to control Continental. On January 29, the Russians advised the US-fiag steamship industry that tonnage dues for American ships are $1.36 a net registered ton, or three times the dues paid by ships registered in countries that have trade agreements with the Soviet Union. This comes to be­ tween $10,000 and $20,000 for ships in the 15,600/30,000 ton-class, and is very close to being prohibitive. We under­ stand that the owners have asked the State Department to request non-discriminatory dues for American ships in Russia, in accordance with the treatment given other countries under the "most favored nation" provision. This ahould be a good test of the effectiveness and sincerity of our State Department; But, at the end of January, Continental was still de­ clining US-flag tankers for shipments to Nakhodka, de­ spite provisions in both the Continental tender of January 17 and the Maritime Administration's conditions of the same date requiring the use of tankers for that port. Continental also was still trying to avoid the use of supertankers for shipments to the Black Sea, although the Russians themselves had chartered an Italian super­ tanker in September to carry wheat from Canada to Odessa. It is our understanding that this information has been reported to Washington fully. > YEN if the Continental deal should turn out well a number of serious problems remain. Licenses ^ have been issued to several other grain companies for wheat saie^ to the Soviet Union and to other Commu­ nist countries in Eastern Europe. The MA still will have to see that these companies follow the charter terms worked out with Continental and that the cargo is shipped later, if possible, so that American tonnage is not re­ quired at the same time that our ships are carrying wheat for Continental. In addition, steps should be taken to prohibit the grain dealers from using ships that have participated in the Cuba trade or that are owned by companies which are still trading with Cuba. It is obvious that the foreign owners who have finally agreed to pull out of the Cuba trade have done so only because they hope to carry the Russian grain cargo. It would be a grave injustice for them to get away with such tactics. The Communist grain program has been mishandled and better administrative procedures are obviously indi­ cated. In addition to the suggestions that were made earlier, the following steps should be taken by the Com­ merce Department and the Maritime Administration: (1) Closer communication with the American-flag own­ ers and the maritime unions on the technical details of the proposed charter parties suggested by the grain deal­ ers to eliminate discrimination against American shipping. (2) Government collection of detailed and up-to-date information on conditions and other cost matters in the Russian ports, and the early dissemination of such in­ formation to the American-flag steamship induti-y. (3) Establishment of more imaginative provisions to encourage fuller American-flag participation in the pro­ gram and creatron and enforcement of stringent rules limiting the ease of obtaining waivers from the requirment to use American-flag ships. It is clear that the maritime unions and the industry have co-operated fully in. making this program work. It appears that reciprocal co-operation from the Gov­ ernment, ia required to make the program a^ successful •a the late president Kenndy envisaged. E �-•• > y . vi f Fag« Tm ' J SEAfARERS 1 > » > , "t L04 rdbrwuT % MM Precious Horida Real Estate Lies Beneath Ocean Depths With the land buying boom what it Is in Florida, tha state may sorely miss what once was the hunk of land off the Florida Keys, about the size of Long Island, NY. The sunken land, a 1300-square-mlle plateau was once a part of the Florida land mass but, according to 4 oceanographers, about one tion to today's, Pourtales was mainland, but ha has only now million years-ago it just up unable to pinpoint the crescent- been able to say for sure, based By Fred Stewart & Ed Mepney Headquarters Representatives ^ •> Sill Training Programs Pay Off The effort the SIU hu put Into edncatimial and training over the years has paid off in aH the shipboard departments. Good training and attention to duty are reflected every day in the seamanship, abilities and sank. It now lies submerged shaped mass as having been once on his latest survey findings. and behavior displayed by th'e SIU membership. The situation of the Pourtales 600 to 1,500 feet below the surface a chunk of Florida real estate. The SIU statistical shipboard file Is in excellent shape. The mem­ The discovery of the mass as a Terrace is about 50 miles south bership's worldng knowledge and understanding of their Jobs has mot south of the Keys. The plateau was first discovered former part of the Florida penin­ of Miami and extends j>arallel to only made their jobs a lot easier over the past years but has made life almost 100 years ago by an ocean- sula was made by a recent Coast the Plorida Keys about 138 miles, aboard ship a lot more pleasant and profitable for every fellow crewographer, Louis Pourtales. Hence, and Geodetic Survey conducted by from Plantation Key to the Mar­ member. it was dubbed the Pourtales Ter­ three of its oceanographers. One quesas Keys. It lies in the Straits An indication of the membership's knowledge and understanding of race. But with the instruments of the crew, G. Fred Jordan had of Florida about 12 to 15 miles off their jobs is the fact that the statistical average of the repairs reported and survey methods of the day suggested back in 1954 that the the Keys. necessary on all SIU vessels is at an all-time low. This is because The Terrace fa a maze of hills, the membership is conscious of the Importance of prompt repairs and being somewhat primitive in rela­ Pourtales Terrace was part of the valleys and sinkholes. .Some hills regular maintenance to uphold the general safety and personal protec­ rise 250 feet above the surface of tion of crewmembers. the Terrace and as much as 700 All this is due in large measure to the active programs of the SIU- Ship feet above its valleys. The sink­ Safety Department and the SIU Food and Sanitation Department, which holes, deep depressions similar in have helped the membership to a new understanding of the Importance nature to many of Florida's lakes, of safety, good feeding and sanitation practices aboard ship. Through are among the largest ever dis­ an active program of films, discussion, regular inspections and actual covered. One fa a half-mile across classes wherever necessary, SIU vessels are among the safest, cleanest By Robert A. Matthews, and 540 feet deep. and best fed to be found anywhere. Typical of the rest of the Florida Vice-President, Contracts, & Bill Haii, Headquarters Rep. The low accident rate of which SIU crews can be proud is a direct mainland, the sunken plateau is measure of the success of th'ese programs. The importance of using composed largely of limestone. proper working and safety gear is being realized more than ever-by' In order to bring Seafarers up to date, the clarifications noted in the SIU crewmembers who need to be reminded less^than ever before of LOG on January 24, 1964, as well as the following, have been agreed to the importance of using the proper working gear and necessary per­ by the contracted companies which are represented by the American sonal protective devices when doing a job aboard ship. Maritime Association, and have been signed by the Alcda Stegpiship These SIU education and training programs are also bringing about Company effective January 22, 1964. a new recognition of good personal habits and attitudes as"^ important Article ir. Section 30 (c)— factors in general safety and prevention of accidents. It cannot be dis­ Penalty Cargoes. In order to main­ man per day for the duration of the puted that SIU crews are better fitted physically, mentally and are more tain a competitive position for the voyage., .duty-conscious than they have ever been. companies, it is unanimously (2) While a vessel is in con­ SIU crewmembers in all shipboard departments have benefited agreed that in each case where a tinental U.S. ports, fresh milk WASHINGTON — A vigorous from the new attitudes aqd skills brought out through the success of company is bidding for Penalty from local dairies is to be served campaign waged by the AFL-CIO these education and training programs, and it is important that the Cargoes, the company shall notify three times a day. Prior to a vessel to reduce the cost of special "faith­ high standards achieved up until now be maintained in the future. Added the American Maritime Association departing from any domestic ports ful performance of duty" bonds up they go a long way toward making life aboard ship both safer and and request a waiver of Section 30 going to another domestic port under the Landrum-Griffin Act for more pleasant for all hands. Put together they spell good food, high (c). The Association shall then so and/or a foreign port, forty (40) union officers was successful, and morale, smooth cooperation, reduced accidents and injuries, better serv­ notify the Seafarers International gallons of local fresh milk must be one of its byproducts was a boon ice and an easier time for all concerned. Union which will give earnest con- placed on board. to fraternal organizations. I sideration to the company's request. (3) After departure from the last Upon agreeing to such waiver, the continental U.S. port and the sup­ ' The reduced rates won by the union shall advise the crew mem­ ply of fresh local milk has been AFL-ClO's intensive fight were bers of the specific vessel that the consumed, canned whole fresh milk passed on to fraternal organiza­ provisions of Section 30 (c) are is to be served at breakfast only tions by the official rate-setting Surely Association of America. Be­ waived for that lading and sub­ while at sea. fore the testimony to a House sub­ stituted in its place is the following: (4) While in a foreign port, can­ committee, flie bonding surcharge By Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director "When sulphur in the ned whole fresh, milk is to be was 50 percent. It dropped, be­ amount of 25 percent or more served three times a day as per cause of labor's agitation, to 25 of the deadweight carrying agreement. percent. capacity is carried on a vessel, (5) No purchase of milk shall be The US Public Health Service estimates that about a quarter ot a Then, recent hearings before each member of the unlicensed made in foreign ports while canned the subcommittee disclosed that million children will be accidently poisoned this year by Ingesting personnel shall be paid extra whole fresh milk is available. the surety association subsequent­ drugs. Very young children love to Imitate adults. Imitation is one of eompen.sation of $10.00 per (e) If milk is provided for per­ ly made a similar cut in its rate the basic learning processes for children. .They will gulp down pills voyage." sons other than crewmembers, then as they,have seen their parents do and in many cases the results will Article II, Section 40—Fresh additional milk must be supplied for fraternal groups, which for be disastrous. years had been paying the 50 per­ Provisions (Tanker); Article II, Sec- for such use. Leaving medicines where children can easily get at them fa asking cent surcharge. I tion 42—Fresh Provisions (Freightfor trouble. Many parents are unaware of the killing power of ordinary Article IV, Section 7—Breaking John F. Fitzgerald, secretary of j ship). In light of past discussions Watches (Freightship). in order to medicines when taken in overdoses, especially by children. A bottle of and understandings with regard to clarify and reaffirm the intention the Surety Association of Amer­ only 30 tiny baby aspirins. If eaten, can cause severe poisoning and the supply of milk for crew con- of- the first paragraph of Section 7, ica, admitted to the Congressmen sometimes death. Flavored baby aspirin fa the number one culprit in I sumption, it is unanimously agreed the Committee unanimously agrees that he could quote no specific ex­ child poisonings because parents do not realize the danger of leaving that the word "milk" shall be de­ to delete the last sentence of the amples of losses to the bonding them around within reach of youngsters. leted from the second sentence of first paragraph and between the company in the union field which Pills left around the house are an obvious danger. Vitamin pills on Section (a) and that the rest of first and second paragraphs to in­ would not have been covered the kitchen table, sleeping pills in a dresser drawer, aspirin tablets on : the section shall be amended to sert two new paragraphs as follows: under the less-costly honesty a bathroom shelf are all easily accessible to children. But even keeping I read as follows: drugs in a medicine cabinet or other high, out of the way places is "When the vessel arrives in port bonds. (b) (1) Vessels making a foreign and is to depart prior to midnight risky. Parents know that children are into everything and stati.stics" voyage shall store canned whole of the following day, sea watches show that youngsters will go to great lengths and overcome difficult fresh milk at the rate of 1 pint per for those men who are to maintain obstacles to obtain medicines. —— The number of child poisonings donkey watches shall not be broken. other and one in the middle, all "When the vessel arrives in port became so alarming several years three of which must be pushed at and is scheduled to depart after ago that the Public Health Service once to release the door. midnight of the following day, sea Both designs were carefully took direct action to develop a tested using groups of 15 to 20 watches for those men who are to SlU ship's delegates, meet­ medicine cabinet for home use children, ages two to six. They stand donkey watches shall be ing chairmen and secretaries with a built in latch that would watched tlie tester open the cab­ broken at midnight on day of ar­ who forward the ship's min­ foil the most imaginative and in­ inet doors and were promised a rival." utes to headquarters are urged quisitive children but would be reward of candy if they could du­ to make sure they fill out an 4" 4) 4" easy for aidults to operate. In 1960 plicate the procedure and open the' Several members have recently important section on the back the USPHS approached manu­ door themselves. It took four care­ written to the Contract and Con­ of the form. This portion, lo­ facturers to develop such a cabinet ful demohstratiohs and four tries stitution Department, and, in the cated at' the bottom on the for sale commercially.- A child­ before even one of the children past few weeks, the following left, relates to the ship's proof medicine cabinet is going on succeeded in operating the new members have received contract itinerary and the mail situa­ the market this year. clarifications letters: John Heacox, tion, including packages of the latches. The sliding door model Arthur M. Huddell; VIncente A. SEAFARERS LOG sent to all After testing many designs two gave the children the toughest time, Lawsia, Orion Clipper; Fletcher ships when each issue is pub­ were finally accepted and are go­ f(w- the co-ordination required to W. Johnson, Marine; Carl T. Feary, lished. Seafarers who fill out ing into production—one with a depress and turn the knob at the Penn, Vanguard; Wilbur Newson, the minute's form can provide sliding door and one with a swing­ same time is usually - beyond a Eiie v.; Nathan U. Eldridge, Ocean headquarters with a handy ing doOT^ On the_,sliding door young child's abilities. Kenny Sinqk, who ships In Dinny, and Pete Prevas, of the means of checking the The safety cab'net will be sold ' model, the knob must be pushed in the engine department, Almena. accuracy of mailing lists by and at the same time given a full by 10 manufacturers who produce hits the deck in a discus­ The Contract Department also completing this particular half turn to release the catch. The most of the medicine cabinets soltf sion on overtime at the replied to 98 letters from mem­ section before, seqding in latch on the swing-type door con­ in thd country. "Fhe eKtra cost for ' rhonthfy New York" mem­ bers during the month of January their meeting report. tains three buttons, two placied iui the key type latch fa expected to btf -r covering various other subjects. bership meeting. adult's hand span away from each only $2 or $3. m •>•1. I More On Contract Clarifications Labor Fight Helps Trim Bond Costs Accidental Poisoning Big Problem Hitting The Deck File Complete Minutes' Form ..'••A I �Felirtaiy T, UM SEAFARERS LOG Ths Voice Of The People' LEGISLATIVE ROUND-UP. Some of the legislation and issues be­ fore the Ck>ngress this year point up the importance of the political activities undertaken in the interests of Seafarers and to further their job security. Certainly of primary importance to SIU men are the hearings begun by the House Merchant. Marine Subcommittee last week concerning the ocean transportation aspects of the Russian wheat deal. Those who have appeared before the Subcommittee so far are Acting . Maritime Administrator Robert E. Giles, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic Affairs G. Griffith Johnson and Acting. Administrator, Foreign Agriculture Service, Department of Agriculture, Clarence R. Eskildsen. Questioning thus far has been mainly^ concentrated on determining whether or not the recent wheat transaction constituted a commercial or Government-sponsored deal. The Subcommittee has adjourned and will be fecalled by the chairman at a later date. Legislation designed to provide construction differential subsidy aid to vessels in the domestic commerce of the United States, S. 1773 and S. 1774, was introduced by Sen. E. L. (Bob) Bartlett last September. Hearings were begun in November and are adjourned until February 10-11. S. 2477, a measure introduced by Senator Warren G. Magunson, would require water carriers, in advertising to prospective customers and to the shipping public, to state plainly the registry of the vessel to be used. A separate measure would provide that.the ban against a foreignflag affiliation now applying to those receiving operating subsidy be extended in the future to persons receiving the benefits of construction subsidy, cargo preference program and the benefits of construction loan and mortgage insurance, and has been introduced in the Senate. The bill 'would prohibit extending benefits of construction subsidy, cargo preference law, of the construction loan and ship mortgage in­ surance program to a person who has extensive foreign-flag operations. The bill is designated S. 2478, and has been referred to the Senate Com­ mittee on Commerce. Rep. Henry S. Reuss of Wisconsin has introduced HR 9796, legisla­ tion aimed at changing the financial structure of the St. Lawrence Seaway Coiporation. In introducing the legislation. Congressman Reuss told the House that the Seaway Act of 1954 contains an "utterly un­ reasonable" financial formula of payments to the United States Treas­ ury which places upward pressures on seaway tolls at a time when the seaway is struggling to build up traffic. The bill has been referred for consideration to the House Committee on Public Works. Two other important pieces of legislation affecting some good friends of the SIU and of interest to all maritime workers have just heen introduced in the New York State Legislature.. Both bills would ac­ complish long-term objectives of the International Longshoremen's Association that have been endorsed by the SIU. Introduced by Sen. Thomas Mackell (D-Queens), the first of the measures would abolish the bi-state Waterfront Commission in New York and New Jersey, which was established on a "temporary" basis ten years ago. The second bill would provide for the hiring of dockworkers through jointly-operated longshore hiring halls to be set up by industry and ILA representatives. Both bills have been endorsed by the New York State AFL-CIO. The leadership role for Mich­ igan's Senate Democrats has been taken over by a trade unionist. Sen. Raymond Dzendel of Detroit. Serving his fifth two-year term in the state legislature, Dzendel is an assistant business representa­ tive for Carpenters Local 982 when he isn't busy on legislative matters. He' was first elected to the House of Representatives in T954 and after two terms stepped up to the Senate by winning the 18th district seat vacated by for­ mer Gov. John Swainson. Lebanon, Ohio, under which strikebreakers will be laid off, 168 union members will be reinstated and management will divide $50,000 among 60 workers for wages lost in a dispute that began in 1962, The company Is Leban­ on's largest employer. The new contract ends a long and bitter struggle with the former and present employers which started when the plant was sold and all' employees fired. The new owners started hiring non-union workers on a selective basis. The NLRB general counsel had gotten a Fed­ $• 4» 4" A secret referendum vote by eral court order in Cincinnati re­ members of the AFL-CIO Photo straining the firm from closing or Engravers and the Lithographers Uirealening to close. has approved a proposal for merg­ 4> $1 $1 ing both unions. A merger con­ The Airline Piiots Association vention to adopt a constitution for has commended the Civil Aero­ the new Lithographers and Photo nautics Board for seeking to pre­ Engravers Union will take place vent aircraft accidents caused by during the week of May 24 in lightning or fuel explosions and Minneapolis: The merger will agreed to support any program produce a new organization with aimed at solving the problems. about 60,000 members in the The ALPA told the CAB that its AFL-CIO, since the Lithographers pilots, who have logged thousands have been unaffiliated for several of hours flying in thunderstorms, years. Conventions of both unions stand ready to help the board in voted for the merger in 1962. its investigations. In its letter, the union called for an intensive An agreement has. been won by research program and recom­ the (United Steelworkers ^with the mended procedures based on past Gas Appliance -Supply Corp. of ALPA studies of plane accidents. 4^ $• Significant cracks are developing in the wall of opposition to enactment of a program of health care for the aged financed through Social Security. In fact, one big insurance company and two or three smaller ones have testified recently in favor of the labor-backed KingAnderson plan, commonly known as "Medi­ care," at hearings before the House Ways and Means Committee. It is also becoming in­ creasingly clear now that the American Medical Association, which has^ consistently opposed Medicare, does not represent the views of all the members of the medical pro­ fession. The biggest hurdle in the six-year-long struggle to enact a Medicare' program still lies ahead, however. In the past Congress has "turned a deaf ear to the needs of the nation's aged, tending to mis-hear the word "Medicare" "as "creeping socialism." Now that organized medicine and insurance com­ panies are beginning to accept the Social Security approach to hospital care for the aged perhaps this long-overdue and neces­ sary legislation will finally get out of com­ mittee and be voted into law. Bills of the general type of the present Medicare proposal have been before Con­ gress since Augus:, 1957, and have never gotten out of the Ways and Means Com­ mittee. In these six years the plight of the nation's lovz-income aged citizens, which spurred the introduction of such legislation in the first place, has grown steadily more desperate with the constant rise of hospital costs. Labor's stand on this issue has always been clear—if people need hospitalization such care should not be restricted on the basis of whether they have the means to pay for it. The richest nation in the world today cannot continue to ignore the needs of its older citizens who worked hard to build that wealth. Navy At Sea Nobody needs an expert to tell him that the American merchant fleet is approaching mass obsolescence and is unable to serve the nation's needs. No one could possibly deny the fact, although the US Government seems completely unconcerned. The latest edition of "Jane's Fighting Ships," an authoritative annual of the world's warships, brings another frightening warn­ ing, however; It points out that the US Navy is also "in danger of becoming top heavy with the weight of its outdated war-built hulls. . . ." Apparently the US government has not only closed its eyes to the fate of the US merchant fleet, but has become indif­ ferent about the quality of its fighting fleet as well. ". . . Looking a few years hence," says Jane's" in its annual edition, "the time will soon come when dozens of aircraft carriers and cruisers and literally hundreds of (iestroyers, destroyer escorts, submarines, and fleet minesweepers will have reached the end of their useful lives." In contrast to the United States, Russia has succeeded in discarding her pre-war and warbuilt naval vessels and has even been able to supply modernized surface ships and sub­ marines to other nations—Indonesia, Egypt and Cuba. The increase in her merchant tonnage has been even greater. This decline in the US warship strength is shocking but hardly surprising in ^view of Washington's apparent contempt for ship­ ping of all kinds. While both the naval and merchant fleets of its chief competitor are growing steadily in size and power, the US Government seems content to delude itself with the belief that somehow it will all come out right in the end. History teaches us otherwise. The recent trouble in Panama should prove that such catch-phrases as "effective control" are no substitutes for a strong, modern fleet —both merchant ships and fighting ships. �-Fv Tiffin Mrwir T, IfH SBAFARERS LOG sm A^UXVAXJS taxd. All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Lira Lundy, born August 12, Barbara Gatto, bom October Jody Paul Bmivillain, bom Au­ 31, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. gust 12, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1963, to Seafarer and Mi«. Thomas Michael Gatto, New Orleans, La. Dudley BonviUaiii, Lockport, La. Lundy, Wing, Ala. 4> t t 3^ 3^ t' Kenneth Jones, bora April 13, Daniel Pabnrr, bora September 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jamea 27, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles W. Palmer, Camden, NJ. C. Jones, Franklinton, La. t 3> SJ" » 3^ 3!' 3i« Edwin R. Chang, bora Novem­ Porfirio Velee, Jr., bora October 30, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. ber 8, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs, George Chang, Bronx, ^NY. Porfirio Veiez, New York, NY. The deaths of the following Seafarers have been re> 4« 3^ ported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent de­ Julia Soils, born September 13, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Estanilay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, slado Soils, l^exas City, Texas. lack of beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the i» l* l" disposition of estates); Sylvia Maria Eiiaz, born Novem­ Adrian A. Fiedler, 49: While Anthony J. Hickey, 40: Heart di­ ber 6, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Brother Donasian Eiiaz, Galveston, Texas. aboard the SS Elena Lisa, Brother sease took the life Hickey while he 3» 3» i* Fiedler died of a was In ' the Richard Otis Kidd, born Octo­ heart rupture on USPHS hospital ber 26, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. July 29. 1963. He in Boston cm June Gerald R. Kidd, Baltimore, Md. 17, 1963. A mem­ had shipped in 3. i 4i ber of the SIU the steward de­ Nora Staisworth, born June 20, since 1949, he partment since 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bobby had sailed in the joining the SIU R. Staisworth, Conroe, Texas. deck department. in 1951. Surviving i. t- iHe is' survived is a brother, Mark Aieksander Ccerwinski, by a brother, Heibert Fiedler, born October 30, 1963, to Seafarer of Cuba City, Charles Hickey,, of Holden, Mass. and Mrs. Aieksander Czerwlnski, Burial was in St. John's Ceme­ Brooklyn, NY. Wis. Burial was at Cuba City. tery, Worcester, Mass. t. i. i. Warren E. Straw, 52: On Sep­ tember 15, 1963, Brother Straw died of asphyxia­ tion in his home at Slldell, La. Shipping in the All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and deck department, he had first visits whenever possible. The following is the latest signed with SIU available , list of SIU men in the hospital; in 1951. He is USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL survived by a SAVANNAH, GEORGIA FORT WORTH, TEXAS Richard Freeman Frank Nelson Gerald Algernon Thomas Lehay brother, Philip James Mitchell Gien Adams Colon BoutweU George McKnew Straw, of Upper J. U. Watkins Edward Bate* Benjamin Deibler Samuel MlUi L. C. Middiebrook Abe Gordon WilUe A. YouAg Montdair, NJ. Burial was at the USPHS HOSPITAL Charles Hooper Oaklawn Cemtery, Pa. DETROIT. MICHIGAN SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR David Paul Myrr, born October 8, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mi­ chael G. Murr, New Orleans, La. 3^ i. Denise Kay Cannon, born Octo­ ber 21, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jiarl H. Cannon, Hopewell, Va. A. Airspsetter Arne Lahti John Balkiey Clarence Lenhart All Bensman Fernand Lemay Sheldon Boulanger Archie McCormick Charles Brooks Robert McDonald Steven Cornell Donald Murray Steve Forline Arlo Wayne Otto Daniel Hull Donald Perry Raymond Kennedy Duane Pouliot A. G. Kenny Bernard Rosquist George Koeliier John Tautwood Richard Ku.iawa ' George Petros US 'HS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK John Aba Carl KendaU Raul Aguiiar Leo King Evaristo Aldahondo William King Samuel Bailey Sulo Lepisto William Barnett Paul Liotta John Barry .lose Miralia Juan Bonci'ont William Morri* John Naeole Victor Bond Robert Brennan Francis Neves Anson Brower Joseph Obreza Paul Butweil George O'Rourko Arthur Colidt Uuno PauLson Well Denny Andrew Polasky William Farrell Jacque Rion Charles Fertal Mohammed Said Max Fingerhut James Sealy Konrad Frovag Charles Shaw Marino Gordils .Tames Smith John Gotselt Lester Sturevant Thomas Gray Francis Tokarchuk Werner Grunwald George Trapezas Burt Hanback Carlos Troncoso Edwin Harriman Floyd Van Curler Milburn Hatley Sol Vecchine James Hodges Frank Viliacorte Waiter Karlak Ernest Vitou Joseph Kearns Henry Watson USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA James Alexander Wade Harrell Richard Barnes Ned Keith Hinson Edgar 'Barton George Hudson Jon Beverage Walter Johnson Bryon Broadus Foster Juneau William Bunn Duska Korolia Wilbert Burke E. Koundourakis George Burleson Louis Lae John ChatrawJames Lata James Childress George Liebers Mailory Coffey Claude Lomers Gerald CoH James Marshall J. W. McCasiin H. L. Cox Steve Crawford Mont McNabb Joseph Cueiies Joseph McPhee Morris Danzey Frazier McOiiagge Thomas Davis Carl Messer S'dney Day Edward Nelson Salvatore Detrio Evangelos Nonis Jose Serra Dews Kenyon Parks James Donahue John Picou Harry Enimett Harold Robinson George Esteve Horace Sikes, .Ir. Carl Smith Eizadore Fisher George Flint Finis Strickland Eugene Gallaspy Michael Toth Ruffin Thoma* Jesse Green Raymond Vauglian Sanford Gregory Hubert Wilson Mark Hairelsnn William Woolsey Seifert Hamilton USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON. MASS. John Gala Charles Robinson Boiwrt King - STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas Isaksen Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY, MASS. Raymond Arsenault MONTGOMERY TB SANITARIUM MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA Herman Hickman USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE James McGee PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON. LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Arthur Nelson US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON. DC Wm. H. Thomson USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND John Abraham Francis O'Laughlln Evit Ardoin S. Orkwiszewki Louis Baxter Vance Held Jose DaCosta Bryon Ricketti Hector Durate John Schoch Louis Firlie Earl Smith Friedof Fondila Myron Smith James Fort David Sorenson Gorman Glaze Joseph Williams James Helgoth Harry Willoughby Charles Hemmis Nicholas Wuchina •Tames Keavne.v Ds.vid Rudolph Gettis Lightfoot A. Skalamera George Marcotte Martin Wittig Salvatore Messina John Yendral Harry Muches USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Harley A. Anderson Robert Nielsen Bernard Burke Earl Poe George Champiin Richard Shaffner Robert Gannon William Stephens Richard Harnden USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VIRGINIA Jerry Alien J. B. Harris .John Buck. Jr, William Mason William Dowdy Harry Overton, Jr. Joseph Faak J. W. Short Bernard Geerman USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Charles Carroll Harry Kenvyn Algernon Coe John Lager Mayo Brasseaux James Mallard Raymond Brown Charles Martin William Bruce James Mathews K. M. Bymaster Fredrick Neely Woodrow Batch Gustavo Osuna V. A. Court. Jr. Roy Peebles Cecil Gates Wallace Robin Monroe Gaddy Charlie Roberts George Howard Raymond Stanley Eric Hoffman Richard Toler Roy lustice USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Kirk Anderson Carl McCranie Charlie Gedra John Paerels Claude Hollings John Ratliff George Lynch Phillip Rogers Gordon Marbury Julius Swykert 3> 3' 3» Leopoldo Colon, 49: An acci­ dental skull fracture was the cause of death to Brother Colon on November 3, 1963 in New York. He held ratings both in the engine and steward depart­ ment at the time of his death, and is survived by his wife, Mrs. Genoveva Colon, of Brooklyn, NY. Burial was in the Bio Wedras Cemetery, San Juan, Puerto Rico, i 3^ t Earl F. Boatwright, 44: Heart trouble was the cause of the death of Brother Boat. wright, stricken on the Seatrain Savannah on Sep­ tember 8, 1963. He had sailed in this engine dcr partment with the SIU since 1958. Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Juanita B. Strickland, of Jesup, Georgia. Burial was In the Altamaha Cemetery, Jesup. SI 3> ,3f Gibbs T. Liverman, 62: Brother Liverman died of heart failure in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on November 17, 1963. Shipping in the engine de­ partment, he had sailed with the SIU since the Union's beginning in 1938. He is sur­ vived by a friend, Janie B. Hill, of Washington, DC. Burial was in the George Washing­ ton Memorial Park Cemetery, Prince George County, Maryland. ALCOA COMMANDER (Alcoa), D*a. 14—CiMlrmul, 1. Hogg*/ tacrotanr, Bewmm. OroUMr Van Rio* wa* eleotod to senro a* MW ahip'a delagate. Requoat food plan repreaeptativo and port ateward to bo aboard In Newark. Porthola ocreena to ba ezchangad. Requeat Sl.OO per man for TV. department. Hotlan mads to bar* '.Tnion officials study ratiromant iBan on th* batla of Bi-yoar mambarAlp and lO-year seattmo. Check with pa­ trolman ra taking welding cable from engine room to IMW. DUVAL (Suwannee), Dec. II—Chair­ man, Pat WelA/ Secretaiy, R. Sliwls. Sblp'a delegate reported t^t dlaplitad HASTINGS (Waterman), Dac. U —. OT of watcfastandera In Madras will Chairman, Jamas Keliegg/ Sacratary, bs taken up with patrolman. Deck John Wall*. Shlp'a delegate reported department requeite daiiflcatlon on everything running smoothly. S8.se in some items in tha agreement. Vote ahip'a fund. On* man in deck depart­ of thanks to ateward department for ment hospitalized at InAon. Dlacus- a Job well done. sion on the heating in aft foc'sle*. WACOSTA (Waterman), Dec. IS — Vote of thanks to tha steward depart­ Chairman, Ramon Ferrera/ Secretary, ment' for Job well- done. O. B. Gapsc. Motion made to have patrolman contact headquarters con­ STIEL TRAVELER (isthmian), Sept. 21 — Chairman, Harry K. Kaufman/ cerning crew'i Uvlng quarters. Chief steward thanked deck and engine de­ Secretary, R. Morgan. $44.41 In shlp'a fun<'. Everything running okay. Di*. partments for keeping mesihatl and pantry clean during the night. Vote of thanks to entlrG steward depart­ ment. LUCILE BLOOMFIELD (Bloomfleld), Nov. 10—Chairman, Pete Scregginsr Secretary, W. O. Purdy. S17.68 in ship's fund. Pete Scroggins was elect­ ed to serve as shlp'a delegate. No beefs were reported. euartoa on meaahall being aongeed in the near futiuo. Ona man paid off. leaving a lot of personal debts. Ques­ tion raised on epeakera missing from meaahaU. TADDBI VICTORY (Coniolldatad Marlnsrt), Dec. If — Chairman, Jo* Millar/ Sacralary, William Swartout. Ship's delegate reported that the agent said h* wired for money for draws, but received no reply. Brother Lowman was elected as sblp'a dele­ gate. Crew backs ateward 100% in regard to otorea. JBFPIRSON CITY VICTORY (Vicfonr Carrlart), 04. i — Chairman, William Nasta/ gaeratary, Al Prontak. No beef* reported by department delegates. Jo* Ross elected Alp's delegata. Exhaust system not func­ tioning properly. Vote of thanks to ateward department for a job well done. NIAGARA (Oriental Trading), Nov. 17—Chairman, William Baker/ Secre­ tary, C. R. Watt. Ship's delegate re­ ported contacting chief mate about painting rooms and messhalls. Work started on general repairs. Some deck department OT pending untU clarifica­ tion is received from headquarters. Letter to be sent to headquarters in reference to pension plan. Discussion on condition of lifeboat aft. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoal, Dee. 12— Chairman, E. Kally/ Sacratary, J. E. Hannon. Shlp'a delegate reported that one man missed ship in New Orleans and one man fired In Puerto Rico. No beefs reported. Crew told that anyone who wishes to donate to fund for Claude Lomers can do so. Captain contributed wrlstwalch to raffle and proceeds submlttted to fund. Vote of thanks to steward department for Thanksgiving dinner. TMscussion about fixing pump on washing machine. Crew requested to keep noise down in passageways. ERNA ELIZABETH (Albatross), Dae. 31—Chairman, none/ Sacratary, Sam­ uel Doyls. Some disputed OT In deck and engine departments. Suggestion to negotiating committee that port time shaU commence one-half hour after Alp anchors. MoUon made that aU SIU members be privileged to re­ tire after IS years of aeatime, with no ag* limit. A vote of thanks was given to the steward and hia depart­ ment for wonderful Chrlatmae and New Year's dinners. LOB ANGELES (Saa-Land), Dac. 23 —Chairman, John Wad*/ Sacratary, Joss N. Castro. Discussion about con­ tacting patrolman In regard to trans­ portation to and from nearest publis transport. Soma disputed OT in deck YAKA (Waterman), oee.^2f—Chair­ man, L. Forgaron; Sacratary, W. Padarssn. SM in Alp's fund. Crewmembers wera requested to turn in all linen at payoff. Repair llata turned in. Minor repairs will be taken care of at sea. Vote of thanks to th* ateward department for nice holi­ day dinners. IBERVILLE (Waterman), Dac. 14— Chairman, H. CarmlAaal/ Sacratary, none. Ship's delegate reported every­ thing running smoothly. $18.31 in ahip'a fund. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department for excellent job in preparation and serving of Thanks­ giving dinner. Vote of thanks ex­ tended to crew for its cooperation in keeping messhall and pantry clean. DBL.MUNDO (Delta), Dee. 22 — Chairman, E. Anderson; Secretary, H. R. Hallman. Some disputed OT in deck department. Motion piade for Increase in wages and OT, for re­ duction in||seatime for retirement, regardless 01 age, and for an Increase in pension benefits. Vote of t'henka extended to ateward department. PENN VANGUARD (Penn Shipping), Dec. IS—Chairman, Carl T. Peary/ Sacratary, Charles J. Mitchell. Carl T. Feary was elected ship's delegate. Deck department meeting will be held regarding watches in port. Crew requested not to throw trash out of portholes. Everyone asked to coop­ erate by closing doora quietly when members are asleep. WARRIOR (Waterman), Dec. 1 — Chairman, Robert Rudolph; Secretary, M. B. Elliott. Ship's delegate re­ ported a smooth trip so far. Motion made that any member who hat been In the Union for 20 years in good standing should be eligible for retire­ ment. O. J. Harden was elected Alp's delegate. Vote of thanks to steward department and crew messman for fine service and food. TRANSHATTERAS (Hudson Water­ ways), Dec. 22—Chairman, Ken Hayes/ Secretary, H. Moody. Deck depart­ ment requesti action be taken on tha repair list. Some disputed OT in each department. Motion made to Aange welfare to straight pension after 13 years seatime or 20 years SIU. Mo­ tion made to open SIU branch Portland. Oregon, and to the have LOG publUh any information regard­ ing SIU haU In Yokohama. Vote of thanks to officers aiid crew wha at­ tempted to save the life of deceased brother. STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Dec. 2»—Chairman, N. Richie/ Secretary, R. L. Huddleston. S8.B0 In ship's fund. No beefs reported. R. L. Huddleston resigned as ship's delegate. B. Speegia was elected to replace him. Captaln'a method of putting out draws wa* explained to the crew, and a report waa given on completion s( items on last repair Hat,.. Family Turn-Out When Seafarer Pet* Mena cam* to tho New York hall to pick up a vacation check for $300, he brought part of his family with him from tfieir homo in Je/sey City. Mrs. Mena antJ young Paul, one of their five children, came along to help Mena carry the loot home. He sails on deck. �f^teunr 7. itM Seafarer Sees Increase Due To the Editor: The resolution to increase dues was long overdue as all d us have been amazed at the Union's ability to operate within the framework of our present low dues while the cost of everything about us has sky­ rocketed out of proportion. It must be about 12 years since we have had a dues in- iP To Tlie Bditoi All letters to the editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG- must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. SEAFAMERS tOG Urges Go-Siew On Pension Plan To the Editor: All the letters and articles I've seen far the LOG have gotten me 100 per cent con­ fused on the pensi(Hi issue, and I'm still waiting for somebody to unscramble the situation. It seems to me tiiat the ques­ tion of a pension, like other questions of benefits for SIU members, can best be handled by our Union representatives. They have produced B<Hne of the finest benefits anywhere in the labor movement for mem­ bers of the SIU, and I think we can count on more of the same in any revised pension set-up. As far as I'm concerned, the pension set-up we have now is a fair one. You can't have a program where everybody qualifies right away. It would make the whole idea meaning­ less. Charles Beeman . t. X Welfare Service Draws Thankyou crease. We are all aware that during this time the services within the Unicm for the benefit of the membership have quad­ To the Edftor: This is in appreciation of the rupled, giving the Seafarer naembers the finest services efforts put forth in the Wel­ within any Union, whether mari­ fare Department by Brother time or shoreside, while our John Dwyer. I was hospitalized dues have remained lower than in Staten Island for 34 days and had plenty of occasion to any of them. observe the efficient manner But this has only been a frac­ in which he eondocti his du­ tion of the increased cost as­ ties. sumed by our Union over the I know from personal obser-~ years. I had tiiought that the vati<Hi, on more than one occa­ Landrum-Grifftn Bill, with its sion, he has gone beyond the stringent requirements that ne­ call of normal duties to be of cessitated the duplication of all assistance to the inpatients as office copies of union business well as the out-patients. and thereby the need for an . I personally ^ank him for additional office staff would the many considerations he has have compelled a dues increase, shown to inc, and, I feel that yet this too was absorbed by many, many others Join In the Union without any cost to these sentiments, the membership. It has been 'a Devid S. BlackweU remarkable performance. A i With this increase a Seafarer is not spending any additional cash; he is investing it. It's an investment to strengthen the To the Editor: Union's position and thereby In sny discussion on pen­ bring additional benefits to the sions, I think the brothers membership. should remember that our P«.1 would like to suggest that sion Plau, like our Vacation some monies be set aside In a and Welfare Plans, has no fund that can be used to pro­ equal in the maritime Industry. tect and further our Interests _ . I've taken the time to look in Washington, to be, used to over all the various plans of combat the power lobbying of the other maritiine unions as the various groups that would well ss our own and the fact pass legislation harmful to the is that the SIU plan is Ihe most interjests of the US merchant liberal one around. marine and pose a threat to the It seems to me that in com­ job security of oiur membership. menting and making sugges­ The best things around these tions about ~ pensimi plans, parts is still the ride on the there are some brothers who Staten Island Ferry and mem­ haven't taken the time to com­ bership in the Seafarers Inter­ pare our plan with the other national Union. The analogy maritime' tuuon plans. If they refers only to the fact that both did, they would see why our are delightful, and so very very plan is the best. W. Thorn inexpensive. Art Lomas Recife, Brazil was the locale for the Christmas Day doings on the Omiiiuill Freighter (Suwan­ nee), where (standing, l-r) Seafarers W. Lcnier, M. Phelps. C. Adams, S. Holden, G. Davis. A. Hoover and A. Feiiciono (seated) joined with ioca) youngsters in marking the yuletide feast. Feliciano, who's the 3rd cook, sent in the snapshot of the galley force. New Year's festivities were enjoyed by oldtimers from two Waterman sliips in Casa­ blanca, as crewmen from tlie Warriw and City of Afana got together for some year-end cheer. Otis Harden, delegate on the Warrior, reports that the passing of the old year was marked in fine style at the;*— ^ Freighter (Suwannee) observed local seamen's club. Harden, engine delegate Christmas in Recife, Brazil, where WiiUam Padgett, cook M. B. Elliott and several other merry-makers enjoyed an evening of champagne complete with the traditional holi­ day paper hats and balloons as they rung in 1964. On the Alma, a beef-free trip was topped off when the skipper thanked the crew for a Job well done. Ship's delegate Roy Guild r^orted "that the captain was im­ pressed by Ihe crew's conducl in 'SIU Pension Is The Best' BIENVILLE (Sta-Land), Dec. S — Chairman. Ralph W. TtpdelW S«cr«tary,' R. Llparl. One man missed shiik la Houston. Ship's delegate to contact patrolman regarding beef with chiej mate. Crew requested to cooperate in keeping messhall pantry clean. SUMMIT (Sea-Land), Jan. 4—Chair­ man, F. DiCarlo; Secretary, A. Romero. Patrolman to be contacted about dirty drinking water. Ship expected to lay up. Vote of thanks extended to steward department for. good holiday meals. ' DEL ALBA (Delta), Nov. 17—Chair­ man, O. N. Manifold; Secretary, L. A. Mitchell. O. H. Manifold was elected new sliip's delegate. . $19 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in all departments. Motion made to have all monies, less' all deductions, advanced upon request, by unlicensed personnel at five'-day Intervals before arrival in any port. Draws shall be put out no later than. 3:15 PM when practical, and Saturday. Sunday and holidays shaU be included In five-day period. Motion was sub­ mitted that headquarters negotiate tvlth aU companies in reference to feeding, watering, general cleaning and medical ministrations when ves­ sels are carrying animals in the ab­ sence of a fuUtlme livestock tender. Vote of thanks extended to steward department. OVERSEAS EVA (Maritime Over­ seas), Sept. 2 — Chairman, R. Hodgesi Seerethry, P. L. Whitlow. Crew re­ quested to keep passageway doors on the main deck locked and closed while ship is in foreign ports. Better care should .be taken of ship's linen. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. August 2 — Chairman, Anthony Barnes; Secretary, David Blumlo. Crewmembers requestecl to be prop­ erly attired when in messhall. Some disputed OT in deck and engine de­ partments. Request more slopchest items be carried in the future. May 19 — Chairman, John Homer; Secretary, Daniel B. Backrak. $24 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department driegates. Suggestion made that lifeboats be checked for serviceability. BEAUREGARD <Sea-Land), Dec. 23 —Chairman, W. S. Sharp; Secretary, P. Jokullch. Discussion held on safety measures tq he taken , in Houston on the gangway installation. T. M. Jones it enjoyed a' traditional holiday feast put on in true SIU style. Milton Phelps, delegate, thanked the captain for making Christmas cheer available to his men. Chief cook Charles Adams was singled out for special praise. ^ ^ i. W. Layton, sailing on the Steel Tender (Isthmian), offers some ad­ vice on cashing travelers' checks In foreign ports. He feels that the idea of getting travelers' checks for draws is outmoded, but while they're still being issued, all Sea­ farers beading for Pusan, Korea, should be especially careful. There's a lot of overcharging going on in local spots that cash the cheeks, and a number of places are refusing to take them. t> foreign ports as well as the good ovwall appearance of the ship. The crew, in turn, accepted the report with a vote of thanks. t i 4 Peter Goodzuk, delegate on the Fairport (Watermanl, has expressed thanks to the captain and chief mate for their cooperation in mak­ ing the voyage as pleasant as pos­ sible. At a recent meeting, chaired by Steve Thayer, the crew also is­ sued a vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for fine chow. Writing in from the Council Grove (Cities Services) at Lake Charles, oldtimer Charlie M. Silcox expressed deepest appreciation to Capt. Hanna and his shipmates on the Grove for bearing with him when he recently suffered the loss of his wife. Silcox said he was at a loss for words that would prop­ erly extend his feelings for the crew's extreme kindness. ^ 4" Deck delegate Fred J. Smith has asked that something be done about the stores situation on the Jian (Pacific Seafarers), which went into Algeria with a cargo of CARE supplies. The stores were checked i t The crew of the Omnium in New Orleans before they left. resigned as ship's delegate, vote of thanks. Brother elected to serve in his place. thanks extended to steward ment. with a Hopkins Vote sf depart­ MONTPELIER VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Dec. 28—Chairman, none; Secretary, George Stroplck. Ship's delegate' reported no beefs, and two men in hospital. Vote of thanks to steward department for a Job well done. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), Dae. 14—Chairman, Pat Marinelli; Secre­ tary, James Peterson. Motion made that any SIU man be allowed to vote on any important business whether he is on a ship or. ashore, and that there be no limit on time period. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Scairain), Dec. 15—Chairman, James M. Glenn, Jr.; Secretary, Herbert C. Justice. Joe Block completed tour as ship's delegate. Noral W. Jorgenscn was elected. Crew extends a "bon voyage" to reliet skipper. Marie A. Zanelli. Twenty-five cicwmcinbcrs donated to ship's fund in order to pay off cost of "TV. $4.67 now in ship's fund. Thirty cases of eoke on hand. Few hours disputed OT In deck depart­ ment. One member walked off ship half hour prior to departure in Texas City on Nov. 29. ST. CHRISTOPHER (Destiny Car­ riers), Dec. 20—Chairman, Alfred Andersen; Secretary, Gustav V. Thobe. Steward -declared that the slopchest wiU he open. for cigarettes the last time tomorrow. No beefs re­ ported. *' ALCOA COMMANDER (Alcoa), Dee. 24—Chairman, D. Fisher; Secretary, N. Kaminskl. Discussion on laundry room. Discussion on searching of handbags and suitcases at gangway. Trimming down turkey leg, chief cook Thomas Con­ way on the Steel Vendor (Isthmian) shows what's left of big bird after crew went to work on it during holiday feast. but they still missed a number of things. Mayonnaise seems to be one of the missing items — and isn't available in Algeria, according to the steward. Jesse R. Joy, who was on the Jian, warns Seafarers to steer clear of the Travelers Hotel on St. Charles Street, New Orleans, due to a run-in he had there that caused the loss of part of his payoff. Discussion on dues increase, lifeboat school and other facilities. Captain made inspection and cited unmade bunks and unclean laundry room. No one to miss ship from port to port. TADDEI VILLAGE (Consotidaled Mariner), Nov. 20 — Chairman, Joe Miller; Secretary, John Kennedy. Crew requested to throw firecrackers over the side and not in passageway. Glasses should be returned to pantry after use. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. No ship's fund. Motion made to build a jury toilet and to put a water cooler on deck for longshoremen. VENORE (Venore Transportation). Dec. 8—Chairman, J. Michael; Secre­ tary, Pat Murphy. Discussion on slop­ chest prices. Discussion regarding ship's pa.voff. No shore leave in Augusta. Vote of thanks to the entire steward department for good chow served. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Dec. 14 — Chairman, M. Keefer; Secretary, Fred, Tampol. $55 in ship's fund. W. D. Bushong was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Engine department told it is to get coffee directly from the chief steward. �V;-! > 1:, " -••(Jl Piffe Foarteea SEAFARERS LOG FebniU7-7, 19M Scenes Of Seafarers^Sun And Salts Hudson, Hosklns In Spotlighir Scene (above, left)- on the Hudson (Victory Transport) at Vancouver, Wash., last week shows deck delegate H. Davis (standing) going over trip |to India with SlU Patrolman Har­ vey Mesford. In background is Food Plan rep. H. Higginbotham. Center, during run to Cal­ cutta, are W. Coggins, T. Aldridge and J. Douglas. Seagoing Man Tops 'Man With A Tan' A certain airline uses a gimmick in its advertisements that shows a couple of young Northerners sporting the kind of suntan that a person would really have to work hard at devel­ oping during this time of year."^ Our Hero: Why yes, I go every It figures everyone loves winter. "the man with the Florida Acquaintance: Yes, and where tan" who, the reader is led to believe, got the tan by flying South aboard one of the airline's planes. Gets Paid For It Well, Seafarer Lonnie B. Dooley figures there is more than one way to get a Florida tan, and his way is better; He gets paid for it. Dooley ships on Sea-Land's trailership Fairland that runs reg­ ularly into the Gulf. The whole idea of the air­ line ad started him thinking, and he came up Dooley with a bit of repartee which might pass between him and a New Jersey acquaintance who hasn't got the chance to go South so often. Approporiately enough, Dooley has entitled his dialogue "The Man With the Florida Tan." Curtain rises upon a street in Neioark, New Jersey: Acquaintance: Why, hello there, haven't seen you in a long time. My, look at that tan, where have you been? Our Hero: I've been to Florida. In fact, I've Just returned. Acquaintance: Oh my, how wonderful. did you stay? Our Hero: I stay^ at the Fairland, and it was jolly good. Acquaintance: Really? Was it very expensive? Our Hero: Well no. In fact, they paid me. Acquaintance: Oh yes? How come? • Our Hero: I was an entertainer. Acquaintance: Really! Our Hero: Yes, I entertained 6,000 horses and watched a shaft go 'round and pound. LOC-A-RHYTHU: Yearning -By Henri Percikow. I yearn to lend my hands To change this crumbling world. Where ruthless gods Reap the fruit of my work Into golden baskets Devouring my life and soul. Through the web of tinsel, I walk amid poverty. Bare shadows cling to breath. While lifting fists To build a world anew. How I yearn to lend my hands. ANTON BRUUN (Alplna), Dae. •— Chairmen, Jack Dolan; Saerctary, Paul R. Willi. $20 In ship'a fund. $1 from each crewmember requeatad at payoff. Some disputed OT In deck department to be taken up with pa­ trolman. Ship's deleeate to request clarification on mailing of vacation checks. DEL NORTE (Delta), Nov. 24 — Chairman, Andrew A. McCletkayi Secretary, Bill Kaiser. $154.59 In ship's fund and $337 In movie fund. No beefs reported by department. Motion made that draws be put out aboard ship In accordance with the SIU agreement. Motion that the port agent Inquire about treatment, extent of illness and operation of deceased, Brother Alvln Whitney. One man was hospitalized In Buenos Aires and one in Santos, Brazil. Vote of thanks ex­ tended to all who helped In taking care of Brother Whitney before he died. FLORIDA STATE (Everglades), Nov. 20 — Chairman, Antonio Cenzalezi Secretary, Roy Elford, Charles Henning was elected to serve as new -ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to outgoing ship's 'delegate. Curtis Decote, for a job well done. Vote of thanks to steward department for good all-around job. No beefs re­ ported. JOHN C. (Atlantic Carriers), Dec. $ — Chairman, A. Bryant; Secretary, L. L. Raborn. Ship's delegate re­ ported one man hospitalized In Karachi. Ship due to go Into ship­ yard at the end of voyage. Some dis­ puted OT In deck department. Bosun refused to att<qid a deck department meeting because the department had no bookmen. Motion made that this matter be called to attention of Union officials. Suggestion made that the ship's delegate see the company about getting a steam water urn plus a cabinet in messroom. It was also suggested that the ship be stored for at least 30 days over and above estimated time of voyage. HERCULES VICTORY (Marine Man­ agers), Nov. 16—Chairman, John S. Hauser; Secretary, L. Schmidt. $8.50 in ship's fund. L. Schmidt was elect­ ed to serve as ship's delegate. All hands asked to take It easy on the water due to shortage. Alt-~hands given a vote of tkanks for a job Well done. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Nov. 2— Chairman, W. Hand; Secretary, H. Warren. $29 in ship's lund. H. War­ ren was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. PENMAR (Calmar), Nov. 30—Chair­ man, James'Sheets; Secretary, Waiter Walsh. $24.10 In ship's fund. Ship's delegate extended a vote of thanks tp the entire crew for its coopera­ tion. No beefs reported. Vote of thanks extended to the steward de- CofFeetime on the tanker Fort Hoskins (Cities Service) pro­ vides time for a get-togather by some of the deck gang. The congregation (l-r) includes Bill and Mike Maestas. Haggerty, James Parker, Bill Allen, Busby and Bob O'Rourke. partment for Thanksgiving dinner. Motion that the Union work out some definite sort of retirement pro­ gram. Discussion on having the com­ pany place non-skid runner In front of the galley range for safety pur­ poses. Oct. 15 — Chairman, Richard J. Brewnf Secretary, Walter J. Walsh. No beefs reported by department delegates. Richard J. Brown was elected to serve as ship'a delegate. Contributions accepted from crew towards the purchase of a new ship's TV aerial. COUNCIL OROVE (CIHes Eervlce), Dec. 5—Chairman, A. Manual; gecretary, 9. $wlft. $3.85 In ship's fund. Crew's request for TV set was turned delegates reported no beefs except a couple of hours disputed OT In deck department. Motion to ask head­ quarters what progress has been made toward a retirement plan. Vote of thanks extended to steward de­ partment for its efforts, especially for the Thanksgiving Day meals. RENN EXPORTER (Penn ghlpping), Nov. 1$—Chairman, D. L. McConwayi Secretary, .Z. A. Markris. One mas taken off ship In Alexandria due to Illness. Motion made to have ship fumigated. Tank for drinking water should be Inspected by the Healtit Department. SUMMIT (SeaiLand), Dec. 4—Chair­ man, A. Romero; Secretary, P. Dl- Carlo. Ship's delegate reported Jhat ship will not lay up this trip. All repairs have been taken care of. Con­ tact patrolman about getting bigger bunks and mattresses for crew. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), Dec. 9 ~ Chairman, H. w. Miller; Secretary, A. Q, Nail. Ship's delegate to see patrolman for a clarification on de­ layed sailing. Discussion about steve­ dores in passageways. down by the company. Motion to have negotiating committee meet with shipowners In regards to having shore gang load all but dally stores on coastwise tankers. Vote of thanks extended to chief steward and entire steward department for a bountiful Thanksgiving dinner. OVERSEAS REBECCA (Maritime Overseas), Dec. 6—Chairman, Paul J. France; Secretary, John McElroy. Union representative requested to board ship In New York. Vote of thanks given to crew messman Luis Cruz for being one of the best. ALICE BROWN (Bloomfisid), Nov. 10—Chairman, R. Thomas; Secretary, O. Fsrrara. One man left In Rotter­ dam. Some delayed sailing disputed due to restriction to ship for four days In Antwerp. Need some type of can opener In crew pantry. DEL VALLE (Delta), Nov. 17 — Chairman, C. L. Reames; Secretary, V. B. Monte. No beefs .reported by department delegates. Brother Reames re-elected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion was made that the ship should be fumigated to get rid of rats and roaches. It was suggested that a new washer be requested. ELDORADO (Penn Shipping), Dec. 3 — Chairman, Jay Savage; Secretary, Fred Travis. Ship's delegate reported one man hospitalized at Bombay. $20 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Nov. 31 —Chairman, William Wallace; Secre­ tary, James M. Barnett. Department DEL SUD (Delta), Dee. 8—Chairman, Robert Cellahen; Secretary, Vincent Fitzgerald. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. $416.31 In ship's fund and movlS fund. Crew requested to keep all portholes closed In Houston until ship is cleared. Vote of thanks to galley force for splendid Thanksgiving dinner. Vote of thanks to chief eleo tiiclan for repairing movie machine. SENECA (Marine Carriers), Dec. 29 —Chairmen, Billy B. Price; Secretary, Ralph R. Maldonado. No beefs re­ ported. Draw in American money will bo put out in all ports Including bunkering ports. John Karptnsky elected ship's delegate. All- crewmembers asked to take good care of washing machine. Deck department and black gang to take care of laundry room. Steward department to take care of recreation room. Vote of thanks extended to the steward and entire department for wonderful Christmas dinner and everyday menus. OVERSEAS EVA (Maritime Overseat), Nov. 11 — Chairman, John J. Gates; Secretary, Paul L. Whitlow. Steward who was hospitalized In Malta has been flown home. Motion made tl}at the food plan representative bo consulted about the food. Boarding patrolman's attention should be called to the condition of the lifeboats. Motion that new batteries shoul^ bo put aboard and furnished to the men on watch. It was also suggested that a letter be written to headquarters regarding the fUthy condition of (his ship. �•— I "t'rTri'J-.-:": M I FebrnaiT 7i 19M m SEAFARERS S<heduh Of SlU Meetings SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on daya Indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Thbs^ who wish to be excused siiuuld request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: Detroit February 7 New Orleans February 12 Houston ........ February 10 Mobile February 12 West Coast SIU AAeetings SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through June, 1964 for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping ^rom Wilmington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return 'from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilminrton San Francisco Seattle February 17 February 19 February 21 March 16 March 18 March 20 April 20 April 22 April 24 May 18 May 20 May 22 June 15 June 17 June 19 Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The consUluUon of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. , 4- 4« t TRUST FUNDS. AU trust funds of the SIU Atlantic^ Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these oigreements specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist eqnaUy of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only'upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financiafl records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. ^ 4- . '4; • . SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping, rights and seniority are protected •exclusively By the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these conlYacls are posted and avail­ able in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Harl Soeparci, Chairman. Seafarer.s Appeals Board n Batteiy Place, Suite . 19^, New York 4. N.Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, cither by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. J" i> CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under Which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, ' fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. 4" |r 4" i EDITORIAL POLICY—iSEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any Individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from pub­ lishing articles deemed harmful to 'the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September; 1960, meetings in ail constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. 4i 4e 4> PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Uiider no circumstance should any member pay any iqoney Tor any reason unless he is given such receipt.' In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and Is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have l>een required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to libadquarters. 4. r;- 4 4> _ CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. TbT SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitu­ tion. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer Is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disabUlty-pensloh benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU mem­ bers at these Union meetings, they are encouraged' to take an active role In ail rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these otdtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain tljeir good standing through the waiving of their dues. 4^ 4 4i EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights' in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts Which the Union has negotiated with theemployers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated againstr because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any. member feels that he Is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. t 4. 4. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the memltership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of ihe above rights have been violated, or that' he has. been denied his censfitutional right of access to Union records or Information, he should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Pare Pifteea lOG Fre< Contact dstde IC, Hiendenon, 24111 Fummar Aw.. Lomita, Oalif. ^ » 4^ law oCflcM ot Jhllw Rich, 120. E. Lexington St., Baltimore 2, SU., at your earliest convenience. C. B. WiUlana Kamiiufcy, fonnar erewmembers Get In touch with your sister, of the above-mentioned vessel, at Mrs. Dora Hooper, Fort Worth, the Houston hall, Tex. 4 4 4 4> 4r 4' ' Anders Evald Johsnssen John S. Holley Contact Philip B. Blank ot the Write to Thomas T. Garden, firm of Stewart W. Rowe, Attor­ Route 1 Johnson Rd., Palmetto, ney, 175 Main St., White Plains, Ga., and let him know the whn-e- NY, on a very Important matter. abouts of your father. 4 4 4 Walt^ W. Jaeobson 4 4 4r Your mother would like to hear George R. Tallberg Contact your wife, Mirs. Blanche from you. Tallberg, 4427 RotAfield Dr., 4 4 4 Hugh Lovell Stewart, Jr. Houston 45, Texas, immediately. You are asked to contact the 4 4 4 Charles Volk Get in touch witlj Jesse Jimenez, PO Box 1254, Texas City, Tex., on a personal matter. Personal Gear Crewmembers on Sea-Land diips In Port Newark -who arranged to have their laundry or jewelry re­ pairs handled by the late Mark Carter, who died aboard the SS Beauregard, are asked to contact Irwin B. Cohen, attorney, 10 East 40th Street, New York 16, NY, regarding their property. 4 4 4 • '• •' 4 4 4 Ralph Di Paoli ^Your sister Carmela Fomito and family, 1135 South Seventh St., Philadelphia, Pa., would like to hear from you. 4 4 4 4 4 "Bill H." ' Penny Snider of 2144 West 230 Place, Torrance, Calif., says she's glad to hear you are safe and asks you to write. 4 By Sidney Margolins Scholarship Competition Is Tough Andres O. Maldonado With college costs rising rapidly while the pressures to get more Contact your daughter, Socorro education multiply, many moderate-income families are getting Into a V. Maldonado, c/o A. Richardi, state of anxiety over their children's college prospects. 2239 Ocean Ave., Ronkdnkoma, Poignantly enough, the late President Kennedy was very aware of Long Island, NY. this problem. He said in one of his last speeches, delivered at the 4 4 4 AFL-CIO convention just days before he was assassinated: "We must M. Gichenko educate our children as our most valuable resource."^ Get in touch with your sister, In the face of the truly-critical college situation, some magazines Mrs. Ann Shrider, 12961 Ranchand newspapers have been publishing articles claiming that scholar­ wood Rd., Santa Ana, Calif. Ur­ ships and loan funds are literally going begging. The intent may not gent. be deliberately to mislead families. But the result is misleading, and 4 4 4 even damaging; especially at this time of year when high school seniors John A. Lindstrom Your wife, Mrs, Helen Lind­ are taking college exams and parents are examining, equally studiously, strom, Middletown Motel, Middle- their own savings accounts. Another potential danger is that these exaggerated articles may town, NY, would like to hear from discourage some of the sources of scholarship funds, and may convince you as soon as possible. Congressmen and state legislatures that help for needy students is 4 4 4 unnecessary. Howard C. Alberson Contact iramedistely the Selec­ A leading guidance expert told this department in no uncertain tive Service System, Local Board terms: "We find no substantiation for the initial claim that there are No. 60, 165-08 Jamaica Ave., $30 million worth of unclaimed scholarships and $450 million worth of Jamaica, NY. loans that are unused. I think these are scare figures. They tend to mislead the public about present conditions." 4 4 4 Laurence A. Edwards An increasing number of labor unions, credit unions and consumer The above-named or anyone co-ops are offering scholarships in a valiant effort to help at least knowing his whereabouts is asked some moderate-income students. Various unions now offer a total of to contact his mother, Mrs. Violet over 1000 scholarships and the number is rising steadily, reports Edwards, 2744 Mayfield Road, Lawrence Rogin, AFL-CIO DiTector of Education. Cleveland, Ohio. While these scholarships are valuable, Rogin feels, as do many other '4 4 4 education experts, that scholarships are by no means the final answer SS Jackie-Hause Checks are being held for Sam­ to financing the education of the millions of moderate-income students uel O. Macurdy, John C. Gregory, seeking to go to college. "What we need are more and better tuitionPaul F. Spaulding and Bernard free junior colleges and four-year colleges in the home community of the students if we are going to do anything basic about the problem," Rogin says frankly. The labor scholarships do have a special value in keeping talent at home, in the opinion of Harold Goldthorpe, specialist in student financial aid of the US. Office of Education. Goldthorpe is especially impressed that most students getting labor scholarships are attending good colleges in their own states. Thus, the scholarship does not be­ come a mechanism for exportihg brains to Ivy League and other prestige colleges, but serves to enrich the student's own locality. SIU Atlantic, Guff Most unions have been trying to spread their available funds to Lakes & Inland Waters cover more students rather than making large grants to just a few, District Goldthorpe points out. The unions find they can help two youngsters PRESIDENT by grants of $750 each, rather than give $1500 to one youngster. Paul Hall In contrast, such widely-publicized grants as the National Merit EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Scholarships pay up to $2000 to needy bright kids. But the result often Cal Tanuer is that these very-bright youngsters merely go to a more-expensive VICE PRESIDENTS Undsey Williams prestige college than they otherwise wourd. This is a hardworking, Earl Siiepard Robert Matthews talented group which would go to college anyway, but this way get A1 Tanner SECRETARY-TREASURER to go to a costlier college. AJ Kerr For example, a survey In West Virginia found that four out of five HEAOyUARlERS REPRESEN TA I'i VES BUi Hall Ed Mooney Fred Stewart winners of Merit Scholarships went out of state to college. Very likely, BALl'tMURE 1216 E. Baltimore bl many If not most of these talented students won't come back. Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-49tMi One of the most promising prospects is the growth of two-year BOSTUN 276 State St Richmond 2-0140 branches of state universities, as in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, OhTo, DETROIT 10225 W. Jeffersort Ave. Vlnewood 3-4741 Indiana and several other states. These branches of community HEADQUARTERS . 675 4tb Ava., Bkiyn campuses cut college costs by enabling a student to live at home the HYacinth »-6U(ii> HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. first two years. Paul Drnzak. Agent WAlnut 8-3207 Another promising development is the push being given to junior JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE.. Jax Wliiiam Morris. Agent ELgln 3-09R7 colleges and two-year technical institutes. The junior colleges, or com­ MIAMI 744" W. Flagiei St Ben Gonzales; Agent FRankiin 7 3564 munity colleges as they often are called, provide both two-year transfer MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St courses and terminal courses. Lofiis Neira Agent HEmlock 2.1754 The "transfer courses" parallel the first two years of college and NEW ORLEANS .... 630 Jackson Ave Buck Stephens. Agent Tei 529 7546 NEW YORK 675 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn enable the student who does satisfactory work to transfer to a fourHYacinth "> Bfior year college. The two-year "terminal course" leads to an "associate" NORFOLK 115 3rd St. Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent 622-1892 degree and prepares students for various semi-professional and tech­ PMILAUEl.PIIIA 2604 S 4lh M nical vocations, as engineering aides. Such occupations are one of the Frank Drnzak. Agent DEwey e-:i81P BAN KRANCiSfX) 450 Harrison St fastest-growing employment categories. Paul Gonsorchik. Agent DOuglas 2-4401 Be warned, however, that not all junior colleges and two-year tech­ B B MrAuiey.. West Coast Rep SANTURf'E PR 1313 Fernandez Junros nical institutes are of the same caliber. We advise that families con­ Stop 20 sult the new edition of "American Junior Colleges," prepared by the Keith Terpe, Hq Rep. Phone 724-2848 SEA ri'LE 2505 Isl Ave Amercan Association of Junior CoUeges. This volume lists over 600 red Rahknwskl. Agent MAin 3-4.334 TAMPA ' ' 313 Harrison St junior colleges and technical institutes that meet specific criteria. Jeff Gillette, Agent ^-2788 You can consult this volume at your public library or in the office of WII..IM > iiiN I »itf 505 N Moriio Frank Boyne. Agent .TErminal 4-2528 your high school guidance counselor. DIRECTORY �..:0y:y \M IN "^ •"- -^2L^ ymm Am- - OF THE III. f. ' - J mmmm 1,000 Pages later 25 Years of the Seafarers Log The story of the SEAFARERS LOG Is the story of Seafarers and the SlU. Three months after the SlU was founded, the first issue of the LOG mode its appearance on February 10, 1939. Since that time, the pattern of events for maritime labor and in the shipping industry has been reported in 761 different editions with a cumulative total of 11,037 pages. For the statistically-minded, these figures represent an average of 14.5 pages in each issue, as the paper mirrors the growth and changes in the Union for the past quarter-century right up ro to roaay. today. arrer-cenrury rignr The growth chart for the LOG shows that the years through 1944 were years of basic DQSIC aevei development, where brief news bulletins were odequote to describe ibe events, events. This was the time when the American nation, wprA fiohtina flnnfmn n wnr rnr noufcnpinf was wne at M and Seafarers, were a war for ciirvivnl fighting survival, nn<4 and newsprint a premium. As a result, a 4-page newspaper filled the bill. i«.4c .L. start of post-war . . . and the consolidaThen came 1945—the organizing tion of earlier gains. This was reflected in large larger editions published at frequent luent intervals, and an 800-page 800-paqe annual LOG volume resulted. IC^WMCV.. In the last decade—the 50s—the early years launched the member­ ship and family benefits many take for granted now,* though none of them come our easily. I hese were the gains refined and expanded in recent ly. These years to produce the contracts and conditions that are reported rep regularly ... the LOG, while wMlo Seafarers and their Union face the new an^ challenging problems of 1964. ' . -f' ..y yfir •: ••5 m � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource February 7, 1964 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU, ILA BLAST GOV’T HANDLING IN WHEAT DEAL, FIGHT WAIVERS 13 C-4S SLATED FOR SIU FLEET BLOOMFIELD AID BID AWAITING ANOTHER LOOK VOTE ON DUES HIKE TO END FEBRUARY 18 SEAFARERS APPEALS BOARD SETS SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM NATIONAL RIGHT-TO-WORK FIGHT PUTS SPOTLIGHT ON OKLAHOMA PRECIOUS FLORIDA REAL ESTATE LIES BENEATH OCEAN DEPTHS 11,000 PAGES LATER – 25 YEARS OF THE SEAFARERS LOG Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 02/07/1964 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVI, No. 3 1964 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9b59d05006e5cfe1903cc555fcc77140.PDF 15c3fbea059a8e3050dc260da3c2e001 PDF Text Text SEATARERS^IXM} January 24 1964 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES ANP INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO i-i.. , \''A' ' \t v.>- fismm SlU Begins Secret Ballofing On Proposed Dues Increase 'S' y '• • i^: •w. 't;. 5-" '^- • r ^ HOUSE PROBE READIED ON US-RUSSIAN WHEAT DEAL SCA UNIONS BLAST SO-SO 'CHISELING' '• 'v,' |i Secret membership referendum on proposal for SlU dues increase got underway in New Orleans (above and right), at headquarters in New York (below) and in 14 other SlU ports on Mon­ day, January 20. Above (l-r), New Orleans balloting committee of Henry (Smokey) Sehrelner, Charles Pollard, Vie Mioraiio and Tom Gorrity discuss voting procedures, while Seafarer W. J. (Professor) McKay leaves poll­ ing booth after casting his vote. At right (bot­ tom) chief cook Rafael Caraballo deposits ballot in ballot box at New York. Below, NY polls committeemen C. Martin and Rudy Leader (seated) add Frank J. Kubek and Harry Monahan to voting roster. (Story on Page 2.) 3 CUBA BLACKUST SHIPS CHABTCBID •Story On Page 3 SlU TAXIMEN CHARGES ICC SWAMP IBT RAIL FAVORS IN ST. LOUIS HIT SHIPPIHG -Story On Page 2 Story On Page 3 Runaway Ship Issue And Panama Crisis ii fy'-t story On Page 2 �SEAFARERS Pagre Tw January 24. 1964 LOO Pmidmt's By Paul Hal! The Fight For Free Trade Unions The next few months will be important ones, not only for members of the SIU, but for all trade unionists who are concerned with pre­ serving free and democratic trade union institutions. These next few months will be important because the Great Lakes fit-out season is approaching, and what happens when full-scale ship­ ping resumes, particularly with respect to Canadian shipping, could well have a significant impact on free trade unions both north and south of the Lakes. North of the border, the Seafarers International Union of Canada has been the target of one of the most vicious and unscrupulous unionbusting campaigns carried on against a trade union organization since the bleak and bloody anti-labor era of the pre-1930s. This unionbusting campaign reached its climax in October of last year when the Start of membership dues referendum Monday produced scenes like this in 16 SlU ports Canadian government put into effect a government trusteeship over where voting was held. Above (left), in New York, E. Caligura, MM, leaving yoting booth, all maritime unions and maritime workers in that country. was one of the first to cast ballot. At New Orleans, first voter was stewardess Anna LanzOi Ostensibly, this government trusteeship was imposed in order to checking over ballot with polls committeeman Vic Miorana. Dropping folded ballot in box, "protect" rank-and-file Canadian seamen and other maritime workers against the arbitrary and dictatorial domination of their leaders, al­ S. A. (Joe) DiMoggio casts his vote in NewYork. leged'without proof, during the one-man Norris Commission hearings held in that country late in 1962 and early in 1963. Secret Ballot Weighs Proposed Increase The months since last October, however, have made increasingly clear the fraudulent nature of this excuse for creating the trustee­ ship, as well as the real purposes of the trusteeship and the threat it poses to free trade unionism both in Canada and the US. In these Intervening months, for instance, the Canadian trustees, in a move reminiscent of those taken in wartime, have imposed a censorship NEW YORK—Seafarers in all ports began voting by secret ballot this week on the upon Canadian union publications and other literature which makes question of a proposed increase in SIU membership dues. Under the provisions of the it virtually impossible for rank-and-file union members even to criticize constitution and the report of a siT^man rank-and-file committee, the secret ballot referen­ the trustees' actions. And this step they have taken in the name dum began Monday, January — of "protecting" Canadian union members from dictatorship and On December 13, after the domination. 20, and will continue through regular SIU headquarters memEven this one example, as cited above, is sufficient to show the February 18, 1964. bership meeting last month cm wind-up of voting at the Mobile , . December 2. It was then carried meeting, a six-man committee of philosophy which permeates the trusteeship and to expose, the true The proposal for a dues insubsequent meetings in Phila­ Seafarers was elected at head­ "•motivations behind its creatjon. What these people would like to see, crease originated in the form delphia, Baltimore, Houston, New quarters to study the proposal and obviously, is a captive and docile trade union movement, an emas­ prepare a report with its recom­ culated trade union movement stripped completely of the militancy of a resolution adopted at the Orleans and Mobile. mendations, including voting pro­ and aggressiveness which was so well exemplified by the SIU of cedures for a secret referendum Canada, and which was the reason why the SIU of Canada was selected ballot of the SIU membership. by the anti-unionists as their major target. The direction in which the Canadian trusteeship is proceeding, and In issuing its report, the com­ mittee cited tlie applicable provi­ the goal it hopes to reach, has been made clear in the months that sions of the constitution and the have elapsed since the trusteeship was established last October. But Jlnding that the proposal ,for a the speed with which the trustees have been able to move has been dues increase has been accepted slowed by the winter lay-up of Canadian ships and the dispersal of by the membership, subject to Canadian seamen during this period of hibernation. ST. LQUIS—Membership ranks of the SIUNA's Transpor­ the result of the secret ballot ref­ With the spring fit-out, and the return of Canadian seameii from their homes, we may look to a stepped-up attack on the rights of erendum now being held. tation Services & Allied Workers are continuing to grow, as The resolution proposes an In­ Canadian trade unionists—an attack which, if allowed to be successful taxi drivers for the Marcella Cab Company voted here last crease in dues of $10 per quarter, in Canada, could weaken the cause of free trade unionism everywhere. Now is the time, we think, when all trade unionists should recall from the present $20 to $30 per week to reject Local 405 of> the words of AFL-CIO President^ George Meany who, last October, quarter, effective January 1, 1964. International Brotherhood of Marcella Cab Company was the stated: "Any proposal for government control by any nation anywhere Secret balloting on the pro­ second representation vote by this of Teamsters in favor of rep­ group in the past year. In an elec­ posed dues increase is being con­ —of any trade union is absolutely inconsistent with our philosophy. resentation by the TSAW. The AFL-CIO is just as opposed to the government control of unions The balloting was in a National tion last summer, the Teamsters ducted in accord with the SIU in Canada as in Honduras or Peru or any other place on earth." constitution, which provides for narrowly defeated the TSAW but Labor Relations Board election Now is the time, too, for all exponents of free trade unionism, in held on January 16, in which the the NLRB held that the atmosphere the election of a rank-and-file the US and elsewhere, to consider carefully methods of combating polls committee each day tn all created by Teamster organizers SIU affiliate turned back the Hoffa this threat which lies north of the border, before the ships of Canada union by a count of 140-105. Three ruled out a fair vote. Therefore, 16 ports where voting is con­ begin to sail again. the new election was ordered. ducted. votes were challenged, but could not affect the outcome. More than 400 employees are Involved. Negotiations for a contract to cover the Marcella drivers will be­ gin as soon as the NLRB Issues a WASHINGTON—^The recent disturbances in the Panama Canal Zone have once again focused attention on the socertification of the bargaining win. The Marcella drivers were for­ called "effective control" shipping policy of the US Government, and on the extent of US sovereignty over the Panama merly represented by Teamsters Canal and the adjoining Canal Zone. Both areas were consigned to permanent US control under a 1901 treaty between Local 405. Panama and the United^-sJiip haven for American owners the "Alliance For Progress" pro­ Panama raise the same question The Marcella drivers will form States. about that country's {.ttitude on which has had an internal disturb­ gram. Local 5 of the TSAW, which is the Early this month hostilities ance in recent months that points With this formal curtailment of the same runaway-ship issue. The second local union to be set up by the SIUNA transport affiliate here between Americans who live in the up the instability of the US policy. US economic and inilitary aid, the violent outbreaks In Panama brigin St. Louis. In 1962, another group Canal Zone and Panamanian citi­ Last October 3, Honduras Armed question arises how the present inated over the question of sov­ of 300 drivers quit the Team'sters zens resulted in the deaths of 20 Forces overthrew their country's Honduran regime views the obli­ ereignty and the disparagement of and voted for SIU-TSAW repre­ persons. As a result, Panama sev­ government and installed them­ gation its predecessor had under the Panamanian flag. ered diplomatic ties with the US. selves as the administrators of the the effective control policy ap­ Since Panama has broken off sentation. This gives rise to the question of Central American nation, US Gov­ plied by the US to American- normal relations with the -US on •The vote among employees of what happens to the 116 American- ernment officials immediately an­ owned ships operating under its this score, it is just as conceiv­ owned vessels registered under the nounced that they were suspending flag, and the flags of Panama and able that its national pride is af­ Panamanian flag, which are con­ diplomatic contacts and withhold­ Liberia. fronted by the American attitude The still-developing events in that she is an easily-accessible, ing aid from Honduras under Jon. 24,1964 Vol. XXVI, No. 2 sidered by the Pentagon to be under "effective US control," to low-wage haven for Americanbe made availably to the US when owned shipping. The runaway and where needed. The 116 Pana­ vessels which fly the Panamanian manian vessels include 21 dry flag do not do so because of any PAUL HALL, President cargo ships and 95 tankers. allegiance to Panama. Their al­ HEBBEBT BHAND, Editor; IBWIN SPIVACK, legiance is strictly to the Yankee In developing the effective con­ Managing Editor; BEBNABD SEAMAN, Art dollar. Pam-ma herself gains lit­ Editor; Mua POLLACK, NATHAN SKYKB, trol policy over the. past dozen tle from the arrangement. ALEXANDER LESLIE, THOMAS LAUGHLIN, years, the US Government has worked on the theory that it will But where political or internal Staff Writers. not approve the transfer of a UStuimoil of any kind clouds the Published biweekly at the headquarters flag vessel to another registry, "effective control" idea, the US of the Seafarers International Union, At­ faces a potential problem. Wlien lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters without the assurance of the re­ District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, spective country that the ship will the intei-ests of the US and any Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYeelnth 9 6600. of the Panlibhon countries no Second class postage paid at the Post be made available to the US in Office In Brooklyn, NY, under the Act the event of certain national longer coincide,' the US simply of Aug. 24, 1912. ' .emergencies. Front-page headline in "New York Times" on January 15 may not have available the kind (Continued on Page 15) • tells stbry of US-Panama relations. \ Panama is the second runaway- SlU Vote On Dues Opens SIU Cab Victory Tops Teamsters PANAMA AND THE RUNAWAY FLEET SEAFARERS LOG U.S. AND PANAMA PREPARE TO RENEW DIPLOMATICTIES AND NEGOTIATE ALL ISSUES • I. -.- �jumarr 24.1M4 SEAFARERS Pare Tbree LOG HOUSE TO PROBE WHEAT DEAL New Ship Budget is -UNIONS HIT 50-50 LOOPHOLES Oid Stuff i WASHINGTON — President Johnson's budget message to Con­ gress this week forecasts no signidoant improvement in US mer­ chant marine operations for the coming fiscal year. The theme of the budget generally is "economy and progress." In two major areas of maritime spending, the budget calls' for $124.9 million to cover construc­ tion costs for 17 new vessels plus $190 million for operating-differ­ ential subsidies. The eomparabie figures in the last budget were $112.5 million for construction and $216.5 for operating money. The rise in construction funds is largely due to reduced costs of foreign construction, so that the average-construction subsidy here will be higher. It is estimated there will be 1,920 subsidized voyages made in fis­ cal year 1964, and that this figure will increase to 1,941 in fiscal year 1965. The increase, however. Is expected to apply only to lines presently receiving subsidy aid. Companies such as Waterman and Isthmian would apparently not get assistance in operating aid, de­ spite long-pending applications. This means, in effect, a continued limit on the number of subsidized operators. On the construction side, subsi­ dized operators now have commit­ ments to build 29 new vessels, but only 17 are likely to be started. SlU-contracted Delta Lines has a commitment to build seven, and some sources see a possibility that it will make a start on five. In its comments on "water transportation," the budget docu­ ment states: "Expenditures by the Department of Commerce for ocean shipping will decrease by an estimated $15 million in 1965 " -It points to the "Increased provi­ sion of automated equipment de­ signed to reduce operating subsi­ dies in future years. "'Efforts to revitalize the US merchant marine will continue, with particular attention to labormanagement relations and appli­ cation of new technology, in order to Improve the competitive posi­ tion of the US fleet and thus over the long run the need for Govern­ ment subsidies." WASHINGTON—^The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee has scheduled a formal probe of arrangements for the US wheat sales to the Soviet bloc, beginning here on Tuesday, January 28. At the same time, the SIU and the International Longshoremen's Association have reaffirmed their opposiII sion to a State Department ruling "whitewashing" for­ ..V eign ships that have traded with Cuba by removing mr om them from a US blacklist of vessels in this trade. This &ttlF pS (PUCil wm frees these ships to partici-^i< , . PQftJSUaiTIME • : •:is* : pate in the wheat ship­ MPi :: I: mi . SL mm ments to the Communist 'Musical Chairs' cat Typical of the loopholes countries at the expense of which permit bypassing of the cargo policy is one kfite SHIPS American ships and sea­ 50-50 where grain brokers stipulate men. the time when the cargoes US maritime unions and management groups also have charged that Government MTD_protest on September 26, 1962, in Houstoni hit attempt of Yugoslav-flag MV Drzic to load US Government cargo after trading with Cuba. Drzic is one of nine foreign-flag ships chartered so far to move wheat to Russia. AMA Anti-Medicare PlotDark Tale On Dark Night WASHINGTON—The American Medical Association's ac­ count of how it obtained a tape recording used in its cam­ paign to fight Social Security-financed health care for the aged reads like a comic opera "private eye" tale. a COPE meeting in Allegheny A story of two shadowy County, Pa. The suit seeks a per­ figures know only as "Irv" and "Cousin" and a rendezvous on a dark street came out in court pro­ ceedings here, where the AMA is being sued In a $400,000 damage suit for libel and invasion of privacy. The union official whose voice Is alleged to be on tlie tape has charged that the recording Is fraudulent. The tape and phonograph rec­ ords made from it were distributed by the AMA's Political AoUon Committee in fund-raising efforts among doctors as part of its cam­ paign against "medicare." The records purport to present the voice of a United Steelworkers' official, Paul Normile, addressing Xmas In New Orleans A remembrance of the recent Christmas dinner at the SIU New Orleans hall is this shot of Seafarer Stanley Wright and his family enjoying the traditional holiday spread. The group includes (l-r) Seafarer and Mrs. Wright, Barbara Roche, Wade Wright and Stanley, Jr. All ports held similar gatherings. manent injunction against distri­ bution of the recording. A court deposition filed by Walter Hughes, executive director of the Pennsylvania branch of AMPAC, describes bow the record­ ing came into AMA's hands. Hughes said that while attend­ ing a public debate, he was ap­ proached by a man who Identified himself only as "Irv," who dis­ cussed with him the opposition of doctors to hospital care for the aged. "Irv," Hughes said, stated that there was dissension In labor's ranks In the Pittsburgh area and that he might be able to provide material for A M P A C' s fight against- the hospital insurance legislation. About 13 months later, Hughes said, he received a telephone call from "Irv," who said he had some material of interest and that Hughes would be contacted by another person. A few days later, Hughes' deposition went on, he received a call from a person who asked to be known anly as "Cous­ in" and-said he had a tape re­ cording that "would be very in­ teresting to medicine." He said Hughes could have the tape for $20. Arrangements were made for "Cousin" to meet Hughes outside the AMPAC office in Camp Hill, a suburb of Harrisburg, Where the exchange of tape and money took place on a dark night. Hughes said he did not get a good look at the face of the man. Meanwhile, discussion on Medi­ care has resumed in the House Ways and Means Committee. In testimony before the committee re­ cently, AFL-GIO President George Meany called for.quick pas^ge of the bill and said that older per­ sons are "worse off now" than six years ago, when the first Medicare bill was Introduced in Congress. agencies participating in the wheat shipping arrangements were mak­ ing it possible for American grain traders to block US-flag ships from carrying anywhere near a 50-50 share of the wheat for Russia. Only four American ships have been chartered to carry full loads of wheat to the Reds, and one addi­ tional vessel has been fixed to carry a piece lot. By comparison, nine foreign-flag vessels have been chartered during the same period, three of which have actually en­ gaged in trade with Cuba. A fourth is owned by a British firm which has operated ten tank­ ers under its own name in the Cuban trade for the past two years. Two of the American ships char­ tered for the wheat movement so far are manned by Seafarers, the tanker York and the bulk carrier Spitfire. The union concern over the State Department's reqent action amending its Cuba ship blacklist policy was noted in a protest to Secretary of State Dean Rusk by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment on January 6. This mes­ sage prompted a meeting at SIU headquarters on Monday, January 20, at which the labor stand was reiterated in detail. . The meeting on tlie blacklist was attended by MTD President Paul Hall and President Thomas W. (Teddy) Gleason of the Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Association, stressed the continued ILA boy­ cott of all shipping which has traded with Cuba. They especially cited the Tulse Hill, British vessel must move. Since previouslyannounced restrictions severe­ ly limit the number and types of US ships that can be util­ ized at any time, all a shipping broker has to do is stipulate that additional cargo must move at the same time as other grain cargo—when the "available" ships are already booked. Some of the same brokers sharply criticized by the SIU in 1962 and later con­ demned by the Senate Com­ merce Committee are active in the grain transactions now. just removed from the blacklist, which was seeking to load grain in Baltimore this week. Another such vessel is the MV Drzic, which was picketed by the West Gulf Ports Council of the MTD at Houston, Texas, in Sep­ tember, 1962, after it arrived from Havana to pick up an American Government cargo for the United Arab Republic. The Drzic and the Moslavina are two of the Yugoslav ships which have traded with Cuba and are now fixed to carry Ameri­ can grain to Russia. The Turkish-flag Demirhan, an­ other ship formerly in the Cuba trade, is to load in the next few days. A separate development is the chartering of the British tank­ er London Craftsman, owned by London & Overseas Freighters, for the wheat movement. London and Overseas has ten tankers in the Cuban trade. All phases of the wheat sale, especially "the ocean transporta­ tion aspects" are expected to be investigated by the House Mer­ chant Marine Committee at the hearing next week. (See "Jobs" column. Page 5; editorial. Page 11.) Arbitration Plan Set On MEBA-^NMU Disputes NEW YORK—The Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and the National Maritime Union have set up arbitration machinery for resolving disputes overlapping their collective bargaining agreements. The agreement was announced that if both parties fail to come to here Thursday, January 23. agreement on an issue, a third Under the procedure, future grievances Involving members of the NMU and the MEBA will be submitted to the arbitrator of the NMU contract and to the arbitra­ tor of the MEBA's contract. The two arbitrators will act first as mediators and then consult mutu­ ally as arbitrators. The new agreement stipulates party, or possibly the American Arbitration Association, will be called upon in an effort to settle the dispute. However, both sides are under no compulsion to accept-the deciions of either the union arbitrators or any other impartial body that is brought in to try to settle a dispute. The arbitration agreement be­ tween the NMU and the MEBA has its origins in the tie-up of the passenger ship America on Sep­ tember 14, 1963. The vessel has been laid up since then, as a result of a dispute involving crewmembers and the ship's first assistant engineer, thus affecting the jobs of 700 licensed and unlicensed crewmembers. �SEAF Ai^ERS Paff* Fi JaaiuuT ti, 1964 LOO (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) Ship Acfivify January 4 — January 17, 1964 The three West Coast ports together again shipped more men this time than they did in the previous period. How­ ever, the Atlantic area ports shipped the most men in the District. In the ship activity totals (see right), there were fewer payoffs than last time, but the same number of sign-ons and more in-transits. Despite the larger number of ships moving from port'to port, there were much fewer calls for replacements. The lag in shipping was also reflected in the seniority totals, where the usual proporations of A, B and C ship­ ping again prevailed. Class A men took 58 percent of the total jobs dispatched, class B filled 31 percent and C men handled the remainder. This was a drop for all except class A, which handled only 49 percent of the jobs last time. Shipping in SIU ports continued to be slow during the past two weeks, as the New Year got off to a slow start. The dispatch total for all ports was down to 822 jobs, with only a fair outlook forecast for the current period. The job figure was the lowest one of the past 12 months. The registration this period was relatively tinchanged from the previous report. It hit a total of 1,113 for the two weeks, running well ahead of actual shipping. Regi­ stration for the deck department actually declined, but it increased for the black gang. The steward department registration was no different than last time. Shipping figures by department also showed the black gang as having the most stable shipping compared to the previous report. For the individual ports, only San Fran­ cisco and Seattle listed a real increase in jobs dispatched. Pay SHia la Off* Cat Tram. TOTAL 5 4 0 Rostoa ...... 1 49 27 U 4 N«w York.... 5 3 1 Philadtlyhia.. 1 14 11 1 laltimora .... 4 9 4 2 Norfolk ..... 3 12 6 4 Joektonvliio .. 0 7 7 0 C TompO « 3 2 Mobil* ...... 3 25 11 5 Now Orloaai.. 9 5 17 24 2 Hoottoa 0 4 4 Wllmlagtoii .. 0 3 4 11 Son Froacltce. 2 3 Soottle 1 0 2 TOTALS ..... 42 "si 105 178 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 0 1 26 36 6 6 10 15 1 3 3 4 2 3 6 10 20 14 10 24 4 2 8 12 8 4 100 138 Port Boston New York Philadelpliia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington Pan Francisco Seattle TOTALS •- Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CtASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 5 2 0 0 2 2 0 3 2 1 70 3 35 18 52 8 17 15 24 10 6 8 2 8 2 14 0 2 2 4 6 12 6 23 3 28 0 6 12 5 6 2 6 0 1 1 2 1 4 ,1 7 1 0 3 5 9 0 0 2 2 3 0 0 5 1 1 1 1 0 1 5 8 2 6 17 0 3 2 2 1 5 39 4 8 29 17 2 19 5 • 8 37 0 7 12 9 10 24 3 5 5 8 0 3 0 3 4 2 1 2 1 17 4 24 2 6 5 13 4 11 2 17 6 3 15 1 4 2 7 10 1 34 1 272 12 54 65 [131 ! 54 101 39 1 194 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 0 0 4 7 25 14 0 2 2 4 5 3 0 2 0 0 3 3 0 3 5 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 2 3 0 0 5 5 7 4 1 2 0 1 1 2 0 5 14 9 8 0 11 19 38 46 1 93 9 GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 3 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 2 0 1 2 1 7 0 5 15 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B TOTAL Shipped CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 2 1 2 3 ALL 0 5 5 5 23 0 0 0 13 5 0 3 6 9 8 52 25 85 109 111 32 252 11 5 8 46 66 123 14 13 0 2 8 4 2 16 5 34 0 4 14 18 30 40 0 2 23 5 2 54 13 107 0 14 20 34 0 6 0 0 3 9 14 31 . 1 16 1 4 14 9 8 4 1 1 2 5 1 3 7 5 0 1 3 9 1 3 8 1 1 1 1 11 21 0 6 2 2 4 0 6 0 3 0 9 30 73 36 7 0 5 15 20 0 0 29 5 0 34 82 93 17 192 7 31 66 104 4 24 7 35 52 2 4 71 IS 136 1 25 23 49 0 1 4 7 14 2 1 13 32 3 5 2 10 15 0 3 17 34 27 14 3 35 64 18 15 2 2 35 4 11 17 47 17 19 11 0 18 39 8 17 4 9 13 1 33 194 93 33 1 320 415 490 106 llOll 26 165 262 1 453 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered ClASS A GROUP 1 2 0 1 10 42 0 10 2 20 4 9 2 1 0 4 2 13 8 23 8 25 1 4 2 9 0 5 38 167 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington . San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS: A ' GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 0 1 0 2 2 4 0 1 8 60 8 40 12 26 19 13 11 0 1 11 6 0 7 5 2 24 1 5 15 0 13 9 0 13 1 3 5 0 1 1 3 0 0 5 1 1 3 2 0 4 0 0 0 1 1 1 15 0 0 6 1 7 4 2 33 2 2 37 23 19 16 4 35 6 2 37 7 17 14 16 6 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 3 14 0 6 11 3 5 12 2 7 1 6 1 8 3 11 21 1 226 20 95 68 1 183 33 119 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 .0 0 41 7 3 15 2 5 9 0 15 1 5 2 2 2 1 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 8 0 2 31 1 4 2 26 1 8 3 0 2 0 2 16 0 8 1 18 1 10 4 61 20 1 172 13 Shipped CLASS C 3 ALL 0 0 6 28 8 3 6 12 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 4 16 7 0 2 13 5 6 17 38 1 112 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP C ALL 1 3 ALL A B 2 0 0 1 1 " 0 1 2 1 83 28 14 3 10 14 41 1 18 0 1 9 8 1 0 1 0 12 2 29 1 1 2 15 7 10 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 0 5 8 2 IS 2 3 5 7 38 0 ' 0 0 0 31 0 45 16 0 2 3 26 3 1 0 0 2 4 0 0 2 0 35 0 6 16 13 6 4" 2 39 0 0 17 4 4 4 18 17 20 1 38 172 112 38 1 322 1 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 8 7 1 46 74 19 139 0 25 4 29 10 63 9 82 5 14 £ 21 1 0 0 1 1 16 0 17 7 29 5 41 20 75 12 107 16 61 82 5 6 16 2 24 12 40 58 6 22 30 4 4 128 442 69 1 639 GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 7 1 6 14 23 30 54 107 0 5 10 15 23 15 39 1 6 5 12 1 0 3 5 2 0 3 1 4 0 13 7 20 2 50 70 122. 8 31 31 70 17 2 12 3 17 . 9 2 28 3 7 2 12 43 206 216 1 465 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Eos NY Phil Bal .Nor Jae Tam Mob NO Hou Wil SF Sea TOTALS 1-s 0 6 2 • 7 1 0 1 3 4 1 0 2 0 27 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 2 3 1 15 10 25 56 5 10 1 2 23 2 3 11 0 2 3 0 1 2 0 1 2 5 1 1 20 0 8 9 6 28 42 4 6 23 11 5 3 3 0 0 8 18 2 6 6 2 3 1 51 33 103 1 214 Registered CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1-s 0 1 2 3 0 2 2 15 19 6 0 0 6 6 1 0 0 7 4 7 0 0 3 3 1 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 Q 2 2 1 1 1 14 16 8 0 13 14 1 1 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 8 3 5 0 0 2 2 1 6 9 72 1 87 27 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 0 0 1 1 8 30 2 14 0 2 1 4 2 7 1 14 0 3 1 1 3 0 1 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 4 1 5 22 36 5 17 2 9 0 0 1 1 0 2 7 12 4 3 6 14 21 19 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 1 1 16 1 3 12 0 3 3 0 76 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 9 1 10 8 0 0 8 1 0 1 2 6 2 2, 2 8 14 2 4 74 1 141 •8 9 55 1 72 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 TOTAL Shipped CLASS 3 ALL A B C ALL 0 0 1 2 0 1 3 30 3 3 49 16 2 2 4 3 2 9 3 14 2 7 3 24 0 0 3 2 0 5 1 4 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 2 0 4 0 0 6 2 0 0 36 10 0 46 4 4 17 8 4 29 6 3 3 1 3 2 26 8 8 12 6 8 30 2 14 2 2 14 26 1 27 141 72 27 1 240 Registered C In The Beach CLASS B CLASS A 1-s 3 22 5 26 2 0 0 6 22 13 4 15 6 124 GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 1 7 14 0 1 6 6 0 5 65 5 50 51 30 92 195 10 33 0 0 7 7 8 14 6 86 1 19 8 14 38 1 17 13 1 3 3 17 21 4 4 0 0 .2 3 6 0 1 0 19 0 3 13 2 2 4 3 61 1 16 12 27 11 1 9 75 31 20 76 149 1 2 72 74 2 31 15 15 0 27 29 6 22 3 3 t 3 9 7 56 0 8 24 17 9 2 15 25 5 8 6 3 4 18 25 174 127 322 1 747 22 24 244 1 290 SUMMARY DECK ENGINE GRAND TOTALS Registered CLASS A GKOUF - 1 2 3 ALL 100 138 34 i 5W2 . 38 167 21 226 78 33 103 214 W~338 158 r712 Registered On The Beach Registered TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS B CLASS C CLASS A GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 2 3 ALL 1 123 ALL 3 ALL 123 ALL 123 ALL ABC ALL 1 26 165 262| 453 415 490 106 11011 194 93 33 I 320 9 *38 46 1 93 5 15 13 I 33 12 54 65 131 54 101 39 1 ] 43 206 216 I 465 6^ 172 112 38 I 322 128 442 69 183 172 13 61 38 I 112 1 17 20 I "38 33 119 20 1 ] 20 95 68 9 55 72 1 0 26 I "27 141 72 27 1^ 240 298 27 322 | 747 22 242441290 6 9 72" 87 48 19 74 1 ] 8 38 158 205 401 13.5 239 133 ] 507 30 108 139 I 277 7 32 59 1 98 507 277 98 J 882 841 1059 497 |2397 91 395 722 |1208 �3B4. ItM SEAFARERS PiC* Fire LOG ICC Rate Set-Up Rapped BOSTON—"Unless transportation is willing to accept reasonable reflation in the pub­ lic interest, public ownership is inevitable," a prominent shipping official told the Trans­ By Cai Tanner, Executive Vice-President portation Research Forum, held here last month. The speaker was John L."* ^ emphasized that a "thriving He called for a tightening of rateUS Policies Cloud Job Potential Weller, president of SlU-con- ler The present boom in freight rates enjoyed by the American ship­ tracted Seatrain Lines. Weller transportation business cannot be making standards to limit discrim­ accomplished through a rate war." inatory pricing practices, which he owner is long overdue and improves the job potential for the American seaman. Booming shipping rates were brought on by crop failures in Europe and the Eastern Communist countries, and has necessitated the moving of large quantities of grain cargoes from the Westetn Hemisphere. A danger in this type of rate bonanza is that it leads to the "quick buck" speculator who hopes to collect ship profits in a hurry and then get out of the business when the going gets tough. This type of operator is not needed in the marine industry, since the inevitable result is the idling of vessels en masse after the charter market be­ gins to decline. But the rate boom, if acted on intelligently by the shipowners, could prove highly beneficial to the industry. Careful thought has to be given to the question whether additional ships will be able to pay their way in the fut'ure, or if they will further depress the rates in slow periods of cargo movement; The maritime industry is known by the traditional operator as one of feast or famine but does yield a fair rate of profit when intelligent planning is used. . Operators should take the opportunity during high-rate periods to modernise their fleets, institute 4^ new management techniques and able at the dates set arbitrarily prepare for the fluctuating market by the grain dealers, and that the which is inevitable in this busi­ grain traders can use any terms ness. One only has to look at the which the Maritime Administra­ number of bankruptcy cases oc­ tion will approve even if they curring among shipping compa­ discriminate against US ships, or nies in the last few years to real­ fail to protect American-owned ize that the problem is very ships in favor of foreign tonnage, serious. The rash actions of the against uncertain delays in Rus­ overnight operator cause the sian ports and unknown charges maritime industry and the people in Soviet harbors and at Soviet employed in it to suffer. discharging berths. Consequently, instead of being Recently the American govern­ able to carry as much cargo as ment announced its intention to they could from more than 6 mil­ - permit the sale of grain to the lion tons of all commodities that Communist countries. The Amer­ the United States is expected to ican merchant marine was given sell to the Communists, American to believe last October^ that the ships have been limited to no grain program would provide full more than half of the ,4 million employment for American ship­ metric tons of wheat and wheat ping and earn additional dollars flour that may move if all the through freight charges for ca^•ry- sales materialize. US ships may ing these surplus cargoes on haul this cargo only if they can American ships. carry it at rates which, we are In his press conference of Octo­ told, do not permit the shipowner ber 9, 1963 announcing Federal to set aside funds for replacing noproval of the proposed sales. his tonnage, or upgrading his fleet, President Kennedy said that the i 4" i surpluses wouM be "carried in Many ships in the Cuba trade available American ships,.supple­ are registered under the Panama mented by ships of other coun­ flag and ostensibly are under the tries as required." In his letter effective control of the American to Congress the next day, the late President emphasized further that Government. However, the recent the sales would "bring added in­ political crisis in Panama makes a come and employment to Ameri­ mockery of this policy. To add in­ can shipping, longshoremen and sult to injury, of the nine foreignrailroad workers as well as grain flag tramps and tankers chartered by Continental Grain to move US traders and farmers." ^heat to Russia, thus far four were This welcome attitude was later diluted, step by step, until the involved in the Cuba blacklist put rr.)gram now reads that American out by the Department of Com­ ships can carry no more than 50 merce. Strongly reacting to this percent, not of all the commodi­ situation, the SIU, in cooperation ties shi'ppeil, but only of the wheat with the International Longshore­ and the wheat flour sold to Russia men's Association, have reaffirmed and tile Communist bloc, and that their determination to boycott those American ships can participate ships trading with Cuba in contra­ only if they're offered at rates at diction to our national security. Furthermore, in close coopera­ least 20 percent below the ceilings established by the Maritime Ad­ tion with the ILA, we will also continue to press for a stronger ministration in 1956-57. The Government guidelines pro- US Government position in rela­ v'de that we can take part only tion to the Communist menace now if our ships are physically avail­ present in this hemisphere. said that "the propaganda barrage of recent years" which has sought the elimination of minimum rate regulation in the railroad industry "might soon" bring about public ownership of the transportation industry. He decried the laxness of the Interstate Commerce Commission in enforcing minimum rate laws in the railroad industry. Referring to the ICC's responsibility for mini­ mum rate legislation, Weller said that "far from having proven to be a strict overseer, the ICC has been a placid bystander exercising its power feebly and infrequently, if at all." Weller charged that railroads openly discriminate against the water carriers and the ports they use, and that "our domestic mer­ chant marine, so important to the national defense, is in danger of extinction." He said that "regulation in the public interest" must include "reg­ ulation of minimum as well as maximum rates; the elimination of discrimination and manipulation of rates, and an attempt at a prosper­ ous transportation industry." Wel- Shipmates Danuta Walas, woman skip­ per of the Polish freighter Kopalnia Wujek, poses aboard the vessel at Leith, Scotland, with her husband, who is the ship's 2nd mate. Danuta is red-haired, 32 and says commanding an all-male crew is none too easy. Normally sailing as 1st mate, she took com­ mand after the regular captain became ill. Domestic Ship Hearing Slated WASHINGTON—Hearings on two proposals ihet would subsidize ship construction for the US-flag domestic shipping industry are to he resumed February 10-11 after having been in recess since early 4n December. The SIU has indicated its strong support for proposed assistance to the domestic"^ ! i j ^ hearings. It is felt that there is doiiiestie operations up t<f a ceiling trades. more sympathy for the one bill to of 55 percent. The subsidy could The Senate Merchant Ma­ aid domestic building, but that of­ go as high as 60 per cent in the rine and Fisheries Subcommittee began hearings last month on both proposals, which are sponsored by S^n. E. L. (Bob) Bartlett (D-Alaska) tJ aid Arnerican ship construction both here and abroad. .Top government spokesmen anH others are expected to give testi­ mony during -the new round of \ ficials, are cooler toward the sec­ ond proposal to grant smhsidies for construction of American ships in foreign yards. Both bills have received general support from labor and manage­ ment, as well as. severs! Senators. Under the Bartlett bills, S. 177.3 calls for a direct subsidy on con­ struction of new US vessels for ease of reconstruction or conver­ sion. The other measure (S. 1774) would allow construction in for­ eign yards, if carriers in the do­ mestic trade are denied direct subsidy or if no action is taken by the Secretary of Convmerce • on a subsidy application within six months. Another speaker at the Forum was A. C. Ingersoll, Jr., chairman of the Common Carrier Conference of Domestic Water Carriers, which is an association of barge operators. labelled "the principal evil in the transportation industry today." Ingersoll accused the ICC of using "a rubber yardstick" in measuring discrimination. (/ftiott B&te^ By Ai Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer 'Hidden Requirements' And Pensions During the past fiscal year, SlU men on pension and their dependents received from the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans a total of ap­ proximately gl million. The reason why SIU members have a far better pension plan than most other seamen in the maritime industry is because we do not have any "hidden requirements." All of the re­ quirements of our Plan are publicized and spell out the conditions clearly. Other plans, which nlay receive a lot of publicity, have what we consider to be "hidden requirements," such as a requirement of 50-99 days for one quarter's seatime credit. The seaman receives a maximum of four quarters' credit for 200 days of seatime in one year. If he happens to sail for more than the 200 days during a specified year, he receives no credit whatsoever for the accumulated days over the 200day maximum. Another "hidden requirement" in one of the maritime industry wel­ fare plans provides that there can be no break in employment. This provision specifically means that if for some reason you are un­ employed for over 200 days in any period of three consecutive calendar years, after 1953, then you forfeit all previous credit that you could have built up. • 4—t This is being brought to the at­ can be delayed unnecessarily is the tention of tbe membership because following: A claim was filed on in comparing various plans, it is October 7, 1963 for the hospitaliza­ necessary to have all the facts and tion of a seaman's son and daugh­ details. As a matter of fact, it's ter. A request for the birth certifibetter to be able to receive a cer­ oates of both children was made by tain amount of money per month the Plan office, but only the birth for which the qualifications are certificate of the son was received. relatively easy, than it is to talk The claim involving the son was about a program providing a larger paid on Noven^ber 8, 1963. How­ amount of money—for which it is ever, to this date, the birth certifi­ next to impossible to meet the cate for the daughter has. not been qualifications. received and, therefore, the Plan The record of the SIU shows still is unable to pay the benefit that we have the best pension plan for the daughter. in the maritime industry, pay the It is to the advantage of both the highest amount of money monthly seaman and the Welfare Plan of­ and have maintained this pension plan longer than any other or­ fice to have each individual, when ganization in the maritime industry. submitting a claim, fill out tlie claim form in its entirety. He 4" 4» J" Proper Filing Of Claims: The should submit with the claim form, Welfare Plan, at the present time, if such papei-s are not already on has a large number of uncompleted file at the Plan office, the neces­ claims on hand for the various sary documents such as a marriage benefits to which the membership certiAcate, birth certificate, enroll­ of our Union is entitled. However, ment-beneficiary card, etc. This prior to being able to make pay­ will enable the Welfare Plan office ment, the Welfare Plan must have to process the claim ipuch faster, the necessary forms, required by reduces a lot of unnecessary work law, completedin detail. Every and correspondence in the Plan member is therefore cautioned to office, and thereby saves additional see that he has an up-to-date en­ expense, for this money can be rollment-beneficiary card, as well better utilized to pay for additional as a copy of his marriage certifi­ benefits. cate, on file with the Plan office. If Seafarers and their families An example of a claim that has will follow these simple proce­ not been completed is one for a dures, benefit claims can be proc­ seaman who filed for a maternity essed and paid more promptly at benefit on August 13, 1963 for the all times. birth of a daughter on January 20, 1963. Although the Plan office has contacted the home this seaman Any SIU member who feels on three separate occasions since there is an unnecessary delay he filed the claim last August, no in the processing of any wel­ marriage certificate has been pro­ fare or pension claims shoved vided to the Plan office." As a re­ immediately call this to the sult, the maternity claim is still attention of the Secretar.vpending. Since that time, a hospi­ Treasurer at headquarters, by tal bill has-been submitted for the certified mail, return receipt same baby^ and this claim is also requested. Any delay in the being held up pending receipt of •processing of a claim Is usu­ a marriage certificate. ally due to the absence of nec­ Another example of how a claim essary information or docu­ ments which are required be­ fore a claim can be processed. However, if there is any delay in an individual case, a letter describing the situation will result In immediate attentio i to the matter. Hi TUe HOSPITAL CAU&UMU imEVlAinY/ �Pare SSs By E. B. McAuley, West Coast Representative Good Shipping Buoys Coast Outioolc SEAFARERS ttmauy U, MM LOG President Hails US Ship Role Dad's Got Tlie Watch WASHINGTON — President Shipping has been fairly good in San Francisco for the first few Johnson has hailed the role of the weeks of 1964. We also paid off quite a few ships for the period, in­ US flag-fleet in aiding the US cluding the SS Transorleans after a two-montih trip. She is now headed balance of payments and has de­ back to the East Coast with a shipment of molasses. The SS Beloit clared that the US merchant Victory also paid off recently and is heading lor Djakarta with a load fleet's share of this country's trade of bagged rice. The Beloit Victory is the second American ship to load "must be increased" from its pres­ in the Port of Sacramento. The SS Fairport and thfe SS Wild Ranger ent level of ten percent. are due to be paid off within the next week. The President called the role of The President Wilson, along with three Matson Line freighters, was the US fleet in the balance of pay­ struck tor a brief period by the Marine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ ments "a major one" and lamented tion. The strike, which received the full support of the West Coast that its present level of carriage SlU, ended on January 19, when the Wilson sailed out of San Fran­ was only ten percent. He said that cisco. In regard to Matson Line, the Federal Government has just filed to meet the challenge of foreign a suit a^rainst the controlling interests of the company, charging that competition, efficient vessels of ad­ Matson has a monopoly on 80 percent of the cargo from the mainland vanced design with low operating costs are needed. to Hawaii. Application of automation to One of the oldtimers who's on the beach out here is the "Smilin' Visiting headquarters to register and take his family to the ocean-going ships will substantially Bosun"—Mike Rossi. He last sailed as carpenter on the Calmar Lines* nearby SIU clinic, Seafarer Rooul iglesio poses with the reduce operating costs, he added, SS Flomar. Bob Young is on the beach waiting for a 3rd cook's job, so "that we can meet competition youngsters. The younger generation (l-r) Includes Raoul, and Herb Hutchins is ready to throw in for a steward's job. Steve offered by flags of other nations, Jr., 20 months, and Elizabeth, 9; Angelina, 6, and Megdalla, Thayer, who's known as the "Santa • Claus of the Far East," is bosun on the SS Gold Stream, is now an SIU and we can still pay better salaries 8. Iglesia ships In the deck gang and .was on the Steel the SS Fairport. He's been the ship and should be taking on a to our own seamen." Traveler (Isthmian) last trip. "A strong merchant marine is a serang on there for the last two full SIU crew late this week after guarantee of national security," the years. coming out of the Todd Shipyard. President continued, "and a American President Lines ran The vessel has been in the yard for guarantee of economic stability." into some trouble whep the Na­ the last eleven months. The overall The chief exective made his re­ tional Labor Relation Board found picture in Wilmington for the next marks on the American shipping the company guilty of unfair labor few weeks is that shipping here industry while addressing industry practices. APL was charged with should be fairly good. officials at a shipbuilding cere­ using stalling tactics in an attempt We're also happy to announce mony in the Gulf last week. Earl­ By Al Tanner, Vice-President, Great Lakes to forestall a election among its that "Blackie" Ellis, the SUP agent, ier, he requested the Navy and office employees who wish to be has been reelected as president of Commerce Departments to provide represented by Local 3, Office and the Southern California Maritime him with a report and recommenda­ Spring Cleaning In January: With the slack-off of shipping, the Professional Employees. Local 3 is Port Council. The voting on this tions on the means to avoid depre­ affiliated with the Office Employees was conducted a feW days ago. ciation in our maritime strength. Union has the opportunity to give the various union halls on the Lakes International Union. The latest His request was embodied in a a real face-lifting. Headquarters in Detroit has been completely painted Eddie (Red) Lane dropped by thff word is that APL has appealed the Wilmington Hall for a few minutes letter sent to a shipbuilding in­ so far, ahd renovating of the hall is taking place in order to better N L R B's unfair labor practice the other day to see a few old dustry official who had stressed service the membership and to improve the present facilities by mak­ charge. siiipmates. "Red" has been under the aging character of the US fleet. ing their home-away-from-home more comfortable. The winter season "Chess and Checker Club" meets daily in Detroit, The good news in Wilmington is the weather for the past few weeks ' and rumor has it that Joe Polwika, Louie Basso and Thomas Macthat the SS Penn Sailor, formerly and he said that visiting the hall Namara are the big winners. Jackie Hall recently returned from a and seeing some of his buddies foreign trip on the SS Olga. His plans are to remain on the beach for gave him a big boost. Some of the the winter months. Jackie appeared on the Detroit scene with all other oldtimers on the beach here the usual paraphernalia from a Far East trip: sampan hat. Japanese are Eddie Pritchard and Browing transistor radio, French bicycle and a mynah bird from Bombay, but Wilamoski. no tattoos. In Seattle, shipping is really Clarifications Committee: With the signing of the new Great Lakes starting to pick up. The forecast.is standard agreement, the Clarifications Committee was formed, com­ Action in the marketplace offers posed of three Union representatives and three company representa­ UNION CITY. NJ —Seafarers far continued good shipping there for I^he next few weeks. The Robin a method for trade unionists to as­ tives. Their function is to clarify any areas not completely spelled and all trade unionists have again been urged to boycott the products Kirk and the Robin Hood paid off sist each other in their campaign out in the contract. The Committee program is proving very success­ of the Stitzel-Weller Distilling at Seattle last week and the crew- for decent wages and better con­ ful. Situations arise daily on board ship that are completely new to Company, makers of Old Fitzger­ members on both ships said that ditions. the industry due to modernizing of many ships. With the* forming of Seafarers and their families are the Clarifications Committee, amicable settlements in areas of dispute ald, Cabin Still, Old Elk, and the trips went very smoothly. Two of the oldtimers who are on urged to support a consumer boy­ are being reached. W. L. Weller bourbons. An intensive education program the beach in Seattle are Lee Everett cott by trade unionists against Pringle Barge Line: The National Labor Relations Board has sent has been begun at the headquar­ and Bill Wells. Also on the beach various companies whose products mailing to all unlicensed personnel in this company. The mailing ters here of the AFL-CIO Distil­ now after a good trip on the SS are produced under non-union contained a notice from the Government agency ordering the company lery, Rectifying, Wine & Allied Olga is Andy Reasko. Andy was conditions, or which are "unfair to cease and desist from^any threatening, intimidating, and coercive Workers to inform consumers and chief cook on this ship and judging to labv.r." (This listing carries the activities. Several men were fired from the Pringle Barge Line on promote a nationwide boycott of from the smiling faces and com­ name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ borderline issues. All unlicensed personnel working for this company ments of the other SIU men aboard, volved, and will be amended from the anti-labor company. now realize that they have the full backing of the SIU. The union's campaign has the must have done a good job keeping time to time.) At present, our organizers are in the field contacting Prjngle Barge Eastern Air Lines endorsement of the AFL-CIO and the men well fed and contented. employees at their homes, in order to assure them a manually-con­ (Flight Engineers) its affiliated departments, includ­ ducted ballot in the apring. £ ^ ^ ing the Maritime Trades Depart­ City Cab Company: Members of Local 11, Transportation Services H. I. Siegel ment, which voted full support of & Allied Workers, have been conducting a successful strike against "HIS" brand men's clothes tho Distillery Workers' beef at the City Cab Company, which employs approximately 200 drivers. (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) Negotiations are being conducted at State Mediation Board offices in their biennial conventions in New York last November. The Distillery til" Detroit, with the company and the union deadlocked over welfare "Judy Bond" Blouses Union is affiliated with the MTD. issues. The company refuses to accept any responsibility regarding (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) In its strike against Stitzelhospitalization for its workers. 3" it 4" Weller, the DRW cites the fact that Shipping Picture For 1964: From all indications, SIU members on Sears. Roebuck Company the company provoked a walkout the Great Lakes can look forward to a good shipping season in 1964. Retail stores & products in 1961 by rejecting union pro­ It's understood that the Gartland Steamship Company will add to (Retail Clerks) posals for a new contract and call­ its fleet. Boland-& Cornelius .has sold the. Dow Chemical, but is re­ ing for a rollback in conditions placing her with a larger vessel, purchased from the Hutchinson fleet. Stitzei-WeUer Distilleries established during nearly 20 years Seniority lists are in the process of compilation and due to the "Did Fitzgerald." "Old Elk" of contractual relations. The com­ late closing of navigation in 1963, there are still some vessels in the "Cabin Still," «W. L. Weller" pany then maneuvered to install a process of lay-up. Our larger fleets have yet to submit their complete Bourbon whiskeys new scab union at the plant. lay-up lists. This will, of necessity, delay mailing of the seniority lists. (Distillery Workers) A decision by the National Labor The Peter Reiss is on the winter run, crewed on a company senior­ 4i 4> 4* Relations Board upheld the em­ ity basis, with first priority going to her regular crewmembers. Vacan­ J. R. Simplot Potato Co. ployer in pncouraging a new bar­ cies not claimed by regular crewmembers have been filled by men Frozen potato products gaining representative at the plant. with Reiss seniority who have submitted written requests to fill these (Grain Millers) Some 200 members of the DRW are lobs. Ice conditions have not beerl a factor in any loss of time. All 4" 4« 4" involved in the dispute against the SIU members sailing on the Peter Reiss are guaranteed a 15 percent Kingsport Press company at Shively, Ky. bonus on their wages by union contract. This is five percent over "World Book." "Chiidcraft" the summer sailing bonus rate. (Printing Pressmen) A greeting to ell hands With the merger of the Great Lakes Welfare Plan into the Sea­ (Typographers. Bookbinders) from 'Frisco Is offered by farers Welfare Plan and benefits being increased accordingly, welfare (Mi^-hinists. Stereotypers) Seafarers H. Connors payments to Seafarers in the hospital have increased, as compared 3> 3) 4< (left) and Herman Mora, to payments made in 1963. Headquarters has received many letters Grand Rapids Chair Co. who attended recent SlU from SIU members in USPHS hospitals voicing their- appreciation to Slumberland Products Co. Informational meeting for the Welfare Plan for the Christmas bonus. The brothers in the < hos­ Furniture and Bedding Seafarers lit that port. pital made good use of; this extra cash. ^ ; (United Furniture Workers) Tk&t&dtahs Face-Lifting For Lakes SIU Hails Distillers Hit Scab Bourbon p"' '• - DO NOT Buy .. '.6. ) i , ...i .i i • I '. '...., -••JI ,:.>l ••-'Vc?;! ''•ull �Janoary 24, IfMW SEAFARERS Pa*e Sevea LOG . Shipping Ruies By Lindsey Williams, Vice-President, Gulf Area political Action In The Spotlight Politics has been the main topic of conversation amony Seafarers in several Gnlf Coast ports for the last couple of weelu. Louisiana SIU members voted January 11 in the Democratic runoff primary to determine the party's nominees for Governor and several seats In the state legislature. Some Seafarers who shipped out before election day took advantage of the opportunity to cast "absentee" ballots. John J. McKeithen, Louisiana Public Service Commissioner, upset heavily-favored deLesseps S. "Chep" Morrison, former Mayor of New Orleans and Ambassador to the Organization of American States. He won by a majority of slightly more than 40,000 votes out of a record total of neatly a million cast. .Both candidates had been labelled "acceptable" by the Louisiana AFL-CIO, although most trade union­ ists appeared to favor Morrison. AFL-CIO-backed candidates for the Louisiana legislature came through the primaries in good shape. It apepared labor had comfortable majorities in both the Senate and the House. The tri-parish area of Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard elected 9 Senators and 26 members of the House. Of this total, only three—two in the Senate and one in the House—were rated as unfriendly to oi^anized labor. In post-election statements, the Democratic nominee made plain his opposition to the so-called "right-to-work" law and declared himself as a friend of labor. As he did during the election, however, he expressed himself against civil rights legislation and would not pledge hmself in advance to support the Democratic presidential nominee to be chosen next Summer. In Houston, the Harris County AFL-CIO Council went on record to support the re-election of President Lyndon B. Johnson and US Sen­ ator Ralph W. Yarborough. The AFL-CIO Council also is pushing a campaign to get union members to pay their poll taxes and to reg­ ister to vote. Payment of poll taxes in Taxes—one of the last of the poll tax statest^is required between January 1 and January 31. The SIU is joining with other unions in the "Pay Your Poll Tax" cam­ paign. Union offices throughout the Houston area are serving, with official sanction, as centers where members, their families and friends may pay their taxes. The SIU Inland Boatmen's Union was certified by the National Labor Relations Board as collective bargaining representative for employees of Texas Marine Fueling Co. and bargaining on a contract for this tug fleet is expected to begin soon.. Shipping has been good throughout the Gulf Region. Rated jobs in the engine department have been particularly hard to fill. All Seafarers with the required time in the enginqroom should apply to the Coast Guard for their fireman-oiler-watertender endorsements. Patrolmen in any of the Gulf ports will be happy to assist qualified applicants. Seafarers on the beach in Houston include veteran 'electrician Bill Mitchell who is sprucing up his newly-purchased house and checking into the electrical contracting business in which he is a partner. He expects to take a trip as soon as the right job hits the board. Oldtimer Tom Barraciif has just received his second pension check and, on his frequent visits to the Houston hall, reports that he is enjoying life. Bill Joyner has been' trying to catch up on his fishing and hunting while waiting for his next ship out. Announcement by the Alabama State Docks that it is building a bulk vegetable oil handling facility was good news to Mobile Sea­ farers. The $1.5 million facility will handle soy bean, peanut, cotton­ seed and other vegetable oils from tank cars to storage tanks to ships. This should stimulate shippiing In the port. The monthly meeting schedule here in the Gulf has had to be changed, and will run as follows during February: Houston, February id, and New Orleans and Mobile, February 12. The New Orleans meeting date is being shifted from Tuesday until Wednesday because February 11 is Mardi Gras. Mobilian Jimmy Tanner vyho has been shipping out of Houston for the last several years was in New Orleans recently. He paid off and signed back on the Penn Challenger on which he is bosun. Among Seafarers on the beach in Mobile are Albert E. (Tony) Bourgot, who is recovering from a leg injury. He was on the Alcoa Roamer for five months before hitting the beach. Tony is quite a duck hunter and spends .a lot of time in the blinds if he happens to be ashore during the season. Harris E. (Booger) Phillips is relaxing on bis place at Satsunaa, Ala., after spending six months at the Ocean Ulla. He likes to spend his time between trips gardening and raising a ; couple of heifers for meat for his deep freezer. A. E. (Archie) Delaney, veteran electrician, has. been at home at Tillman's Corner because of the illness of his wife. Her condition is irpproving and Archie expects to get out again soon. Clarence W. Morse is vacation­ ing on the beach and enjoying Mobile's lively pre-Mardi Gras season. J. M. Foster, who spent the holidays at home In Mobile, showed up in New Orleans the other day. He says he will try to grab the first dayman's job that hits the board. George Burns came over to New Orleans from Tampa and says he is ready to go. Charles Barone, Tom Gladden and, Paul Carter are on the beach in Tampa and getting ready to go out again. Paul Brinson headed for Houston to register. In New Orleans, Ray Vaughan is back in the USPHS hospital for treatment of a leg injury suffered on the Mankato Victory. Percy Kennedy checked in with friends and relatives at Pearl River after paying off from a five-month trip on the Cathy. He signed back on for another. Norman Dubois, a first-rate steward department man, shipped on'the Del Rio for West Africa. While on-the beach Norman Voluhteeredi as usual, to help the food staff with such projects as the monthly. Maritime Trades Department luncheon in the New Orleans hall. The shipping rules estab­ lished under the agreement between the SIU and its con­ tracted operators clearly pro­ vide, as a part of the shipping procedure, that no seaman shall register for shipping in more than one port at the same time and that shipping cards issued in one port shall not be honored in any other port. Seafarers are again reininded that these provisions are designed to assure a fair and equitable procedure for filling jobs on SlU-contracted vessels. Any infractions of these rules should be reported to the Contract Department at headquarters. ThAtioHiitCdad^ By Earl (Bull) Shepard, Vice-President, Atlantic \ Blacklist Ship Now In Baltimore Our Baltimore brothers are geared to back up the ILA all the way, in its decision not to load the British vessel Tulse Hill which docked in Baltimore on January 21 to take on a load of American wheat ticketed for shipment back to Britain. This ship was originally on the Govern­ ment's Cuban blacklist. Among the fellows on the beach are John Breen, who's been ashore in Baltimore for quite a while. He was on the John B. Kulikundis while it was taking on bunkers at anchor in New York and, according to John, the first'thing he knew the vessel started to sink. Everything turned out all right except for John's appendix, which burst on him, and he had to be taken off the ship at Hoboken. He had a nice stay of about four months in the USPHS hospital in Staten Island but now he's up and around again and should be fit in a short time. Les Siegler is also on the beach in Baltimore and he has a pretty exciting tale to tell. Les says that he was on the Hercules Victory a few weeks ago, about 300 imles from Bermuda, when the ship's star­ board boiler blew up and a fire started in the economizer. The sweUs were pretty high and the first thing that occurred to Les was that if things got rough on board, they'd have a hell of a time getting a lifeboat launched. Fortunately, according to Les, this was not necessary, as the ship arrived in New York^ under tow about seven days later. was a member of the SIU for 20 NEW ORLEANS — The SIU, Another SIU member who's oh yearsifcefore he went on disability along with other AFL-CIO unions the beach in Baltimore is John pension in 1961. Some of you in the Greater New Orleans area, Eddins, who also experienced a guys must know him;, he signed has joined in supporting and ad­ fire aboard ship not too long ago off a Cities Service ship before vancing the educational and cul­ when the pumproom on the retiring in 1960. tural activities of this comanunity. Cities Service Baltimore caught Things should really pick up in The latest effort of the New Or- on fire. Unfortunately, Brother Norfolk when the Henry comes in leanjs AFL-CIO unions in this di­ Harry East was killed during the and puts on replacements. The rection was the announcement of mishap. John said that the crew Short Hills also should be taking support for the cultural programs went into action real fast and got on a full crew in Norfolk shortly. of the Louisiana State JUniversity. the blaze put out without too Ezekial Daniels, who sails engine The University's support was an­ much damage being done to the and has been with the SIU for 20 nounced at a Christmas party cere­ ship. years, came up from North mony at the SIU New Orleans Shipping out of New York has Carolina to register and drops hall during which the Community been fair so far in 1964. Eddie around the hall almost every day. Service Award of the Greater New Anderson is on the beach here in Bob Wroton, one of those lucky Orleans AFL-CIO was presented New York waiting for a chief elec­ boys who was in Japan fw 70 to the University's chancellor, Dr. trician's job to the Far East. days courtesy of the SS ZephyrHomer L. Hitt. The award was "Andy" was up in Boston for the hills is also registered now waiting presented b.v David Winstein, holidays and now is back ready to for another ship. Julie Sawyer is president of Musicians Local 174, ship. Fritzbert Stephen is also a another man on the beach waiting and Bill Moody, Seafarers Assist­ regular around headquarters for a "fit- for duty" so he can ant Safety Director, who is also these days. His last ship was the ship out again. He broke his handsecretary-treasurer of the New Or­ Alcoa Patriot, which got laid up while working on deck aboard the leans AFL-CIO. and gave him a chance to get Morning Light. Moody said that Dr. Hitt's lead­ home for the holidays. Congratu­ Local 922 of the Operating ership had made the University lations should go to Nick Dokeris Engineers has been on strike "an integral and indispensible part on the marriage of his daughter. of the economic, social and cul­ Nick had bee.i chief pumpman against the Cargill Grain Elevator tural life of our community." aboard the SS Thetis but he made in Norfolk since January 17, with Moody pointed out that Hitt had it ashore in time for the wedding 100 percent SIU support. We're helped to advance many of the ceremony. He says he feels like giving the engineers every as­ community's cultural activities in an old man since his youngest sistance possible. Shipping in Philadelphia is ex­ which the unions are interested, daughter got married. Shipping in Boston has been on pected to pick up again before among them the WYES Educa­ tional Television Foundation, The the slow bell, but things are ex­ long. The MTD and the SIU Cultural Attractions Fund, The pected to pick up quite a bit when played a big part in helping Local NASA Co-ordinating Committee the grain cargoes start moving. 25 of the Operating Engineers and the Planetarium and Museum You still see Tony Leva around win its strike against the Ameri­ the Boston hall quite a lot. He can Dredging Company after of Science and Industry. picketlines were up for about 14 weeks. Everyone around the Philly hall is glad that this beef turned out successfully. The Firemen's Union in Phila­ delphia has been on strike against the city for the last three months in a fight for a decent wage and fringe benefits. The MTD lias thrown its full support behind the union in this campaign. Some of the building trades unions in Philadelphia have been on strike against the ABC Contracting Company for six months. ABC is building a $1 million hotel in Lester, Pa., and has refused to hire any union labor. The MTD Port Council and the SIU have been assisting the Building Trades throughout this fight against a scab operation. Juan Lopez is on the beach in Philadelphia and the 62-year-old SIU veteran says he's waiting for another three years to go by so that he can retire on pension. Juan has four children, two of whom are sailing with the SIU, SIU lifeboat class No. 99 takes its turn before the camera one as a bosun and the other as an ordinary seaman. Another oldto mark "graduation"—completion of two-week training timer who's on the beach there is schedule. All of the men in the class earned Coast Guard Charlie Moss, who started sailing lifeboat tickets. Pictured (front, l-r): S. Friedman, Doug with the old ISU in 1919. He left Kaipio; ;niddle, John Bailie. Edward MoCann, Ernest Fernshippih(( for a while, retqrned to ondei, Horry Ormisfon; rear, Jim Colon, Mike Maestas, the SIU In 1945 and has been sailing continously ever since. James Ifox, M. Stewart and instructor Ami Bjornsson. New Orleans AFL-CIO Aids Civic Program Meet Lifeboat Class No. 99 �Page Eight SEAFARERS Juaurj 24. 1964 LOG liSPHS^poif Cifes Smoking Dangers Bi Cigarette Sales Constant BALTIMORE—A check of Seafarers' smoking habits a few days after the release of the Government study linking smoking to the occurrence of lung cancer shows no noticeable change in the pattern of cigarette sales at SIU Sea Chest stores here, in New Orleans, or in New York. * However, the three stores, cigarette smoking. heavy increase in S^a Chest sales spot-checked a week ago for The check in New York revealed of all types of tobacco, including an estimate of their tobacco sales that week, as compared to sales the week before the release of the USPHS study on January 11, showed that Seafarers were in­ creasing their consumption of pipe tobacco and cigars. The USPHS study indicated there was considerably less of a health hazard involved in puffing pipes and cigars than there is in that many heavy smokers, and smokers who combined their to­ bacco in two or three different var­ ieties, seemed to be buying cigars and pipe tobacco more regularly. None of the three ports reported a particularly noticeable trend to­ ward filter cigarettes as opposed to the allegedly more dangerous reg­ ular brands. New Orleans, however, noted a cigarettes. But the cause for the increase was laid to the fact that there were many more Seafarers than usual in the hall that week be­ cause of the monthly membership meeting. Nationally, cigarettes have held their own in sales, and no general decline is seen. But cigarette man­ ufacturers are stepping up re­ search, especially on filters. Union Solidarity At Baltimore Plant Mass picketing at the newly-organized Capitol Generator Company in Baltimore featured a block-long picketline by employees, Seafarers and members of other unions in the area. The SIU United Industrial Workers struck the company last fall after contract talks bogged down. The union won a National Labor Relations Board plant election earlier by a 20-5 count. '. By Bill Hall, Heodqiiorters Rep. end Robert Matthews, Vice-President, Contracts Transportation, Port Of Engagement-IL Some additional questions regarding transportation and the port of engagement have come up since the previous column in the LOG on this subject. The latest correspondence on this Item originated with Brother Frank Gonzales on the SS Eagle Voyager, and our answers are based on the inforination he furnished in his ori^nal communication. Question No. 1: Are the crewmembers who were picked up In foreign ports entitled to transportation to their original port of engagement as stated in the agreement? Answer; No, The transportation section of the agreement does not cover a port of engagement which Is outside of the continental United States. Reference: Standard Tanker Agreement, Article II, Section 55— Transportation and Paying Off Procedure—(b) "It is agreed that the articles shall terminate at the final port of discharge in the continental United States of America. If the final port of discharge is located in an area other than the area In the continental United States in which is located the port of engagement, first-class transportation shall be provided to only those men who leave the vessel, plus wages and sub­ sistence to port of engagement in continental United States, or at the seamen's option, cash equivalent of the actual cost of first class rail transportation shall be puid." -f (d) "For the purpose of this sec-' was granted at 6:30 PM. It was tion, the -continental United. States OT day, but the next morning, Fri­ shall be -divided into five areas— day, November 29, 0400 to 0800, Pacific Northwest; Oalifornia; At­ we put down OT and it was dis­ lantic Coast area, North of Cape puted, another ease of the ship Hatteras; Atlantic Coast area, safely anchored awaiting berth and" South of Cape Hatteras; and the pratique granted the previous Gulf Coast area." night. She shifted to berth at Question No. 2: On August 23, 1300, Friday afternoon. 1963, we pulled into Sasebo about Answer: In answer to questions 5 PM. The ship dropped the hook; 2 and 3, this is not mnsidered good pratique was granted at 5:45 PM. overtime as port time provisions Everyone not working was ashore do not apply until the vessel has by 6 PM. So we put down 1700 been awaiting a berth for a period to 2000 port time, and it was dis­ in excess of 24 hours. puted. The ship was at safe an­ Reference: Standaid Tanker chorage awaiting berth and Agreement, Article II, Section 33 pratique was granted. Question No. 3: On Thanksgiv­ —^Port Time. Commencement of ing Day, November 28, 1963, we Port Time, (e) "'Vessels laying at pulled into Yokosuka about 5:30 anchorage after obtaining quaran­ PM. The ship was cleared, pratique tine clearance shall be considered awaiting berth and port time pro­ visions shall apply after the ex­ piration of 24 hours except in cases Where the vessel is unable to proceed to a dock or other anchor­ age due to weather conditions or impediments to navigation." By Sidney Margolius Comparison Shop For A Sure Winner The business papers report that playing games in supermarkets has become the big activity right along with collecting trading stamps. These new supermarket games include "Hidden Treasure," "Spell C-A-S-H," "Split The Dollar," "The Price is Right," and so on. In most of these games, the check-out cashier gives you a card or token. If you get a series of four that make up a word like C-A-S-H or a series of numbers like "1964," you win anywhere from $1 to $100, depending on the game your supermarket features. In some of these games you have to dampen the card to reveal the magic word. It doesn't cost you anything to play; except, of course, the extra cost of the prizes and the promoters' fee which are added to the price of your food, and added whether you play or not. These games ought to be fun for your kids, and you might turn over the cards to them to wet, watch the magic word or numbers appear, and save to see if they get the others in the winning, series. But for grownups we've got another supermarket game for you to play, and you are guaranteed winnings. Any number can play and everyone who plays wins, not just a few.' This game is called "Supermarket Comparison Shopping—Find The Best Buys!" It can save you 10 to 20 percent of your food bill. The object of the game is to serve your family nutritious, appetizing meals at a cost of $4 to $6 a week for each pre-school child; $5 to $7 for subteens; $7 to $9 for teen-age girls and $8 to $10 for teen-age boys (de­ pending on age); $6 to $7 for Mother; and $7 to $9 for dear old Dad. Thus, for a family of four with two school children, you would try to get your weekly food bill as close to $25 a week as possible, and in no case over $32, or you're out of the game. This is just for food for the family, including lunches, but not including special foods and bev* erages for entertaining, or soaps, paper goods and other non-foods you may buy in a- supermarket. If you average about a dollar a day per person for food you are certr.;n to be a winner. Some weeks or months you may go over, but the average is what counts. If you go over one week you have a chance to catch up another week. A family of five should be able to beat the above costs-per-person by 5 percent, and a family of 6 by 10 percent, the US Agricultural Research Service esti.Tiates. Here is how you play Supermarket Comparison Shopping: (1) Each Thursday or Friday before you go shopping, you check the ads of local supermajrkets in the newspapers and their circulars to see what specials they are oiffering. You then plan your meals for a halfweek or even a full week ahead on the basis of these specials. This enables you to take advantage ot the more-abundant and thus lowerpriced foods which the stores are using as leaders. . The more you base your menus on the specials, the more you can uave. For example, a Stanford University study found that adver­ tised specials averaged 20 percent less than prices of nqn-specials. In general, advertised specials may reduce family food bills up to 10 percent. It has become especially important to look for specials nowadays, because the supermarkets themselves are secretly playing a game among themselves called "Get More Money From The Consumer." The present tendency of retailers Is to avoid a general price decrease when such important foods as beef are in heavy supply, but instead, to offer more hot specials on just several items, US Agriculture Department studies indicate. Planning meals on the basis of the week's specials also can save time and work in shopping and cooking. For example, this-winter you will find many specials on beef, pork and broilers. You can plan how to serve the week's specials on a particular cut in two different ways, and also for lunches. (2) Shop with a prepared list of the specials you are seeking. This avoids impulse buying and also gives you more time to dampen the "Spell C-A-S-H" cards. (3) Buy in, bulk to make even further savings in money and time. A whole ham usually costs less than the two halves bought separately. The whole loin of pork often costs 10 percent less than buying chops. (Incidentally, in buying pork during this season of. pork abundance, a recent study at the University of Wisconsin found that color is a good guide to quality. This study, as well as others, showed that dark meat is less acidic, juicier and loses less weight in cooking, the US Agriculture Department reports.) You also save by buying canned foods in the larger sizes. As juH one of many examples, you can pay as much as 1.4 cents an mmce for a small can of baked beans, and as little as .7 cents, an ounce for the contents of a large-size can. Especially avoid buying the eight-ounce or ','buffet size" cans currently being pushed by supermarkets. One big canner, urging stores to feature the eight-ounce size, reported that this is "one of the most profitable canned-goods items for tlje retailer." (4) Buy the raw form and simplest version of foods instead of proc­ essed. This "do-it-yourself" angle adds extra interest to' the game of "Supermarket Comparison Sho.piping." It givCs you a chance to see if you can cook any better than a factory. The potential financial rewards are large. For example, you will be able to provide lean meat for sandwiches at a cost of 60 to 80 cents a pound instead of paying, often, $1 to $1.50 a pound for cold cuts. Even fancy shapes affect the price of the same food. The New York State Extension Market Service found that packaged macaroni and spaghetti in conventional shapes cost 23 cents a pound. Fancy shapes cost as much as 42. Thus, if you save 15 percent of a $30-a-week fdoff bill, you can win $234 a year playing "Supermarket'Comparison Shopping!" ' ' i Clarification In the November. 15, 1963 issue of the LOG, the text of several clarifications to the standard freight agreement was reported by the Contract Department. Those already printed and the clarification below do not appear in the blue "Deep-Sea Sailor's SIU Handbook" carried on most ships, and should be noted accordingly. Section 57—2 (b)—Transporta­ tion and Paying Off Procedure. The vessel was operating between continental United States Gulf ports and ^uerto Rico on coast­ wise articles. During this period several seamen joined the vessel in Puerto Rico and remained in the vessel's employ for three or four months following. During their employment, the vessel pro­ ceeded to New York where for­ eign articles were signed and the vessel made a foreign voyage which terminated in New York. Subject seamen terminated serv­ ice with the vessel and- requested return transportation to their port of engagement in Puerto Rico. The vessel again signed foreign articles but did not re­ turn to Puerto Rico and made another foreign voyage. Question: Under tlie circum­ stances described above, are the seamen entitled to return trans­ portation from New York to their port of engagement in Puerto Rico? Answer: The Joint Clarification Committee unanimously agreed that in the circumstances de­ scribed above the seamen are entitled to return transportation to their ^ort i>f engagement in Puerto Rico. . . ;• ' i, 1 I �Nv JamurrM, MM SEAFARERS TumStam LOG GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION FOR 1964 GOVERNOR U. S. CONGRES! STATE DEAOUNE FOR REGISTRATICN Frimary Date Runoff Primory Dote May 5 June 2 WllQIIRW No. efEUa Roprosont- Eloa otivos Sonato Alabama no 8 no Alaska no 1 no Aritona yos 3 yos Arkansas no Califomia yos Colasoda STATE LEGISLATURES Torm no ' Lower Housa Term Eloa no 4 no 4 March 1 4 10 4 40 2 Moy 1 2 28 2 80 2 July 10 i 17 4 • 4 20 4 4 18 4 4 General nealoii April 24 October 23 Feb. 1 Ho pro-registration in stole July 3 September 21 • 100 2 April 29 80 2 March 27 45 2 July 24 April 9 Aug. 11 Primory— Generoi— . Sept. 8 oa. 1, 1943 Oct. 1, 1944 September 10 Sept. 8 . yos 6 no 4 34 2 294 2 Noaninoting Conventions June 12 Oaober 10 •D—9th Wed. after Conv. •R—8th Wed. after Conv. Oslowara yos 1 yos 4 7 4 35 2 Noaniftoting Conventions July 31 state logislotirre July 25 Oaober 17 Aug. 15 Florida yos 12 yos 4 22 4 113 2 March 3 April 4 October 3 no yos Idaho no Illinois no Indiana lawn yos IW Kansas no Ksntucky no leuisiano 00 no 10 1 yos 'I May 24 54 2 205 2 July 24 May 2 May 2 4 13 •4 51 2 Sept. 3 Sept. 3 October 13 no 4 44 2 79 2 May 7 Augurt.1 Octobor 31 Aug. 4 yes 4 29 4 177 2 Jan. 27 March J 4 ' Oaober 5 Apr. 14 Apr. 14 Octobers May 5 May 5 4 25 4 100 2 «Aar. 24 2 29 4 108 2 Mar. 28 ' ifOes Moines: May 22 athers; May 23 dOctober 31 June '1 PWyonaioHe. Johnson, Shawnee & ports of Sedgewick Casunties: July 14 elsewhere; July 24 dWyondotte, Johnson, Shawnee & ports of Seaigewick Counties: Oaober 13—elsewhere: October 23 Aug. 4 March 28 September 5 May 24 Juno 24 i yes 2 40 4 125 2 June 2au no 4 no 4 no 2 April 1 yos '4 39 4 105 4 May 29 no Oct. 3 April 4 1 Mains Sept. 9 May 24 .4 1 7 1 May 5 b no yos 7 ' no 24 II June 2 June 2 Oaober 14 Connxtkirt Hawaii Aug. 11 July 28 Augurt 19 • Gsorsia Presldentiol Preferential Primary Torm 4 , Primary For Pell Tax Payment Final r lllfvf Eloa yos/ 4 no Uppor House 4 34 151 2 2 Oaober 5 July 25 April 1 varies by towns and cities; rogistrotion permitted on election day in rural towns Aug. 29 June 15 March 9 Counties of Boltimore, Counties of 8altimore, Allegheny, Anne Arundel, Allegheny, Anne Arundel, PriaKe Georges, Dorchester Prince Georges, Dorchester, Frederick & Washington Frederick & Woshingtasn: Sept. 22— Apr. 18—others: Apr. 20 others; Sept. 21' Moy 19 Moy 19 Sept. 15 Apr. 28 Maryland yes i no 14 no 4 no •4 MassachussNs yos 12 yos 2 40 2 240 2 July 28 Michigan yos 19 yos 2 38 4 110 2 June 14 Oaober 5 Aug. 4 Minmsota yos 8 no 4 no 4 135 2 July 14 pAaigust IB ifOctober 13 Sept. 8 Mississippi yos 5 no 4 no 4 no 4 April 3 May 2 July 3 Mistoori yos 10 yos 4 17 4 142 2 AprH 28 yos 2 yos 4 28 4 1 94 2 April 23 April 17- September 18 June 2 March 13 dlincoln, Omoho: Moy 1 others: May 2 dLincoln, Omaha: Oa. 23 athers: Oa. 24 May 12 July 18 September 24 Sept. 1 Name Must Be On Checklist Cities: Aug. 29 Cities: Oa. 24 Towns over 4,500: Sept. 5 Towns: Oa. 31 Others vary Others vary Sept. 8 March 10 April 21, Montana Nobraska Novadd yos 3 yos 2- yes I no 4 49 Unicomorol % for 2 yoors; Vi for 4 years 9 4 37 2 • Now Hampshifo 'no Now Jorsoy yos 15 Nsw Moxico yos 2 August 14 July 4 * Feb. 1 #St. Louis, Oaober 9 #St. louts, July 10, Kansas . Kansas City, Oaober 7 City, July 8, Other dries Other cities over 10,(K>0, over 10,000, July 3 October 5 July 15 July 10 (lnds.| Sept. 24 October 2 June 2 2 24 2 400 2 no 4 no 4 no 2 March 12 March 12 September 24 April 21 yos 2 14 - 4 44 2 March 24 April 13 October 5 May 12 Naw York yos 41 no 4 North Carolina no 11 yos 4 North Dakota yes Ohio yes yes (short term) ' 58 2 150 2 50 2 120 2 Primary for Presldentiol electors Sept. 1 Aug. 4 yos • June 23 May 12 Dates Set At 1944 Session of State Legislature March 20 yos 2 25 4 109 2 May 21 24 no 4 14 4 137 2 Feb. 5 4 no 4' 44 4 109 2 May 14 '| .Registration Not Required Feb. 28 . Odober 24 May 30 - June 27 June 30 FMarch 24 #September 24 May 5 April 24 October 23 May 5 Moy 5 May 24 Ccogon no 4 no 4 15 4 40 2 March 4 April 14 Oaober 3 May 15 Moy 15 Pennsylvania yos 27 no 4 25 4 210 2 Feb. 24 March 9 September 14 April 28 April 28 Rhodo Island yos 2 yos 2 • 44' 2 100 2 Juno 30 July 17 September 4 Sept. 15 South Carofina no 4 no 4 23 4 124 2 JAoy 11 Oaober 5 June 9 no 2 yos 2 35 2 75 2 April 18 May 13 October 14 June 2 yos (21 9 no 4 33 2 99 2 Juno 8 July 4 Oaober 3 Aug. 4 South Dakota Tannossoo Taxat yos Utah yos Vormont yos 1 Virgiria yos Washingfon yos. Wost Virginia yos 23 yos 2 14 4 yos yos • 4 14 4 2 30 2 10 no 4 no 4 no 7 yes 4 24 4 99 2 5 yes • 4 14 4 100 2 150 2 March 31 Sept. 1 Oaober 31 Aug. 11 2 July 29 Sept. 5 October 31 Sept. 8 2 April 15 June 13 Oaober 3 July 13 Aug. 15 oaober 3 Sept. 15 Feb. 1 April 11 Oaober 3 May 12 Moy 12 FMilwaukee: Oct. 14 others: Oct. 21 Sept. 8 April 7 100 2 July 14 41 2 July "9 Aug. 3 October 19 Aug. 18 April 4 Morch 21 September 18 May 5 yos 1 no District of Columbia oloctimi of convontion dologatas and mombors of party committoos mtH yM «•!. July 14 PMilwaukee: Aug. 19 others: Aug. 24 Wyoming *CMNMcticwti CMTMlto* May 2 #rew«, KMMI. Mtwiiif, AUMMH, N«brMh«, Obi* mn4 WiM*iwtn tmt Nqvir* Btatowirf* June 4 - 44 yos 13 May 2 June 2 244 10 4 Jan. 31 - , Feb. 3 yos 14 Poll Tox Receipt necessary— no registration June 23 2 Wisconsin 2 ' 3rd Thursday after State Convention - Aug. 18 Moy 5 , l(<#leviiieiie—fenerel tUdtM fof atot* efficvrt March 3, 19^^ Seafareirs are urged to clip out and post this copy of the voting suuimary for all state elections in 1964, so that friends and shipmates can check in ; advance on procedures for registration and voting ill their vlipme states^, '' m �' • Page Ten SEAFARERS LOG i s V JunuiT U, 199* CHAMBER NIXES ANTI-STRIKE PLAN WASHINGTON—You have to wade through the entire "labor program" of the US QUESTION: Do you feel It ti Important for Seafarers to Chamber of Commerce to find a single ina^or item where the business organization and be able to swim? US unions seem to be in agreement. The Chamber says it too believes free collective bar­ gaining should be encouraged, Joe Green: Certainly, I feel it Is Dave Morton: It's a must. I and compulsory arbitration protect job opportunities" since a and favors maintenance of "state very important. You're apt to get learned in the Navy, when you had $1.25 wage floor would make their control," should be opposed. dumped in the to be able to This is the final point on , the employment "too costly." • Favors state laws prohibiting C of C agenda and is the only one • Favors curtailment of the the union shop and opposes repeal which matches anything on US Employment Service and of Sec. 14b of the Taft-Hartley labor's program. denying its resources to persons Act. The balance of the Chamber's who are already employed. • Asks retention of the na­ program, as announced by Presi-' • Opposes Federal standards tional'emergent^ strike provisions dent Edwin P. Neilan, a Delaware bank president, amounts to a for unemployment compensation of Taft-HarUey. familiar recital. Neilan says his group: • Opposes a shorter workweek, but favors increased productivity and lower prices. • Favors repeal of the WalshHealey and Davis-Bacon Acts, which set minimum wage stand­ ards on Government contracts and NEW'YORK—There are only two more College Entrance construction. • Favors a bill by Rep. Phil M. Examinations scheduled this year which qualified Seafarers Landrum (D-Ga.) to strip the Na­ or their children can take as part of the competition for the tional Labor Relations Board of five SIU scholarship awards jurisdiction over unfair labor to be given in 1964. Qualified given since the program began In pi actices and transfer this author­ 1953. ity to the Federal courts. This, the applicants are urged to take The winners are chosen by a Chamber said, will "promote in­ the .earliest exam, on March 7, so panel of leading university educa­ that the results will be available dustrial peace." tors and administrators on the ba­ well in advance of tlie judging. sis of their high school records and • Endorses a bill by Rep. David The competition for the $6,000 T. Martin (R-Neb.) to put unions awards, which may be used to at­ scholastic attainments. under anti-trust laws, prohibit a tend any accredited college or uni­ Besides the March 7 test, an union from representing em­ versity in the US or its possessions, exam is also scheduled on May 2. ployees of more than one company for study in any field, is open to The nationwide exams are given at in an industry, and prohibit "any qualified Seafarers who have a testing centers all over the coun­ featherbedding practice." minimum of three years seatime on try. Previous tests were held on • Opposes extension of Federal SlU-contracted vessels, or to chil­ December 7 and January 11. Seafarers and members of SIU wage-hour protection to employ­ dren whose fathers meet the seaees of hotels, motels, restaurants time requirement. At least one families who are Interested in com­ and laundries. The Chamber of annual award is reserved for a peting for the 1964 awards should contact the nearest SIU port office Commerce said it opposes a mini­ Seafarer. mum wage for these groups "to Fifty-three awards have been for information and should make immediate arrangements to take a CEEB test. To register for the tests, write to the College Entrance Examination Board at Box 592, Princeton, NJ, or Box 1®25, Berke­ ley, Calif., well in advance. The judging for the five annual SIU awards is expected to take By Joseph B. Logue, MD,. Medical Director place late in May, as in previous years. Urge Early Bid On Exams For '64 SlU Scholarships A Frightening Experience For Aih There is probably no sound that strikes greater terror into the heart of a parent than the hoarse rasping of the child with "croup." Any parent who has been awakened in the dead of night to this sound will never forget it, and the child will remember it as a frightening experi­ ence the rest of its life. "Croup" is not a disease but the word describes the cough and gasp­ ing of a child with an infection in the area of the vocal cords In the . neck. The child may have a cold above, or a chest condition below it, but the croupy cough is a manifestation of the throat condition itself. It is one of the most distressing problems of childhood. The exact cause of this condition has not definitely been determined. Possibly it's one of the viruses. Many of the bacteria have been suspect at one time or another, but no positive cause has been estab­ lished. The appearance of "croup" suddenly in all areas of a city the same night has caused some to relate it to the weather or other environ­ mental change. Also, some children seem to be more susceptible to croup than others. The child has usually gone to bed apparently healthy. Then, sud­ denly, out of a deep sleep, the deep, rasping hoarse "crow" develops. The youngster is fighting for breath and is in a state of panic. The neck spaces contract and the rib cage shows effort to pull in some air. Usually the child fights anything one tries to do. The fear of suffoca­ tion or strangling is powerful, and the harder the child fights for breath, the more difficult it is to breathe. Supersaturated moist air appears to offer the most immediate relief. This is often available in the bathroom from the hot water in the shower. The bathroom can be saturated in a few minutes, and after 10 or 15 minutes in the room the child has inhaled sufficient moist air to loosen the tough secretions in the airway so that the child can cough and get some relief. Warm honey or any supersweet syrup will help, as will vomiting, which by reflex action helps to loosen the secretions. After the initial attack is over, cool moist air seems to be better. This has led to the use of cool moisture rather than hot in croup-tents. Often simply opening the window to the night moist air will be bene­ ficial. Antibiotics seem to be of little value except where secondary infec­ tion is present. They take too long for any immediate help. Antihis­ tamines may dry out the throat secretions even more and are not help­ ful. The old home remedies such as steam, honey, syrup and comfort seem to the best immediate help. They usually get the child to breathing more conffortably. It would be better to prevent the con'dition but,'at the present; this Is not yet possible, according to Dr. William A. MacCall, writing for the Group Health Association of America, Inc. drink at any time, and that's when you have an edge if you know how to swim and can g^t around in the water. I, myself, am a very good swimmer, I used to be a water and afloat in an safety instructor In the Navy. 4" 4" 4" "• Leonard Olbrantz: I don't think it makes much difference. I can swim a little, but with a lifejacket it is not really necessary, I ima­ gine most • Sea­ farers can swim, but at sea I don't think the swim­ mer has much over the nonswimmer. The ocean is just too big for it to make any difference, if swim at least 75 yards, just to be able to get away from the suction of a sinking ship. I think It is very Important, just from the stand­ point of being able to stay up emergency. 4> 4< 4 4> 4> 4> George Washington: Although I can't swfm well, I think it is a nec­ essity, The only time I have had to swim was dur­ ing boat drills, but I am glad I can just in case. I suppose you would be sur­ prised at how few Seafarers can swim. Most of the men never learned or didn't bother when they had the chance. Wallace Roat: Yes, I think any Carlos Figueroa: No, I don't think it Is important at all. If a man going to sea should be able to swim. Know­ Seafarer can swim ing how to swim and he is forced could make the to leave the ship difference if you for some reason, have to abandon where Is he go­ ship and stay ing to go? Most afloat long of the time we enough to be are too far from picked UP'. A nonany port to be swimmer is too able to swim to likely to go to it, so what good is swimming? I could swim a little, pieces if he has to leave the ship and is unfamiliar with the water. I suppose, in an emergency. By Fred Stewart & Ed Mooney Headquarters Representatives SIU MEMBEBSHIP r,2iMEETINGS NEW YORK, December 2—Chairman, Earl Shepard;. Secretary, Edward X. Mooney; Reading Clerk, William Hall. Minutes of aU, previous port meetings accepted. Port' Agent's report on ship­ ping, clinics and blood bank accepted. Pfesident's report on AFL-CIO and MTD conventions,^ l.ausche bill and holiday dinners was accepted. Organiring report on Peninsular Navigation Company, new bulk carrier construction. Government C-4s and new tanker company accepted. Report on contracts covering vessel paid off in Japan, dismissal of NMU complaint re ST Manhattan, various ship trades and corporate changes in Cities Service was accepted. Secretary-Treasurer's report on holiday payments, welfare corporations, quarterly financial committee. Sea Chest suit and Bull Line situation carried. Wel­ fare services report presented. Meeting excuses referred to dispatcher. Auditor's reports accepted. Resolution proposing Increase in - membership dues accepted and carried. J. Sumpter elected as mem­ ber of quarterly financial committee. Total present: 473. 4" 4" 4» 4" 4' 4" ' PHILADELPHIA, December 3—Chair­ man, BUI Hall; Secretary, Frank Drozak; Reading Clerk, Charles Stansbury. Min­ utes of previous meetings in all ports accepted. Port Agent's report on ship­ ping, blood bank and upgrading was carried. November reports by the Presi­ dent and Secretary-Treasurer were ac­ cepted. Auditor's reports accftpted. Res­ olution proposing Increase In dues ac­ cepted. F. Hummel elected to quarterly financial committee. Total present: 63. BALTIMORE, December 4—Chairman, Bill Hall; Secretary,, Oaetano Busclgllo; Reading Clerk, Rex E. Dickey. Minutes of all previous meetings in all ports ac­ cepted. Port Agent's report on shipping, deaths of various members, blood bank, holiday dinners and quarterly financial committee accepted. President's Novem­ ber report accepted. Secretary-Treasur­ er's report for November accepted. Meet­ ing excuses referred to dispatcher. Aud­ itor's reports accepted. Resolution pro­ posing dues increase accepted. George Litchfield elected to quarterly financial committee. Total present: 21S. Use Common Sense IVIeeting Rules Every day, at sea or in poti, SIU ships' crews gather together in shipboard meetings. Like our meetings ashore, these meetings are all part of the same process. This Is where Seafarers bring their opin­ ions and experiences directly to bear on the functioning of the Union. How these meetings are conducted is all-important, and knowing the rules sometimes can count for just as much in a Seafarer's life as knowing the skills his job calls for. Every Seafarer should become familiar with the standard meeting rules, so that he is fully competent at hitting the deck and chairing a meeting. A heads-up membershp and a wide-awake crew is a guarantee of business in a truly demo­ cratic fashion. Aboard ship, the presence of a quorum i^ no problem, inasmuch, as all erewmembers not on watch attend the meeting. The meetings can be held on a fixed schedule or as necessary , on a periodic basis to take care of the ship's routine business. Meetings should be held at the call of the ship's delegate or "of a majority of the erewmembers with reasonable notice in any case. Orderly procedures are essential. Special meetings should be called when any disputes between in­ dividuals or departments arise that cannot be settled by the depart­ mental delegates. If the dispute is entirely within one department, a meeting of all hands in that department only should be called. The other departments and personnel on the ship should not be involved. The best procedure is to fix an hour at which the greatest majority of the crew is off duty. Shipboard meetings are like all. others, and need an agenda—^n order of business—to keep things moving, and to avoid omitting neces­ sary business. While the procedures at shoreside meetings may seem cumbersome, they are necessary where large groups get together. Ship's meetings can be less formal, but should include as a minimum the election of meeting officers, reports of delegates and committees, action on old and new business and a period of "good and welfare." This is a time to make suggestions, comment on action taken or just to let off steam. • Above all, at any meeting, recognize that the chairman Is the fellow who should be conducting the meeting. Every member has a right to speak, but no one has a right to infringe on the rights of others. If everyone started sounding off at once every time a rdport or pro­ posal is made, nothing would ever be accomplished. The making of a motion is the way to start discussion on any point of the agenda or any issue that arises aboard the ship. After that, keep to the point,, try to be brief, convince with facfi and don't become personal in any discussion or debate. Engaging In personalities is the surest way to nowhere Personal comments may draw a laugh, but they don't solve anything. �lUMVTttlUt SEAFARERS LOG Pare Elerea 'One For Yoif,..One For Me...' PRODUCTIVE SESSION SEEN — The second session of Congress "will produce more important legislation than did the one just fin­ ished," AFL-CIO Legislative Director Aruirew J. Biemiller predicted in a network radio interview. Labor has a "primary concern" in legislation attacking the problem of unemployment, Biemiller sai( ., including the key tax cut and civil rights bills. He also said he feels "very strongly" that a Social Se­ curity hospital care for the aged bill will pass "this year." Among other major goals, he said, labor "will put a lot of effort" Into pressing for a renewal of the accelerated public works program. The basic reason Congress hasn't moved faster on the legislative front, Biemiller said, has been the "hampering rules" and "structure" of Congress, rather than deficiencies of leadership. The AFL-CIO is "clearly on record," he said, "for a thorough overhauling of the pro­ cedures of both houses of Congress." "The idea that the chairman of the House Rules Committee can just arbitrarily hold back a civil rights bill—and probably would still be holding it back if it hadn't been that 175 signatures were gathered on a discharge petition—is ridiculous," Biemiller declared. The Senate, under its rules, can be tied up "interminably," he noted. Labor would like to see "some very drastic changes made," he declaredj including "consideration as to whether seniority is the best system of naming committee chairmen." Asked to evaluate President Johnson's performance during his first weeks in office, the AFL-CIO spokesman replied: "We think he has performed very well Indeed. We are convinced that he is quite serious in trying to forward the programs which the Kennedy Administration had started. ... He is an excellent practi­ tioner of the legislative art and we can expect to see the White House, if anything, being more effective on Capitol Hill." Biemiller said that "one of the reasons" he believes the Social Se­ curity hospital care bill will be passed "is that in practically every speech Pres. Johnson made while he was Vice-President, he made a strong reference to the need for a medicare bill and I believe that this bill is now set to get out of the House Ways & Means Committee." As for the President's "economy" statements, Biemiller said: "I don't think Pres. Johnson is off on any wild slashing binge as some members of Congress would like to see him do." Curtailment in-cer­ tain areas, however, makes it "all the more necessary that there be additional programs in the field of social needs," he said. A reduction in the workweek, he added, "has to be considered" because "automation is costing jobs." Part of the "unfinished busi­ ness" before Congress, he said, is also extension of coverage under the wage-hour law. Immediate passage of a sound tax cut bill, Bie­ miller declared, can create "about 2 million jobs" over the next several years. But he stressed that "tot^l government expenditures must be maintained, in fact increased, if we are to make a really serious dent in the unemployment picture." ^ ^ It THEY MUST NEED THE MONEY—Pity the poor oil millionaires. Something prevents them from enjoying a privilege most of us exer­ cise — that is, paying taxes on a good chunk of our income. That matchless pleasure is denied some of the oil men. Sen. Paul Douglas (D.-Ill.) recently revealed that one oil operator with an income of $28.7 million didn't pay a penny in taxes. Another with $4 million income and one with $1.5 million paid nothing in taxes. One with $4.5 million paid 7.9 percent in taxes; one with $2.2 million paid 8.4 percent, and-one with $1.3 million paid 6.9 percent. The per­ centage paid by those who shelled out anything at all is far less than that paid by the average American with a wife and two children and an annual income of $5,000, Senator Douglas said. Insurance companies in Massa­ chusetts are barred from cancelling policies for failure to pay pre­ miums until ^1 days after a strike is ended, as result of state legisla­ tion. urged by the Insurance Work­ ers. The legislature passed and the governor has just signed a new law prohibiting cancellation of a policy for nonpayment of premiums dur­ ing a strike of insurance agents. Enactment is expected to set a precedent for other states. t i Substantial rate increases for performers in filmed and taped TV commercials are provided in a new agreement reached by the Screen Actors Guild and the Tele­ vision & Radio Artists in joint ne­ gotiations with national adverti­ sers, agencies and producers. Pay hikes for actors, singers, an; > nouncers and stuntmen apply to 1 .both program commerei.?ls and vrspot coramercialSi Payment in Ten years ago, Congress was the battle­ ground in the fight by American maritime unions and US-flag shipping interests for the Cargo Preference Act — the "permanent" 50-50 law of the United States. The "permanent" law went on the statute books late in 1954 because a "temporary" measure enacted several years earlier re­ quired periodic renewal by Congress*. Each time the legislation to renew the temporary 50-50 act came up, a donnybrook developed between the legislative and executive branches of the Federal Government. Then, as now, the State, Defense and Agri­ culture Departments were largely concerned with foreign objections to legislation that would prop up the US-flag merchant fleet. At various times the LOG reported the po­ tential for a White House veto of the pro­ posed permanent 50-50 legislation, based on the objections of various agencies and de­ partments within the^ Government. the industry Is on the basis of a 13-week cycle and depends on However, the wishes of Congress prevailed the number of showings and the number of cities in which a com­ —and a 50-50 split for US ships on Govern­ ment-financed cargoes became the law of mercial is shown. t Negotiations between a small New England manufacturer and Local 257 of the International Un­ ion of Electrical Workers have produced a new contract more than a year before the expiration of the old one. The pact talks de­ veloped in an effort to avoid lastminute negotiations or a strike which might jproduce hardship on both sides. The two-year .pact covers about 500 production and maintenance workers for Signal Manufacturing Company, of Sa­ lem, Mass. The present pact ex­ pires in 1965, and the new one will run out in 1967. Before the 3 962 agreement was reached, the union conducted a seven-week strike. the land. It's- important to review this background now and then, because the one-single piece of legislation which has served to keep the US-flag fleet functioning since then is prob­ ably this "permanent" legi.slation enacted just ten years ago. This has occurred de­ spite the never-ending opposition of these same agencies within the State, Defense and Agriculture Departments, and their succes­ sors, to observing the law. On many occasions, the Congress has had to remind these agency heads and adminis­ trators what the law of the United States happens to be, and that it takes more than lip-service to an American merchant marine. • « - 'i ^ '4 to keep ships and men working at their trade. And while a distinction has been main­ tained between "routine" foreign aid move­ ments governed by 50-50, and the Federal Government's clear enunciation of a similar 50-50 policy covering the private grain sales and shipments to the Soviet bloc, the idea of 50-50 itself is pretty basic and unchanged. It means a halfway split or better for American ships on these cargoes, and no amount of word-weaseling should be allowed to change this fact. Yet amendments of the procedures have so watered down the meaning of 50-50, and new guidelines have made such a mockery of efforts to have American ships particinate in the grain movement beyond the Iron Cur­ tain, that Congress has had to step in for a close look at all the wheeling and dealing going on among the grain traders, foreign shipowners and our own government. It will be recalled that 91 percent of one 100,000-ton wheat shipment to Hungary went on foreign-flag ships, and that solemn pledge.5 were forthcoming from top US of­ ficials that such shenanigans couldn't pos­ sibly happen again. Now the wheat sales to the Soviet Union itself are beginning to ma­ terialize and, sure enough, efforts are con­ tinuing to keep US ship participation in this movement to an absolute minimum. The SIU thinks Congress has been pretty patient with the way our Government has been handling the whole matter of the grain shipments to the Communists. Our Government's handh'nv of th's issue typifies its mishandling of maritime policy generally, and the long-standing effort to snipe at and, ult'mately, destrov the US-flag merch^"nt fleet and the iobs of American sea­ men and maritime workers. �SEAyARERS PaC* Tweir* Jaimiry ti, MM LOG All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Sei^arers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 hond from the Union in the baby's name: Pedro Santos Perez, born July September 23, 1963, to Seafarer Mrs. Lawrence A. Sprague, De­ 18, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. and Mrs. John N. Letbetter, Sul­ troit, Mich. Pedro S. Perez, Puerto De Tierra, phur, La. 4 4 4 Paul Johnson, born October 4, Puerto Rico. 4 4 4 Katherine Mary Crane* born Oc­ 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John 4» 4" t Donna Alice Wolfe, born Septem­ tober 25, 1963, to Seafarer and S. Johnson, Parlin, New Jersey. 4 4 4 ber 16, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mrs. Lawrence Crane, Jackson­ Sharon Rebecca Waldrop, bom Richard L. Wolfe, Port Huron, ville, Fla. October 21, 1963, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Mich. Penny Eleanor Raczka* born Mrs. Lambert Waldrop, Mobile, 4« 4» 4> October 19, 1963, to Seafarer and Ala. Donna Littleton, born August 5, Mrs. Rudolph W. Raczk'a, Galves­ 4 4 4 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas ton, Texas. Duane Patrick Werda, born Oc­ R. Littleton, Philadelphia, Pa. tober 30, 1963, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 James Robert Sprague, born No­ Mrs. Charles P. Werda, Oak Park, 4" 4" S» Kenneth Wallace, born Septem­ vember 17, 1963, to Seafarer and Mich. ber 27, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. The deaths of the following Seafarers have been re­ Edward F. Wallace, Brooklyn, NY. 4" 4« Lawrence Michael Coleman, born August 4, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lawrence Coleman, Cleveland, Ohio. 4* 4' 4" Andrew Kornacki, born Decem­ ber 25, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Leon Kornacki, Chicago, 111. 4* 4* 4" Jefferey Glenn Monck, born September 1, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Donald E. Monck, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. 4 4" 4 Theresa Hcarns, bom Septem­ ber 16, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. William J. Hearns, Cieveland, Ohio. ^4< 4> 4' Patricia Brannan, born October 21, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. George Brannan, Glenolden, Pa. 4" 4- 4< Linda Kay Fisher, born October 20, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Howard W. Fisher, Alpena, Mich. 4« 4 4« Wanda Lee Odoni, born October 18, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Odom, Uriah, Ala. 4 4 ported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent-de­ lay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): 4- 4 Emilio Cordero, born August 17, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Felix Cordero, Philadelphia, Pa. 4 4 4 Randall Alan Letbetter, born Ferdinand J. Bruggner, 52: Brother Bmggner was in the USPHS hospital, Staten Island, NY, when he died of natural causes on November 2, 1963. He had been sailing with the SIU for 22 years in the en­ gine department. Survivors include two sons, Andrew and Robert Bmggner, both of Bradenton Beach-, Fla. Burial was in St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, JIY. 4 4 4 Otho B. ParHer, 61: Heart di­ sease took the life of Brother Parker on No­ vember 17, 1963 in Chesapeake, Virginia. A mem­ ber of the engine department, he had started sail­ ing with the SIU in 1947. He is survived by a sis­ ter, Mrs. Naomi Luton of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Chesapeake. Backs Increase in Union Dues To the Editor: As always when a situation comes up that I want to talk about, I, sz a member of this organization, feel it my privi­ lege and duty to speak out. Each and all know we are in the process of voting on a dues increase. I know that this is es­ sential to run our organization properly. Sure, some brothers are going to get mouthy and say things in a moment of not thinking, but I am sure that when they start thinking they will feel as I do. Just figure in pennies what it actually will cost each member —hold your hats, fellows—^the large sum of H cents per day. This is the most necessary few pennies ever assessed on any organization. Bear in mind fellows that our administration costs ai^e less by far than other organizations In our field, especially if we thi,nk back and remember the many benefits the members of this union have received in compar­ ison to others. Just consider the growth of our wei-are and vacation bene­ fits, the benefits for ourselves and dependents, and the im­ proved conditions we have gained. Now, looking to the future a bit, each and every one of you who may read this should sit down and write his Senator and Congressman a letter and tell him your thoughts on why the wheat cargo for the Russians should be carried in American ships. You as a taxpayer are helping to pay the cost, and as a member of the SIU have a right to see that your job is pro­ tected a bit more. You should also protest as a citizen when something is not right and, while I am on this subject, why not have a couple of neighbors and friends do so also? As far as I'm concerned, we should work the boat a little ourselves instead of letting the other fellow do* it all the time. E. A. Anderson 4 4 4 Afoundria Offers A Pension Plan To the Editor: We, the crewmembers of theSS Afoundria (Waterman), wish to voice our opinion on a retire­ ment plan for the SIU. We'feel that any member who has been paying dues for 20 years and is in good standing, who has 15 Robert Lee Gresham, 66: Brother Gresham died of natural causes on November 2, 1963 in the Caldwell County War Memorial Hospi­ tal in Kentucky. He had been on an SIU pension since 1962. Broth­ er Gresham started shipping with SIU in 1943 and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Margaret Gresham Pettit, of Princeton, Kentucky. Burial was in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Prince­ ton. 4 4 4 James D. Parker, 65: Heart fail­ ure was fatal to Brother Parker on October 8, 1963 in New York, NY. He had been sailing since 1952 in the engine depart­ ment. Surviving is a niece, Mrs. Ann Wynne Howell, of Rich­ mond, Va. Burial was in the Cool Springs Cemetery, Cool Springs, North Carolina. years' actual seatime and is 50 years of age, should be able to retire if he so wishes with a retirement pay of at least $300 a month so that he may be able to enjoy a normal family life and not'wait until he is too old. We feel that medical retire­ ment benefits for aged or ill members should be the same as All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. for maintenance and cure, $50 a week. These older members are the ones who had the stiff backbone when a stiff backbone was needed to make our great union what it is today. We'd like to hear from other members and ship's crews as to how they feel about this. The above letter was signed individually by myself and 29 other members of the crew. W. Young AH hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and visits whenever possible. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND John Abraham Frank Novak Felicito Apontl Francis OXauRhlln Evit Ardoin S. Orkwiszevirskl Louis Baxter Wiiiiam Ostendorf Aiien Boone Vance Reid Charles Burns Juan Rivadulla James Conway Kenneth Bobbins Jose DaCosta Harry Rochkind Paul Drew David Rudolph Feidof Fondila John Schock James Fort A. Skaiamera Gorman Glaze Far! Smith John Hannay Myron Smith James Heieoth David Sorensen Benjamin Leon Richard Waters Gettis Lightfoot Joseph Williams Leon Lockey Harry Wiiioughby George Marcotte Martin Wittig Salvatore Messina Gilbert Wright Harry Muches Nich^as Wuchina Corbert Myrick John Yendral MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON. MARYLAND Hector Durate SPRING GROVE STATE HOSPITAL CATONSVILLE, MARYLAND Joseph Wehe USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NhW YORK John Aba Suio Lepisto Raul Aguliar , Paul Liotta £. Aldahondo .To.se Miralia Samuel Bailey Wiiiiain Morris Wiiiiam Barnett John Naeoie Juan Bonefont Francis Neves Victor Bonet Joseph Obreza Anson Brower George O'Rourke Paul Butweli V. Paulson Dan Couaney Eugene Plahn Well Denny Andrew Polasky William Farrell Jacques Rion Konrad Frovag Mohamed Said Ramon Galarza Charles Siiaw Marino Gordils James Smity Thomas Gray L. Sturtevant Werner Grunwald Wilbur Tavlor Burt Hanback Miguel Tirado Ed. Harriman Francis Tokarchuk Miiburn Hatley George Trape/.as Charles Hylen Carlos Troncoso Charles Jackson Julio Valentin Merrill Johns Sol Vecchione Joseph Kcarnes Frank Viiiacorte Carl Kendall Julian Vista Leo King Ernest Vitou William King Henry Watson USPHS HOSPITAT. ^NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA .Tames Alexander Elzdorio Tisher Richard Barnes George Flint Daniel Bishop Eugene Gallaspy Bvron Broadus Jcs.se Green Wilbeit Burke Sanford Gregory George Burleson Mark ll.airelson William Bunn Seiferl Hamilton Jose Carcamo Wade Harreli Louis Chappetta Harold Robinson James Childrers Ned Keith Hinson Maliory Coffey Geor.ge Hudson Gerald Cole Waiter Johnson Steve Crawford Fo.ster Juneaii Edward Crelan Wiiiiam Kirby Frederick Davis Louis Lae Thomas Davis James Laia Sidney Day Tinerman L.?e Salvatore Detrlo Claude Lomers Jose Serra Deus James Marshail James Donahue Joseph McPhee Albert Dupuy Frazier McQuagge Harry Emmelt Carl Messer 'Can't Please All On Pensions' To the Editor: Except for the seriousness of the subject, it amuses me to read in the LOG the many letters from members about pensions. Each writer offers valid reasons why the pension should be more favorable to him and to others in his category regarding seatime, time in the Union, or some personal reason. To please everyone, it would be necessary for the Union to tailor a pension plan to the qualifications of each petitioner. While I believe that the Union should make the most serious effort to get the best possible benefits for ail the membership, it should be ob­ vious that the most favorable plan for the most favorable group can never offer enough money to supply aU the needs . for a retired person or for his family. It becomes necessary for each man, during his working years, to make arrangements for addi­ tional income during his re­ tirement. A help-yourseif plan would Bernard Moye H. Leonard Shaw Edward Nelson Carl Smitii Evangeios Nonis Raymond Steel William Padgett Jamie Gus Thomag Kenyon Parks Ruffin R. Thomas Charles Parmar Michael Toth Edward Poe Hubert Wilson John Raines Wiiiiam Wooisey USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Max Anderson Harry Kenuyn Raymond Brown Albernon Loe Wiiiiam Bruce James Mallard Mayo Brasseaux Charles Martin Hubert Cantweil Ralph Palmer Van Albert Court Roy Peebles Charles Carroll Wallace Robin Monroe Gaddy Raymond Stanley Eric Hoffman USPHS HOSPITAI. NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Jerry Allen James Marks W. C. Dowdy William Mason .Joseph Feak Harry Overton Bernard Geerman J. W. Short Svend Kristenson Robert Staplln USPHS HOS°TTAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Robert Gannon Robert Niel.sen Richard Harnden Richard Shaffber Ralph Kilbourne Woodrow Splvey Franklin Mcintosh William Stephens ugoHS HOSPITAL SA"ANNAH. GEORGIA J. M. Watkins Edward Bales L. Middlebrook Calvin Martin James Mitchell USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT, MICHIGAN Alf Bensman Clarence I.enhart Sheldon Boulawger Archie McComick Steve Cornell Donald Perry George Kochler John Tautwood Paul Lacy USPHS HOSPITAI. BRIGHTON, MASSACHUSETTS Robert Brynes Robert King Edw. Czosnowski USPHS HOSPITAI. SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Charles Allen Gordon Marbury Charlie Gedra Carl McCranie Jo.scph Graves John Millner Leonard I.ewis Cioveiand Scott Manuel Lopez Wilbur Sink George Lyncli Juli'i.s Swykert USPHS HOSPITAI, FORT WORTH. TEXAS Benjamin Deibler G"ni"T- McKnew Abe Gordon Sainiiei Mills Charles Hooper Willie Young Thomas J.ehay SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas I.sa.ksen Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny VA HOSP'TAU WEST ROXBURV. MASSACHUSETTS Raymond Ar.senault USPHS HOSPTTAT, MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE James McGee PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin "A HOSPITAL BROOKLYN. NEW YORK Arthur Nelson US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTO.N, DC William Thomson be for the Union to start a sav­ ings plan club or an investment group, or for the Union to af­ filiate with an investment group already successfully established. Each member wishing to join the group would authorize the Union to Invest or deposit all or part of the member's vaca­ tion pay into the plan. I have already had some an­ swers to that suggestion: "I can't save any money; I need it ail to pay bills." No doubt that it is^ true, but it would be true whether the vacation pay was $80, $800, or $8,000 a year. The' more a worker finds his pay inadequate to meet his needs during his working years, the more im­ portant it is for him to arrange additional income to go with his pension—which will always be less than his working pay. Putting aside the vacation money for later use seems the least painful method available. Of course, it is a lot easier to write letters to Uncle Sam and the Union hoping that they can get you a bigger and better pension plan than it would be to make an effort to do something about it yourself. But, in the end, if you wind up with the best plan available, it will never be good enough for ail your needs. Harry-N. Schorr A �SEAFARERS JannaiT X4. 1964 Pafe Thlrtcca LOG 'War For Peace' Plan Explained To the Editor: . I would like to explain the object in having the article "A Plan On War for Peace" publiahed in the October 18 issue of the Log. Several crewmembers of the Hurricane had voiced the opin­ ion that such a plan was ideal­ istic and doomed to fall. Others bad asked for a more detailed explanation as to how such a plan could be carried out. An­ other individual had asked for Ail letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. some reasonable assurance that the plan, if carried out, would be successful. In order to answer these and other questions that LOG read­ ers may have, perhaps a brief explanation of what I am at­ tempting to do would help to clear the air. For the past eight years i have been devoting my spare time in research on the causes of the rise and decline of civili­ zation; why one society is able to make more rapid advances in LA SALLE (Waterman), Oct. 26— Chairman, JImmie Bartlett; Secretary, Ira Bridges. One man hospitalized in Norfolk, Va. $8.50 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Mo­ tion to have foe'sles changed around for deck and engine departments due to discontinuance of passenger serv­ ice. Available living quarters in mid­ ship house should be procured for unlicensed deck and engine depart­ ments at the eariiest possible date. Motion made to serve canned whole fresh milk three times a day at sea, and to purchase fresh miik in foreign ports when it Is acceptable and avail­ able. Steward requests better coop­ eration from crew on da.vs of chang­ ing linen. Vote of thanks to steward department for a job well done. CHOCTAW (Waterman), Oct. 20 — Chairman, Roland Dean; Secretary, D. Peterson. Ship's delegate reported that most of the repairs were com­ pleted. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. DEL MAR (Delta), Sept. 29—Chair­ man, James L. Tucker; Secretary, Ed­ ward Ell Zubatsky. Ship's delegate will ask company to install dryer on ship for crew. $15.25 left in Movie Fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Victor O'Briant was elected to serve as ship's delegate for new voyage. Vote of thanks extended to baker and galley crew. CHATHAM (Waterman), Nov. 23— Chairman, J. E. Moody; Secretary, J. J. McHale. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Beef between crew pantryman and crew messman to be brought before patrol­ man. ERNA ELIZABETH (Albatross), Nov. 17—Chairman, Harold Caldeira; Sec­ retary, Samuel Doyle. Jack Nelson was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Captain will have sufficient) money to put out a draw at sea. $22.23 In ship's fund. Vote of thanks given to steward and his department for a job well done. The steward extended a vote of thanks to the men on the 4 -to 8 watch for cleaning messroom while on duty. Crew sug­ gests that something be done about the steepness of the gangway. SEAMAR (Calmar), Oct. 23—Chair­ man, T. Drzewickl; Secretary, W. J. Geary.' William JI. Smith was elected as ship's delegate. $6.34 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Motion to open nego­ tiations for increase In wages and overtime, and a 20-year retirement plan at any age. . ALCOA MARKETER (Alcoa), Nov. 11—Chairman, Ira (Butterbean) Griggers; Secretary, Wilson Davis. All repairs being taken care of. Ship went in shipyard for second time. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. OVERSEAS REBECCA (Maritime Overseas), Nov. 20—Chairman, J. Fitz­ gerald; secretary, P. J. Franco. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Suggestion made to see food the arts and sciences and enjoy a higher standard of living while other societies existiDg at the san>e time are unable to perform the same feat. It Is my opinion that there Is a basic understandable cause present In every progressive so­ ciety and that this factor can be artificially activated In all so­ cieties. In short, it would be possible under stated conditions to raise the level of achievement and standard of living of all of the societies on earth within a given period of time. The battle of Armageiddon, explained in Revelations, is. In my opinion, the sum total of ancient visionary philosophy; that is. It is the Ideal society that mankind could have real­ ized under proper conditions. What the author of Revelations had failed to solve was the method of how to bring this ideal society into being. This is the problem that I am attempt­ ing to explain. What I hope to do is to pub­ lish several articles in the LOG in an attempt to create an inter­ est in my plan. If I could get enough people interested in this project I believe that arrange­ ments could be made to publish my thesis in the LOG. In this series I could explain the cause of the rise and dedine of civilization and how the bat­ tle of Armageddon could be won in greater detail. Joseph Pasinosky Most of the reports from the ships these days are still concerned with laudatory com­ ments about holiday dinners and festivities arranged by the culinary departments, but lots of other things also are going on. Aboard the Seatrain Sa-t^ ^ ' of his father's death for their kind limning so smooth In the first vannah, for example, the place. sympathy and the flowe.*s sent ship's delegate G. Bonefont home to the family. t 3ii 3^ From the Steel Vendor (Isthpulled a switch—he gave a vote i i of thanks to the crew for keeping everything running smooth and beef-free. Usiully, It's the crew that Is out applauding the dele­ gate. The team of delegates on the Savannah includes J. Tedesko, deck; G. Rubio, engine, and Antonio Sanchez, steward, which may explain why every^ng is Midland's Bell Rings Like Old Iron Pipe recent evening when he went to the flying bridge to relieve the lookout, a young ordinary who was a first-tripper. After getting his relief, the look- MADAKET (Waterman), Nov. 30— Chairman, Leon M. Kyser; Secretary, Albert C. Espeneda. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. Some disputed OT In deck and engine departments. $12.50 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks extended to. entire steward department for Job weU done. HERCULES VICTORY (Marine Man• agers), Nov. 16—Chairman, John S. Hauser; Secretary, L. Schmidt. $8.50 In ship's fund. L. Schmidt was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. AU ^ - -WW — III On the bulkship Walter Rice (Reynolds), safety was on the mind bf delegate Thomas H. Moore, Jr., who approached the skipper con­ cerning work done on deck while the cranes were also working over­ head. The discussion with topside produced the desired result, so no more work is being done under the cranes while the cranes are work­ ing. The gang on (Waterman) has to the steward and service, and gestion to help 'i> the Jean Ladtte offered its thanks for good feeding has offered a sug­ prove they mean The sound of a ship's bell—dull or not—keeps a guy on watch from getting too lonely, reports Seafarer Charlie Brinton from the Midland (Clearwater). But the dull kind can cause some extra confusion, he out told Brinton that he thought adds. Brinton is talking about a the man on the wheel, Oley, cer­ representative about the shortage of fresh fruit and other Items. Vote of thanks to the chief cook, night cook & baker and crew mcssman. .- mitan), the boys pass the word that the crew has earned a plaque, now mounted on the ship, expressing thanks for their dona­ tions to the blind while in Korea . . , The Marymar (Calmar) crew has drawn another kind of thankyou fr(Mn shipmate Walter (Ski) Szczepanek. He thanked all hands who sailed with him at the time rmi hands requested to take it easy on the water due to shortage. Vote of thanks extended to all hands for a Job well done when the ship was disabled. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Nov. 19—Chairman, W. Davu; Secretary, Robert Brain. Discussion about poor medical attention. Motion made that the ship's delegate see patrolman about the incident that happened in Saigon. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Nov. 17—Chairman, John Prontek; Secretary, William Nesta. Ship's delegate reported that everything Is running smoothly on this ship. Suggestion made to start a ship's fund, with each member to donate 50 cents. Vote of thanks to steward department. PENN TRANSPORTER (Penn Ship­ ping), Nov. 3—Chairman, V. C. Smith; Secretary, Leo Watts. John C. Hunt was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Crew requested to return cups to the pantry. No beefs reported by department delegates. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Nov. 20—Chairman, James M. Glenn, Jr.; Secretary, Herbert C. Justice. Joe B. Block was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. All mem­ bers requested to be quiet In pas­ sageways day and night, and to help keep laundry room clean. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Seatrain), Nov. 19—Chairman, E. Jimenez; Sec­ retary, P. Reyes. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments to be taken up with patrolman. A. Carmega. ship's delegate, resigned and E. .Jimenez was elected to serve in his place. AU members aboard would Uke to hear more about the retire­ ment plan. Crew votes in favor of 20 years' membership and 12-year seatime as qualifications. MONARCH OF THE SEAS (Water­ man), Nov. 17—Chairman, Brown Huszar; Secretary, Paul Arthofer. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Motion made to have 20 years in SIU or 15 years seatime on SIUcontracted ships for retirement, re­ gardless of disability or age. Lengthy discussion on retirement plan. Vote of thanks to steward department for good chow. IBERVILLE (Waterman), Nov. 16— Chairman, R. E. Gannon; Secretary, H. Carmlchael. $19.18 In ship's fund. Prince Baker was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Request made that the chief officer contact agent in Inchon about launch service. All hands requested to cooperate In keep­ ing messhaU and pantry clean. ANTON BRUUN (Alpine), Nov. 21— Chairman, Al Prsiean; Secretary, Jack Dolan. $10 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department to be taken up in New York. Crew re­ quests arrangement on charging for siopchest instead of having to pay cash, as some men do not have the money. POTOMAC (Empire Transport), Nov. II—Chairman, Pedro Arteaga; Secre­ tary, Guy DIVirlo. $7 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Joe Arcea was elected to serve as ship's delegate. It was sug­ gested that the hot water situation for coffee on night watches should be checked. COE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Nov. 19—Chairman, A. Pickur; Secre­ tary, R. E. Ferebee. $36 in ship's fund. Suggestion was made that the crew cooperate with gangway watch in keeping unauthorized shore per­ sonnel out of crew's quarters. Every­ one asked to help keep pantry neat and clean. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. tainly was a nice fellow, Brinton asked him why. The new man then blandly told BrintfHi that "every half hour he (Oley) hits an iron pipe down there to let me know what time it is." Brinton reports he just did not have the heart to tell the first-trip­ per what it was all about just then, so he just smiled. And kept smiling every 30 minutes during his watch when the bell sounded the time. Brinton also reports that there is another new man aboard tlie Midland, but he is no first-tripper. He is Herbert (Frenchy) De Bois­ siere who went ashore a few years back to go into business, but he is now back at his old—and preferred —profession. Everyone gets along fine with "Frenchy," Brinton says. He calls De Boissiere an especially able messman, always clean, courteous and efficient. "He is certainly wel(X)me back and we all wish him the best of luck." Finally, and with a good mem­ ory of the event and possibly with a bit of the taste still left in his mouth, Brinton added his thanks to the entire steward department for the marvelous Christmas feast it served. "That dinner could not have been surpassed by the Wal­ dorf," Brinton says. "The service was extra special and the food was perfect. A very succulent repast." 'Sea-Views' The man with the big roller working over the stack on the Fort Hoskins (Cities Service) Is Horace Sykes, Jr., AB, who will be laid up for a while from an acci­ dent ashore. Shipmate James Parker turned over the photo. it. The idea is to have the entire crew cooperate in keeping the messhall clean after hours, so the galley contingent can concentrate on the quality of the feeding. 3< 3< Two crewmembers were left behing by the Ponderosa (Transasia) when it reached Karachi, Pakistan, with plenty of smokes after several visits by shipmates. The hospital inmates sent their thanks to all hands for the thoughtful gesture. —By Joseph L. Tremblay SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain Lines), Nov. 24—Chairman, L. H. Chapman; Secretary, James M. Nel­ son. $22.23 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate to request clarification on retirement fund as It is not too clear to some members. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land), Nov. 24—Chairman, Roy McCouce; Secretary, Edward B. Biss. Ship's delegate reported that the gangway is unsafe in Houston. $15.06 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Peter Serano was elected to serve as hew ship's delegate. Messmcn requested to carry garbage aft. PUERTO RICO (Motorshlps Inc.), Nov. 21—Chairman, John Farrand; Secretary, Abraham Aragones. Ship's delegate reported everything run­ ning smoothly. Motion to have nego­ tiating committee pre.sa for a .stand­ ard wage increase for all ratings. Vote of thanks extended to the stew­ ard department for the good food served on board. "All right, you two—we know you're up there ... " �January 24, 1964 SEAFARERS 100 Paff« Fonrteea News Tale Recalls Pensioner's Long Ago Scrape With U-Boat Trio Of 'Warriors' Is Homo In the March 18, 1918 edition of a long-defunct Philadelphia newspaper called the "North American," there appears the picture of a young man by the name of John Cook, who was 21 years of age at the time. Underneath the picture, the"*"' caption reads: "John Cook, a enlisted in the Army and two In "That torpedo interruipited a real good meal. I tMnk I waa right in former North American em­ the Navy, ployee, has just returned from Europe. He was a member of the crew of the tanker Santa Maria which was sunk off the coast of Ireland by a Hun torpedo." That youth, John Cook, was at SIU headquarters recently to pick up his first $150 monthly SIU pension check. He Is now 65, and the chances .are remote lliat he will ever again be torpedoed by a German U-boat. Cook let out a little chuckle when he looked at the 1918 edition of the paper during his visit to the hall. The 21-year-old Cook Is pictured stand­ ing boldly with his arms crossed in front of his chest, in one of those "you want to make some­ thing of it" Cook poses. Accompanying the picture is an extensive text which reveals that "when Cook was 19 he carried copy for the North American." After several months on the job. Cook became afflicted with what the paper termed "war fever" and "chucked his job" to take off for Europe where the action was hottest. Seamen Were Scarce "It was about this time that the Huns (a term used then to refer to the Germans—Ed.) were sinking ships indiscriminately," the article continues, "and seamen were hard to get. Cook, though a mere boy and totally inexperienced, had little ditficulty shipping as a mess boy aboard the tanker Santa • Maria." According to the article. Cook crossed and recrossed the ocean many times on the Santa Maria, and when he got back to the States he always paid a visit to the news­ paper and regaled the staff with thrilling stories of escapes from submarines and "near battles with German pirates." Cook's enthusiasm about his war escapades rubbed off on some of the other boys who "carried copy" at the North American and four Union Has Cable Address Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address, SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Use of this address as­ sures speedy transmission on all messages and faster service for the men involved. Late In February, 1918, a bul­ the middle of my soup when that letin was receivqj In the North thing struck the bow. With little commotion, the crew American's office saying that the Santa Maria had been torpedoed hastened to the deck and stood by off the Irish coast. This prompted imtil the vessel commander gave one of Cook's successors as "copy orders to abandon ship. "We carrier" to remark, "well, John's lowered two lifeboats," Cook re­ called. got his excitement at last." "The lifeboats were full and we Days and weeks followed and there was no word about Cook's started to row away from the fate. The Santa Maria was one of Santa Maria, but there still were many ships sunk, and John Cook, some crewmembers standing on the mess boy, was one of many deck. Fortunately for them, a British trawler came alongside and members of the crew. After a prolonged period of the remaining crewmembers were waiting for nevra, his mother and able to leap aboard the British acquaintances feared that the lad ship. "But I and the other fellows had met his end, and his mother were still in the lifeboat and we went into mourning. Then, suddenly, John Cook came just kept on rowing until we were a safe distance from the home very much alive. Even today, the details of the Santa Maria," Cook continued. incident that occurred nearly 46 "Then we stopped rowing and years ago are not remote to Cook. watched our sinking ship settle in He remembere how the Santa the water. It went down bow first, Maria trembled and began to dis­ and the last thing we saw was the integrate when the torpedo hit, flag." Cook and the other men in the and what his thoughts were when lifeboats were, in due time, picked the vessel started to sink. "I remember my surprise when up by the Britisih trawler and there was no explosion or fire deposited in Ireland. "Believe after we were hit," Cook said, as me," Cook exclaimed, "when we he traced over the events of the got hit by that torpedo I never day. "The Santa Maria just started thought I'd live long enough to to sink and that's all there was to pick up a pension." Cook took another look at the it. "I can never forget the day," 1918 newspaper and remarked: Cook continued: "it was February "You know, I didn't save this be­ 25 and I remember that there was cause I like to read my press clip­ a hell of a storm. We were being pings. This paper is the only convoyed with three other ships pro(rf I have that I was on the through the danger zone. During Santa Maria, and it serves as convincing discharge the storm the Santa Maria be­ pretty came separated from the convoy. papers." MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Nov. 18—Chairman, James Bullock; Secre­ tary, Eddie Brinn. No beefs reported by department delegates. W. Beasley was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Everything okay. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), Nov. 17—Chairman, M. Cross; Secretary, W. W. Bickford. Ship's delegate re­ ported everything running smoothly. $18 in ship's fund. Motion made to have ship's delegate see captain about issuing summary of earnings prior to payoff. Motion made to have locks on doors repaired in messhaU and pantry, and to have steam line insulated in 12 to 4 foc'sle. Deck to be repaired in deck department for­ ward head. cost. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department for good food and service. TMARA GUILDEN (Transport Com­ mercial), Nov. 22—Chairman, Harry Galphin; Secretary, J. Longfellow. Harry Galphin was elected to serve as ship's delegate. S12.B0 In ship's fund. 'Crewmembers asked to donate. $1 toward fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. — STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Nov. 24—Chairman, C. Lawson; Sec­ retary, Bill Stark. Ship's delegate re- NORBERTO CAPAY (Liberty Navi­ gation), November 10—Chairman, J. Johnes; Secretary, Cliff Kleyner. Lack of~hot water and restriction to ship due to a so-called quarantine to be taken up with patrolman at payoff. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Crewmembers requested to keep messhall ciean. GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), Nov. 17—Chairman, J. Soto; Secretary, S. M. Simos. Motion made that offi­ cers of the SIU and Weifare Depart­ ment look into the matter of having members with 20 years in the Union and 12 years seatime eligible to re­ tire. Motion made to get time-off clause in this fleet like the Seatrains have. Motion urging wage increase for ail hands. Hospitalization plan to be revised in accord with higher ported the trip has been very good with no beefs or problems. S22.20 in ship's fund. Problem of rusty water to be turned in to patrolman. Re­ quest that Union find out why mail was not forwarded to port of arrival after 17 days' time. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate. StUl have problem of roaches in foc'sles. STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Dec. 1—Chairman, P. Tassin; Secretary, R. L. Huddleston. $8 in ship's fund. Back from a trip aboard the Warrior (Waterman) to Yoko­ hama, Pusan, Inchon and Hawaii, this trio of sturdy Seafarers is pictured in photo taken enroute by shipmate T. T. Kirby. The threesome (l-r) includes Nick De Los Santos, Millard Elliott and chief cook John Tilley. Kirby was a messman on the voyage. LOG-A-RHYTHM: For Walter's Birthday (Ed. notes The following waa submitted as a birthday poem for Seafarer Walter by his sister, who asked that their names be withheld. But happy birthday, Walter, wherever you are!) For this, your birthday, I vxmld How glad your heart when home you brought write Your hard-won hunting prize! A poetic line or two— I think of, oh, so many things When my thoughts turn to you. The great outdoors you always loved. I -think of former times we spent; And nature close to you. At home when we were small; What is it, loved one, that you seek I see a brother growing up Upon the oceans blue? From youth to manhood tall. Each spring there comes the wanderlust. I visualize you tracking deer And strongly comes the call. In Northland's beauty white. Your hunting rifle in your hand— And feet must roam to come back home So keen your ears and sight! Again, each lovely fall. How lovely all the forest seemed To your enchanted eyes— What is this longing in your heart? What are you searching for? What are you seeking, brother, Few hours disputed OT in - deck de­ partment. Minor beefs and a few dear. hours disputed OT in steward depart­ From shore to distant shore? ment. Motion to have ship's delegate consult boarding patrolman and at­ Has restless heart groum peaceful tempt to get more American money there and/or travelers checks at beginning of next voyage. Ship ran out of both Upon the boundless sea— on this trip. When waves are still and all CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE around (Cities Service), Dec. 7—Chairman, In God's infinity? John H. Elliott; Secretary, Frank A. Keller. Vote of thanks extended to resigning ship's delegate. Reed Hum­ phreys was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Discussion about men being paid off promptly and not having to wait around 5 or 6 hours. Vote of thanks extended to steward department. Discussion on men having to pay their own trans­ portation. STEEL KINO (Isthmian), Dee. 1— Chairman, P. P. Russo; Secretary, V. A. Cover. Ship's delegate reported that the captain refuses to pay any man off at first port of discharge until replacements arrive. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks extended to steward department for Thanksgiving dinner. Raffia pool to be made for ship's fund. NEW YORKER (Contalnershlps), Dee. 8—Chairman, J. Wilson; Secre­ tary, S. Berger. $24 in ship's fund. Delayed sailing for 12-4 oiler to be settled by patrolman. Motion made to air-condition all SIU ships. Vote of thanks to steward department. Or is the answer mystery still. And must you search some more Out there upon the sounding deep Where angry billows roar? We all must look for peace of mind, On this, our troubled sphere. And fortunate are those who find Their goal while traveling here! Our dear ones are so close to heart. Wherever they may be! A sister's love is always there On land or on the sea. You know that all your loved ones wait When homeward way you wend. And journey's o'er, you rest at shore— Will that be rainbow's end? 'rSjfel �January tL, 1904 SEAFARERS Schedule Of SlU Meetings SIU membership mee ings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: .February 3 Detroit February 7 New York .. .February 4 Houston February 10 Philadelphia .February 5 New Orleans ....February 12 Baltimore .. Mobile February 12 West Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through June, 1964 for the monthly Informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington ban Francisco Seattle February 17 February 19 February 21 March 16 March 18 March 20 April 20 April 22 April 24 May 18 May 20 May 22 June 15 June 17 June 19 Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution ol the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Iniand Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. tit TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU AtUnUc, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered In accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. AU these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equaUy of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. AU trust fund financial records are avaUable at the headquarters of the various trust funds. t 4" SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exciusiyely by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avaU. able in aU Union halls. ' If you feel there has been any violation of your ' shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeais Board by certified maU. return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Max Harrison, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals. Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N.Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at aU times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. . t 3^ CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, falls to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. i" 4" 4" EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionaUy refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any Individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from pub­ lishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. 4. 4 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity ir, the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and Is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this Should immediately be reported to headquarters. 4 4 4 CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU pubUshes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitu­ tion. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members Should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. 4 4 4 RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU mem­ bers at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role In all rank-and-file functions. Including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. 4. 4 4 4 4, 4 EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union' has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAr'ARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right tc pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best-interests of themselves, their families and their Un'on. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was Established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legisiitive and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any tine a Seafarer feels tha't any of the above rights have been violated, or tnat he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or. information, he should immedfateiy notify SIU President pjaul Hall at lieadquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page riftecB LOG PANAMA & THE RUNAWAY SHIPS (Continued iscm Page 3) of cargo lift it needs and has come to count on from the runaway fleet. The situation in Panama is espe­ cially ominous since the Panama Canal serves as a vital link for all world trade.. Any disruption of service on the Canal, owing to sabotage of the locks by Commu­ nists or Nationalists, or to in­ decision over operating priorities, would cause serious trouble to nations which rely on the Canal to speed the transport of their goods. The longer route and subsequently longer voyages required without use of the Canal would also cause prices on many commodites in the US to skyrocket. Due to a cease-fire that was agreed upon by officials of both countries, the situation in the Canal Zone is relatively stable now. However, if amicable relations are to continue between Panama and the US, some concessions may have to be made by the US regard­ ing the Canal and the Canal Zone. The Canal is currently operated on a self-sustaining basis by a corporate entity of_ the United States Government, known as the Panama Canal Comjiany. An of­ ficial of the company was quoted as saying that any increase in the annual payment to the Republic of Panama "would result in a toll increase" if the funds are required to come from the company. . The Panama Canal Company, as the agent of a sovereign country, can bar the passage of any ship it desires on the grounds of national security. In time'of war the United States has not permitted passage to belligerent sihips and Canal of­ ficials have said that any vessel of Cuban registry would get "a pretty Soviet Fleet Still Growing LONDON — Russia will have enough ships to transport aU her foreign trade cargo by 1966, ac­ cording to Y, V, Savinkov, deputy minister for the merchant marine. He disclosed that Soviet ships last year called at some 500 ports In 67 countries. Apart from its own shipbuild­ ing industry, the Soviet Union is making extensive purchases of ships abroad and the countries mentioned by Savinkov as supply­ ing these vessels are Poland, East Germany, Hungary, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Rumania, Finland, Japan and Italy. He added that 70 percent of the Soviet liners, traders and fishing vessels in service during 1963 had been built during the previous decade, so that Russia has the "youngest and most modem mer­ chant navy in the world." thorough scrutiny" before it was allowed in the Canal. There is at the present time con­ siderable speculation anyway that present canal facilities are inade­ quate to handle many ships and the volume of traffic that can be expected in the future. The increasing number of pas­ sages and the larger average size of vessels is already strangling the limited capacity of the present canal. Experts say that in order for future traffic to be handled, a new sea-level canal with a more elastic capacity must be built. In order for ships to pass through the Panama Canal now, they must be raised 85 feet by a series of locks and then lowered again. This accounts for the half-day or so it takes a ship to travel the waterway between the Atlantic and the Pacific. It is generally understood that the present canal could not be operated profitably by anyone in competition with a sea-level pas­ sage, which has been recommended at various locations not only in Panamar but also 'n Nicaragua, Mexico and Colomui-a. If the present difficulties with Panama, or other considerations, suggest a sea-level route some­ where besides Panama, the US may still be in trouble. The question of the runaway fleet under Panama­ nian registry will still be a ticklish issue at a time when such images of "colonialism" and "yankee mperialism" are frowned upon. Peter Sarchio Ckmtact Malcolm B. Rosow, of the firm of Standard, Weisberg & Harolds, attorneys, as soon as pos­ sible, in reference to your case. John Gam, Clare G. Haley, John Kennedy, Lloyd W. Kaizer, Carl E. Nelson, Carl New, Leonard J. Olbrantz, Edward Peltomiemi, John Poviach, Joe Spak, Leon Striler, Ralph Swierczynski, Ernest L. Traweek. 4 4 4 Vernon G. White Richard McConnell 4 4 4 * Marian Lubiyewskl Checks are being held for you by B. Needham, 1543 N. Avalon Your daughter, Mrs. Paula Racchio, 181 Monroe Street, Franklin Boulevard, Wilmington, Calif. Square, New York, would like to 4 4 4 hear from you as soon as possible. Lacy Ray McAdams 4 4 4 Contact your sister, Mrs. Clyde Pablo Pacheco Humphrey, 305 West 36th Street, Your bankbook is being held at North Little Rock. Ark. the Srd deck counter, SIU head­ 4 4 4 quarters. Miekmd KaeUm 4 4 4 You are asked get in touch Money Due with your mother Box 335, The following men have monies Ormond Beach. Fla. coming from various companies 4 4 4 and should contact the 3rd deck Frank D. Widl Contact Mrs. S. Problems as she counter, SIU headquarters, for is concerned about your long ab­ details: Brunelli, R. H. Bunce Jr., sence. Write 107 Jenkins St., J. Virgil D. Crowe, James Cloughessy, Houston 3, Texas, or call Ernest Gilbo, S. Goumas, J. E. WA 1-0185. Kyller, J. F. Lae, S. Mylonopoulos, 4 4 4 A. D. Nash, W. W. Newson, P. John M. Nieznajski Pringi, William Pittman, O. R. Mrs. Clara (Mickey) Harris, your Rodriguez, James Rutherford, D. L. ex-wife, says she would like to hear Redmond, P. J. Santoro, G. E. from you right away with informa­ Shuford, J. J. Swykert, Robert tion telling where she can get a Stanley, C. H. Travis, A. Urheim, copy of the divorce papers. Write Henry C. Dillingham. her at Hotel Albany, 187 Third St., Room 209, San Francisco 3, Calif. 4 4 4 lJU ; Ove Helmer Jensen, Get in touch with Lauritzen, Inc., 90 Broad Street, New York, NY, 4 4 4 Chicago Mail The following men are advised that various items of mail are be­ ing held for them at the SIU haU in Chicago, and that they can be obtained by sending proper identi­ fication and a forwarding address to 9383 Ewing Ave., South Chicago, 111.: Leonard Brown, R. C. Becraft, John Cabay, R. J. Carlson, Jerry Christian, Chester Christiansen, Donald Evanson,- J. T, Faman, SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul HaU IXECUnVS VICE-PRESIDENT Gal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsay WllUama A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BU] HaU Ed Hooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1316 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. Richmond 3-0140 DETROIT 10229 W. Jefferson Ave. Vlnewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS 079 4tli Ave.. Bklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 HOUSTON 9804 Canal SL Paul Drozak, Agent WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE .2608 Pearl St.. SE.. Jux WlUiaiu Morris. Agent ELgln 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales. Agent FRanklln 7-.3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Nelra Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 830 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent Tel. 529-7546 NEW YORK 679 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacintb B-fiono NORFOLK 115 3rd St. Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th .St. Frank Drnzak. Agent DEwey 6-3818 .SAN FRANCISCO. . 450 Harrison St. Paul Gonsorchlk, Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAuley. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE, PR 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep. Phone 724-2848 SEAFTLB 3505 Isl Ave. Ted Babkowskl. Agent • MAin 3-4334 TAMPA 313 Harrison St. Jeff Gillette. Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON. f4illl. .909 N Marine A-e Frank Boyne. Agent . TErmlnal 4-2528 » < i ' 1.4 �if.: SEAFARERS^LOG "J January 14 1944 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO "Sbaina" Tel. Buekhurtt 8545 T^Xtltan oaroens. TPJlooDfoi'b <5recn.- IN THE fkADITION OF THE SEA •/ 5-; JEBBCX, .J., :tu. TRIBUTE ^ 'W I *'1 -T I '.^1 SEAFARERS ^ -Xtce The story of the SS Lokonio disaster is now indelibly fixed in the minds of the 900 passengers and crewmen who survived the burning of the Greek liner in the waters of the Atlantic just one month ago. When the hapless vessel burned and had to be abandoned last December 23 in mid-ocean, ships of all nations converged on the disaster scene to render assistance. Jlh- r —/ V I ; I i ' ."-r.-'l One such vessel was the SlU-manned Rio Grande, returning home from India, which, managed to pick up nearly 80 of the survivors and bring them safely ashore to the Madeira Islands. More than 125 persons were lost in the Lakonia disaster, as well as the ship.itself. _ Here, in a simple letter written to the SlU from their home in England, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Donn, two of the survivors, express gratitude for their good fortune in being safely at home once again. A..—" Oiler Leopold Renta (right) describes epic voyage to new arrival on ship, Kenneth Roach, AB. Lult Morrinex manned wheel during rescue. the Uf i .< Back in home port of New York, SlU-manned freighter Rio Grande was one of several ships which responded to mercy call when Lakonia was burning in mid-Atlantic. Julio Evans (left) and ship's delegate Paul Magro (right), two of the men in the Rio Grande s lifeboat crew, tell SlU rep. Fred Stewart about the rescue. Magro and others also went into the water to assist survivors. •••7.5 ; - •I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource January 24, 1964 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU BEGINS SECRET BALLOTING ON PROPOSED DUES INCREASE HOUSE PROBE READIED ON US-RUSSIAN WHEAT DEAL SIU TAXIMEN SWAMP IBT IN ST. LOUIS CHARGES ICC RAIL FAVORS HIT SHIPPING RUNAWAY SHIP ISSUE AND PANAMA CRISIS AMA ANTI-MEDICARE PLOT – DARK TALE ON DARK NIGHT ICC RATE SET-UP RAPPED NEW ORLEANS AFL-CIO AIDS CIVIC PROGRAM CHAMBER NIXES ANTI-STRIKE PLAN URGE EARLY BID ON EXAMS FOR ’64 SIU SCHOLARSHIPS TRIBUTE TO SEAFARERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/24/1964 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVI, No. 2 1964 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d41fbdec67a30dfade597b4fb94ac316.PDF 3e907c296f28ae3f5cf8a04023380b99 PDF Text Text Text Of 51U Shipping Rules .Supplement In Centerfold SEAFARERS "mm°r LOG January 10 1964 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT > AFL-CIO ' MTD HITS STATE DEPT. ON BLACKLIST SWITCH Sees Tie Vfifh Red Wheat Sale -Story On Page 3 SIU Lifeboat School Training Lauded In Greek Liner Rescue Seafarer Joseph Larity is the "man of the hour" highlighted in these two photos token less thon four months oport. At right, Lority, (circled) is pictured coming down the gongwoy of his ship, the SlU-monned Rio Gronde, helping survivors of the Greek liner Lokonio go oshore in the Modeiro Islonds on December 24, ofter he ossisted 24 hours eorlier os port of the boot crew which soved them. Below, Lority with his closs ot SIU lifeboot school in NY on August 27 in o "groduotion" photo. SIU troining drew credit from severol crewmen os oid in rescue effort. (Story on Poge 3.) FTt-rFf rn>n ri rr H 11hf=T»PITtf 11 R tt w+i FI R w �SEAFARERS Pagre Two ICC Again Nixes Chance To increase Ship Cargoes WASHINGTON—Final decision has been rnaae by me Interstate Commerce Commis­ sion, rejecting a move by the SlU-contracted Calmar Line designed to recapture some of the cargo lost by intercoastal water carriers through selective rate-cutting by transcontinental railroads. unutilized capacity," the shipping lines have repeatedly lost seg­ The turndown, which vivid­ company ments of traffic to railroads said. ly points up the need for The board said that it viewed through rate cuts that were justi­ balancing the railroad-minded ICC to include representation of ship­ ping interests, was announced here late in December, 1963, by the ICC's Rates and Practices Review Board. The Calmar rates had been under ICC suspension as a result of protests filed by transcontinen­ tal railroads. The board ruling bars Calmar from introducing a reduced freight rate for a "deferred service" on shipments of book matches and steel casings, commodities which occupy a large amount of space in comparison to their weight. The lower rate would have been for a service under which a ship­ ment could be held up by the carrier until there is an excess of space aboard a vessel after reg­ ular cargo had been loaded. Calnfiar noted in proposing the de­ ferred rates that this arrangement would promote greater utilization of shipping capacity. Rails Oppose Plan The other set of tariffs proposed by Calmar were on a level gener­ ally on par with rates of the com­ peting railroads and were not challenged by the transconti­ nental lines. The board okayed those rates. But the lower rates proposed under the deferral plan met opposition by the rails because they were substantially under the rail rates on the traffic, and were vigorously objected to by the rail lines. Hence, the rail-oriented ICC declared the deferral rate un­ lawful. Calmar's justification of the lower rate structure, the board said, was that through them "the water carrier shares with the shipper the reduction in cost per ton which results from arrange­ ments which permit the carrier more fully to utilize the carrying capacity of its vessels." Calmar pointed out that its op­ erations were held to strict sched­ uling, and often they were unable to load a ship to its full capacity, forcing it to sail with a short load. "This means that the vessels fre­ quently, but not always, sail with Bloomfield Drops New Subsidy Bid WASHINGTON — The SlU-contracted Bloomfield Steamship Company has withdrawn its bid for an operating differential sub­ sidy to oiperate on Trade Routes numbers 13 and 22. Bloomfield presently holds a subsidy on Trade Route 21, The company's president, B. M. Bloomfield, has advised the Mari­ time Administration that it wishes to withdraw its application to op­ erate on TR 13, which covers an operation from the US Gulf to the nkditerranean, and on TR 22, frcOithe US Gulf to the Far East. Prior to Bloomfield's withdraw­ al, the Maritime Subsidy Board had extended its subsidy of Bloomfield's operation on TR 21, which covers shipping lanes between the US Gulf and the United Kingdom/ European Continent for one year. The board advised that the exten­ sion was granted so that it could study in greater detail its present subsidy contract with Bloomfield. the Calmar plan as "an attempt to fill unutilized space for some additional revenue over and above the costs of transferring the freight from the dock to the ves­ sel and from the vessel to the dock." In proposing the deferred rates, Calmar noted that intercoastal fied on the grounds that they per­ mitted lower cost transportation by a fuller use of rail equipment. "The intercoastal carriers can expect to maintain their present traffic or to attract new traffic only if they can provide the ship­ per with a lower cost for the transportation," Calmar argued. Gets Assist On Hearing Aid SIU oldtimer John Rekstin (left), retired on pension since last February, gets information from SiU Welfare rep. John Dwyer at headquarters on applying for a hearing aid as a supplemental benefit. Program pays for cost of special equipment required by Seafarers to assist medical treatment. Latin Anti-US Ship Bias Rapped By SIU Operator WASHINGTON—The SlU-contracted Delta Line has called upon the Federal Government for assistance in counter­ acting discriminatory regulations against American-flag ship­ ping which a number of Latin- ^ American dountries are re­ Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. ported to be planning. The Delta Line appeal, pre­ sented by its president, John W. Clark, was made in con­ cert with three other majo.r com­ panies serving Latin-American ports in a recent meeting with John Harllee, chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. The US companies asked Admiral Harllee to seek State Department assistance in meeting the proposed restrictive and discriminatory regulations under consideration by nine countries that are mem­ bers of the Latin-American Free Trade Association. They said that they would have an adverse effect on their opera­ tions and revenues and urged that strong diplomatic representations be made to the countries involved to impress upon them that the US would not take kindly to the re­ ported discrimination against US shipping. In the meeting with the FMC chairman, the shipping represen­ tatives said that the Latin Ameri­ can association was scheduled to hold a meeting this month and that restrictive regulations far more serious than any applied in­ dividually by some South Ameri­ can countries in tlie past were likely to result from the meeting. The nations that comprise the trade association are Argentina, Jumatf lO; 19<4 LOG Some Latin American countries have already applied restrictions in trade, although in recent years a number of them have been eli­ minated with the aid of US federal intervention. These restrictions took the form of extra consular fees on goods and higher port costs. US Can Retaliate The United States has retaliatory weapons authorized by General Order 88 of the Maritime Com­ mission and if it so desires can deny the right of a discriminatory nation to enter United States ports. Although some of the LAFTA members do not have enough ships to compete with United States or European shipping lines, they can charter tonnage. In addition, several LAFTA nations have built up fairly large merchant fleets since World War Two. The chief fear of the United States shipping lines is the pros­ pect of finding group restrictions by all the LAFTA member coun­ tries, in addition to those already existing individually in each country. United States shipping would be at a severe disadvantage if, for example, the Latin nations decided to place protective re­ strictions on trade moving from one LAFTA member to another. Pfexidmis Pepod By Paul Hall It's tough enough for those of us who are concerned with the preser­ vation and possible expansion of US shipping without having to worry about what a Government agency VFHI do next to weaken the Industry. But the conduct of Government agencies continues to be a key problem in searching for ways and means to improve the US maritime picture. A case in point is the recent announcement of the State Department with respect to the blacklist of ships in the Cuba trade. Since Febru­ ary of 1963, pursuant to the terms of National Security Action Mem­ orandum No. 220, the US had maintained a policy that provided that Government-financed cargoes would not be shipped from American ports on foreign-flag vessels engaged in trade with Cuba. But by a seemingly curious coincidence, that policy was amended just at the time when the proposed giant wheat sale to Russia was about to be sealed. The amendment said in effect that if the foreign shipowners promised Jo quit doing business in the Cuba trade when their charters expire, they can remove their vessels from the blacklist. This, of course, would mean that they could become eligible to carry Government-financed cargoes—and anything they carry would obviously be at the expense of US-flag ships. Again, this is a matter of great to concern to all American seamen and to the welfare of the shipping industry upon which they depend for their livelihoods. We have therefore advised the State Department of the Maritime Trades Department unions dlssatisfication with its amended policy on the blacklisted ships in the following telegrams sent January 6 to the Secretary of State: The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department was shocked by the issuance through your department of an amendment to National Security Action No. 220 which has the effect of whitewashing ves­ sels previously blacklisted by our government for trading with Cuba. We have repeatedly been assured that the interests of American seamen and the American maritime industry would be protected in the development of US shipping policy, but these assurances are not consistent with the record. We submit that the latest action with respect to the Cuba black­ list ships was not made to protect US'interests, but represents State Department responsiveness to pressures by foreign-flag op­ erators. It is rather a strange coincidence that the procedure to free Cuba blacklist ships comes at a time when various foreign operators in the dwindling Cuba trade have excess tonnage avail­ able to handle US wheat shipments to Russia. Since policies of this nature are among the gravest threats to the security of Ameri­ can seamen and to the future of the American-flag fleet, the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department is vitally concerned with the effect of such policies. Consequently, the action of your depart­ ment is being studied and will be dealt with by the executive board of the MTD at its February meeting, at which time it is our intent to develop a positive policy for dealing with the impact of such developments. Paul Hall, President AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department This matter will be given very careful consideration by the MTD Executive Board at its meeting on February 14. The well-being of thousands and thousands of maritime workers, including those of SIU men, as well as the security of our nation and the vital maritime in­ dustry, are too entwined in the effects of the State Department ruling for us to ignore its impact. If nobody else will, the labor movement must be the force that will exercise vigilance whenever strange deci­ sions are made that affect the security of us all. US Strike Losses Reach Record Low WASHINGTON—"There will have been the fewest man hours lost from strikes in the last three years of any three years in the history of this country," Secretary of Labor W. Wirtz told a national televi-"*" herited through the personal genes, sion audience recently. through the economic Wirtz was one of four inherited genes in this country, of slums, of members of the cabinet inter­ viewed on a program entitled "John F. Kennedy—View from the Cabinet." He said the "record on strikes is without parallel" and he attributed it to "a new matu­ rity as far as labor-management relationship is concerned. "It's important to realize that this is going on, because the coun­ try sees this whole picture in terms of a few major disputes—^the rail­ road dispute, the newspaper strikes, the dock strike, and—that's most unfortunate." Wirtz also declared that the big­ gest problems in his field in the new year are unemployment and poverty. "I'm talking about the fact that 30 million people in this country still live in families whose income is $3000 a year or less. That's poverty, regardless how you de­ scribe it. "I'm talking about the fact that increasingly, lack of education, poverty, unemp'loyment, are in­ herited characterlstioi — not in­ inadequate education and that sort of thing." Wirtz also placed racial discrimi­ nation high on the list of things that must be solved, but added, "weU'e getting that problem licked." SEAFARERS LOG Jan. 10, 1964 Vol. XXVi, No. 1 PAUL HALL, President HEBBERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SFTVACR, Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, ' ALEXANDER LESLIE, THOMAS LAUGHLIN, Staff Writers. Publlihed biweekly at the haadquartera of tha Saafarers International Union, At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Wateri District, AFL-CIO. 675 Fourth Avenua. Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYaclnth 9-6600. Second class postage paid at tha Post Cftlce In Brooklyn, NY. under the Act of Aug. 24, 1912 �Jamurr It. Itti SEAFARERS Pace Ttoea LOG 1 State Dept. Policy Attacked MTD Raps Switch On Cuban Blacklist In Red Wheat Deal WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department has informed the State Department that it views the agency's freeing of foreign-flag ships from the Cuba blacklist as a "shocking" development, particularly since it comes in the midst of a scramble to participate in the carriage of US wheat to Russia. Rapping State Department policies which "are among the gravest threats to the security of American seamen and to the future of the American-flag fleet," the MTD said that "whitein a telegram sent to Secretary of The MTD message suggested washing" of the Cuba State Dean Rusk by MTD presi­ that the State Department policy blacklist ships and other dent Paul Hail last Monday, Janu­ switch resulted from "responsive­ ^ ' ' < An injured woman who survived the burning of the Greek cruise ship Lakonia two weeks ago is helped down gangway of SlU-manned rescue ship Rio Grande after it docked at Funchai, Madeira, on December 24. The woman wears man's clothing and Is being aided by firemen. Rio Grande rescued almost 80 persons from disaster ship. ness to pressures by foreign-flag State Department actions ary 6. would be dealt with at its Hall said that "We have repeat­ operators" at a time when many Executive Board meeting edly been assured that the inter­ "foreign operators in the dwindl­ which convenes on February 14, "at which time it is our intent to develop a positive policy for deal­ ing with the impact of such devel­ opments." The MTD position was contained ests of American seamen and the American maritime Industry would be protected in the development of US shipping policy, but these assurances are not consistent with the record." SIU Training Lauded In Rescue NEW YORK — Arriving here after paying off in Baltimore early this week, crevvmernbers of the SlU-manned freighter Rio Grande credited proper lifeboat training with a large part of the success their ship had in recovering nearly 80 survivors of the burning Greek liner Lakonia. Still-incomplete reports list^ ited their successful participation renzo Alvarado, ordinaries; Ber­ 96 dead and 31 missing of the in the rescue mostly on the train­ nardo Mariani, E. Napoles and 1,027 passengers and crewmen James P. Begenheimer, ABs, and aboard the liner when it burned and was abandoned in the Atlan­ tic on December 23. A 12-man lifeboat crew com­ posed primarily of Seafarers made three trips through the disaster area to recover 76 persons, mostly woman and children. Two of the SIU men in the boat crew had completed SIU lifeboat training classes at headquarters as late as September 10, and two passed the previous exam on August 28. 900 Saved The Rio Grande nad been re­ turning from a voyage to India last month when it Joined the ar­ mada of ships that converged on the area whore the Greek liner was on fire. Six other ships par­ ticipated in the rescue maneuvers, which saved some 900 passengers and crewmembers of the Lakonia. The liner had just been refitted for a cruise schedule out of South­ hampton, England, when the fatal mishap occurred, reportedly due to faulty electrical wiring. All of the vessels which partic­ ipated in the rescue brought their passengers to Funchai, Madeira, on December 24, from which they were transhipped on other vessels or by air back to England. The passenger list on the ill-fated cruise ship was almost all Brit­ ish. The crew was mostly Greek and West German. Charges of panic and faulty safety equipment on the Lakonia were cited by a number of the ship's survivors, and are being in­ vestigated by the Greek govern­ ment. Heimer The rescue role by the Rio Grande, which was the only American ship on the scene, was highlighted in news reports at the time as well as in subsequent ac­ counts telling of disputes among the ship's officer's. The Rio Grande was previously known as the Dear­ born and prior to that was the old Kathryn of the Bull Line. Seafarers Bayard Heimer and Joseph Larity, who were pari; of the Rio Grande's boat crew, cred­ ing they had received in the SIU. Both had received their lifeboat tickets last August 28 after wind­ ing up boat-handling classes which are part of the SIU training aird safety programs. They also had particular praise for SIU ship's deiegate Paul Magro, who called out the boat crew, and who later Joined 3rd mate Ed O'Donnell and 3rd assist­ ant engineer Finn V. Grested, by leaping into the water to help as­ sist survivors in the Lakonia's swamped boats. Two other recent graduates of the SIU lifeboat school who were in the Rio Grande boat crew were Trevor Roberts and William Cosgrove, both messmen. The balance of the boat crew included Julio Evans, bosun; Magro, Christos Vassilious and Lo­ How's Shipping? Checking on shipping doings In Baltimore, Seafarers Wil­ liam T. Rose (left) and Edward Noitoii (right) get latest news on ships in port from SIU Patrolman Paul Gonsorchik, located behind the counter. Both Rose and Norton sail In the galley. E. C. Groething, chief mate, com­ manding. Balloting On Dues Increase Begins Jan. 20 Voting on the proposed increase in SIU membership dues by refer­ endum is scheduled to begin Jan­ uary 20, 1964. Under tei-ms of the constitution and the report of a six-man rank-and-file committee, the secret balloting will continue through February 18, 1964. The proposal for a dues increase orig­ inated in the form of a resolution adopted at the regular SIU head­ quarters membership meeting on Decemiber 2. It then was carried at subsequent meetings at other ports. On December 13, after the windup of voting at the Mobile meet­ ing, a six-man committee of Sea­ farers was elected at headquarters to study the proposal and prepare a report with its recommendations, including voting procedures foa- a secret referendum ballot of the SIU membership. In issuing its report, the com­ mittee cited the applicable pro­ visions of the constitution and the finding that the proposal for a dues increase secret referendum has been accepted by the member­ ship. The committee report was adopted at special meetings in ail constitutional ports on Decem­ ber 1& The resolution proposes an in­ crease in dues of $10 per quarter from the present $20 to $30 per quarter, effective January 1, 1964. It cited the need for an increase due to the higher cost of Union operations and services to provide maximum Job security and protec­ tion for SIU members. ing Cuba trade" are anxious to handle US wheat shipments to Russia. In the interim between now and its Executive Board meeting, the MTD, along with the SIU and other member unions, is keeping a weather eye on the method of awarding cargoes to shipping com­ panies in the $90 million sale of US wheat to the Soviet Union that '"'as negotiated last week. The MTD weather eye will be sharpened because of the experi­ ence in the recent Hungary wheat shipments. The suspect manner in which foreign bottoms were usetT in preference to US ships, despite requirements that the latter be used when available, caused the MTD to place a picketline around the West German ship SS Posei­ don in Albany last month as a protest against the manner in which US ships and seamen were bypassed. Cargill, Inc., the grain broker handling the Hungary deal, was able to obtain a court injunction in Albany, halting the MTD picket­ ing. but as a result of the Union action. Government agency offi­ cials met with SIU representatives and assured them that the inter­ ests of US ships would be pro­ tected against any recurrences. The $90 million wheat sale to Russia is the first since the late President Kennedy authorized such sales last October. It will act­ ually cost the Soviet Union $78.5 million, plus shipping costs. The price which the Russians will pay is the world market price plus the cost of transporting the wheat from American ports. Completion of the wheat trans­ action had been stalled for sev­ eral weeks over the Russians' protests about additional costs that might be involved in meeting the requirement that at least 50 percent of the grain shipments be made in American-flag ships, if they are available. The first bid for American ships to carry the grain was made today by the Continental Grain Company, which is selling the en­ tire amount of wheat involved in the first transaction, although other concerns have already been issued licenses to sell to the Rus­ sians. About 175.000 tons are to be shipped between Feb. 1 and March 16, with 100,000 tons to go to Black Sea ports from US Atlantic and Gulf ports, and 75.000 tons to Siberia from the Pacific North­ west. Shipping circles in New York indicate that sufficient American tonnage is available to handle the 175,000-ton shipment. �PIC* Imiaurr 19, IfM SEAF ARER» LOC (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) December 21, 1963—January 3, 1964 Shipping slowed up some more during the past two weeks, as two holiday periods (Christmas and New Year's) produced a decline in SIU job activity. There were only 1,170 jobs shipped during the entire period, unlike previous holiday seasons when SIU dispatchers have cleared as many as 2,000 men for shipping. Registration was also low for this period, down to a fig­ ure of 1,108, so that the number of men shipped actually stayed just ahead of those coming in to register. Com­ pared to the other two departments, shipping was best in the black gang, which showed the smallest decline in job activity. Among the ports, Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Wilming­ ton and Seattle were the only ones showing a net gain in jobs shipped. The three West Coast ports actually shipped more men this time than in the previous period, but the Atlantic area ports shipped the largest number for the District. Last time, the Gulf ports had the heaviest ship­ ping. Fewer ships moving from port to port and a lot of pay­ offs without a comparable number of sign-ons produced the relatively quiet shipping results. There were far fewer in-transist listed this time than there have been for months. The seniority totals stayed about the same as in the previous few weeks, with class A shipping hovering at 49 percent of the total. Class B shipping dropped a point to 35 percent of all the jobs, and class C picked up a point, rising to 16 percent. Ship Activity Sign In Ons Trans. TOTAL Pay Offt Boston 2 Now York .... 20 Philpdelphfa .. 4 Boltimoro .... 4 Norfolk 2 Jocksonvillo .. 2 Tompo 0 MoNIo 5 Now Orleans.. 3 Houston 12 Wilmington .. 1 San Francisco. 1 Seattle 3 TOTALS 59 0 5 0 6 3 0' 0 4 5 5 0 1 2 31 3 18 2 9 4 3 4 2 10 20 3 5 4 5 43 5 19 9 5 4 11 18 37 4 8 9 88 178 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Pliiladelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa ]Y-»bile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 1 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 10 0 6 2 2 2 2 4! 1 3 0 0 0 2 1 1 63 2 20 30 13 16 22 40 28 62 5 22 21 48 29 5 9 0 5 2 61 5 10 1 5 3 2 2 4 4 1 9 10 2 19 0 7 5 14 , 13 34 3 3 7 13 9 17 4 8 1 5 1 3 2 1 3 5, 1 0 2 0" 1 2 1 5 0 8 1 3 8 14 2 7 0 6 5 5 5 0 11 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 4 2 0 7 10 0 9 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 54I 2 37 2 40 1 10 11 11 22 ! 14 15 9 24 2 22 48 1 23 7 55 2 34 18 11 17 29: 21 27 7 14 18 0 3 5 4 5: 0 3 6 9 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 10 0 11 21 3 3 5 11 5 2 3 9 1 4 1 1 7 10 21 1 8 6 14 3 23 0 5 12 5 6 3 12 73 74 1 160 67 86 1 164 101 129 29 1 2591 13 92 162 35 ! 289! 11 TOTAL Shipped 1 Registered On The Beach CLASS A > CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 1 3 1 5 6 1 1 16 5 27 0 3 4 7 27 62 14 12 1 48 27 137 108 112 35 255 10 44 58 112 2 4 10 1 1 9 4 23 13 17 7 37 0 5 12 17 2 1 4 34 1 13 4 51 .37 53 12 102 0 13 37 50 0 0 4 4 2 3 4 9 16 18 0 34 1 2 11 14 0 7 0 0 0 11 0 18 3 5 0 8 1 8 5 14 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 5 18 11 2 0 1 3 4 0 1 2 10 1 2 2 14 31 34 74 9 0 4 13 17 0 0 8 8 40 22 8 70 86 108 19 213 4 29 73 106 0 5 8 13 55 34 13 102 54 69 17 140 1 24 20 45 0 0 1 1 5 2 1 8 12 14 3 29 0 3 10 13 0 0 0 0 10 3 0 13 28 36 67 3 4 15 18 37 0 1 1 2 21 12 35 20 2 17 5 42 0 12 11 23 3 31 33 1 67 259 160 67 1 486 4.19 510 117 1 1046 21 163 275 1 459 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York. Philadelphia . Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville . Tampa Mobile New Orleans. Houston Wil'Ti'ngton . . San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 2 123 ALL 123 ALL 12 3 ALL 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 13 1 41 0 2 0 0 43 7 20 12 39 45 12 26 15 22 12 49 19 15 11 10 0 5 3 2 5 0 5 3 2 5 1 0 2 26 1 17 7 9 9 5 18 10 5 12 1 2 3 2 2 0 1 1 3 0 5 0 2 4 0 51 0 3 1 2 2 5| 0 3 2 3 5 3 0 G 0 0 1 1 1 3 0 2 1 0 1 8 0 3 0 5 0 6 9 0 5 2 5 26 3 13 10 26 28 5 20 14 13 26 36 1 8 20 15 37 18 24 2 23 14 12 27 3 4 28 1 4 1 2 4 6 1 3 1 6 8 1 0 3 3 8 9 0 1 2 10 0 16 20 1 3 6 18 0 3 8 5 13 9 3 4 12 16 1 2 73 62 1 149 14 77 54 I 157! 33 121 23 40 132 27 I 199 26 TOTAL Shipped GROUP CLASS 1 3 ALL A 2 B 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 7 4 11 43 39 0 3 2 5 10 5 0 2 0 17 2 26 0 1 1 2 2 3 0 1 1 2 5 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 3 0 3 3 6 26 26 10 24 1 4 5 37 0 3 1 4 4 4 0 0 2 3 2 9 1 0 1 2 18 8 26 20 1 47 177 149 1 Registered 0 CLASS A The Beach CLASS B GROUP GROUP C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 123 ALL 3 0 1 8 9 2 1 4 5 11 93 45 116 12 173 17 11 37 52 106 5 20 1 24 6 31 0 6 8 14 2 45 11 55 8 74 1 26 20 47 7 2 2 10 3 15 1 7 5 13 10 3 2 2 0 5 0 3 2 5 1 1 1 13 0 14 0 3 2 5 0 11 6 26 6 38 0 16 6 22 6 58 28 85 14 127 3 46 61 110 10 71 15 53 3 71 4 23 30 57 4 12 5 14 2 21 2 13 5 20 2 14 12 42 58 4 2 7 12 21 2 28 6 30 3 39 2 6 4 12 47 1 373 135 478 62 1 675 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS B Registered CLASS A Port Bos NY Phil Bal Nor...... Jac Xsni Mob. ,. , NO. Hou Wil SF Sea TOTALS 1-s 0 3 1 1 2 0 0 2 2 3 2 5 2 23 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1-s 2 2 5 0 0 0 0 ~ 0 2 0 3 0 2 0 2 32 2 33 11 4 12 4 13 7 5 17 8 1 13 0 3 1 0 4 6 7 0 1 4 1 3 16 1 4 9 3 4 3 10 20 9 4 4 2 3 1 0 11 1 0 2 1 0 0 1 9 1 5i 1 5 0 0 0 4 0 1 1 1 2 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 7 0 0 4 1 i 3 9 15 0 38 0 18 4 6 11 8 3 25 0 18 1 22 18 1 16 3 10 2 7 22 6 0 15 5 4 10 3 3 0 1 4' 2 0 0 2 1 2 4 5 19 1 7 0 3 0 1 1 5 2 4 9 14 3 3 15 21 7 1 8 18 2 7 2 3 io3 ! 193 13 106 12 81 1 25 34 21 60 I 140 42 25 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 0 0 3 2 11 16 0 1 4 5 3 2 13 8 0 0 4 4 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 21 21 4 16 21 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 8 8 0 2 6 8 8 19 73 1 100 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL Shipped GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL A B 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 16 21 33 16 0 0 10 10 6 5 0 1 10 20 9 13 0 1 4 5 2 4 0 0 4 4 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .7 1 0 3 1 4 22 21 0 8 22 1 7 21 0 1 1 2 4 1 0 1 5 5 4 8 1 1 0 2 18 8 5 8 58 1 71 140 100 C ALL 1-8 0 0 0 70 28 21 10 21 5 10 43 10 5 11 6 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 8 13 4 47 39 8 51 13 2 7 9 18 10 5 28 5 2 71 1 311 138 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B 1 GROUP 1 2 3 3 4 5 50 28 90 4 8 13 25 17 31 3 3 4 0 1 4 3 2 12 7 13 24 24 21 72 26 14 17 5 4 3 15 12 20 7 6 11 171 134 306 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 6 6 5 22 8 35 1 7 9 1 2 3 22 27 17 0 3 14 2 5 1 2 0 2 1 3 0 11 1 12 2 1 74 77 23 0 0 23 2 3 6 1 2 14 17 1 57 1 5 26 1 29 2 33 1 749 20 25 225 1 270 ALL 12 196 30 83 16 5 17 57 1 156 1 70 1 21 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS GROUP ' 123 ALL 92 162 35 289 ~40 132 27 199 65 25 103 193 Registered CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL 86 |164 101 129 29 I 259 .54 | 157 33 121 23 "I77j 81 I 106 59 21 60" I 140 221 ) 427 193"~271 112'1 576 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 11 67 26 77 13 12 r97~319 165 1 681 50 156 SHIPPED CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL 13 73 74 I 160 14 73 62 I 149 8 19 73 1 100 35 "165 209 1 409 SHIPPED CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 123 ALL A C ALL 1 B 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 3 31 33 I 67 259 160 67 486 419 510 117 11046 J63 275 459 1 26 20 I 47 177 149 "47 373 y.5 478_ 62 675 "34 197 212 i 443 5 8 58 I 71 140 100 71 I 311 309 134-306 749 "20 25 225 I 270 • 9 65 111 I 185 576 409 185 |1170,863 1122 485 |2470 '75 385 712 11172 �tammr 10, 1M4 SEAFARERS (^iir Pace rire LOG US Probing 'Conspiracy' Deal In Foreign Grain Shipments WASHINGTON—The Justice Department is now involved in the investigations concern­ ing the diverting of US surplus grain earmarked for Austria to other European countries, including East Germany. ilob Security-Met Gain For '63 grain elsewhere and barter with was noted, meant that loss would The interest of the Justice the US. No other Western Eu­ now be turned over to the,Justice Every man who goes to sea aboard American-flag ships knows that our industry is continually In rough condition. The economics of the Department was disclosed in ropean country was, at the time, Department for a thorough investi­ gation. Both the Austrian and shipping business is such that you have to keep up a constant struggle a report of a House Appropii- eligible for such an agreement. By Cal Tanner, ExeeuHve Vice-President Just to hold your own. American shipping is battered from every side ations sub-committee. The Con­ —the runaway-flag operations, the failure of our own Government to gressional group named several enforce the 50-50 cargo law and its favoring of foreign-flag shipping US commodities dealers who, fol­ over our own, the practice of many Government agencies to regard lowing an investigation, are con­ sidered to "at least have had know­ US ships as unnecessary and all the rest. All of this means that the jobs and job opportunities of American ledge of the diversion, if not an actual party to the conspiracy." seamen are affected. • Despite this unhappy and un­ allowed to seek out foreign-flag The "great grain robbery" appa­ favorable picture, it seems very ships to haul the cargo. If this rently began with a wholesale col­ signiflcant that in the SIU we con­ practice is adhered to, it will mean lusion on the part of various Aus­ tinue to maintain the job security that grain exporters will not be trian and German grain dealers of Seafarers. able to engage foreign-flag ships when the US made arrangements For example, there were more to haul American flnatnced wheat with the Austrian Government to than 33,000 jobs shipped from cargoes to Soviet bloc countries ship surplus grain to them in ex­ SIU halls in 1963. In 1962, we when American-flag ships are change for strategic minerals. shipped a little better than 30,000 available to haul the tonnage. If The cost of the grain to the Ausjobs. So that despite the decline the government does what it says trians was to be slightly under the of US shipping, 3,000 more jobs it will, the result could mean world price of grain. were shipped in SIU halls last added jobs for SIU men and other It was an "open-end" agreement, year than in the previous year. American seamen. so that Austria could purchase the There is another fact of im­ portance which shows the effec­ tiveness of SIU job security. Even with the ship losses suffered as a result of the Kulukundis-Bull Line operations, our Union has not only been able to maintain the job and job opportunity ratios for Seafarers, we have actually improved them. By Ai Kerr, Secretory-Treasurer As a result of our Union's con­ SIU men have Just wound up the first full year in which they've been tinuing organizing activity and search for new job 'Opportunities able to collect vacation pay at a rate of $800 annually. The $800 rate for Seafarers, we did more than covers all seatime since October 1,1962 aboard SlU-contracted ships and just offset any ship losses — we therefore became collectible for the first time at the beginning of 1963. For the 11 months through the end of November, 1963, Seafarers have produced a net gain in the num­ ber of ships under contract and received the total of $4,916,666.42 in vacation benefits. The $5-million thus increased the number of jobs mark was passed early in December, but we don't have final figures on last, month's payments yet. available for SIU men. The record shows that we have It's interesting to consider that the figure for the vacation benefits a net of 13 more ships under con­ paid in one single year nowadays amounts to almost 20 percent of all tract than a year ago. This rep­ the vacation money paid out by the SIU since the whole program began resents almost 400 more shipboard years ago. Of course, the $800 rate payable today actually is more than jobs, and additional job security 5 times the $140 annual vacation rate we started with in 1952. for every SIU man. The SIU "Welfare Plan is also paying out more than ever before In As you may recall the MTD tied cash benefits, to the tune of just over $300,000 per month for the 11 up the West Gorman vessel Posei­ don in Albany on December 9 for months that ended in November '63. Total cash welfare-pension pay­ three hours before an injunction ments to members and their families for January-November last year -f against the picketing was issued. amounted to $3,357,301.32. plan did not contain a provision $9 Million Paid The Poseidon was in the process of While many of us tend to dis­ agreed to between the bank, the loading American wheat for Ger­ many before MTD pickets hit the count the importance of these ben­ trustees for the bankrupt compa­ bricks and halted all loading efits, you can't too easily disregard nies, and their attorneys. In addi­ activities. what will probably amount to $9 tion, the Chemical Bank and Trust The reason for the picketing million in cash payments for aU Company objected to the plan be­ was that the Federal Government of 1963 from these programs. The cause it was not furnshed a copy was not enforcing the 50-50 law figure of $9 million Is a lot of until just a few hours before the and had let foreign ships grab up money and benefits in any man's court proceedings. Its represent­ atives were therefore unable to 91,000 of the first 100,000 tons of language. check with the German bondhold­ wheat being shipped to Hungary. 4" 4" 4" ers in Germany on whether the As a result of the picketing. The plan for the reorganization plan was acceptable. Commerce and Labor Department The attorney for the Bull Lbie officials asked SIU representatives of the bankrupt Bull Line compa­ to meet and discuss the waiver nies is stili very much alive, de­ stockholders took the same posi­ policies of tlie Federal Govern­ spite obstacles that have devel­ tion, as not having had sufficient ment as far as the 50-50 law is oped from time to time. It is still time to study the plan. He also concerned. The result of this meet­ hoped to get the rest of the idled had some doubts as to whether the ing and other pressures building ships back in operation under a amount of money being made up within American maritime in­ trustee arrangement. Most of the, available was sufficient to carry terests, was that the Commerce other ships have been taken over out the terms of the proposed plan of reorganization. Department has notified all ex­ l>y various SIU operators. New Plan Studied porters that they must give 30 This week, at a court hearing in days public notice that they are New York on January 7, the Ma­ Based on these objections, attor­ seeking American-flag transporta­ rine Midland Bank objected to tlie neys for the trustees are to confer tion for an American financed proposed plan of reorganization, with the attroneys for the objec­ wheat cargo before they are namely for the reason tliat the tors to see if an agreement can be reached by the next hearing on January 14. At that time, the new plan of reorganization will be sub­ mitted for approval and, if agreed to by the ereditoi-s present, would Cash Benefits Paid — November, 1963 then be sent to the Securities & CLAIMS AMOUNT PAID Exchange Commission in Wash­ Hospital Benefits 8,283 $ 73,037.53 ington for its approval, which is a Death Benefits 16 29,710.30 requirement under the law. After this approval the plan Pension-Disability Benefits 509 76,350.00 would then be submitted to all the Maternity Benefits 52 10,009.60 creditors involved for tliem to vote Dependent Benefits 1,136 77,899.53 for either acceptance or rejection. Optical Benefits 355 4,476.33 All of these steps are part of the Out-Patient Benefits 3,133 24,978.00 long process we have been assist­ Vacation Benefits 1,313 429,138.92 ing, with a view to getting the bankrupt ships back to work TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION where they can do all concerned BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... 14,797 $725,600.21 the most good. SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans Although the first suspicions of the conspiracy, which saw 10,000 tons of US grain diverted to East Germany, came from an agricul­ ture attache in Vienna, the SIU and other unions has repeatedly charged that there were abuses in the bidding procedures and chartering of vessels for the grain shipments. "The attache in Austria, Norris Ellerton, noted both that Austrian figures for grain received did not tally with figures issued by the Agriculture Department as repre­ senting the amount of grain shipped by the US; and that the amount cited by the USDA—1,010, 380 tons —was far too much for the Aus­ trian population of some 7 million to consume. He reported his findings to the Department of Agriculture here, but an investigation was slow in coming. Finally the House stepped in, and now the names of five US companies who possibly either knew of, or were themselves in­ volved in the grain conspiracy have been named. The companies held to be possibly implicated are the C. B. Fox Co. of New Orleans, Cargill, Inc., of Minneapolis, Louis Dreyfus of Baltimore, and Bunge Corp., Continental Grain Company and Garnac Grain Company—all of New York. The sub-committee finding, it German Governments are investi­ gating several grain companies in that area which have been charged with selling the grain—most of it in West Germany. Johnson Aims To Uphold US Ship Strength WASHINGTON—President Lyn­ don Johnson has expressed his in­ terest in a strong American-flag merchant fleet. The chief executive requested that the Navy and Commerce De­ partments provide him with a re­ port and recommendations to the end that there be no depreciation in our maritime strength. He said that he "recognized the obso­ lescence proolem in ships." President Johnson's attitude was made known as a result of a let­ ter he had sent to the chairman of the Board of the New York Shipbuiiding Corporation, Robert Har­ vey, who had stressed the aging character of the US shipping fleet and the need to maintain a strong merchant marine. QUESTION: Do you think a seaman should stay single or get married? Vincent Josephs: If a seaman Leo A. Karttunen: I'm a married gets the right kind of woman man and I know that my wife gets there's no prob­ very lonely when lem. My wife I'm away at sea. understands that My daughter is being a seaman only two months is my life, so old so there's no there's no prob­ real problem lem when I'm now, but I think away. This under­ when she gets standing should older I'll have to be made before a give It more seaman marries thought I've a woman or else he may be in been a seaman for 25 years now trouble later on. I think every­ and it's the only livelihood I know. body should get married. 4 4^ 4 Paul Butweli: I think going to 4« 4" 4John Vargas: It's rough for a sea is a good occupation for a seaman to be married because he single guy who has to be away wants to build up from his family a little nestegg for such long before he gets periods. My chil­ mai-ried. Once he dren are very gets married, the small now, so It's job creates a lot not too much of of problems and a problem. But I is a hardship on imagine when all those in­ •they get a little volved. But I older they'll be guess if you have the right woman calling for daddy when I'll be on a this can be worked out all right. ship a couple of thousand miles 4 4 4 away. Samuel G. White: Marriage is a 4» 4" 4* wonderful institution for any man. Joseph A. Keslar: I don't think If a man and a seaman should get married. woman have What kind of good intentions, family life can it doesn't make he have when any difference if he's away from he's a seaman or his family so not. I think that much. Your kids the mother is the don't get to know trainer of the you when they're children and the young, and when father is the pro­ you go home vider. If a man makes a living for after a long trip his family by going to sea, then it i u're a total stranger to them. A should be understood that he's nan's life is just for a seaman. providing for the family in the By the way, I just got engaged. best way he knows. �Tm* ax SEAFARERS iis LOG Jum It. UM Rail Unions Fight Train Crew Cuts By Al Tanner, Vice-President, Great Lahes Area By E. B. McAuley, West Coast Representative With the close of the 1963 shlppinsr season, the Great Lakes SIU Another "first" got underway on this coast last month, when the membership can look back upon an.extremely good year. Shipping was containership Ellzabethport sailed from Oakland to Puerto Rfco with ALBANY — Railroad unions of good from the first day of fit-out to the last day of lay-up. Jobs were the first successful haul of California produce directly to Puerto Rico available in all ratings in all departments, with rated men spending no the AFL-CIO will intensify their under controlled atmosphere conditions. The experimental shipment more than one or two days on the beach. The turnover of jobs was efforts to block repeal of the full- consisted of two vans of mixed produce including both fruits and leafypartly attributed to a greater number of men taking advantage of crew law, which specifies the vegetables. minimum size of crews operating mid-season vacations guaranteed them under their SIU contract. Both of the vans had mechanical refrigeration, but one of them also During the 1963 season, deep-sea vessels paid off and signed on in railway trains in the State of New utilized liquid nitrogen for a completely-controlled atmosphere within Duluth, Chicago, Toledo and Detroit. We are looking forward to an York. the container. Both vans arrived in Puerto Rico in good shape. The In pressing their all-out fight to produce in the van with the con-4 even greater nun ber of deep-sea 4 ships to appear on the Lakes in Bill, which was led by the SIU, is keep the law, the railroad brother­ trolled atmosphere was of such agent, is the president now, and hoods will have the backing of the high quality that Sea-Land has 1964. Bill Buttram of MEBA is vicea heartening signal of this union's Shipping In Ail Ports, 1982-1963 strength. The SIU's fight against New York State AFL-CIO. announced plans to make con­ president. The other officers are The unions' efforts to block trolled atmosphere service avail­ Bob Nelson of NMP and Al Wear­ PORT 1962 1963 the proposed legislation, which Alpena 434 569 would have curtailed the right of repeal of the full-crew law was able to Puerto Rican importers ing of the SIUNA's IBU of the Bulialo 680 610 maritime unions to strike, ended announced after Governor Nelson and exporters on a regular basis. Pacific. Chicago 426 455 successfully when the Bonner Bill Rockefeller revealed that he will An AFL-CIO organizing con­ The Iberville took on a full Cleveland 435 451 died in the House of Representa­ urge that the law be removed from crew in Portland on January 4 to ference will be held in Los Angeles Detroit 2,365 2,818 tives. It seems likely that if any the statutes. Gov. Rockefeller resume its regular Far East run on February 1, under the sponsor­ Duluth : 274 292 similar legislation is proposed. made a similar proposal in behalf to Japan, Korea and ilso some West ship of the LA County Federation Frankfort 1,481 1,846 Seafarers will be able to meet it, of the railroads and against the Coast ports. The Long Lines also of Labor. John W. Livingston, who Total 6.145 7,041 and beat it, with the same ability railroad unions three years ago. left for Honolulu the other day is the director of the Department New Contract Signed. With the they have demonstrated in the Wants RRs to Call Shots and will start laying an $18 mil­ of Organization of the AFL-CIO, signing of a now standard Great past. In his annual message to the lion cable in three stages. In the is going to be one of the main Lakes contract, effective July 15th, The long-awaited aid to the legislature here this week. Rocke­ first stage the ship will lay a speakers. 1963, the Great Lakes Seamen's Great Lakes merchant fleet, in the feller said that a National Arbitra­ 2,000-nule section from Oahu to Shipping in Seattle is moving Welfare Plan was merged with the form of Federal subsidies, may tion Board decision calling for a a point beyond Midway. Then the along pretty well, due to the moveSeafarers Welfare Plan. The new finally be here. A detailed study of gradual reduction in the size of ship will return to Honolulu for -ment of a lot of grain through welfare plan gives ereater cover­ Great Lakes shipping problems has train crews could not be imple­ another 2,000-mile section of cable Portland. The Longview Victory age to members and their families, already been submitted to Repre­ mented unless the railroads could to be put down as far as Guam. has been taken over on a longembracing hospitalization, pension, sentative James Roosevelt, (D- specify the size of the crews for The third section of the cable will term charter by Pacific Navigation sickness and accident benefits, in­ Calif.) in the House. It is hoped themselves. be picked up in Yokohama to cover for service to Guam and the Far creased maternity benefits, a new that before too long Congress will However, four of the railroad the final 1500 miles from Guam to East. The Longview was laid up optical program, along with a new take notice of these problems and unions—the Brotherhood of Loco­ Japan. for several months, but recently scholai-ship program. Recently the solve them in a way that will motive Engineers, the Brother­ The San Francisco Maritime took on a full crew out of Seattle. "in-hospital" benefit procedure was create more job opportunities for hood of Locomotive Firemen & Trades Port Council will conduct The Antinous, Lisa B and the revised permitting all eligible Seafarers on the Lakes. Enginemen, the Brotherhood of its elections here on January 15. Zephyrhills are laid up in Port­ members to be paid $56.00 per The same action is taking place Railroad Trainmen and the Switch­ SUP Secretary - Treasurer Morris land, but will be crewed out of week in cash while laid up as in­ in the US Senate. The Bartlett men's Union of North America— Weisberger is at the helm of the Seattle. The Zephyrhills paid off patients. Bill, sponsored by Sen. E. L. Bart­ have filed a joint suit in Federal port council now, and it is as­ in Portland on January 3 after an Closing Halls For Winter. The lett (D-Alaska), calls for ship con­ Court, challenging the legality of sumed he will continue in that eight-month voyage. This is the Duluth, Alpena and Cleveland halls struction subsidies for vessel own­ the arbitration panel's decision. capacity. ship that laid on the hook at The decision could eliminate 90 have been closed for the winter ers as a way for the Great Lakes The word around the San Fran­ Yokohama for some 70 days, and months, and will be reopened for maritime industry to compete with percent of the firemen from diesel cisco hall is that "Chuck" Allen is nobody knows just why. Some of registration prior to fit-out in 1964. low-grade foreign labor and ship­ freight yard service. The court is still in the hospital with a hernia, the oldtimers we've seen on the expected to announce a decision and Slxto Escobar, whom a lot of beach in Seattle are chief steward Arrangements have been made in yard materials. on the rail unions' suit within ten the fellows remember as an old- John Hauser, bosun Jack Ryan these ports for winter meetings Michigan's Sen. Phillip A. Hart and for servicing the members on is doing his part in insuring the days. The railroads contend that timer in the steward department, and "Shorty" Lniigldes, deck the great majority of the men are welfare problems. prosperity of Great Lakes Sea­ not needed to operate the trains is still unfit for duty and is now engineer. Organizational. The Great Lakes an outpatient. "Whitey" Lewis, farers in 1964 by starting an in­ District has been assisting the vestigation of the "rate war" which but the unions maintain that they the ex-New Orleans electrician, are necessary for safe operations. also is in the hospital here and was SlUNA Transportation Services & he says is slowing the growth of Allied Workers' organizing drive supposed to be operated on American ports on the St. Law­ in the Detroit area. At the City rence Seaway. If Hart's investiga­ January 8. Cab Company, some 200 taxi driv­ Other news here is that "Red" tion proves successful, discrimina­ ers won an NLRB election, but Bent is sitting for his 3rd en­ tory rate policies of shippers will could only bring the company to gineers' license,, and that Gene the negotiations table by calling a end and, simultaneously, new jobs Flowers, deck maintenance, just strike. The negotiations broke off will open for our Great Lakes signed aboard the Steel Admiral NEW YORK — The Commander members. after the company's refusal to for a round-the-world voyage. That of the Third Coast Guard District agree to hospitalization coverage leaves such oldtimers on the here has upheld the sentence for its employees. City Cab also beach as bosun John Spuron, who handed to Coast Guardsman Hairy refused to agree to a fair per­ hails from Baltimore and makes D. Lane, 22, by a recent court centage of bookings for the drivers. San Francisco his home; Tony martial. Lane, of Poughkeepsie, Checker Cab Company drivers Lain, that chief cook of renown; New York, was jailed for sinking still are anxiously awaiting their Harold King from "Newfie," who his own ship. NLRB election, while an NLRB sails as oiler, and Vic (Scotty) Rear Admiral Richard M. Ross election order is held up by the Harding, bosun. ordered Lane to begin serving the courts. The case is now being ap­ We have nothing to complain nine-month sentence the court had pealed in the 6th Circuit Court in about in San Francisco because ordered. Cincinnati, Ohio, and will involve shipping has been fairly good, and In its finding, the court had 2,000 drivers. TSAW Local 10 at the outlook is fair for the next charged Lane with negligently present holds NLRB certifiication couple of weeks. causing $750,000 in damage to the for all of the Checker Cab Com­ Shipping also is fairly good in 205-foot ocean-going tug Tamaroa. pany garage workers. Wilmington, where we've got quite He had been additionally charged Tug & Dredge Section. The a few well-known oldtimers on the with causing $220,000 damage to Great Lakes Tug & Dredge membeach, including bosun Bjom a floating commercial drydock by bers'hip has wound .up a very good Granfoerg, Pat Powers and Pat opening valves controlling its year, with Chicago a focal point. Connolly. A number of the fel­ floodgates. The new Job Security Program has lows on the beach had a sad duty While serving the nine-monthgreatly improved the job oppor­ to perform in attending the funeral sentence. Lane will receive no pay, tunities and job security of the of SIU pensioner William Hender- and will emerge from the US membership. During the 1963 sea­ shot, who died at the USPHS hos­ Navy's Disciplinary Command at son the following new companies pital in San Francisco on December Portsmouth, New Hampshire, as a signed contracts: 31 after a brief illness. Bill just seaman recruit. He had been a Allied Dredge, Toledo; Ameri­ went on pension, as reported in bosun's mate, third class. can Dock Construction, Cleveland; the last issue of the LOG. Although there will be no appeal Earnaby Towing, Chicago; Con­ Some of you fellows probably of the sentence. Lane's case will struction Aggregates, Chicago; Hur­ read in the newspapers about receive still another review, this ley Construction, Minneapolis. Harry Shonning, an SIU fireman- time by either the General Coun­ Latest SIU lifeboatmen's training class proudly poses tor Contract negotiations are in watertender, who was killed in a sel of the Treasury Department or progress with Sinclair Refining spectacular auto accident that by a three-man board of Coast "graduation" memento at SIU headquarters in New York. Corp. of Chicago and a new con­ sheared off a power pole. The ac­ Guard legal officers in Washing­ Successful class includes (front, l-r) John Coates, William tract with Great Lakes Towing cident maae all the papers in the ton. Cooper; middle, Rufino Lara, Richard Rodgers, Edward J. Company caliing for a pay increase Los Angeles area. The Coast Guard announced the Cleary, Chen Rung Zai, Horace Davis, Jr.; rear, Sydney C. In a couple of days the elections opening of bids soon on work to retroactive to April 1, is pending NelsoR, Carlos Rodriguez, Manuel Piiito, Albeit Mallory and for the Southei-n California Marl- restore the Tamaroa to full com­ membership ratification. instructor Ami Bjornsson. The class is the 98th to complete time Port Council will take place. missioned service. She is valued Legislative Activities. The vigor­ the training program for safety in boat-handling. Gordon (Blackie) Ellis, the SUP at $1.1 million. ous opposition against the Bonner CG Upholds Sentence In Tug Sinking Lifeboat Class No. 98 �M, liM US Consumer Aide Named By President JOHNSON CITY, Tex. —Presi­ dent Lyndon B. Johnson believes that American consumers need a better break and he has named Assistant Secretary of Labor Es­ ther Peterson to represent them as a special aide at the White House. The job comes as a signal honor to organized labor, since Mrs. Peterson, who was named Chief of the Women's Bureau and As­ sistant Secretary ot Labor by President John F. Kennedy, comes from a labor background. Originaliy a teacher, Mrs. Peter­ son worked for the International Ladies Garment Workers, the Amalgamated Clothing Workers, represented the American trade union movement abroad where her husband was stationed as a member of the State Department, and worked closely with the Swedish Confederation of Trade Unions and the International Con­ federation of Free Trade Unions. Mrs. Peterson's last position with the labor movement was as legislative representative of the AFL-CIO Industrial Union De­ partment. Her husband, Oliver A. Peterson, Is a labor adviser In the State Department's Bureau of African Affairs. While retainigg^ her preacnt post In the Department of Labor, Mrs. Peterson will direct a consumers affairs office in the White House in order that the Johnson Admin­ istration will be in a position to give the consumer prompt gov­ ernment protection when he needs it. As director of the Women's Bu­ reau, Mrs. Peterson has been deep­ ly concerned with women's problenns and has represented the Department of Labor at Congres­ sional hearings on legislation of interest to women in general and consumers in particular. SEAFARKKS Pat* SercB LOG Bars Jailing Of Dockers Backing Canada SIU Beef CHICAGO—-The US Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked the jailing of 244 members of ILA Local 418 who had refused to handle vessels of Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. of Canada. Outlook For Shipping Holds Good Judge John S. Hastings is-"*^ New York shipping was exceptional over the past month and at this sued an order staying a dis­ concern, because the company is point indications are that there will continue to be good shipping out trict court judge's order using scab crewmembers of the of headquarters. Daring December we shipped as many as we registered, By Earl Shepard, Viee-Presidenl. AfkHitie Area and for the two-week period up through January 3 we paid off 20 ships, signed on 5 and had 18 vessels in transit for a total of 43. During the month pickets were used in Albany by the Maritime Trades Department to tie up a West German ship, the Poseidon, which was loading American wheat for Hungary. Although an injunction was served against the picketing, it did result in a tightening of Government procedures for the grain movement to Communist bloc nations. Our fight with Jimmy Hoffa does not mean that we do not have friends among the Teamsters. We gave Teamster Local 813 our full support in the recent strike of sanitation drivers here in New York. We also worked with the Retail Clerks in their fight to win contracts with employers in the New Jersey area. Some of the men on the beach in New York include Fred Hartshorn who paid off the Thetis last October and says that if every ship was like her, "all Seafarers would be living in Paradise." Fred says that the food was great and that there was good cooperation between officers and unlicensed personnel. We've also been seeing a lot of John Nash around New York. John signed off the 4 ^ Beauregard last month and says seen around the Baltimore hall that on the way to Puerto Rico they lately. He was on the Bethflor in picked up two Cuban refugees. October when the vessel picked up Bobby Edwards, who sails in the three Cuban refugees from a drift­ engine department, paid off the ing boat. Another frequent visitor Midland around Christmas time to the SIU hall in Baltimore is and says the ship was a real good Red Harris, who had been on the feeder and that the trip to Alex­ Venofe for months. Red says they andria went very smoothly. had an uneventful trip to Egypt, but that engine trouble brought Baltimore Reports Shipping was active in Baits the Venore to a halt for a day and more during December and tba a half near Gibralter. Shipping was on the slow bell in future looks even bettor AA alO ship, the Rio Uranoe, rescued over Philadelphia for December but 75 survivors from the Greek ship chances look good for an upsurge Lakonia when it caught fire In the in future months. SIU port rep­ Atlantic. The Rio Grande paid off resentatives were present at the in Baltimore on January 6 and SIU funeral of Cong. William Green members on the vessel had plenty who died last month. The SIU also of stories to tell about the rescue. offered its assistance to the Op­ Men on the beach in Baltimore erating Engineers who are on include Ray Schrum who paid off strike in nearby Camden. There the Natalie recently and said that were no beefs reported from this port. it had "one of the best steward Many compliments are being departments that I have seen heard around the hall about the in some time; especially the bak­ ing." Roland Muri has also been welfare and pension plans. Esterban Oquendo, who has been a full bookmember since 1944, was in the Phiily hall recently and com­ mented on how the SIU was "con­ stantly upgrading its welfare programs." In Boston, shipping has re­ mained on an even keel, with quite a few pensioners seen around the hall reminiscing about the old NEW YORK—^Russell H. Brandon, a trustee of the Seafar­ days. Sam Bayne, who has been ers Welfare Plan and other Union benefits plans for many on pension since last November, years and Industrial Relations Director of the marine divi­ still comes around to the hall for his daily game of cards. sion of Cities Service Oil New Norfolk Hall Company, died in New York New Jersey. SIU representatives on January 1 at the age of 54. attended the funeral services. Seafarers who have been to the A resident of Woodcliff Lake, Brandon had for many years New Jersey, Brandon is survived new Norfolk hall have really been been one of the company trustees by his wife Freida, two daughters, buzzing about the beautiful facili­ on the joint SIU- Mrs. Peter Solona and Beth Bran­ ties there. The SIU has been ship­ shipowner don, a brother Illard, and a grand­ ping out of there since the begin­ ning of November, and there are boards of trust­ child. complete recreational facilities and ees for the vari­ a 40-car parking lot in case you're ous SIU benefits thinking of dropping by. Among plans and had the oldtimers who have been ship­ participated with ping out of Norfolk recently are Union represen­ John Harris, who's been sailing SIU ship's delegates, meet­ tatives in devel­ with the SIU for 20 years; William ing chairmen and secretaries oping the pres­ Kuhl, who last signed off the who forward the ship's min­ ent-day welfare, Brandon Monticello Victory, and Bill Mceutes to headquarters are urged pension and vato make sure they fill out an han, who's been sailing oh SIUcation programs that were origi­ important section on the back contracted ships for the last 17 nated over a dozen years ago. of the form. This portion, lo­ years. It could be that these oldHe had been employed at Cities cated at the bottom on the timers can smell good shipping, Service Oil Company for the past left, relates to the ship's because Norfolk has been a pretty 34 years. He started at the com­ itinerary and the mail situa­ active port for the last month. pany's East Chicago refinery in tion, including packages of the Any of you SIU members who 1929, rose through the ranks and SEAFARERS LOG sent to all have been reading the Puerto Rico was appointed the marine divi­ ships when each issue is pub­ newspapers know about the comsion labor director in 1951. lished. Seafarers who fill out plimentry remarks that were made Brandon was born in Wayne, the minute's form can provide about the automation conference Okla., and attended Oklahoma A. headquarters with a handy the SIU co-sponsored in San Juan. and M. University. means of checking the SIUNA President Paul Hall spoke accuracy of mailing lists by Services were held at the First at the conference which was at­ completing this particular Congregational Church of Park tended by labor, government and section before sending in Ridge, New Jersey. Intennent business officials from the US, tiieir meeting report. took place at the George Wash­ Puerto Rico and all over ttie ington Memorial Park in Paramus, Caribbean. Russ Brandon Dies At 54; Headed CS Labor Relations File Complete Minutes' Form while the longshoremen's case is appealed to the higher court. Last month. District Court Judge James B. Parsons ruled that if Local 418 of the International Longshoremen's Association did not pay a fine of $41,800, or post an appeal bond of the same size, he would order the arrest of all of its members. In setting aside Judge Parson's order indefinitely. Chief Judge Hastings gave the National Labor Relations Board, which is prose­ cuting the case, until January 9 to submit an answer to the union's appeal for an indefinite stay. The situation is the result of the longshoremen's continuing refusal to touch ships of the Upper Lakes Canadian Maritime Union in place of the crews of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of Canada. The SIU of Canada previously had a contractual relationship with the company. The longshoremen's support of the SIU led to hearings by the NLRB, which sought an injunction to force the longshoremen to load the Upper Lakes vessels. Judge Parsons issued the injunction ordering the men to load while the board held its hearing. ILA officers have requested the individual longshoremen to load but the men refused right on through the end of the Lakes ship­ ping season. The entire case is presently on appeal. ma By Lindsey Wiliiaiiis, Vice-President, liulf Area Big Snow Blankets The Gulf Area New Year's week was the week of the "Big Snow" in the East Gnlf. A freak storm moved in on the last day of the old year and covered the Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama coasts with a blanket of white. The storm established a record for the heaviest snow of this century in many coastal areas. In New Orleans, snow started falling shortly be­ fore 3 AM on December 31 and continued until 9 PM of that date. The snowfall was measured officially by the US Weather Bureau at 3.8 inches. A six-inch fall was reported at Slidell, La., on the north shoro of Lake Pontchartrain near New Orleans. Mobile reported 2.5 inches of snow. Those who watched the telecast of the Sugar Bowl game in New Orleans which, incidentally, was won by Alabama 12 to 7 over Missis­ sippi, witnessed the strange sight of a snow blanket around this area. The attention of Seafarers on the beach in New Orleans has been focused on the Democratic runoff primary in which former Mayor and US Ambassador Chep Morrison is seeking election to the. Governor's office over John J. McKeithen. The election is scheduled for January 11. Vic Miorana is whiling away time on the beach profitably by driving a sound wagon for one of the legislative candidates from the district that includes the French Market, 4which is Vic's old stamping ground. Orleans are Keith (Honolalu) WinsHenry St. Germain came over ley, Blaekie Foster, Bob Creel, Jack from Tampa before the holidays Procell and Francis Peredne. just in time to hit the biggest The news from Port Arthur via daily double of the season at the Houston is that the SIU Inland Fair Grounds ($1,194.00) and ship Boatmen's Union won an NLRB out on the South American run via election giving the Union repre­ Delta Lines. sentation rights in Texas Marine Some of the other oldtimers Fueling Company. As this column ready to ship out after spending was written, certification had not the holidays on the beach in New yet been received from the Labor Board, but this should be a rou­ tine matter. This company operates two tugs in the Port Arthur area. Election Win A couple of veteran Seafarers who are now making the job calls at Houston and are ready to catch the first ship out are W. D. Yarbrough, who sails chief steward, and J. E. Parks, who. is looking for a bosun's job. Mobile has settled down to the usual routine after a pre-Christmas surge in shipping. Charlie Stringfeliow, who has made many friends during the many years he has sailed as chief steward, is on the beach con­ valescing from a heart condition. He is waiting for a report from the doctor on whether he can get a "fit for duty." Although Charlie has plenty of seatime for retire­ ment, he likes the active life and would prefer to keep shipping al­ Discussion on union pension though he is happy to have the plans at Monday's SIU sense of security afforded by the headquarters membership SIU pension program. meeting included oldtimer Another well known Mobilian, James PurceH as a partic­ A1 Eby. says he is ready to grab ipant. Purcell recently re­ the first fireman's job that hits the tired on SIU pension. board after enjoying Ciiristmas. On Deck �Pare Eight SEAFARERS /aanaiy !•> 1N4 LOG House Group Will Resume Hearing On Medicare Bill WASHINGTON—Hearings on a bill to provide medical care for the aged through Social By Bill Hall, Headquarters Representative Security are scheduled to reopen January 20 before the House Ways and Means Committee. and Robert Matthews, Vice-Presicilent, Contracts The hearings were adjourned on November 22,1963 upon news of the assassination of Presi­ Transportation, Port Of Eiigagement dent Kennedy, The bill is • This column will be a regular feature of the LOG dealing with con­ health Insurance firms to pool all citizens over 65 under Social strongly supported by the their risks in providing care at tract matters and Job Issues in the SIU and maritime that develop from Security financing and in the case AFL-CiO. minimum cost, and also provide Chairman Wilbur D. Mills (DArk.) said the committee would hear only the witnesses who were scheduled to testify in November. They will have the same time al­ lotted to them. The shorter hearings were urged by Sen. Stephen Young (DOhio) in a speech in the Senate. He declared that there are already four volumes of testimony compiled and additional hearings would be a stalling tactic. Young urged the committee to report the laborbacked bill to the floor whether it was approved by the committee or not. This would give the House its first chance to vote on the proposal. Meanwhile, a group of six Re­ publicans, headed by Sen. Jacob K. Javits (R-NY), is planning to introduce a medical care program of their own combining the Social Security and private approach to hospital and medical insurance for the aged. In the announcement of their plans, the group said that their bill will be based on the recom­ mendations of the National Com­ mittee on Health Care of the Aged which reported to President Kennedy only a week before his death. The proposed legislation would provide for hospitalization, skilled nursing care and home care for of those not under Social Security, from general tax funds. Medical, surgical and other health care needs, supplemental to Social Se­ curity benefits, would be provided under a private insurance pooling arrangement. "The plan," according to Its proponents, "would make full use of the private sector, by allowing the opportunity for state and pri­ vate organizations to help adminis­ ter the program. "We feel that the health' care needs of our 18 million citizens over 65 have been too long ne­ glected and that the Congress must resolve this problem In 1964," the announcement said. San Juan's The Place Deck delegate A. Henning (right) huddled with SlU Port Agent "Red" Campbell in San Juan aboard Sea-Land'i containership San Juan while the big ship was in Puerto Rico last week. The scene was recorded by lensman J. Coyle. m OT,T, A -R'fi WOmTH By Sidney Margolius Ciorox Is Gooci Brainwasher; Ads Keep Price Up High For a long time this department has been trying to tell readers that all the liquid chlorine bleaches are the same. If you look at the small print on the label, you will see that they have the same active ingredient of 5.25 percent sodium hypochlorite. Yet most people buy Ciorox and pay 11-20 per­ cent more for it than the identical other liquid bleaches on the market. This is a startling example of the psychological effect of advertising. Several times wage-earners have told us that they tried to tell their wives Ciorox was the same as the lowerpriced bleaches. But their wives insisted that Ciorox is better. Among its other uses, Ciorox has been an effective brainwasher. Now the Federal Trade Commission has issued an unprecedented anti-trust decision ordering Proctor & Gamble to dispose of the Ciorox Company, which it had acquired in 1957. The FTC declared that the mass advertising for Ciorox had served (1) to dom­ inate the bleach market and impair competition, and (2) to keep the price high. In other words, the heavy advertising made pos­ sible by a dominating big company (one of the two biggest-spending advertisers in the country), had given Ciorox a virtual monopoly on the sales of this type of product. It could not even be claimed that the monopoly or domination of the market benefited the public by effecting economies in distribution. Ciorox costs more, not less, than the identical other liquid bleaches such as Purex, Rose-X, Co-Op, Bright Sail and other various regional brands. Ciorox, of course is only one of many examples of similar products costing more /under a welladvertised name than under a retailer's own brand name, or other less-known brand. Several surveys have shown that moderate-income people, especially, tend to select products with highly-advertised names. Our experience is that wage-earners rely on ad-vertised brand names because they often do not trust their cv.-n judgment in choosing among dif­ ferent products, as much as do more well-to-do fam­ ilies or those with more education. The moderateincome families unfortunately do not even seem to take as much care in reading labels on products, or don't understand the obscure language of the labels. For example, the amount of "active ingredient" is all that counts. "Inert ingredients" merely means the vehicle or carrier for the -active or useful ingred­ ient; often, merely water. Another notorious example of domination of a market by a heavily-advertised brand name, even at higher prices, is our old friend Bayer Aspirin. This example needs to be brought up again because Bayer currently is advertising over and over on TV that Government tests showed no other products is more effective than Bayer. What the TV ads don't say is that the tests also showed that Bayer is no more effective than the others. The tests, which included Bayer, St. Joseph, Bufferin, Excedrin and Anacin, found no important differences among them in either speed or duration of pain relief. The price of aspirin and aspirin products ranges all the way from 15 cents per 100 tablets, to $1.50 per 100. One of the most ludicrous examples of a manu­ facturer claiming special value for a product under one name is the recent incident involving the FTC and Borden's evaporated milk. Borden has been charging retailers more for canned milk sold under the Borden name than for milk of like grade and quality sold to retailers for resale under the store's own brand names. The FTC said, in effect, no, you can't charge one dealer less than another for the same product. But Borden insists that although the two brands of evaporated milk "physically were the same," they were not really the same; that the Borden name altered the "grade and quality." But the Federal Trade Commission refused to be Cloroxed. Perhaps the most devastating recent example of how ads raise prices is TV-advertised toys, as many parents who just went through the Christmas shop­ ping season must realize. Art Linkletter, a toy merchandiser as well as TV star, reported, according to "The New York Times," that television advertis­ ing costs are so "tremendous" that toys costing the manufacturer $3 or $4 to produce, go on the market for about $18 or $20. We've got "Pay TV" any way you look at. it. time to time. Seafarers should write directly to the Contract Department at headquarters regarding any comments or suggestions on these issues. Wd recently received a letter from Brother Charles W. Lane, ship's delegate on the tanker Orion Hunter, which posed several questions that arl.se from time to time. Question No. 1: In the sentence "However If you are paid off in Japan, the crew will be repatriated to the original port of engagement, as per contract," does the "original port of engagement herein stated refer to . the time and place the vessel signed the original articles (Dec. 28, 1962, in New York) or to the port where the individual seaman was hired to engage the vessel? Answer: The port of engagement would be the original port that the seamen actually shipped from to go aboard the vessel. In other words, if you shipped on a vessel at the port of San Francisco and signed foreign articles in the port of Wilmington, your port of engagement would be the Port of San Francisco. Reference: Standard Agreement, Article II, Section 56—Return to Port of Engagement—sub-section (b): "The port of engagement of the seaman is the port in the con-4 tinental United States where he another company, he shall be given was first employed by the com­ not less than second class passage. pany for the vessel involved. It is In the event he is given less than agreed that where a seaman quits second class passage on a vessel and a replacement is obtained in of another company, he shall be the continental United States port, given the cash difference between the replacement's port of engage­ the passage afforded and second ment shall be the same as the class passage. The seaman shall seaman he replaced except that have the option of accepting re­ the replacement would be entitled patriation by plane if such trans­ to transportation to his port of portation is offered. Repatriation engagement If the ship is laid up under this section shall be back to and he is laid off." the Port of Engagement." The delegate raises a second Question No. 4: In cases where question by stating the following men are replaced after the original example: articles have been signed, must Example: Seaman John Doe is the decision and the amount of hired at his home shipping Port of San Francisco on June 1, 1963, transportation paid depend upon replacing an original crewmember circumstances under which the re­ seamen have been paying off at mutual consent. He placed repatriated? is flown to Japan to engage vessel Although the Persian Gulf has and at the termination of the articles is repatriated to an east not been mentioned as a possible coast port (NY). Is he entitled to port of payoff it must be given serious consideration. The previous transportation to San Francisco? Answer: Yes, his original port of articles expired, and the replace­ engagement would be San Fran­ ments were flown to join the ship cisco inasmuch as he replaced a there. The doubts expressed at man who left the ship in a foreign this point in the discussion are port instead of a continental most pronounced. Answer: No. The time aboard United States port. Question No. Z actually is this: the ship would not be a factor as In the event the ship pays off in to the amount or type of transpor­ Japan and the crew is repatriated tation he would receive, regardless to San Francisco, is John Doe en­ of what port he was flown to in titled to transportation to the order to join the ship. His trans­ ship's original port of engage­ portation would be governed as to his original port of engagement ment (NY)? Answer: Yes. As his original port when he was flown from the US. Reference: The same as above. of engagement was New York, he Kennedy Funeral would have to be brought back to There have been questions noted that port. in various ships' minutes and sev­ Reference: The same as above. Question No. 3: Must crewmem- eral letters have been received at bers at the termination of the headquarters regarding the follow­ articles in a foreign port accept ing: Question: Is November 25, 1963 the company's means of transpor­ tation, if a seaman decides to stay (day of the funeral of the late abroad for an extended vacation, President Kennedy) considered a etc., and has necessary documents contractual holiday ... (a) at sea? to satisfy all authorities? Can the . . . and (b), in continental US ports man demand cash in lieu of where longshoremen were knocked off or did not work? transportation? Answer: The answer to both (a) Answer: No. They are not re­ and (b) is no, as this day is not a quired to pay you cash. All the regular holiday that is repeated company is required to do, as per each year. Therefore, no over­ the contract, is to bring you back time is payable for performing the to your original port of engage­ regular routine duties outlined in ment in the US, either by nothing the contract. less than second class passage, if repatriated on another vessel other In addition to the above, some than one owned by that particular of the other brothers who were company, or nothing less than the sent contract clarifications during equivalent to a regularly-scheduled the past few days were: Frank flight by plane. The member has Gonzalez, SS Eagle Voyager; his choice. Joseph I. Briant, deck delegate, SS Reference: Standard Tanker Niagara; Robert J. Goldy, SS Orion Agreement, Article II, Section 14 Planet; Albert A. Spanraft, engine Repatriation, Upkeep and Trans­ delegate, SS Aldlna; Richard J. portation, sub-section (a), second Brown, SS Pennmar; James H. paragraph: If repatriated on a ves­ Maxey, ship's delegate, SS Pondersel of the company, he shall be osa; James Morrison, SS Columbia^ signed on as a non-working work­ and Otis Hardin, ship's delegate, away. If repatriated on a. vessel of SS Warrior. $1 $> �Auiiurr 19,1994 y I SEAFARERS LOG rage Nine - The children of SlU-affiliated Transportation Services & Allied Workers taxi men really had • romp at their yule party In Chicago. TSAW President Dominick Aisota looks on (left) as tw« little girls chat with Santa. Later, at "twist-time," youngsters put on a show of their own. Seafarer Urho Saarinen brought neighborhood youngsters Dennis (left) and Kyle Burgess as guests at New York. Seafarer D. Militar and his wife (far side of table, extreme right) entertain their guests at the Sailors Union Christmas Day dinner in San Francisco. Smiling Ivtrs. Militar is hold­ ing son Roy, Jr. on her lap, as all enjoy the traditional turkey and fixings. At Chicago, Santa made the day complete by distributing prizes to the kids, who clutched them happily. Seafarer Delmer Hynn was at tea on Christmas Day, but he was represented at the New York festivities by daughters Janet and Marlene. Others enjoying the holiday spread In headquarters cafeteria are (l-r) Philip Rondon, Inez Rondon and Albert Choreas. Christmas dinner was a family affair for Seafarer and Mrs. Ramon Olivero at the San Juan hall. There wasn't the slightest chance of having a snowy Christmas in San Juan, Puerto Rico, but the SiU made it a festive occasion anyway, included here at the San Juan hall are Seafarers Tony Acosto, Johnny Rios, Roberto Eseobor, Ferdinand Pricto and Ramon do Jesus. SIU hall in Norfolk sported a gaily-decorated tree and a real Santa for the delight of the youngsters, one of whom couldn't wait to have his picture taken with Santa. �Pare TM SEAFARERS AFL-CIO Disputes Plan Effective Report Shows NEW YORK—The internal disputes machinery established by the 1981 AFL-CIO convention has demonstrated the value of mediation in settling disputes between unions, the Execu­ tive Council reported to the-*' Federation's fifth convention drawn and one referred to the council. The subcommittee also here. Janaarr l*. tt64 LOG Would Abolish Burial At Sea Visitors In New York NAPLES—An officer of the Italian Navy has asked for abolition of the practice of committing dead seamen to the deep, calling it a "cruel burial." Capt. Francesco Tolomeo con­ tended that sea burial may have been necessary in the days of sailing ships when ves­ sels were at sea for months at a time, but that today the practice Is no longer justified. Fast ships and frequent port stops ntake the difference, he said. Noting that nearly 69 percent received 14 complaints of non­ of the 222 cases filed under the compliance with the umpire's de­ disputes article since Jan..l, 1962 cisions. It achieved compliance in have been settled in mediation, the six cases, found non-compliahce in Council said a similar proportion four, with four cases still pending. of settlements is expected for the cases now in mediation. Disputes mediation has been handled by a panel of 60 leaders of affiliated unions, with David L. Cole as impartial umpire in cases referred to him. The Council A recent visitor to SIU headquarters, Seafarer Jerry Pow noted that of the 222 cases filed, brought along his wife and two of their children, Susie, 8 128 have been settled in mediation; By Jotc >li B. Loque, MD, Medical Director (left), and Rose Marie, 5, from their home in Long Island 29 are still in mediation; 58 were decided by the umpire, who also City. Pow ships in the steward department. issued five fact-finding reports, With the New Year here. Seafarers are reminded that the SIU and four cases still are pending. During the operation of the clinics are now open six days a week to serve thetr medical needs plan, three unions were found in while they are ashore in major US ports. The new Saturday hours are non-compliance and sanctions re­ designed for their comfort and convenience, and should be utilized as quired by the pian were put Into much as possible. A selection of medical news briefs is offered below, since much of ei'fect. One union, the Bookbinders, placed itself in compliance and this information is directly applicable to Seafarers and their families. SMALLPOX ALERT: Foreign quarantine stations throughout the sanctions were removed, the coun­ By Fred Sfewart and Edward X. Mooaey cil reported. Sanctions are in ef­ United States have been alerted to be especially vigilant in clearing fect against the National Mari­ travelers arriving from Budapest, Hungary, which was declared infected Headquarters Representatives time Union and the Journeyman with smallpox on August 31, 1963, as announced by the Public Healtb Service. The source of the outbreak has not been determined nor has Stonecutters. The effectiveness of the internal the number of cases been reported. The tragic burning of the Greek passenger ship Lakonia last month In addition, a case of smallpox, believed to have been contracted has again pointed up the ever-present danger of fire at sea. The La­ disputes plan is attributable, the report noted, "to a high degree of in Africa, has been reported in Zurich, Switzerland; another case in konia fire reportedly was started by. a short circuit in overloaded elec­ cooperation among Federation af­ Budapest has been reported in Vienna, Austria. Hungary is the third trical wiring. By a strange coincidence, the problem of electrical filiates in settling oases at the European country to be struck by a smallpox outbreak in 1963. An safety aboard ship was dealt with in the December 13, 1963 issue of mediation level, and the high outbreak in Stockholm, Sweden a few months ago took four lives; the LOG, just ten days before the fatal fire. degree of competency" of tihe medi­ the current outbreak in Poland has, so far, resulted in seven deaths. Too much care can never be given to fire prevention aboard ship. Both the Swedish and Polish outbreaks were traced to Asia. ators. Among causes of shipboard fires, one of the most difficult to detect, Surgeon General Luther L.4 The Executive Council subcom­ and therefore one of the most dangerous, is the fire caused by spon­ mittee received 21 appeals from Terry has cautioned that Ameri­ past two years have been about 10 taneous combustion. the umpire's determinations, of cans who are planning trips aboard to 12%. Although the process of spontaneous combustion is seldom seen, which 19 were denied, one with­ With the exception of the New either during its developmental stages or even the final stage when should make sure they have re­ cently been successfully vaccinated England and West South Central a fire suddenly flares up from some soiled rags, spontaneous combus­ States, all geographic regions re­ tion is far from a myth—especially aboard ship. Generally it develops against smallpox. He has also rec­ ported more eases during the pe­ in closed areas and is only observed when smoke seeps out of ventila­ ommended that anyone who has riod January-July, 1963 than for tors, hatches, or stowage lockers. recently returned from a smallpox- the similar period of 1962. The de­ Under the right conditions, spontaneous combustion can create a infected area should see his physi­ crease in reports of infectious serious fire hazard. Aboard ship a spontaneous combustion fire usually cian at once if he suddenly be­ syphilis in the West-South Central starts when a rag soiled with vegetable oil, paint or linseed oil is dis­ comes ill. The symptoms to look States is accounted for primarily carded or stowed in a warm place. for are fever, aching, malaise, or a by Louisiana where the 348 cases The oil soon starts to oxidize, that is, to combine chemically with HOUSTON, November 12 — Chairman, rash. reported during January-July, the oxygen in the air. Heat is produced from this chemical action Lindsay Williams; Secretary, Paul Dra­ Public Health Service quarantine nk; Reading Clerk, Marty Breithoff. Ac­ regulations require all travelers 1963 are less than one-half the which, in turn, hastens the oxidization and generates more heat, and 736 eases reported for the same so on. The cycle continues until the rag eventually bursts into flame. cepted minutes o£ previous port meet­ ings. Executive board minutes of Sep­ entering the United States to pre­ period during 1962. (The fore­ Then if there is something else around that will burn, you have a tember 25 presented and read. Port sent a validated international cer­ going is as reported in "Navy real fire on your hands. Agent's report on shipping, local elec­ tions. retail clerks' dispute, holiday din­ tificate of vaccination against small­ Medical News Letter.") The best way to prevent this type of fire is to keep things clean, ners and blood bank was accepted. Octo­ pox within the past three years. In ber reports by the President and Secre­ VENEREAL DISEASE: Dr. Ern­ neat and shipshape at all times. Soiled rags which might ignite spon­ tary-Treasurer were acceepted. Auditor's addition, USPHS physicians and est Claxton, Assistant Secretary of taneously should be discarded after use. A general cleanup should reports accepted. Total present: 330. inspectors examine all arrivals for the British Medical Association, include all materials that might feed a fire, such as wastepaper, oilsymptoms of the disease. Any has expressed concern that the use soaked dunnage and old rope. Clean rags should be kept in a metal 4< JNEW ORt.EANS. November 12—Chair­ traveler suspected of having small­ of oral contraceptives could start a container. Store paint thinners and solvents in closed containers. man, C. J. (Buck) Stephens; Secretary, pox can he detained for a period Particularly dangerous and susceptible to spontaneous combustion Tom Gould; Reading Clerk, Bill Moody. of medical observation until the venereal disease epidemic. "Oral Minutes of all previous port meetings contraception gives no protection are rags, clothing or fabric impregnated with oil of almost any kind, accepted. Executive Board minutes of danger of smallpox has been ruled against the disease, and if it comes but especially linseed oil which is extremely dangerous. If such items September 23 presented and read. Port out. into widespread use there could be are to be stored aboard ship, they should be thoroughly dried and Agent's report on shipping, local elec­ INFECTIOUS SYPHILIS. One a dangerous epidemic," he said re­ stored in metal containers. Ventilation is also a good idea, if possible, tions and ILA sugar workers' beef was accepted. President's report for October thousand eight hundred and 90 cently. to dissipate any heat that may be generated spontaneously, so don't and Secretary-Treasurer's October report were accepted. Meeting excuses re­ cases of primary and secondary in­ SAVE TEETH: A child who has store such items in a heap somewhere in a corner, if this can be ferred to dispatcher. Auditor's reports fectious syphilis were reported for presented and accepted. Total present: the month of July, 1963. This rep­ a tooth knocked out in an accident avoided. 410. should immediately put it in a jar Many commodities common on board ship either as cargo or as ship's resents an increase of 12% as com­ of water. A dentist may be able stores are possible sources of trouble in this area. Among those to be A. 3. MOBILE, November 13—Chairman, pared to July, 1962, when 1684 to replant the tooth in the child's on the lookout for are fish meal, which can be dangerous if over-dried Lindsey Williams; Secretary, Louis Neira; cases were reported. The rise is mouth if he is reached soon or exposed to excessive heat; tung oil, which should not be allowed Reading Clerk, Robert Jordan. All pre­ vious port meeting minutes were ac­ consistent witli the upward trend enough. If it takes hold, it may to soak into rags, cotton or fibrous materials; and peanut red skins. cepted. Executive Board report for Sep­ of reported cases of infectious live as long as 20 years, claims Dr. Among those commodities considered moderately susceptible to tember 23 was presented and read. Port sypliilis, a trend which has been Sidney Kupfer, an instructor of spontaneous combustion are: ground feeds, metal powder, paint con­ Agent reported on shipping prospects and holiday dinners. Report accepted. evident in the United States for pathology at the New York Univer­ taining drier, roofing felts and paper, scrap rubber, soap powder, soy President's and Secrctary-Trea.surer's Oc­ the past six years. The national sity. tober reports accepted. Auditor's re­ bean oil, wa.ste paper, wool wastes. per annum iiicrcascs during tiio ports accepted. Total present: 147. ACNE: A Boston University Among items considered susceptible to a lesser degree are burlap dermatologist reports "marked bags, copra, grains, hides, jute, powdered eggs, sawdust and sisal. success" in using female sex hor­ mones to treat women who suffer from acne. Dr. Peter Pochi told a meeting of the American Academy November, 1963 Now that the cold weather is here. Seafarers are reminded that • of Dermatology that the treatment heating and lodging beefs in the shipyard can be easily handled if Seamen Wives Children TOTAL Port works because male hormones, the ship's delegate promptly notifies the captain or chief engineer 126 34 18 178 Baltimore present in men and women, stimu­ and shows them the temperature reading at the time. Crewmem82 12 6 100 late oil glands. Female hormones Houston bers who beef to themselves about the lack of heating but wait counteract excessive oil production, 7 7 72 three or four days before making the problem known to a respon­ Mobile which causes skin eruptions. Dr. sible ship's officer are only making things tougher for themselves. 7 14 274 295 New Orleans Pochi said the amount of female The same applies when shipyard Workers are busy around living 25 35 482 422 New York •••••• hormones needed to be effective quarters. Make sure you know where and when the work was 29 188 27 Philadelphia '" causes feminization in men. (The done so that the SIU patrolman has the facts available in order foregoing is as reported in the to. make a determination. 107 114 1,315 '•••'1,094 TOTAL • • "Health Bulletin.") A Reminder About Saturday Hours 'Sooi'd Danger Signs For Fire At Sea I SIU MEMBERSHIP IKIMEETINGS SIU Clink Exams—A// Ports Don't Delay On Heat Beefs �If. IMt SEAFARERS Fv Bevem LOG The Big WheeP MOVES TO SPUR VOTING—A blue-ribbon cominissioii named by the late President Kennedy has recommended sweeping changes in state registration and voting laws to Increase citizen participation In elections. In Italy, it emphasized,.voter turnout in the last four elections "has topped 92 percent," in West Germany has ranged between 78.5 per­ cent to 87.8 percent, during the last 15 years, in Canada has surpassed 80 percent in the last three general elections. But in the US, voter participation since the turn of the century has never reached 50 per­ cent in Presidential elections, and has ranged from a low of 30.1 per­ cent to a high of 48.9 percent in 1962. The 11-man conunission held that nonvoting could be attributed to "voluntary" and "involuntary" causes, and that failure to vote could be attacked effectively no matter wh.at the reasons for non-participation. The cure for nonvoting that arises from apathy, the commission re­ ported, is "a register-and-vote campaign" carried on by "political par­ ties, civic, business and labor groups, public bodies and officials" em­ ploying tested technique of publicity and persuasion. So far as "involuntary" failure to vote is concerned, the commission blamed restrictive state laws that impose unduly harsh residency re­ quirements, unjustified literacy tests and "complicated and inaccessi­ ble" registration procedures. Three commission members split from the majority on the literacytest issue, arguing in two separate opinions that a "bona fide" test is not unreasonable, and that a state should not be deprived of the right to require voters to "demonstrate ability to read the language of our ballot." A separate opinion was filed, signed by six members rejecting the doctrine that inability to read and write is a valid reason for bar­ ring a citizen from the polls. The commission made these major recommendations to the states on revision of their election laws; 9 Registration should be made easily available to all citizens through house-to-house canvas procedures, deputy registrars, precinct and mo­ bile registration, extension of the time of registration until three or four weeks before an election, and absentee registration. • State residence requirements should not exceed six months and local residence requirements not more than 30 days, while new state residents should be allowed to vote for President if he would have been qualified under the laws of his previous state of residence. • Polling places should be equipped to eliminate long waiting periods and they should be open throughout the day and at least until 9 PM. • Every possible protection against election fraud should be of­ fered, candidacy should be open to all, the right to vote should be extended to persons living on Government reservations, the poll tax should be eliminated. • Election Day should be proclaimed a national day of dedication to our American democracy so that "the privilege of a free ballot would be underscored," and absentee voting as well as absentee registration should be legalized. Roy L. Reuther, registration coordinator of COPE and a member of the commission, commented that "it was easier to buy a gun at a neigh­ borhood hardware store than to register and vote." - A 25-year fight to unionize the Weldon Pajama Company ended in victory for the Amalgamated Clothing Workers when 750 em­ ployees ratified a first contract giv­ ing them wage boosts and improve­ ments in working conditions and fringe benefits. One of the nation's largest manufacturers of pajamas, Weldon has its plant at Williamsport, Pa. The first pact was the climax of organizing drives that dated back to 1935, and included an unsuccessful year-long strike for recognition by the cutters in 1951. The employees finally won recognition of their union last November, after the anti-union former management sold the busi-. ness. Nearly 500,000 union members in the postal service will be able to pay their dues through payroll de­ ductions under an agreement nego­ tiated with the Post Office Depart­ ment, which on the basis of in­ dividual authorizations, will de­ duct dues for members of 13 national organizations at a service charge of 2 cents a month. The two biggest unions taking part in the progi-am are the Letter Car­ riers and the Postal Clerks. The voluntary checkoff plan will go Into effect in April tor most postal workers. AFL-CIO Metal Trades Councils have won exclusive recognition as bargaining agents for workers at two more Navy installations. This brings the total number of Federal "blue collar" workers covered by metal trades recognition grants to 85,000. More than 9,000 workers are now represented by metal trades groups at the Mare Island NaVal Shipyard, Vallejo, Calif., and the Oceana Naval Air Station at Virginia Beach, Va. Councils have been granted recognition at 10 of the 11 Naval shipyards around the country. An election is due late this week for the 11th yard in Boston. 4 4 i Last-minute bargaining produced an improved new pact including wage boosts to end the threat of a strike by 13,000 Machinists against United Air Lines. The agreement climaxed 20 months of negotia­ tions, and was ratified in secret ballot votes by a margin of nearly two to one. The Machinists pre­ viously had rejected a less-satisfac­ tory company proposal. The com­ pany then announced unilaterally that it would try to keep its planes flying by putting into effect work­ ing terms recommended by a Presi­ dential emergency board and in­ viting members of the Machinists to continue work. Hardly a day goes by without the people of our country being reminded of a creep­ ing, sinister threat to their individual and collective security. It is difficult to pick up a newspaper and thumb through its pages without seeing some mention of automation somewhere in our giant economy. For the most part, only those who feel, or are about to feel, the impact of automa­ tion are sensitive to this relentless force that is gathering alarming momentum but which, like the weather, is only being talked about. Not too many years ago automated ma­ chinery was confined to relatively few areas. But today there are few areas of human endeavor which do not stand in the path of this great destroyer of jobs. In shops and office-s-blue collar and white collar—all are similarly affected. Everywhere machines are replacing men and women on the jobs or are getting ready to replace them. Some people like to take comfort in the fact that the automation revolution will pro­ duce benefits that will ultimaely offset the hardships it inflicts upon American workers. They point to the Industrial Revolution of an earlier age which, while it threw vast numbers of people out of employment, ulti­ mately created new areas for employment. But there is nothing on the horizon to in­ dicate that the automation revolution pos­ sesses the same potential. The Industrial Revolution created new industry and, with it, new jobs. The automation revolution de­ stroys jobs without opening up any new areas to absorb those whom it renders unemoloyed. You cannot stop automation because it is an inevitable result of progress which we can only hope will provide a fuller life. But be­ fore it does there could be serious national consequences if our country, with all of its components—industry, government and la­ bor—does not prepare itself to cushion the effects of the automation blow. AFL-GIO President George Meany told the Federation's recent convention that automa­ tion was becoming "a curse to society" which could lead to a national catastrophe. He said there was no sign that it has an ele­ ment of blessing in it. The frightening thing about automation is its impact, and the advantages machines seem to have over man. In one recently-re­ ported instance involving a machining op­ eration in an engine block plant, five men had been turning out 38 pieces per man-hour before automation. After automation, one worker was able to produce 750 pieces per man-hour, freeing the other four workers for other jobs or, as is often the case, for the unemployment line. But with the endless cycle of such develop­ ments, as more machine processes are auto­ mated, the big question still remains: Who is going to buy the end-products of this kind of mass production, and with what, if ma­ chines keep replacing human workers who are unsuited or untrained for other work and are unable to obtain other jobs? Seamen, of course, have felt the effects of automation, in fact, for a long time. Sophis­ ticated modern power plants and machinery have replaced the old wood and coal-burn­ ers; self-loading containerships and large, speedy super carriers have reduced and trimmed employment in maritime. And this is a problem which constantly has to be dealt with by all of the agencies involved. But the experience in maritime is minute compared to the impacts of automation on the broad national level. Obviously, worry­ ing about the problem, talking about it or ignoring it will not provide an answer. Action on the problem, on the other hand, does offer some possibility for coping with the insatiable drive of automated machinery. Yet, as with everything else, there is little to be gained by waiting to lock the barn after the horse is stolen. A bold national program to ready our­ selves as a nation to cope with this great problem is urgently needed now. At least, that's the way it looks to those of us who believe in preventive medicine. �SEAFARERS P«e Twelve SUT AXIItTVAX.S and Union Service Is Appreciated All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Randy Paul Farley, born Sep­ tober 1, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lohr, born October 8, 1963, to Sea­ tember 27, 1963, to Seafarer and Marshall C. Cooper, Robertsdale, farer and Mrs. Marvin James Lohr, Jr., Lake Charles, La. Mrs. Alfred M. Farley, Manistique, Ala. Mich. ^ % i, James Garcia, born September it it i Michael Kenneth Shannon, born Susan Santoro, born October 4, 1, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Trini­ September 9, 1963, to Seafarer and 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Domi- dad Garcia, Jr., Galveston, Texas. Mrs. John R. Shannon, Philadel­ nick J. Santoro, Cleveland, Ohio. phia, Pa. i it i Gall June Grotti, born Septem­ it ^ it it i Christopher Michael Monahan, ber 2, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Margaret Valladarea, born born November 6, 1963, to Sea­ John David Groth, Baltimore, Md. August 6, 1963, to Seafarer and it it it farer and Mrs. Harry Monahan, Mrs. Claude Valladares, Jamaica Jersey City, New Jersey. Argelia Miranda, born July 25, Plain, Mass. 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hevlit it i Susan Lynn Bryan, born Septem­ Andres Lopez, born November berto Miranda, Miami, Fia. it it it ber 11, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. 7, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. LauPatricia Ann and James Patrick Jacob A. Bryan, Baltimore, Md. reano Lopez, Bayamon, Puerto Rico. The deaths of the following Seafarers have been re­ it i i ported to the Seafarers Welfare Flan (any apparent de­ Edward Carter, born August 20, lay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward lack of beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the E. Carter, Savannah, Ga. disposition of estates): i" 4» Olifidio Esquivel, Jr., born Au­ William Christian Luth, 51: Ac­ Ciement Stann, 44; Brother gust 11, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. cidental drowning took ihe life Olifidio Esquivel, Wharton, Texas. Stann died of natural causes of Brother Luth aboard the SS on September 29, it it i Transhudson on 1963 at Green­ Rebecca Jean Patty, born Sep­ September 14, wich Township, tember 25, 1963, to Seafarer and 1963. He had New Jersey. He Mrs. Ely Levi Patty, Orange, Texas. sailed with the had sailed with SIU in the stew­ it i i thb SIU since ard department Milo Zwerling, born October 22, 1938 in the deck since 1959. There 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Louis department. Sur­ were no sur­ Zwerling, New York, NY. viving is his vivors listed on wife, Mrs. Mar­ it i it the death notice. garet Luth, of Philadelphia, Pa. Michael Alan Cooper, born Oc­ Burial was at New Orleans, La, Burial was in Philadelphia. it i it John Mundra, 50: Brother Mundra died aboard the SS Steel Re­ corder of natural causes on Sep­ tember 2, 1963. He had shipped with the SIU All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and since 1961, sailing visits whenever possible. The following is the latest in the engine de­ available list of SIU men in the hospital: partment. He is USPHS HOSPITAI, James MitcheU J. Watkins survived by his NEW ORLEANS. LOUISANA Jose Sanchez mother, Mrs. So­ Edward Achee Duska Korolla USPHS HOSPITAL James Lala James Alexander phia Mundra, of NORFOLK. VIRGINIA Theodore Leo Richard Barnes Jerry Allen Joseph Howell Kingston, Pa. Burial was at HazJames Benolt Tinerman Lee John Burke. Jr. Darius Jones Daniel Bishop Claude Lomers James Dalsey Sveno E. Kristeiuen let. New Jersey. John Burchunal. James MarshaU John Fitchettl James Marks it i it Wilbert Burke Carl Messer Bernard Geerman Wm. Mason George Burleson Evangelos Nonls James Swoboda, 60: Brother Thomas Hill, Jr. Harry Overton, Jr. Claude Norton James Childress Swoboda died of a heart ailment USPHS HOSPITAL Mallory Coffey Kenyon Parks GALVESTON, TEXAS in the John HopSteve Crawford Charles Parmar Raymond Anderson James Hodges Edward Crelan George Perez k 1 n s Hospital, Henry Bortz Roy Justice Edward Poe Joseph Culles Baltimore, Md., W. W. Baclh John Lager John Raines Frederick Davis Leslie Dean James Mallard Harold Robinson Sidney Day on October 23, Lucien Elie Abraham Mander Salvatore Detrio Anthony Rodriguez 1963. He had Cecil Gates Ralph Palmer Salvatore Fertitta H. Leonard Shaw Monroe Gaddy Roy Peebles sailed with the George Flint Finis Strickland Hugh Grove Q. Zambrano Eugene Gallaspy Ruffin Thomas SIU since 1938 Sanford Gregory Michael Toth USPHS HOSPITAL in the engine de­ Earl Whatley Jessee Green BRIGHTON. MASS. Robert White Seifert Hamilton Harry Dav's Robert King partment. He is Ned Hlnson Roland Wilcox. Jr. Aifred Duggan Donald Watson survived by a George Hudson William Woolsey USPHS HOSPITAL friend, V. SchoStanley Wright Walter Johnson SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. USPHS HOSPITAL enberger, of Baltimore. Burial Charles Allen Joseph Graves STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Edward Brezlna Manuel Lopez was at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Bal­ Effrey Manuel Stanley Derelo Charlie Gedra timore. Anson Blower Jose Morales USPHS HOSPITAL $1 $1 "Evaristo Aldanodo Albert MartinelU William Morris Corneel Amelihck Isidore Nappi Samuel Bailey Joseph Obeza William Barnctt George O'Rourke Felix Bonetoiit Eugene Plahn William Brabham Floro Regaldo Robert Burton Charles Dougherty Jacques Rion John Roberts Thomas Duncan Mohamed Said Ramon Galarza Miguel Tirado Thomas Gray I'rancis Tokarcliuk Richard Green Eladlo Torres Edwin Harriman Sol Vecchione Ralph Hayes Frank Villacorta Charles Hylen Julain Vista Carl Kendall Ernest Vitou Sulo Lepisto Weldon Wade . Paul Liotta Lester Sturtevant Dennis Lloyd tJSPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MARYLAND Francis O'Lauglin Louis Baxter Frank Ortiz Allen Boone Bryon Ricketts Charles Burns Dayid Rudolph Chapman Clayton Myron .Smith James Doyle David Sorensen Freidof Fondila Richard Waters John Hannay Laurence Halbrock Wilbcrt Wentling Benjamin Leon Joseph Williams Harry Muches Harry Willoughby Salvatore Messina Martin Wlttig Corbert Myrick Martin Yager Frank Novak MT. WILSON STATE HO.SP1TAL MOUNT WILSON, MARYLA.iP Hector Duarte USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Laurence Ames Edward Bates If Atkins Perry Lee SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Fox Lewis C. G. Snodgrass Antonio Penor Vernon Williams William Stephens USPHS HOSPITAL CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Charles Boyle John Reed Raymond Kersten Rufus Volkman Gordon Lierman USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Gerald Algernon Thomas Lehay Colon Boutwell Billy Lynn Benjamin Deibler George McKnew Abe Gordon Samuel Mills Charles Hooper Willie A. Young SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLA.ND, NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas Lsak.sea Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny VA HOSPITAL WE.ST ROXBURY, MASS. Raymond Ar.senault MONTGOMERY TB SANITARIUM MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA Herman Hickman USPllS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE Leon C. Brown James McGee Archie Lykiardopol PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN. NEW YORK Arthur Nelson US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON, DC William H. Thomson Junuan 19, 1964 LOG here in Studio Electrioiana Looal 728, but its benefits don't com­ pare to SIU benefits. To the Editor: I a™ very proud to have beea We, the undersigned, wish to * member of the SIU. God blesa express our thanks to the Wei"P this great orfare Plan in general and espe- Kanlzatlon, and long may It dally to our welfare represenHarold Row* tatives in New York who have shown great concern along with i i quick and courteous care to the patients at the Staten Island marine hospital. As there are no short-trippers To the Editor: in this ward, the average stay I want to bring HR220 and Is around six months and, as is the 15 other measures to your normal, we beef about every- rttention.TMs'^^^sTat^ . - „ . , allow World War 11 and Korean * I I War veterans a chance to con­ vert or excliange their National Service Life Insurance policies to a new modified plan. .e Editor 1 would like to ask that this paragraph be added to the measures: All letters to the Editor for That the effective date for publication in the SEAFARERS permanent policies be allowed LOG must be signed by the one change. writer. Names will be withheld Will you write Senators Javits upon request. and Keating and your repre­ sentative in Congress to help thing, anything and nothing. have this paragraph added to Yet the service we've received these measures? Alert officers and the SlU from welfare and from the ... Union is above reproach, even menibership at meetings about jg gg this legislation and get them to All of us send our greatest action. David W. Heaven thanks to all associated with the i it it welfare department at head­ quarters. George O'Rourke adds his special thanks for the prompt and wonderful care given to his To the Editor: wife during her own illness. He At our last ship's meeting, the sincerely appreciates the quick subject of a union pension plan action taken on handling the was strongly brought and dis­ expenses of her treatment. cussed by all hands. Thomas Stratford We of the SS Del Santos, hav­ W. Derry ing read numerous pension George O'Rourke plans that have been written in James D. Gillian by other brothers to the LOG, Lester Sturtevant would like to submit our version of a fair pension plan. it it it It was unanamously agreed upon by all members that to be able to qualify for the pension, a member should have 20 years To the Editor: of union time. Within this 20 1 retired my SIU book at years, he should have no less Wilmington, Calif., on May 9, than 12 years of seatime. 1963. At this time 1 am working It was also agreed that to as an electrician in the movie build this pension fund, tho studios in Hollywood. Union officials should, at the 1 miss the sea and the fine next contract negotiations, figlit times I've had on SlU-con- for a fund to be set aside by tracted ships, and would like to the companies of a specific keep receiving the LOG, which amount per day for each active is my favorite reading material, member, instead of a raise in On numerous occasions while wages, working on studio sets, the We of the SS Del Santos repractical knowledge I gained at quest that this letter be pubsea has come in handy. It is iished in the LOG and that surprising how this world of other brothers aboard their make-believe can be so realistic, ships send in their opinions on During conversations about a fair pension plan. This letter ships and the sea, 1 never hesl- was signed by myself and 31 tate to let all know about our other members of the Del great union and the benefits we Santos crew, receive. We have a good union John W. Alstatt Gi insurance Bills Supported Del Santos Asks Added Pension $ Former Seafarer Misses The Sea in The Tradition Of The Sea Full honors of the sea were accorded to Seafarer Russell E. McLeod recently, dur.ing a brief burial ceremony in the Pacific. Capt. Alfred P. Jump conducted the rites aboard the Alcoa Mariner, then committed Mcleod's ashes to the deep in the best shipboard tradition. McLeod died at the Seattle USPHS hospital after having sailed with the SIU in the steward department since 1955. �JamHay M. IfM SEAFARERS LOG Pac« lUrtecB The skipper on the Chilore (Marven) earned warm thanks after he demonstrated his concern for the welfare of his crew. Capt. Frost was credited with doing a wonderful job in turning around and wiring all nearby ports for assistance when Seafarer C. Copper suf­ fered a heart attack and had-*^ to be taken off the ship De­ extended by the gang on the Seacember 21 for hospitalization train Louisiana to relief skipper at Algiers. The skipper's arrange­ ments made sure that a doctor was waiting on arrival, reported dele­ gate Basile Polamo, so that Copper could get the best possible care. 4" 4- From the Steel Rover (Isthmian), crewmembers forward the cryptic note that they have "really learned to appreciate the pride of Greece —Metaxas brandy"—which is a beverage of some renown in many parts of the world. Meeting chair­ man Ed Keagy and secretary W. M. Hand provided no further de­ tails on their terse announcement. 4 4" 4" Ship's delegate Francis Wherrity on the Globe Progress (Ocean Cargo) rightly wants credit to go where it belongs, regarding the steward who went through the trouble of getting the movies. TADDEI VICTORY (Consolidated Mariners), Nov. 11—Ctiairman, Prin­ cipe; Secretary, LIpkln. R. Barnes was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Inside of ship badly in need of cleaning and painting. Water cool­ er needed for crew mess. MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Nov. 29—Chairman, W. J. Miies; Secretary, H. W. Spillane. SIS.OS in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks given to steward de­ partment for fine Thanksgiving din^ ' .iiiiii] m I iw,i "ft ^ CyWWtytPW JRT Keogy Gleim bringing them to the ship and showing them during the voyage. Wherrity says the steward's name is Nicholas Hatgimisios, also known as Pete Hoggie, and that an item previously printed (LOG, Nov. 15) about this was incorrect. Hatgimisios has also been lauded for the excellent feeding offered by his department, including spe­ cial holiday meals. 4" 4« 4" A "bon voyage" wish has been Spain were sent registered mail to the Union hall in Seattle. Crewmem­ bers contemplating paying oil by mu­ tual consent requested to make their intentions known before entering Persian Gulf so that replacements can be ordered. $1.90 in the red on the ship's fund. Motion made that a leter be written to headquarters for clarification on transportation from Yokohama to ship, and clarification on subsistence and lodging. Crewmembers voted unanimously to be placed on record as desiring repre­ sentation by a permanent patrolman in the Far East. AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), Nov. 10 ' —Chairman, W. Young; Secretary, Ship's delegate reported everything is running smoothly. Motion made to have all water tanks ' Cleaned. Vote of thanks extended to : the steward department for a Job ' ' ^ • well done. TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Waterways), Dec. 7—Chairman, Eugene Ceccato; Secretary, Frank Napoll. One man .Kvx;-;.::.;.::v:v::v;-:wx missed ship in St. Nazaire, France. Vote of thanks extended to steward ner. Suggestion made to have plat, department for a Job well done. No form buiit for gangway. beefs reported by department dele­ gates. BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ ice), Dee. 1—Chairman, E. J. Wright; DEL MAR (Delta), Nov. 5—Chair­ Secretary, E. K. Nott. No beefs re­ man, James L. Tucker; Secretary, Ed­ ported by department delegates. Dis­ ward Ell Zubatsky. Ship's delegate cussion on holiday arising from Presi­ reported that he will see company dent's death. Suggestion made that representative in New Orleans regardnegotiating committee handle the ing the dr.ver. Few hours disputed matter. Launch service problems to OT in deck department. $211.25 is be taken up with patrolman. Exter­ balance in movie fund. Recommenda­ minator needed for roaches. Rusty tion to have medical clinic show type water still in tanks. of blood on medical card, and also if man Is able to give blood. Sal Buzali BONANZA (Transasla Carriers), was elected as new movie director. Nov. 2C—Chairman, Melvin H. Jones; Secretary, William J. Anderson. Ship's delegate to see captain about the repairs not being done. Disputed OT in deck department.' Motion made te change the retirement plan so that the members who have 20 years in Union, even if they only have 10 years' seatime, can retire, Motion to have OT for' watches at night like the engineers and mates have. Ship's delegate resigned and Melvin H. Jones was elected to serve In his place. Letter to be sent to. headquarters regarding no shore leave in the Port of Chittigong. .. , STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Oct. 2< —Chairman, Domlnick Orslnl; Secre'••'V' Robert Mooney. James Mahoney elected to serve as ship's dele­ Department delegates reported ever.vthing is shipshape. Delegate to check about washing machine and '"ckers for 12-4 watch. New washing machine needed for crew. ... .... ALMENA (Marine Carriers), Nov. 17 —Chairman/ E. J. Riviere# Secretaryg Schaeffer. No beefs reported by department delegates. Smooth trip so far. $6.50 in ship's fund. Crew requested to keep Indians out of ROBIN TRENT (Robin), Nov. 24— crew quarters. It waa suggested to keep handrails clean of oil and Chairman, Andrew A. Thompson; Sec­ retary, Gilbert J. Trosclalr. No beefs grease. reported. Motion made to write to ALAMAR (Caimar), Nov. 24—Chair­ headquarters regarding closing of baggage room. All hands requested man, Tony MichalskI; Secretary, John to help keep outsiders out of crew P. Flfer. "Jiggs" Jeffers was elected quarters in all ports. Request that to serve as ship's delegate. Quite a headquarters clarify status of nation- few mattresses are in bad shape and kTToliday7 NoC^mber l5r%he day"of replaced as soon as possiPresident Kennedy's burial. B®^® jj® "'Sht cook and baker a vote of thanks for putNORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic- Chairman, gxEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), Nov. C. J. Oliver; Secretary, A. TeUn. 33—chairman, James Peterson; Secy®®h. Few retary, Paul Pettlpas. $44.41 in ship's hours disputed OT in deck and en- funj. Modesto Duron requests to gine departments. Water leaks were why and how his watch as ® ^®'®Bat® fireman-watertender can be changed and engine delegate to see patrolman by department head from 4 to 8 to 12 about dispute between firemen. 4 ^hen he has been on this watch since 1962. Ru.st In fresh water TRANSEASTERN (Transeastern), tanks. Some crewmembers request Dec. 1—Chairman, F. Otto; Secretary, more cigarettes over the standard L. Strange. Ship's delegate reported ration of two cartons per week. that everything is running smoothly. Motion that the Company install PRODUCER (Marine Carriers), Oct. TV set in crew's messhall. The crew 13—Chairman, Paul Cox; Secretary, unanimously recommends a raise in Warren Weiss II. No beefs reported, wages and OT rates. The crew fur- Paul Cox resigned as ship's delegate, ther recommends that the retirement Vote of thanks extended to him for a requirements be lowered. ^ Job well done. Brother Distill was elected to serve as new ship's dcle.. . .. TRAVELER (United Mart- pate. Discussion about the purchase Hme), Nov. 3—Chairman, W. Saltarez; of fresh milk in Holl.and. Ship has Secretary, E. Perry. Ship's delegate only one washing machine operating reported that personal papers of to be u.«ed bv all three departments crewmembers who missed ship In alternately. Mario A. Zanelli, who is taking over his first comniand. Zanelli is a former SIU man who sailed out of the foc'sle some years ago and is now calling the shots from the bridge. Meeting chairman James M. Glenn also passed along word on how the Louisiana is going to pay back everybody Who put something extra in ship's fund so they could pay off the TV early and save interest charges. Each man will be refunded his contribu­ tion as profit comes in from the Coke machine. 4 4> 4. A suggestion from the ship's delegate on the Taddei Village (Consolidated) to his shipmates is straight and to the point: If you must throw fire crackers around, throw them over the side, not in the passageways. The noise is a little aggravating, and so's the smell, says R. J- Edwards. Besides, July Fourth is still a long way off. 4 4 4 Every day is "Navy day" aboard the Anton Bruun (Alpine) from now on, as far as the bosun and dayman are concerned. They asked the steward if they could have beans for breakfast, since they got used to them in the Navy, and the steward readily complied. He said they could have all they want, if that's their pleasure. . . . Added "tharik-yous" for feeding generally were voted to the galley on the Mankato Victory (Victory Car­ riers), Orion Planet (Colonial), Steel Vendor (Istbnvian), Seatrain New York, Northwestern Victory (Victory Carriers), Transerie (Hud­ son Waterways), Madaket (Water­ man), Midland (Clearwater), Hast­ ings and Hurricane (Waterman). Snapshot records trip to India on the Hudson (Victory Transport) (above, l-r) for L. Porodeou, deck engineer; D. Simmons, wiper; C. Dei Voile and L Corronzo, FWTs. They're enroute to Calcutta. Below, a New Orleans-style shrimp boil highlights time in Brazil for the Dei Mar (Delta). George Perdreouville made the party possible by stocking up in New Orleans before the trip. Pictured here are Louis Anderson, C. Vlfood, Leslie Murphy, L Swvem, PedreouviUe and Kori Bookon, all in the engine department. LOG-A-RHYTHM: A Tribute . By Mrs. Perry Burnette. John Fitzgerald Kennedy, A man of fame. Even all letters of his name. Joy was his to behold. Obligations he had untold. Honor was his fame. Nations all knew his name. Friends of every denomination. International throughout the nations. Tree of life, from every strife. Zeal for all to feel. Good in every fiield. Enjoyment he did yield. Reason for all to appeal. Always making things real. Loyal with every wheel. Deeds without a deal. Kindness that is seldom found. Entirely without a bound, Necessity without a sound. Noble with every town. Enormous for all around. Duty beyond compare. Yielding God's love everywhere. John Fitzgerald Kennedy What more can we say. Our President, has gone away. Jacqueline lit the eternal flame. To light the way. So we'll all meet someday. In that promised land, far away. And, as the angels sing, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Will be made a King. A couple of weeks ago the deck gang on the supertanker Orion Planet (Colonial) was in the spotlight, so now the engine and steward contingents are in focus. At top are P. Choikios, wiper; L. Almedio, 2nd pumpman; W. Jocobson, FWT; J. Morrinio, oiler, and P. Wolf, wiper, in the rear. Below (seated), J. Pitetto, 3rd cook; A. Soiom, pantryman; standing, T. J. Reilly, V. Orencio, messmen. �Page PourtccB SEAFARERS Aurnarr 19, U6« LOG Fresh Meat Seafarer's Easy Plan On 'Ground' For Tools By Seafarer Anthony Noitagre, Book N-110 Chief Electrician For many years, electricians have been searching for a sim­ ple, practical way to ground portable electrical equipment aboard ship, so as to protect the lives of everyone who op­ erate and come into contact The black and white wires are with such equipment. A method that we have connected to their respective Ready to tune in on a faraway fellow ham, Seafarer Bud Henson is shown at his radio set aboard the Florida State. He's been a ham operator about four years. Seagoing Radio Ham Waves Welcome Mat Seafarer Bud Henson would sure like to QSO with a few SWLs — preferably fellow Seafarers — who may be CQing around the 20 and 40 meter band at frequency 14230 any day around 1630 EST. -t It's not Greek, fellows, just They write in from far-off places a special sort of language par­ to verify the transmission and to ticular to the devotee of the ham radio. All the gobbledegook simply means that Henson would like to communicate (QSO) with some short wave listeners (SWL) who may be trying to contact (CQ) other hams around Hensen's maritime mobile unit designation area on the radio (20 and 40 meter band at frequency 14230), and that he is there almost every day at, of course, 4:30 P.M. Henson operates a 150 Heathkit transmitter DXlOO and an HQ 160 Hammarlund receiver. He main­ tains a 20 meter quad antenna aboard the Florida State (Ever­ glades) on its runs between Florida and Ponce, Puerto Rico, according to ship's reporter Roy Elford. One valuable service Bud per­ forms—which his shipmates will attest to—is his non-profit "phonepatch" service. By contacting a fellow ham and friend in his home town of Dania, Florida, Bud sets up a contact station so that crewmembers are able to talk to their wives and friends over the tele­ phone while miles out at sea. It's part of his motto: "You are only a microphone's distance away from home." But his happiest moment, Bud recalls, was the day the late Presi­ dent Kennedy sent him a personal letter thanking him for relaying, via his radio, a poem from an admirer in Colombia, South America. Henson has been "haming" it up for over four years now, and finds that his hobby puts him in touch with other radio amateurs all over the world. He receives a stack of postcards every time he returns to port from people who have listened in on his radio con­ versations. send a "73" to K4NXV. The "73" means "best regards" in ham talk. K4NXV is the official designation for Henson's seagoing radio unit. tried out on the Choctaw (Water­ man) with good results was dis­ cussed and demonstrated at a re­ cent safety meeting, whe^re we dealt with the use of chipping hammers, senders, etc. Here Is a simple, practical way to "ground" this typo of equip­ ment; First, you need an oceanic ma­ rine plug, two-wire type #852. This la the typo with the brass shoulder. Natur­ ally, three - wire electric, rubbercovered cable la to be used. Before making any connections, drill a hole about W in diameter Nottaga just below the threads and next to the shoulder of the brass plug. This stops It from entering the receptacle all the way. Through this hole, the green wire (ground wire) is In­ serted from the Inside of the plug. PENN TRADER (Penn Shipping), Oct. 27—Chairman, 5. Emerson; Sec­ retary, D. E. Edwards. Repair list taken up and majority of repairs have been completed. Disputed OT for crew while in Chittigong to be turned over to patrolman. AU mem­ bers requested not to enter messroom in underwear at any time. Ship's delegate to see captain and engineer about having refrigerator placed In messroom. Balance in ship's fund is $3.61. STEEL DIRECTOR (isthmian), Nov. 3—Chairman, C. M. Rice; Secretary, William Hart. One man left at Cal­ cutta in hospital. One man paid off in Calcutta to return to the States. Union to be contacted about having draws in India put out in checks In­ stead of rupees. The matter of Chinese-Americans not being allowed ashore in India will be taken up with Union. Vote of thanks extended to ail delegates. TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Waterways), Nov. 7—Chairman, A. Hamm; secre­ tary, E. Hansen. Ship's delegate re­ ported everything is running smooth­ ly. Vote of thanks extended to the steward department for a good job. Contact Union about library, and ways to get library when in New York. Request Union to send two men for payoff. ROBIN GOODFELLOW (Robin), Nov. II—Chairman, Arveli Bearden; Secretary, Luther Gadson. $20 in ship's fund. More than this amount was donated to the seaman's library and for the support of an ambulance for Port Elizabeth. Eaeli member to lonate to the ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in each department. Food committee should see company officials and get letter for captain re­ garding purchase of miik in Africa, if needed. OVERSEAS EVA- (Maritime Over­ seas), Nov. 11—Chairman, John J. Gates; Secretary, Paul L. Whitlow. Steward hospitalized in Malta and has been flown home. Motion made to have food plan man notified about the food on this ship, standardization of menus, cleanliness and service. Mo­ tion that boarding patrolman's atten­ tion be called to the condition of the lifeboats where they have been patched. New batteries should be furnished to the men on watch when batteries go out. Suggestion made that a letter be written to headquar­ ters regarding the filthy condition of this shit>. CITY OP ALMA (Waterman), Nov. 3—Chairman, Mike Read; Secretary, E. C. Cox. $51.10 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. A total of $300 was contributed by all hands for film rental and projector repairs. Discussion on duties of galleyman and 3rd cook relative to Icebox, and on messman's and baker's duties. A & J MERCURY (Pacific Seafar­ ers), Oct. 27—Chairman, J. Homeni secretary, J. Hammerstone. One member in deck department was hurt IvAJliJU A during fire when the electric motor to the steering gear shorted out, leav­ ing the ship without steering power in heavy seas. Crewmembers re­ quested to keep down noise in pas­ sageway. Locks In foc'sles to be re­ paired. STEEL ADVOCATE (isthmian), Nov. 3—Chairman, R. Hail; Secretary, R. Hernandez. Two men left in hospital In San Francisco. H. G. Peek, Jr. was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Advantages of having a ship's fund cited. Donations will be ac­ cepted from crewmembers. No beefs reported. MADAKET (Waterman), Nov. 3 — Chairman, Leon M. Kyser; Secretary, Albert G. Espeneda. $12.30 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly with no beefs. Food committee to see if fresh canned milk can be dis­ continued, so fresh milk can be pur- AMD Mow; WB'LL HFAS gtlRLVfe ill screws on the plug. Nexit, the shoulder around the hole previously drilled must be cleaned and the green wire has to be soldered. The surplus solder and wire Is then filed away, so that the outer shoulder ring that screws to the receptacle box will clear same. The other end of the "Green Conductor" is connected to the frame of the power tool. Caution must be taken to screw the outer ring of the marine plug to the receptacle box hand tight, so that it will carry the ground connection to the frame of the re­ ceptacle box, which Is naturally fastened to the frame of the ship. Any extensions used In connec­ tion with this equipment must also be grounded In the same manner, using the frame of the receptacle box on the extension as the ground. For easy means of identification, it Is recommended that the cable be painted green six inches from the top of the plug on one end and six inches from the other end, whether it be an extension or tool. chased in foreign ports when avail­ able. R. M. Boyd elected new ship's delegate. SANTA EMILIA (LiDerty Naviga­ tion), Nov. 3—Chairman, Robert Pope; Secretary, George Hair. Everything running smoothly except for disputed OT which will be taken up with pa­ trolman. Seventy cents in ship's fund. MANHATTAN (Hudson Waterways), Oct. 13 — Chairmaa, J. D. Barnett; Secretary, A. A. Ueile, Jr. Repair list has been submitted for immediate attention. Captain has reassured the crew that there will be sufficient funds available for draw upon arrival in Chittigong. All crewmembers en­ couraged to contribute to the ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. NEVA WEST (Bioomfieid), Oct. 2$ —Chairman, Waiter R. Geis; Secre­ tary, John W. Keito. $16.50 In .ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Ship's delegate asked to request chief engineer to install pip­ ing over spare washer to facilitate rinsing clothes. Gangway man re­ quested to watch all the people who come on board. Everyone to keep rooms locked while ship is In port. No major beefs reported. Contact items to be taken up with patrolman on arrival in Mobile. W. Tatum re­ signed as ship's delegate and a vote of thanks was extended to him for a job well done. PENN CHALLENGER (Penn Tank­ ers), Oct. 26—Chairman, E. C. Caudili. Brother J. Petrusewicz was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. One man missed ship in Wilmington, Calif. $2.38 in ship's fund. One man in hospital in Guam. Some disputed OT for restriction to ship in deck department as well as disputed OT in engine and steward departments. TRUSTCO (Commodity Transporta­ tion), Oct. 27—Chairman, F. L. Swanson. Captain has Bolivars for draws and will try to exchange for Ameri­ can money. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. Request food plan man to board ship. Food is not up to SiU standard in qaulity and quantity. DEL MONTE (Delta), Oct. 18 — A vacation in Now Hamp­ shire produced lots of steak on the hoof, after Seafarer Leonard Ells went to work with a Remington 35. He downed two deer that weighed about 150 pounds each. Ells last shipped on the Transglobe Hudson Waterways Corp.) where he sailed the deck gang. Chairman, Lee Snodgrass; Secretary, Daniel Robinson. Henry Lopez v/as elected to serve as ship's delegate. $10 in ship's fund. Few hours dis­ puted OT in deck department. ANJI (Seafarers Inc.), Oct. 23 — Chairman, A. Yarborough; Secretary, R. Wheeler. Ship's delegate resigned and Ronald Wheeler was elected to serve in his place. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Motion made to feed native watchmen aaer crew has been fed. CRANAPOLIS (Marine Traders), Nov. 26—Chairman, Roy Meffert; Sec­ retary, Edison Walker. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Mo­ tion made to have ice machine and electric water fountains installed in both messhalls, in lower passageways and in engineroom. Vote of thanks given to steward department for a job wcii done. STEEL FABRICATOR (isthmian), Nov. 13—Chairman, James M. Mas­ ters; Secretary, none. Ship's delegate reported' two men in hospital ashore and one man with broken arm on ship will be repatriated to States by company vessel. Some disputed OT in steward department to be taken up with patrolman upon return to the States. Electricians suggest that when men use the outside marine fe­ male plugs, covers should be closed when finished as there is danger of getting electrocuted while washing down. It was suggested that the ship's delegate see the patrolman about rupees being issued in Cal­ cutta one day and travelers checks being issued the next day. Some crewmembers took a big loss in rupees on the understanding this would be the only money issued. PILOT ROCK (Columbia), Oct. 27— Chairman, B. D. Ciemente; Secretary, Frank Kustor. Ship's delegate re­ ported that the captain is satisfied with the crew. No beefs reported. Messhaii and pantry to be kept clean at night. Ail hands asked to coop­ erate. Captain to give blanket draw in Aden, and draw at port of entry in US. Vote of thanks to steward department for fine -food. Vote of thanks to Captain Morris. WA9mt49MA04lsiB \ "STlLL MOT REPAIREDSOMB COMPLAimS THATPRJED ' EidiRyniiiieli SMIPfe FUMD^9,80 k?om)BS ARE SOSSV...CAPTA/A) RUAIMINS , iMTHEdOLE... \\ fiOTHeLPm.WnHDRAWs..A OT DISPOIES ^^11 OF S/Z© /M rsiii SMKZiS Alor A)A)tA8t£ IM SLOP CHEST... Eia., ETC., ETC.. . �JiniMiT SEAFARERS ScAecfufe Of 51U Meetings 8IU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: Detroit January 10 New Orleans January 14 Mobile January 15 Houston January 13 West Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through June, 1964 for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington Seattle San Francisco January 20 January 22 January 24 February 17 February 19 February 21 March 18 March 16 March 20 April 20 April 22 April 24 May 20 May 18 May 22 June 15 June 17 June 19 Lonnie M. Ethridge Blank, c/o S. W. Rowe, attorney, Your wife, Mrs. Jennie Ethridge, 175 Main St., White Plains, New requests that you contact her at York. 305 W. Somerset St., Philadelphia 4. 4. 33, Pa. Richard C. Mason 4" Contact your wife, Marie C. Leonard Carl Waiberg You are asked to contact Wil­ Mason, at 304 Chestnut Ave., Tren­ liam P. Driscoli, c/o Ten Oaks ton, New Jersey. Trailer Sp. 22, 5735 Los Angeles Ave., Santa Susana, Calif. 4» i Guy Trasher Get in touch with Steve Szanto at 2024 Marigny St., New Orleans 12, La., as soon as possible. t t Salvatore Barbara Your sister, Frances Curto, of 1816 Holland Ave., Bronx 62, New York, is anxious to hear from you as soon as you have a chance. 4« 4" 4Daniel Francis Dunn The above - named or anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to contact his stepfather, Ray G. Haynes, Sr., c/o Ray G. Haynes, Jr., 1445A Alokele St., Honolulu 17, Hawaii. 4. 4; Income Tax Refunds Checks for the following men are being held by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Har­ rison St., San Francisco 5, Calif.: Joseph A. Alves, L. E. Ecker, V. W. Fox, Eigil E. Hjelm, John Misakian, Elmer J. Moe, Waldo M. Oliver (2), Arthur D. Payton, Jorgen G. Pedersen, William Saltarez, Henry R. Smith (2). 4i 4i i Fat (Leonard) Murphy Eugenius Woods of 69 NW 20 26th Ave., Miami, Fla., would like to contact you about repaying a loan. 4> 4> 4> Anders E. Johansson Get in touch with Philip B. ..... SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cat Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williama Robert Matthews A1 Tanner SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BUI HaU Ed Hooney Ered Stewart BALTIMORE me E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey. Asent EAstem 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. Richmond 2-0140 DCTROIT 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS....ins 4tb Ave.. Bklyn HYaclntb 9-6600 HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax William Morris. Asem ELgln 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Onnzales, Agent FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent Tel. 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6800 NORFOLK 115 3rd St. Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 622-1692 I.ULADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St. Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-3818 •SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Frank Boyne, Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAuIey. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE, PR 1313 Fernandez Juncos. Stop 20 Eeitb Terpe. Hq. Rep. Phone 724-2648 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. Ted Babkowski. Agent MAln 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff atllette. Agent 229-2768 WILMINGTON, CaUf 505 N. Marine Ave George McCartney. Agent TErminal 4-2528 Page ritteea LOG New Zealander Seeking Facts Proves LOG Knows Porpoises MOBILE—A controversy stirred up in this port by a story in the SEAFARERS LOG (Sept. 20, 1963) about a porpoise which acted as an unofficial pilot for many years to ships traveling a dangerous channel near New Zealand, has finally been decided. The decision came after an exchange of letters between a Mobile resi­ Seafarers in the area. preached the Pass and guide it dent and a pen-pal in Well­ According to the LOG story, through deep water until it was ington, New Zealand. The debate and its resolution was reported in the "Mobile Press." The writer admitted he had some doubts about the story when it first appeared in the LOG and was brought to his attention by titled "Telorus Jack'—The Por­ poise Pilot," Jack served as a guide for ships through the dangerous French Pass near t!ie D'Urville Islands off New Zealand faithfully, for 40 years, from 1871 to 1912. He would meet each vessel as it ap- Red Wheat Buy Makes Gems Of Liberty Ships Anybody who invested all his cash last year in AT&T, Ford Motor and US Steel made a horrible mistake. The real prize of the investment market in 1963, according to an emi­ nent international currency authority, were plain old Lib­ the world of culture and collectors erty ships . . . yes . . . Liberty no longer led the price rise." His ships. According to Dr. Franz Pick, who is a financial consultant. Lib­ erty ships were the best invest­ ments you could make in 1963, better even than stocks or bonds. The value of Liberty ships rose 80 percent in value in 1963, reports Dr. Pick. Those who bought a Liberty for $125,000 last January could sell it for $225,000 in December, he said. He attrib­ uted the sudden rise in value to the prospect of shipping American wheat to Russia. Dr. Pick described the situation as "quite an unexpected trend." He said that it was "the first time in many years that specialties of Action in the marketplace offers a method for trade unionists to as­ sist each other in their campaign for decent wages and better con­ ditions. Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Eastern Air Lines (Flight Engineers) 4- 4< 4« II. 1. Siege! "HIS" brand men's clothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) 4" 4' 4* "Judy Bond" Blouses (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) 4" 4" Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) 4" 4' 4« Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," "W. L. Weller" Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) 4" 4" 4" J. R. Simpiot Potato Co. Frozen potato products (Grain Millers) 4" 4« 4» Kingsport' Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) comments were made as part of his annual report on inflationproof places for money. For those who may be inter­ ested in cornering the market on snuff boxes, Dr. Pick reports that a Louis XV oblong gold and enamel snuff box brought $39,200 on the WOT-ld market during 1963. A rise of 25 to 30 percent from the previous year, by the way. safely through. His services were considered so vital to a safe passage that when a drunken passenger shot and wounded Jack from the deck of a ship one day in 1903, a law was passed to protect him. A statue was later erected in his memory. As the controversy grew, a Mobile lady wrote to a friend in New Zeali^ and asked if she knew anything about this unusual story. Finally, last month, back came a letter confirming not only the location of the statue, with the promise of a picture to follow, but also a photostatic copy of the actual law passed in 1904 to protect Jack. The law reads in part: "1. ... It shall not be lawful for any person to take the firii or mammal of the species commonly known as Risso's dolphin in. the waters of Cktok Strait or of the bays, sounds and estuaries adjacent thereto. "2. Any person committing a breach of this regulation shall be liable to a penalty of not less than five pounds nor more than 100 pounds." Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. AU these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and avail­ able in aU Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Max Harrison, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N.Y. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in ail SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other C.nion official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from pub­ lishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in ail constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among Us ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity In the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and Is given an official receipt, hut feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SE.^FARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitu­ tion. In addition, copies arc available in all Union halls. All members •should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time ,vou feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as aU other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU mem­ bers at these Union meetings, they arc encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of tlie SIU. Tliese ilglits are clearly set forth in tire SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Uni,.n has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify 'headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is tlie right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Safarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities arc conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any tima a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violeted, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Information, ho should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. ^ �SEAFARERS^ LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNjON • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO The Runaway-Flag Menace Still A Major Obstacle To A Strong US Fleet NOTHER source of conflict with the runaway operators - is the profitable use of the runaway flag as a tax dodge. US tax law loopholes make the for­ eign flag operation virtually taxfree. The savings are so great, that they far outweigh the advan­ tages gained by the use of foreign crews. During a hearing on tax recommendations in 1961 in the House of Representatives, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment pointed^ out "that the wage costs of these runaway-flag fleets represent a negligible por­ tion of their income, so small that wages do not even enter into the incentive which entices them to seek tax havens." A INCE the end of World War II the floundering condition of the US maritime industry has been marked by the phenominal growth of runaway-flag shipping operations. Many American shipowners have found they can almost halve operating costs by transferring ves­ sels from the registry of the United States to that of one of the run­ away so-called flag-of-convenience registries—Panama, Liberia, and Honduras — otherwise known as-*the "Panlibhon" fleet. There have been two spurts in seafaring employment since 1948. Panlibhon registry offers the American shipowner the opportu­ The Korean War produced one in nity to ship a non-union, foreign 1951, and the Suez incident was ' crew at wages roughly one third responsible for 1957's rise. During of what an American crew would these critical periods, temporary The MTD statement was backed be paid. Inadequate control ma­ expansion capacity was provided up by comparing the costs of a chinery of the Panlibhon govern­ by activation of government re­ typical voyage by a US-flag ship serve vessels. Much new govern­ ments allow shipowners to make ment-assisted construction was and a foreign operation. The further savings by cutting corners ordered in response to extremely wage saving on a crude oil run on crew accommodations and safe­ high cargo rates. The crises passed, from Iran to New York amounted ty standards. Other inducements and with them, increased demand to $17,920. But the tax saving offered to shipowners under run­ for seafaring personnel. Appear­ was a whopping $92,601. Whereas away registry are: ance on already dormant markets the wage saving was only 7.5% of newly completed construction of the total cost of the operation, Big Attraction depressed rates and employment the tax dodge amounted to 19.35 1. The country of registry al­ still lower. With the excption of percent. Thus, even if runaway lows ownership and/or control of these considerations, runaway ship operators were to match its merchant vessels by non- operations represent the main American wages and conditions cause of seafaring unemployment they would still be way. ahead of citizens. the game through their ^ tax eva­ since 1948. sion. 2. Access to the registry is easy It was to close this tax loophole No Change (generally at the consul's office that the Maritime Trades Depart­ abroad). Moreover transfer from Only twice since 1925 has sea­ ment last year called for legisla­ the registry at the owner's option faring employment been less — tion to provide that runaway-flag is not restricted. during 1938 with the Neutrality 3. Taxes on the income from the Act restrictions, and during 1942 ship are not levied or are low. when the government construction Registration fee and annual ton­ program had not yet caught up nage tax are normally the only with inroads made by the German U-boat fleet. charges made. S Another union complaint is the of registry is a no national re­ absence of union conditions and any forseeable safety standards aboard runaway all the shipping vessels. A major study of this claim was conducted by the Inter­ national Labour Organization in For these and other reasons, the 1950. This investigation examined Panlibhon fleet increased from 157 charges of the International Trans­ vessels in 1939 to some 1,500 bot­ port Workers Federation that con­ toms in 1983, a third of which are ditions on vessels of Panama American owned and controlled, (which was then the chief runaway with most of the rest chartered to registry) were chaotic due to no uniform legislation or agreement giant U. S. companies. covering conditions of employ­ ment, and that many ships transLiberia At Top fered to Panama were very old Liberia, which has the largest and not up to recognized safety number of runaway ships in its standards. And there is nothing to registry—^approximately 900—^had indicate any change In the basic none in 1939 and 15 ships in 1949. deficiencies in the period since. Also, these vessels for the most No Union Conditions part represent newer, faster types, so that the actual tonnage involved Seamen working aboard run­ in the Panlibhon fleet growth is away ships are denied almost indeed phenominal. During the every protection and condition same period, except for the spurt which American seamen enjoy. in shipbuilding brought about Among other things, there are no during tlie war years, the US-flag regulations to give effect to the fleet had declined steadily till Safety of Life at Sea Convention today it is not only small, but com­ and the Loadline Convention; posed of old, slow vessels rapidly tliere are no regulations concern­ approaching obsolesence. ing crew accommodation, manning requirements, hours of work and Job Killer overtime in sea transport, food ^-vNE of the most pressing and catering on board ship, cer­ I I causes for maritime labor's tification of ships' cooks or in­ V.r concern over the growth of spection of seafarers' conditions Panlibhon operations is that in the of work; there are no remedies period 1948 to 1960 alone, over for enabling seamen to recover 30,000 jobs for American seamen arrears of wages; there is no pro­ disappeared.- Crews of the Pan­ vision for the maintenance of sea­ libhon fleet are, almost to a man, farers when repatriated. There is nationals of countries other than not even a slight suggestion of the United States. It is for this union protection, grievance pro­ reason that the SIU and other cedure or welfare, vacation and maritime unions are so actively pension- benefits as US seamen know them, fighting the runaway operations. 4. The country sma^l power with quirement under circumstances for in its registry. the company does deal in trade with the country whose flag it flies, very little is contributed to the overall economy of that na tion. Taxes are negligible in these countries, and wages are so low there is little bolster to the econ­ omy. But, as far as the defense of our nation is concerned, the most important consideration of the runaway problem is the question of who really controls the ships when they are suddenly needed for national defense. Down through history it has been proven that the country with a powerful and smoothly run merchant ma­ rine was and is a world leader. The effective sea force of the United States is now split up, sail­ ing under several different nation­ al flags, with crewmen aboard rep­ resenting almost every nation. T HE SIU maintains that the U.S. theory of effective con­ trol is a myth. There exist no intergovernmental agreements be­ tween the US and the Panlibhon nations concerning either Ameri­ can-owned vessels on their "effec­ tive control." Any control arrange­ ments in existence are between the US and the citizen-corporation owners. stries in 1961 were under no such agreements. This group includes the b"ulk of the newer and more valuable flag-of-convenience ton­ nage. Ships in this category were constructed in foreign yards and registered initially directly under flags of convenience. They have never been under the US flag, and the owners are under no contrac­ tual obligations to the US govern­ ment restricting their transfer or sale. It is this group that contains most of the modern super-tankers and bulk ore carriers. The SIU and other maritime unions have continually voiced strong objections to the use of runaway shipping as a subversion of America's defense position. In spite of continuing support oi these operations by the State and Defense Departments as "our fifth arm of national defense," the SIU holds that effective control over a ship can only be exercised by the power which has control of the crew. During times of relative peace, an American corporation may well exercise strict control over movements of its vessels in international commerce. If an armed conflict were to arise, how­ ever, it might be anyone's guess where an American-owned super­ tanker with Swedish officers and Italian unlicensed personnel might end up. Ships under formal contract to this country make up about half An example of the merely hypo­ the number, but only about 37 per­ thetical nature of effective control cent of the tonnage of American- was provided in 1960 when an American-owned, Liberian-registered tanker carried a cargo of Russian oil to Cuba. Determining the loyalty of a vessel crewed by foreign nationals, 5,000 miles away from the US seems to be a matter of conjuecture, at best. as more and more iseek the de/% vice, known as using the flag of convenience, more and more is our national defense, our economy, and the lives of our own working men submerged to grant a priviledged few that big break: a fatter dividend check. US Government At Fault vessels owned or controlled by US citizens would not be exempt from US taxes If the vessel's in­ come was derived from commerce of the United States. Such a bill was later introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Thomas L. Ashley of Ohio, who said that "the main incentive of foreign registry of an American-owned or controlled ves­ sel was—and continues to be—ex­ emption from income tax . . ." Furthermore, since the flag of convenience is merely a handy gimmick to escape higher US costs, operators care little to what country they go to obtain such flags. Often the runaway ship is engaged in traffic wholly outside the sphere of the tiny country it supposedly represents, and never even sees that country's ports. The argument that the runaway operations contribute to the econ­ omies of these countries, our al­ lies, doesn't stand up especially when it is obvious that, even if And more and more, the SIU and other groups in the forefront of the fight against the outrage are curtailed in their efforts to allevi­ ate the plight of the American working man by the Federal Government. The SIU, together with the MEBA, won the right in 1961 to board these vessels and try to organize them under the banner of an American union, offering decent working and living conditions. It was a major break­ through in the fight, but a Supreme Court decision in February of 1962 barred the organizing effort and restricted the Unions' activity to informational picketing. But the fight of the unions continues in every other possible area. owned, Panlibhon-registcrcd ves­ sels. These are ships that were previously under, the US flag or were built in US yards for foreign account, on which there is a written contract between the owner and the Maritime Admindstration. Such a contract requires the owner to make the ship avail­ able to the US upon request in the same way a US-flag ves.sel would be made available under the re­ quisitioning provisions of the Merchant Marine Act. Close to 174 If a lesson is to be learned of the 224 ships under contract through the rise and fall of na­ are war-built ships, mostly Liberty tions in the history of the world, dry-cargo vessels and T-2 tankers. it must be obvious that the break­ down of a strong merchant fleet No Assignments invariably heralded the downfall It is clear then, that a consider­ of world powers. The United able number of vessels over which States, in attempting to remain as the US has contractual control are a leader and showplace of the free quite old, and nearing bloc world, must take the initiative in curtailing the wholesale sell-out obsolescence. of our great sea power by forcing The rest of the 456 American- the runaway operators—^tbe archi­ owned vessels which were regis­ tects of US ruination—^back under tered under the Panlibhon regi­ the flag of the United States. �SEAFAR£RS#LOG 1^^ fjanuar m4 OFFICIAL OROAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNI.ON • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO i: KNOW YOUR SHIPPING RULES Complete Text of the Shipping Rules Under the Contract between Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO J .i-' and • ^ Contracted Employers �Sapplment—Paure Two SEAFARERS Jumrr It. lft« LOG SHIPPING RULES Every seaman shipped through the hiring hails of the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District, hereinafter called the "Union," shall he shipped pursuant to the following rules: 1. Seniority A. Without prejudice to such other legal conditions and restric­ tions on employment as are contained in the agreements between the Union and the Employers, seamen shall be shipped out on jobs offered through the hiring halls of the Union in accordance with the class of seniority rating they possess, subject, nevertheless, to the other rules contained herein. B. Seniority shall be determined in the following manner: A class A seniority rating, the highest, shall be possessed by all unlicensed personnel who have shipped regularly, up to December 31, 1954, with one or more of the companies listed in Appendix A, since before January 1, 1051. On and after October 1, 1956, a class A seniority rating shall be possessed by all seamen with ratings above ordinary seaman, wiper, or messman, who have shipped regularly, up to December 31, 1954, with one or more of the companies listed in Appendix A, since before January 1, 1952, subject, however, to rule 0. On and after September 1, 1958, a class A seniority rating shall also be possessed by all seamen who have shipped regularly with one or more of the companies listed in Appendix A, either (1) up to December 31, 1955, since before January 1, 1953, or (2) up to December 31, 1956, since before Janu­ ary 1, 1954, subject, however, to rule 9. On and after June 15, 1981, a Class A seniority rating shall be possessed by all seamen who have shipped regularly with one or more of the companies listed in Appendix A, either, (1) up to December 31, 1957, since before January 1, 1955; or. (2) up to December 31, 1958, since before January 1, 1956: or, (3) up to December 31, 1959, since before January 1, 1957. A Class B seniority rating shall be possessed by all seamen who have shipped regularly up to December 31, 1957 with one or more of the companies listed in Appendix A, since before January 1, 1958, and who do not have a Class A seniority rating, subject, however, to Rule 9. On and after September 1, 1958, Class C personnel who possess a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the Andrew Furuseth Training School course, and who. after obtaining such a certificate of satisfactory completion, have completed 60 days of seatime with any of the companies set forth in Appendix A, shall be entitled to class B seniority rating. A class C seniority rating shall be possessed by all seamen who do not have a class A or class B seniority rating, subject, how­ ever, to rule 9. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, no seaman shall be deprived of the seniority to which he would be otherwise entitled by virtue of service with the armed forces of the United States. C. A seaman will be deemed to have shipped regularly with one or more of the companies listed in Appendix A if he has been em­ ployed as an unlicensed seaman no less than ninety days (90) pgr calendar year on one or more American-flag vessels owned or op­ erated by the said companies, subject, however, to rule 3(A). This latter provision shall not operate so as to reduce any seaman's seniority if the requirements therein were not met during the first calendar year in which the seaman commenced to ship but, if not met, the said calendar year shall not be counted insofar as seniority upgrading is concerned. D. Employment with, or election to any office or job in the Union, or any employment taken at the behest of the Union, shall be deemed to be the same as employment with any of the companies listed in Appendix A, and seniority shall accrue accordingly during the period such employment, office, or job is retained. E. A class A seniority rating shall be the highest, class B, the next highest, and so on, and priority as to jobs shall be granted accord­ ingly, subject, nevertheless, to the rules contained herein. F. Wfthin each class of seniority, a seaman shall be shipped in accordance with the length of time he has been unemployed, the one unemployed the longest to be. shipped the first, subject, nevertheless, to the rules contained herein. C. It shall be the responsibility of each seaman to furnish proof of seniority and length of the period of his unemployment. Notwith­ standing any other provisions herein, the failure to produce adequate proof of seniority or length of unemployment shall be grounds for denial of the job sought. An appropriate seniority rating card duly issued by the Union shall be deemed sufficient proof of seniority, for the purposes of shipping, without prejudice to the right of any seaman to furnish different proof of his seniority in reasonably legible and easily ascertainable form, such as official Coast Guard discharges. Unemployment periods shall be ascertained solely from shipping cards issued by the Union. H. Seniority rating cards will be issued by the Union only upon written and personal application made and accepted. These will be valid only for the calendar year in which issued. No seniority rating card will be issued after October in each calendar year, unless the remaining time is not needed to preserve the seniority rating of the applicant, or is mathematically sufficient to enable him to retain his seniority. Each seniority rating card shall be based upon entitlement as of tiie date applied for. Shipping cards Issued by the Union shall be valid for a period of 90 days from the date of issue subject to the other rules contained herein. If the 90th day falls on a Sunday or a holiday, national or state, or if the hall in which registration has been made is closed on that day for any reason, the card shall be deemed valid until the next succeeding business day on which the hail is open. The period of validity of shipping cards shall be extended by the number of days shipping in a port has been materially affected as a result of a strike affecting the industry generally, or other similar circumstances. Shipping cards shall be issued to all those requesting the same, provided the seaman has ail the necessary documents and papers required by law and is otherwise eligible. I, Seniority shall be calculated on the basis of employment without regard to department (deck, engine, or steward), without prejudice, however, to the application of any other rule contained herein. A seaman may not change the department in which he usually ships without permission of the Seafarers Appeals Board, which permission shall be granted only upon proof, deemed satisfactory by the Board, that medical reasons, insufficient to prohibit sailing altocther, war­ rant the change. J. Seamen with a ciass B or ciass C seniority rating may be shipped on a vessel for one round trip, or sixty (60) days, whichever is longer; in the iatter case, the sixty (60) day period may be extended, where necessary to insure practicability insofar as leaving the ship is con­ cerned. This rule shall not be applied so as to' cause a vessel to sail shorthandcd. No transportation shail be due by virtue of the applica­ tion of this rule. The words "round trip" shall have the usual and customary meaning attributed to it by seamen, whether it be coast­ wise, intercoastal or foreign. On coastwise voyages, if the schedule of the vessel is such that it is to return to the area of original engagement, a seaman shall not be required to leave the vessel until the vessel reaches the said port or area, On intercoastal and foreign voyages, where the vessel pays off at a port in the continental United States other than in the area of engagement, if the vessel is sched­ uled to depart from the said port of payoff within ten days after arrival, to return to the port or area of original engagement, a seaman with a seniority rating of less than class A shall not be required to leave the vessel until it arrives in the said port or area of original engagement. 2. Shipping Procedure A. No seaman shail be shipped unless registered for shipping. Nd seaman shall register for shipping in more than one port of the Union at one time. No shipping card issued in one port shail be honored in another. B. No seaman may register for another, or use another's shipping card or seniority rating card. All registration must be in person, and seamen must be present, in person, when a job is offered them. C. In those ports where the Seafarers Welfare Plan maintains a clinic and to the extent that the facilities of such clinic are avail­ able to a registrant, no seaman may register, for a job without having presented a clinic card prior to registration, D. No seaman may register for a job so long as he is employed on any vessel.E. No seaman shall have the right to reject more than two jobs, after throwing in for them, within the period of validity of his shipping card. Rejection of more than two jobs during this period wiii require re-registration and the taking out of a new shipping card. F. Every seaman who accepts a job, and who' quits or is fired after one day, shall not be permitted to retain the original shipping card on which he received his job, but must re-register to ship. If he quits or is fired within one day, he must report back to tha dispatcher on the next succeeding business day or else give up the originai shipping card on which he received his job. C. No seaman shail be allowed to register on more, than one list (department), and in not more than one group, as hereinafter set forth. No seaman shall be shipped out on a job off a list (depart­ ment) other than that on which he is registered, except under emergency circumstances, such as insuring against a vessel sailing short in a department. No seaman shall be shipped out on a job outside the group in which he is registered, except as specifically set forth herein. The following are the groups within the lists (departments), in which classified seamen may register. Within one list (department), those possessing a higher seniority rating may take priority in the obtaining of jobs over those with lesser seniority rating even when not registered in the same group, subject, however, to the provi­ sions of rule 4 (C). The following is a breakdown- of the list (department) group: .'w a .(i-. These ru DECK DEFARTMENT Group I—Day Workers Bosun Bosun's Mate Carpenter Deck Maintenance Watchman—Day Work Storekeeper Croup II—Rated Watch Standers Quartermaster Car Deckman Able Seaman Watchman—Standing Watcheg Croup HI Ordinaries on Watch ENGINE DEPARTMENT Croup I Chief Electrician 1st, 2nd, 3rd Ref. Eng'r. 2nd Electrician Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.—Day Work Uniic. Jr. Eng'r.—Watch Plumber-Machinist Chief Ref. Eng'r. Chief Storekeeper Evap. Maintenance Man Pumpman, 1 and 2 Engine Maintenance Croup 11 Watertender Fireman-Watertender Fireman Deck Engineer Engine Utility Oiier—Diesel Oiier—Steam Croup III Wiper STBWARD DEPARTMENT Croup 1 (S)—Rated Men Chief Steward—Passenger Steward 2nd Steward—Passenger Croup 1—Rated Men Chef Night Cook and Baker Chief Cook 2nd Cook and Baker Croup M 2hd Cook and 3rd Cook Croup HI Utility Messmen Messmen H. No seaman shall be tendered any Job unless he Is qualified therefor in accordance with law and can furnish, on demand, the appropriate documents evidencing this qualification. I. No man shall be shipped while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. J. Ail seamen shipped through the Union shail be given two assignment cards. One of these cards shall be given by the seaman to the head of his department aboard ship, the other to his depart­ ment delegate aboard ship. K. Subject to the other rules contained herein, a seaman receiving, a job shall give up the shipping card on which he was shipped. L. Nothing contained in these shipping rules shall create any in­ demnity obiigation on behalf of the Union and/or the Seafarers Welfare Plan. 3. Hospital Cases A. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained, the period of employment required during each year to constitute reguiar shipping, or for the maintenance of class B or class C seniority without break, shall be reduced, pro rata, in accordance with the proportion of bona fide in- and out-patient time to each caiendar year. Ebiample: If a man has been a bona fide in- and out-patient for four (4) months in one caiendar year, the yearly employment required for seniority purposes shall be reduced by one-third for that year. B. A seaman who enters a bona fide hospital as an in-patient and remains there for thirty (30) days or more, shall be entitled, if otherwise qualified, to receive a thirty (30) day back-dated shipping card. If he has been such an in-patient for less than thirty (30) days, he shall be entitled, if otherwise qualified, to a shipping card back-dated to the day he first entered the hospital. This rulb shall not apply unless the seaman reports to the dispatcher within forty-eight (48) hours after his discharge, exciusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and produces his hospital papers. 4. Business Hours and Job Calls A. Ail Union haiis shali be open from 8:00 AM until 5:FM. On Saturdays, the halls shall be open from 8:00 Aivt to 12:00 Noon. On Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and holidays, the hours of business shall be determined by the port agent, upon proper notice posted on the bulletin board the day before B. Jobs shail be announced during non-holiday week days, includ­ ing Saturday mornings, on the hour, except for the 8:00 AM and Noon calls. On Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and holidays, or under exceptional circumstances, the job may be called out at any time after it comes in. In no case shall a job be called out unless it is first posted on the shipping board. C. There shall be a limit of eight (8) job calls in which the prior­ ity of ciass A and ciass B personnel may oe exercised in obtaining a particular job. If the eighth job call does not produce a qua'lfied seaman possessing either a class A or class B seniority rating (In the �tnuurr It, lff«4 8EAFARERM •at^Mwnt—Par* nre« LOC ^es inlcude the rules previously printed and distributed, together with amendments thereto, decided upon by the Seafarers Appeals Board, up to and including December 26,1963. order prescribed herein), that seaman with a class C seniority rating, otherwise entitled under these rules, shall be selected for the job. This rule shall not be applied so as to cause a vessel to sail shorthanded or late. D. The four major ports are declared to be New York, Baltimore, Mobile and New Orleans. In balls other than those therein loeatea. If three (3) caiis for a job do not produce a qualified seaman posessing a ciass A seniority rating, the job shall be placed in suspense, but only with respect to class A and class B personnel who are registered for shipping, and not with respect to class C personnel. The nearest major port shall be immediately notified, and the suspended job offered there for the next' two (2) job calis. A qualified class A seaman in the major port so notified shall have the right to bid for these jobs but only within the said two (2) Job calls. In the event these jobs are not so bid for, the major port shall so immediately advise the notifying port. Thereafter that seaman with a class A or B seniority rating, otherwise entitled under these rules and registered in the notifying port, shail be assigned the job. This rule shall not be applied so as to cause a vessel to sail shorthanded or late, and shall not be deemed to require any em­ ployer to pay transportation by virtue of the transfer of the Job call. The provisions of the rule 4 (C) shall be subordinate hereto. 5. Special Preferences A. 'Within each class seniority rating, seamen over fifty (50) years of age shall be preferred in obtaining jobs of fire watchmen. B. A seaman shipped on a regular job, whose ship lays up less than fifteen (15) days after the original employment date, shall have restored to him the shipping card on which he was shipped, provided the card has not expired. C. If a ship lays up and then calls for a crew within ten (10) days after layup, the same crewmembers shall have preference, providing they are registered on the shipping list. Such preference shall be extended by the number of days of layup resulting from strikes affecting the industry generally, or other similar circum­ stances. D. A seaman with a ciass A seniority rating shail not be required to throw In for a job on the same vessel after first obtaining a Job thereon, so long as he has not been discharged for cause or has quit. E. Class C personnel with a certificate of satisfactory completion from the Andrew Furuseth Training School shall be preferred over other class C personnel. F. (1) Within each class of seniority, preference for the job of bosun shall be given to those seamen who possess a Certificate of Recertification as bosun from the Deck Department Recertification Program, or in the event there are no such recertified bosuns avail­ able, then preference shall be given those bosuns who cither have actually sailed as AB for at least 36 months in the deck department, or have actually sailed in any capacity in the deck department for at least 72 months, or, have actually sailed as bosun for 12 months, in all cases with one or more of the companies listed in the afore­ mentioned Appendix A. (2) Within each ciass of seniority, preference for the job of chief electrician shall be given those seamen who have actually sailed for at least 36 months in the engine department, Inciuding at least 12 months as second electrician, with one or more of the companies listed in the aforementioned Appendix A. (3) Within each class of seniority, preference shall be given to thos. stewards and third cooks who possess a Certificate of Re­ certification in their rating from the Steward Department Recertifica­ tion Program, or, in the case of a steward, in (he event there are no such recertified stewards available, then preference shall be alven to those stewards who have actually sailed at least 36 months In the steward department in the rating above that of third cook, or whe have actually sailed as steward for at least 12 months, in all caaesi, with one or more of the companies listed in the aforemen­ tioned Appendix A. f® Within each class of seniority in the deck department, the Mgine department and the steward department, preference shall be Blven to all entry ratings who are indorsed as Lifeboatman in the United States Merchant Marine by the United States Coast Guard. The provisions of this rule may be waived by the Seafarers Appeals Board in, those cases where, in its judgment, undue hardship will result, or where other extenuating circumstances warrant such waiver. S. If an applicant for the Steward Department Recertification Rrogram or the Deck Department Recertification Program for bosuns is employed on a vessel in any capacity when he is called to attend such program, such applicant, after his successful com­ pletion of the respective Recertification Program, shall have th. right to rejoin his vessel in the same capacity on its first arrival in • port of payoff within the continental limits of the United States. H. 1. On or after December 26, 1963, the Seafarers Appeals Board shall, in its discretion, and in accordance with its authority under Article 1 ("Employment") Section 8 of the collective bargaining agreements and relying upon the several factors set forth below, upgrade to class A seniority rating unlicensed personnel possessing class B seniority rating whom It deems qualified for same. The factors to be utilized in determining whether an applicant shail be so upgraded are as follows: (a) An endorsement from the United States Coast Guard as a Lifeboatman in the United States merchant marine; (b) Possession of a certificate of satisfactory completion of the Andrew Furuseth Training School course; (c) Possession of special aptitudes; (d) Possession of special skills; (e) Employment record; (f) A minimum of 12 months of seatime with any of the com­ panies listed in Appendix A of the collective bargaining agreements. Factor (b) may be waived by the Seafarers Appeals Board in those cases where undue hardship will result. 2. The Seafarers Appeals Board shall continue to so upgrade ap­ plicants for a period of time not to exceed six months from the date of this action, at which time it shall terminate such upgrading and shall publicize such termination in the hiring halls of the Union and in such other places as will give notice thereof thirty (30) days prior thereto. Thereafter, when It deems necessary, the Sea­ farers Appeals. Board may reinstitute such upgrading program for additional periods of time not to exceed six months duration and shall publicize the termination of same as required by the collec­ tive bargaining agreements. I. The contracting companies recognize that the aforementioned preferences shall obtain notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary contained in these rules. 6. Standby Jobs standby jobs shall be shipped in rotation, within each class of seniority rating. No standby shall be permitted to take a regular Job on the same vessel unless he returns to the hall and throws in for the regular Job. His original shipping card shall be returned to the standby when he reports back to the dispatcher unless it has expired in the interim. 7. Relief (1) Except for recertification, when an employed seaman wants time oil and secures permission to do so, he shall call the hall and secure a relief. No reliefs shall be furnished for iess than four (4) hours or more than three (3) days. The one asking for time off shail be responsible for paying the relief at the regular overtime rate. Reliefs shall be shipped in the same manner as a standby. This rule shall not apply when replacements are not required by the head of the department concerned. (2) Any employed seaman who has been called to attend the Steward Department Recertification Program or the Deck Depart­ ment Recertification Program for bosuns -may be temporariy re­ placed by a relief man until his successful completion of the respec­ tive Recertification Program. The registration card of any such relief man shall remain valid during such relief assignment unless it expires because of the passage of time. 8. Promotions or Transfers Aboard Ship No seaman shipped under these ruies shail accept a promotion or transfer aboard ship unless there is no time or opportunity to dispatch the required man from the Union hall. 9. Change in Seniority A. Unless otherwise specifically entitled thereto by these rules, all those who possess a class B seniority rating shall be entitled to Class A seniority rating eight (8) years after they commenced to ship regularly with the companies set forth in Appendix A, provided they maintain their class B seniority without break. B. All those who possess a class C seniority rating shall be entitled to a class B seniority rating two (2) years after they commenced to ship regularly with the companies set forth in Appendix A, provided they maintain their class C seniority rating without break. C. Shipping with one or more of the companies set forth in Appen­ dix A for at ieast ninety (90) days each calendar year is necessary to maintain without break a class B or class C seniority rating, subject, however, to rule 3 (A). This latter provision shall not operate so as to reduce any seaman's seniority if the requirements therein were not met during the first calendar year in which the seaman commenced to ship but, if not met, the said calendar year shall not be counted insofar as seniority upgrading Is concerned. D. The same provisions as to military service as are contained in rule 1 (B) shall be analogously applicable here. E. In cases where a seaman's shipping employment has been inter­ rupted because of circumstances beyond his control, thereby pre­ venting the accumulation of sufficient seatime to attain eligibility for a higher seniority rating, the Seafarers Appeals Board may, in its sole discretion, grant him such total or partial seniority credit for the time lost, as, again in its sole discretion, it considers war­ ranted in order to prevent undue hardship. For purposes of Board procedures, whether a matter presented to the Seafarers Appeals Board is an appeal as a result of a dispute over shipping or seniority rights, or is an appeal for the exercise of the Board's discretion, shall be initially determined by the Chair­ man, who shall thereupon take such administrative steps as are appropriate in connection with this determination, subject, however, to overruling by the body hearing the matter. If the Chairman is overruled, the matter'shall be deemed to be a dispute appeal, or a discretionary matter, in accordance with the determination of the said body, and it shall thereupon be subject to disposition under the rules corresponding to the type of case it has thus been deter­ mined to be. The applicant shall, at his election, have a right to be heard in person, but only at the place where the Seafarers Appeals Board is meeting to consider the same. The Chairman shall insure that the applicant shail receive fair notice thereof. 10. Discipline A. The Union, although under no indemnity obligation, will not ship drunks, dope addicts, and others whose presence aboard ship would constitute a menace or nuisance to the safety and health of the crew. Anyone claiming a wrongful refusal tu ship may appeal to the Seafarers Appeals Board, which shall be a board of four (4), two (2) to be selected by the Union, and two (2) by that negotiating com­ mittee, representing Employers, known and commonly referred to >is the Management Negotiating Committee This Board shall name a Hearing Committee of two (2) to sit in the port where the refusal to ship takes place, if practicable, and. if not, at the nearest available port where it is practicable. This latter Committee shall arrange for a prompt and fair hearing with proper notice, and shall arrive at a decision, unanimously, to be binding and final. If a unanimous de cision cannot be reached, an appeal shall be taken to the Seafarers Appeals Board. Where a specific company is Involved In the dispute, a representative thereof must be appointed to the Committee by the Board unless waived by the said company. 9. Where a seaman deliberately fails or refuses to join his ship, or is guilty of misconduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, he may lose his shipping card for up to thirty (30) days. For a second offense, he may lose his card up to sixty (60) days. In especially severe cases, or in case of a third offense, he may lose bis shipping card per­ manently. Before a seaman may lose his shipping card under this sub-paragraph B, a complaint shall be filed, by either the Union or an Employer, with the Chairman of the Board, who shall thereupon name a Hearing Committee, which Committee shall arrange for a prompt and fair hearing thereon, with proper notice. The manner of appointment of the Hearing Committee, and the procedures to be followed by it, shall be those specified in the last paragraph of section 9 (E) and section 10 of these rules and, without limiting the effect of any other provision in these rules, hearings may be con­ ducted, and decisions reached, whether or not the seaman is present. Pending the hearing and decision, the seaman may register and ship in accordance with his appropriate seniority and registration status. Appeals from decisions of the Hearing Committee may be taken to the Board, and shall be mailed by the seaman to the Board within fifteen (15) days after written notification of the Committee's de­ cision. The Board shall have the power to extend this time for good cause. Such appeals shall be heard by tne Board at the next regular meeting after receipt thereof, provided the appeal has been received in sufficient time for the Board to give five (5) d .ys' notice of the meeting to the seaman of the time and place of the meeting. Pending any appeal or decision thereon by the Board, the decision of the Hearing Committee shall be effective. C. The Board of four (4) shall be a permanent body, and each member shall have an alternate. The selection of the alternates, and the removal of members or alternates shall be set forth in the agree­ ments signed by the Union and the Employers. Members of the Board may serve on a Hearing Committee, subject to sub-paragraph A. The Board shall act only if there participates at least one Union member and one Employer member, while the collective strength of each group shall be the same, regardless of the actual number in attend­ ance. The decisions of the Board shall be by unanimous vote, and shall be final and binding, except that. In the event of a tie, the Board shall select an impartial fifth member to resolve the particular Issue involved, in which case, a majority vote shall then be final and bindi.ig. Where no agreement can be reached as to the Identity of the fifrh member, application therefor shall be made to the American Arbitration Association, and its rules shall then be followed in reaching a decision. D. All disputes over seniority, and transportation disputes arising out of seniority rule applications, shall be dealt with in the same manner as disputes over shipping rights. E. It is the obligation of the one aggrieved to initiate act'on. No particular form is ncessary, except that the complaint mu. be in writing, set out the facts in sufficient detail to properly identify the condition complained of, and be addressed to the Seafarers Appeals Board, 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930. New York 4» N. Y. 11. Amendments These rules, including seniority classifications and requirements, may be amended at any time, in accordance with law, contracts between the Union and the employers, and to the extent permitted by law and contract, as aforesaid, by the Seafarers Appeals Board. �SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these con­ tracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Max Harrison, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1630, New York 4, N. 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Title A name given to the resource January 10, 1964 Description An account of the resource Headlines: TEXT OF SIU SHIPPING RULES MTD HITS STATE DEPT. ON BLACKLIST SWITCH ICC AGAIN NIXES CHANCE TO INCREASE SHIP CARGOES LATIN ANTI-US SHIP BIAS RAPPED BY SIU OPERATOR US PROBING ‘CONSPIRACT’ DEAL IN FOREIGN GRAIN SHIPMENTS RAIL UNIONS FIGHT TRAIN CREW CUTS BARS JAILING OF DOCKERS BACKING CANADA SIU BEEF RUSS BRANDON DIES AT 54; HEADED CS LABOR RELATIONS HOUSE GROUP WILL RESUME HEARING ON MEDICARE BILL AFL-CIO DISPUTES PLAN EFFECTIVE, REPORT SHOWS THE RUNAWAY-FLAG MENACE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01/10/1964 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXVI, No. 1 1964 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/bbb197dff53717a305cfbd6c017c8788.PDF db7cfa9fa6df9c49d2499f8530e18b42 PDF Text Text SEAFARERSli^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CJO SlU SHIP AIDS LINER RESCUE Rio Grande Takes Part In Atlantic Mercy Fleet " —Soves 76 Survivors of ill-fated Greek liner Lakonia scramble aboard SlU-manned freighter Rio (^rande after rescue Monday in midAtlantic. Of 1,027 crew and passengers, 127 are dead or missing. (Story on Page 3.) DOMESTIC SHIP BILLS GET SENATE HEARING RAIL RATE-CUTS HIT Story On Page 2 SlU Crushes NLRB Okays Raid By IBT Tanker Pact -Story On Page 3 iStory On Page 2 Complete Text Seafarers International Union Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes A rfVod Waters District CONSTITUTION' In This Issue 11 -r I •3!: M •IsI 4 •4 -n �.#- fage Tw SEAFARERS LOG Hearings Open In Senate On Domestic Shipping Aid December 27, IdGt Job Cdnfab At San juan WASHINGTON—The Senate Merchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee has com­ pleted two days of hearings on two proposals that would provide the first construction aid for the US-flag domestic shipping industry. The bills, sponsored by Sen. E. L. (Boh) Bartlett (D-Alaska), call for Govemment aid toward new con­ has centered favorably on S. 1773, domestic ship lines are able to with opposition developing to the subsidize the shipyards," he de­ struction either here or abroad other plan that would allow for clared. for the domestic trades. Weller also cited railroad rateoverseas construction. Hearings opened here De­ cutting practices as one of the Seafcrain Testimony cember 11 and wound up a Testimony by John L. Weller, prime causes for the decline in day later, subject to recall early president of SlU-contracted Sea- US domestic shipping. >His state­ next year, when Government train Lines, one of the few remain­ ment prompted a remark by Sen. spokesmen ' and others are slated ing domestic operators, endorsed Bartlett that the complaint was a to give their testimony regarding both measures. There is "no bene­ "good one" and that his subcom­ both pf-oposals. fit whatever... by continuing the mittee will "try to get around" to Testimony so far has been gen­ present myth which supposes that examining the problem. erally favorable to the bills. Sup­ port has come from both labor and management representatives, as well as several Senators. Sen. Maurine Neuberger IDOre.) was among the supporters of both measures, in line with an earlier announcement. She was sponsor of the bill passed by Con­ gress last year that opened the WASHINGTON—The general counsel of the National La­ domestic trades to foreign ships bor Relations Board has upheld the New York regional di­ for the first time since 1920 in the interests of US Pacific Northwest rector's finding against an attempt by the National Maritime Union to upset an established^ lumber growers. collective bargaining rela­ miles out to sea. The giant tanker Although her bill, covering the lumber trade from US continental tionship held by the SIU in­ is too big to get up the 50-mile ports to Puerto Rico, has since ex­ volving the 106,000-ton supertanker Houston ship channel. The Manhattan, which is the pired, a two-year extension was Manhattan (Hudson Waterways). NLRB General Counsel Arnold largest US tanker, anchored off approved by the Senate three weeks ago. However, it still must Ordman ruled that the purchase of Galveston Bay after taking on the stock of th^ Manhattan Tank­ about 75,000 tons of grain at Baton pass the House. Under the Bartlett proposals, ers Company by an SlU-contracted Rouge, La. It could not take on a S. 1773 calls for a direct subsidy operator in December, 1962, made full load there and still get back' Scenes from recent automaflbn conference in San^ Juan on construction of new vessels for possible a "valid accretion" to the to sea. co-sponsored by SIU of Puerto Rico shows SIU President Frmn Houston fhe additional domestic operations, up to a ceil­ new owner's existing fleet. Paul Hall (top) addressing session, with John I. Snyder, Jr., Seafarers have been,manning the grain load was ferried out to the ing of 55 percent. The subsidy President,'US Industries, Inc.; Donna Felisa Rincon de GauManhattan on two smaller ships. big tanker since last March, dur­ could go as high as 60 percent In tier, Mayoress of San Juan, and Keith Terpe, president, the case of reconstruction or con­ ing which time the'giant vessel has The total cargo of about 107,000 Puerto Rico SIJJ, on rostrum. Above, conference delegates been operating primarily in the tons is destined for East Paki^n. version. from Trinidad, Barbados and Grenada, including {2nd from The other measure (S. 1774) grain trade. Hudson Waterways The Manhattan was loaded out of would allow construction in for­ has been under an SIU contract the Mississippi in a similar opera­ left) Basil Douglas, vice-president, SlUNA-affiliated Sea­ eign yards, if common carriers in for several years, operating a tion last summer. men's A Waterfront Workers Trade Union of Trinidad. the domestic trades are denied di­ number of tankers and specialized rect subsidy or if no action is taken bulk ships. In seeking to upset the SIU pact by the Secretary of Commerce on a subsidy application within six which went into effect for the Manhattaii after the change in months. Most of the testimony so far ownership from the Niarchos ship­ ping interests to Hudson Water­ NEW YORK—A three-alarm blaze which roared through a toy factory only one block ways, the NMU filed charges with the labor board, alleging that the from SIU headquarters here last week, brought out some 75 firemen and 15 pieces of Manhattan Tankers Company had fire-fighting equipment before it was under control. acted unfairly. Original news ami local radio •t' In doing so, the NMU took a The blaze reportedly broke out located separately on 21st Street position directly opposite to its reports that the SIU hall itself was stand in the Robin Line-Moore on fire stirred some commotion In from an overheated sewing ma­ were closest to the source of the McCormack case. The NMU has the area for a time and tied up chine being used in the Abel Toy fire, but were not damaged. Forty employees of ^the factory been under AFL-CIO sanctions for telephone lines at headquas-ters and Novelty Company plant on some time as a result of its at­ for an hour on Thursday, Decem­ Fourth Avenue and 22nd Street. were forced to flee the building tempt to raid SIU jobs in the ber 19. SiU switohboaiTd operators The SIU hall ie on Fourth Avenue coatlese in the bitter cold. An estimated $1,900 in ^wallets and were kept busy reassuring callers between 20th and 21st Streets. Robin Line over 18 months ago. SlU Vacaition Plan and account­ purses was left behind and The rulings of the NLRB's re­ that the fire report did not In­ - An estimated several thousand ing department offices which are destroyed in the fire. Seafarers, families and guests at­ gional director in New York held volve headquarters. tended festive holiday dinners in that no violation of the law had Traffic Snarled all ports this week, to mark the been shown, that the charges were The plant owner, Thomas traditional Christmas Day oelebra- filed too late under a six-month IPanarella, estimated the loss by tioins ashore. The holiday meals in statute of limitations, and that the damage to the factory at $100,000. POTt followed similar festivities mode of transfer of the vessel, The fire was under control by attended by some 4,000 persons on through the sale of a vessel, was 3:15 PM, but fire-fighting appa­ insignificant. Thanksgiving Day last month. ratus in the area snarl^ traffic Meanwhile, the Manhattan in­ Arrangements for the Yuletide until eventing while firemen con­ fetes were similar to those in past augurated the first offshore load­ tinued to keep a watch on the years. Dinners were held in all ing operation at the Port of Hous­ damaged structure. : halls where ample dining facilities ton last week, when she took on The fire began In on the first were available or in neaihy 32,00(1 tons of grain while lying 6 floor of the toy factory, then restaurants. spread through all floors of the In addition to the Christmas four-story brick building. The victuals, Seafarers in all author­ heaviest damage was reported to a ized Stateside hospitals received a Dee. 27, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. 26 supply of stuffed toy animals holiday bonus of $25 if they were stored on the second floor. hospitalized for one or more days during the period from December 23-25. The $25 bonus was accompa­ PAUL HALL, President nied by a carton of cigarettes or HEBBERT Editor; IRWIN SPIVACX, cigars besides the normal hospital Managing BRAND, Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art benefit they received. Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKVER, Seafarers overseas who want The holiday bonanza involved ALEXANDER LESLIE, THOMAS LAUGUUN, to get in touch with" headquar­ Staff Writers., all hospitalized men with at least ters in a hurry can do so by one day of employment during the cabling the Union at its cable Published biweekly at the headquarter* immediately-prec^ng 12-m o n t h of the Seafarers International Union, At­ address, SEAFARERS NEW lantic, Gulf, Lakes end Inland Waters period. YORK. Use of this address as­ District, AFL-CIO. *75 Fourth Avenue, An extra $25 payment was also BroDklyn 32, NY Tel HYaclnth f-«iOO. sures speedy transmission on all Firemen pour water into blazing factory on'22nd Street and Second class postage paid at the Pest provided for all SIU pensioners on Office In Brooklyn. NY. under the Act messages and faster service for 4tli Avenue, one block from SIU headquarters. News reports the, retirement roster as of Decem­ of Aug. 24, 1912 the men involved. originally listed SIU building as site of the fire last week. ber 1, in addition to their regular y^isBsaett HO No one was reported hurt. |1S0 monthly benefits. NLRB Ruling Backs SKT Manning Rights Factory Fire Was Near-Miss SlU Ports Hold Annual Yule Fetes SEAFARERS LOG Union Has Cable Address . I 'I I t i i» < �• Deeiember 27, 1962 SEAFARERS LOG Prints Constitution 21st Time Far the 21st time since 1953, the full text of the SIU constitu­ tion is reprinted in this issue of the SEAFARERS LOG as an aid to the membership. The document spells out the rights and Responsi­ bilities of all Seafarers. The constitution, covering the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Great Lakes and Inland Waters District, is carried as an eight-page supple­ ment in the centerfold. The prac­ tice of rep'rinting the Union consti­ tution at six-month intervals in the LOG began after the adoption of a resolution at an SIU Port Agent's Conference held at Union headquarters in 1953. Amended three times during the past ten years, the SIU constitution was completely revised in 1952 to conform with changing practices in the Union and industry. It was modified in 1956, and then was again revised in May, 1960, to re­ flect the establishment of a new district unioh structure plus ex­ panding Union activity and mem­ bership. On all occasions, the amend­ ments and revisions carried by overwhelming majorities of the membership in secret ballot voting by Seafarers in all ports. The periodic reprints of the constitution as part of the LOG regularly provide the membership with an up-to-date copy of the text, and help keep all hands familiar with their rights and duties as Union members. The last reprint was in the July 12, 1963 issue of the LOG. Aden Union Curbs Hit ByICFTU BRUSSELS—^The International Confederation of Free Trade Un­ ions has lodged a protest with British Commonwealth officials over the arrest and detention of Aden trade union leaders outside the British protectorate of Aden in the Middle East. The trade unionists are Execu­ tive Council members of the Aden Trades Union Congress, including General Secretary Abdullah Alasnag. Reports received at ICFTU headquarters here say that the ATUC leaders are being detained outside Aden, are ill-treated and are on a hunger strike. Use of ATUC offices also has been forbidden, according to the overseas report. Protests have been made by the ICFTU to Duncan Sandys, British Secretary of State for Common­ wealth Relations & Colonies, and to Sir Kennedy Trevaskis, High Commissioner for Aden and the South Arabian Federation. In a telegram sent by Omer Becu, ICFTU General Secretary, to Trevaskis on December 13, ICFTU emphasized that the de­ tention of the Aden unionists con­ stituted a violation of trade union rights which the ICFTU could not tolerate. Becu urged safeguards for due process of law so that the Aden trade union movement could function without interference. In an earlier message to Sandys, Becu said that the international trade union movement was gravely disturbed at tke news that a num­ ber of Aden trade union leaders had been arrested without reason. He asked for full information and a prompt investigation. Page Three LOG SIU Ship Rescues 76 In Liner Fire NEW YORK—The SlU-manned freighter Rio Grande arrived at Funchal in the Madeira Islands early this week with 76 survivors of the Greek passenger vessel Lakonia, which burned and was abandoned in the Atlantic about 180 miles north of Madeira on Mon­ day, December 23, with a revised estimate of 96 dead and 31 missing. the time. You don't know how we A spokesman at offices felt when the Rio Grande played of Rio Grande Transport her spotlights On us. Smouldering, smoky Greek liner Lakonia lies abandoned in the Atlantic after passengers and crew quit the ship Mon­ day, and were rescued by an armada of rescue ships from many countries. The liner is now under tow by a Norwegian tug, headed for Gibraltar. Inc. here confirmed that its "The Americans came down risking their lives to take vessel was the rescue ship ropes, us aboard . . . When we got on named in news dispatches. deck they pulled off our clothes. The Rio Grande was identified as both Brazilian and American in various news stories. - SPAIN . AZORES The 20,314-ton Lakonia had ' tfOtWOAll "^1,027 passengers and crew aboard 4^ for a holiday crise to Madeira and POKTVGAl / J Uibw^ J the Canary Islands from South­ Alfantit OctoA hampton, England, when fire broke out Sunday night, December 22, MA OfIff A and spread out. of control. Caioblonco A frantic SOS brought all ships /MOROCCO in the area racing to the disaster CANAffr jr • € MorroVech ^ ISLANDS scene. On her way home to Balti­ NEW YORK—All SIU medical centers will be open again more from Bombay, India, with ^^^^PAPIAIGCKIA general cargo, the Rio Grande, a this Saturday, December 28, for the third week in a row, to C-2, was among the ships which 0 300 r—' >y. , [j] MILES 1 MAUHITANIA provide medical examinations for Seafarers. The new Satur­ responded. Lakonia survivors praised the day service began December Map pinpoints location of parents, plus Seafarers them­ efficient action of the Rio Grande's 14 and is being continued in­ dent Lakonia disaster north of selves. SIU crew, who managed to pluck. Madeira Islands, where she definitely at the six mainland The chief function of the clinics 76 persons from the Atlantic. One was bound on a holiday clinics plus the center at San Juan, is to provide health protection for man, a London cab driver, who cruise. with his wife and son had spent Seafarers and their families by Puerto Rico. The Saturday morning service detecting illness or disease in the the entire disaster night in a wrapped us in blankets and rushed swung into operation after aiv early stages of development, while swamped lifeboat, described the us to a clean bunk. They washed rangements were "made early this they may still respond to treat­ rescue this way: "Waves kept rolling over us all and dried our things, and gave us month to assure that the clinic ment. hot soup and coffee. They were hours would match those for regu­ wonderful . . ." lar job calls in the affected ports. The largest group of survivors The clinics are open between the consisted of 475 persons taken hours of 8 AM and 12 noon each aboard the 5,686-ton Argentine Saturday at all seven centers. ship Salta. The British tanker All ports where the clinics are Montcalm picked up 244 survivors operating report that the added and 15 dead. The Belgian freight­ service has been well received. er Charlesville rescued 28 sur­ PHILADELPHIA—The SIU United Industrial Workers vivors and picked up six bodies. For Seafarers Only dealt another decisive defeat to- Jimmy Hoffa's Teamsters, The Panamanian-flag Maha took The new Saturday service is in­ aboard 28 survivors and three tended for the use of Seafarers overwhelming Teamster Local 158 by a 183-30 vote in a dead and the British liner StratNational Labor Relations only at the present time. Free heden rescued an unknown num­ diagnostic services in the fully- Board election held at the shied away from a secret ballot ber of survivors. In addition, the vote. Both the UIW and the com­ equipped clinics remain available, Hussmann Refrigeration Com­ pany had consented to an election British aircraft carrier Centaur, for both SIU men and their pany on December 13. which carried out a long air-sea families during the regular clinic The election took place on the that would settle the representa­ search for survivors, arrived at tion Isssue. hours on weekdays, Monday premises of the Hussmann plant Gibraltar with 55 bodies. The Hussmann Company manu­ through Friday. There is no in nearby Woodcrest, NJ. Local Many of the passengers, most of change in the usual procedures 158 had petitioned the NLRB for factures refrigerated counters and whom were British, were at a freezers for food supermarkets, an election at the Hussmann plant for these examinations. party when the fire was first dlsand employs approximately 235 shortly before the SIU-UIW con­ Due to the increase in the hours (Continued on page 7) during which the clinics ai-e open. tract with the company was due to workers. expire. Hussmann employees have Seafarers who normally come in to register or ship on Saturday been represented by the SIU have the advantage of being able United Industrial Workers for to get a clinic exam between job many years. New Contract calls. The shipping rules under the Negotiations for a new contract agreement between the Union and its contracted operators provide at Hussmann are to begin shortly. for regular job calls on Saturday A membership-elected committee In addition to those on weekdays. has been meeting with Union rep­ SIU clinics are located in Brook­ resentatives on a regular basis to lyn, New Orleans, Mobile, Balti- draft contract proposals that repmoi-e, Houston and Philadelphia, rent the suggestions of all Huss­ as well as San Juan. The Philadel­ mann employees. This is not the first time that phia clinic shares the facilities of SIU-UIW members in this area the International Ladies Garment Workers Union in that city. All of have turned back a raiding at­ the centers provide exams for Sea- tempt by the Teamsters. In NLRB farers'-wives, children and depen- voting conducted last June among workers of the Esco Manaifacturing Company, the SIU-UIW won 24 votes to the 11 oast' for the Teamsters. . In a separate election held at the A. A. Gallagher Warehouse earlier, the SIU-UIW beat back an­ other Teamster Local 158 raiding attempt by a 2-1 margin. That big smile lighting up Seafarer Ralph Mills (center) is Last year. Local 158 also claimed for the big $1,500 SIU vacation check being presented to • # majority support at another SIUhim in Wilmington by SIU Port Agent George McCartney. sup>poRr UIW plaint, the Southwark Coop­ Mills paid off on the West Coast after a long trip on the erage Company. But despite its tanker AHas (Tankers & Tramps). Food Plan consultant claim of overwhelming support Dave Nunn (left) looks on. among the workers, Local 158 SIU Clinics Continue New Saturday Hours SIU Nips Teamster Raid By 6-1 Count Collects Vacation In 'Frisco ISA GOOD , CmZBNf SRAD �tf? '• sr.r. V-... •;'C':?j^'_ v*' *,^'in 'rV- /ri--? •TW* (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SW Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) , December 7—December 20, 1963 SIU shipping this period produced considerably less job turnover than usual for a pre-holiday period, which resulted in a dispatch total of only 1,315 jobs shipped. The figure indicates that last period's total of 1,642 jobs included the peak of the holiday turnover that tradition­ ally marks this time of year. At the same time, registration rose from last period's high of 1,408 to a still-higher 1,646. The net .affect was to increase the number of men registered on the beach by last weekend to 3,672. All but three ports fell off in shipping this period, with Philadelphia, Mobile, New Orleans, Wilmington and Se­ attle showing the biggest losses. New York, Baltimore and Norfolk listed.the only increases. Compared to New _ • Ship Aefivity Orleans, Houston showed a slight dip in the Gulf. On the West Coast, San Francisco declined but was still kept relatively busy. Ship activity (see right) was also on the slow bell this period, as both payoffs and sign-ons declined. However, there were 20 more in-transit ship visits reported, which helf^ the situation by producing some calls for replace­ ments. Among the seniority groups, class A job takers held back on throwing in for berths, enabling class B and C men to garner 51 percent of all jobs shipped. Class B men took 36 percent of the jobs, up a point from last period, and class C filled the same 15 percent as they did before. Fay Slga la X Offi Ou Traas.TOTAl iostoa 0 NawYoik .... IS FfcnadeipMa.. 5 •oltiaiora .... 8 1 JaclitMvlUa .. 0 Taipa 0 34obila ...... 5 New Orleom,. 6 Hoattoa 6 Wilmliigtea .. 0 Saa Froneiscg. 1 Seottl* 1 TOTALS 44 0 X 1 4 1 0 0 4 0 4 0 3 0 4 28 2 10 4 7 7 5 19 39 4 8 4 4 43 8 22 8 7 7 14 34 51 4 12 5 30 143 219 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS B Registered CLASS A Pott Boston New York... Philadelphia.. Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville.. Tampa Mobile New Orleans. Houston Wilmington... San Francisco Seattle GROUP 1 2 S ALL 1 4 1 1 6 38 38 10 2 1< 2 .18 19 8 45 6 8 I 15 3 0 1 I- 4 5 1 12 18 1 1 31 34 48 30 34 5 5 1 I 11 7 16 3 I 26 10 5 _3 I_18 TOTALS 164 213 64 I 441 Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 0 1 0 . 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 11 2 51 25 4 20 27 83 2 35 49 9 13 20 7 19 2 1 11 7 0 9 0 7 3 4 0 18 12 9 9 15 29 3 2 24 9 12 0 2 3 5 1 13 2 20 b - 1 1 2 0 8 3 11 2 5 0 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 8 4 12 4 18 4 13 1 8 3 IS 3 52 20 14 35 25 4 49 1 11 20 32 2 28 21 12 14 56 5 22 13 28 8 15 0 2 6 - 8 3 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 4 12 7 8 2 17 4 15 4 7 0 8' 4 12 2 2 1 5 5 3 2 _ 5 98 116 1 227 105 159 36 1 300 19 13 63 85 1 167 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 0 0 7 0 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 Q 0 0 1 0 8 2 6 0 ' 1 0 7 0 5 4 40 TOTAL Shipped CLASS 3 ALL A B 0 0 1 2 13 83 85 6 5 9 3 7 5 29 1 24 0 20 0 2 1 5 0 1 01 0 2 1 0 1 1 18 25 4 1 12 49 32 7 1 15 56 28 0 1 1 6 0 1 1 . 8 17 15 9 5 4! 5 26 1 70 300 167 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP 3 ALL C ALL 1 2 3 4 22 0 14 4 13 131 98 106 27 231 39 5 21 13 6 20 58 43 5 59 13 115 37 0 22 16 19 2 23 1 • 7 7 14 2 0 3 4 . 12 18 2 34 33 70 30 7 1 93 86 12 91 26 203 99 56 15 79 19 154 25 1 13 0 7 12 40 23 8 30 2 1 55 19 19 9 13 6 1 38 70 1 537 414 500 116 11030 GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 2 31 5 9 44 55 1 108 6 10 1 17 1 0 12 36 1 48 1 . 1 12 1 14 2 12 16 1 30 0 1 41 5 0 3 13 1 16 4 30 75 1 109 1 26 23 1 50 0 7 9 1 16 17 22 1 42 3 0 18 8 \ 26 21 179 286 1 486 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Seattle GROUP 1 2 1 1 10 44 0 6 5 32 1 3 1 4 0 0 17 4 6 51 32 12 2 1 7 9 5 10 TOTALS 53 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington . San Francisco Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 12 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 0 2 0 - 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 26 7 59 11 34 3 23 21 48 4 48 0 3 3 6 0 4 1 2 5 0 1 3 1 14 10 25 6 19 1 26 0 11 3 14 1 2 2 5 2 6 2 10 0 2 3 5 0 2. 1 0 3 1 1 2 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 6 7 13 3 5 4 2 12 0 4 6 5 33 25 63 S 22 5 32 3 25 14 42 5 21 15 26 5 41 9 20 14 40 4 38 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 3 6 7 0 12 0 7 0 3 4 7 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 211 38 1 302 24 113 98 1 235 37 124 24 1 182 12 91 67 1 170 3 ALL 1 3 7 61 4 10 4 41 2 6 0 5 0 0 4 25 8 65 5 49 0 3 3 19 0 15 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL Shipped Registered Gin The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 10 0 2 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 1 3 0 1 1 3 3 1 0 6 CLASS .GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A C ALL 1 B 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 6 1 8 2 3 5 10 4 48 14 110 47 14 48 99 12 158 18 45 53 116 4 6 5 3 6 14 1 25 .6 32 0 6 0 15 2 3 26 14 3 43 14 65 11 0 SO 23 53 90 0 3 10 5 3 18 3 3 11 17 6 3 10 1 0 3 1 2 1 6 0 10 0 10 3 6 2 11 1 1 0 1 113 2 0 0 13 0 2 2 4 1 6 1 1 12 19 5 29 4 38 0 16 9 25 0 6 32 42 6 80 27 79 13 119 47 62 113 4 3 38 6 40 6 84 15 50 3 68 6 26 33 65 2 4 0 1 4 5 6 13 3 13 22 1 9 23 1 7 7 7 7 21 9 38 3 50 2 5 15 22 1 2 2 2 0 4 8 29 4 6 5 1 41 12 29 20 55 182 170 .55 1 407 136 467 63 1 666 37 211 231 1 479 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Fori Bos NY Phil T> —. 1 Bal Nor...... Jac Tam..... Mob..... NO *T/-V Hou Y1T21' Wil OU' SF Sea*..••• TOTALS Regisfered CLASS B GROUP 1-s 1 2 0 1 4 19 8 13 2 1 4 3 11 7 2 2 0 0 1 1 •0 1 1 3 4 1 7 23 13 7 21 8 1 4 1 .2 "3 2 3 3 2 48 GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1-s 2 1 6 0 0 1 1 0 32 72 2 2 15 19 17 5 12 1 0 2 3 1 18" 39 2 4 12 18 0 2 6 0 0 4 4 1 2 3 4 0 0 3 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 12 0 2 2 2 26 T41 1 69 1 1 39 9 45 3 2 22 27 15 0 0 6 0 1 1 1 7 0 6 14 2 8 0 4 2 10 12 1 13 0 84 57 112 1 301 12 12 116 1 140 38 Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C TOTAL Shipped GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS 1 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL A 2 B 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 5 8 15 45 2 2 21 0 22 25 25 0 22 45 2 1 4 8 0 1 0 ,3 2 1 3 8 2 0 6 3 4 1 13 13 1 1 16 15 9 17 13 15 2 2 3 8 0 3 1 4 0 1 4 0 1 8 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 2 3 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 -0 3 1 6 0 0 ' 0 4 6 0 0 3 5 5 0 3 6 5 0 12 7 18 35 38 0 0 35 0 8 8 38 35 0 4 2 11 0 15 32 4 0 25 29 17 32 29 , 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 6 0 3 0 5 3 9 0 3 0 5 9 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 3 2 3 0 1 2 36 25 65 1 164 9 2 78 1 82 164 125 5 111 1 125 2 / i C ALL 1-S 1 3 1 22 92 26 3 13 2 17 45 24 1 13 2 1 4 2 3 4 0 3 14 7 8 81 •37 17 78 14 0 1 3 5 17 12' 1.. 6 9 82 1 371 139 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 4 2 1 8 57 26 77 186 4 4 13 23 12 17 29 82 7 5 2 16 3 3 3 11 2 2 10 14 16 9 18 50 26 23 73 159 31 13 20 78 10 3 3 19 5 25 11 53 8 7 9 33 188 121 284 GROUP 8 ALL 1 2 5 0 0 5 8 6 42 56 0 1 4 5 2 27 31 2 0 3 10 13 3 2 2 7 2 1 3 0 1 0 13 14 2 2 71 75 0 25 1 26 0 1 4 5 2 2 14 18 2 4 15 21 I 732] 20 26 233 1 279 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENQINE STEWARD mmmm GROUP 1 23 ALL 164 213 64 I 441 53 211 38 ^ 302 132- 57 112 I 301 4t!l 214 JIOM Registered TOTAL Registered On The Beach SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A CLASS C CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 123 ALL 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 13 S8 116 1 227 105 159 36 I 300 19 63 85 I 167 4 40 26 1 70 300 167 70 I 537 414 500 116 11030 21 179 266 1 486 24 113 98 I 235 37 124 21 I 182, 12 91 67 I 170 6 29 20 i 55 182 170 55 I 40? 136 467 63 f 666 37 211 231 I 479 12 12 lie 140 74 25 65 1164 .2 78 I 82 164 125 82 I 371 327 121 284 | 732 20 26 233 I 379 5 111 i 125 49 223 330 602 216 308 11^2 1 646 40 159 203 1 4ffi0 12 7L 124 J 207 646 4«2 3,07 11315 877 1088 463 12428 78, 416 760 11244 �DMember 27, ItSt Pace Fir* SEAFAREHS LOG Secret Ballot Begins Jan. 20 On Proposed Dues Increase Joe Alffina, Safety Director Use Extra Care Handling Hot Lines Burns from hot water or steam rank hieh among: the more serious accidents which may occur aboard ship. Special care should be taken any time work must be done on hot water or steam lines, because either one, with the addition of pressure, can be extremely dangerous. When­ ever work has to be done or near a steam line containing hot water, some special precautions are in order to avoid the danger of severe bums. First, tightly shut off the valves at each end of the line under repair to eliminate the pressure supply of the hot water or steam in the line. Open all drains in the section of line you are working on and be sure the drains are clear and draining properly. Allow enough time for the line to drain thoroughly. Next, check the line by feeling an uninsulated section of pipe or flange to be sure the line is thoroughly drained and cool to the touch. When opening a flanged Joint in the line or when removing a valve bonnet, stand clear and loosen the bolts just slightly. Don't remove the bolts yet. Tap in a wedge and open the flange joint slightly, still standing clear. By use of this method, any hot water still not drained from the line may be safely controlled as it finally drains off fully. If excess water and/or pressure should become evident at this point, the bolts may be safely retightened until the line is drained. If this procedure is followed carefully, it will be Impossible to get burned by a sudden rush of hot water. Flange bolts should be removed only after flanges have been slowly separated about one quarter of an inch apart. When all draining is done under safe, controlled conditions, all bolts can be removed safely and repairs can begin. For complete safety when working on hot water or steam lines, it is Important not to rush, even though time is often at a premium when these repairs are undertaken. Slow down and take a little extra time to be sure the line is thoroughly drained before opening the joint wide enough to cause danger. The safe way is always the quickest way in the long run. Si t With the holiday season in full swing. It's time again to give some thought to the special dangers this festive time of year brings with It. A major hazard at this time of year is fire. Home-made wiring on Christmas trees can be like striking a spark in a tinderbox. For safety's sake, use only UL-approved commercial wiring. Excess paper strewn about from leftover gift wrappings are good fire fuels, so clean these up as soon as possible. The tree itself, as it dries, is also good fuel for a fire, so be careful with cigarettes and matches any time you are near. (Oomments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can he submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Six-man constitutional committee met after election at headquarters on December 13 to recommend procedures for secret balloting on the proposal for an SlU dues increase. Around the table (l-r) are Mauro Motonte, Angelo Romero, J. A. Puglisi, L C. Barnes (chairman). Kenny Singh and Robert McCullough. Their report was adopted at special meetings on De­ cember 16. NEW YORK—A secret ballot referendum of Seafarers in all ports will begin on Janu­ ary 20, 1964 on the question of a proposed increase in SIU membership dues. Under the terms of the constitution and the report of a six-man rank-and-file conunittee, the secret balloting will continue ^—~— through February 18, 1964. In issuing its report, the com­ In the last Issue of the LOG and The proposal for a dues in­ mittee cited the applicable pro­ is embodied In the report of the crease originated in the form of a resolution adopted at the regular SIU headquarters membership meeting on December 2. It then was carried at subsequent meetings in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Hous­ ton, New Orleans and Mobile which ended on December 11. On December 13, after the windup of voting at the Mobile meeting, a six-man committee of Seafarers was elected at headquarters to study the proposal and prepare a report with its recommendations, including voting procedures for a secret referendum ballot of the SIU membership. visions of the constitution and the finding that the proposal for a dues increase has been accepted by the membership, subject to a secret ballot referendum. The com­ mittee report was adopted at spe­ cial meetings in all constitutional ports on December 16. The resolution proposes an in­ crease in dues of $10 per quarter from the present $20 to $30 per quarter, effective January 1, 1964. It cited the need for an increase due to the higher cost of Union operations and services to provide maximum job security and protec­ tion for SIU members. (The full text of the resolution was carried constitutional committee repro­ duced below.) Secret balloting on the proposed dues increase will be conducted in accord with the SIU constitution. This provides for the election of rank-and-file polls committee in all ports where voting is conducted each day. The constitutional committee also recommended that the Royal National Bank, Manhattan, shall be a repository of all ballots until the close of voting. It called for the election of a six-man committee on February 24 at headquarters to conduct the taliying and certify the results. Report Of The Const if ufional Committee "RESOLVED that if the membership approves this December 13, 1963 sults of the vote on the amendment." At the regular membership meeting held in the Port resolution, it shall be submitted to the membership for a Having been duly elected, in accordance with provisions of the constitution, at a special meeting called for that of New York on December 2, 1963, the following resolu­ secret, referendum ballot in accordance with the provi­ sions of the constitution, AND BE IT FINALLY purpose in the Port of New York at 10:00 AM on Decem­ tion was submitted: "RESOLVED that if the membership approves this ber 13, 1963, we, the Committee, submit this report and "WHEREAS, the Seafarers International Union of recommendations: North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters resolution, the secret vote shall commence no earlier than District, AFL-CIO, has traditionally maintained a position January 2, 1964." Article XXV of the constitution reads as follows: Submitted by: AI Kerr, Book K-7 of leadership in the maritime industry in the establish­ "AMENDMENTS. This constitution shall be amended The membership voted to accept this resolution. The ment of benefits, services and security for its membership in the following manner: resolution was thereafter submitted to all constitutional and "Section 1. Any full bookmember may submit at any "WHEREAS, the SIU has consistently maintained an ports, commencing at Philadelphia on December 3 and regular meeting of any port proposed amendments to this effective organizing program that has resulted in the ending at Mobile on December 11. Headquarters has made constitution in resolution form. If a majority vote of the maximum job security and protection for its members, available to us the results of the voting on the resolution memberehip of the port approves it, the proposed amend­ and effective Union operation, with the best job to mem­ in all the constitutional ports. It is the finding of this ment shall be forwarded to all ports for further action. Committee that a majority of the membership in the ber ratio of any Union in maritime and "Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by "WHEREAS, the Union is continually striving to regular membership meetings held in the constitutional a majority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to develop new programs and activities to maintain its ports voted to accept the proposed amendment as embodied in this resolution. a Constitutional Committee in the port where head­ members' job security and The Committee does not desire to recommend any quarters is located. This committee shall be composed of "WHEREAS, in order to achieve these objectives, the six full bookmembers, two from each department, and Union has been most active in organizing and has main­ changes, substitutions or deletions in the proposed amend­ shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are tained a program in order to safeguard the membership's ment. The Committee recommends that the proposed established by a majority vote of that port. The committee Interest and security, and has pursued its objectives be­ Amendment be submitted to the membership for a secret will act on all proposed amendments referred to it. The fore legislative bodies and agencies throughout the ballot in accordance with the procedure outlined in Article XIII, Section 3 (b) through Section 5, of the con­ Committee may receive whatever advice and assistance, Government and legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare a "WHEREAS, these problems grow ever more complex stitution, as provided for in Article XXV thereof. The report on the amendment together with any proposed each day because of the state of the industry and tlie Committee further recommends, with respect to Section changes or substitutions or recommendations and the rea­ complexities of present-day union operations in every area 3 (g) of Article XIII, that such balloting commence on January 20, 1964 and continue through 5:00 PM on sons for such recommendations. The latter shall then be and submitted to the membership by the President. If a "WHEREAS, every member recognizes that it is February 18, 1964. majority vote of the membership approves the amendment essential to the well-being of the Union and the entire The Committee further recommends that the Royal as recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes or National Bank, 20 West 48th Street, New York, New York, membership to maintain and expand the Union's services no vote, by the membership of the Union by secret ballot and activities in every area affecting our job security and shall be a repository of all ballots in accordance with the in accordance with the procedure outlined in Article XIII, "WHEREAS, the cost of all materials and services, legal provisions of Article XIII, Section 4 (e) of the constitution. Section 3 (b) through Section 5, except that, unless other­ and otherwise, has been steadily mounting in the industry The Committee further recommends that the Union wise required by a majority vote of the membership at and Tallying Committee consisting of six (6) full bookthe time it gives the approval necessary to put the "WHEREAS, the members of all other maritime unions members, two (2) from each of the three (3) departments referendum to a vote, the Union Tallying Committee shall have recognized and dealt with these problems of rising of the Union, be elected from headquarters port at a consist of six (6) full bookmembers, two from each of the costs by providing increased income for Union operations special meeting to be held there on February 24, 1964 at three (3) departments of the Union, elected from head­ and 10:00 AM. quarters port. The amendment shall either be printed on The Committee finally recommends that the President "WHEREAS, it now becomes imperative that we do the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the likewise in the interest of maintaining job security and cause to be held a special meeting in each constitutional ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the full protection for the membership of this Union and port at 2:00 PM on December 16, 1963 for the purpose of bulletin boards of all ports and made available at the continued effective Union functioning, NOW THERE­ acting on this report and recommendations, a copy of voting site in all ports. which shall be sent by teletype to the port agent at each FORE BE IT "Section 3. If approved by a majority of the valid "RESOLVED that the dues of the Seafarers Inter­ constitutional port. Fraternally submitted by: ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective im­ national Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes mediately upon notification by the Headquarters Tallying and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, be increased by ten L. C. Barnes, B-13, Deck, Chairman; J. A. Pugllsl, Committee to the President that the amendment has been dollars ($10.00) per quarter from the present twenty P-474, Deck; K. S. Singh, S-938, Engine; M. J. so approved, unless otherwise specified in the amendment. dollars ($20.00) to thirty dollars ($30.00) per quarter Matonte, M-453, Engine; A. Romero, R-616, Steward; The President shall immediately notify all ports of the re­ effective January 1, 1964 and BE IT FURTHER R. McCulloch, M-385, Steward �>i^ae «af* JFK All Americus and ^ the world shared the loss of John F. Kennedy, 35th PresideBt of the United States, on November 22, 1963. Hie selections here typi^ the tributes re­ ceived from Seafarers, wives and ships at sea. Kequiem For John F. Kennedy On the tragic day of Friday, November 22, 1963, we, the American people and the free world lost a great president, John F. Kennedy. Although he WM with us but a short time, his honest conviction and good will shall be with us always. This great republic was founded and established on the same principles President John F. Kennedy stood for. I sincerely hope we have learned a lesson on what we and the world have witnessed. Hate brings on hate, which ends in violence as well as disorder, for "Light is the truth," talk is cheap and actions speak for themselves. When we learn about ourselves, then and only then, will we know others. And never forgetting, "E Pluribus Unum." Our task, however small, shall never rest until all of the people of the world have justice, freedom and the right to happiness. Per­ haps we will not see when this is accomplished. But it shall be worth striving for before the people of the twentieth century can rest. For pain brings blood . . . May John F. Kennedy rest in everlasting peace. David Kendrick Chillicothe, Ohio JFK Praised In Poem I saw you in your office, sir, A man who stood out tall. Man of courage, great and true, sir. You stand above them all. 1 saw that you were busy, sir. To right the wrongs of man. As head of this great nation, sir. You faltered not, but ran. The path you took upon this earth. No one can say you shirked; The loving kindness of your own hearth Though dark, evil minds were irked. I cannot say, "Goodbye," sir. Words come to me so slow; For the method and your passing, sir. Dealt to all a terrible blow. I do not sau "Goodbye." sir, 1 will just say "So long." For I believe in Him, Sir, With Whom your spirit will live on. '"In His likeness God made man, Ye are^the temple wherein He dwells." Deny ye not the power, man! For He alone can calm the swells. Eugene A. Stanton New Orleans, La. It Couldn't Happen Here He rose this day to speak of peace. At noon his day was done. His speech unspoke, his life betrayed. By some assassin's gun. Lofty words fall short. When emotions want to speak, A man who led us well Did not live out this week. And tell us you who did this deed. What purpose did you serve? You bought your spot in history. And this of course takes nerve. November twenty-second. Nineteen sixty-three. The day someone killed JFK In the land of the free. And no one knows who did it. And shock is in the air. And chills run up and doion our backs. Who says he doesn't care? But worst of all in every heart, A chill of sudden fear. We told the world and taught our kids That this can't happen here. Lionel S. Kilberg Nsyf-mber 22, 1963 fli.ittft Cood-Bye, Mr. Presideat (Dedicated to Mrs. John F. Kennedy) It happened fast, toithout a word. Three great piercing shots were heard, A man slumped in his car. Five More SlU Oldtimers Retire On Union Pension It was too late, the bullet stopped And hit him in the head. That was the worst news we could hear. Our President was dead. He left behind, a little tog. Who doesn't understand. Why anyone would hurt his dad, ' - He was a perfect man. Hendershot Hansen Martin Osmundsen NEW YORK — Approval of five additional SIU oldtimers for pension benefits brings the total number of Seafarers retired on $150 per month to 108 this year. The total is the — I know his wife could feel the highest for a single year since the pension program first shot, of Miami, is listed as next pain. of kin. For she was part of him. went into effect. She's grieving now became he The previous record was set in died. 1962, when 83 oldtimers retired Oh, how she must have cried on Union pension benefits. and cried. All of the latest additions to the pension list are receiving bene­ But life goes on and on, you see. fits on the basis of disabilities And in our hearts, 1 know. We will remember John Kennedy, which prevent them from following their chosen profession at sea. Everywhere we go. They are; Niels Mrs. William Cachola C. Hansen, 63; Dnndalk, Md. William A. Hen­ dershot, 60; Ste­ ven W, Maiiin, 65; O s k a r Os­ mundsen, 70, and Corneiio A. Rod­ Amonast ten million births, none less. riguez, 56. A man is bom his kind to bless. A member of The cross of leadership he bears. the deck depart­ Rodrfguez ment, Hansen has For lesser ones with whom he'-shares been sailing with the SIU since The hopes, the fears, the toils, the dreams 1944, when he signed on in the Of life. Of greater strength he deems Port of New Orleans. His last ship This not a cause for selfish pride. was the Del Norte (Delta). Han­ sen, a resident of New Orleans, is He lives to serve and walks beside a native of Denmark. All men alike. IJncensoring, sure. Hendershot first joined up with He sees them as himself is—pure. the SIU at the Port of Baltimore In faith unwavering he knows in 1945. He had sailed in the deck Himself. God led wherever he goes. department and carried a bosun's For This Our Time And such a one ourselves have knoum. And faced as friend. This one alone For this our time. But that is more Than we had hoped to know before He passed our way. Innately there abides a prayer. In every human heart to share. Tho' but vicariously the stage That stars the great of every age. This we have shared a brief bright while Adored the man, his voice, his smile. Nm death has silenced him—yet we Have learned how good great men can he. • Estella Anderson King Vernon, Texas • SS Steel Worker at Sea 23 November, 1963 Enreute, Karachi, Pakistan To The Editor Today, November 23, 1964, is a day that shall be remembered by all Americans as well as all the people of the world. This morning, even though the sun was shining over this SIU vessel, a mood of gioom and remorse was very evident among all the mem­ bers of this crew. The faces of all the brother members had that certain sign of dis­ belief and concern imprinted as only the human heart can produce. It was very evident that the American people had lost a great President, a great man and a friend of all the world. Is is not often that you will see a happy and contented crew walk around with a look of concern on their faces as it is now evident. Many members of the crew including myself still have that feeling of disbelief and the hope that we are only having a • bad dream. Every available radio on this vessel is tuned in on the Englishspeaking stations waiting to hear more news of tiiis tragic event. It is at a time like this that the American people, regardless of race, color, creed, religious belief. Republican or Democrat, unite as one in their earthly feelings. "That all men are created equal," is what this great union believes in and that is what this great man, John F. Kennedy, fought for and possibly died for. Even though we are some 18,000 miles away from America, our hearts along with the rest of the American people rest beside our late, great President, John F. Kennedy. Now November 22, 1963 shall be recorded as the day on which the American people and the world lost a great man who died for something in which he firmly believed. Robert Mooney A native of New York, Martin travelled down to New Orleans to join the SIU in 1947. He sailed steadily in the engine department, and last signed oil the Del Santos (Delta). He carried a rating of chief electrician. Martin will live in retirement in New Orleans with his wife, Katherine. Osmundsen, born in Norway, had been a member of the engine department since he started ship­ ping with the SIU 16 years ago. He began sailing with the Union out of New Orleans, and was last aboard the Coe Victory (Victory Carriers). Osmundsen makes his home in Wilmington, Calif. Shipping in the deck depart­ ment, Rodriguez has been sailing with the SIU since 1939. A native of Puerto Rico, he first joined the Union in New Orleans. After signing off his last ship, the Short Hills (Waterman), Rodriguez set­ tled into his home in New York with his wife Cruz. ticket. A native of West Virginia, Hendershot lists his home today as Long Beach, Calif. His last ship was the Jean Lafitte (Waterman). His mother, Mrs. M. C. Hender- SIU MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS NEW YORK, November 4—Chairman, Earl Shepard; Secretary, Fred Stewart; Reading Clerk, William Hall. Minutes of previous meetings in all ports accepted. Port Agent's report accepted concerning shipping, shortages in leek and engine ratings, blood hank and updating of clinic cards. President reported on Cana­ dian beef. Seafarers Education Forum, AFL-CIO meetings, Eleanor Boosevelt Foundation, Pawling teachers tonference. New York State and Long Island AFL-CIO conventions, MTD convention. Report accepted. Organizing report -cov­ ering new vessels, C-4 trade-ins. Russian wheat deal was accepted. Contracts re­ port regarding SS Itye settlement, new ships, dismissal of NMU charges on ST Manhattan, clarifications and various disputes was accepted. Seeretary-Treasurer's report on Norfolk building and Bull Line aecepted. Welfare services re­ port presented. Members urged to be sure to obtain master's certificate when leaving vessel due to illness or injury. Meeting excuses referred to dispatcher. Auditor's reports accepted. Discussion in good and welfare on closing of bag­ gage room. Total preseni: 348. a, a. a. PHILADELPHIA, November 5-Chair­ man, Frank Drozak; Secretary, Steve Zubovlch; Reading Clerk, Charles Stans- bury. Minutes of ail previous port meet­ ings accepted. Executive Board minutes for September presented and read. Port Agent's report on shipping, blood hank, local elections, upgrading and ILA sugar workers' beef accepted. Repoits of the President and the Secretary-Treasurer for October accepted. Auditor's reports accepted. Total present: 77. 4" !• BALTIMORE, November 4—Chairman, Rex E. Dickey; Secretary, Robert Moylan; Reading Clerk, Tony Kastina. Min­ utes of previous meetings in nli ports accepted. Executive board minutes for September 25 presented and read. Port Agent's report on shipping, money due, ILA sugar workers' beef, holld.-iy din­ ners and proper filing of weltaie claim was accepted. President's report and Secretary-Treasurer's report for October were accepted. Meeting excii-ses referred to dispatcher. Auditor's reports accept­ ed, Total present: 245. Action in the marketplace offers a method for trade unionists to as­ sist each other in their campaign for decent wages and better con­ ditions. Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Eastern Air Lines (Flight Engineers) 4" 4« i H. 1. Siesel "HIS" brand men's clothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) 4i 4< 4' "Judy Bond" Blouses (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) 4" 4" Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) 4. 4. 4. Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," "W. L, Weller" Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) 4* 4" 4" J, R, Simplot Potato Co. Frozen potato products (Grain Millers) 4" 4' i Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Siereotypers) �Pace 8e*eA S E'A F ARE R Notify Union On LOG Maii. QUESTION: Now that 1963 is just about over, how did the year stack up with you? Georce St. Clair: For me it was a good year. Shipping was good, I made a lot of money and this year I got my AB ticket. But, al­ though I made good money, I spent a lot, so I'm ready to ship out again as soon as possible. So, the year's not quite over for me yet. 3. t Lee Reborn: It was a pretty good year for me. I woi'ked about six months, and had nice three-month vacations here and in Houston. I made enough money in the six months, so now I'm taking it easy for the rest of the year. I got my AB ticket too this year, so I figure things were all right, all around. 3« 3» t George Pagan: I just got back to New York from sailing about eight months this year, so I did all right in '63. I would say that it has been a good year for me. I'm going to take it real easy for a while, then I'll be ready to sail again after the first of the new year. Harry Collier: Well. I managed to make a living tha year, but it doesn't go much further than that. It ended up about tlie same as any other year, just another year. I wouldn't say it was any better or any worse than last year. It was no different. t » Bill Holland: It was a great year. Shipping was much better than usual, and I did real well this year. I'd say, stacking it itp against the last few years, 1963 was about the best for shipping. At least I had no trouble getting a ship. I hope next year is as good as this one. 3* 3< All Faroun: I sailed about six months this year, but I spent more time o n shore than usual. Otherwise, I think it was a good year for shipping, one of the bettor years. I think, though, that I will try to ship more next year. As far as the shore was concerned, nothing much happened, just another year. As Seafarers know, copies of each Issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Seafarers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG Involves calling all SIU steamship companies for the itineraries of their ships. On the basis of the information supplied by the ship oper­ ator, four copies of the LOG, the headquarters report and min­ utes forms are then airmailed to the agent in the next port. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Seafarer requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers con­ gregate there. As always the Union would like to bear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail Is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accuracy of its mailing lists. Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director Shorter Workweek Asked By AFL-CIO Labor Assist Spurs New Orleans Voting NEW ORLEANS—Seventeen of some 35-labor-backed candidates won easily in primary balloting here on Decem­ ber 7, and 8 others will take part in run-off elections on Jan­ uary 11. The run-off will in-'*' elude a race for governor be­ James E. Beesoti and A. (Jim) Ward. tween deLesseps S. Morrison COPE also added to its list of and John J. McKeithen. Morrison won the highest num­ ber of votes in the December 7 primary against second-running McKeithen, but lacked a majority because of the number of candi­ dates in the race. The state AFLCIO Committee on Political Edu­ cation has not officially endorsed either candidate, although it an­ nounced that both were favorable to labor. Pro-Labor Candidates COPE-backed candidates v/ho gained enough votes to stay in the race but not enough to win in the original primary are the following: For State Senate, from Jeffer­ son, St. Charles and St. John the Baptist Parishes: Jules G. Mollere. For House of Representatives, Orleans Parish: Ward 7, Rodney A. Buras and Arthur A. Crais; Ward 9, Edward L. Boesoh and Ernest J. Hessler, Jr.; Ward 16, Kenneth C. Barranger. In Jefferson Parish, The approach of the new year signals an intensified campaign by the AFL-CIO before Congress and the country on the question of a reduced workweek for American workers. The lead article in a recent edition of the "AFL-CIO News" points out this appeal to Congress for a shorter workweek, coupled with higher penalty pay for overtime, as legislation that is "urgently needed" to bring about full employment in the US. Full employment under a 40-hour week "Is becoming an Increasingly remote dream," Legislative Director Andrew J. Biemiller told a House Labor Subcommittee. He outlined labor's program for a 35-hour week without loss of pay, as the Government's latest job statistics showed a new rise in unemployment—to 5.9 percent of the workforce. Biemiller told the House unit that unless the nation can make "real progress" in creating jobs, the unemployment problem "will grow to the point where it will eat away at the very fabric of our society." The AFL-CIO spokesman urged Congress to open up immediate job opportunities for a million unemployed by requiring employers to pay double-time for overtime work, rather than time-and-one-'half, and by simultaneously extending coverage of the Federal wage-hour law. He said the basic workweek should be cut to 35 hours—over a period of years, if necessary—to put addi--f tional millions to work. would cut down the nation's pro­ ALLENTOWN, Pa.—If you have No "single solution" can bring ductive power. "We are not talk­ dreams of owning and sailing your about full employment, Biemiller ing about less production," he told own yacht, but you haven't said. A tax cut, stepped-up public the Subcommittee. "We are talking got the loot—this may be your works and a liberal monetary pol­ about more production, sustained chance. There's a new credit com­ icy all are needed to "lift economic by greater purchasing power stem­ pany just for yachts, designed as activity and create jobs,' the AFL- ming from higher employment." a one-stop shopping deal with your CIO spokesman declared. But he Labor does not consider the 40- friendly yacht dealer. stressed that "additional measures hour week "unreasonable" or ex­ The Bertram Yacht Division of are essential. Without them, un­ hausting" and "we wish everyone the Nautec Corp. announced the employment will continue to linger could work 40 hours," he said. creation of a new company—Bert­ and to fester." He stressed that in a period Biemiller noted that many em­ when the labor force is growing, ram Credit Corp.—as a subsidiary of the General Acceptance Corp. ployers find it cheaper to schedule automation is reducing opportu­ The new company will finance both overtime work at time-and-one-half nities for employment. Most of the dealers and purchasers so that the rates than to hire or recall addi­ increase in employment during the customer can buy his yacht and tional employees and take on past ten years has been in state finance in one stop. added fringe benefit expenses. and local government jobs, he And, dealers, under the plan, This, he said, has largely nullified pointed out. Some economists esti-, the original purpose of premium mate that the number of full-time will be able to buy yachts during pay—^to discourage overtime work jobs in the private sector of the the off-season and pay for them during the selling season. Pur­ and spread employment. He added: economy has actually declined. chasers will finance through the "This has created the paradox dealers. (Comments and suggestions are of substantial overtime in a period Bertram expects to reach sales when millions of workers are job­ invited by this Department and less and when millions more are can he submitted to this column approaching the $5-mlllion mark compelled to work part-time be­ in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) in the current fiscal year. cause full-time jobs are not available." The AFL-CIO spokesman ac­ knowledged that an immediate substantial reduction in the work­ week without a cut in weekly wages would boost labor costs for employers, since hourly wages would have to be raised. He made these points, however: • If the workweek were cut back gradually and productivity con­ tinues to rise at its present rate, wage increases could be absorbed without a rise in unit labor costs and without higher prices. • Full employment would lift consumer demand, leading to in­ creased production and lower unit labor costs. • Unemployment is not without economic and social cost—to busi­ ness as well as to other segments of the community. To the extent that shorter hours reduce unem­ One way to idle away some time between job calls is to ployment, they will also reduce exercise a cuesticic at one of the game tables in the Balti­ the economic burden of jobless­ more SIU hall. The congregation here includes (l-r) P. Pros­ ness. per. James Evretf—who's eying a shot for the side pocket. It Is "nonsense," Biemiller said, Art Redmond, Fred Seroul and A. Pessepere. to contend that • 35-hour week Now's Your Chance For That Yacht Greetings From Baltimore recommended candidates the fol­ lowing office-seekers: For House of Representatives, Orleans Parish: Ward 1, Stephen K. Daley; Ward 6, Thomas A. Ear­ ly, Jr.; Ward 9, Donald L. Fortier; Ward 13, Joseph A. Barreca. From Jefferson Parish: Louis G. Desonier, Jr., William J. Dwyer and Francis E. Lauricella. St. Bernard Parish: Samuel B. Nunez, Jr. For President, Jefferson Parish: Thomas F. Donelon. For Sheriff, Jefferson Parish: Alwynn J. Cronvich. For Judge, 1st Jefferson Par­ ish Court; Cyril J. Gracianette. For Democratic State Central Committee, Orleans Parish: Ward 1, Gustave E. Betz, Jr.; Ward 6, Michael J. Cusimano; Ward 7, Llewellyn J. Scanlon; Ward 9, Jo­ seph G. Landrieu, Jr., Michael George Markay, Jr., and Louis Pomes; Ward 10, Carolyn Gay Labouisse; Ward 11, Margaret P. Mcllhenny; Ward 12, Ethel I. Man­ ning; Ward 15, Joseph C. Cadro, and Ward 16, George F. Klumpp. For Jefferson Parish: Daniel A. Boudreaux, James K. Duckworth, Dr. Joseph E. Dugas, Jr., Harry A. Pitre and Emmanuel D. Russell. For Jefferson Parish Council: District 2, Anthony Caramonta; Districts 1 and 2 (at large), Harold L. Molaison; District 3, George J. Ackel; District 4, Anton Pilney; Districts 3 and 4 (at large), Jacob H. Sciambra; CX)umcilman-at-large, Charles J. Eagan. For Sheriff, St. Tammany Parish: John W. Levenson. SIU Ship Aids Liner (Continued from page S) covered. It spread quickly as pas­ sengers and crew began to take to the lifeboats. Many leaped over­ board in life jackets. Soon after­ ward, the Lakonia was racked by a series of explosions which re­ portedly blew the steel plates from one third the length of her hull. As survivors began arriving in port, many complained about panic and faulty safety equipment. They cited leaking lifeboats with pumps which quit working almost imme­ diately, davits that broke while boats were being lowered, flash­ lights that were missing or didn't work, and emergency lockers whose doors were either rusted or painted shut and couldn't be opened. " The fire apparently started from a short-circuit in a barber­ shop which was taxed to well above its capacity by female pas­ sengers having their hair done in preparation for a big party. The Lakonia is the former Dutch liner Johan van Oldenbarevelt, which was built in 1930. She was insured for $3 million. A refitting by the new Greek owners was com­ pleted only last week. The same owners operate two other liners, the Greek-flag Arkadia and the Liberian-flag Olympia. Some of the Lakonia survivors are traveling home to England from Funchal on the Ai'kadia, but a number reportedly refused to board the Greek liner and awaited other transportation. A Norwegian tug, the Herkules, is now attempt­ ing to tow the burned-out Lako­ nia to Gibraltar. �Pice ElcM SEAFARERS Runaway Fleet 'King' Proposes Juicy Deal LOO On Camera MIAMI—Daniel K. Ludwig, the reputed king of the run­ aways, is reportedly toying with an idea which would insure his crown for a long time to come. He proposes to use some of his fleet of runaway ships-* to transport "runaway orange Croix and to set up a processing juice" into the US from Pan­ plant where the local concentrate 11^; ama by way of the Virgin Islands. would be mixed with the product of 7,500 acres the company owns Ludwig is one of the biggest in Panama. individual runaway operators in US Government sources have the world, and undoubtedly one been playing down the fears of the of the richest, with a fortune esti­ Florida citrus growers, much the mated to range between a quarter same way they play down the and a half billion dollars. dangers to the US-flag shipping Seafarers may remember him fleet posed by runaway ships. They from the time in 1960 when the say that the entire operation SIU helped to tie up the 44,000- would be limited to 4 percent of ton bulk ore carrier, the Ore US frozen concentrate production, Monarch, in Philadelphia, as part and would be unlikely to turn out I of its campaign to win decent even that big. wages and conditions for the Seafarers however can readily Movie screen provided backdrop for Joe Algina, Seafarers crews of runaway-flag vessels. The understand the fears of the Florida Safety Director, during talk at last week's guest session of Ore Monarch was operated by growers, after their own experience the Seafarers Educational Forum at SIU headquarters. Al­ Universe Tankships, a Liberian with the ineffectiveness in US subsidiary of National Bulk Carri­ handling of the 50-50 cargo law, gina spoke on shipboard safety after safety film was shown ers which Ludwig established in most recently in the Russian wheat to Seafarers attending Forum classes. 1936. deal, where foreign flags have Florida citrus growers, who are been allowed to steal 90 percent still suffering from last winter's of the cargoes. freeze which battered their crops, Ludwig's major shipping comare up in arms over Ludwig's lat­ I>anies—all personally owned— est proposal. The new scheme is are National Bulk Carriers, Uni­ to bring Panamanian juices duty­ verse Tankships and Seatankers, free into the US by way of the Inc. He also owns almost 85 per­ Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director Virgin Islands. The citrus growers cent of the American-Hawaiian fear this would open the flood­ Steamship Company. gates to other alien citrus crops. Earlier this year, Ludwig A workman takes care of his tools because such care assures that he Virgin Islands Citrus, Inc., a plunked down a cool $100 million will have a dependable, accurate tool to work with tomorrow. This ap­ for a 15 percent interest in the Ludwig subsidiary, proposes to plies to the steward, the other men In his department and to everyone grow oranges on 1,700 acres of St. Union Oil Company of California. else aboard ship. For the cooks, maintenance of meat-cutting tools is especially important because of their frequent use and the extra margin of safety involved when a tool is properly maintained. It is a fact that a really sharp knife is safer to use than a dull one and this applies doubly to meat tools, which are used either for cutting or for trimming purposes. Meat Grinders: The meat grinder should be taken apart after each use, and each part washed, scalded and air-dried. The plate and knife should be replaced in proper position. Running a few pieces of bread Cash Benefits Paid — October, 1963 through after grinding fatty meats will be a big help in removing AMOUNT PAID grease and makes cleaning the grinder easier. CLAIMS Knives, Cleavers and Saws: These must be kept sharp both for ease $ 73,081.49 8,188 Hospital Benefits of handling and for safety. Knives should be sharpened on a water or 97,584.94 38 Death Benefits oil stone, as a power driven dry stone may ruin the temper in the cutting 73,650.00 491 Pension-Disability Benefits edge of a fine blade. Sharpen a knife first on the coarse side of the 10,740.40 stone to put a bevel on it, then on the fine side of the stone to remove 53 Maternity Benefits 98,577.33 1,089 Dependent Benefits the "feather edge." Finish the edge and keep it sharp by using a 4,462.53 413 Optical Benefits smooth steel. A rough steel may4 38,002.24 5,712 turn the edge. Out-Patient Benefits may become loose, and bacteria Use each tool properly and only and germs may get into the cracks. 478,974.71 1,447 Vacation Benefits on the job for which it was de­ The top of the meat block should signed. Using a good tool to do be scraped and brushed after each TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION the wrong job, a job for which It use. The block wMl be much $875,073.64 17,431 BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... was not designed, will ruin it. easier to keep clean if blood and Never use knives for cutting bones moisture from meat are not given which should be sawed, and never a chance to soak deeply into the use meat knives for cutting rope, wood. Keep a thin layer of salt on sacks, paper or wood. A meat saw the meat block whenever it is not October, 1963 should be used on bones and never in use. At the end of the day, Wives Children TOTAL Seamen Port for sawing wood. A cleaver is for clean the block thoroughly with a cutting chop bones and should steel scraper and brush. The block 208 18 43 Baltimore never be used for cutting wire, will then be thoroughly clean and 16 10 155 Houston driving nails or opening crates or will dry out overnight. This as­ 45 8 10 63 Mobile cans. sures a clean, odorless, sanitary 285 16 13 314 New Orleans • * * To preserve the fine cutting edge block. Never use water to clean 535 47 32 New York of knives, never throw them to­ the block. 191 146 26 19 Philadelphia * * * gether in a dish pan, drawer or Maintain the same bevel on the box. This will dull the edges. edges of the block that it had when 156 TOTAL 102 1,466 Knives should be washed in warm new, to prevent splitting and chip­ water, rinsed, and wiped with a ping of outside boards. The block clean dry cloth. Don't let the cut­ should also be turned periodically ting edge come in contact with so all parts of the cutting surface other cutlery. Knives should not will wear down evenly. This will October, 1963 be left in hot water for long peri­ assure both ease of operation and ods because this will cause the safety. Previous Pints Pints TOTAL Port Balance Credited Used ON HAND wooden handles to expand. Later, (Comment and suggestions are when they dry and shrink, the Boston ... 5 0 0 5 invited by this Department and rivets and handles will become New York 146]^ 30Vi 55 122 can be submitted to this column loose. Philadelphia 31 0 0 31 in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) When not in use knives should Baltimore 60 0 0 60 be kept in a special rack to pro­ Norfolk 17 0 0 17 tect the edges. Jacksonville 22 0 0 22 Maintenance of meat - cutting Tampa 4 0 0 4 fools should include' care of Hie Mobile 19 0 12 '7 meat block, which plays an impor­ New Orleans 56Vi 0 7 491^ tant part in the cutting process. Houston . 4V^ 6 8 2V^ The block should be kept dry. The Wilmington 3 0 0 3 wood will expand and become soft San Francisco 6 5 3 8 if moisture from wet meat, brine Seattle 15 0 0 15 and blood is allowed to soak into Totals ..; ... 3891^ 41ii 85 346 the wood. Also the glued Joints Sharp, Weil-Kept Tools Are Essential SIX7 SOCIAL SECXJRITUr BULLETIN BOARD SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans SIU Clinic Exams— All Ports SIU Blood Bank Inventory December VI, 19fl Train Porters' Pact Brings 40-Hr. Week WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO Brotherhood or Sleeping Oar Porters averted a strike last week when an agreement was reached on a new contract with 53 railroads and the Pullman Company, Union President A. Phillip Ran­ dolph called the settlement "a not­ able victory" that gave union mem­ bers a 40-hour workweek, a wage Increase, and a "measure oi job protection." The new contract, Randolph said, is "full achievement of our goal" regarding the 40-hour week or 173hour work month. The union had particularly sought the protection of jobs where sleeping ear opera­ tions are taken over by the rail­ roads from the Pullman Company. Threatenteid Strike Prior to the signing of the new contract, the Porters had voted by a 98 percent margin to strike on December 20 if their workweek was not shortened. A threatened strike earlier was put off when the late President Kennedy named a special panel of mediators. The workweek cut will be reached in stages beginning Jan­ uary 1. The present monthly work schedule calls for 205 hours. By July 1, 1965, the workweek will b^ down to the regular 40-hour week, or 173 hours per month. The SIU had pledged its full support to the Porters in a wire sent to Randolph on December 17, while the pact talks were stalemated. The SIU "stands ready to assist Sleep­ ing Car Porters in every way pos­ sible," the Union declared. "We are in complete sympathy with your union's demands on the railroads in behalf of your mem­ bership and wish to assure you of our full support in the event strike becomes necessary." Subsidy Bid Set Aside For Year WASHINGTON — The Martime Subsidy Board has deferred action on a request of SlU-contracted Bloomfield SteamsJiip for a new 20-year agreement on an operating differential subsidy. The Subsidy Board said it want­ ed more time for a thorough con­ sideration of the application. It extended Bloomfield's present nine-year-old agreement for a year, to Deeenuber 31, 1964. The present subsidy covers Trade Route 21 (US Gulf/United King­ dom and Northern Europe). Under the Federal ship-operat­ ing-assistance program, a qualified operator is reimbui-sed for the dif­ ference between domestic and lower foreign-flag costs. To get the subsidy, the operator must agree to provide a minimum and maximum number of sailings a year and to replace his ships with modern tonnage. Bloomfield must maintain a minimum of 23 and a maximum of 27 sailings a year on TR 21 to continue receiving its differential subsidy. Bloomfield is also seeking to ex­ pand its subsidized operation to TR 13 (US Gulf/Mediterranean) and TR 22 (US Gulf/Far East). Other SlU-contracted companies seeking operating differential sub­ sidies are Waterman Steamship and Isthmian Lines. Waterman has been seeking Federal assist­ ance since 1957 and Isthmian since 1956. �December VJ, IMS Although hours wore long and life uncertain In the old days, there was at least one nice part about working conditions in the pre-industrialized society. Lack of machinery made for quieter and far less tense working places, on ship or shore. Problems of noise control have been neglected, until recently scientists began turning their attention to the dan­ gers of machinery racket. The following article sum­ marizes a report—"Engineroom Noise On Board Merchant Ships" — pub­ lished in the "International Labor Review," a publica­ tion of the International Labor Organization (ILO). I F YOU'VE ever bad a atrange desire to quit the sea, and haven't been able to explain It to yourself, the reason may simply be that the below-decks noise on that seagoing tub you're on is bugging your eardrums. This conclusion is part of a theory advanced in a preliminary report on engineroom noise aboard ship by the International Labor Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations. The study concerning the potentially serious effects of the clatter of big engines originated in 1961. The most obvious danger of course, is deafne^, as It Is felt that a seaman is especially open to that loss of hearing which is accompanied by noisy working conditions. Unlike the laborer in a noiseracked factory, the seaman does not go home at five to a relatively- SEAFARERS quiet apartment housing his better half and a few screaming kids. Instead, he must contend with engine vibrations and unwanted sound for weeks, sometimes months, at a time. In the ILO article, the following is used to describe the special din faced by the man who goes down to the sea in ships; "Coming directly from the en­ gine, the many-pitched vibrations caused by moving parts, the dull explosive roar of fuel burning in cylinders or boilers, the highfrequency whine of turbines, the high-pitched squeals of reduction geare, the grind of moving parts in contact and the insistent rumble of intake air create a complex noise which assails the human ear through most of the range of hearing, while enclosure of the engines in the tight metallic box of the engine compartment adds reflected airborne sound to the total noise level. In addition, vibra­ tions travel through the engine mountings and connections to bulkheads and decks, which pass them on to the engine room air." Where loud-voiced conversation is difficult, permanent and incur­ able loss of hearing through damage to the inner-ear sti-ucture is a possibility, according to the report. T»ge Nine LOG Elsewhere, the article cites the following: "... A great increase in noise level has resulted from the grow­ ing use of diesel propulsive ma­ chinery and the trend towards higher power and higher rpin generated by lighter main propul­ sion engines installed in a smaller engine compartment. For example, sound intensity in the engineroom increased some ten times when low-speed diesels replaced the early opposed piston engine, and 100 times with the arrival of the high-speed, higher-power diesel. Increase in sound energy has placed maritime enginemen among the groups of workers most ex­ posed to high level noise, which include men working in heavy industry or in proximity to large internal combustion W Jet en­ gines." D EAFNESS is not the only hazard faced by the man aboard ship as a result of this clashing, screaming, booming cacophony of disturbed air. The study reveals that the merchant mariner also faces such stresses as muscle tension, pulse increases and rises in blood pressure. These problems are associated with discomfort, ill humor, lack of well-being and anger at the source of the noise. The ability to SIU CONTRACT DEPARTMENT By Robert A. Matthews, SIU Vice-President, Contracts & Contract Enforcement (This column unll be a regular featurle of the SEAFARERS LOG to deal with contract matters and job issues in the SIU and maritime that develop from time to time. Seafarers are urged to write directly to the SIU Contract Department at headquarters regarding any comments or sug­ gestions on these issues.) Questions on different sections of the SIU agreement keep coming up from time to time, as delegates and crewmembers seek clarification and interpretation of job situations that develop aboard ship. We've found that publication of these items has been helpful on various ships, so we continue to urge Seafarers to send their letters with the all pos-4^ QUESTION; "The night cook and sible details that can assist in a penter's duties. If the bosun, deck determination. maintenance or watchstanders per­ baker shall work day work. His Recently, headquarters received a form this work between 8 AM to hours shall be set forth by the letter from Brother Calvin Hirsch, 5 PM, Monday through Friday, they steward in all ports. I would like to delegate on the SS Hudson, who shall be entitled to overtime. If know if this applies to overseas they perform this work at any time ports in foi-eign countries. The posed the following questions. other than during their regular agreement states In American QUESTION #1: "Please clarify working hours, they shall be en­ ports, in all ports!" overtime for weekdays, 8 AM to ANSWER; This section of the 5 PM, and Saturdays, Sundays and titled to overtime and one-half. REFERENCE: Standard Freight- agreement applies to all ports any­ holidays, such as, installing a bilge pump in a lifeboat and cementing ship Agreement, Article III, Sec­ where in the world. REFERENCE: Artiele V, Section seams in pontoons for a bulk car­ tion 12 (c)—"When members of the deck department are required by 4, of the Standard Freightship rier." ANSWER: Installing bilge pump the officer-in-charge to perform Agi-eement—Working Hours. "In and cementing pontoons—If the regular carpenter work they shall American ports, the night cook and bosun or deck maintenance and be paid straight overtime for their baker sliall work on a schedule watchstanders perform this work watch on deck and overtime and between 6 AM and 6 PM as set forth by the steward except on at any time they are entitled to one-half for their watch below." days of arrival. In all ports, the 3" 4" i overtime. Headquarters also recently re­ night cook and baker shall work REFERENCE: Standard Freightship Agreement, Article III, Sec­ ceived a letter from Brother Bill on a schedule between 6 AM and tion 11 (b)—"The working hours Russel, who posed the following 6 PM as set forth by the steward except on days of arrival." at sea and in port for all men question: classified as day workers shall be from 8 AM to 12 noon, and 1 PM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Any Now that the cold weather is here, Seafarers are reminded that work performed by day men out­ heating and lodging beefs in the shipyard ean be easily handled if side of these hours shall be paid the ship's delegate promptly notifies the captain or chief engineer for at their regular overtime rate, and shows them the temperature reading at the time. Crewmem­ except for such work as defined bers who beef to themselves about the lack of heating but wait in Article II, Section 18." three or four days before making the problem known to a respon­ QUESTION # 2: "Please clarify sible ship's officer are only making things tougher for themselves. overtime for "'eekdays, 8 AM to The same applies when shipyard workers are busy around living 5 PM and Saturdays, Sundays and quarters. Make sure you know where and when the work was holidays, for such work as building done so that the SIU patrolman has the facts available in order a box for the Lyle Gun." to make a determination. ANSWER: Building box for Lyle Gun—This is considered a car­ fijp perform demanding work is re­ duced along with morale, and momentary lapses may cause errors. Theoretically, at least, the clamor may be responsible also for difficulties with family and friends, insomnia and emotional instability. Attacking the problem is no easy matter, the ILO points out. But the possibility of structural improvements in ships now being built is a reality, and several innovations are either being studied, or are already in the practical stage. Good results have been claimed in achieving less noise by simply cutting the reduction gear teeth more accurately, improving the balance of moving parts and in­ creasing the weight of stationary parts. Sound-absorbing lining in super­ chargers has a lesser but still very real effect on noise reduction, as does equalling the number of impeller blades on the super­ charger so that the frequency response is outside the range of 3,000 to 5,000 cycles per second. This particular range of sound is found to be far more damaging to the inner ear than other frequency ratings, both higher and lower. Further good results were achieved by the placement of acoustic hoods over air blowers, high-speed generators and reduc­ tion gears; and the addition of elastic engine mountings to reduce engine vibrations has been suc­ cessful. O THER AREAS of the ship also were pegged as danger points in the study. To re­ duce the clatter facing the deck man likely to find himself on the intensely-vibrating navigation bridge, a better location for the engine ventilation system was found, and auxiliary machinery has been moved to diminish structureborne vibrations that raise another sort of racket. Wherever permitted, the atudy urges the removal of crew quar­ ters to amidships to give the sailors a respite from the constant drumming of the engines. On the many ships already in the water, approaching middle or even old age, these refinements are economically (and, in many cases, structurally) impossible. One suggestion is a simple pair of ear plugs or ear muffs resem­ bling a radio operator's headset. This innovation, however, has not met with a particular amount of success. Surveys among the guys who make the difference — the black gang — report rejection of the use of cumbersome and hot muffs, as being far too uncomfort­ able in the already-burning atmopshere of the engineroom. And, say the boys in the hole, oil and grit collect inside the ear-protect­ ing devices. Any Seafarer who was land­ locked in the Army will remember the splitting headaches artillery­ men reported, after wearing those tiny pink ear plugs for any ex­ tended period. There are, however, some im­ provements which can be slapped on just about any ship which still retains the ability to stay afloat. Local screening of various work areas with a double-glazed en­ closed control cabin — resembling a sentry box — and lined with a sound absorbant material, does reduce the sound to a great extent, minimizing the extreme danger of loss of hearing. The engineroom, surprisingly enough, is not the most difficult area to control, because the noises assailing the ear are fairly con­ stant there. Seamen tend to become attuned to the noises, and the experienced engine department sailor unconciously settles himself to the con­ sistency of the drumming noises. His brain only registers the noise when some part of the machinery has gone amiss, and the usual noises blaring forth are replaced by a different and unusual sound. This he immediately translates into a problem that may need immedi­ ate attention. The er.r which is accustomed to a steady stream of roughly the! same noises is abnormally sensitive to a sudden, highl5--pitched noise which may be part of his job, but is not constantly drumming at his hearing apparatus. These sudden noises which bang at the ear are the most damaging. And, they are almost impossible to control. It's Graduation Day Don't Delay On Heat Beefs Only three classes short of the lOO-marIc, SIU lifeboatmen's training school graduated class number 97 at headquarters recently, when group shown here received Coast Guard tickets. In front (l-r) are Randy Dei Prete, Cecil Moore; middle, Nick Sokollonides, Joe Lucos, Chorles Ownes, Morvin Mizeiie; rear, Jomes Moinello, Jomes Giliion, Robert Yborro, Allen Born and instructor Ami Biornsson. �''''•I: \ ••:•'; nritcr 9E^'AFAttWR9 LOO Pkce Tea Presidential Diners Toofc Part In CiAa Swap SIU Ship 'Hosts' Stamp Design WILMINGTON, Calif.—^The Waterman freighter Morning Light, the only unsubsidized American-flag ship to participate in the Cuban prisoner exchange deal that ended several months ago, apparently figured prominently in the design of the new US postage stamp honoring the 100th annlversary of the International over to Cuba. The shipments be­ Cross. The AFL-CIO Maritknd gan last December, resulting In the Trades Department and the SIU Red Cross. Manned by an SIU crew, Uie Morning Light was the ei^th supply ship used by the American Red Cross in the prisoner ex­ change program that began just before last Christmas. She sailed from New Orleans with a $4.5 mil­ lion shipment of emergency sup­ plies'for Cuba on May 14, return­ ing to the States with a number of Cuban refugees and relatives Trio of Thanlcsgiving Day diners at SIU headquarters last of the prisoners. month included members of SIU West Coast affiliates from A report here by Fred Russell, Wilmington branch Red Cross several APL ships. Pictured (l-r) are Tony Corbo, President chairman of public information, Jackson; Arthur Ceto, President Adams, and Louis R. Seifsaid the design for the 5-cent fery. President Monroe. stamp issued October 29 in Wash­ ington was bas^ on a photograph taken by Red Cross photographer Rudy Vetter who traveled aboard the Morning Light to Cuba. Approximately 120 million of the IRC centenary stamps are be­ MONTREAL—The ladies of the SIU continue to stump the ing printed in black, red and white nationwide distribution. experts. The latest woman Seafarer to pit her unusual oc­ forThe Mpming Light carried some cupation against the guesses of a TV quiz show panel of ex­ 8,000 tons of baby food and medi­ perts is a French-Canadian tug--f cal stores that were part of the boat cook, Emilienne Lapointe, a completely a year ago when she $53 million in supplies turned crewmember of the SIU of Canada- appeared on the nationally-tele­ crewed McAllister tug Yvonne vised show "What's My Line?" in Dupre. the US. The panelists were unable Only one of the three panelists to guess that glamorous Frenchon the French version of "To Tell Canadian Seafarer Pauline LetenThe Truth," shown on Channel 10 dre, who appeared on the show, A reminder from SIU head­ here, was successful in identifying was actually chief cook on the Mc­ quarters cautions all Seafarers her correctly. Allister tug Felicia. Pauline leaving their ships to contact To play the game, the panel is walked away with the $50 top the hall in ample time to allow given information about a contest­ prize for completely fooling the the Union to dispatch a replace­ ant's occupation and must guess experts with her unusual occupa­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ which of three people to appear tion. fore paying off may cause a de­ before them is the person de­ The ladies work eight months layed sailing, force the ship to scribed. out of the year, seven days a week sail short of the manning re­ in the galley during the shipping quirements and needlessly make Pretty Chief Cook Another woman cook on a Mc­ season on the Canadian side of the the work tougher for your ship­ mates. Allister tug stumped the experts Lakes. participated in the early shipping arrangemente by helping under­ write the cost of longshore labor; in moving the original cargoes to and from Cuba. Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director New Hope For Overworked Hearts Two announcements of special significance to working men and women were issued recently by the American Heart Association, which conducts the nationwide "Heart Fund" campaign In February. First was a report that the death rate from diseases of the heart and blood vessels among family breadwinners—men in the 45-64 age bracket —has dropped by 6 percent since 1950. Second was an article published in the Association's scientific journal. Circulation," in which two University of California scientists showed that labor's loss in income.as a result of premature death from circula­ tory diseases was an estimated billion dollars in a single year. An­ other $830.4 million was lost that year in unearned wages because of cardiovascular disabilities. The 6 percent drop in the death rate resulted primarily from a 22% decrease in the mortality rate from stroke and a 44% decrease in the death rate from high blood pressure in men aged 45-64. These gains offset a 4% rise in the death rate from coronary disease (heart attacks), the most serious of the cardiovascular diseases. These two reports underscore that while great strides have been made in combating heart disease, much remains to be done. Diseases of the heart and blood vessels are the costliest in dollars to the nation's working men and women, More-f important stili, these diseases are caused almost 250,000 deaths in perhaps our greatest health enemy. 1962. Each year they take more lives The Americain Heart Association in the United States than all other reports the investment of nearly causes of death combined. Among 90 million "Heart Fund" dollars persons—under 65, including the since 1949 in research seeking breadwinners upon whom tlie causes, prevention and cures for family's well-being depends, they heart ailments. Millions more have been spent on professional and public education, to initiate com­ munity programs for aiding heart patients, and to establish rehabili­ tation and vocational services which make it possible for many stricken' workers to return to tlieir Siiii improved designs this year. Particularly low in price are refrigerators, jobs. By Sidney Margolius Chief among the diseases in­ washing machines and dryers, vacuum cleaners and ranges. Zig-zag volved are: heart attack (toll, sewing machines also are getting cheaper. 500,000 lives annually); stroke One of the most interesting new developments is the self-cleaning (kills 200,000, disables millions); This January we have to discard our usual annual forecast of another sizeable rise in living costs. For 1964, the prospect is for fairly stable range introduced by one large maker (General Electric). This is ac­ high blood pressure (5 million are prices. In fact, an alert family that knows how and when to buy, should complished by a special high temperature setting. However, the new affected); rheumatio fever (afflicts be able to reduce some (rf its basic expenses and have more money for device so far is available only on the more-expensive models. 500,000 school-age children); and other family goals. Another work-saving range is the new model (introduced by Hot- Inborn cardiao defects (30,000 Especially look for sharp price cuts and big sales in the annual point), with slide-out oven walls coated with non-stick finish. The babies are bom each year with such defects). January clearances. Unusually warm weather in some regions earlier special finish makes the slide-out walls easy to sponge off in a sink. The 6 percent deaith rate de­ this winter and the gloom cast over Christmas shopping by the assas­ In refrigerators, the news is the (G.E.) model that comes with a sination of President Kennedy, have left stores with heavy inventories, counter work area. The freezer section forms the base of the counter crease is termed "the first rela­ tively sustained improvement we particularly of clothing and gift items. area, and the refrigerator is above the recessed counter. have seen" by Dr. James V. War­ In washing machines, a significant development is increased capacity, In general, you can expect a year of reasonable food prices. Cheap ren, past president of the Heart beef especially is going to be a big help. You also can expect a continu­ with three manufacturers introducing 14-pound washers (Norge, Easy Association. An intensive educa­ ation of low prices for clothing, with the exception of somewhat higher and Hotpoint). Previous largest capacity was 12 pounds. The new big- tional program has also drastically capacity machines usually have large agitators, stronger components prices on wool garments. altered the fatalism with which This also will be a good year to shop for home equipment. An in­ and increased oscillation to handle the heavier loads. the public used to view heart In furniture and rugs, some furniture lines and floor coverings, creasing number of appliances is available at genuine bargain prices. especially wool rugs, will cost a little more in '64. For furniture, we disease and strokes. Too, retail prices of both new and used cars are sagging a little. People are seeking medical ad­ advise shopping the February sales. In rugs, more consumers will turn But your problem in 1964 will be higher price tags on medical care; to nylon rugs which are holding closer to present levels. Grade for vice earlier. Dr. Warren reports, on some housing expenses, especially home operation and repairs; on grade, nylon and wool are both durable, but wool has some edge in and rehabilitation is far more vigorously pursued than ever commercial recreation such as movie admissions, and on auto mainte­ resiliency and soil resistance. before. Pliysicians today are also nance and insurance. Housing remains the big budget problem, with construction costs better informed about how to Here is a checklist of specific price prospects to help guide you in again three percent above a year ago as we enter '64. Renters will find diagnose, treat and prevent heart selecting good values in 1964; landlords in some cities offering more concessions. Real-estate inter­ diseases. Food prices will be relatively stable this year; some important ones ests are finding over-priced new apartments more difficult to rent. The main goal of the AHA still even will be cheaper. You can make budget savings by using more of In 1964, low-cost individual houses—those under $15,000—will be is to lessen the threat of pre­ the especially-abundant foods. Especially good buys in 1964 will in­ even harder to locate. Builders are expected to concentrate on homes mature death to the family bread­ clude beef (in exceptionally large supply); eggs; poultry; pork (during in the $15,000 to $25,000 range. The concentration on more-expensive winner—the man in the prime of the winter and spring); tuna fish 'now selling at the lowest prices in dwellings and luxury apartments is ominous for the economy as a life. "Although we have not yet recent years); Maine sardines, and canned corn. whole, and the construction industry in particular. This kind of con­ made significant inroads against Frozen orange juice concentrates will continue expensive, even if struction usually signals the mature stage of a-building boom, just be­ the toll taken by arteriosclerotic heart disease, the improvement a little less costly than last year. More smart consumers will switch to fore a recession breaks.. However, 1964 will be a good year to expand or renovate a home, with respect to strokes and hyper­ canned juices such as grapefruit juice. In clothing, take advantage of the January sales, especially to fill in or refinance a mortgage. Prices of a number of important building tension suggests that the goal is your needs of coats, suits and other wool garments; also, hosiery. Rising materials have declined, including those on asphalt roofing, heating within our capability," Dr. Warren adds. wool prices are expected to boost prices of men's suits, coats and other equipment and plywood. As we enter 1964,' mortgage interest rates are a good one-half of wool clothing later this year. Some hosiery m-nufacturers also have (Comments and suggestions are announced price boosts which will affect prices of nylons-in coming 1 percent below a year ago. They now average as low as SV* percent invited by this Department and in New England; 5Vi to 5% in the Midwest; 6 percent in the South and can he submitted to this column months. in tare of the SEAFARERS LOa.) In hoosehold appUances, you Will be able to find both low prices and 6 to 6 V4 In the Far West Canada SIU Lady Cook Again Slumps TV Panel Quitting Ship? Notify Union 1964-A Year Of Reasonable Costs V' pre-Christmas release of 1,113 prisoners. Various American companies and private individuals donated the ransom cargoes through the Red �SM.AF J0 m FR R Maybe I'll Do BeHer In This One CONVENTION STRESSES POLITICAL EDUCATION. Labor Jn politics got a full share of attention at the recent AFL-CIO convention in New York, spotlighting the importance to the trade union movement of the 1964 elections. The 167-member AFL-CIO General Board, re­ viewing labor's register-and-vote campaigns of 1960 and 1962, determined an even greater effort is demanded if success in 1964 is to be assured. It placed special emphasis on the need for a full-time officer to be assigned to political activity in every union and a person in every local to implement the program. The General Board discussed the political challenge of extreme right-wing elements to labor and to liberal government and asserted the trade union movement must fight back by insuring the greatest possible participation in political decisimimaking. The best single weapon labor has in this struggle, the Board in­ dicated, is manpower enlisted on the side of good citizenship. Earlier, the AFL-CIO convention had approved a resolution calling on every local union to appoint a person responsible for registering unregistered unionists and members of their families and for getting out the vote on Election Day. The 1964 AFL-CIO register-and-vote campaign will be financed by a voluntary five-cent per member assess­ ment voted by the Executive Council in October. ft $1 SIn other convention action on the political front, the AFL-CIO called for equality of citizenship at the polls by redistricting "malapportioned state legislatures and Congressional districts" which deny fair repre­ sentation to urban voters. The resolution embodying tbe AFL-CIO stand on reapportionment pointed out the rural minority—some 30 percent of total population—still controls most state legislatures and has dis­ proportionate influence in the US House of Representatives. The resolution said," . . . one form of malapportionment feeds an­ other. It is the rurally-dominated state legislatures which have control over the apportionment of Congressional districts." The resolution called for support of a bill by Rep. Emanuel Celler (D-NY) which would require Congressional districts to be of "reason­ ably equal population and of compact boundaries." It concluded: "Only through Congressional action, presidential leadership, enlightened court decisions and public demand can truly representative apportion­ ment become a reality, with every citizen possessing equal strength at the ballot box and in the voting booth. Only when the concept of one man, one vote, is fully observed will democracy be fully achieved." The Brown Shoe Company plant, in a non-union area in northeast Mississippi, went union after a fiveyear organizing effort by the Boot & Shoe Workers. The vote was 238-161 over the fierce opposition of industrial and merchants' groups and the town's only news­ paper. The union had been de­ feated twice before by the same forces. Management of the firm, it was reported, took no part in the anti-union campaign since it enjoys businesslike relations with the union in other plants. The National Labor Relations Board has issued a complaint charging that the "New York Mir­ ror" committed an unfair labor practice by shutting down on Oc­ tober 16 with no advance notice or consultation with three unions it has bargained with for 39 years. A January 20 date has been set for a hearing on the charges. Press­ men's Local 2, Stereotypers Local 1 and Newspaper Guild Local 3 filed the charges after the Mirror went out of business. Its name, good will and other assets wei-e sold to the "New York Daily * * + Automation protection is one of News." * + * the major provisions of a new twoA settlement of strikes that be­ year pact won by the Los Angeles Newspaper Guild with the "Her­ gan November 1 at eight Westingald-Examiner." The contract was house Electric Corp. plants has ratified by 800 Guild members two been announced by the Interna­ hours before a strike deadline. Un­ tional Brotherhood of Electrical der its terms, management is re­ Workers. The IBEW strikes in­ quired to notify the union six volving 12,000 workers protested months in advance of technological a proposed company-wide senior­ changes, and to meet with the ity plan. New three-year contracts Guild to work out implementation provide wage increases and pres­ ervation of plant-wide seniority at of the changes with "the least ad­ several locations. Application of a verse effect on employment op­ new seniority at other loca-' portunities." It is the first such tions is limitedplan to one percent of clause in a Guild contract. the bargaining unit during the first 18 months. ^ Foreign Payoff? Special training to ready them carpenter apprenticeships will Leave Clean Ship for be provided to 100 unemployed Seafarers are reminded that Washington youths as part of a when they leave a ship after program arranged jointly by the articles expire in a foreign AFL-CIO, the United Brotherhood port, the obligation to leave a of Carpenters and the US Depart­ clean ship for the next crew ment of Labor. A majority of the is the same as in any Stateside trainees will be out-o£-schonl, outport. Attention to details of of-work Nagro youths ranging in housekeeping and efforts to age from 17 to 21. They will be leave quarters, messrocms and pvppared for s 'illed job:: tlirough other working spaces clean the sp:c!."l t-ainirg program, will be appreciated by the new which is the first in a series crew when it comes aboard. financed joinlly by the AFL-CIO and the Labor Department. O o 4 w ul <• w The year now ending has not made any sharp diiference in the general decline of USflag shipping. The drift in the Federal Gov­ ernment's maritime policy is virtually un­ changed; the promises go unfulfilled. The wheat deal and the proposed 50-50 di­ vision of grain cargoes for the Soviet bloc has not materialized. Our Cuba trade policy regarding foreign shipping to Castro's island wavers. Washington's belated attempts to enforce adherence to the 50-50 cargo law by US agen­ cies provokes nev/ nose-thumbing gestures by foreign owners and governments around the world. Congress has been preoccupied with antistrike proposals for maritime and little else of significant help to the industry. It has already enacted the first peacetime compul­ sory arbitration law in US history to curb railroad workers and their unions. The nation's highest court has given run- away-flag ship operators a green light and, for the present, exemption from US maritime union or.oanizing attempts. It has cut the safeguards protecting US seamen's pay rights in shm bankruptcy situations. OfF^dallv, US public and private planners .inr) p'^'^nf es f.^^vor a strong U^-tlpcr merchant fleet. Behmd the scenes, and in their deal­ ings with each other, their action^: run county to this v'ew. All in all, 1963 has not been one of our bettpT- years, although Seafarers have been able to ppipv better than fair shinning, and new ship operations and iobs kee-> coming along to plug gaps here and there. But aru'one who's been a'-ound durng most of the TS TT^ears that the STU has been in existence will find today's year-end picture not much dif­ ferent from any other. Shipping always has been a rough-andtumhle busine.ss. so why should '63 change anything? And besides, who can tell what next "ear may be like? Safety At Sea The sea has claimed another ship, this time the Greek passenger liner Lakonia, which burned in the Atlantic this week with a reported loss of 127 persons either missing or dead. The gay cruise ship had left South­ hampton, England, with 1,027 passengers and crew. Ships of all nations, including an SIUmanned vessel, responded to the SOS and kept the disaster toll low by plucking some 909 survivors from the water. The disaster-stricken vessel is still afloat, under tow to Gibraltar, which apparently at­ tests to a basically-sound construction. So the drama in this instance is unlike that in­ volving the Andrea Doria sinking seven years ago, when 50 persons lost their lives in a collision between the Italirn liner and the Swedish linsr Stockholm off Nantucket. But the threat of disaster rides with every hip that puts to s''?. It is pn ever-present •'ange" to ssai'ar nT men and their passen"ro cijt this d:~nge'" tn a ipin'mum. the US h-s ret some nf the lT'<^hest safety stand­ ards in the world fo- its Unfortunately, at sea as en land, or in the air, it often takes a major tragedy to point UP the importance and urgency of such safety regulations. The Doria sinking, and its at­ tendant loss of lives, should have spurred prompt worldwide action to improve ship sa'etv around the world. Yet it took four years before an interna­ tional conference on sea safety was convened at London in 1960 and, despite the three years that have passed since then, the recnmmendpticns of that gathering are still not •n full effect throughout the maritime world. The lessons of 1956 go unheeded. In"t?nces of panic and faulty safety equip­ ment v/ere described this week by survivors of the Lakonia, which undouhtediv led to an mcre-i.sed loss of life. The fire that .gutted the ship has been attributed to overloaded electrical wirmg, again putthiv the harsh vlai'p of onblicitv on the lack o' adequate safety in the world's maritime fleets. It is pamfullv clear that action still is needed to bring necessary safetv standards 'o th° feels of the world. Action, rather than lin service, is necessary now to assure proper safety standards on .ships of all na­ tions before more lives are lost needlessly. �Tmlr# SEAFARERS The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent delay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): Russell Elmer McLeod, 61: Nat­ Alva Ony Moreland, 52: Brother Moreland died of accidental causes ural causes took the life of Broth­ at his home in er McLeod in Groves, Texas, the Seattle on May 25, 1963. (Wash.) USPHS He had shipped Hospital on Sep­ in the steward tember 5, 1963. department since He had sailed in 1952. He is sur­ the steward de­ vived by a sister. partment since Miss Lela May 1955. Surviving Moreland, also of is his son, Pat­ Groves. Place of rick Joseph Mc­ burial was in the Oak Bluff Me­ Leod, of Honolulu, Hawaii. Burial morial Park Cemetery, Port was at the View Crest Abbey Cem­ etery, Everett, Wash. Neches, Texas. All of the following SIU families have received mater­ nity benefiits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: Colleen Jackson, born Septem­ and Mrs. Charles Rogers, Balti­ ber 7, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs more, Md. Jimmie Jackson, Humble, Texas. $•$>$>. William Cachola, born August 4- 4" Mary Jo Weekly, born April 4, 21, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph liam V. Cachola, Baltimore, Md. $•$>$> E. Weekly, Guifport, Miss. Kimberly Lynn Edwards, bom i. t. t. Villa Burke, born September 9, September 27, 1963, to Seafarer 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Timothy and Mrs. Howard Lloyd Edwards, H. Burke, Ogdensburg, New York. Owosso, Mich. 4" 4" 4^ 4- 4' 4» 4- 4« 4" 4< 4> 4> 4" 4" <4 Mary Frances Henley, born Oc­ tober 7, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. James B. Henley, Rincon, Ga. Barry Hayaski, born September 21. 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harry Hayaski, Wilmer, Ala. Robert Walter Miller, born Au­ gust 28, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. William H. Miller, Baltimore, Md. $>$>$• Amelia Leonard Thompson, born August 30, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Clem Thompson, Mt. Ulla, North Carolina. Francis Gillis, born August 22, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Douglas Gillis, Detroit, Mich. Sharon Lynn Fleming, born Sep­ tember 24, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas Fleming, Hyde Park, Mass. 4> 4> 4' Julie Elizabeth Rogers, born September 14, 1963, to Seafarer SIU Team Ashore at the same time in New York, Seafarer father-and-son team are pictured together in head­ quarters hiring hail. Dad Candida Bonefont (stand­ ing) ships out on deck, and son Luis Bonefont sails in the steward depart­ ment. New York is home port for both of thom. Darwin P. Carroll, 48: Brother Carroll died of a lung ailment at the Jackson Hos­ pital, Montgom­ ery, Ala. on Au­ gust 7, 1963. Sailing since 1947, he had shipped with the SIU in the en­ gine department. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Margaret C. Glausier, of Mont­ gomery. Burial was at Bethel Bap­ tist Church Cemetery, Troy, Ala. t t i Ernest P. Janosko, 61: Brother Janosko died in the Portuguese Hospital, Salva­ dor, Brazil, from a stomach ail­ ment on June 7, 1963. He had sailed with the SIU in the deck department since 1944. He is sur­ vived by a sister, 4) 4^ t Mrs. W. Kish, of Gary Alan Bertrand, born Octo­ Bedford, Ohio, Burial was in the ber 8, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Emmett J. Bertrand, Port Arthur, United States. Texas. 4^ 4> 4> 4> 41 Todd James Hunt, born Septem­ Louis William Peed, 50: Brother ber 21, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Peed died of a heart attack in Michael Hunt, Philadelphia, Pa. India on August 17, 1963. Ship­ Sean Mark Charette, bom Octo­ ping in the en­ ber 20, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. gine departnoent, Marvin B. Charette, Bayfield, Wis. he had sailed 4" 4" 4" Pamela Weaver, born August 6, with SIU since 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gleason 1943. He is sur­ Weaver, Houston, Texas. vived by his wife, Mrs. Lillian 4) 4^ 4" Troy Bennett, bom September Peed, New Or­ 8, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. leans, La. Burial Bobby G. Bennett, Gulliver, Mich. was in New Orleans. Backs Seatime Rule On Pension To the Editor: I would like to second the thought in the LOG (Oct. 4) by Brothers Paul Zellner and Ludwlk Borowik on men working ashore and wanting a pension. It seems to me that some of us want to have our candy and to eat it too. We should realize that this is impossible. If a seaman, and I put the emphasis on "seaman," is work­ ing toward the day he can re­ tire, the only way he can do so is by going to sea. If he's work­ ing ashore to get his so-calied "seatime" for benefits, that's something else. But first let's come up with something fea­ sible on the retirement for fulltime seamen. Brother C. L. Cousins in the same LOG mentions that eligi­ bility should be based on the completion of 20 years as a paid-up member in good stand­ ing. Well, I know some of our brothers who are paid up in dues are saiiing as mates and engineers on SIU - contracted ships. 'They can be paid up and in good standing, but are they eligible for a pension from our plan? This is obviously some­ thing that still has to be worked on. No one who's working ashore from time to time on odd jobs should be able to come in and say the requirements for an SIU pension are too high at 12 years or 15 years. Eligibility has to be tough; otherwise, any­ peeember 97, INI LOG one could retire and before you know it, the whole membership will be on retirement. In most jobs, the required time for a pension calls for 15 to 20 years on one job in con­ tinuous service. Now this can't be the way with us, not for sea­ men today. I want to have a retirement plan to look forward to as bad Editor j All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mall and visits whenever possible. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: USPHS HOSPlTAt. NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Edward Achee James Lola George Armstrong Theodore Lee Richard Barnes Claude Lomers James Benoit Cornelius Martin Daniel Bishop Leon Morgan Evangelus Nonis Wilbert Burke George Burleson Frederick Nobles Byrd Buzbee William Padgett Kcnyon Parks Steve Crawford Howard Curry Charles Parmar James Rankin Julius Ekman George Flint Homer Lee Ringo Harold Robison Eugene Galiaspy Aristide Soriano Jesse Green Raymond Steels Sanford Gregory James Thomas Seifcrt Hamilton Rulfin R. Thomas Earl Hardeman Michael Toth Herbert Hart Francis Wall Charles Hooper Earl Whateiy Melvin Hughorn Roland Wilcox Waiter Johnson Stanley Wright Foster Juneau WiUiam Woolsey Wlliiam Kirby Dusks Korolia USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND George Marcotts James Archie Manning Moore Louis Baxter Curtis Nelson John Bergeria Francis O'Laughlia Edmund Brett William Parrish John Bryant Bryon Ricketts Antonio Carrano John Ross James Doyle William Souder Hector Durata Grady Watson Julius Fekete Joseph Williams Freidof Fondila Harry Willoughby Monroe Gaddy Martin Witty Gorman Glaze Hubert Wolverton John Hannay Lawrence Holbrook Nicholas Wuchina Martin Yager Gustavo LoeRer Thomas McLaughlin USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Charles Allen John Ilatliff Edward Brezina Charlie Gedra Arthur Brown Manuel Lopez Joe Ebnole Kenneth Peden Sixto Escobar Henry Schorr USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK John Aba Merrill Johns Arturo Alderets Walter Kariak Pedro Arellano A. Koukeas Dominick Blaczak Juan Leon Felix Bonefont Sulo Lepisto John Buenday Paul Liotta Dennis Lloyd Thomas Clark Ramon Maldondo Well Denny Jose Morales Stanley Derelo Charles Dougherty William Morris Harold Duclox Isidore Nappi Frits Nilsen Thomas Duncan Roy Poole Carl Ernest Louis Oinilla Martin Fay Eugene Plahn Charles Fertal Floro Regaladn Theodore Gerber Jacques Rion Ventura Gilabert James Rlst Edward Glazder Mohamed Said Richard Green . Abbas Samet Edwin Harriman Ralph Hayes Juan Soto November 1—has a letter from Harry N. Schorr among those submitted to the editor, urging that each seaman's blood type be added on the back of our yearly medical card. I strongly back up this request. I recall how in 1957 I shipped out as bosun on the MY Tag Knot in Mobile, and we would make a trip to Santa Rosalia, Mexico (Gulf of California) and back again every month and ten days. I heid that ship down for four trips. The last trip, while in the Gulf of California, I had several of the men working in the No. 4 'tweendeck. On that deck, a hinged hatch cover (steel) was hooked up aft in an upright position. The vessel was under­ way and, due to its slight roll and propeller jarring, the cover got unhooked and fell on the leg of an ordinary seaman. He lost quite a bit of blood until a tourniquet could be applied. An amphibian plane was dispatched from the Canal, but the man died on the way down, from the loss of blood. Had each member of the crew on that ship — or any ship — known his blood type, that sea­ man could have been saved. I cannot remember his name, but his home was in Pearl River, La. Frederick H. Garretson ib i 4> Yu Song Yea Lester Sturtevant Josa Tore Ward Hoskina Daniel Covaney Eladio Torres Julian Vista William Cameron Ernest Vltou VA HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Raymond Anderson Maurice LaVole Robert Alvarado Abraham Mander Henry Bortz . James Mathews Leslie Dean Robert Peters John Gribble Roy D. Peebles George Howard Merl Walters William Hightower Quint. Zambeano James Hodges Mayo Brasseaux Nicholas Korsak USPHS HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS William Forrest USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASHINGTON Henry Davis. Jr. Antonio Penor Fox C. Lewis Vernon Williamson Frederick Lillard USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Jesse Brinkley William Mason John Fitchette Clarence Riggins William Hathaway Joseph Wallace James Marks George Williams USPHS HOSPITAL CHICAGO. ILLINOIS Erick Johnson Ernest Peterson USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GEORGIA Edward Bates J. M. Watkina USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON. MASSACHUSETTS Harry Davis Harris Smallwood Alfred Duggan Donald Watson Arthur Harrington USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Gerald Algernon George McKnew Benjamin Delbler Samuel Mills Abe Gordon Robert Shappard Thomas Lehay Willie Young Billy Lynn SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas Isaksen Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny MONTGOMERY TB SANITARIUM MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA Herman Hickman USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE James McGee PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON. LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN. NEW YORK Arthur Nelson VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY. MASSACHUSEHTE Raymond Arsenault US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON. DC William Thomson attack on the runaway, flag of convenience bulk carrier J. Louis, which the US Navy saw fit to aid at the expense of American taxpayers? Nobody saw fit to mention that the greedy slob who oper­ ates it, the so-called American, is avoiding the taxes to pay for help, aid and assistance, and was employing one American In a crew of 49. John T. Bowman 4" 4" 4" Welfare Again Eases Burdens To the Editor: As I sit with pen in hand, I think over the years how the SIU welfare program has helped in paying hospital and doctor bills for us. as anyone else, and I want to Now again, with the death of see it provide more than $150 my husband, Harry K. East, the per month—and soon. benefit check has helped relieve But we're not making any the burdens of the family. headway on this, according to I wish to thank all of the offi­ some of the suggestions I've cers and officials of the Union seen in the past. Our plan has for being so good to us over the got to be a little stiff and should years my husband was a mem­ be paid according to seatime ber of the SIU. He was proud only, so that a man can retire to belong to a strong union like with enough to live on. the SIU and I am proud to be William R. Cameron among its members as one big SS Mankato Victory family. 4. 4> 4* I shall always try to uphold Blood Data Card everything Harry worked for Hits Runaway while he was a living member. Is Called Vital I also wish to thank the SIU Assist By Navy To the Editor: representatives here in Texas Every publication of the LCXJ To the Editor: How about a nice strong edi­ for the help extended to the is delivered to my home and I torial on the slanted newspaper family in our hours of grief. enjoy reading it very much. Mrs. Roberta East The copy in front of me — stories regarding the Cuban jet All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. �.yS. 'ilea-Vlews' siAlFIMiit •—By JoMph 1. TrMiblay _ f m • . • - .—-n ^iV- S2 Aside from remarks on good feeding and service, safety reminders seem to be upper­ most in the items that come up at ship's meetings around the SIU fleet. One important safety note was offered recently at the meeting on the Alcoa Runner (Alcoa), when ship's delegate Charles V. Tucker cautioned all hands to wear shoes to fire and boat drills, not wooden or rubber clogs. This type of leisure footwear is not rec­ ommended, Tucker pointed out, because they cause nasty spills and accidents on ladders and deck padeyes. 4. "I may as well tell you right now where I stand. 1 don't likeblondes ..." AZALEA CITY (Sta-Land), Oct. 30 —Chairman,. J. RIgattI; Secretary, R. Funk. $9.12 In ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. G. Castro was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Crew requested fo he a little more quiet when men are sleeping. TV for crew mess and transportation from ship to bus stop requested from company. Vote of thanks to steward department for good feeding and service. TRUSTCO (Commodity Transports.tion), Sept. IS—Chairman, nonet Sec­ retary, J. Quintayo. Second pumpman was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Trip has been smooth and captain has been very cooperative in to put out draw as money arrives In Yokohama. No beefs reported by department delegates. Crewmembers requested to qpoperate on use of washing machine. Steward requests that dirty linen be turned in. Re­ quest for better grade of coffee. NEW YORKER (Seatraders), Nov. S —Chairman, S. Berger; Secretary, D. C. Jones. One man missed ship in Baltimore. Captain wants list of all men getting off in Norfolk. D. C. Jones was elected as ship's delegate. Request made to take up collection for TV antenna. Vote of thanks to the steward department for Job well done. BiENViLLR (Sea-Land), Nov. 7 — Chairman, Van Whitney; Secretary, Carlos Dial. Disputed OT and de­ layed sailing will be handled by pa­ trolman. The ship's fund and TV fund will be left on the ship. Cash Is to be turned in to the captain and given to the next crew. Vote of thanks to the cooks for well-pre­ pared food. the matter of draws, etc. Safety meeting held with captain, officers and ail department delegates. Many practical suggestions were made. Joe Aires, patrolman from Philadelphia hail, handled many beefs the crew had on last trip with complete satis­ faction ail the way. Ship's crew ex­ tended thanks. Oct. 27—Chairman, V. O. Swanson; Secretary, J. Quintayo. Discussion on holding meeting b^ore payoff with patrolman and food plan representa­ tive regarding repairs -and food aboard ship. Captain extended vote of thanks to crew for Its cooperation. Vote of thanks given to night cook St baker, bosun and gangway watch for their cooperation. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. DEL AIRES (Delta), Oct. 20—Chaii^ man, D. Wilson; Secretary, F. S. Paylor. Ship's delegate reported every­ thing okay.' J. Spivey resigned as ship's delegate and C. James was elected to serve in his place. Two nights' lodging disputed In deck and engine departments. DEL SUD (Delta), Nov. 3—Chair­ man, Robert Callahan; Secretary, Vin­ cent J; Fitzgerald. Hans Spiegel was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $101.31 in movie fund and $29 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. Discussion on company policy regarding men being laid off enroute from Houston to New Or­ leans. Discussion on getting member­ ship together and contacting head­ quarters regarding retirement plan. NATALIE (Maritimr Overseas), Oct. 2$—Chairman, Robert W. Ferrandiz; STEEL DESIGNER (isthmian), Oct. Secretary, E. Feyen. Ship's delegate 27—Chairman, J. W. Areiianes; Sec­ requested all members getting off in retary, R. Wiman. No beefs reported New York give 24-hour notice. All by department delegates. W. Chander repairs completed except on galley was elected to serve as ship's dele-, scuppers and the awning back aft. A gate. Vote of thanks extended to few hours disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Transportation beef will entire steward department. be presented to patrolman on arrival. PENN TRADER (Pcnn Shipping), STEEL ARCHITECT (isthmian), Oct. 27—Chairman, S. Emerson; Sec­ retary, D. E. Edwards. Repair list Nov. 3—Chairman, Vincent McCioswas made up and the majority of key; Secretary, Leo M. Morsette. John repairs have been compieted. Dis­ Geroge was elected to serve as ship's puted OT for crew whiie in Chit- delegate. $13 in ship's fund. No tigong to be turned over to patrol­ beefs reported. Vote of thanks exman. Entire crew warned not to jUnded to bosun. Crew pantry needs Tanks should be enter messroom in underwear at any ro be painted. time. $3.61 in ship's fund. Schedule cleaned as water la rusty. Request to have food plan representative to be posted for cleaning of laundry. aboard. DEL SANTOS (Deita), Nov. 12 — TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Waterways), Chairman, John W. Aitstatt; Secre­ tary, Adam Hauke. Ship's delegate Oct. 18—ChaTrman, H. Dombrowski; Secretary, E. Hansen. Two men reported everything running smooth­ ly. Few hours disputed OT expected missed ship. Gear and property ail to be collected at payoff. Suggestion checked and locked up. Disputed OT made to have all foc'sles sougeed and beef between 1st assistant and and painted. Suggestion made to BR to be settled In New York. H. send letter to headquarters regarding Dombrowski was elected to serve aa a' pension plan. Ship should be new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to steward department for vast im­ fumigated. provement In cooking. ROBIN TRENT (Robin Line), Nov. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ $—Chairman, M. Beasiey; Secretary, O. Trosclair. Motion made to open a riers), Nov. 17—Chairman, John Dunbaggage room in ail halls for the lop; Secretary, Ralph Hernandez. membership.. This to be referred to Crew was allowed ashore at Moji due headquarters. Patrolman to be eon- to epidemic of cholera. $19.89 In tacted regarding draws being cut ship's fund. Vote of thanks to stew­ pretty close. Food representative to ard department for Job well done. be contacted regarding cold drinks Due to fact that ship is going to be when ship is in port. laid up upon arrival at San Francisco, it was decided by majority vote to HEDGE HAVEN (Hedge Haven raffle off the television set. Ship's Farms), Nov 10—Chairman, R. Biafr; fund Is also to be given to the Secretary, A. p. Aiiain, Jr. Captain winner. , . The Tmstco (Commoiiity Trans­ portation) reports that all is not "sweetness and light" in relations between the US and Venezuela, despite reports in the dally press to the contrary. As far as US sea­ men are concerned, "the people are not very friendly in Vene­ zuela," and this can probably be seconded by many a tankerman who's made the trip before. Ship's delegate 3. R. Miller and meeting chairman V- L. Swanson also noted that the skipper sent his compli­ ments to the crew for its stand-out behavior in Alexandria while in the Middle East. The night cook & baker-—^nameless—drew thanks on his own for a good job. Good-Bye Al, Good-Bye Pal Br Harry Wolowiti (Ed. note: The fdllowlng was written at sea aboard the Del Norte on November 19, .1963, a few hours after the death of Seafarer Alvin Whitney.) Family man, Al Whitney, that was his name, A squareshooter who played the game. Honest to goodness seaman and a friend in need, No matter what race or creed. ^ Then last night at one, your poor heart gave out, Never a whimper, moan, not even a shout. You had all kinds of attention, Al, you can believe that's true. Had a pro for a doctor, he gave his all for you. We've had all kinds of doctors on these Delta Line ships We sincerely hope Doctor Glabe makes a few more trips. Doctor Glabe, you've proven your mettle, we all sing your praise. And we'll keep on singing. Doc, the rest of our days. So. "Rest in Peace" Al, old friend. ~ This is just goodbye, not the end. You're in capable hands with Our Lord up there. With never a worry, trouble or care. We all miss you, Al, we want you to know. You were a real shipmate, always ready to go. On the Bonanza (Transasia), So let these few parting words be our esteem for you. crewmembers have asked that the From everyone aboard, signed captain and his crew. deck padeyes be painted a special color, as they are a hazard at night Lanza, Bill Sistrunk and others mar), for the extra goodies he pro­ who worked hard and tirelessly to vided, and to Luis Cruz, crew try and keep Whitney comfortable. messman on the Overseas Rebecca (A verse tribute to Whitney ap­ (Overseas Carriers), tagged "one of pears elsewhere on this page. —Ed.) »4^ jpi 4^ Comments about Thanksgiving holiday dinners fill many of the meeting minutes. The Council Grove (Cities Service) expresses thanks for "a bountiful Thanksgiv­ Tucker Miller ing dinner." . . . The same goes for particularly in heavy seas. Melvin the Producer (Marine Carriers), H. Jones, acting as ship's delegate, Steel King (Isthmian), Alcoa Run­ meeting chairman and secretary all ner (Alcoa) afid Transglobe (Hud­ Lonza Jones rolled into one, passed on this son Waterways). . . . Special thanks went to John J. Schalier; night the best In his trade" by his shipsafety reminder. cook & baker on the Alamar (Cal- mates. 4" 4^ 4" The Del Valle (Delta) reports that the fishing is pretty good in some of the spots along its route In West Africa, for those who are interested in that sport. There are some good shoreside attractions out there also, from all accounts. Ji 4^ ' 4^ A sad note was forwarded from Up until a couple of days ago, the crew of the Zephyrhills the Del Norte (Delta) after the sud­ (Pan American Overseas) was enjoying one of the longest den death of oldtimer Alvln Whit­ stays "in port" anyone can remember. And it was in one of ney in Rio de Janeiro on Novem­ ^ ber 19. Whitney was taken ashore the nicest leave ports a farer can visit—Yokohama, members, but not many are grip­ after much delay In obtaining a ing about it. local doctor and eventually was Japan. The master of the ship. Captain But all good things must sooiner sent back aboard from the hospital so that he could travel back to the or later end, so the Zeghyrhills Jean, helped the crew to enjoy its States with the ship. But death now is back out in the Pacific, all extended stay just outside of intervened, despite the efforts of •hanik turned to, bringing her Yokohama by being "most gener­ ship's doctor R. Glabe, steward- home. Just why slie stayed in port ous with the draws, securing the cesses C. B. Bennett and A. A. on a slow boat to noivhere for mail, getting passes extended, and purchasing stores when tliey were needed," according to Seafarer Dwight Skelton, the ship's delegate. The pass extensions were espe­ cially important to crewmembers, because they were anchored be­ yond the outer breakwater, so that sea watches had to be maintained. The launch ride to the city itself took thirty minutes each way, which cut an hour off their shore time. All this enforced rest and relaxation w^s fine, says Skelton, especially since the men knew their allotments were being paid. With their stay in Yokohama, they've lopped some eight months off the articles for a 12-month period. Some members of tlie crew began to wonder if they were only staying there to enjoy the winter, ling a long and liappy 70-day stay anchored just or if there were plans to make Yokohama, Seafarars on the Zephyrhills are now on their them citizens of Japan. Maybe it way home. Pictured (l-r) with some of the local beauties was a good thing the Zephyrhills era Dwight Skeltoni Ckwde Sturges and Doug Ciorko. finally did go back to sea. t 4) t Yokohama A Fine Port But 70 Days Is Enough ''i\ �T>, •''X • Page FoorteeB SEAFARERS Deeetttber Vt, 196S LOG Routine Work On The Patriot Warm Springs' Trip Top-Rated By Crew By Seafarer Bob (Red) Darley, Book D-405 Good ship, good skipper, good company! Seafarers completing a four-month trip on a newly-con­ tracted SIU vessel used these laudatory terms to describe the ship, captain and company, on their arrival in Galveston for pay­ department la concerned, I've off. The vessel came home clean, never had a better one." The crew aiso lauded the com­ with no beefs, and a good sign of pany for putting top-quality stores the way the voyage went was the fact that several of the crew aboard the ship and living up to signed on again for another trip. the contract provisions. The quality of the stores was far above Crewmembers aboard the ship, average. the Warm Springs (Columbia), Chief cook George Williams and were particularly warm in their baker Vincent Young, assisted by praise of Capt. Donald Swann. At 3rd cook Dale Brignac, made the the last shipboard meeting just be­ most of the first-rate stores and fore termination of the voyage, served up consistently great food they unanimously commended to match the gourmet-style menus Capt. Swann for his fairness, spirit prepared by chief steward Roy of cooperation, humanitarian atti­ Ayers. Officers described Bay tude and general excellence as a Cuccia, steward utility, as one of shipmaster. He acted in a fair and the best bedroom stewards going just manner in every transaction to sea. Although messmen Russell with the crew, it was pointed out (I Wanna Go Home) O'Quinn and at the meeting. Hubert (Purty Boy) Kleii^peter Chief mate Eli Feldman, chief and pantryman Majidf (Bandit) engineer Dominick Spalia and first Coyle were making their first trip • assistant Charles E. McCallister to sea and got off to a slow start, followed the precedent set by Capt. they wound up the trip doing their Dariey Cuccia Swann in maintaining good officercrew relations. McCailister had sailed with the SIU for several years before obtaining a license and Feldman is a former member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific. The Warm Springs, a Liberty, was the first vessel of the new company to come under the SIU banner and has just completed her first voyage with a Seafarer crew. Other Columbia ships have been signed to an SIU contract since that time. As for his first SIU crew, Capt. Swann had this to say: "The fine condition of the ship speaks for itself, and where the steward Use Only One Mail Address Seafarers with beefs regard­ ing slow payment of monies due from various operators in back wages and disputed overtime should first check whether they have a proper mailing address on file with the company. SIU headquarters officials point out that reports received from sev­ eral operators show checks have been mailed to one address while a beef on the same score Is sent from another, thus cre­ ating much difficulty in keeping accounts straight. McCarthy Crawford jobs in an efficient and profes­ sional manner. The deck department, headed by veteran bosun Jack Procell of New Orleans, really turned out and did a job in keeping with the highest traditions of good SIU seamanship. The sailors brought the old Liberty in neat as a yacht and painted from stem to stem. Other members of the deck gang included Cholley (Parson) John­ son, Bill (Mr. Boozy) Johnson, Robert (San Juan Red) Donahue, Eric Odenheim and myself, able seamen; and Gene (Big Cat) Dar­ ley, Jerry (Lover) LaGrange and Donald (Poker) McCoy, ordinary seamen. "They're a helluva good bunch and I'll be Happy to have any of them with me again anytime," said Feldman of the deck depart­ ment. Black gang members, the guys who keep the old up and down going 24 hours per day, were Jerry (Turk) McCarthy, engine utility; Big Jolin Luther, Homer (Thunderbird) Paschaii and Buck (Patio) Mixon, oilers; Joe (Highpockets Red) Henry, Lloyd (Crewcut) Crawford and Marshall (B.S.) Smith, firemen; Biackie (Doctor) Newberry, bull wiper. In summing up the long India voyage, of which more than three months was steaming time, crewmembers termed it "a very good trip, all-in-all." I::: •"•<1 Close-ups on the Alcoa Patriot (Alcoa) picture two members of the SIU crew going about routine tasks while the ship was in the Port of Baltimore. At left, crew messman A. DeJesus checks the fresh milk supply in the crew's refrigerator after some thirsty grade A drinkers have had their fill. John Rombo, OS (right), secures safety )ine for newly-painted life-ring on deck of the Alcoa freightship. 25th SIU Year Ages Him, Too When the 25th anniversary of the SIU and SIUNA was marked in a special supplement of the LOG last month, the event pro­ vided a special reminder to Sea­ farer E. Wiley (Bouncy) Carter, Reading about the anniversary aboard the Kenmar (Calmar) enroute through the Panama Canal, "all of a sudden it dawned on me that I too am 25 years older since our Union began in 1938," Carter recalled. Receipt of the LOG issue caused many remininiscenses for Carter about how far the Union has come. "We had our ups and downs, but we al­ ways managed to forge ahead to better things, weathering the storm for our Brotherhood." Carter The war years were almost too much for the 44year-old bosun. He reports he first went down with the old Robin Hood, which was closely followed by the Chetac, both torpedoed in 1942. Then, after losing the Wil­ liam L. Marcy in 1944, Carter re­ calls how he threatened to quit the sea and "become a landlubber." As far as Carter is concerned, the repeated sinkings he went through during the war amply qualify him to be in the 'picture the LOG ran as part of its anniver­ sary edition: The "American Day" parade at New York in 1942, when Seafarers marched under a ban­ ner proclaiming them as survivors of enemy torpedoes. Publication of the photo was what brought all of the past to mind. ALCOA VOYAGER (Alcoa), Oct. 7— Chairman, V. S. Kuhl; Secralary, R. Canonlzado. Shlp'a delegate reported ship la In bad need of repairs. Water cooler waa on the blink the whole trip, and need at least 3 new water coolers. There la Insufficient lee and cold water and all showers are boiling hot. Expected payoff Is in the Gulf. Crew requests mora variety of night lunches. GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), Oct. 13—Chairman, O. N. Lopez; Secre­ tary, S. M. SImes. Discussion regard­ ing heating system back aft. Sugges­ tion made that draws he put out In smaU hUls. Brother Soto was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Ship needs to be fumigated. S20.28 in ship's fund. Two hours disputed OT in steward department for delayed sailing. The sailing board was set for 1500 and sailed at 1800. Members In the deck department re­ quested that the chief officer should have watch caU men 30 minutes early. Instead of giving them only 19 minutes. 8EATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), Oct. 20—Chairman, S. Kllderman; Secre­ tary, E. O. Johnson. Ship's delegate reported everything running smooth­ ly. New ship's delegate to he elected. Vote of thanks to Brother Frits, for­ mer ship's delegate, for wonderful Job. Discussion on having the patrol­ man clarify Seatrain contract for en­ gine department. RAPHAEL S E M M E S (Sea-Land), Oct. 20—Chairman, Frank Allen; Sec­ retary, Edward B. BIss. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates, S1S.26 In ship's fund. Motion to have patrolman see port steward to have new full-size blankets/ put aboard. Present blankets are too short and fuU of holes. ROBIN GRAY (Robin Line), Oct. 10 —Chairman, Rocco Albanesa; Secre­ tary, I. Buckley. Some disputed OT in deck department to he taken up with hoarding patrolman. Motion made in regard to disputed OT in Belra. Ship should not pay off until all is settled for all concerned. Letter was sent to headquarters requesting clarlflcation. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), Sept. 22—Chairman, George FInkles; Secre­ tary, Michael KIndla. Ship's delegate reported that the biggest beef is money draw at Calcutta in rupees. Captain promised to have sufficient amount of travelers checks for next trip. New washing machine promised DEL NORTE (Delta), Oct. 20—Chair­ by chief engineer. It was voted that man, Andrew A. McCloskey; Secre­ everyone donate SI to ship's fund at tary, Bill Kaiser. Ship's delegate re­ payoff. One crewmemher was given ported on discussion with patrolman a rough tlma by topside for making on deck department work, position­ a safety suggestion. ing of gangway and various disputed Items covering all three departments. PANOCEANIC FAITH (Panoceanic), Ruben Bellety elected to serve as Oct. 12—Chairman, Marcal Jefte; Sec­ ship's delegate for next voyage. Mo­ retary, C. L. FIshel. Ship waa de­ tion made to send letter to New York layed in San Juan. Question on pen­ and New Orleans about company alty for delayed sailing time to he knocking men off on the weekend discussed with patrolman in New and on holidays In Houston and York. Motion submitted that there Buenos Aires while men are still on should he voting machine Installed articles. Another motion to advise in all SIU hiring halls, to be used hall to do something about long­ for any and all voting activity, with shoremen making unnecessary noise a maximum period of time allowed while ship is in New Orleans and for vote on any union business. The some men are sleeping. condition of the gangway should be LONG LINES (Isthmian), Oct. brought to the attention of the Safe­ ty Department. Members getting off Chairman, Edward C. Martin, Jr.; Seeare requested to leave their keys in ratary, William Sanford. Ship's dele­ foc'sles. Vote of thanks given to the gate reported that disputed OT will steward department, the steward and be referred to Baltimore patrolman. Captain said there will be no gen­ the cooks for meals well served. eral layoff. $1.95 in ship's fund. Pro­ SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Sea­ posed amendment to the agreement train), Oct. 27—Chairman, Lawrence regarding overtime work was over­ H. Chapman; Secretary, James M. whelmingly approved by crew. Crew Nelson. Ship's delegate reported that requests copies of agreement for this all repairs have been handled. >29.19 vessel. Members fee! that any fiifiirA provide that in ship's fund. No beefs reported by agreements should steaming gang and cable gang are department delegates. two separate departments. Discussion ERNA ELIZABETH (Albatross Tank­ on future agreements At time of er), Oct. 20—Chairman, William C. sign-on. which should he added as Joyner; Secretary, Samuel Doyle. rider to the articles. �;.<r-rr-'"^fiff Dumber 27, 1963 SEAFARERS =-^ ^ Sthedole Of SIU Meefings lii||ipi®;li SIU membership meetings are hel(i regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. 'All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: Detroit January 10 New York January 6 Houston -... .January 13 Philadelphia January 7 New Orleans January 14 BaltimoreJanuary 8 January 15 Mobile .... '•; ---j FIMAMCIAL REPORTS. The conetitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Cistrlct mokes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and/ Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three mbnths by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records ore available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. Should any member, for any reason, be refused his constitutional right .to inspect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. West Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through June, 1964 for the monthly informational meetings to. be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarer? are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. "Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmingion Seattle San Francisco January 20 January 22 January 24 February 17 February 19 February 21 March 16 March 18 March 20 April 20 April 22 April 24 May 18 May 20 May 22 June 15 June 17 June 19 THUar FUlg)S. All trust funds of the SIU AUantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree-I ments. All these agreements"specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shallj consist equally of iinion and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures eid disbursements of trust funds aye made only uppn approval by ei majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any time, you are. denied informa­ tion about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. is r»g9 JWIeeii'''<.,;^^ LOG SHIPPIMG RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by tiie contracts between the Uhion and the" shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls- If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Offlon and the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is:• Max Harrison, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place,Suite 1930," New York h, N.Y. Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Uaion headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly tothe Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. Leslie J. Brilhart The above-named or anyone knowing his present address is asked to get in touch with his mother, Mrs. J. H. Riley, 342 Montclair Ave., San Antonio 9, Texas. m CONTRACTS. Copies'of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These con­ tracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, os well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Itaion official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. * In 'addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. X % X , Mrs. Mike Machel Lost your address. Write again soon. Lois Slater. % X XXX Robert Spencer Wolfe Contact your mother or Dorothy O. Wolfe at 605 E. Wellington, Houston 22, Texas. XXX PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any. official capacity in the SIU iinless an official itoion receipt iq given for same. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event.anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and ^ given an official re­ I ceipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by cer­ tified mail, retmrn receipt requested. iS:|| " " - . iiiiiiiil : COHSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are avail­ able in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. time you feel any member or xifficer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with'charges,.trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. ^ RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, inclviding attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these "Onion meetings, they are encoiu-aged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including' service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing [tljem to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. .ii : wmmm . I ^ JL . i' '• -" •; < • -r - - •• " J !; —V - SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXE(nrriVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Sliepard Lindsey William Robert Matthews A1 Tanner SEtniETARY-TREASURER AI Kerr XXX HEADOUABIERS REPRESENTATIVES BiU HaU Ed Hooney Fred Stewart tlACliMURE 12.16 E. Raltimure St. Ke* Uichey. Agent EAstern 7-4900 dUSIUN 27b State St. John Fay, Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 .HEADQUARTERS 673 4tn Ava.. Bklyn HYacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 8804 Canal St. Paul Drozah, Agent ... WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax William Morris. Agem ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales. Agent FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South L,awrence St. Loui.s Neira Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent . Tel 529-7548 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6fino NORFOLK 113 3rd St. Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 622-1892 PHILAIIEI.PHIA 2604 S 4th St. Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-,3818 <?AN PRANCiSCO . 450 Harrison St. Frank Boyne. Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E B McAuiey. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE. PR 1313 Fernandez Juncos. Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep. ' Phone 724-2848 SEATTLE 2505 1st Ave. I'ed Babkowski, Agent MAin 3-4334 TAMPA 3U Harrison St. Jeff GUIette. Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON CaUf 505 N. Marine Ave Georse McCartney. Agent TErminal 4-2528 Oskar Kaelep You are asked to contact Walter Nelson, 636 Wilcox Ave., Bronx, New York, NY, by telephone or mail. His phone is TA 3-9517. X X_ X Julio Oquendo The above - named or anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to wite Mrs. "Vicenta Oquendo, 2932 East 7th St., Oakland, Calif. XXX Thomas Edward Banning You are asked to get in touch with A. B. Duncan, Caledonian Bu­ reau of Investigation, PO Box 37, Snell Parade, Durban, South Af­ rica, on a matter of personal im­ portance. XXX SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the li right to pursue legislative and political objectives^ which will serve" the best in­ if terests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political tm m activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. 11 liiiif:.:; T. H. Wright You are asked to write G. Sey­ mour, 620 Water St., Portsmouth, "Va., at once on an urgent matter. Ex-SS Jackie Hause Checks for the following men are being held, pending receipt of EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as' members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts vhlch the Uhlon has negotiated wi-Eih.the employers. Consequently, no Sea­ farer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, be should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt reques-ted. ms "' - - " H X Timothy McCarthy Get in touch with your daughter Ann at 424 East 2nd St., Boston, Mass. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG tos traditionally refrained from publishing any article" serving the political pxirposes of any individual in the Union, officer or memter. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 19^0, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. ' a forwarding address, by Schwartz & Lapin, attorneys, 310-317 West Building, 817 Main, Houston 2, Texas: Samuel O. McCurdy, John C, Gregory, Carl F. Spaulding, Ber­ nard Kaminsky. �Vol. XXV No. 2« SEAFARERS OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO ^1 -•:l! PROTECTION FOR ALL t. t:-. V;'-J?' T T From the time that the Seafarers Welfare Plan first began, the chief single objective of the program has been the fullest possible pro­ tection for the needs of SlU men and their fam­ ilies. When the Plan originated in 1950, the family man—the man with dependents—^was the exception to the rule. Most seamen lacked status as family men and homeowners, for this was yet to come. Accordingly, the original benefits of the pro­ gram were two modest ones—a $500 death benefit payable to Seafarers' beneficiaries and a $7 weekly hospital benefit for any hospital­ ized Seafarer. These covered the inevitable basic costs of death and sickness, helping to tide those affected over the emergency. The program was also self-insured from the start so that the maximum available funds could be allocated to benefit costs, without payment of big premiums to an insurance com­ pany which could have only limited interest and knowledge in administering to the needs of sea- OUTOFB^^ SIU ARB MARRIBD men. The savings made possible by this ap­ proach have helped produce vast improvements in the program, in its service to all those eligi­ ble for its care. ^ For today, the program that offered but two simple benefits long ago provides up to 20 dif­ ferent benefits and services, and continues growing. Maternity benefits and college schol­ arships, medical clinics and pensions, all are embraced within the network of various SlU b?nefit programs. The intervening years since 1950 have also changed the "average" status of Seafarers. At the present time, 60 percent of the SlU mem­ bership is married, with ties and roots in hun­ dreds of US communities lilce other types of worlcers. However, while the welfare program is de­ signed to cover their specialized family needs. %ourop £W^5s/Aj&ze^ it does not and cannot neglect the similar re­ quirements of those who are single and unmar­ ried. For just as 3 of every 5 SlU members are married, the same proportion exists for single men who have dependents and are "heads of families" on their own. Of all single men, 62 percent have depen­ dents, either chlidren or dependent parents who may be covered for SlU benefits. In some in­ stances, in fact, unmarried Seafarers have as many as 5 to 7 dependents. Of all single Sea­ farers with dependents, 15 percent have 3 or more. These figures naturally contrast with the fact that of the married Seafarers, family size ranges up to II dependents. Some 1.3 percent of the married men have from 8 to I I dependents. Seventeen percent of the married men have 5 or more. The "average" married farnily, however, rep­ resents a statistical figure of 2.92 dependents —a wife and two kids. Of all married Seafarers, 47 percent have either 1 or 2 dependents. The remaining 53 percent have 3 or more. Obviously, the so- called "population explosion" has not passed Seafarers by. Over 5,500 SlU babies—qualify­ ing for $200 maternity benefits—have been born since 1952. Yet for all Seafarers, married and single, the "-average" number of dependents per man hovers at a figure of 2.12. Looked at another way, this means that of all those eligible to be serviced by the welfare program, I out of every 3 persons is a Seafarer himself. And with all the family growth and, increases in dependents over the years, the wide range of benefits provided by the SlU program—while dedicated to all—largely goes to Seafarers themselves, for whom the entire operation was basically designed. Of all cash payments to date, some $17 mil­ lion, over $8 million in cosh has been disbursed via the two original benefits of the program— Tn payments for hospitalized Seafarers and for death benefits. The hospital benefit today Is $56 per week, and for the beneficiaries of 'DBFBfWBfJrSA/rCifJSAlM ^eAFAfUGRS/S active Seafarers, the death benefit is $4,000. This type of growth, including the develop­ ment of a pension and disability program, sick­ ness and accident program for off-the-job ill­ ness or injury, optical benefits and many others, most of which also represent cash benefits for Seafarers themselves, has paralleled Union growth and expansion as well. For a growing Union means a growing, re­ sponsible membership—United in a common in­ terest for the well-being of all. - •"" J, :•'' -H''' • m-''' • |i^- Seafarers I titer national Union Atlantic, Cult, Lakes And Inland Waters District • AfL-CIO . y. , .'y.i �"'i'S -• 'i;^-; •V .-N- " ^* '., - • IV'- - -^ '-. -. :i" -v%:-'.., ;--:" --vjv^ 8'>arivi:y^:--;vv. ;.•• ^:;,-.i^ •''-V IV^'V" ?"v:'^;i/-- ' .^•• • J\"i2^..^Wi.? ?•• -' •• ;, :>i,v..,. I•••.,• - ^. i, >r '..• '-.'.^i---L;. i• ' . v, -rfii-f. r-r.^ • • , v-wj. 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I O G _t • it .'_ J. •• CONSTITUTION THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICAATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT Affiliated with American Federation of Labor — Congress of Industrial OrgaVizatiene (At Amended May 12, I960) PREAMBLE process of the law of this Union.' No member shall be compelled to be a witness against himself in the trail of any proceeding m which he may be charged with failure to observe the law of this Union. Every official and job holder shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member in accordance with the princi­ ples set forth in the Constitution of the Union, At maritime and allied workers and realizing the; value and necessity of a thorough organization, we are d^icated to the form­ ing of one Union for our people, the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict, based upon the following principles: IV All members shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges and guarantees as set forth in this Constitution, and such rights, privi­ Every member shall have the right to be confronted by his leges and guarantees shall be preserved in accordance with its terms. accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law of this We declare that American seamen are entitled to receive their Union. In all such cases, the accused shall be guaranteed a fair and employment without, interference of crimps, shipowners, fink halls spepdy trial by an impartial committee'of his brother Union or any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government. members. We affirm that every worker has the right to receive fair and V just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely mental cultivation and physical recreation. We proclaim the right of all seamen to receive healthful and on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. sufficient food, and proper forecasdes in which to rest. Vi We defend the right of all seamen to be treated in a decent and A rnilitant membership being necessary to the security of a frM respectful manner by those in command, and. We hold that the above rights belong to all workers alike, union, the members shall at all times stand ready to defend this Union and the principles set forth in the Constitution ofthe Union. irrespertive of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are con­ VII scious of corresponding duties to those in command, our employers, , our craft and our country. The powers not delegated to the officers, job holders, and Execu­ We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote harmonious tive Board by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to relations with those in command by exercising due care and dili­ the members. gence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assistance to our employers in caring for their CONSTITUTION gear and property. Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use our Article I influence individually and collectively for the purpose of maintain­ Name and General Powers ing and developing skill in seamanship and effecting a change in the maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more This Union shall be known as the Seafarers International Union equitable and to. make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ development of a merchant marine and a body of American seamen. trict. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and executive, and To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of mari­ shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, sub­ time workers and through its columns seek to maintain their ordinate bodies and divisions, corporate or otherwise, the forma­ knowledge of, and interest in, maritime affairs. tion of funds and participation in funds, the establishment of enter­ To assist the seamen of other countries in the work of organi­ prises for the benefit of the Union, and similar ventures. This zation and federation, to the end of establishing the Brotherhood Union shall exercise all of its powers in aid of subordinate bodies of the Sea. and divisions created or chartered by it. For convenience of admin­ To form and to assist by legal means other bona fide labor organi­ istration and in furtherance of its policies of aid and assistance, the zations whenever possible in the attainment of their just demands. Union may make its property, facilities and personnel avaiUble To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to for the use and behalf of such subordinate b^ies and divisions. make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and useful A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any calling. And bearing in mind that we are migratory, that our work Union action, unless otherwise specified in' the Constimtion or takes us away in different directions from any place where the by law. This Union shall at all times protect and mainuin its majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended jurisdiction. by only a fraction of the membership, that the absent members, who cannot be present, must have their interests guarded from Article II what might be the results of excitement and passions aropsed by Affiliation persons or conditions, and that those who are present may act for and in the interest of all, we have adopted this Constitution. Section I. This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America and the American Federation of Labor—Congress of Industrial Organizations. All other affilia­ Statement of Principles and Declaration of Rights tions by the Union or its subordinate bodies ot divisions shall be In order to form a more perfect Union, we workers in the made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the maritime and allied industries, realizing the value and necessity Executive Board. of uniting in pursuit of our improved economic and social welfare, Section 2. In addition to such other provisions as are contained have determined to bind ourselves together in the Seafarers Inter­ herein, all subordinate bodies and divisions seeking a charter from national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and and/or affiliation with this Union, shall be required to adopt, within Inland Waters District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the fol­ a time period set by the Executive Board, a constitution containing lowing principles: provisions as Set forth in Exhibit A, annexed to this Constitution In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall ever be and made a part hereof. 'All other provisions adopted by such mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obliga­ subordinate bodies and divisions as part of their constitutions shall tions as members of the community, our duties as citizens, and our not be inconsistent therewith. No such constitution or amendments duty to combat the menace of communism and any other enemies thereto shall be deemed to be effective without the approval of the of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring Executive Board of this Union, which shall be executed in writing, men dedicate ourselves in this Union. on its behalf, by the President or, in his absence, by any other We shall affiliate'and work with other free labor organizaitons; officer designated by it. Such approval shall be deemed to be recog­ we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; nition of compliance herewith by such subordinate bpdy or division. we shall assist our brothers of the sea and other workers of all Where a subordinate body or division violates any of the fore­ countries in these obligations to the fullest extent consistent with going, and, in particular, seeks to effeauate any constitutional our duties, obligations, and law. We shall seek to exert our individ­ provision not so authorized and approved, or commits acts in ual and collective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor violation of its approved constitution, or fails to act in accordance and other legislation and policies which look to the attainment of therewith, this Union, through its Executive Board, jnay withdraw a free and happy society, without distinction based on race, creed its charter and/or sever its affiliation forthwith, or on such terms or color. as it may impose not inconsistent with law, in addition to exercis­ To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that ing any and all rights it may have pursuant to any applicable agree­ most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them ments or understandings. all over the world, that their rights must and shall be protected, Section 3. This Union shall also have the power, acting through we hereby declare these rights as members of the Union to be its Exeriitive Board, and after a fair hearing, to impose a trustee­ inalienable. ship upon any subordinate body. or divisions chartered by and I affiliat^ with it, for the reasons and to the extent provided by law. No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or privileges Article III guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. Membership II Section I. Candidates for shall be admitted to memEvery qualified member shall have the right to nominate himself l^rship in accordance with membership such rules as are adopted from time to for, and, if elected or appointed, to hold office in this Union. time, by a majority vote of the membership. Membership classifica­ tions shall correspond to and depend upon seniority classifications ill established in accordance with the standard collective bargaining No member shall be deprived of his membership without diie agreement of this Union. In addition to meeting the qther requite ments duly promulgated pursuant hereto, no person shall become a full book member unless and .until he has attained the highest seniority rating set out in the said coUealve bargaining agreement; Only full book members shall be entided to vote and to hold any office or elective job, except as otherwise specified herein. All mem­ bers shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shall be entitled to vote on Union contracts. Sadion 2. No candidate shall be granted membership who is a member of any dual organization hostile to the aims, principles, and policies, of this Union. Saction 3. Members more than one quarter in arrears in dues shall be automatically suspended, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears in dues. An arrearage in dues shall be computed from the first day of the applicable quarter, but this time shall not run: (a) 'V(^ile a member is actually participating in a strike or lockout. (b) While a member is an in-patient in a USPHS or othet accredited hospital. (c) While a member is under an incapacity due to activity in behalf of the Union. (d) While a member Is in the armed services of the United States, provided the me.mber was in good standing at the time of emery into the armed forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within ninety (90) days after discharge from the armed forces. (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because of employment aboard an American flag merchant vessel. Sactjon 4. A majority vote of the membership shall be sufficient to designate additional circumstances during which the time speci­ fied in Section 3 shall not run. It shall be the right of any member to present, in writing, to any Port at any regular meeting, any question with regard to the application of Section 3, in accordance with procedures established by a majority vote of the membership. A majority vote of the membership shall be necessary to decide such questions. Saction 5. The membership shall be empowered to establish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assess­ ments may be excused where a member has been unable to pav dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. Saction 6. To preserve unity, and to promote the common welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and defend this Constitution and shall be governed by the provisions of this Constitution and all policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly made. Saction 7. Any member who gives aid to the principles and policies of any hostile or dual organization shall be denied further membership in this Union to the full extent permitted by law. A majority vote of the membership shall decide which organizations are dual or hostile. Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation with the Union shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Mem­ bers may be required to show their evidence of membership in order to be admitted to Union meetings, or into, or on Union property. Article IV Reinstatement Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated in accord­ ance with such rules and under such conditions as are adopted, from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. Article V Dues and Initiation Fee .Saction 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calendar -year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Constitution and may be changed only by Constitutional amendment. ' < Saction 2. No candidate for membership shall be admitted into membership without having paid an initiation fee of three hundred . ($300.00) dollars, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. Saction 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for .organizational purposes in accordance with such rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Article VI Retirement from Membership Saction T. Members may retire from membership by surrendering their Union books or other evidence of affiliation and paying all unpaid-dues for the quaiter in which .they retire, assessments, fines ' and other monies due and owing the Union. When the member surrenders his book or other evidence of affiliatio^n in connection with his application for retirement he shall be given a receipt therefor. An official retirement card shall be issued by Headquarters,' upon request, dated as of the day that such member accomplishes these payments, and shall be given to the member upon his pre­ senting the aforesaid receipt. Saction 2. All the rights, privileges, duties and obligations of membership shall be suspended during the period of retirement, except that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty of forfeiture of his right to reinstatement. Saction 3. Any person in retirement for a period of two quarters or more shall be restored to membership, except as herein indicated, by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly levied during the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than two quarters, the required pay­ ments shidl consist of all dues accrping during the said period of retirement, including those for the current quarter, and all assess­ ments accrued and newly levied during that period. Upon such payment, the person in retirement shall be restored to memhership, and his membership book, appropriately stamped, shall be returned to him. Saction 4. A member in retirement may be restored to membership after a two-year period of retirement consisting of eight full quarters only by majority vote of the membership. Saction 5. The period of retirement shall be computed from the first day of the quarter following the one in which the retirement . card was issued. v«l A �[ ^"kAP^^ERis'-h Ab • Tit '\- ' . •-• •'•<r-.-i^i'f. ^ Snpplement—PaffC Thr^e '•*' I •'-^ I System of Organization tsatew 1. This Union, and all officers, headquartet's reptesenUdm, port agents, patrolmen, and members shidl be governed in this order by: (a) The G>nstitution; (b) The Executive Board. (c) Majority vote of the membership. » Section 2. The headquarters of the Union shall .be locat^ in New York and the headquarters officers shall consist of a President, and Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-Fresident in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President ir. Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Section 3. The staff of each port shall consist of such personnel as is provided for herein, and the port shall bear the name of the city in which the Union's port offices are located. Soction 4. Every member of the Union shall be registered in one of three departments; namely, deck, engine and stewards depart­ ment. The definition of these departments shall be in accordance with custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one department to another except by approval as evidenced, by a majority vote of the membership. Article VIII OfRcers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected as otherwise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the President, an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Con­ tracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one VicePresident in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters.Soction 2. Port Agents, Headquarters Representatives, and Patrol­ men shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. Article IXOther, Elective Jobs Soction I. In addition to the elective jobs provided for in Ardcle VIII, the following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in die manner prescribed by this Constitution: A. Delegates to the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. B. Committee members of: (I) Trial Committees ( 2) Quarterly Financial Committees (3) Appeals Committees • (4) Strike Committees (5) Credentials Committees (6) Polls Committees (7) Union Tallying Committees (8) Constitutional Committees Saciion 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by a majority, vote of the membership. Committees may also be ap­ pointed as permitted' by this Constimtion. Article X Duties of Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Other Elected Job Holders and Miscellaneous Personnel Saction 1. Tha Prasidanl. (a) The President shall be the executive officer of the Union and shall represent; and act for and in behalf of, the Union in all matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the Con­ stitution. (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, except as otherwise herein expressly provided. (c) The President shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in.charge of headquarters and port offices. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Union action, the President shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting or otherwise. (e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, the President shall designate the number and location of ports, the jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open" such ports, and may re-assign Vice-Presidents and the SecietaryTreasurer, without reduction in wages. He may also re-assign Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to other duties, without reduction in wages. The Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and Detroit may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. Where ports are opened between elections, the President shall designate the Union personnel thereof. The President shall designate, in the event of the incapacity of " Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or any officer other than the President, a replacement to act as such during the period of incapacity, provided such replacement is qualified under Article XII of the Constitution to fill such job. At the regular meeting in July of every election year, the Presi­ dent shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. In his report he shall recommend the number and location of ports, the number of Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrol­ men which are to be elected. He shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any other similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed or delivered at the close of each day's voting, except that the President may, in . -his discretion, postpone the recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting in October. This recommendation may also specify, whether any Patrolnuut -and/or Headquarters Representative, shall be designated as depart­ mental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approvid or modification by a majority vote of the membership. 'iUvi, . (f) The President shall be chairman of the Executive Board the ports, and the pnsonnel diereof on die lakes and Inlaod Waters, including their organizing aaivides. and may cast one vote in dut body. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilides he is (g) He shall be responsible, within the limits of his powers, for die enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Union, empowered and authorized to retain any technic^ or professional and all rules and rulings duly adopted by the Executive BtMird, and assisunce he deems necessary, subjea to approval of the Executive those duly adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Within Boar(l. -these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, position, and Suction 8. Diractor of Organizing and Publication*. prestige of the Union. The Direaor of Organizing and Publications shall be appoiiited (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those other and may be removed at will by the Execudve Board of the Union. duties lawfully imposed upon him. He shall be responsible for and supervise all publications and (i) The responsibility of the President may not be delegated, public relations of the Union and shall serve as co-ordinator of but the President may delegate to a person or persons the execution all organizational aaivities of the Union. In addition, he shall of such of his duties as he may in his discretion decide, subject perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the Executive Board. to the limitations set fonh in this Constitution. (j) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Headquarters Repre­ Suction 9. Haadquartar* Raprasantativat. sentative, Tort Agent, or Patrolman shall be filled by the President The Headquarters Representatives shall perform any arid all by temporary appointment of a member qualified for the office duties assigned them or delegated to them by the President, Execu­ or job under Article XII of. this Constitution, except in those tive Vice-President or the Executive Board. cases where the filling of such vacancy is otherwise provided for Suction 10. Port Agant*. by this Constitution. (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the administra­ (k) The President is directed to take any and all measures and employ such means which he deems necessary or advisable, to tion of Union affairs in the port of his jurisdiction subject to the protect the interests, and further the welfare of the Union and its direction of the area Vice-President. • members, in all matters involving national, state or local legislation (b) He shall, within the jurisdiaion of his ^rt, be responsible issues, and public affairs. for the enforcement and execution of the Constitution, the policies (1) The President shall have authority to require any officer or . of the Union, and the rules adopted by the Executive Board, and Union representative to attend any regular or special meeting if, in by a majority vote of the membership. 'Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting port action, the Pott his opinion, it is deemed necessary. Agent shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. Section 2. Executive Vice-President. . (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or otherwise, The Executive 'Vice-President shall perform any and all duties for the activities of his port, whenever demanded by the President,, assigned him or delegated to him by the President. In the event the Vice-President of the area in which his port is located, or by the President shall be unable to carry out any of his duties by reason of incapacity or unavailability, the Executive 'Vice-President the Secretary-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward to the, Secretaryshall take over such duties during the p«riod of such incapacity or unavailability. Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office Treasurer, a weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly for any reason of the President, the Executive Vice-President shall income and expenses, and complying with all other accounting immediately assume the office, duties and responsibilities of the directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent may assign each port Patrolman to such President until the next general election. The Executive Vice-Pre_sident shall be a member of the Executive duties as fall within the jurisdiction of the port, regardless of the departmental designation, if any, under which tiie Patrolman Board and may cast one vote in that body. was eleaed. Saction 3. Vice-Praiidant in Charg* of Contracts and (f) The Port Agent shall designate which members at that port Contract Enforcemant. may serve as representatives to other organizations, affiliation with The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforce­ which has been properly authorized. ment shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated Saciion 11. Patrolman. to him by the President. In addition, he shall be responsible for Patrolmen shall perform any duties assigned them by die Agent all contract negotiations, the formulation of bargaining demands, and the submission of proposed collective bargaining agreements of the Port to which they are assigned. to the membership for ratification. He shall also be responsible, Suction 12. Exacutiva Board. except as otherwise provided-in Article X, Section 14 (d) (1), for The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive strike authorization, signing of new contracts, and contract enforce­ ment. He shall also act for headquarters, in executing the adminis­ Vice-President, the Vice-president in Charge of Contracts' and" trative funaions assigned to headquarters by this Constimtion with Contract Enforcement, the Secretary-Treasurer, the Vice-President respect to trials and appeals except if he is a witness or par^ in Charge of the Atlantic Area, the Vice-President in Charge of thereto, in which event the Secretary-Treasurer shall act in his the Gulf Area, the Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland place. In order that he may properly execute these responsibilities Waters, and the National Director (or chief executive officer) of he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ such help as he each subordinate body or division created or chartered by the deems necessary, be it legal, or otherwise, subject to approval of Union whenever such subordinate body or division has atuined a membership of 3,200 members and has maintained that member­ the Executive Board. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforce­ ship for not less than three (3) months. Such National Direaor (or chief executive officer) shall be a member of the respective ment shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast subordinate body or division and must be qualified to hold office one vote in that body. under the terms of the Constitution of such division or subordi­ nate body. Saction 4. Sacralary-Treisurar. The Executive Board shall meet in headquarters no less than The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform any and all duties assigned once each quarter and at such other times as the President or, him or delegated to him by the President. He shall be responsible in his absence, the Executive Vice-President may direct. The Presi­ for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound dent shall be the chairman of all Executive Board meetings unless accoufiting and bookkeeping systems; the setting up, and mainte­ absent, in which case the Executive Vice-President shall assume nance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the chairman's duties. Each member of die Executive Board shall the proper collection, safeguarding, and expendimre of all Union be entitled to cast one vote in that body. Its decision shall be funds, port or otherwise. He shall submit to the membership, for determined by majority vote of those voting, providing a quorum each quarterly period, a detailed report of the entire Union's finan­ of three is present. It shall be the duty of die Executive Board to cial operations and shall submit simultaneously therewith, the develop policies, strategies and rules which will advance and Quarterly Financial Committee feport for the same period. The protect the interests and welfare of the Union and the Members. ^retary-Treasurer's report shall be prepared by an independent It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer, or in his absence, Certified Public Accountant. He shall also work with all duly eleaed an appointee of the Executive Board, to keep accurate minutes of finance committees. The Secreury-Treasurer shall be resjmnsible all Executive Board meetings. The feecutive Board shall appoint for the timely filing of aay and all reports on the operations of one person who shall be designated Director of Organizing and tte Union, financial or otherwise, that may be required by any Publications. The Executive Board shall determine per capita tax Federal or state laws. In order that he may properly execute his to be levied and other terms and conditions of affiliation for any responsibilities,<he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ- group of workers desiring affiliation. The Executive Board may any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting, or otherwise, direct the administration of all Union affairs, properties, policies and personnel in any and all areas not otherwise specifically pro­ subject to approval of the Executive Board. 'The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member of the Executive vided for in this Constitution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive Board may act without holding a formal meeting pro­ Board and may cast one vote in that body. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the vided all members of the Board are sent notice,of the proposed Credentials and Ballot Tallying Committees. In addition he shall action or aaions and the decision thereon is reduced to writing and make himself and the records of his office available to the Quarterly signed by a majority of the Executive Board. In the event that death, resignation or removal from office for Financial Committee. any reason should occur simultaneously to the President and Execu­ tive Vice-President, the Executive Board by majority vote shall, Section 5. Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast. The Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast shall be a name successors from its own membership who shall fill ffiose member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vacancies until the next general election. If the Executive Vice-President duly assumes the office of the vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the aaiviries of all President and dies, resigns, is removed from office, or is incapaci­ the ports, and the personnel thereof on the AtlanticXoast, includ­ tated for more than 30 days during ilie remainder of the term, the ing-their organizing activities. The Atlantic Coast area is deemed Executive Board shall elect a successor for the balaiKe of the term to mean that area from and including Georgia through Maine and from its own membership. shall also include the Islands in the Caribbean. In order that he Suction 13. Delegates. may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of the authorized to retain any technical or professional iassistance he Union and its subordinate bodies or divisions who are elected in deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, to attend the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Saction 6. Vic«-Pr«s!denl in Charga of tha Gulf Coast. (b) Each delegate shall attend the convention for which elected The Vice-President. in Charge of the Gulf Coast shall be a member of the Executive Board_and shall be entitled to cast one and. fully participate therein. (c) Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, support those vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the aaiviries of all the policies agreed upon bj the majority of the delegates to the Convention. Ports, and the personnel thereof on the Gulf Coast including their organizing activities. The Gulf Coast area is deemed to mean the (d) The President shall assign to each subordinate bcxly or State of Floirida, all through the Gulf| including Texas. division that number of delegates to which this Union would have In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he been entitled, if its membership had been increased by the number is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional of members of the subordinate body or division, in accordance assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive with the formula set forth in the Constitution of the Seafarers Board. International Union of North America, except that this provision shall not be applied so as to reduce the number of delegates to Suction 7. Vico-PrutidenI in Charga of tha Lakas and Inland Walara. which this Union would otherwise have been entitM. The Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters Suction 14. Committaa*. ihall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled (a) Trial Committaa. to cast one vote in that body. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trials of a person charged. He shall supervise and be responsible for the aaivities of all �V SE AF ATRERS LOG. tr, iMt -'^- v; • ~ and shall submit findings and recommendations as prescribed in dhis Constitution. It shall be the sf^ial obligation of the Trial Committee to observe all the requirements of this Constitution with re^rd to charges and trials, and thtir findings and rwommendations must specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. ^ (b) Appaali Committae. 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth m this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a, majority vote, of the membership not inconsistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than one week after the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions _of_ this Con­ stitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. (c) Quarterly Financial Committee. 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make an examina­ tion for each quarterly period of the finances of the Union and shall report fully on their finding and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, separate recom­ mendations and separate findings. 2. Tht findings and recommendations of this committee shall be completed within a reasonable time after the election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all ports, as set forth herein. 3. All officers. Union personnel and members are responsible for complying with all demands made for records, bills,^ vouchers, receipts, etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. The committee shall also have available to ir, the services of the inde­ pendent certified public accountants retained by the Union. 4. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. 5. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall consist of seven (7) members in good standing to be elected as follows; One member from each of the following ports: New York, Philadelphia, Balti­ more, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and Detroit. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee. Committee members shall Jje eleaed at the regular meeting designated by the SecretaryTreasurer. In the event a regular meeting cannot be held in any port for lack of a quorum, the Agent shall call a special meeting as early as possible for the purpose of electing a member to serve on the Quarterly Financial Committee. Such committee members shall be furnished transportation to New York and back to their respeaive ports and they shall be furnished room and board during the period they are performing their duties in New York. Com­ mencing on the day following their election and continuing until they have been returned to their respeaive ports each committee member shall be paid for hours worked at the standby rate of pay bur in no event shall they be paid for less than eight (8) hours per daiy. (d) Strik* Committe*. vessels, covered by cohrraa with this'TJnion, or four (4) months of employmeilt with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its sub­ sidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direaion, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination in the election year; and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and (e) He is not disqualified by law. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other eleaive jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be full book members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accordance with this Consti­ tution, shall maintain full book membership in good standing. Article Xill ^ Elections for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen^ Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2(b) of this_Article, any full book member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolnwn, by delivering or causing to be delivered in person, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the SecretaryTreasurer, at the address of headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate.(b) His home address and mailing address. (c) His book number. , (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candi­ date, including the name of the Port in the event the posi­ tion sought is that of Agent or Patrolman. (e) Proof of citizenship. (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for can­ didates. f g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This shall be done also- if he ships subsequent to forwarding his cre­ dentials. (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past, have 1 been either a member of the Communist Party or convicted of, or served any parr of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extortion, embezzlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson,- violation of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault" with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violation of title II or III of the landrum-Griffin Aa, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." Dated: 1. In no event shall a general strike take place unless approved by a majority vote of the membership. 2. In the event a general strike has been approved by the mem­ bership the Port Agents in all affected ports shall call a timely special meeting for the purpose of electing a strike committee. This committee shall be composed of three full book members and their duties shall consist of assisting the Port Agent to effectu­ ate all strike policies and strategies. Article Xi Wages and Terms of Office of Officers and Other Elective Job Holders, Union Employees, and Others Section I. The following elected offices and jobs shall be held ^r a term of four years: President Vice-Presidents Seaetary-Treasurer Headquarters Representatives Port Agents Patrolmen The term of four years set forth herein is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article XllI, Section 6(b) of this Constitution. Soction 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions thereof, unless sooner terminated by a majbrity vote of the membership or segment of the Union, which­ ever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Saciion 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or other elective job shall be determined from, time to time by the Executive Board subject to approval of the membership. Stclion 4. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venture in which this Union participates, or which, it organizes or creates. In such situations, ••^structiohs conveyed by the Executive Board shall be followed. Article XII Qualifications for Officers, Headquarters Repr^;.. tives. Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs a- Suction 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime in an unlicensed capacity aboard an Aiherican-ilag merchant vessel or vessels. In computing time, time spent in the employ of the Union, its sub­ sidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union'i direction, shall count the same as sea time. Union records. Welfare Plan records and/or company records can be used to determine eligibility; and (b) He has been a full book member in continuous good stand­ ing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to his nomination; and (c) He has at least four (4) months of sea time, in an unlicen^ capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or ) Book No Signature of member f Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nomi­ nees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a certificate, but is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason of the restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviaion or a favorable determination by the Board of Parole of the United States Department of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed statement of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. All documents required herein must reach headquarters no earlier than July 15th and no later than August 15th of the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the latter's request. Section 2. Credentials Committee. (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular meeting in August of the election year; at the port where head­ quarters is located. It shall consist of six full book members in attendance at the meeting, with two members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No Officer, Headquarters Representative, Pott Agent or Patrolman, or candi­ date for office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall-be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to serve, the committee shall suspend until the President or Executive Vice President, or the SecretaryTreasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the port where Headquarters is located in order to elect a replacement. The Com­ mittee's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. (b) After its.eleaion, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the person has submitted his application correctly and possesses the necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each appli­ cant shall be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified", the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin board in each port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Committee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of credentials. All credentials must be in headquarters by midnight of closing day. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the commit­ tee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the addresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing the reasons for such disqualification by air mail, special delivery, registered, to the mailing address desig­ nated pursuant to Section 1(b) of. this Article. A disqualified appli­ cant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the committee. He shall forward copiel of such appeal to each port, where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a tegular meeting no later than th^ second meeting after the committee's election. It is the responsibility of the appli­ cant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. la any event, witlmut . / PKjudice to bis written ap^I, the applicant may appear lajperioa Wore the committee within two days after the day on whim the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for hit quali­ fication. The committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within die time set forth in diis Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the first tegular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disqualification classification by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so pre­ viously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifi­ cations of candidates, shall have the right to conclusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candi­ dacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1 (a) of Article-XIJ. Section 3. Billeting Procedures. (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or ports. The ballots may contain general information and instructive com­ ments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon aplhabetically within each category. The listing of the ports shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northerly port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast down to the most southerly port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of ports is exhausted. Any port outside the Continental United Staites shall then be added. There shall be allotted write-in space, on each ballot, sufficient to permit each member voting to write in as many names as there are offices and jobs to be voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so per­ forated as to enable that portion containing the said number to be easily removed to insure secrecy of the bailor. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereof. (b) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the SecretaryTreasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may be used. £ach~ballor shall'be numbered as indicated in the-preceding para­ graph and shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A sufficienr amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain separate records of the ballots sent him and shall inspea and count the ballots, when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that port. The Port Agent shall immediately execute and return to the Secretary-Treasurer a receipt acknowledging the correaness of the amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or lhall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrepancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any. event, receipts shall be forwarded for ballots actually received. TTie Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be available to any member asking for inspec­ tion of the same at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer. (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at port offices, and shall be secret. No signatures of any voter, or other distinguishing ' mark, shall appear oti the ballot, except that any member may write in the name or names of any member or members, as appropriite, for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman. (d) Only full book members may vote. However, immediately prior thereto they must present their books to the Polls Committee of the port in which they are voting. The voter's book number shall be placed upon the roster sheet (which shall be kept in duplicate) in the space opposite the ptoper ballot number, and the member shall sign his name. The portion of the ballot on which the ballot numbet is printed shall then be removed, placed near the roster sheet, and the meinber shall proceed to the voting site with the ballot. An appropriate notation of the date and of the fact of voting shall be placed in the member's Union book. (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the establishment of a booth or other voting site where esch .nember may vote in privacy. (f) Upon completion of voting the member shall fold the ballot so that no part of the printed or written portion is visible. He shall theti~drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted ballot box, which shall be provided for that purpose by the Port Agent and kept locked and sealed except as hereinafter set forth. (g) Voting shall commence on November 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sun­ days and (for each individual Port) holidays legally recognized in the city in which the port affected is located.' If November 1st or December 31st falls on a holiday legally recognized in a port in the city in which that port is located, the balloting period in such port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, voting in all ports shall commence at 9:00 A.M., and continue until 5:00 P.M., except that, on Saturdays, voting shall commence at 9:00 A.M. and continue until 12 noon. Section 4. Pells Committees. (a) Each port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the voting on each voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting of three full book members none of whom shall be a candidate, officer or an eleaed or appointed job holder. For the purpose of holding a meeting for the election of a Polls Committee only, and notwith­ standing the provisions of Article XXIIl, Section 2, or any other ^ provision of this Constitution, five (5) members shall constimte ' a quorum for each port, with the said meeting to be held between 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. with no notice thereof required. It shall be the obligation of each member wishing to serve on a Polls Com­ mittee, or to observe the election thereof, to be present during this time period. It diall be the responsibility of the Port Agent to see that the meeting for the purpose of electing the said Polls Committee is called, and that the minutes of the said meeting are sent daily to the Secretary-Treasurer. In no case shall voting take place unless a duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collea aill unused ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stubs of those ballots already used, the ballot box or boxes and the ballot records and files kept by the Port Agent. It shall then proceed to compare the serial numbers and amounts of stubs with the number of names and corresponding serial numbers on the roster, and then compare. . the serial number and amounts of ballots used with the verifies- ' -VJi - • �'^rv • •:^vr'r'r SE ji¥ A41ERS don lift, u corrected, end tscertaln whether die unused hallcts, both serial numbers and amount, represent the difference between what appears on the verifiication list, as corrected, and the ballou used. It any disaepancies are found, a detailed report thereon shall bd drawn by the Polls Committee finding such discrepancies, which report shall be in duplicate, and signed by all the members of such. Polls Committee. Each member of the Committee may make what separate comments thereon he desires, provided they are sighed and dated by him. A copy of this report shall be given the Port Agent, to be presented at the next regular meeting. A copy shall dso be simultaneously sent to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall cause an "investigation to be made forthwith. The results of such investigation shall be reported to the membership as soon as com­ pleted, with recommendations by the Secretary-Treasurer. A ma­ jority vote of the membership shall determine what action, if any, shall be taken thereon. Notwithstanding anything to the contra^ contained in this Constitution, the Executive Board shall not make any determination in these matters. (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box is locked and sealed, which lock and seal shall not be opened except in the manner hereinafter set forth. The same procedure as is set forth in the preceding paragraph with regard to discrepancies shall be utilized in the event the Polls Committee has reason to believe the lock and seal have been illegally tampered with. (d) The Polls Committee shall permit full book members only to vote. Prior thereto, it shall stamp their book with the word "voted" and the date, issue ballots ta voters, insure that proper registration on the roster takes place, "colfect stubs, and keep them in numerical order. It shall preserve good order and decorum at the voting site and vicinity thereof. All members and others alfiliated with the Union are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Committee, when called upon, in the preservation of order and decorum. (e) In order to maintain the seaecy and accuracy of the ballot, and to eliminate the possibility of errors or irregularities in any one day's balloting affecting all the balloting in any port, the following procedure shall be observed: At die end of each day's voting, the Polls Committee, in the presence of any member desiring to attend, provided he observes proper decorum, shall open the ballot box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots therein in an envelope, as required, which shall then be sealed. The members of the Polls Committee shall there­ upon sign their names across the flap of the said envelope or enve­ lopes, with their book numbers -next to their signatures. The committee shall also place the date and name of the Port on the said envelopes, and shall certify, on the envelope or envelopes, that the ballot box or boxes were opened publicly, that all ballots for that day only were removed, and that all of those ballots are enclosed in the envelope or envelopes dated for that day and voted in that . Port. The Polls Committee shall check the rosters, and any other records they deem appropriate, to insure the foregoing. At the discretion of the Executive Board, official envelopes may be pre­ pared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making of the aforesaid certification, with wording embodying the fore­ going inscribed thereon, in which event these envelopes shall be used by the Polls Committee for the aforesaid purpose. Nothing contained herein shall prevent any member of a Polls Committee from adding such comments to the certificate as are appropriate, provided the comments are signed and dated by the member making them. The envelope or envelopes shall then be placed in a wrapper or envelope, which, at the discretion of the Executive Board, may be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely sealed and either delivered, or sent by certified or registered mail, by the said Polls Committee, to the depository named in the pre-election report adopted by the membership. The Polls Committee shall not be discharged from its duties until this mailing is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box or boxes are locked and sealed before handing them bask to thcvPort Agent, and shall place the key or keys to the boxes in an envelope, across the flap of which the members of the committee shall sign their names, bock numbers, and the date, after sealing the envelope securely. In addition to delivering the key and ballot box or boxes as aforesaid, the Polls Committee shall deliver to the Port Agent one copy of each of the roster sheets for the day, the unused ballots, any reports called for by this Section 4, any files that-they may have received, and all the stubs collected both for the day and those turned over to it. The Port Agent shall be responsible for the proper safeguarding of all the aforesaid material, shall not release any of it until duly called for, and shall insure that no one illegally tampers with the material placed in his custody. The remaining copy of each roster sheet used for the day shall be mailed by the Polls Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer, by certified or regis­ tered mail or delivered in person. (f) Members of the Polls-Committee shall serve without com­ pensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving or provide meals in lieu of cash. Sactien S. Ballot Collaclion, Tallying Proeeduro, Protasis, and Spacial Votas. (a) On the day the balloting in each port is to terminate, the Polls Committee elected for that day shall, in addition to their other duties hereinbefore set forth, deliver to headquarters, or mail to headquarters (by certified or registered mail), all the unused ballots, together with a certification, signed and dated by all members of the Committee that all ballots sent to. the port and not used are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each member of the Committee to make separate comments under his signature and date. TTie certification shall specifically identify, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, but bound separately, the committee shall forward to headquarters all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a certification, signed by all members of the committee, that all the stubs collected by the committee ate enclosed therewith subject to the right of each member of the committed to make separate com­ ments under his signature and date. The said Polls Committee members shall not be discharged from their duties until the for. warding called for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. (b) All forwarding to headquarters called for under this Section 3, shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, at the address of headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot be elected or cannot act on the day the balloting in each Port is to terminate, the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward the material specifi­ cally set forth in Section 5(a) (unused ballots and smbs) to the Union Tallying Committee, which will then carry out the functions in regard thereto of the said Polls Committee. In such event, the Port Agent shgll also forward all other material deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Committee to execute those functions. avplemcat—PMW n** LOG All certifications called for nnder this Article XIII shall b<f deemed made according to the best knowledge, and belief of diose required to make such certification. (c) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 full bookmembers. Two shall be elected from each of the seven ports of New'York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, and Detroit. The election shall be held at the rc^lar meeting in December of the election year, or if the Executive Board other­ wise determines prior thereto, at a special meeting held in the aforesaid ports on the first business day of the last week of said month. No Officer, Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Pa­ trolman, or candidate for office, or the job of Headquarters Rep­ resentative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties hereinbefore set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged with the tallying of all the ballots and the preparation of a closing report setting forth, in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, verification lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each toad broken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee shall be permitted access to the election records and files of all ports, which they may require to be forwarded for inspection at its discretion. The report shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered, and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these dis­ crepancies. All members of , the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting re|»rt as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with j^rtinent details. The Tallying Committee is also charged with the receipt and evaluation of written protests by any member who claims an illegal denial of the right to vote. If it finds the protests invalid, it shall dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest valid, the committee shall order a special vote, to be had no later than within the period of its proceedings, on such terms as are practical, effective, .and just, but which terms, in any cveiit, shall include the provisions of Section 3(c) of this Article and the designation of the voting site of the port most convenient to the protesting member. Where a special vote is ordered in accordance with this Section 5(c), these terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Article. Protests may be made only in writing and must be received by the Union Tallying Committee during the period of its proceedings. The reports of this committee shall include a brief summary of each protest received, the name and book number of the protesting member, and a summary of the disposition of the said protest. 'The committee shall take all reason­ able measures to adjust the course of its proceedings so as to enable the special vote set forth in this Section 5(c) to be com­ pleted within the time herein specified. No closing report shall be made by it unless and until the special votes referred to in this Section 5(c) shall have been duly completed and tallied. (d) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall pr<^ ceed to the port in which headquarters is located, as soon as possi­ ble after their election but, in any event, shall arrive at that port prior to the first business day after December 31 of the election year. Each member of the committee not elected from the port in which headquarters is located shall be reimbursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expense occasioned by their traveling to and returning from that Port. All members of the committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subse­ quent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the Port from which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Con­ stitution, adopt its own procedures. Decision as to special votes, protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Union Tallying Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, s'hall have the sole right and duty to obtain the ballots from the depository imme­ diately after the termination of balloting and to insure their safe custody during the course 'of the committee's proceedings. The proceedings of this committee, except for the actual preparation of the closing-report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. In no event, shall the issuance of the hereinbefore referred to closing report of the Tallying Committee be delated beyond the January 15th immedi­ ately subsequent to the close of voting. The Union Tallying Com­ mittee shall be discharged upon the completion of the issuance and dispatch of its reports as required in this Article. In the event a recheck and recount is ordered pursuant to Seaion 5(g) of this Article, the committee shall be reconstituted except that jf any member thereof is not available, a substitute therefore shall be elected from the appropriate port, at a special meeting held for that purpose as soon as possible. (e) The report of the Committee shall be made up in sufficient copies to comply with the following requirements: two copies shall be sent by the committee to each Port Agent and the SecretaryTreasurer prior to the first regular meeting scheduled to take place subsequent to the close of the committee's proceedings or, in the event such* meeting is scheduled to take place four days or less from the close of this committee's proceedings, then at least five days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever meeting applies shall be designated, by date, in the report and shall be referred to as the' "Election Report Meeting." As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner. ITiis copy shall be kept posted for a period of two months. At the Election Report Meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be token up the discrepancies, if any, referred to in Section 5(c0 of this Article and the recommendations of the Tallying Committee submitted therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in accordance with the Constitution, shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of a special vote unless the reported discrepancies affect the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote shall be restricted thereto. A majority of the membership, at the Election Rpeort Meeting, may order a recheck and a recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three or more members, of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the con­ tingencies provided for in this Section 5(f) the closing report shall be accepted as final. (g) A special vote ordered pursuant to Seciton 5(f) must take place and be completed within seven (7) days after the Election Report Meeting, at each port where the discrepancies sp aaed upon took place. Subject to the foregoing, and to the limiix of the vote set by the meml^rship, as aforesaid, the Port Agents in each such pott shall have the functions of the Tallying Committee as set forth in Section 5(c), insofar as that Section deals with the terms of such special vote. The Secretary-Treasurer shall make a sufficient amount of the usual balloting material immediately avail­ able to Port Agents, for the purpose of such special vote. Imme­ diately after the close thereof, the Port Agent shall summarize the results and communicate them to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, roster sheets, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote shall be forwarded to the Secretary-Traesurer, all in the same package, but bound separately, by the most rapid means practicable, bur, in any case, so as to reach the Secretary-Treasurer in time to enable him to prepare his report as required by this Section 5(g). An accounting and certification, made by the Port Agent, similar to those required of Polls Committees, shall be enclosed therewith. The Secretary-Treasurer shall then prepare a report containing a combined summary of the results, together with a schedule indicating in detail how they affect the Union Tallying Committee's results, as set forth in its closing report. The form of the latter's report shall be followed as closely as possible. Two (2) copies shall be sent to each port, one copy of which shall be posted. The other copy shall be presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report Meeting. If a majority vote of the membership decides to accept the Secretary-Treasurer's report, the numerical results set forth in the pertinent segments of the Tally­ ing Committee's closing report shall be deemed accepted atid final without modification. If ordered, a recheck and recount, and the report thereon by the Union Tallying Committee, shall be similarly disf>osed of and deemed accepted and final, by majority vote of the membership «t the regular meeting following the Election Report Meeting. If such recheck and recount is ordered, the Union "Tallying Com­ mittee shall be required to continue its proceedings correspondingly. Section 6. Installation into office and the Job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman. (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number of votes cast for the particular office or job- involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determina­ tions shall be made only from the results deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to notify each individual elected. (b) "Die duly elected officers and other job holders shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report Meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meeting the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as pro­ vided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Article XI, Section 1. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected President to assume office the provisions of Article X, Section 2, as to succession shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. Section 7. The Secretary-Treasurer is specifically charged with the preservation and retention of all election records, including the ballots, as required by law, and is directed and authorized to issue such other and further directives as to the election procedures as are required by law, which directives shall be part of the election procedures of this Union. Article XIV Other Elections Section I. Trial Committao. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a special meeting held at 10:00 A.M., the next business day following the regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place. It shall consist of five full book members, of which three shall constitute a quorum. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Port Patrolman, or other Union personnel may be clectd to serve on a Trial Com­ mittee. No member who intends to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who cannot, for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing disqualifications apply to him. The members of this committee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Section 2. Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven full book members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the port where headquarters is located. The same disqualifications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing of an appeal from a Trial Committee decision, if the said member was a member of the Trial Committee. Section 3. Delegates. As soon as the President is advised as to the date and duly authorized number of delegates to the convention' of the Seafarers International Union of North America, he shall communicate such facts to the Port Agent of each Port, together with recommendations as to generally applicable rules for the election of delegates. These facts and recommendations shall be announced and read at the first regular meeting thereafter. Unless changed by a majority vote of the membership during that meeting, the election rules shall apply. These rules shall not prohibit any full book member from nominating himself. The results of the election shall be communi­ cated to each Port Agent, posted on the bulletin board, and an­ nounced at the next regular meeting of the Port. Rules of election hereunder may include provisions for automatic election of all qualified nominees, in the event the number of such nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be elected. Article XV Trials and Appeals Saciion 1. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set forth in this Con­ stitution. These charges shall be in writing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to the Port Agent of the port nearest the place of the offense, or the port of pay-off, if the offense took place alxmd ship. He shall also request the Port Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting. The accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting takes place. �^"-• {r;. ^Sappleitaeiil—Page Sit' SMHM S. After precentttioa of tbe durges and dit tectnest to the Port Agent, dw Port Agent shall cause (hose charges to be read at th^ said meeting. If the charges are rejected bf a majoritf vote of die port; oo further action mtf be ^en diereon, unless ruled otherwise by a majority vote of tlie membership of the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are accepted, and the accused is present; he shall be automatically on notice that he will be tried the fol* lowing morning. At his request, the ttial shall be pos^oned until the morning following the next regular meeting, at which time the Trial Gimmittee will then be elected. He shall also be banded a written copy of the charges made against him. If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall immediately cause to be sent to him,^ by registered mail addressed to his last known mailing address on file with the Union a copy of the charges, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a noti­ fication, that he must appear with" his witnesses, ready for trial the morning after the next regular meeting, at which meeting die Trial Committee will be elected. In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a port, the ttial shall take place in the Pon where Headquarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of the charges. At the truest of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and his wimesses. Section 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of evidence required by courts of law but may receive all relevant testimony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, at the request of the accused, to enable him to make a proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls beneath a quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does exist. Soctlon 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the accusers are present. The Trial Committee shall condurt the trial except that the accused shall have the right to cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witnesses, as well as to condua his own defense. The accuxd may select any member to assist him in his defense at the ttial, provided, (a), the said member is available at the time of the trial and (b) the said member agrees to render such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifications of the members of the Trial Committee, or states that the charges do not adequately inform him of what wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and plan of such commission^ such matters shall be ruled upon and dis­ posed of, prior to proceeding on the merits of the defense. The guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven by die weight of the evidence, and the burden of such proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be based on the quality of die evidence and not solely on the number of witnesMs produced. Saction 5. The Trial Committee shall make finding as to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to punishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in the light of the proceedings. These findings and recommendations shall be those of a majority of the committee, and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The committee shall forward its findings and recommendations, along with any dissent to the Port Agent of the port where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either in person or by mail addressed to their last known addresses. The findings shall include a statement that the rights of the accused under this Constitution, were properly safe­ guarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, the date of the trial, the name and address of the accused, the accuser, and each witness; shall describe each document used at the ttial; shall contain a fair summary of the proceedings, and shall state the finding as to guilt or innocence. If possible, all documents used at the trial shall be kept. All findings and recommendations shall be mad.«ia ilitt''of the regular files. Sadioh 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Trial Committee, cause the findings and recommendations to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next regular meeting. Section 7. The Port Agent shall-send the record of the entire proceedings to headquarters, which shall cauce sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to, each Port in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. Section 1. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall be dis­ cussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority vote of the mem­ bership of the Union shall; (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommendations, or (d) Order a new trial after finding that substantial justice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this event, a new trial shall take place at the port where headquarters is located and upon application, the accused, the accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transportation and subsistence. Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any punishment so decided upon shall become effective. Headquarters shall cause notice of the results thereof to be sent to each accused and accuser. Section 10. An accused who has been, found guilty, or who is under effective punishment?may appeal in the following manner: He may. send or deliver a notice of appeal to Headquarters within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the decision of .die membership. Soction 11. At the next regular meeting of the port where Head­ quarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the notice shall be presented .and shall then become part of the minutes. An Appeals Committee shall then be eleaed. The Vice-President in charge of contracts is charged with the duty of presenting the before-mentioned prtKeedings and all available documents used as evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as any written statement or argument submitted by the accused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquarters on the night the committee is elected. It shall be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written statement or argument arrives at head­ quarters in time for such presentation. Section 12, The Appeals Committee shall decide the appeal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration of the evidence autl arguments before it. It may grant adjournments and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair consideration. Section 13, The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be by majority vote, and shall be in the form of finding and recommen­ dations, Dissents will be allowed. Decisions and dissents shall be in writing and signed by those participating in such decision or dissent. In making its findings and recommendations, the committee shall be governed by the following; («) ^0 finding of guilt shall be reversed if there is substantial SEAFARERS LOG eridenoe to nippott such a finding tnd, in mdi cue, die Appah Coinmittec shaU not make ita own findings u to ^ wei^ of evidence. , (b) In no event shall increased punishment be recommended. (c) A new trial shall be recommended if the Appeals Committee finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Committee should have been disqualified, or (b) that the accused was not adequately informed of the details of the charged offense, which resulted in his not having been given a fair ttial, or (c) that for any other reason, the accused was not given a fair trial. (d) If there is not substantial evidence to support a finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend diat the charge on which the finding was based be dismissed. (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punishment. Saction 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its decision and dissent, if any, to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies to be published and shall have them sent to each port in time to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. Headquarters shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at their last known address, or notify them in person. Saction 15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of this Artftle, the membership, by a majority vote, shall accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dissent therein. If.there is no dissent, the decision of the Appeals Committee shall stand. If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the port where headquarters is located, in the manner provided for in Seaion 2 of this Article. Any decision so providing for a new ttial shall contain such directions as will Insure a fair hearing to the accused. Soction 16. Headquarters shall notify the accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing addressed to their last known address, of the results of the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth in Section 17 of this Article. Soction 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of the pro­ visions of the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, and the rights of, and procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein. Decisions reached thereunder shall be binding on all members of the Union. Saction 18, It shall be the duty of all members of the Union to take all steps within their constitutional power to carry out the terms of any effective decisions. Saction 19. Every accused shall receive a written copy of the charges preferred against him and shall be given a reasonable time to prepare his defense,' but he may thereafter plead guilty and ' waive any or all of the other rights and privileges granted 'to him by this Article. If an accused has been properly notified of bis trial and fails to attend without properly requesting a postpone­ ment, the Trial Committee may hold its ttial without his presence. Arficte XVI Offenses and Penalties Deeember W,' Ib^S <c)' Mliooiiduce daring «iw meedag or odior official Ihlm (d) Refusal or nedigent failure to carry ont orders of Aow duly ftuAorized to paake such orders at any time. Saction. 4. Upon proof of the commission of any of Ae following offenses, members shall be penalized up to and induding a fine of $50.00; ~ ' (a) Refusal or wilful failure to be present at sign-ons or pay-offs; (b) Wilful failure to submit Union book to Union representa­ tives at pay-off; (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign-on; (d) Refusal to cooperate wiA Union representatives In disdiarging Aeir duties; (e) Disorderly conduct in Ae Union hall; (f) Gambling in Ae Union hall;(g) Negligent failure to join ship. Saction 5. Any member who has committed an offense penalized by no more than a fine of $30.00 may elect to waive hb rights under Ais Constitution subject to Ae provisions of Article XV, Section 19 and to pay Ac maximum fine of $30.00 to Ae duly authorized representative of Ae Union. Saction 6. This Union, and itk members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, of personal or property rights to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing Ae member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in Ais Constimtion. Saction 7. Any member under suspension for an offense under Ais Article shall continue to pay all dues and assessments and mustobserve his duties to the Union, members, officials, and job holders. Aritcle XVII Publications • This Union may publish suA pamphlets, journals, newspapers, magazines, periodicals and general literature, in such manner as may be determined, from time to time, by the Executive ^rd. Article XVIII Bonds Officers and job holders, wheAer elected or appointed at well as all other employees handling monies of Ae Union shall be bonded as required by law. Article XIX Expenditures ^ctian 1.-In the event na contrary policies or instructions are in existence, Ae President may authorize, make, or incur such ex­ penditures and expenses as are normally encompassed wiAin Ae auAority conferred upon him by Article X of Ais Constitution. Saction 2. The provisions of Section I shall similarly apply to Ae routine accounting and administrative procedures of the Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. Saction 3. The provisions of this Article shall supersede to the extent applicable, the provisions of Article X of Ais Constitution. Section 1. Upon proof the commission of the following offenses, Ae member shall be expelled from membership; (a) Proof of membership in any or^nization advocating Ae overthrow of the Government of the United States by force; (b) Acting as an inforpiet a^inst the interest of Ae Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; (c) Acting as an informer for, or agent of, Ae company against the interests of the membership or Ae Union; (d) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy to destroy Ae Union. Article XX Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following Income offenses, Ae member shall be penalized up to and including a I>enalty of expulsion from the Union, In Ae event Ae penalty of Saction 1. The income of Ais Union shall include dues, initiation expulsion is not invoked or recommended, Ae penalty shall not fees, fines, assessments, contributions, loans, interest, dividends, as exceed suspension from Ae rights and privileges of memberAip well as income derived from any other legitimate business operation fojr more than two (2) years, or a fine of $30.00 or both: or other legitimate source. <a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union property of Saction 2. An official Union receipt, properly filled out, shall be Ae value in excess of $5^00. given to anyone paying money to the Union or to any person auth­ (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, seals, orized by Ae Union to receive money. It shall be the duty of every etc, for the purpose of personal gain; person affiliated wiA the Union who makes such payments to (c) Wilful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, wiAin Ae demand suA receipt. Union for the purpose of personal gain, financial or otherwise, or Saction 3. No assessments shall be levied except after a ballot Ae wilful refusal or failure to execute Ae duties or functions conducted under such general rules as may be decided upon by a of Ae said office or job, or gross neglect or abuse in executing majority vote of Ae memberAip, provided that: such duties or functions or other serious misconduct or breach of (a) The ballot must be secret. trust. The President may, during the pendency of disciplinary (b) The assessment must be approved by a majority of Ae proceedings under Ais subsection, suspend Ae officer or jobholder from exercising the functions of the office or job, with or without valid ballots cast. pay, and designate his temporary replacement. Saction 4, Except as otherwise provided by law, all payments (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of ballots, by members or other affiliates of this-Union shall be applied suc­ stubs, rosters, ..verification lists, ballot boxes, or election files, or cessively to Ae monetary obligations owed the Union commencing election material of any sort; with the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of (e) Preferring. charges with knowledge Aat such charges are accrual of such obligation. Ihe period of arrears shall be calculated false; accordingly. ^ (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false reports or communications which fall within Ae scope of Union business; Article XXI (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or misOther Types of Union Affiliation condua or neglect of duty aboard Aip, to the detriment of the Union or its agreements; To the extent permitted by law, this Union, by majority vote (h) Deliberate and unauAorized interference, ot deliberate and of the membership, may provide for affiliation with it by individ­ malicious villification, WiA regard to the execution of Ae duties," uals. in a .lesser capacity than membership, or in a Apacity oAer of any office or job; than membership. By majority vote of the membership, Ae Union (i) Paying for, or receiving money for, employment aboard ft may provide for the rights and obligations incident to such capaci­ ties or affiliations. These rights and obligations may include, but vessel, exclusive of proper earnings and Union payments; (j) Wilful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for Ae are not limited to (a) Ae applicability or non-applicability of all" purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to Ae Union, or any part of Ais Ginstitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; or unauAorizedly transferring or receiving evidence of Union (c) the right of the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation and, (d) the fees required for such affiliation. In no affiliation, with intent to deceive; may anyone not a member receive evidence of ^affiliation (k) Wilful failure or refusal to carry out Ae order of Aose duly event equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights over authorized to make suA orders during time of strike. . members, oc be termed a member. (1) Failure or refusal to pay a fine or assessment within the time limit set therefor either by the Constitution or by action taken in Article XXII accordance wiA the Constitution. Quorums Section 3. Upon proof of Ae commission of any of Ae following offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including a sus­ Saction 1. Unless elsewhere herein oAerwise specifically provided, pension from the rights and privileges of membership for two (2) Ae quorum for a special meeting of a port shall be six full book years, or a fine of $50.00 or boA: members. (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union property Saction. 2. The quorum for a tegular meeting of a Pott Aail be ' of Ae value under $30.00; (b) Attuming any office oc job, wheAer elective or not wiA fifty (30) membus. knowledge of Ae lade of possession of Ae qualifications required Sactian 3. Unless otherwise specifically set forth herein, Ae Aerefor; decisions, repottt, recommendations, oc oAer functions of imy; �Deeemlier 27, 1962 SEAFARERS. LOG Kgment of die Union tequirlng t ^onun to act officiallf, ahall be a majority of those voting, and shall not be official or effective unless the qaonun requirements are met. Section 4. Unless otherwise indicated herein, where the requirements for a quorum are not specifically set forth, a quorum shall be deemed to be a majority of those composing the applicable segment of the Union. Article XXIII Meetings Section 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held monthly only in the following major ports at the following times: During the week following the first Sunday of every month a meeting shall be held on Monday—at New York; on Tuesday—at Philadelphia; on Wednesday—at Baltimore; and on Friday—at Detroit. During the next week, meetings shall be held on Monday at Houston; on Tuesday—at New Orleans and on Wednesday-^t Mobile. All regular membership meetings shall commence at 2:30 P.M. local time. Where a meeting day falls on a Holiday officially designated as such by the authorities of the state or municipality in which a port is located, the port meeting shall take place on the following business day. Saturday and Sunday shall' not be deemed business days. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all regular nfeetings in ports in thier respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a regular meeting of a. port, •they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairman of the meetings. In the event a quorum is not present at 2:30 P.M. the chairman of the meeting at the pertinent port shall postpone the opening of the meeting but in no event later than 3:00 P.M. Section 2. A special meeting at a port may be called only at the direction of the Port Agent or Area Vice President. No special meeting may be held, except between the h<)urs of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be posted at least two hours in advance, on the port bulletin board. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all special meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a special meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job Holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. The contents of this Action 2 are subject to the provisions of Article XIII, Section 4(a). Section 3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, all regular meetings shall be governed by the following: 1. The Union Constitution. 2. Majority vote of the members assembled. Article XXIV Definitions and Miscellaneous Provisions Relating Thereto Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any illness or situation preventing the affected person from carrying out his duties for more than 30 days, provided that this does not. result in a vacancy. However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed to prohibit the execution of the functions of more than one job and/or office in which event no incapacity shall be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or office of the one taking over the duties and functions of the one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the time during which the circumstances exist. Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the term "vacancy" shall include failure to perform the functions of any office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or suspension from membership or expulsion from the Union with no further right to appeal in accordance with the provisions of Article XV. of this Constitution. Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole the term, "majority'Vote of the membership", shall mean the majority of all the valid votes cast by full book members at an official meeting of those ports holding a. meeting. This definition shall prevail not­ withstanding that one or more ports cannot hold meetings because of no quorum. For the purpose of this Section, the term "meeting" shall refer to those meetings to be held during the time period within which a vote must be taken, in act'ordance with the Con­ stitution and the custom and usage of the Union in the indicated priority. • Section 4. When applicable solely to port action and not con­ cerned with, or related to, the Union as a whole, and not forming part of a Union-wide vote, the term, "majority vote of the mem­ bership", shall refer to the majority of the valid votes cast by the full book members at any meeting of the Port, regular or special. , Section 5, The term, "membership action", or reference thereto, shall mean the same as the term "majority vote of the membership". Section 6. Where the title of any office or job, or the holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all references thereto and the provisions concerned therewith shall be deemed to be equally applicable to whomever is duly acting in such office or job. Section 7. The term "Eleaion Year" shall be deemed to mean that calendar year prior to the calendar year in which elected offi­ cials and- other elected job-holders are requited to assume office. The first election year hereunder shall be deemed to be I960. Soction 8. The terms, "this Constitution^ and "this amended Constitution", shall be deemed t^ have the same meaning and shall refer to the Constitution which takes the place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939, as amended up through August, 1956. Soction 9. The term, "member in good statTding", shall mean a member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspension or expul­ sion effective in accordance with this Constimtion. Unless other­ wise expressly indicated, the term, "member", shall mean a member in good standing. Section 10. Unless plainly otherwise required by the context of their use, the terms "Union book", "membership book", and "book", shall mean official evidence of Union membership. Soction 11. The term "full book" or "full Union book" shall mean only an official certificate issued as'evidence of Union membership which, can be attained only by those members who have first acquired the highest seniority rating set forth in the standard collective bargaining agreement. Section 12. The term, "full book member", shall mean a member to whom a full book has been duly issued and who is entitled to setain it in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. Article XXV Amendments .This Constimtion. shgll be amended 'in die following manner: Section 1. Any full book member may submit at any regular meeting of any Port proposed amendments to this Constimtion in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Port approves it, the proposed amendment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further aaion. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a ma­ jority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constimtional Committee in the Port where Headquarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of six full book members, two from each department and shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a majority vote of that Port. The Com­ mittee will act on all proposed amendments referred to it. The Committee may receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report on the amendment together with any proposed changes or substitutions or recommendations and the reasons for such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted to the membership by the President. If a majority vote of the membership approves the amendment as recommended, it shall then be voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the Union by secret ballot in accordance with the procedure outlined in Article XIII, Section 3(b) -through Section 5, except that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote of the membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to put the referendum to a vote, the Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (6) full book members, two from each of the three (3) departments of the Union, elected from Headquarters Port. The amendment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all ports and made avail­ able at the voting site in all ports. Section 3. If approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast, the amendment shall become effective immediately upon notifica­ tion by the Headquarters Tallying Committee to the President that the amendment has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the amendment. The President shall immediately notify all ports of the results of the vote on the amendment. Article XXVI Transition Clause floMilemeiit—Pas* Sevea EXHIBIT A Minimal requirements to be contained In Constitution of subordinate bodies and divisions chartered by or affiliated vitith the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. I All members shall have equal rights and privileges, subject to reasonable rules and regulations, contained in this Constimtion, including secret election, freedom of speech, the right to hold office and the right of secret votes on assessment and dues increases, all in accordance with the law. II No member may be automatically suspended from membership except for non-payment of dues, and all members shall be afforded a fair hearing upon written charges, with a reasonable time to pre-, pare defense, when accused of an offense under Ae Constitution. III This Union is chartered by (and/or affiliated with), the Sea­ farers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and this Constimtion and any amend­ ments thereto, shall not take effect unless and until approved- as set forth in the Constitution of that Union. IV An object of this Union is, within its reasonable capacity, to promote the. welfare of, and assist, the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Distria. The charter (and/or affiliation) relationship between thil Union and the Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall not be dissolved so long as at least ten members of this Union, and the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board wish to continue such relationship. Seciion 1. It Is the purpose and intent of this Article to provide for an orderly transition from Union operations and activities as governed by the Constitution, in effect prior to the adoption VI of this amended Constimtion, to operations and activities conducted in accordance with this amended Constimtion. Accordingly, the No amendment to this Constitution shall be effective unless and following sections are to be given the interpretation required to until approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the membership in a effecmate the foregoing purpose and intent. secret^ referendum- conducted for that purpose. In, any event, Ae Section 2. All routine administrative, accounting, and <>ther similar adoption of Ais Constimtion and any amendments Aereto, will not procedures and processes of this Union, in effect immediately be efifeaive unless and until compliance with Article II of the prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution shalt-)De deemed Constimtion of the Seafarers International Union of North America to be permitted heruender and shall contiiiue in effect unless or —^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District is first made. until changed, in accordance with the provisions hereof. VII Seciion 3^ All methods and means of collecting and disbursing Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, rules of order The Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, generally followed, bonding procedures, reinstatement procedures, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Wafers District shall have the right to and any other praaices or procedure, in effect immediately prior check, inspect and make copies of all Ae books and records of this to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed Union upon demand. to be permitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect unless or until changed in accordance with the provisions hereof.VIII Section 4. All Union policies, customs, and usage, including those This Union shall not take any action which will have the effect with regard to admission into membership, iii effect immediately prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed of reducing its net assets, calculated through recognized accounting to be permitted hereunder and shall continue in effect unless or procedures, below the amount of its indebtedness to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and until changed in accordance with the provisions hereof. Inland Waters District, unless approved by Aat Union through its Section 5. All officers and other jobholders elected as a result of Executive Board. the balloting held by this Union during November and December of 1958, who are serving at the time of the adoption of this IX amended Constimtion, shall continue to serve, without reduction in salary, in the office most closely related to the one held prior to So long as there exists any indebtedness by Ais Union to Ae that adoption, and for a term not tp exceed that for which he Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, was elected in the balloting held in 1958. For this purpose the Lakes and Inland Waters District, that Union shall have the right following table sets out the new office and job, the present nearest to appoint a representative or representatives to this Union who equivalent in terms of functions presently performed, and the shall have the power to attend all meetings of this Union, or its identity of-Ae person occupying it. The adoption of Ais amended • sub-divisions, or governing boards, if any; and who shall have Constimtion shall constimte ratification of this table. access to all books and records of this Union on demand. This representative, or these representatives, shall be charged wiA the Old Title . Individual New Title duty of assisting Ais Union and its membership, and acting as a Secretary-Treasurer PAUL HALL President liaison between the Seafarers International Union of North America —^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and this Union. Assistant SecretaryExecutive Treasurer CAL TANNER Vice-President Vice-President in charge of Contracts So long as any unpaid per capita tax, or any other indebtedness Assistaiit Secretaryand Contract of any sort, is owed by this Union to the Seafarers Interiiational CLAUDE SIMMONS Treasurer Enforcement Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, such indebtedness shall constimte a first lien on the assets Vice-President in of this Union, which lien shall not be impaired without the written Assistant Secretarycharge of the approval of the Seafarers International Union of Nrrth America— Treasurer EARL SHBPPARD Atlantic Coast Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through Vice-President in its Executive Board. Assistant Secretarycharge of the LlNDSEY WILLIAMS Treasurer GulfCoast XI Boston Port. Agent Vice-President in The per capita tax payable by Ais Union to Ae Seafarers Inter­ and Administrati-ve charge of the Lakes national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Director of Great AL TANNER and Inland Waters Inland Waters District shall be that which is fixed in accordance Lakes District with the terms of the Constitution of Aat Union. (To be filled by Ae President in accord­ XII ance with Constim­ tion) VACANCY Secretary-Treasurer This Constimtion and actions by this Union pursuant Aereto are subject to those provisions of Ae Constimtion of the Seafarers Assistant SecretaryHeadquarters International Union of Notth America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Treasurer BILL HALL Representative Inland Water* District pertaining to affiliation, disaffiliation, trustee­ Assistant SecretaryHeadquarters ships, and Ae granting and removal of charters. Treasurer ED MGONEY Representative Assistant SecretaryXIII Headquarters Treasurer JOE VOLPXAN Representative This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers International Since no elected officer or jobholder currently performs Ae Union of North America through the Seafarers International Union functions of the new office of Sccretary-Tr^urer, Aat office shall of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict. It shall share in, and participate as part of, the delegation of be filled by the President pursuant to Article X, Section 1 (j) of this Constimtion. From the date of Ae adoption of this Constim­ Aat District to the Convention of the Seafarers International Union tion, Ae officers, as above described, shall execute the powers and of North America in accordance wiA Ae provisions of Ae Con­ functions, and assume Ae responsibilities of Ae said offices as set stimtion of the Seafarers International Union of North America— Atlantic) Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Disulct. forA in Ais Constimtion. "Ml �; ;,. ;.ii: . o.f r.-'., J:r=!gsp&sy;s^ ,1; •' •.* •. .-i'. I •'?' tr '- 'V:-!'' -•"."H'-',: • . -' ' - ., >";••• V^•~. f • '£h':r ', -• I • ,..,v , ••••-. V' ' -',•. 1- /: ^ •-M . ; • i :-.p~-t'"i X: ;'•-.''^•pi "-'x- x • Protection of the rights and privileges guarctnteeH him under the Constitution of the Union. 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Title A name given to the resource December 27, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU SHIP AIDS LINER RESCUE DOMESTIC SHIP BILLS GET SENATE HEARING – RAIL RATE-CUTS HIT SIU CRUSHE RAID BY IBT NLRB OKAYS TANKER PACT HEARINGS OPEN IN SENATE ON DOMESTIC SHIPPING AID NLRB RULING BACKS SIU MANNING RIGHTS LOG PRINTS CONSTITUTION 21ST TIME SIU SHIP RESCUES 76 IN LINER FIRE SECRET BALLOT BEGINS JAN. 20 ON PROPOSED DUES INCREASE LABOR ASSIST SPURS NEW ORLEANS VOTING RUNAWAY FLEET ‘KING’ PROPOSES JUICY DEAL PROTECTION FOR ALL Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/27/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 26 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/d7e6a97004c0672843d24a2647fa5bcd.PDF 9c7453324cf18f889cf52fd45f7adb8a PDF Text Text \ SEAFARERS LOG D«C0mbar IS 1963 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNjON • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO In Canada -'4 Will Tomorrow Bring The Goosestep? If doubt existed in anyone's mind on the dangers of government trusteeship in unions, it must hove been erased last week when the Canadian government trustees imposed censorship over the publications of the five Canadian maritime unions un­ der their jurisdiction. On December 4, the Canadian govern­ ment trustees issued a decree to the effect that henceforth no union publication of any kind could be issued or distributed without the trustees' stomp of approval. The SiU stated, at the outset, that the trusteeship was not only inimical to the concept of democracy, but that it came about because anti-union elements in Canada utilized a purely contractual dis­ pute between the SiU of Canada and Up­ per Lakes Shipping Ltd., as an excuse to pass punitive anti-union legislation un­ paralleled in the history of the trade union movement. Besides its gag on free speech, the cen­ sorship decree provides further evidence of the real motives behind the creation of this trusteeship. (Story on Page 2.) Injunction Halts MTD Picketing Of Foreign Ship In Wheat Deal Story on Page 3 Senate Action Expands Hole In Jones Act Seafarers Get New Service in SiU Ciinics Story on Page 3 Story on Page 3 - ;•" .y^. , �Pace Two SEAFARERS LOG December IS, 1963 MONTREAL—Rigid rules imposing full censorship over all informational literature "published by a maritime union or some other person, body, or institution on its behalf were issued here last week by the three-man board of government trustees controlling the affairs of all maritime unions in Can­ ada, including the Seafarers International Union of Canada and four other organizations. The regulations require trustee approval before publicatioi',^7~ ——— It has indicted Hal C. Banks, or distribution of all maritime union publications. the SIU that the whole purpose out of a contractual dispute be­ According fo news reports in Toronto, the one-man censor­ behind the trusteeship legislation tween the SIU of Canada and president of the SIU of Canada, was to destroy the SIU of Canada. Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd., which and two other SIU men, on an old ship will be bandied by Clay-*^ While the censorship order con­ in 1962 arbitrarily broke its con­ 1957 charge not connected with ton Sinclair, whose name ap­ government takeover of unions. The censorship ordered by the veniently muffles the SIU, it does tract with the SIU and signed a the present dispute, and is re­ pears on a circular containing trustees is all-inclusive, covering not affect non-maritime unions "sweetheart" agreement with the portedly planning a criminal the censorship order. Sinclair "all further publications of any which are outside the trustees' Canadian Maritime Union estab­ prosecution of SIU officials and reportedly is a newsman with kinjl, whether newspapers, maga­ jurisdiction and apparently are lished by the Canadian Labor members, under a law going all the "Montreal Gazette" who zines, bulletins, circulars or other­ free to continue their attacks Congress. Some 300 Canadian Sea­ the way back to. Victorian times, is now working for the trustees. against the SIU without opposition. farers were then locked out of for peacefully protesting the wise." The constitutionality of the The Canadian trusteeship arose their Jobs and replaced with crews trusteeship law in a demonstration It bears out the contention by before Parliament. recruited through the CMU. government trusteeship placed on In a separate development, the Canadian maritime unions has The censorship order is one of been challenged in legal action many developments in the sys­ trustees have forbidden the SIU begun by the SIU of Canada last tematic harassment by -the Cana­ of Canada "under any circum­ The following is the text at the specific censorship rules imposed month. The trusteeship was estab­ dian government of the SIU of stances" to picket the vessel by the government trustees on all maritime unions in Canada: lished under legislation passed by Canada, in what AFL-CIO Presi­ Canuck Trader, without the (I.) All further publications of any kind, whether newspapers, Parliament in October. dent George Meany has called trustees' permission. magazines, bulletins, circulars or otherwise, and whether published The Canuck Trader is a vessel The censorship order covering "the destruction of free trade by a maritime union or some other person, body, or institution on the maritime unions was dated unionism in the Canadian mari­ formerly manned by the SIU of its behalf, will require trusfee approval before publication or Canada, which sailed for Japan December 4, apparently following time industry." distribution. You are to bear in mind that distribution includes publication of the November 30 In other moves, the government some time ago, allegedly to be the delivery of such publications to members or other persons or issue of the "Canadian Sailor," has seized union records and scrapped. But as soon as the SIU making them available to members or other persons by placing which is the official organ of the property here, and in Toronto and crew was off the ship and flown them in union halls or other places where they may be picked up SIU of Canada.' The November Thorold, and Royal Canadian home, she took on a Japanese by such members or other persons. issue dealt with the Canadian Mounted Police have also seized crew and sailed for Hong Kong. (2.) Publication, whether newspapers, magazines, bulletins, cir­ trusteeship situation in detail. personal records and belongings in There she shipped a Chinese crew, culars, or otherwise, that contain defamatory references to other, It related the SIU position with raids upon SIU officials' homes. sailed to Nassau, raised the Bahatrade union leaders or members, particularly officers and members respect to the trusteeship, as The government has also taken man ensign and re-entered the of the maritime unions under trusteeship, cannot be approved. stated in the legal action instituted over operation of the vacation pay­ Canadian trade under contract to by the union, and the reaction of (3.) All publications must show date of issue, or in the case of ments plan for Canadian Seafarers the Canadian government. Under the contract, the runaway labor in general to the Canadian publications by other persons, bodies or institutions, date of receipt. and has frozen all union assets. ship was designated as one of the vessels to haul strategic defense material to Canada's defense bases in the Arctic. The SIU set up in­ formational picketlines when the ship arrived in Canada during the sununer of 1962, in efforts to make the Canadian public aware of what was being done with its tax money. An attempt to picket the vessel WASHINGTON—Three days of hearings before the Sen­ when she reached here again last month was frustrated by restric­ ate Subcommittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries ended tions on picketing ordered by the last week, as the lawmakers decided to put off further public trustees on November 14. As a re­ sessions until late January on sult, the SIU was unable to picket the vessel and she recently sailed a proposal for compulsory ar­ tee to date have only covered testi­ home to China. bitration in maritime labor mony by management representa­ disputes. The bill was introduced tives and witnesses for the Marine two months ago by Sen. Frank J. Engineers Beneficial Association including President Jesse M. CalLausche (D-Ohio). At the time the hearings were hoon, who testified on the circum­ put off a week ago last Friday, stances involving the America and December 6, SIU Vice-President other recent shipping disputes. Robert A. Matthews was one of As expected, the management several labor opponents to the witnesses backed the proposal. measure whose testimony was They took a position similar to scheduled but not given. The death of President John F. that expressed on the Bonner bill The Subcommittee had expected Kennedy has deeply affected inany that three days of hearings would (HR 1897), which the House people the world over, and practi­ be adequate to explore the many Merchant Marine and Fisheries cally everyone has felt his loss .as issues involved in the controver­ Committee tabled several weeks a personal shock. ago. The hearings put off last Class No. 96 in the training program for SIU lifeboatmen sial arbitration proposal. One of the first expressions of week in the Senate Subcomm.ittec takes its turn before the camera at headquarters. The grad­ condolence to the SIU membership Binding Decision were recessed due to the iminence ates (front, l-rl are Ronald Egan, Waiter O. Wilson: middle, on the loss of the President came Sen. Lausche's proposal (S. 2222) of other hearings that are still on Louis W. Murelli, John Myers, Robert Bruno, Jim Gardner, from George Munroe, secretary would send an unsettled shipping the Subcommittee's schedule and general of the Seamen's and Wa­ Edward Strusinski; rear, George Garcia, John Pitt, Jr., Mike dispute to an arbitrator or mari­ the expected early recess of the terfront Workers' Trade Union, in Congress for the holidays. Moguire and Bruce Frickey, with instructor Ami Bjornsson*. time disputes board for a final and Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. His let­ binding decision. The bill provides ter, sent to SlUNA President Paul that such an arbitration decision Hall, follows: would not be subject to review or "Please accept my sincere and reexamination by any agency dur­ deepest synipathy on the sad occa­ ing the term of the contract or sion of the untimely death of your contracts under which it was beloved and respected John F. rendered. With each passing day, the volume of legislative and political activity affecting Seafar­ Kennedy, late President of the Hearings before the Subcommit­ ers and their families increases. This is true not only in Washington, but also in every one United States of America. He was truly a leader with stalwart qual­ of the 50 states and the hundreds of municipalities in which Seafarers and their families ities. live and work. "I share with you, the entire have their own programs. compulsory arbitration on Dec. 13, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. 25 The continuing programs SPAD is concerned with educa- impose membership of our Internationa^ labor-management disputes in and activities necessary to tional, political and legislative maritime, and against other legis­ and the American people as a meet the problems posed by this efforts to win the passage of lation which would restrict the whole, the dismay and sorrow over increasingly complex volume of legislation that would be beneficial rights of unions and their mem­ this shocking and atrocious event PAUL HALL. President activity are sustained by the to Seafarers and their families as bers to bargain freely or strike in which has caused a regretable loss HERBERT BRAND, Editor, IRWIN SPIVACK. voluntary contributions made by well as to workers generally. to the American nation and the pursuit of their objectives. Mnnaying Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Seafarers to SPAD — the Sea­ In the political area, SPAD is It is increasingly evident that whole world. Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, "He was truly a great man. May ALEXANDER LESLIE, THOMAS LAUCHLIN, farers Political Activity Donation. concerned with supporting candi­ the activities in the political and Staff Writers. Other sections of the trade dates who have a favorable voting legislative spheres are. as impor­ his soul rest in peace. union movement are engaged in record and defeating those op­ tant to the welfare and well-being . "Please have my condolences PuWMied bfwcRkly at the headquarteri similar activities. The AFL-CIO posed to labor gains and objectives of Seafarers and other workers as expressed to the membership of of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters has programs of legislative and —regardless of the candidate's activities in their immediate the SlUNA." District, AFL-CIO. 475 Fourth Avenue. political activity concerned with This is only one of many letters economic areaf. The voluntary coffpolitical affiliations. Brooklyn 31. NY fel HYacioth 9-MOO. Secofsd class postage paid at the IPost the problems affecting workers which have been received and are tributions" to SPAD help Seafarers Typical of the type of battle Omee In Brooklyn. NY under the Act generally, which it impiemenls on •which the Union must wage ua- to assure that their interests in, still coming Jn from a world 0f AAIS. 24, 1912. the national, state and local levels. tionally 'i^ 1^, battle .agaihSt; the these important political and legis- shocked by the cvente of last Various AFL-CIO unions also ef<qrta[ fCqiyehtly: ibpirig ' * to r kitiw'sreBs ivlll be is«^^uarded.. ; month. Text Of Censorship Rules Anti-Strike Biii Put Off To '64 Graduation For SIU Lifeboatmen Trinidad SIU Marks Death, Kennedy Loss SPAD—On The Job For Seafarers SEAFARERS LOG �Deeember It, »6S SEAF ARERS Page Three LOG Court Order Blocks MTD Pickets; 5IU Hits 50-50 Sellout German motorship Poseidon is pictured at grain dock in Albany, NY, last Monday, shortly after a state court injunc­ tion was issued barring picketing of the vessel. MTD had protested use of the German ship rather than available USiFlag vessels to move American grain to Hungary. The ship left Albany early Tuesday, after loading 9,000 tons of grain. ALBANY, New York—Picketing by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment of a West German ship loading American wheat for Hungary was halted by a state court injunction here on Monday, December 9, but has apparently produced a tightening of Government procedures for the grain movement to Communist bloc nations. The court order barred the protest demonstration less than three hours after it went up early Monday. The vessel, the motorthe Federal Government have en­ merce Franklin D. Roosevdt, Jr., ship Poseidon, was then abled foreign ships to grab up later this week, were assured that able to load and sail early 91,000 tons of the first 100,000 tons a revised procedure had been developed to tighten up the Govemmrat's export licensing to protect US shipping. Although details of the proposed wheat sale dbrect to the Soviet Meanwhile, waiver policies of Union are stiU not completed, Soviet satellites are purchasing a volume of grain on their own. An Expanded Service Starts This Week export license for a sale to East Germany was reportedly issued December 10, and additional sales are pending. SIUNA President Paul HaU sent an urgent protest to Robert E. The SIU network of free medical centers has again expanded its service to Seafarers. Giles, acting maritime administra­ tor, on November 27, based on re­ The clinics in all ports will be open on Saturday mornings from now on, to service Seafar­ ports that Cargill, Inc., a major ers who find Saturdays mor.e convenient for seeing to their medical needs. The extended grain exporter, was seeking special hours apply to all six main--*waivers allowing it to use foreign land clinics as well as the between job calls. The shipping dependent children. Later, serv­ ships for almost all of the grain center in San Juan, Puerto rules under the agreement be­ ices were extended to dependent going to Hungary. Rico. tween the Union and its contracted parents of Seafarers as well. SIU Hall wired Giles that the bids of Arrangements are being made to operators provide for regular job Pacific District affiliates are cur­ two US-flag shipping companies have ail SIU clinics open to service calls on Saturday in addition to rently working out final arrange­ had reportedly been refused by ments for a similar program on the Seafarers' needs between the hours those on weekdays. Cargill "even though their bids are The SIU's system or cilnics has West Coast. of 8 AM and noon each Saturday, within the rates prescribed by the beginning tomorrow, December 14. passed many milestones since the Maritime Administration . . ." The new Saturday service is in­ opening of the Pete Larsen Memo­ Cargill received the waivers any­ way, on the ground that it wanted tended for the use of Seafarers rial Clinic in Brooklyn, one block to use larger vessels than the only at the present time. Free from SIU headquarters. First to be American shiiw available. Since diagnostic services in the fuiiy- opened by a seamen's union, the the cargo rate structure favors equipped clinics remain available headquarters clinic was originally larger vessels and the grain ex­ to SIU men and their families dedicated in April, 1957. porters were given the right to Additional medical centers during the regular clinic hours on make shipping arrangements, this weekdays, Monday through Friday. opened in New Orleans and Mo­ meant an added profit margin for There is no change in the usual bile several months after the WASHINGTON—The Senate passed a bill lata last week the US grain concern. Brooklyn clinic, followed later by procedures for these examinations. which extended for two more years the waiver of the Jones In granting the waivers, the Due to the increase In the hours expansion of the service to Balti­ during which the clinics will be more, Houston, San Juan and Act allowing lumber shippers to transport their product to Government approved this proce­ dure, and allowed the company to open, Seafarers who normally Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Puerto Rico on foreign-flag come In to register or ship on clinic shares the facilities of the vessels. The waiver of the ports, including trade to and from bypass American ships almost Saturday will have the advantage International Ladies Garment 1920 law was first enacted In Puerto Rico, is restricted to completely. American-fiag ships manned by 1962 on a one-year trial basis. of being able to get a clinic exam Workers Union. The chief function of the clinics Last year's amendment to the American seamen and built in the is to provide health protection for Jones Act originally expired on US. The sponsor of the 1962 amend­ Seafarers and their families by de­ October 23, 1963. Full Senate ac­ ment was Sen. Maurine Neuberger tecting illness or disease in the tion on the measure (S.2100) fol­ early stages of development, while lowed approval of a pending biU (D-Ore.), acting on behalf of US they may still respond to treat­ by the Senate Commerce Commit­ Pacific Northwest lumber shippers tee. The bill still has to pass the who complained about Canadian ment. lumber traffic. Sen. Neuberger's Though at first limited to Sea­ House of Representatives. bill was adopted without a hearing farers, the service was expanded SAN JUAN—A two-day confer­ Under the 1920 Jones Act, par­ late in last year's Congressional ence on Automation, Education within a year to include wives and ticipation on runs between US session. and Collective Bargaining was BALTIMORE—The SlU-manned Cut By Committee held here last week, co-sponsored cable-laying ship Long Lines is The present bill was introduced by the American Foundation on slated to leave here in the last by Sen. Warren Q. Magnuson (D- Automation & Employment and week of December, bound for the Wash.). It had called for a perma­ the Latin-American Institute of Pacific with a full 2,000 miles of nent exemption that would allow Labor-Management Relations head­ cable aboard. lumber shipments in the domestic ed by Keith Terpe, president of The Long Lines is currently trade to move on foreign ships the SIU of Puerto Rico. here taking on the armorless cable without restriction. However, in Many representatives of labor, and repeaters it will use to lay a approving the measure for Senate management and Government ad­ link between Hawaii and Guam. It action, the Commerce Committee dressed the conference on Decem­ recently completed laying a new limited the exemption to a two- ber 5-6, including SIUNA Presi­ 3,000-miie, $47 million transyear-'period. dent Paul Hall. Atiantic cable between TuckerThis was the time limit urged by Among other speakers at the ton, NJ, and Cornwall, England. • the US Commerce Department and conference, which was held here The armorless cable, manufac­ also backed by the American at the Ponce de Leon Hotel, were tured at the Western Electric Com­ Merchant Marine Institute. Puerto Rico's Governor Luis pany's Point Breeze plant here, At hearings here in September Miinoz Marin; Donna Felisa Rincan carry 128 two-way conversa­ on the Magnuson bill, a spokesman con de Gautier, Mayoress of San tions simultaneously. for the American Maritime As­ Juan; New York's Mayor Robert F. The $19 million German-built sociation called the benefit gained Wagner; Harry Van Arsdale, presi­ vessel is owned by Transoceanic by the lumber men from the dent of the New York City Central Cable Ship Company, a subsidiary original waiver law "microscopic." Labor Council AFL-CIO; Anthony of the American Telephone & The 5.6 million board feet of Scotto, vice-president of the Inter­ Telegraph Company. Isthmian lumber shipped to the Caribbean national Longshoremen's Associa­ Lines operates the ship for AT&T. from the Northwest amounted to tion, and Juan Perez Roa, presi­ Construction of the v e s s e 1, less than half of one-percent dent of the Union de Trabajadores largest of its kind in the world, (0.46%) of total US lumber pro­ de Muelles and an ILA vicewas completed in Hamburg last duction. The SIU opposed the bill. president. spring. Tuesday morning for Trieste. A hearing on the temporary ban is scheduled for next week. SlU CLINICS ADD SATURDAY HOURS of grain being shipped to Hun­ gary. At least half of the grain movement was to be reserved for American-fiag ships. MTD pickets hit the Poseidon when she docked here about 7 AM on Monday. AU loading was halted as grain trimmers, members of the International Longshoremen's As­ sociation, observed the picketlines. The pickets carried signs protest­ ing use of the foreign ship while American vessels were available. Among the American ships passed up was one that was ordered into the GuH to load grain for Hungary at New Orleans. On ar­ rival, the company was advised that the cargo was here in Albany instead. Similar procedures made it possible to ship only 9,000 tons of the 100,000-ton order on US-flag vessels. However, SIU officials meet­ ing with Under Secretary of Com- Senate OKs Lumber Bill To Aid Foreign Shipping SIU Sparks Puerto Rico Job Confab SIU Cable Ship Loads For Pacific Guest Speaker At SIU Forum �ItMf Four SEAFARERS p—Mfccg IM, IMI LOG (Figures On This Page Cover. Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SW Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) November 23 - December 6, 1963 SIU shipping was marked by a solid increase this period, as the dispatch total for all ports climbed to 1,642 jobs shipped. This figure is the highest for shipping since the end of July and is almost 600 jobs higher than the total of 1,070 reported just one month ago. • The shipping boost was scored with only a smaU rise in the registration totals for the past two weeks, up to 1,408 men registered, from 1,353. The big turnover helped reduce the number of men registered on the beach at the end of the period to 3,487. All but three SIU ports showed more jobs shipped this period than the last time. The only exceptions coast to coast were Baltimore, Jacksonville and Tampa. New Orleans, Houston and the West Coast ports generally listed the biggest gains. New York was only slightly busier than in the previous two weeks. Slow for many weeks. Mobile held its own by staying over the 100-job mark for the second period in a row. The ship activity chart (see right) shows several more ships in port during the past two weeks in both the signon and in-transit columns. According to the reports, many of the sign-ons seem to have involved almost en­ tirely new crews. This is the usual situation at this time of year, due to the job turnover in advance of the yearend holidays. One result of the shipping rise, since class A job takers were at a premium in some ports, was that the "A" seniority men split the total number of jobs available right down the middle with "B" and "C" men. Class A filled 50 percent of all the jobs, class B 35 percent and class C the remainder. Ship Activity Pay OA leitM NawYorfc .... PUIodalplila.. laltiaMra .... Norfolk JockMHvni# .. ToMpa Mobilo « 10 4 4 2 0 1 4 Si«a la Oat Troo*. TOTAL 1 1 3 1 2 0 0 4 11 0 U 4 0 9 11 22 17 21 t 0 10 5 5 14 NowOrlooos.. 13 Hoottoa S WHnia«toa ..1 Soa FrwKlaco. 2 Soottlo S 11 0 2 2 4 19 20 -.2 0 1 43 41 5 12 10 TOTALS 40 123 224 41 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 1 2 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 10 1 13 0 2 1 3 4 2 4 0 6 0 2 3 1 67 7 30 32 5 18 18 43 15 45 7 67 2 36 19 15 8 6 15 0 1 1 3 i 5 13 6 24/ 0 2 6 8 25 6 3 34 0 5 13 18 0 16 2 27 4 7 11 22 2' 1 3 3 6 0 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 ' 0 7 0 1 3 3 3 4 7 1 3 0 4 0 5 4 1 0 3 0 3 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 8 14 7 29 10 3 7 20 5 19 2 26 1 10 3 6 51 95 5 35 9 20 35 60 20 48 4 72 4 58 21 33 51 1 26 10 15 21 12 34 14 29 11 54 2 46 21 23 3 1 6 0 2 1 0 7 1 5 3 15 0 4 8 4 16 4 28 2 8 9 5 16 8 19 5 32 0 4 10 6 3 6 4 13 1 1 2 4 6 13 2 21 1 5 10 4 126 195 46 1 367 90 219 42 I 351 15 91 112 1 218 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 8 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 0 1 1 1 18 0 30 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 TOTAL Shipped CLASS 2 ALL A B. 0 0 6 3 6 14 67 36 3 6 24 8 0 1 27 22 2 2 3 0 7 4 4 5 0 1 - 0. 2 1 3 26 10 18 72 0 58 6 37 54 46 0 1 15 8 1 1 32 10 0 ^0 21 10 28 1r 51 351 218 61 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP C AI.I. 1 3 ALL 2 1 2 2 ALL 0 9 4 19 4 11 0 6 2 4 14 117 100 115 31 246 6 37 50 93 38 12 6 31 16 3 0 0 0 0 50 39 1 74 8 121 0 13 52 65 2 5 19 22 43 2 0 3 11 14 7 16 9 13 . 3 25 1 20 5 14 3 3 1 8 13 2 1 0 4 5 3 39 33 26 6 65 0 2 16 18 18 148 79 76 16 171 2 31 81 114 37 137 47 56 19 122 1 27 24 52 1 24 9 25 14 2 0 5 6 11 1 43 25 30 59 4 5 22 18 45 0 31 16 36 14 6 1 14 8 23 91 !1 660 395 475 106] 976 17 161 288 1 466 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered Shipped CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 2 6 0 3 3 0 19 18 46 15 39 60 2 5 8 2 1 13 7 2 6 14 1 11 8 0 3 4 0 11 9 0 1 1 1 3 4 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 9 15 3 13 17 3 29 30 62 9 43 54 4 24 16 37 44 7 27 1 5 1 7 3 8 14 2 3 -7 12 3 15 23 0 1 4 5 2 14 18 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C Port Boston New York... Philadelphia.. Baltimore. Norfolk Jacksonville.. Tampa Mobile New Orleans. Houston Wilmington... Sm Francisco Seattle GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 4 3 1 57 13 41 15 0 13 19 6 11 0 3 3 0 3 3 0 5 5 17 2 15 7 31 41 38 8 28 6 11 4 19 2 15 0 11 12 TOTALS 43 185 16 I 2441 25 105 98|228 46 189 30 I 265 23 113 81|217 11 GROUP 123 ALL 0 1 1 2 4 14 11 29 5 4 0 9 2 10 13 5 0 6 3 0 5 0 0 0 3 10 22 8 30 24 62 47 2 29 16 1 3 2 6 1 2 3 6 2 1 7 10 TOTAL Shipped GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL A B 0 1 3 1 2 7 4 14 60 29 6 0 8 13 9 1 1 3 11 13 0 1 11 1 6 0 3 4 2 5 3 0 0 1 0 3 7 17 22 1 14 54 62 2 12 7 0 13 37 47 0 3 5 14 6 1 1 23 0 6 5 18 10 2 1 C ALL Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 12 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 0 5 1 5 0 4 5 16 49 86 10 145 18 46 51 115 2 25 2 29 3 6 3 12 12 65 9 86 2 42 26 70 3 14 3 7 4 11 26 0 8 0 8 2 0 2 5 9 10 0 3 2 0 10 0 5 26 0 13 5 18 5 18 3 28 63 11 102 3 40 67 110 17 47 4 68 4 29 35 68 21 22 2 12 7 5 14 3 41 3 8 30 3 8 12 23 34 1 6 5 5 25 4 12 6 1 14 103 8 30 3 27 1 18 3 12 3 3 7 46 14 130 13 97 5 25 1 30 5 33 45 22 I ,78i265 217 78|560 134 410 52 { 596 39 218 227|484 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Wil SF Sea 1-s 0 6 0 5 1 1 1 2 3 4 1 3 3 GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 1 0 2 1 13 7 23 49 0 2 6 4 8 1 5 19 1 6 2 2 0 3 1 1 4 1 0 2 4 2 3 11 40 10 8 19 37 14 5 14 2 0 3 0 3 19 4 9 6 21 8 4 TOTALS 30 67 Port Bos NY Phil Bal Nor Jac Tam Mob NO...... Hou 35 Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP tiROVP GROUP 1 3 ALL 1-8 2 1 2 3 ALI. 1 3 ALL 2 1 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 2 3 2 2 23 27 5 8 24 12 49 2 0 9 11 1 1 1 3 0 4 2 3 9 1 4 0 5 0 1 9 10 2 1 1 13 1 9 0 9 10 1 2 1 4 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 4 3 1 0 4 0 3 0 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 12 13 1 5 0 7 13 1 8 0 7 3 0 36 39 5 11 7 21 44 3 3 53 59 1 1 20 22 3 7 4 12 26 6 2 18 26 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 2 8 0 0 3 3 0 1 4 5 1 5 2 8 16 0 0 7 7 0 0 5 5 2 6 1 8 17 2 2 10 6 88 1 220 11 11 113 1 135 20 57 29 95 1 201 18 11 118 1 147 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL Shipped 1 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 0 0 2 2 1 1 11 13 0 0 5 5 0 0 1' 1 0 0 3 3 0 6 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 2 8 1 5 1 0 11 12 1 0 5 6 0 0 5 5 0 5 1 4 6 3 65 1 CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL C ALL 1-8 1 2 2 A B 0 7 1 4 0 4 4 2 2 1 1 1 3 52 7 37 73 25 54 24 81 184 8 49 11 13 15 0 10 18 8 3 5 19 5 4 9 5 3 77 4 3 35 42 13 24 18 16 13 30 10 1 18 12 8 1 1 2 9 1 3 9 4 4 4 6 2 3 3 8 6 10 1 3 1 1 3 1 13 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 9 1 1 2 0 8 19 47 0 15 16 1 13 8 29 5 15 8 80 3 1 76 44 59 8 111 21 29 17 64 131 71 1 23 26 64 12 2 26 26 12 24 11 24 0 0 2 14 4 8 17 6 2 4 4 3 6 57 2 10 13 14 9 24 1 78 10 16 7 5 22> 7 29 2 3 17 8 6 10 32 8 5 17 32 178 26 238 1 296 116 98 277 1 669 74{ 201 147 *74 1 422 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE Sr^ARD GRAND fOIAIS GROUP 1 2 3 126 105 46 43 185 i6 97 35 88 1266 415 150 ALL I 367 1 244 I 220 I 831 Registered CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 26 85 103 I 25 105 08 I 11 11 113 1 62 201 314 1 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 214 90 219 42 351 228 46 189 30 265 135 77 29 95 "201 577 213 437 167 817 Registered On The Beach TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED CLASS A CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS C GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 3 ^L 2 3 ALL _1 1 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL ABC ALL 1 91 351 218 91 I 660 395 475 106|976 17 161 *288 I 466 15 91 112 I 218 61 23 23 113 81 I 217 11 45 22 I 78 265 217 78 | 560 134 410 52"I 596 30 218 227 I 484 3 65 I 74 201 147 74 I 422 294 98 277 1 669 32 26 238 I 296 18 11 118 J47 6 "56 215 311" 582 U 109 110 1 243 817 582 243 11642 823 983 435 |2241 88 405 753 11246 �PesmAer 13. IMS SEAFARERS YULE FETES COMING UP With the Thanksgiving celebra­ tions over. Seafarers and their families can look forward to an­ other traditional SIU Christmas. This means holiday meals for those ashore in all ports, special $29 cash bonuses for hospitalized men and pensioned oldtimers and the usual deluxe spread in holiday dinners aboard the ships at sea. A vast array of tempting vic­ tuals has been stocked long in advance by SIU stewards for ves­ sels that will be away from home ports on December 25, in order to have on hand the finest in holiday meal trimmings. On shore, planning for the holi­ day festivities has been going for­ ward under a full head of steam to provide Christmas dinners with all the fixings for Seafarers and their families in all SIU ports. The Thanksgiving dinners ar­ ranged in all ports on November 28 hosted an estimated 4,000 Sea­ farers and guests for the holiday. Complete figures on the number of dinners served are not yet available. Maintaining a traditional prac­ tice, trustees of the SIU Welfare Plan have approved the payment to all SIU men in any authorized Stateside hospital for one or more days during the period from De­ cember 23 to December 25 of a special $25 Christmas bonus pay­ ment plus a carton of cigarettes (or cigars if they prefer), besides the normal hospital benefit they may be receiving. For hospitalized men, this in­ volves all those with at least one day of employment during the immediately - preceding 12 - month period. SIU pensioners on the pension roster as of December 1 will also receive the extra $25 payment in addition to their regular benefits of $150 monthly. Pat9 rtn LOG Port Meetings Okay Serret Ballot Vote On Dues Increase NEW YORK—Seafarers at regular meetings in all ports have overwhelmingly voted support of a resolution proposing an increase in SIU membership dues. The proposal was ratified at the December meet-*.., and Mobile, ings in all constitutional ports, was the final one this week. and now is to be submitted to In proposing an increase of $10 a constitutional amendment com­ mittee of six rank-and-file mem­ bers to be elected at the head­ quarters port in accordance with the constitution. The committee will study the proposed amend­ ment and prepare a report embody­ ing its recommendations, including voting procedures for a secret referendum ballot by the SIU membership. The committee's re­ port will then be submitted to the membership for its action. Under the terms of the resolu­ tion, the referendutn balloting can­ not begin before January 2, 1964. The proposal was originally sub­ mitted and adopted at the head­ quarters meeting here on Decem­ ber 2, and then carried at subse­ quent meetings in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Houston, New Orleans per quarter from the present $20 to $30 per quarter, effective Janu­ ary 1, 1964, the resolution notes among other things, the Increased cost of Union operations and serv­ ices to provide the maximum job security and protection for SIU members. It cites the fact that the prob­ lems of pursuing membership ob­ jectives "grow ever more complex each day because of the state of the industry and the complexities of present-day union operations in every area." The proposal carries the names of 80 Seafarers who added their names as signers ot the resolution at headquarters. A special membership meeting is to be held here at 10 AM today, to elect the six-man constitutional amendment committee. Resolution On Dues fncreose Thanksgiving dinners in all ports featured moments like these in Houston (top) and New York. At top, Seafarer Herman Palmer and his family pause for a photo during festive holi­ day meal. Above, Seafarer Jerry Graf, his wife Constance, daughter Mary Ann, 7, and mother-in-law, Mrs. Vickie Dalton, are pictured at headquarters. Mary Ann is polishing off a turkey leg. SIU CONTRACT DEPARTMENT By Robert A. Matthews. SIU Vice-President, Contracts & Contract Enforcement (This column unit be a regular jeature of the SEAFARERS LOG to deal with contract matters and job issues in the SIU and maritime that develop from time to time. Seafarers are urged to write directly to the SIU Contract Department at headquarters regarding any comments or sug­ gestions on these issues.) Recently, headquarters received a letter from Brother Jtdm W. Butler, delegate on the SS Penn Trader, who, posed the following contractual question: QUESTION: "The BR, or the department member concerned is entitled to overtime for putting linen in the linen locker after it has been+ : placed at the door. Now, is he not The cmnpany disputed the weekend rect In this case. REFERENCE: Standard Freightalso entitled to overtime for un- overtime as contained in Section bagging it and placing it on the 27 (b), which states that the pas­ ship Agreement, Article V, Section shelves which, according to Article senger utility who is on day work 27 (e), last sentence, which reads V, Section 10, is 'placing them in shall be allowed to work weekend as follows: ". . . Passenger utilityand holiday overtime except when men who are on day work when no their respective places'?" ANSWER: Yes, he is entitled to the vessel is sailing between the passengers are aboard shall be al­ Continental US ports. But this lowed to work weekend and holi­ overtime. REFERENCE: Standard Freight- ship did not sail between United day overtime except when the ves­ ship Agreement, Article V, Section States ports before this payoff." sel is sailing betwen continental 10, HANDLING STORES: "Mem­ ANSWER: The company is cor- United States ports. bers of ^the steward department EXPLANATION: The intent of shall not be required to carry any this section of the contract is that stores or linens to or from the whenever a vessel is in a conti­ dock. When these items are de­ nental US port, the passenger livered at the storeroom, meat or utilitymen shall not be required to Approval of the resolution chill box doors, the steward depart­ work unless, of course, requested concerning the proposed ment shall place them in their re­ to do so by the steward. spective places and overtime shall change in membership dues is be paid to all men required to the first step in a procedure As you know, our contracts are handle the linens or stores . . ." which provides for a secret, due to be renegotiated in the A letter from Brother Roque P. coming year." At this time I referendum ballot of the mem­ Ramos on the SS Aloca Ranger re­ would like to suggest to those bership "to commence no ear­ quested information in reference members who are on the beach lier than January 2, 1964." A to day work for passenger utilityand also to the members and six-man constitutional amend­ men. He posed the following ques­ delegates on all SlU-contracted ment committee of SIU mem­ tion; ships that if they have any requests bers is scheduled to be elected or questions in reference to work­ at a headquarters meeting to­ QUESTION: "The SS Alcoa ing rules, repairs, living quarters, day, December 13, to make Ranger arrived In Mobile Friday, etc., they should forward them to November 8. The passengers recommendations with regard the Contract Department so that leave the vessel on the same day. to voting procedures and the proper study can be made. Then came Saturday, the 9th, Sun­ otherwise carrying out the This will put us in a position to day, the 10th, and Monday, the 11th purpose of the resolution. The present them to the shipowners' which was a holiday. The vessel committee's findings will then negotiating committee when nego­ was on foreign articles and was to be acted upon in all ports. pay off on Tuesday, November 12. tiations do begin. SIU Referendum Ballot Slated "WHEREAS, the Seafarers International Union of North Ameri­ ca-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, has traditionally maintained a position of leadership in the mari­ time industry in the establishment of benefits, services and security for its membership and "WHEREAS, the SIU has consistently maintained an effective organizing program that has resulted in the maximum job security protection for its members, and effective Union operation, with the best job to member ratio of any Union in maritime and "WHEREAS, the Union is continually striving to develop new programs and activities to maintain its members' job security and "WHEREAS, in order to achieve these objectives, the Union has been most active in organizing and has maintained a program in order to safeguard the membership's interest and security, and has pursued its objectives before legislative bodies and agencies throughout the Government and "WHEREAS, these problems grow ever more complex each day because of the state of the industry and the complexities of pre­ sent-day union operations in every area and "WHEREAS, every member recognizes that it is essential to the well-being of the Union and the entire membership to maintain and expand the Union's services and activities in every area affecting our job security and "WHEREAS, the cost of all materials and services, legal and otherwise, has been steadily mounting in the industry and "WHEREAS, the members of all other maritime unions have recognized and dealt with these problems of rising costs by provid­ ing increased income for Union operations and "WHEREAS, it now becomes imperative that we do likewise in the interest of maintaining job security and full protection for the membership of this Union and continued effective Union function­ ing, NOW THEREFORE BE IT "RESOLVED that the dues of the Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict, AFL-CIO, be increased by ten dollars ($10.00) per quarter from the present twenty dollars ($20.00) to thirty dollars ($30.00) per quarter effective January 1, 1964 and BE IT FURTHER "RESOLVED that if the membership approves this Resolution, it shall be submitted to the membership for a secret, referendum ballot in accordance with the provisions of the constitution, AND BE IT FINALLY "RESOLVED that if the membership approves this resolution, the secret vote shall commence no earlier than January 2, 1964. Submitted by: A1 Kerr, Book K-7 The followinsr members in good standing also signed the resolution: Lionel Abramson, Daniel M. Alvino, Otto Babb, Lionel Barnes, Louis Basta, B.C. Bautista, J. Bazarra, Ernest C. Bell, V.L. Beverly, H. Bonitto, G.H. Bryan, G.T. Busciglio, Daniel Butts, R. Carey, A. Carmoega, Herman Christensen, S. Clurman, Francis Coiro, An­ tonio Cospito, Rafael E. Cuevas. Michael A. Culucci. > C.R. Dammeyer, Daniel Dean, Louis G. Dennis, Joseph DiGeorgio, V. Douglas, N.W. Dubois, Pedro Erazo, Max Fingerhut, George B. Forrest, Paul J. Franco, John Francutt, Ramon Galarza, Vincent T. Garvey, Daniel Gemeiner, Dewey Gillikin, J.W. Givens, Marino Gordils, J.M. Granado, Howard Guinier, William Hall, F.P. Hartshorn, Joseph S. Hilton, Merrill F. Hummel, Luigi lovino, R. Lara, J. Lynch, Carlo Mansi, Robert Matthews, Robert McCulloch, H.N. Milton, Edward X. Mooney, Joseph M. Nelson, James Oehlenslager, P. Padro, A.J. Palino, Louis Pinilla, John Poluchovich, Wade B. Prichett, C. Ramos, J.N. Raymond, F.R. Ryder, Patrick Santoro. Earl Shepard, C. Slanina, John F. Smith, Juan M. Soto, M. Spalluto, Freddie Stewart, James W. Sumpter, Angel Suares, Julius J. Swykert, Frank Teti, Marion R. Tila, Modesto Velez, Ramon Vila, A.R. Volkerts, Richard J. Weir, H,H, WUliams, C.A. Yow. �Itace Sis SEAFARERS Agricultural DepL 'Union' Rapped As 'Compauy Rig' December 13» 1968 LOG What Cold Weather? SlU Vessel Home With New *First' WASHINGTON—The Agriculture Department, which has been getting further and further into the realm of private enterprise in the ferry and marketing service business, has reached a new peak, of sorts. It has been named in the first trative officials ... In fact, its "unfair labor practice" charge present officers Include many ex­ of its kind brought against the United States Government. The American Federation of Government Employees, an AFLCIO union, has, in effect, accused the Agriculture Department of running a company union. AFGE has fUed a formal com­ plaint with Agriculture Secretary Orville L. Freeman, demanding the withdrawal of recognition to another group, the Organization of Professional Employees of the Department of Agriculture. The AFGE accuses OPEDA of being "sponsored, controlled and as­ sisted by the agency management." In 1962, the AFGE won exclu­ sive bargaining rights for the Agriculture Department's 1,500 meat inspectors, following an or­ ganizing drive among these em­ ployees. The union has about 120,000 members nationally. The Agriculture Department also gave formal recognition to OPEDA, an association of profes­ sional employees and workers. The president of OPEDA, Gordon Fox, has a managerial role at the Department as associate deputy chief in charge of' administration —"the second man"—at the Forest Service. Fox was listed along with eight other OPEDA members in the AFGE complaint, which described them as "directors of divisions and assistants to administrators." The complaint continued that the professional group was "organized by and habitually has drawn its officers and leaders from super­ visory personnel and top adminis­ ecutives in policy-setting posi­ tions." AFGE urged immediate with­ drawal of the recognition as "the only fair and equitable manner of disposing of this unfair labor prac­ tice." Meanwhile, the Department has taken delivery on the second of two new ferries ordered to provide service for passengers between Orient Point on Long Island, NY, and its Animal Disease Laboratory on Plum Island. The Department's new ferry, the Plum Isle, was built at Warren, Rhode Island and cost $80,000. -V •• t Folks up north don't need any reminder about the cold weather, but, for the record, here's the latest in deck gang haberdashery aboard the supertanker Orion Planet (Col­ onial), at the southern end of the Persian Gulf-Far East shuttle. The sun-drenched group here (l-r) includes J. Soto, bosun; W. Sander, J. Porter, ABs; J Fisher, DM; S. Potoros, AS. All but Porter favor shorts for the heat. RR Unions Nix Job Slash WASHINGTON—Four railroad unions filed suit last week against a Government arbitration board's decision in the railroad work rules dispute which would eliminate 90 percent of the firemen's jobs in freight and yard service on some 200 railroads. The four rail unions also challenged the arbitration The Federal arbitration panel, allowing them to eliminate thou­ ruling on the size of train whose ruling they are challenging, sands of,jobs. They then opened crews. The panel provided for local negotiations on the subject, managed by the National Media­ tion Board, with binding decisions to be made by a neutral third party in case agreement was not reached between rail labor and management. The suits were filed by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi­ neers, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen & Enginemen, Brother­ hood of Railroad Trainmen, and the Switchmen's Union of North America. Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director Arm Exercises May Cause injury There has recently been considerable emphasis on isometric exercise, as a means of maintaining fitness and increasing strength for those who hdve a minimum of time for exercise. These systems have become so popular that the United States Navy has advocated their use. Investigations of effects of these exercises on isometric strength have led to some contradictory results, according to a recent article in the "Navy News Letter." The investigators reported that some subjects regressed in strength a^ a result of their practice. They also observed an association between complaints of arm pain and regression of isometric strength scores. The purpose of the study was to determine the incidence of injury and changes in muscular strength resulting from a program of twice-daily maximal isometric exercises for the elbow flexor muscles. The investigtors, according to W. R. Pierson, Ph. D., and P. J. Rasch, Ph. D., writing in the "Journal of American Physical Theraphy Associ­ ation," used students at the University of California for testing iso­ metric strength of the forearm flexor muscles by means of a short bar attached to a strain gauge. The subjects exerted a maximum pull against the bar twice a day, five days a week for two weeks. The exercises resulted in severe arm and forearm pains in 11 out of 15 students. These pains were described as resembling "shinsplints" in the ulnar part of the forearm by ten subjects, and as a "sharp" pain in the muscles of the posterior region of the elbow by one. The injury wa» noticed immediately following the maximum recorded exertion. Those not injured showed an increase in the mean isometric strength as a result of the exercises. The injured did not show any increase in isometric strength. Careful Investigation revealed that in the majority of the injured subjects, the injury was of the flexor carpi ulnaris (one of the main flexor group of muscles of the wrist). This is apparently due to stress created in the wrist flexors as the powerful elbow flexors sought to produce a concentric contraction of the forearms. The strain resulted in physical damage to some of the weaker fibers of the flexor carpi ulnaris. As a result of these findings, caution should be used in performing the maximal biometric flexion exercises now being practiced by many in all walks of life, including men aboard ships at sea. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) was created under special legisla­ tion adopted by Congress on Au­ gust 28. It marks the first time that a ruling based on compulsory arbitration has been handed down in peacetime. Four-Year Dispute Negotiations are continuing sep­ arately between the rail unions and management on the issues re­ maining in the four-year-old work rules dispute, which are proce­ dures and pay structure. Pay for railroad operating employees is computed on a formula involving the number of hours worked and the number of miles traveled. The arbitration board decision, which the rail unions are chal­ lenging in Federal District Court here, contends that 90 percent of the approximately 40,000 diesel locomotive firemen's jobs in freight and yard service are un­ necessary and could eventually be eliminated. However, the arbitration board drew a sharp distinction between the jobs it considers subject to elimination and the men who oc­ cupy the jobs. It decided that most of the 40,000 men involved must be retained until they quit, die, retire, are dismissed for cause, or are offered a comparable rail­ road job. In the long run, how­ ever, the jobs would be wiped out. Unless it is set aside by the courts, the arbitration board rul­ ing will become effective on Jan­ uary 25 and will continue in effect for two years unless some other agreement is reached. Meanwhile, the strike, ban voted by Congress on the "secondary" issues in the dispute—^pay rates, seniority and other work rules— expires on February 24. No agree­ ment has yet been reached on these issues. The present rail dispute began back in 1959, when the railroads made it known that they wanted sweeping changes in work rules a national publicity campaign to enlist public support of the jobcutting demands. NEW ORLEANS — The SIUmanned Dei Oro (Delta) became the first American-flag vessel to use the new Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet inbound to this port when it docked at the Galvez Street wharf last week. The 8,800-ton vessel arrived with a cargo of West African cof­ fee and rubber to be discharged before ioading cargo for an out­ bound trip to West Africa. The Del Oro is the second Delta Line ship to take "firsts" honors on "MR-GO." The channel was inaugurated last July by the Del Sud, a Delta Line passenger ship on her way to the Caribbean and the East Coast of South America. Special ceremonies were held to mark the start of commercial transport through the new Gulf waterway and give the Del Sud a proper sendoff. The 76-mile inland waterway is a shortcut to the sea, completely bypassing the Mississippi. It cuts 40 miles and several hours* steam­ ing from the normal run to the Gulf. The tidewater channel begins at the New Orleans Industrial Canal, follows the route of the Intracoastal Waterway for a few miles and then cujs through miles of newly-dredged marshland to reach open water at Breton Sound in the Gulf of Mexico. The channel is still only partially completed. -#.• SlU Welfare, Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid — September 1963 Hospital Benefits . . Death Benefits . . . . Pension-Disability Benefits Maternity Benefits . • ••••••••• Dependent Benefits Optical Benefits . .. • Out-Patient Benefits Vacation Benefits . . TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD. .. CLAIMS 5,627 19 481 33 347 411 4,075 1,298 AMOUNT PAID $ 61,623.84 55,438.23 72,150.00 6,600.00 46,356.31 5,528.92 32,600.00 446,649.74 $726,947.04 12,291 SlU Clinic Exams—All Ports September, 1963 Seamen Port Baltimore Houston .... 53 Mobile Ne>v Orleans • • • • New York Philadelphia • • • • Wives 43 9 4 14 39 60 TOTAL 169 Children 50 9 21 26 22 21 TOTAL 193 133 78 290 485 173 149 1,352 SlU Blood Bank Inventory Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk If a crewmember quits while Jacksonville a ship is in port, delegates' Tampa are asked to contact the hall Mobile immediately for a replace­ New Orleans ment. Fast action on their part Houston wiii keep all jobs aboard ship Wilmington filled at all times and elimi­ San Francisco nate the chance of the ship Seattle sailing shorthanded. Totals . September, 1963 Previous Balance ... 60 Shorthanded? . . 4... 24 383 Pints . Credited 0 2nii 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 0 0 1 0 Pints Used 0 18 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 TOTAL ON HAND 5 29i4 23 asm . 31 60 17 22 4 19 56V6 4V^! 3 6 1.5 �-V -.VS ^tl^ee^berit.'lNt SEAFARERS Pace Serc^ LOG New Pensioners Top 100 This Yearl NEW YORK—^The number of SIU oldtimers retired on $150 monthly pensions in 1963 has grown to 103, topping the 100mark in a single year for the first time since the Union's retirement program went into effect. The addition of five more| names to the current roster of pensioners produced the record figure. Last year's total reached the-*^ ^^ QUESTION: If you had the previous high of 83 for the Westchester (Southern States), end­ chance to do it all over again, number of Seafarers retired ing 22 years of steady sailing with would you go to sea for a living? Joseph Sweeney: Yes, I like to ship. I haven't worked ashore very much, but when I did, I didn't like It. Here you work when you want to. I like the idea of being able to take a vacation when I want and for as long as I want. It's nice not to have to work all the time for a few weeks off. on pension benefits within a single year. The program began in 1952. At the time, benefits were $15 per week based on disability only. In several steps that began that same year, benefits were boosted to the current amount of $150 per month, and the retirement program was expanded to include a "nor­ mal pension" at age 65 or older. The seatime requirements are dif­ ferent for the two types of pen­ sions. All five of the latest additions to the pension list are now re­ ceiving a disabil­ ity pension be­ 4. 4. cause they are no Michael Lubas: Yes, although I longer able to sail would do it a little differently. at their chosen profession. The I've been ship­ newcomers to the ping since 1952 list are: William with the SIU, Jordan. 67; and I wish that I George Pllaras, had studied a lit­ 48; Ernest G. tle more and got­ Jordan Anderson, 69; ten a higher rat­ Thomas M. Barracllff, 68, and Sam­ ing. But I do uel A. Bayne, 68. think shipping is a better life. The only jobs I held ashore were as a dishwasher and things like that. 3; t 3> ^ Martin Lynch: I've been shipping since 1943, and before that I worked ashore. I've never worked ashore since my first job at sea, and I never will. As a seaman, you can afford to take longer vacations, and you can take them when you want. I think the life at sea is better all around. t- i- Carmelo Martinez: I can't stay away from shipping. Since I started 30 years ago it's gotten into my blood. I think it is a great life, and I wouldn't trade it. I'd do it over and over; I'd always go to sea. Be­ sides, I've worked ashore, and I know the difference. I just want to continue shipping out. 4- 4" Anderson Shipping in the deck department, Jordan has been sailing with the SIU for 17 years since he joined up at New Orleans in 1946. A na­ tive of New York City, he will make his home in Brooklyn during re­ tirement. His last ship was the Santore (Marven). Pilaras, who sailed in the steward department as a baker, is a native of Greece. He started sailing with the SIU in 1945 out of New York. Pilaras has his home in Baltimore. His last ship was the Emilia (Bull). A native of Sweden, Anderson has sailed with the SIU since 1947 in the deck department and has US seatime back to 1922. He retires 4. Anthony Scaturro: I'm sure I would. The sea gets into your blood, and it be­ comes a way of life with you. I've never worked on the beach and 1 don't think I ever would. I have it figured so that I can take about a threeand-a-haif month vacation every year. Where coiild you get that kind of a deal on the beach? 3. Pilaras 4 Wesley Milton: I quit shipping for ten years so I can judge both lives. I would rather ship. The main thing is the travel. I thinks it is a great oppor­ tunity for a man to broaden his perspectives. The Union benefits are good, too. I wish' I had never stopped shipping. I would be that much-'further ahead." Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director Senate Study Boosts 'Medicare' Case A study of the Kerr-Mills Act's first three years of operations has produced a strongly critical report from a Senate subcommittee. It charges that the present Medical Assistance for the Aged program is "at best an ineffective and piecemeal approach to the health problems of the nation's 18 million older citizens." The subcommittee on Health of the Elderly cited seven "major defects" in Kerr-Mills operations, ranging from lack of wide participa­ tion to high administrative costs. -It declared that its findings "confirm the conclusions of earlier studies that the MAA program did not, and could not by itself, constitute an effective national solution to the press­ ing health problems of older citizens. Subcommittee Chairman Pat McNamara commented that the report "confirms my long standing belief that only through the universal ap­ proach of a Social Security-financed F<"ogram, can the basic health needs of our senior citizens be effectively met." The American Medical Association and other opponents of social security financing have in­ sisted that Kerr-Mills, supplemented by private insurance, fully meets the needs of the aged. The subcommittee report concluding that, on the contrary; KerrMills has been an Ineffective substitute, was signed by all eight Demo­ cratic members. Republican mem-f— bers dissented sharply, charging MAA grants thrpugh last Decem­ that the report represented "a pre­ ber. mature judgment based on Inade­ • Congressional intent has been quate evidence." The report drew the praise of the National (Council "frustrated" by some states which of Senior Citizens for its "honesty have transferred nearly 100,000 elderly persons already on other and thoroughness." welfare programs to the KerrThe chief findings of the Senate Mills program to reap the advan­ subcommittee were: tage of higher Federal grants • After three years, Kerf-Mills without increasing caseloads. "is still not a national program" • The "welfare" aspects of and is not likely to become one. Kerr-Mills, including cumbersome Only 28 states and four other juris­ eligibility investigations, have dis­ dictions have the program in couraged many aged persons in operation. need of aid from seeking it. The conclusions continue to bear • Stringent eligibility tests and "lien-type", recovery provisions out the campaign for a health in­ have severely limited participation. surance program for the elderly Last July only 148,000 persons—1 financed on a "pay as you go" basis percent of all Americans over 65— through the existing Social Secu­ rity System that has been operat­ received MAA benefits. ing nationally since 1935. • Benefits vary widely from (Comments and suggestions are state to state and with few excep­ tions are "nominal, nonexistent or invited by this Department and can he submitted to this column Inadequate." ' in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) 7 • Administrative costs remain too high, exceeding 25 percent of benefits in four states and ranging up to 59 percent of benefits in Tennessee. • Distribution of Federal funds has been "grossly disproportion­ ate," with a few wealthy states^etting "the lion's share." Five states having 32 percent of the aged re­ ceived 88 percent «*• the Federal Borrocliff Boyne with a rating of bosun and last signed off the Del Valle (Delta). Anderson's home port is New Or­ leans, where he lives with his wife, Gladys. Barrencliff's last ship was the the SIU. He shipped in the engine department, after joining the Union I in Norfolk. Barracllff makes his I home in Philadelphia, where a sis­ ter, Mrs. M. Dodelin, is listed as| next of kin. Bayne, a native of British Gui-| ana, has been shipping with the SIU since the Union's beginnings in 1938. A member of the steward department, Bayne last shipped on the Orion Hunter (Colonial Tank­ er). He will live with his wife, I Celestine, in Roxbury, Mass., end-! ing a seagoing career on US ships f dating back to 1921. Senate Hearings Starting On Domestic Shipping Aid WASHINGTON—Hearings were scheduled to begin late this week on two legislative proposals that could lead to Gov­ ernment aid for the US domestic shipping fleet. The hear-1 ings were originally set for November 25-26 before the would be provided in a range from Senate Merchant Marine and 33V& to 55 percent. In the case of Fisheries Subcommittee, but were postponed due to the death of President Kennedy. Sponsored by Sen. E. L. (Bob) Bartlett (D-Alaska), they would provide US subsidy aid for new construction either here or abroad for the domestic trades. One of the bills (S. 1773) calls for a direct subsidy on construc­ tion of new vessels for domestic operations. Under the terms of this proposal, construction subsidy Expanded US Subsidy Asked By Waterman WASHINGTON—SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship has filed an application for subsidy with the Maritime Administration covering outbound service on Trade Route 12 from the US Atlantic Coast to the Far East. Waterman already has an appli­ cation in for subsidy covering in­ bound service on Trade Route 12. The inbound service would be part of its Trade Route 22, US GulfFar East service. The company has requested, however, that the two applications not be consoli­ dated. In its application for the out­ bound subsidy. Waterman points out that no additional vessels will be needed to sustain 18 to 30 sub­ sidized sailings per year outbound on TR 12. In addition to applications for subsidy on TR 12, inbound, and 22, US Gulf-Far East, Waterman also has applications pending before the MA at the present time for sub­ sidy on TRs 5-7-8-9, US North At­ lantic-United Kingdom & Contin­ ent; No. 21, US Gulf-United King­ dom & Continent; No. 29, US Paci­ fic-Far East; and No. 32, US Great Lakes-Western Europe. A recent exchange of correspon­ dence between Waterman and US shipping officials has raised hopes that the operating-differential sub­ sidy the company has been seeking since 1957 on TR 22' may be con­ tracted with the MA within the next few months. reconstruction or conversion, the subsidy could go as high as 60 [ percent. The second proposed measure I (S. 1774), would allow construction in foreign yards, if common car­ riers in the domestic trades are denied direct subsidy or if no ac­ tion is taken by the Secretary of Commerce on such applications { within six months. Both bills would extend the con-1 struction subsidy to vessels to be operated on the Great Lakes, and I in the coastwise and the inter-1 coastal trades. Under present laws, [ ships in the domestic trades must be built in the US and manned [ by American seamen. An added provision of S. 17741 is that for a period of three years after date of the enactment of the bill, vessels constructed in US yards since September 3, 1939, may be rebuilt foreign without losing coastwise privileges. This provi­ sion, however, would require the owner of a foreign rebuilt vessel to commit "himself to expend in the United States an amount equal to that spent in a foreign yard, with work in the US yards to begin not later than five years after date of redelivery of the vessel rebuilt| in a foreign yard. Funeral Costs in Price index WASHINGTON — The high cost of dying will be tabulated by the Federal Government in its Consumer Price Index cov­ ering changes in average fig­ ures for the US cost of living. The Bureau of Labor Statis­ tics said the average cost of burial at which they would arrive is aimed at reflecting costs of a specified type of fu­ neral most often used by the "wage earner and clerical pop­ ulation" on whose tastes the price index is based. This cov­ ers, the Bureau said, about 60 million Americans. "There's a lot of interest in this," a spokesman for the Bureau said. He declared that "average" funeral costs would be added to food, rent, clothing and other selected items to make up the index starting in Jan­ uary. �Page Eli^t SEAFARERS December 18, 1M8 LOG 'Drift Theory' May Explain It Next Time You Land On Reef Joe Alfflna, Safety Director Ever since the first ship took to the sea, there have been occasions when vessels have unaccountably piled onto a reef, despite up-to-date charts and navigational equipment of all types. At such times the only explanation often sounds something like this; "We don't know Electrical Safety Aboard Ship what happened; the reef must Electrical safety aboard an all-metal vessel Is a big Job. Prevention have drifted in front of us." leaving them high and dry as the uring minute changes in water of accidents due to faulty electrical connections falls into three basic pressure. Such units would be categories—^prevention of shock, fire prevention, and preventing the While the Coast Guard un­ water recedes. derstandably takes a dim view of such explanations, according to a noted geophysicist this sequence of events is not as impossible as it may seem. Dr. J. T. Wilson proposed a theory of "continental drift" to ex­ plain this phenomenon at a recent meeting of the International Union of Geodesy & Geophysics. He breathed new life into an old theory that the Earth's continents were all one big land mass which has been drifting apart for billions of years and may still be on the move. Dr. Wilson suggested that ac­ ceptance of this theory might ex­ plain many puzzles about the Earth, -its past, present and fu­ ture. He noted that if you could shove the continents together like pieces in a jig-saw puzzle, they'd fit pretty neatly together. Topo­ graphically and geologically the continents look as if they had once been joined. Similar mineral deposits have been found on different continents but at points which would fit to­ gether nicely if they were shoved together. He said this theory might produce better answers to many questions about mountain building, volcanic activity, formation of ores and other puzzles. Some other advances in geophys­ ics were also brought out at the Berkeley meeting. Dr. Doak Cox, a professor of geology, told the group of the first steps being taken this year to establish a network of midocean pressure gauges to warn of tidal wave movements across the Pacific. Tidal waves are caused by earth­ quake activity on the bed of the ocean. In midocean, they develop from low, extremely-broad waves sometimes running 100 miles from crest to crest and only a foot high. They move at speeds of up to 500 miles an hour. The volume of water is so great, however, that it piles up when it reaches shallow water, as near a coast,. forming an immense wave sometimes 60 feet high which smashes into the land and has been known to completely destroy whole towns. As recently as 1960, 60 peo­ ple were killed when such a wave struck Hilo, Hawaii. The same wave killed 130 people when it struck Japan. Waves of this size are powerful enough to pick up vessels in a har­ bor and throw them far inland. SIU MEMBERSHIP ^MEETINGS NEW ORLEANS, October 15—Chairman, Lindsey Williams; Secretary, Buck Stephens; Reading Clerk, Bill Moody. Accepted minutes of previous port meet­ ings. Port Agent reported on shipping, ILA sugar workers beef, Louisiana AFLCIO convention and local and state elec­ tions. Report accepted. Reports of the President and Secretary-Treasurer for September were accepted. Quarterly financial committee's report was ac­ cepted. Meeting exouses referred to dis­ patcher. Auditor's reports presented and carried. Total pre.sent: 380. MOBILE, October 16—Chairman, Lind­ say Williams; Secretary, Louis Neira; Reading Clerk, Robert Jordan. Minutes of previous meeting ..accepted. Port Agent's report on shipping outlook, new Jobs and blood bank was accepted. President's report and Secretary-Treas­ urer's report for September were ac­ cepted. Quarterly financial committee's, report accepted. Auditor's reports pre leated and carried. Total present: 147. hooked up to unused and aban­ danger of panic among the crew or passengers Should the lights go out doned undersea communication ca­ suddenly below deck or on deck at night. bles which still criss-cross the Shock due to Improper grounding of either permanent or portable ocean floor. machinery Is probably the mbst difficult electrical hazard to prevent aboard ship and therefore requires the most careful attention. In a steel-hulled vessel, every man is walking on or touching "ground" wherever he goes. Hands and other parts of the body are nearly always within reach of power cables or electrical equipment containing lethal voltages. For this reason, the cable armor, enclosures of lighting fixtures and other electrical equipment should all be grounded to the hull of the vessel, so a seaman's body will not be the quickest escape route for "loose" electricity. The best way to prevent such accidents is to have ali machinery or tools connected directly to ground (the vessel's steel hull is the best ground) through a third conductor in the supply cable. This requires ground-type plugs and receptacles—and they should always be used. Unfortunately, this precaution is not always followed. A typical death was reported not long ago-f when a shoreside worker's body presence of explosive vapors is was In contact with a metal hull suspected. while his hands held a "hot" elec­ Much of electrical safety is just tric Sander. A jury-rig extension plain common sense. Care must cord had been used which did not always be taken to prevent fusing contain a grounding conductor to circuits; not to place electrical ground the tool housing. equipment in spaces where flam­ On larger machinery, disconnect- mable vapors or gases may norm­ switches which open all supply ally accumulate; using equipment conductors are necessary, in order with less than minimal electrical to service equipment without ex­ clearances; overheating, particu­ Delegation of trade union visitors from Peru looks over dis­ posure to shock. larly of lighting fixtures near com­ play of some of the awards won by the SEAFARERS LOG, . Fires aboard ship are sometimes bustibles. caused by faulty electrical wiring during a tour of SIU headquarters facilities. The group was On any occasion of electrical or equipment. A point to keep in difficulty aboard ship, the loss of here on a US-sponsored tour and included representatives mind is that even the normal power which may suddenly plunge of maritime and dock workers unions. Pictured ll-r) are sparking of contacts or motor com­ the ves.sel into darkness must be Isidore Chamache, Ricardo Dioses, Manuel Matos, San­ mutators can ignite explosive anticipated and dealt with. Prob­ tiago Vega, Jose Pineda, Faustino Rosario, Carlos Guevara vapors. Electrical apparatus should lems are much more likely if there of the US State Dept. and Elias Costillo. never be used in an area where the is no ernergency lighting system to take over when normal power fails. Panic almost certainly re­ sults in needless death or injuries, and many examples of panic in­ duced by darkness can be cited. However, in the Andrea Doria disaster a few years back, the Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director emergency lights kept burning even while the ship was over at a 45° list and sinking. It's anybody's guess how many of the 1,700 sur­ A new twist in self-service facilities dreamed up by a Swiss company SAN FRANCISCO—Despite de­ vivors would have been killed had for use in European hotels is not likely to make any drastic changes in shipboard life or feeding for a long, long while, but it may produce nials by the company. Indications the lights failed completely. The some innovations someday in the work of stewards aboard passenger are mounting on this coast that emergency lighting system aboard SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service every ship should be checked regu­ vessels. may enter the Alaskan service by- larly and kept in good working The idea, to be tried soon at hotels in Western Europe, is a self- extending its Intercoastal opera­ order at all times. service bar, to be installed in every room. tion from Oakland to the Alaska {Comments and suggestions are Under the plan, several German beverage companies will jointly railbelt. Invited by this Department and buy and retain ownership of small refrigerated units or "bars." The Rumors have been persisting firms will then lease or rent the equipment to hotels offering the service. that Sea-Land Is negotiating to can be submitted to this column Each unit installed in a hotel guestrdom will be stocked with an buy Alaska Freight Lines and, if in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) assortment of 19 bottles," according to reports, including, naturally, the successful, would assign its idle brands of the beverage companies who are backing the plan. The only C-2s to the service. The nin would additional beverages to be allowed are wine and beer. be between Oakland, Seattle and Keeping track of consumption and necessary accounting are to be Alaska. Sea-Land now has a towed accomplished by marking the bottles to keep track of changes. Hotels barge operating with trailers be­ providing the service will be charged a nominal fee, reportedly as little tween Oakland and Portland. > as a nickel a day per unit. Sea-Land has denied the ru­ From the hotel operators' point of view, the scheme offers several mored purchase, reported several advantages over the normal system of room service, the most important times in the "Pacific Shipper," a advantage being that the new service requires no additional hotel staff. trade publication. A spokesman WASHINGTON — Plans for a Tests have shown that guests having such facilities at their fingertips declared that the company is "in­ maritime training center in Guay­ may consume over twice as much as they would if they had to ring terested in many new markets, and aquil, Ecuador, are being strongly analyzing these markets is a con­ supported by the AFL-CIO Mari­ for room service each time they wanted to order. It is also hoped that the individual refrigerated bars will provide a stant program in order that we time Trades Department. The project received MTD en­ might make the proper decisions novel "extra service" for promotional purposes. Some^ officials have said they will limit their operations to first-class . . . Our interest in Alaska at the dorsement after William C. Doherhotels, which must agree to install their units in at least 15 percent present time is no more, than our ty, Jr., social projects director of the AFL-CIO American. Institute interest in several other areas." of available guestrooms. It has been reported that Sea- for Free Labor Development, re­ it i The last few months have been a sort of "silly season-" for new food Land assisted Alaska Freight quested MTD aid in getting the ideas, with the pressure of stiff competition forcing food companies to Lines recently in paying off a school set up and operating effec­ push harder and harder for new gimmicks. One of the latest is a poly­ $300,000 claim by a stevedoring tively. The school is being under­ unsaturated egg, for weight-watchers. Chief stewards may want to keep concern against AFL. Sea-Land is taken by the AIFLD as a regional the new egg in mind in case the next sign-on brings a few overweight said to have put up $150,000, in training center for training Latinreturn for which the company re­ American seamen. hands on board. AIFLD was founded by the Said to look like any other egg, and taste like any other egg, the ceived an option for the purchase AFL-CIO in 1960 to assist the of AFL's vessels and operating poly-unsaturated egg contains equal parts of saturated and poly-unsat"Alliance for Progress" program rights, effective March 1. urated fats. A normal egg contains two to four times as much saturated The SIU company has been by strengthening democratic trade fats as unsaturated. Saturated fats are suspected of raising the choles­ operating regularly-scheduled in­ unions and as a means of com­ terol level in blood, and have therefore been taboo for many serious tercoastal service with specialized bating Communism. weight-watchers. The MTD is assigning three rep­ jumbo containerships since Sep­ To produce the low fat eggs, hens are fed a special diet which changes tember, 1982, when the first of resentatives to assist in develop­ the fat content but not the flavor of the egg. The cost is slightly higher four such ships was brought out. ing the school as part of a program than that of normal eggs. Previously, the company hid to raise the standards of maritime (Oomments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can maintained an interim service with workers throughout Latin Amer­ ica. modified C-2s. be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) The new warning system will em­ ploy a pressure detection device known as a vibratron adapted for oceanic use and capable of meas­ Labor Visitors From Peru Seif-Service Bars; 'Non-Fat' Eggs Rumors Hint Sea-Land On Alaska Route MTD Backs New Latin Sea School �3«'Yj?,-;- DteendMr It. !•<! p-/ ^•"' "•- ^SEAFARERS lOG T»ge NIM _ -H:V'5 - '.Vf.. !>(• 'i-li- ' V' r' • '• •'• • •tJi',: On deck, Charlie Burns, AB, bears down on cargo line. Ship was loading general cargo. -•'. '.i/ Keeping a watchful eye on the englneroom gauges (l-r) are J. S. Skidmore. 3rd engineer; Paul Cavoit, oiler, and J. Gilbeit. After loading in Baltimore, theTopoTopo (Waterman) headed for Greece. SS TOPA TOPA AT BALTIMORE Lunchtlme must have been a hit. Steward Emiliano Ducusin shows what's left of the roast beef. J.' ..| Ship's 'P delegate Tom Tucker (left) and SlU patrolman Paul Gonsorchik used noon break as an opportunity to discuss ship's business. A group of chowhounds takes time out from lunch for a picture in messhall. Shown (l-r) are Peter Piascik, Joe Savoy, Tom Tucker, Cor! Pierce and, in the foreground, D. B. Fitzpotrick. Close-up shows Seafarer H. Schmidt, dayman, getting his , roast beef cut up and ready for action after a busy morning's work. Get-together after lunch, in foc'sle of bosun D. B. Fitzpotrick (left), pro­ duces a few good laughs as Pete Piascik unfolds a tale. Topa Topa itinerary includes Piraeus, Greece; Karachi, Pakistan, and Bombay. m �Pase Tn SEArdRERS Ikeeembeir IS, iMs LOG Private Eye Agency Still Growing Today NEW YORK—"The eye that never sleeps" will be staring down wrong-doers at the 1964-65 World's Fair here. Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, reported to be the world's o1 d e s t—about 100 years—and largest private eye, the days of th^ Civil War to run security and protection organ­ a spy ring behind Confederate ization, will staff the Fair with over 3,000 hand-picked employees. They will do everything from tak­ ing tickets to protecting VIPs. For the job, Pinkerton's will pocket a cool $25 million, the larg­ est security contract in history. Pinkerton's was founded back in lines by Allen Plnkerton, a sixshooter-packing roughy of the old school. Since those days, the com­ pany has had a checkered history ranging from sordid forays into Some of the nearly 75 workers from Colonna Shipyard who urged pro-SIU vote at Old Doinrough-house strikebreaking to training foreign agents for eyeball inioR Marina Railway in Norfolk are pictured before the successful balloting. The mass de­ operations abroad. monstration helped spur a 46-21 tally in favor of the SlU United Industrial Workers. It is generally acknowledged to have had a key role in breaking Norfolk Plant Drive Gains up strikes and in stirring up labor unrest during railroad and indus­ trial strikes of the late 19th cen­ tury. Events in the Homestead strike of 1892 at the Homestead NORFOLK—The SIU United Industrial Workers racked up another National Labor (Pa.) iplant of the Carnegie Steel Company led to a major industrial Relations Board election win in this area last month by a better than 2 to 1 margin in voting flare-up when Plnkerton detectives held at the Old Dominion Marine Railway. The final score put the SIU-UIW on top by a 46were employed by the company as 21 margin. strikebreakers. All but one of the 19 chal­ tion of the solid support they could pany. in addition to recent wins Today, the company uses an ar­ expect as part of the union and in Baltimore and Philadelphia. ray of modem electronic gear to lenged votes involved UIW to urge them to join the victorious First-time contracts have been sleuth industrial plants, investi­ supporters whom the company team. signed at all these Norfolk com­ gate for insurance companies and omitted from the voting eligibility The SIU-UIW had earlier won panies with the exception of Dixie — still — train agents for other list. Negotiations for a first-time NLRB election victories at Colon­ Jute Bagging, where contract nego­ nations. contract at Old Dominion Marine tiations are proceeding. The SIUThe newest boss of the 13,000- Railway are scheduled to begin na, McAllister Brothers, Curtis UIW won a vote at the company Bay Shipyard, Moon Shipyard and member organization Is Edward shortly. at the Dixie Jute Bagging Com­ by an 89-37 count. Bednarz, an ex-Naval Investigator The NLRB election runs the and skipper who saw service in the Pacific during World War II. Al­ string of recent SIU-UIW victories though Robert A. Plnkerton, Al­ at previously-unorganized compa­ lan's grandson, is the president, nies in this area to six in- a row, Now that the cold weather is here, Seafarers are reminded that Bednarz runs the show as general with the campaign to organize the area's unorganized continuing. Five heating and lodging beefs in the shipyard can be easily handled if manager. He had joined Pinker­ the ship's delegate promptly notifies the captain or chief engineer ton's shortly after the war as a of the six wins involve ship repair yards. and shows them the temperature reading at the time. Crewmemracetrack security agent. bers who beef to themselves about the lack of heating but wait three The Old Dominion victory was He came to the main office here or four days before making the problem known to a responsible in 1955 and soon was head of se­ highlighted by a mass demonstra­ ship's officer are only making things tougher for themselves. The curity. Eight years later, Bednarz tion of SIU-UIW members from same applies when shipyard workers are busy around living quar­ takes over operating control of a another local shipyard, Colonna ters. Make sure you know where and when the work was done so company which is expected to do Shipyard. They turned out in force that the SIU patrolman has the facts available in order to make a $43 million worth of business this prior to the balloting to give the determination. year. Old Dominion men a demonstra­ SlU Wins 6th Straight Ballot Action in the marketplace offers a method for trade unionists to as­ sist each other in their campaign for decent wag^ and better con­ ditions. Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO imions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Eastern Air Lines (Flight Engineers) i t 3) 3^ 4. i H. I. Siegel "HIS" brand men's clothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) i t "Judy Bond" Blouses (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) i> if if Ssars, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) Stitzel-Weller Distilleries "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" Cabin Still," "W. L, Weller" Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) 3> 3> t J. R. Simplot Potato Co. Frozen potato products (Grain Millers) 3» t Si Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) NY Harbor Study OK'd WASHINGTON — The House Committee on Appropriations ap­ proved the sum of $95,000 last month for a study of the dangers to navigation in New York harbor caused by floating debris from old and unused piers and sunken, abandoned hulks. Approval was announced by Congressmen John J. Rooney and John M. Murphy, both Democrats from New York. Rooney repre­ sents the entire Brooklyn water­ front area, while Murphy's district includes the entire Staten Island waterfront. The study will make it possible for the Army Corps of Engineers to determine the procedure neces­ sary for carrying out a clearingout project throughout the New York-New Jersey harbor area and its tributary waters. Don't Delay On Heat Beefs .i By Sidney Margolius Tips On Choosing Some Useful Gifts This is a sober Christmas season, one in which many families will torn to the more practical gifts. Few people this year will be able to stomach the so-called "fun gifts" or pretenses of luxury. Here are suggestions on selecting a number of gift items that are high in value this year, and lasting in usefulness: SWEATERS: We put sweaters on the top of the list this year because they are reasonable in price, universally useful, and several techno­ logical developments have produced notable improvement. As you know, the introduction several years ago of sweaters knitted of nylon or acrylic fiber like Orion, eliminated the need for reblocking after washing. But synthetic-fiber sweaters have their own vice of forming fiber pills. Too, they still require hand washing. The problem of pilling now has been minimized by two different types of sweaters. One is the crimped nylon and crimped acrylic type (like Orion Sayelle). The crimped construction resists pilling and also is machine-washable. Another modern construction blends wool and polyester fiber like Dacron or Kodel. A blend of 65 percent wool and 35 percent polyester has the appearance and feel of wool but is machine-washable. Lessexpensive sweaters have a smaller percentage of wool and a higher percentage of synthetic fiber; for example, 20 percent wool and 80 percent Orion. These are usually machine washable but not as warm as sweaters with more wool than synthetics. We do not recommend sweaters of cashmere and similar soft fibers, whether teen-agers adore them or not. They cost twice as much as the other types (about $10 compared to $5 or less), and are very fragile. DEFROSTERS: Refrigerator defrosters this year have become one of the nriost widely-sold kitchen appliances. Modern plug-in de­ frosters heat up quickly and can defrost a typical refrigerator in 15 minutes or less. They are available for $5-$7. But be sure any you buy is UL-approved (checked by Underwriters Laboratories for safety). TOASTER-BROILERS: These are another widely-bought appliance group this year. Toaster-broilers are versatile. However, many buyers have been diisappointed in the cheaper models. These can do little more than toast bread, sandwiches or hamburgers, and are too shallow to take a steak. Too, some models cannot supply the high heat needed for broiling. The more-satisfactory models have at least a lOOO-watt heating ele­ ment with thermostatic control, and a two-position broil rack to provide enough depth for a steak or even a smalF roast: Interestingly, there is only about :a $2 difference between the limited-models (selling for about $10-$1L) and some higher-capacity ones. , . KSsisiSis ELECTRIC FRY PANS, COOKERS: If the intended recipient already has a satisfactory toaster, your gift money might be better invested in a more general type of cooking appliance, such as an electric fry pan or cooker. Fry pans, too. are available in the $10 to $15 bracket. The better ones have higher sides, to provide more cooking capacity, and are made of heavier-gauge aluminum than the less-expensive ones. Be sure any electric fry pan or cooker is designed so the heating ele­ ment is removable, enabling the user to immerse the pan for washing. POWER TOOLS: This is the big season for electric drills, saws and other power tools. Such tools have been reduced sharply in price in recent years. Light duty quarter-inch drills suitable for ordinary house­ hold and hobby purposes are available this year for less than $10. But be sure any electric drill you buy is UL-approved. Some cheap ones are not. Also, drills constructed with a three-wire cord provide, additional precaution against shock hazard. Make sure the drill has a key chuck or other convenient device for loosening the drill bit. Those with merely hand-tightened chucks sometimes cause problems in use. Be warned that merchants this year are trying to get more money for power tools by offering kits with a large number of small extra accessories. Such kits and ensembles often are promoted by credit stores to make it hard for the buyer to compare prices, A kit of "30 pieces" at $14 sounds like more value than just a drill for $10. But the kit actually may be more expensive than buying a few extra accessories you really may need. RADIOS, RECORD PLAYERS: Lower prices are available this year on the better-quality US-made transistor radios. They now are more competitive with the Japanese imports. Price reductions of 10 to 20 percent have been instituted by leading US manufacturers so that the so-called "shirt-pocket portables" are available currently for $10-$11. Prices of table-model AM-FM sets also have been reduced shatply this year, some as much as $10. In buying any table model, it is advis­ able to get one with FM as well as AM. Quality of FM reception is superior, and the number of stations broadcasting in FM is' steadily increasing. Similarly, prices of monaural record players, stereo players and com­ ponents have been reduced this year, aiid quality of equipment is steadily improving. The most efficient new players are considered To be the transistorized type. The transistorized' record players are, however, still new and very expensive. For most modferate-lncome families, tube-type portable record players, available in fair quality for under $100, or monaural record players for children,-available for under $35, are still the best. �December M. IStt SEAFARERS Pace Blerea LO€ 'Bon Voyage' "— i Political Activity' MEDICS BUILD THE KITTY. Medical associations in Tennesseeand undoubtedly elsewhere—are honing their scalpels for major poli­ tical surgery. They hope, with the help of a huge sluSh fund, to remove from the body politic candidates and incumbents who support health insurance for the elderly, and elect instead candidates who go for ''private enterprise medicine." The Tennessee medical political arm recently solicited every doctor in the state—3,600 of them—for $25, describing $25 as only "minimal." If all respond, a kitty of $90,000 will result. Commenting on the fund drive, the "Daily Nashville Tennessean" asserted, "The AMA places the country's revered methods of selecting office-holders on a yery narrow and self-centered basis." It charged the AMA acts like ". . . the rest of the country can go along so long as Congressmen are sent to Washington to oppose 'medicare'." 3^ 4" THE JOHN BIRCH STYLE IN POLITICS. Democrats are "thieves, crooks, liars and trash." President Eisenhower "destroyed the Repub­ lican Party." Sen. Thomas Kuchel (R.-Calif.) "sh'ould be removed from the party." This outburst came from Robert Gaston, extreme right-winger who, with his followers, captured control of the California Young Republicans several months ago through tactics straight out of the John Birch Society "Blue Book." The solution in 1964 to GOP and the nation's problems, according to Gaston, "is Goldwater." He exhorts GOP workers to launch a neighbor-to-neighbor program for the Arizona Senator. "If he (your neighbor) doesn't like it," Gaston says, "cram It down his throat." This sounds just about right coming from a guy who enthusiastically backs an organization—the Birch Society—which proclaims "democracy is a fraud." 3^ 4" 4" IT'S NO LAUGHING MATTER. The John Birch Society is so proud of its progres^ out where the buffalo roam, it's going around boasting about it. JBS organizer Victor Overcash announced"publicly his mem­ bership drive in Montana ^nd Wyoming is rounding up lots of political strays who feel right at home in the society. He said he's real happy. He ought to be. In recent years, the Wyoming state legislature, at least, seems to be following the JBS lead right down the line. It has called for abolition of the Federal income tax, urged Congress to kiil foreign aid, demanded the US get out of the UN and vice versa, enacted a phony "right-to-work" law, and approved three rightist pcoposals to clamp curbs on the US Supreme Court and alter the procedure to amend the US Constitution. Its success in Wyoming and other mountain states proves the Birch Society and its right-wing allies can't be laughed off as ineffectual crackpots. 35" 4" 3J' RESULTS AT THE BALLOT BOX. Whatever else can be said for last month's off-year elections, the right-wing continued, to show that in certain areas it has political muscle and is ready to flex it. In the 10th Congressional District of Texas, a former employee of ultra-right Life Lines Foundation, running on the Republican ticket, n.ade the'grade for a run-off. In Salt Lake City, old-line rightist J. Bracken Lee, a leader of the John Birch Society and other major rightwing groups, was returned to office as mayor. In Arlington County, Va., just across the Potomac from Washington, an avowed Bircher came within a whisker of election to the county board. In Cleveland, right-wingers were instrumental in the defeat of a liberal school board member. One expert on right-wing activity viewed the November elections as a warm-up for 1964 and predicted next year the reactionaries would pull out all the stops for political victory. A union's right to information used by an aerospace firm in ex­ cluding "administrative" employees from the union bargaining unit has been upheld by the National Labor Relations Board. The board said Auto Workers Local 300 was entitled to names, job descriptions and wage data used in classifying certain jobs as "administrative," and therefore not covered by its contract with 'a division of CurtissWright at Woodridge, NJ. Such information bears a "reasonable relation" to the union's role as bargaining agent, the NLRB said, -4' 4" 4" Trolley and bus drivers in the Pittsburgh, Pa., area have called off a threatened pre-Christmas strike after ratifying a new con­ tract with the county port. au­ thority. Some 1,300 drivers are in­ volved in the agreement, which is an unusual one because the transit facilities currently are operated by a private company. Dlvlsi w 85 of the Railway & Motor Coach Em­ ployees had threatened to strike when the private concern, Pitts­ burgh Railways, refused to bargain under a wage reopener in its pres­ ent contract, because the authority is soon to take over the transit line. The new wage pact will take effect when the authority takes over the transit operation. 4> 4" 4" The last bill signed by the late President Kennedy was one au­ thorizing the striking of medals to commemorate the founding in 1914 of the first union-operated health center in the United States. The center was established by the In­ ternational Ladies Garment Work­ ers Union in New York City. The bill was signed into law on No­ vember 20, two days before the President's assassination in Dallas. It authorizes the striking of silver medals and bronze copies marking the 5Gth anniversary of ILGWU centers now serving 135,000 indi­ viduals a year. Only six weeks ago, in this space, the SEA­ FARERS LOG commented on the potential for American shipping in the proposed wheat sales to the Soviet bloc. The US Government had given its assurances, and a 50-50 split on such cargoes between US and foreign ships was to be the guideline. Now the first 100,000 tons of grain for Hun­ gary has been committed, and American ships and seamen are truly left "holding the bag." Some 91,000 tons of the first 100,000ton shipment of American grain, in a deal arranged by the US Government and an American grain exporter, goes by foreignflag transportation. US seamen know only too well that there is a big gap between the promise and the performance when it comes to maritime mat­ ters, so this instance was no different from many others. This industry has always been the victim of neglect and indifference with­ in the Government, which has created the "chaos" that US officials are so fond of de­ ploring. But this is only part of the cynical joke that has been played out in the wheat move­ ment to Hungary. With the rest of the world looking on, friends and foe alike, the dispute over ship­ ping rates and whose ships shall carry the wheat is more than a mockery of Washing­ ton's pledges and assurances to US maritime unions and American shipowners. It also puts this country in the position of providing grain to the Communists at a lower price—in cargo rates—than we charge for the same shipments to friendly nations. Since Washington supported the grain ex­ porter, who pockets the difference in rates by waiving the 50-50 cargo requirement, our posture to the Communists provides the classic example of American free enterprise capitalism that the Reds constantly proclaim to the world. Even in providing food grains for the So­ viet bloc, an American "capitalist" has free rein to exploit American workers for his own profit with official Government approval. Domestic Rhubarb Several items in the news involving domes­ tic shipping add up to a confusing picture for that segment of US maritime. On one hand, the Senate has just okayed a bill that would allow foreign ships to haul US lumber to Puerto Rico for two more years. The original one-year "trial" waiver expired two months ago. It obviously provided no help at all for US-flag domestic shipowners and, according to one report, only "microscopic" aid for the lumber men. But it will now get another two-year "trial." In another area, a Senate committee began hearings this week on two bills designed to produce a shipbuilding program for the domestic shipping industry. The author of the bills has admitted he is not especially partial to the shipbuilding approach in either measure but feels some program has to de­ veloped on a vital maritime problem. Congress will apparently have to decide the issue of a domestic shipping fleet some­ how, though we wonder where the drift in US shipping policy is leading. If we are to have a domestic fleet, and the need for one has repeatedly been demonstrated, how does anyone justify legislation breaching existing law that bars foreign ships from the trade— whether in lumber or any other commodity? Furthermore,- what purpose is there in building new ships for the domestic trade, when seamen as well as shipowners see their jobs being whittled away? Next year it may be steel—or gumdrops—that can move on foreign ships between US ports. Until the Government develops a coordi­ nated approach to the problems of domestic shipping and all other segments of maritime, we can't get anywhere. The wheat deal in­ volving offshore ships is one example. The situation in domestic shipping clearly is an­ other. �SEAFARERS Deecnber IS, l»tS LOG New Pensioner Says 'Thank You' All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafar­ ers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 Imnd from the Union in jthe baby's name: Karen Lynn Killips, born August 30, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1063, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ronald 25, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Camel Breedlove, Philadelphia, D. Byers, Alpena, Mich. Joseph B. Killips, Ecourse, Mich. Miss. XXX ^ X. ^ XXX Francine Knkeas, bora August Mark A. Brecdlove, born June Ingrld Brown, born September 11, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. 22, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Demosthenes Kukeas, Bronx, New The deaths of the fol­ Isaac Brown, Playa Ponce, Puerto York. lowing Seafarers have Rico. XXX been reported to the Sea­ XXX Tod Mare Oliver Elowsky, bora Jacqnelyn Elizabeth Williams, September 13, 1963, to Seafarer farers Welfare Plan (any born June 24, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alvin A. Elowsky, Rosen, apparent delay in pay­ and Mrs. Robert Williams, Mobile, Mich. ment of claims is norAla. XXX ally due to late filing, lack Candaee and Marion Joseph XXX of beneficiary card or Eva Jo Holsenbeck, born June Raley, born October 17, 1963, to necessary litigation for 10, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. J. Seafarer and Mrs. Marion Raley, the disposition of estates): B. Holsenbeck, Townsend, Ga. Mobile, Ala. Jose Alonao, Jr., 41: Brother XXX X X• Par Wong Byrd, born August 16, Vance Battle, born September Aionzo died in the Mobile (Ala.) General Hospital 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John T. 24, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Winston .E. Battle, Sr., Compton, following bums Byrd, New Orleans, La. Calif. received in a fire XXX Elizabeth Ann Imholf, born May ashore on May 4, it i" 4" Cleveland Anton Singleton, born 1962. He had 15, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. September 13, 1963, to Seafarer sailed with SIU Edwin L. Imhoff, Baltimore, Md. and Mrs. William C. Singleton, since 1952 in the XXX David Byers, bom October 2, Mobile, Ala. steward department. The.re were no sur­ vivors listed Burial was at the Colon Cemetery, Tampa, Fla. XXX Charles L. Starling, 35: Brother Starling died of a cerebral hemor­ rhage aboard the USNS Patch at sea on March 10, 1963. He had sailed in the steward depart­ ment since 1947 with the SIU. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. R o s i a Starling, of New York, NY. Burial was in New York. XXX Kim Soon Wong, 62: Brother Wong died of drowning at Oakland, Calif., on April 27,1963. Shipping in the steward department, he had been sailing with the SIU since 1947. There are no survivors listed. Burial was in the Olivet Memorial Park Cemetary, Oakland. XXX Gebrge Brazil, 50: A heart failure took the life of Brother Brazil on October 24, 1963 in New Bedford, Mass. He had shipped since 1939 with the SIU in the deck de­ partment. S u rviving is a broth­ er, Joseph Brazil, of Falrhaven, Mass. Burial was at SL John's Cemetery, New Bed­ ford. All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and visits whenever possible. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: USPHS HOSPITAI. STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK John Aba Sulo Leplsto Arturo Aldereta BJom Lerwick Pedro AreUano Paul Liotta Denlls Lloyd WiUlam Cameron Thomas Clark John MerriU Chas. Dougherty Jose Morales Harold Ducloux WUliam Morris Call Ernest Louis PlnUla Charles Fertal Floro Regaldo Theodore Gerber Jacques Rion. Jr. Ventura Gllabert Mohamed Said Edward Glazder Joseph Scully Richard Green James Shlber Ralph Hayes Julius Swykert Ward Hoskins Ernest Tatro Walter Karlak Clarence Tobias Anastasios Koukeas Julian Vista USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT. MICHIGAN Lester Beeal Edw. Koszohinskl George Bryant Paul Lacy Charles Campbell Clarence Lenhart A. Chewoweth John Lessnaa Fred Cihak Paul Murray James Finnegan Peter Ozlmek John Fletcher Ned Roush James Galloway Orrin Stack Jack Wiley Dezso Gazsi Robert Gentry Roliert Wooley Walter Karsmarskl USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VIRGINIA Jesse Brinkley James Marks Glenn Bruhl Jesse Viliva AUred Etheridge Hildred White Joseph Feak George Williams Talmadge Johnson USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASHINGTON Thomas ConneU Fox Lewis. Jr. Henry Davis, Jr. Frederick Lillard John Kennedy Richard Smith USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. Alfred Duggan Joseph Thomas USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Edward Bate D. W. Rose Gerald Perdomo J. M. Watkina L. Middlebrook USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS George Arnold Raul De Los Santos Oswald Bradley Leslie Dean Leahman Denton Joseph LaCorte Joseph Fruge A. M. Massoudy Rune Gustafson Knute Olson George Howard Roy Peebles Roy Justice Johnnie Salinas Nicholas Korsak Pete Vasquex Charles Kimball USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Ruel Barr Fedll Lagrimas Charles Bush W. Schoenbom Robert Byrnes Henry Schorr Sixto Escobar Thomas Trollinger Robert Galas Welden WaUace Charlie Gedra USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MARYLAND Larry Jones James Archie Louis Baxter WUliam Long Gorham Bowdre Joseph Mrozeh Leo Broussard Donald Murphy Tom Danzey Roy Newbury Delaware Eldmlre Ends Ott Julius Fikete Joseph Roberts Freldol Fondlla Harry Rochkind Gorman Glaze William Spoole Thomas Gutierrez Miguel Viera Melvin Hamilton Bruce Webb John Hannay Hubert Wolveton MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON. MARYLAND Charles Ackerman Hector Durats VA HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Charles Adams USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Richard Barnes . Leon Morgan Ray MUler John Burchinal Wllbert Burke Charles Moni-" Byrd Buzbee Clinton Newcomb PhUip M. Cajiao Frederick Noblea Steve Crawford Alfred Norman John Dovak Cllncy Ordonyne Julius Ekman Charles Parmar Ramose Elliott George Perez Anton Evenson Ralph Peihet James Finley Julius Quinn, Jr. George Flint Richard Rackley Nolan Flowers William Roberts Eugene Gallaspy Harold Robison Sanford Gregory Charles Smith Mark Hairelson John Smith Seifert 'namilton Aristldes Soriano Herbert Hart Raymond Steele Ned Hin.son Adolph Swenson Charles Hooper RuSin Thomas Robert Hubbs Raymond Vaughn Ramon Irizarry James Walker Walter Johnson Leon Webb Foster Juneau Robert White L. Laffargue William Wooeley Oiaude Lomers David Wright Cornelius Martin Herbert Young USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Gerald Algernon Thomas Lehay Benjamin Deibler BiUy Lynn Adrian Duracher Max Olson Abe Gordon WUlle Young SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas Isaksen Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY. MASS. Raymond Arsenault MONTGOMERY TB SANITARIUM MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA Herman Hickman VA HOSPITAL JACKSON. MISSISSIPPI Harry Luzader USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE James McGee US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON, DC William Thomson T* the EditM't I received your letter and the copy of the LOO (Sept. 6) which carried the article and photograph about my first SIU pension check. As you can see. I am now in the marine hospital at Staten Island, but I want to take this time to thank everyone at the Union for the tremendous Job they are doing. When I was an Inpatient and then an outpa- All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names trill be withheld upon request. tlent from this hospital before, I collected my 39 weeks of ben­ efits. Then, after that I started to get my disability pension checks. But I can remember back to 1924, when I first started sailing on American ships, that we had nothing like these benefits. We bad nothing at all. Today I am very proud of my union and thankful to all the brothers and ofiiciala for the work they have been doing for all of us. I showed your letter to an NMU member and told him to look at it and see how a union is interested in its members, even when he is retired. He told me the NMU has too many members, and Curran doesn't have time for such things. Luis Saiazar Urges 50-Year Pension Limit To the Editor: We need more members like the crew of the Azalea City (LOG, Oct. 18), who, suggest a 12-year pension regardless of age, or a 50-year age limit. For one thing, this would create more jobs. Let's say the company gives us a $6 raise next time. We can take $5 in pay and get a dollar more for welfare, or a total of $2 for welfare-pensions. Tito average seaman will never miuy a dollar or two o month, when he's on a ship. In that way, maybe we could increase the retirement amount from 6190 to $250, or maybe $300. The majority of us who are in the late 30s with maybe 9-10 years of seatime—we're spoiled. We couldn't make the wages ashore that we do on a ship, if we quit and start from the bot­ tom on a shore Job. Yet you hear guys during coffeetlme talk about making $4 an hour, $200 a week, and they still ride the ships. 1 hope others will read this and voice an opinion. As far as I'm concerned, let's increase the retirement amount and cut the eligibility down to 50 years. Let some of the new men take over. M. L. Olvera 4 X X- Cites Contrast On Water Woes To the Editor: In regard to Mayor Wagner's plea for the conservation of water in New York City, it seems to me that rationing is still the patriotic duty only of the working stiff and the under­ privileged. At 2:30 this morning, from my 12th floor room at the Sea­ man's Church Institute, 1 saw the city's Sanitation Depart­ ment washing down and sweep­ ing the financial district gutters. In other words, let's keep the city clean for the millionaires, but the hell with the working stiff. John T. Bowman XXX Wife Praises Funeral Assist To the Editor: It is with a deep sense of gratitude that 1 wish to thank the members of the SIU in New Orleans for the kind assistance extended to me during the re­ cent death of my mother, Mrs. Ruth Monistere. 1 especially wish to thank the gentlemen from the Union hall who were kind enough to serve as pallbearers for my mother. This kindness was doubly ap­ preciated, since my husband, Charles Dowling, was at sea during my hour of need, and I know his feeling of gratitude Is as deep as mine. Mrs. Charles Dowling Home Again Family reunion at SIU headquarters, after Seafarer Bernard Mace returned home from trip on the Robin Locksley (Robin), pictures Mace with daughter Patricia Jamieson, and grandchildren. The youngsters (l-r) are Shawn, 3'/> months, and Sterling, 2 '/z. Mace ships in the steward den. partment. �Dcflmbcr IS. IftS LOG-A-RHYTHM: SEAFARERS Bound For India From the Ships at Sea Galveston, My Girl >— By JoM M. Melendes > Seafarers on the Louisiana (Seatrain) have doped out a way to beat high interest rates on the crew's purchase of a new television set. Each crewmember has agreed to loan $2 to the ship's fund so they can' • pay off the TV prior to the 90-day deadline when a note The maids of France are fond and free. And English lips are willing, O, chic the girls of Italy, And Cuban eyes are thrilling. Though oft I've basked beneath their smile. Their charms, they fail to bind me. My heart goes back to Galvez Isle, To the girl left behind me. The maids of Greece are bold and gay. And Polish dames are loving. Oh, hot the girls of Uruguay, And Zealand ones are darling. Though oft I've basked beneath their smile. Their charms, they fail to hind me. My heart goes back to Galvez Isle, To the girl left behind me. The maids of Spain do love to lark. And Irish?—M'heart ia runninp. Oh, svelte the girls of small Den­ mark, And Belgian shapes are stun­ ning. Though oft I've basked beneath their smile. Their charms they fail to bind me. My heart goes back to Galvez Isle. To the girl left behind me. The maids of Indie are very fine. And Swedish dames are pleasing. Oh, proud the girls of Argentine, And Javan ones are teasing. Though oft I've basked beneath their smile, Their charms, they fail to bind me. My heart goes back to Galvez Isle, To the girl left behind me. The maids of Wales?- Like honey. And Scottish arms are clinging. Oh, fast the girls of Germany, And Boers set you singing. Though oft I've basked beneath their smile. Their charms, they fail to bind me. My heart goes back to Galvez Isle, To the girl left behind me. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), Oct. 2t— Chairman, R. Prasto; Sacrotary, J. Maytum. Captain advised crew to be cautious of Customs shakedown In all US ports. $31.50 in safety fund. No beefs were reported by depart­ ment delegates. DZL SOL (Delta), Sept. 28—Chair­ man, Charlie Mazur; Secretary, Ro­ land Hebert. $20 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Engineer asked to check dryer In crew laundry. SUMMIT (Sea-Land), Nov. l-rXhalrman, J. Bernard; Secretary, A. Ro­ mero. Few hours disputed OT In Pare IMrtcca LOG falls due. The $2 per man won't cripple anyone's bankroll, and of­ fers a chance to save quite a bit of cash on the balance owed the fi­ nance company. 4" On fheir way out to Calcutta, India, where they'll be spend­ ing the year-end holidays. Seafarers on the Hudson (Victory Transport) pose for an informal Xmas greeting to all hands. Pictured (l-r) are W. Reck, AB; J. Douglos. OS; H. Davis, AB; C. Hirsch, DM; T. Aidridge, baker, and L Thompson, wiper. Engine delegate L. Porodeou, who sent in the photo, says the trip has been a good one so far, with a good crew. CG Pilot Draws Praise In Fast 'Copter Rescue Seafarer William Rutkowski took a bad fall some time ago aboard the Seatrain Georgia but, with a quick assist from his shipmates and a Coast Guard helicopter, the mishap didn't turn out too badly in the end.> tion, but could Bosun Rutkowski was work­ not release his ing on the top super deck at the time he lost his balance and fell • to the main deck, becoming wedged by the fall between the cradle and the forward leader to track C. Fortunately, Philip Sarkus, QM. who was on his way to the wheelhouse, heard Rutkowski call for help and immediately went to see what had happened. Quickly sizing up the situation, Sarkus realized he couldn't help Rutkowski out of his situation alone and called the radio operator, captain and chief mate to help. The three men managed to free Rutkowski from his cramped posiARIZPA' (Waterman), Oct. 21 — Chairman, John Ward; Secretary, Cleveland R. Wolfe. Three men had to be taken off ship due to Ulness. Otherwise all Is running smoothly. Tanks need to be cleaned and ce­ mented so the water will not be rusty. Ship should be fumigated for roaches. ALCOA MARKETER (Alcoa), Oct. 27—Chairman, Roy Pappan; Secre­ tary, T. J. Lewis. Ship's delegate reported two sick members were flown home from Sicily. All men re­ quested to be sober at payoff. Dis­ cussion on reshlpping class B and C men. Some disputed OT. Biggest item Is delayed sailing. Suggestion made that men with 20 years' good standing In Union should be able to retire with pension. Some men will­ ing to pay special assessments toward reUrement fund. Vote of thanks given to steward department. leg which was wedged tightly and giving ex­ treme pain.. Again Sarkus went for help, returning shortly with four messRutkowski men and a stretcher to fa­ cilitate moving the bo&un. The eight crewmembers then carefully releas^ Rutkowski and carried him to the ship's hospital on the stretcher. The Coast Guard was called for assistance, and soon a helicopter sped to the scene to remove the injured man in a stretcher basket. He was first taken to Albemarle hospital at Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and was later removed to the USPHS hospital at Baltimore to complete treatment. To show their appreciation for getting aid to their injured ship­ mate speedily at sea, the crew of the Georgia got together to send a radiogram to the Coast Guard, expressing their thanks to the pilot and all involved in the successful evacuation. Rutkowski can also thank all involved, for their quick and efficient efforts in a time of need. 'Sea-Views' 4" 4" Everything is running well for all hands on the York (Ship Operators), now heading for Port Said, except for one item that ship's delegate G. H. Atcherson figures they can easily overcome. There are no overtime sheets on board, but "there is a fine crew, everyone is cooperating and things look like the beginning of a fine trip." ( A supply of OT sheets is on its way, too.—Ed.) i 4 i Joe Fried on the Steel ExecntiTe (Isthmian) was right on the scene about 30 miles from Hilo, Hawaii, when Aiae Crater erupted and be­ gan shooting volcanic ash, fire and smoke into the sky during a tour he made of the island. Alae spout­ ed for over a day and a half from its depths 390 feet below Fried's vantage point. The eruption he witnessed apparently was one of a series. Craters in the Kilaueau volcano range erupted a few weeks ago for the first time since 1840. 4 4 4 Perry Dombrowski in an exchange at the last ship's meeting. There was a general vote of thanks by all hands to the steward and his department fra" good feeding, after which the gal­ ley gang came-up with orchids of its own. They lauded the men on the 4-8 watch for the effort taken to clean up the messrooms while the watch was on duty. 4 4 The Eagle Traveler (Sea Trans­ port) reports an exchange of cor­ respondence between the home of­ fice and authorities in Sasebo, Japan, after the US Navy medicos issued a ruling that the base hospi­ tal in Sasebo was closed to mer­ chant seamen except for emerg­ ency cases. Delegate E. Perry notes that the shutdown order de­ veloped after a hassle involving crewmembers off a non-SIU ship in the harbor. It's not known right now if the shutdown order is still in effect. 4 4 4 On the Transglobe, (Hudson Waterways), thanks went out to Aboard the Pennmar (Calmar), one member of the steward depart­ ship's delegate Richard J. Brown ment who took over as chief cook and did what was called an "ex­ cellent job in an emergency." A motion by Frank Caspar, seconded by the new ship's delegate, H. Dombrowski, recorded the crew's satisfaction with the vast improve­ ment in the cooking and feeding aboard. 4 4 4 The Penn Challenger (Penn Tanker) had its problems for 12 days in Bombay when the ship's rotor broke down and they had to send to the States for a replace­ ment. A dozen days in Bombay at anchor offers limited induce­ ments, reports ship's delegate J. Petrusewicx and meeting chairman Eddie Caudill, because local pro­ hibition laws meant no beer — nothing. "We nearly all dropped dead from the heat," they added. Brown THE CABINS (Texas City Refining), Oct. 27—Chairman, Fata Blalack; Sacratary, W. J. Barnas. Beef on lodg­ ing and meals In shipyard not set­ tled. Barnes resigned as ship's dele­ gate and was given a vote of thanks for a good Job. Pete Blalack was elected to serve In bis place. Two men missed ship In Texas City. Ship's fund In the red for $5.43. Various complaints regarding repairs. Re­ quest contact by Union representa­ tives. —By Joseph L. Tremblay SUMMIT (Sea-Land), Oct. 14—Chair­ man, F. T. DiCarlo; Secretary, M. J. Lynch. C. Haymond was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Ship not expected to lay up at present. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. GLOBE PROGRESS (Maritime Oversaai), Oct. 27—Chairman, JIggs Jeffars; Secretary, N. Hatglmlslos. Ship's delegate, reported everything okay. Each department requested to turn in- repair list. Crew gave the steward a vote of thanks for going through the trouble to show movies during the trip. Entire steward department was given a vote of thanks. SEAMAR (Calmar), Nov. IS—Chair­ man, T. Drawlckl; Secretary, nana. Meeting called to discuss work of steward. Motion made to draw peti­ tion to have steward removed for not performing duties satisfactorily. Ship's delegate to contact hall In Seattle in regard to this situation. Miles warmly praised his shipmates at a recent meeting for making the voyage a smooth one. "You have made it a pleasure to be your dele­ gate this trip," he declared, "There were no serious beefs in any department." He also ex­ pressed the thanks of the crew to the steward department for its co­ operative efforts in preparing the Thanksgiving dinner. A number of ships drew similar raves, such as 4 4 4 the Monticello Victory iMonticello Crewmembers on the Erna Eliza­ Tankers) where W. J. Miles holds beth (Albatross) traded thank-yous forth as ship's delegate. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Oct. 17—Chairman, C. Lawson; Secretary, Bill Stark. Ship's delegate reported ship is in good condition. Captain Is very cooperative. $23.05 in ship's fund. •ngine department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Motion made that negotiating committee be notified about negotiating for same . time off for unlicensed personnel for Sea-Land ships as on Seatrain ships. Discussion about having patrolman contact company about putting some covering on crane Jack handle and to see about having safety meetings^ . Various unsafe conditions and dirty drinking water and washing water aboard. Vote of thanks extended to steward department. 4 "At first ! thought it was a mirage, and I almost left her out there .• �Pnge Fonrteen I- SEAFARERS DeMndfer IS, l»tt LOO Rickshaws Still 'Pedal' Trade -Life And Times On Formosa By Seafarer William C. Calefato, Book C-936 The new seamen's club In Keelung, Taiwan (Formosa), was one of the many attractions for Seafarers off the Robin Kirk (Robin) on a recent voyage. It was also the arena for a lively debate between the rickshaw-boys, or "rickies," and the club director. It seems the rickies don't want motorized taxicabs gave his own version of the trouble be exorbitant, leading to an argu­ ment. Suddenly the rickie could parked in front of the club at the seamen's club. |H' W "We do not care If the taxi ibecause they feel It would jeop­ ardize their livelihood. Besides comes to bring people," he told this, it Just isn't practical or easy Seafarers outside the club, "but taxi shouldn't stay here unless to start something some passenger ask taxi to wait. new where some Here it was for rickshaw, and will ways of life have always be." been unchanged for centuries. The Tommy feels it is a matter of same staid atti­ principle that nothing should upset tude is seen in traditions in the rickshaw trade. many areas in this Who and what is a rickie any­ city and on the way? This question was partially waterfront as answered for one Seafarer who got lost in Keelung. well. Calefato There were He was told how to reach the bus probably rickies around even be­ station by walking and boarding fore Genghis Khan was born, a certain bus to Taybor Village. He when coolies carried royalty in a followed instructions all right, but cab that was mounted on two long never found the bus depot. All he poles that served as handles. Later, could see were rickshaws, every­ everything came with wheels—the where. In desperation he asked a wildbuggy, the bicycle, the motorcycle, and alas, the taxicab. But still eyed driver where he could find a taxicab. This was hopeless, espe­ there are ricksaw-boys. How much longer the rickies will cially when the man pointed to the be in business is anybody's guess. rickshaw seat and said, "Gna-gna." "I want to go to the bus—^to the Judging from the opinion of one grain elevator — to ship. Under­ of them called Tommy, who was friendly with some of the Seafarers stand?" he asked the driver. The off the Robin Kirk, they are a man nodded as if his neck was a determined lot and will be around coiled spring and kept saying for a long time to come. Tommy "Gna-gna." For a half hour the Seafarer was pedalled all over town, with stops at bars and other places. When­ Get Certificate ever he declined td enter one, he driven to the next. All the Before Leaving was rickie could do was to move his Seafarers are advised to se­ finger in a circle, indicating that cure a master's certificate at he was showing him the town. all times when they become ill Finally spotting some buses, the or injured aboard ship. The Seafarer had the rickie trail them right to demand«a master's cer­ to the depot, but could find no bus tificate verifying illness or in­ to the village nor anyone who jury aboard a vessel is guaran­ knew what he was talking about. teed by law. Then the time came to pay the rickie, and the fare turned out to SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), Oct. 12—Chairman, Sokol; Secretary, J. L. Siniard. Ship's delegate reported everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate. S21.60 In ship's fund. Motion made to ask headquarters for clarification on having oniy English spoken in messroom. Vote of thanks to steward and his department for good menus, great food and fine service. Crew re­ quested to turn in aU excess linen and to remove cots from deck when in port. HURRICANE (Waterman), Sept. 29 —Chairman, MIchele Ventresca; Sec­ retary, Eugene R. Ray. $1.30 in ship's fund. Motion that aU members with 15 years seatime be pensioned at any age. This motion to be referred to Negotiating Committee. Vote of thanks to the steward department for job well done. Suggestion that all patrolmen go to sea for two years out of each four years. Oct. 5—Chairman, Pat Marlnelll; Secretary, Charlie Scofield. Motion that all patrolmen go to sea for two years out of each four years. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), Oct. *— Chairman, Ray H. Casanova; Secre­ tary, C. Y. Kane. $29 in ship's fund turned over to steward. No major ¥' I!."; beefa reported. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Request made for painting of steward department rooms and heads. PENN TRANSPORTER (Pann Navf. gaton), Oct. 7—Chairman, J. K. Pat­ terson; Secretary, M. N. Etchenko. Some disputed OX in deck and stew­ ard departments. Deck department wants clarification on disputed OT for next voyage. Crew wants to know why fresh fruits and vegetables were not purchased in Calcutta and other ports when they were avaUabla. No fans or spare parts on board. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), Oct. 6—Chairman Paul B. Gladdeni Secretary, Wllllam O. RInehart.. Brother Robert F. Kennedy was elect­ ed to serve as ship's delegate. He gave a comprehensive picture of ship­ ping conditions and suggested that the membership perform their duties SIU style. Steward picked up some stores and reported that topside is giving good cooperation in effecting repairs. No beefs were reported. OVERSEAS EVA (Maritime Over­ seas), Sept. 2—Chairman, R. Hodges; Secretary, P. L. Whitlow. Ship's dele­ gate asked that passageway doors on the main deck be kept locked and closed while ship is in foreign ports. speak pretty fair English to get across his points. Just then, another rickie hurried over and said he knew where the Seafarer wanted to go. "Come on, get in,"'he urged. "Oh yeah? How much," the nowcautious Seafarer asked. "Two yen," said the other rickie, meaning about 50 cents. It was better than being stranded and it made little difference if this rickie was also giving him a bum steer, so he got in. Ten minutes later, though, the village was in sight and the rickie was sweating and panting, but'smiling. "Me good rickshaw," he said, probably implying that there were bad ones too. Cleaning of slop sink room and laun­ dry to be cleaned by rotation of each department weekly. Abuse of ship's linen discussed and better care of same requested. Whistling inside the house to be - eliminated and be done out on deck if men must whis­ tle. Spare parts for fans very limited. Crew requested to cooperate and turn fans off when they are not being used. Hot water situation in the showers has been corrected by re­ newal of valve. Ice machine is work­ ing properly to make enough ice for meals. If necessary, ice can be pulled twice dally. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Sept. 21— Chairman, Tommy Tucker; Secretary, Pete Plasclk. Brother Norman Power was elected to serve as ship's dele- You SOYS A(&AINP IR-; CANTCHA S60 I'M gUS/?' DRATJTJI YQUTvtfc)- iO The rickshaw man, or "rickie," is still an important figure on the Formosan scene in spite of the continuing'progress of mechanization. The rickie pictured above is called "Jimmy," says Seafarer Wllllam Calefato, who reports that all rickies take American names like Joe, Charlie, etc. Another con­ stant on the Far East scene are the children. Calefato's camera caught shipmate Duke Samson making friends with the little girl below. He reports she stopped crying and was all smiles shortly after photo was taken. gate. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Some discussion re­ garding a smaller coffee percolator. Steward will supply same. HASTINOS (Waterman), Oct. • — Chairman, Benedict Broderlck; Secre­ tary, John Wells. Ship's delegate re­ ported everything has been running smoothly. Few hours disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Men asked to remove dry clothes from fidley. Matter of American money in foreign ports will be brought to attention of patrolman. Vote of thanks to the steward department. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), Oct. <—Chairman, Al Isaac; Secre­ tary, L. Edstrom. Jose Fidalgo was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $3.31 in ship's fund. No beefa re­ ported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to the steward department for job well done. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), Oct. <—Chairman, E. Tlrrelll; Secretary, J. Barges. New chairs and table top needed for messhall. Two men missed ship In Syria due to the captain sailing early in foreign port. Sug­ gestion was made that patrolman see captain about early sailing. Vote of thanks to steward department for Job well done. DRlVeMEA/DTB'i WtVAM/i YVl/M hlASrl BAMcn BIENVILI.R (Sea-Land), Oct. 7 — Chairman, Van Whitney; Secretary, Steve Karlak. Discussion on sour milk. It was recommended that tho steward order half amount in Eliza­ beth and the other half in Houston. It was also recommended that canned milk be put into a cooler storeroom. Everything running smoothly. Most of the repairs have been squared away. $11.66 in ship's fund. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Lsnd), Oct. 13—Chairman, none; Secretary, W. W. BIckford. Company purchased new ice machine for ship this trip. $14 In ship's fund was left with M. Cross. Suggestion made that each crewmember donate 50 cents to ship's fund. R. Rainwater was elected to seive as ship's delegate. No general alarm up forward, and this matter should be brought to Captain's attention. Ship's fans to be cleaned. Six new chairs bought this trip for crew messhall. DETROIT (Sea-Land), Oct. 6—Chair­ man, Walter Kushner; Secretary, Al Whitmer. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Chief cook left ship in Puerto Rico. T. Heggarty was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Some type of urn or heater for hot water is needed for lea, cocoa, etc. Men would like crew messroom air-conditioned. TV wanted for recreation room. CA?M - we WANNA WISH fYouAMEBRY, CHRISTwIAS. �'s^ ' DcMBiber 13, 1963 SEAFARERS Page Fifteen LOG Schedule Of SIU Meetings SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days Indicated .by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the Usted SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: lijiSSgSitti-jKifiilaWSSSSjiftslaiiiipi a..;-; — .-ir,.,,, , -.f.,., 'FINAMCIAL REPOFITS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the Deinhership's money and/ union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Uhion records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. Should any member, for any reason, be refused his constitutional rijiht .to inspect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. TRUST FUMDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. ' All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only iqpon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any time, you are denied informa­ tion about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headqviarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by tue contracts between the Union and the' snipowners. Get to knoy your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union hulls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; ^ Max Harrison, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place,Suite 1930, New York k, N.Y. Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Uhion headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Uhion or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These con­ tracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolmEun or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect yoiir contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. 'In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by ili certified mail, return receipt requested. yT' -.K - ' ' ' \ EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, i960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its I ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. | PAYMENT OF MONIES. Ho monies are to be paid to anyone in any. official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstance should any member pay any money for any reason vmless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and ^ given an official re­ ceipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by cer­ tified mail, return receipt requested. ' — •" Detroit Houston New Orleans January 15 January 10 January 13 January 14 West Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through January, 1064 for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington baa Francisco Seattie January 20 January 22 January 24 Pa., or call 461-2361. Anyone Oiiie R. Bianton The above-named or anyone knowing Elliott's whereabouts is knowing his whereabouts is asked also asked to write. t 3. to contact Thomas A. Bianton, PO Ex-SS Rye Box 371, Bowling Green, "Va. Checks for Philip J. Lombis and 3. 4. Peter Preas are being held at the Gene Copeiand Anyone knowing the where­ Contract Department in head­ abouts of the above-named is asked quarters. Send a forwarding to get in touch with his wife, Mrs. address. 3^ 3> 3. E. M. Copeiand, PO Box 111, SimLuther Rutherford mesport. La. Urgent. Your wife, Mrs. Lucille Ruther­ 4. 3> 3ford, asks you to contact her as Eugene Stark soon as possible at PO Box 437, Anyone in the Seattle, Wash., Rainier, Oregon. area who knows the whereabouts 3> 3- 3" of the above-named, who sails as" Paul B. Morgan 3rd cook, is asked to contact Edgar You are asked to contact your N. Quillin, attorney, 7011 St. sister, Mrs. Corene Overstreet, at Claude Ave., Arabi, La., or call him Rt. 3, Box 522, Mobile, Ala., im­ at 271-4771 in Arabi. Important. mediately. 3JI 3< 3> 3> 4 Grover C. Maddox John Taylor Seaton Get in touch with your wife, Your mother, Mrs. Helen Seaton, Janet Maddox, in care of E. Vin­ at 2102 E. Cholla Road, Phoenix, cent, 212 Karnani Mansion, Park Ariz., asks you to contact her as St., Calcutta 16, India. Urgent. soon as possible. ^ 3!' 4 4 3' 4 3" 4 Anderson J. Johnes Get in touch with Roger L. Hall, 382 4th St., Beaver, Pa. The phone is 775-3455. Very important. SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have * always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including, attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these. Uhion meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing Itliem to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. 7 EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Uhion has negotiated with.the employers. Consequently, no Sea­ farer may be discriminated against because of race," creed, color, national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he siii is entitled, he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve"the best in­ terests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely volimtary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. January 6 January 7 January 8 Mobile .... James Bruce Elliott Neut Williams Your mother is very anxious to Contact your wife, Mrs. Marguer­ hear from you. Write or call her at 229 Roberts St., West Mifflin, ite M. Williams, at 323 South Columbus St., Alexandria, Va. Urgent. -— COWSTITUTIOHAL RKHCTS AMD OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of.its constitution. In addition, copies are avail­ able in all Uhion halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive,you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges,.trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. ^ m New York Philadelphia Baltimore ill if PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Gal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill Hall Ed Hooney Fred Stewart aAEi'uvlURE 1216 £. Baiumure M. Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-49tK) BOSTON 276 State St. John Pay, Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS ...675 4tn Ave.. Bklyn HYacinth 9-660ii HOUSTON 5804 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE., Jax William Morris. Agent ELgin 3-09R7 MIAMI 744 W. Flaglei St Ben Gonzales, Agent FRanklin 7-3564 .MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St Louis Neira Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent ... Tel 529-7546 NEW YORK . 676 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth n-6finr NORFOLK 115 3rd St. Gordon Spencer,' Acting Agent 622-1892 PUILADELPUIA 2604 S 4th St Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-391? KAN FRANCISCO .... 450 Harrison St Frank Boyne, Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E B McAuIey. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE, PR 1313 rernandez Juncos Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep. Phone 724-2848 SKAITLB 2505 1st Ave red Babkowskl, Agent MAin 3-4334 FAMPA 312 Harrison St. 1»0 nillctte,. Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON. Calif 505 N. Marine Ave George McCartney, Agent TErmlnal 4.2523 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Drew C. Gay Get in touch with your daughter, Brenda Gay, PO Box 90, Point Pleasant, West Va. She is anxious to hear from you. James Prosper Contact your wife. Dawn Pros­ per, at 451 N. Milton Ave., Balti­ more 21, Md. Income Tax Refunds Checks for the following men are being held by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Har­ rison St., San Francisco 5, Cal.f.: Joseph A. Alves, MargarHo Borja, John Misakian, Waldo M. Oliver (2), Arthur D. Payton, Jnrgen G. Pedersen, William Saltarez, Henry R. Smith. m ^1 'vsl �SEAFARERS LOG 1%.' I •4'- .^ •. , J 1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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INJUNCTION HALTS MTD PICKETING OF FOREIGN SHIP IN WHEAT DEAL SENATE ACTION EXPANDS HOLE IN JINES ACT SEAFARERS GET NEW SERVICE IN SIU CLINICS CANADA GOV’T TRUSTEES INVOKE NEWS CENSORSHIP ANTI-STRIKW BILL PUT OFF TO ‘64 SENATE OKS LUMBER BILL TO AID FOREIGN SHIPPING PORT MEETINGS OKAY SECRET BALLOT VOTE ON DUES INCREASE AGRICULTURAL DEPT. ‘UNION’ RAPPED AS ‘COMPANY RIG’ SS TOPA TOPA AT BALTIMORE PRIVATE EYE AGENCY STILL GROWING TODAY HOLIDAY GREETINGS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/13/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 25 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2b878cd0ed377de306b10ea44a0cc66e.PDF 6eaba661e274205e1066b76ecb09738e PDF Text Text Vol. XXV No. 14 SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO li -4 •U v• p 'f \• • t • •i i ' ti M �nL SEAFARERS Pace Twe Noyember 29, 19<S LOG SIU Crew Safe After Blast, Fire SI U Co's Planning 4 Bulk Carriers Seek US Assist WASHINGTON—SIU operators have filed applications with the Maritime Administration for US construction aid to help build four huge bulk carriers for worldwide trade under the American flag. Two of the ships would be the largest of their type in US-flag service, with a cargo lift of 58,000 tons of grain, ore, coal or liquid bulk cargoes. One of the applications was'*' filed last week by the Hudson riod of several years. Federal con­ Waterways Corporation and struction and operating subsidies calls for two bulk carriers of 60,800 deadweight tons each. The other, filed earlier by a new company, Overseas Transportation, seeks Federal aid on construction of a pair of 30,000-ton bulk ves­ sels. Overseas Transportation is part of the SlU-contracted Mari­ time Overseas shipping interests. Still pending is a separate ap­ plication put in last May by the SlU-contracted Penn Shipping in­ terests lor Federal assistance toward the construction of three smaller bulk carriers. The Penn application calls for three 25,400ton general purpose bulk carriers. The HuGson Waterways' con­ struction program would supple­ ment its present fleet with two 806-foot bulk carriers capable of hauling grain, ore or coal. With some modification, the vessels could also carry liquid bulk car­ goes such as crude oil. If the ships are built, they would cost some $37 million. Company officials have reported that they have not yet asked for Federal ship mortgage and construction loan insurance. The bid by Overseas Transpor­ tation for special tonnage calls for two $10 million ships to carry grain, minerals and other bulk cargoes. The company has already asked for Government mortgage and construction loan aid in addi­ tion to construction subsidy. Under present maritime law, construction aid may be provided for any ship to be operated in the nation's foreign tra^e. It is not available for coastwise or other domestic operations, and has never been given for bulk vessels. Applications of all three com­ panies are being watched with in­ terest to see if there will be any shift in the Government's attitude regarding bulk cargo carriers. Bulk cargoes account for most American foreign trade tonnage today, since the US gathers most of its basic raw materials and ores from overseas sources. Although this reflects a change in American foreign trade patterns over a pe­ are still based on the package cargo concept incorporated in the 1936 Merchant Marine Act US subsidy aid Is so far avail­ able to only 15 companies engaged in regular liner and berth opera­ tions, with nothing set aside for tramp vessels, tankers and bulk cargo operations. Tramps Are Old A recent report by the Maritime Administration points out that the US tramp fleet as of September 30 was composed of 135 vessels. All of them were originally designed and built just before or during World War II. Of the 135, converted T-2 tank­ ers and Libertys account for 22 vessels. The balance was com­ posed of Libertys, C-types and Victorys, some of which are in­ active. The US tramp fleet does not have a single vessel whose keel was put down later than 1945. Seafarers, Ships Mark 'Turkey Day' Tradition Seafarers and their families were preparing to attend Thanksgiving holiday dinners arranged in.all SIU ports for Thursday, November 28, as the LOG went to press. The huge "Turkey Day" fete has^^^ become a family tradition in day fare—the big bird and trim­ New York and all the out- mings, together with other main ports. Where Union facilities could not handle the service of a large Thanksgiving feast, arrangements were made with nearby restau­ rants to serve Seafarers and their families the traditional meal of thanks—with all the trimmings. The elaborate menus in the vari- Urges Foreign Aid Tie To Shipbuilding NEW YORK—A plan to stimulate US shipbuilding and other industries by tying US foreign aid payments to pledges that would give US industry the first crack at filling a foreign nation's shipbuilding and* other needs was outlined at could have applications to indus­ the recent AFL-CIO Mari­ trial and agricultural goods as well. time Trades Department conven­ "Many of this country's major tion here. The suggestion was problems—the need for more jobs, our overwhelming agricultural sur­ pluses, the need to restore the For a report on US vs. Soviet shipbuilding develop­ capabilities of our naval and ments, see Page 16. merchant fleets to adequate levels and our continuing balance of payoffered by Edwin M. Hood, presi­ inents deficit—could perhaps be dent of the Shipbuilders Council of remedied in large measure by a America. more realistic formula for dispens­ The proposal was made pri­ ing our annual multi-billion dollar marily to stimulate the depressed foreign aid largesse," Hoed said. US shipbuilding industry, but Action By MTD The MTD passed a resolution calling on Congress to initiate a ship construction program of 140 i^ips a year. The resolution speci­ fied that 80 of the ships should be naval and 60 merchant vessels. This program is vital to replace "block obsolescence" of the present fleets, the resolution said. It pointed out that the "derelictions of Govern­ ment and shipowners have brought rampant unemployment with re­ sultant misery and despair to thousands upon thousands of American shipyard workers and their families." In another speech at the MTD convention, John L. Weller, presi­ dent of SlU-contracted Seatrain Lines, called for greater shipbuild­ ing activity by the US, and pointed to the vast shipbuilding drive un­ derway for some time in the Soviet Union. We know for a fact, he First man to register for shipping at the new SIU hall in said, "that they are developing a modern merchant marine . as- fast Norfolk this month, Seafarer William Donald helps to record as they can do it, while we are the event with dispatcher Charjie Moser. All shipping was letting, ours decline as fast as we transferred from the old Cofley Street Kali a few weeks ago. can do it." Number One Man In Norfolk f' Readying • stack of big birds for tho ovon at SIU headquar­ ters cafeteria, chief cook A1 Clark gets set for Thanksgiving. All ports served over 4,500 dinners last year. dish courses' and a variety of soups, salads, vegetables, pies, des­ serts and beverages. Aboard ship, SIU stewards and galley departments whipped up similar special dinners for the hol­ iday, whether the celebration came in port or at sea. Due to their voyage schedules, many ships had to stock up months ago with turkey, cranberries, etc., in order to have the traditional fare avail­ able. Christmas dinner will also be held in the siune hardy soup-tonuts fashion next month on De­ cember 25 in all ports, and aboard all SIU vessels wherever they happen to be at the time. NEW YORK—The Hercules Vic­ tory (Sea Tramps) reached port here on Monday, November 25, following a tube fracture in her port side boiler which disabled the SlU-manned freighter about 300 miles northeast of Bermuda. There were no injuries reported aboard the explosive-laden Vic­ tory ship, which had left here about two weeks ago bound for Cadiz, Spain. The master of the Hercules, Capt. Christopher Foros, reported all hands safe 90 minutes after the boiler explosion and the discovery of a fire which had developed in the starboard boiler. The fire was reported under control shortly after the mid-ocean mishap on November 12. Two Coast Guard planes and the cutter Yakutat were dispatched from Bermuda to aid the stricken ship, with the cutter standing by until a commercial tug reached the scene. The deep-sea tug Es­ ther Moran had been dispatched from Boston to tow the ship back to New York. She had been limp­ ing along at four knots after temporary repairs. By the time the tug reached the Hercules, she was reported to be about 600 miles east-southeast of here. The tow which ended this week was apparently uneventful. The Hercules is the former US Lines' ship American Jurist. She is currently idled in the harbor here while the company determines necessary repairs on the engineroom damage and con­ ducts a thorough inspection of the possible causes of the explosion and fire. COPE Lists Choices In N'Orleans Voting NEW ORLEANS—The AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education for the state of Louisiana has announced its choices of candidates for this area in the primary election slated for December 7. The state COPE"*" did not endorse any of the Mollere. St. Tammany & Washing­ five candidates for governor, ton Parishes: B. B. (Sixty) Raybut it did urge defeat for two of them. COPE announced that guber­ natorial candidates Gillis W. Long, John J. McKeithen and deLesseps S. Morrison were all favorable to labor, and that any of the trio was acceptable. It did officially state, however, that Robert Kennon and Shelby Jackson, two of the candi­ dates, did not deserve labor support. Endorsements were also given to most incumbents seeking re­ election to state offices, except candidates for lieutenant governor, comptroller, commissioner of agri­ culture and commissioner of in­ surance. William J. Dodd was backed for state superintendent of public education, since the incum­ bent is not seeking reelection. The following is a list of endorsements by COPE in the New Orleans area: For State Senate. Orleans Par­ ish: Wards 1, 2 & 15, Olaf J. Fink; Ward 3, Charles E. Deichmann; Wards 4 & 5, Michael H. O'Keefe; Wards 6 & 7, Adrian C. Duplantier; Wards 8 & 9, Theodore M. Hlckey; Wards 10 & 11, Frederick L. Eagan; and Wards 14, 16 & .17, John D, Tamberella. Jefferson,, St. Charles A, SI. Johii'th^ Baptist Parishes: Jples. G. burn. For Hoose of Representatives, Orleans Parish: Ward 2, Patrick B. McGittigan; Ward 3, Vernon J. Gregson; Ward 4, Joseph S. Casey; Ward 5, Anthony J. Vesich, Jr.; Ward 6, Thomas J. Meunier; Ward 7, Salvador Anzelmo & Rodney A. Buras; Ward 8, Arthur A. Crais; Ward 9, Philip C. Claccio, Edward L. Boesch & Ernest J. Hessler, Jr.; Ward 10, Eugene G. O'Brien; Ward 11, Edward F. LeBreton, Jr.; Ward 12, Maurice E. Landrieu; Ward 13, Peter W. Murtes; Ward 15, John (Continued on page 12) SEAFARERS LOG Nov. 29,1963 Vol. XXV, No. 24 PAUL HALL, President HBRBCRT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVACK, Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, ALEXANDER LESLIE, THOMAS LAUGHLIN, Staff Writers. PublithRd bIwMkly at tha hcadquartar* •f th« S««rar«rA IntarnallonsI U'nien, At­ lantic,' Gulf, Lahas and Inland Watari District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avamia, Brooklyn ?2, NY Tol HYaclnth 9-6M0. Sacond class postage paid at tha Fast Ottico In Brooklyn. NY undar tha Ai* at Aug. 1*. Itia , -J 1 . 1120 to; f[.j �NoTembw t9, ll6t SEAFARERS LOG Page Three AFL-CIO Mourns Kennedy, Backs Pres. Johnson WASHINGTON—^The AFLrCIO Executive Council, in memory of the late President John F. Kennedy, pledged "unstinting devotion to the building of the world of which he dreamed—a world in which mankind can be free yet safe, a world in which brother­ hood is fact for all men/' To President Lyndon fe. Johnson, "in this most tragic hour in the history of our great republic," the Council extended "our warm, understanding and sympathetic support. On behalf of millions of American workers and their families, we pledge to the new President of the United States of America our complete backing in the dark and dangerous days that lie ahead." The statements were adopted and issued at an emergency meeting of the AFL-CIO Executive Cotmcil here on Tuesday, Final appearance by President Kennedy at a labor gathering was this appearance at the AFLCIO convention in New York just seven days before his death. The late President had come to greet the delegates and to ask support for his pending legislative program. AFL-CIO CONVENTION VOTES PROGRAM OF LABOR ACTION NEW YORK—The 5th biennial convention of the AFL-CIO ended here last week after mapping out a broad program to provide economic security, equal rights for all workers and a strong political action program to stem anti-labor forces in the 1964 elections. Delegates to the convention-t voted unanimously to open a erated," the convention said. Ne­ shipbuilding program and urged major drive for a $2 minimum gotiations toward reduced working Congress to set up a construction hourly wage and extension of minimum wage average to 16 mil­ lion low-paid workers presently exempted under the law. They also gave their vigorous approval to a resolution calling for a cut In the workweek to 35 hours and to set up a standard of double time for" overtime. The shorter workweek, without reduction In take-home pay, was proposed as a means of coping with dwindling job opportunities. "Chronicaliy high levels of un­ employment can no longer be tol- Ships Dip The Colors A 30-day period of national mourning began on Saturday, No­ vember 23, after the death of Presi­ dent John F. Kennedy on Friday from an assassin's bullet in Dallas, Texas. Gov. John B. Connally of Texas, who was riding in the same car with Kennedy, was wounded but is recovering. Joining the rest of the nation in final tribute to the slain President, all US merchant ships lowered their flags to half-mast as news of the tragie event reached them in ports all over the world and on the high seas. Business activity all over the US and in many foreign countries ceased as news of the President's death reached them, and shut down as a sign of i-espect and mourning until after the solemn funeral serv­ ices on Monday, November 25. All SIU halls were closed for the entire day Monday, in response to a proclamation by President John­ son for a national day of mourning. Work on the US waterfont was at a virtual standstill' during the three-day period!from the death to the buriaL time can proceed in many direc­ tions, it was suggested, including more holdays, longer vacations, earlier retirement, sabbatical leaves, and strict overtime con­ trols during periods of joblessness. Minimum Wage Of $2 The setting up of a $2 minimum hourly wage and extension of the Fair Labor Standards Act were urged as a major part of the Fed­ eration's economic platform. "The present unfair exemptions from the Act should be removed so that all workers are accorded the safe­ guards of the law," the delegates declared. The present $1.25 minimum wage for workers in interstate commerce was labeled as "inade­ quate," and even this amount is postponed until 1965 for workers newly-covered by the Act's 1961 amendments. The 15-point eco­ nomic program approved by the convention also included strong support for passage of the $11 billion tax cut bill still before Congress. Civil Rights' Drive In the field of civil rights, the convention delegates dedicated the full resources and strength of the trade union movement to "the eause of freedom and equality for all Americans ... to assure every American the full rights of citizen­ ship." A call for greater effort and fuller utilization of trade union manpower was stressed by the Federation's General Board, which met to decide on how best to meet the political issues of 1964. It cited the need for intensified political education and action to stem anti-labor forces in the 1964 elections. Convention delegates ' pledged fuU backing by the AFL-ClO's resources in meeting labor's great­ est challenge—the organization of the unorganized—and also voted to use all their force to defeat any impending "light-to-work" legislation. On other issues, the delegates: • Called for an ftxpanded US program to modernize America's naval and merchant fleets. • Went on record as "deter­ mined to oppose" the continued diversion of ocean-going trade to ships flying so-called "flags of convenience." • Urged a massive Federal in­ vestment in education because America's schools are in a state of crisis. • Called for a number of im­ provements in the social security structure, and stressed priority treatment for passage of the KingAnderson bill to provide a hos­ pital care program for the elderly as part of the Social Security System. • Asked for additional Federal standards to extend the duration and raise the level of benefits to unemployed workers. (Continued on page 5) November 26. -f"The incredible loss of President Kennedy has put a stunned world in mourning," the Council said. "Aside from his immediate family, none mourn him more than the working people of this world . . . He was their leader, champion, their friend." The Council asserted that Presi­ dent Kennedy had "brought homes within the grasp of many, deplored and detested the slums that de­ grade our land; sought the aboli­ tion of exploitation and suffering and misery. And those for whom he fought will be eternally grate­ ful. "Most of all," the Council said, "John Kennedy understood the degradation and humiliation that millions of Americans of different race and religious belief know in too many parts of our land . . . Lyndon Baines Johnson, tha President Kennedy put his heart 36th president of the and strength into the struggle for United States. civil rights." Recalling the late President's firmness in winning withdrawal of clearly a partner in its design and Soviet missile bases in Cuba, the scope." Calling for the fulfillment of this Council said he won respect from the Communist world and our program as one of "primary im­ allies as well. The slain President portance to our own country and was "not only a national leader but to the cause of freedom," the a world leader and he bequeathed Council said the new President this nation "a program, a practical "will prove equal to the problems •dream, whose fulfillment will be a and challenges which await him" lasting monument to the leader and pledged him its full support. who conceived It." The Council also issued a state­ The Council, in behalf of mil­ ment asserting that "hatred is on lions of workers everywhere, ex­ the rise in America" and that it tended to Mrs. Kennedy and the "pulled the trigger" in the assassi­ Kennedy family "our most pro­ nation of President Kennedy. found condolences." In a special message to a joint In its statement on President session of Congress on Wednesday, Johnson, the Council said the November 27, President Johnson "nation and the world are fortu­ promised to pursue the policies of nate to have a man who has acquit­ the late President Kennedy. He as­ ted himself" with distinction as signed top priority to two im­ an experienced legislator and as mediate legislative requests—^pas­ Vice-President. "He Is deeply com­ sage of a civil rights bill and the mitted to the program of his pending tax cut bill—both recom­ martyred predecessor and he was mended by his slain predecessor. VI News of the President's assassination shocked Seafarers as It did the rest of the world. Scene here is at SIU headquarters on November 22 shortly after the first bulletins came over the air via radio and TV. Among the many struck by the fateful news was SIU pensioner Jpe Malone, 75, at far right. �Paee Four SEAFARERS Nftmhtt t», IMS LOG (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) Report Period; November 9-November 22, 1963 SIU shipping showed an increased pace during the past two weeks, rising to a total of 1,268 jobs dispatched from all ports. The increase reversed the downtrend of the past few periods. In the last period, the number of jobs shipped was down to 1,070. The registration figures for this period also posted a rise that was evenly spread among the three shipboard de­ partments. Total registration was 1,353, as compared to the previous total of 1,128. The number of men on the beach at the end of the two-week-period was 3,661, about the same as the last time. Most of the shipping gain was in the deck department, which handled about half of the increase. Steward de­ partment activity showed the smallest gain. In the various ports. New York, Baltimore, Jackson­ ville, Mobile, New Orleans and Houston handled almost all of the pick-up. Boston, Philadelphia, Norfolk, San Francisco and Seattle all listed declines. Tampa and Wil­ mington reported small boosts in job activity. The ship activity chart (see right) shows there were minor gains in the payoff and sign-on columns while the number of in-transit visits and the total number of ships in port declined. There were ten fewer in-transits, but the five additional si^-ons this time apparently made the difference by providing a boost in shipping. Among the seniority groups, there was some change, again involving class A men. The class A portion of all shipping dropped to 53 percent from 59. It has been in the .57-58-59 percent range since August. Class B shipping accounted for 34 percent, a rise from 31, and class C shipping was up to 13 percent again. Ship AcfiWfy Pay Si9« i» Offi OM Tram, TOTAL ImfM 3 Mow Torfc * • • • If Philadolyhla.. 3 •aMoiora .... 8 Norfalk 4 Jackfoavilla .. • Taoipa • 5 Mebila Naw Ortoam.. 16 Hemton 6 Wllmioytoa .. 1 Saa FraociKa. 2 Soattla 3 0 8 0 4 3 1 1 2 6 2 0 2 3 3 21 S 16 ' 4 6 f 2 16 22 5 5 3 60 32 117 TOTALS 6 48 i 25 11 7 10 9 32 29 6 f f 20f DECK DEPARTMENT Registered Registered Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS - CLASS A GROUP 3 Ai.L 1 2 6 3 2 1 94 35 49 10 18 5 11 2 49 20 4 25 12 4 6 2 6 0 1 5 3 8 0 5 8 0 21 13 74 26 39 9 39 23 5 11 8 3 0 5 25 5 11 9 13 2 7 4 129 200 44 1 373 Shipped CLASS A • CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 2 5 0 4 0 0 1 1 1 75 0 40 26 39 10 20 20 10 6 2 1 3 6 10 2 33 7 0 6 15 7 19 9 3 2 1 0 0 4 4 0 8 0 9 1 6 3 10 1 1 2 5 1 2 4 2 1 11 7 19 0 26 4 7 1 0 43 21 38 10 69 14 29 52 10 20 11 31 10 1 9 5 4 8 0 2 3 3 1 5 2 12 2 5 12 5 5 7 0 3 11 3 8 3 1 7 79 100 I 186 90 178 46"| 314 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 S ALL 0 0 1 1 0 8 11 19 0 4 5 1 5 10 1 4 0 0 2 2 6 11 1 4 0 0 1 1 13 0 9 4 2 20 18 40 16 1 9 6 2 7 2 3 2 5 2 1 0 3 1 4 55 70 1 134 9 GROUP 1 2 0« 0 0 6 0 2 1 4 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 3 0 0 1 5 0 3 29 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A C ALL 1 3 ALL 1 B 2 3 ALL 2 1 5 1 1 7 6 1 14 0 4 4 3 2 5 7 13 75 19 13 107 89 145 37 271 5 38 54 97 5 10 3 5 5 20 12 8 43 1 23 6 14 21 0 5 31 10 46 - 38 76 5 63 8 109 0 19 51 0 1 3 2 6 17 39 . 0 1 3 11 20 2 14 3 9 3 23 10 1 11 17 29 2 16 2 5 9 2 4 5 10 3 12 1 1 4 7 2 1 4 6 0 13 2 26 2 41 32 60 1 4 18 24 1 16 0 40 2 60 2 111 64 73 11 148 3 31 80 114 1 2 52 16 70 51 2 76 12 139 2 29 28 59 1 4 8 7 19 12 33 0 4 17 4 4 10 14 0 1 12 5 18 32 32 69 5 17 15 1 5 37 4 20 18 7 '4 9 5 21 44 0 10 19 29 20 1 52 312 134 52 1 498 384 522 104 11010 20 176 304 1 866 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington. San Francisco Seattle TOTALS GROUP 1 2 0 3 37 15 0 8 6 24 0 2 2 2 0 2 8 1 12 28 3 19 8 2 2 17 1 12 44 170 Registered CtASS B GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 0 0 0 57 5 5 32 3 11 . 0 4 35 1 5 12 0 2 0 3 0 4 4 3 0 2 0 1 2 11 1 6 5 45 2 21 23 2 12 1 13 0 3 4 2 21 1 2 1 14 2 2 27 1 241 18 102 Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 3 ALL 1 2 1 3 ALL 2 1 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 1 1 39 7 25 62 11 4 23 10 40 24 8 1 8 0 4 6 1 0 2 2 22 5 16 2 23 2 9 9 11 22 0 0 3 0 1 0 3 2 1 1 8 2 1 5 3 16 2 1 11 2 2 0 3 0 1 3 0 0 1 1 12 2 5 15 2 17 11 2 8 7 44 11 21 40 1 25 4 19 21 41 7 21 3 21 5 37 29 1 20 16 0 4 1 3 1 5 0 4 2 2 7 3 4 5 12 0 4 1 3 4 3 7 0 1 1 2 1 2 1 4 82 1 202 39 118 :26 1 183 17 96 79 1 192 GROUP 1 2 0 0 3 12 0 2 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 4 0 2 4 39 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A n C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 6 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 6 1 0 3 6 2 8 40 23 102 50 23 39 9 155 12 96 44 52 108 30 0 2 • 4 8 2 14 2 25 3 14 4 8 6 81 3 0 4 23 22 49 9 65 4 65 • 7 37 25 5 3 26 0 13 0 1 1 3 1 19 4 10 3 7 2 3 0 4 5 16 25 2 3 6 11 4 5 7 0 8 0 0 3 3 0 1 3 8 2 2 4 3 15 35 4 28 0 0 17 3 5 17 19 12 5 0 3 40 84 31 41 3 43 62 113 71 10 112 8 3 29 74 7 0 37 3 69 25 47 2 88 31 50 24 2 0 2 11 3 5 2 5 4 16 10 21 9 7 12 3 48 3 4 7 23 9 17 35 4 7 7 3 5 2 41 1 5 11 5 ' 31 5 16 7 8 4 19 1 62 183 192 62 1 437 143 443 54 1! 640 39 216 238 1 493 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Bos NY Phil .... Nor Jac Tam Mob NO Hou Wil SF Sea TOTALS Registered CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALI. 1 2 1 2 3 ALL 1-8 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 57 8 30 17 2 3 0 18 21 10 7 0 0 1 5 1 10 0 1 9 3 20 3 6 3 8 17 7 0 14 2 0 2 0 4 0 0 4 0 4 2 0 1 4 2 1 0 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 17 0 3 3 4 4 1 9 0 3 53 1 10 9 2 32 38 7 2 35 30 1 6 7 13 4 0 8 12 7 1 2 1 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 6 4 11 25 1 4 2 6 4 3 0 3 6 2 1 2 3 5 10 2 55" 28 33 113 229 13 8 101 1i 122 51 l-fl Shipped CLASS A t;BOUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 28 1 14 0 0 1 1 1 3 14 25 0 1 3 4 1 1 0 4 0 0 0 2 1 15 4 6 2 2 23 34 3 3 17 35 0 0 3 4 0 7 1 12 1 1 7 3 14 15 91 1 171 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 0 0 11 3 1 7 0 0 6 6 1 0 18 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 0 1 1 0 0 12 12 0 1 30 31 0 0 18 18 0 0 2 2 0 1 3 2 0 0 _2 _ 2 3 103 I1 110 4 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A C ALL 1-8 1 3 ALL 1 2 B 3 ALL 2 2 2 0 0 2 2 2 0 4 0 1 0 1 4 4 65 52 20 26 28 11 26 30 25 80 187 48 ^ 9 7 32 6 6 1 6 13 4 10 6 4 10 22 1 0 4 9 0 25 19 0 44 14 66 6 0 43 14 13 25 2 35 6 8 16 2 1 2 4 0 2 0 5 3 3 11 16 0 4 0 5 0 9 5 28 1 2 1 20 2 3 6 6 2 3 2 3 1 3 0 12 0 1 9 1 2 1 5 5 15 12 32 20 51 0 5 5 7 19 0 13 13 6 34 31 6 71 27 23 23 75 148 2 6 4 86 92 0 35 18 53 10 71 8 36 0 0 26 11 24 1 27 0 4 2 6 4 5 17 0 0 7 0 0 4 4 7 61 0 6 12 3 15 16 10 8 27 2 10 0 0 12 17 11 5 1 6 5 4 6 19 29 2 2 7 2 2 33 28 257 1 318 45 1 52 171 110 52 1 333 169 120 109 302 r7oo SUMMARY Registered CLASS A liBOVP DECK ENGINiE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS 1 2 3 ALL 128 200 44 I 373 44 170 27 I 241 83 33 113 I 229 256 403 184 J 843 Registered Registered On The Beach SHIPPED TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL _1 2 3 )^L 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL ABC ALL 1 2 3 ALL I 7 79 100 I 186 90 178 46 I 314 9 55 70 I 134 52 312 134 52 I 498 384 522 104 |1010 20 176 304 I 500 20 20 18 102 82 I 202 39 118 26 I 183 17 96 7b I 192 62 183 192 62 I 437 143 443 54 | 640 3^ ^16 238 1493 39 19 13 8 ibl j 122 65 15 91 171 4 52 171 110 52 I 333 289 100 302 I 700 33 28 257 I .318 3 103 I 110 6 1 45 38 189 283 J 510 194 311 163" 668 30 154 ZSZ j 436 13 69 84 166 666 436 166 11268 816 1074 460 12350 92 420 199 jlSll �Korenlier 2f, Ult SEAFARERS Seafarer Throws In For Texas Sheriff QUESTION: How often should meetings be held aboard ship? Ray Walker: I think It's a good idea to have a meeting going out and coming in and then when­ ever a beef comes up during a trip that needs im­ mediate a 11 e ntion. When you first leave on a trip you have to elect your de­ partment d e 1 egates so you have to hold a meet­ ing a few days after leaving port. 3. 4. Pve Five LOG JASPER, Texas—Seafarer Herbert (Tex) Strickland»has thrown his stetson into the political ring here in a bid for the post of sheriff for Jasper County. Strickland is running in the upcoming Democratic primary, and is seeking support by Seafarers and friends in the area. Situated in the southeast comer of Texas, Jasper County has been Strickland's home for many years. He lives in Kirbyville, almost in the dead center of the county, with his wife, Cleo. A member of the deck department, Strickland has been shipping with the SIU since 1952 and holds a bosun's rating. He generally ships out of Houston. Jasper County is a narrow area sandwiched be­ tween Orange, Newton, Sabine, San Augustine, Angelina, Tyler and Hardin Counties in the south­ eastern part of the Lone Star State. The county area begins about 20 miles north of Port Arthur, and is even closer to some of the other tanker ports. Strickland is a native Texan, born in 1920 at near­ Sfrielcfand by Pineland, in Sabine County. He's an Army vet­ eran of World War II and served as an SIU organizer in one of the non­ union tanker fleets several years ago. His campaign literature naturally labels him as"Tex" H. Strickland, a tag that the 6'2" native son hopes will help spur him to his first public office. NMU Charges Rejected Labor Board Upholds SIU Manning Rights NEW YORK—A new attempt by the National Maritime Union to upset an established collective bargaining relation­ ship held by the SIU was rejected by the regional director of the National Labor Relations'* Board last month. The case last March, during which time the involved manning and con­ giant vessel has been alternating tractual rights covering the 106,000-ton supertanker Manhattan (Hudson Waterways). The dispute developed from the purchase of the stock of the Man­ hattan Tankers Company by an SlU-contracted operator last De­ cember, 1962, from the Niarchos shipping interests. Seafarers have been manning the big tanker since between the oil and grain trades. Hudson Waterways has been un­ der an SIU contract for several years, operating a number of tankers and specialized ships. Reversed Stand In seeking to upset the SIU pact which went into effect for the Manhattan after the change in ownership, the NMU took a posi­ tion directly opposite to its stand in the Robin Line-Moore-McCormack case. The NMU has been under AFL-CIO sanctions for some time as a result of its attempt to raid SIU jobs in the Robin Line 18 months ago. Due to its role in several other disputes involving the Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association, the AFL-CIO has also invoked sanc­ tions against the NMU and its af­ filiates on three separate occasions in the past. At the time the Manhattan changed hands, the NMU had in­ dicated it would press the dispute over manning by the new owners, but then appeared to drop the matter. This was apparently be­ cause of the contradictory position it was taking in regard to the Robin Line case. Then, in September, the NMU filed charges with the labor board, alleging that the Manhattan Tank­ ers Company had acted unfairly. These charges were rejected by the NLRB's regional director, who refused to issue a complaint and dismissed the charges. The labor board ruling held that no violation of the law had been shown, that the charges were filed too late un­ der a six-month statute of limita­ tions provided by law, and that the mode of transfer of the ves­ sel, through the purchase of stock, as opposed to a transfer through the sale of a vessel, was insignifi­ cant. Joseph Raymond: 1 think it's important to have a meeting when you first leave port and then again on the re­ turn trip. The first meeting should be used to get things or­ By Robert A. Matthews, SIU Vice-President, Contracts & Contract Enforcement ganized and the (This column will be a regular feature of the SEAFARERS LOG to deal with contract matters meeting on the and job issues in the SIU and maritime that dex^elop from time to time. Seafarers are urged to return trip write directly to the SIU Contract Department at headquarters regarding any comments or sug­ should be to air gestions on these issues.) the beefs to the ship's delegate so that he can work out something on From time to time, this column will present various letters which have been received at headquarters, these complaints before you reach and the clarification or the answer to the problems posed by these communications. Since many of the same the States. issues come up on many ships quite regularly, the circulation of this information will be helpful to all con­ i 4" 4" cerned. — — Mike Hamboussy: I think a Recently, headquarters received copy of the government restriction was enforced by the government meeting at the beginning of a trip a letter from Brother M. C. order when the crew is paid oif. of the port visited, the company is enough unless Cooper, delegate on the SS Alcoa Will we be entitled to overtime for will produce a copy of the govern­ some special sit­ Runner, who posed the following being restricted?" ment restriction order when the uations come up question; crew is paid off. A letter from ANSWER: Unfortunately, you during a trip. QUESTION: "Since the Mate The most import­ has turned the day workers to have given us no information as to the company's agents will not be ant meetings that on the weekend, do the watch- whether the ship had passed quar­ sufficient proof of the existence are held other standers have the right to the antine or whether or not the ship of such an order. If the company then the regular same amount of overtime, exclu­ had been granted pratique. Due is unable to produce such an of­ to this lack of information, your ficial order from the government shipboard meet­ sive of the weekend overtime?" question cannot be properly an­ of the country involved and is un­ ings are the ANSWER; The watclistanders do safety meetings. have a right to expect to be swered at this time. You are cor­ able to satisfy the Union of the 1 think these should be held more worked on overtime on main­ rect in your statement, however, validity of such restriction, the often. There are always some un­ tenance work so as to equal, as about the company having to pro­ crew shall be compensated for hav­ safe conditions on a ship that close as possible, the overtime duce a copy of the government re­ ing been restricted to the ship by striction order when the crew is the payment of overtime for the should be discussed at a meeting. earned by the dayman. period of the restriction. paid off. 4i 4. 3^ REFERENCE: Article III, Sec­ "When a restriction occurs be­ The Standard Freightship Fawzl Hamboussy: On most of tion 2, of the Standard Freightthese points I agree with my ship Agreement, which reads as Agreement, Article II, Section 36 cause of quarantine, immigration or custom procedure, a letter from brother Mike. follows: "DIVISION OF OVER­ —RESTRICTION TO SKIP, very such government agency shall suf­ clearly specifies"'life type of But I think that TIME—All overtime shall be di­ letter which is required in order fice." you need at least vided as equally as possible among two meetings a settle the dispute. This section P.S. It developed at the payoff the mehibers of the deck crew." to trip to keep is reproduced below: that the crew was restricted to the 4" 4' 4" things straight. "When a vessel has been in a ship because there had been an A letter from Brother S. M. The first meeting foreign port where the crew was outbreak of cholera at Pusan, and Bell, delegate on the S T ORION you have to elect PLANET some time ago, requested restricted to the ship and the com­ the captain had a proper letter to all your dele­ information on a matter concern­ pany claims that this restriction this effect. gates. On the re­ ing the steward department. A turn voyage, it's important to hear any complaints portion of his letter is reproduced that crewmembers have so the below. QUESTION: "I have been butch­ Union can know about them. ering carcass beef without the pay­ 4> 4^ 4^ (Continued from page 3) ment of overtime and this carcass Max Fingerhut: Twice a trip Is weighs from seventy (70) to ninety • Urged appointment of a com­ plenty. The first one is important mission on automation and crea­ so that you can (90) pounds. Please send clarifica­ tion of a technological clearing elect the dele­ tion on the butchering of same." ANSWER: You are entitled to house to gather information on gates from the planned technical changes. various depart­ overtime for this work. REFERENCE: Article V, Section ments. A lot of Officers Reelected 20, of the Standard Tanker Agree­ meetings on a AFL - CIO President George ship turn into, ment—"OVERTIME FOB BUTCH­ Meany and Secretary-Treasurer bull sessions and ERING — When carcass beef, in Williani F. Schnitzler were unani­ you don't get eighths or larger, is carried, the mously re-elected for a two-year much accom­ man required to butcher this beef term, along with all other mem­ plished. The only shall be paid a minimum of six bers of the AFL-CIO Executive time you should call a meeting is hours overtime weekly for butch­ Council. SIUNA President Paul when something really important ering., This shall not apply when Hall, Herman D. Kenin of the a butcher is carried." has to be discussed. Musicians union and John J. 4 4 4» 4> 4> 4^ Grogan of the Shipbuilders were Not long ago, a letter came from Jose D. Bonefont: One meeting elected to the Executive Council at the beginning of the trip is the SS Norberto Copay seeking by convention action for the first information about a restriction to plenty. Once you time, since all three had been the ship at Pusan, Korea. In this get things or­ named to vacancies on the Council instance, we were not furnished ganized and have after the last convention. the delegates ap­ with adequate information on The SIUN.\ was also the winner pointed, there's which to base a decision. However, of a COP'S award for meeting its really not that the letter was answered. quota in raising voluntary dollar much to discuss QUESTION: "The ship arrived donations two years in a row for Smiling group represents the latest SIU lifeboatmen's train­ unless a special at Pusan, Korea, anchorage at the AFL-CIO political education ing class in New York, after all received Coast Guard tickets. situation comes 2:30 PM on September 27, 1963 program. Similar awards were Pictured (front, l-r): James Born, J. Steven; middle, Jon up. But most and the crew was restricted to the presented by Alexander Barkan, Smith. L. A. J. Nicves, Fred Debille, Guy Keane; rear. Bob trips run pretty ship until 9:00 PM on September director of the AFL-CIO Commit­ smoothly and you really don't 28. 1963. The contract provides Reed, Charles Campbell, B. F. Armos and instructor Arne tee on Political Education, to a need more than one meeting, , that the company will produce a Bjornsson. number of unions. SIU CONTRACT DEPARTMENT Ready To Man The Boats Convention Sets Goals �Pwe Six SEAFARERS Pacific SlU Set To Open First West Coast Clinic Norember 29, 1992 LOG Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director Alaska Fish Union Asks Japan Curb SAN FRANCISCO—With the selection of a site and a med­ ical director, trustees of the SIU Pacific Distrjct-PMA Sea­ One More Reason For 'Medicare' men's Medical Examination Center hope that a clinic will be The failure of Congress to pass a medicare program left a Milwaukee in operaion here aroimd the-*^SEATTLE—^In a, speech before woman destitute when confronted with $1,737.15 In medical bills fol­ ice. Combining the talent of a first of the year. the Chamber of Commerce here, The medical center will be good and experienced administra­ lowing her husband's death after an illness of 24 hours.' This almost- SlUNA Vice-President George located at 50 Lansing Street, with­ in easy walking distance of all three Pacific District union build­ ings, on the lower floor of a rein­ forced concrete building con­ structed in 1951. Ample space will be provided for a fuUy-equipped medical examination facility once remodeling is completed. Neces­ sary equipment is being installed to suit the needs of the center and in line with good medical practice. For medical director of the new clinic, trustees for the unions and the Pacific Maritime Association have chosen Dr. John L. Wilson, who for 31 years has been an offi­ cial of the US Public Health Serv- Rail Labor Total Dives —Execs Up WASHINGTON—While the rail­ roads have slashed rail worker em­ ployment to the lowest point since 1889, the number of executives re­ ceiving more than $25,000 a year has steadily increased, according to two reports just issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Total employment on all rail­ roads now stands at 730,617, about 14,300 less than a year ago. In 1962 as a whole, the rails cut their labor forces by 17,000, on top of a 62,000 slash in 1961 and a stag­ gering 500,000 job slaughter over the past ten years. Employment is at the lowest mark since the ICC started keep­ ing records on rail jobs back in 1889. In the current reports, the ICC set the number of executives draw­ ing over $25,000 a year at 635. This is an increase from 607 in 1961 and 585 in 1959. The average salary of the 635 executives was $40,187 in 1962. Twelve of them are earning sal­ aries of $100,000 or more. Most of them also received "other compensation" in addition to their salaries. Highest paid was the president of the Union Pacific Railroad, who received a salary of $145,000. What's New? of th LOG posted in handy rack provides a quick fill-in for Seafarer J. W. McNelkige on the latest news about shipping and the SIU. The scene was pictured recently at . J ih», ^obile hall.^ • f j; • unbelievable story came to light after Mrs. Theresa O'Connor Schultz wrote to Rep. Henry S. Reuss (D.-Wis.), seeking help and the story was publicized by the "Milwaukee Labor Press." Mrs. Schultz, 66, lost her husband, Peter, last April 5. He became ill on April 4 and spent 22 hours in the hospital before his death. Dur­ ing these hours he underwent a heart operation. Peter Schultz was 67 and had recently been refused medical or hospitalization insurance by the Blue Cross and two other private companies. Shortly after his death, Mrs. Schultz was presented with bills total­ ing $1,737.15—$545 for one doctor, $123 for another doctor, $105 for the anesthetist, $21 for a nurse, $38 to the Cliilic of Internal Medicine and $907.15 including $405 for blood for St. Michael's Hospital. Reuss sent out a call to members of the Democratic party and organ­ ized labor for help in reducing the staggering bill for blood. A group joined Reuss to give a pint of blood each at the blood bank. The rules of the blood bank allow a reduction of the hospital bill through replace­ ment of blood. Reuss said; "This (reduction of taken care of this problem years the bill for blood) will help some, ago. but Mrs. Schultz was left only a "The accumulation of $1,737.15 small amount to supplement her of debt in less than one day would Social Security payment. At 66, be as back-breaking for the vast she expects to encounter difficulty majority of American families as in getting a job. So I feel badly it was for Mrs. Schultz. Cases like that we're not able to do more to that of Mrs. Schultz—and dozens help her through this tough situa­ are brought to my attention—make tion. me even more determined to fight Case Is Common for a decent well-thought-out sys­ "Unfortunately, Mrs. Schultz' tem of medicare." case is by no means unusual. It The "Labor Press" quoted a highlights once again the acute Milwaukee labor official as say­ need for a program so that all ing: "This case is an unanswerable Americans can have the advan­ argument for the enactment of the tages of modern medical wonders King-Anderson bill now before in their old age without impover­ Congress. This bill would pro­ ishing themselves or their families. vide medical care for the aged and Every other civilized country has would prevent such financial trag­ edies as in this case. "It is hard to understand just how such a high medical bill could be accumulated in one day and one can only surmise what the to­ tal would have been had Mr. Schultz lived for several more days. Joe Aigina, Safety Director "It is easy to see how a small insurance policy and life savings of an older couple can be wiped A ship can be a safe place to spend your working hours or it can be out overnight. This is not mere one of the most dangerous places in the world, depending on how you speculation but can be an absolute go about your shipboard labors. Safety, in all shipboard departments, certainty, as shown in this case. depends on how much and how carefully you use your head and how "We cannot understand how the much care you take in going about your business. medical profession, sworn as it is For the deck gang, working over the side or in unprotected and haz­ to the principle of aiding human­ ardous positions aloft can cause trouble, so what precautions should ity, can oppose legislation such as be taken? the medicare bill." The primary precaution applicable during such work is the use of (Comment and suggestions are safety belts or safety lines which allow for a minimum of slack. These invited by this Department and lines should always be made fast, independent of the staging. It is im­ portant to remember that for maximum safety, the safety belt should can be submitted to this column be put on before going over the side or aloft, as a slip might occur at in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) any time and safety precautions can't wait. It follows then that the safety belt should not be removed until you are safely back on deck once more. The process of getting to and from the actual work area can involve as many dangers as the work itself. tor with a brPad understanding of seamen and their particular prob­ lems in the med­ ical field. Dr. Wilson already has begun work­ ing with the trustees on final establishment of Wilson the center. Dr. Wilson's experience includes work in the Medical Department of the US Navy during the war, and he has served as director of the Public Health Service hospi­ tals at Staten Island, Baltimore and New Orleans. Familiar to Seafarers, he was medical officer at the now-closed Manhattan Beach (NY) special TB hospital be­ fore his service at Staten Island, which ended in 1957 with a shift to New Orleans. Negotiations for the Pacific Dis­ trict seamen's medical center be­ gan some time ago, but the final settlement was delayed by dis­ agreement on the functions and powers to be vested in the center, notably by union insistence that the rights of the seamen would be protected. Members of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, Marine Firemen's Un­ ion and the Marine Cooks & Stew­ ards will be serviced by the new center. Safety Means Using Your Head Johansen, who is secretary-treas­ urer of the Alaska Fishermen's Union, scored the existing treaty between the US and Japan on fish­ ing regulations in the Pacific. Speaking to the group on possi­ ble revisions of the treaty, Johan­ sen pointed to several loopholes in the present pact which allowed the Japanese to exploit the halibut, salmon and herring stocks which have been protected by US laws. "Unfortunately, the language in the treaty was ambiguous in some respects and thus allowed the Japanese to place different inter­ pretations on certain sections," Johansen charged. Protection One-Sided After the US rebuilt the Japa­ nese fleet following World War II, Johansen said, the US, Japan and Canada joined in the treaty. The treaty allowed the Japanese to de­ plete great numbers of the fish which the US and Canada inten­ tionally allowed to escape in order to preserve the species for the future. "Due to different interpreta­ tions placed on the treaty, it was not possible for the United States and Canada to fully protect salmon stocks of North American origin," he said. It was particularly true, Johansen continued, of the Bristol Bay salmon, which the Japanese have taken by the millions west of the provisional line sent up by the treaty. Johansen called for sacrifices by both the US and Japan. "We are not asking for any sacrifices on the part of the Japanese, which we ourselves are not willing to carry out," Johansen- told the group. Future Benefits He said that the necessary sac­ rifices of limiting the catch of both the Japanese and American fleets would not only be of future bene­ fit to us, but would also protect the future of the Japanese, who depend much more on their fishing industry for their livelihood than does the US. He pointed out that only 20 per­ cent of Japanese soil is tillable, and that, other than their imports, fishing provides the only means for Japan to obtain enough food for its growing population. Shelter Supplies For Puerto Rico In any department, a Seafarer's hands are his most important posses­ sions and deserve the most careful precautions to keep them safe. Preventing hand injuries often boils down to a matter of main­ taining the proper clearance while carrying objects through doorways, around obstacles, etc., or while operating equipment such as opening or closing valves aboard ship. Doorways are a particular hazard in this matter. When opening a watertight door, or any other type of door, hold onto it until it is secured. Always be sure to hold on in such a way that the doof cannot slam shut on your hand if the ship should roll suddenly. When carrying bulky items through doorways, make sure you don't smash your fingers between the item you are carrying and the sharp edge of the doorway. This is a frequent source of painful mishaps. About the best safety advice anyone can give is contained in a poem printed recently in a publication called "Safety Review," titled "The Trouble With Safety Is People." It goes like this: "It's not the wrench that slips and strikes "Or the circuit you thought was dead: "It's not the machine that grabs your hand "Or the stairs with the slippery tread; "It's not the hole that you fall in, "So please don't be misled; "The thing that causes the accident is YOU "Not using your head." (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and C09 be submitted to this column in care of tlie SEAF^REI^S LOCf.^, . ^ ^ N Trailer loaded with first emergency civil defense fallout shel­ ter supplies for Puerto Rico is hoisted aboard' Sea-Land's Gateway City for shipment to San Juan. Eight trailers were shipped recently from Brooklyn Army Terminal. Sup­ plies for 264,000 publ^ic fallout shelter spaces in 600 buildiijgs^will be.moyipg to tHe island in the'cginjng months. �i§, itM SEAFARERS Ask 9ovlVal Of Titanic Inquiry LONDON—For Leslie Harrison, general secretary of the Mer­ cantile Marine Service Association here, the clearing of Capt. Stanley Lord's name has become a crusade. Lord was the master of the ship Californlan whose course was near that of the Titanic on April 15, 1912—^the night the "unsinkable" luxury liner struck an iceberg and went down. Harrison thinks he has some new facts on the hearing held in 1912 which branded Lord as a ship's master who either steamed away from a fellow ship in distress or as one of gross incompetence. Lord died in February, 1962, believing to the end that his name would somehow be cleared. Lord had testified at the original hearing that he had no know­ ledge of the Titanic's distress at that time. Now, Harrison says, he has uncovered the presence of the Norwegian sealing vessel Samson a scant ten miles from the Titanic. The discovery came two months after Lord's death last year. Heinrich Naess, first officer of the Samson, reported privately to the Norwegian consul in Iceland that he had seen the flares and lights, but thought they were warning the Samson that she was violating territorial waters. Hence, Naess said, he turned and steamed away. Harrison contends that the ship the survivors of the Titanic said they saw steam away was the Samson and not the Californian. The Ministi*y of Transport has steadfastly refused to re-open the hear­ ings on the Titanic, which sank with a loss of 1,517 lives on its maiden voyage to the US. Delta Line Maps Latin Trade Run NEW ORLEANS—Delta Line's SlU-manned passenger ship Del Sud will reportedly be turned into a floating trade fair next May, to bring samples and exhibits of various Mississippi Valley industries into ports along its route to has indicated it will not make any Brazil, Uruguay and Argen­ charge for the freight costs and tina. The idea of the ocean-going trade fair will stimulate interest in American goods among the South Americans. Although relatively new scheme, the mobile trade exhibits have been catching on since they were started recent­ ly by the Japanese. Plans are to have the Del Sud stop at various ports along its route to the East Coast of South America, where exhibits and dis­ plays will be set up in pier areas to advertise American wares, Delta Action in the marketplace offers a method for trade unionists to assist each other in their cam­ paign for decent wages and better conditions. Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from time to time.) Eastern Air Lines (Flight Engineers) H. I. Siegel "HIS" brand men's clothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) "Judy Bond" Blouses (Int'l Ladies Garment Workers) Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) Stitzel-Weller Dbtlileries "Old Fitzgerald." "Old Elk" "Cabin Still," "W. L. Weller" Bourbon whiskeys • (Distillery Workers) J. R. Simplot Potato Co. Frozen potato products (Grain Millers) ?t Kingsport Press c'World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing. Pressmen) (Tv;>ographers, Bookbinders) (Jlachinists, Stereotypets) ' will offer a reduced rate for pas­ sengers. Interest in the sea-going trade propiotions grew after the Sakuru Maru, a vessel jointly operated by the Japanese government and private industry, returned to Kobe from a four-month trip to Africa and the Middle East. The special­ ly-built vessel came home with contracts for $15 million in Jap­ anese goods. A plan by Japanese interests to charter an old American sternwheeler for a floating trade show on US waterways has run into a storm of opposition, however. The Japanese government has sought to take over the 1914-vintage Belle of Louisiana as a show vessel in ports along the waters of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. Labor and business groups have objected to the planned promo­ tion for Japanese products because of its possible affect on jobs and sales.of US-made goods. At least three ship fairs are an­ nounced for early next year in addition to the one by Delta Line. LOG Fate F«mm 5 SlU Oldtimers Retired Another group of oldtimers has been named to receive monthly pension checks of $150 for life by the joint panel of SlU-shipowner trustees for the Union's retirement program. Of the five Seafarers named, four went on disability pensions because they are no longer able to work, and the fifth re-> tired on a normal pension. A native of Puerto Rico, Toro home is in the Bronx, NY, with The new list brings the shipped in the black gang. His his wife, Luz Maria. number of veteran Seafarers re­ tired this year to 98. In addition to Jose Collados, 65, who went on a normal pt.nsion, the list includes: Natale Favaloro, 62; Joseph W. Taylor, 48; William Vidal, 65 and Edwardo S. Toro, 53. Collados began sailing with SIU in 1941 in the steward depart­ ment. At the time of his retire­ ment, the Spanish-bom seaman held the ratings of chief cook and steward. Last signing off the Detroit (Sea-Land), Collados will make his retirement home in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with his wife, Francisea. Favaloro has been living at home with his wife Josie in New Orleans, after having signed off his last ship, the Del Campo (Delta). His last trip wound up a career with the SIU dating back to 1950. He is a Louisiana native who sailed in the steward depart­ ment. A deckhand aboard SIU ships since 1941, Taylor is retiring in Pennsylvania with his wife, Ann. He is a native of Kentucky and First check to mark start of new pension is received by Seafarer William Vidal (right) from SIU welfare rep. John Dwyer at headquarters. Vidal, 65, has shipped with the SIU in the steward department since 1942. Cliff Wilson. Food and Ship Sanitation Director Norwegians Try Pre-Cooked Meals Norwegton ^ seamen will be getting pre-cooked, deep-frozen meals aboard ship in the future as the result of an experiment conducted aboard six Norwegian vessels by a British catering firm. The innovation in shipboard feeding was reported recently in the "International Transportworkers Federation Journal." If it works out, Collados Favaloro the new feeding method will cut down considerably on the workload of the steward departments aboard Norwegian ships. The ITF Journal reports that a test of the new technique was car­ ried out recently at an Oslo, Nor--f way, hotel, at which representa­ with the food. The meals them­ tives of the Norwegian Seamen's selves are also planned to be some­ Union, the shipowners and of the what larger than normal shoreside Norwegian shipping authorities portions, taking account of sea­ were invited to try out the pre­ men's appetites. cooked dishes. The dishes are to be prepared The pre-cooked deep-frozen under the control and supervision shipboard diet consists of different of the head of the Oslo College of Taylw Toro menus for 28 days. Each day's Cookery, and distribution is last shipped on the Steel Recorder menu consists of hot midday and planned in all large ports through­ evening meals. Breakfast, how­ out the world. Normal portions of (Isthmian). Vidal, a native of Spain, will ever, will still be prepared each the deep-frozen menus contain live with his wife, Mathilde in day aboard ship by the steward soups and desserts as well as main Brooklyn, NY. His last ship was department. dishes. The total of 56 different menus the Seatrain Savannah, on which he finished 21 years sailing with was reportedly decided on after a The problem of staffing hotel SIU in the steward department. long study of the normal diet on The Alcoa Polaris was Toro's board Norwegian vessels. It is said and restaurant "galleys" ashore is last ship, ending a career aboard to provide enough mealtime variety still plaguing US hotel and restau­ SIU ships that goes back to 1938. so the crews will not become bored rant men, according to an article in the "Wall Street Journal." Just as the quality of its steward department has a lot to do with the reputation a ship has among sea­ men, among hotel men it's a maxim that "the quality of the food makes the reputation of the hotel." The lack of first-class chefs is hurting US quality hotels where the pain is felt most seriously—on corpo­ rate balance sheets. This problem was described in some detail last April in the LOG. At that time it was pointed out that a training course for shoreside chefs has been instituted in Dallas, Texas, which is very similar in intent and operation to the SIU steward department training school, the food program and up­ grading training, which have suc­ cessfully brought about improved feeding aboard SIU ships. Some hotel owners are now re­ portedly opening their own chef schools to help improve shoreside feeding. In effect, they are adopt­ ing, more and more, the methods pioneered by the SIU and its opera­ tors to improve shipboard feeding and service. Group gathered before the start of last month's informational meeting for Seafarers in San (Comments and Suayestions are Francisco includes (l-r) Seafarers Bill Freixa, Thomas Self, W. Strike, Jr., Herb Knowles, Tom tnwtcd by (his Department and Delaney and SIU West Coast rep, .E. B. McAuley. Meetings are held for Seafarers in West can be submitted to this column Coast ports each monfhV The meeting schedule is on Page 15. ' ' in care oj'tVfe SEA^AkERS'LOG.J SIU Meeting Group in 'Frisco �SEAFARERS NsTMDbcr t», Ita LOG .-^Vv Acting on a wide range of Issues effecting maritime and related industries, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, including the SlU and 28 other member unions, concluded its fifth biennial convention in New York on November 13. In adopting its program, MID convention dele­ gates heard addresses by a number of Govern­ ment, industry and labor speakers from many areas, who set forth the need for joint action on maritime and general labor problems. Job issues in a period of rising national unemployment set the keynote for the MTD gathering, held in ad­ vance of the regular AFL-CIO convention. Pictured here are some of the delegates, speakers and guests who participated in the 1963 convention. 1963 MTD CONVENTION Longshoremen's trio included Pres. Thomas Gleason and VicePres. Clarence Henry, with Chuck Connors of New York ILA. AFL-CIO Pres. George Meany hits union curbs. J i*- A. F. Young of Boilermakers gives a committee report. Top: R. Ivloore of US Ivied. Service, MTD Vice-Pres. J. McDonald; Carpenters' W. Johnson, R. Livingston, with S. Leslie. Below: Sheet Metal Wrkrs.' E. J. Carlough, MTD Sec. P. McGavin; McDonald, Distillers' Pres. M. Brandenberg. NY Marine Comm. Leo Brown offers greeting. Brooklyn Cong. Hugh Carey waits turn to speak. Union Label Dept. Pres. Joe Lewis at rostrum. �Tagt Nine SEAFARERS LOG Ww—liw »t, IMt Attentive to proceedings, delegation from United Brotherhood of Carpenters is pictured in foreground of larger group. Haruo Wada, gen. sec. of the Japanese Trades Union Congress (left), addresses delegates with aid of Interpreter. Pres. G. Baldanzi of Tex'i Workers presented flao. NY Port Council Pres. Anthony Scotto (right) presents gavel io MTD Pres. Paul Hall after opening convention. ILA Vice-Pres. George Dixon takes notes as Pres. Thomas Gleason, Vice-Pres. Dave Connors listen to speaker. Shipbuilders' Council Pres. E. Hood proposed ship plan. Rep. L. Farbstein of NY was Congressional visitor. NY State AFL-CIO Pres. Ray Corbett gives greeting. Public works plan was cited by NY Cong. C. Buckley. Gen. Sec. Omer Becu, ICFTU, an overseas visitor. SlUNA Vice-Pres. Morris Weisberger, Steve Leslie of Operat­ ing Engineers and Canada SlU Pres. Hal Banks meet on floor. US Labor Sec. W. Willard Wirtz outlined policies. Pres. Peter T. Scheomann was Plumbers' delegate. US Sen. Jacob Javits of NY discussed trade problems. Cong. Joseph Delaney of NY hits the deck. �Page Tn SEAFARERS V^reMbvt «#. 1*«S LOG Ship Nurses Get A Topside Rating snr MBDICA.X. Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director . WASHINGTON—For the first time in US maritime his­ tory, women aboard ship can be registered as staff officers in the merchant marine. Proposals that originated at the start of the present Congress to have professional nurses Gulf passenger ship fleets. There carried on a ship's roster as are no lady officers on US mer­ Diabetes Detection For The Famiiy Last week was designated "Diabetes Detection Week" by the Ameri­ can Diabetic Association. Throughout this period, affiliates of the Association participated In publicity through - newspapers, radio and television to urge people to have a diabetes test. Although the oneweek campaign is ended, the job of fighting this disease goes on 52 weeks a year. Diabetes does not produce symptoms until It has progressed to an advanced stage. The early, pre-symptomatic stage may cover several years, and is characterized only by a limitation in the amount of car­ bohydrates (sugar) that can be consumed and disposed of without an increase in the blood sugar above the normal level. In this early stage a simple restriction of carbohydrates intake and weight control may be sufficient to protect the vulnerable function against further deterioration and prevent progression of the disease. Unfortunately, diabetes is detected at this early stage only by finding an abnormally high blood sugar after a high carbohydrate diet. Glycosuria, or sugar in the urine, may be absent in this, early stage, especially after middle life. For the above reasons diabetes may not be discovered in this early stage where it can most easily be treated and controlled. Early diabetes will not be found unless looked for and many of the pre-clinical dia­ betics are not discovered until the disease is far advanced. Not only daring Diabetic Week but throughout the year this program should be pursued. This is especially important to persons who are overweight, who have diabetes in their famiiy or, who are habitual overeaters. The test is simple: It requires only a single blood sample taken one hour after a meal supplying about 100 grams of mixed carbohydrates. This is what you do. Have a breakfast of eight ounces of orange juice, a portion of a cereal with sugar and milk or cream, three slices of bread or toast, and coffee with a teaspoonful of sugar. Report to the clinic for the blood sample one hour after breakfast. A blood sugar following this meal of 150 mg% is considered ab­ normal; between 130-150 are suspect and should be repeated and fol­ lowed up by retesting at Intervals, observation, attention to diet habits and stresses that affect carbohydrate tolerance. It is essential for proper evaluation of blood sugar findings for one to be specific about the type of food, amount of food, and the time food was consumed. Otherwise a normal blood sugar report Is of little value. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) siaff officers have been written chant ships today in any ship­ board department, although many into law. There was no recorded opposi­ women do serve in the steward tion to the bills in Congress. The department as stewardesses, wait­ House version was adopted last resses and beauticians. Failure to adopt the proposed July and the parallel Senate bill law would have left nurses in the passed in September. A Senate report on the proposal general classification of steward said that "statutory registry of department personnel. Under the new legislation, ap­ professional nurses as staff offi­ plicants for registry will not be cers would reflect the recognition as professional people accorded required to take an examination MTD picket {oins with registered nurses in the medical to qualify, but would have to fur­ Ward striker at one of the nish the Coast Guard with proofs profession and in the various Gov­ store locations struck by ernment defense services, the of experience, minimum periods of service, citizenship, good char­ company's workers. Sea­ Public Health Service, etc." farers and member*' of A hearing witness estimated acter, etc., as well as a valid li­ there are about 20 professional cense issued by any state or ter­ other unions took part in nurses on both the East and West ritory. labor protest. -f t oasts available for ship duties. He said there are about 70 on call and a total of 200-300 ready to come back to sea when and as needed. The law is apparently an out­ growth of the Coast Guard's job r^-classification program and study of the various categories of work DETROIT—^Workers at six Montgomery Ward stores in in the maritime industry. In 1939, legislation was enacted to provide this area returned to work early this month following a 49for the registry of pursers and day strike to win basic improvements in hourly pay rates surgeons as staff officers, but the plus union security providistaff side was disregarded in sions. Members of Retail other statements with the object the bill. Store Employees Local 876 of undermining local unions at The .SIUNA pursers' union, the ratified the strike settlement by the stores. Pending a final decision Staflf Officers* Association, has inafter hearings, the NLRB has dis­ d cated plans to organize profes­ a vote of 442-46. missed the decertification petitions A new four-year pact calls for sional nurses in all Atlantic and immediate wage increases covering encouraged by Ward. both part-time and regular, em­ ployees, many of whom had been receiving less than the $1.25 minimum wage. Guarantees for commission employees have also been raised. The contract provides for time and a half pay for scheduled Sun- j By Sidney PHILADELPHIA, October •—Chairmen, Frank Droiak; Secretary, Charles Stans- dpy work and double time when bury; Reading Clerk, Steven Zubovich. overtime work is unscheduled. The Ail minutes of previous port meetings accepted. Port Agent's report on ship­ striking workers were reinstated wiicn yuu shap for Christmas gifts this Decmnping. sugar workers' strike, blood bank, with all welfare and job security ber, you will find two trends: Many of the more and hotei workers and retail clerks' beef was accepted. Reports of the President rights protected. Some 1,200 work­ staple and useful gift ideas actuaiiy cost less this and Secretary-Treasurer for September ers at six Montgomery Ward year. But many of the commercial novelty toys are accepted. Quarterly financial commit­ tee's report accepted. Auditor's reports stores were involved. more expensive, war-like and violent than ever, and accepted. Total present: 56. Unions in the area, including ;t. 4. the SIU and the Maritime Trades the biggest potential waste of a working family's money yet observed. BALTIMORE, October t—Chairman, Rex E. Dickey; Secretary, Thomas Pons; Department, joined in supporting The big toy manufacturers (such as Remco, Mat­ Reading Clerk, Tony Kastina. Minutes the strikers and in publicizing a tel, Ideal and Marx) have outdone themselves this of previous meetings in all ports were a-cepted. Port Agent's report on ship­ cimsumer boycott of the struck year with high-priced war toys and pseudo-elec­ ping, training, sugar workers' strike, stores during the lengthy dispute. tronic playthings. The horror and war ^emes even blood bank and organizing was accepted. Contract talks in Chicago, which President's and Secretary-Treasurer's re­ have invaded such innocent children's playthings ports for September accepted. Quarterly ended in the new contract, drew as art materials, with a new "House of Horrors" financial committee's report accepted. Meeting excuses accepted. Auditor's re­ to completion at the same time paint-by-number kit, including Dracula, and a that the National Labor Relations "Combat" painting set with pictures of bayonetports accepted. Total present: 220. i 4* Board formally charged the com­ wielding soldiers which advertises, "Watch your HOUSTON, October 14 — Chairman, Lindsey Williams; Secretary, Paul Dro- pany with violations of the Taft- little boy's eyes sparkle . . ." zak; Reading Clerk, Tom Gould. Minutes Hartley Act against the Retail It's also interesting to see how many of the toy of previous meetings in all ports ac­ Clerks in a complaint involving a cepted. Port Agent's report on shipping, US Air Force bombers that drop bombs on tanks organizing and money due various mem­ number of Ward locations through­ that explode, are made in Japan. The Japanese bers was accepted. President's and out the country. Secretary-Treasurer's reports for Sep­ manuTacturers even provide extra bombs if the Company representatives and tember were carried unanimously. Quar­ terly financial committee's report ac­ agents were said to have exercised American bomber misses the first time. In guns, the manufacturers have gone far-beyond cepted. Auditor's reports presented and coercion through speeches and the toy rifles of yesterday's kids. This year they accepted. Total present: 340. offer missile-firing cannon; rapid-fire rat-a-tat ma­ chine guns powered by batteries, paratrooper out­ fits with shell-ejecting burp guns and hand grenades, and jungle combat outfits with bazooka guns that lob rockets. Besides the questionable educational value of such toys and their his[h cost (a missile-firing toy cannon can cost $12 and more), they have short­ lived play interest. Since their chief appeal is nov­ elty and noise, children soon tire of them. Many of today's battery-powered "action" toys really are manufactured for television selling, since they can be made to look realistic on TV. Actually, they do not always perform by "voice command" in quite the way television commercials have shown. The Federal Trade Commission last year cited several of the big toy manufacturers for exaggerated TV commercials. More constructively, many gift items of enduring value are available this year at no more cost than that of the battery-powered action toys. Some now cost even Ifei^s than last year. Especially notable Dehoit Labor Aid Spurs Ward Clerks' Strike Win SIU MEMBERSHIP IMEETINGS Margolius December Buying Calendar: Good Gift ideas Are Cheaper are reductions on cameras and some sharp price cuts on bicycles this year. The fixed-focus box cameras, which are very sim­ ple to use, are available for as little as $5 this year, including even flash-holders. Even box cameras with adjustable lens openings and adjustable focusing for taking pictures from a distance, are available for as little as $12 to $15. Record-players, both stereo and the simpler monaural .type suitable for children, have been re­ duced and improved in quality. Prices of the popular miniature dolls also have been reduced slightly by some sellers this year. Tags on popular apparel gift items in general remain low this year, and some of the styles have been improved. Keep in mind that there is actually no need to "shop early," unless you need to mail gifts. Re­ tailers usually do some of their sharpest pricecutting on toys and other gift items starting in mid-December. Here are tips on other December buying oppor­ tunities: SNOW TIRES: These are becoming big sellers. They are simpler to use now that extra wheels are available for most models of cars at a cost, usually of $6 to $12 per wheel. Thus you need merely change the entire wheel when the seasons change. Nor are snow tires necessarily an added expense, except for the one-time purchase of extra wheels. The life of your regular tires is conserved while your snow tires are in use. But beware of ads for "bargain" snow tires with narrow width and shallow tread. Look for a heavy, wide tire with a deep tread . which provides better traction in, snow as well as longer wear. The chief advantage of snow tires is in snow or mud. For ice and slick, hard-packed snow you still need chains. FOOD BUYING CALENDAR: Your food bill can be relatively reasonable this month if you watch for the specials on meat and poultry. Beef, poi k and turkey all are in seasonal heavy supply. Beef especially is the buy. Among popular cuts stores are featuring at special prices ire chuck and'fdund roasts, pork loin roast, fresh hams and rumj)' rodstis of veal. : . • • '' ' ' " ' �1 NoTemlMr tf. If H SEAFARERS LOG Face Eleven 'A Scab Is A Scab!' €OPS REPORT iwCATION HALLOWEEN HAHI-RAISER. The kids were out in their costumes, and a few witches on broom-sticks may have been seen silhouetted against the moon, but the real hog-goblins Halloween night were the 150 percent, super-duper patriots of the John Birch Society. They played tricks on little kids who expected treats. Even Halloween, you see, is part of the "Red Plot" in the mixed-up reasoning of JBS boss Robert Welch. Accordingly, Welch in the JBS magazine issued a directive to mem­ bers. If your homes are invaded Halloween night by kids out trick-ortreating for UNICEF—the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund—^Welch told members, instead of the penny they are asking, hand the kids a printed blast at the UN. Somehow, the Birchers got wind of the fact there are Communists in the UN who participate in UNICEF. They have made it a target of bitter attack for years. They seem to be ignorant of the fact only a tiny part of UNICEF aid goes to Communist nations. They seem unaware, too, that whatever nation receives such aid, it is in the form of milk, food and medicine for undernourished little kids—or they don't care. Ironically, one of the big boosters of UNICEF is conservative former Rep. Walter Judd (R-Minn.), himself popular with the rightist crowd. Judd introduced legislation years ago to provide American aid for UNICEF. 3^ it 1964 REGISTRATION DRIVE. A five-cent per member voluntary assessment has been approved by the AFL-CIO Executive Council to finance an all-out register-and-vote campaign for the 1964 elections. The non-partisan drive will concentrate on major industrial states. Its goal: to increase registration and voting performance of union members. AFL-CIO President George Meany announced non-partisan registra­ tion drives will become a permanent program of the labor movement. 4- 4" 4" END OF POLL TAX IN SIGHT. The death knell of the poll taxthat ancient and dishonorable device for restricting voting—may sound in time for the 1964 elections. So far, 36 state legislatures have ratified the proposed amendment to outlaw the poll tax, still imposed as a requirement for voting in Virginia, Texas, Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas. Of the state legislatures convening next year, those con­ sidered possibilities to approve the amendment banning the poll tax In Federal elections are South Dakota and Arizona. The amendment will become effective immediately after the 38th state ratifies. The Textile Workers Union of America said it "welcomes" an an­ nouncement by leading Southern textile manufacturers of a forth­ coming wage boost for production workers, but warned that even if all workers get raises textile wages in the South still will lag some $30 a week below average pay in other numufacturing industries. The warmth of the union's reaction to the reported raises, said the TWUA, will depend on how the companies carry out their an­ nounced intentions. At the time of the last increase announcement, many employers either undercut the published figure or failed to give any raise at all. 4' 4» 4" A Presidential emergency board has recommended a gradual cut in the workmonth for members of the Sleeping Car Porters, coupled with a retroactive hourly pay raise. Pro­ posed job stabilization guarantees were rejected by the board, how­ ever. Porters presently work a basic 205-hour month and are paid at straight-time rates for up to 35 hours of overtime before receiving time-and-one-half premium pay. Under the board's recommenda­ tion, the workmonth would drop by gradual steps to 180 hours, be­ ginning with an initial cut to 195 hours. Overtime rates would apply after ten hours of straight-time overtime. 4" 4- 4" An order restraining a runaway garment firm from committing un­ fair labor practices against em­ ployees who have joined the Inter­ national Ladies Garment Workers Union has been issued in New Bern, NC, by a Federal judge. The court order bars the company from recognizing a company union, spy­ ing, on ILGWU meetings and threatening pro-ILG workers with reprisals. The firm originally had a plant in Philadelphia, but went South in 1959, violating an agree­ ment to open a new plant only if its Philadelphia location was work­ ing full force. 4 4" 4" Merger talks between the Inter­ national Chemical Workers Union and the Oil, Chemical & Atomic Workers have been launched in joint meetings between six-man committees representing members of each union. The two AFL-CIO affiliates are seeking a means to consolidate within a single struc­ ture covering major parts of the oil and chemical industry. Further meetings are to be held on a specific method of unification. 4 4" 4 The tinkle of silver dollars helped Local 83 of the Boilermak­ ers at Boone, Iowa, win a strike against the Quinn Wire and Iron Works. The strikers received their strike benefits in silver dol­ lars. Once the dollars began cir­ culating in the town, communitywide support was drummed up by merchants and others to get nego­ tiations started again as a means to end a five-month-strike. A set­ tlement was reached after two tons of silver dollars had been dis­ tributed in union strike benefits. 4' 4 4- Struck by the Communications Workers of America, the General Telephone Company in Los An­ geles has found out that it un­ intentionally contributed to the lo­ cal union's strike fund. The com­ pany had offered a $25 reward to anyone caught cutting phone cables. Two pickets pounced on a man chopping wires in a street telephone booth, so the company had to fork over $25. The money went into the strike fund. , , AFL-CIO Some barbed comments about strikebreak­ 300 Canadian Seafarers from their jobs and ers and scabs are often ascribed to Jack Lon­ replaced them with crews recruited through don, a world-noted author, adventurer and the CMU. seaman in his own right, who died in 1916. The strikebreaking apparatus was com­ London is once said to have likened the pleted when the government of Canada was strikebreaking breed to something a degree led to name' commission of inquiry into the or two lower on the ground than the rattle­ dispute. Theaone-man commission proceeded snake, and as a lot more evil and dangerous. to sweep aside the legitimate trade union Nothing in the years that have followed dispute and, in its place, concentrated an has changed this image of a strikebreaker, attack on the union. and surely nothing will. Inevitably, as an outgrowth of the com­ No matter what motives are attached to mission's recommendations, a government scab actions, and the occasional effort to trusteeship was imposed on all maritime un­ shroud then with some form of respecta­ ions in Canada last month. bility, the foul taste still remains. The implication of this pattern of events for seamen and all workers is sharply de­ Strikebreaking: "The practice of at­ fined from the standpoint of the trade union tempting to or of succeeding in terminat­ movement. Canada, and Canadian labor or­ ing or to render a strike ineffective ganizations, on behalf of a Canadian em­ against the will of the majority of strik­ ployer, have engaged in scabbing and strike­ ing employees. Strikebreaking may in­ breaking operations for the express purpose volve the use of violence in breaking of destroying one union—the SIU of Canada. through picketlines, in hiring SCAB LA­ BOR, in arousing public and government The fact that there is American ownership opinion against the strike, and in hiring of the Canadian company, and that the Can­ LABOR SPIES to break the strike from ada SIU is linked to the SIU in the United the inside by promoting internal dissen­ States is not at issue. The issue, purely and sion among the union members or strik­ simply, is strikebreaking. ing workers." Thus, in denouncing the strikebreaking Ironically, such is the definition of maneuvers and the Canadian government's "strikebreaking" offered in a "Labor Dic­ curb on maritime unions, AFL-CIO Presi­ tionary" which was compiled some years dent George Meany expressed the revulsion ago in Canada by P. H. Casselman, professor of the entire labor movement over what has of industrial relations at the University of transpired. Ottawa, and published in New York. Speaking to delegates from the MTD's 29 Virtually all of the elements cited in the member unions at the convention of the professor's definition of strikebreaking have Maritime Trades Department two weeks their parallel in the long-standing contract ago, Meany made the trade union position dispute between the Seafarers International stand out: Union of Canada and Upper Lakes Shipping "The cardinal principle of the trade union Ltd. movement," he declared, "is that it is free, In 1962, Upper Lakes arbitrarily broke a it is controlled by its membership, it is not ten-year collective bargaining • relationship controlled by any outsiders." "As far as I am concerned" Meany added, with the SIU and signed a "sweetheart" agreement with the Canadian Maritime Un­ "a strikebreaker is a strikebreaker, a scab ion established by the Canadian Labor Con­ is a scab, and it doesn't change it by putting gress. The conipany then loejccd out, spnjo, ^ union labql, pj^ it.",,,,., i < i �SEAFARERS Pace Twelre All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafar­ ers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: July 23, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Randall Waynes Bigby, born James Sumpter, Slidell, La. Carl V. Dennis, New Orleans, La. August 30, 1963, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Milo Patrick Bradley, born July Mrs. Bill Bigby, Houston, Texas. 4 4 4 31, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Kevin Paul Frarck, born Sep­ 4" 4" 4* James D. Winstor, born Sep­ Kevin L. Bradley, Wayne, Mich. tember 10, 1963, to Seafarer and tember 1, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Dennis Frarck, Barrett, Minn. 4 4 4 Nacy Lynn Flade, born Augurt Mrs. James Dlllworth Winstor, Jr., 4 4 4 20, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. New Orleans, La. Robin Wiliiams, born August 16, Louis Flade, Philadelphia, Pa. 4 i t 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. CarSonny Rex Adams, born Sep­ 4 4 4 mond L. Williams, New Or­ William David Fitzhugh, born leans, La. tember 6, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lovic E. Adams, Tampa, Fla. August 9, 1963, to Seafarer and 4 4 4 Mrs. R. L. Fitzhugh, Arcadia, Mich. 4 4 4 Sharon Tnilock, born July 31, to Michael Sumpter, born Decem­ 4 4 4 ber 28, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs.' Patrick Benjamin Dennis, born Seafarer and Mrs. M. H. Trulock, Hillside, New Jersey. The deaths of the following Seafarers have been re­ 4 4 4 Edward'Werda, born August 17, ported to the Seafarers Welfare Flan (any apparent de­ 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John lay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, Werda, Alpena, Mich. lack of beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the 4 4 4 disposition of estates); Jean Mladek, born October 12, Jacob L. Zimmer, 54: Bronchial 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard Jefferson D. Brigham, 56: A heart attack was fatal to Brother asthma was fatal to Brother Zim­ J. Mladek, Bronx, New York. Brigham on Sep­ mer at his home 4 4 4 tember 19, 1963 in New Orleans, Helen Aquio, born September in San Diego, La., on Septem­ 26, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Calif. He had ber 10, 1963. He Hilarion Aquio, San Francisco, been s a i1 i n g in had shipped with Calif. the steward de­ SIU since 1947 4 4 4 partment since in the steward Timothy Alien Wild, born Octo­ 1945. He is sur­ department. Sur­ ber 9, 1963, to the late Seafarer vived by a sis­ viving is a daugh­ and Mrs. Elmer Wild, O'Fallon, 111. ter, Mrs. Gertie ter, Mrs. Faye 4 4 4 Bunch, of San Zimmer TeiFrancisco, Calif. Burial was in the Curtis Wayne Wilkins, born Sep­ Oakwood Cemetery, Santa Cruz, mann, of Gretna, La. Burial was in tember 5, 1963, to Seafarer and the St. Roch Cemetery, New Mrs. James A. Wilkins, Belhaven, Calif. North Carolina. Orleans. 4 4 4 William Lynn Dunnam, 26: Brother Dunnam died of injuries have to go to the shipping com­ he received in an missioner when we do sign off automobile acci­ and have him obtain our dis­ dent near Neely, charges from Seattle. As I have To the Editor: Miss., on March applied for the course offered I wish to acknowledge my 15, 1963. He had by the SIU, I may need my dis­ sincere thanks for all the kind­ shipped since charge in the near future in ness and attention by our Union order to sit for a third mate's 1962 with the SIU officials and welfare representa­ ticket. in the engine de­ tives in helping to bring about partment. There However, I don't want to sign my SIU pension. were no sur­ off the articles until I'm sure I remember very well the that the beefs are all settled for vivors listed. trials, troubles and battles we Place of burial was the Neely had in the old days, as I have Cemetery, Greene County, Miss. been a union man since the old 4 4 4 ISU days. And nothing we have Michael J. Kennedy, 75: The today in wages and benefits USPHS Hospital on Staten Island, came easy. NY, was where For the new generation that Brother Kennedy is coming in to fill the retired died of natural members' jobs, I offer the re­ All letters to the Editor for causes on Novem­ minder to protect your Union ber 22, 1960. He publication in the SEAFARERS and your Union membership. As LOG must be signed by the sailed in the you go along through the years writer. Names will be withheld engine departthe way we oldtimers did, you upon request. men since 1947. will never have cause to regret He is survived it. by a daughter, Mrs. Steffy EschAnytime I can be of assistance all hands, including overtime and so on. I would sure appre­ bach, of Brooklyn, NY. Place of to the SIU in anything, I sure ciate it if you would let me burial was the Rose Hill Cemetery, will be proud to be there. know if it is all clear to sign off. Linden, New Jersey. At present, I am enjoying my­ I have applied through the self by really taking it easy for 4 4 4 Emelio S. Lerma, 59: Cancer the first time. I've been having port agent to attend the naviga­ was fatal to Brother Lerma in the a chance to rest, visit my old tion school here. He said I USPHS Hospital, buddies and take in a lot of didn't need any discharges for the application and he sent it in Galveston, Texas, things I never did before. to New York. I'm hoping this on March 5, 1963. I wish all of my brothers, application goes through soon Shipping in the wherever they are, happy land­ as I want to get started as soon steward depart­ ings, safe sailing and a lot of as possible. ment, he had good luck as they go along. been with SIU If this beef over the Rye is Harry J. (Popeye) Cronin since 1946. He is completely settled, then it cer­ 4 4 4 survived by a sis­ tainly was some fast action. ter, Mrs. Ger­ Even if only the transportation trude Armstrong, and room and meal allowances of Brownsville, Texas. Burial was are settled, to me this denotes in the City Cemetery, Brownsville. representation of the finest and. To the Editor: 4 4 4 I have just been told here in most efficient quality. I feel it George Hobbs, 50: Brother the Baltimore hall that the SIU rates a hats off to headquarters. Hobbs died at the New Orleans I have had a notice put in the has brought one of our com­ USPHS Hospital panies around to our way of LOG explaining to the other of natural causes thinking and that our money crewmembers the situation con­ on January 21, due from the Rye is waiting for cerning our communications 1958. Sailing in us. The port agent has already with headquarters during the the engine de­ sent to New York for mine and voyage and I'm sure they all partment, he had it should be here within the will understand that there was first signed on next few days. Frankly, under no laxity in New York. with SIU in 1947. the circumstances at the time Again I thank headquarters He is survived of payoff, I had expected this for its militant attention on this by a son, Marvin to take much longer to settle. matter and concern shown in E. Hobbs, New As you know we have not yet our behalf. Orleans. Burial was in New signed off the articles and we Clark Inman Orleans. ii I'" ^ Pensioner Sends Good Wishes Praises Union's Prompt Action r/> Norember St. IHt LOG All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and visits whenever possible. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: USPHS HOSPITAt, STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK John Aba Paul Llotta Corned Amelihck Dennis Lloyd Francisco AntonettI Millard Locklear Anthony Malello Pedro Arellano John Attaway Joaquin Maidonado Thomas McGurn Thomas Clark William Morris Dan Covaney George Daniels George O'Rourke Jacques Rion Alfred Deagro Nicholas Demarco James Rist Well Denny Mohamed Said Joseph ScuUy Charles Ferial Jose Garcia James Sherlock Edward Garrity James Shiber Manuel Silva Theodore Gerber James Gillian Francisco Sortillo Richard Green Thomas Stafford Gunnar Hansen Lester Sturtevant Julius Swykert Edwin Harriman Ralph Hayes Ernest Tatro Eladlo Torres Ward Hosklns Waiter Karlak Julian Vista William King Ernest Vltou Arch Volkerts WiUiam Leonard Arthur Wiifert Sulo Lepisto Ladisiaus Ziembka B. Lerwick USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Ray Miller Richard Barnes Leon Morgan Robert Adams Clinton Newcomb John Burchinal Wilbert Burke Alfred Norman Byrd Buzbee Ciincy Ordoyne Philip Cajiao Charles Parmar George Perei Steve Crawford Ralph Pleket Julius Ekman Junius Qulnn, Jr. Ramose Elliott Richard Rackiey Anton Evenson William Roberts James Finiey George Flint John Smith Nolan Flowers Aristides Soriano Carlos Spina Joseph Fort una Eugene Gallaspy Raymond Steele Sanford Gregory Ruffin Thomas Franklin St. Mary Mark Haireison Raymond Vaughan Seifert Hamilton Herbert Hart James Walker Charles Hooper Leon Webb Ramon Irizany Waiter Johnson Foster Junean John McCasiin Advocate Asks Pension Change To the Editor: We, the crewmembers of the SS Steel Advocate on voyage No. 24, feel that the SIU Pen­ sion Plan should be revised as follows: After 20 years of full mem­ bership in the SIU and 15 years s e a t i m e on SlU-contracted ships, a member shall be en­ titled, if he so desires, to retire regardless of age or physical condition at no less than $200 per month. The members who take their retirement after be­ coming qualified shall no longer take a job of any type under an SIU contract. Further, we feel this letter should be referred to the Nego­ tiating Committee or any per­ sons or committees required to take action on it. Further, that action shall be taken on the above recommendations or some similar plan according to the membership's wishes no later than at the next contract nego­ tiations or at the expiration of our present contract on mid­ night, June 15, 1964. Crew, Steel Advocate 4 4. 4 Seaman's Friend Dies in Frisco To the Editor: A lot of SIU men all over the world will be saddened to learn that Mike Markota, affection­ ately known as Papa Mike, who ran "Mike's Tavern" at Mason and Eddy in San Francisco for many years, died recently. ~ Mike was a real friend to the seafaring man and gave many a helping hand in time of need. His place has been a meeting spot for years for many of our SIU brothers on the West Coast. The only time that Mike ever tried to take the seaman was in a game of cribbagc and he was real rough-then. Mike will be missed by his many, many friends. Nell Lambert Jamea Lala WtUlam Woolaey Claude Lomera David Wright CorneUus Martin Herbert Young Robert White USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VIRGINIA John Fltchette Llnwood Munford BiUy Henderson Dallas Newsome Talmadge Johnson Vincent Sherwood James Marks Jessie Vollva William Mason Hildred White USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON TEXAS George Arnold George" Little Raul DeLos Santos Leonard Martin Leslie Dean Aouad Massondy James Egan Andrew Monle Hugh Grove Knute Olson Rune Gustafsson Johnnie Salinas George Howard W. R. Thompson Roy Justice VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS WllUam Forrest Joseph Pawlak USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Alfred Bamett Milledge Lee Charles Bush Mike Oreline Sisco Escobar Truman Patrlquln Robert Galas Henry Schorr Fedll Lagrimas USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Edward Bate D. Rose R. L. Fields Joseph Trawick L. C. Middlebrook J. M. Watklns Gerald Perdomo USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Harry Acosta James Kendall James Archie Paul Kersey Gorham M. Bowdre George Kontos Leo Broussoul Peter Losado William Davis Cecil Manning Freidof Fondila George Marcotlo Gorman Glaze Roy Newbury Thomas Gutierrez En OS Ott Nelvin Hamilton Wallace Perry. Jr. John Hannay Bryon Rlcketts Harold Hess William Sawyer Harold Jaynes WiUiam Sprole Larry Jones George Warren MT. WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON, MARYLAND Hector Duarte USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Thomas Connell John Kennedy Wilbur Coutant Fox Lewis, Jr. Henry Davis, Jr. Sixto Lopez Patrick Donovan Richard Shaffner Charles Dyer USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON. MASS, Harry Davis Martin Mason Joseph Carey USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT, MICHIGAN Charles Brooks James LaGosh George Bryant Clarence Lcnhart Fred Clhak Ejner Nelsen Steve Fortine Anthony Pace James Galloway Otto Pollaczek Robert Gentry Harris Stlckel Denver Hoilis Jack Wiley USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Gerald Algernon Thomas Lehay Colon BoutweU BiUy Lynn Benjamin Deibler Samuel Mills Adrian Duracher Max Olson Willie Young Abe Gordon SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas Isaksen Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE James McGee PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin US SOLDIERS" HOME WASHINGTON, DC William Thom.soD New Orleans (Continued from page 2) P. Sullivan; Ward 16, Kenneth C. Barranger; Ward 17, James H. Pfister. Jefferson Parish: James £. Reason, Bruce D. Burglass, Sidney G. LeBIanc, Charles W, Miller, & A. (Jim) Ward. St. Tammany Par­ ish: Jesse D. McLain. For Sheriff, St. Bernard Parish: John F. (Jack) Rowley. For the Democratic State Central Committee, Orleans Par­ ish: Ward 3, George H. Van Kuren, Ward 5, Francis S. Rutledge; Ward 6, Michael J. Cusimano; Ward 7, Ralph N. Jackson & Llewellyn J. Scanlon; Ward 8, Pascal F. Calogero, Jr.; Ward 9, Joseph G. Landrieu, Jr., Michael George Markay, Jr., & Louis Pomes; Ward 10, Carolyn Gay Labouisse; Ward 11, John M. Freeman; Ward 12, Ethel I. Mann­ ing; Ward 13, Roger B. Jacobs; Ward 14, Theodore Dennery; Ward 15, Joseph C. Cadro; Ward 16, Nat Gros; Ward 17, E, Henry H e a t o n. St. Bernard Parish: Richard H. .Gauthier. �SEAFARERS Norenber 29, 196S 'Sea-Views' Pare Tbirteca LOG —By Jesaph L Tramblay A discussion aboard the Taddei Victory (Consolidated Mariners) about the expected new galley stove had its comic moments for just about everybody but the chief cook. He pointed out that even though there was a beautiful colored picture of a new stove being circulated around the ship, he can't cook' a beef stew on a picture—and the color makes no difference to him. The talk at the meeting, on the way to Rotterdam, dealt with many a promise from topside In addition to the long-promised new stove. Henry J. Principe was meeting chairman and Max Lipkin was sec­ retary. Principe "I've asked you a hundred times .. . Can't you find some­ thing else to do . . .?" Delta Skipper Plugs Vital US Ship Role The importance of a strong and healthy merchant fleet was the subject of a personal message delivered by Capt. James L. Cox, master of the SlU-manned cruise ship Del Mar (Delta), on a recent outbound voyage competition with other nations of to South America. living standards." According to ship's delegate lower "If you compare the pay of an Johnny Johnston, the skipper's remarks were well received by the crew. Capt. Cox gave his speech at the first general SIU shipboard meeting for voyage 114, emphasizing the vital role each man plays in the life of the mer­ chant marine with a special mes­ sage on ship safety. Seamen Unprotected In his address, Capt. Cox ridi­ culed attempts to blame the ills of the American maritime in­ dustry on seamen's wages and conditions. He stated that "Amer­ ican ships and seamen are a part of our economy that is automati­ cally placed in an unfair position with the other nationals." They are protected by our tariff and immigration laws "while our ships and seamen are thrown in direct The Wild Ranger (Waterman) offers a blunt, brief bit of advice to all ships and crews that may be heading for Formosa. "Beware of the rickshaw boys in Keelung . . . You know what I mean," warns ship's delegate Joseph L. Somyak. The Ranger was returning to the States from the Far East at the time. 3^ 4 "One of the best ships In the fleet" is the Verdict on the San Francisco (Sea-Land), according to P. M. Rivero, ship's delegate and meeting chairn>an. He cites the fact that the skipper and crew get along well, there is plenty of OT work and that routine sanitary and painting work is proceeding well. The steward department rooms al­ ready have been painted out, part of the deck rooms have been painted and the rest should be finished next trip. Necessary fans have also been installed in the gal­ ley and pantry. "We have a good ship here," adds meeting secretary J. Henauit. American sailor to his Japanese, German or British counterpart," Cox declared, "then you must com­ pare the wages and salary of the American coal miner, brickmason, carpenter, electrician, plumber— yes—lawyer and doctor, to their 3^ i 3« The Potomac (Empire Transport) equal in London, Berlin or Tokyo." He told the men that the US is trying to figure out what hap­ merchant fleet accounted for more pened to all the ice cream on a than 200,000 jobs on ships and recent trip. Although 100 quarts shore, and the economic impact were taken aboard, there was none of these jobs and the job the fleet available on the way home—to the itself does reflects "in every state chagrin of many with a sweet tooth. J. Murray and J. Lamb were of the Union." "Now ponder this crucial fact," meeting officers during the crew Cox asked the crew. "If we had debate on the sugary subject. no American-flag ships, all these 3^ 3« First ship to report In to the sales of our own produce and service would be forever lost. You LOG on its plans for this week's know very well that no German, Thanksgiving holiday is Water­ British. Scandinavian, Japanese or man's Hurricane, which supplied a Italian ship is going to make these copy of a printed menu prepared purchases in our country. They for the occasion. Chief steward will continue to use their own Gene Ray has set up a menu that nations as they do now to supply will do full Justice to the holiday. A Florida fruit plate with cottage their needs." During his address. Cox also cheese has even been arranged as stressed the Importance of safety a possible entree for those who aboard ship. He said It was im­ choose to watch their calories. portant for the men to perform all j;, 3!> 3^ SEATTLE—"Mike Danguvich, shipboard tasks without accident Heading for Bangkok and get in touch with your sister. or injury. Saigon, the Anji (Seafarers, Inc.) Urgent." Five days after those words ap­ peared in the LOG, Danguvich did call his sister, Mrs. James M. Halverson, of this city, which led to a happy family reunion after a year's separation. In a letter to SIU headquarters, Mrs. Halverson said she had last heard from her brother over a year ago, when he had left a ship in Honolulu. After writing the Missing Persons Bureau In New York, Mrs. Halverson wondered aloud in an urgent letter to the Union about where her brother might be. The LOG ran the plea in the "Personal and Notices" column in the edition of October 18 and, on October 23, the three were re­ united when Danguvich called Mrs. Halverson and their mother. Mrs. Halverson told the LOG that the notice was what made the difference. "Needless to say," she wrote the LOG, "you made my moth's and myself very happy by giving those results." Seated in his foc'sle, Seafarer Duke Wilson, AB, makes a Danguvich has been sailing call on the citizen's band radio set he operates as a hobby aboard SIU vessels in the engine while aboard the New Yorker (South Atlantic & Carib­ department out of New York and bean). Photo by D. C. Jones, AB and ship's delegate. West Coast ports since 1952. LOG 'Ad' Pays Off 'Hello Out There' Somyak Wheeler Wiiloughby uses the outside marine female plugs to tie in with the ship's electrical circuits. They urged that the covers be hooked over the plugs after every use, and for good reason. As chief John G. Damstedt and 2nd electrician Price C. Wii­ loughby pointed out, there is On the Steel Fabricator (Isth­ danger of electrocution when the mian), the electricians added a decks are washed down and the word of caution to everyone who plugs aren't properly covered. writes thanks to the LOG for the good service on the mail and for keeping the ship in touch with home during all its travels. Ronald Wheeler, as ship's delegate, drew thanks on his own hook for a good job- on behalf of all hands. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Scatrain), Oct. 20—Chairman, N. J. Mouton; Secretary, Herbert C. Justice. Ship's delegate reported that the ship l» running very smoothly. S24.72 in ihip'i fund. S70 balance due on TV will be paid off within the next 60 days out of ship's fund. Jimmie L. Jackson resigned as ship's delegate. Joseph A. Rusheed was elected to serve in his place. All crewmembers were urged to keep sinks in laundry room clean. PUERTO RICO (Motorshlps), Oct. « —Chairman, A. Aragonssi Secretary, A. Ferrara. Delegates have been hav­ ing trouble getting repairs done. Most repairs involve water running only 60 days' stores. Waste baskets and ash trays needed. Aug. 25—Chairman, Anthony Scaturo; Secretary, John Klinke. Motion made to request Union to check the manning scale. Suggestions made re­ garding manning scale among engine department crewmembers. Beef with steward department regarding un­ sanitary drinking fountains and pas­ sageways. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Sept. 30 —Chairman, W. Tatum, Jr.; Secre­ tary, C. Turner. Ship's delegate re­ ported on the progress he had made on regaining the ship's fund that had been taken from the ship. Said he would know more after the ship arrived In port. All repairs and beefs squared away. Motion that ship's delegate take up the matter of delayed saUing in Trinidad at pay­ off. Vote of thanks to the official who gave Brother Tatum the two libraries for the ship. Vote of thanks to the steward department. OVERSEAS REBECCA (Maritime Overseai), Oct. 6—Chairman, Paul J. Franco; Secretary, John H. McElroy. too hot in tropics and too cold in cold weather. Vote of thanks to steward department for the good food cooked and served on board. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), Oct. 7—Chairman, W. A. Schlecht; Secre­ tary, M. S. Sosplna. $10.46 in ship's fund. $280 safety kward money in captain's safe. Few hours disputed OT in deck and engine departments. New washing machine to be ordered. Suggestion made to have telephone connected from the bridge to recrea­ tion room instead of having bell. Discussion on work by tiie cook and baker. Suggestion made that anyone getting off ship should strip bunks and clean up for the next crew. TRANSEASTERN (Transeastern), Oct. 25—Chairman, F. E. Otto; Secre­ tary, C. R. Dammeyer. Ship's dele­ gate reported that transportation due crewmembers will be taken up with patrolman at payoff. Two day's lodg­ ing disputed. One man massed ship in Baltimore. Motion made to have headquarters negotiate for a raise in wages. All in favor. The matter of rooms not being sougeed in about ten months will be taken up with patrolman. Crewmember advised that it is the policy of the steward de­ partment to leave the galley open at night. However, If the men who use it do not keep it clean, this policy shall be discontinued. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin Line), Oct. 20—Chairman, Hugh D. Curran; Sacretary, Stan Sllverstein. Ves.sel had 24-hour delay upon arrival due to Immigration. Brother Red Shaw was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. $20 left in ship's treasury. Pressure tanks to be cleaned to try to eliminate cloudy water problem. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion to request negoti­ ating committee to work out an in­ crease in retirement fund and raise pensions from $150 to $200. Sugges­ tion that safety meetings be held since a number of improvements are needed. Members cautioned about drinking. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Oct. 7 —Chairman, Joseph Coude; Secretary, Fred Shala. Sinks in the bosun's and daymen's room need to be re­ paired. One ffreman still has lodging money coming from last trip to the Orient. This will be squared away at the payoff. $28 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Motion made that if the payoff is going to be on a Sat­ urday or Sunday, the men should collect four hours OT as call-back time. Motion made to allow class B and class C men to collect vac.ition pay' after 60 days. Suggestion to change retirement plan. Fred Shaia was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Steward asked crew to be a little more careful with ship's linen. The entire crew voted to donate $4 per man towards television for the messroom. A A J FAITH (Pacific Seafarers), Sept. 11—Chairman, M. S. Trahman; Secretary, John Klinko. $30 in ship's fund. Beef regarding wiper taking a deck department job. Deck depart­ ment is putting in OT. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. Mo­ tion that college students should sail coastwise If they can't make long trips. Beef on sanitary because of shortage of wipers. The engine de­ partment requests the delegate to check why the new washing machine has not been installed. Keef with steward for buying foreign lunch meats. JEAN LA FITTE (Waterman), Oct. 23—Chairman, Jack Kennedy; Secre­ tary, Edward Tresnlck. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Life­ boat on starboard side to be repaired. Discussion on retirement. The ship goes on record to obtain retirement for those with 20 years in the' SIU and 12 years seatime regardless of age Vote of thanks to the steward department. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), Oct. 3— Chairman, J. Maytum; Secretary, D. Messimer. Motion made that the Union negotiate for wage increase across the board, and that this be voted on in all ports. All port vote asked on plan for construction of upgrading school in Port of New •York, which will only help members in that area. Discussion held regard­ ing transfer of ship's radio to new vessel in case of lay-up. A A J FAITH (Pacific Seafarers), June I—Chairman, Mike Reges; Sec­ retary, James Keenan. Ship's delegate advised crewmembers who are get­ ting off the ship on the Lakes to give captain 24 hours notice. The chief cook was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. Ship has MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Oct. i—Chairman, L. Hopkins; Secretary, W. E. Morse. Ship's delegate re­ ported everything is running okay. $9.80 in ship's fund. Steve Bergeria was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. L. Hopkins, former ship's delegate, commended for a job well done. �SEAFARERS Fonrteea LOG I^OTember 29, LOO-A-RHYTHMi My Island Of Reverie By Harry N. Schorr I am a meandering sailor. On my island I sail so serene; Through winter storms and summer warmth Depending on Providence to oversee. With the distant stars to guide me. There are no problems to beguile me. And life's tribulations cause no concern For they don't affect me. f,. When restless feelings cause discontent, - . '•vvm New people and places I crave to see. From East to West, from the least to the best. Few places or people are strangers to me. New people or places have meaning, new people have feeling. They soon mean something to me; •ii r Then life's tribulations cause some concern. For they do affect me. Aboard the Alcoa Polaris in the Caribbean, Seafarer Clifford Donalson, 45, is committed to the deep in final rites conducted by ship's master, Capt. J. Bulla. In foreground, Sea> farer L. Ruii, OS; A. Deglons, mate; Seafarer J. Moyhim, ship's delegate; Capt. Bulla; Sea< farers A. Anevitarte, AB, and A. Molina, MM, assist in the sea burial. Seafarer's Last Wish Fulfilled In mid-afternoon of a sun-sprinkled day, .28 miles southeast of Great Inagua Island in the Caribbean, Seafarer Clifford Donalson's ashes were scattered to the winds and the sea —^just as he had wanted. who called thee, receive thee; Lord. Because with the Lord Although Donalson died on there and may the Angels lead thee is mercy; and with Him the beach in New York City, plenteous redemption. And into the bosom of Abraham. Eternal rest grant unto him, he had loved the sea so much He shall redeem Israel from ' '.'4c- that he asked to be cremated and to have his ashes scattered in the open sea. A native of Honoluiu, Hawaii, Donaison was 45 years old when he died last month. The cremation was by the Green­ wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, after which an SIU patrolman made the sea burial arrangements. Capt. J. Bulla, master of the Alcoa Polaris, agreed to comply with Donalson's last request on the next voyage of the Alcoa freighter. Then, on November 16, attend­ ance by the ship's crew and passen­ gers, at position 20-36N. and 7250W., the skipper conducted the ceremony. Bulla told the crew that although they could not bury Donalson near his birthplace in the Hawaiian Islands, he would be buried in the waters of the Spanish Main, where Columbus discovered this part of the hemisphere. In the tradition of the sea passed down through generations from the days of the sailing ships to the present, Capt. Bulla read the fol­ lowing prayer: "Out of the depth have I cried unto Thee, O Lord: Lord hear my voice. Let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication. If Thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities. Lord who shall stand it? For with Thee there is merciful forgiveness; and by reason of Thy law, have I waited for Thee. O Lord. My soul hath hoped in the Lord. From the morning watch even " until night; let Israel hope in the all his iniquities. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Come to his assistance, ye Saints of God. Meet him, ye Angels of the Lord. Re­ ceive his soul, and present it to the Most High. May Christ O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. After the prayer was completed, a last lonely salute from the ship's whistle pierced the air, a flagdraped board was tilted, and the last remains of Clifford Donalson were committed to the deep. ANTON BRUUN (Alpine Ceophyilcal), Sept. 7--Chairman, Terrlll Lee Raseley; Secretary, Robert T. Axtman. No definite word received from headquarters pertaining to issuance of membership books and repatria­ tion of crew. Albert Prejean re­ signed as ship's delegate and Brother Henry Pierangelino was elected to serve In hls_ place. Motion made to have master supply each crewmember with written form of actual earn­ ings and deductions at each threemonth payoff. ANTINOUS (Waterman), Oct. 13— Chairman, James Pulliam; Secretary, Johnny P. Ballday. One man missed ship in San Francisco and another in Pusan. Korea, but the possibUity exists that this was not Intentional since no sailing time was posted when men went ashore. $8.65 in ship's fund. The matter of class B man making three trips in succession was brought up and discussed. Ship's delegate will confirm the statement that there were no takers when the Job was caUed. Vote of thanks given to the steward department for a job weU done. ACHILLES (Newport Tankers), Oct. 16—Chairman, Jack Trosclair; Secre­ tary, Roy Roberts. Three hours dis­ puted OT in deck department. Mo­ tion was made to have committee look into possibility of a new pension plan such as other unions have in effect to cover a certain amount of seatime at any age. Vote of thanks to steward department for work well done. TRANSYORK (Hudson Waterways), Oct. 6—Chairman, Chuelt Hoststter; Secretary, Louis E. Meyers. No beefs reported by department delegates. Louis E. Meyers was elected to serve as ship's delegate. All men requested to stand their gangway watches in alert condition. Complaint made that potatoes are greasy and soggy. SANTORB (Marven), Aug. 4—Chair­ man,, James Aherni Secretary, Sam K. Eddy. Henry A. Abel was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Several resolutions offered for action by membership at meetings ashore on Union elections, appointive jobs and qualifications for same. Deck main­ tenance was taken off ship to be hospitalized in Aden. No beefs re­ ported. Everything running smoothly. ATLAS (Tankers A Tramps), Oct. • — Chairman, Maxwell; Secretary, Mills. $27.37 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. Short one deck maintenance. Chief cook hospitalized, so messman was promoted. Headquarters to be noti­ fied of needed crew. Crew requested to turn off washing machine after use. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), Sept. 28—Chairman, Harry K. Kaufman; Secreetary, R. Morgan. Everything running smoothly. $4.41 in ship's fund. Quesliuii raised on disappear­ ing speakers from messhall. Messhall to be sougeed. Discussion on mem­ bers paying off and leaving a lot of personal debts. Then the scream through the night Of the ship's steam whistle. Reminds me there are other places to see. So I'm going back on my island Where I sail so serene. Away from doubt and uncertainty. Soon the port and its people Mean nothing to me. And life's tribulations cause no concern. For they don't affect me. Around, around and around 1 go. For there are other places to see. Oh, how nice if I could be, someplace with someone Who would mean something to me. Where life's tribulations begin to perturb. And they do disturb me. A letter from home is brought to my island. And I am in my reverie. The joy and sorrow so vividly relayed Makes me aware— That someone meatus something to me, So I torite a long letter That has so little to tell. Then it's back to my island for me. And life's tribulations do not perturb. For they don't disturb me. IN6ER (Reynolds), Oct. 13—Chelrman, J. R. Prestwood; Secretary, W. E. Coutant. $32 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Motion made tliat this ship carry a third cook and pantryman because of too many extra hours for the present personnel. ACHILLES (A. L. Burbank), Aug. 19—Chairman, J. Parker; Secretary, R. J. Burnt. Captain reque.sted to have money on hand for draws. Beef about forward portholes being closed at sea while butterworthing. Ship's delegate Jones resigned and Brother J. Parker was elected to serve in his place. No beefs reported. Motion that negotiating committee be in­ formed of the injustice of Article lU, Section 21. regarding tank clean­ ing, and that In the next negotiations of the contract, steps be taken to equalize the OT provision for Satur­ day, Sunday and holiday work. Bnsun requests crew to use slop chute for rubbish. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. PILOT ROCK (Columbia), Oct. 27— Chairman, B. J. Clamant; Secretary, Frank Kustura. Ship's delegate re­ ported that captain is wcil satisfied with crew. No beefs aboard. All hands asked to cooperate in keeping pantry and messroom clean. Captain to give a blanket draw In Aden and draw at port of entry in US. Vole of thanks to steward department for fine food and service. Vote of thanks to Capt. Morris for his dealings with the crew regarding draws, siopchest and other items. TADDIB VILLAGE (Consolidated Mariners), Sept. 28—Chairman, I. Mil­ ler; Secretary, William Swartout. Union to be contacted about man missing ship In New York, One sick WAT vyoUTHIbiKOFYBAHiYcvkB A PBLLCM/CXBVMEM9BR. Rie/Iri HOLD ITWMO WONYD AEAJD ME How fi&DUT ) HOLD IT, FIVE? HE'S A RATFA/VKI -t.-- ' T V 1'. f ..... crewmember taken off ship in Canal Zone. Gear of man who missed ship was left In Fernandina. Florida. Mo­ tion made to check medical supplies on ship before leaving States. Broth­ er I. Miller was elected to serve as ship's safety director. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), ne dale — Chairman, Sokol; - Secretary, SInlard. $21.60 In ship's fund. AU delegates reported that everything was running smoothly. Motion sub­ mitted that only English be spoken in messroom. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department. Crew asked to turn in all linen and not use excess for shine rags. Crew requested to bring In all cots from deck when ship is in port. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), Oct. 21— Chairman, Lawrence P. Contlcelloi Secretary, Jose Cubano. Ship's dele­ gate reported that the captain has not put out a draw as he was sup­ posed to. Deck department rooms need to be sougeed. Chuck Demers was eiected to serve as new ship's delegate. NIAGARA (Sea Transport), Oct. 12 —Chairman, Richard B. Jones; Sec­ retary, Lawrence B. Kelly. Ship's delegate reported 4 men hospitalized and 1 man missed ship in Calcutta. Patrolman to be notified about draws in regard to OT and to check on stoppage of allotments. Request for Food Plan representative to be on board for next sign-on. Crew asked to keep messhall tables clean. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin Line), Oct. 13—Chairman, Paul McNabb; Secretary, Juan Cruze. $2.28 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Letter sent by the crew of the Azalea City con­ cerning pension plan was posted for action at the next meeting. �Novembw X9, 196S SEAFARERS Pagt Flfteea LOG Schedule Of SlU Meetings SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days Indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to Include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: Detroit December 6 New York .. December 2 Houston December S December 9 Philadelphia New Orleans December 10 December 4 Baltimore .. December 11 Mobile .... West Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through January, 1964 for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings In Wilmington are on Monday. San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows; WIImlngloB San Francisco Seattle December 16 December 18 December 20 January 20 January 22 January 24 Move Over, Columbus— Lief WAS Here First WASHINGTON—To a growing number of scientists, there IS no longer any question as to who was here first. They've decided that Lief Ericson and a band of Viking explorers did beat Columbus to the New^ The walls of the buildings, of World—by almost 500 years. course, were no longer standing, A husband and wife team of but indentations in the ground explorers, Drs. Helga and Anne Ingstad, had traced the voyage of Lief Ericson as it has come down in saga and song from Greenland. Figuring they had hit about where Lief had landed, the team started digging. It is near the northern tip of Newfoundland outside of the town of L'Anse aux Meadows. They had no sooner started dig­ ging when they came upon a ruined settlement which bore the external clues of a typical Norse community of that era: Nine houses and a smithy with a great hall in thg center. A stone hearth in the middle of the hall rounded out the romantic picture of Norse life. SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Skiepard LIndscy Williams AI Tanner Robert Mattbews SECRETARY-TREASURER AI Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill HaU Ed Hooney Ered Stewart BAL.1TMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey. Asent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St John PWy, Asent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10229 W. Jefferson Ave VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS .. 673 4th Ava., Bklyn HYacinth 0-6600 HOUSTON 9804 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax William Uorria. Agent El.gin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St Ben Onnzales, Agent . FRanklin 7-.3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St Louia Neira Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave Buck Stephens. Agent . Tel 529-7540 NEW YORK 679 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 119 3rd St. Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S 4th St Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-3818 RAN FRANCISCO ... 490 Harrison St Frank Boyne, Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E B McAuIey. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE. PR 1313 fernander Juncos Stop 20 Keith Terpe, H<i. Rep. Phone 724-2848 SEA TTLB ^ ... ^9' lat Ave Ted BahkowskL Agent ^Aln 3-4334 TAMP!A ; ^ ... . 312 Harrison St Jeh diUetU^ .; Agent > 329-8788 WILMjlNiiiON 'Callt 909 N Murine Aye GehrM McCartney. Agent -TErminal 4-2928 gave them their theory. And radio­ carbon tests on the charcoal in the stone hearth ember pit and the smithy set the date of life in the village about 1000 AD. Experts from the Smithsonian Institution and the American Mu­ seum of Natural History studied the site and supported the Ingstad theories without question. "Until now, no one uncovered incontrovertible proof — ruins or burials — of Viking visitors to North America before Columbus' voyage in 1492," the National Geo­ graphic Society said. But, now even that august group is going along with the Ingstads. Ingstad said that certain details of the structure? and the presence of iron in the smithy which had been extracted from bog deposits cinched the proof. Apparently neither Indians nor Eskimos — both prehistoric and modern—had knowledge of the system of extracting the metal from the bog, a common practice of the Norse. Later Europeans, he added, never bothered using the technique. But, just like Columbus, Dr." Ing­ stad is also not the first. 'Way back in 1914, a Newfoundland scholar, W. A. Munn, said the Vi­ kings had probably come ashore at —.yep, you guessed it—^L'Anse aux Meadows. Glyn H. Stephens You are asked to get in touch with Mrs. Gerald Stephens, of Watertown, Minn. 4- 4- 3« John Kennedy Contact Mae Chasin as soon as possible at 1140 NE 200th Terrace, North Miami Beach, Fla. 4- FIHANCIAL REPORTS. The CMatltution Of tbo SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakea and In­ land Watara Diatrict nakaa apaclfic provlaion for aafeguar^ng tha •eaberahip'a Boney and Union financea. The conatitution requirea a detailed CPA audit every three nontha by a rank and file auditing coBnittee elected by the Benberahip. All Union recorda are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. Should any BSaber, for any reason, be refused hia constitutional right to in­ spect these recorda, notify SIU Prsaident Paul Hall by certified Bail, return receipt requested. TRUST niNDS. All tmat funds of tha SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakea and Inland Waters Diatrict are adainiatered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreeBenta. All these egreeaenta specify that the -trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and BsnageMnt repreaantativea and their alternates. All expenditures and diaburasBenta of trust funds are Bade only upon approval by a Bajority of the trustees.. All trust fund financial recorda are available at the heedquartera of the various trust funds. If, at any tine, you ars deniad infonetion about any SIU trust fund,' notify SIU President Pnul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified nail, return receipt requested. RHTPPTwn RKaiS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclus­ ively hy the contracts between the Union and the ahipownera. Get to know your shipping rights.. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Uhlan halla. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights as contained in' the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified nail, return receipt requested. The proper addjieaa for this ia: Max Harrison, Chalraan, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, Haw York U, NY Also notify SIU Preaident Paul Hall at Utioa headquarters by certified nail, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either hy writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halla. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your, contract rights, as well aa your obligations-, such as filing for or on the-proper ahieeta and in the proper Banner. If, at any tlae, any SIU patrolBan or other Union official. In your opinion, falls to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Pnul Hall by certified Ball, return receipt requested. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFAREKS LOG. The IXX3 has traditionally refrained fron publishing any article serving the political purposes of any Individual In the Union, officer or ocinber. It has also refrained from publishing articles deeBed harmful to the Union or Its collective Bembershlp. This established policy has been reafflimed by membership action at the September, 1960 meetings In all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy la vested In an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive' Board may delegate, from among Its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. f iliP PAYMEMT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone In any official capacity In the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for saBe. Under no clrcurastanco should any member pay any money for any reason unless he Is given such receipt. If In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment- be made without supplying a receipt, or If a member Is required to make a payment and la given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should Immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. COKSTITUTimiAL RIGRTS AND OBLIOATHWS. The SIU publishes every six months In the SEAFARERS LCXi a verbatlB copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available In all Union halla. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to fsBlllarlza tbsBselves with its contents. Any time you feel any meBber or officer ia atteaptlng to deprive you of any constitutional right.or obligation by any methods such aa dealing with charges, trials, etc., aa well as all other datalla, than the mamber so affected should immediately notify SIU Preaident Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing diaabillty-penaion bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union, activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meatlnga. And lika all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including aarvlca on rank-and-fils commltteaa. Bacauae these oldtlmara cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has raaffixmed the long-standing Uhion policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution 'and in the contracts which the Uhlon has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters "by certified meiil, Ireturn receipt requested. l" James Martin Ex-Young America Write to Dick Green at the Seattle SIU hall. Urgent. SIU hall. He has lost your home S, Houston, Texas. It contains 4i> 4'' 4> address and has no way to keep photographs and othcf personal Mason R. Scott belongings. If possible, the finder in touch. Contact your brother, Elmer C. is asked to call Mrs. Pierce at WA 4. 4> 4> 1-1030 in Houston. Scott, at his home, 3115 Houston Ex-SS Almena Avenue, Houstoh. Texas. Crewniembers of the above 4i> 4^ $• Paul B. Morgan vessel are asked to forward a small Milton G. J. BrbussaI'd The above-named or anyone brown bag left aboard the ship Get in touch with Ken KiTkin at by Walter J. Pierce and to send knowing bis whereabouts is asked his home or via the Philadelphia it COD to his wife at 6705 Avenue to contact his daughter, Mrs. Eve­ lyn M. Davis, 912 Simonton St., Key West, Fla., as soon as pos­ sible. 4i' 4> 4^ Earl J. Fuller, Jr. Your mother asks you to write and let her know what you did with the car you used to leave Florida. She sayis it's Urgent for you to write and let hler 'know.- �Agrainst the backeronnd of the great strides made by the Soviet Union in maritime strength, there does not seem to be any logic which would justify the apparent lack of concern by the US Government to­ ward the steadily-diminishing sta­ ture and capabilities of the Ameri­ can-flag merchant fleet. This is one of the major conclusions drawn in a "Staff Study" released In Wash­ ington on November 7 by the Inter­ nal Security Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Currently, the study declares, Russia is engaged in a merchant ship construction program designed to double the size of its 1960 fleet by 1965, triple it by 1970 and achieve a five to six-times increase by 1980. It adds that through the end of 1962, the Russian fleet posted a gain of nearly one million tons, while the United States lost over a half-million tons of shipping. Excerpts from the Senate study fol­ low: LTHOUGH we now view soviet ac­ complishments more soberly than in the past, it is all too evident that the executive and legislative branches of our great country have not yet turned sufficient attention to several important Russian developments. "SOVIET OIL OFFENSIVE — One such development ... is the growing impact of Russian oil on the economies of the free world nations ... It was pointed out that while US oil production of 7.5 million barrels per day last year was nearly double the USSR's output of 4 million barrels per day, this US out­ put was considered to be at its peak, while Russian production was growing at an incredible rate. Expert authority revealed that Soviet oil production was expected to reach 7.8 million barrels daily by 1970 and increase to 13.8 million barrels per day by 1980. "More importantly, it was shown that, although Russia exported only 222 mil­ lion barrels of oil to the free world in 1961, the Soviet Union achieved con­ siderable economic and political advan­ tages in return. Because Red oil exports were pegged at prices 10 to 20 percent below those of free world suppliers, it dislodged Western suppliers from longestablished markets, gained important political inroads in the so-called noncommitted and newly emerging nations, and obtained from industrialized free world cmmtries strategic industrial and technological equipment . . . ". . . It was noted that the expansion of the Russian tanker fleet and pipeline network was proceeding at an accele­ rated pace. This, of course, is a neces­ sary prerequisite if our adversary is to be able to carry out his ambitious oil export plans in future years. "While Russia's expanding tanker building program is significant in itself, it is but part of a major maritime ex­ pansion program of incredible size which in but a very few years will make her one of the foremost seapowers in the world. "RUSSIA'S SEAPOWER BUILDUP— The Soviet Union already possesses a strong navy and is recognized as being second only to the United States in naval strength. It currently is engaged in an enormous merchant ship construc­ tion program which is programmed to double the size of its 1960 fleet by 1965, triple it by 1970, and achieve a five to six-times increase by 1980. In addition, it possesses one of the world's largest and most modern fishing fleets, and is Vol. XXV No. 84 SEAFARERS-^LOG [I^ OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION » ATUNTIC, CULf. lAKEt ANO INLAND WATEBS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO unsurpassed in the important field of • oceanographic research. It is all too evi­ dent, then, that the Soviet Union recog­ nizes the importance of the sea and seapower in all its many facets figures prominently in its plans to dominate the world. . . The Russian merchant fleet has been undergoing sustained growth since 1950, while the US merchant fleet has contracted steadily since 1946. As to the future, the USSR shows evidence of assigning high priority to its ambitious fleet expansion program, in contrast to relative neglect of the merchant fleet in this country. "STATISTICAL ANALYSIS—In 1939, Russia's 1.5 million tons of merchant shipping not only was insignificant in world standing, but also consisted pre­ dominantly of ships of ancient vintage. In contrast, the United States with 11.6 the years 1963, 1964, and 1965 . . . Rus­ sia currently has over 3 million dead­ weight, tons building or on order—all of which seems certain to be delivered prior to the end of 1965. Therefore, it seems quite probable that the goal will be met. ". . . Russia has 236 ships building— or five times as many as the 47 which were being constructed in US shipyards. In terms of tonnage, Russia's tonnage was over four times greater than that of the United States. ". . . Russia wants to increase its mari­ time stature as quickly as possible. Its own yards, which are believed to be heavily engaged in naVal • construction, could not produce the large amount of tonnage needed in the required timespan. Therefore, Russia is relying heavily, not only on the yards of its satellites, but also has contracted for A 'HOT WAR AT SEA... million tons of merchant shipping ranked second only to Great Britain. "Because of the prolific output of the US shipyards during World War II, the US fleet by 1946 had grown to a phe­ nomenal size—4,861 ships aggregating over 50 million deadweight tons. The great bulk of this tonnage was either laid up or sold abroad to nations which were in dire need of tonnage to cover their wartime losses. By the end of 1948, the United States had a fleet of 16.6 million tons in active peacetime service. "However, this fleet size underwent steady reduction in subsequent years, except for a brief respite in 1955 when a slight temporary increase was achieved. It then resumed a downward slide which is expected to continue un­ checked unless strong remedial steps are taken by the Government to pro­ vide the financial assistance needed by American-flag competitors. At present, only 15 American steamship lines re­ ceive operating differential subsidies which permit them to compete on an equal footing with their foreign com­ petitors. "In the period 1954 through 1960, the buildup of the Russian fleet got un­ derway, with a net annual increase of 442,500 deadweight tons during this 6year period. In sharp contrast to this expansion experienced by the Russian fleet is the decrease in the size of the American merchant fleet, which suf­ fered a rate of contraction averaging 310,000 deadweight tons per year over the same period. ". . . In the period December 31,. 1960, through December 31, 1962, the Rus­ sian fleet posted a gain of nearly one million tons while the United States lost over a half-million tons of shipping. "The average rate of increase of the Russian fleet during this recent period was* 64.5 ships and 491,500 deadweight tons per year. The annual decline in the US fleet averaged 55 ships and 267,500 tons per year. ' "For the year 1961, Russia's actual net gain was 22 ships of 355,000 tons. However, during the year 1962, her ac­ tual net gain was 107 ships of 628,000 tons. "By 1970 the Russian fleet is to be three times the size of the 1960 fleet. The 1980 goal is to have a fleet five to six times larger than the 1960 fleet. "To fulfill the requirements of the current 7-year plan, the Russian fleet will have to grow to an average annual rate of 1.3 million deadweight tons for large amounts of tonnage from free world yards. In one single contract recently placed with Japan, it ordered $100 million of ships. "US ATTITUDES—In view of the ac­ celerated pace of growth of the mer­ chant fleet of the USSR it is important to examine the apparent iack of con­ cern of the US public and the US Gov­ ernment toward the diminishing stature and capabilities of the US merchant fleet. This is particularly important since it is certain that a strong, modern American merchant marine is essential to provide logistic support to our Armed Forces in time of national emergency and to insure that the United States has access to world markets and vital raw materials in time of peace. "From a military standpoint, the les­ sons learned from two world wars and more recently from the Korean conflict show that this country must rely on its own shipping in times of national emer­ gency. "Yet, public and governmental indif­ ference to important wartime and peace­ time roles of the US merchant fleet has permitted its steady contraction over the past 16 years. More alarming, being predominantly a World War Il-built fleet, it is approaching the end of its economic life virtually en masse. "The contraction of the US merchant fleet has had adverse effect on another vital segment of the nation's seapower resources — the US shipyard industry. Shipyards are the taproot of a nation's seapower. Over 20 American yards have gone out of business during the past 15 years because of insufficient work vol­ ume. "SIZE AND QUALITY OF US FLEET —^The deterioration of the US merchant fleet has not yet been sufficiently rec­ ognized by the Government, let alone dealt with. To date, only US Navy of­ ficials and a few Congressional sup­ porters have shown appropriate alarm over the shrinking American fleet and the rapid buildup of the Russian fleet. "The Honorable Kenneth E. BeLieu, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, last year stated: " 'The Communist expansionists have come to a turning point. There is no easy way to expand their Influence much further without use of the seas ... At last our opponent must come out of his landmass and face us in our own ele­ ment. The struggle will take place at sea. . "'The peaceful looking Soviet-bloc merchant ship as an instrument of de­ cisive military, political, or economie Importance now looms large and lethal. Our merchant marine is not prepared to meet the challenge, and worse, it gives little sign of improving.' "Vice Adm. John Sylvester, US Navy, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Logistics), only months ago made a de­ tailed appraisal of the US merchant fleet. (SEAFARERS LOG, May 31. 1963 —Ed.). This study, 'Ocean Shipping To Support the Defense of the United States,' was made to determine whether this country's sea transportation require­ ments. could be filled in the event of war. Here are some of the conclusions and recommendations contained In his report: "'Previous evaluations of shipping re­ quirements and availabilities have shown that the United States does not have sufficient active merchant shipping to meet national security needs for gen­ eral war, even when we combine the total of US-flag and US-controlled for­ eign-flag shipping. "'The vast proportion of our US-flag merchant tonnage was constructed un­ der the World War II building programs. Approximately 94 percent of our dry cargo and 57 percent of our tanker ton­ nage is in the 15-year and older age bracket . . . They have long been out­ moded from the standpoint of modern design, are nearly to the end of their useful life, and are long overdue for replacement.' "As to the possibility of this nation relying on the shipping of our allies in time of national emergency. Admiral Sylvester states: "'It is probable that the total com­ bined shipping requirements of the NATO nations will exceed total shipping capabilities available. "'Of utmost significance is the fact that the interests of the United States are global, and emergencies may well ari.se wherein our interests would not be identical with those of our European allies. " 'The present rate of new shipbuild­ ing will not offset the rapidly approach­ ing block obsolescence of the vast pro­ portion of US-controlled merchant-type tonnage — both active and reserve. There is an urgent need for increased emphasis on orderly ship construction.' "CONCLUSIONS — The outcome of the Soviet Union's rapid maritime ex­ pansion program cannot but have seri­ ous repercussions on the free world. Shipyards of our allies actively solicit Soviet shipbuilding orders despite the future ramifications of the important military, political, and economic advan­ tages the Soviet Union gains from each ship delivered. "It seems all too apparent that pro­ prietary motivations are stronger than those which deal with national security. These same commercial attitudes are permitting Russia to obtain from the free world the other needed equipment such as pipelines, chemical plants, and other facilities which measurably in­ crease its industrial and military capabil­ ities. "Against the background of Russia's ;reat strides in maritime strength there oes not seem, as has been said before, to be any logic which would justify the apparent lack of concern of our Gov­ ernment toward the steadily diminishing stature and capabilities of the US mer­ chant fleet. Not only is the national se­ curity of the United States of America at stake, but so too is the collective security of the entire free world." � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource November 29, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU CO’S PLANNING 4 BULK CARRIERS – SEEK US ASSIST SIU CREW SAFE AFTER BLAST, FIRE AFL-CIO MOURNS KENNEDY, BACKS PRES. JOHNSON AFL-CIO CONVENTION VOTES PROGRAM OF LABOR ACTION LABOR BOARD UPHOLDS SIU MANNING RIGHTS PACIFIC SIU SET TO OPEN FIRST WEST COAST CLINIC DELTA LINE MAPS LATIN TRADE RUN 1963 MTD CONVENTION SHIP NURSES GET A TOPSIDE RATING DETROIT LABOR AID SPURS WARD CLERKS’ STRIKE WIN DELTA SKIPPER PLUGS VITAL US SHIP ROLE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/29/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 24 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/034fe65991186d5c5417a51ac6c0a5aa.PDF 57e91d5b622bc22e10361d1034f09921 PDF Text Text U SlUNA Membership Af Peak AFL-CIO CONVENES FOR VITAL ACTION ON LABOR ISSUES Stoiy on Page 3 Senate Hearings Slated For New Anti-Strike Plan Story on Page 3 MTD CONVENTION ADOPTS PROGRAM ON JOBS, CANADA Story on Page 3 See Supplement In Centerfold �rage TV*' SEAFARERS 25th fiwtmhtt 11^ IttI LOG For SlUi Is 25, Too •4 3i Old photo recalls hiring hall at 2 Stone Street, New York, which was SlU's headquarters until 1944. Oldtimer Jimmy Devito is the dispatcher at the counter. Building at 51 Beaver Street was headquarters until Union moved to Brooklyn in 1951. A special four-page supplement is being published in this of the founding of the Seafarers International Union of North SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters District that same It was on November 1, 1938 v that the late Harry Lunde- "towards forming a permanent pro­ berg, secretary-treasurer of tective union." the Sailors Union of the Pacific and first president of the SIUNA, issued two charters setting up sep­ arate Atlantic and Gulf Districts of the SIUNA. The merging of these two dis­ tricts in 1941 led to the presentday AGLIWD structure adopted by Seafarers in 1960. The founding of the SIUNA was on October 14, 1938, when the American Federation of Labor con­ vention in Houston issued a char­ ter to Lundeberg for the forma­ tion of a new coast-to-coast sea­ men's union. A nucleus for the new union was provided by the SUP, which dates its beginnings to" March 6, 1885, when a group of 300 seamen gathered at Folsom Street wharf in San Francisco to consider steps The supplement in the center­ fold of this issue briefly high­ lights some of the events of the past 25 years, which were marked issue of'the SEAFARERS LOG to mark the 25th anniversary America in 1938—the event which gave birth to the present year. by tough fights to organize, establisih the union hiring hall, to im­ prove the shipboard and shoreside conditions of seamen and maritime workers and to defeat Communist attempts at waterfront domination. The SIUNA today numbers some 75,000 members on all coasts of the US, Canada and in the Carib­ bean, with representation among seamen, fishermen, boatmen, ma­ rine workers and in allied fields. Greek Shipowners Have Own Code For 'Flag'—Tax-Dodging WASHINGTON—Greek shipowners have grown restless again and are preparing an­ other great Odyssey back to the Liberian flag. The Greek government pulled back tax exemption privileges for Greek shipowners last August 31 and sent the owners scurrying for the nearest Liberian reg-4istry office where favored tax take advantage of a liberalized building. The law was passed in Greek law which allowed ships 1953. treatment still exists. PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad — The SIUNA-afflliaied Seamen's & Waterfront Workers Trade Union will mark its own 25th year in operation with a "Silver Jubilee" fete on November 30 here. This is just one year following a history-making pact the 6,000member union signed with the LibOre Steamship Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcoa. Lib-Ore oper­ ates nine ships under the Liberian flag. The contract, which provided for higher wages and a shorter work week, is the first one reached between a legitimate union and a Liberian-flag fleet. The SWWTU came under the SIUNA banner in 1961 in a move to promote the common interests of both memberships' through Joint action on the international level. A number of the Trinidad affiliate's members are employed as seamen on Panamanian-flag ships, while others are employed in American-owned shoreside oper­ ations, such as the handling of bauxite. New SlU Hall Open In Norfolk NORFOLK — Seafarers began shipping out of the new SIU hall here last week, when the all-new structure was opened to handle all Union functions in the Hampton Roads area. The new building is located at 115 Third Street, off Woodis Ave­ nue, and is regarded as a vast im­ provement over the old hall at 416 Colley Avenue. The one-story structure includes provisions for the addition of another floor later if needed. Telephone numbers for the new location are 622-1892 and 622-1893. Features of the fully air-condi­ tioned structure are an expanded hiring hall and dispatch counter, ample space for Union meetings and recreational facilities, accom­ modation for a snackbar-cafeteria and all other membership servic'es. The exterior is marked by land­ scaping and a 40-car parking lot. Opened for use just a year after ground was broken on October 29, 1962, the modernistic SlU building is right in the middle of a Nor­ folk Housing Authority project. The new construction is part of the SltJ's continuing building pro­ gram in many ports to provide complete, modem facilities ade­ quate to the needs and growth of the SlU membership. Seafarers as well as members of various SlU affiliates in the Hampton Roads area will utilize the services and facilities of the new hall. In the past few years Greek under Greek registry complete However, the return of the na­ shipowners had been leaving the freedom from taxation for a period tive has been short-lived. ThirtyLiberian flag in large numbers to of seven years from the date of four ships quit Greek registry in August and September. A representative from the Greek Ministry of Mercantile Marine re­ ported he was not particularly disturbed by these developinients. WASHINGTON—The US-Soviet wheat deal got underway last week as US shipowners He said that new vessels coming agreed to an effective ceiling of $18 a ton on shipments of wheat to Black Sea ports for ves­ along under the Greek flag are sels with a 15,600-ton capacity. The first sale, 100,000 tons at $7.6 million, has already been not expected to fall below the cur­ rent level of 7:16 million tons. contracted for delivery to ^ Extension Pitch Rejected which have been rising steadily. some concessions. The deal calls Hungary. for traders to offer a price cover­ Although the wheat transaction Greek shipowners had asked for Total sales to the Commu­ ing all costs, including shipping will be handled by private Amer­ an extension of the 100 percent tax nist bloc countries are expected to arrangements. Due to the reduction ican grain dealers, the Export-Im­ exemption period, but drew an be about 150 million bushels worth in the US cargo rate, it is now port Bank, a Government agency, adverse ruling. about $250 million. US ships are possible that the US rate will will guarantee all commercial An Athens riiipping agency re­ now said to be assured at least 50 match or better foreign rates. credit extended to private dealers. port on the period up to March 31, percent of the ship movement, for 1963, showed there were 388 delivery by May 31, 1964. Greek-owned vessels sailing under The $18 rate was achieved by the Liberian flag, which made it lowering the $22.50 a ton rate the most popular runaway resort called for under Public Law 480 for Greek as well as American for shipments of surplus food and shipowners. In all, 688 Greekfibers. The law stipulates that half owned vessels of 6.3 million tons of such surplus must be carried on were registered under foreign available US-flag ships. Nov. 15, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. 23 flags. ' Russia had been balking at the A separate report in the US condition that half the mammoth shows a substantial decrease in wheat purchases be carried in US the transfers of privately-owned bottoms because US shipping rates PAUL HALL, President US-flag vessels to foreign regis­ were higher than foreign rates. In tries during a 12-month period HEBSERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVACX, Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art approving the US-Soviet grain ending last May 1. Only 16 vessels Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYEE, deals on October 9, President were sold or transferred abroatj. ALEXANDER LESUE, THOMAS LAUGHLIN, Kennedy stipulated that the It was reported. In the previous StaJSf Writers. "wheat we sell to the Soviet Union 42-month period, 35 vessels were Published biweekly at the heodquartera will be carried in available Amer­ sold or transferred foreign. of tho Seafarert Intornatlonal Union, At­ ican ships, supplemented by ships The report by a maritime trade lantic, Gulf, Lakos and Inland Waferj, District, AFL-CIO, *75 Fourth Avenu^ov> of other countries." publication said that in the past Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel HYaclnth Source of many record wheat cargoes for SlU ships in the The US-Soviet agreement was Second class' postage paid at the Post seven years 189 privately-owned Offlco In Brooklyn, NY, under the Act ast two years, the Bunge Corporation's grain elevator at concluded in a private conference American merchant ships were of Aug. 24, 1912. at the State Department, where estrehan, upriver from New Orleans, figures to have a big acquired by foreign interests, total­ 120 it was reported both sides made role In grain movement out of the Gulf, . ing 1.4 million gross tons. Wheat Deal Is Underway SEAFARERS LOG & �IfiVMibw II. IMI SEAFARERS Pave' Three LOG SlUNA Membership At All-Time High AFL-CIO To Chart Major Labor Coals NEW YORK—Delegates to the 5th constitutional convention of the AFLCIO began convening here this week, for the opening of convention sessions at the Americana Hotel. President Kennedy will head the list of speakers at the con­ vention, which will develop political action and other with a major speech on civil rights. the program and policy of islation, Other major convention speech­ trade union programs are expected the trade union movement to be acted on in detaii during the es will be given by Labor Addressing Monday's opening session of the MTD conven­ tion, New York's Sen. Jacob Javits is pictured on rostrum, with MTD President Paul Hall, and Anthony Scotto, presi­ dent of the MTD's New York port council. Meany Raps Canada Scab Action MTD Convention OKs Job Program NEW YORK—Delegates representing the 29 member un­ ions of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department concluded their three-day biennial convention here on Wednesday, November 13, after acting on-t a wide range of issues affect­ declared, "is that It Is free. It is ing workers in maritime and controlled by its membership, it is not controlled by any outsiders." related industries. The convention was ad­ The Canadian trusteeship arose of a contractual dispute be­ dressed on Tuesday morning out tween the SIU of Canada and Up­ by AFL-CIO President George per Lakes Shipping Ltd., which in Meany, who condemned the Cana­ dian government trusteeship re­ 1962 arbitrarily broke its contract cently imposed on ail Canadian with the SIU and signed a "sweet­ maritime unions and maritime heart" agreement with the Cana­ dian Maritime Union established workers. by the Canadian Labor Congress. "The cardinal principle of the More than 300 Canadian Seafarers trade union movement," Meany (Continued on page 10) for the next two years. The joint lahor federation was established here at its first convention in 1955, fol­ lowing separate conventions of the AFL and CIO to ratify the merger program. A seven-man delegation will rep­ resent the SIUNA at the con­ vention, led by President Paul Hall. SIUNA Executive VicePresident Morris Welsberger, Vice-Presidents Hal C. Banks, William Jordan and Ed Turner, SIU-AGLIWD Vice-President Earl Shepard and Ralph Quinonez of the SIU of Puerto Rico will round out the delegation. Over 75,000 Members The SIUNA delegation wiii come to the convention representing a paid per capita membership of just over 75,000 members for the first time in the international union's history. The SIUNA's voting strength at the 1961 AFL-CIO con­ vention in Miami Beach was 68,500 members. Eight years ago, at the time of the AFL-CIO merger, the inter­ national's membership was 42,000. A number of important issues involving general labor policy, leg­ AFL-CIO's convention stay in New York through most of next week. AFL-CIO President George Meany has announced that the convention would devote a special order of business to a discussion of labor's efforts in the campaign to assure full equality for all citizens in all areas of American life. He said AFL-CIO Vice-President A. Philip Randolph had accepted his invitation to lead the discussion Senate Sets Hearing On Anti-Strike Pian WASHINGTON—Senate committee hearings are scheduled to begin December 4 on a proposal for compulsory arbitra­ tion in maritime labor disputes introduced by Ohio's Sen. Frank J. Lausche last month. The bill (S. 2222) would send Fisheries Committee one month an unsettled shipping dispute ago. to an arbitrator or maritime dis­ putes board for final and binding arbitration. It is even more restrictive than the Bonner bill, which was tabled by the House Merchant Marine and Canada Spurs Union Crab MONTREAL—The SIU of Canada began legal action here this week to test the Cana­ dian government's constitutional authority to set up a three-man trusteeship over the SIU and four other maritime unions. The trusteeship was established under legislation passed by Parliament last month. The law follows the recom of the Act restricting seamen's ships to appeal to Parliament. Canada has applied the Ship­ mendations of the one-man civil rights, including penalties of Canadian delegate R. W. Korcheski of Fort William Port Council (top) backs fight on Upper Lakes during action at MID convention. Above, Hal C. Banks, pres. of Canada SIU (right), meets with SIUNA VicePres. Morris Weisberger (left) and Steve Leslie, int'l rep.. Marine Division, Operating Engineers. Norris Commission set up in 1962 to conduct an Inquiry into the contractual dispute between the SIU and the Upper Lakes Ship­ ping Ltd. AFL-CIO President George Meany has called the commission a "vehicle for a vitriolic and vengeful attack upon the SIU of Canada and its leadership" and said the SIU "deserves the sup­ port of all AFL-CIO affiliates in its fight against the destruction of free trade unionism in the Cana­ dian maritime industry." Union Records Seized Meanwhile, the Canadian gov­ ernment has seized union records and property here, and in Toronto and Thorold, and Royal Canadian Mounted Police aiso seized per­ sonal records and belongings in raids upon SIU officials' homes. The government also took over the operation of the vacation pay­ ments plan for Canadian Seafar­ ers and froze iall union assets. The government further ex­ tended its union harassment by indicting and arresting Hal C. Banks, president of the SIU of Canada, and two other SIU men, on an old 1957 charge not con­ nected with the present dispute. In addition, the government is reported to be planning a criminal prosecution of SIU officials and members under the Canada Ship­ ping Act, which is modeled on the British Merchant Shipping Act adopted in 1894 during the reign of Queen Victoria. Many sections hard labor, were taken over bodily. The prosecution would be based on the protest held by Cana­ dian Seafarers last month, before the trusteeship was imposed, when some 2,000 SIU members left their Secretary W. Willard Wirtz, President Arne Geijer and Secretary - General Omer Becu, both representing the International Confederation of Free Trade Un­ ions. After the convention opens. It will go into recess on Saturday and Sunday, November 16-17, while convention committees are in ses­ sion, and reconvene Monday morn­ ing, the 13th. ping Act several times in the pres­ ent dispute, although a court deci­ sion in at least one instance ruled that the Industrial Relations Act overrode the Shipping Act in strike situations. MTD OKs Special Canada Unit NEW YORK—Concerned by the grave implications of the Canadian trusteeship legislation, delegates to the Maritime Trades Department convention authorized setting up a committee to immediately formulate a program of action in appropriate areas "for the purpose of restoring the trade union rights of Canadian maritime workers and eliminating the threat which the Canadian government's action has posed to other free trade unionists everywhere." The delegates, in adopting a special report on the Canadian trustee­ ship, noted that "the application of government control over trade un­ ions must be repugnant to every member of the free trade union move­ ment and must be opposed by all possible means." Th committee established by the convention will be known as "The Committee for the Preservation of Trade Union Rights," and will seek to achieve its purposes through appropriate actions in the United Na­ tions, the International Labor Organization and legislative agencies in the United States. The committee will also be concerned with such economic activities as may appear advisable, consider a selective boycott of Canadian goods and services, conduct a broad educational program for trade unionists and members of the general public, and explore "any other steps and actions deemed advisable in pursuit of the objectives." The committee consists of A. F. Young, director. Iron Shipbuilders International Marine Council, International Brotherhood of Boiler Mak­ ers; Robert E. P. Cooney, vice-president. Bridge & Structural Iron Work­ ers; S. Frank Raftery, special representative, Painters, Decorators & Paperhangers; Thomas Gleason, president. International Longshore­ men's Association; Russel Cr'owcll, president. Laundry & Dry Cleaning Union; Stephen J. Leslie, inteinational representative. Marine Division, Operating Engineers; Edward J. Carlough, organizing director. Sheet Metal Workers; Richard E. Livingston, secretary. Brotherhood of Car­ penters, and Jesse Calhoon, president. Marine Engineers. Under the Lausehe proposal, an arbitration decision in a maritime labor dispute would not be subject to reexamination or review by any person or agency during the term of the contract or contracts under which it was rendered. Sen. Lausche introduced his pro­ posal on October 8 as an outgrowth of the SS America dispute, after the passenger liner was idled in a beef between the National Mari­ time Union and the Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association. US Lines has cancelled all voyages of the America for the rest of 1963. In a separate dispute, which erupted in Port Newark, New Jer­ sey, shipping operations tor .SIUcontracted Seatrain Lines and Sealand Service returned to normal after the end of NMU picketing at both companies' terminals. Late last week, an SIU protest line was established at the Newark terminal of Trans-American Steamship, an NMU company serv­ ing Puerto Rico, charging the NMU with seeking to divert cargo to NMU fleets by its action against SIU companies. LOG Cartoon Wins Top Award NEW YORK-Bernard Sea­ man, art editor of the SEA­ FARERS LOG, won the first prize award for the best origi­ nal cartoon in an AFL-CIO union newspaper at the Inter­ national Labor Press Associa­ tion convention meeting here this week. The plague, pre­ sented at an award dinner November 12, singled out a Seaman editorial cartoon lam­ pooning Government handling of the 50-50 cargo law as a "graphic presentation on a vital subject" affecting SIU members. The ILPA citation was the ninth won by Seaman for editorial cartoons in the LOG, and was the 31st ILPA award for the LOG since 1947. The prize-winner was pub­ lished in February, 1962. �if II S E iA%E%1s''' kd€^-' race F«i« Mevepber IS, Ii I; •( J (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SW Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) Report Period: October 26-November 8, 1963 Among the ports, the best showing was by San Fran­ cisco and Seattle, both of which showed big gains in jobs shipped. Boston was busy again, but New York, New Orleans and Houston all were slow. Philadelphia, Balti­ more and Norfolk listed some increase in jobs to take up the slack. The ship activity chart (see right) shows the number of in-transit ships visiting the ports was higher than be­ fore, but the total of sign-ons was lower and equalled things out. The result, even with more ships in port over the two-week-period, was slower shipping generally. In the process, class A men handled 59 percent of all the jobs dispatched, class B filled 31 percent and class C accounted for the 10 percent remainder. These were the same proportions as in the previous two weeks. Shipping for all SIU ports slowed up again during the past two weeks, although a number of ports showed a rise in job activity. The decline this period dropped the dispatch total for the District to 1,070 jobs overall. |r I* i\ Registration also fell off in most of the ports, but not in the engine department. The black gang registration held its own, while the deck department and steward department accounted for the drop. At the end of the period,.however, the registration on the beach fell to 3,640 men. In the shipping column, most of the decline was in deck jobs, as steward department jobs shipped actually showed an increase over the previous two weeks. Black gang activity fell off only slightly. T ' Ship Aetivify rat •• Offi CM TroM. TOTAL 2 23 7 3 0 0 2 5 5 2 0 2 1 2 4 0 3 0 0 1 0 » 1 0 4 1 4 20 4 19 11 5 5 3 14 22 8 7 5 8 54 11 25 11 5 8 8 28 25 8 13 7 TOTALS ..... 57 27 127 211 lottoii N«w York .... PfciiMlclpkIa .. Bohimer* .... Norfolk Jocktonvllio .. Tampa Mobile New OrleoM.. Hoaiton Wilmingtoa .. Son FrencUco. Seattle DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 2 0 3 1 31 52 8 91 4 10 18 4 10 17 1 28 8 14 5 1 0 3 0 3 3 0 4 1 24 14 9 1 42 8 15 19 40 25 5 10 11 5 5 1 7 1 9 17( 29 10 10 9 •> a POfff Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS 112 172 GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 1 3 ALL 2 3 ALL 1 2 0 3 6 1 4 4 17 0 3 3 10 3 7 22 5 13 25 14 36 56 2 8 12 6 0 11 2 8 10 0 4 7 10 2 6 2 0 7 4 6 10 8 2 29 2 3 15 6 0 2 3 5 5 2 2 4 3 1 9 0 1 4 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 5 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 4 12 16 9 15 1 9 5 1 4 4 2 27 9 16 7 5 9 17 18 7 32 3 0 11 9 12 21 8 12 23 1 1 9 3 0 9 1 3 0 0 4 1 5 0 4 0 2 7 8 3 12 9 2 2 12 3 24 4 1 8 11 20 11 16 10 2 23 0 11 5 56 92 1 161 80 132 36 1 248: 13 40 1 324 13 43 56 1 112 TOTAL Shipped GROUP CLASS 3 ALL A I 2 B 0 0 17 0 0 6 0 8 15 56 7 22 0 0 1 10 1 11 4 29 0 0 4 7 0 0 1 1 9 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 5 0 2 1 1 0 0 1 15 1 9 0 32 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 23 0 11 0 2 0 2 5 0 0 3 1 4 24 8 0 7 J.1 23 4 16 23 19 1f 43 248 112 1 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 S ALL 2 0 23 7 5 2 14 0 2 3 5 15 93 77 137 34 248 5 80 29 46 1 22 10 15 7 32 1 3 13 9 40 30 4 55 15 100 0 16 47 63 1 14 14 15 0 5 8 13 29 0 1 1 12 20 2 13 34 2 24 9 3 9 3 4 0 7 1 0 2 3 25 32 1 28 4 64 1 1 20 22 0 49 66 78 12 156 4 34 81 119 0 34 64 76 16 156 4 20 30 54 2 7 15 17 36 2 4 4 15 21 36 28 4 31 2 61 3 15 10 28 11 50 15 21 38 13 2 27 1 13 43 1 403 373 502 100 1 975 36 143 293 1 472 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A roft Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco........ Seattle TOTALS GROUP 1 2 0 1 27 34 15 1 2 19 6 3 1 4 2 2 8 4 5 23 7 13 0 3 4 7 3 12 50 147 Registered CLASS B GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 1 2 1 65 13 4 21 17 1 1 3 1 22 1 8 11 2 0 0 5 0 0 2 4 0 0 0 4 16 0 2 S4 2 6 11 23 0 3 14 0 3 0 2 2 13 2 3 5 20 3 3 70 28 1 234 24 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 6 - 2 6 6 40 12 30 3 7 0 13 15 5 14 6 2 3 2 1 1 3 1 3 0 0 2 2 3 5 2 4 9 22 5 18 11 25 6 17 1 3 2 2 1 6 3 14 0 6 1 8 45 1 139 43 135 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS ;c GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 5 2 1 2 40 21 10 9 8 0 3 5 0 5 4 9 6 0 2 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 2 2 0 19 11 ^ 8 0 7 10 17 0 1 0 1 0 3 5 8 2 5 3 10 61 53 1 128 27 i1 205 14 3 ALL 10 2 46 4 15 2 24 3 1 5 5 1 5 1 3 9 27 4 26 3 5 1 18 1 10 1 GROUP 1 2 0 1 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 5 10 1 3 25 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A C ALL I B 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 0 1 10 16 0 5 1 5 0 5 1 7 3 3 3 5 46 5 40 91 46 85 10 141 13 34 38 85 0 4 15 8 4 27 2 17 2 21 0 5 6 11 0 0 24 9 0 33 9 51 65 1 5 28 28 57 0 0 5 6 11 0 5 19 5 29 0 8 12 4 2 5 1 1 2 8 2 8 0 10 3 13 10 26 1 0 1 5 1 6 1 7 0 8 0 1 2 1 2 2 9 2 15 6 4 21 5 32 1 11 10 22 0 0 27 19 0 46 36 75 8 119 8 48 70 126 0 0 26 17 0' 43 24 46 7 77 6 40 51 97 0 2 5 1 2 8 2 14 2 18 2 8 12 22 0 7 18 8 33 11 36 5 52 5 7 7 21 9 0 11 10 10 11 _31 6 24 34 1 7 5 13 4 7 1 35 205 128 35 i1 368 150 408 53 1 6ll 41 213 247 1 501 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A n g Port Bos NY Phil Bal Nor Jac. Tam Mob NO ..... Hou Wil SF. Sea..... TOTALS Is 0 15 2 3 3 1 2 6 7 2 1 4 3 49 Registered CLASS B GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 0 1 1 47 5 5 22 2 6 1 1 15 0 1 11 7 1 2 1 0 3 2 0 3 6 0 1 5 6 18 1 23 2 2 12 23 7 3 11 4 1 0 2 2 1 5 12 1 0 1 1 5 23 22 76 1 170 GROUP I 2 3 ALL l-s 0 0 2 2 2 1 2 9 12 9 2 1 7 10 5 0 0 14 14 4 1 1 4 6 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 1 0 1 23 24 8 1 0 9 10 1 0 0 1 1 3 0 4 5 5 1 1 5 8 6 8 7 85 1 100 46 i 2 ' Shipped CLASS A a Shipped CLASS B i ROUP 3 ALL I 2 1 1 7 11 7 3 12 31 1 1 4 11 1 1 10 16 0 0 2 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 4 7 3 4 21 36 6 2 9 18 0 1 1 5' 3 0 17 9 0 3 18 9 22 18 90 1 176 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 6 6 0 . 0 12 2 1 9 12 0 0 12 7 0 6 1 8 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 21 2 0 19 10 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 7 0 6 1 0 10 1 9 4 84 1 94 6 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B TOTAL Shipped GROUP CLASS 3 ALL A 1 2 C ALL B 0 1 11 18 1 0 6 1 15 31 0 14 58 1 12 15 0 0 1 1 11 24 12 1 0 16 0 0 0 7 23 0 0 4 0 0 0 12 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 1 0 1 0 3 4 0 2 2 7 10 0 1 2 0 36 0 0 0 0 57 21 0 18 0 0 0 0 28 10 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 17 28 1 7 4 3 18 0 0 3 3 31 10 2 2 25 1 29 176 94 29 j1 299 1-9 1 43 3 16 6 4 4 21 34 15 3 14 K •J GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 3 1 0 1 28 21 59 151 3 6 15 3 72 14 16 26 3 5 15 1 9 1 0 4 15 2 9 0 55 6 20 8 18 25 135 212 91 41 10 25 17 3 3 8 58 6 29 9 26 6 6 9 GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 3 0 0 7 38 7 24 7 1 0 6 4 4 33 41 13 3 3 7 2 3 9 14 2 0 1 1 23 0 0 23 3 4 97 104 52 7 1 44 0 8 0 8 13 1 11 1 5 15 24 4 6^ 136 103 331 1 739 32 29 281 1t 342 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK El^GINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS Registered CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 112 172 40 324 lis' _56 92 I 161 59 147 "28 234 24 70 " 45 Tis'S 72 22 76 170 8 ' 7 85 1 100 243 341 144 7281 45 133 222 1 400 SHIPPED CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 80 132 36 43 135 27 68 18 90191 285 153 SHIPPED CLASS C SHIPPED CLASS B GROUP ALL 1 2 3 43 56 1 248 13 1 205 14 61 53 4 84 1 "176 6 i 629 33 108 193 ALL 1 112 1 '128 1 94 ,1 334 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS GROUP B C 2 3 ALL A 1 43 248 11,2 43 23 19 1 35 205 128 35 25 7 3 94 29 29 176 2 25 2 50 "51 107 629 "334 107 6 ALL 1 403 1 368 1 299 11070 GROUP 1 2 3 373 502 100 150 408 53 305, 103 331 828' 1013 484 ALL 1 975 1 611 1 739 |2325 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 36 143 293 | 472 41 213 247. 1 501 32 29 2811342 109 385 821" J1315 �Nof^ber 15, f96l The Big One SEAFARERS PUT*.FIT* LOG Maritima Attorn&y Wf« Gov^f ^Secrecy* Same Old Ship Issues Remain-MA WASHINGTON—Donald W. Alexander, who stepped down on October 31 as head of the Maritime Administration, has stated he is "very gratified in the progress that has been made in the agency" since he took over in September, 1961 although he admits that just about the same problems he faced when taking over two years ago still exist to this day. Robert Giles, former MA^: ^ General Counsel, took over Alexander does not consider idie tional defense or foreign policy Senate bill which would force Gov­ ernment agencies to disclose more as acting Maritime Admini­ subsidized portion of the US justification for their secrecy.' Seafarer Dimitri Bortoi flashes the largest SlU vacation check to date— for $1,508.73—after he received it in New York for a long trip on the Ames Victory. strator on November 1. US shipping is still facing the same problems, Alexander con­ ceded, as when he was first ap­ pointed to head the MA by Presi­ dent Kennedy. * The fact that more shippers do not specify US-flag ships which he termed the number-one problem and expects to continue. • The need to upgrade the USflag fleet through both a subsi­ dized replacement program, other new construction and the installa­ tion of more modern equipment on present vessels. • Improved labor - management relations and upgrading of both the domestic and tramp fleets. merchant marine a problem. The present subsidized replacement program of about 17 vessels a year is "fundamentally sound," he stated, and is a program that will give the shipyards work on a "regularly sustained basis with no peaks or valleys." Many, including Naval authori­ ties and some of Alexander's predecessors, however, feel that the 17-a-year replacement figure is too low to avoid the bloc ob­ solescence of large portions of the subsidized fleet. Meanwhile, the MA and the Fed­ eral Maritime Commission have been attacked as being "among the most secretive" agencies in Washington, "with little or no na- SIU CONTRACT DEPARTMENT By Robert A. Matthews, SIU Vice-President, Contracts & Contract Enforcement (This column will be a regular feature of the SEAFARERS LOG to deal with contract matters and job issues in the SIU and maritime that develop from time to time. Seafarers are urged to write directly to the SIU Contract Department at headquarters regarding any comments or sug­ gestions on these issues.) Testifying before a Senate sub­ committee on administrative prac­ tice and procedure, a maritime at­ torney stated that there has been "no appreciable change" in the activities of the MA and FMC since they were reconstituted as separate agencies in 1961, and that they operate "behind a wall of secrecy that is much too high." Testimony Is being taken - on a information. The reasons for the practice of a high degree of secrecy by the MA and FMC was attributed to the hope of avoiding "con­ troversy" and the opportunity secrecy grants for an agency to "withhold the basis for its decision and affords a much freer hand to decide future questions . . . with­ out having to reconcile its present with its past actions." US Agencies Again Weigh Ship Aid For SIU Fleets WASHINGTON—Applications by three SIU companies for Government assistance in their foreign trade operations are beginning to show signs of life again. The operating-differential subsidy that SlU-contracted comments fay intere.sted parties on Waterman Steamship has been the company's updated application. Isthmian applied originally in seeking since 1957 may be con­ tracted with the Maritime Admin­ 1956 and, at a point in 1960, the old istration within the next six Federal Maritime Board had ap­ months, according to an exchange proved its application. But further of correspondence between the negotiations on the company's bid company and US shipping officials. bogged down. In addition, the In addition. Isthmian's revised original traffic data for 1955-56 on On Wednesday. October 30, this Department, which also serves as the headquarters Contract Clarifica­ application for subsidy is active which the old application was tion Committee, met with the Contract Clarification Committee representing the operators. Agreement once more. A deadline of Monday, based no longer applies. Approved In 1960 November 18, has been set for was reached on the following subjects: Waterman had a similar experi­ (1) DAY FOR DAY PAY. It was" ence, when a final ruling on its agreed that day for day pay ing put into formal clariflcation subsidy bid was held up by various will be paid on all ships on language and copies will be sent court proceedings. Its application coastwise voyages, nearby to all ports for the guidance of was also approved by the old FMB foreign voyages, domestic ar­ port officials and the membership. in 1960. ticles or payrolls or on har­ Letter Of Clarification The company's current optimism bor payrolls, rather than on BREAKING WATCHES. Some regarding Government aid came a monthly basis. This is to time ago, we received a letter from out in the course of correspond­ be effective regardless of R. Wendell, delegate on the SS ence explaining why Waterman the length of articles, if any. Robin Gray, who presented the NEW YORK—The strains of "What Kind of Fool Am I" had intervened in subsidy proceed­ This means also that crew- following question: echoed through Wall Street recently, as Office Employees ings involving SIU - contracted members shall be paid day Question: "We arrived here in Local 153 launched an organizing campaign to bring the fi­ Bioomfield Steamship and several for day on all ships from the Trinidad to load cargo on the night — other lines. time foreign articles are ter­ of May 15, 1963 around 10:30 PM. nancial district's white collar Seeks Additional Aid minated and until the next We anchored to await the pilot. workers under the union ban­ ganizing in several Aelds. Many of Bioomfield, which is already sub­ the facilities of the SIU's old head­ foreign articles are signed. The ship shifted from the anchor­ ner. Workers out for a noonday quarters at 51 Beaver Street, In sidized on Trade Route 21 (US (2) SAND BLASTING WITH age when the pilot came and upon stroll crowded around a platform the Anancial district, were used to Gulf/United Kingdom and North­ PORTABLE EQUIPMENT. anchoring at the inner anchorage ern Europe), is seeking to expand set up by the OEIU at the center assist and feed the 1948 strikers. the mate broke watch. The vessel It was agreed that when its subsidized operations to TR 13 Tlie 15 years that have elapsed members of the unlicensed did not pass quarantine until the of the bustling financial district. since the 1948 strike have brought (US Gulf/Mediterranean) and TR Singer Johnny Desmond and a 12morning of May 16, 1963. This is personnel are required to piece band entertained the esti­ increasing problems to Wall Street 22 (US Gulf-Far East). Waterman's use portable sand-blasting also our loading berth." mated 20,000 listeners with music workers. Automation has made unsubsidized operation on TR 22 Answer: Watches were properly equipment, they shall be many jobs obsolete and only was temporarily suspended earlier pqid for such work at the broken. Since the place where you and song. limited provisions exist for many this year pending final action on In addre.ssing the crowd, OEIU regular overtime rate during anchored is also your loading employees' health care and retire­ its subsidy plea. berth, watches should have been President Howard Coughlln em­ straight time hours and at A formal date of February 18 ment. phasized that with the coming of the rate of time-and-one-half broken at the inner anchorage. has been scheduled on the Bioom­ Local 153 already claims a mem­ Reference: Article II, Section 34 automation in brokerage houses, the overtime rate during bership of over 2,000 employees field application. An informal hear­ overtime hours. When the (a) and (b) of the Standard Freight- the white collar employees were of the New York, American and ing was held last month. sand-blasting equipment is ship Agreement, which reads as becoming more and more expend­ Cotton Exchanges. being used, two men shall follows: "PORT TIME. For the able and in need of union protec­ operate the equipment and purpose of applying port overtime tion to assure some form of Job both men shall receive over­ provisions of this agreement 'port security. Discontent over Wall Street em­ time. Rigging up for sand­ time' or the words 'in port' shall be deflned to mean the following: ployment practices was dramatic­ blasting, securing the equip­ "COMMENCEMENT OF PORT- ally demonstrated in 1948, when ment after sand-blasting and and sweeping up sand after TIME. (a) From the time a vessel employees pulled the flrst sand-blasting shall not be is properly secured to a dock, buoy only strike in the 171-year-history considered overtime during or dolphins for the purpose of of the New York Stock Exchange. loading and/or discharging cargo, Seafarers and members of the straight time hours. ballast, passeiigers or mail; under­ Sailors Union of the Paciflc, along (3) MEN ENTERING ENGINE going repairs; taking on fuel, wa­ with representatives of as many CASINGS ON MOTOR VES­ ter or stores; fumigation, lay-up; as 50 other unions, manned picketSELS. It was agreed that any awaiting orders or berth, except lines in support of a strike by the unlicensed crewmember who when a vessel is moored or anch­ United Financial Employees in its is required to enter engine ored in or outside the Port of attempt to bring union conditions casings on motor vessels San Pedro for the purpose of tak­ to Wall Street. The strike was marked by re­ shall be entitled to overtime. ing on bunkers. "(b) From the time the vessel is peated instances of police brutal­ This was agreed to previous­ ly but was never inserted in properly moored or anchored for ity and attacks - upon both male the freightship agreement. the pui-pose of loading and/or dis­ and female pickets. Including It is, however, in the tanker charging cargo, ballast, passengers, many Seafarers and SlU men who or mail; undergoing repairs; tak­ joined in a mass demonstration on contract. The above clariAcations are be- ing on fuel, water or stores; fumi­ the second day of the walkout. An SIU Aim titled "The Battle gation. lay-up awaiting orders or of Wall Street," which was pro­ berth." Addressing noontime crowd in New York's financial district, Although we answered this let­ duced and distributed- at the time, Howard Coughlin, president of the AFL-CIO Office Em­ ter some time ago, the question is is still in popular demand by many tALL SIU MALL/ ployees International Union, kicks off new union drive to sign timely because the same problem and used by many unions to assist arises often. up Wall Street workers. in trade union education and or­ New Clarifications Reached With SIU Operators Office Workers Open New Wall St. Drive �SEA'rdmEEs ^ae rwm'os^*'* SlUNA Transport Union Adds Detroit Taxi Local SECXTXUTir Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director Hospital Cost Study Shows Rise Charter ceremony for Detroit drivers' local concluded with a three-way handshake involving (l-r) Ernest Berry, secretary-treasurer of the Gty Cab drivers' group, TSAW President Domi­ nic Abata and Fred Ford, president of the newly-affiliated City Cab unit. New Bedford Eyes US Aid On Fish Pier NEW BEDFORD, Mass.—The Federal Government has given its support to the construction of the new South Terminal fish pier proj­ ect here by committing a total of $5.3 million for its construction. The project became eligible for Federal funds when the Urban Re­ newal Administration gave permis­ sion to tie' the fish pier project to this city's overall renewal project. This was the first time that a proj­ ect of this type—a fish terminalhas qua ified for URA aid. Cost Of $9.9 MUiion Estimated cok of t;=e entire city renewal project, in addition to the fish terminal, is $9.9 million. The New Bedford Redevelop­ ment Authority has been one of the leading forces behind the urban renewal project that now includes the fish pier. Howard W. NickerEon, on leave from his post as secretary-treasurer of the SlUaffiliated New Bedford Fishermen's Union, is serving as a member of the Authority. Start Is Months Away A start on the renewal project, beginning with the fish pier con­ struction, is several months away, according to Mayor Edward Har­ rington. Before any work begins, the Redevelopment Authority must file a survey and planning appli­ cation with the URA for approval. New Bedford is one of the oldest US fishing centers still active, and was the major American whal.'ng port during the 19th century. Pro­ motion efforts by the NBFU have been credited with helping to keep the fish industry here alive. DETROIT—^The SIUNA Transportation Services & Allied Workers is still expanding here, as 200 members of the City Cab Drivers Association voted last month to affiliate with the TSAW. The membership gain> is the second one in this city the Teamsters In runoff balloting made over Teamster opposi­ to see who would represept some tion, since the TSAW won a Na­ tional Labor Relations Board win among workers at Checker Cab garages last year. TSAW President Dominic Abalh presented the latest charter to Fred Ford, president of the newlyaffiliated City Cab local, which will be known as Local 11. The previously-unaffiliated taxi workers had voted 100 to 59 for the City Cab Drivers' unit in a Na­ tional L4(bor Relations Board elec­ tion on August 14. The victory fol­ lowed a year-long fight which pa­ ralleled SIU-TSAW activities in tlie Checker Cab fleet. Federal court action finally allowed the drivers for the City Cab Company to proceed with the NLRB-ordered balloting. About the only disruptive note in the entire organizing compaign was thrown in gratis by Teamsters Local 902, which circulated leaf­ lets shortly before the balloting to urge a "no union" vote. The Hoffa union did not appear on the ballot nor had it ever represented the City Cab drivers. The TSAW has been expanding steadily since the SIUNA estab­ lished the new transportation work­ ers organization in January, 1962, covering some 6,000 Chicago driv­ ers and garage workers who had previously quit the Teamsters. Last month, the Western States TSAW scored its first election win over Hoffa's Teamsters in bal­ loting at the A. S. Mason General Oilfield Transportation Company at Bakersfield, Calif. In a separate development, the Communications Equipment Workers of America, an indepen­ dent organization, also defeated Though it's certainly no surprise to anyone who's been hospitalised lately, the average cost for each day a patient spends in the hospital has increased from $18.35 in 1952 to $36.83 inl962, according to the Ameri­ can Hospital Association. The total expense of an "average" stay in the hospital, amounting to slightly more than a week, jumped in the same period from $148 to $279. These figures are based on reports by non-Federal, short-term general hospitals which admit patients with all types of illnesses or injuries. All'together, these short-term general and special hospitals amount to 79 percent of the health care institutions in the United States and account for 92 percent of all admissions. However, they contain only 40 percent of the total number of beds, according to the AHA, which explains the crowding and waiting lists for hospital admissions. Last year, all hospitals registered with the Association spent $10.1 billion to provide care for 26.5 million patients. The comparable 1961 expenditures were $9.3 billion and the number of patients topped 25.4 million. It's an easy matter for the AHA and other agencies to blame labor costs for hospital personnel for the rise In hospital costs for patients —and this of course is what they do. The Association's figures quoted in an American Medical Association publication are that "hospital labor costs have increased more than 333 percent since 1946," which is six years more than the period covered in the patient cost study. The AHA also says that non-labor costs have risen slightly more than 200 percent, though the same story doesn't mention the period involved. We can assume that the hospital group's figures are accurate when it says that there are 237 employees for every IM patients in a shortterm general hospital, but this is a kind of loaded figure. You have only to consider that many hospitals in the past few years have finally gone on a three-watch system, like Seafarers have aboard ship, and that a hospital is a 24-hour business just li'ice a ship is. Each 100 patients has to have a certain number of nurses, technicians, sanitary aides and supervisors available to them for each 8 hours of a 24-hour day. So while the same 100 patients are in the hospital for a given 24-hour period; there dre three changes of shifts during the same day to provide necessary care tor these patients. In other areas of the report on the health situation involving the US public, it was pointed out that nearly 100 million persons used out­ patient facilities in all AHA-reglstered hospitals last year. And while hospitals have mostly shown Increases in their various services, the number of new births in hospitals dropped from 3.9 million in 1961 to 2.8 million last year, which reflects the generally-declining national birthrate In the US. 4,500 workers at the Western Elec­ tric plant In Baltimore. The CEWA had voted down the Teamsters earlier, but the margin of viictory—only 22 votes—was not enough ' for a majority. , Last January, one bf the biggest attempts by Hoffa to raid an AFLCIO union was turned into a fullscale r<Mit when some 17,000 West­ ern Electric Installers voted 3-1 to snub the Teamsters in nation­ wide NLEB balloting. The AFLCIO Communications Workers of America won the voting by a count {Comments and suggestions are Invited by this Departnient and can of 11,388 to 4,000. he submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Labor Revolt Hits Castro WASHINGTON—rebellion among Cuba's Communist-controlled labor unions seems to have hit the Castro forces even harder than Hurricane Flora. Reports received from in­ side the island country by the "Citizens Committee for a Free Cuba" confirmed the devel­ opments. On September 11, workers Workers." they associated with during the day. As a result of the labor rebellion, .Authorities in Cuba look upon in the second largest union of Cuba, the Heavy Equipment Work­ ers of the Construction Union, composed of 125,000 members, di­ rectly challenged Communist labor leaders in an attempt to loosen their shackles on labor. Meeting in the National Labor Palace in Havana they protested Communist labor tactics so sharp­ ly that the meeting was thrown into confusion, and Communist labor leader Lazaro Pena was unable to control it. Chanting "We are hun­ gry! .We want freedom! We want work!," the union members rammed through motions demanding im­ proved work rules. Stunned by this assertion of in­ dependence on the part of a "tame" union, controlled entirely by stateappointed Communist officials at every level, CTC (Cuban Confed­ eration of Labor) Secretary Gen­ eral Lazaro Pena began a sweep­ ing purge In the Heavy Equipment Workers UHlon. It was not until September 17 that he felt strong enough to move. He told a meeting that the action of the union was "due to confusionism and erroneous and incor­ rect interpretations by elements interested in downgrading the con­ duct and goals of the Cuban prole­ tariat . . ." On September 19 Pena moved strongly against the union. He called a meeting of 200 handpicked persons "to clarify the con­ tent of the resolutions of the Na­ tional Council of Construction the Citizens Committee, which In­ cludes SIUNA President Paul Hall, says the Castro regime is now forc­ ing workers to fill out question­ naires reporting their daily move­ ments, from the time they rise in the morning until they go to bed. They are required to name people the labor rebellion as comparable to the opposition of agricultural workers, whose passive resistance and sabotage led to a 1963 sugar crop of less than one-half of the 1961 production. And this was before Flora hit the island. SiU Bosun Has A Sideline Improvised "jam session" at the Port O' Call in SIU headguarters features Seafarer Tom Lourcnts, bosun, on the guitar. Onlookers Jimmy Roy (left I and LOHIS Sieffort watch approvingly as Laurents shows his strumming style. �if r •••'--• M^reiAw Uk. ifCt SEAFAMEMS EO& Par« SercB. F OUR escapees from Castro's Cuba, fleeing the Caribbeon island in two small boats, had the good fortune to meet up with the SlU-manned Seotrain Georgia off the Florida keys recently, after four other merchant ships in the area had failed to see their signals. The sharp eyes of the Georgia's 3rd mate sighted the two small craft after they had run out of fuel and were being buffeted by 30-mile-an-hour winds. SlU steward Robert Hannibal served as translator for two hours while all hands waited for a Coast Guard boat to come out and tow the Cubans to freedom. Seafarer Andy Lavezoli, ship's delegate, provided the pictures. At rail, Seafarers Pliilip Sorkus, QM, and steward Bob Honnibot watch maneuvering. Cameraman A. Lavezoli pictures Z. Ching, AB (right), among those checking action in the water below. Aboard the Georgia, one of the rescued Cu­ bans smiles in relief (5). Ship provided food, smokes and clothes while radio con­ tact was made with Co<!ist Guard. Coast Guard boat from Key West (6) came along side Georgia within two hours of radio call. t •- Heading for Key West and freedom, Cu­ bans wave thanks for Georgia's help. �^ge••wgtA^.''j'y !?• jf-jp ^"H|fU 5' « SlU Vessel Hauls Record CARE Cargo NEW ORLEANS—An SlU-contracted ship, the Jian, left here last week bound for Algeria with the largest individual food ship­ ment ever made by CARE. The Jian (Pacific Seafarers) sailed to North Africa with a total of 10,047 metric tons of CARE wheat in her holds. The re­ lief organization had previously shipped its cargoes in "parcel" lots on liners. The shipment is the first of 262 million pounds CARE plans to dis­ tribute in a year to the victims of the Algerian civil war. The con­ tract signed last July between CARE and Algeria also calls for the distribution of butter, oil and milk powder. The charter to Pacific Seafarers calls for the ship to discharge its cargo at four Algerian ports. The first stop is due to be Oran on November 20. CARE is the post­ war organization whose full name is the "Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere." O# Perfect Score For SlU LIfeboatmen Joe Alrina, Safety Director Cleaning Agents Have Specific Jobs Class No. 94 for SlU lifeboatmen's training school in New York gathered for traditional photo after all received new Coast Guard lifeboat tickets. Pictured (front, l-r) are Earl Bennett, Ronald Christian; middle, Saleh M. Hirabi, Thomas O'Rourke, Richard Greening, John Davis; rear, Bill DeStocy, Ira Goldberg, John Fulling, and instructor Arne Bjornsson. Senate Bills Propose US Aid HEARINGS SET ON DOMESTIC SHIPS WASHINGTON—Hearings on two legislative proposals that could mean a long-awaited breakthrough in Government aid for the US domestic shipping fleet have been scheduled late this month by the Senate Merchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee. The hearings to be con--*proved for a two-year-period by ducted on November 25-26 Rico for a one-year-period. will explore a pair "^of bills A bill to extend the waiver pro­ the Senate Commerce Committee, li m rI?I I •;.f' offered by Sen. E. L. (Bob) Bartlett (D.-Alaska) which would pro­ vide US subsidy aid for new con­ struction either here or abroad for the domestic trades. One of the bills (S. 1773), would call for a direct subsidy on con­ struction of new vessels for domes­ tic operations. Under the terms ol this proposal, construction sub­ sidy would be provided in a range from 33I/& to 55 percent. In the case of reconstruction or conver­ sion, the subsidy could go as high as 60 percent. The second proposed bill (S. 1774), would allow construction in foreign yards, if common car­ riers in the domestic trades are denied direct subsidy or if no ac­ tion is taken by the Secretary of Commerce on such applications within six months. Both bills were introduced last June and would extend the con­ struction subsidy to vessels to be operated on the Great Lakes, and in the coastwise and the intercoastal trades. Under present law, ships in the domestic trades must be built in the US and manned by American seamen. The new proposals by Sen. Bartlett would offer an opportunity to upgrade the domestic fleet gen­ erally and also help with the prob­ lem of Pacific Coast lumber grow­ ers who are active in a bid for amendment of the Jones Act so that foreign vessels can enter the US domestic trades with no strings attached. Sen. Maurine Neuberger (D.Ore.) was the sponsor of the 1962 amendment which opened the US domestic trade to foreign-fiag ships for the first time and allowed these vessels to move lumber from the Pacific Northwest to Puerto Rcteaiber 18, 1981 vision Indefinitely with no pro­ vision for American-flag partici­ pation in the trade has been in­ troduced by Sen. Warren Magnuson (D.-Wash.), and has been ap­ In their constant battle with household germs, more and more housewives are reportedly falling victim to a peculiar type of accident. The same thing can apply on any ship If improper care Is taken. Two examples are outlined in a recent "Greater New York Safety Council Newsletter." Two housewives were starting to work on a household job in separate locations but under similar circumstances. They were using an ordinary toilet bowl cleaner. Dissatisfied with the way It was removing stains, each decided to add a household bleach to aid the cleaning action, stirring the mixture with a brush. The results were disastrous. One woman died quickly, while the other spent a long time in the hospital. In another example, this time from a Government medical news­ letter, 20 people were overcome by toxic gases released from a home­ brew concoction of a cleaner, chlorine bleach and ammonia. What occurred In each of these cases was the generation of a poisonous gas when the users decided to combine two or more cleaning agents In general use and found in most homes. Each is perfectly safe to use by itself. But the addition of the old familiar chlorine bleach to an acid or acid-producing material like toilet bowl cleanser or just plain vinegar, will quickly release a quantity of toxic chlorine gas. In the same manner, when chlorine bleach is mixed with other alkaline mattef,^ as in cleaning agents containing ammonia or lye, the chemical action produces a highly irritating gas. Inhaled into the lungs, these fumes can cause serious injury and possible death. Accidents of this type are not restricted to the kitchen and bathroom, but are happening increasingly in other areas of family activity. Such accidents have been noted, for example, during the cleaning of the home swimming pool and the treatment of the water. •It is foolish to assume that because certain household products are good and useful, a combination of them will do a better job. The commercial cleaners available on the market have already been blended with great care for the best po.ssible action. Mixing your own "witches brew" will probably prove a waste of time and effort, by producing poorer results. One product will simply dilute or neutralize the other, and may even lead to terrible disaster as in the cases cited. Stick to the safe rule—read the label carefully and follow the manu­ facturer's directions exactly. Never mix bleaching agents with toilet bowl cleansers, ammonia, lye, rust remover, vinegar, oven cleaner, or any other cleaning compound. Keep in mind that modern scouring powders often contain chlorine bleach. In general it is economically wasteful to use chlorine bleach in toilet bowls, sinks and bathtubs anyway, because in time, it will dull and roughen the fine smooth porcelain surface and ruin Its looks and utility. which Magnuson heads. It still must pass the Senate and the House before it can become law. The original Jones Act waiver law (Oomments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can expired October 23. he submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) By Sidney Margolius Business Loves Those Teen-Agers Businessmen love the country's currently huge group of teen-agers. The youngsters are a big market and big spenders. They have more money in their pockets nowadays (from both parents and jobs). They get married earlier. They always have been clothing faddists but now they are more fashion-conscious than ever. Most of all, they use more toiletri^ and cosmetics everything from hair spray to eye make-up, and there is abundant use of hair dress­ ings by the boys. Television is the chief influence now—note those bouffant hair styles. Not long ago teen-age girls used very little cosmetics until they were 17 or so. Now, they more often start at 14, even smaller. A sur­ vey by "Seventeen" magazine, which reigns profitably over the huge group of avid spenders, found that while the country's 10 million teen-age girls still comprise only 10 percent of the population, they do 25 percent of the buying of all cosmetics and toiletries. But cosmetics are only part of the modern teen-age spending. Auto manufacturers nowadays beam much of their advertising at teen-agers, and again are emphasizing horsepower and speed in ads. The young­ sters not only are among the chief buyers of used cars but influence their -families' choices. Clothing manufacturers also slant more of their ads to the teen-agers. Furniture manufacturers increasingly ap­ peal to teen-age girls because of the high rate of teen-age marriages. About half the girls marry today while still in their teens. In fact, about one out of seven of today's mothers are youngsters still in their teens. Teen-agers also have become the mainstay of the record and music business. Liquor distillers and brewers avoid advertising directly to teen-agers, and cigarette manufacturers this year quit advertising in college newspapers. But teen-agers both drink and smoke earlier nowadays. A study of teen drinking in one Eastern and two Midwest states shows that three out of five kids aged 14 to 18 admit to drinking alcoholic beverages, with or without parental consent, "Scholastic Magazine's" Youth Letter reports. The most immediate danger is reckless driving. But the further danger is that "social dependence on alcohol at an early age can more readily lead to alcoholism," as medical men and psychologists say. Cosmetics and toiletries manufacturers have leaned heavily on tele­ vision to develop teen-agers' present high expenditures on their products. Just one manufacturer, the Alberto-Culver Company, is reported to be spending $30 million this year on television--more than such huge corporations as GE, Ford or US Steel spend. Alberto-Culver, which sells VO-5 dressing and other products of that type, actually spends on advertising 20 cents of every dollar you pay for such products; more than it costs to manufacture them. As an example of the drain on family money, in seven years Alberto-Culver sales have spiraled from less than half a million dollars a year, to $57 million a year. Nor is Alberto-Culver the biggest manufacturer of toiletries; It is simply the one with the most dramatic, TV-baaed rise. This situation may represent two perils for your own family. One is the diversion of money from such more-basic and much-wanted goals as educating the family's children. Another is that when the young­ sters get married, they know relatively little about handling money and encounter serious problems. We have reported several times that the majority of today's wage-earner bankruptcies are the younger families. The youngsters themselves often realize their lack of economic edu­ cation and would like to have more of it. A survey by the Cornell University Depaii;ment of Home Economics, in New York State, found that the 14- to 16-year-old youngsters reported that "surprisingly few" parents explained money matters to them, The majority felt their parents should let them sit in on discussions of expenses. "Parents may be overlooking a real opportunity to teach wise money management," commented Ruth Pestle of Cornell. Eugene E. Gilbert, perhaps the country's leading researcher on teen­ age attitudes, has told this department that over and over again, his surveys find there is no real communication between family and teen­ ager. The youngsters want to talk to their parents, but generally go elsewhere. one of the most-effective ways to train teen-agers In handling money Is to help them plan or budget In advance how they will spend their money. But while the home may be the major strategic influence in teaching teen-agers how to handle money, and to avoid the trap of the heavy advertising now aimed at them, what (hey learn in school is important too. A survey by the Ohio Experiment Station of 150 young married cou­ ples, found that while the husbands usually felt confident of their vocational ability, many of the wives felt they lacked training in money management and housekeeping methods. Significantly, most of the husbands had had some job training in school or college, but relatively few of the young wives had training in school in home management subjects. Most urgently, the youngsters need guidance in buying toiletries, cosmetics and shampoos without overpaying, especially in comp<aring the TV-advertised products with the private-brands sold at lower prices by many retailets, and the lower-priced national brands like Ponds, Jergens', Lady Esther and Woodbury. �N«TCBb«r 18, SEAFARERS Pace Nine LOG Report Due Nov. 2& In Rail Job Dispute WASHINGTON—Tbe first pbase of tbe railroad work rules arbitration, under tbe special legislation adopted by Con­ gress in August, was completed a few weeks ago. Tbe final report on two major job is-^ sues involving train crewi^ is day of the fireman hearings, summed up the position of his un­ due November 26. The first of many pension checks for $150 monthly is presented to retiring SiU oldtimer John J. Cook at headquarters (above) at Mrs. Cook looks on. WeU fare rep. John Dwyer made the presentation to Cook, and also to oldtimer Antonio infante (right). Both retired on disability pensions. Six More Seafarers Retire On Pensions Fish Center May To Brooklyn NEW YORK—Plans are in the works that may move the Fulton Fish Market from its traditional place in downtown Manhattan across the river to Brooklyn, ac­ cording to Markets Commissioner Albert Pacetta. There are several sites being considered for the market, among them the Brooklyn waterfront lo­ cation between the Williamsburg Bridge and Newton Creek. Move Urged By Firm Relocation of the fish market has been urged in the preliminary report of a study made by a pri­ vate engineering firm hired by the city to survey and report on new market sites. The report urges con­ struction of a new fish market, away from downtown Manhattan, at an estimated cost of $15 million. The Fulton Fish Market was first established as a retail market be­ fore the Civil War, in 1821. It's not much different now than it was then except that much of the fish comes in by truck nowadays in­ stead of by boat. Less than seven percent of the merchandise comes in by boat today, most of it han­ dled by members of the SlU-affillated Atlantic Fishermen's Union. Although the market covers only about a four-block area at Fulton and South Streets it is possibly the largest wholesale fish center in the world. Shipping Rules The shipping rules estab­ lished under the agreement between the SIU and its con­ tracted operators clearly pro­ vide, as a part of the shipping procedure, that no seaman shall register for shipping in more than one port at the same time and that shipping cards issued in one port shall not be honored in any other port. Seafarers are again re­ minded that these provisions are designed to assure a fair and equitable procedure for filling jobs on SlU-contracted vessels. Any infractions of these rules should be reported to the Contract Department at headquarters. It will mark the first time that a ruling based on complusory ar­ bitration has been handed down in peacetime. Witnesses for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire­ men & Enginemen presented their case before the seven-man panel appointed by President Kennedy on why firemen should be retained on diesel engines. The carriers, with equal time, would like to wipe out some 25,000 fireman jobs. Hearings have just ended on the crew complement issue, during which three of the train operating unions—the Brotherhood of Rail­ road Trainmen, Order of Railway Conductors & Brakemen and the Switchmen's Union of North Amer­ ica— presented their positions. When public hearings on the crew complement issue were not being held, the arbitration panel met in executive session on the ques­ tion of the firemen. A BLE spokesman, on the final ion in this way: • Locomotive engineers have a direct self-interest in the safety and efficiency of rail operations and the burden of the work. • An important principle—the right of employees to negotiate wages, jobs and working condi­ tions—is at stake. • The BLE directly represents the firemen on the lines, and loco­ motive engineers have overlap­ ping seniority with firemen—"a place to go" when jobs and traffic fluctuate. The BFLE stressed the necessity for the firemen-helpers to maintain a lookout, to pass signals from ground crews to the engineer, to inspect and maintain train power plants and a number of other du­ ties involving train safety. The dispute arose when manage­ ment sought to impose new work rules and eliminate some 32,000 jobs at one clip. The arbitration law was enacted to put off a strike deadline last August 29. Josepb B. Logue, MD, Medical Director Seat-Beits—A Life-Saving Bargain For the price of an ordinary pair of shoes I recently purchased my son's life, according to Commander Harry A. Burns, USN, as reported in the "Navy Medical News Letter." No shoes were actually involved; this is merely a comparative way-f — of indicating the cost of one seat sonal suffering and bereavement, belt installed in his newly- road casualties represent a serious purchased (now completely demol­ loss to the community. How many ished) station wagon. of these people could be saved if On a quiet summer night, his 17- they too bought a bargain? The latest additions to the pen­ signed off the Steel Traveler (Isth­ year-old son and a companion were (Comments and suggestions are sion roster brings the total num­ mian). returning home. As the car crossed Smith lists his home port as Bal­ invited by this Department and ber of men retired on pensions in timore and has sailed on SlU- railroad tracks which were un­ 1963 to 93. The list is expected contracted vessels since 1944. His guarded by warning lights or cross­ can be submitted to this column to reach v/ell over 100 before the last ship was the Southampton bars, it was struck by a train. The in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) year is up. (Bull). He's a native of Illinois companion was hurled from the Among the oldtimers retiring on and lists a sister there, Mrs. Grace car and killed instantly. Burns' disability pensions are: Antonio E. Buckles, of Mt. Pulaski, as next son was injured but, by virtue of his seat belt, survived. of kin. One investigator reported: "This Retires To New Orleans The Del Valle (Delta) was Boyd's is my job. I've seen a lot of last ship', ending an SIU sailing demolished autos, but this is the career which dates back to 1939. most. It's amazing that anyone He's expected to make his home could have come out of it alive." MOBILE, September 11—Chairman, A veteran police officer agreed Lindsey J. Williams; Secretary, Louis in New Orleans. A native of Mo­ Neira; Reading Clerk, Robert Jordan. bile, he has a daughter in Mont­ with the foregoing and added: "The Minutes of previous meetings in aU ports only thing intact in that car is the were accepted. Port Agent reported on gomery, Ala. shipping, grain storage ship and State steering wheel." Dock tugs. Report accepted. Report of the Going into retirement after sail­ The steering wheel would have President for August was accepted. Com­ ing with the SIU since 1943, Cook munication from Secretary-Treasurer re­ been demolished too, save for the garding the need to elect the quarterly will live in New York City with Reddick Ramos seat belt which kept his son's chest financial committee was referred to new his wife Catherine. He's a native business. Auditor's reports presented away from it. Infante, 64; Raymond J. Reddick, and carried. E. J. Linch elected to God willing, his son will soon quarterly financial committee under new 60; Joe Ramos, 63; August A. go to college and into a new world business. Total present: 152. Smith, 67; Edward Boyd, 60, and i i t of opportunity. Neither his moth­ John J. Cook, 85. All of them NEW YORK, October 7—Chairman, er nor his father will ever forget Earl shipped in the deck department Shcpard; Secretary, Robert Mat­ how close he came to have having thews; Reading Clerk, William Hail. Min­ except Infante, a long-time member this chance. With all sincerity, utes of previous port meetings accepted. of the black gang, who switched E.\ecutive Board minutes of September they remind you: Do More Than 25 to the steward department last year. pre.sented and read. Port Agent re­ ported on shipping, performers, money Think About Seat Belts For Your Infante began sailing with the from various companies. Report ac­ Car. Buy Them. And When You due cepted. President's report on MTD SIU out of New York In 1941. A meeting. Canada beef, AFL-CIO and Buy Them, Wear Them. native of Puerto Rico, he makes his maritime union meetings, organizing and For the price of a pair of shoes, home In Jersey City, NJ, with his training was accepted. Report on con­ he bought his son's life. .It was tracts and constitution covering various Smith Boyd wife Josephine. His last ship was contractual matters was presented. All the biggest bargain he ever got. ship's the Jian (Pacific Seafarers). delegates urged to follow same of Pennsylvania and last shipped Every year well over 100,000 procedure of forwarding repair lists be­ Since 1939 leaving their last foreign port and on the Azalea City (Sea-Land). people are killed on the roads of fore returning to the States. Report accepted. Signing off his last ship, the An­ (Ed. note: A report in the last the world, according to the Organizing report covering several now drew Jackson (Waterman), to spend issue of the LOG that Seafarer "Chronicle" of the World Health vessels was accepted. Secretary-Tie.-.surer's report on new Norfolk buildin.c. his retirement in Jacksonville, Red­ Bozo Zelencic was retiring on a Organization. The tragedy of road quarterly financial committee. Bull l.iiie dick completed time with the SIU disability pension was printed in accidents is that they involve par­ and other financial matters was pre­ sented and accepted. Welfare services dating back to 1939. A native of error, due to a mix-up in records ticularly the young and adventur­ report presented. Quarterly financial Dunnellon, Fla., he has a brother, of pending pension applications. ous, taking their highest toll committee's report presented and ac­ cepted. Meeting excuses referred to Frank, living in Savannah. Zelencic was originally advised by among males between .15 and 30 dispatcher. Auditor's reports carried. Discussion in good and welfare on safety Ramos, a native of the Philip­ the Pension Plan in August that he years of age. aboard tankers. Total present: pines, has been sailing with the was not eligible for a pension.) Thus, as well as causing per- meetings 310. Six more veteran Seafarers have been named by the joint SlU-sbipowner panel of trustees for the retirement program to receive $150 per month for bfe in Union pension benefits. All six are retiring on disability pensions because they are SIU since 1942, and makes his home in Springfield Gardens, NY, no longer able to work. with his wife Andrela. He last SIU MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS �Pace Tea SEAFAitERS US Sues 'Work' Unit —Skirted Labor Law LOG lfi» IMt Cliff Wilson, Food and-Ship Sanitation Director MTDEnds, Convention (Continued from page 3) were then locked out of their Jobs and replacei} with crews recruited through the CMU. "As far as I am concerned," Meany said, "a strikebreaker is a strikebreaker, a scab is a scab, Wirtz charged that the "work" organizing or collective bargaining. in many interesting ways. Your SIU Chief Steward's Manual lists and it doesn't change it by putting committee is violating the LandIt was an employer's own listing several ways in which apples can be served, in pies, pastry, fresh and a union label on it." rum-Grif(in Act by refusing to file of the National Right to Work whole, in salads, as apple sauce and in many other forms of dessert. With respect to other maritime the disclosure report required from Committee on a disclosure report A little experimenting will certainly suggest many other forms where and generai labor problems, the consultants and other "middlemen which led to the investigation and apples can be utilized for shipboard meals. When taking fresh apples aboard ship, look out for signs of decay, delegates: court action against the committee. » Urged termination of the biThe Virginia-Carolina Chemical brown squashy spots or overall softness. The best quality are ones Corp., in a routine report of its of mediuno size, hrm and bright in color. For storage purposes, apples state Waterfront Commission in use of outsiders In the months are among the fruits considered moderately susceptible to freezing, the Port of New York, the closing preceding a 1960 union representa­ with an average freezing point of 28.4"' F., depending on the variety. of the longshoremen's register and the return of hiring ot longshore­ tion election at its Polk County, The best temperature for storing apples is from SS' F. to 36° F. men to the joint control of the In cooking apples, take care to preserve their food values. They Fla.,' plant, disclosed that it had International Longshoremen's As­ should be cooked quickly in a small amount of water. The juice should paid the expenses of W. T. Harri­ sociation and management. always be served, because it contains nutrients and is appetizing. son, who was then president of • Opposed attempts to weaken 4i the National Right to Work Com­ the Communications Act of 1934 The revolution in food preservation and preparation which has mittee, to address a picnic and bar­ by permitting US-flag deep-sea becue the company held "for all already completely changed the shipboard eating habits of Seafarers vessels to sail without qualified is still underway, with the latest innovation announced recently by its white employees." licensed radio telegraph operators. Harrison's speech, the Bureau of the New York Central Railroad. The Central has installed what it calls' SAN FRANCISCO — Labor' Endorsed and urged immedi­ backed Congressman John F. (Jack) Labor-Management Reports indi­ the only automatic restaurant car in the East. ate authorization of construction The "Meal-A-Mat," as it is called, involves do-it-yourself cooking Shelley last week became the first cated after an investigation, in­ on the Rampart Dam in Yukon Democrat to be elected Mayor of cluded a general attack on unions by hungry passengers with the aid of electronic ovens. After selecting River, Alaska, as essential to the his refrigerated meal from a vending machine, the passenger places San Francisco in 55 years by beat­ and the "power of labor bosses" development of Alaska and as a ing out seven other candidates for and was designed to influence the it in the electronic oven and simply presses a button. In 10 seconds project which would provide fuUdecision of employees on the sandwiches are heated and in a little over two-and-a-half minutes a year employment for between 60,the post. Shelley had the endorsement and question of organizing and collec­ complete meal can be ready to eat. 000 and 80,000 workers. There is already some talk of similar methods for feeding aboard solid support of the Sailors Union tive bargaining. So called on the Congress to Harrison, a former accounting ships of the future, so it will be interesting to see how this innovation provide increased appropriations of the Pacific and other labor groups. "With Shelley in office," clerk with the Louisville & Nash­ works out. for ship construction, conversion t t Morris Weisberger, executive vice- ville Railroad who was expelled and repair, and the immediate ini­ Another new device being developed for use ashore which may tiation of a ship construction pro­ president of the SIUNA and SUP by his union, has made a career of someday find its way into shipboard galieys is a self-cleaning oven, gram to assure a minimum of 140 fighting for compulsory open shop secretary - treasurer, said, "San Francisco labor can expect a fair laws. After leaving the National which could conceivably lead to more sanitary galleys while easing new merchant and naval vessels Right to Work Committee in 1961, the workload of the steward department. each year. shake." The revolutionary oven is reportedly now under development and • Asked for Government leader­ Weisberger was an active mem­ he become associated with an as­ ber of the "Labor Committee For sortment of similar groups in­ testing by one of the largest appliance manufacturers. It iises intense ship to effectuate a bold, far-reach­ Shelley" established several months cluding the Council for Industrial heat of 880 to 900 degrees developed by the oven itself to burn off ing program to avert critical un­ before the election to assist Shelley Freedom in Indiana, the National grease, food particles and all foreign elements from the interior employment problems. • Called on President Kennedy in his mayoralty campaign. In sup­ Labor-Management Foundation in surfaces. All that would be left after the cleaning process on a really porting Shelley's candidacy, Weis­ Chicago and, most recently, a new dirty oven would be a small amount of fine ash to be brushed off the and the State Department to insure carrying out of the nation's tariff berger declared that Shelley came group called the Kentucky Free­ bottom of the oven. Special insulation keeps the surface temperature of the oven down laws as a means of halting the from the ranks of labor and has dom to Work Council. The National Right to Work to that of normal ovens at all times, even while the high-temperature dumping of foreign, low-priced always shown a deep concern for Committee, meanwhile, announced cleaning process is going on. A smoke eliminator or arrester com­ merchandise, which has been the problems of working men and that it will fight the attempt to parable to an electronic air-purifier is built into the rear of the oven threatening the employment of women. to clear the fumes given off during the burning process. American workers. la another port city election, force it to file Landrum-Griffin re­ • Urged continuation on all pos­ (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can labor-backed Mayor James Tate, ports and accused the Administra­ sible levels of the Department's be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) a Democrat, was reelected in Phila­ tion of "harassment." fight to achieve the elimination of delphia. the runaway-flag problem. Rep. Shelley, 58, is presently • Condemned the flagrant vio­ serving in the House where he is lations of the 50-50 Act and de­ a member of the powerful Approp­ manded Government action to as­ riations Committee. A long-time sure compliance with the law. Californian, he was president of BOSTON—The fourth super-tanker to join the SlU-contracted Victory Carriers fleet, • Demanded that American ves­ the California State Federation of the Mount Washington, completed her first trip this week, a coastwise voyage to Lake sels be employed in the shipment Labor from 1947-50, and had Charles and Beaumont to load 45,000 tons of oil and return to Atlantic ports. of grain cargoes to Communist served as president and then sec­ nations. The 46,000 deadweight-ton^. retary of the San Francisco Labor The delegates urged support for Council from 1937-50. He first vessel, built at the East Bos­ the Montpelier Victory, took on an tinue to receive "favored treat­ SIU crew here. printing trades union members ment" from the US Government. went to Congress in 1949 after ton yards of Bethlehem Steel, Building Program The furor developed while Mrs. and machinists who are on strike being named in a special election was crewed up by Seafarers at the Capable of carrying nearly 16 Kennedy was making the yacht against the "Kingsport (Tenn.) and had been reelected every two end of October. This is approxi­ million gallons of mixed petroleum trip last month, and a Congres­ Press" and recommended a com­ years since then. mately a year since a sistership. products, the big tanker is 736 feet sional inquiry brought out infor­ plete boycott against the distillers in length. She draws 40 feet of mation that details about US ship­ of Old Fitzgerald, Cabin Still, Old water and has a beam of 102 feet. ping arrangements with Onassis Elk and W. L. Weller for their The tanker's 21,500-shaft-horse- were withheld until the trip was union-busting activities. Among the speakers at the con­ power turbines drive her at YlVs completed. knots with a capacity cargo. Besides the Montpelier Victory, vention were W. Willard Wirtz, US All four of the almost-identical the Victory Carriers fleet gained Secretary of Labor; Frank Zorilla, vessels are part of the construction the Mount Vernon Victory in Janu­ Secretary of Labor for the Com­ program Victory Carriers was com­ ary, 1961, and the Monticello Vic­ monwealth of Puerto Rico; Omer Becu, general secretary of the In­ mitted to as an outgrowth of a tory just two years ago. series of ship tran.sfers in the hey­ Each is operated by a separate ternational Confederation of Free day of the Government-approved subsidiary of Victory Carriers, Trade Unions; Senator Jacob Javship transfer program. Fourteen such as the Mount Washington its of New York; Haruo Wada, ships were transferred out at the Tanker Company for the newest generai secretary of the Japanese Trades Union Congress; Edwin time. addition to the fleet. The Mount Hood, president of the Shipbuild­ Congress Questions Washington made her first trip The Government's dealings with under charter to the Military Sea er's Council of America; Herbert Schmertz, general counsel to the the Victory Carrier interests, owned Transportation Service. Federal Mediation & Conciliation by Greek shipowner Aristotle S. Service; Congressmen Hugh Car­ Onassis, came under fire in Con­ ey, Leonard Farbstein and James gress last month. "Lavish hospi­ Delaney, and Leo Brown, New tality" handed out to Mrs. Jacque­ York City Commissioner of Ma­ line Kennedy and US Undersec­ rine and Aviation. Seafarers overseas who want retary of Commerce Franklin D. The delegates reelected Paul Roosevelt Jr. on a cruise aboard to get in touch with headquar­ Hall as president of the Depart­ Onassis" luxury yacht Christina, ters in a hurry can do so by ment, Jack McDonald as vicewas scored by Rep. Oliver Bolton cabling the Union at its cable president and Peter McGavin as address, SEAFARERS NEW executive secretary - treasurer. (R-Ohio). On the beach at Baltimore, Seafarer Jacob R. Gnagy uses his Bolton questioned whether it was YORK. Use of this address as­ SIUNA Executive Vice-President time between hourly }ob calls to grab a quick haircut in the proper for Mrs. Kennedy and sures speedy transmission on all Morris Weisberger and ILA Vicetonsorial parlor at the SIU hall. Barber John Battaglia is Roosevelt to accept this type messages and faster service for President Anthony Scotto were the man with the shears. Gnagy ships in the steward de­ the men Involved. of hospitality, contending that named to the MTD Executive partment as a 3rd cook. Onassis' interests have and con­ Board. WASHINGTON—The US Labor Department has asked a Apples in Season; New Food Gadgets Federal court to compel the "National Right-to-Work Com­ This is a good time of the year for SIU stewards to consider mittee" to register as a management consultant and to dis­ appie dishes, in their many forms, for eniivening shipboard meals. close details of services it has> Apples are fresh and plentiful at this time of the year and with the used by employers to influence crop Just in, prices seem to be very reasonable. provided to employers. Labor Secretary W. Willard workers in matters dealing with Apples are among the most versatile of fruits and can be served SF Elects Rep. Shelley As Mayor SIU Mans Newest 'Super' He's Taking A Trimnfing Union Has Cable Address �AitEns mfre .FV* JBlevcB 'Have One .. cape MSPORT NEW TRY FOR THE HIT PARADE. The Republican party has moved full-scale into the age of hi-fi and stereophonic sound with issuance of a phonograph record entitled "Mr. Lincoln's Party Today: A Declaration of Republican Belief." Featured on the record are statements by former President Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Gov. Nelson Rockefeller and Sen. Barry Goldwater. The record snipes at the old GOP bugaboo of "big government," with President Eisenhower stating "... massive substitution of government action for private action . . . leaves the nation poorer in those moral values that distinguish us from collcctivist societies." Acting as master of ceremonies on the record is television and screen actor Ronald Reagan, who has been identified in recent years with a . variety of right-wing causes and who gave his name and efforts to the American Medical Association's campaign against health insurance for the elderly. The 12-inch disc sells at $5.95. ij' 4" URGES CHANGE IN RULES. "One man can do this (block legislation in Congress). I think Congress should have the opportunity to make up its. own mind on the President's recommendations. Also, I think that •any member of Congress has the right to have his proposed legislation seriously considered by committees and voted on by the Senate and the House. "Plenty of time should be taken but I don't think a single member of a committee, the chairman, has tne right to prevent the House or the Senate, the whole Congress, from action."—Sen. Clifford Case <R-NJ), remarking on need to reform rules of Congress. . 4> 4 INCREASE IN RIGHTIST GROUPS. The number of right-wing, groups functioning locally and nationally has leaped 50 percent in the past year, according to a directory which itself is produced by rightwingers. It is the "First National Directory of Rightist .Groups, Pub­ lications ahd Some Individuals in the United States." The listing .is compiled by the Alert Americans Association.'Orders for it are filled by the Noontide Press, PC Box 713, Sausolito, Calif. A former associate, of hate-monger Gerald L. K. Smith is involved with both outfits. . A year ago, the directory contained 2066 listings. A recent supplement added 1154 new listings, for a total of 3220 found in every nook and cranny of the nation. The largest number of listings goes to the National Committee for Economic Freedom, with 72 branches. This is the crowd behind repeal of the Federal income tax. 4 4 • •'4' 4 4; HOW TO QUIET THE AMA. Apparently, the American Medical As­ sociation wanted a new conimittee. formed by the US Selective Service System, to be called the "National Advisory Committee on the Selection of Physicians, Dentists and Allied Specialists." So a $38,000 item was included in the Selective Service budget requests to set up such a committee. .. Appearing before a House subcommittee to justify the $38,000 re­ quest, Selective Service chief, Lt. Gen. Lewis B. Hershcy, was asked: "What are you paying $38,000 a year for?" He answered: "1 think what you are paying it for is to placate them (the AMA) and keep them quiet." He also said: "... I do not think any group is better organized." This drew a ditto from subcommittee Chairman Albert Thomas (D-Texas), who said: "The tightest group is the AMA ..." IWfrWfTifr* The Canadian government's decision to impose a three-year forced trusteeship over all Cahadian maritime unions and workers is how a matter of record. The full power of the government has been invoked, with no effort spared, to crack down on the SIU of Canada and four other unions. All of their affairs are now in the hands of government-appointed trustees, since the SIU in Canada was the only union of those involved which actively opposed the trustee­ ship legislation. The fervor with which the other unions and the Canadian Labor Congress promoted the trusteeship and encouraged the govern­ ment's hand is perhaps the best guide to all David H. Fabricius, a member for a plant guard who sometimes their other actions in the name of trade of the Brotherhood of Locomotive kissed the plant nurse when he Firemen & Enginemen, was honored strolled through the dispensary on unionism. in Boston with the BLF&E's safety award for his action in stopping a train after its engineer became disabled. The engineer had slumped over the controls with his foot on the "deadman" control that kept the train running. With 180 passengers aboard, the train was running out of control when Fa­ bricius brought it to a stop. his regular rounds. The Aerojet General Corp. in Sacramento had fired the guard on the ground of neglect of duty and conduct un­ becoming a protection officer, then merely suspended the nurse for two weeks. Local 812 of the Machinists agreed that the kissing incident was a breach of company rules, but took the case to arbitra­ tion when the firm refused leni­ 4 4 4 A temporary restraining order ency. The guard gained reinstate­ was gained by the International ment and restoration of part of his Association of Fire Fighters against lost wages. moves to dismiss 59 Philadelphia 4 4 4 firemen who took part in informa­ An employer's refusal of union tional picketing that called atten­ tion to their campaign for a wage requests for a wage boost while increase. The dismissal notices hiring extra workers at higher pay were sent by the Fire Commissioner as potential strikebreakers has after the Philadelphia local spread been ruled an unfair labor prac­ its informational picketing from tice by the National Labor Rela­ City Hall doorways to crowded lo­ tions Board. The conduct of the cations facing the re-election cam­ Sunbeam Plastics Corp., of Evanspaign headquarters of incumbent ville, Ind., in its negotiations with Mayor James H. J. Tate. The pick­ the Operative Potters showed that eting was called a form of political its purpose was to reach "no agree­ activity ruled out by the city's ment at all," said the NLRB. The firm also was ordered to reinstate civil service regulations. 12 union supporters with back pay. 4 4 '4 An arbitrator has ruled that dis­ An election was won by the union charge is too severe a punishment at Sunbeam in 1962. As AFL-CIO President George Meany stressed in a strong statement supporting the SIU in the Canadian shipping dispute, all efforts to work out a voluntary trustee­ ship with the CLC and the US and Canadian governments fell through, when the CLC objected to some of the provisions in the voluntary plan. Thus, government-controlled unionism is now in effect for Canadian seamen and mari­ time workers, with Canadian labor support. The reason for the adamance with which the CLC and some of its constituent unions -ought the trusteeship stems from the growth of the SIU in Canada since 1949, and from the militant manner it pursued the struggle to- improve the livelihood and con­ ditions of Canadian seamen. The crackdown on Canadian maritime unions stems directly from a 1962 dispute between the SIU and the Upper Lakes Ship­ ping Ltd., an American-owned Canadian shipping operation—^which was but one of many such battles—and still continues. All of the elements of union-busting are present in the Upper Lakes dispute. In April, 1962, the company locked out 300 crewmembers, broke a collective bargaining relation­ ship of ten years' standing, signed a contract with a new "union," and then manned its ships with scabs. The dangerous precedents inherent in this sequence of events are quite evident. In addi­ tion, with the imposition of government con­ trol over maritime labor, the first step has been taken toward a potential crackdown on all unions that smacks of totalitarianism a1 the very least. ' And what of the contractual dispute with an anti-union management—so callously brushed aside? It remains unresolved, n*" nearer to solution than when it began. 4 4 4 Another Soviet Cain The newest addition reported on the li; of Soviet "advances" is a nice, long 34-da: month. Teachers, pharmacists and doctors in th< Perm District of Bulgaria have been orderet to work two days every week in the field.'' according to a publication issued in Paris by the International Center of Free Trade Unionists in Exile. But the Bulgarian groups are in a quan­ dary. If they are to follow the law and worl 26 days a month in their professions, then an additional 8 days in the fields, the length of the month should be reconsidered with ar eye toward establishing a 34-day month. The Soviet trade union newspaper "Troud admitted there was some ground to the Bui garlan protests.. �Pate Twelve SEAFAREHS nartmhjiir U, U ts LOC m •/-i' The deaths of the following Seafarers have heen reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent delay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of heneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): -f All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and visits whenever possible. The following is the' latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: — Georte H. McFall, 44: Brother CecU A. UUey, 61: Brother Utley Martin Hagerty, 58: Brother McFall died on June 28, 1963 in died of heart disease on Decem­ Hagerty died of a heart condl the New Orleans, ber 7, 1962 in St. tion on October La., USPHS Hos­ James Hospital, 20, 1961 while pital frona heart Newark, NJ. 1 n Wilmington disease. He had Shipping in the Calif. He began been shipping engine depart­ shipping with since 1949 in the ment, he had SIU in 1945 and steward depart sailed with SIU sailed with the ment. He is sur­ since 1955. There deck department. vived by his son were no sur­ His ex-wife George H. Mcvivors listed. Marie Hagerty V Fall, III, of New Burial was at survives. Burial Orleans. Burial was at Masonic The Evergreens Cemetery, was at Green Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, New Orleans. Newark. in Wilmington. USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Walter Johnson Edward Ache* Foster Juneau Robert Adams James Lala Richard Barnes Tinerman Lee John Burchinal Cornelius Martin WUbert Burke Frazier McQuagg* Jlmmle Carlos Ray Miller James DeMarco Charles Lee Monks Julius Ekman Clinton Newconib Ramose Elliott Clincy J. Ordoyne Anton Evensen Charles Parmar James Finley George Perez George Flint .Ralph Pieket Joseph Fortuna Jorge Planes Eugene Gallaspy Edward Poe Sanford Gregory William Robert* Mark Hairelson Carlos Spina Seifert Hamilton Adolph Swenson Arthur Harris Claude Lomers Herbert Hart Ruffin Thomas Jesse Harvey Julius Thompson James Hawkins SJ" 4" t" All of the following SIU families have received mater­ Albert Hildebrand James Walker Robert White William Hunt Frank E. Shimelfenig, 71: A nity benefiits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 Vincenzo William Woolsey lacono David Wright , Ramon Irizarry brain disease took the life of bond from the Union in the baby's name: Brother Shimel­ USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Karen Ingratta, born June 13, Kimberiy and Kathy Coyer, fenig in New Or­ Bjorn Lerwick 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John born June 19, 1963, to Seafarer John Aba leans, La. o n Corneel Amelihck Paul Liotta M. Ingratta, Chicago, Illinois. and Mrs. George A. Coyer, July 11, 1962. Claudio Anavitate Dennis Lloyd Francisco Antonettl Millard Locklear Oswego, NY. 4" 4« 4" Sailing in the Pedro Arellano Anthony MaieUo Liana Jocobson, born July 12, deck department, t 4i 4^ John Attaway Carlos Matt James Bergeria William Morris 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Walter he had first Susan Ann Kolenovsky, born Williard Blumen George O'Rourk* W. Jocobson, Houston, Texas. signed on with October 2, 1963, to Seafarer and F. Bruggner Eugene Plahn James Rist SIU in 1938. Sur­ Mrs. Edward H. Kolenovsky, Edmond Burch "4 t i Mohamed Said Thomas Clark viving is a grand­ Galveston, Texas. Marcia Ann Rice, born SepteinAbbas Samet Dan Covaney daughter, Mrs. Joseph Scully Alfred Deagro ber 13, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4i 4^ 4> Albert Sentel Well Denny Dorothy O'Hara Faraci, of Omaha, Charles J. Rice, Point Clear, Ala. Jonene Ann Ritter, born August Charles Fertal James Sherlock Nebr. Burial was at the Green­ James Shiber 20, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose Garcia 4" 41 t Manuel Silva James Gillian wood Cemetery, New Orleans. Larry Bailey, born September John F. Ritter, Toledo, Ohio. Thomas Stratford Juan Gonzalez Harold Steen Edwin Harrlman 15, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4> 4 4> 4» 4" 4* Lester Sturtevant Richard Haskin Jesse E. Bailey, Mobile, Ala. Susan Lynn Bryan, born Sep­ Ralph Hayes Ernest Tatro James W. Payne, 58: Brother Wilbur Taylor tember 11, 1963, to Seafarer and Ward Hoskin Constantine Venarols Walter Karlak Payne died of natural causes In Paul DePinto, born August 6, Mrs. Jacob A. Bryan, Baltimore, William Archibald Volkerts King the USPHS Hos­ 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Md. USPHS HOSPITAL pital in Balti­ Pasquale DePinto, Brooklyn, NY. GALVESTON, TEXAS 4" 4i 4^ more, Md., on Morgan Childers David Kendrick ^ 4> £ Leesa Parr, born August 24, Joseph George Little Clement March 11, 1963. James Mathews Michael Miehike, born July 21, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ray­ Vernon Corlis He had been sail­ 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Leonard mond F. Parr, Chicago, 111. Andrew Monte Leslie Dean Knute Olson George Djian ing in the stew­ Miehike, Manistee, Mich. Mario Pacheco Monroe Gaddy 4^ 4" 4^ ard department Frank Schultz Rune Gustafsson David Lee Freeman, born Au­ Hugh 44' 4" Willis Thompson Grove for three years. Benjamin Huggins Mark Walton Conrad gust 24, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Louiiliani Dofredo, born August There were no Jack Wright John Jellette survivors listed. 27, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ralph E. Freeman, Millersburg, USPHS HOSPITAL Mich. He was buried Domingo Dofredo, Seattle, Wash. BALTIMORE, MARYLAND t t 4i Arthur Anderson Melvin Hamilton 4i 4" 4' in Baltimore. James Beck John Hannay Coiieen and Christine Conway, Dickie Randolph Hamm, born Gorham Bowdre Larry Jones born September 8, 1963, to Sea­ September 10, 1963, to Seafarer William Davis William Mellon James Myers farer and Mrs. Thomas J. Conway, and Mrs. Jiles W. Hamm, Newport Carroll Fickett Troy Thomas, 55: A heart ail­ Toledo, Ohio. Benjamin Gary Roy Newbury News, Va. Lawrence Halbrook Esteban Oquendo ment claimed the life of Brother t' Thomas on May 16, 1963, in Waycross, Ga. A member of SIU since 1945, he had shipped in the deck depart­ ment. He is sur­ vived by his sister, Mrs. Betty Mae Gammage, of Waycross. Burial was at the Waresboro Cemetery, Ware, Ga. Reds Have Own 'Sea Monster' MOSCOW—Not to be out­ done by news reports from New York regarding a pos­ sible sea serpent, the Russians have announced their own monster of the sea—with a taste for hunting dogs. Ac­ cording to Radio Moscow a few weeks ago, their "dragonlike creature" liyes in Siber­ ia's Lake Labynkyr and is often seen by the local inhab­ itants. It was reported that the monster, on one occasion, swallowed a hunter's dog. The broadcaster mentioned mon­ ster sightings off Brazil, and in Loch Ness, Scotland, but failed to say anything about a 40-foot-long invertebrate spot­ ted by an oceanographic re­ search crew off Sandy Hook, NY. The US monster, scien­ tists reported, looked like a huge jelly fish, long and tube­ like rather than flat and round. Retired Seafarer Enjoys LOG To the Editor: It is indeed a great pleasure to let you know I am receiving the LOG. Although I am a retired mem­ ber, I appreciate reading the LOG and thereby keeping up with SIU news. Keep up the good work and keep the news coming. 4 States until July, 1943, and then was hospitalized again at Ellis Island. I was declared not fit for sea duty until around De­ cember of that year. So I worked on tugs in the harbor, kept my dues up to date, etc., and waited. In November of 1943, I was summoned by the War Shipping Administration and told I must return to sea. H. H. Williams 4 4 Oidtlmer Urges Pension Changes To the Editor: I've read many letters pro and con on the subject, and believe there should be require­ ments on seatime to be met by members wishing to retire. But a man may have 20 years of membership in the Union, and not have done much sailing in that time. I think a gradu­ ated scale on seatime should be adopted regarding the pension, maybe from ten years' time up to the maximum. Consideration should also be given to men who served throughout World War II. For example, I was torpedoed on tiie Alcoa Pathfinder, and my actual discharge covered from August, 1942, to November, 1942, a matter of three months. However, I was hospitalized and wasn't repatriated to the All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. which I did, and I've shipped ever since. Until I'm 62 I'm not thinking of applying for a pension, but I think consideration should be given to the above circumstances involving many brothers like myself, and also to participation in strikes. For taking part in strikes such as the '46 beef and others, credit should be figured the same as seatime. There aren't too many men around who served through World War II, and those who are should receive considera­ tion on their retirement time. WaUan Perry, Jr. Florentino Telgerio Byron Ricketts Esteban VlUapoI WUllam Sawyer Jose Vlscarra William Spools George Warren USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA David Blumlo MUIedga Lee Charles Bush Juan Reyes William Chadburn Henry Schorr Robert Galas Peter Thompson Edward Anderson Thomas TroUinge^ Fidel Lagrimas USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VIRGINIA Walter Deiotle Tilmadge Johnson Lucien Drew Beverly O'Neal Joseph Feak William Mason John Fitchette McDonald Slad* William Grimes Hildred White William Jefferson USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Marion B. Sails Gerald Perdomo Joseph Trawick Richard Johnson D. Rose Paul Carter _ USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Henry Davis, Jr. John Kennedy Henry Dello'fano Peter Luketic Patrick Donovan Victor Morris Charles Dyer Richard Shaffner Clay Ignacio USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT. MICHIGAN Charles Brooks Robert Grimmett George Bryant George Kohler Francis Burns James LaGosh Charles CampbeU Barney Majjesie Fred Cihak EJner Nielsen Clifford Cooper Anthony Pace Bill Cowan Otto Pollaczek John Fletcher Harris Stickel Steve Fortine Jack Wiley Dezso Gazsi Anthony Wywoda Robert Gentry USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON. MASS. Joseph Thomas USPHS HOSPITAL CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Kane Brush USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Gerlad Algernon Billy Lynn Colon Boutwell George McKnew Benjamin Delbler Max Olson Adrian Duracher Robert Sheppard Abe Gordon Willie Young Thomas Lehay SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas Isaksen Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny VA HOSPITAL JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Harry Luzader USPHS HOSPIIAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE James McGee PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON, DC William Thomson Incidentally, the twice-a- ever, for a cantankerous, rummonth LOG is a vast Improve­ soaked old seafaring man like ment and is very welcome read­ myself, I really think that most ing matter when it comes out funerals are for sissies. The every two weeks. Keep it up. thing for an old seafaring man is the taxidermist, not the un­ John Jellette dertaker. 4 4 4 Some time ago I caught a big sailfish off the Florida coast measuring seven feet and three inches. I had it mounted and it To the Editor: is now on my wall. It will look I would like to express my lifelike for 50 years or more. appreciation and gratitude for Undertakers try to make a the new wheelchair the SIU corpse look "lifelike," but most Welfare Plan provided me. It is of them are not in it with the really a pleasure to use it every taxidermist. day. There is no law against hav­ Another thing I like about it ing yourself stuffed by a taxi­ is the fact that it is so much dermist, although the funeral easier to load in the car when I directors have gotten a law have the opportunity to get out. passed in some states which I have been in a wheelchair prohibits "transporting a corpse" since I had polio in December without a license. You can't of 1952. Thank you again for stuff Aunt Minnie in your sta­ the wheelchair. tion wagon to haul her to the graveyard. You are required by Mrs. Herbert D. Braunstein law to hire a hearse. 4 4 4 It cost only $325 in Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) to mount a record 525-pound blue marlin, and the excellent job done by a To the Editor: local taxidermist can still be I have noted the discussion seen at the Bahia Mar Marina about funeral costs in "Your here. He could do just as good Dollar's Worth" (LOG, Oct. 4). I a job on a human, although it remember reading an excellent takes about two months to cure novel, "The Loved One," by the hide properly. Evelyn Waugh, several years The only thing for an old sea­ ago, which made fun of extrava­ faring man to do is to have him­ gant American funeral customs. self stuffed and put in a bottle, Actually, many funeral direc­ like one of those ship models tors are okay and provide much you see in bottles. consolation for survivors. How­ Morris Horton New Wheelchair Draws Thanks Funeral Rites Aren't For Him �¥W Nir»eiri»iw V Quits Sea For Job In Peace Corps Trading his seabag for a poncho, former Seafarer Fred T. Miller has taken on a new job in the Andes Mountains of Peru as*^' member of the Peace Corps. He and his wife Margaret are living at Junin, Peru, at an alti­ tude of 13,555 feet, and Miller says that makes them "the highest Peace Corps volunteers in Peru. His new life is a little bit like his seagoing past, Milier writes, because it is just as barren in his current locale as on the sea. Junin is too high for any vegeta­ tion, which leaves the na­ tives to derive their income from grazing Miner llamas and sheep, and from making some textiles. A mining town, Cerro de Pasco, is located about 50 miles from Mil­ ler's home base in Junin. Just to keep from getting bored, Miller said, Junin is very active politically. The area has a high priority on Peruvian President Fernando Belaunde's community development program. Miller formerly shipped out of Seattle with the SIU in the deck department. He joined the Sea­ farers in 1941 and carried a rating of hosun when he retired his book. With his wife. Miller went to the University of Arizona for a three-month-course in preparation for their Peace Corps assignment. They were then sent to their new post in Junin, and now have about 20 months left to serve in the tiny Andes town. Miller said he is interested in hearing from any of his old ship­ mates who would care to write, and is getting the LOG so as to be able to keep up with Union doings. His address is Apartado 17, Junin, Peru. LOG-A-RHYTHM: The Grinding Monster By Henri Percikow . Clean, ready for the grind I dash Through early golden rays. Into thundering. Dim, foul tunnels. A "Cinemascope" lens, no less, is being tried out on the passenger ship Del Norte to add some extra dimension to the movie showings arranged for the crew during the Delta liner's voyages to South America. This ship also boasts a "movie director" in the person of Seafarer Claude Bankston,-t— ^ ing the washer . . . But the Steel Jr., who handles the crew's Worker (Isthmian) isn't so well off movie arrangements. But Bankston is stili looking for a way out of one dilemma—a Houston movie supplier provided a threereel thriller with one reel missing and nobody knows how the film turned out. 4- 4- Some special efforts by steward Frank Sortillo on the Globe Prog­ ress (Ocean Cargo), who took the trouble to arrange and show movies to the crew on the last trip, drew a vote of thanks from his shipmates. The rest of the steward department also earned a thankyou for good feeding on there, ac­ cording to Jiggs Jeffers, ship's delegate. 4i 4. t On the Pilot Rock (Columbia), the last meeting was really sprin- Sortillo Fossett on the washer situation. The crew's machine went out of order, reports ship's delegate Byron C. Barnes, but the first assistant engineer said nix to a suggestion that the unlicensed men be allowed to make use of the officers' machine for a while. They're supposed to get a new machine in Bombay. 4" i Ship's delegates on a number of kled with thank-you notices. The crew extended thanks to the gal­ vessels have been given commen­ ley, and also to Capt. Morris for dations lately for a job well done his fair dealings with all hands re­ garding draws, slopchest purchases and other items. The skipper re­ turned the favor, according to the delegate, reporting that he was Seafarer Julio Evans shows very well satisfied with the crew. off latest body-building B. C. Clement was meeting chair­ trophy won by his son Angel. man and Frank Kustnra was secre­ Another son, Raphael, also tary at the glad-hand session. ships with the SIU. % \ An item in the mail from Henry Bornes Jones E; Fossett on the Cantigny (Cities Service) called attention to an ar­ in representing crewmembers. ticle in a Brownsville (Texas) news­ Some of those singled out for paper rapping US marine unions praise at shipboard meetings in­ and "fantastically-high wages" of clude C. Lee of the Morning Light; seamen. The only thing "fantastic" Malcolm Cross, Elizabetfaport (SeaSeafarer Julio Evans can look back on the days when he about this news report is that the Land); Ed Collins, Cottonwood could bounce his son Angel on his knees, but them days are writer saw fit to match US sea Creek (Bulk Transport); Emil S. wages with those of other coun­ Gomez, Orion Comet (Colonial); gone forever—except in memory. tries, where living costs and other Raul de Los Santos, Seatrain To prove it, Evans can point standards are proportionately Louisiana (Seatrain); A1 Prejean, to the latest trophy won by since 1941, when he joined at lower too. Anton Bruun (Alpine), and F. M. his son, representing the Philadelphia. His latest trip was Jones on the Alcoa Master (Alcoa) 4 t 4 second spot award in the light­ aboard the Steel Apprentice The Josefina (Liberty Navigation) . . . On the Del Rio (Delta), thanks weight class of a recent "Mr. Uni­ (Isthmian), where he sailed as has a new switch installed on the went out to the 2nd electrician for verse" contest held in Brooklyn. bosun. The father of six children, crew's washing machine, so now doing an extra good job in his But winning trophies in body­ he and his wife Inez live in there's no excuse for anyone who specialty, reports A. Urti, meeting building contests is nothing new Brooklyn. leaves the motor running after us- chairman. for his son, Evans says. Angei al­ ready has about ten trophies at IBERVILLE (Watarman), Aug. 18— painted as requested on last trip. reported. Chief steward taken off home, one of which he received Chairman, C. E. Wallick; Secretary, One wiper quit ship in Sicily. Crew ship in Singapore due to illness. Mo­ only a few months ago for winning H. Carmichael. $1.78 in ship's fund. asked to keep coolies out of ship's tion made that ship's delegate com­ Some disputed OT to be taken up quarters and to take care of washing municate with headquarters in refer­ the "Mr. East Coast" contest. with patrolman by deck department. machine. On a slow run to India, ence to addresses for this ship's ports To win the second spot in his Motion made to have company take two washing machines burned up due of call, and for forwarding of mail weight class during the Mr. Uni­ ship to shipyard to have plumbing to carelessness. by the company office to members. repairs aft, if ship's crew can't re­ 411 hands requested to cooperate in verse contest in September, Angel pair the plumbing system. Portable GLOBE CARRIER (Maritime Over­ keeping shore laborers from using Evans had to compete with many jury toilet should be rigged on the seas), Sept. 21—Chairman, E. Ponis; drinking fountain. Vote of thanks to poop deck, to be used by stevedores Secretary, William F. Barth. Ship's the steward department for excellent body-building fans from all over in foreign port. Discussion on vari­ delegate reported that everything is cooking and service thus far. the world. The competition was ous types of night lunch to be put running smoothly. Motion that nego­ held at the Brooklyn Academy of out. tiating committee press for a stand­ AFOUNORIA (Waterman), Oct. 13— ard increase in wages for all ratings. Chairman, S. W. Nolan; Secretary, Music on September 14. ROBIN HOOD (Robin), Aug. 25— Gangway too heavy to be raised or H. G. Ridgeway. Ship's delegate re­ Angel, who is 19 and weighs Chairman, C. Stanley; Secretary, R. lowered safely by one man. It was ported everything running smoothly. Sadowski. Ship's delegate reported suggested that an air or steam winch Motion made to have new water about 130 pounds, works as a that an AB was hospitalized in Oki­ be installed to handle job. Ship's cooler put on crew deck as the one machinist. He has been interested nawa. One messman signed on in delegate to contact patrolman about on board has not worked all trip. in body-building for seven or eight Okinawa. See patrolman about sail­ Steward requested all men getting off ing board and draws. Men requested ship to leave rooms clean and to turn years now, and hopes eventually to be sober at payoff and to take in all soiled linen. Vote of thanks to teach physical education. their beefs to their respective dele­ to steward department for job well gates instead of going to the patrol­ done. A justly proud father, Julio man. $34.19 in ship's fund. Several Evans has shipped with the SIU hours disputed OT in deck and en­ Seafarer's Son Takes Wr. Universe' Award gine departments. One man in stew­ ard department missed ship in San Francisco on sailing day. One man missed ship in Yokohama and re­ joined in Sasebo. Discussion on food preparation. Food plan representa­ tive should enlighten chief cook cn some new systems. Patrolman to he contacted about having jobs filled with trainees or more experienced men instead of brand-new men. Sucked into steel jaws I stand welded By walls of flesh. Wincing at every screech Of the monster. TADDEI VICTORY (Consolidated Mariners), Sept. 22 — Chairman, Michelet; Secretary. LIpkin. Ship's delegate reported that draws in Ko­ rea and Formosa will be made in local currencies. Repair of galley stove was discussed with captain and chief engineer. Electricians were or­ dered to move below after having been told at payoff that move would not be necessary. Motion made to communicate with headquarters about this. Discussion regarding re­ pairs, particularly on galley stove, and water cooler in crew mess. It was generally agreed to get up new repair list and press for action. Dis­ cussion about unauthorized people using mess rooms and crew showers in foreign ports. Suggestion made that ell men cooperate in keeping these people out. Here I meet my brothers And hear Tongues of all nations. Snatching a broken tale Of woe and laughter. Steel against steel— My head is pierced With daggers of sound Until the human wave Carries me onto city street. Sign Name On LOG Letters For obvious reasons the LOG cannot print any letters or other communications sent in by Seafarers unless the author signs liis name. Unsigned anonymous letters will only wind up in the waste-basket. If circumstances justify, the LOG will withhold a signature on request P«r« Angel Evans displays muscle style that won him 2nd prize in competition for light­ weight class honors. TRANSERIE (Hudson Waterways), Aug. 31—Chairman, P. Hellebrand; Secretary, R. W. Simpklns. M. Curry was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Discussion on new water coolers and hot water heater being installed aboard ship. Ice-making ma­ chine not working. Crew requested to keep screen doors closed in messhall. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment for job well done. Sapt. 22—Chairman, none; Secre­ tary, William E. Scott. Rooms to be roaches. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department. TADDEI VILLAGE (Consolidated), Sept. 29—Chairman, Joe Miller; Sec­ retary, William Swartout. Motion that ship's delegate cheek medical supplies before leaving States. Discu.ssinn on conlacting San Francisco Public Health Service regaixling rodents aboard ship. Discussion on making up draw list to be presented to captain two days before arrival in Frisco so that deductions can be taken, and money can be ready for arrival. ORION COMET (Orion), Sept. 29— Cttairman, P. Luteman; Secretary, A. KulMckl. Chief cook missed the ship in Sasebo. Japan. Crew told that draws will be in travelers checks. Motion made that each man donate $1 to ship's fund. Crew reque.sted to bring empty glasses back before meals ZEPHYRHILLS~(Fanamerlcan Over­ seas), May 5—Cttalrman, James B. Morton; Secretary, Andy c. Noah. Ship's delegate would like to resign. James B. Morton volunteered and was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Vote of thanks to the steward department. Steward department as­ sured crew of full cooperation. DUVAL (Suwannee), Oct. 13 —> Chairman, Jim Morgan; Secretary, R. SIrols. Quiet trip so far; no beefs ZEPHYRHILLS (Panamerlcan Over­ seas), Aug. 25—Chairman, Norman Wroton, Jr.; Secretary, Andy C. Noah. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Ship's delegate re­ signed and Dwight Skelton was elected to serve in his place. Vote of thanks to the steward department for doing excellent job. ELEMIR (Marine Carriers), August 25—Chairman, K. Collins; Secretary, M. F. Kramer. No beefs reported by department delegates. William Murrell was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Screen doors for lower pasva.eew.ivs ne»()ed. D'scu^cicn en all departments helping with l.nnk clean­ ing. No locks were furnished for foc'sle doors. Too man.v "Dennis the Menace" books in the library. CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Service), Sept. 26—Chairman, Paul Gazic; Secretary, H. E. Schultz. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. $0.23 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward department. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Oct. 14—Chairman, Joseph D. Blanchard; Secretary, John C. Tillman. No beefs reported by department delegates. $10 in ship's fund. Wil­ liam D. Morris was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Fumigation for roaches in messhall and pantry nced« ed. Request to keep door below locked in all ports. NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vietcry Carriers), Sept. 2—Chairrian, H. Knowles; Secretary, L. Smith. $12.03 in ship's fund. No beefs reported bM department delegates. It was sug­ gested that instant coffee be pat atHHird. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate. �rag» Fourth Notify Union On LOQ Mail 1 As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFABERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other nverseas spots where Seafarers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steamship companies for the itineraries of their ships. On the basis of the information supplied by the ship oper­ ator, four copies of the LOG, the headquarters report and min­ utes forms are then airmailed to the agent in the next port. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Seafarer requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers con­ gregate there. As always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accuracy of its mailing lists. When 'Jamaica James' Really Met His Match For his periodic contributions to the LOG, Captain Peterson draws on many events and characters from the distant past when he was a young sailor first making his way at sea. In the following article he recalls some colorful shipmates of long, long ago. When I was sailing aboard the Eden, a trampship run down at the heels, we had a fireman who would take his shore leave dressed like a swell in white gloves, swinging a shiny cane S EAFAnEkS LdC MIDLAND (CIMrwaUr), Sapt. M— Chairman, J. Alpade; Saeratary, J. J. Cabral. J. Alpedo wai elected to aerve aa ship's delegate. Motion to see patrolman about having enough American money put on board be­ fore ship aaUs to cover draws. Con­ tact patrolman about having ice machine installed and to have the coffee urn replaced as promised two trips back. Discussion on having screen doors instaUed on all en­ trances to after house. Vote of thanks given to steward department for job weU done. MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Sept. 2?—Chairman, J. Leskun; Secretary, S. Fulford. Relief captain commended crew as being one of the best. Everything running smoothly. $1.05 in ship's fund. Crew asked to donate for TV repairs. KYSKA (Waterman), Sept. 29 — Chairman, C. Gaiiino; Secretary, C. L. Shirah. Ship's delegate reported that one man missed ship in New York, one was hospitalized in Rotterdam, and one man died aboard ship in LeHavre. Deceased brother's gear will be shipped to family. Letter sent to headquarters regarding hos­ pitalized brother. No beefs reported by department delegates. THETIS (Rye Marine), Sept. 11— Chairman, Robert Hutchins; Secre­ tary, Wilfred Moore. Delayed sailing will be taken up with boarding pa­ trolman. Discussion on getting TV for ship while on coastwise run. Vote of thanks given to all delegates for a Job well done. Thanks given to the steward department for good service and a Job well done. ST. CHRISTOPHER (Oiga Konow), Sept. 29—Chairman, M. C. Kieiber; Secretary, F. Pasaiuk. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Ship's delegate commended the stew­ ard department on the good food. mVeiidwr U. 19IS MT. VIRNOM VICTORY (Victory C>rrlers), Sept. 21—Chairman, Red Barron; Secretary, larl Savoy. Cap­ tain sent radiogram to company of­ fice regarding information on paying men off in Honolulu. Some disputed OT In engine and steward depart­ ments. Chief mate working on deck, which is OT for deck department. Check on income tax returns if trip extends beyond January 1, 1964. Siopchest needs restocking in Hono­ lulu. MADAKET (Waterman), Sept. Chairman, Leon M. Kyser; Secretary, Albert O. Espeneda. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Two men in ship's hospital. Ship's dele- gate will see the old man regarding painting of rooms and repair list. $12.50 in ship's fund. Motion to get fresh milk in Europe instead of whole canned milk. Motion that in­ jured crewmembers should receive prompt first-aid and attention the same as the officers. Motion to have catwalk when any deck cargo is car­ ried. Men requested to put trash and butts in the garbage can. Stew­ ard department requested to take garbage can back aft. Vote of thanks given to chief cook and second cook Sc baker for a Job well done, as well as to ail members in the department. Bewley was elected to aerro as ahlp's delegato.' Discussion on retirement plan. It was decided that aU dele­ gates should gat together to draw up a letter making suggestions In rela­ tion to same. Vote of thanks to the steward department. ROBIN TRENT (Robin), Sept. 22— Chairman, C. Buthono; Secretary, O. Trosclalr. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Brother Beasley was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Discussion on keeping long­ shoremen and peddlers out of the house. |EA SALLE (Wat-fman), Sept. 2»— Cll^irman, Ira • ;dges; Secretary, Jimmie BartieH. $8.50 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Ira Bridges was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Sept. 14—Chairman, Huddieston; Secretary, Kaznowsky. Ship's delegate informed the men of the captain's proposed money draws in foreign ports. $8.80 in ship's fund.. No beefs reported. Members have agreed to cooperate in keeping the longshoremen and unap­ proved visitors from the interior part of the ship while in foreign ports. Suggestion for the disposal of gar­ bage In port while loading deck cargo is pending further screening by safety committee. LUCILE BLOOMFIELD (Bioomfleld), Sept. 15—Chairmen, Orviiie Arndti Secretary, R. W. Birmingham. $17.82 in ship's fund. Some disputed port time in steward department. Ronald Karns was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Various matters were dis­ cussed. TAMARA O U I L D E N (Transport with his head held high. Weil-liked aboard ship, he was known as Commercial), Sept. 21 — Chairman, ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), Sept. Jack Long; Secretary, Jake Long­ "Jamaica James." 15—Chairman, George Ruf; Secretary, fellow. $28.50 in ship's fund. No Wiilard Bickford. Ship's delegate Tall, athletic and fair looking, he was always going ashore looking beefs reported. Motion to have com­ reported that two men were hospi­ bination pantryman to work both for a blonde. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ talized on West Coast. Letter was pantries on this ship. C. Terry was tory Carriers), Sept. 22—Chairman, One night, in Pillau, East Prussia, as we sat in the narrow foc'sle sent to New York Port Agent about elected to serve as ship's delegate. B. B. Bianchard; Secretary, Alfred J. new locks for crew foc'sies. $14 in New ice machine needed. ready to turn in, the door burst open wide and in ran Jamaica James, Savess. Ship's delegate reported that ship's fund. Motion made that com­ hatiess, with blood on his face from a cut on the head. The low lamp­ two men missed ship. One OS hired pany furnish four pillow cases, four CPUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), in Southampton has no seamen's bath and four face towels per week Sept. 28—Chairman, G. Wile; Secre­ light glared curiously and cast a sharp shadow. papers. Crew's washing machine is for men working OT and for day tary, G. Deigado. G. Wile was elected Someone turned up the light and James, standing before us, was in bad shape. Drains are stopped up. workers. Motion made to have lad­ to serve as ship's delegate. Crew Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ders made for upper bunks, for safe­ requested to make up repair list. a sorry sight to see. ment for Its exceptional efforts and ty reasons. Fifty percent of fans in Ship is going to shipyard after Bos­ "Oh man, oh man!" he said, casting about with sad eyes, putting his good service. crew quarters worn out. New fans ton trip. and porthole gaskets to be ordered. hand to the cut on his head as if trying to clear his thinking. "You know FLORIDIAN (South Atlantic), Oct. Vote of tlianks to steward depart­ COLUMBIA (Oriental Export), Sept. the tavern, boys?" he said with his strong Jamaican accent. "I just had 1—Chairman, T. Aronica; Secretary, ment for good cooking and good 2—Chairman, R. W. Elliott; Secretary, P. Dunphy. No beefs reported by food. Charles O'Nell. Old washing machine a fight with some officers." He paused, placed his hand to his heart department delegates. New ship's was not replaced. H. Harris was and almost whispered: "Over that blonde barmaid. Those damn men delegate elected. Beef on steward MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ elected to aerve as new ship's dele­ department hiring man off dock to riers), Sept. 29—Chairman, Dunlop; drew swords on me but I just drew my own sword and said 'come on'!" gate. Each department to take turns work. No more hiring of this kind Secretary, Hernandez. No beefs re­ on cleaning laundry and recreation With that he pulled from the pocket of his muddy white waistcoat a is to be done. ported by department delegates. Tom rooms. fine, pearl-handled penknife with a shiny, pointed blade, and snapped it open. His fighting pose showed how serious the "sword-play" had been. Another time, in Cardiff, a fellow fireman who had been a good friend of Jamaica James left the Eden, and he missed the big friendly Norwegian. The captain went ashore to ship a new fireman of his own choosing while James woke up early that morning and tried to be cheerful. Anticipating the ship's arrival in Hawaiian waters last month, the SIU galley crew on Then, suddenly, in came a newcomer who tossed his heavy seabag the Steel Executive (Isthmian) played up the event in grand style with a gala "Aloha buf­ into the empty bunk as though it were a child's toy. Startled, James asked: "Who are you?" fet" for the officers and crew.t "Norfolk Joe," growled the new fireman. James sized up his new Steward Bill Stark ar­ shipmate carefully and didn't like what he saw. ranged a special dinner menu When we saw Norfolk Joe later he really looked tough. He was a with luau-style fixings and an stocky man with shoulders almost a yard wide, muscular arms down to anonymous ship's artist contrib­ his knees and fists as hard as horses' hoofs. He went about his work uted a menu cover depicting the calmly, seldom spoke, and seemed to be a mild-mannered man. But James had disliked him on sight, and at every sea watch on that Islands and the ports the vessel trip to Lisbon, there was James, berating Joe to his face, calling him would visit for several weeks be­ fore returning to the States. The names, threatening to beat him up with a million blows. After every Executive is expected back on the watch, James would come to us and swear. "Watch me fellows, I'll give East Coast in the next few days. that Joe so many blows he'll be laid out cold before you." Fete Complimented Then came a day at Lisbon when, with the day's work over, we rested against the bulwark, enjoying the gentle breeze coming from across the Cecil R. Wood, ship's delegate, river. James was with us, in a merry mood, telling us of the blonde he reported the event to the LOG was expecting to meet again in Cardiff. Suddenly, his face changed. with the notation that the buffet Joe was coming toward us slowly, going forward, carrying a bucket- "was highly complimented by all full of water. There was a sense of apprehension in the air. No one hands." He also contributed sev­ spoke or stirred. Joe walked right up to us, laid down the bucket, eral color photographs of the singled out James, and gave him a long look straight in the eyes. buffet scene, highlighting the After a short while, James could stand it no longer. "What are you special culinary efforts offered by waitin' for, what do you want?" he cried out with some trepidation. the galley gang. Joe answered slowly, calmly and mildly. "I am waitin' for all the Besides Stark, as steward, others blows you're going to give me," he said. singled out for extra mention were Scene at the luau-style buffet aboard the Steel Executive James recovered quickly and came back in a masterful tone. "This M. Reyes, chief cook, and A. Car­ pictures several Seafarers enjoying the special fixings. is no place to give you them blows. Wait till we get to Cardiff!" penter, cook & baker. That night something must have happened, because next morning The menu featured turkey, ham, offerings, plus a variety of salads, counts, the festive board was a at turn-to there was no Jamaica James. His bunk was empty and his prime ribs, baked salmon glaze jello molds, tomato blossoms and well-received treat to mark the gear gone. Only the white gloves were left. and Louisiana shrimp as entree swan eclairs. According to all ac­ Hawaiian trip. " si Executive Galley Says 'Aloha' ai.4l W- 4 �IfrlNt StAFAUERS Money Doe Ez-SS Pacific Thunder Checks from the above vessel are being held by Schwartz & Lapin, attorneys, 310 West Build­ ing, Houston, Texas, for the follow­ ing men: Joseph P. Gavin, Steve Juhasz, Leonard Bartlett, Raphael Vanasse, Chester Fields, Bruce A. Center, LOG Pace jPiftecB Ludolph Gailis, Edward D. Leger, Fmy. 3022 Mariuet .St,. PJiilBdelv Edwin E. Echols, Franklin Chester, phia 1, Pa., on a personal matter. Paul de los Santos, Harold. G. XXX Hart. Raymond Atwell ^ X XGet in touch with steward on the John M. Kelly, Jr. Steel Vendor about your souvenirs. You are asked to get in touch XXX with J. P. Gallagher, Retail Bank­ Selden F. Manard ing Department, The First Penn­ Contact your wife or, if you are sylvania Banking & Trust Com- in New York, contact headquarters and ask for Paul Hall. X •* ^ i F FINAHCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlentic, Gulf, Lidces and InIsnd Waters Dlatrlct makes specific provision for safeguar^ng the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the mem­ bership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. Should any member, for any reason, be refused his constitutional right to in­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. TRUST PUNBS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, l,akes and Inland Waters Ustrict are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall constat equally of union and management represent-atlves and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees., All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any time, you are denied information about any SIU trust fund; notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. SHIPPIMB RIGHTS. Your shlppinK rights and seniority are protected exclusIvely by the contracts "between the Uhlon and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights.. Copies of these contracts are posted and available In all union ha^s. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. Ohe proper address for this is; Max Harrison, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, Hew York U, MY Also notify SIU President Paul BaU at Ubion headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to ore available to you at aU tines, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. • COOTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available In all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your, contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for or on the-proper sheets and In the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official. In your opinion, falls to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of shy Individual In the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or Its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960 meetings In all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy Is vested In an edi.torlal board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among Its ranks, one Individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone In any official capacity In the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Uhder no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment, bm made without supplying a receipt, or "If a member is required to make a payment and la given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should Immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. COWSTITOTIOMAL RIGHTS AMP CBLIOATIOMS. The SIU publishes every six months in .the SEAFARERS LOO a verbatim copy of Its constitution. In addition, copies are available In all Union halls. All members should obtain coplss of this constitution so as to familiarise themselves with Its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer Is attempting to' deprive you of any constitutional right .or qbllg'atlon'by any methods such as dealing, with charges, trials, etc.* as well as all other details, then the member so affected should Ismedlately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene-, fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, In­ cluding attendance at meabe.rshlp meetings. And like all other SIU membera at these Uhlon meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions. Including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtlaers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. I X X who Juw -the facts, and alio to con­ tact your sister. The attorney is Frank J. DiLoreto, 81 West Main St., New Britain, Conn., telephone BAldwin S-644S. Your sister's ad­ dress is 51 Clinton St, New Britain, telephone BAldwin 3-3862. XXX Hugh D. McWilliams Your son, Billy R. McWilliams, is anxious to hear from you. Write him at 1529 Natalie Ave., East St. Louis, Mo. Kenneth Miller XXX The above-named or - anyone Bernard Carlson knowing hi.s whereabouts is asked The above-named, who was to get in touch with Charles Marson, PO Box 1111, Seattle 11, bosun on the Niagara, is advised that his tape recorder and radio Wash. are still on the ship in care of the XXX chief mate. Wilton H. Stokes XXX The above-named or anyone Uno Pulson knowing his present address is John Cunningham asked to contact his wife, Mrs. W. Get in touch with Bob Lasso H. Stokes, 216 Central Beach, from the SS Fairland as soon as Biloxi, Miss. possible. Write him at J. Y. 2, XXX Caparra Terrace, San Juan, Puerto Rudolph R. Cefarattl Rico. Your sister Rita says the trailer XXX. situation is very serious, involved Income Tax Returns and mixed up. It is urgent and im­ Checks for the following are portant for you to contact lawyer being held by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison St., San Francisco 5, Calif.: H. D. Adams, Joseph A. Alves, Roy C. Bru, Fortunato Drilon, Steve Krkovich, John Misakian, Waldo M. Oliver, Arthur D. PayIIP"' ton, Jorgen G. Pedersen, William Saltarez, Henry R. Smith. SIU Atlantic, Guff Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXEt:UTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Ear) Shepard Lindsey William!! A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETAKV-TKEASUREH Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTA flVES BiU llaU Ed Hooney Fred Stewrart RALl lMORE I2.t6 £. Baltimore St Hex Dickey. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON . . 27B SUte St John Fay, Agent Richmond 2-0140 DElROiT 10229 W Jt-derson Ave VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS 679 4th Ave.. Bklyn HYatinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 9804 Canal St Paul Drozak, Agent WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE., Jax William Morris. Agem ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St Ben Gonzales, Agent FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE i South Lawrence St Lnui.« Neira Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS ... 630 Jackson Ave Buck Stephens. Agent Tel 529-7546 NEW YORK 679 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 115 3rd St. Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-381P SAN FRANCISCO .. 450 Harrison St Frank Boyne. Agent DOugias 2-4401 E B McAuley. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE. PR 1313 Fernandez Juncos Stop 20 Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep. Phone 724-2848 SEATTLE 2509 1st Ave red Babkowskl, Agent MAin 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St Jeff Gillette. Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON Calil 509 N Marine Ave George McCartney, Agent TErminal 4-2528 Action in the marketplace offers a method for trade unionists to assist each other in their cam­ paign for decent wages and better conditions. Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boycott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFI.,-CIO unions in­ volved, and will he amended from time to time.) Eastern Air. Lines (Flight Engineers) XXX H. I. Siege! "HIS" brand men's clothes (Amalgamated Clothing Workers) XXX "Judy Bond" Blouses (Int'I Ladies Garment Workers) XXX ' Sears, Roebuck Company Retail stores & products (Retail Clerks) Schedule Of SIU Meetings SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request pcrmi.ssion by telegram (he sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: December 6 Detroit ..... December 2 New York .. December 9 Houston December 3 Philadelphia New Orleans December 10 December 4 Baltimore .. December 11 Mobile .... West Coast SIU Meetings I " ..... j....: EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal,rights in enployaent and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution 'euid in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may 'be dlscrlBlnated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which im is entitled, he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, beturn receipt requested. , SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through January, 1964 for the monthly informational meetings to he held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmingfon San Francisco Seattle November 18 November 20 November 22 December 16 December 18 December 20 January 20 January 22 January 24 At..,? �'r''o.r Vol. XXV No. 23 SEAFARERS LOG Novoitibor II 1963 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Ri V. K •i' n Expanding its training program, the SiU has established a Seafarers Edu­ cation Forum with doily classes at Union headquarters. The program functions five days a week and features discussion on union educa­ tion, contracts and items of topical interest. Plans call for the Forum to be extended to all major SIU ports. Attentive group at Forum session listens to discus­ sion. Each day's class is on another subject. \% James Michael gets a copy of Forum discussion material distributed in classroom. Seafarer Johe Rekslfe adds comment oh speaker's remarks. At left, Tony LIporl and Angdl Santa check class schedule. SEAFARERS EDUCATION > T Trade union lecturer Joo Glass talks on meeting rules. �J- SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA • AFL-CIO ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • SlUNA 1 �pace Tw# T IME CANNOT be measured in terms of days and months and years alone. It con be measured also in terms of progress. f •' In 1938, when the SlUNA and AGLIWD were both chartered, American seamen had already experienced 23 years of the political emancipation and liberation from servitude secured for them by the SUP's Andrew Furuseth through passage of the 1915 Seamen's Act. But despite the changes wrought by the Act, all oi the inequities and in­ justices inherent in the seaman's colling were not eliminated. 'li' '• The American seaman was still far down upon the economic ladder. His job, if he wanted to work at all, usually had to be bought in the back of a ginmill or flophouse. Aboard ship, he stood three four-hour watches a day, around the clock, seven days a week. His pay was freauently $30$40 a week and there was no overtime. His diet was poor, his quarters cramped and unsanitary.. And if he wanted even such essentials as soap and matches, he had to provide them himself. A SHORE, THE seaman's life was hardly better. Invariably, he had no money, no promise of regular employment, no family ties, no status in the community. He hod to contend not only with the shipowner, but with a Government which was frequently the shipowner's a ly, and with the Communists who were ever ready to exp[oit the seaman's degra­ dation with their promises of a Utopian society. Today, a brief quarter of a century later, the American seaman, as a member of the AGLIWD or one of the other SlUNA unions, has estab­ lished a union free of both the blandishments of the Communists and the unwarranted Government interference of the post—a union in which each member determines the conduct of his own affairs. Today, a quarter of a century later, the SlU member has established a union in which he no longer has to buy his job, work under subsistence conditions aboard ship or be a second-class citizen ashore. Today, when a Seafarer goes aboard a vessel, he knows he will work under a contract which clearly spells out his duties, his wages, his over­ time, his working and living conditions—a contract which will be rigidly enforced by the Union's shipboard delegates and officials. Today, a Seafarer knows that for each day he works aboard ship, the shipowner must contribute to funds that provide him with vacations, pensions and welfare benefits for himself and his family—hospital and surgical benefits, including maternity benefits; free medical examina­ tions; free optical care; college scho arships for himself or his children. Today, a Seafarer also is secure in the knowledge that he is a memr ber of a Union which is constantly working for him in virtually every area which affects his livelihood and well-being—in the legislative and politi­ cal arena, in the area of health and safety, in education and job training. Biggest open shop fleet. Isthmian was top postwar organizing ta, First pact followed 96 percent pro-SIU vote, 9-day strike in 1947. T HE PAST 25 years, then, represent a period of a consistent progress for members of the AGLIWD and other SlUNA unions. They have been years of significant economic advances, during which SlU members have elevated themselves to a position as first-class citizens of their com­ munities and nation and also have become an integral part of the main­ stream of the American labor movement. Even so, each day presents new challenges. Today, the problem faced by SlU members are not the some as those faced by their brothers of 25 years ago. There are new problems emanating from the legislative area which threaten the hard-earned freedoms of seamen. There are problems arising out of technological advances in the industry, and out of the competition of the runaways and foreign flags. But whatever the problems, the some basic militancy, unity and steadfastness of purpose that enabled SlU members to meet the chal­ lenges of an earlier day, can be counted on for the future. On the line with SUP pickets, Harry Lundeberg led early fight on runaways. '^Battle of Wa SlU-SUP aid SlU-manned Robin Moor was first US merchant ship sunk by U-boat in i94l. More than 1,200 Seafarers lost their lives in wartime sinkings. ( �. »»• •-« t •• I, "j. •.••ir«T;ri-i"*':,S: • ••' i^lC' • ^ «, » if v\V /• . • ^ 4: "t- '• - • •' LOC-MTK AmiTERSAltY SVPPLEMENT ••• rw* HUM * ^ V •' i New Orleans' Jody Cave, II, was one of first "SlU babies." rst union medical inter for seamen sened In 1957. It V I Korean war aid highlighted success In winning 50-50 cargo share for US ships. Campaign for freedom of the seas hit UAR in I960. �• ^~ •• -i,!- - • • • iiuHAMittmi AioiiMi Phh CoMery .•••,'./ .. • - ' • 7,. - •. ,v^,' l.r-7-."«• " - .;. >^ •• Aloska FiilmiiieR> UNIOR Alaska Marine DIstrlef Union off Phfeormen. Cannery Workers A ARM Trades N O ACCOUNT of the first 25 years of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America could be complete with­ out reference to the two men who devoted their lives to laying the foundation on which SlU members con continue to build a better life for themselves and their families. Less than half a century ago, an American seaman sacrificed his rights as an American citizen the minute he went aboard a ship. The authority of the master was supreme. Tied to his ship as a virtual bondsman by antiquated maritime laws, the seaman could not even legally raise his voice to protest mistreatment. Atlantic Fishermen's Unloi : ^ Bering Sea Fishermen's Union ; Jf Bristol Boy Resident Cannery Workers Local 46 Cannery Workers Union (Los Angeles) Cannery Workers and Union (Son Diego) Fishermen's Chinook Cannery Workers No. 12 M ORE THAN any other man, it was Andrew Furuseth, a Norwegian imigrant, who emancipated seamen from the con­ ditions of virtual slavery under which they had lived and worked, and thus justly earned his place in history as the "Abraham Lincoln ot the Seas." Furuseth, who guided the destiny of American seamen for more than half a century, was born in Romedol, Norway, in 1854, and died in 1938, the same year in which both the SlUNA and SlU-AGLIWD were founded. His greatest triumph, after long years of tireless effort, came in 1915 when, with the help of the late Sen. Robert LaFollette, Sr., he obtained passage of the Seamen's Act—the "Seamen's Bill of Rights"—which brought an end to the conditions of virtual serf­ dom under which American seamen had formerly existed. But Furuseth's efforts had their roots much earlier. His activity in behalf of the American seaman, in fact, started the moment he came to the United States in 1880. In 1887 Furuseth was elected secretary of the Pacific Coast Seamen's Union. In 1891, through amalgamation of the Coast Sea­ men's Union and Steamship Sailors of the Pacific, he brought about the formation of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, at whose helm he remained until 1935. Thus Furuseth can well be said to be not only the father of the SlUNA, but the father of the entire American maritime labor movement. Clerical and Allied Workers Fish Cannery Workers Union (Monterey County, Calif.) Fish Plant Workers Union (Newport, Ore.) Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Region inland Boatmen's Union inland Boatmen's Union of the Pacific international Workers Union of Petroleum Marine Cooks and Stewards Union Marine Firemen's Union Marine Staff Officers (Pacific District) Militwy Sea Transport Union Natiomd Union of Food, Hotei & Beverage Employees New Bedford Fishermen's Union T HE MAN who succeeded Furuseth as the SUP's chief officer, and who later became the first president of the SlUNA, was Harry Lundeberg,Avho was born in 1901 and died in 1957. Lundeberg came on the scene at a time when the seamen's union move­ ment had been dormant for more than a decade, after Jseing crushed in 1921 by the Government-supported strikebreaking ef­ forts of the shipowners. It was Lundeberg who, as head of the SUP, led the West Coast sailors through the bitter strikes of 1934 and 1936 which reestablished militant trade unionism for seamen. It was Lundeberg also who, in 1938, obtained a charter from the American Federation of Labor establishing the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North America, and who, two weeks later, issued the charter estoblishing the union presently known as the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. In these intervening years, members of the SlUNA unions have utilized the solid foundation laid by Furuseth and Lundeberg to build union structures which have not only provided significant economic gains for themselves and their families, both on and off the job, but hove also raised them to the level of first-class citizens of their communities and the nation. Railway Marine Region Sailors Union of the Pacific Seafarers International Union-Atlantic, Gulf. 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Title A name given to the resource November 15, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: AFL-CIO CONVENES FOR VITAL ACTION ON LABOR ISSUES SENATE HEARINGS SLATED FOR NEW ANTI-STRIKE PLAN MTD CONVENTION ADOPTS PROGRAM ON JOBS, CANADA 25TH BIRTHDAY FOR SIU, SIUNA SENATE SETS HEARING ON ANTI-STRIKE PLAN US AGENCIES AGAIN WEIGH SHIP AID FOR SIU FLEETS OFFICE WORKERS OPEN NEW WALL ST. 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Hall will be ready for shipping on November 2. (Story on Page 2.) SIU Go's Spur Bids For 0-4 Ship Breakout Story On Page 2 Jones Act Bill Lapses; Action Due In Senate : Story On Pa^e 5 �••y; &EAF ARSRS Paire Tmm Nwfember l,rlMS: LOG To New SlU Hall Nov. 2 SIU Expands Training With Education Forum NORFOLK—Shipping and registration for Seafarers in this port will start in the new SIU hall here on Saturday, November 2. Full operation of the brand-new building is ex­ pected to be in effect on Monday, November 4. _ The new one-story struc­ addition to the Norfolk facil­ Besides these, a number of tem­ ture at Third Street and Wil­ ity,In new buildings opened since porary locations have been estab­ lis Avenue will provide a vast 1960 for the use of Seafarers and lished over the years for organiz­ improvement over the facilities in their families include Houston, ing and servicing the membership the old building at 416 Colley Ave­ New Orleans and Philadelphia. in different areas. nue, which is being vacated. Com­ pletion of the construction actually took less than a year, since ground for the building was first broken on October 29, 1962. A bad winter caused some con­ struction delays due to frost and weather damage to some of the exterior brickwork. SIU Go's Spark Bidding On C-4s Telephone numbers for the Norfolk hall are the following: 622-1892 622-1893 WASHINGTON—At least 14 US ship operators have now put in applications for the 18 C-4 troopships recently released by the Navy for conversion to merchant fleet use. The 14 operators have filed for a to--*tal of 41 vessels, although the Under the announced program The new hall is part of the regarding the C-4s, the available SIU's continuing building and ex­ Navy has released only 18 in ships would be turned over to US a long-range move to upgrade the pansion program in many ports to provide complete, modern facili­ ties adequate to the needs and growth of the SIU membership. Seafarers as well as members of several SIU aflfiliates in the Hamp­ ton Roads area will utilize the services and facilities of the building. Expanded Facilities Included in the fuIiy air-condi­ tioned structure is an expanded hiring hall, ample space for union meetings of up to 300 persons, new recreational services, accommoda­ tion for a snackbar-cafeteria and space to handle all membership and business functions of the Un­ ion. The exterior features a land­ scaped terrace and a 40-car park­ ing lot. The one-story building, con­ structed so that an additional floor can be added later if needed, is much closer to the busy pier area than the Colley Street location. The Colley Street site has been utilized since the closing of the Bank Street hall here in 1959. fleets of non-subsidized operators. The list of applicants includes eight SlU-contracted operators. They are Calmar, Hudson Water­ ways, Marine Carriers, Oceanic Petroleum, Penn Marine, Penn Navigation, Penntrans and Water­ man. Waterman alone is reported­ ly seeking 12 of the 18 available ships. The other SlU-contracted operators have put in requests for an additional 17. 43 C-4s In Fleet In all, there are 43 C-4 types in the reserve fleet. The move by the Penn shipping interests for C-4 tonnage is appar­ ently geared to their application last spring for Government assist­ ance on the construction of three specialized bulk cargo vessels. US shipping aid for bulk carriers has been denied in the past, in line with the policy of restricting such aid to general cargo and liner vessels only. Most American foreign trade cargoes today consist of basic bulk cargoes, however. unsubsidized operators in ex­ change for some of their older, slower tonnage. Navy Releases Ships Strong interest in trading in their small, aging vessels has been shown by US operators for some time, but the Navy Department has refused until now to release most of the C-4s from the reserve fleet. They have been designated for use only during an emergency. The Maritime Administration is accepting applications for the C-4s until November 15. The vessels are 15,000 tons with a speed of 17 knots. e-4 types already manned by Seafarers in various trades are the Transglobe (Hudson Waterways), Ocean Evelyn (Ocean Carriers) and Sea-Land's Mobile and the New Orleans. Conversion of the C-4s from troopships to cargo carriers would cost from $1 million to $3 million, well below the cost of building new vessels. The 18 conversions could create an estimated $50 mil­ lion in work for US shipyards. JlliipililSa Seafarers at this week's forum session on union meeting procedures follow discussion material distributed in class­ room for their use. NEW YORK—The SIU has broadened its education and training program by establishing a Seafarers Education Forum with daily classes at Union headquarters. The exten­ sion of the Union's educationprogram was undertaken so speaking; contracts and methods that Seafarers can obtain in­ of enforcement, arid the history of struction and discuss subjects of trade union education in the most convenient manner. The Seafarers Education Forum functions five days a week, Mon­ day through F'riday, with classes running from 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM. These hoiirs do not interfere with regular job calls in the hir­ ing hall. A wide range oi subjects is cov­ ered in the daily forum sessions. They include such topics as the Union constitution, and member­ ship rights and obligations; Union meetings at sea and ashore, and how to achieve maximum mem­ bership participation; public US Ships Move For Red Wheat Role WASHINGTON—While huge grain purchases proposed by the Soviet bloc nations are boosting worldwide shipping rates and ship prices, a number of US-flag operators have already made it known that they are willing to reduce their cargo rates to help make them even more competitive with foreign-flag vessels. US operators are being hit' flag ships. Ships of these countries After a conference with repre­ on all sides by blasts from this year. have been steadily trading with sentatives the four principal Norwegian, Japanese and Greek foreign shipping interests and shipping interests, and others, Cuba in spite of US move? for an American ofshipping associations increasing hedging by the Ad­ ministration since President Ken­ have been noisily decrying the embargo against such trading. nedy's original announcement on possibility that some of the Soviet Some of the loudest beefs about October 9 approving the proposed grain purchases from the US the possible use of American ships would be reserved for American- have come from Russia itself. US-Russian grain deals. The President stipulated at the time that the "wheat we sell to the Soviet- Union will be carried in available American ships, sup­ plemented by ships of other countries." A day later. Commerce Secre­ NEW YORK—The SIU has settled an outstanding dispute tary Luther Hodges took the same for Seafarers on the Rye (American Bulk) by winning an stand—that all of the estimated four million long tons, of wheat to $8,000 cash settlement covering transportation, lodging and be shipped to Russia and other subsistence money for the crew s travel back to the States from Japan. Red bloc countries will move in The vessel originally crewed in New Orleans and then sailed to US-flag ships "except as maybe Japan, where it was sold for scrap. Crewmembers were flown back other registries may be needed." to Seattle for the payoff. In a press conference statement, Since they were flown back economy class, ^U crewmembers claimed Hodges declared: "We will go as the cash difference between economy travel and the first-class trans­ far as we can with US ships." portation accommodation to which they were entitled under the Union agreement with the company. (Article II, Section 58 (e)). Stand Weakened At the payoff, the company disputed this claim in addition to a claim Since then, the Commerce De­ for lodging and subsistence. However, representatives of the SIU head­ partment announced that the re­ quirement for the Soviet grain quarters contract department met with company officials and were able purchases to be shipped in "avail­ to convince them of the validity of the crew's beefs. The settlement able" American bottoms applies of this beef amounted to $8,000. Headquarters is still holding checks for the following membei-s and only to wheat and wheat flour, not to any other farm commodities the will forward them on receipt of a mail address: Philip J. Lombis, Harry B. Hastings, Haskell E. Moore, Malcolm Communist countries might buy. The proposed purchases are due to S. Esqaerre, Pete Prevas and Clifford P. Thompson. ctop failures in the Soviet Union Checks for other crewmen have already been distributed. Ship Scrappedf Seafarers Win $8,000 For Travel last week. Maritime Administrator Donald W. Alexander announced that there are sufficient'Americanflag bottoms to transport the pro­ posed 2.5 million tons of wheat to Russia, but pointed out that the question of rates was still up In the air. He said the Government would not ask American shipowners to cut back their rates to move the Russian wheat. MA General Counsel Robert Giles, who be­ comes the acting Maritime Administrator today when Alexander's resi.gnation be­ comes effective, declared he was "optimistic" that much of the wheat will move on American-flag vessels. US maritime unions led by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment are pushing a drive for the shipments to be governed by the 50-50 cargo law as a minimum, since the transaction required prior approval directly by the White House and Federal agencies will be deeply involved in the busi­ ness and shipping arrangements. The International Longshore­ men's Association, which has (Cqntinuefi on page 5) , the trade union movement and of the SIU. One day a week, a guest speaker discusses a subject of topical in­ terest to Seafarers. The classes feature a period for discussion and questions and answers. The forum classes, vvdiich are held in a classroom on the second deck of the SIU hall, functions on a rotating schedule each week. The schedule is as follows: Monday—Union Constitution Tuesday—^Meetings, Membership Participation Wednesday—Guest speaker on a subject of topical interest Thursday — Contracts and Con­ tract Enforcement Friday—The Trade Union Move­ ment The institution of the forum aa a Supplement to the Union's train­ ing and education program has met with an enthusiastic response. Members attending trie sessioni this week commented on the con­ venience of having the classes at an early hour, when they could at­ tend without sacrificing any of their own time in the evening. The Union is preparing to ex­ pand the Education Forum to the SIU halls in all major ports. Explaining meeting proce­ dures, Joe Glass, speaker and trade union lecturer,emphasizes a point during forum talk. Glass has been instructing SIU classes since 1948. �il IMfratMr 1. Itii SEAFARERS LOO P«re Tlu-e* SIU Sets Fight For Safeguards On Seamen's $ State-fed Hits Canada Union Crab KIAMESHA LAKE, N¥—The New York State AFL-CIO voted at Its convention here last week to condemn the Canadian govern­ ment's action imposing a threeyear trusteeship over all Canadian maritime unions. The resolution had the strong support of all delegates except WASHINGTON — The US Supreme Court has representatives of the National denied an SIU plea for a writ of certiorari which Maritime Union and the American Badio Association. The vote on would have blocked an unprecedented anti-labor de­ the resolution came after SIUNA cision obtained by the Justice Department and various President Paul Hall confronted delegates from the NMU and the cargo owners, and would destroy seamen's pay, rights ARA in an hour-long verbal ex­ in ship bankruptcy situations. change. Hall challenged NMU-ARA op­ The SIU is presently ^ shipping operations of Manuel B. position to a section of the resolu­ considering a bid for Con­ tion that backed the SIU of Can­ Kulukundis under a trustee plan. Mass protest demonstration by Canadian seamen outside gressional action to amend At several hearings, court-ap­ ada in its fight with, the Upper Parliament last week hears report by Hal C. Banks, president Lakes Shipping Company. The maritime and admiralty laws pointed trustees expressed doubt of the SIU of Canada, on trusteeship developments. Signs trusteeship stemmed from the if necessary to restore the that there could be a reorganiza­ contractual dispute between the Identify home districts of Canadian seafarers who took part basic right of seamen to re­ tion because of insufficient funds, SIU and the company. In protest while trustee bill was pending. cover unpaid wages when a ship but Kulukundis has reportedly The convention resolution en­ is sold at a marshal's sale as a raised $2 million in cash. Changes dorsed the position of AFL-CIO in the freight market would mean result of seizure. President George Meany on the extra revenue to get the bank­ This right is doubly important in shipping dispute. light of the condition of the US- rupt fleet operating again. The State AFL-CIO also sharp­ The Internal Revenue Service flag shipping industry. ly criticized the labor policies of The ruling against seamen's tra­ provided additional hope for the Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller. ditional pay rights arose out of reorganization by relaxing its de­ The Governor had previously de­ fended his labor program in an the complex legal battle involving mands for back taxes. Another address to the delegates. OTTAWA—The Canadian government has clamped a distribution of.funds from the sale hearing is scheduled for today, Legislation was urged to require sweeping and unprecedented trusteeship over the affairs of of the Bull Line freighter Emilia. November 1, in Federal Court. publishers to notify the Depart­ The Supreme Court ruling deny­ When tha Emilia was finally ment of Justice and the unions in­ all Canadian maritime unions and named three trustees last sold in July, cargo discharge ing the SIU appeal of lower court volved at least a year in advance week to control the affairs of-*- The three trustees named by ing costs amounted to almost $190,- pay decisions came on October 21, of any expected newspaper sus­ the unions, which include the the Canadian government include 000 of the $250,000 sale price. after the high court had originally pension, consolidation or merger. SIU of Canada. The three- two judges and the onetime Cana­ Meanwhile, in New York, hope granted a stay. This followed a report on the year trusteeship was set up to dian director of the United Steel- revived for the eventual reorgani­ In its determined effort to disabrupt shutdown of "The New break off the SIU's continued con­ workers. zation of the bankrupt US-flag (Continued on page 6) York Mirror" on October 15. tractual dispute with the Upper The report denied management Lakes Shipping Company. statements that a printers' strike The AFL-CIO strongly opposed had forced the closing of "The the legislation for government con­ Mirror," which was not one of the trol and tried to work out a volun­ struck papers. "The Mirror" was tary trusteeship with the Canadian one of five dailies that locked out Labor Congress and the US and its workers during the strike. Canadian governments. However, the CLC objected to some of the LONG BEACH—A two-day engine breakdown that made the SlU-manned containerprovisions in the voluntary plan ship San Juan a sitting duck in the path of a hurricane was repaired just in time, and the proposal fell through. enabling the disabled ship to get underway and clear the path of the storm off the south­ Protest By 2,000 ern tip of Baja California. OTTAWA — Canadian sea­ SIU members in Canada staged a farers who took part in the No injuries were reported Juan suffered a 60-foot-long hole October 11 on a special trip to peaceful demonstration against the in her bow from tha grinding Puerto Rico and the East Coast. protest against the trustee­ legislation here last week, when as a result of the mishap in crash on July 21. The engine breakdown resulted in ship legislation polled 25 Pacific Coast waters. The ship was nearly 2,000 men came off their The only reported injury In that the loss of all steam power for members of Parliament here reportedly disabled for 60 hours ships to gather before Parliament encounter was to a seaman aboard about 48 hours, after which par­ to find out how well they and urge the government not to until she regained full power on the Norwegian vessel, who suf­ tial power was restored and sh# were acquainted with the October 18. invoke the trusteeship. Back-toNorris report. All 25 admit­ Rescue boats dispatched from fered head cuts when he was hit was able to move away from the work orders issued by the govern­ ted they had never read the here and San Francisco turned by a ladder while abandoning ship. storm path at a sluggish nine ment and threats of military inter­ All hands were taken aboard the knots. About 12 hours later, re­ document urging the trust­ vention ultimately prompted the back after receiving word that the San Juan and a skeleton crew later pairs got all boilers working and eeship. Considered a crossSan Juan was on her way again. union membership in Montreal to section of the Parliament, One of them, the Coast Guard went back aboard the listing tank­ she resumed course to Panama. okay a return to work. The ship is one of four jumba the 25 members had never cutter Minnetonka, apparently got er. She eventually was towed In separate developments in the into port by the Coast Guard. container vessels built for the inread the testimony during US, SIU membei-s on the Great within 370 miles of the stricken In the latest mishap, the San tercoastal trade by Sea-Land last vessel before it was ordered back the lengthy hearing, had Lakes began protest picketing Juan had left Oakland, Calif., on year. to San Diego. never compared the testi­ demonstrations in several Great It had been estimated that the mony with the report, or had Lakes ports against the trusteeship Minnetonka wouldn't reach the never read the SiU's reply legislation. ship until late Saturday, October to the Norris report. They The three trustees named by 19. Earlier, a Coast Guard spokes­ told the SIU questioners the Canadian government have man said, "it looks like it will be "they had based their votes been pledged the full support of a close race" between the cutter for the legislation on news­ the SIU of Canada and the four and the hurricane, designated paper accounts and party other unions involved. Among Mona. The storm was said to be procedures," the "Baltimore them are the Canadian Maritime packing 100-mile-an-hour winds. Sun" reported. The trustee­ Union, the Canadian Merchant ship bill passed the House of Storm Approaching Service Guild, National Associa­ Commons by a 181-4 vote. The Los Angeles Weather Bu­ tion of Marine Engineers and reau had reported the hurricane sections of the Canadian Brother­ about 450 miles south of the crip­ hood of Railway, Transport & Gen­ pled San Juan and said the storm eral Workers. was moving toward the ship in a Nov. 1, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. 22 The CMU, formed by the CLC north-northeast direction at about and the CBRT, was the means used seven knots. to promote the union-busting scab Another SlU-manned vessel, the apparatus that broke the SIU's ten- Pennmar (Calmar), picked up a year collective bargaining relation­ feeble distress signal from a bat­ PAUI HALL, President HERBERT BRAND, Editor; iRwm SPIVACK, ship with Upper Lakes in 1962. tery-operated emergency radio on Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art AFL - CIO President George Editor; Mixi POLLACK, NATHAN SKYEB, Meany has called the one-man the San Juan which set the rescue plans in motion. ALEXANDER LESLIE, THOMAS LAUGHLIN, Norris Commission, which urged Staff Writers. The San Juan had been involved the trusteeship, a "vehicle for a in a collision in July with the ' Publlshad biwaskly at tha haadquartara vitriolic and vengeful attack upon Norwegian tanker Honnor about > of tha Saafarari Intarnatlonal Union, A^ lantic, Gulf, Lakas and Inland Watari the SIU of Canada and its leader­ 225 miles east of the New Jersey District, AFL-CIO, S7S Fourth Avanua, On the receiving end of SIU vaccition check netting him Brooklyn 32, KY. Tal. HYaclnth «-t600. ship" and said the SIU "deserves coast while heading south from $1,254 in vacation pay, Seafarer Joseph M. RIchburg (left), Second data poataga paid at tha Post the support of all AFL-CIO affili­ her home port in Port Elizabeth Office In Brooklyn, NY, under tha Act of Houston, plans to do a little hunting now that he's ashore. ates in its fight against the destruc­ to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Both of Aug. 24, 1*12. tion of free trade unionism in the vessels were damaged and had to Richburg was bosun on the tanker Arias (Tankers & Tramps), i Canadian maritime industry." be drydocked for repairs. The San NY Port Agent Joe DiGeorge is at right. J Canadian Union Takeover Begins Crippled SIU Containership Safe Again In 'Hurricane Race' 'What Report?' A $1,254 Vacation Pay Smile SEAFARERS LOG �'\ij^:--yK:-'''*ft-jt FMr« SEArMMEMS xnn LOC (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIV Atlantic, Gulf, Lake* and Inland Waters District.) Report Period: October 11-October 25, 1963 SIU shipping slowed up during this period, as a total of 1,161 men were dispatched to jobs in all ports. The 15day period was the slowest one since the longshore tie-up of shipping last winter. Only the major ports of New York, New Orleans and Houston managed to escape the general trend. The normal winter pick-up in oil movements to New England made Boston busier than usual, but Philadel­ phia, Baltimore and Mobile continued on the slow bell. On the West Coast, Seattle was fairly active, however. Job registration for the District continued to run ahead of shipping, reaching an overall figure of 1,265 men regis­ tered in the period. The number of men remaining on the beach at the end of the period took a slight drop to 3,879. The general outlook for all ports is reported as "fair" Ship AEfivify for the coming two weeks, as the industry awaits the out­ come of the proposed US wheat movement to Russia. The shipments are supposed to reach the Soviet Union by the end of April. In the job activity totals this period, a slow-up in the number of ships in port was the apparent cause of the slack in job activity. This was shown primarily in the intransit column (see right), which listed only 109 ship visits besides a routine number of payoffs and sign-ons. The job activity by seniority classes shows that class A seniority men were dispatch^ to 59 percent of the total jobs this period, which is a relatively high figure and in­ dicates fewer "A" men are passing by the available jobs. Class B filled 31 percent of the jobs and class C men new­ comers handled the remainder. Ny Slya la CKb Oas TraM,.TOTAL lottaa ...... 3 I 2 4 NewYork .... If « If 44 PUIa4«lpMa.. 3 T ~ 7 IT •oftimor* .... 4 3 T« 23 Narfalk 2 2 2 4 .taaioavilla .. •444 TaMpa ...... 4 4 4 4 Mabila 4 2 4 12 Naw OrlaaM. . 7 4 14 27 Hoattaa 7 3 24 34 Wnratn^taa ..2 4. 4 4 Saa Fraaclfca. 2 4 4 12 Saania 1 3 5 f TOTALS ..... 54 31 Iff 1f4 DECK DCPARTMENr Registered CLASS A Port Boston GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 8 4 4 0 51 12 78 15 5 X 7 3 15 40 26 5 9 5 . 5 10 0 4 4 1 9 2 1 1 4 7 6 14 1 46 ' 4 22 72 20 57 30 7 2 1 1 - 4 6 6 16 4 5 12 18 1 105 200 40 I 345 .' New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 Z 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 0 0 4 11 3 4 0 31 25 48 11 15 16 84 9 0 9 2 ' 7 0 2 7 20 0 12 16 28 8 10 2 7 0 6 7 0 5 2 1 6 1 0 0 5 1 2 1 2 0 3 5 2 1 1 0 8 1 7 6 1 0 4 1 3 33 20 7 61 8 22 34 0 12 11 23 18 36 66 6 6 0 1 . 3 2 0 1 1 10 1 4 12 17, 3 5 -. 2 0 6 7 5 10 2 17 1 63 105 1 177 87 168 38 { 293 9 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 ALL 1 Z 3 0 2 1 35 3 18 14 6 0 1 5 10 1 5 4 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 5 0 1 4 3 29 14 12 1 18 4 23 0 0 1 1 0 3 4 1 0 10 6 4 9 70 54 1 133 GROUP z 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 30 20 1 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B 1 GROUP GROUP CLASS 3 ALL 1 Z 3 ALL 2 C ALL 1 B 31 0 7 3 14 12 14 5 4 3 0 11 33 57 93 84 35 19 138 84 153 33 270 3 45 1 4 17 22 17 18 18 6 2 9 9 73 31 37 64 20 121 0 32 41 20 10 1 17 0 26 1 5 11 3 13 12 14 7 3 33 2 3 11 11 24 0 0 2 14 16 2 7 1 0 3 10 2 1 2 4 5 4 1 57 5 2 16 19 5 -1 22 1 6 12 30 90 63 32 76 114 82 14 159 6 0 61 29 52 75 15 147 4 26 28 60 23 9 92 57 35 1 3 11 15 7 16 5 1 9 14 1 57 33 5 16 12 17 26 28 3 10 3 4 18 9 29 35 20 21 3 44 2 17 10 8 54 293 133 •54 1 480 389 527 116 !1032' 27 180 294 1 591 3 ALL 0 0. 19 8 2 2 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 6 0 4 9 7 1 3 2 8 2 0 11 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 5 6 1 5 TOTAL Shipped 1 A ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 1 2 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 12 36 52 5 4 13 11 29 45 2 10 14 0 9 2 5 4 9 1 7 17 1 25 1 10 8 19 2 14 2 5 1 8 0 6 0 3 3 1 2 2 2 6 1 3 5 0 1 1 0 6 0 6 1 0 1 2 4 0 1 2 1 4 0 3 3 6 1 3 13 28 2 43 2 31 5 9 20 29 9 32 4 45 2 29 9 14 13 29 5 7 0 1 1 6 3 2 6 4 1 9 7| 1 1 11 0 3 7 4 0 7 7 0 2 7 0 4 1 7 50 161 20 1 231 14 73 71'1! 158 36 155 Pott Boston New York Philadeiphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP 2 3 ALL I 4 0 2 2 42 15 20 7 4 0 1 3 11 0 3 8 2 0 2 4 1 0 0 1 2 0 2 0 10 6 4 0 27 2 15 10 27 2 21 4 0 2 0 2 5 0 4 1 8 4 3 1 147 16 73 58 1 1 2I1I 20 3 ALL 5 1 62 3 0 10 18 2 1 2 0 1 1 1 5 1 39 5 41 3 1 10 10 2 0 7 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL .1 3 ALL 3 ALL A C ALL 1 2 2 I 2 B 15 1 8 10 1 3 13 4 0 0 4 1 1 1 1 ^5 13 62 44 43 105 0 5 42 13 117 50 78 11 139 18 8 34 0 20 10 10 15 5 25 4 0 1 10 4 1 0 1 87 72 30 14 32 39 67 6 1 0 1 18 11 1 0 1 16 6 6 5 3 25 0 10 0 2 4 0 17 0 0 0 13 2 23 12 9 0 0 1 0 2 3 9 1 0 0 1 0 9 0 1 2 2 . 4 0 9 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 31 1 23 10 16 7 21 3 12 10 0 0 1 5 1 1 52 71 133 74 6 120 10 3 39 27 3 40 0 2 1 97 95 6 67 7 33 56 27 69 23 0 0 1 41 1 1 25 9 13 13 15 3 21 3 0 2 1 3 1 0 1 10 33 51 5 16 12 34 5 2 17 12 0 1 2 10 5 1 20 27 10 8 23 2 6 0 3 3 7 8 21 4 0 0 15 16 1 31 211 147 31 1 389 167 452 50 1 669 49 244 282 1[ 575 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A •b B Port Bos NY Phil Bal Nor Jac Tam Mob NO Hou Wil 01? or Sea TOTALS Is 2 6 3 3 0 0 0 1 4 1 1 4 1 26 Registered CLASS B CLASS A CROUP GROUP 3 ALI. 1 2 I 2 3 ALL 1-8 0 3 3 8 0 1 3 1 2 15 8 26 55 2 2 16 20 8 4 2 3 12 1 2 7 0 4 4 • 6 13 26 3 1 14 18 1 0 1 2 3 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 1 2 3 0 1 2 3 0 8 1 8 18 0 0 6 6 1 10 7 21 42 0 0 32 32 2 12 2 10 25 2 0 17 19 5 2 1 4 8 0 0 2 2 0 2 1 10 17 0 0 4 4 2 3 6 1 11 1 1 5 7 0 61 33 108 1 228 11 ~8 107 1 126 20 Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B Shipped « ROlTp 1 3 ALL 2 5 1 2 1 59 19 10 22 2 5 0 3 2 1 8 12 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3! 2 1 6 0 6 13 i 8 3 24 37, 10 30 4 11 0 0 2' 2 0 1 6 9 3 2 4 9 52 24 89 1 185 GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 0 1 1 20 4 15 1 0 0 4 4 6 0 0 6 0 0 4 4 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 21 21 f 0 8 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 8 0 1 7 4 GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ,0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 66 1! 77! . .1 1 TOTAL Shipped CI,ASS 3 ALL A C ALL 1-a B 7 4 1 5 1 1 1 88 35 20 8 9 59 9 11 7 2 2 2 5 4 3 21 18 3 12 6 3 5 1 0 0 0 1 4 2 0 1 0 1 1 1 6 0 2 3 2 1 2 2 161 7 2 13 1 2 58 19 0 0 37 21 0 42 14 8 4 4 30 4 2 3 0 2 0 0 0 15 10 4 4 9 2 4 19 7 2 8 1 2 9 292 125 28 1 30 185 77 30 1 Registered On The Beach CLASS A ClASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 2 1 S 15 0 0 5 2 2 7 8 6 29 43 51 26 65 177 11 25 1 9 4 6 1 8 36 3 31 92 2 21 17 36 13 15 1 2 10 2 7 5 2 8 12 6 2 9 2 1 11 0 1 1 2 7 2 2 0 0 19 19 7 20 51 17 3 95 105 33 28 74 154 7 83 6 1 44 51 31 10 28 7 23 0 8 1 6 4 10 0 15 16 62 1 5 33 14 29 5 21 6 13. 35 3 •9 205 114 308 1 752 32 24 294 I1 350 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A i' li Ifc' DICK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS CROUP i Z Al I Registered CLASS B GROUP 1 2 105 200 40 I 345 9 63 50 161 20 1 231 14 73 87 33 108 I 228 11 8 242 394 168 ] 804 34 144 3 Al.l. ' SHIPPED CLASS A GROUP I 2 3 AiX 105 [ 177 87 168 38 | 293 71 | 158 36 155 20 [ 211 107 | 126 72 24 89 [ 185 283 | 461 195 347 147 I 689, SHIPPED CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP CI.ASS GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 23 ALL 1 B U Al.i. 1 I 23 AIX A 54 293 133 54 480 389 527 116 |1032 27 180 294 1501 70 54 | 133 4 30 20 73 58 \ 147 0 15 16 I 3i;211 147 31 I 389 167 452 50 1 669 49 244 282 575 1 28 I 30'l85 77 30 ( 292 330 114 308 | 752 32 24 294 350 7 66 f 77| 1 GROUP I 2 3 Al.L ,4 16 4 29 150 178| ^7i 5 46 64 j 115 689 357 115 11161 886 1093 474 j2453 108 448 870 .1426 �-' / WivciAw t, INt SEAFAttERS LOG SIU CONTRACT DRFARTMENT Br Kebert A. Matthewa, SIU Vice-President, CnntraetB St Contract Enforeement (This coiumn tdtl be a regulor feature of the SEAFARERS LOG to deal with contract matters and job issues in the SIU and maHtime that develop from time to time. Seafarers are urged to write directly to the SIU Contract Department at headquarters regarding any comments or sug­ gestions on these issues.) 1>eck Deiiarimeiit Work & Engine Department Quarters Pace Vtn JONES ACT WAIVER LAPSES IN SENATE WASHINGTON—The Jones Act waiver which for the past year has allowed foreign-flag ships to move lumber from the Pacific Northwest to Puerto Rico finally lapsed last week on October 23. Another bill to extend the Committee limited the authority waiver provisions for an addi­ to two years. The Commerce De­ The Contract Department a few days ago received a very in'.eresting letter from Walter Newberg, ship's tional two years with no provi­ partment had urged the extension delegate of the SS AftJ Mid-America, in which he requested clarification on two separate problems. The sion for American-flag participa­ and was backed in its request by -AdcJ Mid-America is a former NMU ship, the TransAmerican, which was bought by an SIU company. tion in the trade is still pending the American Merchant Marine in the Senate. Institute, on behalf of US sub­ His letter points out that the"^ The pending bill, introduced by sidized operators. thip was in particularly foul shape mandatory that only the wipers tric fans. This will not include The lumber interests are fight­ mast lights, navigation lights and Sen. Warren G. Magnuson ^nd all quarters, messrooms and be used for doing this work. passageways needed painting out Reference: (1) Standard Freight- cargo lights permanently installed. (D-Wash.), has been approved by ing for the Jones. Act • waiver very badly. Shortly after the ves­ ship Agreement—^Article IV, Sec­ Lifeboat motors jire not to be con­ the Senate Commerce Committee, against the interests of US-flag sel commenced her voyage, the tion 28, WIPERS, (e) "They may sidered as deck machinery. The which Magnuson heads, but must shipping on the ground that they captain gave the okay to have the be required to paint unlicensed deck engineer shall not be required still pass "both the Senate and the are experiencing heavy business deck department-start painting all engine^ department quarters with­ to work on any electric motors House before it can become law. losses, and have been pressing for In taking up the Magnuson pro­ a permanent Jver on the same the living quarters, messrooms and out payment of overtime- during such as refrigerator motors, etc., posal, the Commerce Committee basis all this year. Their pleas without the payment of overtime." pasageways, etc., including the their regular working hours." left hanging a bill by Sen. Mau- have been somewhat discredited, It can readily be seen that com­ quarters of the licensed officers. (2) Standard Freightship Agree­ rine Neuberger (D-Ore.), which however, by a recent earnings re­ But a question arose as to whether ment—Article HI. Section 34. AD­ pletely renewing all the steam would permanently allow the ship­ port for one of the largest Pacific lines on deck does not constitute the deck department should be DITIONAL WORK, (b) "OverUme ment of lumber in the US domes­ Northwest lumber producers, the used to paint out the engine de­ shall be paid, when sailors are re­ maintenance or repair work, but is tic trade on foreign-flag vessels. Georgia-Pacific Corporation. partment rooms or whether the quired, either in port or. at sea, to what amounts to a complete re­ Sen. Neuberger was the sponsor Another bill which would waive wipers should be used for doing chip, sougee, scale, prime or paint newal job. It has always been of the 1962 amendment to the the provisions of the Jones Act, this work. Both the chief mate galley, pantry, saloon, living understood that for new installa­ Jones Act wfoich opened the US this time on grain shipments from and the chief engineer wanted the quarters, forecastles, lavatories, tions the deck engineer would be domestic trade to foreign-flag Great Lakes ports to Vermont, sailors to do the painting, primarily and washrooms, which are not used entitled to overtime for perform­ ships for the first time. Under the Maine and Ndw Hampshire, by because the wipers were needed by the unlicensed deck depart­ ing the work^ 1920 Jones Act, participation on way of Montreal, was offered by The Contract Department again runs between US ports is restrict­ Sen. George Aiken (R-Vt, on to do necessary work in the en- ment. This shall also apply to all gineroom. enclosed passageways with doors points out that if yoU have a prob­ ed to American-flag ships manned October 7. The bill is to aid a lem which you want to write us by US seamen and built in the US. Vermont company which claims it Brother Newberg, therefore, or bulkheads at both ends." The original Magnuson bill has been unable to find an Ameri­ posed the following question; Since everyone involved under­ about you should include all the Question: Would it foe in order stands that the deck department facts, dates, time, etc. which we called for a permanent exemption can-flag shipping company to haul iFor the deck department to paint is entitled to overtime for paint­ will need in order to properly an­ allowing foreign ships in the do­ about 500,000 bushels of grain an­ mestic trades, but the Commerce nually. out all the engine department ing out the engine department's swer your letter. quarters and the quarters of the quarters or must only the wipers licensed personnel, and since the be used on this work? His question was answered in captain is willing to pay the over­ time to get this work accomplished, the following manner: the ship's delegate was advised Answer: You are advised that PHILADELPHIA—A new $7 million, 220-bed AFL-CIO Medical Center and hospital the deck department can be used that the deck department should be used to do this work. that will be open to the community as well as imion members, was dedicated here last for painting out the engine depart­ month at a ceremony attended by labor and civic leaders. Renewal Jobs ment quarters, of course; with the Under present plans for the payment of overtime. It is not Brother Newberg's letter also posed another problem on which new medical facility, there gery—to members of participating he requested clarification. His let­ will be no change in the cur­ unions through existing health and ter stated that the deck engineer rent arrangement whereby the welfare plans. The new medical center plans to will be required to lenew all the SIU shares the use of a separate steam lines on deck and he points health center here, which is oper­ staff doctors on a flat salary basis, out that this is a renewal job and ated by the International Ladies instead of collecting fees from pa­ not merely a repair job. The ques­ Garment Workers Union. The tients. Isidor Melamed, a former just-completed hospital also in­ ILGWU official and now the hos­ . (Continued from Page 2) tion is as follows: cludes a health center for use by pital's general director, said "that spearheaded a boycott on Soviet Question: Will the deck engineer members of participating unions. by eliminating the fee-for-service shipping for many years, has an­ be entitled to overtime for per­ Sold Bonds system, we will have eliminated nounced that its members would forming this work or is this to be The new hospital was built with dollars and cents from the think­ handle the grain providing there is considered routine work for the funds obtained from a Federal ing of both doctors and patients. some preference on the cargo deck engineer to be done without grant and the sale of bonds to JACKSONVILLE—An assist by The Philadelphia Medical So­ mpvement for US-fiag ships. The numerous unions in this area. The ciety sent its best wishes to the ILA said it would not load Russian the SIU and AFL-CIO Maritime the payment of overtime? Answer: This is not considered AFL-CIO - Center has been de­ Medical Center but added that "a ships. Trades Department helped em­ ployees of Food Fair Stores here, routine work for the deck engineer scribed as one of the world's "most great number of our membership Actually, with the demand for and in Miami and Tampa, win and he would be entitled to over­ modern institutions" and It is does not favor the principle" of shipping increasing rapidiy, the their recent strike against the East time for renewing the steam lines sponsored and owned by the Phil­ a salaried staff. foreign rate has been closing Coast supermarket chain. The on deck. adelphia AFL-CIO Hospital Asso­ SIU Ciinte steadily upward toward the US Reference: Standard Freightship ciation. strikers were members of the Re­ The SIU has beeu using the rate. Some foreign rates have tail Clerks International Associa­ Agreement—Article IV, Section 15, At the dedication ceremony. ILGWU facilities here since Feb­ risen from $10 to $20 on grain. DECK ENGINEER, (a) "It shall be Senator Hugh Scott of Pennsyl­ ruary, 1962, when Seafarers and The gap will probably close tion. The settlement on September 15 the duty of the deck engineer to vania described the AFL-CIO hos­ their dependents became eligible further as additional Russian produced wage hikes, shorter oil and maintain winches and do pital as "the best designed I've to use the clinic located at 925 purchases are made. Wheat deals hours and increased job security maintenance and repair work to ever seen" and hailed It as evi­ North Broad Street. The arrange­ have been concluded only with for all employees. deck machinery and deck piping, dence of labor's community in­ ment is similar to the one in Bal­ Canada and Australia. Shortly after the strike began on and when no electrician is car­ terest. timore, where garment workers Observers have already pointed August 22, informational pickets ried he may be required to care The aim of the new hospital will and their families utilize the serv­ out that if American ships are from Florida spread to the chain's for lights, fuses, and overhaul elec­ be to provide full-paid medical ices of the Seafarers' clinic in the eased out of the grain, movement, stores in New Jersey, Philadel­ service—from diagnosis to sur­ Baltimore SIU Hall. and get no preference on these phia, Delaware and Maryland. The cargoes, foreign rates will sky­ National Chain Store Committee rocket just as they did during the of the Retail Clerks threw its full Korean War and in 1956 at the weight behind the Florida locals' time of the Suez crisis. beef and the SIU and MTD added A Senate resolution IS. Res. 210), their full support. introduced by Sen. Hugh Scott The new agreement ratified by (R-Pa.) in advance of the Presi­ the striking employees through dent's announcement, calls for full secret balh ting provides substan­ application of the Cargo Prefer­ tial weekly pay hikes for both ence Law. It would bar foreign full-time and part-time workers. ships which have traded with There will also be a reduction of Cuba from handling any of the the workweek throughout the shipments. Florida stores with no loss of pay. Meanwhile, the Maritime Ad­ In addition, as a result of the ministration is establishing "guide­ agreement, uniform wage rates lines" for "fair and reasonable" will be in effect for all stores in rates on the movement of argithe state. cultural commodities on US-flag An important provision of the ships. Previously, the "availability" new pact is union protection of requirement in the original an­ department manager jobs which nouncement had been interpreted One of the most modern institutions of its kind in the world, the Philadelphia AFL-CIO Hos­ the company had been attempting to mean physical availability re­ pital was dedicated last month for use by members of participating unions in the area. Open­ to eliminate. Under the pact, the gardless of rates. All of the grain ing of the new hospital will not affect the present arrangements providing clinic services for company must secure union ap­ is supposed to be delivered by proval for any job elimination.^. SIU members and their families in Philadelphia. April 30, 1964. Labor Hospital Opens In Phila. SIU, MTD Aid Clerks Strike Win in US Ships Eye Wheat Cargo r-n �Ngc Sis SEAFARERS NsroBfeMr h lt«S LOG 'Graduation' For Another Sill Lifeboat Class Coast SlU Vote Whips Hoffa Uflion BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Three •weeks after receiving an SIUNA charter, the Western States Trans­ portation Services & Allied Work­ ers scored its first election win over Jimmy Hoffa's Teamsters in balloting here at the A. S. Mason General Oilfield Transportation Company. The Mason drivers voted 5-1 for representation by the Western States TSAW, which was chartered on September 7. Negotiations for a contract with the company began here last month after the win in balloting conducted by the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board. There were three "no union" votes. Dissatisfied with the represen­ tation they had been receiving, the drivers strongly backed the SlUNA-TSAW bid for bargaining rights. The Teamsters intervened after the TSAW' originally peti­ tioned for the election. WASHINGTON—Col. Osvaldo Lopez Arellano, chief of The Western States affiliate has the Honduran military government which recently took over now set up offices here and is launching a campaign to organize the affairs of the Central American country, implied in an drivers in several fields following interview last week that the-*^ its initial win. TSAW has been US has deserted his country validity of the "effective control" successful in organizing cab since the military overthrow policy applied by the US to Ameri­ drivers and taxi garage workers in of the former government on Oc­ can-owned ships operating under Chicago, St. Louis and Detroit tober 3. the runaway ship registries of since it was originally organized Honduras, Panama and Liberia. "They did not say anything, they early in 1962. Under the effective control pol­ A separate win by an SlU just walked away and nothing icy, American-owned foreign-flag affiliate over the Teamsters was more," Col. Lopez said of the US. ships are supposed to be made scored in New York harbor re-, He was referring to the fiact that available to the US when and cently, when deckhands of the there is no US ambassador in where needed in case of an emer­ E r i e-L acka wanna Railroad's Honduras, and that the American gency. However, such changes in marine division voted for SlU rep­ military and economic assistance government as occurred in Hon­ resentation to replace Local 518 missions to Honduras have been duras, with the changes they bring of the Teamsters. In the railtug withdrawn. about in their relations with the balloting on September 26-27, the The Honduran government's US, make the "effectiveness" of SIU Railway Marine Region re­ opinion of its relations with the US control entirely dependent on ceived 80 votes to 58 for the IBT. US has a direct bearing on' the how a new regime chooses to view the obligations its predecessor had with the US. The 13 vessels involved in the Honduran situation are all owned by subsidiaries of the Americanbased United Fruit Company. Discussing US-Honduran rela­ Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director tions, Col. Lopez said that if the US sought to re-establish rela­ tions, Honduras would be happy, The ultimate success of the steward department, like that of any but, that his country was not pre­ other business operation, must depend to a great extent upon the pared to pursue the point. "We want to proceed from a position system of its record-keeping. of national dignity," he said. No SlU chief stewards have noted for some time that some companies mention was made of how he felt often require the keeping of too many forms, supply record books which are not clear or up-to-date and have different systems of keep­ about Honduran "effective control" ing records. All of these serve to greatly complicate shipboard record­ obligations to the US. A similar uprising could con­ keeping for the steward. ceivably occur in other US run­ To help solve these difficulties, a new subsistence stores record away-ship bastions such as Liberia book has been prepared and will be available shortly to US steamship and Panama. A total of 145 dry companies. Prepared in response to requests for a uniform system to record cargo ships and 264 tankers flew Inventories, purchases and food consumption aboard ship, the new the flags of the "Panlibhon" coun­ record book will help stewards keep ^complete and accurate records tries as of April 1, 1963. according of the food used during a ship's voyage. It will also standardize record­ to a US report. keeping throughout the industry. The new book, titled "Subsistence Stores Record Book—Inventory Requisition and Other Reports," lists the standard foods used by vir­ tually every US steamship company for crew feeding. Each of the more than 800 items listed is shown together with the quantity in which it is generally packed by food suppliers, the units of measure­ ment for each item and the weight of a unit. ^ HOUSTON, S*ptimb«r 9—Chairman, To keep his records, the steward merely records the number of Llnritay J. WilMamt; Saeratsry, P*ii! units of each stored Item aboard the ship at the start of the voyage, Drozak; Raadlng Clark, Tom Oould. the number ordered and delivered during the trip and the timount on Minutes of all previous port meetings Port Agent's report on ship­ hand when the voyage ends. Space is also provided in the book for accepted. ping, organizing, Texas AFL-CIO con­ totaling the amounts of each item consumed during the voyage, the vention was accepted. President's re­ for August was accepted. Auditor's requirements for the next voyage, the requirements approved by the port reports presented and accepted. J. C. company, the price and the vendor. Cohen elected to quarterly financial committee under new business. Total The food items are listed in alphabetical order in eight groups present: 260. bread and cereals, groceries, fruits and fruit juices, vegetables, fish, dairy products, meats, poultry. NEW ORLEANS, September 10—Chair­ The book also contains a form for recording daily refrigerator tem­ man, LIndsey J. Williams; Secretary, Buck Stephens; Reading Clerk, Bill peratures for meats, vegetables, dairy and fish. In addition, it includes Moody. Accepted minutes of previous report forms for purchase and laundry invoices, condemned stores meetings in all ports. Port Agent's re­ on shipping accepted. President's and a summary of meal days and a food consumption report. A table port August monthly report was accepted. for converting ounces to the decimal system is also provided. Meeting excuses referred to dispatcher. Auditor's reports accepted. C. Pollard (Comments and suggestions are invited hy this Department and can elected under new business as member of quarterly financial committee. Total be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) present: 310. New Honduran Gov't Ponders Link To US SIX7 FOOD ana Standardized Records For Stewards Map Fight Off Sea Pay Matching performance of previous lifeboat trainees, 93rcl SIU class graduated in New York includes (front, l-r) Seafarers A. Vanderpool, J. Aleman, G. Rivera, F. Peters; center, H. von de Beek, C. Hall, E. Cornes, P. Reed, R. Chap­ man; rear, S. Pierson, J. Richard, H. Glotzer, W. de Francisco and instructor Arne Bjornsson. The men are in all three shipboard departments. (Continued from page 3) turb a time-honored principle la maritime, the Justice Department had persuaded the lower Federal Courts that the cost of discharging cargo while a vessel is seized should take precedence over sea­ men's claims for wages already due, and were payable as a mar­ shal's expense. This arose while Justice Depart­ ment representatives in various court actions occupied a dual role. They appeared both as a repre­ sentative of the US marshal and on behalf of one of the major cargo owners—the Federal Gov­ ernment—since there was Govern­ ment cargo aboard the Emilia while it was lying idle before the sale. Previously, costs of discharging cargo were considered normal business expenses of the cargo owners. However, in this case, the US Government was one of the cargo owners. Among the five classes of liens established under admiralty law, maritime liens for seamen's wages and similar claima generally oc­ cupy a preferred position in the order that determines the prece­ dence of payments. Wage liens rank right after normally-routine, marshal's . expenses for costs of shipkeeping while e sale is pend­ ing. SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid — August, 1963 Hospital Benefits Death Benefits . Pension-Disability Benefits .. . . Maternity Benefits Dependent Benefits Optical Benefits Out-Patient Benefits Vacation Benefits CLAIMS 6,811 19 478 45 696 288 3,998 1,572 AMOUNT PAID $ 56,709.08 47,000.00 71,700.00 9,000.00 82,676.72 3,794.25 30,196.00 509,910.84 TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD.. 13,907 $810,986.89 SIU Clinic Exams—All Ports August, 1963 Port Baltimora Houston Mobile New Orleans New York Philadelphia TOTAL Seamen 108 91 53 234 438 39 963 Wives 47 5 14 11 46 50 173 Children 31 6 23 35 41 n TOTAL 186 102 90 280 525 tOO 147 1,283 SIU Blood Bank Inventory August, 1963 Port Boston New Fork Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa MobUe New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Previous Balance 5 1281^ 31 60 17 24 3 16 49V6 ' VVi 3 6 17 Pints Credited 0 28V4 6 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 Pints Used 0 14 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 367Vi WA 23 TOTAL ON HAND 5 143 31 60 17 ,24 - 4 16 52^is 7Vi 3 5 15 883 �'^•TMriMr %vm SEAFARERS Pace Seven LOG Cuban MICs Strafe Runaway During Rebel Attack On Island CORPUS CHRISTI—The American-owned Liberian-flag ore carrier J. Louis arrived here last week with minor damage, two days after being fired on in the Caribbean by Cuban jet aircraft. The Cuban MIG jets were involved in a skirmish with attacking Need For Medical Education Plan rebels when the ship was The new Federal aid to medical education procram will help meet strafed with rockets and ma­ October 22 with a cargo of bauxite been done to the "mother ship" of the need for more doctors, dentists and nurses, an AFL-CIO spokes- chine guns. from Jamaica, the J. Louis was the attacking rebel forces. Joseph Velplan, Social Security Director predicted. Lisbeth Bamberger, assistant director of the AFL-CIO Department of Social Security, praised Congress "for taking action, finally, on a really acute social problem." The United States, she said, has been slipping behind other nations in health care. She stated there is a need for 50 percent more medical students and double the present number of dental students. The $175 million in matching construction grants Congress author­ ized, she said, will enable schools to expand their teaching facilities, and the loan provision will allow more students to undertake a medical education. She quoted government estimates that the cost of obtaining a medical education exceeds $11,000. This means that "up to now training in medicine has been largely limited to people in upper or upper-middle income families." Miss Bamberger pointed out that in recent years graduates of foreign medi­ cal schools have, in effect, been subsidizing medical care In the United States. "In the last four years," she said, "the proportion of graduates of foreign medical schools licensed to practice in this country ran between 20 and 25 percent ... "We need to ask ourselves whether, in view of our position in the world and our scientific achievements, we should be making training resources availabie to nther nations rather than using the graduates of the education faciiities of foreign nations to make up for our own deficiencies." The encounter recalled a similar attack on the SlU-manned Floridian (South Atlantic it Caribbean) last April. At that time, two Russion-built Cuban MIGa strafed the SIU vessel, making several passes over the bow and stern to rake the Ship with machine-gun fire. No one was hurt In that attack either. Heading for this Texas port on fired on near the location of the rebel attack on the Cuban main­ land, just 13 miles south of the Cape Corrientes at the southwestem tip of the island. The night air attack set fire to sections of the superstructure, hull and crew's quarters. Shortly after' the attack, Cuban radio broadcast that considerable damage had 4" The 100 largest employee welfare and pension plans in the US had total assets of $21.1 billion at the end of 1961—more than the com­ bined assets of all other private plans which reported to the Labor Department under the Welfare & Pension Plans Disclosure Act. Only one of the plans was administered by a labor organization. Eight had joint labor-management administration, and the remaining 91 plans were solely in the hands of e'mployers. Assets of the 100 largest plans increased during the year from $17.8 billion, or 53.3 percent of the total assets of the more than 120,000 plans covered by the tabulation. Projectidns indicate the same plans will have total assets of more than $25 billion by the end of 1963. All plans included in the study provide pension or retirement bene­ fits save one, a supplementary unemployment benefit plan. Invest­ ments in bonds and stocks accounted for 88 percent of the assets; mortgages and real estate 8 percent, cash 1 percent and all other 3 percent. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can he submitted to this column in care of the SEAFAUiSRS LOG.) November Buys; Beware On Turkeys P . Thanksgiving turkeys are in abundant supply and reasonable again this year. But watch out for the pre-stuffed variety. In most areas, except in the New York metropolitan region where market officials won a court fight against the Swift meat packers, pre-stuffed frozen turkeys are sold with no disclosure of the actual net weight of the turkey and the separate weight of the stuffing. When you buy such pre-stuffed turkeys, you not only may be paying a high price for bread crumbs but for water used in preparing the stuffing. James Farkas, a member of the New York State Weights & Measures Association Legislative Committee, warns that the stuffing may comprise 33 to 45 percent of the gross weight of a pre-stuffed turkey, and that 54. to 60 percent of the stuffing will be nothing more than plain tap water. Farkas points out that a ten-pound turkey with four pounds of stuff­ ing (a conservative amount), will contain about two pounds, six ounces of water (without even counting the water absorbed by the turkey during processing while immersed for 24 hours in an ice bath). Typical retail price for this item is 69 cents a pound, or $6.90 for a ten-pound, pre-stuffed turkey. At this rate, the water in the stuffing would cost you $1.64. In contrast, an unstuffed turkey of the same size, selling at a retail price of 49 cents, would cost only $3.50. The large meat packers give "convenience" as the reason for the introduction of pre-stuffed turkeys. Actually, says Farkas, "deception" would be a better description "since the cost has been doubled after the carcass has been crammed with bread crumbs and water." Curiously, a representative of the US Agriculture Department tes­ tified as a defense witness on behalf of the big meat packer selling the pre-stuffed turkeys. But he admitted that the primary ingredient of the stuffing was water. In general your living costs^this November are firm, but with food prices more reasonable now. The 1964 autos have arrived with little change from last year's prices despite "selective" increases in the price of steel. By means of such "selective" hikes, a little at a time, the steel industry is quietly achiev­ ing the increase it had to yield in a famous incident about a year and a half ago when President Kennedy fought down an across-the-board price boost. v The generally-firm living costs this summer and fall, with earnings of industrial workers receding from their recent highs, is causing a squeeze on working families. Average wages dropped about 2 percent Villy Hjelmholm, chief steward on the Liberian ore carrier J. Louis, runs his hand through one of the holes in a pillow in damaged crew quarters. The pillow had been ripped through by a shell during Cuban strafing of the ship. The attack on the merchant vessel was the first one since the SlU-manned Floridian was fired on last April. during the summer and were down to $98.42 a week in August, while living costs rose about one-half of 1 percent in that period. Here are trends and shopping tips that can help your family keep down costs this November: MORTGAGES: If you're buying a home or seeking to re-finance your mortgage, you'll find mortgage money abundant, and rates relatively low. Average rate for new homes currently is 5.8 percent, and on ex­ isting houses, 5.9, the Federal Home Loan Bank Board reports. But as well as the mortgage rate, compare closing charges and extra fees required by different lenders. Such fees, often also called "origination fees," "points" or "discount," are a way of boosting the cost of your mortgage while seeming to charge you a moderate in­ terest rate. Average fees currently charged, are about six-tenths of 1 percent, or, on a $15,000 mortgage, about $90. But the extra fees charged vary widely among different lenders. Banks and insurance companies usually charge low origination fees, and savings and loan associations and mortgage companies the most, sometimes as much as $150 on a $15,000 mortgage. Similarly, the sav­ ings and loan associations also charge the highest interest rates; usually about one-half of 1 percent more than banks and insurance companies. This is a revealing instance of moderate-income families being re­ quired to pay the most, and the well-to-do the least. Savings and loan associations usually finance more of the lower-cost homes, and the insurance companies and banks, the costlier ones. We recommend that you shop commercial banks, savings banks and insttrance companies as well as your local savings and loan association, for the most-favor­ able mortgage terms. For example. Nationwide Insurance Company, a company that works closely with consumer cooperatives, has been mak­ ing mortgage loans on one-family homes recently at rates as low as 5 percent. BATTERIES: With cold weather ahead, you may want to take ad­ vantage of pre-winter sales of batteries. The AAA reports that for four years straight, the leading cause of breakdowns requiring service calls has been battery or electrical problems. No battery should be junked until you have a voltmeter test by a competent mechanic. If the test shows that all cells are discharged, you should try having the battery recharged, and tested again to see if it holds the charge. Don't delay recharging a weak battery. It will wear out faster tlian one kept fully charged, Home chargers are useful to keep batteries fully charged. An announcement of the ship attack by US officials in Washing­ ton said that, under international law, the US could go to the aid of the runaway, but that all dam­ age claims would have to be handled through the Liberian government. They said that the State Department had immediately notified the Liberian Embassy of the incident. US Navy jets stationed >t Key West, Fla., were reportedly ordered to the attack scene right after word of the shooting was received, but the MIGs were gone by that time. The same thing occurred when the Floridian was strafed several months ago. The J. Lewis had apparently sailed accidentally into the'fray involving Cuban government forces and rebel attackers. She was carrying bauxite, raw alum­ inum ore, to the Reynolds Metals Company dock here in Corpus Christi. Two American-flag converted bulk ore carriers operated by Reynolds are under SIU contract and manned by Seafarers in a similar trade. The J. Louis is owned by Universe Tankships, and registered in Liberia as part of the D. K. Ludwig shipping interests. Expect Heavy Vote Turnout In SF Race SAN FRANCISCO — Labor groups here are hoping for a solid turnout of voters in next week's mayoralty election. The Sailors Union of the Pacific has heartily endorsed the candi­ dacy of Congressman John F. (Jack). Shelley for mayor. Morris Weisberger, executive vice-presi­ dent of the SIUNA and SUP secretary-treasurer, declared that Shelley came from the ranks ot labor and has always shown a deep concern for the problems of working men and women. "With Shelley in office," Weis­ berger has said, "San Francisco labor can expect a fair shake and we will do everything we can to assist him in his campaign." Weis­ berger is an active member of the "Labor Committee For Shelley" established several months ago. Opposing Shelley in the eightway race for mayor are Harold Dobbs, Samuel Jordan, Edward Mancuso, Thomas Spinosa, Her­ bert Steiner, Harold Treskunoff and Robert Jones. Rep. Shelley, 58. is presently serving in the House where he is a member of the powerful Ap­ propriations Committee. A long­ time Caiifornian, he was president of the California State Federation of Labor from 1947-50, and had served as president and then secretary of the San Francisco Labor Council from 1937-50. He first came to Congress in 1949 after being named in a special election and has been reelected every two years since then. Siieiley's first public office was as a member of the California State Senate in 1938. �Page Ei«bt SEAFARERS LOG Nbrember 1, U« Membership meetings ore one of the foundations of trade union democracy. Through the medium of monthly meetings in SlU ports on oil coasts, Seafarers regu­ larly have the opportunity to learn about and discuss the issues within the SlU and the maritime industry, as well as those fac­ ing all Americans and workers. The meetings ashore ore only port of the story. Crews on SlU-monned ships ore meeting almost every day of the year all over the world at similar shipboard meet­ ings, where they can discuss and act on the some issues confronting their brother union members ashore. Their findings and sug­ gestions help form the basis for Union policy OS- it develops from time to time on many questions. The selection of photographs on these pages represents scenes at some of the SlU membership meetings ashore during Octo­ ber, as SlU men spoke out to discuss their common problems. Attentive group attending Houston meeting takes in details of report by SlU officials on shipping outlook. Seafarer Jennies M. Davis takes the floor at Houston StU meeting to de­ scribe shipboard beef and suggest means to resolve pending Issue. i.., Meeting officials ll-r) Paul Droiak;, Undsey Williams and Tom Gould, present monthly activity report in Houston. • -v �•^1 If • -xA At SlU. headquarters meeting In New York, Seafarer S. Drury takes turn at microphone. Seafarers'in Port of Philadelphia take in dis­ cussion on the floor before acting on motion. Seconding motion to accept President's report, Cecil Manning takes floor in Baltimore. ' </ Reading clerk Tony Kostlno (back to camera, left) takes mike at Baltimore meeting to present report on SlU activities in the port. - -^1 Discussion goes on at end of Mobile meeting, as Seafarer Jock Olsen (left) huddles with Port Agent L Nelra. Frank James is at right. •5'4 Motion to accept Secretary-treasurer's report from headquarters is offered at Baltimore meeting by Seafarer G^go Litchfield* Meetings in Gulf, at New Orleans, Houston and Mobile, are all held in same week. Above, In Houston, Seafarer C. L. Poole rises to speak. �T'- .-^. :• --T' •~~~^ ~ Visitors From Jacksonvliio Automation Study Urged 1. S E^AF£tt t m 9 Warns Ckiv't To Loam 'Lesson Of Rail Crisis' SlU Veteran Retires On Pension $s Post Office Sets Xmas Mail Dates Purceii Ponuoli Purcell. The LOG story reported Purcell, 65, as retiring due to dis­ ability. Pozzuoli, 40, is still actively sail­ ing in the deck department. Apol­ ogies to both brothers for the er­ ror. They are correctly pictured here.) Use Only One Mail Address Seafarers with beefs regard­ ing slow payment of monies due from various operators in back wages and disputed overtime should first check whether they have a proper mailing address en file with the company SID headquarters oificiais point out that reports received from sev­ eral operators show checks have been mailed to one address while a beef on the same score Is sent from another, thus cre­ sting much difficulty in keeping accounts straight BROOKLYN—SIU families- all over the US should take note of a list of dates suggested by the Post Office here last week for advance mailing of parcel post Christmas packages so that they can reach overseas addresses in time for the holiday. Due to the time needed for sea transport and customs regulations in the particular countries to which packages are mailed, all parcels for the Far East should already be in the mail or should be mailed in the next few days. The PO suggested an October 15 date for these parcels. Packages slated for Europe, the Near East and Africa should be in the mail by November 1. A November 9 deadline is suggested for all packages to Europe, South and Central America and the West Indies. Air mail packages should be mailed no later than the early part of December, the Post Office .says. Theie have been recent changes in the regulations concerning in­ dividual countries, so the Post Of­ fice also suggests that patrons check with their local post offices for additional information. Curb AT&rs 'Peeping Tom' Camera Plot WASHINGTON—A bill calling for a Federal Commission on Automation has been introduced in the House by Rep. William F. Ryan (D-NY). The Congressman noted that failure to do anything about spreading automation in the a lesson: We must prepare for railroads led to the threat of automation," he pointed out. Rep. Ryan said that automation, a nationwide rail strike. The rail crisis "should teach us which is "with us now," promises great abundances, but also threat­ ens long-range unemployment and "poverty in the midst of plenty." He warned that "inaction in meet­ ing automation is a decision for hysteria, crisis and perhaps tre­ mendous social upheaval in the not-too-distant future." Under his proposal the Commis­ sion would be made up of five members appointed by the Presi­ dent. One of the members would be from labor, one from manage­ Another SID veteran has been ment and three from the general named to receive a pension of public. They would work full-time $150 for life by the joint SIUin several areas; shipowner panel of trustees for • Study all the effects of auto­ the program. Seafarer Bozo Zelencic is re­ mation, correlating and using other tiring on a $150 studies now being done by various monthly disabil­ governmental and private offices. ity pension be­ • Hold seminars and meetings cause of his ina­ to bring together representatives bility to continue from management, labor, educa­ at his livelihood tion and government. as a seaman. The • Disseminate automation infor­ addition of Ze­ mation to the public and make re­ lencic to this ports and recommendations to the year's pension Congress and the President. roster brings the Zelencic Ryan's proposal follows gen­ number of men erally President Kennedy's an­ retired on pensions in 1963 to 88. Zelencic had been shipping with nouncement that he would name the SIU since 1940. He is a native a Presidential Commission on of New York and had sailed in Automation. Last April Sen. Wayne Morse the engine department. His last ship is reported as the Fairland (D-Ore.) wrote letters to the Sec­ retaries of Labor, Commerce, Ag­ (Sea-Land). The new pensioner has his per­ riculture Health, Education & manent home in Norfolk, where Welfare, urging such a commis­ he will live with his wife, Mildred, sion. Morse urged the Cabinet members to'establish an automa­ in retirement. tion council to help meet and over­ t> t> i (Ed note: An error in the pho­ come the adverse effects of auto­ tographs of SIU pensioners used mation on men and women in the in the last issue of the L(X1 caused work force. Seafarer Joseph Pozzuoli to be identified as new pensioner James 'KWtU Registering for job at New York hall, Seafarer Choriei Tail" man takes time out for a photo with family in the hiring hall. Pictured (l-r) are his wife, Lucy, with Maria, 3 months. Tallman, and daughter Rejane, 3^2. The family was visiting New York from home in Jacksonville. Tallman'c last ship was the Sommif (Sea-Land). Jee Algina, Safety Director Accidents That Cause Most Injuries Each year, just four kinds of accidents account for about 65 percent of the job Ic-jurles suffered by US worfcen, according to the National Safety Council. Improper handling of. materials alone causes-nearly a half million disabling on-the-job'injuries every year, most of them back injuries. Another 400,000 workers are injured in falls every year, almost 200,000 by machinery and over 260,000 are hit by falling or moving objects. It is clear that reducing the number of injuries in just these four categories would go a long way toward reducing the number of on-thejob injuries suffered each year by US workers. In their everyday work aboard ship. Seafarers in all departments are exposed to many situations where such injuries are possible. Handling Materials—Almost one-fourth of material-handling injuries result in damage to the back caused by improper lifting or moving of heavy or bulky objects. - ' The bones of your back are stacked like checkers, and like a stack of checkers it should be kept straight while you're lifting or moving objects. Keep the stack straight, push it from the top or bottom and it's strong, but bend the stack or pull it out of line or twist it under a load and it collapses. For safe lifting first check weight and size. A bulky, awkward load can cause more strain than a compact heavier one. Plant your feet firmly, well apart, and squat down. Watch out for sharp edges and get a good grip. Keep your back as straight as you can and lift slowly by pushing up with your legs. Don't attempt to twist your body with the load. If necessary shift your feet. Above all, don't be a hero. If a load is too big, too long, or too heavy, get help. Acute bending is the weak spot in the defense against back strain. Remember the checkers and lift with your legs, back straight. Falls—On a level surface, watch out for slippery spots like oii, grease or water spUls. Use aisles between cargo. Don't take short cuts through cargo areas. Watch out for objects on the deck that can roll, slide or trip you up. On ladders, don't run, and use the handrail. Never jump the last few steps. Inspect regularly for loose, rusted or missing rungs. When you're working on a ladder, be sure it is planted firmly on the deck and don't overreach. If necessary use a safety line to prevent falls. Movicg Or Falling Objects—Stay out from under booms, suspended loads and overhead work. Pay attention to what is going on around you and stand clear of loading machinery and overhead equipment. Wear protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and safety shoes as required. Take cere of the other guy when you are working overhead and don't let tools or material you are working with fall on a shipmate. Machinery—^Most machines have either a rotating or sliding motion or both. A shaft rotates. So does a drill, grinder or belt and pulley gears. This rotating motion can pull you in a nip point or wind up clothing and then smash or tear what the clothing is attached to— namely you. Many other machines have a sliding motion, either up and down or back and forth, which can crush of chop anything that gets in the way. . Don't get caught. Operate a machine only when all guards are in place, and you and everyone else are -clear of moving parts. Turn off a machine when you clear it, clean it, fix it, and every time yoii leave it. Never let a machine run unattended. Aboard ship or ashore—don't get caught for lack of thought. Keep your mind on your job and prevent accidents. {Qomments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) NEW YORK—Invasion by man­ agement of tha last bastion of In­ dividual privacy—the employees' lavatory—was just too much for Local 1150 of tiie Communications Workers. American Telephone and Tele­ graph had installed a hidden widelens camera, contending that • "perverted mind" was at work scribbling on the walls and they wanted to catch the culprit. This was the excuse for the company's action. Local President Kevin J. McEnery noticed the open duct in the ceiling of the 9th fioor rest room. A few da.vs later, employees dis­ covered the concealed movie cam­ era. The local investigated and learned that the camera was the property of Pinkerton Detective Agency, hired by AT&T. The local immediately took its charge to top management but got a runaround. Finally, dfter threat­ ening strong action, a settlement was reached, the company agreeing never to repeat its action. Wrote McEnery in the 1150 "Newsletter": "Granted this is an assault upon the dignity of the male employees which, whether by design or not, humiliates them. In light of the fact that they've only acknowledged what we ourselves had discovered, how are we . to know whether they didn't carry this to their Illogical and unnatural end, and plant a camera in the women's lavatory as well?" McEnery said, "This sort of (end justifying the means) philosophy was wrong when used by Adolf Hitler: it's no less wrong when used by AT&T management." ICC Gives Field Men New Power WASHINGTON—The Interstate Commerce Commission is plan­ ning to beef up the powers of its regional representatives through­ out the country so that its field units will have more power in making informal rulings on rates and other questions by . carriers and shippers. ICC is acting, at least partly, on recommendations from the Budget Bureau as well as private manage­ ment consultants. The recommen­ dations would give additional pow­ ers to the heads of the 90 nation­ wide field units maintained by the ICC. In relation to the power in­ crease, the ICC is instituting a committee on transportation re­ search, which will endeavor to de­ velop improved cost-finding meth­ ods for use in procedures to set up carrier cost controls and in ratemaking. ICC procedures involve US-fiag domestic shipping lines as well as land and railroad trans­ port. The combined programs of the committee and the power build-up reportedly will enable carriers and shippers to get moi-e authori­ tative informal rulings plus tight­ en lines of communication and in­ formation exchange between the field officials and top .ICC staffers here in Washington. �ii«TMA« IrlNI •";'5?'-^fl I BttAFARERS eope xepoKT Fac* Berca LOG *As Usual,,, Holding The Bag' .•AIM ANOTHER 'RIGHT-TG-WGRK' GIMMICK. An Indiana Congress­ man has blasted the "National Right to Work Committee" as "a front for the reactionary segment of big business" and, has deso-ibed the conunittee's purported "poll" of newspaper editors as "a contrived "propaganda gimmick." Rep. Ray J. Madden (D) took the floor of the House to conunend the Labor Department for describing "work" laws which ban union shop agreements as "unwise." The Right to Work Committee announced recently that its poll of newspaper editors showed 91 percent of those who responded "agreed" that Labor Department .officials should not "aid union officialdom in their campaign to destroy" so-called "right-to-work" laws. Madden noted that some 90 percent of the editors polled did not respond to the questionnaire, which he said was "deliberately devised with loaded questions in a cynical attempt to subvert collective bar­ gaining legislation and turn the clock back to the last century." The union shop, he said, "is accepted and desired by the preponderence of our responsible and forward-thinking leaders of business and in, dustry." It leads, Madden said, to responsible labor relations. "It is the bal­ ance wheel in assuring equality between labor and management when collective bargaining contracts are negotiated." Madden noted that the National Right to Work Committee "is being Investigated-^ by the Bureau of Labor-Management Reports of the De­ partment of Labor" in connection with "anti-labor activities in Flor­ ida." He added: "It is interesting to note that this alleged poll at­ tacking President Kennedy and the Department of Labor has been conducted at the same time that their anti-labor activities are under investigation." 4" 3« 4" 4 4» campaign against battery products made for some 60 firms. Gould makes batteries under other names for retailers such as Montgomery Ward, Standard Oil and Western Auto Supply. 4' 41 4" Members of the noted Philadel­ phia Symphony Grchestra have gained a new three-year contract with an unprecedented guarantee of 52 weeks' pay in the final year. Wage boosts are also established for the members of Local 77 of the American Federation of Musicians. Members who compose the orches­ tra are guaranteed 40 weeks of pay in the first year of the pact and 47 weeks during the second year. The final full year of paychecks will include "pop" and educational concerts in addition to the regular symphony season, plus four weeks of paid vacation. In past years, orchestra members worked as little as 30 weeks. ' 'i w- 4> REBUTTAL TG HIGH CGURT CRITICS. States' righters and rightwingers have made the US Supreme Court the target of bitter attack in recent years. Venomous accusations have been hurled at the Court and at Chief Justice Earl Warren, ranging from charges that the Court is undermining states' rights and "favoring Communists" to demands for Warren's impeachment. Recently, Chief Justice Warren answered his and the Court's critics. The Chief Justice pointed out (1) cases that reach the Court for de­ cision are no^ initiated by the Court itself and (2) that as a court of review the Supreme Court cannot ignore such cases and cannot simply duck current issues by standing on ancient precedents. Finally, he pulled the rug out from under those who complain the Court is "robbing" states of their rights. He said where state courts properly protect individual liberties they will have no trouble with Federal courts. Neglect by the states, however, in law and related fields, forces Federal action, he said. In other words, states have obli­ gations as well as rights. Where they fail to fulfill them, the Federal Government must. A 25-cent package settlement for members of' the American Bakery & Confectionery Workers followed a one-day strike at 11 plants of the National Biscuit Company. Some 9,000 workers were involved. The new two-year contract means wage hikes, ihaproved welfare and pension bene­ fits and added holidays. Piants affected by the stoppage are located in Atlanta, Buffalo, Chi­ cago, Denver, Houston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Portland (Ore.), Oak­ land (Calif.) and Fairlawn, NJ. [ i 'JC-'''" ( The expected huge movement of American wheat to the Soviet Union is still not under­ way, despite all the fanfare and the urgency to have the grain at Russian ports by April 30. Obviously one of the biggest questionmarks in the proposed transaction is how the wheat will be moved, and whose vessels shall be used. One of the basic conditions set down by the President when he announced approval of the idea to ship US wheat to Russia was the use of American-flag ships. The "wheat we sell to" the Soviet Union will be carried in available American ships, supplemented by ships of other countries," he stated. There is no shortcutting the meaning of Mr. Ken­ nedy's words. However, as has happened many times be­ fore, there often develops a vast wasteland between the promise and the performance. Already there is hedging on the meaning of the words, in response - to Soviet claims of "discrimination" and similar harangues by other maritime countries seeking to gobble up the entire wheat trade for their own ships. The Insurance Workers Interna­ tional Union has reached an agree­ ment with the Prudential Insurance Other shipping nations would like nothing Company on a new two-year con­ better than to grab all or most of the cargo tract covering 17,000 agents in 34 states and the District of Colum­ for themselves. They could then have a field bia. The pact, providing for. im­ day with cargo rates, boosting them at will provements in the wages and work­ as they did at the time of the Suez war in ing conditions of the Prudential 1956, and previously in Korea. In the process, agents, was reached a day after they would negate all of their phony argu­ 4» 4« 4" the old agreement expired. The Four AFL-CIG affiliates have ment about higher American cargo rates union is hoping it will mark the been granted exclusive bargaining and costs. beginning of a new era in relations recugnitiun among some 10,000 with management. But no one would remember or care who Federal employees at the Norfolk J" 4- 4 Naval Shipyard. The biggest seg­ was responsible for the jump in cargo rates A nationwide agreement be­ ment consists of 7,738 blue collar by that time—the foreign shipowners .would tween the International Brother­ employees for whom the 5th Naval have achieved their objectives and US ship­ hood of Electrical Workers and the District Metal Trades Council was Gould National Battery Corp. has recognized as bargaining agent. ping would be left out in the cold again. ended a 22-week strike of some The Government Employees, Tech­ This is exactly the situation that is build­ 1,600 workers, The 30-month pact nical Engineers and Pattern provides for wage boosts and a Makers League also won exclusive ing up right now, on the eve of formal negoti­ single expiration date for agree­ recognition. The victory followed a ations between the Soviet trade mission and ments at the company's plants in lengthy arbitration to reverse the US grain shippers that can start the-flow of ten different states. After the Navy's position that employees wheat which they badly need to the Soviets. settlement, the IBEW called off a should be represented in a single 1 Although the situation in this instance is recently-launched "don't b u y" unit. not the same as the one that developed just one year ago over Cuba, the same type of firmness that eased that tense situation should be applied now. The US should not be stampeded into backing down on its com­ mittments to the American-flag merchant fleet, regardless of the howls of protest by farm-belt Senators who want to give the Russians the grain on any terms. Congress Af Sea The changes of the season don't seem to affect Congress at all. In the summer heat or autumn cool, its "productivity" rate ap­ pears to be the same. Thus, one of the most glaring news items out of Washington last week was the report that the bill on medical care for the aged—"Medicare"—is shelved once again in (jongress. Other legislation still on the Congressional shelf involves some six million unemployed workers in the United States who, unlike the American eagle, are in no danger of becom­ ing extinct. Sweeping new legislation, still pending, is required to alleviate their plight. Passage of a strong civil rights bill in this session continues to be subject to the whims of the factional divisions within the legisla­ tive body, although there is some hope that a rights' bill may make it yet this year. But action on a tax cut is also mired in the oftensticky business of the Congressional com­ mittee calendar. And while Government budget experts are now trying to prepare next year's spending estimates, they still don't know how much money Congress will finally appropriate to run many Federal agencies during the fiscal year that began four months ago. Tuesday, November 5, is Election Day in most American cities and towns. The ballot has always served in America as an effective stimulant to politicians when they lose sight of proper legislative objectives. Make sure that you vote on November 5. �Vase TwelTO SEAF AREtta LOG Hmnmibw 1. IMt More Discussion On Pension Urged All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafar­ ers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in ihe baby's name: *—^ ^— Mitchel Roy Linden, born June •f Travis Edward Kirkwood, born 16, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles Christopher McGulre, Clarence Linden, Coxsaekie, NY. August 10, 1963, to Seafarer and bom August 8, 1963, to Seafarer Mrs. Hobart Kirkwood, Jackson­ and Mrs. Charles A. McGulre, 4" 4" 4Joseph Wayne Johnson, born ville, Fla. Jacksonville, Fla. August 14, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph W. Johnson, Ham­ The deaths of Ihe following Seafarers have been re­ mond, La. ported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent de­ 4i 4> i lay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, Sharon Faye Howard, born Au­ lack of beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the gust 25, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Benjamin Howard, Foley, Ala. disposition of estates): 3^ t 4 George J. Mullen, 52: A stomach Harry Snyder King, 37: Brother Arlene Jolivette, born August, ailment was fatal to Brother Mul­ King died in the Tampa General 9, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Autry len on August 12, 'Hospital, Tampa, Jolivette, New Orleans, La. 1963 in the FreeFla., from acci4" 4' 4" p o r t Hospital, dential causes on Alfonso J. Surles, Jr., born July Freeport, La. He August 7, 1963. 12, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. had shipped in Sailing in the Alfonso J. Surles, Dale City, Calif. deck department, the engine de­ 4 4 4 • he first joined partment since Terry Shaper, born August 19, SIU in 1949. He 1946. He is sur1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Danny is survived b y vi ved by his Shaper, Mobile, Ala. h 1 s wife, Mrs. mother, Mrs. 4 4 4 fevelyn King, a Mary E. Mullen, Karen Mann, born June 15, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. El- of Long Island, NY. Burial was in daughter, two brothers, a sister, bridge K. Mann, East Chesapeake, the Holy Road Cemetery, West- and his mother, Mrs. Rosa King, all of Tampa. Burial was at Orange bury, NY. Va. Hill Cemetery, Tampa. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Charles Edward Emanuel, born Calvin B. Moose, 37: Brother Edward Scherzer, 64: Heart August 10, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas Emanuel, Mobile, disease was fatal to Brother Moose died of injuries received in an automobile Scherzer on Ala. accident on Au­ March 23, 1962 4 4 4 gust 31, 1962. Gwendolyn Yvette Babb, born at the Church He died in the September 29, 1963, to Seafarer Home and Hos­ Harbor General and Mrs. Otho C. Babb, Brooklyn, pital, Baltimore, Hospital, Tor­ Md. He joined NY. rance, Calif. He the SIU in 1939, 4 4 4 had been sailing Ardys Ann Christenberry, born shipping in the in the engine de­ October 8, 1963, to Seafarer and deck department, partment since Mrs. Richard A. Christenberry, and had been on 1947. Surviving a disability pen­ Redwood City, Calif. sion since 1960. A friend, Robert is his sister, Mrs. Lodema M. 4 4 4 Paula Thomasa Rankin, born Fallano of Baltimore, survives. Peninger, Salisbury, NC. Burial July 2, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Burial was at the Sacred Heart was in the Salisbury Memorial Park Cemetery. Cemetery in Baltimore. Audrey A. Rankin, Mobile, Ala. All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and visits whenever possible. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospital: USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Frazier McQuaggo •dward Achee Ray Miller Robert Adams Wilmer Adams Peter Moreale Clyde Barnes Clinton Newcomb Cliney Ordoyne John Burchinal Wilbert Burke Charles Parmar Ralph Plehet John CaldweU Jorge Planes Eugene Copeland Edward Lee Foe James Demarco Lorenzo Diana William E. Roberts Julius Ekman Carlos Spina Ramose Elliott Adolph Swenson Anton Evensen Julius Thompson George Flint James Walker Eugene Gallaspy Robert White Sanford Gregory William Williams James Hawkins David Wright William Hunt William Woolsey Vicenzo lacono Frederick Nobles Walter Johnson Richard Barnes Foster Juneau Jimmie Carlos Claude Lomers Arthur Harris Gordon Long Charles Monks Cornelius Martin Ruflin Thomas John McCaslin USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK John Aba Francisco Antonettl Cornell Amelinckre Pedro Arellano Clauds Anavitate John Attaway James Bergeria Carlos Matt David BlackweU WiUiant Morris Williard Blumen "George O'Rourko Ferdinand Bruggner Eugene Platan Edmond Burch Jacques Rlon Dan Covaney Euert Roseuquist Well Denny Mohamed Said Salvatore DlBella Joseph Scully Erik Fischer Abbas Samet Jose Garcia Albert Sental James Gillian James Sherlock Juan Gonzalez James Shiber Richard Green Francisco Sortillo Walter Grosvenor Tom Statford Edwin Harrimau Harold Steen, Jr. Ralph Hayes Lester Sturtevant Ward Hoskins Ernest Tatro Walter Karlak Wilbuy Taylor William King Ray Vaughan Robert Lasso Alvaro Vega B. Lerwick C. Venardis . Dennis Lloyd Arch Volkerts Anthony Maiello USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Leslie Dean Charles Lambert ' George Djian George Little Joseph Fontenot Abraham Mander Monroe Gaddy James Matthews Hugh Grove Andrew Monte John Jellette Gustavo Osuna David Kendrick John Psathas James Parker Clyde VanEppe Mario Pacheco Jack Wright Wmis Thompson USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VIRGINIA Lucien Drew Delvln Johnson Joseph Feak Talmadge Johnson John Fituhette WilUam Mason Alister Forsythe James Pardue William E. Grimes Robert Staplln Harold Hanley Hildred White WlUlam Jefferson USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. David Biumlo Juan Rey William Chadburn Henry Schorr James Higgins Thomas Troilinger F. Lagrimas VirgU Wiseman Milledge Lee Homer Yates Samuel MUls USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASHINGTON Edwin Ainsworth Charles Dyer Paul Babbin Robert Hlrsch, Jr. Malvin Chandler Eugene LeBoUrveaU Henry Davis, Jr. Bonnie McDanlel Henry Dell' Orfano Richard Schaffner Patrick Donovan Earl Sillln USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. Joseph McNeil WiUiam Powers USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MARYLAIJD Arthur Anderson Gustavo Loeffer Hendley Beaver William Mellon James Beck Esteban Oqulendo Gorham Bowdre Robert Outlaw Lawrence DeAngelis Vance Palmer Friedof Fondila John Powers Gorman Glaze Bryon Richetts Lawrence Halbrook Louis Rosenthal John Hannay William Sawyer Wiley Hudgins William Sears Melvin Hamilton John Schoch Benjamin Gary William Spbole Robert Glassell -Jose Viscana Larry Jones George Warren USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Gerald Algernon Thomas Lehay Benjamin Deibler George McKnew Adrian Durocher Max Olson Abe Gordon Willie Young SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomas Isaksen Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON, MARYLAND Charles Ackerman VA HOSPITAL JACKSON. MISSISSIPPI Harry Luzader To tho Edftw The crewmembere of the SS Claiborne (Waterman) would like to request the membership to give a little more thou^t to our retirement plan. It is true we have a beginning, but the plan is inadequate as far as we are concerned. When a man advances on into All letters to the Editor for publication in fhe-SFAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be.withheld upon request. the twilight years of his life before he retires, there is not much to look forward to igo far as retirement is concerned. He is either too old to enjoy it or does not live long enough to enjoy it. So, brother members, we urge you to discuss this plan at your shoreside and shipboard meet­ ings and let your officials know your desires. We are sure that our officials would work for us to have a better retirement plan if we only expressed our desires to them clearly. We should work toward a plan similar to the one the MEBA has. In that way, if we get a better plan, all the oldtimers can go out and make room for the younger men to take over. And the oldtimers in the Union who could go out on the required seatime and 20 years in the Union " could do so with a promise of a little time left to enjoy being a retired man. Wake up, brother members, and let yourselves be heard from through your meetings ashore and on board ship. Bernard F. Overstreet Marvin E. Howell J.W. Fleming 4 4 4 Pensioner Longs For Sea Again To the Editor: I recently received my first month's pension check and was certainly proud and glad to see it. This only proved that I be­ long to one of the finest unions anyone could ever hope to be part of, and I certainly wish all •eaiiim who aro itill aeUvo on our ships the best luck. I know 1 would really love to be sailing again and ship with all my friends In the SIU. Hianks to everyone in the SIU for seeing to it that we have tills type of retirement benefit, from the bottom of my heart. Joan Cms t t t Urges Medical Data Record To ihe Editor: Since all SIU members have « yearly medical check-up and are issued a medical card, why can't important data such as blood type, allergies, etc., be written on the reverse side? In case of illness or sudden accident, delay often occurs in treatment while the doctor is accumulating this data. The prompt availability of this vital information on the back of the medical card could speed up treatment of Injured or sick seamen. < I would like to read some comments from others on this suggestion. Harry N. Schorr 4 4 4 Trustee Hails Philadelphia Aid To the Editor: As ship's delegate aboard the SS Trustco, I was commissioned by the crew to extend out whole-hearted appreciation for the fine job accomplished by our most capable patrolman, Joe Airs, In Philadelphia. We feel that the man, al­ though being new on the job, has done a job which could not have been accomplished better were it handled by our most senior patrolman. I ,am writing this letter for the crew, as the feeling was unanimous that Brother Airs receive a vote of thanks in print for all other brothers to see. William C. Schaefer 4 4 4 Weifare Pian Assist Lauded To the Editor: I find it very difficult to ex­ press my deepest thanks for tho untiring efforts of the folks with the Welfare Plan in behalf of my husband Nick Gaylord's welfare claim. ^ The checks were a tremendous help towards paying for many past-due hospital bills. Please accept our humblo thanks for helping to expedite Nick's claim. Helene Gaylord Fanwood Comes To Bombay I Coming into Bombay, India, SlU-manned Fanwood (Water­ man) is pictured from debk of the research ship Anton Bniun (Alpine) in photo by'SIU ship's delegate Al Prejean» Arrival of the Fanwood in Bombay brought on ship-to-ship visits by both crews while they vvere in port. �SEAFARBRS LOG Catching Up On Tha Nawa Short on reading material, SIU crewmembers on the Duval (Suwannee) have put forward the suggestion that they try to work out a trade with the next SIU ship they meet on a ship's library package or two, They figure this is the next 4 the latest SO^wok packages. The best thing to getting a brand- crew expects to make good use new library from the States. of them on a long offshore run. Local newspaper provided diversion for Seafarer G. Garcia, wiper, while he waited out start of payoff on the Steel Designer (Isthmian) in the Port of New York recently. He looks pretty comfortable stretched out in his foc'sle on that thick mattress. Jim Morran was chairman and R. Siroia was secretary at the meeting where the idea came up. Although they may have a library problem, there's none on the feed­ ing. The steward deparhnent got a rousing vote of thanks for "ex­ cellent cooking and service" on this voyage. * ' * * The SIU Ship's Libraries have also proved pcqpular on the Alcoa Runner (Alcoa), where ship's dele­ gate William A. Tatum drew spe­ cial praise for picking up two of There Certainly Are Mermaids —SiU Ship Spots A Whopper By George R. Berens Sailing as 2nd mate on the SlU-manned containership Elizabethport, the writer is a collector of maritime lore. Here he describes some of his findings after a true-life encounter with a "mermaid" on a recent voyage. Seafarers on the SS Elizabethport (Sea-Land) recently were treated to a closeup view of a mermaid. All Seafarers have heard of mermaids, but how many have seen one? For years we have been diligently looking• that seals are the creatures for one of those ravishing" tached to flshtail-ends, all dried sion and withered, did not measure up that seamen's imagination has creatures so often depicted in -to what the male public had in turned into mermaids. Some 30 nautical scenes. These beauties witti a woman's head and torso, and a fi^'s body from the waist down — complete with scales and tail, have been known, pictured and written of for many centuries. Their humanfemale-fish-taiied body decorates Phoenician coins dating from over two thousand years ago. The Phoenicians were the Medi­ terranean seafarers of ancient his­ tory. After sailing unknown seas for months on end, it is no wonder that these pensive seamen saw sea animals and imaginatively trans­ muted ttiem into desirable female figures. Our rugged predecessors on the square-riggers saw mer­ maids, too. And no wonder. After weeks at sea, their thoughts fre­ quently tusned to the girls they hoped to meet when they reached port after five or six hundred .sea watches without a break. Many instances of the sighting of mermaids are contained in the logs of famous navigators. Henry Hudson, once a visitor to the New York area, who left his name to the river that washes the shores of the world's greatest port, de­ scribes one in his logbook: "... her skin was very white, and long hair hanging down her back . . ." Even in recent times mermaids are reported. Several such reports have come from Scotland and the Isle of Man, localities noted for their potent brews. At the dawn of the scientific age before the turn of this century, the public showed enthusiastic interest in the wonders being discovered, both real and mythical. This intei'est, boosted by master showmen like P. T. Barnum, encompassed several mermaids. Then, as now, the industrious Japanese also were quick to pro­ duce products desirable to the people of the Western countries, and, for a while, they flooded the market with "mermaids." But the Japanese mermaids proved a dis­ illusionment to those whose im­ agination was fed on pictures of luscious female creatures. The monkey heads and hairy arms at­ mind. The popularity of mermaids waned. Por scores of years naturalists have endeavored to pin down the origin of the legendary creatures. The consensus of scientific opinion is that wandering seamen had sighted manatees or dugongs, seal-like animals who live in the water. The manatee frequents the estuaries and big rivers of the African and American Atlantic coasts, and the dugong is found in the Indian Ocean, and on Austra­ lian and East Indian shores. The dugong is known to suckle its young with the upper part of its body projecting from the water and, when disturbed, the mother dugong will clutch her baby to her breast and plunge beneath the surface, with a flick of her fish­ like tail in the air. Others have come to the conclu­ species of- seals are found in all oceans of the world, and anyone who has observed their soulful eyes, heard their baby-like cries, and viewed their almost-human antics must agree that the natura­ lists may be right. But seafarers of this Sea-Land containership were treated to the sight of a real mermaid—^maid of the sea—recently when transiting the Panama Canal. The smart SS Burrard of the Fred Olsen Line of Oslo passed close. Adorning her bows was a lifesized figure of the "female form divine" with all anatomical details beautifully proportioned and cor­ rect (at least, so claimed one of our playboys). True, she lacked a fish's after end and tail. But who wants a woman with a fishtail? She was, of course, com­ pletely naked. t On the Montlcello Victory (Vic­ tory Carriers), Seafarers are jiretty pleased with the compli­ ments passed down from topside by the relief skipper on there. He praised the crew as one of the best he's seen. But television problems Tatum Cox are still dogging the big tanker. The ship's fund has dipped to a passed on by Seafarer Ernest low of $1.05 after big outlays on Tatro. He says the "Rio Bar" at No. 1, Hizukushi-Cho, is a popular TV equipment. hangout and Seafarers always get 4" 4- 4^ a break there. Tatro extends his Seafarer M. P. Cox on the Pro­ ducer (Marine Carriers) has bowed personal thanks to the owner for help extended to him when he in­ to the wishes of his shipmates and is staying on as delegate after urg­ jured his arm and had to spend some time ashore at Sasebo. ing that someone else take on the 4 4 4 job of handling crew disputes and The Marymar (Calmar) reports beefs. Cox tried to beg off at a that Joe Padelsky the baker is still recent meeting, but the rest of fishing and still waiting for the the crew wouldn't hear of it. They "big one" not to get away. It voted him a broadside of thanks seems Joe hasn't been too success­ for his past efforts, and prevailed ful as a fisherman, although on him to stay on in the post. there's no beef on his baking 4 4 4 prowess. Oliver Lewis is ship's The Steel Vendor (Isthmian) delegate on there. must figure the "television age" 4 4 4 is here to stay, according to the Quick action on the Arizpa discussion at its last meeting. Sev-. (Waterman) disposed of a prob­ eral Seafarers came up with the lem as soon as it was brought up suggestion to raffle off the radio at a shipboard safety meeting by now in the messroom and to buy H. L. Soypcs, steward department a TV instead, so they'll be able safety delegate. Soypes reported to see as well as hear what's going that four pieces of metal were on in the world. J. Gondc was sticking up from the deck in the chairman and steward Fred Shaia passageway outside the pantry and was secretary of the session where would trip somdone up soon if the the debate went on. hazard wasn't removed. The mat­ 4 4 4 ter was attended to right after A tip about a good place for the meeting by grinding the metal SIU men to spend some while down to deck level, so all is well shopping in Sasebo, Japan, is again. SEATSAIM NEW YORK (Scitrain). Aug. 75—Chairman, Danial Rot*; Sacratary, Fallpa Aponta. One man missed ship. Some disputed OT in deck department. It was suggested that ship's delegate contact head­ quarters regarding the partition in the crew's mesa which was to be in­ stalled in order to keep the messhall cooler. Request more night lunch. Crew asked not to throw trash and rags into the toilets. Vote of thanks to steward department. Sept. 22—Chairman, K. Foster; Secretary, F. Patterson. Ship's dele­ gate resigned with a vote of thanks to the crew for its cooperation. R. MONTPELIER VICTORY iVictory Carriers), Sept. 15 — Chairman, S. Phillips; Secretary, John P. Schilling. Check with Union about payoff every six weeks. Suggestion to build up ship's fund. Discussion on the firing of deckhand. This will be called to the patrolman's attention. NORBERTO CAPAY (Liberty Navi­ gation), Sept. 2—Chairman, Roland E. Lanone; Secretary, W. Doran. Baker arrived in Port Said from hall as requested. Draws wiil be issued in foreign currency. Sanitary condi­ tion improved. Food is improving. Ship's delegate extended vote of thanks to all departments. Motion made to request headquarters to con­ tact master and companies regarding shortage of cigarettes. Committee of three elected to draft letter to head­ quarters regarding poor medical at­ tention. WflLD RANGER (Waterman), Sept. 11—Chairman, Bill Copone; Secretary, Joe San Filippo. Crew requests change in brand of relishes. Maldonada was elected to serve in his place. Complaint and general discussion by aU hands regarding large amount of gas from the cargo diesels which is accumulating in the crew's quarters and making several men ill. Delegate to find out when the crew mess is going to be painted as it is in very bad need of same. Discussion on trying to get a better grade of apples. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Sept. 1—Chairman, W. Sink; Secre­ tary, M. Phelps. Fverything running smoothly so far. James F. Cunning­ ham was reelected to serve as ship's delegate. Delegate asked crew to turn oR fan in laundry room when finished and to dispose of soap boxes in can provided. Steward to furnish keys for crew pantry, messroom and recreation room. Gangway watchman to hold same. Discussion oq food and services. A few petty beefs ironed out to satisfaction of all. Lady adorning the bow of the Norwegian MV Bolinas, built in I95<6, is seagoing "sister" of figurehead spotted by the ElfaMibatiipOit on recent Panama Canal passage. NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Sept. 2—Chairman, Herb Knowles; Secretary, M. J. Doherty. Motion was made to clean up the recreation room and also to buy furniture. Motion made to keep outsiders out of the rooms in Saigon. $21.0.3 in ship's fund. Steward re­ quested that all linen be returned. Ship's delegate gave the steward de­ partment a vote of thanks. MOBILE (Sea-Land), Sept. 20 — Chairman, H. Lanier; Secretary, J. McLaughlin. No action on repair list. Disputed OT in deck and engine departments and dela.ved sailing dis­ puted in steward department. H. Lanier elected to serve as ship's delegate. Bosun called for porthole in his room. FLORIDA STATE (Everglades), Sept. 22—Chairman, Antonio Gon­ zalez; Secretary, Frank R. Throp. $12.90 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported. Captain Williams returned to ship after 90-day vacation. Said he was glad to get bark. JOSEFiNA (Liberty Navigation), Sept. 15—Chairman, E. Grajaias; Sec­ retary, J. Listen. G. Masterson was reelected as ship's delegate. Discus­ sion on why crew cannot obtain a fair draw in bunker ports. Ship's delegate contacted master in refer­ ence to a port draw in Moji. Japan, as this is a bunker port. Received okay to have laundry room and passageway painted out at once. Crew was requested to make less noise in and around galley. SANTORE (Marven). Sept. 28 — Chairman, Henry W. Abel; Secretary, Samuel K. Eddy. Ship's delegate re­ quested that beeinnoi's use more safety measures or caution to avoid injuries. Crew reque.sted to cooper­ ate in returning coffee cups to mess or pantry. Crew requested to donate to television repair fund at payoff. �Pire Fontieek SEAFARERS LOG Nnttmhet t, iMt Of ^^00 Unfolds As Old SouthlRnd Returns By Seafarer Thurston Lewis, Book L-4S SIU oldtimer Thurston Lewis describes some of the misadven' teres surrounding the return of the former SS Southland to the SlU-manned fleet under Alcoa's house-flag. Lewis is the engine delegate aboard the ship. It was a rough haul, but we finally got the "new" Alcoa Marketer (Alcoa), freshly fitted out with an SIU crew, to sea. Formerly the Southland of the old South Atlantic Line and more recently the-*American Marketer of US neither can a ship be judged by Lines, the Marketer is now its outer coat of rust. Chief Cook back in the SIU fold. Eddie Johnson; Simpson, and The Norfolk shipyard was the O'Neil, ABs; Benny Hayes, oiler, scene of the transfer and It was a and yours truly puzzle to some of the brothers as as fireman-water-, to how a ship could get into the tender were able shape she was. But just as a book to register right cannot be judged by Its cover. after payoff from another Alcoa ship and go on the Marketer, which is a C-2. But Oil What Lewis 3 mess! She didn't even look like a proper seafaring lad>^. J''! Alcoa Marketer, some of the SIU Shoreside workers, engineers, crew IS pictured in photos by engine delegate T. Lewis. The trio of wipers ll-r) includes mates and the new SIU crew LTL T' -"i" "Junior" Norred. At right, bosun Tom Sanchez does a reThe skipper of the passenger worked day and night to get her pair |ob on the Jacob s ladder. The ship had been with US Lines. ship Del Sud (Delta) has earned into shape to go to Baton Rouge high praise from Seafarers aboard for a load of corn for Alexandria, the vessel, for his single-handed Egypt. She had crewed up Au­ New Orleans where we slowed with soot and the fireman had a key due to his injuries. Some of efforts to try and save the life of gust 28 except for steward Wilson briefly to take aboard a couple of burn under one eye and other the deck department, including replacements and some needed a crewmember. the bosun, got off and were re­ Davis, who had come a day or two stores. Arrival at the mouth of the injuries. The trouble was a waterwall placed. Brother Ira (Butterbean) Although Seafarer Marcel earlier. Mississippi was about 2:30 AM. tube on the forward side of the Dumestre died on August 20 deAt last she was ready to go The pilot disembarked; the engine starboard boiler. There was a Griggers came on as deck mainte­ nance and is now ship's delegate. or so we thought. Just out of was opened up; fireman L. A. HolNorfolk a leak developed in the brook put larger tips in the burn­ football-shaped hole about eight Tom Sanchez is cracking the main condenser and the plant was ers to maintain sea speed. Engi­ inches long and five inches wide. bosun's whip on deck while shut down to plug the bad tube. neer A. A. Smith and oiler Benny The water, surging into the hot chipping hammers are sounding After drifting from 4 PM until Hayes were also on watch, when furnace under 450-pounds-per- off in a loud and clear staccatto. square-inch pressure, caused steam While underway, conversation is 8 AM the Marketer again got suddenly, "BOOM—WHOOSH! and gases which blew out the livened up by "Junior" Henry underway and plowed doggedly The starboard boiler exploded along. She wound her way up the and the engine room blacked out doors on the front of the boiler Norred, 16-year-old wiper who Mississippi River and came to rest with soot and steam. Smith found and some at the back. Many gen­ finds his first trip most interest-, at anchorage off Baton Rouge with his way to the fuel oil pump and erator tubes were also damaged ing and not at all like things down and had to be replaced. on the farm near Holden, La. Bull an almost discernible sigh. stopped it. Bi'other Hoibrook Dumestre Callahan Soon the port boiler was doing wiper Jake Otreba says that he More needed repairs were ac­ groped his way to the burner the work and at slower speed we can ask the dangdest questions. spite all efforts to save him, his complished here and, at the same shipmates singled out Capt. J. M. time, after shifting to the grain valves and shut them off. Brother limped into Mobile for more re­ Staring out over the water. Piatt for warm thanks. "Seldom elevator, she was loaded with good Hayes blew the emergency whistle pairs. Junior asks if all that water is for the other engineers. In two days and two-and-a-half does one sail with a skipper who old American corn, right down to Most fortunateiy, no one was nights we were ready again to salty. When he is told it is. Junior is as fine a seaman and gentleman the Plimsoll mark. innocently wonders, "How did it seriously injured although three with thoughtfulness for his crew," Thence we headed downriver to watchstanders were blackened head for sea. Brother Hoibrook get that way? I don't see no salt was replaced by Brother McCos- in it." ship's delegate Robert Callahan writes. CLAIBORNE (Waterman), Sept. 7 As soon as Dumestre fell ill at and to bring soiled linen to midship Louis Poppar. No beefs reported by Chairman/ Harry K. Long; Secrefarv STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Sept. Buenos Aires, Argentina, Piatt William Robinson. One hLr"l'Z. when paying off. department delegates. Anders Elling22—Chairman, H. Mueller; Secretary, came down to the crew's quarters, sen was elected to servo as ship's ard department to be settled In Mo­ G, C. Reyes. Discussion on crew JOHN C (Atlantic Carriers), Sept. delegate. Crew requested to return bile. Discussion on retirement plan, stood by while the ship's doctor having to take unnecessary shots, 15—Chairman, H. A. Callckl) Secre­ and letter sent to the SEAFARERS all cups to the pantry and remove per motion at previous meeting. examined Dumestre, and when it tary, J. M. Lundy. Crew requested LOG regarding same. The member­ dry laundry from clothesline as soon Ship's delegate talked to captain to leave toilets and showers closed as possible. ship asks for check-up on eyeglass became apparent that hospitaliza­ about lifting logs and disputed OT. while in port, and to clean lockers July 21—Chairman, S. Helnfllngi costs in Mobile. Aubry Kennedy was $43 in ship's fund. H. Mueller elected tion was needed, Piatt went ashore and rooms. Turn In aU linen to Secretary, L. Pepper. Ship's delegate elected to serve as ship's delegate. to serve as ship's delegate. Discus­ steward before leaving ship. Dele­ himself. reported that launch service at sion on better launch service. Crew gate to see patrolman about ship Pusan, Korea, was not being used voted against travelers checks for . Callagan said Piatt went in s-®I' Konow), solely for ship's crew. The schedule draws in foreign ports. Vote of sept. 15—Chairman, C. E. Cornelius) search of a telephone bareheaded given to the crew was used to accom­ thanks to steward department. Secretary, Gustav V. Thobe. Ship's modate local people Instead. Motion and coatless in cold and rainy delegate reported everything running made that Waterman Inform their STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Sept. smoothly. Motion made to put at weather. He finally succeeded, be­ agents. Everett Steamship Co., at 30—Chairman, J. Goude; ^cratary, least 2 daymen and 1 galleyman ad­ Pusan* to enforce the time schedule cause of his ability to speak the F. Shala. R. Shaynick was elected ditional aboard ship, as a ship of this and proper use of launches. Vote of to serve as ship's delegate. $28.16 in language, in contacting the British size has a tremendous amount of thanks to all delegates and the ship's fund. No beefs reported. All gear to keep up, and the cooks in the Hospital, and having an ambulance steward department for good menus, repairs were taken care of. Sugges­ galley have to work 2 hours OT each food and service. dispatched to the Del Sud. The tion made to raffle off radio and day. Request new brand of coffee. purchase TV Instead. skipper then returned to DumesDEL SANTOS (OeltaT, Aug. 25— WESTCHESTER (Peninsular Navi­ tre's bedside to await the arrival Chairman, D. A. Ramsey; Secretary, PILOT ROCK (Columbia), Sept. 19 gation), Sept. 15—Chairman, J. Hicks; J. K. Harvlson. Everything satisfac­ of help. —Chairman, D. M. Ravosa; Secretary, Secretary, Peter Kurdas. Ship's dele­ tory. Some disputed cargo time for Frank Kustura. No beefs reported by "He stood by until the ambu­ gate reported that the captain said fireman. After last voyage the ship's department delegates. D. M. Ravosa sailing short. Crew asked to clean American money will be put out In treasurer left ship with $20. Vote lance arrived. He personally saw was elected to serve as ship's dele­ washing machine after use and to India and that all rooms will be of thanks given to steward depart­ gate. Discussion on seeing chief en­ cooperate with bosun. to it that the man was put into the painted. Cigarettes running low. ment for job well done. Two-day gineer about changing fans In crew's Ships delegate to see mate about delay in repairing of galley stove to ambulance arid taken to the hos­ messroom. One man taken off vessel having hole enlarged in shower for SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seabe brought to the attention of pa­ in Port Said due to illness. No beefs pital," Callahan said. tram), Sept. 9—Chairman, A. C. May; better drainage. Engine delegate to trolman. reported by delegates. Secretary, J. M. Nelson. L. H. Chap­ see engineers about fixing ventilators. "Myself, and all the other crew• man was elected to serve as ship's STEEL FABRICATOR members wish to thank this man (Isthmian), SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (SOafraIn), delegate. Former .shlp'.s delegate had Sept. 4—Chairman, Lee R. Moors; Sept. 22--Chalrman, JImmIe L. Jack­ (Sea-Land), for his efforts in trying to save to get off due to illness. $28.40 in Secretary, none. Motion made that Sept. 18—Chairman, Thomas Roioson; Secretary, Herbert C. Justice. ship s fund. Vote of thanks to stewthe life of a brother member. We all hold-cleaning time be made yich; Secretary, Frank Allen. $15.26 $23.62 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate ard department. No beefs reported, straight time instead of fifty cents in ship's fund. Frank Rakas was reported everything running smooth­ all hope to sail with him again in an hour. Vote of thanks to steward elected to serve as ship's delegate. ly. Raul De Los Santos, ship's dele­ CHOCTAW-(Waterman), June 24— the near future, and with great for the trouble he had In getting Crew requested to leave room clean gate, resigned. Jimmle L. Jackson Chairman, Victor Harding; Secretary, milk and stores. pleasure," Callahan said. was elected to serve in his place. Crew Lauds Skipper's Try To Save Life eWLY-- LOOtCA JHAT CSUY-VON 'T ye LJCOJC^ t/kE-"?, L&im.hAAC -AWBooy TELL \DU YOU LOOK LIKE WrLBRp, r ,0 WiTL&ilHiTlsR Y\r ALLOFioU'ALAe YoUAilNursfi TBLL YOU. 1 MElNHAi^lS , �«- — « SEAFARERS IWmiWF' - LOG Pace nfteea Schedule Of SlU SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 FM in the listed SIU ports below. AH Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission hy telegram (be sure to include registration numtwr). The next SIU meetings will be: New York November 4 Detroit November 8 Philadelphia ....Novembers Houston November 12 Baltimore November 6 New Orleans .. November 12 Mobile November 13 West Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has issued the following schedule through November, 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far. East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington Seattle ban Francisco November* 18 November 20 November 22 Ex-SS Barbara Frietchie G. Dinass, E. Kocanoski and T. McCarthy, who were crewmembers of the above vessel, are asked to contact Vance, Davies, Roberts and Bettis, attorneys, 1411 Fourth Avenue, Seattle 1, Wash., regarding a 1962 accident to James R. Miller. 4" 3» Cecile Watts, 7701 N. Rome Ave­ nue, Tampa 4, Fla., who asks you to call or write as soon as possible. 4. t Robert H. Bullock Your sister, Mrs. J. B. Bryant, Box 72, Contoe, North Carolina, wants to hear from you. 4i 4>, $ Charles J. Burns Your mother asks you to get in Reginald R. Paschal touch with her at 52 Cemetery The above-named or anyone Street, Carbonda'e, Pa. knowing his whereabouts is asked to get in touch with his wife, Mrs. 4, 4, 3, Freda Paschal, 220 Lexington Capl. Frank Roys Anyone knowing the where­ Ave., Mobile, Ala., or call 438-2635, abouts of the above-named, whose regarding an illness in the family. last known address was the Mon4< 41 4tauk Memory Motel, Montauk, New John H. Leys York, is asked to get in touch with Your daughter, Mrs. Dewey BulJoseph Sehoell, 9808 Linden Ave­ lard, 5801 Hacienda Drive, Hunt­ nue, North Seattle 3, Wash., con­ ington Beach, Calif., is anxious to cerning an important personal hear from you. Anyone knowing matter. the whereabouts of the above, 4. t t whose last known address was in Fredrich Eugene Lillard Mobile, is asked to write or to The above-named or anyone call 893-4081 in Huntington Beach. knowing his present address is 4< 4> 4> asked to contact his mother, Mrs, Any members who owe James H. M. Lillard, Lake City, Ark., so that Seeds any money are asked to ahe can forward his gear. write him c/o Washington Parish 4" 4" 4" Jail, Franklinton, La., as soon as Charlie Foster You are asked to contact Mrs. possible. 4" : C FRlib-IUXNT Paul Hall EXECUTIVlfi VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Willfama A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECnETARY-TREASURER AI Kerr HEADUUAR I'EKS REPRKSEN I A I IVES BiU HaU Ed Mooney Ered Stewart BACI'IMUKE 1216 E. Baltimore St Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BO.SION 276 State St Jfoho Ear, Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROI1 10229 VV JeHerson Ave VInewnod 3 4741 HEADUDARTERS 675 4tn Ave.. Bklyn HVacinth 0-6001 HOUSTON 9804 Canal St Paul Drozak, Agent WAIhut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St. SE. Jax William Mnrrii Agem El.gln 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W Flagiei St Ben Onnzaies. Agent FRanklin 7 :t564 MOBILE .. 1 South Lawrence St Lniiis Neira Agent HEmlnrb 2-17S4 NEW ORLEANS . 630 Jacksun Ave Buck Stephens Agent Tel •529-7.'54fi NEW YORK 678 4th Ave Brooklyn HVacinth O-fifiOr NORFOLK 416 Collev Ave Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent eT.AaiO.'i PHILADELPHIA 2604 S 4Ih SI Frank Drozak Agent DEwey 6-3B1P RAN FRANCISfro 490 Harrison ST Frank Boyne. Agent DOuglas 2 4401 E B McAuI^.v West Coast Rep SANTURCE PR 1313 Fernanrlri> liincos Slon 20 Keith 1'erpe, Hq Rep. Phone 724-28-18 SEAIT'LE 2.KI9 Isl Ave •Jert Bahkowskl. Agent MAIn '' 4:i3t TAMPA 312 Harrison St JelT nillelle Agent 229 2788 WILMINCION ' -illi Sn.9 N M.'.cine Aie George McCartney. Agent TEi minal 4-2528- 4" Mi-s. Rachel G. Dunn, of 2303'/6 N. Main St., Houston, Texas, asks her husband to get in touch with her about a personal matter in­ volving her car. t SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District 4" 4 4 Bob Pope Contact Hardscastle at the Audu­ bon Hotel, 1225 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La. i 4. t Patrick Tobin Mrs. Tobin at 5402—7th Ave. has an important letter for you at home. 4. i 4" '>'1 RRTPpuiG RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and eenlorlty arc protected exclus­ ively hy the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights.. Copies of these contracts are posted and available In all Utalon halls. If you feel there has been any. violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights as contained In the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board hy certified Biall, return receipt wqueated. The proper addreaa for this la: Max Harrison, Cfaalraan, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1930, Mew York It, MY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Uhlon headquaz-ters hy certified mall, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either hy writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarera Appeals Boart. COHTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available In all SIU halls.' These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard _ ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for or on the-proper sheets and In the proper Banner. If, at any tlee, any SIU patrolBsn or other Union official. In your opinion, falls to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, Mtlfy SIU President Paul Hall by certified nail, return receipt requested. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained froB publishing any artlcl'e serving the political purposes of shy Individual In the Union, officer or Benber. It has also refrained fron publishing articles deni­ ed harBful to the Union or Its collactlve BOBbershlp. This established policy baa bean reaffirmed liy neBberahlp action at the September, 1960 meetings In all conatltutlonal porta. Tha responsibility for LOG policy la vested In an edi­ torial board which consists of tha Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among Its ranks, one Individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMBWr OF MONIES. NO monlaa are to be paid to anyone In any official capacity In the SIU unlesB an official Union receipt Is given for aaiM. Uhder no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he le given such receipt. If In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment, be made without supplying a receipt-, or if a member la required to make a payment and la given an official receipt, taut feels that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should Inaedlately be ciflled to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certlflsd mall, return receipt requested. COWSTITOTKWAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes avery six months in tha SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of Its conatltutlon. In addition, copies are available In all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this conatltutlon so as to familiarise theuelves with Its contents. Any time you feel any member or.officer la attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as daallng with charges, trials, etc., as well SB all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify. SIU President Paul Hall fay certified mall, return receipt requeatad. 7 Old-time SIU members drawing dlamblllty-panalon bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities. In­ cluding attendance at membarshlp meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role In all rank-and-file functions. Including gsrvlcs on rank-and-file comadtteea. Because these oldtlmera cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to rwtaln thslr good standing through tho waiving of their dues. i B. James Rieketts Get in touch with your brother, G. Henry Rieketts, c/o Willis, Apt. 2, 1997—7th Ave., New York 26, NY. 4" FIMAMCIAL REPORTS. The conatltutlon of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakea and Inland Wptera Dlatrlct aakaa apeciflc provlalon for aafeguar^ng tho •eaberahip'a •oney..*nd Union flnancaa. Tho conatltutlon roquirea a detailed CPA audit avary three nontha by a rank and file auditing coxmlttee elected by the nenberahlp. All Union recorda are avai:(able at SIU headquartera In Brooklyn. Should any Beabar, for any reaaon, be refused his conatltutlonal right to In­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified Ball, return receipt requested. : - . . TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakea and Inland Waters D&atrlct are adBlnlatered In accordance with the provlalona of various trust fund agresBenta. All these agreeaents specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and aanagsBent represent­ atives and their altematea. All expenditures and dlsburaeBsnta of trust funds are aade only upon approval by a aajorlty of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any tlae, you are denied Inforaatlon about any SIU trust fund; notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified sail, return receipt requested. 4' Income Tax Refunds Checks for the following men are being held by Neil Pardo, 2420 First Ave., Seattle, Wash. 98121; Alabakoff, Damian; Berg, George J.; Broc, Rudolph; Cage, Robert "A.; Canui, Jose; Cox, Leonard J.; Crehan, Edward R.; Crist, Earl M. Jr.; Cram, Marvin; Curtis, Maxine; Delander, Frederick; Douglass, Kenneth; Edwards, Kikue; Everett, Wilbur Lee; Ferdinand, N. Findahl; Gertz, George I.; Graham, George W.; Hawl.-'ns, 'Leonard M.;.Howarth, John v.; Ir'zal, Vance L.; Johnsto:i, Leonard B. & Happy; Kaliloa, Joseph B ; Kroll, Will I.; Lair itsrn, J. M. & Y. M.; McAndrew, Robert EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights In esiployment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in'the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may he discrimlna'tied against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, iie should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters hy certified mail, Yeturn receipt requested._ N.; _McDermott, Stacey J.; Mars'i, Lloyd C.; Martinussen, Charles; Meher, Kiyoko; Miller, Michael C.; Mathew, Magdie; Napitepa". Ed­ ward N.; Oromanor, Albert & ?".argaret; Sandanger, Mariur: She ar, IVilliam D.; Taylor, Ficd:riek; Taylor, David G.; Trirp, N- ris; West, William M.; White, Chacies, J-.. �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF.aAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO SlU Ship Completes Trans-Atlantic Cable Suez Canal Ship Depth To Increase CORNWALL, England—The SlU-manned cable ship Long Lines (Isthmian) finished its first mission last month, when it linked up with a cable buoy at Widemouth Bay here to complete the first cable con-| necting the US directly with sailed to Southampton, England, to England. Telephone service load 1,570 additional miles of cable CAIRO—The maximum draft for ships passing southbound through the Suez Canal is to be extended by six inches to one foot early next year. The extension of the depth of the canal, part of a program prom­ ised long ago when the Egyptian government first took control of the canal in 1956, should enable tankers to increase their cargo' loads anywhere from 68 to 150 tons per inch of immersion. The extra loads would mean more revenue for both the canal users and the Suez Canal Author­ ity. Mahmoud Younes, managing di­ rector of the Authority, in announc­ ing the draft extension, said thefe would also be a five-year plan initiated in 1963 for further deep­ ening of the canai to 41 feet and widening at the bottom. He also plans to try convincing the major users of the waterway lo "pay in advance" necessary in­ creases so that improvement work can be begun immediately. Egypt, now known aiT the United Arab Republic, took over the canal in July, 1956, precipitating a series of events that led to the Suez War and the closing of the interna­ tional waterway in October of that year. between the US and Britain began in order to complete the total 3,500-mile-length. two weeks ago. Torpedo-shaped repeaters, which The 511-foot cable ship — the most modern afloat—plugged into boost the voice currents as they another cable which the British travel along the cable, are spaced ship Alert had put down earlier. about 20 miles apart in the under­ The cable system, costing an esti­ sea phone link. Each repeater con­ mated $47 million, is a joint ven­ tains 5,000 precision parts which ture of American Telephone & permit voice travel in both direc­ Seafarer Bill Sauder keeps a watchful eye on cable-loadin9 Telegraph and the British Post tions at the same time. Earlier operation aboard the Long Lines in photo taken while the systems used two cables—one for Office, which furnishes phone serv­ ship was still in the States. each direction. ice in the United Kingdom. Now in-full operation, the cable provides for 128 two-way voice cir­ Agriculture Dept. Takes Over Run cuits across the Atlantic. Overseas calls have risen 15 percent to a record 1.5 million calls AT&T han­ dled to Europe last year. The first telephone cable was laid between NEW LONDON—The New London Freight Lines suspended its ferry service between Scotland and Newfoundland in here and Orient Point, Long Island, this week, in the face of what it termed "financially dis­ 1956. The Alert laid the first 638 miles astrous" competition from the Agriculture Department. This summer the Agricul-tof cable from Tuckerton, NJ, when completion of the Long Lines was ture Department began run­ the transportation business in the diction in the matter, and sug­ stalled several months because the ning its own ferry to the Ani­ face of strong opposition voiced by gested that the publishers address West German shipyard in which mal Disease Hospital at Plum Is­ private vessel operators and pleas their grievances to the Agriculture she was being constructed went land in Long Island Sound, in from the private concern that loss Department, against which it was bankrupt. The vessel reached the competition with the private oper­ of the Plum Island route would making the comiplaint in the first US in Aprii from Hamburg. She ator which had been servicing the force it to close dowp its common place. sailed from Baltimore in July to island year-round for the past six carrier operations. To provide its own ferry service the 638-mile-point to lay 1300 more years. The Agriculture Department to Plum Island, the Agriculture miles of cable. The SlU-contracted vessel then went ahead with Its plan to enter Department had the Shanan, a 108foot welded steel vessel, built at a shipyard at Warren, Rhode Is­ QUESTION: How often is "washday" aboard ship? land. The Shanan was launched in May and began service in July. Luis Bonafont: I ship in the whites don't come out white any In announcing the suspension of service, the freight line said steward department and have to more. wash my clothes t t it may be able to open up again Eraser Fait: I usually wash my pretty often be­ in May, 1964, and operate the Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director cause of the heat clothes about twice a week, but Orient Point-New London run dur­ in the kitchen they come out so ing the summer season only. This and food stains. streaked you would fequir£ enough summer sea­ On the average I sometimes won­ Reports of mysterious drownings in swimming pools have appeared son business to make the operation do my laundry der whether it's in newspapers from time to time without arousing too much notice. worthwhile without the Plum Is­ about every three worth washing. What makes them mysterious is the fact that these are often excellent land stop. days. On all the On some ships In August the Agriculture De­ swimmers, proficient in water, who do not panic, struggle or thrash ships that I've the water tanks out wildly. Often the drowning goes entirely unnoticed until a body partment also went into competi­ been on the ma­ are so rusty that is found In the pooL tion with private enterprise In chines work pretty well and I clothes come out In many of these cases, sudden heart attack was blamed although another field, when it began trans­ always' manage to get wash done of the machine the victim may have appeared to be in excellent physical condition mitting market news to commer­ without having to wait too long. with permanent prior to the drowning. But recently a Navy doctor, Lt. Jerome H. cial subscribers over a nationwide, rust stains spread all over them. t 3» Modell, writing in the "Journal of the American Medical Association," leased wire teletype network com­ James Corcoran: I usually do my 4> it it peting v/ith private agencies in laundry on an average of twice a has suggested another explanation. Charles Slanlna: I sail in the Dr. Modell blames these unusual drownings on the chlorine content the wire service business. Sub­ week, but it's black gang and have to wash of chemically-treated pool water. He points out that a severe reaction scribers to the service include really rough on clothes almost can result from inhaling treated water which does not occur when many newspapers and radio-televi­ a day worker to every second day sion stations. fresh, pure water is taken into the lungs. and even more get a machine The American Newspaper Pub­ without a long The doctor illustrated his theory by citing the case of a 28-year-oId often in a tropi­ physician who was treated at the Pensacola Naval Hospital, and whose lishers Association, which filed a wait. They should cal climate. Most petition asking the Federal Com­ have timers on hobby had been long-distance underwater swimming. of the washing On the particular occasion cited, the "victim" was seen to swim munications Commission to halt these machines machines on about 140 feet entirely underwater. He then surfaced, but only brought the Agriculture Department Serv­ so that everyone board ship are all his eyes out of the water before going under again to resume the ice, likened the Department's serv­ gets a chance to right, but what motions of swimming. A short time later, he was observed lying motion­ ice to the "Russian system." It use them. If they need is a claimed that "an expansion of the you're in a foreign port, Japan timer. Some guys less on the bottom of the pool. Although he was brought out of the water within two minutes, all concept would result in a govern­ does just about the best job on throw their clothes into the ma­ efforts made to revive him were unsuccessful. He was then taken to ment - controlled news service," laundry. In other places the water chine with junk in their pockets, the Naval Hospital. He recovered at the hospital, but the treatment such as the Tass Agency in the is unfiltered and clothes are left and keep the machine running all night. given him involved relieving a severe waterlogged condition in his Soviet Union. with a terrible odor. The FCC dismissed the ANPA lungs, a condition which is not usually the most serious problem faced .4" $ it t petition, claiming it had no JurisClarence A. Collins; I try to take Jaines Michael: I ship in the in cases of drowning in untreated water. steward department so I have to a good supply of clothes with me From his observations. Dr. Modell makes the suggestion that those change clothes so I don't have to overcome in chlorinated water should receive a course of treatment every day. I usu­ use the washing different from that given to other drowning victims. Also implicated as ally take enough machine too of­ a cause of drowning accidents, in which proficient swimmers go under clothes to last ten. In any case without calling for help or otherwise indicating that they are in trouble, Seafarers overseas who want me, but if it's a I usually have to is contaminated fresh water, which might be found in some lakes or to get in touch with headquar­ long trip, I use wash my clothes rivers. the ship's wash­ about once a To eliminate the possibility of drownings due to the body's reaction ters in 5 hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable ing machineto week. The ship's to inhaling ch'emicaliy-treated water, some pools are now utilizing do my underwear washing machines ultra-violet-light-purifying-units instead of chlorine to control bacteria. address, SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Use of this address as­ and whites. are in good order These units also serve the double purpose of eliminating the probiem sures speedy transmission on all Sometimes when most of the time. of eye irritation caused by chlorine in pool water. messages and faster service for the deck and engine departments As far as foreign ports are con­ (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can get through using the washing cerned, Japan has the best laun­ the men involved. he submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) machine it's pretty dirty inside and dries. US Ferry KO's Private Line A Clue To Mysterious Drownings Union Has Cable Address � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HIGH COURT RULE CUTS SAFEGUARDS ON SEAMEN’S PAY CANADA CLAMPS CURB ON UNIONS SIU CO’S SPUR BIDS FOR C-4 SHIP BREAKOUT JONES ACT BILL LAPSES; ACTION DUE IN SENATE SHIPPING IN NORFOLK SHIFTS TO NEW SIU HALL NOV. 2 US SHIPS MOVE FOR RED WHEAT ROLE SIU SETS FIGHT FOR SAFEGUARDS ON SEAMEN’S $ CANADIAN UNION TAKEOVER BEGINS JONES ACT WAIVER LAPSES IN SENATE NEW HONDURAN GOV’T PONDERS LINK TO US CUBAN MIGS STRAFE RUNAWAY DURING REBEL ATTACK ON ISLAND THERE CERTAINLY ARE MERMAIDS – SIU SHIP SPOTS A WHOPPER SIU SHIP COMPLETES TRANS-ATLANTIC CABLE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/01/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 22 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c44e6486fe2c06adeb6f5278158fecd8.PDF 85f2e8d65aa35318c08f3649c763e001 PDF Text Text :'^-' -"T-'ibI New Norfolk Hall Set For Shipping SiU Trips IBT in Raiitug Vote Senate Group OKs Jones Act Waiver •Story On Page 2 -Story On Page 2 -Story On Page 5 rf SEAFARERS /^ifiSISfKoA LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO CANADA CONTROL PLAN DENOUNCED BY AFL-CIO SIU Backed In Lakes Dispute -Story On Page 8 Honduran Revolt And US Runaways ——— story On Page 2 House Unit Kills Bonner Labor Bill -Story On Page 2 V-. .. MTD Demands 50-50 Ruling On Grain Shipments To Reds -Story On Page 5 ; �isr PP® SEAFARERS rare TWO Oetober 18. INS LOG House Group Kills Bonner Labor Bill WASHINGTON—Despite attempts by Rep. Herbert C. Bonner (D-NC) to discredit labor protests against his controversial bill which would have brought an end to free collective bargaining in maritime labor-management relations, the Bonner bill has been tabled in committee and appears to be effectively dead for this session of Congress. The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commitee, which is headed by Rep. Bonner, voted 12 to 10 • last week to set the steps via special mediation, fact­ dustries, including mariilme. The and settlement legislation proposed measure, (HR 1897), measure aside after more finding to restrict union strike action and would have exempted shipping than six months of hearings. replace existing Taft - Hartley disputes from the coverage of the 1947 T-H Act. In the process, The controversial measure machinery. would have set up extensive Taft-Hartley now governs labor- maritime unions would have been Government - supervised management disputes in most in- barred from striking, if necessary, Eddie Simmons (left) and Eddie Farrejl (right) of the Eriefor 150 days. During the last 90 Laclcawanna tug fleet were welcomed to SIU headquarters days of this period, under the meeting last week by SIU Vice-President' Bob Matthews. . proposal. Congress would consider legislation suggested by the Presi­ Union Wins 9th RR Harbor Fleet dent to deal with the dispute. Two days before the tabling of the Bonner Bill was announced, another maritime arbitration bill containing compulsory features (S.2222) was introduced In the NORFOLK—Shipping from this port should move into Senate by Sen. Frank J. Lausche the new SIU hall here about the first of November if all goes (D-Ohio). Even more stringent than the according to schedule. The new hall at Woodis Avenue and Bonner proposal, the Lausdie bill Third Street is to replace the-* NEW YORK—Deckhands of the Erie-Lackawanna's rail­ present Union building at 416 which was opened last year; the would send an unsettled maritime dispute to an arbiter or maritime road marine division last week became the latest group of New Orleans hall which opened in CoUey Avenue. disputes board. Decision this A part of the SIU's continuing 1961, and the Philadelphia build­ arbiter or board would be final rail tugmen to come under the banner of the SIU's Railway building program in all ports, the ing launched in 1960. Besides and not subject to reexamination Marine Region, after the Erie new Norfolk hall is a direct con­ these, a number of temporary loca­ review by any person or any workers voted for SIU rep­ The SIU received 80 votes to sequence of the increased deep- tions have been established over or court or agency during the term resentation to replace Local the Teamsters' 58 in the balloting sea cargo movements and the par­ the years for organizing and serv­ of the contract or contracts under 518 of the International Brother­ conducted on September 26-27 by allel rise in the membership of icing the membership in several Alfred Delia Corte, mediator of hood of Teamsters. (Continued on page 10) the SIU and its affiliates through­ areas. the National Mediation Board. out the Hampton Roads area There was one void ballot. through a number of organizing Erie-Lackawanna's approximate­ successes. ly 150 deckhands are employed in the company's harbor marine oper­ The new fully air-conditioned ations aboard tugs, ferries and Woodis Avenue building will in­ float bridges. The company's fleet clude an expanded hiring hall, is the ninth one to come under ample space for union meetings in the flag of the SIU, which is the a general meeting hall capable of major representative of- railroad handling 300 persons, new recrea­ tional facilities, accommodation WASHINGTON—An interesting question regarding the validity of the so-caUed "ef­ marine workers in the New Yorkfor a snackbar-cafeteria, a 40-car fective control" shipping policy of the US Government and the Pentagon has come to the New Jersey harbor area. The SIU filed a petition for the parking lot, landscaped terrace and other necessary provisions for fore in the wake of the overthrow of the Honduran government by its armed forces on election on August 23 of this year after a number of Erie deckhanda full servicing of the membership October 3. ^ expressed dissatisfaction with the This means that In case of an and the handling of Union busi­ pending diplomatic contacts and The revolution by the representation they were getting ness functions. Honduran military forces withholding aid from Honduras emergency, the ships are supposed from the IBT and asked the SIU to be made available to the US Just off the Front Street docks, may throw some helpful light on under the "Alliance for Progress" to step in and assist them. the new structure is much closer just how binding the "effective program. The removal of all eco­ when and where needed. In addition to the newlyThe 13 vessels Involved in the to the busy pier area than the control" policy regarding runaway Colley Street location now in use. ships can be, now that a new gov­ nomic and military aid personnel Honduran situation are all owned acquired membership in the Erieby subsidiaries of the American- Lackawanna, the SIU now repre­ It is a one-story building to which ernment has been installed in the was announced later. With this formal curtailment of based United Fruit Company. sents the marine workers of the additional floors can be added Central American country. Pennsylvania Railroad, New York later. US policy concerning Honduras US economic and military aid, the They include one tanker, the Fran­ Central, Brooklyn Eastern District cis R. Hart, operated by Empresa question arises how the present In addition to the Norfolk facib has been in a state of flux since Terminal, New York Docks, Bush Honduran regime will view the Hondurena de Vapores, and nine Ities, buildings opened in recent the military coup took place. Gov­ Terminal, Baltimore & Ohio and dry cargo ships operated by the obligation that its predecessor had years for the use of Seafarers in ernment officials here immediate­ under the effective control policy same company, plus three addi­ New Haven railroads. The SIU various ports include Houston, ly announced that they were sus- applied by the US to American- tional dry cargo vessels of the Bal­ also represents Chesapeake & Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad owned ships operating under the boa Shipping Company. deckhands in Norfolk. These are the same vessels that flags of Honduras, Panama and SIU Oldtimer Says Hello The SIU has increased Its mem­ were involved In a major US Su­ Liberia. According to a report released preme Court decision last Febru­ bership substantially over the past by the Senate-House Joint Eco­ ary, which held that the National months in the tug and inland nomic Committee on August 9, Labor Relations Act and the ju­ waters field on the Atlantic and there are 13 vessels under Hon­ risdiction of the National Labor Gulf coasts. The latest agreement duran registry and categorized as Relations Board does not apply to was signed last month covering some 200 tugmen of the Sabine being under effective US control. (Continued on page 6) Towing Company of Houston. Federal New Norfolk Hall Set For Shipping SIU Sinks Teamsters in Erie Raiitug Vote Honduran Revolt Spotlights US Runaway Ship Controls Reshuffle In US Shipping Posts Visiting SIU hall in Baltimore, retired oldtimer VIncente Vliiacian, 71, looks in on patrolman Eli Hanover to check on doings In port. Villacian has been on SIU disability pen­ sion since 1959 and can look back on over 45 years of seatime in the engine department, including membership in the SIU back to early days in 1939. WASHINGTON—^Maritime Adminstrator Donald W. Alexander has announced his resignation from his Government shipping post after two years In office. President Kennedy has accepted Alexand­ er's resignation effective October 31. In submitting his resignation, Alexander emphasized that he had taken the job in 19C1 with the understanding that he would only be available for a two-year period. He became Maritime Adminis­ trator in September, 1961, at the time of the reorganization of Fed­ eral shipping agencies. Alexander's resignation was the second major change in top shipping posts in the past few months. A changeover in the chair­ manship of the Federal Nxaritlme Commission took place late in August, when the President appointed John Harllee, a member of the Federal Maritime Commission, as chairman. Harllee, replaced Thomas E. Stakem, who remained as a member of the five-man Commission. Harllee is a retired Navy admiral. SEAFARERS LOG Oct. 18, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. 21 PAUI HALL, President HERBEDT BRAND, Editor, IRWIN SPIVACK, Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYSM, ALEXANDER LESLIE, THOMAS LAUGHLIN, Staff Writers. PuMlshsd biweekly et the lieadquertere of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic, Cult, Lakes and Inland Watars District, AFL-CIO. 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY Tel HVoclnth , Second class postage paid at the Post Ctflce In Brooklyn. NY under the Act ot Aug. 24, 1912 �October 18, 196S SEAFARERS Summary Of Proposed Law OTi'AWA—With all the earmarks of a totalitarian document, the proposed "Maritime Transportation Unions Trustees Act" would set up a three-man governtnent trusteeship for up to three years. Following is a summary of the trustees' powers: e Recommend constitutional changes, and to remove, suspend and appoint all officers and employees. • Form "advisory councils of seamen and their representatives and joint advisory councils of seamen and shipowners . . • Designate and advise bargaining committees. • Handle all finances and property. Only welfare and pension funds held by insurance or trust companies would be exempted. • Right to apply for search and seizure of all books and records /'if necessary by force, and by day or night, any place , . ." • Power for one year to void ail union-contracts and business transactions completed on or after July 6, 1963, the date of the Norris Commission report. • Exemption "from personal liability for any act or thing dona or omitted by the trustees in good faith in the exercise or purported exercise of a duty or power ..." Fines of up to $10,000, imprisonment for two years, or both, are fixed upon conviction of "any person who obstructs or hinders the trustees . . ." They would have to file an annual report with the Minister of Labour, who would submit it to the Parliament. AFL-CIO Condemns Canada Union Plan WASHINGTON—^The AFL-CIO issued a strong statement last week stressing its full support of SIU efforts to resolve the Great Lakes shipping dispute and the SIU's willingness to accept "any reasonable proposal for voluntary settlement*' that might head off the to last week's action in tion the AFL-CIO Itself felt was harsh alternative of a full- prior the Canadian Parliament tentative­ warranted," he added. scale Canadian govern­ ly approving a three-man govern­ Labor Secretary W. Willard Wirtz also stated at a press con­ ment trusteeship over all ment-imposed trusteeship over the ference that "I consider the AFLSIU of Canada and four other maritime unions in Can­ maritime unions, the Federation CIO to have cooperated fully and statement said the SIU "deserves fairly in the attempt to work this ada. Issued by AFL-CIO Presi­ the support of all AFL-CIO affi­ problem out." liates in its fight against the de­ One-Man Commission dent George Meany a day struction of free trade unionism in Canada Pushes Union Takeover OTTAWA—Brushing aside labor protests, the Canadian Parliament gave tentative ap­ proval last week to a broad legislative proposal for a three-year government trusteeship over all maritime unions and maritime workers in Canada, including the SIU of Canada. The proposal had the back-.4 ing of all of the unions in­ ship, but this was amended in ac­ tempts to break the SIU, which is volved except the SIU, against tion late that night to provide for the largest maritime union in Can­ whom the harsh trustee leg­ a government takeover of up to ada, and destroy the right of Cana­ islation is avowedly directed three years, ending December 31, dian seamen and maritime workers to conduct their own affairs. in order to break off the 1964. SIU's continued contract dispute with the Upper Lakes Shipping Company. Introduced in the House of Commons here last Friday, Octo­ ber 11, the measure has passed two readings. It stiU awaits Senate approval and the formality of a proclamation by Governor General George Vanier to be put into ef­ fect at any time. As originally put before the members of the House, the meas­ ure called for a five-year trustee­ The measure embodies a series of restrictions against the opera­ tions of the following unions, in addition to the SIU: Canadian Maritime Union, National Associa­ tion of Marine Engineers, Cana­ dian Merchant Service Guild and marine locals of the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway, Transport and General V/orkers. (See sum­ mary of the law, above.) In its possible application, how­ ever, the proposal leaves the door wide open for unrestricted at­ Pace Tbreo LOG Thus, as was the case with the formation of the Canadian Mari­ time Union, established two years ago by the CERT and elements in the Canadian Labour Congress, still another "new" union could be set up to in the attempt to sup­ plant the SIU. The CMU served as the focal point for the entire union-busting apparatus that de­ veloped in the fight to supplant the SIU and destroy its ten-year con­ tract relationship with Upper Lakes in Ap.il, 1962. the Canadian maritime industry." The shipping dispute arises out of efforts to supplant the SIU in Canada and destroy the ten-year SIU collective bargaining relation­ ship with the Upper Lakes Ship­ ping Company, a Canadian ship­ ping operator, the AFL - CIO statement points out. The tactic used was to create a "new" union, the Canadian Mari­ time Union, and to replace some 300 SIU crewmembers on Upper Lakes vessels with newiy-hired crews, while the CMU signed a contract with Upper Lakes. Meany said the rejection by the Canadian Labour Congress of vol­ untary trusteeship proposals was "deeply disappointing" and set forth in detail the areas where the CLC was adamant In its refusal to resolve the dispute. He pointed out several exchanges between the AFL-CIO, the CLC, the US Sec­ retary of Labor and the Canadian Ministry of Labour to bring about a settlement. "The SIU accepted every posi­ The legislation pending in Can­ ada stems from the recommenda­ tions of a one-man commission headed by Justice T. G. Norris. The commission of inquiry was set up after leaders of the CLC and the Canadian Brotherhood of Rail­ way, Transport and General Work­ ers had disrupted Great Lakes shipping by bringing about an il­ legal closing of the St. Lawrence Seaway in July, 1962. Meany said the commission then "became the vehicle for a vitriolic and vengeful attack upon the SIU of Canada and its leadership." "This one-man commission made demands for legislation that would place the SIU of Canada and other unions in the maritime field in Canada under the most sweeping and direct government control ever undertaken on the North American continent . . . The AFLCIO is just as opposed to the gov­ ernment control of unions in Can­ ada as in Honduras or Peru or any other place on earth," Meany declared. Meany Statement On Great Lakes Maritime Dispute WASHINGTON—The following is the text of the statement on the Great Lakes maritime dispute, which was issued by President George Meany from AFLCIO headquarters hero on October 10: "For the past several weeks the AFL-CIO has been actively participating in efforts to find a fair and honor­ able solution to the current maritime dispute on the Great Lakes. "This dispute had Its origin in 1962 when a steamship company in Canada terminated a collective bargaining relationship of ten years standing with the Seafarers International Union of Canada, an affiliate of Uie Sea­ farers International Union of North America, which is an affiliate of the AFL-CIO. The company then signed a contract with the newly-created union sponsored by the Canadian Labor Congress and placed newly-hired seamen on its vessels. The SIU In Canada struck the company and since then has been carrying on its battle against the company and the union which had joined with the company to destroy its established bargaining relationship. "These basic facts were noted in the report by a distin­ guished committee of inquiry consisting of Judge Samuel Rosenman, David L. Cole and James J. Healy, appointed in July of 1962 by the Secretary of Labor. The conclusion of that committee stated in part: 'The CLC and certain of its affiliated organizations are apparently determined to-support its newly-created affiliate, CMU, in displacing the SIU of Canada, which has been expftled from CLC.' "A subsequent one-man commission of inquiry ap­ pointed by the Canadian government became the vehicle for a vitriolic and vengeful attack upon the SIU of Canada and its leadership. This one-man commission made demands for legislation that would place the SIU of Canada and other unions in the maritime field in Canada under the most sweeping and direct government control ever undertaken on the North American continent. The legislation would place government-appointed trustees in full control of the unions' offices, finances, membership and contracts. "In an effort to avert such legislation and to reach an acceptable solution, there have been exchanges between the AFL-CIO, the Canadian Labor Congress, the United States Secretary of Labor and the Canadian Ministry uf Labor. We have cooperated fully in an effort to reach agreement on a proposal whereby a voluntary joint AFLCIO and CLC trusteeship would be established over the Seafarers International Union of Canada. "Such a trusteeship would have full and complete authority over the officers and operations of the union and would function with the complete support of the AFL-CIO and its international affiliate, the SIU of North America. Such support would, of course, be essential to the success of this undertaking and the enforcement of the trustees' action and decisions. Although the SIU is not affiliated with the Canadian Labor Congress and the CLC is in no position to speak for the members of the SIU, we were fully prepared to accept CLC representation on sufch a trusteeship on an equal basis. "These discussions failed because of disagreement on two basic issues: "The first was composition of the trusteeship. The AFL-CIO was prepared to accept a two-man trusteeship, one person to be designated by the AFL-CIO and one by the CLC, with the provision that in the event of any dis­ agreement between them, the issue would be referred to a four-man committee composed of the president of the AFL-CIO, the president of the Canadian Labor Congress, the United States Secretary of Labor and the Canadian Ministry of Labor. This committee would have full au­ thority to settle the dispute or refer the matter to an impartial arbitrator drawn from a list unrestricted as to nalionality, but selected with a view to the impartiality and integrity of the individuals concerned. "The Canadian Labor Congress would not agree to this proposal. They insisted that the joint trustees turn directly to a third party in the event of a disagreement and that this third party must be a Canadian national. The CLC trustee would thereby be in a position to refer any issue at any time to a Canadian umpire, leaving the AFL-CIO without an effective voice but obligated under the agreement to bear the full burden of securing the enforcement of any decision or action. "The AFL-CIO did not insist upon a US citizen for an impartial arbitrator nor does it object to consideration of a Canadian. We do believe, however, that the primary factor governing the choice of such a person should be impartiality rather than nationality. "The second difference was failure to agree on a basis for the removal of officers, if necessary. "The AFL-CIO proposed that the trustees have full power to remove any officials or employees of the SIU of Canada who, in the judgment of the trustees, were guilty of any of four acts. "(a) Violating the constitution of the SIU of Canada; "(b> Violating any of the standards of the AFL-CIO ethical practices codes; "(c) Conviction of a criminal or other statutory offensa which, in the opinion of the trustees, renders the indi­ vidual unfit for union office; "(d) Wilfully obstructing the trustees in performanc* of their duties. "The position of the Canadian Labor Congress was that the trustees should have power to remove SIU officials for any cause or for no cause whatsoever, without refer­ ence to any standards or criteria of conduct. This we could not agree to under any circumstances. "The standards proposed by the AFL-CIO would, in our opinion, be entirely adequate to insure not only an effec­ tive trusteeship and the removal of any individual found on the record or in subsequent conduct to warrant re­ moval, but equally important, protect the rights and interests of the members and the rights of individuals to a reasonable measure of due process. "The AFL-CIO refuses to be a party to any gross injustice to any individual no matter how unpopular the man may be nor how loud the outcry against him. If it is not possible to establish a man's guilt to a specific offense of sufficient gravity to justify his removal from an office to which he was elected by the democratic pro­ cess, we will not join the popular clamor to railroad that individual to serve the popular expediency of the moment. "The AFL-CIO is quite prepared to hold officers strictly accountable to standards of conduct. We believe each individual involved in this matter in all the unions con­ cerned, should stand rigid scrutiny and be removed if found wanting, but likewise, each man should have the means of clearing himself according to some specific and known standard of conduct. "It is deeply disappointing that the proposals for solu­ tion to this problem were not achieved. "Throughout the many discussions and the considerable effort made to reach a genuine settlement, the SIU was fully cooperative and agreeable to any reasonable pro­ posal for voluntary settlement. The SIU accepted every position the AFL-CIO itself felt was warranted. We would, however, never suggest to the SIU nor consider for a moment any solution which would take away the rights to full and fair hearings, proper adjudication of charges and the utilization of wholiy unprejudiced third parties. The SIU deserves the support of ail AFL-CIO affiliates in its fight against the destruction of free trade unionism in the Canadian maritime industry. Any pro­ posal for government control by any nation anywhere—of any trade union is absoluteiy inconsistent with our philosophy. The AFL-CIO is just as opposed to the government control of unions in Canada as in Honduras or Peru or any other place on earth." �- . ... Pace Four SEAFARERS OtUbn IL INt LOG (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIV Atlantib. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) Report Period: October 1-October 10, 1963 The shipping and registration figures listed here are for an abbreviated 10-day period this time,^so that a com• parison with previous half-month totals falls short. How­ ever, the figures do show that SIU shipping was pretty fair in most major ports and follows the trend of past weeks. New York, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, San Fran­ cisco and Seattle were busy, although Baltimore fell off again. Total shipping in all ports for the 10-day period was 896, compared to 1,345 for the last half of September. Registration totals also follow the previous pattern of running just ahead of shipping, but the pace is somewhat higher than last month. The registration figure for the 10 days amounts to 999 men registered in all ports. The matching figure for the last period was 1,394. The number of men remaining on the beach at the close of business October 10 was 3,982, just below the 4,000-mark posted at the end of September. As in the case of the shipping and registration charts, the ship activity (see right) covers a shortened period. But the number of ships calling at SIU ports indicates a decline only in the in-transit column when compared to previous half-month totals. New Orleans, however, had more sign-ons this time despite fewer payoffs. It haa the same amount of in-transit ships as before. A good guide to the pace of shipping lies in the senior­ ity totals. Class A shipping this period amounted to the same 57 percent portion of the total as in September, while class B declined to 30 percent of the total, ^e only rise was in class C shipping, which increased to 13 per­ cent of all jobs dispatched. Ship AciMfy Ny Siya Im Offt Om Tram. TOTAL lotfoa ...... 1 New York .... 17 0 S niilodelpkia .. 3 1 13 4 33 0 4 7 loMmora 4 S Norfolk ...... 0 0 Jocksooviil* ..10 4 3 1 13 3 2 Tamp* 0 0 4 Mobil* NewOrleom.. Hoeifon Wiliiiiii9»oii .. Sm FroMisc*. S*mtl* ...;.. B 5 1 0 2 4 2 0 1 0 4 3 44 24 TOTALS 3 13 IB 3 5 4 . 77 4 10 24 20 3 11 IS 147 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP 8 ALL 1 1 2 8 ALL 1 t Z 8 AU. 0 2 0 2 0 0 3 3 1 2 4 1 22 39 •8 0 13 20 7 83 13 38 54 3 4 10 15 1 S 1 4 8 0 5 4 9 7 17 5 29 0 2 7 7 9 7 3 17 5 4 2 11 0 1 1 1 5 « 0 0 2 3 6 1 1 7 3 11 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 5 4 3 12 0 1 S 6 6 3 18 7 56 1 20 27 5 14 9 26 10 15 4 29 10 81 8 15 6 5 IS 4 12 8 3 28 3 8 0 0 3 3 1 1 0 4 0 4 25 4 11 10 4 6 2 12 4 8 2 14 6 7 11 6 7 4 1 11 0 4 1 14; 50 67 1 128 56 199 38 1 I95I1 94 140 ~ 42 1 276 11 Fori Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile Registered CLASS B ; New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 0 0 8 I 12 19 32 0 2 2 4 0 7 7 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 9 1 4 14 0 13 7 28 0 1 1 2 5 18 1 4 2 7 5 14 5 43 58 I 106 GROUP I 2 0 0 0 10 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 8 1 5 2 3 32 TOTAL Shipped CLASS 3 ALL A B 0 8 4 0 7 17 54 32 0 3 8 4 0 7 1 17 0 8 8 1 0 8 1 0 0 1 0 0 8 16 0 2 1 4 29 14 0 2 26 20 0 4 0 2 3 12 14 10 5 12 14 14 51 195 106 Reeisfered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 3 ALL 1 2 C ALL I 2 7 IS 8 16 7 IS 0 0 4 10 17 183 88 153 32 283 ,4 38 61 103 16 3 12 39 1 17 8 16 14 3 58 14 44 98 0 1 25 37 42 18 5 8 14 15 3 29 1 0 7 11 10 9 22 15 2 28 3 0 1 11 5 2 2 9 1 6 1 0 1 2 5 17 22 61 0 28 0 18 29 4 48 87 143 79 15 180 8 47 66 4 29 43 75 83 14 156 3 48 59 2 35 2 12 1 9 6 14 17 4 0 10 18 32 57 4 36 25 28 4 12 47 4 16 5 25 20 40 24 3 12 51 11 352 400 519 118 1 1835 30 189 321 1|548 E::GINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 2 2 3 1 3 0 2 0 2 1 1 1 1 1 44 5 32 7 48 9 31 4 13 14 37 4 0 10 ll 1 12 0 2 6 0 8 2 4 16 0 7 3 11 2 8 7 15 2 0 9 6 0 7 1 3 "2 5 1 1 2 4 0 7 0 0 0 4 0 4 3 2 4 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 2 0 7 0 8 2 6 3 11 2 7 3 1 12 38 1 25 32 10 20 8 16 10 27 4 3 15 8 30 5 lo 3 23 2 5 8 17 5 3 0 1 3 0 0 1 1 1 2 1 1 10 7 3 6 1 7 3 2 12 1 2 2 2 5 0 3 U 1 3 13 2 1 8 9 66 63 1 142 26 124 25 1 175 35 118 23 1 176 13 Port Boston New York.. Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS. Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 8 ALL 2 0 0 2 2 5 7 8 20 0 3 0 3 0 3 7 10 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 7 4 8 1 4 13 1 6 1 4 0 4 0 - 4 0 5 4 1 0 4 8 12 32 45 1 W 8 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP 2 8 ALL 1 S ALL 1 2 3 ALL A C ALL 1 2 B 11 5 1 19 5 4 0 18 2 0 0 0 3 0 2 2 57 52 129 2 80 57 114 10 181 20 3 7 20 12 12 48 7 12 33 0 5 0 27 1 0 14 3 3 1 10 3 1 58 65 1 24 33 0 4 0 10 50 3 4 9 23 12 4 5 10 IB 0 0 0 0 5 16 3 23 1 0 6 4 1 9 10 22 0 13 3 0 0 0 2 2 0 4 3 9 1 2 5 3 0 8 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 27 14 12 0 40 1 0 3 0 0 12 7 0 19 8 29 71 88 170 1 0 6 32 80 11 126 11 5 13 51 35 6 45 51 102 0 50 6 0 0 18 0 30 6 0 36 26 6 7 11 20 0 0 16 29 2 0 0 1 0 5 8 5 4 0 9 12 51 3 0 3 2 5 10 35 5 5 20 12 4 26 26 3 11 12 0 3 13 1 2 12 3 28 4 22 0 4 11 16 1 31 175 85 31 I 291173 439 52 1 664 53 262 295 I 610 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Bos NY Phil Bal. Nor Jac Tarn Iviob NO Hou Wil SF Sea 0 0 1 1 2 1 4 0 17 GROUP 2 1 0 0 11 9 0 3 3 1 0 1 3 1 0 1 0 5 7 7 0 9 2 1 2 4 3 _2 48 29 3 ALL 1 1 45 21 8 2 19 15 5 3 5 1 2 1 10 4 35 20 21 10 6 2 14 4 7 2 86 1 178 GROUP 1 3 ALL 1-s 2 0 0 1 0 1 3 11 3 1 7 0 4 1 2 2 0 10 10 0 0 6 1 1 1 4 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 33 35 3 0 0 17 18 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 4 4 3 6 4 0 1 5 7 87 1 99 17 5 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 3 1 2 8 10 20 41 3 0 0 2 3 2 4 9 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0, 1 0 2 1 3 10 2 4 7 4 19 33 5 5 13 3 1 2 5 1 3 10 1 3 3 5 0 12 35 30 61 143 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 14 0 0 2 2 8 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 21 22 1 8 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 5 0 4 1 11 7 0 4 6 1 69 I 76 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 TOTAL Shipped CLASS 3 ALL A C ALL 1-S B 0 0 3 3 3 0 0 15 41 70 37 15 14 15 10 3 5 5 3 2 5 0 9 17 16 0 8 0 0 2 0 0 2 ^1 0 0 0 - 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 10 15 8 0 6 0 3 33 58 18 3 3 22 0 13 0 21 19 0 8 6 3 1 0 1 1 5 24 6 5 9 8 9 10 24 7 1 12 1 1 11 143 76 34 1 253 121 33 I 1 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 0 0 4 4 55 8 13 84 8 0 6 2 30 5 24 1 16 3 11 2 11 3 7 1 0 0 6 0 19 0 0 19 7 102 116 7 2 43 52 7 0 0 6 6 0 12 12 0 34 6 25 3 363 39 293 1 1 750 31 GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 13 0 6 4 55 31 69 192 17 3 6 5 79 23 13 27 6 14 5 2 9 6 1 2 12 3 3 6 )8 56 7 23 41 27 81 167 90 34 12 25 8 18 5 2 50 16 4 24 S3 4 13 9 OC TOTALS 1-8 0 4 3 0 1 Registered CLASS B SUMMARY DECK ENGINE REWARD GRAND TOTALS Registered On The Beach Registered Registered TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS C CLASS A CLASS B (iKOUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL I « 3 ALL Its ALL 1 2 3 ALL I 28 ALL A B C ALL 1 2 S ALL I 2 3 ALL I 30 189 321 540 400 51^ 116 11035 50 67 94 140 42 I 276 11 128 "56 109 30 I 195 5 43 58 I 106 32 16 51 195 106 51 1 352 31 ITC 85 31 1 291 173 4i39" 52 | 664 53 "262 205 610 35 118 28 I 176 13" 66 63 142 26 124 25 I 175 ~8 "32 45 ! 85 4 11 16 34 143 76 34 I 253 343 111 296 I 750 31 39 293 368 0 33 7 87 I 99j 52 30 61 ] 143 "6" 1 69 , 76 ~1 j3^ 29 "86 I 178 5 192 287 151 I 630 29 123 217 1 369 134" 263 116 i 513 19 ' 76 172 j 267 ~8 "43 65 116 513 267 116 J 896 916 1069 464 |2469 114 490 908 jl513 �Oetnier It. IftS Visitor From South Amorica SEAFARERS tag* nrm LO€ MTD Pushes 50-50 Rule On Grain Shipped To Reds | WASHINGTON—Wheat sales to the Communist bloc hold the key to a boom in shipping out of all US ports for the next six months. President Kennedy announced last week that the "wheat we sell to the Soviet Union will be carried in available American ships, supple­ mented by ships of other countries." has not been completed as yet, cies will be deeply involved is Commerce Secretary Lu­ since the Russian trade mission the business and shipping arrange­ H«r« in the US to discuss mutual problems in the maritime industry, Secretary-General J. C. Brunetti ol Argentina's "32" free trade union federation (left), is pictured at head­ quarters with Seafarer Robert Principe, serving as SlU Inter­ preter. Brunetti is secretary of AEDA, the customs workers union in the Argentine. ther Hodges, a day later on Oc­ tober 10, took the sanae view—that all of the estimated four million long tons of wheat to be shipped to Russia and other Soviet bloc countries will move in US-flag ships "except as maybe other reg­ istries may be need^." In a press conference statement, Hodges de­ clared: "We will go as far as we can with US ships." The question of cargo rates and ships actually in service and free to haul the huge American wheat movement will eventually deter^ mine how much American tonnage is used. The export transaction By Robert A. Matthews, SIU Vice-President, Contracts & Contract Enforcement fThiJt column will be- o regular feature of the SEAFARERS LOG to deal loitb contract matters and job issues in the SIU and maritime that develop from time to time. Seafarers are urged to ivrite directly to the SIU Contract Department at headquarters regarding any comment* or sug­ gestions on these issues.) Penalty Meal Hours On Sailing Day; Serving Canned Milk seeking the wheat still hadn't reached the US late this week. Approval by the President of the wheat deal followed a larger Cana­ dian transaction mado two weeks earlier. Russian vessels and other ships are already moving grain out of the Canadian ports on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Six-Month Deadlino - A six-month deadline on the US wheat deliveries is expected to be set, so that the entire shipment must reach Russian ports by the end of April, 1964. This would tend to rule out heavy shipments from the US ports on the Lakes, which are frozen over during most of this period. Canada has a simi­ lar problem. US shipping interests led by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment are pushing a drive for the shipments to be governed by the 50-50 cargo law as a minimum, since the transaction required prior approval directly by the White House and Federal agen­ ments. A Senate resolution (S. Res. 210), introduced by Sen. Hugh Scott (R-Pa.) on October 8, in ad­ vance of the President's announce­ ment, calls for full application of the Cargo Preference Law. It would bar foreign ships which have traded with Cuba from han­ dling any of the shipments. The International Longshore­ men's Association, which has spearheaded a boycott on trade with the Soviets for many years, agreed to urge its members to handle the grain in an executive board decision on October 14. MTD and ILA launched a major protest against ships trading with Cuba when they tied up the Yugo­ slav-flag MV Drzic in Houston 13 months ago, in advance of a for­ mal US embargo on such trade. Meanwhile, in the Soviet press, the wheat deal with the US was treated as a move to help the American economy. No reference was made to the Soviet Union's crop failure this year. Domestic Ship Waiver Passes Senofe Group Lumber Firm's Take Rips 'Poverty' Claim The headquarters Contract Department receives many letters from ships' delegates, requesting infor­ mation, interpretation or clarifications on a variety of subjects. We are reproducing in this issue ques­ tions contained in letters received by headquarters regarding subjects on which we have received a num­ ber of inquiries. "(2) While a vessel is in conti­ Recently a question arose with "The meal hours for the unli­ respect to setting watches on sail­ censed personnel employed in the nental US ports, fresh milk from ing day on the SS Fairland and SS deck and engine departments local dairies is to be served three New Orleans. The question raised shall be as follows: times a day. NEW YORK—^The impact of the Jones Act waiver which Breakfast. .7:30 AM to 8:30 AM on both ships was: Prior to a vessel departing from permits foreign-flag ships to move lumber from the Pacific Dinner.. .11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Question; "Can the mate knock any domestic port going to an­ Northwest to Puerto Rico has been felt by one lumber pro­ Supper 5 PM to 6 PM off two of the 12-4 watchstanders other domestic port and/or a for­ ducer—in the form of an ex-^"(a) At sea the 4 to 8 watch in port on sailing day from 12-1, eign port, 40 gallons of local fresh pected ten percent rise in taken on Tuesday, October 13. The so as to avoid paying a penalty shall relieve itself for supper. bill called for a perma­ meal "hour?" earnings this year as com­ original "(b) 12 to 4 watch on sailing milk must be placed on board. nent exemption allowing foreign "(3) After departure from the pared with 1962. The circumstances, as related to days is to be knocked off at 11 AM headquarters, were: Meanwhile, the Senate Com­ ships in the domestic trades, but in order to eat at 11:30 AM and last continental US port and the On sailing day, the 12-4 watch to be ready to go on watch at 12 supply of fresh local milk has merce Committee, headed by Sen. the Committee limited the author­ was on day work since 8 AM. At noon. been consumed, canned whole Warren G. Magnuson (D-Wash), ity to two years. The Commerce fresh milk is to be served at has approved an additional two- Department had urged the exten­ 11 AM the mate knocked off one "(c) These hours may be varied, sion. It was backed in its request of the 12-4 men, told him to get but such variations shall not ex­ breakfast only while at sea. year waiver of the Jones Act, to by the American Merchant Ma­ some lunch and to take over the ceed one hour either way provided "(4) While in a foreign port, allow foreign vessels to carry West gangway watch as soon as he fin­ that one unbroken hour shall be canned whole fresh milk is to be Coast lumber to Puerto Rico with rine Institute, on behalf of US ished. The other two men from allowed at all times for dinner served three times a day as per no provision for American-flag subsidized operators. The Georgia-Pacific Corporation the 12-4 watch worked till 12 noon and supper when vessel is in port. agreement. participation in the trade. was one of the six Pacific North­ at which time they ate lunch. When watches are broken, if one The present waiver is due to "(5) No purchase of milk shall They were not turned to on the unbroken hour is not given, the be made in foreign ports while expire October 23. Action on the west lumber producers to apply 12-4 watch until 1 PM. These two man involved shall receive one canned whole fresh milk is avail­ measure (S. 2100), which is spon­ for the use of foreign tonnage in the Puerto Rico run under a law men claimed a penalty meal hour hour's overtime in lieu thereof. able." sored by Sen. Magnuson, was passed by Congress last year. The on the ground that the mate had This penalty hour shall be in addi­ legislation opened US domestic no right to change their meal tion to the actual overtime worked shipping trades to foreign-flag hour. The mate disputed the pen­ during the meal hours." vessels for the first time since the alty meal hour for these two men i i 4, passage of the Jones Act in 1920. but he paid a penalty meal hour According to a news report on to the man who was knocked off Headquarters has also received October 10, Georgia-Pacific ex­ for lunch at 11 AM, and who took questions concerning the use of pects a 10 percent rise in earnings over the gangway watch, because canned whole fresh milk. Recently and a 15 percent boost in sales for he did not have a full meal hour. we received a letter from the MONTREAL—Michael J. Sheehan, who was ousted last both the first nine months of the Interpretation: The mate had a ship's delegate of the SS Aldliia right to do as he did and by doing and he posed the following ques­ spring as president of the Canadian Maritime Union, in what year and for all of 1963. The fore­ he charges was a "rigged convention of Canadian Labour cast also includes earnings and so did not violate tiie agreement. tion: Congress stooges," has won-*^ sales of Puget Sound Pulp & Tim­ The contract provides that the Question: "What are the rules dinner hour is from 11:30 AM to regarding the serving of canned the firsi rst round of a court fight doesn't want a real sailors' union. ber and St. Croix Paper, two firms 12:30 PM. It provides further that milk and how often is it to be to regain the top spot from It wants a company union that will which G-P acquired this year. In thip year's first half, profit the 12-4 watch on sailing day is served?" Jack Staples and James Todd, do what it's told. And the CLC to be knocked off at 11 AM in Headquarters wrote to him and whose election Sheehan charges knew I wouldn't go along with it, was $13.4 million, or $1.37 a com­ order to eat at 11:30 AM and to answered his query in the follow­ was "irregular and illegal." so I was dumped. The CLC doesn't mon share, up from a net of $11.8 be ready to go on watch at 12 ing manner: Sheehan is a former patrolman want free elections and it doesn't million, or $1.23 a share. In 1962's noon. It provides still further Answer: After a ship departs for the SIU of Canada, who was want union hiring halls. It has set first hdf. that the meal hour may not be from the last continental US port booted out of the SIU three years the rights of Canadian sailors back The lumber interests fought for changed in excess of one hour going on a foreign voyage, canned ago on charges of misconduct and 30 years." the Jones Act waiver against the either way, provided that one un­ whole fresh milk is to be served then ran to the CLC with stories It was Sheehan who, after being interests of US-flag shipping on broken hour shall be given or an at breakfast only while at sea. of SIU corruption, violence and ousted from the SIU, worked at the ground that they were experi­ hour's overtime shall be paid in and while the vessel is in a foreign dictatorship. He later repeated recruiting scab crews for the Up­ encing heavy business losses. They lieu thereof. port, canned whole fresh milk is these charges as a witness for the per Lakes vessels—crews which have been pressing for a perma­ The change of meal hour for to be served three times a day. CLC during the Norris Commis­ were first drummed into the Cana­ nent waiver on the same basis all the two men involved was not in Reference; Standard Tanker sion hearings into the SlU-Upper dian Brotherhood of Railway, this year. excess on one hour. They were Agreement-Article II, Section 40. Lakes dispute. The CLC has been Transport and General Workers. Sponsored by Senator Maurine given a full, unbroken hour for FRESH PROVISIONS, "(b) (1) working hand-in-glove with Upper The CLC and CBRT then set up Neuberger (D-Ore.), the 1962 dinner so they are not entitled to Vessels making a foreign voyage Lakes to promote the company's the CMU, with Sheehan as presi­ amendment overturned the basic a penalty meal hour. shall store canned whole fresh union-busting campaign. dent of the scab union. The cir­ provision of the Jones Act requir­ Reference: Preightship Agree­ milk at the rate of one pint per But now the shoe is on the othw cumstances of his "election" never ing all ships in the domestic trades ment-Article 11, Section 44. MEAL man per day, for the duration of foot for Sheehan, and he has became clear, as CMU had no to be American-built and manned HOURS. Relieving For Meals. the voyage. charged in court that "the CLC members at the time. by US seamen. Canadian Scabherder Wins Round In Court �SEAFARERS LOG OetolMr U, 196S Spotlights Runaway Controls action was delayed until the Greek government consented to the "con­ By Sidney Margoilos trol" stipulation. The present Honduran situation could well serve as a test to see how adamant the US Government In letters to this department, the funeral Industry defends itself is in seeing to it that its effective against the current criticisms of expensive burials. Many readers also control policy is maintained when have written citing additional incidents of high expenses, and asking a new regime moves in on the old for more information. particularly when the takeover is We want to give the funeral directors a chance to present their not through normal constitutional .arguments, necessarily excerpted in brief. means. ASSOCIATION DEFENDS: "You say the funeral cost $1600 and even A similar uprising could con­ the $1200 Insurance did not cover this amount. (This was the case of ceivably occur ia other US run­ an Idaho worker who died after an auto accident, previously reported away-ship strongholds such as here.—^Ed.) Liberia and Panama, where the US "First, the 'funeral expenses' were $1,567. Of this, $405 was paid maintains such a vital interest in out of Social Security and VA allowances. Therefore the life insurance the Panama Canal. According to did cover the amount. In addition, there was the $4,600 collected from the report last August, there were the accident which probably was based partially on death expenses . . . Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director a total of 145 dry cargo ships and "What made up the so-called 'funeral bill' of $1,567? According 264 tankers flying the flags of the to the funeral director, $80 was paid to transport the man to the "Panlibhon" countries on April 1, hospital where he died; the cost of a two-grave cemetery plot was The subject of sandwiches has been in the food news lately since it 1963. $576 (Including opening and closing one grave); transportation charges was announced that a large US bottling company will sponsor an ex­ In addition to the 1 tanker and were $45 and the funeral selected was $865. hibit at the coming World's Fair in New York called the "International 12 dry cargo ships registered un­ "You say funeral costs are one of the 'most vexing family financial Sandwich Gardens," serving sandwich favorites from all over the world. der the Honduran flag, the Senate problems.' You imply exploitation and tell of union, cooperative and Designed primarily to push the company's beverake, the pavilion will Joint Committee's report showed memorial-society plans . . . Why didn't j^ou tell why many of them boast as a consultant John Edward Hollister Montagu, Viscount Hin- that 112 dry cargo ships were reg- that once existed no longer do? chingbrooke, of London. He is said to be a direct descendant and name­ istred under the Liberian flag and "You mention the drain on union welfare funds caused by funeral sake of John Montague, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, who died in 1792 21 under Panamanian flag. The expenses . . . Are death benefits 'out of pocket' as to the union or are and is the reputed inventor of the sandwich as we know it today. Asked tanker phase of the report listed they a fringe benefit of the union earned and/or paid for by the worker Just what he knows about sandwiches, the sandwich consultant and fu­ 168 Liberian vessels and 95 Pana­ and the employer? manian. ture Earl of Sandwich told reporters, "1 like them." You urge planning In advance for 'the kind of disposal you wish.' Sandwiches have also been a favorite with Seafarers for a long time, If "effective control" succumbs Could the worker (in the case cited) and his family have pre-arranged as they have been with many busy people who need a noiu-ishing meal to political practicalities, this his funeral? Not unless they knew where and when and under what In a hurry or at an odd hour when elaborate food preparations are could mean a big burden on the circumstances he was going to die . . . Impossible. For Seafarers, a night lunch of tasty, well-prepared sand­ US Government's ability to marWhy not give the advice the Association .of Better Business Bureaus wiches can brighten up what might otherwise be a drab time on watch. shall an adequate merchant fleet does in its pamphlet on pre-arrangements: The SIU Chief Steward's Manual has a section on sandwich ideas to on short order in terms of present'By the end of 1963 it is expected there will be $725 biUion in aid stewards in preparing nourishing and varied sandwiches to com­ day tonnage needs. life insurance in force. Many of the policies in the lower brackets plement the regular meals served Seafarers aboard SIU ships. The are purchased with the intent that the proceeds will be used for funeral manual indues hot and cold sandwiches containing all kinds of meats, and burial purposes . . .' poultry and dairy fillings, and should be used by SIU stewards as a "Would it not be wise to tell your readers to get basic information planning aid whenever possible. on funerals and a funeral director or two; to check the monies which For additional sandwich ideas stewards can also take a look at this will be available at the time of death and to augment them if neces­ list of snacks to be featured at the New York Fair's sandwich pavilion. sary with life insurance? This allows survivors to bury their loved Four areas of the world will be represented with four countries in ones as they desire. each area. Many of the concoctions are pretty far out, but some may "We will admit that your articles were low pressure. However it prove helpful. is little consolation to an individual who gets both eyes blackened, Northern Europe: Scotland—sliced lamb with mint dressing; Eng­ NEW YORK — A Coast Guard that one is less black because a lighter blow was inflicted. land—cream cheese with red currant jelly on raisin bread; Germany— court martial handed out a nineUnless some of the studies might have provided me with the wrong a variety of wursts on pumperniekel; Sweden—smoked salmon and month sentence on October 1 to impression, it seems that the union worker does not wish to be regi­ chopped egg on limpa bread. CG bosun's mate Hairy D. Lane, mented . . . Therefore, what could be a better arrangement than to Pacific Group: Australia—Sidney's sliced beef with Sidney Sauce 22, after convicting him of sinking suggest that insurance be looked to as a means to help him pay for on rye bread; Philippines—barbecue pork on herb bread; Indonesia- the tugboat Tamaroa on which he last expenses ..." Howard C. Raether, Executive Secretary chicken with ginger and coconut on cinnamon swirl bread; Hawaii— had served for two years. National Funeral Directors Association loma loma salmon on coconut bread. Lane, of Poughkeepsie, NY, had Answer: It would be a mistake to assume that the unions are an Mediterranean Area: France—liver pate on French bread; Italy— been charged with sinking the outsider or third party. The unions are the workers, and are concerned prosciutto and provolone on sesame seed bread; Spain—chicken valen- craft on March 14 in Brooklyn by . cia on poppy seed white bread; Morocco—spring lamb with a tart opening the valves of the floating about the disposition of death benefits and whether union-won benefits improve family circumstances. Many employers also are concerned. dressing on onion white bread. drydock in which the tug was se­ It is true that many low-income workers carry small "burial policies" The Americas: Alaska—salmon with lemon dressing on buttermilk cured. The conviction was for bcead; Canada—baked ham with pickle dressing on cheddar cheese negligently" sinking the Tam­ which are expensive for what they provide. But the real aim of insur­ ance should be to help provide for a family, including education of bread; The United States—^sliced turkey with cranberry dressing on aroa. children. They also should know where to turn for legal aid, as shown whole wheat bread; Argentina—chursco beef on corn meal bread. Earlier, he had also been found Some of these suggest possiblities for night lunches that wouldn't guilty of sinking the drydock it­ by the miserable $4,600 settlement for that fatal auto accident. Husband and wife can pre-plan. They can discuss and agree on sim­ go too far afield from standard stores and preparations. A little ex­ self, but this verdict was reversed periment will quickly show whether they'd bo worth a try as a shipboard when it was pointed out that the ple arrangements the survivor might make for this inevitable need. One reason why some labor and co-op funeral homes discontinued mack. dock was owned by Ira Bushey & (some new ones again are being planned) is that the oldtimers who (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can Company, and was thus under felt the need for making low-cost arrangements have passed away, be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) civilian jurisdiction. and many younger people today, brought up in a semi-affluent era, are more earnings-conscious than consumer-conscious (until they live through their first couple of recessions and financial disasters). Another is that group-owned funeral homes may suffer the same prob­ lem as do privately-owned establishments—a large number of funeral hemes handling a relatively few burials. A third is that the memorial associations have become a new tool for providing low-cost funerals and burial or cremation. They encourage simplicity, and use their combined purchasing power to make possible lower costs. FUNERAL DIRECTOR'S ADVICE: "What you quote is untrue. The so-called societies give you nothing. They are an organization to which members pay annual dues. They in turn act as agents to contact a funeral home to provide a $400 or $500 funeral. If a person wants a $400 funeral he can get it from any funeral home. The difference in price is merchandise, the service remains the same. "Let's hit the cemeteries. Why should it cost from $125 up to $200 to open a grave? Often a $1,200 funeral will include $400 for grave; $100 for' opening grave; $25 for tent; $10 for newspapers; $25 for clergy; $25 or more for clothing. This leaves $600 for casket and vault." Joseph Szabat Funeral Home Oil City, Pennsylvania Mr. SZabat's letter serves as a warning against high-priced cemetery promotions. It is far more profitable for promoters to sell real estate for graves than for building lots. Some unions, fraternal and religious groups have cut this cost as much as 80 percent by buying their own burial grounds. MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION ADDRESSES: "Can you give me the name of a local memorial association?" —Mrs. R. H. (Madison, Wise.) A number of readers have asked for addresses of societies. Ernest Morgan's booklet, "A Manual of Simple Burial," available for $1 from After 100 percent success fn Coast Guard lifeboatmen's exam, latest training class at SIU Celo Press, Burnesville, NC and "The American Way of Death," by headquarters meets for final photo to record the event. Pictured (front, l-r) are Glenn Win­ Jessica Mitford, available at your public library, both provide directories chester. John Fonoli, M. Binosmon, Joseph Power; middle row, Robert Washington, James of societies. Or you can write to the Continental Association of Funeral McDonald, Nick B. Cobohug, S. Tiovis, Moy Him; rear, instructor Dan Butts, and Peter and Memorial Societies, 53 East Van Buren Street, Chicago, for ad­ dresses of local societies. Slerns, RudI Hor. Peter Madsen and Paul Phillips, plus instructor Arne Bjornsson. (Continued from page 2) the "internal management and af­ fairs" of foreign vessels with alien crews, although the ships are American-owned and operate in US commerce. In developing the effective con­ trol policy over the past dozen years, the Government, through the Maritime Administration, has worked on the theory that it will not approve the transfer of a USflag vessel to another registry, without the assurance of the re­ spective country that the ship will be available to the US in the event of certain national emer­ gencies. This was the policy followed just recently in the sale of the Matson liner Lurline to a Greek concern, where the original trans- SZTT FOOD and Something New For Night Lunch? CC Seaman Held Guilty In Sinking Another Perfect Score For SIU Lifeboat Class Funeral Industry Defends Itself �w3i ^ Offlobcr It. INt Sea Unions Again Hoid Joint Talks NEW YORK— A meeting of US maritime union officials held here two weeks ago in an attempt to deal with various disputed issues in the maritime labor field made favorable progress, according to chairman Lane Kirkland, executive assistant to AFL-CIO President George Meany. The October 4 session was the second such meeting under the sponsorship of the AFL-CIO pres­ ident, stemming from a suggestion he made at the time of the Maximus dispute in June. The first meeting was held on October 1. At the time of the Maximus dispute. National Maritime Union picketing of the ship in a dispute between the NMU and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association halted work aboard the Maximus In Philadelphia and led to a tieup of shipping in other ports. The Maximus has since come under SIU contract as the SS A.&J. Mercury (Pacific Seafarers). Present at the latest Joint union session, besides Kirkland, were SIU President Paul Hall, NMU President Joseph Curran, MEBA President Jesse M. Calhoon and John M. Bishop, secretary-treasurer of the Masters, Mates & Pilots. SEAFARERS At Philadelphia LOG we Oevem Navy Releases Some C-4s For Merchant Ship Use WASHINGTON—A long-range move to upgrade the fleets of some non-subsidized US ship operators in the domestic and foreign trades was announced by the Maritime Admin­ istration last week, following the Navy's release of 18 reserve fleet C-4-type troopships for conversion to merchant time but the Navy Department has below the cost of brand-new ves­ ship use. until now refused to release them sels. The 18 conversions could At least ten operators, in­ from the reserve fleet, designating create $50 million in work for US Paying no mind to nearby cameraman, Seafarer G* ScMHord, steward, gets up to date on the local news in the Philadelphia SIU hall. The reading session filled the time between job calls recently, after he had come off the Mossmor (Calmer). cluding SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship, have already filed for twice that many of the C-4 ves­ sels currently held in reserve status as potential troop carriers, Water­ man alone is reportedly seeking to acquire 12 of the 18 available C-4s. There are 43 such vessels in all. The ships would be taken over in exchange for some of the older, slower tonnage now held by nonsubsidized companies. American operators have been showing interest in trading in their email, aging vessels for new­ er, bigger, faster ships fiM* some them for use only during a national emergency. November 15 Deadline Applications for the C-4s will be accepted by the MA until November 15. The 15,000-ton ves­ sels are 523 feet long with a 71 foot beam and a speed of 17 knots. Among the C-4-types now manned by Seafarers in various trades are the Transglobe (Hudson Water­ ways), Ocean Evelyn (Ocean Car­ riers) and Sea-Land's Mobile and New Orleans. Such conversions would cost from $1 million to $3 million, well 'SEIZED SHIP' RETURNED TO SERVICE SAN JUAN—^The SlU-contracted containership New Yorker was due to be withdrawn from the James River (Va.) reserve fleet last week to go back into operation on the North Atlantic run to Puerto Rico ports. The ship had been seized by the Maritime Ad­ ministration for non-payment of its Federally-insured from here to Atlantic Coast re­ The "joint venture" covers the fineries and return south with southbound movement of wheeled mortgage in July. shipyards. The ships involved are presently anchored with the re­ serve fleets in Hudson River, New York; James River, Virginia; Suisun Bay, California, and at Olympia, Washington. The MA announcement of the release of the 18 vessels states in part: "As these ships will sig­ nificantly upgrade certain de­ pressed segments of our merchant marine, assignment of these ships will be made on the basis of the greatest benefit to the national economy and national defense. Ac­ cordingly, applications will be closely scrutinized to determine the requirements of the contem­ plated trade, type of conversion and resulting efficiency of the ship, the applicant's operating ability and financial responsi­ bility . . ." Speaking last week at the 37th convention of the Propeller Club, Vice - Admiral John Sylvester, deputy chief of naval operations (logistics), said the conversions "will make a highly valuable addi­ tion to the US merchant marine." "We must not lose sight of the need for many more ships in the coming years," he said. "Failure to provide the US-flag ships re­ quired to meet the estimated in­ crease in our waterborne com­ merce will place us at the mercy of those nations controlling the world ship charter rates." She will haul palletized sugar wheeled vehicles. This is report­ vehicles and other cargo. MA de­ edly the first time that the Govern­ termined that it will not foreclose ment has returned a ship to serv­ on the mortgages at this time, ice, after seizing it for a mortgage since the charter will provide for default, so that the vessel can assignnaent of both the charter meet future mortgage installments. and joint venture monies to the The three-year-old New Yorker US. Earnings in excess of sched­ QUESTION: Do you usually vote in your hometown elections? was put into the reserve fleet in uled mortgage payments and oper­ Jack Farrand: I always vote no mid-July when her owner, Contain- ating expenses will be deposited Victor Velex: The only time I matter what the election is and if erships. Inc., missed mortgage pay- into a "restricted fund" for even­ vote is during a Presidential elec­ I'm away from n>ents on the $4 million ship. The tual distribution. tion, and I usu­ Boston, which is outstanding mortgage on the ves­ ally use an absen­ sel at the time was $3.2 million. my home port, tee ballot because However, Containerships received make sure that I'm sailing most a proviso from the MA that if it get an absentee of the time. In ballot. I have to could find a charterer, the New the last Presi­ admit that I did Yorker would be reactivated. dential election Time-chartered on a two-year miss the last used an absentee Presidential elec­ basis to American Seatraders, Inc bailot that was Joseph Volplan, Social Security Director the ship will also operate under ; tion because distributed on the "joint venture" arrangement. She couldn't get a ship. I don't care for the politicians in New York ballot on the ship I was sailing. had previously been in service City so I never bother to vote in We do have pretty spirited con­ for South Atlantic & Caribbean Opponents of the Social Security System who like to use the argu­ city or state elections. I don't versations on board sometimes, Lines from South Atlantic ports to ment that the system is "actuarially unsound" have been proven wrong know whether that's the right especially about the President or Puerto Rico with a sister ship, the once again. The fund's board of trustees has just issued a summary Floridian. The Floridian is still thing to do, because it's a good about Presidential candidates. report of a more-detailed one made to Congress declaring the program operating on the old . run. thing to vote in all elections if 3> t "actuarially sound" based on projections of income and outgo for the The charter covers use of the foreseeable future. you have the chance, Joseph Ferenc: The last time I New Yorker for the movement of voted was in 1956 during the New t These projections estimate that the cost of the present program palletized sugar from Puerto Rico averages out to about 9.33 percent of covered payroll over the long Harvey Bursey: I usually vote in York City elec­ to the North Atlantic, and means run. This is approximately the same average percentage of payroll ali the elections if I'm ashore. As tions, but other that shippers will not have to than that I've al­ which will be contributed to the fund on the basis of the present law. a matter of fact warehouse sugar as they have in ways been at sea I'm going to check The report notes that at the end of June, 1963, there were about the past when it was hauled in and they never tomorrow to see bulk loads. Full advantage can 18.5 million persons being paid benefits at a monthly rate of almost passed any absen­ If my voter's regthus be taken of current sugar $1.3 billion. tee ballots around. gistration is still prices. American Seatraders is a Although from year to year and depending on the state of the Some of the guys valid. I wanted subsidiary of Olivarria & Com­ economy, outgo and income do not always balance exactly, "the com-on ship have some to vote during pany, Inc., a large sugar broker­ plete schedule of contribution rates, ending with an ultimate rate of loud argupretty the last Presi­ age house. 4% percent each, for employees and employers and a 6.9 percent for ments about dential election the self-employed, is estimated to produce adequate income to pay Presidential candidates sometimes, but, unfortunate­ the benefits now provided in the law to all present and future bene­ but as for myself, I'm happy to ly, I was sailing ficiaries and to pay the administrative expenses of the program, without when that came up and there were just hit the sack after my turn. any subsidy from the general funds of the Treasury." it t it no absentee ballots distributed on The one area of the Social Security program in which assets are not Theodore M. Larsen: I'm a reg­ the ship. In order to keep Union rec­ expected to Increase over the next five years is the Disability Insur­ istered voter in New York City 4, . and if I'm at ords up to date and to fully ance Trust Fund. The trustees note that a large part of the increase Raymond Reddick: I tried to home I usually protect Seafarers' rights to of expenditures by this fund was due to the 1960 amendments to the register in Brooklyn recently and vote. Actually I welfare and other benefits, it is Social Security System which made disability benefits payable to found that I had can never recall important that all ships' dele­ workers under 50 and their dependents. To counter this deficit, the trustees recommended that the Social to be a resident voting on an ab­ gates mail a complete SIU crew Security law be changed so that a small portion of the increase in list in to headquarters after the a year before be­ sentee ballot. ing eligible to Most ship cap­ sign-on. The crew lists are Social Security contribution rates scheduled for 1966 will be allocated vote. I think that tains never bother particularly valuable in an to the Disability Insurance Trust Fund. "If this is done," the trustees reported, ."it is estimated that both that rule is un­ with it because it emergency when it's necessary fair because all produces a lot of to establish seatime eligibility parts of the program as a whole, will have enough income from con­ citizens should extra work. I for t>enefits on the part of a tributions and from interest earned on trust fund investments to meet be allowed to vote voted in year's election for Seafarer, or a member of his future benefit payments and administrative expenses." They added that this would not involve any change In rates paid by no matter where governor state senator and family, particularly if he should they reside and also voted in the last Presidential be away at sea at the time. The employers and employees, but would represent a slightly different how long they live there. I^ election. I think that ali seamen crew list forms are being allocation of the funds to be collected. Trustees of the fund who made the report are: C. Doug'.as Dillon, never in one spot long enough to should be interested in politics mailed to all ships with each meet the registration eligibility and should also make sure that issue of the LOG and can be Secretary of the Treasury; W. Willard Wirtz, Secretary of Labor, and requirements. As I recall, the they vote. As for myself, I never obtained from Union patrolmen Anthony J. Celebrezze, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. last time I voted was in a Democ­ forget under which administration in any port. {Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can ratic primary in Florida in 1936. the Wagner Act was passed. be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Social Security $ In Good Shape Mail Crew Lists To Union Office �Pace ElffU SEAFARERS LOG Safety Panel Asks Revised Tanker Rules WASHINGTON—The report of the Tanker Safety Committee ap­ pointed by the Treasury Depart­ ment was made public last month and calls for some new rules to Increase safety on tankers. Of direct interest to Seafarers Jn the report is the committee's re­ commendation of special manning requirements and Coast Guard endorsements for seamen manning tankers. Joe Algina, director of the safety program covering SlU-contracted vessels, is currently in con­ tact with CG headquarters, which has invited comments on the pro­ posed new rules. There were no representatives of maritime labor or management on the nine-man panel which has been studying tanker safety for more than a year after being ap­ pointed by Treasury Secretary Douglas Dillon. The Coast Guard is an agency of the Treasury. The 62-page report cited the human element as an important factor in tanker safety, stating that "safety problems relate more to personnel than to material." One interesting recommendation made in the report is that it should not be made mandatory to gas-free the empty cargo tanks of tankers either before they leave port or at sea. Experience has shown, the re­ port points out, that it is safer to seal the empty tanks and let the petroleum vapors develop until they are too rich to be explosive. It has been found that after tanks have been gas-freed, new explosive vapors form from the petroleumsoaked rust left in them. The committee also recom­ mended that tankers be required to carry explosive gas-indicating devices and that the Coast Guard make further tanker safety studies. Court Sets Hearing On Bull Line NEW YORK—The latest in the long series of hearings on the attempt by Manuel E. Kulukundis to revive his backrupt US-flag shipping operations under a trus­ teeship arrangement has been scheduled for October 25. At this hearing. Federal Judge Thomas F. Croake has announced, trustees of the Bull Line-Kulukundis American-flag operation must produce a reorganization plan for the remaining ships or submit a report on why they cannot for­ mulate such a plan. The court - appointed trustees have expressed doubt that there could be a reorganization because of insufficient funds, although attempts have been made to raise the necessary money. Claims against the Kulukundis shipping operation were originally estimated at over $5 million, in­ cluding claims by the SIU and other shipboard unions and claims by SIU crewmembers with liens against individual ships for wages due. Meanwhile, the Maritime Ad­ ministration had no luck in its latest attempt last week to sell the supertanker Titan, a former Kulu­ kundis vessel. For the second time the only bidder was the Charles Kurz Company. As on the first oc­ casion, however, the bid was hedged with many conditions. It was these conditions which caused the MA to reject the company's first bid. Oetober it, IttS SXX7 MBDZCikZ. Joseph B. Lome, MD, Medical Director Cancer Detection & Physical Check-Up More than 267,000 Americans died of cancer in i960. It is estimated that at least 65,000 of these deaths could have been prevented if the cancer had been diagnosed and treated at the early localized stage of tho disease, according to Emerson Day, MD, who writes of cancer detection by examination in a recent American Cancer Society publication. All cancer arising from a primary focus must pass through a localized stage in the tissue where it arises. At this early localized stage most cance^ can be completely removed and cured by surgery or radiation therapy. The key to the success then is to discover cancer while it is in this early localized stage. Early localized cancer is usually small and does not produce symptoms. There are ho biochemical or serological changes that occur which are useful for a general "cancer test", at least at the present time. Therefore, the only method of detecting cancer in the early localized stage where cure is possible is by "periodic examination of the asymptomatic adult". Squat stern end of Liberian-flag ore carrier Tyne Ore, regis­ This is the type of examination routinely performed in all SIU clinics. tered in Monrovia, is pictured at Conneauf, Ohio, where The salient features of these examinations include several essentials. ship has figured in several dock mishaps. History. This should include family history of cancer in the patient's family: It should detail environmental factors for occupational hazards or exposure to known carcinogens, as petroleum products, dies, etc., or unusual exposure to radiation; and 4haibits of diet, drinking and cig­ Rectum. Thorough inspection and arette smoking. palpation of the entire genitalia The medical history as to ill­ including scrotal contents is es­ nesses, operations, x-ray therapy sential. is important. Any changes from Digital rectal examination is the the normal habits may be im­ primary means of detecting early CLEVELAND—The US Steel Corporation is still oper­ portant diagnostic leads. cancer of the prostate. Any local­ ating the Liberian-flag runaway Tyne Ore in the Great Physical Examination. This ized change in consistency of the Lakes ore trade, in the face of a long-running fight and should be a thorough check from prostate, especially after the age head to toe by inspection and of 50, should be further inves­ picketing by the Marine En-^ ^ gineers Beneficial Association operation on the Lakes and a sub­ palpation In a systematized manner, tigated by smear or biopsy, or both. including the sMn areas for any The anal and rectal area should be and other Maritime Trades sidiary of US Steel. The steel company has several suspicious areas of skin change. examined at the same time as Department unions to protest the use of the runaway while many of vessels similar to the Tyne Ore and The head and neck, with good prostatic examination. Examination of the Female Pa­ the company's US-flag vessels are the Schmedeman registered in Li­ lighting. Including nose, mouth, idle and their crews out of work. beria which it apparently wants to nasopharynx, ears and eyes, the tient. The female patient requires US Steel also has an additional introduce into the same trade. The thyroid gland and lymphatics, the same thorough general physical foreign-flag ship, the Schmedeman, MEBA and other MTD affiliates should be examined thoroughly. examination as the male. In ad­ Abdomen, careful palpation is ditional to the general examination, flying the Bermudan ensign with a have long been picketing in an essential for possible detection of special emphasis is placed on effort to spotlight the case of for­ Jamaican crew, operating on the Lakes. This is part of the com­ eign ships coming into the Lakes any intra - abdominal mass or thorough examination of the breast and female genitalia and pelvic pany's continuing campaign. to and taking over the work of Lakes masses. Male Genitalia, Prostate and organs; also examination both by force an opening for still more seamen. inspection and palpation including low-cost foreign vessels to enter cervical smears for cancer (Paps) the Lakes ore trade. and biopsy of cervic if indicated. The Tyne Ore made the news Laboratory Studies. The follow­ recently when she went aground at ing laboratory studies are essential! Conneaut and smashed in a big urinalysis, hemoglobin or hema­ chunk of the dock in her attempt tocrit, blood cell counts. Other to break loose. Last year, the Tyne tests should be given if history Ore banged up a good part of the Almost nobody guessed the outcome of this year's surprise unloading equipment at the trouncing of the Yankees by the upstart Dodgers of Los indicates. X-Ray. A 14 X 17 x-ray of the Toledo, Lorain and Fairport facili­ ties, doing an estimated $1 million Angeles. But Seafarer Charles Rehill was almost as close as chest is essential for good cancer screening. In addition to cancer damages. the Dodgers themselves. Picketlines by US seamen were Rehill, an engine depart­ with "a little cash." He figured detection, this type of examination thrown up when the ship reached ment sailor, told the LOG the better-balanced Bombers from will reveal most pathological con­ this area and were honored by "Inquiring Photographer" just two the Bronx would be too strong ditions correlated to cancer, but members of the SIU Inland Boat­ days before the Series started on for the Bums of Chavez Ravine. just as important probably in total men's Union and the Licensed Tug- October 2 that the Dodgers would And Augustine Rodriquez, of the adult preventive medicine. Cancer cure, as well as the suc­ men's Association who refused to take it, but he deck gang, backed up Bell, citing cessful treatment of many other the Yanks' pitching and hitting. dock her. She made it into her did not expect it berth however, and was unloaded Wallace (Mad Bear) Anderson, conditions depends on early de­ to V;e so quick. by company personnel. The ves­ Rehii; guessed it sailing in the deck department, tection. See that you and youra sel was trying to make it out again would maybe picked the Yankees because he is receives this physical check-up an­ nually which is available at all when she was caught by the wind take the Dodgers a Yankee Indian. and driven against the shore and The safest of all, however, was SIU clinics for your convenience five games to onto the mud bottom. Oliver Hodge. His comment? "I and protection. wrap it all up. It took many hours of hard work (Comments and suggestions are Backing up his don't give a damn about either by the German crew* before the invited by this Department and the Dodgers or the Yankees." claim, Rehill Tyne Ore was finally winched free. Hodge is a Giant fan—and he can he submitted to this column said that "good Rehill By that time she had bounced off in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.). pitching always didn't care who won it. the dock a few times, causing con­ beats good hitting." siderable damage. He seems to be a born prophet, The Tyne Ore dispute is based on the fact that Local 7000, the because he scored a real sooth­ marine division of the United saying triumph when he told the Steel Workers, and other unions LOG that "Sandy Koufax will win WASHINGTON—Another member of maritime labor, John J. would normally be manning the two, the first and the fourth." Grogan, president of the Industrial Union of . Marine & Shipbuild­ That's just what happened in the American-flag oreships which US ing Workers and three-time mayor of Hoboken, NJ, has been Steel has kept idle by using for­ four-game Series that ended in named a member of the AFL-CIO Executive Council and a viceLos Angeles on October 6. eign-flag vessels. Local 7000 has president of the Federation. Koufax whipped Yankee star contracts with Pittsburgh Steam­ Grogan's election to the Executive Council was announced by ship, which is the largest bulk ore hurler Whitey Ford each time, AFL-CIO President George Meany October 8 after a one-day just as Rehill said he would. meeting of the Council. The session was held prior to the sched­ Of the six Seafarers besides vC— uled November 14 opening of the AFL-CIO constitutional con­ Rehill who were asked about their vention at New York, and also dealt with current legislative Series favorites, Dave McKinley problems and initiation of a register-and-vote campaign. and Edgar Anderson, both deckGrogan, 49, joiqed the old AFL Steamfltters Union in 1930 and men, also pegged the Dodgers as served as executive secretary-treasurer of lUMSWA Lrf)cal 15 from winners. Both McKinley and An­ 1937 to 1942. He was elected vice-president and an executive derson responded that they felt board member the following year, and has served as president of the Dodgers had the strongest the Hudson County Industrial Union Council and as a member of pitching. the New Jersey State Assembly. Elected a Hoboken city commisf G. Bell, sailing in the engine sioner in 1947, he was voted into the. mayor's post in 1953 and department, decided the Yanks has been reelected twice since then. would take it in six games, and wanted to back that stand up US Steel Keeps Plugging Foreign Ships On Lakes Seafarer Guessed Close; Picked LA, Koufax In 5 AFL-CiO Hrmes Shipbuilders' Head To Vacari4;y On Executive Council �SEAFARERS Oeidbcv IS. IStt Pace NtaM LOG .S ' i:') DRYDOCKED IN BALTIMORE Seafarers laid up at the US Public Health Service Hospital in Baltimore last month had a visit from a LOG photographer while SlU welfare rep. Bennie Wilson was making his rounds of the wards to pay out weekly benefits. Besides putting out cash, Wilson checked on moil, shopping and other per­ sonal needs of the men idled in the hospital, so that their affairs can also be in good shape when they're fit again for duty. Off the Steel Executive (Isthmian), Seafarer Carl Smithi saloon messman, takes it easy in hospital bed. "How's shipping" Is the inevitable query from William Lane, ex-Alcoa Polaris, on arrival of Welfare rep. B. Wilson. Bull session about old ships and shipmates stokes up memories for a hospitalized twosome —^William E. Lane, ex-Alcoa Polaris, and Gus Loeffler, ex-Alomor (Calmar). Item of personal business for Seafarer Ira H. Kilgore, ex-Kennmar (Calmer), occupies attention of SlU welfare rep. Bennie Wilson after paying weekly benefits. Book from hospital library helps kill time for Sea­ farer Joso Caramts, ex-Short Hills (Soa-Landl. �. .-•' ^ Pare Tea SBAFARERi L06 Darrow Saw 'Right-To-Work' Was Phony Label Long Ago Oetobor 1ft, im SlU Family In Focus CHICAGO—Clarence Darrow, whose life as a lawyer was an endless struggle for the rights of the poor and for union labor, knew long ago that the "right-to-work" label was a fraud. An all-time famous lawyer, he defended trade unionists when that was an un­ popular job. He long ago spotted "right- dared for the open shop that no "The inalienable right-to-woik: to-work" as a phony slogan doubt many of them really believe means simply the Inalienable right lA and was not misled by it. He called it "a bit of birdlime used to catch the unthinking . . ." "In spite of the fact that, from the standpoint of the employer and the market, labor is a commodity like any other to be bought at the lowest price and worked into the finished product, still in a limited way society and law have always recognized that this commodity is not exactly the same as wood and iron and must be governed by a somewhat different rule," Darrow once wrote. "Labor is really life. It is the strengrth and energy and time of human beings given day by day to someone else. To give it without any return is slavery; to take it £ar an unjust or insignificant re­ turn is only so much less. "Trade unionism has grown so old and strong, opposition is not now so much directed against the union as against everything it does. Most peopie are now willing that workmen shall be organized pro­ vided they do nothing but pass re­ solutions and pay dues . . . "Just now the popular line of opposition against unionism is made in the violent demand for open shop . . . "So long and yocirerously have the enemies of trade unions de- 2 Seafarers Retire On Pension $ of the employer, without hindrance, to go out In the open market and bid for laborers on the hardest terms, or, rather, to so order that industrial world that all men and children must bid against each other for a right to toil. "It is not so very long since a large part of the coal of England was mined by women^ since they were even harnessed to coal cars down deep in the earth, and on Visiting New York hall, Seafarer Leonard S. Bugajewski poses their hands and knees drew cars with wife, Alice, and stepson Guy Baudoux on tour of head­ of coal from the darkness up to a point where they were relieved by quarters facilities. The family resides in Elizabeth, New muies . . . Jersey. Bugajewski was AB aboard th Steel Altisaa (Isth­ "It is not long since little chil­ mian) on his last trip out. dren from 8 years of age were placed in these mines with their fathers and mothers, and were penned in the constant whirl and din of the spinning wheels of England for 10, 12 and even 14 hours a day. It is due to the trade unionists of England that these in­ Joe Alflna, Safety Director human conditions are gone for­ ever ... "But every step of advance was stubbornly fou^t by employers In the past this column has suggested many pointers on safe^, with who violently contended that not particular attention on how to avoid accidents. But what would you only their fortune but the safety do in case an accident does occur? This time we will concenrate on and glory of the British empire what to do in case of injury to a shipmate or a member of your family rested upon the unpaid labor of at a time when your actions could mean the difference between life these helpless slaves. and death. (Continued from page 2) "If trade unionism today shouid Question: When a person suffers electrical shock and remains in which it was rendered. flag or grow weary, should hesi­ contact with the electrical source, how would you separate him from The Lausche proposal has been tate or falter, should give up its the electrical contact to safely begin applying artificial respiration? referred to the Senate Conunerce demands for the recognition of its Answer: Use a stick or other non conductible object to make the Committee, of which Sen. Warren union, its collective bargains, and separation. Direct contact or contact by means of a conductible mate­ G. Magnuson (D-Wa«h.) is chair­ its closed shop, if the field should rial could transmit the shock to you. man. be abandoned to the employers, Question: Can artificial respiration be begun immediately upon sepa­ More than 60 AFL-CIO trade the great sea of weak and helpless ration without danger to the rescuer? union organizations responded to men and women and little children Answer: Yes. Artificial respiration shouid begin immediately. The an SlU alert regarding the Bonner would sweep away the industrial victim's body will not retain any electricity after he is separated from bill's restrictions on free collective conditions that organized labor has the source. bargaining and the right to strike, won through its devotion and its Question: What is the best method of applying artificial respiration? America would live and raised their voices in a highly- struggles. Answer: The mouth-to-mouth method forces more air into the victim's successful protest. Bonner, in a over the dark industrial history lungs than either the chest pressure-arm lift or the back pressure-arm by-lined article published in New that England has passed through." lift. 4York the day before the HMM Question: What is the best body arms against your face and roll Committee voted on a motion to position for a pnrson with a sev­ over slowly to douse flames. table the legislation, had sought to erely-bleeding head injury? Questions: Should a person with discount the reaction to his pro­ Answer: To prevent harmful neck and back injuries be moved? posal and his effort to pass special blood flow in the event of concus­ Answer: Not unless his position legislation for a single industry. sion or fracture, the head should makes further injury from falling In the October 10 vote in com­ be raised in such an injury. objects, etc., probable. Improperly mittee to set aside the Bonner bill. House members noted the opposi­ Question: How would you treat moving him may cause paralysis. NEW YORK, Scprember S—Chairman, a severly-bleeding wound on any Question: Is the fact that a per­ tion not only of labor organizations, Earl Shepard; Sacratary, Ed Mooney; son can walk any assurance that but of top Government spokesmen Reading Clerk, William Hall. Minutes of part of the body? all previous port meetings accepted. Port as well. Answer: The important thing he does not have a fractured leg? Agent's report on shipping was accepted. Answer: No. He may be in Both Labor Secretary W. Willard President reported on AFL-CIO Executive here is to control the bleeding. Wirtz and Commerce Secretary CouncU meeting. State Department meet­ Apply direct pressure over the shock and not notice the pain in ing re Canada beef, organizing and new Luther Hodges testified against ships. Leonard McLaughlin, executive wound with a sterile dressing or walking. vice-president of SIU of Canada, was in­ other clean material available. Question: What assistance should the measure last summer. Hodges troduced and thanked membership for the first-aider give an accident said that the bill, which then pro­ support in Upper Lakes dispute. Presi­ Don't use a tourniquet unless it is victim? vided for compulsory arbitration, dent's report accepted. Secretary-Treas­ an extreme emergency. urer discussed quarterly financial com­ Answer: Emergency injuries might produce worse conditions mittee, Welfare Plan trustees, BuU Line Question: What sort of a band­ than those it was supposed to im­ money due, new port assignments. Re­ age should be used for emergency should be treated first. Victims accepted. Welfare services report may die unless bleeding, stoppage prove. Wirtz said the biil was far port presented. Meeting excuses referred to treatment of an ordinary wound? of breathing or oral poisoning is too drastic. dispatcher. Auditor's reports presented Answer: A snug sterile bandage quickly treated. Never move the and accepted. R. Holder elected to Later amended by the omission quarterly financial committee under new is best. A tight one may hinder injured unless you're sure he's In of the compulsory arbitration business. Total present: 440. circulation; a loose one might fall immediate danger. feature, the measure with its 4< 4" PHILADELPHIA, September 3—Chair­ off. Question: Should a person with strike-stalling provisions still re­ man, Frank Drozak; Secretary, Steve ZuQuestion: If your clothing catches fractures that are not splinted be ceived only lukewarm support. bovich; Reading Clerk, Charles Stansbury. As a spur to labor protests Accepted minutes of previous port meet­ fire with no one around to aid you, transported? ings. Port Agent's report on shipping, what is the best way to extinguish Answer: No. Mishandling of any against tlie measure, SlU Presi­ need for rated men and blood bank was injured person is likely to increase carried. President's report of August the fire? dent Paul Hall notified all AFLwas presented and accepted. Auditor's Answer: Don't panic and start shock. CIO international unions, state and reports accepted and carried. Lawrence Question: What is the best treat- _ central labor bodies of the dangers Tryon elected under new business to running. If there is no water financial committee. Discussion around, drop to the floor, put your ment for shock? inherent in the bill at the time quarterly in good and welfare on medical exams Answer: Shock is frequently fatal it was reintroduced in its amended for Cities Service crews. Total present: left hand on right shoulder, right 54. and should always be treated in hand on left shoulder, pull your form. Condemning the revised bill any serious injury. To treat shock, even with the compulsory arbitra­ BALTIMORE, SeptemzMt<4 4—Chairman, the idea is to prevent loss of body tion feature removed, Hall said it Rex E. Dickey; Secretary, Jack Oeller; Reading Clerk, Ben Wilson. Minutes of heat. Keep the victim warm—but was "stiil a bad piece of legisla­ meetings in all ports accepted. Port not hot. Make the victim lie tion for the unions because it Agent discussed shipping, blood bank, quietly and administer a warm would throttle free collective quarterly financial committee, building repairs and deaths of several Seafarers. liquid to drink. bargaining." Report accepted. Report of the President for month of August was accepted. He also pointed out that the re­ (.Comments and suggestions are excuses referred to dispatcher. vised proposal posed "a dangerous Meeting invited by this Department and Auditor's reports accepted. Pete Lannon precedent for dealing with all elected in new business as member of can he submitted to this s^olumn quarterly financial committee. . Total labor-management disputes." in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) present: 240. that they are fighting fpr some principle of liberty and Justice and not to serve their selfish ends. "Mainly their arguments con­ sist in various statements of the assumption that every man has an inalienable right to work when he pleases, for what wages he pleases, and for whom he pleases. "The word "inalienable* sounds well, for it is taken from the De­ claration of Independence but it has no meaning in this connection. An 'inalienable' right is one which cannot be taken away and it is obvious that, under present con­ ditions, no such right exists. "The Inalienable rlght-to-work is a bit of birdlime, used to catch the unthinking mass. Society, and all industrial life, must be made over or, at least, radically changed before such a right is anything ex­ cept a far-off-dream . . . House Kills Bonner Bill How To Help After An Accident MEMBERSHIP IMEETINGS Pureell h Leslie Two more Seafarers were named to receive monthly pensions by the trustees of the program after their regular meeting in New York re­ cently. Both oldtimers qualify for a pension of $150 per month for life. The list of qualified seamen re­ ceiving SlU pension benefits this year has risen to 87 with the ap­ proval of this list. Of the two retiring men, Joseph Leslie, 67, is on a normal retire­ ment pension, while James Pureell, 65, is retiring because of disabil­ ity. Leslie, a native of Poland, first started shipping on SlU vessels in 1947, when he went aboard the Florida in the deck department and rode the same vessel for sev­ eral years. His permanent home is Miami, Florida. The SlU-contracted Florida State (Everglades) Was his last ship. Pureell had shipped on American vessels since 1932 and on SlU ships since 1941. He last signed off the Atlas (Tankers and Tramps) in February. Pureell holds all en­ gine department ratings. He and his wife live In New York. �Oetober IS. 196S MEAFARERS copsneponT Fire Elevea LOG "Let's Try This On For Size!" V '.:3 BIGUTIST POLITICAL DRIVE SHAPES UP. AFL-CIO President George Meany warns that "the money and manpdwer of big industry and the right wing will be pumped into the 1964 elections in unprecented amounts to elect conservative candidates." In a kickoff address to the recent COPE Big Cities Conferences, Meany urged delegates to offset the conservative drive by using "our natural advantage in the big cities and their suburbs. . We must register record numbers of union members, their families and friends, and we must conduct a massive get-out-the-vote campaign." About 80 delegates, representing the nation's 22 most populous metropolitan areas, attended the conferences. Meany said, "The out­ come of the Presidential and Congressional elections next year will hinge on what we are able to accomplish in the major industrial cities and the fast-growing suburbs around them. Nothing can be taken for granted. We can afford no illusions about the prospects for liberal vic­ tories in 1964. Only if we get our members to register and vote can we feel confident of reasonable success." "We certainly must improve on past performance," he pointed out. In 1960, only about 60 percent of union members voted in the Presi­ dential contest, and approximately 50 percent voted in the 1962 Con­ gressional elections. "This just about equals voting performance of the population as a whole, but we should do better." Recent formation of conservative political action groups provides conclusive evidence that reactionaries are stepping up their political efforts' in hopes of making 1964 a year to elect a Congress and President who will "turn back the clock on progressive legislation," Meany stated. Among such groups, he said, are the American Political Action Commit­ tee of the American Medical Association, and the Business-Industry Political Action Committee, launched this summer by the National ,Association of Manufacturers. Meany called on delegates to "redouble your efforts to increase the effectiveness of citywide register-and-votes drives, and to vastly expand the political participation of union members." Also addressing the conferences was political analyst Louis Harris . who cited statistics showing the gap in voting performance between citydwellers and rural and other non-urban residents. Harris said in 1960 in New York State, 18 percent less of the total number of urban citizens eligible to vote turned out than in nonmetropolitan areas of the state; in Missouri, 15 percent; in Ohio, 11 percent; in Wisconsin, 9 percent; in Ililinois and Minnesota, 7 per­ cent; in Michigan, 6 percent, in California, 5 percent. He said this lag in. voting performance of city-dwellers "cost hundreds of thousands of votes for liberal candidates." Harris predicted pivotal issues in the 1964 Presidential race will be health insurance for the elderly, taxes, Cuba, civil rights, foreign aid and President Kennedy's handling of the economy. On all of these issues, Harris said, public support of the President's program hovers around 50 percent, making these the "battleground" issues. Issues working strongly for ine President, he stated, will be defense, •pace, foreign policy, education, la'jor policies. Peace Corps and Ken­ nedy's personality. Agriculture, Government spending and his handling of Congress will be issues on which the President may be vulnerable, Harris forecast. '""T"' •• • Two more "cease and desist" orders against Burlington Indus­ tries have been issued by the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board, which found the firm guilty of a dozen unfair labor practices at its Vinton, Va., weaving plant. The board refused a request by the Textile Workers Union to make Burlington post a $10 million per­ formance bond against continued law violations, but said it would review the record in any future cases. The union had asserted that a "stiffer remedy" was nec­ essary to prevent the nation's largest textile.chain from continu­ ing a "chain-wide policy of intimi­ dating, coercing, discrimination and discharging pro-union em­ ployees." 4- 4" 3» The Arizoha AFL-CIO, Joining efforts to meet a community need, helped sponsor four summer classes for Spanish-speaking chil­ dren who did not know enough English to enter the first grade successfully this year. The results were so beneficial that the state body will keep an eye on the progress of the young students, and will petition the legislature to keep pre-school training a regular part of the school program. Texas schools have already taken simi­ lar action. The need for prior training in English was high­ • ' ^ lighted by the failure of 70 first graders last year in classes at EToy, Ariz., near Phoenix, t 4" 4" Successful after 80 years of try­ ing to organize the Burroughs Corp. and its more than 5,500 em­ ployees, the United Auto Workers have been named bargaining agent by a count of 2,760 to 2,404 in an election conducted by the National Labor Relations Board. The firm has been Michigan's largest non­ union industrial employer. It manufactures computers and other business machines. Two other unions, the Firemen & Oilers and the United Plant Guards, previous­ ly represented small groups at Burroughs. 4" 4" 4" Three separate organizing cam­ paigns by the International Union of Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers have finally brought the runaway Proctor Electric Company plant back under the union ban­ ner. The lUE represented Proc­ tor workers at Philadelphia from 1949 until a new management moved operations to North Caro­ lina and Puerto Rico during a strike. In 1957, during another walkout at Baltimore, Proctor had hired strikebreakers and ousted the union in a aecertification elec­ tion. The present win was by a 292-250 count. E. A.Pr The labor legislation now being considered by the Canadian Parliament—to put into effect a government trusteeship with broad controls over all the affairs of Canadian maritime unions, including the SIU of Can­ ada—^brings ^e memory of many infamous totalitarian governments of the past and present into sharp focus. Taking a page from the handbook of the Nazi government in Germany, the Fascists in Spain and Italy, the Communists in Rus­ sia and elsewhere, the Canadian govern­ ment is moving to bring the labor unions to heel and to administer union policies and programs through a forced trusteeship. The scope of the powers that would be legis­ latively granted to the government trustees is frightening in its enormity. The board would have complete jurisdic­ tion over all the elected union officers, with the right to discharge at will, with or with­ out the consent of the membership. It would have the right to alter the constitutions of maritime unions as it sees fit and to transact all financial matters. Canadian seamen's pension and welfare funds would be put at the disposal of the board, to be disbursed according to the board's judgment. This situation, as it arises from a pure and simple labor dispute between one Canadian union and one Canadian shipping company that is seeking to destroy the union, is a dangerous development not only in Canada but for the labor movement everywhere. If Canada can adopt such a course, with a heritage including the .English system of dispensing law and justice on a fair and equitable basis to all men and institutions, what next? History has shown us that once govern­ ment makes inroads on the freedom of one group, the tightening government fist even­ tually engulfs all facets of a country's life. Labor unions, because of their progressive tradition and leadership in progressive movements, have always been a number one target for this type of dictatorial control by .A totalitarian governments. Canada is now moving on this same course. The AFL-CIO, the SIU and unions and workers everywhere are looking with deep concern at what appears to be a disintegra­ tion of the democratic process in Canada. It is still to be hoped that Canada will not adopt as its own the page out of the book of history that says "... control the workers and you control the country." This is an image that most democratic countries would take pains not to cultivate. What sometimes seems a cure often is really an_epidemic in disguise. 4> 4> \ \ 'Business As Usual' It's probably no surprise to anyone, but the record now bears it out. The concentration of stock ownership in this country is pretty 'much unchanged from the past. One-tenth of one percent of America's tax-paying copu­ lation still owns nearly 20 percent of all the stock in the country. This trend has continued despite the rise in new investors. So while the number of stockholders has doubled in the past ten years, concentrated ownership and control of US corporations continues. Persons with in­ comes of over $25,000 a year own 48 percent of all shares, according to a Ford Foundation report. The contrast between large and small stockholders is even more vivid from the fol­ lowing statistic: All of the 101,000 monthly investment plans of stock exchanges, set up to encour­ age small purchases of corporate stocks, hold 6.6 million shares worth $270 million. But J. Paul Getty; head of Getty Oil, alone con­ trols 12.5 million shares of that company worth more than $300 million. A well-known runaway ship operator, Getty also controls several other oil com­ panies and shipping enterprises and has a fortune that has been estimated "at about $1,000,000,000." �OvMur It, IfM PiCe TwtHw Close-llp On A Splicing Job The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent delay in payment of daims is normally due to late filing, lack of beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the dispositimi of estates): Harry K. East, 34: Brother Easf*CecU Hargroves, 44: Brother Diosdado C. Lavader. 54: Brotb died of accidental injuries aboard the SS Cities Hargroves died from a heart ail­ er Lavndor died on August 8, 1962 ment on August In the USPHS Service Norfolk 4, 1963 at Port Hospital, Balti­ on August 23, more, Md., from Arthur, Texas. 1963. He had He had shipped injuries he re­ shipped since ceived when he since 1957 in the 1953 in the deck was struck by a engine departdepartment. Sur­ car. He had been mrat. X a V i e r viving is his wife, shipping in the Christ, of Port Roberta East, of steward depart­ Arthur, was Orange, Texas. ment since 1953. named temporary Beulah Cemetery, He is survived administrator of Pensacola Fla., was the place of his estate. Burial was at Green- by his sister, Mrs. Florence Victor, burial. lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, of Baltimore. Burial was at West­ if ern Cemetery, Baltimore. Cecil C. Hnikes, 46: A heart Port Arthur. condition was fatal to Brother 4 4 4 4 4 4 Jese E. Lestoi. 55: Brother AniMtacio Qaiaeiies, 62: Brother Hughes on July Quinones died on May 10, 1962 in Leston died of heart disease in the 24, 1963 at theUSPHS Hospital, the USPHS Hos­ USPHS Hospital, Boston, Mass., on pital, New Or­ Baltimore, Md. He August 22, 1963. leans, La., firom had shipped with He had been sail­ septicemia. He the SIU since had been sailing ing since 1951 in 1957 in the stew­ the steward de­ with the SIU ard department. partment. S u rsince 1938 in the Surviving is his viving. is his wife, engine depart­ mother, Mrs. Mrs. Clarice D. ment. There were Coral Buck, of Leston, of Bos­ Baltimore. Gardens of Faith Ceme­ no survivors ton. Burial was ^ tery, Baltimore, was the place of listed. Burial was in Metairie Cemetery, New Or­ at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett, burial. leans. Mass. All of the following SIU families have received maternity benefits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name; All hospitalized Seafarers would appreciate mail and Ronald Novotny, born August visits whenever possible. The following is the latest 14, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. An­ available list of SIU men in the hospital; drew Novotny, Lindenhurst, NY. USPHS aOSPlTAI, Frazler McQuaggs Carlos Spina 44" ^ STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Frederick Nobles Adotph Swenson. Waselle Magee, Jr„ born June Thomas AUen Markos Kosmas Billy Orbach RuSin R. Thomas 14, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Was- Corneel AmeUhcki Jesus Landroti Charles Parmar JnUns Thompson Claudio Anaritate Robert Lasso Jorge Planes James Walker sell Magee, New Orleans, La. F. Antonetti WilHam Leonard Biny Ward Edward Lee Pos 4 4 4 Pedro Arellano BJom Lerwick Robert White Charles Pollard William Roberts Elizabeth Ann Piasa, born Francesco Aremnla Paul Liotta Howard Wright Frank Averwald Dennis Uoyd Franklin St. Mary August 12, 1963, to Seafarer and David BlackweU Mohamed Mahmoud USPHS HOSPITAL Mrs. Joseph E. Piazza, Groves, Williard Btumen Carlos Matt NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Thomas Buckley Jack Hauldin Horace Conyray Wm. JeSerson Texas. Anthony Caramas George O'Rourke 4 4 4 4 4 4 Richard Chiannonte, born June 10, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph Chiannonte, Brooklyn, NY. 4 4 4 Charles M. James, born August 23, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles E. James, Houston, Texas. John G. Hansmi, born August 27, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lonnie C. Hanson, Escatawpa, Miss. 4 4 4 Mary Caroline, Witthaus, bom July 31, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul Witthaus, Baltimore, Md. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Kristen O'Dee, born August 3, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert O'Dee, Fairview Park, Ohio. Henry B. Morris, born June 10, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John P. Morris, Savannah, Ga. Thomas Clark Arthur CoUett John Davies Well Denny Salvatore DiBella Charles Dougherty Charles Fertal Erik Fischer John GaUoway Jose Garcia RafTaele Garofalo James Gillian Albino Gomes Juan Gonzalez Edwin Harriman Fred Harvey Arnold Hindenes William Jordan Carl Kendall Wmiarn King William Phillip* John Rolmrts Joseph Scully J. Shefuleski James Sherlock Chas. Sherpinski Frank Sherry James Shiber Manuel Silva F. SortUlo Thomas Statford L. Sturtevant Ernest Tatro Wilbur Taylor Olver Thompson Miguel Tirado Jose Toro Alvaro Vega S. Zavadcson USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Clyde L. Barnes Anton Evenson Richard Barnes Eugene Gallaspy John Brady Sanford Gregory Wilbert Burke John Gross John CaldweU George Hiers Jimmie Carlos Walter Johnson Henry Cbemel Jean Latapie Eugene Copeland Eddie LeBUnc Gordon Dolman CUude Lomers James DeMarco Gordon Long Julius Ekman Joyce Massey Ramose Elliott William McKay Lucien Drew Delvln Johnson Joseph Feak James Pardue John Fitchette Robert Staplin A. W. Forsythe Marvin TiUeit USPHS HOSPFTAL SEATTLE. WASHINGTON Joseph Bailey Geoffrey Johnson Malvln Chandler Bonnie MeDaniel Edward Cichorek Elarl Sillin Patrick Donovan George Yeager USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Mark Conrad Abraham Mander George Djian Ernest Moore Richard DarvUle Richard Newell Leslie Dean Gustave Osuna Joseph Fontenot Ralph Palmer Monroe Gaddy James Parker Horace Hunt Mario Pacheco James Hodges Arthur Sabourin John Jeiiette Charles Sargent Charles Lambert Thomas Tighe George LitUe Earl Whatley James Llppencott Thomas WalecM USPHS HO.SPITAL SAVANNAH. GEORGIA E. Anderson Oilie Price Ralph Harris Daniel Rose A. Kamedra U. & Sails Willard Mulling M. Wadlington USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON. MASS. Arthur Kaval William Powers Raymond Perry USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIP. MervH Black Samuel Mills T. Chilinski Harry Schorr R. Cossitwin D. L. Shumate Mike Hanncsian T. TroIHnger Fedil Lagrimas V. E. Wiseman USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE MARYLAND Arthur Anderson Wiley Uudgens William Lane Harry Acosta WillUm MiUon George Bareford Esteban Quend* James Beck Robert OuUaw Gorham Bowdre John Pegan, Jr. David Carter .>nhn Powers James Ca.se. Jr. Oscar Rayndr William Davies Br von Ricketts Sidney Day John Schoch Gerald Edwards Arthur Endemann Carl Smith Fell* Tate Carroll Fichett Chasies Taylor FTiedof FondUa Esteban VilUyol Gorman Glazo George Warren L. Halbrook John Hannay USPHS HOSPITAL ECMRT WORTH. TEXAS Gerald Algernoa Thomaa Lehay Benjamin Detbler George McKnew Adrian Dmricber Max Olaoa Abe Gordon Willie Young rspiet HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE James McGea Wreifling match with a I'^-ineh wire hawser is center of attention on the supertanker Manhattan where everything is done in a big way. The welt-deck of the t06,Q00-ton vessel was the arena for tha tricky job of making a splice in the wire rope. Only WifiicHR DM (right), is identi­ fied in this photo by WaicKa G. Perry, OS. Seafarer Offers 'Welcome^ Mat Te the Editar: A lot of our boys still get to Savannah, and I'd like for them to keep my place in mind when they get to port. It's the Rio CocktaQ Lounge where Seafarers are always welcome. I've been shipping with the SIU since 1946 and am still a member and still sailing in the My wife has gradually lost use of her left arm, then her left hip and now has trouble walking and talking, so I know what this disease is all about. Funds fac research are about the only thing that can help lick this disease in the long ruiL Help your local multiple sclerosis society if you can. ' James B. Dunkum Eikridge, Md. 4 4 4 Crew Suggests 12-Year Pension All letters to the Editor for publication in tha S£AFAR£RS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. deck department, so I know what it is like in some places where a seaman's money is the only thing people aro inter­ ested in. That's the reason I'd like SIU men to know that Fm in business in Savannah and will always try to give them a fair shake. Emil Gretaky 4 4 4 Ex-Seaman Asks Research Aid S To the Editor: As an <dd ex-seaman, I would appreciate the publishing of this notice in your paper. It's about a campaign to raise enough money for reseandi on the causes of multiple sclero­ sis and related diseases that disable a lot of men, women and kids in this country. I'm an over-the-road truck driver today, and am spending all the free time I have trying to raise this money fay con­ tacting unions and labor groups here in Maryland and in Washingtmi, DC, for the purpose of getting all possible support in this fight Two years ago my wife, Vir­ ginia, came down with the dis­ ease that was finally diagnosed as amotrophic lateral sclerosis, a fatal disease for which there is no known effective treat­ ment. It is the disease that killed Lou Gehrig, the great New York Yankees* first base­ man 22 years ago. To the Edttmr: We, the crew of the SS Aza­ lea City (Sea-Land), are forced to comment on Brother Van Whitney's letter (LOG, Sept, 6) regarding a 26-year seatime requirement for retirement. If Brother Whitney likes every­ thing so well, he can sail for the next 40 years. Some of us would like to spend a little part of our lives at home with the family before we wind up on ci'utches or in a great big hole. It is suggested, therefore, that 12 years of seatime be required for retirement regardless of age, or a 56-year age limit be set if a brother wants retire­ ment We aboard the Azalea City believe that if headquarters WMit after the shipping com­ panies to pay $1 per day per man more, which we believe they would do instead of a pay increase, retirement on the above basis would be possible and benefits could be raised to $306 per month. This letter is also signed by Mario Reyes, ship's delegate; Evald Kamm, deck delegate, Robert A. Bullock, engine dele­ gate, "and Pedro Viruet, stew*ard delegate. Louis Cevetle Chief steward 4 4 4 Welfare Help Is Appreciated To the Editor: I would like to thank the Welfare Plan for what it has done to help my wife. The Plan covered most of the hospital and surgical bills for her re­ cent illness. These benefits are very help­ ful and appreciated by all of us, because they really come in handy when the chips are down. James Narfleet �SEAf ARERS OeUktt It. im LOG-A-RHYTHM: The SaUor's Prayer Keep me safely In thy sight And grant no fire drill tonight. And in the morning let me wake Breathing scents of sirloin steak. God protect me In my dreams And make this better than it seems. Grant the time may swiftly fly When myself shall rest on hiph. In a snowy feather bed Where I long to rest my head. Far away from all theae scene* From the smell of half-done beans. Take me back into the land Where they don't scrub down with sand. Where no demon typhoon blows Where women wash the clothes. God thou knowest all my woes Feed me in my dying throes. Take me back, I'll promise then Never to leave home again, it ^ THREE YEARS LATER Our Father who art in Washing­ ton (Heaven) Please dear Father let me stay Do not drive me now away. Wipe away my scaMing tears And let me stay my thirty years. Please forgive me all my past And thinps that happened at the mast Do not my request refuse. Let me stay another cruise. AMEN. i From the Ships at Sea -J - ,--i "f --I.Si •a Financial problems and TV repair costs are dogging th« Mankato Victory (Victory Carriers) these days, and had brought the ship's fund down to a low of exactly 21 cents at the last report. There had4been a "respectable" ship's mendation went out to the entire fund of $26.89, but that was department but especially to the By "AnoayniMu" (Ed. note: Seafarer Joseph Padelsky sent in the followIn poem, which was printed on a picture 'postcard mailed home by a US Navy "boot" at the San Diego Naval Train­ ing station back In July, 1918. The card pictures a trainee sprawled in his hammock in the middle of a crowded Navy barracks. Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. Grant no other sailor take My shoes and socks before I wake. Lord guard me in my slumber And keep my hammock on its number. May no clews nor lashings break And let me down before I wake. Pace Tbirteoi LOG before the television had to be taken ashore for repairs. Repairs and travel costs to and from the ship brought the bill up to $35.68. Helping to make ends meet. Seafarer John Carey came up with s $9 loan to the fund, so the TV could be taken out of hock. An arrival pool either in Honolulu or Pusan will be used to repay him and start up the ship's fund again. ^ RopUca of the tankor TrasICO with a naw fictional name is dispiayod in ship's mosshaii by model-makar Robert Robia. Tho roproductlon, ail in balsn wood, is 46 inches long. Seafarer Builds Ship Model On Tanker Trip The SlU-manned Trustee (Commodity Transport) has literally been cut down to size by Seafarer Robert Robin, who constructed a balsa wood reproduction of the ship during his last trip aboard the vessel,-ta T-2 tanker. Robin built the flag, Robin notes. The ship is drymodel during his off-duty docked in Philadelphia these days. Shipping with the SIU since hours over a 30-day period. Working directly from a set of 1057, Robin sails in the steward blueprints, Robin fashioned a rep­ department His home port is Se­ lica of the ship that is a 48 Inches attle. long and has a beam of 24 inches. The model completely lights up with power supplied by a battery generator. It has lights in the crew's guarters aft and amidships, plus run­ ning lights. The detail work also includes booms, mason posts, a pilot's ladder and gangway that all move. "The catwalk end range lights are in good shape," he adds. Named after a friend, the model MONTICELLO VICTORY (VIcfery is tagged the SS Vesa of the fic­ Carricn), Aut. 31—Chairman, S. H. tional Milburn-Matley Line and Fulforai Sacratary, C. Oamar. t49 in ship's fund. Motion made to have carries her name on the bow and ihlp's delegate contact headquartera stern. But after he finished the regardiiig launch tervice and other beefi. job and had the "christening" and launching, the person he made it TRANSCLOBB (Hudson Waterways), for decided not to have it. Sept. 1—Chairman, E. Hansant Sec.ratary, H. R. Dombrowtki. No beefa So ri^t now the Vesa carries reported by department delegates. no port of registry, though it's .Crew requests new refrigerator for definitely not going to be foreigncrew messhall. Ship should be fumi­ Next Port: New York gated. Suggestion made to get « library from the haU. Steward de­ partment decks amd foc'sles to be painted. SA«LE TRAVELER <SM Transpert), Aug. IS—Chairman, Boyd Amsberryi Secretary, Everett Perry. Mo­ tion that ships running to Persian Gulf on steady run should provide for cold water In showers during the summer months. Everett Ferry was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Crew aslced to return cups to messroom. Suggestion made that lemon­ ade and cold dinners bo served when in hot climate. OEL RIO (DeiU). Aug. 18—Chair­ man, Angel Javier Urtii Secretery, Alf Tolentlno. Ship's delegate re­ ported that everything is running smoothly on this ship. Vote of thanks given to the 3nd electrician, steward department, galley crew and messman for jobs well done. Homeward-bound fhreo days out of New York, Seafarers on the Stool Workor (Isthmian) toam up at coffaatima for a group picture. Shown (front, l-r) aro Joe Mcortlo, OS; Horofd Slooii. OS; Frank Load, MM; rear, Fritz Taylor. AB; MRto Strostas. OS. and Herb MooUor, roofer engineer. Mueller sent in the picture on tho return from a three-month trip out to tho Persian Gulf and India. TAOOEI VICTORY (Consolidated Mariners), Aug. 24—Chelrmen, John Dunne; Secretary, Virgil L. Harding. One man paid off In Saigon. Company stopped allotment for one man who was hospitalized and rejoined ship two weeks later. Discussion on ex­ plosive cargo carried from Okinawa. *10 In ship's fund. Motion for Union representative to meet ship upon ar­ rival at Bangor. Captain ' to carry sufficient amount of American money for draws, etc. Patrolman to check before ship leaves on next voyage. DiacUssion on American money which Is supposed to be put out before arrival in the States. Something should be done about port time in Yokohama, draws, penalty cargo, transportation, etc. DEL NORTff (Delta), Befd. 1—Chair­ man. Rufus C. Sleugh. Jrj Secretary, •III Kalicr. Letter sent to headquar­ ters regarding retirement plan X Back from seven months on the Persian Gulf-Japan run, the su­ pertanker Thetis. (Rye Marine) came home to New York clean and free of beefs in all depart­ ments. The ship drew special praise both from .Uie skipper, Capt. i The Orient Comet (Colonial) has decided to contribute its ship's fund to the American Merchant Marine Library Association as a kind of "thank-you" for past help in the reading department. The crew voted to turn over the ship's fund of $20 to the AMMLA at the last meeting. ^ ^ Getting the news while at sea is always a problem for a ship's crew that wants to keep up with the world, so radio operator Vernal C. Dean drew a unanimous vote of thanks for his assist in this diore on the Marine (US Shipping). Dean turned out a news report each day on a recent voyage and was warmly thanked for the favor by a news-hungry crew. 4" baker and chief cook for their special attention to the feeding. t i Added entries in the "Good Feeders" department, as reported in minutes from various ships, in­ clude some of the following stew­ ards and galley crews: Robin Mood (Robin), Alcoa Mariner (Alcoa), Yaka (Waterman), Gateway City (Sea-Land), Steel Voyager (Isth­ mian), Seab-ain New Jersey (Seatrain), Venore (Marven). On the Anlea City (Sea-Land), a com­ read to crew. Andrew McCloskey was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. S127.S4 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Bosun Billy Edelman asks men to carry out orders that he is told to give at emergency drills. Ship's delegate asked to see captain about emergency drills. TRUSTCO (Commodity Transporta­ tion), Aug. 17—Chairman, none; Sec­ retary, F. Quintaye. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. William Schaefer was elected to MRkr Corey Hlgginson, and SIU patrolmen who visited the vessel on arrival. The skipper has called the crew the best he's seen in a long time and said there hadn't been a bit of trouble on the long shuttle trip. Ship's delegate James Cllne and a delegates' team of Nick Papeyeg16a, deck; D. Miller, engine, and W. Moore, steward, got a vote of thanks from all hands for their performance. The steward depart­ ment also came in for its share of praise for good chow and service. i 4> 4" On the Potomac (Empire Trans­ port), some 4:30 AM chipping in the engineroom woke up the stew­ ard department cooks and messmen, but the chief engineer said the noise was "just some pecking away" at the plates. The cooks are figuring maybe they'll try some "pecking away" at the bulk­ heads near the engineer s room to see how he takes it. Vote of thanks given to steward de­ partment for fine food and service. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Sept. 16—Chairman, Carl Lawson; Secretary, Bill Stark. Ship's delegate thanked crew for its cooperation. S25.05 in ship's fund. No beets re­ ported. Motion submitted to petition negotiating committee regarding pay raise and new working agreements. Steward thanked crew for its cooper­ ation on linen issue. Members get­ ting off asked to leave foc'sle keys aboard. All members asked to co­ operate in bringing cups back to messroom. OMNIUM FREIGHTER (Mol Ship­ ping), Aug. 17 — Chairman, S. A. Holden; Secretary, V. Ratering. P. Cogley was elected to serve as ship's delegate. One oiler is not living up to contract. Engine delegate advised to explain contract to oiler. Crew asked not to waste fresh water and not to use towels as rags. serve as ship's delegate. One mem­ ber hospitalized In Aruba. Letter sent to headquarters regarding Ihe injured brother and full investigation of treatment will be made. Vote of thanks by all members given to Brother William Schaefer for help he offered injured shipmate. A A J FAITH (Pacific Seafarers). Sept. 11—Chairman, M. Trottmanj Secretary, John Klinke. One man missed ship in Aden and will rejoin in Suez. Six men paid off. *30 in ship's fund. Motion made that new men should not be allowed to make other than coastwise trips if they will not have time to return ship to States. Beef on sanitary because of shortage of wipers. Engine depart­ ment requests the ship's delegate to check on the reason why the new washing machine has not tieen in­ stalled. IBeef with steward for buy­ ing foreign lunch meats for night lunch. ORION PLANET (Orion), Sapt. IS— Ctsalrman, Clyde Kent; Secretary, R. Hunt. Ship's delegate reported every­ thing Is running smoothly. **8.60 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate to see captain about the crew having access to new ice cube machine which was placed aboard at the start of tlie voyage and is being kept locked up. LUCILE BLOOMFIELD (Bloomfield), Aug. 25—Chairman, Nils C. Beck; Secretary, R. William Birmingham. Ship's fund, *17.62. Disputed OT in the three departments. It was agreed that no member of the unlicensed personnel will use vacant rooms above the crew deck, but this crew urges that all ships under contract be handled in the same way. Blood type of each member should be put on his clinic card. Suggestion that SIU voting procedure be changed to allow for use of absentee baiiots by members aboard ship. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers), Sept. 15—Chairman, E. Kress; Secretary, M. P. Cox. Ship's delegate requested to keep job. No water fountain placed in crew's quarters as prom­ ised at the end of trip. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Sept. 1—Chairman, Fred Shala; Secretary, J. Coude. S33.92 in ship's fund. No beets reported by department dele­ gates. Motion made to have all draws in foreign ports made in American money and to do away with travelers checks. Ship's delegate announced that keys will be made for toilets and washrooms, and every man will be Riven one. Vote of thanks to steward department. �v^V ^afe Fonrtcea SEAFARERS Galley Crew On Transeastern Everything's shipshape in the galley aboard the Transeastern (Transeastern), where (i-r) Albert Hendricks, BR; Young McMillan, baker; Edward Singleton, pantry utility; Grant Marzett, chief cook, and Harold Ducloux, steward, manned some of the steward department posts on a recent voyage. Worst Port? Alexandria Heads Seafarer's List V Contrasting the freedom available in the States for sea­ men who come ashore from foreign ships, Seafarer Leo Seleskie has put Alexandria down in his book as the "worst port" yon can name. He says he'd-*rather be at sea than spend new government in Korea has ten days in "Alex" or any finally cracked down on the other port in the United Arab Be- "slicky boys" who spend their time public. stealing wristwatches . and hats, Back from Alex after a couple and anything else they can from of trips on the York (Ship Opera­ seamen. tors) to the UAR and Spain, Seles"Something of the same order kie pointed out how a seaman go­ is long-overdue in UAR ports. ing ashore there "absolutely must Let's get the ball rolling at Alex have an Arabian to support . . ." so a seaman can have some free­ The "guide" who shows you dom. When we want to find our around tells you where to go, what way around, we ought to be able to do, how to spend all your money to take a taxi without having a —"it's the quickest form of for­ couple of 'guides' on our tail so eign aid I ever saw," he adds. the cabs will drop us at their "We would all have been satis- joints." fled to leave the next day and say to hell with that port-time break. MARGARETT BROWN (Bloomfleld). Sept. 8—Chairman, W. Tragambot Let's get out to sea again . . . just Sacrafary, W. O. Pordy. No shlp'a let's leave Egypt . . ." You just delegate as he left in the last port. Motion made to ask lor 2 hours mini­ ean't win there, says Seleskie. If mum for deck department when the you stay on the ship, you're pes­ watch below is broken out for OT. Francis Pastrano elected as new tered constantly to go ashore. And ship's delegate. Discussion on canned if you go ashore to try it again, milk, which is a good thing on some the fun begins. runs. Since fresh milk is available in most ports in Europe, ships on this "A guide picks you up, whisks run should go back to buying It. you off in a cab to the most ex­ AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), Sept. 14 pensive places and will even loan —Chairman, Lou Cavette; Secretary, you money when you go broke. R. M. Nielsen. S5.12 in ship's fund. Motion that a letter be written by He knows he will get It all back— chief steward to be sent to LOG in plus." reply to Brother Van Whitney's' letter Seleskie said he'd heard, that the on pension. Motion that letter on Foreign Payoff? Leave Clean Ship Seafarers are reminded that when they leave a ship after articles expire in a foreign port, the obligation to leave a clean ship for the next crew Is the same as in any Stateside port. Attention to details of housekeeping and efforts to leave quarters, messrooms and other working spaces clean will be appreciated by the new crew when it comes aboard. LOG A Plan On 'War For Peace' (For several years. Seafarer Joe Paslnosky has given a lot of thought in the course of Ms travels to the long-range problems facing the US and the Western World. Here he sets doum some of his ideas on an intricate subject.) For the' past 40 years we have been witnessing the ophy that all men can admire and seek to follow. greatest debacle since the fall of the Roman Empire; First, we must adopt a philosophy of a balanced the collapse of Western civilization. In the past 20 budget so that we are not destroyed ultimately by years alone 700 million people have been enslaved spending ourselves Into bankruptcy as other nations by the Communists. Today they are devouring south­ have done before. Our tax system should be equita­ east Asia and are in complete control of Cuba 90 ble and based on ability to pay. miles off our shores. Tomorrow they may be the Second, we must strive to create a universal sys­ masters of South America. tem of tuition-free education throughout the free The blunder that we have been making was to world. At home we must expand our tuition-free attempt to fight Communism on its own terms. They educational system up through the university level. make th^ ground rules, they determine when and In this way, every student who can meet academic where the next "hot" or "cold war" will be fought, requirements and maintain minimum academic stand­ how it will be fought and under what conditions. ards could have equal opportunity to secure a col­ I propose that we reverse the situation. We should lege education, regardless of race, creed, color, lay down the rules under which this struggle should national origin or financial status. be fought. We should force the Third, we must expand our concept of the role that Communists to compete with u| on the Peace Corps should play. We must expand our our own terms and under rules student exchange program so that upward of a which would be favorable to our million students could have the opportunity to visit cause. To do this I propose that and study in foreign lands. We should grant the op­ we should launch the "battle of portunity to an equal number of foreign students to Armageddon." visit the US and study in our schools. "Armageddon" Is not a war of In this'manner we could accomplish a twin goal. enslavement or destruction. It Is Not only would our students have the opportunity to the great struggle for peace, for visit foreign lands and study their customs, cultures, democracy, for equal rights, the languages and way of life, but the foreign students Pasinosky struggle that mankind must wage could have an opportunity to study democracy in and win before it can eliminate destructive wars and action on our own shores. create the ideal society for us all. If we succeed in this endeavor we will strike a The great battle Is described in the Bible, at Rev­ death blow against Communism, for it thrives^ best elations, Chapters 19 and 20. in those areas where the education of the people is "And I saw heaven standing open; and behold, a neglected and where democratic principles are least white horse, and he who sat upon it is called faithful understood. We will be making friends instead of and true, and with justice he wages war.—^And the attempting to buy them. We will be strengthing the armies of heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and arsenal of democracy. We would create upwards of pure, were following him on white horses. And from 10,000 jobs in the marine transportation industry. his mouth goes forth a sharp sword with which to What I propose is not impossible. In the last world smite the natidns ..." war we defeated the Axis powers under the most The man on the white horse is not an individual, adverse conditions. Surely we could defeat the Com­ only a symbol. He represents the ideas of the great munists under peacetime conditions and with every­ philosophers; the sword that issues from his mouthr thing in our favor. is the philosophies they teach. It is these philosophies Brothers who believe in the wisdom and justice that move the hearts and minds of man and like a of this cause; brothers who would raise their voices tidal wave sweep him along to the ultimate goal that in union halls and at meetings; brothers who would he seeks. be willing to write letters to their Congressmen and If we are to succeed in this great struggle we must Senators in order to secure the necessary legislation emulate the symbol that is the man on the white and win public support, all could take part in a horse. We must truly become the symibol around cooperative effort to win a battle of great magnituda which all nations can rally. We must teach a philos- for our time and for future generations. C. V. Bedall. Ship going to shipyard this trip. S16.55 in ship's fund. Mo­ tion to see about having doctor ex­ amine crew once every six months, as he does the licensed personnel. Motion that any time the mate does not caU gang to get coffee for readi­ ness period, this should be considered one full hour OT. Motion to revise sailing board time, as company has three hours to work with, while crew only has one minute to be late be­ fore it costs a day's pay or a fine. Request that rooms be air-conditioned, or at least the messrooms. OVERSEAS REBECCA (Maritime Cvarteat), Sept. 8—Chairman, Paul J. Franco; Secretary, John H. McElroy. Ship's delegate reported cap- pension be discussed, and membersiiip concurred. Joe Reghetti was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion that new chairs be put In crew mess. Vote of thanks to steward department, with special thanks to baker and chief cook. FAIRPORT (Waterman), Sept. 12— Chairman, S. Thayer; Secretary, J. D. Brigham. Ship's delegate resigned after serving for 16 months. Vote of thanks given retiring ship's delegate for a good job. Brother Foster elected in his place. $5.85 in ship's fund. Everything going along fine. Motion made that the agent in San Francisco explain new penalty cargo provisions. Vote of thanks to steward department. Washing machine wring­ er should be replaced. Crew asked to close door to laundry room when finished. BETHFLOR (Bethlehem), Aug. 23— Chairman, F. C. Greff; Secretary, October 18, 19(A the father of Brother Heinz F. Ulrlch. Flower contribution quickly raised. One man missed ship at Yokohama and rejoined at Inchon. Motion to be referred to negotiations committee to get pension for those wh.0 have 15 years seatime regardless of age. PORTMAR (Calmar), Sept. 2—Chair­ man, L. Barchi Secretary, N. Kondylas. Richard Heffley was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported. S8 in ship's fund. One man" missed ship in Baltimore but was replaced. DEL ALBA (Delta), Sept. 14—Chair­ man, Jack Craft; Secretary, L. A. Mitchell. $1 was left in ship's fund at the end of last voyage. L. A. Mitchell was elected to serve as shlp'a delegate. It was suggested that • timer be gotten for crew's washing machine. When in port and.watches are broken, coffee should be made in large coffee urn. as all hands are working and percolators are too small. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Over­ seas), Aug. 25—Chairman, M. J. Kerngood; Secretary, C. MIsak. No beefs reported. Up to present time crew has been enjoying a pleasant trip. $9.50 in ship's fund. Discussion on matter taken up with boarding pa­ trolman by ship's delegate, regarding moving certain rooms around to give baker and 3rd cook larger room. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), Sept. 8—Chairman, Joseph BInchard; Sec­ retary, Joseph N. Powers. One man tain's view on disputed quarters al­ lowance whUe ship was in drydock, and on disputed delayed sailing from Honolulu. Both matters will be re­ ferred to patrolman, plus the cold water problems. Bosun discussed captain's attitude regarding several items and the incident of a man being refused a hospital slip. All will be referred to patrolman. Crew's attention was called to the death of yOURB K(Or(^}NG TO m MO eACKTALK-NO GIVBME A MARP T/MB ^ ARGUMENT^ IhllS TRlP^HQ-mouBLB, * missed ship at Alicante, Spain. There were several beefs about the draws being given out in the Port of Cal­ cutta. India. 310 in ship's fund. Deck delegate suggested that crackers should be ordered in packages of 4 wrapped in celo pack. All members getting off should leave room keys on desk. Ship's delegate thanked the chief steward for his cooperation during the voyage. ' BEAUREGARD (S^-Land), Sept. IS —Chairman, B. Sharp; Secratary, C. Hemby. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. $3.03 in TV fund. Repairs to be made in galley to stop all water leaks. Clorox for the deck department to be ordered and issued by the chief mate or by the steward. ROBIN HOOD (Robin), Sept. 15— Chairman, Vincent L. Tarallo;-Sacrotary, Louis B. Thomas. Crew re­ quested to turn off washing machlnu when finished using it. $34.19 in ship's fund. Vincent L. Tarallo was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Negotiations committee should try to get retirement for any member that has 20 years with the SlU. Dele­ gates to see patrolman about slopchest prices and variety of merchan­ dise. Vote of thanks to the steward department. ORION COMET (Orion), Aug. 25— Chairman, Manuel De Barros; Secre­ tary, Ernest Traklmavlch. $20 in ship's fund. Crew voted to turn over balance of ship's fund to American Merchant Marine Library Association. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate for" a job well done. Motion made that present chief cook not be allowed to sail above 3rd Cook until he is quali­ fied. This motion is caused by the continued and consistent poor quality of food preparation this crew has been forced to endure. �October 18, 1988 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fifteen Sthedule Of SlU SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed iSIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York November 4 Detroit November 8 Pbiladelphla ....November 5 Honston November 12 Baltimore November 6 New Orleans ...November 12 Mobile November 13 FIHAIICIAL REPORTS. The constitution ot the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters nistrlct nakes apaclflc provision for safeguarding the aeaberahlp's woney and Union flnancea. Tha conatltutlon raqulrea a detailed CPA audit avary threa aontha by a rank and file auditing conlttee elected the aeaberablp. All Union reeorde are available at SIU baadquarters in Brooklyn. Should any aaabar, for any reason, ba rafused his constitutional right to In­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified sail, return receipt requested. Wesf Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has issued an advance schedule through Novem­ ber, 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far E^ist. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on, Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wiimingion ban Francisco Seattie October 21 October 23 October 25 November 18 November 20 November 22 Joseph Fried J. A. Acosta You are asked to contact Arthur Your tax return check is being held at the SIU headquarters Croteau, 7130 Village Way, Hous­ ton, Texas. counter, 3rd deck. 44> 41 3^ t Lyle Hipp James Clougtaessy M. F. Busby asks you to ship his A check from the Manufactur­ ers Trust Bank is being held at tools COD to his address at 1311 the SIU headquarters counter, 3rd Ann Street, Cullman, Ala. deck. 4» 4" 41 4" i* David L. Meehan Money Due The above-named or anyone Ex-Maritime Overseas knowing his whereabouts is asked Checks for the following men to contact his attorney, Martin J. from the Maritime Overseas Corp. Jarvis, 123 Second Street, San are being held at the SIU head­ Francisco 5, Calif. quarters counter, 3rd deck: 4i 4 R. H. Bunce, Jr., Joseph Bucher, Money Due J. D. Crowe, B. Elverum, S. GouEx-SS Potomac mas, Lee Gillain, B. Jackson, Ber­ Checks for the following men nard Jackson, James Kendrick, J. from • the above vessel are being F. Lae, S. Mylonopoulus, R. M. held at the SIU headquarters Martin, J. Maguire, W. J. McNeely, counter, 3rd deck: Vernon Nash, W. W. Newson, L. Eldon Froese, Ernest Gilbo, E. O'Conneli, William Pittman, P. James Rutherford, Charles Thorpe, Pringi, P. Pacheco, D. L. Redmond, Herman Vizena, Readus WheelingS. Rivera, J. J. Swykert, ~C. H. ton. Travis, A. Urheim, E. Ward, Stan­ 4 4-4 ley Yodris. Money Due 4> 4> 4^ Ex-Sea-Land Service Audly Carwick Foster Checks for the following are be­ Your wife needs your help. ing held at the SJU headquarters Write as soon as possible to 338— counter, 3rd deck: 7th Street, Jersey City, NJ, or 609 V. E. Kane, P. L. Miranda, N. A. Absecon Highway, Hoboken, NJ. Paine, O. R. Rodriguez, G. E. Shuford, L. P. Young. 4 4 4 SIU Atlontic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXECUTIVE VICB-FRESIDICNT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williama A1 Tanner Robert Matthewa SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADtiUAR'I'ERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill Hall Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BAUl'lMURE 1216 E. Baltimore St Rea Dickey, Agent EAstem 7-4900 BOS-IXIN 276 sute ST. John Fay. Agent Richmond 2-0140 DET'RUn 10229 W Jtilerson Ave. VInewnod 3-4741 BEADUUARTERS 679 4tn Ave.. Bklyn HYactntb 0-6600 BOUSTON 9804 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSUNVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax William Monia. Agent ELgIn -3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben lonzalet, Agent FRanklin 7-3964 MOBILE . . 1 South- L.awrence St. Lnula Neira Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS . 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent Tel 929-7546 NEW YORK 679 4tb Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 NORFOLK .416 Cnlle.v Ave Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 625-6509 PHILADELPHIA . 2604 S 4tb St Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-38IV RAN FRANClStXl .. 490 Hariiaon St Frank Boyne, Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E B McAu]e.v. West Coast Rep. • SANTURCB. PR 1313 Pemander Juneoa Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep. Phone 724-2848 SEA ITLE .. 2905 1st Ave •led Bahkowskl, Agent MAin 3-4.334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. JelT Gillette. Agent 229-2788 WILMING'I3>N Callt 509 N Marine Ave Ernest Ibarra EvSS Steel Chemist The above-named or anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to get in touch with the attorney for Harry L. Baum regarding a 1962 accident. Call J. R. Duggan, YUkon 2-9617, San Francisco, col­ lect. Urgent. 4 4 4 Bicbard J. Grant You are asked to get in touch with Charlotte L. Callison, 150 South (Carolina, El Paso, Texas, regarding a matter of importance to you. 4 4 4 Ex-SS Rye All crewmembers are advised that a check on the mail situation shows that our correspondence was answered from New York but apparently didn't reach the ship and that all monies due are being collected. I collected my vacation on my pay slips. Clark S. Inman, ship's delegate. TRUST FUBHS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are adainletered In accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreeaents. All theae agreesents specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and sanagewent representatlvea and their alternates. All expenditures and dlsburseaenta of trust funds are amde only upon approval by a Majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at tha haadquarters of the varloua tnut funds. If, at any tlae, you arc denied Inforwatlon about any SIU trust fund, notify . SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified wall, return receipt requested. RHTPPIHG RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclus­ ively by the contracts between the Uhion and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in lOl.Uhion halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union 'smd the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified Bail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Max Harrison,' ChaliiDan, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite I63O, Hew York U, HY - Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Union headquarters by certified nail, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all tines, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. mi' ® CCTJTRACTS, Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard •ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing •for OT on the proper sheets and In the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official. In your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFAHERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally^refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any incUvidual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action.at the September, 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for XJOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMEWr Or MONIES. No moniaa'ara to ba paid to anyone in any official capacity in tha SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir-. cimstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in the event' anyone attempts to require sny such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a membar is required to make a payment and ^ given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this'abould immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certifiad mail, return receipt requested. lis iili •iSSi"" COHSTITUriONAL RIGmS AND OBI.IGATIOMS. The SIU publishes every aix months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtsin copies of this -constitution ao as to familiarizm themsalvaa with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methoda such aa dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well a.e all other details, then the member.so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings.. And like all other SID members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take aa active role in all rank-and-file functions. Including service on rank-and-file committees. Bacauae thasa oldtimera cannot taka ahlpboard amployment, the membership haa reaffirmed the long-standing union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. .. ; 'NI . - • J EQUAL RIGHTS. All SeaXeirers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as nembers of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and In 'the contracts vhl<^ the Uhlon has negotla-ted wltdi the enployers. Consequen-tly, no Seafarer nay -be discrininated against because of race, creed, color, national or geogr^hlc origin. If any nenber feels -that he Is denied the equal rights to which he Is entitled, he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified nail, return receipt requested. 4 4 4 Mike Dangnvich Get in touch with your sister, Mrs. James H. Halverson at 2411 Fourth Avenue North, Seattle 9, Margarito Borja, Hoy C. Bru, John Wash. Urgent P. Chambers, John J. Doyle, Forhi4 4 4 nato Drilon, Steve Krkovich, James Ineome Tax Refunds Checks for the following men are Lear, Harry Lowther, Waldo M. being held by Jack Lynch, Room Oliver (2), Jorgen G. Pedersen, 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison William Saltarez, Henry R. Smith (2), Harold R. Thomas, Ding Hai Street, San Francisco 5, Calif.: Woo. Joseph A. Alves, Louis Baer, Gabrga McCartney. Agent TErminal 4-2926 iiisSS ; �SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO One of the first SlU winners In 1953, Dr. Alma Iris Jiminei (right), daughter of Sea­ farer Pedro Jimines, is shown 10 years ago with officials at University of Puerto Rico. 55 winner Um Howell, wltK SlU dad ClevelaiMl Howell In 1958. Seafarer <leorge Butenkoff, 1956 scholarship winner, with wife at graduation in 1959 from Newark (NJ) College of Engineering. Moving into its second decade of operation, the scholarship program for Seafarers and the children of SjU men offers five awards each year providing $6,000 for four years of college study in any field at any accredited college or university in the US or its possessions. The scholarship competition is open to Sea­ farers who have a minimum of three years' seatime on SlU-contracted vessels, or to children whose fathers meet the seatime requirement. At least one award is reserved for a Seafarer. The recommendations of a panel of leading university educators and administrators are followed in determining the winners, based on the applicants' high school records and other scholastic activities plus their performance on the standard College Entrance Examination Foard tests. Seafarers and members of SlU families who are interested in competing for the 1964 awards should contact the nearest SlU port office for information and should make ar­ rangements to take a CEEB test as soon as possible. These nationwide tests are scheduled for December 7, 1963; January II, 1964; March 7, 1964; and May 2, 1964. To register, write to the College Entrance Examination Board at Box 592, Princeton, NJ, or Box 1025, Berkeley, Calif., well In advance. From AB to MD" is story of Dr. Seymour Wallace, former Seafarer and one of 1954 winners. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource October 18, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CANADA CONTROL PLAN DENOUNCED BY AFL-CIO HOUSE UNIT KILLS BONNER LABOR BILL MTD DEMANDS 50-50 RULING ON GRAIN SHIPMENTS TO REDS NEW NORFOLK HALL SET FOR SHIPPING SIU TRIPS IBT IN RAILTUG VOTE SENATE GROUP OKS JONES ACT WAIVER HONDURAN REVOLT AND US RUNAWAYS AFL-CIO CONDEMNS CANADA UNION PLAN MEANY STATEMENT ON GREAT LAKES MARITIME DISPUTE MTD PUSHES 50-50 RULE ON GRAIN SHIPPED TO REDS LUMBER FIRM’S TAKE RIPS ‘POVERTY’ CLAIM NAVY RELEASES SOME C-4S FOR MERCHANT SHIP USE US STEEL KEEPS PLUGGING FOREIGN SHIPS ON LAKES DRYDOCKED IN BALTIMORE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SEAFARERS AND THEIR FAMILIES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/18/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Vol. XXV, No. 21 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/ba8d5927bd3e3ea915264e169602fd02.PDF 7eee2b8460aaf9a1b256ae7515f8484b PDF Text Text Vol. XXV No. 20 SEAFARERS LOG Oetobor 4 1963 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNlQfj • ATLANTIC, QULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Domestic Fleet Hangs On Fate Of Lumber Bill Clean bill of health in exam at SIU Mobile clinic for Seafarer Odis B. Daven­ port marks 6,000th physical check-up given by center since it opened. Dr. A. Amendola is checking out Da­ venport's heart and pulse-beat. Houston clinic handled its 5,000th exam at the same time, (See story on Page 3; Feature on Page 9.) Deadline Hears In Senate On Foreign-Ship Proposal story On Page 3 SABINE TUCMEN APPROVE FIRST SIU AGREEMENT Story On Page 16 flAmA banned by Seafarers again, nome Mgam, south Atlantic steamship's old SS Southland is back under new colors as the Alcoa Marketer. She and three sister ships went to US Lines in 1955. Now on a grain trip to Egypt, she's being put in shape here by Roy Pappan and "Butterbean" Griggers, daymen. Engine delegate T. Lewis sent in the photo. Visitors American trade union team on tour of US makes a visit to SIU TV headquarters, where Seafarer Robert Principe (standing) assists in explaining details of SIU shipping and contract procedures. The study group (1-r) mcludes Juan Silva, Carlos Rico, Romulo Ferrufino, Jorge Romero, Rafael Malambo, Cesar Aguilar and Gilberto Espinosa, and is composed of both rank-and-filers and u^nion representatives from rail, office workers and building trades unions in Bolivia Colombia and Uruguay. �Page Twe SEAFARERS October 4, 196S LOG SlU Gathering At Staten island Hospital j Seek New Mail Campaign To Break 'Medicare' Stall WASHINGTON—Rep. Cecil King (D-Calif.), co-author of the King-Anderson bill for hospital insurance for the aged under Social Security, has advised supporters of the measure to write to members of Con--*^ gress opposed to the legisla­ the members who are in doubt or tion, rather than to those who opposed and try to convince them." Making his rounds of the Staten Island (NY) marine hospital recently to pay weekly hospital benefits. SlU welfare rep. John Dwyer has a round-table get-together with a trio of hospital­ ized Seafarers. The in-patients are Seafarers George O'Rourke, W. Denny and T. Strci^rd, for whom the weekly visit offers a chance to find out Union news and happenings around the Port of New York. O'Rourke and Denny generally ship in the deck department and Stratford In the black gang. Sea Unions In Joint Talks On kaiding, Ship Disputes NEW YORK—SIU President Paul Hall and other maritime union officials took part in a meeting here on October 1 called by AFL-CIO President George Meany in an attempt to deal with various disputed issues in the maritime labor field. The meeting stemmed from a suggestion made by Meany at the time of the Maximus tween the NMU and the Marine those present at the meeting were Engineers Beneficial Association Lane Kirkland, executive assistant dispute in June. National Maritime Union picket­ halted work aboard the Maximus ing of the vessel in a dispute be- in Philadelphia, and led to a tieup of shipping in other ports. At the time, the Maximus was scheduled to carry a cargo of Red Cross supplies to Cuba as part of the r a n s 0 m-for-Cuban-prisoners deal. Meany said at the end of the twoand-a-half hour session held at the Commodore Hotel this week that there had been a "constructive dis­ cussion of some of the problems in the maritime industry." In addition to Meany and Hall, 62 Unions Nix Bonner Labor Bill WASHINGTON — Increasing support for the SIU's fight against the proposed Bonner bill was evidenced fhis week, when six more labor organizations added their voices to the over 50 other labor groups which had previously responded to an SlU alert regard­ ing the bill's dangers. The controversial measure (HR 1897), which is sponsored by Rep. Herbert C. Bonner (D-NC) and is under consideration by the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee, would restrict free collective bargaining and the right of maritime unions to strike in labor-management disputes. It would set up extensive Federal-supervised steps via spe­ cial mediation, fact-finding and settlement legislation to exempt maritime unions from the TaftHartley Act. In the process, maritime unions would be barred from striking, if necessary, for 150 days, during the last 90 days of which Congress would consider legislation sug­ gested by the President to deal with the dispute. The six additional AFL-CIO or­ ganizations who have informed the Hodse Merchant Marine Com­ mittee of their opposition to the Bonner bill are: the Grain Millers. United Hatters, the Contra Costa (Calif.) Central Labor Council, Colorado State Labor Council, New York State AFL-CIO, and the Buffalo Maritime Port Council. The list of 62 labor organiza­ tions which have advised the SlU of a protest filed with the Commitlde includes 46 international unions and 7 state central bodies; to the AFL-CIO president; Jo­ seph Curran, NMU president; Wil­ liam R. Steinberg, president, Amer­ ican Radio Association; Charles M. Crooks, president. Masters, Mates and Pilots; Thomas W. Gleason, president. International Longshore­ men's Association, and Jesse M. Calhoon, president. Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association. Another meeting of the maritime union representatives is scheduled to be held today, October 4, with Kirkland present as Meany's rep­ resentative. Virgin Islands Pay Panel Lists SIU Representative WASHINGTON—A representative of the SIU Virgin Is­ lands Division has been named by the United States De­ partment of Labor as the Island's labor representative on a Government committee that will assist in setting up min­ on September 23 in Christiansted, imum wage rates for all in­ St. Croix, Virgin Islands. The committee was formed under the jurisdiction of the Wage and Hour and Public Contracts Divi­ sion of the US Department of Labor. The Department is em­ powered under the Fair Labor Standards Act to form industry committees in the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and American Samoa, since the provisions of the Act are applicable to these areas. These committees formulate the standard minimum wage, hour and overtime provisions for the indus­ Oct. 4, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. 20 tries affected under the law. Some 1,500 industrial workers in the present Virgin Islands Division affiliated with the SIU over two years ago as the Virgin Islands PACT. HAU., President Labor Uniob. Since then, the or­ HERBERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SFIVACK. ganization has broadened its orga­ Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, nizing efforts to bring other groups ALEXANDER LESUE, THOMAS 1,AUGHLIN, of workers under the union banner. Staff Writers. Several thousand other workers are also affiliated with the SIU in Publishtd biwaekly at tha haadquartars Puerto Rico and Trinidad. In ad­ of tha Seafarars Intarnatlonal Union, Atlantle, Oulf, Lakes and inland Waters dition, the SIU of Trinidad and District, AFL-CIO. 675 Fourth Avanua Brooklyn 33, NY Tal. HYaclnth 0-6600. Tobago, an interim organization, Second class postaga paid at tha Post recently brought 300 employees of Otfica In Brooklyn, MY. undar tha Act the Trinidad Hilton Hotel in Portof Aug. 24, 1912 of-Spain under a first-time con­ tract. dustries in the Virgin Islands. Mrs. Alma F. J. Rodgers, as­ sistant to Earle Ottley, president of the SIU affiliate in the Islands, will serve on a committee that also includes public and employer rep­ resentatives Ifom the area. James C. Gildea, assistant to AFL-CIO President George Meany, is the other labor representative on the panel, which began its hearings SEAFARERS LOG support it. ' His statement came as the chair­ man of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Wilbur Mills IDArk.), indicated strongly that his group would be too occupied with tax legislation to take any action on the medical care proposal. Mills has been one of the most vigorous opponents of the health measure. "Medicare" leg­ islation has never come up in the House, although one such bill was narrowly defeated in the Senate last year. The Ways and Means group has effectively bottled up similar bills for several years. Carried On Radio King made his statement as he was interviewed with Rep. Seymour Halpern (R-NY), one of the original supporters of the similar legisla­ tion first proposed in 1959 by former Rep. Aime Forand (D-RI). They appeared on the AFL-CIO public service program. "Washing­ ton Reports to the People," heard on almost 700 radio stations. Halpern reported that 78 per­ cent of about 17,000 of his con­ stituents who responded to a ques­ tionnaire favor the Social Security approach to hospital insurance for the aged against 68 percent last year. King said his mail is 10 to 1 for the measure, but added that sup­ porters of the bill should not "just write to the friends oi the legisla­ tion—they should instead pick out Westchester Under Tow NEW YORK—A spokesman for the SlU-contracted Southern States Navigation Corporation denied news reports this week that the company's Liberty ship Westchester ran aground in the Arabian Sea. The company did, however, con­ firm reports that the SlU-manned vessel had developed some engine trouble and was being towed to Bombay by the Dutch tug Tasmanzee. There were no reports of any injuries Involving Seafarers or other shipboard personnel. Southern States said It could not at this time give any details of the extent of the plant breakdown on the Westchester, which was re­ ported in an overseas news dis­ patch from Rotterdam on October 1. The ship is carrying a cargo of wheat from the United States. He urged backers of KingAnderson to follow through by asking relatives in other parts of the country to write their own congressmen who may be in doubt or against the bill. "Get to those who have had no mail," he said. "That member believes his friends don't want it. And that isn't the case." •Halpern said "I just don't set how this 88th Congress can adjourn without meeting this issue head-on, but I have reluctant doubts that It will come up in this session." Upper Lakes' Pressure Bid Hit By MID WASHINGTON—An attempt by the Upper Lakes Shipping Com­ pany to send another of its ships into Chicago has been assailed as an effort "to perpetuate an inter­ national problem and block toplevel efforts" to resolve a lengthy dispute between the company and the SIU of Canada. Upper Lakes' announced deci­ sion to send the 65-year-old John Ericsson, smallest of its 14 ships, is a move to create "a provocative situation in a deliberate attempt to pressure a United States Federal court judge," declared Peter J.' McGavin, executive secretarytreasurer of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Tlie company said It would bring the Ericsson to Chicago to load grain in place of the John L. Shaw, which left there earlier after being unable to load cargo for five months. Orders Fine A US district court judge has ordered a fine of $3,000 per day against longshoremen and grain handlers in ILA Local 418 if they refuse to handle an Upper Lakes ship. According to the company's schedule, the Ericsson was to reach Chicago late yesterday, October 3. The dispute stems from a lock­ out of some 300 seamen and coi»pany maneuvers to replace SIU crews by breaking a ten-year col­ lective bargaining relationship. Meanwhile, Canadian labor is awaiting further moves in Canada's Parliament, which convened on September 30, on proposals to Im­ pose government trusteeships on all Canadian maritime unions, In­ cluding the SIU of Canada. DonH Fly Eastern Air Lines Seafarers or members of their families planning a trip by air are reminded that the strike action of the AFL-CIO Flight En­ gineers International Association against Eastern Air Lines has been going on for the past 15 montjis and is still continuing. The dispute involves unresolved manning issues covering the size of crews in jet aircraft. Flight engineers at Eastern have been on strike since June 23, 1962, when negotiations with management failed to produce set­ tlement of a long-standing dispute over crew qualifications and airline job assignments, involving both pilots and the engineers. However, picketing by the flight engineers union has been limited by court moves and other actions since the strike began. Eastern flights cover the East Coast from Boston to Florida and extend as far west as St. Louis. The company's routes also cover flights to Canada. Bermuda, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Seafarers are urged to avoid flying Eastern and to patronize other lines serv­ ing the same runs while the flight engineers' dispute wflh the company continues. �Ootober 4, 1961 Automated Fruits Not All Sweet SEAFARERS Pace Three LOG Senate Lumber Bill Holds Future Of Domestic Fleet PORT HURON. Mich.—Five of­ WASHINGTON—Opposition that developed at the opening of hearings before the Senate Merchant Ma­ fice Jobs are lost for every one rine and Fisheries Subcommittee last week is expected to build up in the next few days on a proposal to perma­ created by automation, a Univer­ nently waive the Jones Act and allow foreign-flag ships to freely move lumber from the US Pacific Northwest sity of Chicago economics profes­ to Puerto Rico. The waiver is now in effect on a one-year temporary basis and will expire October 23. sor has reported. The hearings opened here September 23 on a bill (S. 2100) proposed by Sen. Warren G. Magnuson Prof. Arnold Weber, speaking at a meeting here, said that the few (D-Wash.) as an aid to lumber growers. The original waiver, sponsored by Sen. Maurine Neuberger (D-Ore.), surveys of automated offices that have been made to date Indicate a was adopted last year-*top-heavy job loss. He made these without hearings in either Coast as well. The proposal by spokesmen for one segment of has totally disregarded an offer of Sen. Magnuson would hold the maritime management called the a specialized lumber vessel to han­ other points: House. breach In the Jones Act by limit­ benefit gained by the lumber men dle all cargoes made available. • Introduction of automated Sen. Neuberger has a ing the waiver to Puerto Rico only. from the waiver law "microscopic," The US Commerce Department machinery usually has a disruptive separate bill in this year A separate measure In the since the .5.6 million board feet has urged that the waiver of the effect on the work force because to extend the same type House by Rep. Jack Westland of lumber shipped to the Carib­ Jones Act's protection be limited "Inequities Inevitably result." of authority so that foreign-flag (R.-Wash.) would parallel the pro­ bean island from the Northwest to two years. The 1920 law was • Automating an office produces vessels can haul lumber on the visions sought by Mrs. Neuberger. amounted to less than half of one- designed to keep foreign ships out a major shift in the sexes; surveys Intercoastal run to the Atlantic At the hearings here on S. 2100, percent (0.46%) of total US lumber of the domestic trade by requiring production and even less compared such ships to be American-built show a ratio of eight men to seven to American lumber Imports from and manned by American seamen. women was changed to eight men At the same time, the agency Canada. and one woman in some instances. urged that a new study be made The lumber growers originally • Since machines don't need sought the measure on the ground of the impact of the Jones Act. sleep or a coffee break, many of­ The American Merchant Marine that It would help them compete Institute, largely representing sub­ fices have Instituted "factory-type" with Canadian lumber producers sidized US operators, also did not discipline. Shift work is now part and shippers. oppose an extension of the Jones of office life. A spokesman for the American Act waiver. • Identification of office work­ Association declared that In a hard-hitting statement, The SIU clinics in Houston and Mobile both reached mile­ Maritime ers with management rather than the Jones Act waiver was "futile" AMA also pointed to a statement stones last month in providing for the health of Seafarers with unions is undergoing a change. legislation—to aid the lumber in­ in the "Congressional Record" by Automation's "easiest victims" Sre and their families. The Mobile clinic, which was opened dustry by "cannibalizing" the Sen. Wayne Morse (D-Ore.), citing those office supervisors whose in December, 1957, has topped -• American-flag domestic shipping 1962 as the "second most prosper­ decision-making can be done by the 6,000 mark in free exam­ (For a picture feature on fleet. He cited the fact that lumber ous year since 1957 for the do­ the new computers. the Houston clinic, see page 9.) men did not gain any rate advan­ mestic lumber industry . . . Failure inations to Seafarers and their tage by using the foreign ships, among lumber manufacturers Weber said white collar workers dependents, and the Houston clinic who historically have been more has gone over the 5,000 mark clinics has serviced nearly 70,000 and had ignored "the availability reached the lowest point since SIU men and their families to date of American tramp ships to carry 1956 . . ." pro-management than pro-labor since It opened In June, 1959. their products" In consolidated The organization also urged the now find their hoped-for advance­ In all, the network of SIU med­ In six major coastal ports. The SIU's Pete Larsen Memorial shipments. Committee to look into tie-ups of ment through the ranks blocked by ical centers offering free diagnos­ Actually, he said, less than two American lumber men with Cana­ decision-making machines. tic services In fully-equippec Clinic in Brooklyn was the first to be opened by a US seamen's union shiploads of lumber were involved dian interests, who are actually and was applauded as a milestone to date, and the lumber industry "competing with themselves." In the maritime Industry at the time of its dedication In April, 1959. Since then, the chain has grown to cover six coastal ports and a sepa­ rate facility maintained for Union members and their families in Puerto Rico. The second SIU clinic was begun In New Orleans several months after the Brooklyn center opened, MOBILE—A Maritime Administration citation for "per­ and the Mobile, Houston, Balti­ severance, devotion to duty and splendid seamanship" has more, San Juan and Philadelphia been awarded to an SIU tug crew for a daring rescue of 14 clinics were added later. The Phil­ adelphia clinic shares the facili­ men from an oil rig adrift in-*ties of the International Ladies the Gulf just two years ago. The Walsh arrived on the scene Garment Workers Union. The rescue, which was ac­ and immediately put another towThe chief function of the clinics complished in swells running 25 line on the rig, but this parted is to provide health protection for feet and 70-knot winds during an under strain. An attempt to get Seafarers and their families by de­ October 1961 storm, reads almost the 14 men off the oil rig in life­ tecting incipient Illness or disease like fiction. boats was Impossible in such heavy In the early stages of development, It began when the tug Margaret weather. while they may still respond to Walsh, manned by members of the Daring Tactic treatment. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union, re­ Backing into a very small area Though at first limited to Sea­ sponded to the distress signal of on the leeward side of the rig, the farers, the service was expanded the oil rig Mr. Louis which was In tug was able to lower the stranded within a year to Include wives and serious difficulty with 14 men men aboard with the use of a dependent children. Later, serv- aboard. While under tow, the rig crane and nets. This dangerous Icies were further expanded to had been caught by the high procedure had to be repeated four dependent parents of Seafarers as winds, collapsing the structure's times. The tug then stood by to well. SIU Pacific District affiliates derrick. With the derrick hanging wait out the storm. After the are currently working out final over the side the tow was broken, weather calmed, the crew was re­ arrangements for a similar program putting the rig In danger of turn­ turned to the rig, which was towed on the West Coast. ing over. in for repairs. SlU Mobile, Houston Clinic Exams Mount Visit To Baltimore SIU Hail US Safety Award Honors Rescue By SIU Tug Crew i - Senator Lauds MTD Role NEW YORK—Speaking to a gathering of some 1,500 members and guests of the Maritime Port Council of Greater New York on September 21, US Senator William Proxmire (D.-Wis.) stressed the important role that the American merchant marine and it# allied workers play in the ^ LOG cameraman's visit to Baltimore hall finds SIU deck gang veterans Jack Gillen and Thomas Robblns taking In a cafe­ teria snack between hourly shipping calls. At top, indoor shuffleboard provides a chance for oldtimer Maurice Gliiesplo (left) to show his stuff, though William Strickland looks pretty confident of his own game. US economy. He also praised the work of the Port Council. Sen. Proxmire joined Mayor Robert F. Wagner and other Fed­ eral, state, civic and labor offi­ cials In a dinner sponsored by the 150 local unions which comprise the Port Council. The unions re­ present approximately 400,000 workers in the metropolitan area. Other speakers at the gathering included SIU President Paul Hall, president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, which is the parent organization of the New as a medium of cooperation be­ York Port Council. In his remarks, tween its member unions. Hall emphasized the Important role The chairman of the dinner was that the Council played In serving Anthony Scotto, who Is president of the Port Council, head of Brook­ lyn ILA Local 1814 and a vicepresident of the International Longshoremen's Association. The Greater New York Fort Council Is composed of repre­ sentatives of maritime unions In the Port of New York and New Jersey and unions with workers In allied trades. �Page Four SEAFARERS Ootober 4. t96S LOG (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SW Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) Report Period: September 16 - September 30, 1963 SIU shipping perked up again during the past two Jacksonville were also relatively busy in showing ship­ weeks, although all ports did not share in the upturn. The ping gains. total number of men dispatched to jobs reached 1,345, However, New Orleans slowed up quite a bit, and Hous­ as compared to 1,178 last period. Registration for the last ton, though it reported a slight job increase, was way be­ half of September ran ahead of shipping in hitting a total hind its usual pace. Deck department jobs accounted for of 1,394. This figure was 1,224 last time. the biggest part of the shipping boost among the three As a result, the number of men still registered on the shipboard departments. The figures show the same pat­ beach at the end of the period was an even 4,000, which tern in the registration totals. is a slight increase from the previous two weeks. The ship activity chart lists the same number of inThe shipping increase generally matched the ship ac­ transit ship visits as last period for all ports (139), but tivity (see right) reports for all SIU ports coast to coast. higher totals in the payoff and sign-on columns pro­ duced the job rise. Among the seniority groups, class A New York and Baltimore both dispatched more men than shipping dropped a point to 57 percent of the total, class they have in the past two months and Seattle was the B showed a 3-point. rise to 34 percent and class C men busiest it's been since April. For Baltimore, this was a filled the remainder. welcome change after a very slow spell. Norfolk and Ship A€fivity Pay Siga In Offi Cm Trant. TOTAL Boiten 1 New Yorh .... 24 Philadaiphia .. 6 •aitimora .... 4 Norfolk ..... 2 Jocksonvillo .. 0 Tampa 2 5 Mobllo Now Orlcani.. S HoMton 3 Wilmington .. 0 San Franclfco. 4 Soattlo 10 0 9 2 5 3 0 1 5 5 3 0 5 7 2 20 0 u 4 4 24 2 13 22 4 7 9 TOTALS 3 53 14 25 9 4 27 12 24 20 4 14 24 253 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 3 ALL I 3 AI.T. 1 2 1 2 3 ALL 2 1 2 0 2 5 7 16 0 5 0 0 0 2 4 3 2 0 1 40 21 86 4 51 23 54 13 90 1 29 18 21 18 52 13 7 13 ,1 3 6 10 1 2 4 3 6 1 3 7 2 9 19 11 11 23 5 39 0 7 12 7 49 3 31 4 5 12 3 3 5 1 11 15 0 2 3 0 6 1 1 2 1 4 5 7 3 5 2 8 3 2 14 0 2 5 1 2 6 1 3 0 3 2 0 1 0 4 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 10 6 10 0 6 2 18 0 0 6 3 7 0 0 2 2 26 31 10 67 3 42 15 60 1 19 20 35 10 16 8 25 40 0 7 19 12 22 38 0 7 13 20 9 23 8 12 4 8 5 5 6 0 5 1 14 1 3 0 1 1 0 2 2 10 16 11 3 2 28 2 4 5 15 1 8 14 11 1 5 7 22 11 25 2 11 0 18 2 12 8 11 3 13 10 25 81 96 1 187 87 186 48 1 3211 14 85 74 1 173 124 202 45]r371 10 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk .Tacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 C ALL 1 3 AI.Ti B 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 13 18 38 0 2 0 7 7 4 11 14 86 6 7 1 97 51 14 151 87 154 30 271 5 38 54 0 0 1 13 23 12 17 14 43 0 1 4 11 15 9 1 5 49 66 37 60 2 2 12 5 1 49 18 104 0 15 45 0 0 1 1 5 6 12 12 16 3 31 1 7 13 1 5 0 8 6 26 2 16 0 0 0 0 14 10 14 2 7 7 0 3 3 2 7 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 4 0 0 0 0 10 32 70 0 2 0 12 30 8 22 4 18 86 73 0 0 1 1 60 87 17 177 9 57 77 143 25 1 0 40 0 0 0 59 59 77 27 37 66 19 0 9 145 2 0 5 6 6 1 2 6 14 14 17 32 0 11 1 2 9 2 2 33 22 25 50 5 0 41 15 14 4 3 18 18 41 0 0 4 25 25 54 22 50 5 6 4 4 25 3 18 29 4 18 14 1 36321 173 36 1 530.393 538 116 1 1047 29 204 295 1 528 E::CINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 0 1 21 44 6 1 4 21 5 1 1 2 0 1 2 7 10 34 22 14 5 5 5 21 2 12 66 181 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 1 2 2 3 0 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 1 74 8 38 13 67 9 19 11 48 48 6 24 14 9 5 3 10 0 2 3 13 2 6 9 5 1 0 8 26 1 26 2 12 12 32 0 20 3 10 10 4 25 4 10 0 4 1 10 3 14 2 2 3 1 0 4 0 3 0 7 3 0 9 3 0 3 •2 5 1 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 10 0 5 1 8 0 2 4 2 6 2 2 3 4 48 4 25 3 44 7 8 46 2 10 13 19 22 31 2 38 36 5 16 19 21 0 7 12 19 1 13 3 3 13 2 3 1 6 7 14 0 4 5 1 2 1 27 1 6 0 0 3 3 1 2 12 0 4 2 9 0 14 0 20 0 9 5 14 _ 6 12 2 10 19 9 28 1 275 16 98 84 1 198 44 165 31 1 24S 13 85 78 1 176 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS a CLASS A CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 3 ALL A 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 C ALL 1 2 2 0 3 2 21 2 0 0 1 2 0 17 2 3 0 4 9 13 67 4 48 13 128 54 117 14 185 23 46 42 111 8 1 34 1 3 9 13 25 3 7 0 2 3 24 3 6 19 1 56 13 74 1 0 4 32 20 58 3 56 0 4 23 32 4 25 0 1 14 1 19 5 16 0 0 1 4 4 10 4 14 18 7 11 3 0 2 7 9 2 3 1 7 6 16 1 1 7 0 2 0 7 0 2 4 0 0 2 2 0 2 2 0 43 0 25 0 0 8 5 0 13 8 30 5 13 12 0 0 74 36 75 0 3 46 25 3 8 119 11 73 74 158 2 1 0 21 40 31 71 97 0 19 0 4 106 5 44 48 0 0 6 11 7 17 28 2 10 21 0 2 4 9 1 1 2 3 59 23 4 12 6 22 12 39 8 3 8 12 2 1 4 1 S3 3 28 2 20 4 43 3 9 8 0 3 1 4 20 19 506 62 1 745 54 252 258 1 564 3 20 15 1 38 240 176 38 I 454 \W STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered r Port Bos 1-9 NY Phil Bal Nor Jac 4 0 4 0 0 0 4 3 3 1 1 5 Tam .... Mob NO Hou Wil SF Sea TOTALS 0 25 Registered CLASS A GROUP 3 ALI. 1 2 1 0 3 4 19 11 24 58 1 7 1 5 30 6 7 13 0 4 0 4 0 1 0 1 2 5 1 2 4 1 7 16 11 58 5 39 8 10 3 24 7i 3 1 2 3 19 2 13 7 3 6 21 72 35 122 i 254 Shipped Shipped CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1-s 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 4 8 12 4 17 12 23 56 0 1 3 4 2 4 0 2 8 1 1 7 9 4 7 4 23 38 0 0 4 4 1 4 1 8 2 1 0 3 4 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 7 7 1 1 1 3 6 1 1 33 35 1 8 6 20 35 2 1 11 14 1 5 2 14 22 0 1 5 6 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 6 6 0 1 2 12 9 0 1 6 7 0 5 3 4 12 5 10 94 { 109! 15 52 32 104 1 203! CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 2 2 2 0 17 19 0 6 5 1 0 0 9 9 7 0 7 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 24 26 0 0 10 10 0 0 2 2 0 3 0 3 19 0 0 19 4 1 101 1 106 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 1 0 1 0 11 0 11 0 9 0 8 1 3 3 0 0 .1 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 3 3 0 0 9 6 2 1 7 0 6 1 3 0 0 3 4 2 47 1 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS a GROUP GROUP CLASS 3 ALL 1 1 2 3 ALL 2 C ALL 1-9 A B 3 6 7 18 b 0 3 3 2 1 4 2 1 51 86 34 7 7 37 55 33 70 192 56 19 11 7 9 5 10 20 2 0 23 1 4 8 6 9 87 28 5 22 50 17 26 15 29 1 38 3 9 10 2 7 3 3 12 1 16 1 5 7 8 1 3 6 10 7 0 5 2 2 9 1 3 2 2 0 3 3 6 0 0 12 0 1 0 1 0 0 61 0 0 21 21 20 9 23 5 9 0 0 5 5 97 109 41 25 78 159 7 65 15 35 26 4 90 7 46 3 36 35 21 34 15 20 10 3 22 0 5 6 7 2 6 19 13 4 1 2 9 2 5 25 55 0 12 17 2 10 22 8 3 7 12 39 3 7 28 38 7 14 9 34 9 3 12 19 34 279 1 343 53 202 106 53 1 361' 122 232 126 293 1 773I 30 SUMMARY Registered On The Beach Registered TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED CLASS A CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS C CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 _ 2 3 ^L 2 3 ALL 123 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 123 ALL ABC ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 202 45 I 371 10 81 96 187 87 186_48^ I Zn 14 85 74 I 173 18 14 I 36 321 173 36 I 530 393 538 ne 11047 29 2'b4 295 I 528 16 98 84 198 44 " 165 31 I 240 13 85 78 I 176 20 15 1 "38 2*40 176 38'I 454 177_506 62 ! 745 54 252 258 I 564 181 28 I 2 47 I 53 202 106 53 I 3iSl 3*54 126 293 773 30 34 279 1 343 1 101 I 106 4 35 122 I 254 5 _ 10 94 I 109 67 2 32 104 I 203 4 418 195 i 900 31 189 274 I 494 198 383 183 I 764 31 171 253 1 455 11 40 76 j "127 763 455 127 {1345 924 1170 471 12565 113 490 832 11435 Registered CLASS A C.ROVP DECK ENGINE mWARD GRAND TOTALS 1 124 66 97 287 �Oefober 4, i9«S SEAFARERS QUESTION: Do you have a favorite in the World Series? Dave McKInley: I'm partial to the city of Los Angeles, so I'll pick the Dodgers In five games. The Dodgers have the pitchers to do the job. An­ other reason why I pick LA Is that I spent some of the best years of my life there and have an af­ fection for the city and for any­ thing that's connected with it. S» 4" 4» Wallace (Mad Bear) Anderson: I don't know anything about base­ ball but I'm pick­ ing the Yankees because I'm a Yankee Indian. And don't ask me about the Cleve­ land Indians. Everybody says I should root for them but I don't know anything about them and they're not in the World Series anyway. i 4 4" G. Bell: I'm picking the Yankees in six games and I'll back that up with a little cash. They've got a bet­ ter-balanced team than Los Angeles and will be the team to beat for many years to come. Everybody wants to play for the Yankees and that's why they come up with such good young players every year. 4 4 4 stand the Dodgers and hate the Yankees even worse. Gov't Backs Labor Stand Vs. Central-Penn Merger WASHINGTON—^The Administration this week announced its formal position opposing the proposed merger of the New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroads. In testimony on Edgar Anderson: 1 used to be a October 1 at Interstate Commerce Commission hearings on the proposed merger, a Justice Brooklyn Dodger rooter, so as far Department member of the j as I'm concerned, President's Inter-Agency rules that would have begun the self, which noted large new Im­ the Dodgers will provements in the financial con­ elimination of 32,000 firemen's Committee on Transport Mer­ always be the 4 4 4 Brooklyn Dodgers wherever they go. I'm rooting for the Dodgers to win. Besides, they have the best pitching staff in baseball. 4 4 4 Augustine Rodriquez: I pick the Yankees for their pitching and hit­ ting. I think the Yankees are so strong in these departments that even if. Mantle and Maris can't play, the Yankees still hal\(e enough power to take It all in six games. Besides, you al­ ways have to go with a winner and the Yankees have won a lot of World Series. 4 4 4 Charles Rehill: Good pitching always beats good hitting and that's why I'm picking the Dodg­ ers in five games. Koufax will win two, the first and the fourth, and may even pitch a shutout in one of them. W h i t e y Ford's a great pitcher but not as good as Koufax, who has age on his side and can pitch more often. gers stated that a merger of the two giant railroads "would not be in the public interest," Governmental opposition to the merger is based primarily on three grounds—it would eliminate a large amount of beneficial rail competition, would endanger the existence of several smaller rail­ roads, and would force smaller lines into further mergers which would not be beneficial to them­ selves or the nation. However, the Administration has removed its past opposition to the ICC's approval of the Chesa­ peake & Ohio-Baltimore & Ohio merger. The Railway Labor Execu­ tives Association moved two weeks ago to appeal a lower court deci­ sion upholding the ICC ruling to the US Supreme Court. Testimony opposing the CentralPennsy link was given by William H. Orrick, Jr., Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Justice Department's Antitrust Division. The lower court had dismissed a suit brought by railway labor and the Justice Department to block the ICC's approval of C&O con­ trol of B&O on the grounds that the ICC decision was invalid for lack of adequate findings on the effect the acquisition would have on other railroads. Meanwhile, as the Governmentimposed arbitration of the rail­ road work-rules dispute finally got underway last week, railway labor's opposition to job cuts and further mergers gained new sup­ port from a report of the ICC it- Oliver Hodge: I don't give a damn about either the Dodgers or the Yankees. The only team I care about is the Giants. I was a Giant fan when they were in New York and I still remain faithful Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director even though they've moved to San Francisco. I Since the introduction of synthetic yarns into footwear, many people wouldn't have minded if St. Louis won the pennant but I just can't are being piagued by itching, burning feet. Many cannot wear stretch socks made of nylon or other synthetic material. Synthetic materials also are being used in the interlining and inner soles of shoes. Direct contact by sensitive persons to the synthetic material often causes a burning or itching of the feet. The areas affected are usually the heel, instep or the dorsum of the toes. In fungus infection, the area usually affected is the moist areas between the toes, at least in the early stages. The infection may spread to other areas if neglected. In fungus Infection of the feet, there is often a kind of echo that turns up on the skin between the fingers in the form of small itchy HOLLYWOOD—At least one blisters. These are not actual infections, but indicate that the condition SIU oldtimer here is interested on the feet is caused by a fungus, rather than a contact type of sensi­ In barkening back to "the good tivity or allergy. When the feet are cleared of the fungus infection, the reaction on the hand disappears and no amount of treatment on old days" of whaling. the hands will cure the condition, unless the feet are treated adequate­ Based on an article in the LOG during August about a whaling ly at the same time, according to Doctor William A. MacCall, writing ship for sale, Seafarer Joseph H. in "M.D." When your feet begin to Itch and you feel that if you could get Rechsteiner forwarded a query to an Argentine government agency those shoes off you'd give your feet some relief, don't do like Dr. in New York about a bid on what MacCall's friend Jim Thompson. Jim was doing all right financially is said to be one of the largest and now. He didn't have to wear cotton socks anymore. He could wear most complete whaling factory the finest. However, he began to have an uncomfortable itching feeling of his toes. ships afloat. When the itching first began, he used various foot powders, without The big ship is idle with a full cargo of 23,620 long tons of fuel relief. He then tried an ointment that he had seen advertised, a sure oil right now and is called the cure for "athletes' foot." The condition of his feet did not improve, so he tried another powder that was recommended to him, but there was Cruz del Sur (Southern Star). Whether Rechsteiner bid on the no improvement. He tried ignoring it, but this didn't help either. Eventually vessel is unknown but, if he did and is successful, the Argentine his feet became so annoying that he was driven to visit ,his agency said the outcome of the sale physician. The doctor readily realized that Jim did not have "athletes' will be announced in the next few foot," but rather that he was allergic to his sock or his shoes. A change days. The bids were opened on to cotton socks, with a mild ointment, soon cleared his irritated feet. There are probably many people treating themselves for "athletes' Tuesday, October 1, after a twomonth delay. Apparently there foot," when the plain fact is that they are allergic to the synthetic material tliat Is in their socks, shoes or other contact clothing. aren't many bidders on whalers. Cotton and wool may require extra shopping to find, but may Rechsteiner, who forwarded some of the correspondence with the be the solution to those itchy feet. 'Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and cat. commission to the LOG, began be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) shipping with the SIU in 1942. Don't Neglect Those Itchy Feet Seafarer Casts For Big One PMge Fire LOG dition of US railroads. The compa­ nies have been basing their moves for mergers and job cuts on de­ teriorating financial conditions, which the unions have been at­ tacking all along. A special seven-man arbitration panel was created by Congress under a law passed and signed by the President on August 28 to bar a national rail strike. The rail­ roads were scheduled to put into effect on August 29 new work SIU Fleet Wins 2nd PHS Award PORT NEWARK—SlU-manned ships of the Sea-Land Service Fleet have received the Citation for Fleet Sanitation from the United States Public Health Serv­ ice for the second straight year. The award for general cleanli­ ness was presented here last month to Captain Roy F. Whitmire, Sea-Land's general manager of marine operations, by USPHS Regional Interstate Carrier Con­ sultant Leroy G. Martin. Awarded on the basis of excel­ lent scores on official surveys by the Government service, the cita­ tion program dates back to 1952. It was first conceived to give of­ ficial recognition to companies achieving consistently good sanita­ tion results in their shipboard operations. Among the 166 items covering the protection of health on board ship are such features as water systems, food service, waste dis­ posal and ratproofing. Sea-Land's Fleet covers 16 ships operating in container, trailer and carferry service. The citation takes note of the contributions made by individual SIU men towards achieving the goal of im­ proved shipboard sanitation. Other SIU fleets which have won similar awards in recent months include Isthmian, Bloomfield, Ore, Calmar, Alcoa and Waterman. jobs and drastically reduced the size of train crews. The imposi­ tion of compulsory arbitration is without precedent in US history. Prolonged hearings caused by widespread support for the RLEA's stand opposing the Central-Pennsy merger have already made it the longest merger case ever held before the ICC. Since the two giant lines first asked the Commission for authority to merge back in March, 1962, there have been over 120 days of actual hearings, and direct testimony, cross-examination and exhibits have filled over 35,000 pages of transcript. Stacked on the floor the record is now 10 feet high. The hearings have been drawn out to this great length by the tremendous opposition that devel­ oped to the merger plans. Origi­ nally expected to last about six months, the hearings heard ship­ pers, labor groups and local of­ ficials in almost every major city served by the railroads voice al­ most-unanimous opposition to the proposal. Hearings on the merger have been held in 17 cities throughout the territory served by the two roads in addition to those held here. The proposed merger has been vigorously opposed by the RLEA and its member unions, including the SIUNA, which pointed out the dangers of the merger trend among the major railroads. These moves, if successful, could have an important effect on the re­ mainder of domestic shipping in the US. While US Government action has forced compulsory arbitration on the railroad unions in their fight to preserve the jobs of their members from the railroad's drastic job-cutting plans, it has been estimated that the merger of the Central and Pennsylvania rail­ road alone would mean an im­ mediate job loss for more than 7.500 railroad workers. The RLE.\ and its affiliated unions are giving strong support to two separate Senate bills, S. 942 and S. 1138, designed to halt fur­ ther mergers pending an impartial study, and a resolution by Sen. Vance Hartke of Indiana calling for a study of the railroads' fi­ nancial structure to determine th« validity of their "poverty" pleas. Ceremony marking second consecutive USPHS sanitation award for SlU-manned ships in Sea-Land fleet pictures Capt. Roy F. Whitmire, company's general manager of marine operations (left), and Leroy G. Martin, regional interstate carrier consultant for USPHS. Sea-Land is one of several SIU fleets to win similar commendations in recent months. �U.'l .v<;' Pare Six SEAFARERS LOG Oetober 4, 196S One of fhe moif terTout problems facing US families today concerns high-cost funerals and burial arrange­ ments, as featured in a current bestselling book, on radio, TV and in news articles. The material here is con­ densed from a series by Sidney Margolius, an expert on consumer prob­ lems and author of the regular LOG column "Your Dollar's Worth—Sea­ farer's Guide To Belter Buying." S EVERAL years ago a young worker in Idaho died in a car crash on the road home from work. He left a 29-yearold widow, four small children, exactly $1,200 in insurance and no savings at all. In fact, he even left a number of debts including a $200 balance on the delivery of the youngest child. His funeral expenses came to $1,600. Even his insurance did not cover this amount. Why did this happen? His widow told an interviewer: "I was so grief-stricken that I did not think anything about the practical side of the fuheral. It was not until later that I realized that I had been talked Into arrangements which I couldn't afford." This is the story you hear over and over. Often the poorest families buy the most expensive funerals. Today a typical funeral and burial costs close to $1,000, and some authorities put the average cost even higher. The price tag on death has gone up about twice as much In recent years as the cost of living. In fact, a funeral now is the third largest expenditure a working family ever makes, says Jessie Mitford, author of a new book, "The American Way of Death." Only purchase of a house or a car looms larger than the cost of burying the dead, and those expenses are more avoidable. Unions are concerned about this prob­ lem for both humane and economic rea­ sons. The high costs of funerals has become a serious drain on welfare plans and, as unions have raised death bene­ fits, they have found that funeral bills have a way of rising steadily to absorb all or most of the increases. Consumer co-ops have gone to work on the problem because they feel that they have developed a practical tool to remedy it. This tool is an association of memorial societies throughout the country that seeks to educate the public on the desirability of simple funerals and reduced costs. Ministers also have become interested In the problem of high burial costs. In New York, Donald Harrington, minister of the Community Church, has been a prime mover in establishing the memo­ rial association there. A national Catho­ lic magazine, "Jubilee," reported that a survey found 41 percent of Catholic and 51 percent of Protestant clergymen felt that bereaved families were exploited, at least some of the time, in arranging for funerals. But sometimes when ministers ac­ company families to funeral homes and advise buying inexpensive caskets they draw noticeable resentment from the funeral directors, Josiah Bartlett, dean of Starr King School of the Ministry in California, revealed in a recent speech. A survey by the National Funeral Di­ rectors Association found that in 1960, the average regular adult funeral cost $708. This figure does not, however, in­ clude extras such as vault, cemetery expense, clothing, clergyman's honorar­ ium, flowers or charges for additional transportation. When you add on these costs, the bill is noticeably higher. Funeral directors usually base the price of the entire funeral on the price of the casket. But the price of the funeral rises far out of proportion to the difference in actual cost of the casket selected. Traditionally there is a markup of approximately three or four times wholesale cost. For example, union up­ holsterers working in casket factories have found that caskets on which maxi­ mum manufacturing costs were $187, were priced at $500 in some funeral es­ tablishments. Unions have developed three types of plans to deal with the cost problem: (1) Full arrangements by the union it­ self. This type of plan involves an ar­ rangement by a union with several fu­ neral establishments to provide a simple but dignified funeral service at a mod­ erate cost, including the cost of ceme­ tery plots and the services of the ceme­ tery crew. Programs like this represent a substantial cost saving to the family, for when families make their own ar­ rangements they often run into stagger­ ing bills. The average cost of such self-arranged funerals and burials cur­ rently is over $1,200, or almost four times as much as the cost under a plan operated by one New York union. (2) Check-up or supervisory activities. One example, reports Ted Silvey of the AFL-CIO staff, is the funeral committee of Typographical Union No. 5, of Colum­ bus, Ohio. For many years this local has had a committee to check on prices charged members' families by morti­ cians, to make sure the death benefit is not wholly consumed or even exceeded so that a deceased member's wife begins widowhood already in debt. This method may be simpler for a small group to operate. (3) Joining with others in a burial co­ op. Several such co-ops have existed for a number of years. Some originally were sponsored by miners after mine disasters caused the unions and their families great hardship even to bury their dead. T HE newest and strongest movement, and it is moving fast, is the memo­ rial associations. They offer great prom­ ise for controlling funeral costs; for easing the worries of older people over what plans they ought to make, and for simplifying arrangements for griefstricken families. There already are over 50 such memorial associations and they are multiplying rapidly, as one encour­ ages the starting of others nearby. Such associations usually are started by church groups, co-ops, unions or other community groups, but often are extended to include any interested fami­ lies in the community. Memorial associations "are not dis­ count houses for the dead," a recentlypublished pamphlet points out. They do advance the idea of simple, dignified, rationally-planned funerals. Frequently they are able to recommend mortuaries that will provide simple funerals at rea­ sonable cost. Some also have contracts to provide a simple funeral at a mod­ erate price, usually $100 to $300 for the basic expenses. Oldest association is the People's Me­ morial Association of Seattle, started by a workingman, a recently-retired ma­ chinist, and his wife. They decided after a discussion at church to do something about funeral prices. They visited mor­ ticians until they found one that would agree to their low-cost arrangement. The association now has over 7,000 members. The effectiveness of these associations is demonstrated by the record of the Chicago Memorial Association, con­ nected with the Hyde Park Co-op there. Its members have been able to reduce their costs to about one-fourth of the average for the area. Members of these groups pre-plan final arrangements according to their own preferences. At death, a phone call to the association puts the plan into effect. Survivors do not have to try to guess what kind of burial the deceased would have wanted. They are preserved from sales talks for very-elaborate cas­ kets, some even with innerspring mat­ tresses, or a metal or concrete vault to enclose the casket. CTUALLY, anyone can pre-plan in­ dependently, to make sure a loved one has a dignified funeral without ex­ cess cost, or that you yourself have the kind of disposal you want. Much as we all regret it, this need inevitably occurs. Here are some points to follow either in pre-planning for yourself or in mak­ ing arrangements for someone in your family: A (1) Plan In Advance. It is helpful to have an understanding with your family about the kind of disposal you wish. What the memorial associations em­ phasize most, they say, is "pre-plan­ ning": you decide beforehand with your probable survivors whether you want earth burial, cremation, the kind of memorial service, or want to will your body to science, as to a medical school or eye bank. (2) Making Arrangements. It is useful to know in advance of need, the reputa­ tion of local funeral directors and their charges, and how funerals are priced. Ask the funeral director to explain his prices and what they represent, and don't hesitate to tell him if you are in limited circumstances, and that the full cost must be within certain limits. (3) Take A Friend. When there is a death in the family, take a friend with you to help make the arrangements. Union welfare officials have found that funeral directors at this time may sug­ gest other services which add to ex­ pense, such as additional limousines and floral arrangements. Since your own sales resistance naturally is low at this time, having a friend to help you decide on the casket and extras, can help avoid ~ unnecessary expenses. (4) Know Your Benefits. It is vital for a family to know Its potential benefits. A union official in the Washington, DC, area, recently had the responsibility of arranging a funeral for a friend who had been an Army officer. He called a local mortician and was quoted a price of $1,200. Fortunately, before he concluded this arrangement he learned that his friend was entitled to burial in Arling­ ton National Cemetery and other benefits. ETERANS and their families should know that burial in a national ceme­ tery is available to any deceased vet­ eran, his wife and minor children. This includes the grave site and opening and closings, at no charge, but not the fu­ neral itself. Application is made to the superintendent of the national cemetery in which burial is desired. Any locsd "Veterans Administration office will pro­ vide information and assistance in filing application. Cost of transportation to the cemetery also is allowed if the vet­ eran was in a VA hospital at time of death. If you prefer interment in a local cemetery, because of distance or other reasons, a headstone or marker is avail­ able for any deceased veteran. Applica­ tion is made to the Quartermaster Gen­ eral of the US Army, and VA offices will help. V An even more useful benefit is the VA reimbursement of up to $250 to help pay for veterans' funeral expenses. You may be able to get this in addition to the Social Security death benefit (see below). Application must be made within two years, to the VA. Widows and children also are eligible for monthly payments if their other income is below certain limits. Your family should have a copy of your honorable discharge, or at least dates of service and serial number. Social Security is the most important benefit. Alert your wife and older chil­ dren to apply both for the death bene­ fit and their monthly payments. Chil­ dren with working mothers too are eligi­ ble for monthly payments even if the father is alive and able to support them. Other benefits your family should know about include union welfare plan, employer-aid death benefits, personal insurance and any fraternal benefits. Some fraternal organizations also help with funeral services and provide their own halls, or mortuaries, thus reducing some of the expense. Will and fun«ral instructions are es­ sential to save your family expense and time in settling your estate; make sure your property is distributed as you want, and help make sure your wishes in re­ gard to services, disposal, etc., are known. Birth and marriage certificates should be available to prove eligibility for Social Security and other benefits. If you are interested in a memorial association, you can find out if there are any near you by writing to the Con­ tinental Association of Funeral and Me­ morial Societies, -sponsored by the Co­ operative League of the USA, 53 East Van Buren Street, Chicago. The League also can send you a copy of the pam­ phlet "Memorial A.ssociations," telling how to organize-one. Y ET in spite of the high charges, the survey of the Funeral Directors As­ sociation showed that the average "profit margin" per funeral made by the direc­ tors was only $54, and the average funeral home owner's salary was $8,400. The problem, all experts on it say, is not exoi'bitant profits but the fact that there are too many funeral homes for the actual need, and each handles rela­ tively few funerals. , Art-" ,;. �SEAFARERS OmMtee 4, 19<t Page Sevea LOG $800 SlU Vacation Rate For All Ends First Year Seafarers in all ratings and departments are now starting to collect SIU vacation pay in the full amount of $800 for a year's seatime on any number of ships. The $800 annual rate for all SitJ men went into effect just one year ago, October 1,1962, and Seafarers have been drawing on their vacation pay at the top rate for the past Seafarer has on hand a reserve of The SIU Vacation Plan con­ ready cash he can collect when­ trasts with some plans in the in­ 12 months. SIU vacation payment in gross amount of $635.62 for 290 days aboard the Robin Sherwood (Robin) is picked up at headquarters by Seafarer John Novak (right) from SIU weU fare rep. John Dwyer. Novak ships in the deck gang. However, this week is the first time that the full $800 figure is collectible without a requirement for continuous seatime on one vessel only. There is also no requirement that a Seafarer must get off a ves­ sel in order to collect. The sea­ time can be for any number of ships or companies. Vacation benefits are payable every 90 days, or annually, as a Seafarer chooses, at a rate of $200 for every 90 days of seatime since October 1, 1962. This means a SEA-FUELING GEAR RULED ESSENTIAL WASHINGTON—^The Maritime Administration announced two weeks ago that the Gov­ ernment will pay for refueling-at-sea equipment on new tankers as a "National Defense" feature. The Navy Department backed the MA on the planned payment to tanker opera­ tors. Navy backing of the pro­ or the method proposed to be ex­ dark adaptation vision of the watch for other ships. posal was pointed up as part plored. of a report published last spring In which vice-Admiral John Syl­ vester, USN, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Logistics), cited the vital role of the domestic USflag fleet as a potential naval auxiliary. Sylvester, in the report to the Senate Commerce Committee, said that all new commercial tankers should have a limited ability to transfer their cargo at sea. Fur­ ther, the admiral said, this capa­ bility should be added to existing ships whenever possible. In December, 1961, the MA was granted a total of $330,000 to pay for refueling-at-sea equipment on 11 tankers then under construc­ tion. Eight contracts, totaling $147,940, have been completed to date. To insure that refueling equip­ ment will be built into tankers to fly the US flag in the future, the MA will negotiate with tanker owners to provide for the installa­ tion at the full expense of the gov­ ernment. No requirement ^was stated by the MA that operators will have to pay back Government money based on the extent to which the equipment is used commercially. The MA has also requested re­ search groups to submit ideas on ways to improve navigating lights of ships. Letters of interest, MA said, should include a brief de­ scription, with the mathematical and physical principle involved, Correction A report in the SEAFARERS LOG (August 23) listing the name of SIU pensioner Jose Martinez's wife as Eiia was in error. A check of headquarters records has shown that Brother Martinez's wife's name is Ruth, and the LOG takes this opportunity to make the cor­ rection. Their home is in Balti­ more. Side, stern, masthead and range navigating lights provide a means of judging the course and speed of other ships at night. In haze, fog and rain, MA said, the backscatter of lights interferes with The request for ideas Is not one for proposals, MA said, although methods and concepts for consid­ eration are open. Deadline for the requested expressions of interest is November 1, 1963. ever he has discharges showing 90 days or more of employment on SlU-contracted vessels. The $800 yearly rate for all vacation benefits came out of ne­ gotiations with SlU-contracted operators in June of 1962. Under the terms of a previous agreement, a Seafarer could collect $800 in vacation pay only if he sailed con­ tinuously aboard one single ship for a full year. Well over $25 million in vaca­ tion benefits have been paid to Seafarers since the SIU Vacation Plan got underway in 1952. The program has been marked by steadily-increasing benefits since it began with an annual benefit of $140. This jumped to a rate of $176 in 1954, to $244 in 1955 and to $260 in 1956. In 1958 the rate went up to $360, and then in 1960 to $400. Tair Trade Rapped By Co-Ops dustry, where continuous seatim* on one vessel or with one company is the only way a seaman can draw the maximum available benefit. Prior to the start of the central­ ized fund into which all SIU oper­ ators make vacation contributions, most seamen never had a paid vacation of any kind. Labor Sets 'Mrs. FDR' Fund Drive WASHINGTON — The Eicanop Roosevelt Memorial Foundation has gotten off to a good start with a big boost from the AFL-CIO in the form of a check for $250,000 representing advance gifts from eight international unions. The presentation signaled th« start of a campaign to have every AFL-CIO member donate an hour's pay or $1 to the foundation. The Eleanor Roosevelt Memorial Foundation was established to con­ tinue the humanitarian work pur­ sued by Mrs. Roosevelt during her long life. Foundation commitments include a series of cancer research projects and international cancer fellowships, an enlarged school for underprivileged, emotionally - dis­ turbed boys and support for organ­ izations backing the work of the United Nations. The $250,000 check was pre­ sented at the last meeting of the AFL-CIO Executive Council. At its mid-winter meeting in Febru­ ary, the Council had pledged la­ bor's full support to the founda­ tion campaign and created an Eleanor Roosevelt Memorial Fund committee to help raise funds from affiliated unions. AFL - CIO President George Meany has called for "whole­ hearted, unstinting support" for the committee. There will be only one campaign for the fund, and he urged a standard contribution of one hour's pay or $1 per mem­ ber to support the group's work. Fund-raising committee memners iflclude SlUNA President Paul Hall. WASHINGTON — A spokesman for 15 million "co-op" member families has urged Congress to re­ ject a so-called "quality stabiliza­ tion" bill which he said would "pick the consumers' pockets of hundreds of millions of dollars." Robert Morrow, representing the Cooperative League of the United Cash Benefits Paid -July, 1962 States, termed the title of the bill AMOUNT PAID "misleading" since the legislation CLAIMS $ 51,755.53 "stabilizes neither quality nor Hospital Benefits 5,402 68,873.36 service—only price." In fact, he Death Benefits 28 66,600.00 told a special Senate Commerce 444 Pension-Disability Benefits Subcommittee, "this new facade is 5,400.00 Maternity Benefits 27 in fact only a device legalizing and 58,506.04 legitimatizing monopolistic price463 Dependent Benefits 3,643.47 fixing." SOB Optical Benefits (Welfare) 38,055.00 4,665 Out-Patient Benefits (Welfare).. In separate action, the House 543,502.64 Interstate Commerce Committee 1,665 Vacation Benefits approved the proposal in August. The bill, which has been op­ TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION posed by the AFL-CIO as a variant $836,336.04 13,002 BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... of "fair trade" laws, would enable manufacturers to control the retail prices of brand-name products. A Government survey of the eco­ nomic effect of state "fair trade" July, 1963 laws brought an Administration estimate that the legislation would Wives Children TOTAL Seamen Port send prices up an average of 20 161 23 34 Baltimore percent and "have a powerfully 131 inflationary effect." . 13 4 Houston 113 9 8 .... 95 Mobile 302 14 274 14 New Orleans • • • • 562 19 24 New York 90 6 45 Philadelphia ** * * WASHINGTON—The AFT.-CTO has urged the US Supreme Court to avoid state interference with national labor policy by barring 75 1,359 138 TOTAL state court enforcement of laws restricting union .security agree­ ments. To allow state courts to enforce so-called "right-to-work" laws and statutes forbidding the agency shop, the Federation de­ clared in a brief filed with the court, would allow them to upset the principle that national labor law preempts the field from state July, 1963 agencies and courts. The stales gain the authority to adopt statutes banning union Previous Pints Pints TOTAL security agreements calling for the union or agency shop from Port Balance Credited Used ON HAND Sec. 14b of the Taft-Hartley Act. This fact, the AFL-CIO brief de­ Boston ; 5 0 0 5 clared, makes violations of the state laws unfair labor practices New York ............... 1071i 30 9 128V^ subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the National Labor Rela­ Philadelphia 28 6 3 31 tions Board. Baltimore 0 60 The brief was filed in a case involving the Retail Clerks in a Norfolk 17 0 0 17 Florida suit. The Supreme Court ruled in June that the agency Jacksonville 25 0 1 24 shop provision of the union's contract with Food Fair Stores was Tampa 2 1 0 3 invalid under the Florida "right-to-work" act but that whether the Mobile 16 0 0 16 enforcement should be left to st^te courts or to the NLRB was New Orleans 51V6 0 2 49Vi open to further argument. Houston 7J,i 0 0 7V^ "There has been enough experience with 'right-to-woi k' laws," IfV'IimiiiBiOB 3 0 0 3 the AFL-CIO brief declared, "for us to be able to assert with con­ San Francisco 6 0 0 6 viction that if the state courts are left any enforcement power, they Seattle 15 2 0 17 will abuse it . . ." Totals 343 S9Vi 15 367t^ SiU Welfare, Vacation Plans SIU Clinic Exams-—All Ports US Supreme Court Asked To Bar State Action On Anti-Union Laws SIU Blood Bank Inventory �fii-f t Page Eight SEAFARERS Gov't Cites Sea Freight Md in Payments Deficit • t I LOG Joe Algina, Safety Director October 4. IMS SIU Drive Scores 2-1 Phlia. Win WASHINGTON—The role that the American-flag fleet )lays in maintaining the international balance of payments Fire, Weapon Safeguards For Hunters las been dramatically pointed out in a publication released A recent survey shows that one out of every five male adults in the jy the United States DepartPHILADELPHIA — The organiiUS hunts for recreation. With the start of the hunting season ap­ ment of Commerce. The bal­ all the cargoes were carried In proaching, now is a good time for Seafarers who will be doing some ing drive by the SIU United In­ ance of payments represents American-flag vessels, the balance hunting while ashore this fall to give some serious thought to safety dustrial Workers in Atlantic Coast the flow of money into and out of the country. Last year, the net gain to the US in the balance of payments due to ocean transportation of freight amounted to almost $54 million. In illustrating its point, the publication also offered two hypo­ thetical examples. In the case where all foreign commerce moves via foreign-flag vessels, the US balance of pay­ ments deficit would amount to $300 million. This can be accounted for by the difference between the esti­ mated $1 billion being paid to the foreign ships for transporta­ tion costs and the $700 million spent by the foreign ships in United States ports. Conversely, the report noted, if of payments would favor the United States by $820 million. This would result from the gap between costs of moving import-export car­ goes on US-flag ships and what US vessels spend in foreign ports. The report added that the highvalue cargoes that move in the US export trade are transported on American-flag ships. The report said that last year, US-flag vessels carried 8.8 percent of the nation's imports and exports, but earned an estimated 23 percent of all freight revenue generated by the ocean-borne US foreign trade. It noted that a net debit in the 1962 transportation picture cover­ ing all modes of transport "re­ flects the declining participation of United States-flag vessels in the transportation of United States foreign trade." Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director 'Medicare' Critics Lose Their Steam West Virginia doctors, who with their counterparts in other states decry "socialized" medical care, collected more than $2 million in state and Federal funds last year for treating patients too poor to pay. One physician, the "Charleston Gazette" reported, received $44,391 in state payments—presumably in addition to the fees he received from noncharity patients. Another doctor managed to see enough charity patients to bill the state for $40,596. Three other physicians collected more than $25,000 each. All told, 76 doctors were^ paid more than $5,000 each. in the program unless their full The problem isn't a new one. fees were restore'd. Proverty-hit West Virginia tried An angry West Virginia news­ to correct abuses which were drain­ paper columnist, Thomas F. Staf­ ing its medical assistance-for-the- ford of the Gazette, wrote recently aged funds more than a year ago that "while doctors gasp publicly by cutting the schedule of fees to at the mere mention of government doctors and trying to put a stop intervention in their professional to bill-padding abuses. There was activities, no single group in a report on one doctor who pre­ America has a more ravenous ap­ scribed so many medicines that petite when it gets to the public one patient would have had to take trough." 143 pills daily to follow the doctor's Stafford suggested that unless orders. tighter controls are put on payments The result was a short-lived— to doctors, "they will soon own and successful—"strike" by doctors the gold on the statehouse dome. who refused to participate further When a single doctor is paid for an average of 36 visits from wel­ fare patients a day, and collects many thousands of dollars in fees, it is tirhe for new regulatory measures." MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS JSijKKiissa HOUSTON, August 1 J—Clialrman, Lind­ say Williams; Secretary, Paul Drozaki Reading Clerk, Robert Wllburn. Minutes of meetings in all ports accepted. Port Agent reported on shipping, tug organ­ izing. blood bank and Texas State AFLCIO convention. Carried. President's re­ port and Secretary-Treasurer's report for July accepted. Auditor's reports pre­ sented and accepted. Total present: 3ll. 4. 4. 4" NEW ORLEANS, August 13—Chairman, C. J. (Buck) Stephens; Secretary, Louie Guarino; Reading Clerk, Bill Moody. Minutes of previous port meetings ac­ cepted. Port Agent's report on shipping and jobs accepted. July reports of the President and Secretary-Treasurer ac­ cepted. Meeting excuses referred to the dispatcher. Auditor's reports presented and carried. Discussion under good and •welfare regarding changing retirement plan and action being studied by head quarters on this subject. Total present: 430. 4" 4« 4" MOBILE, August 14—Chairman, Louis Neira; Secretary, H. Fischer; Reading Clerk, R. Jordan. Accepted minutes of previous meetings in all ports. Port Agent's report on shipping, tug contract, shipyard jobs and work at state docks was accepted. President's report and Secretary-Treasurer's report for July were accepted. Auditor's reports pre­ sented and accepted. Total piesent; 193. 4' 4* 4' A separate report on another development in this field shows that the medical care-hospitalization program in the Canadian pro­ vince of ."^laskatchcwan, which covers everybody in the province, worked out so successfully in its first year that a big cut In the annual premium has been an­ nounced. Costs of operation were far less than anticipated, although critics had claimed the plan would be abused and that it would cost much more than expected. Actually, the program wound up with a $9.5 million surplus after the first year. This is the same program over which Saskatchewan doctors pulled a "strike" in the summer of 1962, on the charge that the pro­ vincial government was recklessly going into the business of providing decent medical care for its citizens. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) with firearms. One of the lessons the Army teaches recruits during basic training is "never point your weapon at anything unless you Intend to -use it." This is a basic rule to follow. Hunters have to think of their rifles the same way, as weapons designed to kill, and should never point it at anything by way of a careless motion or as a gag. This applies not only to firearms but also to any "weapon"—air rifle, bow and arrow or slingshot. Learn the proper methods for carrying your gnn over any type of terrain you may encounter during a hunting trip. Different methods are necessary for carrying your gun. safely through tangled under­ growth, while climbing fences," or when crossing a stream, etc. Learn these methods and use them, so a slip on a wet rock or stumbling on a tree root won't put a bullet through your foot—or worse. When you do decide to pull the trigger, make sure you know what you're shooting at. Never fire unless yon have a clear view of your target. A rustling in the underbrush could be a ten-point buck, but it could also be a fellow hunter stooping to pick up a fallen cigarette lighter. Using caution in such a situation may let an occasional buck get away, but you'll never have another man's life on your conscience—or even a farmer's best milk cow. In this same matter, don't forget your own safety. Wear the proper clothing while hunting. The color of your clothing should clearly label you as a hunter so no one will mistake you for a ten-pointer. Hunting safety is not only for the field but must extend into the home as well. With various types of firearms around the house, caution has to be exercised to protect the members of your family from unnecessary danger. Children especially must be safeguarded from any possibility of accidental shooting. If there are children in the house, store guns well out of their reach in locked cabinets. Carefully check and clear all firearms before storing them away. It is advisable to teach children the proper use of firearms as soon as possible, starting with a simple air rifle perhaps. Once taught firearm safety, youngsters will be less prone to careless handling of weapons. Another hunting season hazard does not concern firearms at all, but requires special attention nevertheless. This is the danger of fire. Each year, fire destroys thousands of acres of US woodland, killing off wildlife, endangering human life and destroying the countryside. When you are in the woods obey the rules of fire safety. Break matches In half and be sure they are cold before throwing them away. Carefully grind out cigarette butts. When leaving-a campfire drown it thoroughly, stir it up and then drown it again to make certain it is dead before moving on. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) 4 More Seafarers Retire On Pensions Another group of veteran Seafarers has entered the ranks of SIU oldtimers retired on lifetime Union pensions of $150 per month. The pensions were awarded after the trustees for the program held their regular monthly meeting in" New York last week. The approval of this latest group of pensioners increases the number of Seafarers qualified for pensions this year to 85. Included are the following oldtimers: Cerilo Ramos, 65; Julio Rey, 56; Hilarion Aquio, 67, and James R. Miller, 52. All except Ramos retired on disability pen­ Aquio sions. Ramos, who qualified for a (Sea-Land). He plans to spend his retirement days in Puerto Rico with his wife Natalia. A member of the SIU since 1948, Aquio is another steward department veteran. Born in the Philippines, he now makes his home in San Francisco. His last ship was the Pennmar (Calmar). Miller, who sailed in the deck department, joined the SIU at Norfolk in 1947. Born in Johnston, Miller Ramos Pa., he now makes his Home in Seattle. He last sailed on the normal pension, first shipped on Barbara Frietchie (Liberty Navi­ SIU vessels back in 1945 in the gation). steward department. A native of the Philippine Islands, he present­ ly makes his home in Baltimore. He last shipped on the Omnium Freighter (Mol Ship and Trade). A native of Spain. Rey first shipped witli the SIU out of New York in 1938 and also sailed Jn the steward department. His last sign-off was frbra the Fairland ports continued to gain momentum last week, as the^BIU-UlW posted another important election win here covering almost 200 non­ union workers. The tally in balloting by em­ ployees of the National Fiberstock Corporation on September 25 was 119-50 for the Union. The voting was conducted at the plant by the National Labor Relations Board, Fiberstock is a manufacturer of paper and other supplies for office use. The latest win is one of several by the SIU-UIW here over the past several months. On July 8, the NLRB certified the results of a unanimous 8-0 vote at H. G. Walker Associates, a drug dis­ tributor in this area. Contracts have already been reached with a number of other firms where the Union won elec­ tions in an active campaign that began last fall. In separate drives, the UIW re­ ported its fifth election win of th« year in Baltimore and Norfolk. The Baltimore victory wai wrapped up by NLRB action on August 22 at Addison-Clark, Inc., an iron and steel fabricator. Norfolk's latest score was at the Dixie Jute Bagging Company on August 28 by an 89-37 count. Labor Dept. Shift Links L-M WASHINGTON—-A major reor­ ganization of the Labor Depart­ ment to group all of its function! in the labor-management relationi area under a single administration has been announced by Secretary W. Willard Wirtz. Assistant-Sec. James J. Reynold! will head the new Labor-Manage­ ment Services Administration, which will consist of five units. Deputy Assistant Sec. Nelson Bortz will have responsibility for day-to-day administration of the programs. Wirtz said the reorganization "will marshali and make available to labor and management findings of research and other resources needed to improve collective bar­ gaining and labor-management re­ lations." One of the new units—the Office of Labor-Management & WelfarePension Reports—will combine all the department's compliance ma­ chinery under both the LandrumGriffin Act and the Welfare & Pen­ sion Plans Disclosure Act. Previ­ ously, reports required from un­ ions and management under the two laws were received by sepa­ rate offices. At the same time, the Depart­ ment announced the retirement, of John L. Holcombe, who has been commissioner of the Bureau of Labor-Management- Reports. The new, combined reports office will be headed by Frank M. Kleiler, di­ rector of the Office of Welfare & Pension Plans. • •> y'• 'I �SEAFARERS •etobcff^ INS Page NiM LOG Wk - r A- O NE of the most Important SlU benefits Is represented by the system of SlU clinics In six major ports that provide diagnostic services and annual medical check-ups for SlU men and their families. The range offered by of health protection the medical centers is typified by the services at the Houston clinic, which last month passed its 5,000th exam when Seafarer Alfred P. Foursome in waiting room of Houston medical center included (l-r) Sea­ farers Francisco Urbfna, Donoslano Elias, Alfred P. Sterns and Albert Ortiz, who pass the time reading and swapping yarns. Clinic in the Texas port has been in operation since June, 1959. ^\ 1.' Testing and check-up services provided by the clinic include head-to-toe examination to determine general physical con­ dition and possibility of any ill­ ness that could become serious if not detected early. In panel of photographs at right, Sea­ farer Alfred P. Stems is shown getting chest, nose and throat check-up from Dr. David Litowsky, having blood tested by nurse Jackie Ford (taking sam­ ple from arm), and being given an electro-cardiogram by nurse Marie Shipp. After x-ray, he discusses results with Dr. Litowsky. He drew a clean bill of health all around. Sterns came in for his regular medical check. Sterns, who ships in the engine department, whizzed through the exam with flying colors. Just missing turn as 5,000th exam, Sea­ farer M. O. Mohomed checks in with nurse Elizaabeth Clark. �race TM BKAFAttKMS 4, im LOO SlU Lifeboat Class No. 91 Makes It 100 Percent SZX7 FOOD and Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director New Packages & Foods To Match Graduation time for SlU training school's lifeboatmen's class No. 91 finds all hands assem­ bled in rigging loft near headquarters after getting their Coast Guard tickets. The 20-man group (l-r) is composed (front, l-r) of G. Gorcio, G. Conyeas, G. McKenna, W. Cook, J. Pagan, F. Ayson; (middle row) R. Velex, R. Rivera. H. Nullig, R. DiSomo, H. Ledweil, Jr., M. C. SondergeM, A. Orellana: (rear) T. Woodin, A. Serrano, W. Doucet, M. Abraham, E. Vaz­ quez, T. Robertson and A. Costelo, with instructor Ami Bjorrnson at far right. The 100 per­ cent successful group was also under the instruction of Dan Butts, who was not present. Sea Serpent At Sandy Hook? NEW YORK—Sea serpents have been back in the news recently since a well-known scientist reported spotting a 40-foot long unidentifiable sea creature wiggling along in the waters of Sandy Hook. of the hydra family, which he one being immortal. Every time The scientist, Dr. Lionel A. ber points out are not uncomm<Hi In Hercules lopped off one head, two Walford, director of the US some areas. They look like hollow grew in its place. Fish and Wildlife Research tubes which can grow 30 or 40 feet Hercules finally solved his prob­ Center, Department of the Inte­ rior, made it clear, however, that he does not consider the creature he saw a "sea serpent." Dr. Wal­ ford believes it was some species of jellyfish, although because of its size he has been unable to classify it in any known group of such creatures. The "thing" was spotted while a research crew was making an oceanographic study off Sandy Hook. When an expedition re­ turned to the area with special cameras and equipment, no trace of it could be found. Scientists aboard the 65-foot re­ search vessel Challenger made the sighting late this summer. Dr. Walford describes the creature as definitely an invertebrate. "It looked like so much jelly. I could see no bones, and no eyes, nose or mouth. But, there it was, undulating along, looking as if it were almost made of fluid glass ... It was at least 40 feet in length, and about 5 inches thick and perhaps 7 to 8 Inches deep— looking something like an enor­ mously long flattened eel . . ." Since then, several suggestions have been made regarding the possible identity of the mysterious creature. Professor Samuel M. Wishik of the University of Pitts­ burgh believes it might be a mem- long with soft, waving tentacles at the front end. As the controversy grew, the "New York Times" pointed out that Greek mythology mentions a monster also called a "Hydra" which the hero Hercules was as­ signed to kill. The mythical Hy­ dra had nine heads, the center lem by cauterizing the head roots with fire to prevent them from growing again after he chopped them off. He buried the immortal head, which would not die, under a rock. Perhaps that's where the Sandy Hook monster can be found also—under a rock hiding from all the publicity. Sailor Jumps To Freedom -Russian Ship Life'Ugly' WASHINGTON—Soviet seaman Vladislav S. Tarasov waited years for his chance to make his bid for freedom, and his time finally came last November when Tarasov was able to leap from the Russian 4— tanker on which hfc was serv­ ship. Jaanimets had jumped the ing into the Hooghly River at Baltika in New York harbor in Calcutta. Tarasov was here last month to tell the House Committee on UnAmerican Activities how he swam to a near-by American merchant ship where he was taken aboard and granted asylum. A few weeks earlier, the Sen­ ate passed a bill allowing Estonian seaman Viktor Jaanimets to re­ main in the United States and be­ come eligible for American citizen- 1960. The Russian ship had brought Premier Khrushchev to a meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. Tarasov told the House Commit­ tee he had been "dependent on the whims of other people" all his life. "When I worked for three years on the ships of the fishing fleet and was forced to perform the orders of ignorant superiors, I kept up my courage with the hope that someday in the future everything would change," he stated. The 25-year-old sailor said his dreams of a future in America were whetted by listening to "Voice of America" broadcasts and by reading American writers such as Mark Twain and Jack London. And, said Tarasov, he found his dream was real when he reached this country. "America is a free country. It is really free," he said. He stated the further away one was from Russia the better It looked. Up close, the Russian sea­ man declared. It's ugly. Tarasov said he hoped to stay in America, finish his education and "become a good cltlcea of the United States." He is presently studying English at Georgetown University here. The food industry's packaging revolution which has made life at sea so much more pleasant for stewards and crewmembers over the past years shows no signs of slackening, although the big food com­ panies are always stretching a bit to come up with new ideas. It all started many years ago with the Introduction of canned foods, which made it possible to carry many foods aboard ship on a long voyage which were previously unavailable except in port. Since then many advances in food packaging, preservation and preparation have all served the Seafarer well> in rounding out his mealtimes All of this Is part of the effort with tasty, nourishing food able to push new fo^ gitiAnicks and to withstand long months at sea. to build popularity for some old Frozen, dried, precooked and favorites that are losing out in the canned foods of aU descriptions competition for the consumer and have all improved the lot of men commissary department dollar. at sea since the days of tinned dry {Comments and suggestions are beef and biscuits. invited by this Department and Sponsored by some of the na­ can be submitted to this column tion's biggest food companies, the in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) "Annual Eating-Writing Mara­ thon" exhibition which opened re­ cently at Chicago proves that the food industry's search for new marketing methods is still continu­ ing under a full head of steam. And there are plenty of pos­ sibilities that today's food pack­ aging innovations may onto day spell even better feeding for seafarers. For instance, introduced at the WASHINGTON— The AFL-CIO latest "Marathon" show was a new Executive Council has gone on re­ precooked bacon. Three minutes in a frying pan, two minutes in a cord strongly in favor of a bill broiler or four minutes in the presently before the Senate, which oven and It is ready to serve. An­ would make Columbus Day, Oc­ other product just introduced was tober 12, a Federal legal holiday. packaged dry mushrooms. Five The AFL-CIO Council urged Senate minutes in water and they recon­ approval of the bill (8.108). Opposition to the proposal has stitute to cook and taste like the fresh product. And no refrigera­ been voiced in the past by the Pacific American Steamship A.stion is required for storage. sociation, a management group, In spite of the newest develop­ which has urged Congress to study ments in freesinc and drying, the impact on the nation's economy canned fresh items are more than of the present legal holidays, in­ holding their own. The latest is stead of authorizing any additional spare-ribs in barbecue sauce in a days off. can, fully-cooked and ready to eat Citing Congressional approval of after heating. Constitution Day, September 17, Commercial pancake mixes, as a legal holiday, the group which first made their appearance charged that such holidays "can in 1889, are also keeping up with be seriously injurious to our na­ changing tim^s. The popularity of tion's industries." What PASSA pancakes ashore has been growing and other manageement groups with giant strides during the last have in mind specifically is the few years, with "Pancake overtime they may have to pay Kitchens" beginning to rival "Pizza Workers on such holidays. Parlors" in many areas. Once "This is particularly true in the simply a breakfast favorite with transportation field," PASSA con­ seamen and others, pancakes in tends, which "must go on every day over 30 different varieties are in the year . . ." PASSA has con­ now being served at all times of tended that some legal holidays the day for anything from a main "no longer serve in the public in­ course to dessert or simply a terest" and has suggested that quick snack. they "could be merged." ' Columbus Day Holiday Urged By AFL-CIO Await Tally On iSIU Committee Job Competing for the post of headquarters membership repre­ sentative on the latest SlU Quarterly Financial Committee, Seafarers (l-r) Joseph Puglisi, C. Jahnsan, R. HaMer and R, GaUdl ere pictured at last month's New York meeting weiting for the voting results to be tallied. Holder was elected to the obin rank-and-file balloting. He and Johnson ship in the b ack gang. Puglisi and Guild sail on deck. �October f, IMS COPS pspom IF GOLDWATER WERE PRESIDENT .... His name is Barry Morris Goldwater. He is a department store owner from Arizona who once won an award for merchandising men's under-drawers. He is also a United States Senator. If his backers have their way, he may well be the Republican nominee for President in 1964. What would America be like under a President Goidwater? Based on his record as a senator and his public statements, we could expect the following: On social welfare—Repeal or severe cutback of all the progressive legislation since the 30's which protects the welfare and security of the little man. This includes Social Security, unemployment com­ pensation, minimum wage and other progressive laws. Goldwater has said: "1 fear Washington and centralized government more than I do Moscow." -• His voting record as a senator and he opposes the proposed pub­ has reflected this statement. He lic accommodations law. On foreign affairs—Goldwater entered the Senate in 1953. Since then, he has gone on record in utters a hodge-podge of "get nearly 50 roll call votes , listed in tough" statements in his attacks on official COPE voting records. He President Kennedy's foreign policy. voted wrong on every one of them. He opposes negotiated settiements ease cold war tensions. On taxes—Goldwater believes in to On the role of government — soaking the poor. He says: "Get rid Goldwater is obsessed with the of the whole graduated income tax." He explains his program in relation of the individual citizen to his book: "Government has a right the Federal Government, or rather to claim an equal percentage of the relation of the citizen's money government. He believes free­ each man's wealth, and no more." to dom is expressed in terms of This means if a man making $50,money, and he proposes "sound 000 a year were taxed $25,000—50 money and a balanced budget, be­ percent—a man making $5,000 must be taxed $2,500, also 50 cause deficit spending is danger­ ous to freedom." percent. He fears we are rushing head­ On medical care for the elderly long into socialism. When Presi­ —Goldwater protests against dent Kennedy cracked down on the heaith insurance for the elderly steel industry's price increase last under Social Security. A health year, Goldwater accused him of care program, he says, would be a "trying to socialize the business of blow to freedom. "When you (the this country." government) say to Johnny, 'Don't Goldwater doesn't often slip to worry about the old man or your the mud-slinging ievei of his rightmother, we're going to take care wing friends and supporters. Yet of them when they get oider,' he has called Walter Reuther you've destroyed his freedom "more dangerous than the sput­ there, the freedom of responsi­ niks." He has charged Chief Jus­ bility. . . .» tice Earl Warren "is a socialist." On labor—Goldwater would ban Goldwater may or may not be­ union political activities. He would come the Republican presidential enact a Federal "right-to-work" nominee in 1964. If he does, the law. He introduced a biil in the words of one prominent American, Senate Jan. 14, 1963, to place a assessing Goldwater's credentials whole new set of restrictions on for President, may serve as a warn­ unions, an open shop law among ing He said, he does not think them. Goldwater is "equipped for the On human rights—According to job; there are men far better the "Washington Star," July 25, equipped." 1963, Goldwater opposes fair em­ The speaker was Barry M. Goldployment practices laws (FEPC), water. Members of Rubber Workers Local 28 employed at Barr Rubber Products in Sandusky, Ohio, are going without their coffee breaks so they can cooperate with man­ agement to make 50,000 balloons and 2,500 rubber balls to help fight communism. The balloons and balls are being sent to a man in Laos nobody at the plant has ever seen — Edgar Buell, former Indiana farmer helping the Laotians with agricultural and medical probiems as a represen­ tative of the Agency for Interna­ i 3^ tional Development (AID). Patrick E. (Pat) Gorman, secre­ 4" 3» 4" tary-treasurer of the Amalgamated The refusal Gould National Meat Cutters & Butcher Workmen Battery Inc. to ofsettle a strike by of America, has been named "St. 1,500 members of the Interna­ Jude Man of the Year" by the tional Brotherhood of Electrical Aiding Leukemia-Stricken Ameri­ Workers at 14 locations in 10 can Children association headed states has led to a "don't buy" by entertainer Danny Thomas. campaign against the company's Gorman will be presented with products. The union has been on the award at a Columbus Day af­ strike at company plants since fair in Chicago. Thomas, presi­ June. The firm makes batteries for dent and founder of ALSAC, Montgomery Ward, Standard Oil, lauded Gorman for his ''rare de­ Western Auto Supply and 60 other votion and generous support" of companies which sell them under the St. Jude Research Hospital for their own brand names. Gould leukemia In Memphis, Tenn. plant locations are coast to coast. A new eontract offer has been accepted by members of Local 2 of the American Federation of Mu­ sicians, thus assuring St. Louis of a symphony orchestra for the com­ ing season. Under the terms of the two-year pact, the base pay will be raised $5 to $125 a week for 27 weeks. Last year the orches­ tra played a 25-week season. In the contract's second year, the musicians will receive an addi­ tional $5 weekly wage boost and will play a 30-week season. SEAFARERS Pace Elevem LOG 'Timber!' /.V; -• •" fl'A The future of the US domestic-flag ship­ ping fleet may well be determined for all time in the next few weeks, through a move by lumber interests in the US Pacific North­ west that would blast a permanent hole in the 1920 Jones Act. Under the guise of aid­ ing the lumber industry, a permanent waiver of the only legislation that has kept the remaining domestic operators alive would open the floodgates to similar proposals by all types of industries. The Jones Act waiver has been operating for almost a year since it was adopted with­ out a hearing last October, and will expire on October 23—in less than three weeks. It was sponsored by Sen. Maurine Neuberger of Oregon, based on the questionable poverty pleas of the lumber companies in her home state and in the surrounding area. Now, legislation known as Senate bill S. 2100 is being studied by the Senate Merchant Marine and Fisheries Subcommittee that would make the waiver permanent, and allow foreign ships free run of the domestic trade in lumber between the West Coast area and Puerto Rico. Actually, Mrs. Neuberger is urging a separate bill that would put for­ eign vessels into the intercoastal lumber service to the entire East Coast as well. "Canabalizing" one industry—domestic shipping—in an attempt to aid another is not going to solve either one's problems. This is particularly true, as indicated from testi­ mony at the Senate Subcommittee's hearings last week, which showed that the lumber men had turned away from several attempts by American ship operators to show them how American vessels could be used— and profitably—to move American lumber to Puerto Rico or anywhere else. Such callous disregard for another Ameri­ can industry and its workers i.s hardly the pose to be expected from an industry which is trying to wrap itself with the American flag by complaining about competition from foreign imports. Cooperation is what's needed to solve problems of costs and competition—cannibal tactics and the utter destruction of domestic US shipping is not the answer to the issues facing lumber men in the Northwest. The SIU is and will fight any attempt to beat down the Jones Act and its record of protection for US-flag shipping. To do other­ wise would set a dangerous precedent not only in maritime, but would be harmful in its affects on all US industries and workers. 4' 4" 4 'Not Interested' The strange disappearance of a ship at sea has always been a matter of mystery and wonder, stirring men to make long, oftenfutile searches to discover what became of the vessel, and more important, the human cargo she carried. However, a recent news item from Greece indicates that in these days when ships are fully covered by insurance and the value of a lost vessel can amount to a profitable tax loss at the end of the year, owners and some­ times governments may have their minds too clouded by profit and loss figures to worry about the fate of a ship or her crew. "The last we heard of it was August 25, when it sailed through Aden. The captain radioed that they met with rough seas in the Indian Ocean. Since then we have lost all contact with it." These are the words of an official of the Greek Ministry of Merchant Marine reported in a news dispatch a month after the last radio contact with the 3,950-ton Greek vessel Don­ ald. The ship left Yugoslavia August 12 with a 5,000-ton cargo bound for Jakarta, Indonesia. She carries, or carried, 26 persons aboard. She has been missing now for over a month. A ship doesn't just disappear. It either goes down at sea or makes port somewhere. In either case, modern communications and transportation make it possible to seek out some clue to the fate of the ship and the men aboard. To simply report "we have lost all contact with it"—for over a month—is a sad commentary on Greek shipowners and their government. �Pw Twelv* SEAFARERS The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan (any apparent delay in payment of claims is normally due to late filing, lack of beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): Henry J. Foy, 57: Brother Foy"*" I I Hakan Janson, 45: A stomach Anthony W. Hyde, 19: Brother died on July 16, 1961 of a throat Hyde died on August 18, 1963 due ailment was fatal to' Brother Jan­ condition at the son on August 7, to injuries In an North Carolina 1963 at Los An­ auto accident Baptist Hospital, geles, Calif. He at Doylestown Winston - Salem, had been sailing Township, Pa. He NC. He had been with the SIU on had been sailing shipping in the deck since 1944. in the engine de­ deck department His wire, Gladys partment since since 1946. Sur­ L. Janson, of Bid1962. Surviving is viving are his deford. Me., sur­ his father, Fred­ daughter, Mrs. ' .V vives. Green Hills eric G. Hyde, of Henry Wall of Memorial Park Chalfont, Pa. The Hampton, Va.; his father Henry place of burial was not given in Cemetery, California, was the S. Foy, Jr., of Winston-Salem, and the report. place of burial. two sisters. Burial was at Salem All of the following SIU families have received mater­ Cemetery, Winston-Salem. nity benefiits from the Seafarers Welfare Plan, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name: 5. James R. Armstrong, 37: On July 11, 1963, Brother Armstrong died of injuries in an accident at Pop­ lar Branch, North Carolina. He had sailed since 1945 in the steward department. His daughter, Flor­ ence Diane Arm­ strong, of Jarvisburg, NC, sur­ vives. Corinth Baptist Cemetery, NC, was the place of burial. t Felipe Rodriguez, born May 18, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rafael Rodriguez, Rincon, Puerto Rico. ^ Gary Edmund Roach, born June 4, .1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. James H. Roach, Westminster, SC. Dave Ivey, born September 5, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles Ivey, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 Joeiyn Perry, bom August 17, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ray­ mond D. Perry Jr, Woodstown, NJ. 4 it 4 4 4 Debra Padgett, born September Deanna Lea Gregory, born July 23, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lee 1, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ liam A. Padgett, Jacksonville, Fla. A. Gregory, Galveston, Texas. 4" i 4" 4 4 4 Lisa Ann Morgan, born June 24, Linda Lorie Forrest, born June 27, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gerald liam L. Forrest, Lamarque, Texas. L. Morgan, Mathews, Va. 4 4" 4 4 4 Suzanne Williams, born June 17, Donald Louis Gary, born June Raymond P. Franklin, 72: Brother 6, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. William W. Williams, New Orleans, La. Franklin died of a heart condition Donald N. Gary, Baltimore. Md. on July 8, 1963 at 4 4 4 4 4 4 Pablo Gonzalez, born August 1, •Bruce Harrison, bora August 5, the USPHS Hos­ pital, New Or­ 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pablo 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. De Vaughn Harrison, Prichard, Ala. leans, La. He had Gonzalez, Ponce, Puerto Rico. shipped with the 4 4 4 4 4 4 SIU in the stew­ Sharon Osborn, born May 1, Thomas Carlos Martinez, born ard department 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Man­ August 27, 1963, to Seafarer and since 1941. Sur­ fred Osborn, New Oreans, La. Mrs. Thomas Martinez, Philadel­ viving is his wife, phia, Pa. 4 4 4 Marie Franklin, Cheriy Lynn Kindya, born July 4 4 4 of New Orleans. 1, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Leslie Stephen VaRes, born Burial was at Garden of Memories Michael Kindya, Center Moriches, July 9, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Isadore Valles, Brooklyn, NY. NY. Cemetery, Jefferson Parish, La. Storing Service in Guif Lauded To the Editor: We on the SS Warm Springs (Columbia) would like to call the membership's attention to the outstanding job one of our brothers is doing in supervising the storing of SIU ships m the Gulf. We refer to Tommy Bolton, who has been checking and supervising the storing of SIU vessels in the Gulf area for the past year. Not only is Tommy doing an excellent job in his present capacity, but he's also one of the finest stewards to be found anywhere. Many of us have had the pleasure of sailing with Tommy in the past years, and we can say that he is a first-class ship­ mate and can provide out-ofthis-world shipboard feeding to make any trip a plasure. Tommy Bolton has more than 2S years of experience in the food business and probably knows as much about it as any­ one, ashore or afloat. In addition to sailing in every rating in the steward department, starting in 1937, Tommy has owned and operated several restaurants during his stays ashore. His long and valuable experience now is being put to good use to service SIU ships in an im­ portant capacity. We particularly like the con­ sideration Tommy gives crew- members in checking a ship's storing list. He carefully checks the menus of the past voyage, asks questions about the quan­ tity and quality of the stores and as a wind-up makes sure the ship has plenty of grub aboard for the next trip. We take pleasure in com­ mending him for a job well done for the membership that de­ serves some recognition. Warrior Wers Pension Ideas To the Editor: We of the SS Warrior (Water­ man) would like to pass our comments on welfare sugges­ tions made by the SS Losmar in the LOG last June 28. We agree wholeheartedly with them that the men with 12 to 15 years of seatime should be able to re­ tire regardless of age or dis­ ability. However, we do not agree on the part about the two-year grace period regarding welfare plan eligibility for men who work ashore for a while. We think that if a man is going to be a seaman, he should either go to sea or quit. The require­ ments are not too stiff, and the man working ashore should not gel the same benefits as a man going to sea all the time. The idea of a grace period would be very unfair. I personally have worked ashore part-time for the past two years and have still found time to get my required time at sea. If I wanted to work ashore all the time I could do so at any time. But I am a seaman first and will always be one, I guess. The only time a man should All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. be given a grace period is when he is strictly unable to go to sea and can definitely not get a ship because of slow shipping. I have not seen it that slow dur­ ing all the time I have been in the SIU., Paul D. Zellner Ludwik Borowik 4 4 October 4. 194S LOO 4 Suggests Rules For Retirement To the Editor: In all the controversy that I have read of in the LOG about eligibility for retirement bene­ fits, nothing fair and lasting has been dredged up. Let's face it. No Seafarer goes to sea for the love of it. The follomng is the latest available list of Seafarers in the hospitals around the country: VSPHS HOSPiTAt, NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA William Maudlin Clyd* Barnea Ray MUler Rich.ird Barnes Charles Parmar John Brady Floro Regalado WUbert Burke EmU Rlutta Goraon Dalman Wm. E. Roberts N. OeLapouyade Frederick Edwards Ernest SmaUwood Carlos Spina Juliui Ekman Adolph Swensoa Marl* W. Ellia Robert Tripp* Harry Emmett James Walker Anton Evensen Bliiy Ward Nolan Flower Leon Webb V. Fiederiksen Robert Whit* Eugene Gallaspy Harry Wiiioughby John J. Gross Julius Thompson Seifert Hamilton Ruffin Thomas George Hiers Raymond Pitr* Vincenzo lacono Frederick Noble* Walter Johnson Robert Kennedy USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VIRGINIA Talmadg* Johnson William Dowdy Jose Kammlnga Joseph Feak Emerson Nutt. Jr. John Fittchett* Patsy Frango Fred Shuler Robert Staplln Hunter Gordon William Jefferson USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Harold Robinson Walter Craven Albert Schwartz Leslie Dean Robert Sheppard John Elliott Charles Hippard P. Trlantafillo* Thomas Tighe Horace Hunt James Lapplngcott Jack Wright James Maxey Thomas Waleckl James Parker Earl Whatley USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT. MICHIGAN Isaac Autio Melvln KirchoS George Basley Lester LaPage Francis Burns Barney Majjest* Melvin Campbell James Noffsinger Wm. Chaplinski Anthony Pare Clifford Cooper John Poliwka Henry Footlander Otto Pollaczek Steve Fortin* Gilbert Sargent Harris Stickel Dezso Gazsi Guy Herbert Alfred Talask* Ward Hosklns USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Thomas Allen William King Corneel Amelihckl Jesus Leiba Robert Anderson Bjorn Lerwick Francesco Armenia Paul Llotta David Blackwell Dennis Lloyd Anthony Caramas James MacCrea Thomas Clark Harry MacDonald Arthur Collect M. Mahhound Felix Cordero Carlos Matt Jose Cortes Henry McRorie Well Denny George O'Rourk* S. DlBella Phillip Pron Chas. Dougherty John Uoberts Jose Espanol Richard Roger* Alexandre Euseblo Joseph Scully Howard Faulkiner James Sherlock Erik Fisher Walter Sikorskl Jose Garcia Manuel Siva John Gibbons R. F. Sombers Albino Gomes Thomas Stratford Edwin Harriman Lester Sturtevant Arnold Hindene* Wilbur Taylor Oliver Thompson Calvin Jones William Jordan Miguel Tirado USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MARYLAND William Barnett Ka KUgon* Justin Burdo WilUam Lan* Jos* Carame*. Jr. Esteban Aquendo David Carter John Powers WiUlam Davl* Harreld- Reed Sidney Day Bryan Rlckett* Gerald Edward* Jack Sanders CarroU Flckett Edward Seserko Frladol Fondila Carl Smith USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. V. Chamberlain William Powers Raymond Perry USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Joseph Bailey Geoffrey Johnson Malvin Chandler Hugh Murphy Edward Cichorek Bonnie McDaniel Alfred Gordon Raymond Ruppert Martin Hammond Earl Sillin USPHS HOSPITAL CHICAGO. ILLINOIS George Oslka Ernie Peterson USPHS HOSPrrAL SAVANNAH. GEORGIA E. Anderson E. Lasster R. Chrlstensen O. Price USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Colon BoutweU Sixto Escobar A. W. Canter Daniel Hutto RUey Carey H. Sheilenberger T. J. Connell William Walter Robert Cossiboin Virgil Wiseman USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Gerald Algernon Thomas Lchay Benjamin Deibler George McKnew Adrian Durocher Max Otson Abe Gordon Willie Young Joseph Gross SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Daniel Gorman William Kenny Thomas Isaksen MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON, MARYLAND Charles Ackerman VA HOSPITAL JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Harry Luzader USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE James McGee PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL NORTHAMPTON, MASS. Maurice Roberts US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON. DC William Thomson Get Certificate Before Leaving Seafarers are advised to se­ cure a master's certificate at all times when they become III or injured aboard ship. The fight to demand a master's cer­ tificate verifying illness or inJury aboard a vessel is guaran­ teed by law. if he's in his right mind. I dare say we're all out to make a buck, so to speak. So with the foregoing in mind, I'd like to suggest that 20 years as a paid-up member in good standing should qualify a Seafarer, insofar as a retire­ ment plan is concerned, to pen­ sion benefits. As to eligibility. Federal rules concerning such benefits under Social Security could be applied. Due to the possibility that the qualifying period might be lowered from time to time, benefits might be applied for and collected upon reaching the specified birthdate. Thus, after completing 20 years as a paid-up member in good standing, a man could turn to shoreside interests with the secure feeling of reaping the harvest of his labors after he has met the requirements. C. L. Cousins states that the quartermaster shall woik on the bridge when the wheel is on "iron mike," but not to leave the bridge. On here, the man at the wheel will be sent to the paint locker forward, to get paint, wash brushes, carry gear for­ ward and so on. I understand this is a common practice on all tankers. With all regard to safety, I think this practice should be stopped for the safety of our brothers. After all, a mate can­ not be In the chart room and watch for shipping at the same time. And if son^ething should happen, can he handle the wheel, telegraph and whistle at the same time? I know he cannot, so I hope something will be done about this matter. C. Martin Better Tanker Safety Urged To the Editor: I want to thank the Seafarers International Union and the SlU Welfare Plan for the many benefits received, and also the brothers who donated blood for my husband Herman Carson during his illness. My husband was proud that he was a member of the SIU and I, as his widow, shall alwaj^ be grateful to all concerned. No words can express my gratitude. Mrs. Herman Carson •$ $ To the Editor: I am aboard the Thetis (Rye Marine) just coming back from a Persian Gulf run. As far as the trip went it was fine—hot weather but few beefs. But the main contention on here seems to be the policy of the mates of sending the man at the wheel on all sorts of errands. I know our agreement 4 4 4 Welfare Checks Draw Thanks �SEAFARERS Oetobcr 4, 196S 'Sea-Drift' —By William Piatrowskl File Complete Minutes' Form SIU ship's delegates, meet­ ing chairmen and secretaries who forward the ship's min­ utes to headquarters are urged to make sure they fill out an importion section on the back of the form. This portion, lo­ cated at the bottom on the left, relates to the ship's itinerary and the mail situa­ tion, including packages of the SEAFARERS LOG sent to all ships when each issue is pub­ lished. Seafarers who fill out the minute's form can provide headquarters with a handy means of checking the accuracy of mailing lists by completing this particular section before sending in their meeting report, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmwmmm "I know this is your first trip, Cyburt, but not having tuttifruiti ice cream aboard isn't what we'd call a major beef .. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Saatrain), Aug. IS—Chairman, D. W. ROM; Sacrotary, Fallpo Aponla. Suggestion made that ahlp'a delegate contact headquarters to see why the partition has not been installed in the crew's mess to keep the messhall cooler. Deck engineer requests that crewmembers cooperate by not throwing mop water in laundry sinks. Vote of thanks was given to all members of the steward department for the good food and service. proper steps to have returned. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Sastrain), Aug. 2S—Chairman, Herbert C. Jus­ tice; Secretery, Kenneth McCulleugh. Ship's delegate reported that every­ thing has been running smoothly with no beefs. S116.02 in ship's fund. Mo­ tion made to trade in old TV set and purchase new one out of ship's fund in Texss City. Discussion on cleanlinessr of sinks in Isundry room. Raul SEAMAR (Calmar), Sept. «—Chair­ men, Andrew C. Reed; Secretary, Richard Nelson. One man missed ship in Long Besch. t6.34 in ship's fund. Request food representative to board ship. ship's fund TRUSTO (Commodity Transpertstlen), Aug. 11—Chairman, none; Sec­ retary, F. Quintaye. One brother placed in ship's hospital. It was sug­ gested that the ship's delegate see captain about the sick man and. if possible, send him back to the States by plsne when the ship gets to Aruba. Assistsnce of US consul also to be requested on this matter. VOLUSIA (Suwannee), Aug. 24 — Chairman, Eugene Conert; Secretary, Dennis H. Gibson. $2.50 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT and dis­ puted subsistence in deck depart­ ment. Motion made to contact head­ quarters in regard to movies aboard ship. Discussion on need for super­ vision in steward department and tietter menus. ALCOA MARINER (Alcos), Sept. • —Chairman, William F. Simmons; Sacratary, Oscar B. Smith. No beefs reported by department delegates. Day workers asked to be quiet in passageways so that watchstanders can sleep. Suggestion made to keep De Los Santos elected to serve as all screen doors locked while ship is ship's delegate. in-port. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for the good meals. DEL SOL (Delta), July IS—Chair­ man, Percy Gray; Secretary, Roland STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), Aug. Hebert. t20.00 in ship's fund. No 11—Chairman, N. Sokia; Sacratary, beefs reported by depsrtment dele­ none. Disputed OT in deck and gates. Jaime Farnandex was elected steward department. Motion made to serve ss ship's delegate. Crew that draws in checks should be asked to keep outsiders out of crew stopped in foreign ports. It was quarters. suggested that every member have a physical yearly whether he la on the GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), Sept. beach or on a ship. Motion that en­ tile deck department hold meeting 12—Clialiiiiati, JuM Velaiqucz; Secre­ tary, P. Jolabeck. No beefs reported with patrolman regarding equaliza­ by department delegates. Motion tion of OT. Ask patrolman to see made to negotiate for same clause as the captain about setting launch Seatrain regarding time off. Vote of service hours for convenience of the thanks to entire steward department. crew and about the posting of sailing board. It was suggested that a vari­ YAKA (Waterman), Sept. 5—Chair­ ety of food and cool drinks be put man, W. J. McDermott; Secratary, out. W. M. Pcderson. Wiper missed ship in Pusan. Ship will pay off in San BIENVILLE (Sea-Land), Aug. 30— Francisco. No beefs reported. S17 Chairman, C. W. Hall; Secretary, in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to Carlos Diaz. Everything running fine. steward department. $11.66 in ship's fund. Motion made to see if next pa.voiT can be made on VENORE (Marven), Sept. 13—Chair­ arrival at Port Elizabeth due to the man, J. Michael; Secretary, Pat Mur­ limited time available when the phy. H. Vincent was elected to serve scheduled stay is less than 24 hours. as ship's delegate. No beefs reported. Crewmembers who are off duty on Vote of thanks to the steward de­ the day of payoff should be permitted,, partment. to leave vessel if patrolman is unable to meet the ship when docking. Vote TRANSHUDSON (Hudson Water­ of thanks to the steward department ways), Aug. 18—Chairman, S. Man­ for the well-prepared food and good gold; Secretary, W. Mulling. Ship's service. .Ship should be fumigated delegate reported no major beefs. for roaches. Crew requests draws to be in US ZEPHYRHILLS (Pan American currency or travelers checks. Motion made to bring to the attention of Overseas), Aug. 25—Chairman, Nor­ man Wroton, Jr.; Secretary, Andy C. the patrolman the condition of the galley, crew pantry and crew mess- Noah. No beefs reported by depart­ room if they are,not painted before ment delegates. Dwlght Skelton was the end of the trip. Request suffi­ elected to serve as new ship's dele­ cient number of cots and new mat­ gate. Vote of thanks to steward de­ tresses for next trip, and repair or partment for an excellent job. renewing of fans that don't operate PUERTO RICO (Motorshlps, Inc.), properly. Discussion about fantail canopy. OS and Wiper to alternate Aug. 26—Chairman, Andone Ftrrar; Secretary, Abraham Aragonet. One cleaning laundry room. man missed ship. An inventory of his WACOSTA (Waterman), Sept. 13— belongings was taken and they were Chairman, A. Tremer; Secretary, left a.shore. No beefs reported by Ramon Irizarry. No beefs reported delegates. Calixto Gonzalez was by department delegates. It was sug­ elected as ship's delegate. Crew re­ gested that all crewmembers familiar­ quests more variety of meats. ize themselves with the Union agree­ ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin), Aug. ment. Crew requested to turn in all excess linen. Vote of thanks to the 17—Chairman, Otto Robert Hoepner; secretary, H. C. McCullough. $14.73 steward department for fine job. in ship's fund. No beefs reported by ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), Sept. 5 dep.-iHrrient delegates. Request that —Chairman, Floyd Peavy; Secretary, patrolman take sample of drinking C. E. Turner. Ship's delegate re­ and washing water to the Board of ported everything is going along Health, as water is rusty when ship fairly smooth. Port Agent in Puerto is rolling. Sanitary system is not Delegates re­ Rico said he would assist anyone who working properly. wants to get a medical examination quested to make out list of safety while In Puerto Rico. Motion to give suggestions and turn same in to the ship's delegate permission to take ship's delegate. Page Thirtcca LOG Seafarer Gets 3rd Prize In Checker Play A Labor Day weekend tourna­ ment in Mobile has produced the "Gulf Coast Checker Champion," with Seafarer Fred B. Kritzier winning the 3rd place spot in the competition. Kritzier paid off tiie Seatrain New Jersey (Seatrain) just prior to the holiday last month to par­ ticipate in the contest. He was deck delegate aboard the ship. In his report on the tourney at the Mobile Checker Club, Kritzier says he played four opponents at the opening session, August 31, for a total of 16 games. He de­ feated two of the master class players, but wound up in a tie with the "Mis­ sissippi State Champion" and the "Alabama State Champion" Kritzier in a four-game match with each of them. Sunday, September 1, Kritzier met the two remaining players in the final matches. This brought him the 3rd place spot in the con­ test, plus a net prize of $37.38 for his two-day efforts. Overall winner of the tourney was a master class player from Atlanta, who emerged with the title of "Gulf Champion." Since Atlanta is also Krltzler's home town, this means that Georgians snared two of the three top prizes in the tournament. From the Ships at Sea One of those long stretches where a ship's delegate has turned in a top-notch job and has stayed on in the post for many months, has come to a close on the Fairport (Water­ man). On the job for 16^ months, Seafarer A. R. McCree resigned and drew a warm vote of thanks from his shipmates for his work in their behalf. Frank H. Foster was elected at the last meeting to take over where McCree left off. The steward de­ partment also drew a vote of thanks for its efforts. if 4" Meeting notes from the Cities Service Norfolk (Cities Service) re­ port that the person or persons un­ known who made off with one crewmember's money and wallet on a recent voyage was "cussed properly" at the last meeting. "There was no discussion," says meeting secretary P. T. Gazic, "just cussin' ..." 4- 3« On the Overseas Rebecca (Over­ seas Carriers), the new crew aboard got a start on a ship's fund with a $3 "treas­ ury" left over by the gang on the previous voyage. The steward was elected as treas­ urer to try and build up the fund ... The Re­ Sonchez becca was also reminded at the last meeting that the father of Brother Heniz F. Ulrlch had recently passed away and promptly came up with a contribu­ tion for a floral tribute to be sent home. 4" 4" 4" The galley gang on two ships passed their own kudos to fellow crewmembers. On the Walter Rice (Reynolds), the steward de­ partment gave praise to the 12-4 and 4-8 deck watches for cleaning the messroom and lounge in the mornings and thereby making those chores a lot easier during the day ... On the Steel Executive (Isthmian), the cooperation of all hands in returning and drawing fresh linen was especially singled out for thanks by the steward. Ship's delegate C. R. Wood also got a vote of thanks from his ship­ mates for a good job done on that vessel. 4" 4 4' An aid to tYie crecx gang when working on boat cover lashings has been suggested by C. T. Volk, bosun on the Hastings (Water- Tremer McCree man). He urged mat heavy wood benches be made up for the boat deck so the men will have something to stand on which won't topple over easily. The idea is be­ ing looked into, but with the thought in mind that whatever is made up should not be so elab­ orate that it tempts some petty larceny by natives in overseas ports. Volk pointed out that benches of this type can readily be stolen, or thrown over the side at night to be picked up later. 4 4 4 Shipmates of the late Seafarer Harry East gathered up a donation of $306 to be sent to his widow, after East died in an accident aboard the Cities Service Norfolk (Cities Service) a few weeks ago. Oldtimer Manuel E. Sanchez was chairman at the meeting where the contribution was started . . . It's one of those weird coinci­ dences that Sanchez was the sub­ ject some months ago of an er­ roneous "death claim report" due to an apparent foul-up in Social Security numbers. One report listed Sanchez as "deceased" on March 7, but a later one on June 21 verified the fact that he was very much alive. Sanchez probably wasn't even aware of the mix-up at the time. 4 4 4 A union indoctrination session on the Wacosta (Waterman) was led by meeting chairman A. Tre­ mer, who urged all members to familiarize themselves more close­ ly with the details of the SIU's contiacts and working rules. He noted that the blue SIU handbook containing copies of all contracts, rules, etc., was available at no cost from any hall and should be re-read periodically. The steward department on this vessel also re­ ceived a vote of thanks in the meeting record. Sunday Doings On The Overseas Joyce .^ v •• i ••'•'•A Close-ups on the Overseas Joyce (Overseas Carriers) picture three members of the galley crew waiting for the meal-time rush, while deck maintenance C. Mizak (at right) is alongside checking the deck gear and taking in the sun at the same time. The galley trio (l-r) includes T. Diangson, chief cook; Juan Colon, 3rd cook, and R. Stewart, galley utility. The pictures are by ship's delegate M. J. Kerngood and were sent in by steward Felix Van Looy. �Pare Fonrteen SEAFARERS LOO Ship's Gift To Typhoon Victims Praised By Korean Red Cross Your Gear.. An exchange of correspondence which traveled halfway around the world from Seoul, Korea, to Mobile and Minneapolis in the States, reached the SEAFARERS LOG last week. The letters document an act of open-hearted generosity by the SIU crew and officers on the Waterman freighter Hastings last July. that it could be turned over to the and then on to the skipper In proper agency. The ship there­ Minneapolis. The Waterman ship had been in the Korean port of Inchon during the summer, shortly after 'Typhoon Shirley" cut loose and caused severe de­ struction and loss of life In the Far East. In the report forwarded to the LOG from his hometown of Min­ neapolis, after the overseas mall caught up with him, Capt. Ben Martin relates how all members of the crew promptly got together a contribution amounting to $135, as a donation for the children who were victims of the flooding that ravaged many parts of Korea. The cash gift was the equivalent of 17,472.50 Korean won. The entire sum was sent in the form of a money order to the American Embassy In Seoul, so after left Korea for other ports and finally made its way home. Acknowledgment of the gift took a few days, after it was forwarded by US Ambassador Samuel D. Berger to the Republic of Korea National Red Cross, and then came the task of locating the ship. Ultimately, the letters went to Waterman's home office in Mobile, President Doo Sun Choi of the Korean National Red Cross per­ sonally expressed his "sincere ap­ preciation for the heartwarming gift and sympathies upon our chil­ dren." This will be another muchneeded comfort "to be shared by the stricken children, and you may rest assured of our best use on their behalf," he added. What's The Gag, Fellas? Visitor Cites Inger's 'Food A la Savoy' The SlU-manned bulk carrier Inger (Reynolds) sports many an innovation in her cargo-handling equipment and other ship's gear, but it will take a heap of automa­ tion to match what she carries in her galley. "I'm not boasting when I tell you we've got the best two cooks on board you'll find in the whole of the States," was the way her skipper, Capt. Floyd B. McKneely, described some of his galley hands when a visitor boarded the ship in England some time ago. The results of the visit were described in an article carried by the "Newcastle-on-Tyne Journal" about the ship and her crew. The Inger was at a shipyard in BIyth, England, to take on two deck-load­ ing cranes to handle her bulk cargoes. A British newsman described the chow as "Food a la Savoy"— the kind "one would only hope to receive from a five-star hotel." Besides lauding the culinary skills of chief cook Ralph Tindall and baker James Prestwood, the Britisher also lavTshed praise on the service provided by the saloon messman, in the person of Pedro Suarez. "And one of the finest meals I've had the pleasure of eating was not dinner at eight—it was the American idea of a suppertime snack at five," he reported. "The American brand of sincere hospitality which I met at every turn" was also warmly praised in an article that surely earned a featured spot in the "scrapbook" of every Inger Seafarer. Dick Grant was the steward on the ship. Caught in an animated conversation after hours on the Beau­ regard (Waterman) are Seafarers Nick Nomikos, steward (left), and Nick Bechiivanis, dayman. The below-decks dis­ cussion was filmed by Alien E. Durgin, DM. BARBARA FRIETCHIE (Liberty), Sept. 1—Chairman, Charles Dawson; Secretary, D. O. Coker. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Charlie Gedra was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Request that ship's delegate see the master about draw for aU foreign ports. Crew asked to use caution when using the washing machine. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), Aug. 25—Chairman, R. Walman; Secretary, ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), Sept. 1—Chairman, M. Cross; Secretary, W. Bickford. Union taking action on written resolutions and motions that were submitted on previous trip. $4.50 in ship's fund. J. Morrison was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. Vote of thanks to M. Cross for job well done as ship's delegate. MADAKET (Waterman), Sept. 2— Chairman, Leon M. Kyser; Secretary, Albert G. Espeneda. Ship's delegate reported that there were no major beefs and things were going along well. $12.50 in ship's fund. Charles Purdue was elected to serve as ship's for ship ... for shore Whatever you need, fn work or drest geor, your SIU Sea Chest has it. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. Sport Coats Slacks Dress Shoos Work Shoes Socks Dungarees Frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks ~ Sweaters Sou'westers Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jewelry Cameras Luggage the delegate. Discussion regarding stew­ ard department taking garbage can aft. A. J. FAITH (Pacific Seafarers), Aug. 25—Chairman, Anthony Scaturro; Secretary, John Lklnke. Captain In­ formed crew that three men are being flown home, two due to injuries and one man sick. Cable sent to Ameri­ can consul for replacements. Mo- •f D. Missiner. *5.00 in ship's fund. Electrician wishes better quarters and will refer matter to patrolman. The matter of water tanks being cleaned will he taken up with patrolman. Check with company in regards to issue of painting quarters. Vote of thanks to steward department. FLORIDIAN (So. Atlantic & Carib­ bean), Sept. 1—Chairman, Y, W. Bryant; Secretary, p. Dunphy. Beefs on chow. Changes in menu recom­ mended. Stores to he cheeked by steward. More supervision in stewards department needed. OeUber 4, 196t SEACHEST launch servics OT disputed in deck and engine departments. Restriction to ship and no scheduled launch serv­ ice for the stewards in Iran was dis­ puted and will he referred to patrol­ man at payoff. Motion that crew not take shots when not needed. Motion to have crew messhall alrconditioned. Motion that new washing machine for crew be purchased in Bombay. cussion on having -rubber tips for steward department chairs, or new tips on legs, in order to keep chairs from sliding in messhall in bad seas. Discussion about having ship's dele­ gate contact New Orleans hall about time off In Houston over the week­ end. Discussion on missing movie fund. Present ship's fund <127.54. Total In movie fund now Is $335.50. OVERSEAS EVA (Maritime Over­ seas). Aug. 3—Chsfrman, Anthony Barnes; Secretary, Oavid Blumlo. HENRY (Progressive), Aug. 18— Chairman, J. Bullock; Secretary, Rounds. No beefs reported. Captain will have ship fumigated If possible. B. Cherry was elected to serve ae ship's delegate. Request for a variety of cigarettes. Need new mattresses. Crew asked to be properly attired in messhall. Avoid abuse of ship's linen. Request for more slopchest items as well as variety to be carried In the future. tion that Union check manning scale of this ship which is a cargo-passen­ ger type. The manning scale for the engine department should be looked Into. Beef with steward department on conditions of drinking fountain and passageways. ORION STAR (Orion), Aug.' 25— Chairman, George Ruf; Secretary, T. J. While. One man missed ship in Hawaii. No cooperation from captain regarding allotments. $6.25 in ship's fund. Much disputed OT in engine department. Motion made to have official payoff at Wilmington, Cali­ fornia. Mattresses and pillows should be replaced or renewed. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Aug. <—Chairman, G. C. Reyes; Secretary, Arnold F. Rehm. $43.00 In ship'a fund. GLOBS CARRIER (Maritime), July 27—Chairman, J. Rivadulla; Secretary, E. J. Ponis. Motion to see captain and arrange for a port payroll while ship Is in shipyard. Suggestion made to rearrange launch schedule as per agreement and crew's convenience. Mattresses needed. Request that the sliip be fumigated for roaches. ALCOA ROAMER (Alcoa), no daleChairman, E. Kelly; Secretary, J. E. Hannon. $53.00 in fund for movies. Motion made regarding new retire­ ment plan similar to engineers, where men can retire after a certain number of years. regardle.ss of age. Vote of thanks to steward department and new ship's delegate. DEL NORTE (Delta), Aug. 18— Chairman, R. B. Slough; Secretary, Bill Kaiser. Dlsrussion on each de­ partment taking turns to keep crew's hospital clean. Since this job is in gloryhole work rules, hospital will be cleaned by gloryhole steward. Dls- ST. CHRISTOPHER (Destiny Car­ riers), June 15—Chairman, John J. Breen; Secretary, L. Larkln. Held discussion on galley stove which hat not been working right for three trips. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. LOSMAR (Calmar), Sept. 2—Chair­ man, John Miller;. Secretary, John Reed. Ship's delegate reported that the beef regarding the chief mate will be ironed out with the deck depart­ ment. Motion made to see if a better grade of mattresses can be placed aboard ships. RYE (American Bulk Carriers), July 22—Chairman, Pete Prevas; Secretary, Ronnie Watts. No watercooler in the engine room and no supplies aboard to repair it. Complaints from engine department members regarding ma­ chinery which needs repairs. No reply received so far from headquarters to wire concerning unsanitary condi­ tions and room allowance owed due to lack of repairs. - WISH ICOULP DO FOR YOU... mmrn �October 4. IMS SEAFARERS LOG Pace Fifteea Sthedule Of 5IU Meetings SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the iisted SIU ports below. All Seafarer^ are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York October 7 Detroit October 11 Philadelphia October 8 Houston October 14 Baltimore October 9 New Orieans October 15 MobUe ...... .October IS FINAMCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of tho 8IU Atlantic, Gull, Lakes and Inland Vatera District naksa apeelflo provlalon for aafaauarding the neaberahlp's •oaey and Union finances. The constitution roqulroa n datalled CPA audit every three iMntha by a rank and file auditing connlttee elected by the nenberahlp. 'All Union records are available at SIU hsadquartera in Brooklyn. Should any nanber, for any reason, be refused his constitutional right to In­ spect these recerda, notify SIU Prealdont Psttl Hnll by cartlfled nail, return receipt requested. West Coast SIU Meetings H! SIU headquarters has issued an advance schedule through Novem­ ber, 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington ban Franeiseo Seattle October 21 October 23 October 25 November 18 November 20 November 22 Know Your SIU Contract (Continued front page 16) in the deck department shall stand tank watches and shall handle valves in connection with the load­ ing or discharging of cargo or ballast. When vessels are not load­ ing or discharging, deck depart­ ment members shall stand gang­ way watches. Quartermasters shall not be required to chip, scale, Eougee or polish brass. When watches are broken, deck depart­ ment crewmembers shall be re­ quired to stand gangway watches.' "Question No. 2—Is overtime payable between the hours of 5 PM and 8 AM on weekdays for the standing of such watches? "Answer: Overtime is payable for the standing of these watches between 5 PM and 8 AM on week­ days. "Reference: Article III, Section 6 (b) and (c) of the Standard Tanker Agreement, which reads as follows: '(b) In port when sea watches are broken the hours of labor shall be 8 AM to 12 noon and 1 PM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Any work outside of these hours or on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays shall be SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District paid for at the regular overtime rate for the respective ratings. "'(c) In port when sea watches are not broken, members in the deck department shall stand their regular watches, and perform their regular duties. Employees standing these watches shall assist the officer on watch in attending mooring lines, tending gangways, gangway lights, handle valves and blanks, handle, connect and dis­ connect vessel's cargo and bunker hoses on board the ship, replace butterworth plates and close tank tops when necessary for cargo operations. Men on watch may assist pumpman in pumprooms when accompanied by pumpman to make changes for handling cargo, but not to do repair work. " 'On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, or between the hours of 5 PM and 8 AM on weekdays, overtime shall be paid for such watches.'" Obviously, as regards the type of job problem cited above, we re­ ceived from the ship the informa­ tion required for a fair determina­ tion of the contract. Hov/ever, we cannot do the same with all letters and communications on these con­ tract questions unless crewmem­ bers make the details or the precise circumstances of their problem known to us. If Seafarers will do so, we'll attempt to present this column regularly in the LOG as a means of answering similar questions and dealing with other contract mat­ ters that develop from day to day. PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Gal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Llndsey WiIIiam.<i A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER AI Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPHESEN l A FIVES Bill HaU Ed Hooney l^red Stewart B.AUIIMORE . 1216 E. Baltimore St Rex Dickey. Agent EAatern 7-4900 BOSION 276 State St John Fay. Agent Richmond 2-0140 DEl'ROI'l 10229 W. Jelterson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS . 675 4tn Ave., Bklyn HVacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 3804 Canai St. Paul Drozak. Agent .... WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILUE 2608 Pearl St.. SE., Jax William Morris. Agent El4hn 3-0987 M1A9U 744 W. Flagler St Ben Gonzales, Agent FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St Louis Neira Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave Buck Stephens. Agent Tel 529-7546 NEW YORK. . 678 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK . 416 Coiley Ave Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent 625-6505 PHiLAI|i;LPHIA 2604 S 4th St Frank TJrozak. Agent DEwey 6-381P SAN FRANCISCO . .. 450 Harrison St Frank Boyne. Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E B McAuIey. West Coast Rep. SANTURCB- PR 1313 Fernander Juneos Stop 20 Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep. Phone 724-2848 SEA (TLK .. 2505 Ist Ave •red Bahkowski. Agent MA In 3-4334 lA.MPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff Gillette, Agent 229-2788 WILDING-ION calir 509 N Marine Ave Ceorae McCartney. Agent TErmlnal 4-2528 Larkin Clyde Smith Contact your sister, Dorothy Sue Smith, 625 Clayton Street, Tupelo, Miss., as soon as po.ssibIe. Very important. 4- 4. 4- William E. Sargent You are asked to get in touch with Joseph J. Duffy, District Manager, John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co., 4810 Harford Road, Baltimore 14, Md. 4" 4" \ -1 --- mm ii TRUST FURIB. All trust funds of tho SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakaa and Inland Vatara District are adnlnlatsred In accordanco with the proviaiona of various trust fund agreeneata. All thsao agreoMnta apoclfy that the truatoea in chargs of these funds shall consist squally of union and nanagenent ropresantativaa and their alternates. All expenditures and dlaburaaaenta of trust funds are nade only upon approval by a najorlty of the trustees. All trust fund flaaaclal records are available at the hsadquartera of the various trust funds. If, at any tine, you ara dsniad Infomatlon about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU Prealdant Paul Hall at SIU haadquarters by certified nail, return receipt requested. .«nnppiMG RIGHTS. Your shipping rights end seniority are protected exclus­ ively by the contracts betveen the Utalon and the ahlpownera. Get to knov your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available In all.Uilon balls. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the ahlpownera, first notify the Seafarers ARPCA^ Board by certified •all, return receipt requested. Dxe proper address for thla Is: Max Harrison, Chalraan, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite I63O, New York h, NY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Uhlon headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. Full copies of con-tracts as referred to are a-vallable to you at all tlaes, either by writing directly to the Uhlon or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. * ' mM CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracta are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard • ship. Know your contract rights, aa well as your obligations, such as filing for or on the proper sheets and In the naimar. If, at any tine, any SIU patrolnan or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Iq addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified nail, return receipt requested. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAF.VRERS LOG. The LOG has t raditioijally_ refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publls'iiiig articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its .collective mombei'ship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 19G0 meetings in all constitutional ports. Tlie responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, frpm among its ranlts, one individual to carry out this responsibility. m PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies'are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless sn official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying s recaipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and £a given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return rece.lpt requested. 13®; CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so ss to fuiliariza themselves with its contents. Any time you feel sny member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member.so affected should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension beneflts have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership msetings.. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions. Including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. ssisgSs;- EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in emplcyraent and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts whlcU the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may 'be discriminated against 'because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to wliich he is entitled, he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. w 4« Bobby Gene McMichael Contact your mother at 441 New­ man Street, Hattiesburg, Miss. 4i 4> 4- Philadelphia 11, Pa., on an im­ Charles Dorobi - Joseph Francis Lewis portant matter concerning a mem­ Contact your sister, Mrs. Louis It is important for you to con­ ber of his family, Orzech, 1933 W. Oakdale Avenue, tact your wife immediately. Chicago 13, III., as soon as possi­ 4' 4" t 4 3) ble. Very urgent. George S. Lynch David Arms Horton i i 4i The above-named or anyone Get in touch with your brother, knowing his whereabouts is asked Hubert H. Horton, as soon as pos­ Ted Zielinskl to contact George S. Lynch, Sr., sible at 3836 Santa Clara Way, £x-SS Alice Brown at' 6814 Bingham Street, Apt. C-5, Liverniore, Calif. Urgent Get in touch with Jesse Jimincz, PO Box 1254, Texas City, Texas, on a personal mattei-. 4. 4. 4 Henry Viik The above-iLimed or p knowing his whereabouts is asked to contact his sister, Aiiss . .e Viik, Polve Rajoon, Taevaskoja, USSR Estonia. �Vol. XXV No. 20 SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC. GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO 9th Pint Donated By Seafarer Sabine Tug Fleet Ratifies Cains In First SlU Pact |r ~ HOUSTON—A new three-year contract just signed by the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union has won substantial gains across the board for tu^en in the Sabine Towing Company fleet, following action by the National Labor Relations Board upholding an SIU-IBU elec­ tion victory last May. The ; new pact went into effect on "®w contract the Sabine the United Marine Division, Local September 16. It was unanimously ratified by the Sabine boatmen. The three-year agreement cover­ ing about 200 licensed and un­ licensed personnel carries pro­ visions for yearly wage openers in addition to immediate wage hikes for all hands. The Sabine boatmen are also getting an ad­ ditional cash dividend in the form of rebates on money they had been paying to company retirement and health and welfare plans. Under Use Only One Mail Address Seafarers with beefs regard­ ing slow payment of monies due from various operators in back wages and disputed overtime should first check whether they have a proper mailing address on file with the company. SIU headquarters officials point out that reports received from sev­ eral operators show checks have been mailed to one address while a beef on the same score Is sent from another, thus cre­ ating much difficulty in keeping accounts straight. workers will no longer have to 340, of the National Maritime make contributions for this kind Union, led the independent group of security and will receive the to petition for a representation full benefits of SIU welfare-pen­ election early this spring. The IBU sion coverage. then intervened to get a place on Overtime provisions spelled out the ballot. in the pact provide overtime for Vote Results all harbor work between 7 PM In that election the IBU re­ and 7 AM, plus an hoiu-'s over­ ceived 78 of the votes cast. The In­ time for cooks who must cook breakfast while in the harbor. dependent organization got 58 Also provided is a "call-back day votes and the UMD 21 votes. The for harbor men called back while runoff election was then ordered off watch, who will now receive by the NLRB. Sabine operates 23 boats out of an extra day's pay for such work Among many contract provisions Port Arthur, Lake Charles and providing for improved working Beaumont engaged in docking and Easy chore for Seafarer Arthur Sanhoyldt at Brooklyn SIU conditions are an industrial hiring undocking ships and towing petro­ clinic is donation of his 9th pint of blood for the SIU blood system, detailed procedures to leum and chemical barges in the bank program, his 2nd donation for this year. Sankovidt, Gulf area. The company operates protect seniority rights and who shipped as a messman on the Bienville (Sea-Land) last 16 vessels in the tidelands and strong grievance system. time out, began making donations in August I, 1959. Nurse Before the new contract was intracoastal canal, 6 harbor boats Mary Larson handles the technical details. completed, a six-man committee of and one deep-sea boat. rank-and-file members was elected to set up contract proposals and sit in on the actual negotiations with the company. The SlU-lBU became bargain­ ing agent for Sabine tugmen when the NLRB upheld the results of a decisive IBU win in runoff ballot­ By Robert A. Matthews, SIU Vice-President, Contracts & Contract Enforcement ing against the Sabine Towboatmen's Federation, an independent organization. From time to time in the past, the SEAFARERS LOG has printed articles on beefs which Dissatisfaction in the fleet with jKnow Your SIU^ Contjrg^t Proper Filing Of A Beef Makes The Difference Bloomfieid Bid For Added Ship Aid Goes To Hearing WASHINGTON—Informal hearings on an application by the Bloomfieid Steamship Company to expand its subsidized operations began here this week before the Maritime Subsidy Board. The session got un--* derway after a reported post­ Government for help in paying for ponement of a September 19 the construction of three proposed hearing date. SlU-contracted Bloomfieid has applied for operating subsidies on Trade Routes 13 (US Gulf-Medi­ terranean) and 22 (US Gulf-Far East). Bloomfield's present oper­ ating subsidy agreement only cov­ ers Trade Route 21 between the US Gulf, United Kingdom and Northern Europe. Bloomfieid first indicated its in­ terest in expanding its subsidized runs last fall, when it applied for a 20-year extension of its existing contract with the Government on TR 21. The original contract was granted in 1953. Bloomfieid now has four ships and would probably need four more to provide the 16 to 24 sail­ ings per year it proposes on each of the additional routes. The hearings on the Bloomfieid application got underway on Tues­ day, October 1. The Lykes Steam­ ship Company is applying for addi­ tional subsidy on the same route, and several other lines have in­ tervened in both cases. Another SlU-contracted com­ pany, the Penn Shipping Company, also recently filed application for construction subsidy to build three new bulk vessels for operation in world-wide trade, but no hearing date has yet been set on this mat­ ter. Penn Steamship presently operates two tankers and four bulk carriers manned by the SIU. The Penn application asked the 24,600 - deadweight - ton bulk car­ riers. In the past, however, the Government has refused to grant subsidies for bulk carriers. This follows a policy of giving aid only to general cargo and liner vessels, even though American foreign trade cargoes now consist mainly of basic raw bulk materials. Last year. Secretary of Com­ merce Luther Hodges became em­ broiled in a public furor when he denied construction aid on two large ore carriers for the SlUcontracted Ore Navigation Inc. Two other SIU companies with pending subsidy applications are Waterman Steamship, whose bid for aid in its foreign operations has been pending since 1957, an Isthmian Steamship, which filed an updated application with the Maritime Administration on Au­ gust 7 for operating and construc­ tion differential subsidies on all of its foreign trade routes. ^w STATE arise aboard SIU ships and how they are resolved in accord with the SIU contract. For SIU men who may be many thousands of miles away from headquarters or from any State­ side port, mail is usually thef nnlv wa\7 we WP can can hanrllo only way handle mnct most have readily given him the answer watches overtime between the of these problems and show to his problem. hours of 5 PM and 8 AM on week­ how the contract's provisions apply to the many types of jobs Seafarers are called upon to do in the course of their work aboard ship. Before we can do this, however, we've got to have complete in­ formation on the work situation that is involved, as a matter of fairness to all hands. The only way we can make a fair determination is to know everything about how particular dispute arose. It's therefore important that any letter describing a shipboard beef or dispute must be complete, accurate and give all particulars. Even facts which might seem unimportant to the writer could hold the key to making a fair de­ cision on an interpretation of the contract. If the letters we get don't give the full details, the only thing that can be done is to start a chain of correspondence with the ship or, if the vessel is due in a US port before long, to forward the matter to the agent of that port so that the problem can be settled there. A typical example is a letter from a ship's delegate whd wrote headquarters and put the follow­ ing question: "Please tell us when overtime starts for the 12-4 watch on sailing day." That's all he told us, except for the name of his ship. He did not set forth any of the circumstances that prompted him to write the letter and he gave us no explana­ tion of what brought about what was obviously a dispute. Accordingly, all headquarters could do was to advise him to keep a record and refer the problem to the boarding patrolman at the ship's payoff. Had he given us adequate information, we could On the other hand, here's a letter from the deck delegate of the SS Zephyr Hills, a tanker, who stated their problem clearly. He wrote: "We are due to go to the ship­ yard in Japan in November for a month. Are they required to have a crewmember stand gangway watches and, if so, are such Leslie Named To New Post WASHINGTON — Stephen J. Leslie, president and business manager for Marine Division Lo­ cal 25 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, has been named an international represen­ tative of the lUOE. The move places Leslie in a key position to closely align the functions of the engineers' union in maritime. The announcement of Leslie's' appointment was made here by lUOE General President Hunter P. Wharton and indicates the growing importance of the organi­ zation in maritime labor affairs. Local 25 is the only national union of dredgemen and repre­ sents more than 4,000 workers in the dredging industry on the At­ lantic, Great Lakes and Gulf Coasts and in all navigable waters eastward from the Rocky Moun­ tains. Leslie has been lUOE rep­ resentative on the Executive Board of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department for several years. The dredgemen's union has had its main offices at the SIU head­ quarters building in Brooklyn since the local was chartered by the operating engineers in 1959. . days?" His letter was answered in the following manner, because tho questions and the circumstances involved were clear: "... The questions posed in your letter are as follows: "Question No. 1—^While in tho shipyard in Japan, are they re­ quired to have a crewmember stand gangway watches? "Answer: The ship is required to have a member of the deck de­ partment stand gangway watches when a vessel is not loading or dis­ charging. "Reference: Article 111, Section 8 (b) of the Standard Tanker Agreement, which reads as fol­ lows: 'DECK DEPARTMENT'S DUTIES IN PORT. Quartermasters or any other unlicensed personnel (Continued on page 15) Mail Crew Lists To Union Office In order to keep Union rec­ ords up to dale and to fully protect Seafarers' rights to welfare and other benefits, it is important that all ships' dele­ gates mail a complete SIU crew list in to headquarters after the sign-on. The crew lists are particularly valuable in an emergency when it's necessary to establish seatime eiigibllity for benefits on the part of a Seafarer, or a member of his family, particularly if he should be away at sea at the time. The crew list forms are being mailed to all ships with each issue of the LOG and can be obtained from Union patrolmen in any port. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource October 4, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: DOMESTIC FLEET HANGS ON FATE OF LUMBER BILL SABINE TUGMEN APPROVE FIRST SIU AGREEMENT SEEK NEW MAIL CAMPAIGN TO BREAK ‘MEDICARE’ STALL SEA UNIONS IN JOINT TALKS ON RAIDING, SHIP DISPUTES SIU MOBILE, HOUSTON CLINIC EXAMS MOUNT US SAFETY AWARD HONORS RESCUE BY SIU TUG CREW GOV’T BACKS LABOR STAND VS. CENTRAL-PENN MERGER $800 SIU VACATION RATE FOR ALL ENDS FIRST YEAR SEA-FUELING GEAR RULED ESSENTIAL GOV’T CITES SEA FREIGHT AID IN PAYMENTS DEFICIT SABINE TUG FLEET RATIFIES GAINS IN FIRST SIU PACT BLOOMFIELD BID FOR ADDED SHIP AID GOES TO HEATING Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/04/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 20 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a95d6884762938074f6aab18802802fa.PDF 46602455f15ae21f993cec89b6b90517 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS^LOG Vol. XXV N*. If l«pt«mb*r to 196S 'OFFICIAL ORQAMOF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT » AFL-CIO New 50-50 Rule Boosts US Shipping '"e -Story On Page 3 Is;? *®P'ein6ef MTD OKs Ship Program, Backs Canadian Beef 1963 SEE SUPPLEMENT IN THIS ISSUE -Story On Page 2 SHIPPING RULES SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO AND CONTRACTED EMPLOYERS Complete Text Reprinted In Centerfold -lasigg^gas .'A: �Ufl S,BA,F4K^R^ 'LQ,0 MTD Urges Gov't To Aid Shipbuilding WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department has urged Congress to provide "vastly increased" ap­ propriations for ship construction, conversion and repair as a means of reviving the nation's maritime industry. At a two-day meeting here the executive board of the 29union department called attention to the "constant decline" of the US shipping fleet of Canada and the Upper Lakes which, if unchecked, "por­ Shipping Company. (See separate tends liquidation" of the ship­ story below.) It adopted resolu­ building industry. The MTD board also took number of actions in connection with the dispute between the SIU Bull Line Plan Stalls tions condemning the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway, Trans­ port & General Wm-kers for its leading role to exempt Canadian affiliates of the AFL-CIO from the Federation's Internal Disputes Plan and for a proposal to abolish international unionism in Canada. A separate action branded the recent Canadian Industrial Inquiry Commission as a "union-busting program" and deplored the sup­ port given the Investigation by of­ ficers of the Canadian Labour Congress. Susxcsts Program The US industry's condition, the MTD board said, constitutes a na­ tional peril. In order to relieve unemployment among shipyard workers and to strengthen US shipping, the department called for: • A ship construction program that Would assure 80 new naval and 60 merchant ships a year; • Opportunity for "all qualified US shipyards' to acquire a "just share" of shipbuilding awards; • Allocation of adequate con­ tracts to insure continued opera­ tion of shipyard facilities; • Encouragement of private (Continued on page 10) An Unusual Chain Of £vent* As government, .her vigorou. PT^»T. from Aa CeneJi-. Wor^ movement, I. moving tow«d nc- tioa egiAwt Ao "moneUr." THE GREAT . iiftn . 3L "••• Q At that meeting, I understand there was an announcement of a financial contribution by William Mahoney of the Canadlan-U.S.W.A, to the Canadian Mari­ time Union In the amount of $10,0007 A Yes. Q I take It that that la not his fund personally, not a personal fund? A not..." No, I am certain It was Transcript, MOBRIS COMMISSION HiiAHIMGS, page 2066, line 27 - page 2068, line k By FRANK DREA Toronto Newaman • Telegram Staff Reporter NEW YORK—Manuel E. KuluJoins USWA Staff Seaway waterfronts are kundis last week expressed hope Toronto, Ont.—Frank Drea, na­ en tbe brink of bloodshed tionally known labor reporter and for the eventual reorganization of ,-)nd violence today as Cana­ columnist for tlie Toronto Tele­ his bankrupt US-flag shipping op­ dian labor mobilized for a gram, lias jmoed the Canadian pub­ struggle to the death against erations in the face of a trustees' lic relatiom stall of the Sleelworki Hal Chamberlain Banks — en as assistant to Dir. Murray report to a Federal Court judge with or wiAout the help of Cotterill. that the $1.5 million loan he re­ Ae Norris report. cently obtained from a Greek bank AFLCIO NEWS. WASHINGTON, THE TELEGRAM, Toront«i I is not enough to reactivate the re­ 'Wed., July 17, ISA} SEFTEMBER 7, 1963 mainder of his fleet. In July, the trustees had sug­ gested that $1.5 million in fresh One of the many unusual events in the dispute between the SIU money would be enough to get the of Canada and Upper Lakes Shipping is the sequence above that remaining vessels back in service. ends wiffi the naming of Toronto newsman Frank Drea to the Can­ They reported on September 9 that adian public relations staff of the United Steel Workers. USW new developments had made an pnbiications'snch as the "Great Lakes Sailor" have been active in additional $500,000 or more neces­ fighting the SIU, and an official iff the same union admitted under sary. oath during the Norris hearings that the organization has contrib­ Creditors' claims against the Kuuted heavily to the anti-SIU campaign. At the same time, Drea, lukundis shipping operation orig­ formerly employed by a daily newspaper, the "Toronto Telegram," inally had been estimated to ex­ has been writing numerous stories critical of the SIU. Two weeks ceed $5 million, including claims ago, as the "AFL-CIO News" reported, Drea joined the USW staff. by the SIU and other shipboard unions and claims by SIU crewmembers with liens against indi­ vidual ships for wages due. Meanwhile, SIU attorneys last week filed a formal petition with the US Supreme Court for a re­ view of Federal court decisions in­ volving proceeds from the sale of the former Bull Line freighter MONTREAL—The Seafarers International Union of Canada has just released a detailed Emilia. study of the one-man Norris Commission report on the Upper Lakes shipping dispute. The The established right of vessel crewmembers and their families to 108-page SIU document analyzes all aspects of the Commission hearing and Its recpnunendasecure unpaid wages when a ship tions, and finds that Commis-+ under seizure is sold at a marshal's sioner Norris repeatedly vio­ accord with the Commissioner's grantly disregarded." sale would be seriously affected if lated basic concepts of justice preconceived notions; double The SIU study documents the the rulings are upheld. The deci­ and had prejudged the issues. standards have been applied; Commissioner's conduct of the sions, by causing the sale proceeds (The fuU text of the SIU docu­ basic established rules of law hearings to reveal "that the Com­ to be used up for cargp discharg­ ment is carried in a veeial 24- have bee° wantonly violated; in­ missioner was not, from the mo­ ing expenses and other costs, page supplement in this issue of judicious conduct was openly' en­ ment of his . appointment, con­ would upset the order in which «be LOG.) gaged in the Commissioner; cerned wi& a dispassionate and payments are normally made—^at The Commissioner, tbe report rules of the hearing were objective, ev^uation of the subthe expense of seamen's wage points out, "omitted substantive changed at' the Oonunisskiner's jecta he was named to investiclaims. matterg, particularly when not In whim and objectlvitar was fla­ (Continued on page 6) Canada SIU Raps Hearing Report's Anti-Union Bias Baltimore City Officials Visit MTD Port Council AFL-aa To Meet Nov. 14 "'-i - > WASHINGTON—The fifth con­ stitutional convention of the AFL-CIO has been scheduled to open November 14 in New York City at the Americana Hotel. The convention comes at a time "of paramount importance to workers and to America," ac­ cording to the official convention call issued by President George Meany and Secretary-Treasurer William " F. Schnitzler on behalf of the Executive Council. The stated theme of the con­ vention will be "to meet the chal­ lenges of creating a full employ­ ment economy, assuring equal opportunity for all and intensify­ ing the worldwide struggle for freedom." "First among these tasks is full employment," the convention call continues. "The. apparent prosperi­ ty of most Americans cannot, should not. and must not conceal the distress of the others—amount­ ing to nearly 6 percent of the work force—who, month In and month out for almost six years, have been jobless. Little better is the plight of additional millions who can find only part-.time work, and still others whose earnings are below the level of bare subsistence." Notes Job Decline Noting the accelerating growth of the labor force and the constant shrinkage of job opportunities due to automation and other techno­ logical changes, the Executive Council's statement calls for "gov­ ernment leadership and govern­ ment action—bold, imaginative and far-ranging," to avert a job crisis. The first and founding AFLCIO convention was held in New York City in December of 1955. Biennial sessions since then have met in Atlantic City, San Francisco and Miami Beach. Also in November the AFL-CIO International Labor Press Associa­ tion will hold its annual conven­ tion in New York, featured by the presentation of ILPA's 1963 journ­ alistic awards to a number of un­ ion publications. The ILPA awards are to be announced November 12 in ceremonies at the Park-Sheraton Hotel. The SEAFARERS LOG has re­ ceived notification from the ILPA that it has been named as one of the award winners in the 1963 competition. Last year, the LOG gained two citations at the ILPA's Cleveland convention in competi­ tion among newspapers of various AFL-CIO national and internation­ al unions. The 1862 awards were citations for general editorial excellence and for an original editorial cartoon by Bernard Seaman, LOG art editor. In judging by professional newsmen. The LOG has received a total of SO awards since it en­ tered the labor press competition In 1947. SEAFARERS LOG Sept. 20,1963 VoI.XXV,No. 19 FAIR. HALL, President HBRBEBZ BHANO, Editor; levmt SFIVACK, Jdanaging Editor; BEHNARD SEAMAN, Art Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, ALGXANDEB LESLIE, Staff Writers. Meeting of the Baltimore Port Council of the Maritime Trades Department on September 10 featured a visit by Mayor Theodore McKeldin and Baltimore County Executive Spire T. Agnew with MTD union officials and AFL-CIO representatives. Among those present (seated, center, l-r) were Sec.-Treas. William Schefeli of the Maryland State & District of Columbia AFLCIO; William Kirchoff, council president; Agnew; Mayor McKeldin (standing); Warren Leader of SIU, council exec, sectreas.; Charles Delia, president, Maryland AFL-CIO, and Joseph Townsley, council vice-pres. The Baltimore council has 28 local union affiliates representing about 30,500 workers. The meeting was at the SIU hall. PuUishMl biwraakiy at tha haadquartara of tha Saafarart Intarnatlcnal Union, AN lanMc, Oulf. Lokai and Inland Watara District, AFL-Cia 675 Fourth Avanuo, Brooklyn 32. NY. Tol. HYaclnth N6600. Sacond class noftaga paid at tha Fost Offica In Brooklyn, NY, undar tha Act of Aug. 24, 1712. �•'-.';s| s e^A'F ji n e tt 9 %&a Gov't Policy Shift Gives US Shipping, SO-SO Vital Boost WASHINGTON—Upholding long-standing SIU and indust^ protests that the Cargo Preference Act and other US shipping legislation was being bypassed at the expense of the American-flag fleet, top Government officials in the persons of With AFL-CIO Rep. Irving de Shetier looking on (left), new SlUNA charter for the Western States Transportation Serv­ ices and Allied Workers was presented in Bakersfield, Calif., to Park Orrison (center), representing TSAW group in the Western area. Wilmington SlU Port Agent George McCart­ ney Joined in the installation ceremonies on September 7. SlUNA Taxi Union Scores New Gains DETROIT—Greater expansion of the SlUNA Transporta­ tion Services and Allied Workers here and in other cities is expected, now that some 200 unaffiliated taxi workers have voted for the City Cab Driv--^ ers Association as their new Federal court action finally al­ bargaining unit. lowed the drivers for the City Cab Meanwhile, in ' Bakersfield, Calif., a separate SlUNA charter was issued September 7 for the new Western States TSAW (photo above). The Western States affili­ ate is launching an organizing campaign among taxi workers over a wide area. The drivers here voted 100 to 59 for the City Cab Drivers unit In a National Labor Relations Board election on August 14. The victory follo\t'ed a year-long fight which paralleled SIU-TSAW ac­ tivities in the Checker Cab fleet. Shipping Ruies In line with the policy of reprinting important Union documents every six months, the centerspread In this issue of the SEAFARERS LOG car­ ries the full text of the ship­ ping rules under the agree­ ment between the SIU and its contracted operators. The re­ print reflects all actions of the Seafarers Appeals Board through September 1, 1963. Copies of the actions taken by the SAB which ameiid the shipping rules are also posted and available in all SIU halls. Company to proceed with the NLRB-ordered balloting. A vote in the Checker fleet is still stalled by a Federal court injunction. Fred Ford, leader of the City Cab group, announced after the vote victory that steps are being taken to bring the association into the TSAW. The only sour note in the or­ ganizing campaign came from Teamsters Local 902, which circu­ lated leaflets shortly before the balloting to urge a "no union" vote. The Hoffa union did not ap­ pear on the ballot nor had it ever represented the City Cab drivers. In separate action earlier. Local 1 of the TSAW in St. Louis rati­ fied a new two-year contract with the Mound City Yellow Cab Com­ pany that establishes improved working conditions and provides several benefits the drivers never had before. Local 1 was the second group to affiliate with the TSAW last year after the SlUNA established a new transportation workers organiza­ tion in January, 1962, covering some 6,000 Chicago drivers and garage workers who had previ­ ously quit the Teamsters. Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson and Attorney General Robert Kennedy have rallied be­ hind the maritime industry in its fight to obtain a fair share of Government-financed cargo shipments. The Vice-President, on a goodwill tour this month through Credit Corporation. This arose in the Scandanavian countries, lashed hack at European critics one particular instance last De­ of US shipping legislation—specifically the 50-50 law—and cember, when the Department held that cargo preference did not ap­ emphasized the right of the-^ ply to 300,000 tons of grain sorg­ but also on surpluses financed by US Government to "assure the Federal Government and sold hum sold to Japan on a long-term our nation of a private mari­ to US and foreign traders as a dollar credit basis under the CCC time capacity." program. "private" transaction. At the same time that John­ The decision by the Attorney If cargo preference had been son was affirming the need General was the culmination of a applied, at least half of the 300,for a US-flag merchant fleet dur­ vigorous fight waged by the SIU, 000-ton shipment would have ing his overseas visit, the Attorney the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ moved on American bottoms. General took a big step on Septem­ partment and other industry Instead, Agriculture had taken ber 9 in plugging a loophole de­ groups against another attempt by the position that the cargoes in­ veloped by the Agriculture Depart­ the Agriculture Department to by­ volved were commercial transac­ ment in interpreting the 50-50 law. pass 50-50. tions, since payment would eventu­ Agriculture has been seeking to ally be in convertible US currency In a lengthy 36-page ruling ap­ plauded by all segments of the in­ move large quantities of Govern­ and because sales were to private dustry, he ruled that cargo pref­ ment-financed cargoes through persons and not on a governmenterence for US ships applies not American and foreign traders who to-government basis. only to foreign aid shipments on a receive a low Interest rate from a Although the Vice-President was government-to-government basis, Federal agency, the Commodity confronted with questions, and criticism of American shipping policy on each stop of his Scanda­ navian tour, he made his most pointed rebuttal while speaking at a dinner held on September 4 In the Swedish shipbuilding city of Goteborg. In a sharp rejoinder, Johnson reminded Swedish offi­ cials that 90 percent of American WASHINGTON—With the proposed Bonner bill still under oceanborne trade was "open to consideration by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries (Continued on page 15) Union Opposition Rips Bonner Bill Committee, opposition to the measure by the organized labor movement continues to mount. ~~~ ; ~~ management disputes in most inOfficers of 22 AFL-CIO dustries, including maritime. The trade union organizations proposed measure would exempt have registered objections to the proposed legislation during the past week. They added their voices to the 40 labor groups which had previously responded to an SIU alert regarding the bill's proposed restrictions on free collective bar­ gaining and the right to strike. The controversial measure, spon­ sored by Rep. Herbert C. Bonner (D-NC), would set up extensive Federal Government - supervised steps via special mediation, fact­ finding and settlement legislation that would replace existing TaftHartley machinery, Taft-Hartley now governs labor- SIU Stewards' Training Session Briefing session between USPHS specialists and Seafarers In the SIU Stewards' Upgrading and Recertification Program offers a light moment, as Seafarer Francis T. DiCarlo (4th from left) raises a question on new feeding procedures. Six-week training course In New York offers both classroom and practical Instruction as a refresher program for SIU stewards. Pictured (l-r) are James A. Seller of USPHS, Seafarer Frank Napoll, instructor Eric Klingvall, Seafarers DiCarlo, Joseph Garlllo, L. Simos and Leo E. Movoll, plus Robert W. Wilson and James R. Reed of USPHS. shipping disputes from the cover­ age of the 1947 T-H Act. In the process, maritime unions would be barred from striking. If necessary, for 150 days, diuing the last 90 days of which Congress would consider legislation sug­ gested by the President to deal with the dispute. The 22 additional AFL-CIO un­ ion groups which have advised the House Merchant Marine Commit­ tee of their opposition to the Bon­ ner bill are: Central Labor Council ot Poplar Bluff, Mo., International Hod Car­ riers, Mid-Columbia (Ore.) Central Labor Council, Insurance Workers International, Laundry & Dry Cleaning International, Railway Telegraphers, New Orleans Central Labor Council, Louisiana State Federation, Brotherhood of Paint­ ers & Decorators, and Northern Kentucky Labor Council. Also, the International Typo­ graphical Union, Airline Pilots, In­ ternational Association of Fire­ fighters, American Federation of Teachers, Marine & Shipbuilding Workers of America, Milwaukee County Labor Council, Brother­ hood of Carpenters & Joiners, Baltimore Central Labor Council, Chemical Workers Lwal 306 (Binghamton, NY), Utility Workers of America, Transport Workers Union, and the Office Employees. As has been pointed out by the SIU and the other union organiza­ tions, the Bonner Bill (HR 1897) is a bad piece of legislation because it would throttle free collective bargaining and could serve as a dangerous precedent for dealing with all labor-management dis­ putes. Texas Tug Fleet Told To Bargain HOUSTON—The National Labw Relations Board has upheld charges by the SIU Inland Boat­ men's Union, and has found Tidelands Marine Services guilty of unfair labor practices. The board has ordered the com­ pany to begin negotiations with the SIU-IBU, cease its anti-union activities and reinstate three boat­ men fired for their union sym­ pathies. Tidelands operates 11 crewboats for the Humble Oil Company in Texas and Louisiana inland waters and in the Gulf of Mexico, pro­ viding services to oil and refining companies. Humble is the actual owner of the boats. The dispute between the com­ pany and the SIU began in 1962 when the union started an organ­ izing campaign among the com­ pany's boatmen who were employed at that time by Brown & Root, Inc. The company changed its name to Tidelands Marine to get the orig­ inal election petition thrown out. An NLRB Investigation also found that three employees, Theodore Elkins, Roy Klaus and Raymond Sons, who were fired by the company in 1962, were discharged in an effort to combat their union activities. The Federal agency ordered that they be re­ instated with full back pay and seniority for the period of dis­ missal. �s.K'A^F AM MRS '^Mtvm • ; ^ •• /• (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SW Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) Report Period: September 1 - September 15, 1963 The shipping picture for SIU men this period again re­ flected the ups and downs that are frequent in the in­ dustry, as the number of men dispatched to jobs dropped " way off to a total of 1,178, This figure is the lowest it's been in three months and compares to a total of 1,545 shipped during the previous two weeks. Registration showed a similar decline this time. The total number of job registrants was reported as 1,224. Last period the figure was 1,583. But the figures combined to reduce the number of men on the beach at the end of business September 15 to 3,900. Only a few ports managed to escape the job .slow-up, among them Boston, Philadelphia, Tampa and San Fran­ cisco. All the rest listed decreased shipping or reported the situation unchanged from before, 'Frisco was espe- c'ally busy, more so than it's been all year, Baltimore and Houston showed the heaviest declines, while New York and New Orleans kept to a fairly active pace. The ship activity chart (see right) shows one of the causes of the slow-up generally; primarily, fewer ships in port. The number of payoffs, sign-ons, and in-transit ship visits all dropped. Houston had only 22 ships listed compared to 59 last time. In turn, Philadelphia also had 22 ships, but this was enough to keep the port busy. It had only 10 ships in port during the previous two weeks. One of the few places where a marked upward trend showed was in the seniority totals, where class A men accounted for a 58 percent portion of all the jobs shipped. Class B shipping dipped to 31 percent of the total, and class C handled the remaining 11 percent. Ship Activity Pay Siga In Offt Tram, TOTAL •orton 3 1 S ff New York 13 3 23 39 Philadolpkla .. 3 1 IS 22 SafHmora .... I 3 13 17 Norfolk 1 1 2 4 Jacktonviifo .. 1 0 5 4 Tampa 0 1 4 7 Mobllo 4 1 7 12 NewOrloani,. i 9 19 34 Homtoa 3 1 18 22 ¥nimlngton ..2 1 9 12 San PranclKO. 5 4 7 18 Soattio 1 1 7 9 TOTALS ..... 45 29 139 213 BECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 3 ALL 1 2 4 10 0 4 2 2 3 1 1 2 0 3 0 0 2 2 75 3 19 47 9 13 18 34 15 56 4 29 12 9 22 9 4 • 15 0 1 10 17 6 5 12 15 3 6 10 1 22 1 7 3 21 1 11 5 8 5 3 14 6 12 23 2 1 0 4 1 2 1 1 1 3 5 2 0 0 0 2 1 1 2 0 0 4 4 0 2 3 5 0 0 2 2 0 5 1 6 3 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 4 7 0 3 1 4 12 0 4 7 1 2 2 4 7 4 0 11 0 1 5 4 33 11 65 2 21 15 26 43 1 25 74 1 39 10 5 15 21 17 28 7 52 0 11 14 25 3 18 9 20 1 9 8 3I1 4 6 1 0 6 1 0 5 0 2 1 1 3 1 4 7 12 3 22 2 8 14 12 16 32 2 4 4 6 7 15 13 1 4 8 1 2 3 6 2 5 1 8 1 4 4 9 89 170 43 1 302 11 62 100 1 173 89 136 41 1 2661 14 44 63 1 121 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS TOTAL Shipped GROUP CLASS 3 ALL A 1 2 B 0 2 3 2 0 2 19 56 22 1 5 13 0 5 6 22 1 10 0 0 1 23 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 6 1 1 2 2 0 0 1 1 7 4 0 0 0 11 5 0 0 74 0 0 0 21 0 0 0 20 18 0 0 2 0 4 2 6 15 0 9 3 12 32 0 0 1 1 8 9 18 26 1 46 266 121 2 Registered On The Beach CLASS A 1 CLASS B GROUP GROUP C ALL 12 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 7 11 2 20 35 0 4 2 6 8 97 88 160 29 277 6 19 46 70 122 38 13 6 22 13 48 0 3 15 18 27 34 1 33 17 84 0 10 34 44 0 4 10 9 20 1 5 10 16 1 2 10 10 14 7 1 25 2 18 9 12 3 1 7 3 13 0 1 1 2 16 32 0 35 7 74 0 5 15 20 0 95 66 69 14 149 8 51 80 139 0 38 60 83 12 155 2 27 36 65 12 10 2 11 2 7 1 22 0 9 12 59 15 20 2 37 2 24 15 41 18 27 1 23 6 56 _8 26 12 46 46 1 433 379 506 llflT 1 995 29 209 310 1 548 E::GINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered Shipped CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 2 0 2 110 2 35 9 10 14 11 33 8 50 8 1 5 1 2 9 2 12 12 2 0 5 9 2 13 5 0 3 10 1 1 0 6 0 5 0 5 3 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 0 6 1 8 1 10 5 6 33 19 58 11 42 5 58 17 8 29 3 22 3 28 4 10 2 6 2 2 2 0 4 4 3 4 11 2 16 3 21 3 0 3 0 8 0 8 0 Boston....... New York .. Philadelphia.. Baltimore.... Norfolk Jacksonville.. Tampa Mobile New Orleans. Houston Wilmington . . San Francisco Seattle GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 6 4 " 2 59 39 15 8 7 1 16 2 14 7 0 5 3 5 2 3 3 0 7 11 0 56 38 11 41 12 28 5 2 3 20 16 2 7 3 3 TOTALS 52 170 22 I 244 29 100 56 I 185 32~ 160 Fort Shipped CLASS B (JROUP 1 2 3 ALL 5 0 1 4 36 3 24 9 2 7 11 2 5 0 10 15 0 2 1 1 5 0 3 2 0 1 1 0 0 5 3 2 ,31 14 13 4 10 7 17 0 7 15 0 22 7 1 5 1 3 2 0 1 24 I 216 12 83 65 I 160 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 3 3 4 10 20 55 56 131 4 7 12 1 0 11 27 38 12 8 4 0 3 10 8 21 2 0 1 1 0 16 14 30 9 68 63 140 4 40 47 91 11 6 5 0 4 12 18 2 0 15 14 29 18 15 I 42 216 150 42 | 408 167 492 57 I 716 42 241 262 I 545 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 1 1 2 2 3 7 0 2 3 5 113 5 0 0 0 0 0 10 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 u 0 5 117 0 10 1 0 2 2 4 1 8 1 10 0 0 0 0 9 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B TOTAL Shipped Shipped CLASS C CLASS GROUP A B C ALL 123 ALL 8 2 20 16" 2 2 5 1 93 51 125 14 190 50 36 7 28 3 5 24 12 11 7 34 33 12 5 13 51 37 2 15 29 0 3 5 22 2 1 2 15 11 4 10 5 1 1 5 10 6 1 1 0 1 9 4 44 5 0 5 15 10 10 29 96 29 58 31 7 78 10 •J" 28 17 46 25 1 71 4 "100 12 4 20 4 16 4 21 1 7 10 27 5 44 38 12 21 3 0 41 11 9 8 28 4 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Bos.. NY.. Phil Bal.. Nor., Jac.. Tam. Mob. NO.. Hou. Wil., SF.. Sea. 1-8 0 6 0 3 0 0 0 1 5 5 3 2 2 TOTALS 27 GROUP 12 3 ALI. 7 2 2 3 44 15 7 16 2 10 4 4 0 5 12 4 0 1 0 1 3 2 1 0 5 1 2 2 6 0 9 2 11 8 23 47 15 6 7 33 1 8 0 4 7 0 11 19 0 0 2 4 69 28 79 I 203 Registered CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 2 2 2 3 15 20 10 1 2 1 1 10 12 0 0 5 5 0 13 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 1 1 38 40 1 5 11 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 115 7 7 Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B (;ROUP 1-8 123 ALL 0 0 2 3 5 5 17 60 8 30 1 3 13 3 6 2 7 2 6 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 3 5 1 2 0 2 5 3 8 7 36 54 0 2 3 10 15 1 0 1 1 3 3 4 2 9 18 1 0 0 2 3 12 98 I 117 17 46 28 108 I 199 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 123 ALL 1 0 0 1 13 1 1 11 5 0 4 1 8 1 1 6 1 0 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 7 0 7 0 SO 1 29 0 12 0 11 1 4 0 3 1 7 0 7 0 2 0 1 1 6 811 92 TOTAL Shipped GROUP I 2 8 ALL 2 0 0 2 1 0 11 12 8 0 1 7 1 0 0 .1 0 1 0 1 2 1 1 0 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 8 0 6 0 0 8 0 0 4 0 3 1 5 0 3 2 0 0 8 0 2 39 CLASS ABC ALL 1-g 8 3 5 1 2 60 13 12 85 35 5 8 26 3 13 26 12 8 1 17 2 2 0 1 1 T 2 2 5 0 5 0 5 10 0 5 7 0 12 7 54 30 6 90 12 15 12 0 27 23 3 4 4 11 4 18 7 5 SO ,6 5 7 2 0 3 48 199 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 5 2 5 54 40 77 7 5 8 17 12 26 6 5 4 5 2 3 2 22 37 35 3 17 11 92 46 I 337 114 221 GROUP 2 8 ALL 4 0 4 64 3 S3 10 7 1 23 3 19 3 12 16 3 8 5 0 0 0 0 22 22 5 89 102 5 35 46 0 1 1 11 0 11 10, 39 55 ALL 1 15 'O 206 8 23 2 67 1 17 1 10 0 14 0 80 0 10 21 25 58 132 8 95 6 16 21 2 •* 13 0 49 0 5 21 S3 6 5 10 132 267"| 734 32 33 297 | 362 SUMMARY DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS Registered Registered CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 89 170 43 302 "n 62 100 I 173 52 170 22 244 29 100 56 i 185 "96 28 79 203 7 12 '98 I 117 237" 368 144 749 47, i74 254 J ,475 SHIPPED CLASS A GROUP I 2 3 89 136 41 32 160 ^4 63 "28 108 184, 324 173 SHIPPED CLASS B GROUP 2 ALL 1 I 266 14 44 1^16 12 J3 I 199 5 6 J 681 31 ,1?3 3 63 "65 81 209 SHIPPED CLASS C GROUP 1 2 ALL 18 1 m 2 18 1 180 9 2 5 1 92 i 373 16" 38 3 26 15 39 80 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP CLASS 3 ALL 1 2 _3 i 2 B C ALL ALL A 995 29 209 310 266 121 46 1433 379 506 110 I 46 I 42 216 150 42 4081167 492 - 57 716 42 241 262 I 46 199 "92 46 3371335 132 267 734 32 33 297 I 134 681 363 134 jll78l881 1130 434 2445 103 483 869 ALL I 548 I 545 I 362 11455, �• INT Juan Oauendo: I think I grew one out of curiosity more than any­ thing else. But after I let it grow in, 1 started to look like some­ thing the cat dragged in. Be­ sides, it gets pretty uncomfor­ table sometimes. The only advan­ tage to having a beard is that the women like it. Other than that it's a nuisance. 4" 4 F. T. Di Carlo: I had a beard for a while on one trip but after a while it started to look scraggly. I think the main reason I grew it is because! wanted to see how I would look. After I came back from the trip my wife said she didn't like the way I looked, so I shaved it off. I don't think I'll ever grow one again. 4' 4 3^ Dominick Blaczak: Beards are all right if you keep them neat, which takes a lot of time. I grew a small beard once but I found that it gets very damp from the sea and becomes uncom­ fortable. I de­ cided to shave it off because I don't really see any point to growing a heard ex­ cept as a lark. 4' 4 nUnfi SEAF Attn KB 't43a Buffalo MTD Unit Fights To Profecf Port's Grain Trade . QUESTION! Hav* you ever grown a beard aboard ship? • 4" ••y-t''-'' 4 Frank T. Harris; I grew a beard when I shipped around the world in 1960. But when I came back home my wife didn't like the way I looked and my kid was afraid of mo because she probably didn't recognize me with the beard. When your wife and kid don't like some­ thing you get rid of it. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Skip Wilcox: I always wanted to •ee how I looked in a beard so I grew one about Ave years ago on a trip to the Per­ sian Gulf. But I found out that it has a lot of dis­ advantages, es­ pecially in hot weather when it really becomes itchy. . It's not too bad in the cold because it keeps your face warm. Maybe I'll grow one again if I ship out to a real frigid climate. Walter Kushner: I grew a heard about three years ago on a trip to^ India. I was just too lazy to shave, as I can't see any point to shaving while you're at sea. It takes too much time and effort. When I got back from India I shaved the beard off be­ cause you have to look presentable whbn you're' hshore. BUFFALO, NY—John R. Roberts, president of the Buffalo Port Council of th» AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, is in the forefront of the battle to protect this port's grain industry. Roberts has already-• pointed out to the Interstate skilled workers in the Buffalo Commerce Commission that area." Workers at Dixie Jute firm, Seafarers and members of other SlU affiliates in the Norfolk area joined in pre-election caravan around the plant to spur pro-union vote. Show of union strength helped spark 2-1 win. Norfolk SlU Drive Wins 5th NLRB Vote In Row NORFOLK—An all-out organizing drive by the SIU United Industrial Workers proved successful at the Dixie Jute Bag­ ging Company here, as workers at the company voted better than 2 to 1 in a National La-tbor Relations Board election efforts to obtain better wages and to have the Union represent working conditions. The workers any reduction in rail rates on grain moving eastward from Pittsburgh could deal a serious blow to the Port of Buffalo. In testimony to the ICC, Rob­ erts urged the agency to reject proposed rates for moving grain by rail from Pittsburgh. These have been proposed by the Bay State Milling Company, Pittsburgh civic interests and three railroads —the Pennsylvania, the Baltimore and Ohio, and the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie. Port Depends On Grain The Bay State Milling Company has said that it will build a flour mill at Pittsburgh if it wins the ICC's approval of reduced rail rates for grain. At an ICC hearing on the proposed rate change, Rob­ erts said early . this month that Buffalo was the largest flour mill­ ing center in the world and relied on the industry for its economic weli-being. "The proposed reduced rates from Pittsburgh would upset the already delicate, competitive po­ sition of Buffalo and could well mean the death knell of this in­ dustry," the Buffalo trade union­ ist said. Roberts told the Commission that in the event it approved the rate reduction in rail grain rates this could result in "permanent un­ employment to many thousands of Grain millers, grain handlers and other waterfront workers in the area who are affiliated with the MTD are all fighting the pro­ posed changes. Roberts is an offi­ cial of Local 1286 of the Interna­ tional Longshoremen's Association. SIU MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS NEW YORK, August 5—Chairman, Cat Tanner; Secretary, Edward X. Mooney/ Reading Cleric, William Hall. Minutea o£ previous port meetings accepted. Port Agent reported on shipping, need for engine and deck ratings, updating of clinic cards and blood bank. Report carried. President's report on Jay-Kay strike settiement, ILA convention, hear­ ings on Savannah raid. Senate hearing# on rail dispute. Sea-Land ship collision. Canadian beef, ship sales accepted. Wel­ fare services report carried. Meeting excuses referred to Port Agent. Letter from crew of Azalea City on retirement plan referred to headquarters for study. Auditor's reports accepted. Membership voted to non-concur after discussion on . two motions submitted by Charles Henschke regarding appointive jobs and terms of office for officials. Total pres­ ent: 412. countered with a mass display of union solidarity, as they paraded with signs and banners urging a vote for the SIU-UIW on elec­ 4 4 4 tion day. PHILADELPHIA, August (—Chairman, Cars with "Vote UIW" placards Frank Drozak; Secretary, Robert Alr> mounted on top also cruised up Reading Clerk, Leon Hall. Minutes oC previous meetings in all ports accepted. and down the entire three-block Port Agent's report on shipping, shortags area of the plant. of rated men. blood donors and standby jobs was accepted. Reports of the The NLRB election victory at President and Secretary-Treasurer for Dixie Jute Bagging runs the July were carried. Auditor's reports car­ string of recent SIU-UIW victor­ ried. Motion adopted under new busi­ ness that a doorman for this port be ies at previously-unorganized selected from one of the oldtimers In companies in this area to five in the port. No action taken on motion to Sign Name Cn revise present constitution as there was a row. The Union earlier won no second. Motion carried to put into NLRB victories at Coionna Ship­ effect a pension plan based on 20 years LOG Letters of seatime regardless of age and health. yard, McAllister Brothers, Curtis For obvious reasons the LOG Total present: 93. Bay Shipyard and Moon Shipyard. cannot print any letters or 4 4 4 Contracts have already been other communications sent in BALTIMORE, August 7 — Chairman, signed at Coionna, McAllister and by Seafarers unless the author Rax E. Dickey; Secretary, Furman Hippy Reading Clerk, Tony Kastlna. Minutes of Curtis Bay, and negotiations are signs his name. Unsigned previous meetings In all ports accepted. proceeding at the Moon Ship­ anonymous letters will only Port Agent reported on shipping, un­ checks for money due and yard. Negotiations for a first-time wind up in the waste-basket. claimed blood bank. Accepted. President's re­ contract by the SIU-UIW at Dixie If circumstances justify, the port and Secretary-Treasurer's report for July carried. Meeting excuses re­ NEW YORK—Seafarer Evaristo Jute Bagging are already in LOG will withhold a signature ferred to dispatcher. Auditor's reports progress. on request. accepted. Total present: 275. Jimenez, an active union member during his many years with the SIU, is also an active organizer of the "Puerto Rican Pioneers Parade" which will be held on Graham Avenue in the Williams­ burg section of Brooklyn on Sun­ day, September 22. At 10:25 PM on January 17, 1956 the SlU-manned Cities Service tanker Salem Mari­ The annual parade, in which the time was: taking on cargo at the company's loading dock in Lake Charles, La. SIU wili participate this year, Suddenly, without warning, the vessel turned into a roaring inferno, her 130,000 bar­ c 0 m m e morates rels of high octane gasoline v the arrival of the igniting and racking the ship perienced a fire in one of her The MA originally insured a first Puerto Riwith explosion after explo­ boilers, and, since June, the vessel mortgage of $3.9 million on tha cans into the US. has seen little service and has suf­ Gold Stream on December 3, 1957sion. Brother Jimenez Almost 1,500 firefighters fought fered. substantial operating losses. is a secretary of At the present time the ship-is the blaze through the night and As a result, the Red Hills Corpora­ in the Todd shipyards at San Pe­ the organization well into the next day. The fire tion, which owns the Gold Stream, dro, Calif., where it has been un­ which was found­ raged beyond the confines of the failed to pay the principal and In­ dergoing Inspection and repairs ed in 1961 by ship and loading area, as it set terest due on the vessel's Federal­ since June. Raymundo Gon­ barges aflame and burned a path ly-insured ship mortgage. zalez, who passed Jiminez three quarters of a mile up and Then, last month, with no relief away last year. In sight. for the ailing company, Acting president of the organiza­ down the Calcasieu River. When the rubble had cooled suf­ the Department of Commerce took tion is now Antonia Denis. The 1963 parade, starting at 1 ficiently to allow entry onto the possession of the ship. Foreclosure PM, wiil be the third one held in ship, a count of crewmembers re­ proceedings wiil be instituted as New York to mark the start of the vealed that 13 Seafarers were soon as possible. Mortgage Debt Puerto Rico community in the either dead or missing. Eight others who were members of the metropolitan area. The outstanding mortgage in­ Seafarer Jimenez has been an crew were also killed or missing. debtedness on August 5, 1963 Sold For Scrap amounted to a Jout .$3.3 million in SIU member for the past 20 years The ship was eventually offered principal plus $60,943.24 in interest since joining in New York. He sails in the engine department and has for sale as scrap and all its service­ on the first mortgage. Then there a proud record of being either able machinery was culled from the is $130,330 in principal and $18,ship's delegate or engine depart­ wreckage and incorporated into a 309.01 in interest due on the sec­ ment delegate on 90 percent of T-2 tanker, the Gold Stream, which ond mortgage held by the Mari­ the ships he's sailed on during was jumboized in December, 1957, time Administration as security for these many years. He was ship's The Salem Maritime was also a cash which had been advanced to delegate on the Kathryn (Bull) on war-built T-2 vessel. the operators to make principal The Gold Stream recently ex­ payments oa the first mortgagehis last trip out to sea; them as their bargaining agent. The election, held on August 28, produced an 89-37 victory for the SIU-UIW. Some 14 chal­ lenged ballots were not counted as they could not affect the out­ come. The Union's victory was impres­ sive due to the vigorous campaign staged by the company in an ef­ fort to beat back the employees' SIU Maps Puerto Rico Parade Role 'The Anatomy Of A Ship' �^E'jtFAklBkS ^t&E iiif m- Canada SlU Raps Report (Continued from page 2) major function was to examine the on the agenda of the next general gate, but rather was intent upon SlU-Upper Lakes contractual dis­ board meeting of the AFLrCIO. utilizing the hearings as a plat­ pute, as had been done by the A $1,(100 reward was voted by By Sidney Margolina form from which to launch an at­ Rosenman Commission which was the board for information leading tack, not only on the Seafarers appointed by the US Government to the arrest and conviction International Union of Canada, In July, 1962, at the request of the those responsible for the dynamit­ b enr ceneratlon, which ia supposed to he the affluent one, housing but on fudamental trade union Canadian Government. Instead, ing of the Canadian freighter How­ concepts which are contrary to the Commissioner quickly rele­ ard L. Shaw, which has been lying has become the No. 1 budget expense, outranking food for the first gated this primary contractual dis­ idle at a Chicago pier since April time. The Bureau of Labor Statistics now estimates that housing his way of thinking." The findings of the Norris Com­ pute to a secondary position and as a result of the Upper Lakes dls takes about one-third of a typical wage-earner's after-tax Income, concentrated on an examination of pute. It deplored the bombing in­ compared to 28 percent for food. mission, issued on July 15 in voluminous 318-page document, in­ the SIU's Internal affairs. For working people, the question of whether to buy or rent a home cident which occurred September cluded recommendations for MTO Action 7 and called for a US investigation is really a modern dilemma. Before union organization raised wage* series of repressive measures call­ and strengthened job security, most working families rented, or at In separate developments re­ of the circumstances. ing for the imposition of trustee­ garding the Canadian dispute, the Top level talks between the best, sometimes built modest homes themselves. Today, almost two ships and government controls on executive board of the Maritime Canadian and US Governments out of three families own their homes. all Canadian maritime unions. Trades Department, at its meeting both in Washington and Ottawa are Certainly for wage-earners who hought homes prior to the 1M0'8, Concern has developed among Ca­ in Washington last week, con­ continuing, meanwhile, on a means ownership proved to be a good investment. While taxes and operating nadian union leaders that the pro­ demned the role of the CBRT and of resolving the dispute. Canadian expenses and especially utility costs have increased, home ownership posals could set a precedent for the Canadian Labor Congress in Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson costs generally have not risen as much as rents, BLS figures show. restrictive moves against other setting up the CMU as a union- has said that the trusteeship legis­ But families now looking for segments of Canadian labor. busting apparatus an^ in support­ lation urged by Norris will be put homes are faced with some extra- t?,' Justice Norris' report developed ing the Norris inquiry. It asked that before the Canadian Parliament out of the dispute between the SIU the question of relations between after it convenes on September 30. ordinary prices, especially for new ^ houses. The Boeckh construction of Canada and the Upper Lakes US and Canadian unions be placed in Ottawa. cost index has jumped from 140.1 Shipping Company that erupted a year ago to 143.9 this year. This after the company looked out some is based on an index number of 300 SIU crewmembers and broke 100 for 1947-49; meaning, it now a- ten-year collective bargaining costs $14,390 to build the same relationship with the SIU. It then dwelling that cost $10,000 in 1947began recruiting crews through a 49, If you could find a house for newly-established Canadian Mari­ $14,390. time Union. In reality, the record of new The Commission was established mortgages being issued shows that by the former Canadian Labour Minister in the summer of 1962 SIU oldtimer Hugh D. "Frenchy" Fouche has received an­ the average new dwelling now has after leaders of the Canadian other boost from the SIU Welfare Plan in his battle against a price tag of $22,500. Only on older homes have price tags settled Labour Congress and Canadian crippling Multiple Sclerosis. Fouche became completely dis­ down a little, with the average Brotherhood of Railway, Transport price reported by the Federal Home and General Workers had dis­ abled and bedridden by MS-*rupted Great Lakes shipping by in 1956 when he began receiv­ could get around a bit if he had e Loan Bank as $17,300. Chief excep­ bringing about an illegal closing of ing SIU disability-pension motor-powered i^eelchair. The tion is in the West, where houses in the much-wanted. $12,000-$20,000 SIU Welfare Plan trustees prompt­ range still are rising. benefits. the St. Lawrence Seaway. Thus, the great argument of other generations, whether it is cheaper. Ostensibly, the Commissioner's Early in 1960 he learned he ly approved the necessary $600 needed for this purchase, enabling to buy or to rent, has become the great dilemma of our time—where Fouche to move about for the first can you buy or rent at a reasonable cost? time since 1956. Without considering personal preferences, here are comparative Later in the same year, they financial advantages and disadvantages: okayed a second purchase—a spe­ Advantages of Ownership: You are protected against excessive cial $235 set of long leg braces rent charges and any possible further inflation in rentals. You lose and crutches. The Plan also made perhaps 4 to 6 percent interest on the money you Invest in a home. the necessary arrangements to give Cliff Wilson. Food and Ship Sanitation Director Fouche training in how to use the But frequently landlords these days try to make the rentals you pay braces and crutches at the Medical provide a 10-12 percent return on their investment, besides their business overhead expenses and other costs. The general improvement in sanitary standards on ships brought Center in Columbus, Ohio. You also have an opportunity to invest "sweat equity"—^your own Since then, the Plan has taken about by the growth of strong seamen's unions and the adoption of labor—by maintaining and improving your property. care of the purchase of a conven­ modern worldwide sanitary standards has greatly reduced the spread tional wheelchair for the disabled Some of your monthly payment does build up equity. This argument of disease from country to country. Seafarer, to give him mobility on is often exaggerated by builders, mortgage lenders, and sellers. Tha Diseases spread by infected ships once raged periodically through partial fallacy is that you also "use up" a house while you are paying Europe and America. Influenza, plague, smallpox and other contagious both long and short runs. The latest expenditure as part of for it. There is some deterioration of the building and equipment. Also, diseases brought into port aboard ship once killed millions of people the SIU's special equipment bene­ in the early years you build up very little equity. Most of your monthly all over the world. In the days when little was known of these diseases or how they fit came last month, when the pow- payment goes to mortgage Jnterest. Still, it is possible to stave off some of the depreciation by wise spread, and no effective cures or methods of control were available, choice of a neighborhood that is improving rather than deteriorating, rough and ready methods were often applied to protect the public. and by careful maintenance of the property. If you keep the house It was once the custom to place a rigid six-week quarantine on any long enough, ultimately you will enjoy the benefits of higher equity. ship arriving at a port with a case of plague or smallpox aboard. You also have a tax advantage in owning, since mortgage interest During that time nobody was permitted to leave or board the vessel. and property taxes are deductible on Federal and some state income The shore population was thus protected but, as a result, the disease taxes. ' raged throughout the ship. Many of her crewmembers usually died For example, one young family in Oakland, California, whom we before the infection had run its course. recently counseled, was paying $105 a month for a 3Vk-room apartment. A drastic remedy employed later was scuttling a ship carrying We figured out that they could buy a hou/ie in the $16,000-$17,000 infection. This method was not effective, however, because the crew bracket, ..have more living space and still be a little ahead. In thia would scatter ashore and spread the infection that way. Also, rats bracket, the house would have to be either an older dwelling, but still swimming ashore from the vessel would spread any disease she carried. in good condition, or a new home in one of the larger outlying tracts The recent addition by the Port of London of a new quarantine or developments, since the husband had to drive to work anyway. vessel, the Humphrey Morris, as reported in "The Nautical Magazine," If this family had a 30-year, $15,000 mortgage, its monthly expenses points up the modern method of protecting the local population from for mortgage, taxes, insurance and operating expenses (not including shipborne disease. The 100-foot cutter is one of four vessels operated utilities or furnishings), would run about $125-$135 a month in that by the Port of London Health Authority to prevent infectious diseases area. But the family can deduct the mortgage interest and taxes on from getting ashore. its tax returns, and thus save about $17 a month during the first five Most ships that enter any port nowadays have a clean bill of years (in this case). Too, by the end of the fifth year the family would health. An arriving vessel may sometimes require the aid of a medical accumulate about $1,100 of equity. These savings would reduce their officer to treat non-infectious ailments like ruptured appendix or a real housing cost to about $90-$100 a month. seaman who suffered a shipboard injury. But today ships arriving from Advantages of Renting: If you rent, you do have greater fieri ibillty Seafarer Hugh Fouche is overseas ports noted for unsanitary conditions or outbreaks of disease you must move, or if your income or family changes and you want if pictured outside his Savan­ usually get special attention before being allowed to land. to reduce your housing expense. nah home in motorized Often every man aboard is given a thorough examination' before Also, unless you know you will stay in the same area at least several wheelchair purchased by being permitted ashore. Confirmed or suspected cases of infectious years, renting avoids the high initial expenses of buying, such as closing disease are then immediately transferred to a hospital isolation ward. SIU Welfare Plan. costs, lawyer's fee, fixing up the house, etc. Depending on the area, If typhoid or smallpox is detected on a ship the vessel is thoroughly the price of the house, and the lender's demands, closing costs usually fumigated to prevent the spread of the disease ashore by vermin. Such ered chair ran low on tires and are $250 to $450 even on moderate-price houses. This includes title needed a new battery. The cost of fumigation involves not only the ship, to kill any rats aboard, but insurance, which alone may be $150-$175, and the lender's "origination Includes such things as bedding and clothing which might harbor two new tires and a battery was fee" for the appraisal and arranging the mortgage. covered in a trustee action at the disease-carrying vermin. Too, many families prefer the convenience of living in town or near August meeting. In addition to these functions the Health Authority also works to Fouche currently makes his home work, and also-want to keep down commuting expenses. prevent the importation of unwholesome food. Its job is to see to it It is true that some families who bought homes have gotten over in Dawson, Ga., and is 48 years old. that the six million tons of foodstuffs which enter London every year He sailed with the SIU in the en­ their heads, especially in Florida and Southern California. For example, do not include meat from diseased animals, grain contaminated by rats gine department from January, one of the big California savings and loan associations, the Great or other vermin, canned food damaged by shifting cai go or, over-ripe 1942, until the time he became dis­ Western, reports that it has taken over a number of tract houses built fruit not fit for human consumption. in 1960 and early '61, especially in San Diego, Sacramento and Palmabled. This is the same type of role filled by the US Public Health Service Over the years, the Welfare. dale. In Florida, the Federal Housing Agency now is the unwilling In American ports to protect the population ashore and to keep disease Plan has underwritten the cost of owner of. some 7.,000 houses in .the $7,OOG-$15,000 bracket on which it end contamination of any kind from spreading various types of special equiphient had insured mortgages. ' (CJomments-and mgyestions are invited hy ihis Department .and can for Seafarers in their recovery -But on-balaaeei Ownership'Still does seem to have'an edge over he submitied'io-ihia column fb; care of the SEAFARERS LOG,) from disabling -'injuries • or illness.' renting if the house is'reaiisfically'chosen and conservatively financed. Housing Dilemma: To Buy Or Rent? Special Equipment Plan Again Aids SIU (Ndtimer Ship Sanitation Fights Disease • .f'' �Pac» Seiw: SEAfAH^nS, >^00 Seafarers To Crew Another Cable Ship WASHINGTON—A Maritime Administration recommen­ dation to charter the Grovemment-owned cable ship Arthur M. Huddell to SlU-contracted Isthmian Lines has been apr proved by Commerce Secre--*fleet and was chartered to Bull tary Luther H. Hodges. The former Liberty ship, Lines. Manned by Seafarers, she now in lay-up, has been converted by the installation of tanks in her holds for the storage of flexible pipe line. She is the only ship un­ der the US-flag fitted in this man­ Soon to be taken over by Isthmian as warehouse ship for the cable vessel Long LineSt the ner. The Huddell is to be used to Arthur M. Huddell (above) is pictured when she was operating for Bull Lines in 1956 on assist the new SlU-manned cable ship Long Lines in laying a Pacific West Coast cable-laying job. The Huddell, a modified Liberty with special tanks for han­ telephone cable next year linking dling cable, has been in US reserve fleet since then. .f Hawaii with Japan by way of the islands of Midway, Wake and Guam. She will act as a floating ware­ house to keep the Long Lines sup­ HARRISBUBG, Pa.—Some 500 trade unionists who rushed here from all parts of plied with cable. Isthmian also is operator of the Long Lines, Pennsylvania have succeeded—at least temporarily—in blocking a "ripper" unemployment the which is owned by a subsidiary of compensation bill. the American Telephone & Tele­ The proposal was with­ the unionists at the capital city. do this, it proposed to reduce the graph Company. drawn by the administration The intent of the administra­ tax for the more stable (and more The Huddell saw action in 1956 prosperous) businesses, while intro­ when she came out at the reserve of Gov. William W. Scranton tion was to save the compensa­ ducing features which would re­ just 24 hours after the arrival of tion fund $55 miiilon a year. To duced benefits for many thousands. It would have made other thou­ sands ineligible altogether and dangled the carrot of higher max­ imum benefits to induce labor support. House Bill 1697 was dropped in the hopper on July 15, and the Joe Alrina, Safety Director Labor Committee cooperated by WASHINGTON—The Venezuelan reporting it out with slight amendments within a day so that Confederation of Labor (CTV) has Gasoline is one of the most flammable substances most of us will the bill passed first reading. As announced that it will cooperate ever get to handle and gasoline vapors are some of the most explosive. soon as printed copies were avail­ with a private tourist agency lo­ Yet because of the widespread use of the automobile, most people feel able, the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO cated here in sponsoring special so at home with gasoline that it is seldom treated with the respect it rushed an analysis to its thousands labor tours of Venezuela. The first tour in the new pro­ of affiliates and at the same time requires. gram is being planned for this fail. issued a call for coordinated mass This becomes clear every summer in the list of those painfully and It will be conducted by CIRsometimes fatally burned while using gasoline to light barbeques or lobbying. The mobility of the labor move­ CLEVEN, the agency sponsored by clean paint brushes. In the small, tight, hot compartments of a ship, ment paid off when the Scranton the CTV and the Venezuelan gov­ careless handling of gasoline is even more dangerous. One of the most dangerous aspects of gasoline is the speed with administration withdrew the bill ernment, which recently conducted which it will vaporize and the volatility of these vapors. Under certain and referred it to the Joint State a delegation of 21 AFL-CIO repre­ conditions, one quart of gasoline left in an open container in a small Government Commission for study, sentatives on an initial tour of the closed compartment will in time make an explosive mixture throughout with the intent of considering the country. Cost of a two-week chartered the entire compartment. Walk into such a space with a cigarette in Commission's report at a special your mouth and you'll get a new respect for gasoline in a hurry, if session of the General Assembly tour, including transportation, ho­ in the fall. Informed sources ex­ tel and meals, will be approximate­ you live. Although gasoline vapors will spread throughout a compartment, pect the matter to be brought up ly $562. It will leave New York by they are relatively heavy and will concentrate near the bottom of any following state election results in air, spend two days in Caracas, and then go on by air to visit six enclosed space. From an open container the vapor will spread and fill November. The bill comes at a time when different cities. the bilges of a boat or the area of a compartment near the deck like The American delegation that any gas. It will also travel along with a current of air, and even if a trail Pennsylvania is suffering mass un­ visited Venezuela last January in­ employment, with many wage of vapor is ignited at some point far from the container or leak from cluded representatives of a num­ earners the unwilling victims of which it originated, it will flash back to the source. This means an ber of AFL-CIO unions and organi­ iongterm joblessness because of added fire hazard a long way from the point of Ignition. Ignition of gasoline vapors can occur in many ways. Minute sparks the withdrawal or collapse of zations named by AFL-CIO Presi­ dent George Meany. large segments of industry. from a wrench striking metal, the sparking of brushes in a motor or generator, a ground or any minor arcing in an electrical circuit, the sparking of any ordinary electric switch, a rapidly-moving belt or even a nail in the sole of a shoe scraping on a steel deck can spark a disaster. Even the friction of the gasoline itself moving inside a hose can induce an electrical charge which can accumulate and set off an explosion. That is why hoses carrying gasoline should be grounded to the tank and why metallic contact should be maintained between the tank and the filling container. For handling large quantities of gasoline special hoses are available with electrical bonding wire fabricated within the hose to permit grounding of the hose, hose terminals and connections. Gasoline is also poisonous to the human body even in small amounts. Its methods of getting inside the body are many. It can be swallowed and absorbed by the skin as well as breathed. Inhaling a concentration of gasoline vapor 3 or 4 percent by volume will prove fatal. The toxocity of heavy concentrations of fumes is increased if the gasoline contains tetraethyl lead, added for anti-knock purposes. The best warning-of dangerous concentrations of gasoline vapors comes from your nose. The odor of the vapor can be detected at a level far below the lower explosive limit. But persons working with gasoline become quite accustomed to the odor and may not be abjle to detect fumes until they reach a dangerous concentration. In such a situation get plenty of fresh air to clear the respiratory system of fumes before using your nose as a gauge. Remember also that if you are standing up and detect a strong odor of gasoline fumes, the concentration is even stronger around your Labor efForts to promote tours of Venezuela by US trade ankles near the deck, so proceed with caution. unionists is discussed in Washington (l-rj by Lester P. The answer to gasoline vapors is ven-tllation, and plenty of it. This Zosel, Railway Clerics; Rep. Barrett O'Hara (D-lll.) of ventilation must be from the bottom of a compartment. Withdrawing House Latin American Affairs Subcommittee; Milton Plumb air from the top of an engineroom, for example, only spreads the vapors of Railway Labor Executives Association, and Mrs. Teresa collected in the bilges. And when working with gasoline remove all, repeat ALL, sources Sanchez, representative of labor-backed tourist agency. of ignition. They are pictured in front of special exhibit in Railway Labor Building showing activities of labor representatives (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can on tour of Venezuela earlier this year. be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) PA. LABOR HALTS JOBLESS $ CUTS I'^SJ;. , ^ Venezuelan Labor Asks US Visits A Built-in Gas Vapor Detector served as a "warehouse ship" for the building of a submarine tele­ phone cable system between Seat­ tle and Ketchikan, Alaska. The present charter of the vessel to Isthmian was based on national defense considerations after the Department of Defense advised the MA that maintenance and improve^ ment of cable communications is necessary for the national defense; During World War II the Hud­ dell loaded and discharged a flex­ ible pipeline across the English Channel to supply fuel to the Al­ lied forces which invaded the continent. The Long Lines, with which the Huddell will be teamed, is one of the most modern cable ships afloat. The 511-foot, $19 million vessel has a cargo capacity of 2,000 nau­ tical miles of undersea cable which she can lay at eight knots an hour. In addition to her modern cablelaying machinery, she has som® novel features, including a special five-bladed propeller to cut vibra­ tion, a helicopter landing deck and an underwater bow propeller to force a stream of water through a tunnel in either direction, at right angles to the direction of travel, for super-fine maneuverability. Sh» can be steered from the bow and. stern as well as from the bridge. , Post Office Trying Out " ZIP' Mail Seafarers scattered all over the world should be able to get their mail to SIU Headquarters in a hurry with the aid of the new "ZIP Code" system introduced re­ cently by the Post Office Depart­ ment. The ZIP Code is an extension of the old system of zone numbers used to speed up mail delivery in the past. A letter bearing the proper "ZIP" number will get to the delivery station nearest head­ quarters in the shortest possible time, with the least amount of handling. This is the Bush Terminal Post Office, on 29th Street, where mem­ bership maii is already handled by the Seamen's Maii Unit set up at that station two years ago. The proper ZIP code number for the SIU headquarters address is 11232. This number should be placed after the city and state in the address. "112" in the five-digit number means Brooklyn, and the "32" rep­ resents the zone. Thus, a letter to headquarters can be addressed to: Seafarers International Union, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11232. Ultimately, a machine-scanning system will be introduced in most post offices that will then be able to route the mail automatically for Brooklyn zone 32, and then for delivery to headquarters. If you are writing from any-^ where in the US, the Post Office urges you to include your own ZIP number in the return ad­ dress, so that an answer can be forwarded without delay. Changes of address for the LOG should also Include your ZIP num­ ber for faster handling in the future. �»K *: •• . . •. • m t -, .*s-...«.. i I; •c:-^ i • . t, •.» • t < ' -* t, i'-f' J » « 1 XSpjj fM'if'is: ITS: E 0 wT. Uv.. „'^:,-";.':\.L:' "N if 'f. x.:-:' :-t \fv ••••'•• 'X 8«ptciaber M, IMl SHIPPING RULES Thes« rule '» . ^v- •. •.'• -?;•-*'. • X- Every seaman shipped through the hiring halls of the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, hereinafter called the "Union," shall be shipped pursuant to the following rules: 1. Seniority A. Without prejudice to such other legal conditions and restrictions on employment as are contained in the agreements between the Union and the Employers, seamen shall be shipped out on jobs offered through the hiring halls of the Union in accordance with the class of seniority rating they possess, subject, nevertheless, to the other rules contained herein. B. Seniority shall be determined in the following manner: A class A seniority rating, the highest, shall be possessed by all unlicensed personnel who have shipped regularly, up to December 31, 1954, with one or more of the companies listed in Appendix A, since before January 1, 1951. On and after October 1, 1956, a class A seniority rating shall be possessed by all seamen with ratings above ordinary seaman, wiper, or messman, who have shipped regularly, up to December 31, 1954, with one or more of the companies listed in Appendix A, since before January 1, 1952, subject, how­ ever, to rule 9. On and after September 1, 1958, a class A seniority rating shall also be possessed by all seamen who have shipped regularly with one or more of the companies listed in Appendix A, either (1) up to December 31, 1955, since before January 1, 1953, or (2) up to December 31, 1956, since before January 1, 1954, subject, however, to rule 9. On and after June 15, 1961, a Class A seniority rating shall be possessed by all seamen who have shipped regularly with one or more of the companies listed in Appendix A, either, (1) up to December 31, 1957, since before January 1, 1955; or, (2) up to December 31, 1958, since before January 1, 1956; or, (3) up to December 31, 1959, since before January 1, 1957. A Class B seniority rating shall be possessed by all seamen who have shipped regularly up to December 31, 1957 with one or more of the com­ panies listed in Appendix A, since before January 1, 1958, and who do not have a Class A seniority rating, subject, however, to Rule 9. On and after September 1, 1958, Class C personnel who possess a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the Andrew Furuseth Training School course, and who, after obtaining such a certificate of satisfactory completion, have completed 60 days of seatime with any of the companies set forth in Appendix A, shall be entitled to class B seniority rating. A class C seniority rating shall be possessed by all seamen who do not have a class A or class B seniority rating, subject, however, to rule 9. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, no seaman shall be deprived of the seniority to which he would be otherwise entitled by virtue of service with the armed forces of the United States. C. A seaman will be deemed to have shipped regularly with one or more of the companies listed in Appendix A if he has been employed as an un­ licensed seaman no less than ninety days (90) per calendar year on one or more American-flag vessels owned or operated by the said companies, subject, how­ ever, to rule 3(A). This fatter provision shall not operate so as to reduce any seaman's seniority if the requirements therein were not met during the first calendar year in which the seaman commenced to ship but, if not met, the said calendar year shall not be counted insofar as seniority upgrading is concerned. D. Employment with, or election to any office or job in the Union, or any employment taken at the behest of the Union, shaH be deemed to be the same as employment with any of the companies listed in Appendix A, and seniority shall accrue accordingly during the period such employment, office, or job is retained. E. A class A seniority rating shall be the highest, class B, the next highest, and so on, and priority as to jobs shall be granted accordingly, subject, never­ theless, to the rules contained herein. F. Within each class of seniority, a seaman shall be shipped in accordance with the length of time he has been unemployed, the one unemployed the longest to be shipped the first, subject, nevertheless, to the rules contained herein. G. It shall be the responsibility of each seaman to furnish proof of seniority and length of the period of his unemployment. Notwithstanding any other provisions herein, the failure to produce adequate proof of seniority or length of unemployment shall be grounds for denial of the job sought. An appropriate seniority rating card duly issued by the Union shall be deemed sufFicient proof of seniority, for the purposes of shipping, without prejudice to the right of any seaman to furnish different proof of his seniority in reasonably legible and easily ascertainable form, such as ofTicial Coast Guard discharges. Unemploy­ ment periods shall be ascertained solely from shipping cards issued by the Union. H. Seniority rating cards will be issued by the Union only upon written and personal application made and accepted. These will be valid only for the calen­ dar year in which issued. No seniority rating card will be issued after October in each calendar year, unless the remaining time is not needed to preserve the seniority rating of the applicant, or is mathematically sufficient to enable him to retain his seniority. Each seniority rating card shall be based upon entitlement as of the date applied for. Shipping cards issued by the Union shall be valid for a period of 90 days from the date of issue subject tathe other rules contained herein. If the 90th day falls on a Sunday or a holiday, national or state, or if the hall in which registration has been made is closed on that day for any reason, the card shall be deemed valid until the next succeeding business day on which the hall is open. The period of validity of shipping cards shall be extended by the number of days shipping in a port has been materially affected as a result of a strike affecting the industry generally, or other similar circumstances. Shipping cards shall be issued to all those requesting the same, provided the seaman has all the necessary documents and papers required by law and is otherwise eligible. I. Seniority shall be calculated on the basis of employment without regard to department (deck, engine, or steward), without prejudice, however, to the application of any other rule contained herein. A seaman may not change the department in which he usually ships without permission of the Seafarers Appeals Board, which permission shall be granted only upon proof, deemed satisfactory by the Board, that medical reasons, insufficient to prohibit sailing altogether, warrant the change. J. Seamen with a class^B.or class C seniority rating may be shipped on a vessel for one round trip, or sixty (60) days, whichever is longer; in th^ latter case, the sixty (60) day period may be extended, where necessary to insure practicability insofar as leaving the ship is concerned. This rule shall not be applied so as to cause a vessel to sail shorthanded. No transportation shall be due by virtue of the application of this rule. The words "round trip" shall have the usual and customary meaning attributed to it by seamen, whether It be coastwise, intercoastal or foreign. On coastwise voyages, if the schedule of the vessel is such that it is to return to the area of original engagement, a seaman shall not be required to leave the vessel until the vessel reaches the said port or area. On intercoastal and foreign voyages, where the vessel pays off at a port in the continental United States other than in the area of engage­ ment, if the vessel is scheduled to depart from the said port of payoff within ten days after arrival, to return to the port or area of original engagement, a seaman with a seniority rating of less than class A shall not be required to leave the vessel until it arrives in the said port or area of original engagement. 2. Shipping Procedure A. No seaman shall be shipped unless registered for shipping. No seaman shall, register for shipping in more than one port of the Union at one time. No shipping card issued in one port shall be^ honored in another. B. No seaman may register for another, or use another's shipping card or seniority rating card. All registration must be in person, and seamen must be present, in person, when a job is offered them. C. No seaman may register for a job so long as he is employed on any vessel. D. No seaman shall have the right to reject more than two jobs, after throw­ ing in for them, within the period of validity of his shipping card. Rejection of more than two jobs during this period will require re-registration end the taking out of a new. shipping card. E. Every seaman who accepts a job, and who quits or it fired after one day, shall not be permitted to retain the original shipping card on which he received his job, but must re-register to ship, if ho quits or is fired within one day, he must report back to the dispatcher .on the next succeeding business day or else give up the original shipping card on which he received his job. F. No seaman shall be allowed to register on rhore than one list (department), and in not more-than one group, as hereinafter set forth. No seaman shall be shipped out on a job off a list (department) other than that on which he is registered, except under emergency circumstances, such as insuring against a vessel sailing short in a department. No seaman shall be shipped'out on a job outside the group in which he is registered, except as specifically set forth herein. The following are the groups within the lists (departments), in which classi­ fied seamen may register. Within one list (department), those possessing a higher seniority rating may take priority in the obtaining of jobs over those with lesser seniority rating even when not registered in the same group, sub­ ject, however, to the provisions of rule 4 (C). The following is a breakdown of the list (department) group: DECK DEPARTMENT Group I—Day Workers Deck Maintenance Watchman—Day Work Storekeeper Bosun Bosun's Mate Carpenter Quartermaster Able Seaman. Group 11—Rated Watch Standers Car Deckman Watchman—Standing Watches Group III >\ • Group I Chief Ref. Eng'r. Chief Storekeeper Evap. Maintenance Man Pumpman, 1 and 2 Engine Maintenance Chief Electrician 1 St, 2nd, 3rd Ref. Eng,V. 2nd Electrician Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.—Day Work Unlic. Jr. Eng'r.—Watch Plumber-Machinist Group 11 Deck Engineer Engine Utility Oiler—Diesel Oiler—Steam -.v Watertender Fireman-Waterterider, Firemars -/'/J Group III Wiper " I Group I (S)—I Chief Steward—Passenger Steward Group I—R| Chef Night Cook and Baker (I Groujl 2nd Cook and 3rd Cook Groupl Utility Messmen /\| G. No seaman shall be tendered any accordance with law and can furnish, evidencing this qualification. H. No man shall be shipped while unj I. All seamen shipped through the l| cards. One of these cards shall be giv department aboard ship, the other to J. Subject to the other rules contain shall give up the shipping card on whii 3. Hospital Cases A. Notwithstanding anything to this cc employment required during each year I the maintenance of class B or class C sen| pro rata, in accordance with the pre time to each calendar year. Example: ifj out-patient for four (4) months in one required for seniority purposes shall be I B. A seaman who enters a bona fide there for thirty (30) days or more, shall I receive a thirty (30) day back-dated sh| in-patient for less than thirty (30) days, fied, to a shipping card back-dated to This rule shall not apply unless the sea forty-eight (48) hours after his discharge! holidays, and produces his hospital pap| 4. Business Hours and Job Ci A. AH Union halls shall.be open from I the halls shall be open from 8:00 AM to| Sundays, and holidays, the hours of bus! agent, upon proper notice posted on thJ B. Jobs shall be announced durinc Saturday mornings, on the hour, excei] On Saturday afternoons, Sundays, and stances, the job may be called out at a| shall a job be called out unless it Is firl C. There shall be a limit of eight (l| class A and class B personnel may be e| If the eighth job call does not produce class A or class B seniority rating (in thel with a class C seniority rating, otherwis selected for the job. This rule shall not sail shorthanded or late. D. The four maj^or ports are declared tj New Orleans. In halls other than those job do not produce a qualified seaman I the job shall be placed in suspense, but { B personnel who are registered for ship personneh The nearest major port shall pended job offered there for the next seaman in the major port so notified sha but only within the said two (2) job call bid for, the major port shall so immedi/ after that seaman with a class A or B serf these rules and registered in the notifyir rule shall not be applied so as to cause and shall not be deemed to require ar virtue of the transfer of the job call, subordinate hereto. 5. Special Preferences Ordinaries on Watch ENGINE DEPARTMENT STEWARD DEI •y- -rn A. Within each class of seniority ratinJ shall be preferred in obtaining jobs off B. A seaman shipped on a regular (15) days after the original employmentl shipping card on which he was shippecj C. If a ship lays up and then calls for < the same crewmembers shall have prefl on the shipping list. Such preference aha| of layup resulting from strikes affecting circumstances. D. A seaman with a class A seniority I in for a job on the tame vessel after firij he has not been discharged for cause E. Class C personnel with a certificatl Andrew Furuseth Training School sha] personnel. �iWlwifcer H, im • -•••/. -^•' -• ^ •" • - - • ./• -• • . • 8E AWARE Ra LOG t- '.-^'^>-,T';.--r, . ,-< /- . r,. - »r-.7,'-'., V• •K- '.' • , "' "''*"•••.""•-ri Pare Nine ;* v'^ " --• ;• ' '•-. i •' * •- • i ,. - A'; nclude the rules previously printed and distributed, together with amendments thereto, decided upon by the Seafarers Appeals Board, up to and including September 1, 1963. .. -J {TMENT d Man iteward—Passenger Man 'Cook book and Baker iTien unlait ha li qualified therefor In mandy tha appropriate documents the Influence of alcohol or drugs. shall be given two assignment / the seaman to the head of his .lepartment delegate aboard ship. Iierein, a seaman receiving a job v/as shipped. ry herein contained, the period of onstifute regular shipping, or for / without break, shall be reduced, of bona fide in- and out-patient lan has been a bona fide in- and dar year, the yearly employment iced by one-third for that year, sital as an in-patient and remains sntitled, if otfierwise qualified, to ig card. If he has been such an all be entitled, if otherwise qualiJay ha first entered the hospital, reports to the dispatcher within llusive of Saturdays, Sundays, and J AM until 5:00 PM. On Saturdays, |)0 Noon. On Saturday afternoons, shall be determined by the port lletin board the day before. >n-holiday week days, including T the 8:00 AM and Noon calls, ays, or under exceptional circumme after it comes in. "In no case isted on the shipping board, b calls In which the priority of sed In obtaining a particular job. slified seaman possessing either • sr prescribed herein), that seaman titled under these rules, shall be pplied so as to cause a vessel to New York, Baltimore, Mobile and in located. If three (3) calls for a .essing a class A seniority rating, with respect to class A and class , and not with respect, to class C mmediately notified, and the sus(2) job calls. A qualified class A ve the right to bid for these jobs 1 the event these jobs are not so advise the notifying port. Therey rating, otherwise entitled under irt, shall be assigned the job. This essel to sail shorthanded or late, nployer to pay transportation by provisions of rule 4(C) shall be I amen over fifty (50) years of age watchmen. lose ship lays up less than fifteen ;, shall have restored to him tha ovided the card has not expired. V within ten (10) days after layup, :e, providing they are registered extended by the number of days sdustry generally, or other similar g shall not be required to throw taining a job thereon, so long as IS quit. satisfactory completion from the preferred over other class C F. (1) Within each class of seniority, preference for the job of Bosun shall be given to those seamen who possess a Certificate of Recertification as Bosun from the Deck Department Recertification Program, or in the event there are no such recertified Bosuns available, then preference shall be given those Bosuns who either have actually sailed as AB for at least 36 months in the Deck Department, or have actually sailed in any capacity in the Deck Department for at least 72 months, or, have actually sailed as Bosun for 12 months, in all cases with one or more of the companies listed in the aforementioned Appendix A. (2) Within each class of seniority, preference for the job of chief electrician shall be given those seamen who have actually sailed for at least 36 months in the engine department, including at least 12 months as second electrician, with one or more of the companies listed in the aforementioned Appendix A. (3) Within each class of seniority, preference shall be given to those Stewards and Third Cooks who possess a Certificate of Recertification as Steward or Third Cook from the Stewards Department Recertification Program, or, in the case of a Steward, in the event there are no such recertified Stewards available, then preference shall be given to those Stewards who have actually sailed at least 36 months in the Stewards Department in the rating above that of 3rd Cook, or who have actually sailed as Steward for at least 12 months,in all cases, with one or more of the companies listed in the aforementioned Appendix. (4) Within each class of seniority in the Deck Department, the Engine Department and the Steward Department, preference shall be given to all Entry Ratings who are indorsed as Lifeboatman in the United States Merchant Marine by the United States Coast Guard. The provisions of this rule may be waived by the Seafarers Appeals Board in those cases where, in its judgment, undue hardship will result, or where other extenuating circumstances warrant such waiver. G. If an applicant for the Steward Department Recertification Progr'am or the Deck Department Recertification Program for. Bosuns is employed on a vessel in any capacity when he is called to attend such program, such appli­ cant, after his successful completion of the respective Recertification Program, shall have the right to rejoin his vessel in the same capacity on its first arrival In a port of payoff within the continental limits of the United States. H. The contracting companies recognize that the aforementioned preferences shall obtain notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary contained in these rules. 6. Standby. Jobs Standby jobs shall be shipped in rotation, within each class rating. No standby shall be permitted to take a regular job on the unless he returns tp the hall and throws in for the regular job. shipping card shall be returned to the standby when he reports dispatcher unless it has expired in the interim. of seniority same vessel His original back to the 7. Relief (1) Except for Recertification, when an employed seaman wants time off and secures permission to do so, he shall call the hall and secure a relief. No reliefs shall be furnished for less than four (4) hours or more than three (3). days. The one asking for time off shall be responsible for paying the relief at the regular overtime rate. Reliefs shall be shipped in the same manner as a standby. This rule shall not apply when replacements are not required by the head of the department concerned. (2) • Any employed seaman who has been called to attend the Steward Department Recertification Program or the Deck Department Recertification Program for Bosuns may be temporarily replaced by a relief man until his successful completion of the respective Recertification Program. The registra­ tion card of any such relief man shall remain valid during such relief assign­ ment unless it expires because of the passage of time. 8. Promotions or Transfers Aboard Ship No seaman shipped under these rules shall accept a promotion or transfer aboard ship unless there is no time or opportunity to dispatch the required man from the Union hall. 9. Change in Seniority A. Unless otherwise specifically entitled thereto by these rules, all those who possess a class B seniority rating shall be entitled to a class A seniorityrating eight (8) years after they commenced to ship regularly with the com­ panies set forth in Appendix A, provided they maintain their class B seniority without break. B. All those who possess a class C seniority rating shall be entitled to a class B seniority rating two (2) years after they commenced to ship regularly with the companies set forth in Appendix A, provided they maintain their class C seniority rating without break. C. Shipping with one or more of the companies set forth in Appendix A for at least ninety (90) days each calendar year is necessary to maintain without break, a class B or class C seniority, rating, subject, however, to rule 3(A). This latter provision shall not operate so as to reduce any seaman's seniority If the requirements therein were not met during the first calendar year in which the seaman commenced to ship but, if not met, the said calendar year shall not be counted insofar as seniority upgrading is concerned. D. The same provisions as to military service as are contained in rule 1 (B) shall be analogously applicable here. E. In cases where a seaman's shipping employment has been interrupted because of circumstances beyond his control, thereby preventing the accumu­ lation of sufficient seatime to attain eligibility for a higher seniority rating, the Seafarers Appeals Board may, in its sole discretion, grant him such total or partial seniority credit for the time lost, as, again in its sole discretion, it considers warranted in order to prevent undue hardship. For purposes of Board procedures, whether a matter presented to the Seafarers Appeals Board is an appeal as a result of a dispute over shipping or seniority rights, or is an appeal for the exercise of the Board's discretion, shall be initially determined by the Chairman, who shall thereupon take such administrative steps as are appropriate in connection with this determination, subject, however, to overruling by the body hearing the matter. If the Chair­ man is overruled, the matter shall, be deemed to be a dispute appeal, or a discretionary matter, in accordance with the determination of the said body, and it shall thereupon be subject to disposition under the rules corresponding to the type of case it has thus been determined to be. The applicant shall, at his election, have a right to be heard in person, but only at the place where the Seafarers Appeals Board is meeting to consider the same. The Chairman shall insure that the applicant shall receive fair notice thereof. .10. Discipline A. The Union, although under no indemnity obligation, will not ship drunks, dope addicts, and others whose presence aboard ship would constitute a menace or nuisance to the safety and health of the crew. Anyone claiming a wrongful refusal to ship may appeal to the Seafarers Appeals Board, which shall be a board of four (4), two (2) to be selected by the Union, and two (2) by that negotiating committee, representing Employers, known and commonly referred to as the Management Negotiating Committee. This Board shall name a Hearing Committee of two (2) to sit in the port where the refusal to ship takes place, if practicable, and, if not, at the nearest available port where it is practicable. This latter Committee shall arrange for a prompt and fair hearing with proper notice, and shall arrive at a decision, unanimously, to be binding and final. If a unanimous-decision'cannot be reached, an appeal shall be taken to the Seafarers Appeals Board. Where a specific company is involved in the dispute, a representative thereof must be appointed to the Committee by the Board unless waived by the said company. B. Where a seaman deliberately fails or refuses to join his ship, or is guilty of misconduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, he may lose his shipping card for up to thirty (30) days, For a second offense, he may lose his card up to sixty (60) days. In especially severe cases, or in case of a third offense, he may lose his shipping card permanently. Before a seaman may lose his ship­ ping card under this sub-paragraph B, a complaint shall be filed, by either the Union or an Employer, with the Chairman of the Board, who shall thereupon name a Hearing Committee, which Committee shall arrange for a prompt and fair hearing thereon, with proper notice. The manner of appointment of the Hearing Committee, and the procedures to be followed by it, shall be those specified, in the last paragraph of section 9(E) and section 10 of these rules and, without limiting the effect of any other provision in these rules, hearings may be conducted, and decisions reached, whether or not the seaman is present. Pending the hearing and decision, the seaman may register and ship in accordance with his appropriate seniority and registration status. Appeals from decisions of the Hearing Committee may be taken to the Board, and shall be mailed by the seaman to the Board within fifteen (15) days after written notification of the Committee's decision. The Board shall have the power to extend this time for good cause. Such appeals shall be heard by the Board at the next regular meeting after receipt thereof, provided the appeal has been received in sufficient time for the Board to give five (5) days' notice of the meeting to the seaman of the time and place of the meeting. Pending any appeal or.decision theron by the Board, the decision of the Hearing Committee shall be effective. C. The Board of four (4) shall be a permanent body, and each member shall have an alternate. The selection of the alternates, and the removal of members or alternates shall be set forth in the agreements signed by the Union and the Employers. Members of the Board may serve on a Hearing Committee, subject to sub-paragraph A. The Board shall act only if there participates at least one Union member and one Employer member, while the collective strength of each group shall be the same, regardless of the actual number in attendance. The decisions of the Board shall be by unanimous -vote, and shall be final and binding, except that, in the event of a tie, the Board shall select an impartial fifth member to resolve the particular issue involved, in which case, a majority vote shall then be final and binding. Where no agreement can be reached as to the identity of the fifth member, application therefor shall be made to the American Arbitration Association, and its rules shall then be followed in reaching a decision. D. All disputes over seniority, and transportation disputes arising out of seniority rule applications, shall be dealt with in the same manner as disputes over shipping rights. F, It is the obligation of the one aggrieved to initiate action. No particular form is necessary, except that the complaint must be in writing, set out the facts in sufficient detail to properly identify the condition complained of, and be addressed to the Seafarers Appeals Board, >7 Battery Place, Suite 1930, New York 4, N. Y. 11. Amendments These rules, including seniority classifications and requirements, may be amended at any time, in accordance with law, contracts between the Union and the employers, and to the extent permitted by jaw and contract, as afore­ said, by the Seafarers Appeals Board. �cr 9,EjiFMKKHSi '.MtQ.G V--' Pact Reopener Ups Hotpoint Strike Gains Qualified for SiU disability pension last month, Seafarer Al Arnold (left) draws first $150 benefits check from SIU Welfare Rep. John Dwyer at headquarters. Arnold used to ship in the deck department. Four SIU Oldtimers Join Pension Ranks ' "2i Olson Cruz Peloyo Harirawoy Another four veteran Seafarers can now look forward to a secure retirement as a result of a recent trustee action. The new pensioners represent a combined total of over a century at sea in the engine and stew-tard departments and bring will spend his retirement years In the total number of SIU old- Brooklyn. NY. timers put on pension this year to 81. The new pensioners are: Carl M. Olson, 71; Juan Cruz, 52; William C. Hathaway, 67, and Jose Pelayo, 68. All qualified for lifetime re­ tirement benehts of $150 per month. All but Olson are on dis­ ability pensions. Born in Sparta, Wisconsin, Ol­ son is the lone member of the steward department in this latest group of retirees. A veteran of 21 years at sea, Olson became an SIU member in 1948 at New York and presently makes his home in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He last sailed on the John C. (Atlantic Carriers). A native of Puerto Rico, Cruz sailed in the engine department since joining the Union at San Juan in 1944. After a sea career of over 20 years, he signed off his last ship, the Claiborne (Sea-Land). He'll spend his retirement years at his home in Puerto Rico with his wife Regina. Born in Massachusetts, Hathaway has been a member of the SIU since 1944 when he joined at New York. A member of the engine de­ partment, he has heen making his living at sea for 19 years. His last ship was the Alcoa Pilgrim (Alcoa). With his wife Mary, he With a grand total of 45 years of sailing time under his belt, Pelayo's last ship was the Losmar (Calmar). A native of the Phillipines, he joined the SIU back in 1938 at Baltimore and also sailed in the engine department. His per­ manent address will be in Balti­ more, where he has a cousin who is listed as next of kin. CHICAGO—Some 2,700 main­ tenance and production workers of the Hotpoint division of General Electric have received an addition­ al wage increase, Increased vaca­ tions, holiday pay and other fringe benefits under a contract reopener just negotiated by Local 571 of the Sheet Metal Workers. The three-year contract calU for another pay boost in April, 1969. The contract was negotiated un­ der a reopener clause of the agreement signed by Hotpoint and the Sheet Metal Workers last March. The pact followed a threeweek strike backed by the SIU and other AFL-CIO unions. This marked the first union agreement in the firm's 56-year history. Local 571 won a National Labor Relations Board election in May, 1962, but for eight months Hotpoint refused to budge from its original proposals. Faced with this attitude, the union went out on strike in February. A whirlwind boycott campaign against Hotpoint-GE products and an effective three-week picketline helped dent the company's historic "no concession" policy. Hundreds of members of other AFL-CIO unions, including members of SIU affiliates in this area, joined the picketline or gave their time on Saturdays to distribute "Don't Buy" leaflets to over 500 retail stores in 28 major US cities. Agreement was finally reached after Federal mediators brought company and union officials to­ gether for three days of bargaining and after strikers had begun re­ ceiving strike benefits from the Sheet Metal Workers International Association. Benefits were paid to non-members as well as to mem­ bers by waiver of a clause in the international's constitution. Fever Hits Islands —Watch Mosquitoes SAN JUAN—Seafarers stopping at Puerto Rican ports are advised to be on the lookout for mosquitos and to stay away from them if possible. An outbreak of dengue fever is sweep­ ing the island, with over-* 3,000 cases officially reported quitos -which transmit the disease last week, and is produced by is to sleep under a mosquito net, a virus transmitted by mosquitos. Dr. Joseph B. Logue, Seafarers Medical Director, reported to the LOG in New York that the dis­ ease, with symptoms similar to rheumatism, is seldom fatal. These symptoms include fever and an aching all over the body, and led to the ailment's former name of "breakbone fever." The best way to avoid the mos­ if possible, and to use an Insect repellent and an aerosol insecti­ cide to spray living quarters. There is no vaccination effective against dengue feyer. The only way to fight the dis­ ease is to eliminate the Aedesegypti mosquito which transmits it. Spraying is presently under way throughout the island. The same mosquito is also a carrier of yel­ low fever, so the US Public Health Service is urging all shipping and airlines operating to and from tlie island to take necessary precau­ tions. The first cases of dengue fever appeared during August in Manati, a town on the north coast. More than 2,000 cases were re­ ported there during the first two weeks of the outbreak. The epi­ demic then spread to the towns of Ponce and Guayama on the southern coast. Although only about 3,000 cases have been reported officially, un­ official reports put the number of cases at more than 10,000. The fever has also been re­ ported in Jamaica and in the sur­ rounding Caribbean area. Joseph VolplaD, Social Security Director Social insurance For The Aged ; The cries of "todallaed medieiae" are still heiag ralsei by the organ­ ised medical profession against the Kenndy Administration's proposal to finance hospital insurance for the aged under the Social Security System. The words imply something like the system adopted several years, ago, and still In effect. In Great Britain—government ownership of hospitals, government employment of physicians and surgeons on a standardized fee-and-salary basis, etc. But the bill proposed by Sen. Clinton P. Anderson (D-NM) and Rep. CecH R. King (D-Calif.) contains none of these things, the Administra­ tion points out. It suggests that "social insurance," not "socialized medicine," is the proper description. Briefly, the bill would cover the hospital bills of persons over 65, when such bills are likely to be most frequent and most expensive, under one of these three options available to the individual depending on his circumstances. • Up to 90 days of hospitalization for each illness, with the patient paying the first $10 a day for at least the first two days but no more than the first nine, or • Up to 45 days in each illness, at no cost at all to the patient, or • Up to 180 days of hospitalization in each illness, with the patient paying a total sum equal to 2.5 times the average of one day's confine­ ment cost (estimated at an average * total per illness of $92.50 during addition, the amount of annual 1965-66, . the first two years the earnings against which the con­ program would be in effect). tributions are calculated would b« In addition, after a prolonged increased from the present $4,800 hospitalization, the patient would ceiling to $5,200. be eligible for up to 180 days of The Government estimates that care per illness in a recognized 15.6 million persons over 65 will nursing home affiliated with a be eligible for these benefits under hospital. Social Security or Railroad Retire­ Since elderly persons who suf­ ment if the plan takes effect fer from ehrmiie conditions do not Jan. 1, 1965. Another 2.4 million always require hospitaiizatlon, the aged individuals would have their King - Anderson bill also would benefits paid for during a transi­ provide up to 240 home visits a tional period directly out of Fed­ year by visiting nurses or physical eral revenues. That would leave therapists, and would pay the cost, out about 200,000 elderly persons, in excess of the first $20, of out­ but almost all of these are Federal patient diagnostic services pro­ employees or retired Federal em­ vided by hospitals. ployees protected under their own As he has under any insurance systems. Because workers would be mak­ program, the patient would have complete freedom of choice of ing Social Security contributions hospital and doctor—in fact, the on the first $5,200 a year of earn­ services of a physician or surgeon ings, instead of $4,800 as now, cash are in no way affected or com­ retirement benefits also would be pensated for under the program, Increased for many of them. The which Is directed primarily at re­ maximum benefit levels would in­ lieving the chief health cost bur­ crease to $134 a month for an in­ den of the aged, hospitalization. dividual and to $268 a month for-« To finance the program, King- family, up from the present limits Anderson calls for an increase of of $127 and $254. The principle of pre-payment by one-fourth of 1 percent! for both an individual during his working the worker and his employer In the contribution rates under the life for health insurance he will Social Security and Railroad Re­ need when he is no longer work­ tirement Systeme. The increase ing and is less able to bear the would be four-tenths of 1 percent burden of sickness and accident for self-employed individuals. In expenses has won growing support ampng even conservative groups, but not from-the American Medi­ cal Association. The AMA stiU lnsists that the Kerr-Mills Act of 1960 is all that is needed, even though half the states did not have (Continued from page 2) Medical Assistance for the Aged ship construction through tax re­ programs in effect under KeiXr lief, beneficial amortization, and Mills by mid-1963. {Comments and suggestions are all other possible methods to "re­ store and retain US supremacy on invited by ' this Department and can be submitted to this column the high seas." in care oi the SEAFARERS LOG.) The MTD noted an "ever-In­ creasing" ratio of construction in foreign shipyards by American in­ dustry and pointed out that, at the present rate, the Soviet mer­ chant fleet will be twice as large Seafarers and SIU families as the US fleet by 1971. who apply for maternity, hos­ Tn regard to the state of the pital or surgical benefits from nation's economy, the board called the Welfare Plan are urged to for "Government leadership" and keep the Union or the Wel­ bold action in meeting the crisis fare Plan advised of any of unemployment, for a cut in the changes of address while their work week, tax reduction, upping applications are being proc­ of the minimum wage and other essed. Although payments aro measures which have been ad­ often made by return mail, vanced in the AFL-CIO legislative changes of address (of illegible program. return addresses) delay them when checks or "baby bonds" The MTD board also expressed opposition to a pending "quaiity are returned. Those ,wbo at* moving are advised to notify stabilization" bill as a price-fixing measure, and urged the defeat of SIU headquarters or tlie Wel­ a number of bills presently before fare Plan, at 17 Battery Pl^ce, Congress as harmful to domestic New York 4. NY. shipping. Shipbuilding Moving? Notify SIU, Welfare �mwm jUti# 'La4 Page £lef«i Still Lf/e../ COPS itmntT .'J -•| m NAM GIVES BIPAC ALL-OUT SUPPORT. Any doubt that the National Association of Manufacturers is behind the newly-organized Business-Industry Political Action Committee (BIPAC) has been -dis­ pelled by the NAM itself. Speaking before the Rotary Club of New York, NAM President W. P. Gullander put his organization definitely on record as intending "to give BIPAC every support and help we legitimately can." Gullander said that as a first step in its support of BIPAC, ttie NAM is sending to all its members copies of BIPAC literature. The letter urges them to join BIPAC as individuals and to help enroll other individuals in the companies. He directed that all NAM offices main­ tain a supply of BIPAC literature and membership application forms and support a nationwide campaign of the NAM Public Affairs Depart­ ment to support BIPAC. A spokesnun for organized labor at the same time took strong exception to editorials which expressed the view that while labor has long been in politics, business is just now starting to engage in political activity. In a letter to "The New York Times," Louis Hollander, secretarytreasurer of the New York State AFL-CIO and New York State COPE, called such a view "naive and mistaken" and said that it "does not coincide with the easily ascertainable fact . . . organized industry and business have always been in politics." Hollander pointed out that "through individual executives and by other channels, big business has made tremendous money contributions to the campaign chest of political candidates, often of both major parties. These contributions have far exceeded the relatively small amounts which COPE has been able to raise." BOOST, BLAST ON TEST BAN. The AFL-CIO Executive Council has hailed the nuclear test ban treaty as "a first step towards the possible limitation or reduction of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction" and has urged treaty ratification by the Senate. The Council said the treaty "provides mankind with an opportunity to end the danger of radioactive contamination of the atmosphere by halting those blasts which endanger health and produce genetic damage." It further stated the treaty can strengthen American efforts "to remove the causes of world tension, to provide a firm foundation for world peace, and to achieve disarmament through strict international inspection and effective control." Meanwhile, right-wing forces unleashed a multi-megaton barrage against the test ban treaty, trying to frighten the country out of its wits. A full-page ad in a recent edition of the "Washington Post" warned in bold headlines: "National Disaster Impending! Senate Ratification of the Test Ban Treaty Will Destroy Our Country." The ad was sponsored by the Manion Forum, an outfit which habitu­ ally drops its own bombs on the labor movement It was under the signature of Rear Adm. Chester Ward (Ret.), an old Navy hand who sails out of drydock regularly to deliver a salty word or two at rightwing rallies. Ward views the test ban—as do other rightists—as some­ thing subversive, "engineered by a Washington inner circle of pseudosophisticated, pseudo-intellectuals . . ." He ignores the fact that the Joint Chiefs of Staff, our top military leaders, have endorsed the treaty. •ss? Strikes at two plants of the Hat Corporation of America have been settled with substantial wage in­ creases and other improvements by the United Hatters, Cap and Mil­ linery Workers Union, The chief objective of the three-week strike, which sought general upgrading of wages, was met by an increase of 40 cents an hour over 3 years for 700 workers at the Winchester, Tertn., plant and a 25-cent boost at Sunbury, Pa., where 400 are em­ ployed. Vacation, holiday and pen­ sion program improvements were also gained. a- Three newspapers in the Flor­ ence, Ala., area have been struck by the Memphis Tri-Cities unit of the American Newspaper Guild after eight months of fruitless ne­ gotiations. The papers are the "Florence Times" and "Trl-Cities Daily" plants in Florence and the weekly "Standard and Times" in nearby Sheffield. In all three cases, the Guild is seeking a new contract but has met with stub­ born ownership resistance. At times there have been as many as 150 pickets on duty representing the Guild unit and other, unions. i i The Bank of Montreal has made an out-of-court settlement of $24,794 to M. W. Bluck, aii official of the bank for 27 years prior'to his dismissal in October, 1961, during a union organizing drive at the branch in Vancouver. Bluck was president of the Bank Employees Association Local 387, a unit of the Office Employees, when he was discharged. In addition to the settlement, he received $1,850 in severance pay. 4i t A week-long strike by Local 588 of the United Automobile Workers at Ford's stamping plant in Chi­ cago Heights, Hi., has been settled. The strike, involving some 3,800 workers, for a time threatened a shutdown in other Ford plants. The settlement finally reached in­ cluded satisfactory disposition of a number of health and safety grievances and appointment by the union of a full-time health and safety representative to help assure proper conditions in the plant. 4. t i New Jersey's first experiment In Industry-wide bargaining in the food Industry has been launched by Retail Store Employees Union Local 1262 in Newark with three of the state's largest independent supermarket chains. Shop-Rite, Food Town and Good Deal chains, comprising 191 individually-owned stores with some 5,000" workers, have agreed to participate in joint negotiations. ' - '9' V% 1 Debate is a healthy and desirable means in a democracy to legislate the people's needs, but it is not an end in itself. When important programs get stymied or shunted aside as a matter of expediency, the public has a right to holler. Tax legislation, job programs, civil rights and medical care for the aged are but a few of the pending bills awaiting the pleasure of Congress. Since this has already been a long session in what is considered an "offyear," the future of these measures is much in doubt. This applies also to a long-range Federal program of aid for domestic and offshore shipping, which is a desperate need in the maritime industry. Curiously, the only legislation tagged a "must" and rushed through this Congress was the bill passed last month imposing compulsory arbitration on the unions in the railroad work rules dispute. Yet the arbitra­ tion panel set by law will not hold its first public hearings until late next week. The arbitration legislation is thus nothing more than a strike stall, and points up how Congress can be stampeded — but only on this type of issue. 4 4. 4> 'Doctor Shortage The American Medical Association and the US Public Health Service are presently en­ gaged in a debate over the number of phy­ sicians in the US and whether the rate of increase is adequate. AMA contends there has been "a dramatic increase" and says there are now 146.7 doctors for every 100,000 Americans. From figures on infant mortality, which is considered a good gauge of the quality of a nation's medical care, it would seem that the USPHS view is more nearly correct and that there actually is a "doctor, shortage." Citing US infant mortality rates, an AFLCIO represenative told a Senate subcommittee recently that in 1962 the US slipped from 10th to 11th place in infant mortality rates among countries with populations of more than 300,000i He pointed out that since 1950, five countries with infant death rates lower than the US cut these rates another 20 to 40 percent, while the reduction in the US has only been about 13 percent. "When we in the United States, with the ability to provide a quality of medical care that is surpassed nowhere in the world, lag behind ten other nations in this .way, it is perfectly clear that not all Americans are receiving the benefits of the excellent care that the medical proTession of this country is able to provide," he added. The statistical debate on this issue will not solve the problem, but it does highlight a serious national issue. And while Congress has not moved forward on many other ques­ tions, it should be noted that it has just adopted a medical education bill. Approved by the Senate last week, this is at long last a step in the right direction. New Shell Game' Most rackets traditionally prey on the poor and uneducated, who can least afford to be the victims of such illegal schemes. However, an interesting twi':t is reported in New York, where a new racket is proving that tough, hard-headed business executives are easier to take than anyone, providing you have the right come-on. The New York City Better Business Bu­ reau has found that top business executives are being victimized bv what might be termed an "award mill." These rigged awards are given to businessmen who find that receiving an award, any award, is an ego-boosting victory proving their worth, importance and superiority over their fel­ lows. In most cases the award is strictly phony, with no competition at all. Our man next finds that he and his friends are paying $500a-table for an "award" banquet. In one case the BBB reported, there actually were judges—a housewife, a plumber and a taxi driver. All of them were probably "ex­ perts" in their own specialties though it's likely that the business exec whom they tagged, for an award didn't know who they -were, and cared even less. The criteria on whiph they based their decision was not in­ dicated. <7,1 -I �StAPA^UW The deaths of the followiiig Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarer* Welfare USPH8 HOSPITAI, plan and a total of $22,000 in benefits was paid (any apparent delay in payment of claim STATEN ISLAND. Naw York CornaU AmaUnokl Gutt Llakoa is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary Utigatlon for the Benny CaUlorlana Frank Uro disposition of estates): Anthony Caramaa Antonio Longualrs Camlal Caui Harry MacDonald Arthur R. Swanton, 42: Brother to Brother Thaxon August 9,1968 Edward Conway Jamea MacCras Swanton drowned In an accident Carloa Matt ton on Decem­ at the USPHS Joia Cortei WUbur Ntcklaua H. L. Crabtraa in India on. No­ ber 18, 1962 at Hospital, Seattle, Serga Dauitian Georga O'Rourke vember 26, 1962. the USPHS Hos­ Georga PUarla Wash. He had WeU Denny Philip Pron Eapanol He had shipped pital, New Or­ •ailed in the en­ Joaa Alexandro Euaeblo Tomaa Ramlrai with the SIU in leans, La. He gine department Richard Feddem Pedro Reyes the steward de­ Joa Scully Charlea Fertal had shipped with the SIU Dan Gemelner Jamea Sherlock partment since with the SIU in slnca 1956. Sur­ John Glbbona Jamea Shiber 1961. Surviving the deck depart­ Morrlf Slegel Robert Godwin viving is his sis­ Walter SUcoraU Juan Gonzalez is his wife, Mrs. ment from 1939 ter, Mrs. Cath­ Edwin Harrlmaa ^Manual Sllva Yvonne Swan­ until he went on John Sovlch erine M. Blom, Richard Haakln Thomaa Stratford ton, of New Or­ pension in 1958. His wife, Meta Seattle. Burial was at Calvary Thomaa Hlckey Lester Sturtevant Calvin Jones leans, La. Burial Thaxton, of Arima, Trinidad, sur­ Cemetery, Seattle. Total benefits: Carl KendaU Lea Summers was at Kharirohar Christian Cem­ vives. Burial was at Metairie $4,000. John Szczepanaki William Kins Miguel Tlrado PhUlp Korol etery, Kandia, India. Total bene­ Cemetery, New Orleans. Total it if it Julian Wilson. Jeaui Landron fits: $4,000. benefits: $4,000. William A. Kemmerer, 88: A B. Lerwjick $> USPHS HOSPITAL heart condition caused the death ISf NEW ORLEANS, LOUISANA Ernest L. Waters, 65: Brother of Brother Kem­ Richard Barnes Placldo Lopez Charles O. Lynsky, 43: Brother merer at his Waters died of natural causes on Wil. Barrilleaun Ken. MacKenzla Lynsky was lost at sea while home in Balti­ August 18, 1963 Daniel Bishop Leon Mara aboard the SS Wilbert Burka Alexander Martin at St. Vincent's more, Md., on Anthony Maxwell Mallory Coffey San Marino on Hospital, New August 14, 1963. E. Constantino Charles Parmar November 2 4, William E. Roberts Gordon Dalman York, NY. He He began ship­ Rafael Diirnn Allen Sehriels 1962. He bad began shipping ping with the SIU Alonzo Slatrunk Julius Ekman sailed with the John Brady Carloa Spina with the SIU in in the steward Jimmy Sprinkle Anton Evensen SIU in the the engine de­ department in Adolph Swenson v. Fredricksen deck department partment in 1944 Eugene GaUaspy Clarence Tobias 1939 and had Ruffln Ray Thomas since 1945. SurStanley Grooms and had been on been on pension Julius Thompson Frank Halem V i V i n g is his pension since Robert Trlppa since 1953. Siuvivlng is a friend, Selfert Hamilton mother, Mrs. WlUlam Wads Fredrick Hauser October, 19 6 2. Mrs. J. Harps, of Baltimore. ParkJames Walker Vincenzo lacono Surviving is a friend, J. Parten. Harriet Lynsky, Billy Ward wood Cemetery, Baltimore, was Walter Johnson of North Hollywood, Calif. Total Burial was at Cypress Hills Ceme­ Robert White Johnson the place of burial. Total benefits: Walter August WllUams Robert Kennedy tery, Brooklyn, NY. Total bene­ benefits: $4,000. William Williams $1,000. Gordon Long fits: $1,000. t t USPHS HOSPITAL i i i if 'X> ICt NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Octave S. Bourgeois, 65: Brother Charles M. Deemer, 59: Brother Gerald L. Thaxton, 55: A lung Blankenshlp Jose Kammlngn Bourgeois passed away due to a I. Joseph Feak William Mason ailment was the cause of death Deemer died of a cardiac ailment heart condition Herbert Fentress Robert Staplln on July 15, 1963 Richard Gray, Jr. Isadora Topal All of the following SIU families have received a $200 Charles Hurlburt Prua Vaughn at the USPHS Jamea Jarvls maternity benefit, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the Hospital, New USPHS HOSPITAL baby's name, representing a total of $2,400 in maternity SEATTLE. WASHINGTON Orleans, La. He benefits and a maturity value of $300 in bonds. Geoffney Johnson had been ship­ Joseph BaUey Chandler George Yeager, Jr. ping since 1947 Malvln Jean Elizabeth Coxwell, bom 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. JaekIa Edward Clchorek with the SIU in July 17, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Peterson, River Rouge, Mich. USPHS HOSPITAL the steward de­ GALVESTON. TEXAS Rex E. Coxwell, Mobile, Ala. 4i 3» 3^ Calvin Atkinson King partment. A Thomas Barracllfl James WUllam Lawless 4i 3i 4i Ronald Bullard, born July 12, brother, Richard Eric Berg Joseph LaCorta Michael P. Whalen, bom July 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Warren Bourgeois, of New Orleans, sur­ Robert Cooper John Maher WiUlam Scruggs Leslie Dean 18, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul Bullard, Philadelphia, Pa. vives. Burial was at Greenwood Ray. Elsenman Jack Strachan Whalen, Huntington, Beach, Calif. 3^ 3« Robert Sheppard Cemetery, New Orleans. Total ben­ Thomaa Heaton Pete TrlantaflUos James Hodges Terrle Lynn Veillon, born July efits: $4,000. it if if Andera Johansen Renee Marie Nelson, bom July 9, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Her­ 8, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. James man Veillon, Lake Charles, La. and believe his propaganda? I R. Nelson, Frankfort, Mich. 3!' 4" 4" remember how the NMU presi­ Rufino Garray, born August 24, 4< 4> 41 dent relieved alien seamen of 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rufino Marciel Ranies Townsend, bom their union books pfter the August 8, 1963, to Seafarer and Garray. Sr., Brooklyn, NY. To the Editor: general strike in 1946. Now he 4" 4' 4« Mrs. Joseph E. Townsend, PennsWhile reading an editorial in has the nerve to preach unity. Clarence Horchlns, Jr., bom vllle, NJ. the LOG (July 12) pertaining August 12, 1963, to Seafarer and The action of relieving alien it if to the president of the National seamen of their books and jobs Mrs. Clarence Horchins, Axton, Va. Eileen O. Kuchnlckl, born July Maritime Union and his pro­ will never happen in the SIU. t> if 81, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. gram of unity for the US mer­ I was one of the aliens and William and Wade Freeman, bom James Kuchnicki, Alpena, Mich. chant marine, I sure had a good have not lost my job or book July 16, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. if it it laugh. under any program in the SIU. Benjamin Freeman, Brockton, David Peterson, bom August 8, Mass. When the president of the For the past 18 years the NMU president has never done NMU is ready for his program anything about a unity pro­ gram. But from the time the president of the SIU was first elected as secretary-treasurer and head of the SIU, he has showed Interest in seamen of the universe. He proved It by organizing' the Canadian sea­ All letters to the Editor for men at a very high cost. publication in the SEAFARERS So far as we know, the NMU LOG must be signed by the president tried to invade and writer. Names will be withheld take over the Robin Line and upon request. deprive our union of jobs and ships. of unity for seamen, he should Does the president of the let us know. I can tell him how NMU want to use the tactics of to unite, the American seamen Joseph Stalin in his unity pro- and I'm sure that anyone will pram, as Stalin did in organiz­ agree with me except the NMU If any SIU ship has no ing the Baltic and central Eu­ president. library or needs a new ropean nations? As Stalin Frank Szwestka supply of books, contact annexed 30,000 square miles of i i i Poland, so does the NMU want any SIU hall. to annex the Robin Line and put SIU seamen on the side­ walk. Does the president of the 'Co the Editor: I wish to take this time to ex­ NMU think that SIU seamen are a bunch of fools to read press my deepest thanks and NiVIU's Unity Isn't For Him ISSBlSi®®IKi EVERY THREE MONTHS It-.,.' YOUR SIU SHIR'S LIBRARY .'w-- Welfare Plan Help Praised USPHf HOSPITAL BRIGHTON. MASS. VlB. Chamberlain William Powarf John Fortune Joseph Thomas Raymond Parry USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Colon BoutwaU Daniel Hutto RUay Carey Georga RIchudSM William Chadbum Irlnes Robla C. T. Connell H. Shellenbergar Slxto Escobar WUllam Walton USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Anderson Charles TaUmaa Robert Chrlstensen C. W. Thompson B. S. Stockman' USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Gerald Algernon Thomaa Lehay Benjamin Deibler George McKnew Adrian Duracher Max Olson Aba Gordon SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Daniel Gorman Thomaa Isaksea Alberto Gutlerres William Kenny MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPXTAl, MOUNT WILSON. MARYLAND Charles Ackerman VA HOSPITAL JACKSON. MISSISSIPPI Harry Luzader USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE James McGee PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON. LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL NORTHAMPTON, MASS. Maurice Roberts US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON. DC WU. H. Thomson USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Benlgno Abad William Lane Robert Adams Gustaua Loeffer Rendley Beaven Stanley Lowery Joseph Bush Max Marcus Clifford Brlssett Robert Moylan Sidney Day Hoy Newbury CarroU Flcketi \ Chester Rakowskt Joseph Gibbons Jack Sanders Eugene Greaux John Shannon Wllbert Hughes Carl Smith Carl Jupitz James StanseU Vernon Keena Opls WaU Ira RUgora Get Certificate Before Leaving Seafarers are advised to se­ cure a master's certificate at all times when they become ill or injured aboard ship. Ths right to demand a master's cer­ tificate verifying ilinesi or in­ jury aboard a vessel is guaran­ teed by law. appreciation to the Seafaren Welfare Plan and the SIU for the ail-out efforts and coopera­ tion received during my unfor­ tunate Illness here in San Fran­ cisco. I paid off the Penn Exporter (Penn Export) at Pascagoula, Miss., on March 27 and was stricken with a severe sore throat on March 29. I checked Into the hospital at Galveston, and was told they no longer had a throat clinic there, but I would have to go to another hospital that did. I had to have a iaryiigeat pathology and my records were at the San Francisco hospital. When I went there, they found I had a cancer of the vocal cord and had to have treatment of a prolonged' nature and x-ray therapy. While I was there the SIU Welfare Plan took care of everything right through to August 7. I have since shipped out on the Diana B. (Conestoga Carriers).. I especially want to thank our SIU officials at the San Francis-'' CO hall for their fine and un­ selfish attitude in helping me. I'm mighty glad I belong to such a union as the Seafarers International Union that really goes all-out in its efforts to give its members the best that can be obtained. . / , Willlain T. Langford �^ ®^ 0/ 4fiP , FMg^.'B^rteen !^l 'Sea Life' — By Jim Mates Safety practices are one of the subjects of the moment aboard the Yaka (Waterman). Both L. A. Forgeron, bosun, and Steve Krkovich, engineroom safety delegate, have called attention to a practice in port that spells danger both for crewmembers and for dock work­ ers handling ship's cargo. The bosim reported that the when the guy lines get heated up stevedores, after trimming on the steam pipes. cargo gear, leave the guy-lines all over the deck Instead of making them up, and this is causing a haz­ ard for the oilers who have to grease winches. Forgeron said the midship guy-llnes had also been burned by steam lines, although he and the deck gang make up the guys three or four times a day. He suggested that the stevedores be advised about this practice, since it also represents problems for them ^ A report from the Overseas Eva (Maritime Overseas), where Paul L. Whitlow is ship's delegate, notes that there's no shortage of food aboard and plenty of stores to get home with except for fresh provi­ sions. However, a word of cau­ Krkovieh tion is offered to the anglers on Birmingham the ship, who apparently have been dipping into the night lunch of other forms of bait. The fish­ now and then when they run out ermen are reminded that the night lunch is put out for the crew to eat —not for the fish. t> t> The crew on the Lncile Bloomfield (Bloomfield) forwards the re­ newed suggestion that each Seafar­ er's blood type be noted on his clinic card as a possible means of saving a life some time in the fu­ ture. The discussion at the ship's meeting, with Nils C. Beck as chair­ man and William Birmingham serving as secretary, centered on the point that the extra notation would take very little time when each man renews his card but getting the information could be time-consuming in an emergency, t Overhaul time for the Josefina (Liberty Navigation) on an India run finds some of the deck gang all dressed up for the job under a hot sun. Pictured (l-r) are Bill Clement, AB and deck delegate; G. M. Hetcher, OS; B. C. Jordan, AB; T. L Browning, OS, and J. B. Dixon, bosun. The crew says the Josefina is an "okay" ship—slow, but. a good feeder. Photo submitted by G. Mosterson. "There, that ought to be Seaweed's last complaint about not enough hot sauce in the chile. . 4 Where and when is the best time to show movies on the ship was a featured topic at the last meeting on the Steel Worker (Isthmian), and no solution to the dilemma has come forth yet. The way things work now, there are always a few hands who miss the movie, so the gang is still trying to figure out a way to keep the "no-shows" to a minimum. i Hi' i Ashore now. Seafarer John W. Kelsoe sends a note of thanks to the captain and SIU crewmembers on the Jean Lafitte (Waterman) wherever they happen to be. Kelsoe said he would like to ex­ press his appreciation to all hands "for the kindness shown me in my time of trouble." Thank you all, he adds, "from the bottom on of my heart for the generosity ex­ pressed in financial support and other aid when I was in need." fore they were set to pay off in Seattle last month. The skipper sent down a note of thanks to the steward department for doing a good job on the feeding, and all hands at the ship's meeting on the eve of payoff voted themselves a round of "thank-you's" for "mak­ ing the trip a pleasure." Even the niailing service on the LOG was good this trip, they added. R. 4" 4" i On the Coeur D'Alene Victory Sirois was chairman of the festive (Victory), life was just one big bed gathering and G. Lathrop served of roses for all hands the day be­ as secretary. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain). Aug. 17—Chairman, J. Aey; Secretary. Fred B. Kritzler. All re­ pairs are being taken care of except some minor ones. S27.94 in ship's fund. Checker champion F. Kritzler reports that he is ready to face the best talent on his scheduled checker championship for the Gulf Coast over the Labor Day weekend. HASTINGS (Waterman). August 7— Chairman. Robert Wurzier; Secretary. John Weiis. Ship's delegate reported that several matters of concern re­ garding the 1st assistant engineer will be taken up with the patrolman. Some disputed OT in the deck and engine departments. $13.06 in ship's fund. Crewmembers requested to SIU Youngster Helps Win Title Some of the major league teams may still be fighting it out for the top spots in the 1963 baseball standings, but in the Bath (Maine) Little League, the issue is all settled. The lat­ est sporting news out of the shipbuilding city, Seafarer Allan E. (Honest Al) Whitmer proudly reports, Is that the-* — South End PTA nine has taken pictured below In a group photo Young "Tex" occupied an infield slot in the championship team and the championship hands marking the championship. down, The South End squad is com­ prised of youngsters coached by fathers from the local parentteachers group and includes young Alan Whitmer II, better known as "Tex," who is a seasoned diamond veteran at the ripe old age of 0. "Tex" and his team-mates are Easily winning the title, the team piled up a regular season record of 15 straight wins, and then took two out of three games in a post­ season playoff. As a result, the South End PTA'ers compiled a win score of 17 games out of 18. That's a lot of baseball In anybody's league. easily gained his nickname from the time the family lived in the Port of Galveston, where he was born on June 9, 1954. Whitmer also has a daughter, Alana, 10, and has been shipping with the SIU in the deck gang since 1944. His last ship was the Penn Carrier (Penntrans). clean waihing machine and turn It off after use. WACOSTA (Waterman). August 1$ —Chairman. Ramon Ferrera; Secre­ tary. Ramon Irizarry. Harvey L. Graham was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Some disputed cargo OT la engine department. Discussion on having cluster light Installed in the after house so that the crew can see better going aft when there is cargo on deck. Request that door in crew's toilet be removed to make more room. WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metals). Aug. II—Chairman. H. Huston; Sec­ retary, R. Runner. Brother Bunner resigned as ship's delegate after serv­ ing for six months, and a vote of thanks was extended to him for a lob well done. J. Jellette was elected to serve In his place. A vote of thanks by the steward department to 12-4 and 4-8 deck watches for cleaning messroom and lounge in the mornings. Suggestion that when negotiating new contracts for the various types of ships, a uniform manning scale be adopted for all three departments. COTTONWOOD CREEK— (Bulk Transport). July IS—Chairman. J. E. Collins; Secretary. A. T. Cerber. One man left in hospital in Calcutta, India. Matter of no mall being received will be taken up with patrolman. $15.00 In ship's fund. Motion that new crew not sign on until all repairs are taken care of. Water is rusty. Ship to be fumigated. Young Alan (T®x) Whitmer, son of Seafarer Al Wbltiiiar, is shown In foreground (3rd from • left) with team-mates and coaches of the winning team. .1-1! J-.H ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin), Sept. 1 ^Chairmen. Paul McNabb; Secretary. Sidney Garner. $11.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Some beefs about food having no taste and meats being overcooked most of the time. This ship has a fresh milk pool at $3.00 a chance. Milk put aboard Is never used, as fresh milk Is available in all ports Including Africa. Vote of thanks given to messmen for good service. TRANSHATTERAS (Hudson Water­ ways). Aug. 14—Chairm.n, E. Linch; Secretary. P. S. Holt. Ship's delegate read communication from headquar­ ters regarding men not receiving medical attention at Suez Canal. No clarification given on men not being able to have shore leave at Chittigong and Bahrein. Di.sputed OT in deck and engine departments. Discussion on repairs especially on messhall chairs. Vote of thanks to the steward department. ALCOA MASTER (Alcoa), Aug. 11— Chairman. E. C. Bell; Secretary. L. F. Drew. Ship's delegate reported that most of the repairs have been taken care of. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. !)I-tion to scrap milk plan or get fresh milk. Motion to ask for awning < vcr poop deck. Washing machine for crew is not repairable and should be re­ placed. Men going to doctor asked to pay their own transportation and the.v will be reimbursed later. Ship's fund to be started. ANTINOUS (Waterman), Aug. 11— Chairman, William O'Connor; Secre­ tary, J. P. Baliday. One man hospital­ ized In Korea and one in Okinawa. Both men doing fairly well. Ship's delegate reported that men who did not get their transportation money to San Francisco will get it at payoff of this voyage. $10.00 In ship's fund. Motion to change 60-day shipping rule to a 90-day rule in order for these men to collect vacation checks. Sug­ gestion made to order an automatic clothes dryer. Suggestion made to have patrolman check the slopchest before sign-on. PRODUCER (Marine Bulk Carriers), June 8—Chairman, E. B. Hardcastle; Secretary. C. R. West. Ship's delegate reported that he contacted the cap­ tain regarding draws in foreign ports. Captain said he will give as much money as he can. One man left ship at sailing time and his name will be given to patrolman on arriving in States. No repairs made in engine department that appeared on repair list. Everything running smoothly with no beefs. All departments work­ ing together. COUNCIL GROVE (Waterman), Aug. IS—Chairman. Ted Weems; Secretary. C. O. Lee. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Discussion re­ garding retirement plan for men with 20 years SIU time. C. O. Lee was elected to serve as ship's delegate, crew asked to bring cups back to pantry. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Aug. 11—Chairman. C. Lawson; Secretary, Bill Stark. Ship sailed short one oiler from New Orleans. Letter received from oiler with instructions for dis­ posal of gear. Messman hospitalized in Panama Canal. Engineer is work­ ing on movie projector rnd will try to put it in working condition. $25.03 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion to con­ tact port steward asking tlirt ship be supplied with 2.5-pound sacks of sugar instead of lOO-pound sacks. Crew requested to dress properly coming into messroom. Vote of th.ank<to ship's delegate for good job. Stew­ ard thanks brothers for fine coooe>tlon on linen, l.ssues. �^ 4f S{, ^ t " * J S^teniller M. g^AFAktiki Vo o Pa«e FocurieMi Kandia High-Spots —Camels 'n' Bikes JT Ten days in the Indian port of Kandia are not exactly a tourist's dream, writes Seafarer Henry W. Abel from the Santore (Marven), but the boys are making the most of the meager entertainments availtended to Capt. Victor Ryan and able. He said the wonderful chief officer Edwards for trying weather and seas on the way over from the US were balanced by windy and stormy weather on the Arabian Sea during the bomebound trip, but at least this made for some excitement. "Not too much can be said for the Port of Kandia," ship's delegate Abel re­ ports, "as it is a new and small port, located in the salt flats of India on the Gulf of Cutch." The location is about midway between Bombay, India, and Kara­ chi, Pakistan. "You cannot get a decent drink of water there, much less anything else to drink or eat. No seaman's club, no movies and, in fact, no means of entertainment or recrea­ tion whatsoever other than bicycle riding and camel riding." Abel tried the camel ride (photo right), but he didn't say whether he gave the bikes a whirl too. The Santore was heading back to the Gulf oh August 29 at the time he wrote to the LOG and mailed his travelogue from Port Said. The ship originally loaded grain at Destrahan, La., on July 23, and ar­ rived there August 19. "Just to keep the record straight, I wish to state that this is a good ship, good crew and there's plenty of overtime for all departments. Special commendation can be ex­ their best to keep the crew happy in Kandia," he added. A vote of thanks also goes to James Ahem, bosun, for his ef­ forts, Abel said. Entering Port Said and the Suez Canal on the way south to Aden, SlU-manned Santore (Mar­ ven) eventually wound up in Kandia, India, to discharge US grain for ten days. She's home­ ward-bound now, and is due back in the Gulf soon to take on another cargo of grain. The vessel in the background is an unidentified tanker that was in Port Said at the time. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Carrieri), July ai—Chairman, J. Flower; Secretary, R. Hernandez. Captain promised to try and fix gaUey range as soon as ship gets to an AmeHcan port. $6.89 in ship's fund. Motion to suggest to negotiating committee a plan to eliminate present pay system and to have wages based on a dayby-day system Instead of the 30-calendar day, plus a substantial pay in­ crease across the board. Crew wants to discontinue the practice of back­ dating articles. A time limit of about two or three days should be set and these rules should be effective In every American port. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Ship's delegate Henry W. Abel gives camel a whirl in Kandia, India. Or was it the other way around? Praise For Stewards, Cooks 'Yes, She's A Feeder!' Letters, ship's minutes and other reports keep coming to the LOG regularly on ships that rank tops in the culinary department—where the rest of the gang expresses special appreciation for extra efforts in feeding and service by the for good chow . . . Crew pantry steward department in the and. messhall is much cleaner this trip and service is much better course of a voyage. . . . Morning Light (Waterman): Comments about some of the Vote of thanks for job done by ships cited in the past few weeks steward department . , . Steel Age include the following, without (Isthmian): A rising vote of thanks quotes: to the steward department moved Seatrain Georgia (Seatrain): by J. Arnold and adopted. Arnold Steward department doing a won­ is deck delegate . . . Alcoa Roamer derful job . . . Plenty of drinks (Alcoa); Thanks voted to steward available at mealtime . . . Del department on food and service. Kio (Delta): Everything running Marine (US Shipping): Job well smooth; no beefs in any depart­ ment. Thanks to galley crew and done by stewards. Special vote messmen for job well done . . . of thanks was unanimous . . . Bienville (Sea-Land): Vote of Josefiiia (Liberty Navigation): Job thanks to stewards for well-pre­ well done by chief steward, who is handling night cook and baker's pared food and good service. Zephyrhills (Pan American): duties plus his own. Thanks to all Steward department doing an ex­ for good food, menus and service cellent job . . . Taddel Victory . . . Short Hills (Waterman): Crew (Consolidated Mariners): Baker in good shape . . . Vote of thanks given vote of thanks for good to steward department. Potomac (Empire Transport), job as flour was not up to par . . . Steel Vendor (Isthmian): Chief Steel Designer (Isthmian), San baker doing a fine job on here. Francisco (Sea-Land), and many Elizabethport (Sea-Land): Vote more: VOTE OF THANKS FOR of thanks to stewards and cooks 1 THE STEWARD DEPARTMENT. JOSEFINA (Liberty Navigation), April 24—Chairman, Herb Knowlei; Secretary. D. Simmons. No beefs re­ ported. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. Chief steward doing night cook and baker's duties along with his regular duties. Job Is well done. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Aug. 18—Chairman, M. Santiago; Sec­ retary, F. M. Jennings. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Dis­ cussion about seeing the patrolman regarding discussion favoring raise In pay, pension and welfare benefits. ROBIN GOODFELLOW (Robin), July 24—Chairman, none; Secretary, none. 815.00 in ship's fund. No beefs re- ALMENA (Marine Carriers), July 14—Chairman, E. S. Riviere; Secre­ tary, L. P. Hagmann. $9.00 in ship's fund. G. T. Bacon was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Request for new washing machine since the pres­ ent one is not the heavy-duty type. Steward to order same. Ship's dele­ gate to see' the chief engineer about rusty condition of wash water. HUDSON (Victory Transport), July 28—Chairman, James Lee; Secretary, R. Vllorla. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. E. L. Thompson was elected to servo as ship's dele­ gate. Vote of thanks to the steward department for good food. AFOUNDRIA (Waterman), Aug. 4— Chairman, R. Ransome; Secretary, H. Ridgaway. Motion to have negotiat­ ing committee take up the matter of a reduction In travel fares for Sea­ farers and their families. Other trans­ portation companies move their em­ ployees free or for half fare. Vote of thanks given to steward depart­ ment for a job weU done. Crew asked to turn In all keys at payoff and^to leave rooms clean. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), Aug. 11 —Chairman, Jasper Anderson; Secre­ tary, Eddie Bonafont. Ship's delegate reported everything running fine. Some disputed OT In deck depart­ ment to be taken up with boarding patrolman. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), Aug. 11 —Chairman, Recco Matarangolo; Sec­ retary. Jon Smith. All men requested to be back at ship one hour before sailing time. No beefs reported by department delegates. Contribution requested for TV fund. Crew asked to keep messhaU clean when watch­ ing TV. Men going to pantry must be properly dressed. OCEAN DINNY (Maritime Overseas), July 27—Chairman, Bill Home; Secrotary, W. J. Stephens. $20.00 In ship's fund. Suggestion that something bo done about securing a new washing machine and to see about providing ship with sufficient amount of Ice. Suggestion that SIU Food Committee board ship to investigate feeding sys­ tem and food. Motion that at the next headquarters meeting, a committee of rank-and-file - bookmembers with 90. days shipping time this year be elected to study for two weeks ways and means to pay a pension based on 20 years SIU membership at rata of $300.00 per month. Its recommendatluus should be published In the LOG, and the negoUatipg committee should act on them during the foUowIng 00 days. Ing a new washing machine as the one on board Is not working. Ship's delegate to see captain regarding same. FLORIDA ^TATE (Everglades), Aug, 14—Chairman, Raymond Kaduck; Sec­ retary, AntonI Gonzalez. $15.28 in ship's fund. Motion made that any ^ SIU member be entitled to retire with pension after 20 years Union time,/ regardless of age. Suggestion made that crew bo paid In full at payoff, including wages and OT. STEEL AGE (Isthmian), Aug. 11— Chairman, J. Arnold; Secretary, B. W. Gouldlng. Everything running smooth­ ly. $11.32 In ship's fund. Crewmembers requested not to wear shorts or briefs In messroom or pantry. Vote of thanks to the steward department. CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Service), Sept. 3—Chairman, N. San­ chez; Secretary, P. T. Gaiic. No beefs reported. Motion made that Food Plan check on the feeding condition of Cities Service ships. Donation of $306.(X) was taken up by crew and officers for the widow of Harry East who was killed In an explosion aboard the Cities Service Norfolk. ported. Discussion on food plan and request that fresh vegetables be pur­ chased In next port. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), Aug. 19—Chairman, Sven Stockmsr; Secretary, Joseph Shibllkl. Messroom and gaUey were painted. New Ice box received. $16.40 In ship's fund. No beefs reported. Steward department doing a wonderful job. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), Aug. 18— Chairman, Lawrence Contlcello; Sec­ retary, Pedro Del Valle. Everything Is running smoothly. 'WiUiam Briggs elected to serve as ship's delegate. Suggestion that fresh bread be pur­ chased In ports of call instead of storing for the whole trip In one port. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Vielory Carriers), Aug. 18—Chairman, R. SIroli; Secretary,. G. Lethrop. Ship's delegate reported that the mail sit­ uation will be taken up with the company. Captain extended vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. $5.16 In ship's fund. Vote of thanks to entire crew for making the trip a pleasure. Very good cooperation from officers. Cap­ tain regrets the vessel Is laying up as ho wished to have this crew again. Resolution sent to headquarters re­ garding Increase In OT rates. OLGA (Marine Managers), 'Aug. 2S —Chairman, Quinllvan; Secretary, A. H. Rsasko. Jack Hall was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $13.00 In ship's fund. Deck department having trouble with the chief mate who Is not cooperating with the bosun and the deck department. Beef about washing machine that Is always break­ ing down. Motion made to get a new washing machine before sailing from Montreal. Contact Union haU or sea­ men's home for a ship's library. PENN VANGUARD (Penn Shipping). Aug. 25—Chairman, Billy Lynn; ieeretary, Robert McNeil. James B, Klrchner was elected to serve at ship's delegate. Nothing done regard- SHORT HILLS (Waterman), Aug. 11 —Chairman, Joseph B. Arcio; Secre­ tary, none. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Joseph Arcio was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to steward department. All hands agree that fresh vegetables should not be obtained in Pakistan because of the poor quality. Natives should be prevented from entering crew's quarters and house. Sugges­ tion made that headquarters Inquire In the matter of crcwmembers forced to pay Alabama tax (which is de­ ducted from payofO, even though they are not residents of that state. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), Aug. 25—Chairman, R. Hennlnger; Secre­ tary, W. W. BIckford. AU repairs and painting taken care of. Captain to divide passenger OT five ways. $2.08 In ship's fund. Discussion about ven­ tilators for crew quarters. Vote of thanks to steward and cooks for good chow. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), Sept. 9—Chairman, P. M. Rivero; Secretary. J. Henault. $11.60 In ship's fund. No beefs reported. Requested men to stop coming Into messhall In their underwear. Vote of thanks to the steward department. This is a good ship. It seems that this ship Is one of the best In the fleet. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Aug. 25—Chairman, C. Oglesby; Secretary, W. E. Morse. Ship's delegate reported everything Is okay. All repairs were taken care of except new coffee um which was to be put aboard In Balti­ more. $9.80 In ship's fund. L. Hopkina elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. C. Lee, previous ship's delegate, was commended with a vote of thanks. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin), June 27 —Chairman, Paul McNabb; Secretary, Sidney Garner. Wilson Torres was elected to serve as ship's delegate. 813.00 In ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Crew asked to return all books to library. �iteiiaAMP iiu IMft SEAFARERS Howard K. Pierce, P-287 The above-named or anyone knowing hia whereabouta la aaked to contact bia wife, Helen M. Pierce, 4216 Magee Ave., Philadel­ phia 88, Pa. it t 4« Leslie J. Brilfaart The above-named or anyone knowing his whereabouts ia asked to get in touch with his mother, Mrs. J. H. Riley, 342 Montclair Ave., San Antonio, Texas. i. t, t. wltJi tliB 4-6 rWT tnm PUlnd^lpiilB who wa« on Dio aboro TOMOI from January l-Mareh 14, 1865. Writ* him c/o SIU Hall, 605 Ma­ rino Avenue, Wilmington, Calif., Naw Orleans 12, La., or telephone and give a forwarding addreea. 622-9924. » » ^ » ^ » Rudolph R. Cefarattl Ex-SS Coe Victory Your sister Rita says it is iHgent Viggo (Tex) Sorensen would like to get in touch as soon as possible SECRETARY-TREASURER AI Kerr HEADQUAR'ERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill HaU Ed Hooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1216 B. Baltimore St. He* Dickey. AKent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St John Fay. Asent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10229 W Jcflcrson Ave VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS .. 679 4th Ave.. Bkiyn HYacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 9004 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE., Jax William Morris. Agem BLgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St Ben Oonzaies, Agent FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St touts Neira Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS .... 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens, Agent Tel 529-7546 NEW YORK 679 4tb Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 416 Colley Ave. Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent 629-6505 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St Frank Drorak. Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Frank Boyne. Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAuley. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE. PR 1313 Fernandez Juncoa, Stop 20 Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep. Phone 724-2848 SEAITLE 2509 1st Ave. Ted Babkowskl, Agent MAin 3-43.34 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff Gillette, Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON CaUf S09 N. Marine Ave CSeorss HcCartney. Agent TErminal 4-2528 1 Schedule Of SIU Meetings SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be; New York October 7 Detroit October 11 Philadelphia October 8 Houston October 14 Baltimore October 9 New Orleans October 15 Mobile October 16 West Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has issued an advance schedule through Novem­ ber, 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings. In accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule la as follows: Wilmingfon ban Francisco Seattle Uctober 21 October 23 Sepietuber 20 November 18 November 20 October 25 November 22 . for pea to eontaet her to maU er ph<me as aoon as possible. The addresi la 81 Clinton St. New Britain, Conn., telephone BAldwin 8-8862. 801. SW BuUdlng, 450 Harrison St., San Francisco 8, Calif.: Joseph A. .Alves; Julian B. Arzaga (2); Louis Baer; Margarito Borja; Roy C. Bru; Eugene L. Castano, Jr.; John J. Doyle; Fortunate Drilon; Steve Krkovich; James Lear; JorIncome Tax Refnnds gen G. Pedersen; William Saltarez; CheckB for tha following are Henry R. Smith (2); Bernardo Tonabeing held by Jack Lynch, Room bocon; Raymond A, Triche. e FINARCIAL REPORTS. Tha constitution of tho SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District makes specific provlaion for SBfesuarding the nenbershlp's money and Unlom finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit evary three.montha by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the mem­ bership. "Ail Union records are available at SIU headquarters In Brooklyn. Should any member, for"any reason, be refused his constitutional right to In­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. m e im TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are sdainistered in accordance with the provisions of varloua trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management representmiives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursemants of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of tho trustees. All trust fund financial records are avsilable at the headquarters of tha various trust funds. If, St any time, you are denied information about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU hsadqnarters by cairtlfied mail, return receipt requested. SNTPPmG RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclus­ ively hy the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available In all.Ukiloa balla. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights as contained In the contracts between the Union and the ahlpownera, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified nail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this la; Max Harrison,' Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite I63O, Hew York If, NY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Union headquarters hy certified aiall, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to ere available to you at all tines, either hy writing directly to the Unlpa or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. Siii iii if Policy Shift (Continued from page 3) competitive bidding by carriers of any nation." He pointed out that 10 percent was "reserved for shipment in American vessels," and that this was necessary to insure the US access to its own tonnage "in the event of international emergency" when foreign fleets might be cut off. Actually, the 10 percent figure is higher than the present share of US trade carried by American-flag vessels, which is just below 9 per­ cent. In putting forward the 90-10 breakdown, the Vice-President in­ dicated that this was a minimum base being set by the Government for the American-flag fleet. However, his hosts even took exception to the 10 percent figure. They cited the amount of US for­ eign trade that moves on Ameri­ can owned runaway-flag vessels, calling this "unfair" competitiim to foreign-flag shipping seeking US cargoes. Fare Fifteea 1 Lloyds Still Going Strong Juan Colon, Z-133876 The above - named or anyone LONDON — Despite the de­ knowing his present whereabouts is asked to contact his wife, Mer­ pressed state of British and world cedes Colon, Apt. lA, 425 East shipping, the venerable old firm of marine insurers, Lloyde of Lon­ 102 St., New York 29, NY. don, continues to show expanding t t t profits. Jerome Smith For the three years beginning You are asked to get in touch with the "Gooli Boosie" at Hous­ in 1960 until the end of 1962, total premium and other income from ton, Texas. Uncle Milt. all types of insurance transactions t t t" amounted to 351.6 million pounds, Jay C. Steele Get in touch with David D. Pla­ an increase of almost 25 million ter, 420 Hibernia Bank Building, pounds over the previous high in 1959, the company reports. As usual marine, aviation and transit insurance led the way," pro­ viding an extra 9.7 million pounds toward the overall expansion in total income. In general, the report shows that the world's most famous In­ SIU Atlantic, Gulf surance company, which first start­ Lakes & Inland Waters ed transacting a marine insurance business in a London coffee house District over 200 years ago, is still going PRESIDENT strong, playing the averages and Paul HaU winning steadily. EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindaey Williama A1 Tanner Robert Matthewi X o a-U .i fi. r I®; ii ii; CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are svailsbis in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for or on tho proper sheet# and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact tho nearest SIU port agent. Iij addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. ". •v-r^ EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from ptihllshing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. O jfiSi Siig -- PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies'are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in the event' anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but ferls that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND (mi.IOATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of Its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familisrire themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, stc., as wall as all other details, then the member.so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings.. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaran-teed equal rights in employment and as memhers of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts vhich the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may he discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any memher feels that ha is denied the equal rights to vhich ho is entitled, ho should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. •1 lii - ^ liiili �> f Vol. XXV No. 19 9r r " SEAFARERS«LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO I SlU Link Sparks Trinidad Workers First Hotel Pact PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad—The SIU of Trinidad and Tobago, an interim organization that has received the support of the SITJNA in its fight to bring hotel workers here a decent standard of living, has signed a three-year contract with amount of labor legislation on the the Trinidad Hilton Hotel. books of the new country slowed The agreement's provisions will make the more than 300 employ­ ees at the Trinidad Hilton the bestpaid hotel workers in the entire West Indies. Retroactive to December 1, 1962, the new contract was signed on June 14, 1963. Under its provisions, the SIU of Trinidad and Tobago has been granted sole and exclusive recognition to represent the 309 weekly-paid workers who are pre­ sently employed by the hotel. Nego­ tiations for the coverage of other employees is continuing. Included in the new contract are immediate wage Increases in all job classifications. Additional Increases are provided for each year of the contract. In addition, the new pact includes provisions for seniority rights and re-employ­ ment rights after a layoff, a griev­ ance procedure and a dues check­ off system. Provisions for a reduction of the probationary period, two weeks annual vacation, sick leave, over­ time pay, free medical attention and free medicine are also estab­ lished. Active since mid-1962, the Trini­ dad and Tobago union recently held its elections and set up ad­ ministrative and financial proce­ dures for a full-scale union opera­ tion. An application for registration before the Registrar of Trade Un­ ions was pending until just a year ago on September 20. Thereafter, a claim for recognition was before the Commissioner of Labour for several months. Trinidad became an independent nation last August and the limited 'Average Man' On Same Job For 5.5 Years WASHINGTON — If you've worked for the same employer for the last 5.5 years you're considered an average American man, accord­ ing to a report released by the United States Department of Labor. The report said that about 20 million of the 66 million workers employed last January, or 30 per­ cent, had held the same jobs for more than 10 years, with 6.5 mil­ lion in the same jobs since before World War II. The survey showed that in gen­ eral men had more job seniority than women, and that both sexes' tenure generally increased with age. Men 25 to 34 years old averaged 3.5 years in their cur­ rent jobs, the report showed, com­ pared to 8 years at age 55 to 64. For women, the averages were 2 years in the younger group and 8 years in the older. On the average the job tenure for women waa 8 years. up the recognition process until the fall. Negotiations on the new pact were therefore not able to get underway until November. The link with the hotel workers is the ^second of its kind for the SIUNA in the Caribbean. The In­ ternational chartered the 6,000member Seamen's and Waterfront Workers Trade Union of Trinidad here almost two years ago. 'Case-Chasers' Are At It Again The SIU has traditionally op-' posed the activities of "ambu­ lance-chasing" attorneys and their representatives at various marine hospitals. These activi­ ties have periodically been a problem at the US Public Health Service facilities in dif­ ferent ports. Now they are again being reported as a growing nuisance to patients and hospital officials alike in several locations, although hospital administrators have been making vigorous efforts to stamp out the practice. Seafarers in the hospitals are again warned by the Union to steer clear of any person or persons soliciting business for an attorney. If these practices continue. Seafarers are urged to notify headquarters so that approp­ riate action can be taken. Aided by SIU support, workers at swank Trinidad Hilton Hotel in Port-of-Spain (above) have won first-time contract with pay hikes and other major gains. Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director Alcohol And its Effect On You There are widespread misconceptions about the effect of alcohol on the human body. Some people have the idea that they are exempt or not susceptible to the adverse reactions which are produced by the use of alcohol. According to "Fly," a Naval Air Training Command publication, in the "Medical News Letter," the use and especially over-indulgence in alcohol is of primary concern to the aviator. His life depends on his knowledge of body chemistry as it applies to alcohol. The same deduc­ tion applies to the driver of a motor vehicle, or any others whose consumate .skills must be acute to react quickly to their jobs. Dr. Ross A. McFarland in his book listed several facts about the ef­ fect of alcohol on the body. Alcohol is absorbed rapidly, and appears in the blood stream shortly after being consumed, especially on an empty stomach, and within slightly more time it appears in the tissues and organs of the body. • The total amount of alcohol in a drink has a direct relationship to the concentration in the blood. • The dilution of the drink directly influences the rate of absorption. • The rate of absorption is retarded by the presence of fatty sub­ stances such as cream, milk, butter or vegetable oils. • The variety of beverages has a marked influence. A brewed bev­ erage such as beer is absorbed more slowly than distilled spirits, be­ cause the carbohydrates and other materials In beer act like food, thua slowing the absorption. • Drinking slowly and allowing time between drinks gives the body an opportunity to rid itself of some of the alcohol before more is added. Alcohol is not a stimulant but is rather a depressant. It affects muscular skills, sensory acuity, memory and other psychological functions. Movements of the eye show significant variations in efficiency averaging 21 percent normal values after IVi pints of beer or one or two ordinary cocktails. Judgement, reasoning and memory are definitely affected. This may vary from person to person, but the direction is never reversed. The primary effect seems to be that attention and concentration is less susceptible to the receipt of new stimuli. The ability of a person who is under the influence of alcohol to drive a car, fly a plane or operate any equipment that requires acuity of co-ordination and quick response to stimuli is directly lessened in proportion to the degree of alcoholic influence. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) PELORUS JACK-THE PORPOISE PILOT The intelligence of the porpoise has recently been acknowledged by scientists. They have now begun to study this seagoing mammal for clues to its high intelligence and fantastic swimming abilities. They hope, through their studies, to design vessels which are safer and swifter both on the water and beneath its surface. There was once a porpoise, fully recovered. Learning that h« however, who did not wait Some men in the crew mistook the large porpoise for a young was still alive, the town at Wel­ for any scientific studies but lington passed an ordinance pro­ took seamen's safety into its own hands (or fins). He worked all alone, ceaselessly for 40 years, to guide seamen and their ships safely through the dangerous French Pass near the D'Urville Islands off New Zealand. His abilities were considerable, and his name was "Pelorus Jack." For 40 years he was a porpoise with a single purpose. French Pass extends from Pe­ lorus Sound to Tasman Bay. It is a tempting shortcut but a dan­ gerous one. Swift, treacherous cur­ rents run over jagged underwater rocks. Only by staying strictly in the deep water could a vessel make it through safely. Over the years the Pass had gotten a bad reputa­ tion among seafaring men and many ships were lost there. Then Pelorus Jack changed all that in one day. Qn a stormy morning in 1871, the schooner Brindle, bound for Sydney out of Boston, was gingerly making her way through the Pass. This was always an anxious time for the sailors. On this morning the members straining their eyes through the mist and rain for the ever-present rocks, found iheir at­ tention caught by an unusually large blue-gray creature which played along in front of the bow. He leaped out of, the water and raced around the ship like a puppy joyfully welcoming Its master. whale and wanted to harpoon it But fortunately for them and for countless other seamen after them, the captain's wife prevented it. The Brindle then continued its dangerous way, groping along be­ hind the playful porpoise and had deep water beneath its keel all the way through the Pass. The passage of the Brindle marked the reported official begin­ ning of Pelorus Jack's career as self - appointed guide througli French Pass. He became famous all over the world among seafar­ ing men who credited him with their safe passage through the risky channel. His home was Pe­ lorus Sound and he soon became known affectionately to the sailors as Pelorus Jack. With Jack on the job the French Pass was no longer dangerous. He would meet, all incoming ships and greet them by leaping gracefully out of the water. Usually, he was greeted himself by a rousing cheer from the passengers and crew, who knew that with Jack on the job their passage would be a safe one. The porpoise would play around the ship for miles, racing far ahead and then back, diving under the ship and then reappearing on the other side. One of the swiftest of marine creatures, he could outrun any ship and enjoyed his games. But as the ship approached the foaming waters of the Pass, Jack became all business. Ho raced ahead of the ship and stayed there, in plain sight, his games done. He remained the ship's guide until the danger of French Pass was well behind. Gratitude is not a trait of all human beings. Jack learned one day in 1903. A drunken passenger on the Penguin, which Jack was guiding through the Pass, took a shot at him with a pistol and wounded him. Beside itself with fury, the crew had to be forcibly prevented from lynching the drunk on the spot. Their fury turned to general fear and alarm among all sailors when Jack didn't reap­ pear for two weeks. It was be­ lieved that he was dead. Then, one morning, he was back. tecting Pelorus Jack from molesta­ tion of any kind. Enforcement of the law protecting Jack was given to the sailors whom he had pro­ tected for so long. It was a duty they did not shirk. Pelorus Jack remained on the job day and night from 1871 to April 1912. He was getting old by this time and one day, as suddenly as he. had appeared, he vanished. He was probably the victim of old age. Maritime historians estimated that Jack had been instrumental in saving countless thousands of lives during his years of faithful duty. But one ship never got any help from him, it's said. That was the Penguin, from whose deck he had been shot in 1903. It was the only vessel he re­ fused to accompany. When the news got out, sailors refused to sign on the Penguin. Without Jack, they said, the ship was jinxed. One day in 1909, in the swirling waters of French Pass, the Penguin was smashed on the rocks with heavy loss of life. Pelorus Jack was nowhere to be seen. The story of Pelorus Jack's de­ votion to duty and his unequalled safety record are engraved on a statue erected in his memory in Wellington by the ^grateful sailors and shipowners he served so well for 40 years, without pay. �;n;-,' ^?•- T«5i5, -•^i!-» 'jk'i ' r 1I ^••' Iji <» N July 15, 1963, a one-man Incfustrio! Inquiry Com­ mission in Canada issued a Report, following lengthy Commission hearings into the Great Lakes ship­ ping situation. This 3T8-poge Report of Commissioner T.G. Norrb represents one of the gravest threats ever made to the free trade union movement. Because of the Implications of this Report for free trade union members everywhere, the Seafarers Log is herewith reprinting in full a Statement issued this week by the Seafarers International Union of Canado. O •i^: • . • '"i.. :'j. -. *•• •'' f «-,•.-• •> •- !»• :'•' 1 •' • -.• •' -• • - ll« �racB Tw* 'SEjiFAimRS LOG^PECIAL SUPPLEMENT fROLOGUe without even a modic^jim of evidence. The commencement of this pattern was when the Commissioner, addressing Mr. Ahearn, counsel for the SIU, with regard to these alleged tele­ phone calls, said at On July 15,1963, Commissioner Norris issued a Report, the recommendations of which repre•ent one of the gravest threats ever made to the free trade union movement. The following doc­ ument is the first analysis by the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of Canada of this Report and its implications, not only for free trade union , members but for all the people of Canada. We wish at this time to express our gratitude to the scores of trade union leaders throughout the free world who have indicated their disap­ proval over the arbitrary and dictatorial recom­ mendations of this Report and their support of the SIU of Canada, and whose illuminating comments and insights have proved invaluable to us in the preparation of this commentary. We wish also at this time to express our pride in the manner in which the members of this Union, and their families, have expressed their solidarity with respect to their Union, their dedication to the principles and concepts of free trade unionism, and their unyielding opposition to the recommendations of this Re­ port, which would deprive them of their right to pursue the practice of free trade unionism. INTRODUCTION "Not only must justice he done—It must seem to he done." * * * The hearings conducted by Justice T. G. Nor­ ris, as Commissioner of an Industrial Inquiry Commission, together with his Report issued after the hearing, represent a flagrant disre­ gard of the basic principles of fair play and natural justice. Basic concepts of justice and the rules applicable have been repeatedly violated, ignored or distorted. The Commissioner dis­ played apparent predisposition, bias and pre­ judged the issues. In connection with the In­ quiry and his Report, substantive matters have been omitted, particularly when not in accord with the Commissioner's preconceived notions; double standards have been applied; basic es­ tablished rules of law have been wantonly violated; injudicious conduct was openly en­ gaged in by the Commissioner; rules of the hearing were changed at the Commissioner's whim, and objectivity was flagrantly disre­ garded. The bias, the opinionated views and the dis­ position to reach judgments and draw conclu­ sions based on preconceived attitudes, which the Commissioner manifested overtly through­ out the hearings, are reflected in equal measure in his Report. In the Report, as in the hearings themselves, there is graphic and overwhelming evidence to support the conclusion that the Commissioner was not, from the moment of his appointment, concerned with a dispassionate and objective evaluation of the subjects he was named to in­ vestigate, but rather was intent upon utilizing the hearings as a platform from which to launch an attack, not only upon the Seafarers International Union of Canada, but on funda­ mental trade union concepts which are con­ trary to his way of thinking. It is significant to note that although the bulk of the Report is devoted to an attack on the SIU and its officials, the Commissioner does not stop here. Instead, despite pious pronounce­ ments about "good" unions, he displays his antipathy toward the concept of unionism by attacking principles and procedures which are recognized as basic to trade union operation and administration. The conduct of the hearings and the Report subsequently made by the Commissioner was prophecied almost at the beginning of the hearings, when, at the third sitting, the Com­ missioner, without any evidence in support, arbitrarily placed responsibility upon the offi­ cers of the SIU for alleged irresponsible, anony­ mous telephone calls. Guilt was determined •cptoBber M, im ^ • V - A. Well, I bearded the Federal Vagageur, and ihroagh this attack en these two boys ashore most of them quit and •ook off for parte unknown and the ehip left Uvie OOl New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day, I am not quite suro^ and went over to Baio Comeau. Q. Yes? A. With no crew aboard, just engineers and officers. Transcript, Volume 3, Page 314: Q. Just a skeleton crew. Is that right? "New, oil I em seying to you, thot you convoy te your client my view* (he it apparently at the hearing and will hear me) that if he it the ttrong man that he it reputed to be. then he will ute all hit efforit to tee that thete incidentt do not occur." This is the method that the Commissioner has repeatedly employed. A. A skeleton crew. Notwithstanding this testimony of Sheehan, documents over his own signature as to th# version of what transpired were subsequently Introduced into evidence and completely refute Sheehan, as follows: CREDIBILITY The Commissioner has created a case which in the annals of administrative hearings has no parallel. He has found credible, almost without exception, the witnesses who testified against the SIU, and conversely has discredited virtu­ ally all those who testified favourably toward the SIU. Witnesses who had an admitted bias or prej­ udice against the SIU, who had pecuniary in­ terests to gain, who had an admitted history of vacillation and opportunism, who acted in the past consistently for purposes of expediency, were nevertheless totally credited. Similarly, he credited, almost again without exception, individuals who participated in discussions, conferences, plans and the implementation thereof, which did violence to basic tenets of trade unionism; persons who were prepared and who did sacrifice the purpose and objec­ tives of a movement for their own interests. In the same vein, representatives of management who expressed anti-union sentiments were again credited without exception. The classic example of this grievous error by the Commissioner is demonstrated by his substantial crediting of Michael Sheehan, a self-confessed liar. This witness is a disgruntled former officer of the SIU. He is an individual who, upon his own statements, participated in improper acts and committed violations of basic trade union philosophies and practices. He is an individual who has in substance hurled against the Canadian Labour Congress and Canadian Maritime Union allegations of the same nature and vein as he has hurled against the SIU. The Commissioner fails to mention this in his Report, but instead has tucked them away without comment in a voluminous Sched­ ule to the Report, at Pages 517-519. The following are illustrations where Shee­ han on material issues was shown conclusively to be a liar and unworthy of any belief. Sheehan testified in the significant area of alleged violence during his examination in chief by by Mr. Wright, his counsel, at Transcript, Volume 17, Pages 2545-2547: Q. I tee. I woufd like to ask you some questions about the Federal Commerce. What is the name of that company? Transcript, Volume 45, Pages 6837-6839, where reference is made to Exhibit M-136 during the examination of Mr. McLaughlin hy Mr. Nussi Q. I show you a document bearing date December 31, 1959, and bearing the signature "Mike Sheehan." Would you take communication of this document and Identify It and describe how it come into your possession? MR. WRIGHT: I think we should set the groundwork for lt| I think it would be proper If I may suggest. My lord, that my friend should hove the witness indicate that this was the type of report which normally would be submitted to Mr. McLaughlin in the ordinary course of business. THE COMMISSIONER: Q. Is that correct? This is the sort of report you normolly would get in the course of your business? A. That Is right. My Lord. THE COMMISSIONER; All right. BY MR. NUSS; Q. Will you describe this document, Mr. Mclaughlin? A. This is a report doted December 31, 1959, and signed by Mike Sheehan, advising us as to the progress and as ta the status of the crew of the Federal Vogageur. It commencesi "This is the names of people aboard the FEDERAL VOYAGUER after the Captain had paid off the Engine Room gong who had signed SIU. HANSEN, W. J. Captain COTE R. 2nd Mate SHEPHERD Lee Bosun" YATES R. Mate, POMERILL, E. 3rd Mate, and there is a notation in capitals; "FINK" and another notation Then, "COFFIN, J. AB" and then there is the notation: "FINK" "PICKERGILL, M. AB" and there is a notation in capitals; "FINK" and another notntion capitalizing the first letter: "Rat" "BALL, D. AB" and another notation in capitals: "FINK" and then the words in small letters "just doesn't know any belter." Then the name: "HARVEY Seaman Signed S.l'u. off the Federal Express." Then: "MARCEAU Seaman Signed S.I.U. 19278 Permit x, LADANCE. F. Seaman Signed S.I.U. off the Federal Express, RICHARD, B. Seaman signed S.I.U." and them Meaning off the Federal Express. "MARTIN M. Seaman Signed S.I.U." and the same diHa marks indicating that he was off the Federal Express. Then: "SMITH D. Chief Engineer, HUTTON R.N. 2nd Engineer, Stephens, 3rd Engineer L.D. to check I think that he signed S.I.U., HEALY, J. 4th" and then a ditto mark indicating that he was an engineer. "C.B.R.T. RECKAVICK. Sth" and ditto marks Indicating be was an engineer. C.B.R.T. FINK., HUDSON, Oiler Dockyard worker. A. The Federal Commerce Steamship Navigation. All A. F. Chief Steward, Q. Did you ever hove any discussions with Raymond Doucet about any matter pertaining to the Federal Voyageur BOGTIN G., Second Cook-signed S.I.U. A. I did in the TORO T. M.M. signed S.I.U., PLAn MM." And then the notation: "this bum wouldn't sign with me. I know him from old ex Chief Steward. From Soguenay," Q. My question to you, Mr. Sheehan Is, did you ever hovo any discussion with Mr. Doucet about any matter pertaining to the Federal Voyageur? Q. And whose signature appears on the document? A. I did around Christmas. or New Year's Eve, 1959. The Federai Vogageur at one time had been under the Cana­ dian Flag and she transferred to the British Flog away back in 1955 or 1956. Why they over come to the Cana­ dian Flag, I did know at that time but my job woe organizer and patrolman, and I was sent down to a place called Levis. Q. I refer you to the minutes of Wednesday, January 27, to the patrolman's report appearing on page 3—would yo« take communication of the document and identify—it already has been identified, Mr. McLaughlin. -* Q. I see. * * * Tell us, what did Doucet tell you? A. Well, I was sent down to organize the Federal Voyageur. A. This is the minutes of the meeting of January 27, 1960, I guess. Yes, these are the minutes of the meeting of January 27, 1960. I am looking at the patrolman's report at the foot of page 3. Q. By whom was the patrolman's report given? A. "Brother M. Sheehan, S. 34." Q. Yes? A. As I got down there, Doucet had told me that the crew aboard had signed or were going to sign with C.B. of R.T. and that he had two boys worked over off the ship in a hotel in Levis. Q. Doucet told you this? A. Definitely told me that. I called him a stupid so-and-so, and I said: "How in hell con you organize men by beating them up?" Q. Now, what Voyageur? A. Mike Sheehan. There is also a dole stomp "M-11 JAN 41959" and it is initialled by Hal Banks. about the other peopio on the Federal Q. You ore now reading from the minutes? A. That is correct. Q. Yes? A. Brother M. Sheehan, S, 34, reported en his activities over the lost three weeks, which included the beef with regard to the Federal Navigation Company Limited. He stated that he worked over the New Year's holidays with Ray Doucet and it turned out to a 24-hour a day job. He said that the opposition that was thrown at us in the early part of this campaign was terrific and the situation at one point looked as grim as it could be. However, where �M, im SEAFARERS LOG—SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT Ihara li • wHI th»r* h • way. And lha way wa« found, the CMT fought te hold the shiii right ap te the time that •he left the dock." rm COMMISSIONER! Are thoM mlnuletf TNI WITNESS! Thaco are mlnulac, my Lard. at Quabat CHy for Balo Comaau. Thay avan cuccaadad In firing thraa gf our guys just bafora the ship pulled out for Bala Comaau. Previously wo hod locked the skipper up for Intimidating eur guys and had succatdsd. in obtaining an injunction which had tho offset of making the company take back ever a dozsn of our people that thsy had fired because thay would not join the C.B.R.T. The CBRT gat her as far as Bale Comeau and they they stopped and we mean stopped. With the help of our friends in the unions in Bale Comeau, the Federal Vogageur hung outside on the hook for two days, and when she moved In a load and sailed, •ho sailed with an SlU crew and an SlU agreement. This was Important because It Is a sign of good things, ahead in the deep sea field. At the same time, one hell of a kick In the- face for the CBRT. As for the CBRT rats, they dis•appeared shortly after wo took over, and as far as wo know, they are still looking for higher ground to nest In." Q. This was Bheehan? the patrolmen's report submitted by Mr. A. That is iha minute of the patrolman's report. The foregoing demonstrates conclusively that not only was Sheehan lying when he charged Doucet with responsibility for violence against members of the crew, but that the rea­ son for the men leaving the vessel was the un­ lawful activity of the employer in firing the individuals. The change of. violence was a fab­ rication. In fact, an injunction was granted by a Jus­ tice of the Superior Court for the District of Quebec and is exhibit No. M-137 (Volume 45, Page 6850) enjoining the company from acts of coercion or intimidation. A further error committed, by the Commis­ sioner on this issue of credibility, and upon which the Commissioner improperly relied to establish his unwarranted thesis that the SHI President dominated the Union, is demon­ strated in the following examples of Sheehan's testimony. Sheehan attempted to establish the Illusion of the domination referred to above when he testified with respect to a former of­ ficial, named Cunningham, the then Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (Western) upon examina­ tion in chief by Mr. Wright, his counsel, at Transcript, Volume 16, Page 2348: .Q. Who was respontibis for ths Vancouver operation? A. At one time most of us knew him as Cunningham. Q. Is he there now? A. No, he got pressured. Q. He got what? A. Ho was fired, or he was eased out. His wages get •• low he couldn't work any longer. The complete refutation of Sheehan, the proof of his fabrication, is set forth in the rec­ ord by documentary evidence. The proof is Exhibit M-77 contained in Volume 42, Pagt 6477. It is a letter from Mr. Cunningham, ad­ dressed to the Union, and reads as follows: "Seafarers International Union of North America, April 9th, 1960 PERSONAL ft CONFIDENTIAL Mr. Hal C. Banks, Socrolary-Treasurer, Seafarers International Union of North America, District 634 St. James Steet West, Montreal 3, Province of Quebec. Dear Hal; Effective April 15th or thereabouts would you please accept resignation of the writer from any official position of Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (Western). My reason for this request Is that due to what might be called mental fatigue I do not believe I am capable of carry­ ing out the duties required by my office with the efficiency necessary at this time. There are no underlying reasons for my request and I will moke myself available to render any assistance possible ta my successor. I will probably rest up for a couple of weeks find then ship out on the Coast. With best wishes and warm personal regards. Fraternally, M. G. Cunningham Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (Western)" It must also be pointed out that Sheehan's further fabrication that Cunningham was fired or eased out because "his wages got so low" is established by documentary evidence to the contrary and is set forth in Exhibit M-79, Vol­ ume 42, Page 6488, of the record. Another example of how the Commissioner has erred in accepting Sheehan's testimony to substantiate his erroneous finding that "Banks M th# Chief Executive Officer had complete domination and control of the union and its finances" is shown in his acceptance of Shee­ han's testimony that in 1957 the monies raised for strike funds for the CNS members on strike " "were not disbursed for their benefit but were used for other) purposes. Sheehan further tes­ tified under his examination in chief by his counsel, Mr. Wright at Transcript, Volume 17, Page 2544: MR. WRIGHT Q. Did any money svsr go lo tho strikors fund? A. Not to my knowledge. There might hove been one or two cases without my knowledge but I didn't know anything about." An ugly impression was intended to be cre­ ated, that some irregularity was engaged in and that the Union and its officials has engaged in either impropriety or had not used the funds for the purposes for which they were intended, and further that the SlU President thereby demonstrated his arbitrary control over the Union. An examination of the subsequent testimony contained in the record and, more significant, the uncontested documentary proof, demon­ strates, beyond a question of doubt, the fabri­ cation of the incredible Sheehan, the same in­ dividual whose testimony the Commissioner so strongly relies on in making his ultimate find­ ings and conclusions. Exhibits Nos. N-105, N-130, Volume 44, Pages 6728-6785, demonstrates that not only were these funds for the strikers, their benefit, their meals, their lodgings, and for their families, but most significantly Sheehan himself partic­ ipated in the disbursement of substantial amounts of these monies for those purposes. He also authorized the same in writing and had receipts signed therefor, all this over a period of many months. A further area and an extremely important one on this issue of credibility of the incredible Sheehan, upon whom the Commissioner has relied for findings and conclusions, is demon­ strated by a significant Exhibit contained in the record. To place this issue in its proper perspec­ tive, it must be remembered that the Upper Lakes Shipping Company in early 1962 en­ tered into a collective bargaining agreement with the CMU and Sheehan was the President of the CMU. Sheehan testified at Volume 18, Page 2703, that he had received from Upper Lakes, in the fall of 1961, the sum of "about 200 odd dollars" for recruiting seamen for a subsidi­ ary company of Upper Lakes. However, the sub­ sequent documentary evidence pinpoints his incredibility. In the course of the cross-examination of Mr. Leitch, the chief officer of Upper Lakes, by SIU counsel, there was secured an Exhibit, which is Exhibit 0-383 and is so marked at Volume 98, Page 14,663. It shows that Sheehan did not receive "200 some odd dollars" but, on the contrary, received the sum of $1,900. It is ap­ parent why Sheehan lied, for we submit it shows that even Sheehan recognizes that the receipt of such substantial monies by him must, at the very least, make him a most suspect witness. We submit further that this demon­ strates the nature and character of events which were occurring at the time of the dis­ pute between the SIU and Upper Lakes and the levels to which Upper Lakes was prepared to go to accomplish its nefarious purpose. We believe it is appropriate to note at this time the interesting fact that although the Com­ missioner finds Sheehan a witness to be cred­ ited for many of the Commissioner's findings and conclusions, which testimony, however, is adverse to the interests of the SIU, the Commissioner takes a different tack when such testimony may be favourable to the SIU. The Commissioner in his Report implies, most strongly, that the SIU was dominated by its Executive Officers and that with respect to negotiations the usual practice of having nego­ tiating committees was not present. Sheehan in his testimony, however, and particularly at Volume 16, Page 2476, indicates quite to con­ trary—that there were In fact such negotiating committees. As we have stated before, the Commissioner, time and again, credits testi­ ' r • f Pare Three mony which is unfavourable to the SIU and discredits testimony which is favourable to the SIU. The Commissioner in his Report makes find­ ings, conclusions and comments about the han­ dling of the finances of the union. It is clear that he relies in substance on the testimony of Sheehan. At Volume 16, Pages 2437-2438, Shee­ han testified in substance that during the period ending June 1960, when the SIU President was in Puerto Rico, it was the practice to send him blank cheques, signed by only one officer, and that as a result, the general funds were reduced to approximately $40,000. Once again the docu­ mentary evidence conclusively contradicts Sheehan. For at Volume 53, Page 7929, it is shown that the June 30th balance was approxi­ mately $116,000. There was no such drop in the general funds as Sheehan attempted to estab­ lish for his malicious purpose on this issue of finances. There are many similar examples of the in­ credibility of the witness Sheehan spread throughout this record. Suffice it to say that the foregoing are typical of the substance of Sheehan's testimony, upon which the Commis­ sioner so strongly relied in making his unwar­ ranted findings and conclusions and from which spring his alien recommendations. The Commissioner's error when dealing with the credibility of Sheehan with respect to fi­ nances was compounded by the Commissioner. When dealing with the testimony of almost every SIU witness he characterized their testi­ mony with a repetitious expression that it was "a tissue of untruthfulness, evasion and equi­ vocation." Thus he used constant repetition to establish his opinion rather than a detailed analysis to establish the facts. In any court of law the entire evidence of Sheehan would have been discredited and de­ clared unacceptable due to the contradiction between his testimony and the facts as proved. The instances of his falsehoods contained above show that he cannot be relied upon to establish facts or findings. Therefore, the Commissioner in substance has not weighed the scales of justice but, on the contrary, has weighted them. He has placed upon them, almost without exception, the tes­ timony of witnesses adverse to the SIU, even to the point of accepting apparent and ultimately established incorrect testimony, but again has almost without exception refused to place upon the same scales of justice properly credited testimony of witnesses favourable to the SIU. Such conduct is so unusual and extraordinary that it impels one to conclude, notwithstanding other factors hereinafter set forth, that the Commissioner has failed and refused to prop­ erly weigh, evaluate and ultimately credit the testimony of witnesses. Credence to Allegations The Commissioner's intent and purpose was made clear by his credibility findings which are exemplified by the illustrations set forth above. Having laid this basis, the format which he was to utilize, he then proceeded carefully and insidiously to build a case against the SIU, its officials and trade unionism by the application of various techniques. The Principle of Natural Justice Was Violated The Commissioner engaged in injudicious conduct, discriminately applied established rules of evidence, applied double standards, changed the rules consistently, refused counsel an opportunity to present evidence in refuta­ tion, and prejudged matters. Such error was carried over into his Report by obvious omis­ sions of material and substantive matter, his impropriety in making findings upon matters not in evidence and not before the hearing, his shading and twisting of testimony, his making of findings on post-hearing matters and news­ paper reports, and his comments and findings on pending litigation. �September 29, 196S SE4rARmS WC^FMCiAL SVPELEMENT Similarly, In the conduct of the hearing and ^ in his Report, the Commissioner's pre-disposilion, bias and personal venom against SIU is jmanifest. Furthermore, his antipathy and hos•tility toward basic trade union principles is weaved throughout. THE CONDUCT OF THE INQUIRY Throughout the course of the Inquiry, the i Commissioner engaged in a course of conduct f which did violence to fair play and natural justice and to long accepted principles which control the administration of justice. The SIU was restricted and precluded from a complete opportunity to present its evidence; double standards were applied to the detri­ ment of the SIU and, in this connection, the rules of evidence and the rules of the hearing were changed from time to time. SIU counsel was harassed and subjected to scurillous per­ sonal attacks. The Commissioner made com­ ments prejudging the issues, most prejudicial to the interest of the SIU, and permitted the hearings to be used as a platform for obvious propaganda to create a public attitude of hos­ tility toward the SIU. This conduct of impro­ priety indicated the bias and predisposition of the Commissioner. At the outset of the hearings, it was the Commissioner's opinion that the hearings should be held at various points in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, in order to afford an opportunity to persons to be present who might have had evidence to contribute. It is funda­ mental that in hearings of this nature, substan­ tial records and documents are required and must be taken into consideration in determining the site of the hearings. In fact, the Commis­ sioner stated in Transcript, Volume 1, Page 14, with respect to the site of the hearings: "\ would think it would bo hotter to be held outside of Ottawa" and gave as his reason that the Inquiry is not by the government and should be independent of government direction or influence. Notwithstanding these foregoing statements and sentiments, the record demonstrates that what occurred was to the contrary. Most of the hearings, in fact, were held at Ottawa. There was total of 73 sittings at Ottawa out of 108, this despite the fact that the SIU headquarters, where most of its records and witnesses are, is located at Montreal. The SIU commenced pre­ senting witnesses at Montreal and shortly there­ after, the Commissioner arbitrarily determined to move the hearings to Ottawa. A total of 14 days of hearings was held at Montreal. The SIU protested this action of the Commissioner, es­ tablishing most clearly that this was prejudicial to the conduct of the SIU case, that its records and most of its witnesses were not in Ottawa, • that this Inquiry was going back over many years and that the SIU would be at a severe handicap in being unable to have all records and witnesses available. Furthermore, this, of neces­ sity, would preclude SIU counsel from fully preparing their case and, of equal significance, it would have serious and adverse effects upon the SIU which, as it was then maintained and ultimately established, was the target of the Commissioner. The Commissioner took this ac­ tion notwithstanding his earlier statement as to the locations of the hearing which appears in Transcript, Volume 9, Page 1369: "i proposa to hold sittings for the convenience of people who wont to testify, or who should testify, whether they wont to or not." In the presentation of its case, a party to any proceedings, of necessity, must be able to call and present witnesses who will adduce evidence and establish facts. This principle is most nec­ essary in an Inquiry where public interest is of such paramount importance; To preclude a party from having such control over the presen­ tation of its case is to deny such party natural justice. , The record is replete with the fact that time and again the SIU requested opportunity to have certain witnesses brought before the Commis­ sion to give testimony. Most of such requesia were refused. Similarly, request for production of vital documents was refused. Time and again, SIU counsel in the examination and cross-ex­ amination of witnesses inquired of matters which, if permitted, would have adduced reler vant and probative evidence. Unfortimately, they were denied that opportunity. A typical example of this denial occurred when SIU coun­ sel sought to show the background as to the dis­ ruption of shipping on the Great Lakes. At more important, in hearings of national inter­ est, that the public have the opportunity to evaluate the issues and contentions. This obli­ gation of counsel, which must be observed, was succinctly stated by an American court,, ihe Court of Appeals in the State of Ohio, wherein the court, in commenting upon a lawyer's con­ duct, said that the lawyer would be a cur and poltroon who had an opinion about a question of law and did not voice his opinion because he was afraid to do so. Such sentiments have been fundamental in our courts. Transcript, Volume 49, Page 7295, Mr. Nuss, one of the SIU counsel, stated: Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Commis­ sioner throughout the hearings engaged in a course of conduct of harassing SIU counsel to the point of personal and disgraceful attacks upon them. The consequence of this impro­ priety was to deny the SIU of its rights to a fair hearing. MR. NUSS: "If I could adduce the evidence you would lee the relevoncy." COMMISSIONER: "You may not." We repeat, this was typical of the manner in which this Inquiry, which was supposed to elicit the facts for the public, was conducted. Throughout the conduct of the hearing, it became apparent, and is now a matter of public knowledge, that the Upper Lakes Shipping Company had various meetings with represen­ tatives of the CLC, the CBRT, and the CMU, and that this was one of the underlying rea­ sons for the disruption of shipping, which was the subject of the Inquiry. The SIU charged and was prepared to establish that Upper Lakes and the above labor organizations had acted in concert to destroy another trade union and that this improper activity was the genesis of the disruption of shipping. Clearly, imder objective standards, this should have been per­ mitted and the facts made known to the pub­ lic. Instead the attempt to present such impor­ tant evidence was halted by the arbitrary statement of the Commissioner which appears at Transcript, Volume 48, Page 7205: COMMISSIONER: "I om not interested in thot." Nothwithstanding the foregoing, the Com­ missioner in his Report states that a full and fair hearing was presented to the SIU with opportunity to present its evidence. In what appears to be an attempt to substantiate this latter expression, the Commissioner has set forth a Schedule on Page 292 of his Report. A reading of this Schedule would make it appear that the SIU presented more witnesses, who occupied more days than any other party to the proceeding. However a close examination of the facts and the Commissioner's own state­ ments set forth his error. The Commissioner in the Schedule recites that SIU witnesses oc­ cupied 52^/4 days. However at Volume 104, Page 15,730, the last day in which witnesses were heard the Commissioner states that only 40 days of hearings were occupied by the SIU. In this area the Commissioner has increased the figures in excess of 30%. The Commis­ sioner's error is further demonstrated when he has it appear on the same Schedule that the SIU called 61 witnesses. The obvious impres­ sion intended to be created is that the SIU called more witnesses than any other party. The Commissioner, however, contradicts him­ self, for on Page 290 of his Report he recites that after November 28th, 1962, the SIU called 49 witnesses and the record shows that prior to such date only four other witnesses had been called by the SIU, for a total of 53. The Commissioner, in this apparent juggling of numbers, has further conveniently failed to mention that although Upper Lakes Shipping and CLC and its affiliates are treated by him as separate parties, the record demonstrates conclusively that they were joint parties ver­ sus the SIU in this proceeding and collectively presented the majority of witnesses. It is fundamental, an integral part of natural justice, that a party to any proceeding is en­ titled to have counsel represent him. Any at­ tempt to limit this right, whether directly or by a course of conduct of interference, harass­ ment, ridicule and invective, the totality of which is to preclude counsel from discharging his obligation to represent his client, is a denial of such principle of natural justice. It is unquestion^ that counsel in representing a client has the obligation to make known his opini<»is as to legal issues before the court or hearing officer so that the record will be complete—and. The record is replete with the Commis­ sioner's constant badgering of SIU counsel and the restrictions imposed on counsel's attempt to elicit evidence. The fundamental right of coun­ sel to make objections to questions and testi­ mony was wantonly violate by the Commis­ sioner. Attempts to make objections were met by the Commissioner's retorts such as: "Just a minute." "Sit down." "This is no time to in­ terrupt." "Go on." In fact, throughout the rec­ ord, on scores of occasions, when counsel aros^ to make objections, he was met with the Com­ missioner's statement of "Sit down," without being permitted to even set forth the basis of his objection. On numerous occasions the Com­ missioner, upon observing SIU counsel rising to make an objection, gestulated, waving his arms for SIU counsel to sit down Without even expressing the common courtesy of per­ mitting counsel to speak. The Commissioner repeatedly interrupted SIU counsel in the course of examination and cross-examination, precluding counsel from ef­ fectively presenting his case and eliciting im­ portant material from witnesses on cross-ex­ amination. SIU counsel were harassed to the point where they were not even afforded a modicum of an opportunity to reply to repre­ sentations made by opposing counsel. Typical of this conduct is an example which appears at Transcript, Volume 49, Pages 7253 and 7254: MR. NUSS: My leorned friendi hove spoken ot length en mollers which went outside the representations which I mode to the Commission. They hove sold mony things with which I disogree. They hove sold mony things which I did not think counsel would soy. I am tempted to reply at this time. I feel, however, that it would be best if I replied with regord to these statements which went outside my representotions to move to Montreol crfter i hove hod time to look over the matter. THE COMMISSIONER: Mr. Nuse, you will reply now or not ot ell. The mutter must be disposed of as for os you ore con­ cerned now. I am. met going to proloftg representations te me any further. MR. NUSS: Moy I hove a few minutes. My Lord? THE COMMISSIONER: No, you get along now. Let us close this matter up, cmd 1 refsir, of course, to the represontCH lions. The record of' this hearing demonstrates a course of conduct of personal attack and vituperativeness toward counsel which we believe has not and could not ever be duplicated. This disgraceful conduct is exemplified throughout the hearing. Typical examples of this conduct of the Commissioner ridiculing counsel are as follows: "You will nover moke a lot of money as counsel doing that sort of thing—you will never hove a lot of clients." That counsel is: "dishonest, unfoir, is not acting properly as counsel, totally irresponsible, inept, inexperienced" culminating with the vicious statement: "do not be cheeky, just like a liHle boy. Grow up." The Commissioner also said that counsel Is in a mess; that counsel's remarks are obnoxi­ ous; that his manners are atrocious and that he is facetious; that he is nervous, upset, worri­ some; that he will not live very long if he keeps worrying, and further criticized coun­ sel's intelligence. A most poignant example of this injudicious conduct by the Commissioner, without even affording counsel opportunity to reply to an attack by the Commissioner, Is contained at �• • '-•=••K.^ T 7_j'V -.-Ct.- ill,:-. •aptember W, 19«t Transcript, Volume 100, Page 15,071: THI COMMISSIONEKt Th*r« b n« avldanc*. I am going ta koog yo« right down to tho ruloi, Mr. Nun, bocauto yo« doliboralaly try and—you havo dollboratoiy triod to avoid thom. You havo doliboratoly triod to avoid my ruling*, and you aro gonig to act as rotponiiblo counsel from now on. You havon't dono It boforo. MR. NUSli 1 obfoct to that. 1 havo dono It bofo"*. I Intond to stay within tho rulings you havo mado. THI COMMISSIONER. You havo not. Carry on with your croti-sxamination. MR. NUSS: As a maltsr of fact, tho basis of— THE COMMISSIONER: Carry on with your cross-examination. I will not hear it. MR. NUSS: I would appreciato It if you would not mako remarks about me in that regard and then not allow mo to answer them. THE COMMISSIONER: I will not allow you to answer it. The foregoing is part of the fabric of the Commissioner's manner in which he conducted the hearing. Part of the same fabric is the man­ ner or method in which the Commissioner util­ ized double standards and discriminately ap­ plied the rules of evidence. Time and again, the Commissioner, in reply­ ing to objections made by SIU counsel, that the testimony or the documents submitted Were in admissable, stated; "This is not a court of law, this is an Inquiry." However, when SIU counsel sought to submit, or elicit evidence on cross-examination, he was met with the strict application of the rules of evidence, applicable in a court of law. For example, testimony rela­ tive to conversations, was excluded on the ground that it was hearsay, and there were subsequent statements to SIU counsel such as: "I am going to keep you right down to the rules." Contrast the above with the Commissioner's inconsistency and double standards when one of the SIU counsel objected to the introducing of hearsay evidence. The Commissioner per­ mitted the evidence to be introduced, stating at Transcript, Volume 8, Page 1107: 'THE COMMISSIONER This it all vsry inlerstting Mr. Ahsrn. I am letting it go along becaui* I find the account of it interesting." The consequence of such "interesting," al­ though inadmissable evidence, was highly pre­ judicial to the SIU as it created an atmosphere of unlawful conduct and was used to condition to the general public. It did not contain any probative value, but rather breached the safeguards the law has established to protect parties in a proceeding. Examples of such inconsistency in the rulings of the Commissioner that favour the other parties while restricting and hampering the SIU occur time and again throughout the Transcript. The" Commissioner's utilization of the irre­ sponsible technique of applying double stand­ ards, adverse to the SIU, is further demon­ strated in the following area. When SIU offi­ cers were testifying, the Commissioner required that they have knowledge of all events or arm themselves with such knowledge. For exam­ ple, McLaughlin, the Executive Vice President of the SIU, was told by the Commissioner that he did know certain information, notwith­ standing the fact that the witness, under oath, stated that he did not. (Volume 50, Page 7495). When the SIU President was being cross-ex­ amined by counsel for Upper Lakes, and the question of his knowledge of a particular sub­ ject was being inquired into, the Commissioner made this statement in describing what he con­ sidered to be the duty of witnesses about to testify: , Transcript, Volume 77, Page 11,583: "If is for you to inform yourself before you com* here, or If is for any witness to inform himself before he tomes here, on the matters which are going to be the subject of the Hearing." He stated that as they were the heads of their organization, they were responsible for all that went on in it and therefore that they must testify about facts even though they had no personal knowledge of them. Contrast the foregoing with the conduct en­ gaged in by the Commissioner when witnesses SEAFAmm 4X)G---SPEClAL SVPPlMElNt Page Flvii hostile to the SIU were being-cross examined. CBRT witness Robson, an executive officer, was not required to comply with the above require­ ment as to informing himself as a witness prior to^his appearance. In fact, the Commissioner volunteered that the witness stated that "he did not know the matter inquired of" and therefore SIU counsel should not make inquiry (Volume 86, Page 12,980). Again Robson, on cross-exami­ nation, was not required to meet the foregoing standard as to knowledge imposed upon SIU officers. (Volume 84, Page 12,652). With respect to the witness Jodoin, President of CLC, when he was being cross-examined by SIU counsel, the Commissioner then applied a different standard for his knowledge at him in the most vicious terms, culminating in an accusation of dishonesty (Volume 85, Paget 12728-30). The record demonstrates that within two days after this latter incident a Commis­ sion counsel, in his examination of an SIU wit­ ness, engaged in identical conduct and the Com­ missioner permitted it. (Volume 88, Page 13,169). A further application of the principle of double standards is in the area where the Com­ missioner permitted material prejudicial and irrelevant to be read into evidence and re­ fused SIU counsel an opportunity to read similar matter into evidence to clear the damage done by such prejudicial matter. This is the area of newspaper articles. So that this subject will be in proper perspective, we are setting forth the Commissioner's comments as to matters contained in newspapers. The Com­ missioner stated at „ Transpcript, Volume 33, Page 5264: Transcript, Volume 90, Page 13,533: THE COMMISSIONER: This witness is the head of the CLC and I imagine he does not hire a lot of dogs and do the barking. He has all these people. If he did it all himself it would drive him crazy. If you wont some details, get your friend to supply it; he will supply it I am sure, if it is there. This same conduct of protecting this witness was repeated by the Commissoner at Volume 90, Page 13,592. A further example of the application of double standards was demonstrated while CBRT President Smith was being crossexamined by SIU counsel. At that time the Commissioner limited the SIU counsel in the examination of the witness as to certain facts by stating that "at this stage he might not remem­ ber." (Volume 100, Page 14,997). The height of the Commissioner's application of double stand­ ards is demonstrated when SIU counsel at­ tempted to cross-examine witness Leitch, the President of Upper Lakes at Transcript, Volume 98, Page 14,632: THE COMMISSIONER; What do you waM.{him) to toy? MR. NUSS: I want (him) to say what happened. THE COMMISSIONER: He i> going to say "I took the recom­ mendations of my operating manager." Go ahead; let us not waste a lot of time. I have told you before that these people who are in the top echelons leave matters to subordinates. When they receive a recommenda­ tion, if they are wise people, they follow it. They get their experts to advise them. Go along. Do not waste time. To summarize, under the application of these double standards, SIU officials, including its two top officials, were required to know the facts and to inform themselves as to all facts prior to their appearing as witnesses, whereas comparable witnesses for Upper Lakes, CBRT and CLC were not So required, when confronted with questions by SIU counsel, and were per­ mitted to escape cross-examination under the Commissioner's rationalization that they had subordinates to do the work for them and there­ fore could not conceivably answer the questions. The impropriety of double standards is con­ tinued into the area of cross-examination. When Messrs. Wright and Geller, counsel for CLC, CRT and Upper Lakes respectively, crossexamined SIU witnesses they were given full lattitude. For example, at Volume 53, Pages 7866A-67, Mr. Wright stated that in connection with his cross-examination he intended to be de­ vious, and the Commissioner agreed with such proposition. Time and again, the Commissioner stated that the above-mentioned counsel could deal with their cross-examination in the most circuitous way and that is what they were do­ ing, for they could be as circuitous as they thought necessary. When you contrast the fore­ going right of cross-examination with the rules which were imposed upon SILT counsel in their cross-examination, there is a very clear demon­ stration of double standards. SIU counsel were constantly, harassed and interrupted in their questioning of hostile witnesses. This is par­ ticularly demonstrated in their attempt to crossexamine witnesses Jodoin, Robson and Leitch, where SIU counsel were denied this lattitude in the presentation of their questions. A further example of this unequal treatment is demonstrated at Volume 51, Page 7614, when counsel for Upper Lakes, in cross-examining an SIU officer, held in his hand a document frottn which he was questioning the witness. Upon objection by counsel, the Commissioner advised that counsel was not required in cross-examina­ tion to show the witness the document. How­ ever, when counsel for the SIU followed the same procedure^ the Commissioner castigated "I am not interested in what a newspaper said. If I were interested in what a newspaper says, or has said during all of this inquiry, then we would have all of those gentle­ men sitting down there as witnesses here and give Counsel a wonderful opportunity to cross examine them." Volume 72, Page 10,577, the Commissioner stated: "Well, n cannot be responsible for what is contained in the newspapers. It may be correct or may not. It may be correct as far as they are able to moke it so but I am not re­ sponsible for them." Notwithstanding the above comments of the Commissioner, time and again he permitted op­ posing counsel to read into the record, from newspapers and other periodicals, inflammatory stories and items highly prejudicial to the in­ terest of the SIU and over the objections of SIU counsel. The obvious purpose and design of this action on the part of the Commissioner was to permit the propagandizing and creation of an atmosphere most detrimental to the interests of the SIU. Another typical example was when Mr. Wright, counsel for the CLC, read into the record a newspaper article highly prejudicial to the SIU and containing the most extreme hear­ say matter. (Volume 14, Pages 2029-2034). When SIU counsel attempted to introduce similar material to rebut and refute the news­ paper articles introduced by opposing counsel, they were regularly and consistently denied such opportunity. A typical example of this is contained in Volume 33, Pages 5261 and 5262. The Commissioner, on an occasion addressing himself to SIU counsel, expressed the colloqui­ alism that "what is sauce for the goose, is sauce for the gander." (Volume 51, Page 7555). Ob­ viously however, the SIU was neither goose nor gander, but a different kind of fowl to be roasted by the Commissioner. A further demonstration of double standards is the manner in which the Commissioner regulated cross-examination. On the one hand, when opposing counsel were cross-examining witnesses, SIU counsel was admonished time and again not to object to the cross-examina­ tion. However, when SIU counsel crossexamined witnesses, particularly Jodoin, the President of CLC, Robson, an official of CBRT, and Leitch, President of Upper Lakes, the record demonstrates the scores of times that opposing counsel were permitted to object, break in, interfere and obstruct SIU counsel in cross-examination. With respect to this area of cross-examina­ tion, the Commissioner demonstrated a most unique and unusual philosophy in the applica­ tion of rules of evidence, the function of the court and the function of counsel. This occurred when the SIU chief official was being crossexamined and SIU counsel, in the discharge of his obligations, objected to a question as follows: MR. NUSS: My Lord, I objecl to this question. THE WITNESS: That is far fetched. COMMISSIONER: That is a proper question. He has put It to him now you sit down. MR. NUSS: He said that he did not .say that because— COMMISSIONER: This witness is quite capable of taking care of himself without your assisting, Mr. Nuss. MR. NUSS: I am not assisting the witness, I am here as' counsel and if I feel a question is— COMMISSIONER: You are here as counsel but you hove na ' right to interrupt cross-examination. MR. NUSS: My position here is to object when I thing a que*tior; :s not legal. COMMISSIONER: Well, sit down right now. �• !.:'-''-r5-- m»maa we-^snsctM stmmitmiT I ime 9tt* MR. NUSS: Since my friend raited the quettien— The height of the CommisBioner's improper and injudicious conduct is exemplified by his remariu concerning George Meany, President of the APL-CIO. Mr. Meany, beyond question of doubt, enjoys the confidence of his govern­ ment, and of the world, and has an outstanding reputation for integrity and reliability. Not* withstanding this, the Commissioner, on the basis of testimony during the early stages of the hearings, and without receiving or attemptto obtain all relevant and complete informa­ tion had the aflhrontery to conclude, with re-* spect to the dispute, which the Commissioner was investigating, at Transcript, Volume 34, Page 5395: COMMISSIONER: Jutt o moment, til down. The- wHnatt it Itmliina after himtelf and I will interfere if neeettory. MR. NUSS: He it doing hit function at a witnett and' I with to do my function ot on attorney end I have an objection. COMMISSIONER: Wo would not bo In tho protont moit, tho mott wo oro In ptotonfly, with rogord to thli wholo thing and thit ditputo would not bo in tho potition it it in now if . Mr. Moony hod Rvod up to hit rotpontibiUtiot. ^ MR. NMIi I nifM 4m Hwl, wy Uni aftMr I km* tNrt^ aiy ablKfiem. ij M, OUIIN; In •lli«r wotdi- j I ''' CCMNMBSIONfiR: Yen behav* yeumlf. Mr. Nut*. At yMinf cayintl y«w art n«t bthaving yourtalf now «n4 that it alL Wkon yov oro a littlo oMtr you will loom how countol thooM bohove. You do not toom to hovo loomed during lilt course of this Inquiry. Now, sit down. i This further strange conduct of the Commis­ sioner is demonstrated when STU counsel again Mobiected to a que.stion being nut to the same •witness and the following ensued: I ) COMMISSIONER: Don't tpeak when I am tpeohina. 6et a loap box outtide if you wont to moke o tpeech. There ore plenty of peoole who will probably crowd around and liiten to you but do net talk when I am talking. The wit* neit it looking after himtelf and I will ttop Mr. Wright, at I already have, if neceiiqry. MR. WRIGHT: Let ut tee what wot dene on June lit, 1959. : COMMISSIONER: You tit down, Mr. Nutt. MR. NUSS: No, My Lord, the witnett ontwered the ques­ tion, but my objection doet not go to what he taid. COMMISSIONER: You tit'down. Mr. Wright it crott-examinlng. I will attend to it promptly if I think there it on unfoirnett being placed on the witnett and I do not think the witnett thinkt there it onything unfair and I will watch ft: don't worry. Under the above rationale of the Commis­ sioner, his philosoohy is that no counsel is necessary and all that is required in the hearI ing is the Commissioner. The presumntuousness of the Commissioner's position contains its own refutation. Further examples of double standards ap­ plied by the Commissioner are contained in matters involving opinion evidence and the use of SIU minutes of meetings. Time and again witnesses Robson, Jodoin and Smith were per­ mitted to give opinion evidence. However, when comparable officers of the SIU were requested by their counsel to furnish similar opinion evi­ dence, the Commissioner denied them this op­ portunity. Similarly, with respect to the min­ utes of SIU meetings, opposing counsel were permitted to refer to these minutes and to mat­ ters contained therein as facts upon which to premise their questions and conclusions. How­ ever, when SIU counsel sought to do the same, the Commissioner demonstrated his incon­ sistency, applied strict rules of evidence, and held that such minutes were not evidence of facts set forth therein. Once again, if it was adverse to the SIU. it was acceptable; if it was favourable to the SIU, it was not. Even in areas where credibility of a wit­ ness was the most crucial factor, the Commis­ sioner refused to permit SIU counsel to inquire as to previous conversations the witness had with others concerning the very testimony I which he had giyen in his examination in chief. This is an area which a cross-examiner has a fundamental right to inquire into. This treatI ment is demonstrated in the cross-examination I of witness Vallieres by SIU counsel at Transcript, Volume 96, Page 14,392: BY MR. NUSS: Q. And did you diicuti your evidenco with anybody boforo. tottifying? THE COMMISSIONER: Novor mind antworing that quottion. The Commissioner permitted the hearings to be used as a sounding board for propaganda by witnesses adverse to the SIU, to expound in­ flammatory and prejudicial matters, not as facts but as conjecture. Notwithstanding objec­ tions of SIU counsel, the Commissioner per­ mitted witness Dodge, an official of the CLC, I,under the guise of giving testimony, to relate a conjectural narrative as to events and circum­ stances (Volume 33, Page 5151). This was then publicized in the press as if these were facts given under oath at the hearings. To the basic concept of natural justice, this was most rapa­ cious and certainly this Commissioner, with his years of experience, knew or should have known that such propaganda would cause ir­ reparable- harm to the party against whom it was made. We conclude, as we have charged, that this was the Commissioner's predisposi­ tion and exemplified his bias and prejudice. The foregoing examples of injudicious con­ duct demonstrate clearly that the Commis­ sioner was not fit to conduct this Inquiry in the manner in which it should have been con­ ducted. As a matter of fact, the Commissioner, from the outset, violated an accepted principle of conduct by accepting appointment to his post despite the fact that he was at one time coun­ sel to the SIU. Because of this the SIU asked the Commissioner to disqualify himself, but he rejected the SIU motion. THE COMMISSIONER'S REPORT The Commissioner's attitude as demonstrated in the conduct of the hearing is further mani­ fested and compounded in his Report. He has attempted to have it appear that relations be­ tween labor organizations are something sinis­ ter and evil. He has transgressed upon basic judicial concepts by engaging in reporting post" earing matters and thereafter making findings on them; has made findings on the basis of newspaper reports, matters not testified to be­ fore the hearing, and has violated the sacred principle prohibiting him from commenting upon and making findings on cases currently pending before courts for determinations. Adopting an improper and a unique proce­ dure, the Commissioner, in making his findings, has relied upon post-hearing material and mat­ ters that were never presented during the hear­ ings. Parties were not afforded the opportunity to examine and present material in rebuttal or to comment upon the same. The Commissioner attempts to have it appear that the substance of these matters is adverse to the SIU. At Page 87 of his Report, he cites an alleged statement ap­ pearing in a newspaper long after the hearing, attributed to an official of the MTD, and then concludes that it demonstrates the lawlessness of such organization and its official. The same error is compounded on Page 203 of his Report. Commencing on Page 91 of his Report he cites further instances of what he refers to as harass­ ment, which are all subsequent to the hearings. An examination reveals that the source of this "material" is the self-serving letters of Upper Lakes and its counsel which are conveniently tucked away in Schedule 5. This material was never subjected to the light of an adversary proceeding. Nevertheless the Commissioner, on material secured en camera, makes findings and conclusions. He compounds this again at Pages 42 through 46 and Page 51 of his Report, making findings not based upon any testimony given before the hearings. It is most interesting to note that he fails to set forth a significant post-hearing matter, ^ the effect that an official of the SIU was am­ bushed and shot. To have acknowledged this incident would have been inconsistent with his thesis by which he sought to fix responsibility ' for violence upon the SIU. In our discussions of the Commissioner's con­ duct of the inquiry, we have set forth his com­ ments as to what relevance should be placed upon newspaper reports. The Commissioner stated that "I am not interested in what a news­ paper said" and "I cannot be responsible for what is contained in the newspaper. It may be correct or it may not." >Notwithstanding the foregoing expressions and the established principle of law, that news­ paper reports are hot- evidence and that no findings or conclusions should be based on such reports, the Commissioner nevertheless violated his own admonitions. On Page 51 of his Report he relies upon newspaper reports to make find­ i' ings and conclusions «• to whsit oeeunrcd in maritime/in previous years. We have set foi^th in our discui^on of post-hearing matters that the Commissioner reUed on newspaj^ reports to make findings of lawlessness and irresponsibility concerning outstanding trade union officials, and at Page 105 in his Report he again, relying on newspaper reports, concludes that they indicate an individual's propensity for violence. Under the standards pursued and ob­ served by this Commissioner, rules observed in a kangaroo court are more protective of witnesses. It is a fundamental principle in our judicial system that under no circumstances shall a member of the judiciary comment upon, let alone make findings and conclusions on any matter pending before another member of the judiciary for a decision. The Commissioner in his Report, at Page 132, chastised the SIU for displaying a lack of respect for constituted au­ thority when it discussed an issue which was then pending before the judiciary on appeal. In a democratic form of gove to a proceeding, is entitled tp express its dis­ agreement with a court's decision, discuss and debate it. This is a matter which directly affects the party. It is undisputed that during the hearings and at the time the Commissioner issued his Report, there were pending a number of actions includ­ ing an action brought by the SIU against Upper Lakes, the Canadian Maritime Union, Michael Starr and members of a Conciliation Board. The action is to have the court declare a report issued by the then Minister of Labour, as well as a subsequent collective agreement, illegal, null and void. This case is to come to trial in two months. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Commis­ sioner at Page 79 concluded that in his opinion the SIU "is not, at law, on sovmd ground in attacking the validity of the collective agree­ ment." At the time mentioned above, during the hearings, and when the Commissioner issued his Report, there was an action pending against the President of the SIU for contempt of an order of a court of the Province of Quebec charging that the SIU President caused mem­ bers of the SIU not to perform certain services in violations of the court order. Notwithstand­ ing the foregoing, the Commissioner at Page 89 of his Report, in a display of the highest degree of impropriety, made the following statement: "Bankt in hit, lottimony on thit intidont wot loloUy ovotivo, and took rofugo behind a purported deiire to abide by tho conititutien of tho Union—their "legiilalion" at he called it. There it no' doubt in my mind that tho action of the crew in refuting to move the Red Wing wot In contravention of the ordert of the courtt of the Province of Quebec and woe inttigoted by Bankt." The Commissioner has now made a judgment upon a serious matter involving a person's liberty while such issue is before a member of the judiciary who must determine the guilt or innoncence of the SIU President. The prejudice, the impropriety of this con­ duct, screams out. It is the strongest indication of this Commissioner's predisposition, bias, pre­ judice and animus against the SIU and its President. The Commissioner's report is re­ plete with repetition of his injudicious conduct with regard to other pending litigation involv­ ing the SIU and its officers. The SlU-Upper Lakes Dispute The hearings, and the Commissioner's Report which emanated from them, arose out of a con­ tractual dispute between Upper Lakes Shipping "Ltd. and the Seafarers International Union of Canada. This union—the SIU of Canada—has, since the early part of 1961, been the target of one of the most vicious and unscrupulous union-bust­ ing campaigns carried on against a trade union since the brutal, bloody anti-labour era of the pre-1930's. This union-busting campaign has been spear­ headed by the Upper Lakes company, a Cana­ dian shipping arm of the notoriously anti-union American industrial dynasty dominated by the financial interests of the Norris family, and has had as its objective the destruction of the SIU �«<'g0pteiiilwr^,,lfSt '.-r •> i of Canada as a militant force for the betterment of Canadian seamen's wages^ working condi­ tions and welfare benefits. This union- busting attempt, however, despite the enormous wealth and power of the Norris empire, could never have reached its present proportions without the aid and assistance of the Canadian Labour Congress and a number of Labour imions, Canadian and American, which seized the opportunity to settle long-standing jurisdictional scores with the SIU by abetting the employer in his campaign of destruction, in violation of the basic principle of trade unionism. It should be noted at the outset that while the immediate root of the Inquiry was the SIUUpper Lakes contractual dispute which broke out in 1961, this dispute had its real genesis more than a decade ago. In conjunction with the overall attack upon the SIU manifested throughout the Report, the Commissioner, in his Report, attributes the cur­ rent contractual dispute between the SIU and Upper Lakes to "discriminatory" contract de­ mands by the Union upon this company. This assertion completely ignores the history of the bargaining relationship between the SIU and Upper Lakes'and the fact that the current dispute is the calculated culmination of the anti-SIU policy which this company has pur­ sued from the moment it signed its first SIU agreement in 1951. The organization presently known as the Sea­ farers International Union of Canada appeared upon the Canadian .scene in 1949. The historical facts show that whereas virtually all other Canadian shipping companies signed with the SIU in 1949-50, Upper Lakes continued to put up stiff resistance to the SIU's organizing pro­ gram for nearly two years and that, when it agreed to an SIU contract in 1951, it was the last major Canadian-flag operator on the Great Lakes to do so. Following this. Upper Lakes not only con­ tinued its policy of stiff resistance to the SIU, T)ut, in fact, almost immediately embarked upon an attempt to break its contractual relationship with the SIU and to supplant the SIU with an­ other union, one which woujd be more amen­ able to the company's wishes. This was estab­ lished during the hearings when testimony was adduced that in the summer of 1952, a few months after James Todd had been fired by the SIU from his job as an SIU port agent in Fort William, the personnel manager of Upper Lakes, "Thomas Houtman, offered to cooperate with "Todd in a plan to get rid of the SIU and supplant it with another union. The testimony, in fact, showed that Houtman was the moving force behind the offer of $25,000 to Todd to bring about the creation of such a union. The plan which Houtman, acting for Upper Lakes, attempted to implement as early as 1952, shortly after the company signed its initial SIU contract, failed to materialize because Todd, at the time, was unable to obtain support for a union to rival the SIU or to obtain a "trade union label" or the sanction of the organized labour movement in Canada to give this union the appearance of legitmacy which Upper Lakes wished it to have. By the beginning of 1961, however, the pic­ ture was different. As a result of jurisdictional differences between the SIU and various powerful affiliates of the Canadian Labour Congress, arising out of the SIU's, efforts to ex­ tend the wages, working conditions and welfare benefits it had won for its members to other seamen in the Canadian maritime industry, the relationship between, the SIU and GLC had been severed and Upper Lakes saw in this situation an opportunity to carry through the unison-busting plan which had lain dormant for nine years, but which had never been forgotten. The history of the SlU-Upper Lakes relation­ ship makes it clear that here is a company which, from the moment it signed its first con­ tract with the SIU, was anxious to break its contractual relationship with the SIU and to bring about the creation of a union more amen­ able to its wishes, and that the overt anti-SIU campaign upon which this company embarked in 1961 was merely an extension of this long­ Lis- SEAFARERS LOG-SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT standing desire. Any attempt to attribute the action which this company took, beginning in 1961, to "discriminatory" contract demands is based either upon refusal to recognize the his­ torical facts involved here or else upon a wish to divert attention from the company's real ob­ jective and to camouflage the company's real motives. The continuing pattern of the company's at­ tempts to oust the SIU and have it replaced with another union was shown also during the Commission hearings in the testimony of Michael Sheehan. Sheehan was an SIU of Canada patrolman with a long history as a malcontent. In Novem­ ber of 1960, Sheehan's refusal to work in har­ mony with other SIU officials culminated in a heated dispute, at the end of which Sheehan's relationship as an officer with the SIU was severed. Shortly after that, he turned up in Ottawa where he not only began to regale of­ ficials of the CLC, as well as other Canadian labour leaders, with tales of alleged SIU vio­ lence and dictatorial tactics, but also discussed with them the creation of a new seamen's union to rival the SIU. It should be noted that these discussions bdtween Sheehan and leaders of the CLC, CERT and other groups took place just as the Upper Lakes company was taking the first steps in its union-busting campaign against the SIU by preparing to add two new ships—the Wheat King and the Northern Venture—and to man the first of these ships with a complement smaller than the one normally required for such vessels. During the Commission hearings, Sheehan conceded from the witness box that while he was talking to CLC and CERT leaders in Ot­ tawa, he was also talking to shipping industry people, and that he talked to Houtman, the personnel manager of Upper Lakes, about manning two new ships the company was bringing out. Sheehan's testimony during the hearings further showed that he and Houtman made ar­ rangements for manning at least one of these ships prior to the time the Canadian Maritime Union was established with Sheehan as its first president, and that Sheehan did, in fact, recruit scab crewmen for the Northern Venture—an activity for which he was compensated by the company. It is interesting to note that in August or September of 1961, at a time Todd had been absent from the waterfront for approximately nine years, and had been working in shore side jobs, Sheehan met with Todd in Toronto and asked him to "do some organizing." A month later, in October of 1961, the CMU was formally established with Sheehan as its first president and Todd as secretary-treasurer. The parallel between the Sheehan and Todd cases cannot be ignored and lends credence beyond doubt to the assertion that attempts to attribute the dispute in which the SIU of Can­ ada is still engaged with this company to "dis­ criminatory" contract demands or unreason­ able actions on the part of the Union are with­ out substance or validity, but on the contrary are attempts to mask the real nature of what can only be characterized as a conspiracy be­ tween Upper Lakes, the CLC and the CERT in which Sheehan, in effect,, was the catalyst. The scab crewmen which Sheehan recruited for the Northern Venture, as well as'the alien Greeks which the company recruited to man the Wheat King, were drummed into the CERT as a prelude to putting them into the CMU. In fact, during the hearings, Maurice Wright—the counsel for the CLC, CERT and CMU — con­ ceded that the intention, throughout this entire first phase of Upper Lakes' anti-SIU campaign, was to turn these scab seamen, who were drummed into the CERT, over to the CMU when it was set up. The formal establishment of the CMU, as previously noted, took place in October, 1961, at just the time that the SIU was preparing to reopen the Upper Lakes contract. , The company thus, at this precise moment, had at hand a ready vehicle (CMU) to which to transfer its contractual relationship and thus r*f« Seym was in a position to launch the second phasi of its union-busting program, which was t( break its SIU contract completely, lock sonu 300 SIU members out of their jobs aboard al Upper Lakes vessels, and replace these SIl members through Sheehan and the puppe CMU. / Sheehan, in fact, testified during the hear ings that, during the winter of 1961-62, whih | the SIU and Upper Lakes were still in contrac negotiations, he started to round up crews foil the Upper Lakes ships, even though these ship: | were not then under CMU contract. Meanwhile, from the moment that the Sill had notified the company that it wished to re open the Upper Lakes contract, the company refused even to meet with the Union. As < result, the SIU, in accordance with Canadiai practice, requested that the Minister of Labou: appoint a Conciliation Officer to bring the par [ ties into negotiations. In February of 1962 the Labour Minister ap| pointed a Conciliation Board and at the firs I meeting of the Board, on March 5th, the com! pany not only flatly rejected the SIU's requestj for contract improvements, but proposed down! grading the Welfare Plan and eliminating thij Vacation Plan and the hiring and promotioil clauses. Unless these conditions were met, thJ company said, its dispute with the SIU woul(| be impossible to resolve. Significantly, the company, at this initij meeting, presented a brief which gave statu! to the newly-formed CMU and expressed thf hope that this puppet union would grow. It should be noted that at this same time while the SlU-Upper Lakes contract dispitl was going through the conciliation process there was a meeting in Toronto at which i| was announced that the CMU expected to ol tain the Upper Lakes contract. At this mee^ ing, the Steelworkers gave the CMU $10,00(! During this same month, CLC officials Jodoiij and Dodge also met in Ottawa with Leitch anJ Houtman, to discuss the manning of Uppej Lakes' vessels. Dodge was later asked, durini the Inquiry, if there had been any decision bi CLC to crew Upper Lakes vessels before th| conciliation proceedings ended. Dodge replie "We were convinced that there wasn't goin| to be a settlement of the issues before the Cor ciliation Board." Dodge further testified thj he was not familiar with the SIU's contrac demands at this time, but was going by whs the Upper Lakes people had told him. SiniJ there was no communication between the SIl and Dodge during this period, it seems obvioi that Dodge was assured by Upper Lakes tl there would be no contract settlement. On March 14, 1962, the Superior Court fc the District of Montreal issued an order pre hibiting the Conciliation Board from takin! any further proceedings because of the allege! failure of the chairman of the Board to compll with the law in convening a meeting of thl Board—a failure which prevented the Unio| nominee from being present at the meeting. On March 26, 1962, Conciliation Chairmaj Laviolette, whose appointment the SIU haj protested on the grounds that he was a pre fessional advisor to management, together witi the company's nominee on the Board, informej the Labour Minister that "no useful purpose could be served by the Board's proceeding^ The SIU nominee on the Board was not cor sijlted. Despite the court order, the Laboi Minister accepted the letters as the report the Board, and Upper Lakes immediately wer into negotiations with Sheehan and a repi sentative of the CLC regarding a contract fc the Upper Lakes fleet. The action of the Mir ister of Labour in considering private corres pondence from the chairman and company rej resentative on the Board as a Report, gav| Upper Lakes a pretext for looking out over 3C seamen in its employ. This action by a gover ment official, in the face of an order of th| court, was in nart the subject of a Quebec Lav Review article (April 1963, Page 197) by prominent Quebec attorney, Philip Cutler, wh| said at Page 218:-"The practical effect was the the court was ignored and left high and dry.. .1 The contract with CMU was signed on Apri] 5, 1962. The SIU commenced an action contenc ing that the contract was illegal, since the Lj hour Minister, Michael Starr, had certified al �ige Xfslit Report two letters which stated on their face jiat a Report could not be given, and further I Contended there had been no disposition of the b .:sues between the SIU and Upper Lakes as |r:rovided for by the Industrial Relations Act. 'he action is presently pending before the burt. r •' As soon as this agreement .with CMU was I gned, Upper Lakes began to lock out of their lbs its approximately 300 SIU crewmembers,' I iany of whom had been employees of the comI Iany for periods upwards to the 10-year con]•-actual relationship with the SIU, and to re|- lace these people with scab crews recruited I y Sheehan. Sheehan later conceded, under cross-examlation at the hearings, that the CMU-Upper akes contract was negotiated before the new pper Lakes crewmen were hired, and that no pper Lakes employees helped to negotiate le contract "because we did not have the peole in the union at that time." This, then, is classic example of a typical "sweetheart" greement. Despite the revelation of all of these facts, le Commissioner steadfastly refused to acnowledge the Upper Lakes-^LC-CBRT conairacy, with its attendant formation of the MU and the lockout of some 300 SIU members •om their jobs, and refused to permit SIU aunsel to inquire fully into that area but nevrthele'^s flatly asserted that there was "no conairacy" and "no lockout." Of equal significance is the fact that the Com­ missioner refused even to assign to the jdustrial dispute, from which the hearings rose, the stature assigned to this same dispute y the Rosenman Commission, appointed by ae U.S. government at the request of the Canaian government. !• Moreover, although the SIU several times uring the hearings formally urged the Com­ missioner to meet with the parties in order to jsolve the dispute, the Commissioner refused a do so and, instead, conducted the hearings [i a manner which could not help but drive le parties involved further apart. Rather than [iaking an attempt to find ways of solving this ibour-management dispute which the RosenJian Commission recognized, the Commissioner Ijstead complimented Upper Lakes and the jiLC for creating it and chastised other shipling companies who have had good and stable [jlations with the SIU in the development of [le Canadian maritime industry. Once having relegated the dispute to an inJgnificant position, the Commissioner then oncentrated most of his time on an investigaon of the internal operations of the SIU. I) [he Seaway Boycott The event leading to the institution of this lommission was the premeditated and unlaw[il boycott of the Seaway carried out by the J LC and the CBRT. The first term of reference [f the Commission was to investigate the dis[iption of shipping on the Great Lakes. It must je remembered in this connection that the real [nd only disruption to shipping was caused, jot by a labour dispute involving a small per[sntage of Canadian vessels, but by the prejveditated and unlawful boycott of the Seaway, [he Commissioner recognized the importance [E the Seaway by making the following preJminary remarks before the evidence on the jctuai boycott was introduced when he said: I Transcript, Volume 28, Page 4402: I '*Y«u win reiMmbar that at the opening of this Commission I stressed the fact that the subject matter of the Inquiry affects the welfare of all the people of Canada and is not a mere matter of jurisdictional differences between con­ flicting unions nor merely a difference between employers end employees. I pointed out that it was unthinkable that the vsefulneos of our magnificent international Seaway— natural and man-made—including the great port of Mont­ real and the other ports on the Lakes ond Seaway, should impaired by any such differences." He recognizes in this statement the imporce of the Seaway to Canada and the fact lhat, as he states, it-is "unthinkable that a mere natter of jurisdictional differences between [miflicting unions or merely a difference beIween employers and employees" should be Hlowed to impair the usefulness of the magnifi(ent Seaway. SteiirARl^ IjOCi-SlM^idt SVfPLteJtlENr The Commissioner then proceeded, during the hearing, to divert the real nature of the Seaway boycott and to absolve from almost all responsibility the conspiring parties that un­ lawfully organized it. In his Report, he at­ tempts to minimize the responsibility of the CLC and the CBRT with the fact that, although a boycott was called by them, it was the act of one ship, which, in exercising its rights to use the Seaway, caused the actual blockage. It must be remembered that 90% of the Great Lakes ships using the Seaway were manned by SIU crews and that any such boycott effec­ tively blocked the Seaway to Canadian ship­ ping. He is forced to admit, but grudgingly, that the CBRT was guilty of lawlessness, but he limits that lawlessness to a breach of their collective agreement with the Seaway Author­ ity. If one compares this finding with the Com­ missioner's statement as quoted above, one can see to what length this man would go in order to protect those parties that he favored before the Commission, even though such protection meant that he was required to resort to a dis­ tortion of the evidence and to divert the real purpose of his Inquiry. Evidence shows that the Commissioner failed to set forth the full story which demon­ strates the magnitude of the offense which was committed by the CBRT and the CLC and others who assisted them, including representatives of the Seaway Authority. It is uncontradicted that as early as 1961, CBRT, with representa­ tives of the CLC, were threatening illegal ac­ tivities that would constitute the tie-up of the Seaway and that the Seaway Authority had knowledge of this plan. This plot was continued into 1962 when it was actually brought into fruition. It repre­ sented the pinnacle of unbridled, immoral and illegal conduct. This incident further demon­ strated that although the Seaway Authority had knowledge of the contemplate boycott it took no action to prevent its occurrence but, on the contrary, its supervisors participated in and aided this illegal boycott. In fact the Re­ port, at Page 13, specifically sets forth that on June 26th, 1962, less than 10 days prior to the actual boycott on July 5th, Nicoll, the CBRT representative, advised Rankin, the President of the Authority, that the CBRT had decided to participate in a boycott of SIU ships in transit through the St. Lawrence Seaway. William O'Neil, the Regional Manager of the Seaway Authority, testified with respect to knowl^ge as to the commencement of this boy­ cott at Transcript, Uo'time 28, Page 4449: Q. When wer« you adviMd that tho boycott wooM actually take place? A. I wai advned by Mr. Rankin, President of the Seaway Authority, on July 3rd that the boycott wot to commence on July 5th. Notwith.standing this knowledge by the Pres­ ident of the Seaway Authority at least two days prior to the boycott, no action was taken by the Authority to prevent this boycott. On the contrary, only after the boycott had been commenced and, coineidentally, on or about the same time that Federal authorities deter­ mined to convene this Inquiry at the request of the CLC, did the Seaway Authority seek injunctive relief. Interestingly enough, as set forth in the Re­ port at Pages 15 and 16, during the course of the boycott there were employees M the Sea­ way Authority, not members of the CBRT, who, together with their supervisor, participated dirMtly in the mechanics of the boycott. A Mr. Dion was the dispatcher and his superior was Mr. Ellis. As the Report further shows, both Dion and his superior, Ellis, were in the dis­ patchers' station. Ellis, the supervisor, had a list of ships from which it-could be ascertained which were SlU-manned ships. Dion testified as follows at It is crystal clear ironi tiie foregoing undifl-' puted facts that there was certainly ^'oooperation" between the CBRT, CLC, Seaway Au­ thority representatives and others. To conclude otherwise~is to ignore realities and engage in fantasy. Notwithstanding this factual situation,' the Commissioner chastized SIU counsel upon his submission that the Seaway Authority failed to discharge its responsibility but, on the contrary, participated in this illegal activity of the CBRT and CLC. We think it appropriate to further point out that, notwithstanding CBRT and CLC's attempt to have it appear that this boycott activity was the voluntary democratic action of its members, the record shows to the contrary. The evidence clearly demonstrates that the Seaway boycott was instituted by the union executives alone, that the members of the locals never approved it {Pages 4313, 12,741-42, 12,779-80, 12,948). It was prearranged that a resolution would be submitted to these locals authorizing the boy­ cott. The resolution was prepared in advance by Mr. Wright, coimsel for the CBRT {Page 12,743). The resolution itself did not authorize a boycott but only asked for membership sup­ port for the Canadian Maritime Union {Page 12,785). Even this resolution was not pass^ by all the locals. In fact, many of the locals did not even vote upon the issue, nor was it made known to them (Page 12,746). The Commissioner has failed to comment on this and to state, that not only was the action illegal, but that it was effected without the approval of the union involved and was an arbitrary and dictatorial expression of the power of the executive of the unions involved. Why has the Commissioner hidden these facts from the Canadian people? Is this not positive proof of his double standards; of his obvious and injudicious attempt to hide the real facts —facts which are favourable to the SIU and which would demonstrate that the irresponsi­ bility is not that of the SIU but that of the CBRT, CLC and all those who participated with them in this action? Is this not proof of the partiality of the Commissioner, of the at­ tempt by him to blacken the SIU during the course of these hearings and to protect the other bodies before him from any statements or impartial conclusions that might show them in a bad light to the Canadian people? As shown above, these facts represent a most sordid picture of the unfettered use of power by certain irresponsible union leaders free from the control and wishes of their member­ ship, a picture of blackmail upon the Canadian people and its representatives from those who profess to be the champions of right and the enemies of wrong. Even today, we are faced with continuation of the same blackmail. Jodoin. President of the CLC, said, while testify­ ing, that if he considered that circumstances warranted it, he would not hesitate, to tie up the Seaway again {Page 12,954). The President of the CMU has made threats since determina­ tion of the Inquiry that unless he had his way he would resort to another tie-up of the Sea­ way. We submit that the Commissioner's failure to expose this sordid plot has given aid and comfort, if not protection, to the continuation of these blackmail activities engaged in by the CBRT and the CLC and now being threatened by Staples of the CMU. We have shown the circumstances surround­ ing the alleged justification for the Commis­ sioner's entry into the issues which were the subject of the hearing. It objectively displays that, at the very outset, not only was justice not being done, but an attempt was never made even to have justice seem to be done. Violence Transcript, Volume 29, Page 4632: MR. DION; "Th« lid actually wot not handod to mo. Mr. ElBo bod It. Ho lot alongtido of mo. Ho hod ihit on tho dook, or on tho radio, that ho won writing on, and «o thooo -votcola oaDod in, iomo of thorn { know m boing SJ.U., bocauoo 1 know Jho tamponio*. Ofhort I wao In doubt ohout, co ho .wduSd look at tho -Rot and thoi. bo would toll, mo." fimtaOierlBB, \ One of the foundations, if not the main one, used by the Commissioner to justify his strange recommendations are his conclusions as to the . topic "violence and lawlesness." In this area the Commissioner has done violence to the basic concepts of judicial propriety, fair play and natural justice, and has further deiponr • strated beyond a doubt his bias and predisposi•tioii.At, th« early stages of his proceeding, it be-. ...v' v, s ;Cam€ . apparent e 4hat . the Commissioner, was , ijt r,»ii - <• •: �SEM4fl^nS WC-^SPECfM SVPPMME^T V ereating, straw by strawy the prevert>ial straw . maa for its eventual destruction^ He permitted . indaimnatory and prejudicial testimony to be admitted in evidence without connection or casual reUtionship and, notwithstanding the . failure to connect or relate such testimony with . the SlU and/or its officers, he nevertheless concluded, while destroying his straw man, that the SiU and its officers were responsible for such conduct. :..i - :"'• Of equal import and significance is the effect ' this has had upon the general public. The pro­ verbial air of terror was allowed to be created, with widespread publicity given to the allega­ tions contained in the inftammatory and pre­ judicial testimony, notwithstanding that it has not connected or related to the SIIJ or its offi­ cers. The SIU, its officers and the entire trade . union movement have been severely damaged ; by the tactics of the Commissioner, as, more important, have been the principles upon which the administration of justice are based. One of the earliest illustrations of the fore­ going conduct is set fcu-th when such improper testimony was introduced intu the hearing over the violent objections of SIU counsel. Thewitness te;jtified as to a vicious assault being committed upon a person without any connec­ tion or casual relation to any party in the proceeding. Such testimony even prompted Commission counsel to point out the unfairness and the prejudice which, this type of evidence invites, at Transcript, Volume 5, Pages 717-720: MR. DUBIN: Mr. CommiHionar, I understand tkat charge* are pending, apparently as a result of this Incident. THE COMMISSIONER: Yet: MR. DUBIN: The evidence af Mrs. Scavarelli, left in its present status is ret:,cr unfartunaia la that H is left there. At tha moment it d?et net oppeor to hovo any significonca. It might have, or it might not havo. THE COMMISSIONER: Thoro ie no rooton, Mr. Dutun, why thie inquiry connot go into tho whola question, as long as it dooe not prejudice the matter of tha hearing of the charges, and I am gaing to be very careful about that. But I assuma that in due course evidence may be adduced which will be added to the evidence of Mrs. Scavarelli. MR. DUBIN: i think it is rather unsatisfactory, Mr. Commis­ sioner, to leova it in tho way it is. • y '-»•' v" THE COMMISSIONER: Yes. MR. DUBIN: It has obviously boon led to bo of rolovenco to tho Inquiry, and at first same blush it lis a dis­ closure of a very terriWo beating. MR. DUBIN: My lord, perhope I might make this respectful •uggestion to my leamed friend, Mr. Gelicr, that perhaps evi­ dence of this nature, merely putting on the record avidonco of a vary terrible beating, which of course everyone would regret, i do not think it very helpful to us. It may or may not be on unfair inference to draw, that people— -.^-. Tijrj v*. THE COMMISSIONER: WeH, 1 assume that evidence is gaing to bo adduced later to htealify these men. MR. DUBIN: It should be tied in, in foirnets to oil parties bore, with something we are inquiring into. At the moment h is merely a statement. MR. DUBIN: i suggest that,ha stands down and wo consider it further. But I would point out to my leorned friend in on endeavor to be of help to everybody that It is my respect­ ful submission that this type of ovidsnce, left in the bold way that it is, is not particularly helpful, and that it might bo unfair. MR. GEUER: May I moko a submission on this question. My lord? MR. DUBIN: My lord, I am not trying to toko anyone's position, but I do wont to help keep this matter on an orderly basis, and I am rather concerned that; ovidenco of this nature has boon load really without inquiring into it and finding out whether it i* or is not related to the matters under inquiry ... It < . 1} /,v" Vv» "• - , -:i-' ' -- With the above inception of the breach of fair conduct, rules of evidence and the prin­ ciples of natural justice, the fliow of this im­ propriety increased throughout the hearing. Over the objections of SIU cotmsel, witnesses testified about events, assaults and threats without connecting or reieating them ta the SIU and its officers. The inflammatory and pre­ judicial effect was reflected daily in news re­ ports. Guilt was determined without proof — merdy upon a recitation of a reprehensible act. We submit that a witch hunt was the con­ sequence. Every time the Commissioner per­ mitted this clearly improper testimony into evidence, he was adding a further straw to his proverbial straw man. The sacrosanct principal of trial by law and not by mob hysteria was wantonly violated. In this manner, straw by straw, the Commissioner completed his straw man. He then proceeded to demolish him and and his Report openly demonstrates his tech­ nique. He premises this technique by first using as a mental peg the report that the SIU Presi­ dent gave to the 1&51 Convention of the parent union, taking out of context statements that physical help had been furnished by other af­ filiates of the International in 1949 and 1950. The Commissioner then concluded that the SIU President was an instigator and an exponent of the use of violence. However, an examination of the record exposes these improper tactics. It shows conclusively that with respect to what transpired in 1949 and 1950, as established by the British "White Paper" at that time and the findings of the International Transportworkers Federation, the Communist movement was engaged in overt acts to restrict the im­ plementation of the Marshall Plan and this meant the harassing, the delaying and the pre­ venting of the movement of the Canadian merchant marine as well as that of other coun­ tries of the free world. The SIU and its mem­ bers were manning and moving such vessels, as a result of which Communist elements in maritime labour, opposed to the Marshall Plan and the SIU, were committing repeated physi­ cal attacks, beatings and assaults upon the members of the SIU. The SIU in Canada re­ ceived the physical support of its affiliates to defend itself against these vicious attacks. The Commissioner has taken acts where a person seeks to defend himself and has twisted them to have it appear that an unlawful act has been committed by the person attacked. Apparently recognizing that his technique required an ap­ pearance of substance, the Commissioner stated that most of the outstanding trade unionists in Canada who supported the SIU President have suffered "a change of heart," implying thereby that this is a fact and there was substance to their change of position. He again conveniently fails to mention that a substantial number of outstanding trade unionists had given written evidence of their support of the SIU, its mem­ bers and officers, but such evidence was not permitted to be made part of the record by the Commissioner. With the foregoing background, the Com­ missioner in his Report then proceeded in the demolishing of his straw man to make conclu­ sions and findings unsupported by facts and, at times, apparently realizing this, resorted to the techniques of castigating the SIU President by inference and inuendo. Examples of this are as follows: The Commissioner states that the SIU Presi­ dent's history in Canada from the early begin­ nings has been a history of union strife marked by acts of violence. The record is devoid of any cogent evidence to even create an inference to support that conclusion, let alone to make such a conclusion. We may assume that the Com­ missioner p'aced reliance upon witness Sheehan relative to this alleged "history of vio­ lence." If such is the case, the absolute refutation, is coritained in Sheehan's own words We refer to the incident involving the Federal Voyageur mentioned above, where Sheehan on the issue of violence created a fabrication that an SIU official was responsible for violence and yet, on his own statements, written at that time, established that such allegation was purely his fabrication. In the same vein, the Commissioner concludesi that the SIU has been guilty of unlawful acts,against persons and properties of individ­ uals opposed to it, particularly in 1961 and 1963. Once again, he makes this finding and conclusion notwithstanding the fact that the record is devoid of evid«ice to establish or demonstrate that the SIU was either connected F«««iNUi/ • I > •- •/• with such incidents or that there existed : causal relationship. Again, demonstrating hi purpose to create an atmosphere prejudicial h. the SIU and its officers, the Commissione stated that persons were afraid to give evidenct before the Conunission because of the threa of violence. The record does not support sucl a statement and it is reprehensible that th Commissioner saw fit to resort to these tactics I The culmination of the Commissioner's conduc j is best demonstrated when he concludes that th' SIU President's violence is compulsive. Withou j any evidence in the record to establish th President's violence, he then compounds hi | error by concluding that it is "compulsive." W' find it difficult to understand this last conclusioil for the record contains no medical testimony upon which such conclusion could be arrived at As we stated before, the Commissioner, ap parently realizing that the record would no support his conclusions on this issue of vio lence, then resorted to the utilization of influl ence and innuendos and the employment o| similar techniques. Examples of this impropej conduct are as fallows: The Commissioner states that the evidencJ "indicates" that lawlessness was instigated ancl supported by the SIU President. He furthel states that persons allegedly committing as| saults made remarks indicating that they wer| members of the SIU, or acting on its behalf. These are illustrations of creating a preji licial atmosphere of unlawfulness without fine ing any unlawfulness. On this issue of violence, there is an arej which history again teaches us is an integrs part, indivisible from acts of violence. It is subject which the Commissioner clearly playe down and almost totally ignored because itj exposure and explanation deal a lethal blow tl the Commissioner's thesis. It is the area and subject of private detectives. Contained in thij record is the uncontradicted testimony of JacI Leitch, the President of Upper Lakes Shippinl Ltd., that a small fortune was paid to privatj detectives; that to one detective agency alone the Citadel Detective Agency, the sum of $36lJ 000.00 was paid, and approximately $330,000.( of that amount was paid to that private detec tive agency in 1952. The "explanation" given fc the expenditure of this inordinate amount wa that the police authorities. Municipal, Provii cial and Federal, were unable or unwilling enforce the law. Consequently, this companj "employed" these private detectives. This the illusion or pretext which Upper Lakes a1| tempted to create to justify its "employment of what the company itself referred to as it "private army." "To repeat a phrase constantlj utilized by the Commissioner, the people i| Canada weren't "born yesterday." The history of the working man's struggle tl secure social and economic justice, in the manj bitter struggles with anti-union employers, replete with instances where those employe utilized private detectives, armed guards an! labour spies. These persons constituted thj private armies thrown against the workin| man. An outstanding authority on the history this struggle is Lloyd G. Reynolds, Professc of Economics, Yale University, and he discusse this subject in his book entitled Labor Econc ics and Labor Relations (Prentice-Hall Inc.]| His comments are most illuminating in dis cussing the policy of anti-union manageme as follows: (Pago 151) The euttamary policy of managemont, wriioa confronted with a threat of unionixotion hot boon to reud unionism by any and all means. Tha methods used hov* ranged from economic coercion through physical vialenca against individuals to full-scolo military assault. Spios woro ompioyad to infHtrate into tho union orgonizotioil and to report union plane ond th* identity of union mem­ bers. Unioit organizers and leaders woro ossouhod by com­ pany guards, arrested for invasion of local ordinanca*b ridden out of town by- vigirontes, orgonizod and armed | by Ibn employer, and occasionally murdered. * * « * Tha union woe forced eithor to abandon its campaign or, I if H had coneiderabl* straagth in Iho ptoot, to call a strika for union recogniKon. The employer then nsuolty eot out to break tho siriko. Striking worker*, wero encouraged to lotuM �September SEAFARERS LOGr^SPECIAL SVPPLEMEN'F to work M IniUviilualt mrf fraquantly thr«al«Md with dltchorga if Ihay did net raturn by a cartoin tima. Strike braekara wara imperlad frem ethar eraei. Additienel cempeny peliea wara hirad, armed with get bembt, block* fecks, end smell arms end used to break up picket lines end keep strikers ewey from the plant. Where local police wara "cooperative," as they Usually wara, they wara also used for these purposes; in soma coses, company police were armed with public authority by swearing them in as Special Deputy Sheriffs. * Another outstanding authority on the his­ tory of the working man's struggle is Sidney Coe Howard. In his book entitled The Labour Spy (Republic Publishing Co., N.Y.) in chap|j ter X, titled "Violence," he sets forth the fol­ lowing: At Page 179— "... the figurehead of the employers' opposition to labor has been the extra-legal detective spy. In all his various emSodiments of himself, as thug, cunman, agent provocateur and armed guard, he has always been, if not the cause, at least the heart, of labor violence." At Page 180— "The official records of the labor detective are almost wholly the records of his violence. The violence of the detective is fundamentally the violence of the employer who retains him. Since the employer defends the detective in the courts, he may reasonably be supposed to have commanded him to the field." With this background, this history, SIU coun­ sel, time and again, requested the opportunity to examine Upper Lakes' records of payments for these private detectives, this private army. Every request was rebuffed by the Commis­ sioner. Later the Commissioner admitted that Commission auditors examined Upper Lakes' records relative- to these payments but never­ theless refused to make the results of such in­ vestigation public. More important, he refused SIU counsel the opportunity to examine these records. This, in our opinion, was most im­ proper when the record reveals that the inci­ dents of assaults and property damage occurred almost exclusively during the same period when Upper Lakes spent in excess of $300,000.00 for its private "army. Under these cir­ cumstances, the failure of the Commissioner to make available these records to SIU counsel, and to the public at large, is a further example of his failure to conduct an open and fair hearing. There is a further aspect involving this area of Upper Lakes' utilization of this private army which the Commissioner conveniently fails to mention, but which ,we believe is of crucial significance. The record indicates that in its dispute with Upper Lakes, the SIU had established picket lines and thus had engaged in lawful, economic action. These picket lines were mpst effective. It is academic that when I a union has an effective picket line, only the e'mployer can gain from any action which would result in the removal of that picket line, such as an act of violence. The record shows that at various places the Union had such ef­ fective picket lines. Nevertheless, the alleged acts of violence never connctd to th Union, resulted in removal of picket lines, permitting the company to break the successful economic action of the Union. Under these circumstances, clearly it was the obligation of the Commis­ sioner to make available to the public and SIU counsel the records of this private army so that an objective evaluation could be made. The Commissioner, again apparently realiz­ ing that his case to establish SIU responsibility for acts of violence is really in effect built upon : shifting sands, attempts to shore up his case by the reliance upon writings of outstanding American legal and judicial authorities. In do: ing this, he reveals the absence of merit to his position and exposes his bias, prejudice and injudicious conduct. The Commissioner recognized that nowhere ' in the record is there any evidence to connect the SIU with the acts of violence. He is there­ fore, reduced to using inferences based upon circumstances, a theory untenuous and, abso­ lutely unwarranted in the light of this record. In doing this, he does extreme violence to the rules of evidence and natural justice. In at­ tempting to, nevertheless, give substance to the "circumstantial evidence" to substantiate a finding against the SIU, he cites Professor Julius Stone, a distinguished American profes­ sor of law, and states that Professor Stone has put the proposition (treatment of circumstan­ tial evidence) succinctly in an article in the 1946 Harvard Law Review as follows: "Thar# Is a point in Iho aicoiHling tenia of probalMllty whon it it to noar to cortalnty, that It h ahturd to thy at tho Odmlttion of tho projudicial ovidtnco." The above citation arid the Commissioner's treatment of the same exposes his injudicious conduct and conclusions. To commence with, the Commissioner is in error as to the source of his citation. The cita­ tion is contained in the Harvard Law Review published in April, 1933, not in the 1946 Harvard Law Review. Most important, it is improper and a substantial breach of ethical conduct to cite one sentence out of a document which sup­ ports your proposition when the document as a whole conveys a meaning contrary to that ex­ pressed in the one sentence, or does not support the thought expressed in that one sentnce. This is what th Commissioner has done. Here is the entire quotation, in its proper context, of Pro­ fessor Stone's article, from which the Commis­ sioner has cited only the one sentence set forth above: "there if a human paradox here which logical formulation cannot resolve. In a trial for an unpleasant crime, evidence must be excluded which indicates that the prisoner is more likely than most men to hove committed it, but evidence must be admitted to show that na man but the prisoner, who is known to have done these things before, could have committed it. There is a point in the ascending scale of probability when it is so near to certainty, that it it absurd to shy at the admission of the prejudicial evidence." The above citation shows that the rules of evidence require: 1. Evidence must be excluded which in­ dicates that the accused is more likely than most persons to have committed the offense. 2. Evidence is admissable to show that no individual hut the accused, and who is known (this means personal knowl­ edge) to have done these things before, could have committed it. It is only when the above tests have been met that the prejudicial evidence may be ad­ mitted. The application of the above principles to the facts in this record completely demon­ strates the Commissioner's error in accepting and permitting to remain in evidence testimony as to acts of violence unconnected to the SIU or its officers, and his ultimate findings prem­ ised on such inadmissable and prejudicial tes­ timony, for the testimony as to the alleged acts of violence, unconnected to the SIU or its offi­ cers, unquestionably fails to show that no one but the SIU and its officers could have commit­ ted it. On the contrary, the record shows that the private detectives or the private army could have committed it, and, furthermore, that it would have been solely to the advantage of the employer for them to have committed it. We further submit that had the Commissioner af­ forded us the opportunity of examining the rec­ ords of Upper Lakes on these private detec­ tives, it might have been conclusively estab­ lished. Furthermore, the second test pronounced by Professor Stone is not met, which test is that it must be shown that the person accused is known to have done these things before. "Known" in this context is equated with "un­ disputed." The Commissioner has engaged in further error in his citation of part of an opinion of the renowned American jurist. Justice Holmes. The Commissioner would have it appear that the principle recited by Justice Holmes is a gen­ eral principle of law, applicable to each and every factual situation. Principles enunciated in certain cases are applicable only to the facts present in that case. The principle cited by the Commissioner is as follows: "But the action does not appear to have been arbitrary except in the tenie in which many honest and sensible judgments are so. They express an intuition of experience which outruns analysis and sums up many unnamed and tangled impressions; impressions which may lie beneath consciousness without losing their worth." (Mr, Justice Holmes in Chicago, Burlington and Ouincy By. Co, v. Babcock 1907 204 U.S. 585 at 598.) The Commissioner attempts to accept this statement as a guide-line for judicial conduct. From an examination of the case, it is shown that Mr. Justice Holmes considered this method appropriate to the functions of a Tax Board of Assessors, persons reqiiired to use an ex­ pertise in a limited field of an administrative 1919. agency. There is no justification to enlarge tht area of the type of function to which this dio« tum applies and it is improper to use this dic­ tum as a justification for arbitrary conduct in the course of a hearing or trial. It would ^ have been more apropos if the Commissioner had heeded the fundamental principles and ad­ monitions of Mr. Justice Holmes relative to the function of hearing officers ahd members of the judiciary whicb are set forth in the pub­ lication Law and the Court from Speeches by, Mr. Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes (Little, Brown and Co., Boston, 1934) at (101). "It It a mitfortuna if a judg* rtadt hit contciout or uncontciout tympalhy with an« tid* or tho ethor promaturoly Into tho low and forgott that what toomt to him to bo jutt principlot aro bolioved by half hit follow mon to bo wrong." . ,.U • ' ""-v Rather than engaging in semantics, the quot­ ing out of context to justify his improper ration­ ale, the Commissioner should have exemplified -judicious conduct and abided by the accepted judgment of Canadian courts on this issue of suspicion .as proof—as exemplified in the case of Rex V. McDonald, British Columbia Court of Appeal, 101 C.C.C. Page 78 at 82, where the court stated: "But Iheia tuspiciout circumdoncei uven regarded cumulalively cannot itrengthen the identification evidence since they cannot give any certainly to it. As Mr. Justice Darling is reported to have told the jury in the Morrison case (Lord Darling and hit Famous Trials, by Graham, p. 101); "You must not convict a man one one suspicion, you must not con­ vict him on a thousand suspicions; you must not add a thou­ sand suspicious circumstances and say 'that is proof. No, you must find somewhere a solid anchorage upon which you can say: "I am secure of this basis'." ) Union Democracy The full measure of the Commissioner's hos­ tility toward the basic concept of democratic trade unionism can be guaged by the nature of his attack on the internal operations of the SIU, wherein he also seizes the opportunity to insidiously undermine basic trade union prac­ tices and procedures which the labour move­ ment has long accepted and extensively util­ ized. A study of this secliqn of the Report by any objective and dispassionate reader, makes it clear that this Report reflects not only a funda­ mental antipathy to the concept of democratic trade unionism, but also to basic concepts upon which the institutions of our democratic soci­ ety are founded. The Commissioner, in short, makes it mani­ fest in this area — despite the fact that he righteously gives lip service to the contrary— that he believes that the people, the citizens of a nation or the rank and file members of a union, have neither the intelligence, initiative nor desire to determine for themselves what is best for themselves, and that this determination must therefore be made by some superior in­ tellect, or authoritarian power, and then im­ posed upon the masses. This anti-union, and anti-democratic philos­ ophy which the Commissioner harbors reaches its full flower in his attacks upon the internal operations of the SIU, as evidenced not only by the nature of his attack upon its institutions, but by the very language he employs in this attack and by his continuous caustic and sneer­ ing comments relative to all democratic pro­ cedures developed and approved by the mem­ bership to assure their full participation in the affairs of their Union and the protection of their rights. Thus, the Union constitution, the base upon which the democratic structure rests, becomes, in-the Commissioner's peculiar view, merely a conglomeration of what he calls "intricate pro­ visions"—a "rigmarole" designed not to safe­ guard the membership of the Union, and to spell put their basic rights within the society in which they live, but simply to confuse them as a means of enabling the officers, and partic­ ularly the SIU President, to institute and per­ petuate control. In this connection, it is most interesting to note the application of a technique which the Commissioner has employed throughout his Report—that is, the creation of a two-horned , dilemma, of a situation in which the person or group that the Commissioner has ' chosen as the object of his attack is damned if he does and damned if he doesn't. " .•'-..-sat: : : I �U. IMS Thus, with respect to the Union constitution, the Commissioner has placed j^rticular em­ phasis on any action by the Union or its offi­ cers which he thought could convey, through innuendo or allegation, the impression that such action was not taken in accordance with the constitution. Yet, when it has been clearly established by the record that actions taken by the Union members and their officers were completely in accord with the constitution, the Commissioner has reverted to form by declaring, in effect, that such adherence to the constitution was meaningless, inasmuch as the constitution it­ self is nothing but a "rigmarole" and further­ more that the members, in approving this con­ stitution, did not know what they were doing. This disdain for the intelligence and the abil­ ity of men to set up their own democratic in­ stitutions for the government of their own affairs, in the manner that they themselves see fit, is again reflected in. the Commissioner's comments relative to other aspects of the SIU's internal operations — membership meetings, membership committees, elections and trial procedures. Again exposing the true nature of his atti­ tudes relative to the operation of democratic procedures, the Commissioner resorts to pur­ ple prose in deprecating the intrinsic worth of these union institutions. Thus, just as he has called the constitution a "rigmarole," he sneeringly and contemptu­ ously refers to Union membership meetings as "facades" for democracy, and Union trial pro­ cedures as the "trappings of democracy." With respect to membership meetings spe­ cifically, the Commissioner displays his disdain for the concept that free men have the right to conduct their own affairs by alleging, with­ out substance, that even though constitutional procedures were adhered to, these meetings were forums for making "pious statements as to the importance of democracy" and says that "all this was a mere facade of righteousness." In this connection, the Commissioner bases much of his contention on the fact that only a percentage of the Union membership attends Union meetings, despite the fact that only a percentage of the population of democratic countries normally participates in the processes of democracy, in spite of the opportunity given to every citizen to, do so. Municipal elections, for example, generally are participated in by less than 50% of the electorate, and Federal elections by only a slightly higher percentage. With respect to elections, the Commissioner here again distorts and perverts the purposes of the Union's election procedures by deprecat­ ing the constitutional provisions governing cre­ dentials committees, nominations committees, etc. In addition, as he has done in other areas, the Commissioner twists his interpretation of the election procedures in an attempt to make it appear that the purposes of these democratic procedures are being perverted for sinister ends. Thus he says that the names of Union officers were placed on the ballot when there was no contest for their office, merely to enhance their prestige, notwithstanding the fact that this practice is widely utilized, not only in union elections, but in government elections in many democratic countries. It is perhaps in the area of trial procedures that the Commissioner's acid reaches its highwater mark, particularly in his references to what he calls the trial of James Todd in Mon­ treal in 1952—a trial which, again carried away by his own rhetoric, the Commissioner de­ scribes as a "travesty of justice." In these references, the Commissioner paints a picture of "a mild and easily confused indi­ vidual . . . beaten down by the browbeating tactics of (the then-SIUNA Vice President) Hall" Most significantly, however, the Commission­ er takes no note of the fact that the testimopy adduced at the hearings established that To^, prior to the 1952 trial, had met with Houtman, the personnel mapager of Upper Lakes, relar tive to a plan to replace the SIU with another SEAfARteRS hOG^PECIAVSVPPlEHEm^ Pace .EiereK union, and that Houtman had, in fact, been the moving force behind the offer of $25,000 to "Todd to create such a union. comments by the Commissions: are but anoth» example of his wish to impose his will, his standards, his criteria, on the will of the Uni<Hi members. ^ When one considers the numerous allegations and assertions which the Commissioner has made concerning not only the SIU's trial pro­ cedures, but also the credibility of witnesses, and the factor of the current Upper Lakes, CLC, CBRT conspiracy against the SIU, which this Commissioner flatly asserts is "no conspiracy," it is not surprising that the Commissioner has failed to make mention of this most significant aspect of the Todd "trial" of 1952, as this aspect was exposed in its true proportions during the hearings upon which the Report is based. Another example of the Commissioner's per­ version of a trade union function, to make it appear that this function is being improperly jerformed for a sinister end, can be seen in lis references to literature published by the Jnion, particularly the Canadian Sailor, which he chastises for circulating "false and scurrilous statements." Here again, we see the application of the technique of the two-horned dilemma, whereby the Commissioner, in various places throughout the Report, has attempted to convey the im­ pression that the democratic procedures, estab­ lished by the members and embodied in their constitution, are ineffectual in practice because of the absence of an informed membership, and yet upbraids the Union for the publication of material which presents the Union position with respect to the many vital issues with which the membership is intimately concerned, as was shown in exhibits filed by the Union during the hearings. Again, the Commissioner perverts and distorts legitimate purposes and objectives, and twists his interpretations to con­ vey the impression that this Union apparatus, too, is being used for a sinister purpose—to "brainwash" the membership. In an attempt to support this thesis, the Commissioner cites from a report to the mem­ bership by the SIU President regarding the dismissal of a former editor of the Canadian Sailor—a report which, upon its reading, notes only that this editor was dismissed for his op­ position to the presentation of the Union's posi­ tion in relation to ship owners. In another attempt to buttress his premise, the Commissioner, in a derogatory manner, re­ fers to the Canadian Sailor's choice of language, commenting on the use of such words as "fink," "scab," "phoney," ^tc., notwithstanding his own extensive use of purple prose and cliches, not­ withstanding the fact that certain words are an integral and historical part of the vocabu­ lary of seamen or other trade union members, and notwithstanding the democratic right of free editorial choice. We submit that the proper function of a trade union publication, or other house organ, is to present the point of view or position of the organization or union for which it speaks, and the members thereof, on issues in which the members are involved—which, with respect to union publications specifically, are frequently of a controversal nature allowing for wide differences of interpretation with respect to the facts involved. Certainly, management retains this prerogative in its literature. The one other area which we feel should be commented upon is that concerning the expen­ diture of Union funds for membership facilities, particularly at the Montreal headquarters, which the Commissioner again distorts into an allegation that the SIU President spent money "lavishly" at the Montreal headc^uarters in or­ der to enhance his "personal prestige." In this connection it is most interesting to note the criteria which the Commissioner has utilized in his evaluation of the proper func­ tioning of a trade union. He, in effect, commends the CBRT because it has spent only $150,000 on its headquarters building and invested nearly one million dollars in government and other securities, while at the same time he chastises the SIU for having spent some $700,000 on buildings for its membership and for having no investment in securities. These are strange standards to apply to a trade union when pen­ ury is commended and the provision of mem­ bership facilities is rebuked with words such as "lavish" and "grandiose." Obviously, these The Rights of Seamen The Commissioner's philosophy of benevolent despotism is exemplified in his treatment and comments pertaining to attempts to establish democratic procedures to guarantee the protec­ tion of the seaman's rights and his economic well-being. Associations of free peonies have historically established their own rules to regulate their conduct. These rules are voluntarilv amended bv them from time to time, in accordance with the changing needs of their societies. It is uncontroverted that in the earlv 1950's there were present in the maritime industry in Canada ele­ ments which constituted a threat, not onlv to that industry hut. more important, to the nation as a whole. Tn addition, within the industry, because of the nature of the calling and the fact that a vessel constitutes the home of the people who work aboard it, rules of necessity have to he established to regulate the conduct of what is comparable to a familv. As society progresses, so do the rules of conduct change. Paramount, however, is the fact that in any democratic society it is the oeonle who are the source of the establishment and the change of these rules. Tt has been no diffeT-ent with the seaman in the regulation of his industrial society. All of the foregoing must be borne in mind to have the nroper perspective as to what oc­ curred and what has been changed and recom­ mended. Within their industrial society the .seamen had established their rules to protect their well-being, and to maintain discipline in those instances where to do otherwise would destroy the industrial societv. The Commissioner, we believe. reco<^nizes this but, neve'-theiess. has attempted to have it appear that the di'c^cipHne which vras imposed in the earlv IQiiO's had been, end w^s being, remilarlv and consistently applied at the time of his hearing. It is most interesting to note that the thrust of tho Commissioner'.s critioism is not directed to the im­ posing of discipline per se but to the absence, in his opinion, of prooer safeguards and the arbitrary mann'^r in which such dl'scipline has been anpliod. The STU during the hearing at­ tempted. time and again, to bring this issue into proper focus, but was met in \rarious ways with a wall of predisposition and bias. Toward the end of the hearing, recognizing that under the format in which the hearings were being conducted, this issue couM never be made known to the general nublic and. once and for all. to lay to rest the distorted picture j which had been portrayed of the manner in which di.scinline had been imposed, the SIU voluntarilv proposed rules of procedure which' would establish, bevond a doubt, that there would be proper safeguards in the imposition of any discipline. Most significant in this proposal was the fact that this constituted voluntary action and re-1 peated assurances of democratic protection for the exercise of rights by union members un-1 equalled bv any other labour organization in Canada, with perhaps one exception. This mo-1 tivated the Commissioner to make some un- ] usual comments in his Report, for the Commis­ sioner obviously recognized that this suggested program and its implementation contain^ the | instrument which would expose and demolish the Commissioner's critical comments. We pro- j pose, therefore, to examine the Commissioner's | statements in his Report and lay bare to the public his presumptuous and improper com-1 ments. In the early part of this year there was estab­ lished, as a result of membership action of the | seamen, a Maritime Appeals Board. Thereafter, the renowned Commodore O. C. S. Robertson, R.C.N., retired, accepted the appointment as the Judicial Officer, the head of this tribunal, the individual to whom any member could ap­ peal. Recognizing that the presence of such a man would demolish his thesis, tne Commis­ sioner has attempted to sow the seeds of doubt as to his possible effectivene^. The Commis- �Pare Twelve V ^ t. » . 4 4 sioner on Page 203 of his Report admits that j on its face the Maritime Appeals Board bears I lome resemblance to what has been generally j held to be an institution demonstrating an ad­ vanced form of union democracy. Nevertheless, he then levies his attack upon the Board, al­ leging that the Board has no law to apply except the SIU constitution and rules and that such are inadequate to protect the rights of the mem­ bers. It is most interesting to note that he fails to set forth the terms of reference of the Mari­ time Appeals Board but instead has tucked them away in an involved Schedule which is physically separated from the Report itself. He further fails to set forth the applicable pro­ visions of the SIU constitution and rules. We submit that he pursued this conduct because the presentation of these items would refute his contention, as we will shortly demonstrate. He reaches the pinnacle of his presumptuous conduct when he makes this irresponsible com­ ment on Page 203 of his Report, as follows: "Allowing to Commodore Robertson oil the good Intention In the world, he has no real freedom of action to give proper protection to the seamen, whether he recognizes It or not." What are the terms of reference and the rules and laws to be applied? How valid is the Commissioner's conclusion that Commodore Robertson has "no real freedom of action"? The terms of reference of this Board encom­ pass the following: 1. The terms of reference have been es­ tablished by democratic action of the mem­ bership of the SIU at the membership meetings. " li 2. The Board has been created to guar­ antee "high moral and ethical standards" in the administration and operation of the Union and is to encompass the rights and privileges of individual members. 3. The Board shall consist of an impartial person of good public repute. 4. The Board has the power and duty to make final and binding decisions of any alleged violations of the inalienable rights of the seaman to employment. 5. The Board shall establish its own rules of procedures and practices to carry out its objective and endeavor to expedite the disposition of all cases. 6. The Union is to pay the full cost to insure the proper functioning of the Board, including, hut not limited to, the mainten­ ance of an office and staff. 7. The Board shall carry out its functions separately and apart from any Union ac­ tivity or installation. 8. All monies spent by the Board for its operation shall he audited by a chartered accountant and publicly made known. 9. Appeals may he heard on alleged vio­ lations occurring as long as three (3) years prior to the date of the appeal. 10. The seaman's right to designate a rep­ resentative to appear with him is unfet­ tered, and he is guaranteed a full oppor­ tunity to present all matters before the Board. Appeals are not made to the Union hut directly to the Board. 11. The Union is required to furnish to the Board any and all records in its pos­ session in the processing of the appeal. 12. All copies of the Board's decisions are sent to the appellant and required to he published in the Union's regular publica­ tion—The Canadian Sailor—a. complete and absolute disclosure. 13. The Board has complete authority to engage such professional and technical per­ sonnel as may he required. 14. To accommodate and assure the exer­ cise of the right of appeal, hearings are to be held at such locations as to minimize any expense and inconvenience to the seaman appealing, and the Commodore is em­ powered to travel to any location to con­ duct such hearing. 15. The extent and scope of the hearing shall he such that, in the discretion of the SEAFARERS WG—SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT •eptember t9, IMI Board, it will bring to light all facts and issues involved. 16. All matters pertaining to an appeal are to he considered only at a public hear­ ing. There may he no in camera proceed­ ings. The Board makes an annual report of its activities which shall he published in the Canadian Sailor and furnished to the public press upon their request. The foregoing are the terms of reference and we have no hesitation in stating that to any ob­ jective person, the "terms of reference" refute the Commissioner's conclusions. However, these are only part of what the Commissioner refers to as "the law to apply." The balance of the law to apply are the provisions of the SIU con­ stitution. They provide as follows: 1. Inalienable rights have been created for members of the Union. 2. No member shall he deprived of any such rights or privileges. 3. Every member shall have the right to nominate himself for office and, if elected, to hold such office. 4. No member shall he deprived of his membership without due process of the law of the Union. 5. No member may he tried by other than his equals. missioner's comments and accusations relative to union finances and trust funds. This section of the Report clearly delineates a major technique to which the Commissioner has resorted. Having once, established his ob­ jectives, which is the destruction of the SIU, the Commissioner then attempts to achieve his urpose by first attacking the officers of the nion. Unable, however, to substantiate by the rec­ ord any illegality — any misappropriation or malfeasance — the Commissioner has insidious­ ly resorted, by the use of such phrases as "reasonable assumption," to imply impropriety, when, in fact, there has been no impropriety. On the contrary, the record establishes that the expenditures of union funds, in the areas which the Commissioner cites in this section of the Report, were made in accordance with the procedures established by the membership, as set forth in their constitution, and that these expenditures were approved by the member­ ship in accordance wiih the provisions for mem­ bership control of finances, as also embodied in the constitution. With respect to the trust funds, a reading of the Report makes it clear that in this area, too, the Commissioner has been unable to sub­ stantiate by the record any charge of illegality, and thus has been obliged to resort to inference, assumption, and innuendo. The matters commented on by the Com­ missioner are as follows: A. Cash advances to the SIU president; auditing committee. B. Officers' salaries. C. Salary in advance. D. Hotel hills. E. Vacation pay. 6. No member shall he compelled to he a witness against himself. 7. Every Union official shall he hound to uphold and protect the rights of every member. 8. Every member charged with violating the laws of the Union shall he confronted with his accuser and guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial tribunal of his peers. 9. No member shall he denied the right to express himself jreely on the floor of any Union meeting or a Union committee meeting. 10. There shall he no discrimination against a member's nationality, race or re­ ligion. 11. Members have the right to he given copies of the constitution, by-laws, rules, shipping rules, contracts and other litera­ ture pertaining to their interests. 12. Members are guaranteed that their officers shall he elected by secret ballot. 13. Any member may bring charges agaihst any other member or officer. 14. No general strike may he called un­ less approved by a majority vote of the membership. 15. Regular bi-monthly meetings shall he held at Headquarters and at all branches of the Union. An examination of the terms of reference, with their express provision that the Mari­ time Appeals Board has been created to guaran­ tee high moral and ethical standards in the administration and operation of the Union, coupled with the brief statement of the prin­ ciples of the Union and the rights of its mem­ bers, constitute a total refutation of the Com­ missioner's conclusions that there is no "rule of law" for Commodore Robertson to apply "whether he recognize it or not." In conclusion, we ask how many other unions in Canada have voluntarily proposed and im­ plemented such a program to protect Union democracy within an industrial society? We believe it appropriate to inquire why the Com­ missioner, when he engaged in the impropriety of setting forth post-hearing matters, did not set forth the fact that Commodore Robertson has heard cases, has made rulings contrary to the initial determination of the Union, and such rulings have been complied with by the Union. Union Finances and Trust Funds The biased, injudicious and anti-union atti­ tudes of the Commissioner, which are mani­ fested so blatantly in other areas of his Report, are expressed in equal measure in the Com­ e F. Blank cheques; air travel for Union officials; Puerto Rico and Cadillacs; Drummond Street apartment; 1959 In­ ternational Convention. G. Non-officials' air travel; 1952 U.S. funds; personal invoices; additions to Banks' house; auditors. H. Vacation Plan and Welfare benefits. We will deal with each of these matters. It is an historical fact that those who seek to destroy or restrict trade unions, seek first to destroy their officers. Many techniques are employed. Attacks are made on their integrity, stewardship, handling of funds and other mat­ ters of a similar nature. The Commissioner has utilized many of these techniques, as we shall now demonstrate, with respect to Union and trust funds. It is fundamental that in any association of peoples, the rules which are to determine their conduct, the operation of their affairs, are those which are enacted by the members of the asso­ ciation, be this a constitution, by-laws, rules or regulations or long accepted and approved customs and practices. To keep this issue in perspective, we must examine the rules established by the members, which are embodied in their constitution. The President constitutionally is the Execu­ tive Officer of the union. Union jurisdiction and operations are nationwide, with installations throughout Canada. Many of the Union's opera­ tions also touch various parts of the United States, if not the entire world. The SIU Presi­ dent is required, among other things, to "strive to enhance the strength, position and prestige of the Union," and to carry out the purposes and objects which are, among other things, to promote, protect, improve and maintain the lot of the seaman in the legislative field, in relations with the industry and employers, and in relations with other trade unions, national, international and foreign. In furtherance of these objects and purposes, the record clearly establishes that the Presi­ dent is required to travel extensively and spend extraordinary time in discharging these respon­ sibilities. Meetings and conferences requiring his attendance are held at various times and places. As the Chief Executive Officer, it is the, • f-3r '• �•tptcnbcr M, MM SEAFARERS LOG—SPECIAL SVPPLEMENT President who must make and incur substantial expenses to accomplish the purposes and ob­ jects of the Union/Like any Chief Executive Officer, whether of a business enterprise, an association or a government agency, it is he who must enhance the prestige of the entity and thus is required to make expenditures which lesser officials could not j): are not re­ quired to make. Furthermore, the re.,urd shows that the foregoing requirement to travel ex­ tensively is for sustained periods; to meet and confer with officials who are representatives of other entities, which are of assistance and which have aided the membership in the ad­ vancement of' their purposes and objects. It is in this light that the expenditures made by a Chief Executive such as the SlU President must be evaluated. rules and regulations which he, the Commis­ sioner, believes is best for them. Of equal significance is the factor as to whether or not expenditures made are reason­ able. The accepted and usual test is the work to be performed, or services rendered, and the results secured. We therefore examine the ex­ penditures with the foregoing background — the requirements, the work performed and services rendered and the results secured, bear­ ing in mind, however, that at all times such expenditures are pursuant to the rules and reg­ ulations of the Union—in this case, the consti­ tution. B. In discussing officers' salaries, the Com­ missioner does not find any illegality in the fixing or payment of the sums, since these have been approved by the members as constitu­ tionally required. Instead, he again resorts to the inference that there was some impropriety because the members approved net salaries, after taxes, as distinguished from gross salaries. Any objective person knows that there is no impropriety here, since this method of pay­ ment was approved by the membership, A. The Commissioner finds over a period of four years that there was approximately $20,000.00 a year spent by the SIU President for traveling and other expenses, and inferentially suggests that such sums are exhorbitant, and that the President's accounting for them was loose. This is the typical technique of an attack of antiunionists. There is not a charge that there has been misappropriation, but the snide infer­ ence based on utilization of the phrase that such is a "reasonable assumption." In a feeble at­ tempt to support such an assumption, the Com­ missioner relies upon the paper pillar of finding fault with the manner in which such expendi­ tures were accounted for. The Commissioner knows full well that by this technique he is blatantly ignoring the constitutional require­ ments as to how the expenses are to be ac­ counted for, and instead is seeking to impose upon the Union what he believes should be the accounting procedure. The Commissioner knows very well that the members of this society of trade-unionists have determined the policy to be pursued—to wit, the election at regular membership meetings of rank and file members to constitute a finan­ cial or auditing committee to examine, approve or reject the expenditures made by the officers, including the Chief Executive Officer, the Pres­ ident. This constitutional procedure demonstrates that the ultimate power, the checks and bal­ ances on expenditures, as well as other mat­ ters affecting their Union and its operations, remains in the hands of the membership. We cannot help but comment that such protective devices are not contained within the constitu­ tion or rules and regulations of most other unions. On the contrary, in such other unions, the authority is reserved to a small select group to the exclusion of the general mem­ bership. The record further shows that with respect to such expenditures, the auditing or financial committee, duly elected by the membership, time and again has approved and authorized them and the committee reports have regu­ larly and consistently been read and made known to the members, who have further ap­ proved and authorized such expenditures. Frankly, we aie not surprised at the tech­ nique engaged in by the Cornmissioner, for at the very outset we maintained that the Com­ missioner lacked objectivity and was intent upon the destruction of this union. His anti­ union animus and totalitarian expressions and recommendations are established conclusively by his expressions in this area. For what he is seeking to do, and proposes, is that the ideas, expre.ssion, beliefs and self-determinations of the membership, as reflected in their constitu­ tion, procedures, customs and practices, in the case of expenditures, which are handled by the financial committee as described above, as well as in other areas of self-rule, be forcefully brushed aside and instead impose upon them This technique which we have described, utilized time and again by anti-unionists, is used by the Commissioner in this area dealing with union finances. He does not—because, we submit, the record will not justify this—make the unqualified charge of misappropriation of any funds. Instead, he utilizes such inferences or colloquialisms as "reasonable assumptions," to imply impropriety. This is most significant because he cannot establish by the record that there has been any misappropriation. Obviously, however, to con­ cede this would destroy his patent motive— the destruction of the Union by first destroying its officers. C. The Commissioner's conduct is again dem­ onstrated by his inference that there was some impropriety in the fact that the Union advanced the President's salary. Again, he makes no finding of illegality, because he cannot estab­ lish this by the record. It is appropriate to note at this time the in­ consistent position taken by the Commissioner. On the one hand, he states that the President was apparently in constant need of money, thus the salary advances. On the other hand, he concludes that the President had unrestricted access to Union funds, and in the guise of ex­ penses could draw funds at will. Clearly the Commissioner's bias and prejudice have so blinded him as to bring him to this anomalous position. D. Pursuing his technique, the Commissioner creates an atmosphere of criticism because the Union President, while on Union business, stayed at quality hotels, although such accom­ modations are consistent with his executive po­ sition. The Commissioner then proceeds to set forth that the registration at some of these hotels reflected a stay of Mr. and Mrs., and then sets forth that the SIU president was not mar­ ried during this period. He omits the facts that no representative of the hotels ever testified as to these registrations; that the Commission­ er's premise is solely that of unsigned registra­ tion cards; that the SIU President under oath, unequivocally denied any such registration, and notwithstanding the fact that he offered in com­ plete refutation, and in support of his testimony similar documents from a subject hotel showing registration error. Nevertheless, the Commis­ sioner refused to admit such documentary evi­ dence. E. Another area where the Commissioner again engages in an obvious plan to prejudice and more clearly to influence a conditioning of mind against the SIU is demonstrated in his treatment of the SIU chief executive's vacation pay. The record demonstrates beyond contra­ diction that the chief executive of the SIU had but one holiday in approximately ten years; that, in fact, he was continuously engaged in the iDUsiness of his organization and that, there­ fore, he subsequently received this accrued vacation. The Commissioner, without making such a finding, for obviously he himself recog­ nizes that such a finding would be without sub­ stance, then implies that the SIU President, in effect, had received his vacations or holidays by saying that Banks was supposedly attending to business in Puerto Rico and Florida and these areas are also resort areas, so that con­ sequently Banks must have had a holiday at those periods. This is a display of mental gym­ nastics. The fact remains and the record clearly establishes that the SIU President at every one of these occasions was engaged in Union busi­ ness. In the same vein, the Commissioner implies that there is something improper in the fact that the SIU President obtained his accrued vacation after ten years and received payment of the same at the current rate of pay. It is the Page Tbirteei. time the vacation is taken which is the control­ ling factor. The conditions have changed, coste of necessity have changed. Encompassed in this area also is the fact that the SIU President did not have the use of the money during this ten-year period. F. The Commissioner again repeats his en­ tire purpose of attempting to destroy the trade union, by first destroying its officers, by set­ ting forth under this issue of finances a group of subjects without making any charge of ille­ gality or violation of the constitution, but nev­ ertheless uses them in an attempt to weave a pattern or create a climate that there has been some impropriety. He editorializes in connection with those items although never making any finding of such illegality or constitutional vio­ lation. Examples of this are as follows: In an attempt to create an atmosphere of impropriety without making such finding, the Commis­ sioner recites the fact that the SIU President, while on business in Puerto Rico, had with him blank cheques signed by another officer of the Union, and that the same were used for ex­ penses at that time. The Commissioner makes no further comment leaving this matter dan­ gling—an obvious attempt to create an aura of impropriety without substance. Again with respect to air travel for Union officials, the Commissioner makes the state­ ment that Union officials have travelled in style. This is another example where there is no charge of impropriety nor a violation of con­ stitutional provisions — the Commissioner merely again attempting to create a climate of impropriety without substance. The height of the Commissioner's unfair con­ duct is reached with respect to his comments as to the fact that the SIU President had his auto­ mobile transported to Puerto Rico during his stay on Union business. The Commissioner at­ tempts to create the impression that the cost for this transportation was paid for by the Union. The fact remains, however, that the Commissioner was fully informed of the fact that his auditors examined the books and rec­ ords of the Union and ascertained conclusively that the cost for the same was paid for person­ ally by the chief executive and cancelled cheques evidencing the payment were pre­ sented. The Commissioner does not reveal this fact and his concealment of the same demon­ strates his improper conduct in the treatment of this issue. Time and again the Commissioner has dem­ onstrated his philosophy that it is he who knows what is best for the members, com­ pletely disregarding the rules set up by them for the regulation of their own affairs, includ­ ing the manner in which funds are to be dis­ bursed. Further examples of this are provided by his gratuitous statements to the effect that the Union furnished its President with a Cad­ illac. He does not find any illegality or violation of the constitution but substitutes his judgment in determining that it is unreasonable, disre­ garding the members' determination to the con­ trary. In the same vein is his treatment of the Drummond Street apartment utilized by the Union for its business to implement its objects and purposes. The Commissioner substitutes his judgment for that of the members, finding nothing illegal but, in his opinion, unreason­ able, again disregarding the members' determi­ nation to the contrary. A further example is the Commissioner's treatment of monies expended for the 1959 In­ ternational Convention. It is undisputed that pursuant to custom and practice, the host af­ filiate assumes substantial obligations of the expenditures for the Convention. The amount thereof is determined by the host union. Here again, the Commissioner does not find any illegality but, in his judgment, the amount expended is unreasonable. Once more, he sub­ stitutes his judgment for that of the Union and its members. The above demonstrates the Commissioner's philosophy that the seamen do not know what is best for them or how to expend their money. He therefore usurps their prerogatives and ar­ bitrarily sets the standards. "This concept is alien in any free association of peoples. G. The Commissioner, although charged with finding facts on the basis of the evidence, has taken over the role of a prosecutor anxious to �Pa«« ^ourtim convict and for this purpose selects evidence and chooses words which do not reflect the whola truth. As an example, in his Report the Commis­ sioner states that there were seven occasions during the past three years when T.C.A. air travel tickets were purchased for other than Un­ ion officials. He calls them "examples," implying that there are substantially more instances. The fact that these are the only instances and that with respect to those the record indicates that the membership gave its express ap­ proval for those expenditures not reimburse because it judged that its chief executive re­ quired the services for which these expendi­ tures were made while he was disabled. The viciousness and unfairness of the Commis­ sioner's conduct in this area of finances is most aptly shown by his comments relative to what he refers to as 1952 U.S. funds and personal invoices. With respect to the former, although no charge was levied during the hearing, nor request made of the Union or its officials to present evidence or explanation thereof, the Commissioner, upon the writing of his Report, then converts it into a charge without even an opportunity for reply. This long after the hear­ ings have terminated. Not only does this do violence to the basic concept that there should be no post-hearing matters, but we have a com­ pounding of the error by post-hearing charges and conviction. One can only assume, and prop­ erly so, that the reason for this conduct by the Commissioner was solely to inflame and pre­ judice. In the same vein is the Commissioner's treatment relative to a personal invoice almost ten years old which never was a subject of the matter of the hearing, nor was any charge lev­ ied concerning the same or proof submitted, or any question raised. Nevertheless, long after the close of the hearing, the Commissioner first raises the question that some evidence should have been produced to the Commission even though it clearly appears from the record that it was never requested. What could be a more vicious example of the denial of the principle of ncitural justice? The reason for this conduct is apparent. This is further step in the Commis­ sioner's plan to prejudice and destroy. It is an accepted fact that in many areas, that which is not reported is more significant than material which is reported. It is a technique of utilizing either half-truths or failing to report or set forth the full story. A classic example of this technique is demonstrated by the Com­ missioner in reference to alleged additions to the President's house. His recitation would have it appear that certain individuals on the payroll of the Union were in fact engaged in performing personal services of construction upon the home of the chief executive of the Union. This recitation is based upon only one side of the testimony. However, when the full testimony is presented it establishes, by docu­ mentary evidence, that such individuals could not have been performing this alleged work because the same was being performed and had been done by an outside contractor whose con­ tract and the payment for such services pro­ vided therein totally refutes the one side of the testimony presented by the Commissioner. The nature of the Commissioner's position on this matter is premised substantially upon the testimony of Sheehan, the person who, upon any objective standards, has been completely discredited as previously demonstrated. A further measure of the absence of merit to the Commissioner's evaluation of these pro­ ceedings is clearly demonstrated in his com­ ments to the auditors employed by the Union. Not only is he unable to find impropriety, he cannot even find a suspicion of the same and is relegated to employing the tactics of utilizing inference upon inference. This is demonstrated when he employs the language that "it would appear" that the auditors were discharged be­ cause of an attempt to correct irregularities. This is violation of every basic principle of fair play to demean, prejudice and inflame. It is particularly objectionable because in the rec­ ord is the uncontradicted testimony that the auditors for the Union were not discharged but, on the contrary, the relationship was mu­ tually terminated for reasons wholly unrelated to the purpose the Commissioner intended to imply. In fact, these auditors, in their reports, reporting on the Union's finances, accounting, books and records, states as follows; "Abkowgli riMr* hav* bfn qiiit* a Hw diangai in riia •ccaMiting part•IHMI riwrinf th* yaar, lh« boaks af occovnla •IMI racorda «ra baing avail ba|rt mmd ava bava aa racanw mandorion for improvamanla at thla^tima." This is contained in Exhibit 0-162. H. As a result of the efforts of the SIU, vacati<m plan and welfare benefits were negotiated. It is unquestioned and the Commissioner so recognized that there was not a scintilla of evi­ dence in the record to find t r even imply that there had been any misappropriation or diver­ sion of any of the funds. Clearly recognizing that in this area he could not make any find­ ings detrimental to the SIU or its officers, the Commissioner then adopts the technique of at­ tempting to deprecate the plans themselves and the manner in which they were being adminis­ tered, exemplifying once again his determina­ tion to substitute his judgment, his opinion, his rules for those enacted by the membership. With respect to the vacation plan, the Com­ missioner attempts to create the impression that the establishment of this vacation plan was not in accordance with prior practices in indus­ trial relations but was a device solely for the purpose of enabling the executive officers of the Union to control the membership and the Union. The record, however, establishes to the contrary for the correspondence from the Di­ rector of Industrial Relations to the Union, par­ ticularly the Director's letter of March 13, 1961 specifically states that the Minister of Labour has already approved vacation plans jointly administered by trade unions and employers. This letter is a complete refutation to the im­ plication sought to be established by the Com­ missioner, to wit, the officers of the Union at­ tempting to contral the members, but on the contrary, establishes that this is a normal func­ tion of trade unions The foregoing is a further example of the Commissioner's lack of objec­ tivity and his expressed animus agamst the SIU and its officers. The Commissioner then states with respect to this plan that by its terms it was required to be jointly administered by he Union and the employers, and the union and its executive officers were to be severely criti­ cized and held responsible for the fact that the employer trustees had not been appointed, once again implying that it was the Union's motive and purpose to control the membership. The Commissioner, however, completely fails to mention that the record shows that time and again the Union requested the employers to appoint trustees and that they failed to so do, and that in the interim the Union was provid­ ing the administration of this vacation plan at its own cost to protect and make sure that its members received their proper vacation pay. Under the Commissioner's inference, the Union should not have taken any action. "This would have permitted the employers to avoid their contractual obligations and to frustrate the method of vacation payments. Again, most sig­ nificant is the fact that at no time was there any finding or even suggestion that any of these funds were diverted for any purpose other than for the seamen's vacation pay. We have referred before to the fact that the Commissioner has, from time to time, in his Report relied upon post-hearing matters based upon self-serving correspondence, in camera proceedings and newspaper reports, exclu­ sively, however, to the detriment and only where he could criticize the Union and its ex­ ecutive officers. However, it is most interesting to note that the Commissioner has failed to set forth in his Report the post-hearing fact that employer trustees have been appointed for this vacation plan and the reason is obvious. Such admission would demolish the Commissioner's entire case which he attempted to make against the Union and its officers on this vacation plan. We shall turn to the matter of the welfare plan which will demonstrate a repetition of the same t-ict'cs engaged in by the Commis­ sioner. Again the Commissioner makes no find­ ing nor even implies that there has been any misappropriation of any monies from the wel­ fare fund. Once again recognizing that the rec­ ord under no circumstances could justify any finding of misappropriation, the Commissioner then criticizes the administration of the fund and seeks to fix such criticism solely upon the Union and its officers notwithstanding' the fact that this fund is jointly administered by the Union and management. To accomplish this objective, he resorts to his technique of seek­ ing to "impose his rules and his opinions ujwn the welfare fund, instead of the determination and decisions of Union-management represen­ tatives who have established appropriate rulea. We intend later in this analysis to set forth in detail our comments on other criticisms mad* by the Commissioner. However, there is one area relative to the Commissioner's criticisms on this welfare plan which requires immediate refutation. The Commissioner has deliberately withheld in his Report crucial matter^ concern­ ing the welfare fund and instead has tucked it away in a Schedule. The Commissioner in his Report at Page 224 refers to certain findings made by the Chief Actuary of the Department of Insurance of Canada. It is most interesting to note that in referring to that document, the Commissioner sets forth certain shortcomings of the plan pointed out by the Chief Actuary. The Commissioner, however, has deceived the public by failing to mention that the items listed by him as criticisms are only incidental to the general conclusions made by the Chief Actuary relative to this plan. As in any plan, there is always room for some measure of criticism or improvement. What is important is the basic structure. The Chief Actuary's con­ clusions relative to the welfare plan are found in Schedule 46, Pages 577-587 at Page 586: "Th« ganaral caiKlatim MiMrgint fr*m o«r h that ih« bailc ilructura of tho Plao may bo coniidaro«l ai (olUfactory. Tho bonofiti oppoor to bo welt-choion and adoquata, tha aligibility provUiont raflact tha condition* of amploymant in tha chipping industry and tha iagal and financial itructura taam* suitad ta tha iomawhat anuuial character of tha Plan." The foregoing demonstrates the conduct of this Commissioner not only in the manner in which he carried out his Inquiry, but in the techniques he employecT in making his Report. His failure to set forth this most important fac­ tor relative to the general conclusionis is evi­ dence of his bias and lack of objectivity. Union-Management Relations Manifest throughout the Report is the Com­ missioner's philosophy which is contrary to ex­ isting law and which society has expressly re­ jected. He seeks to turn back the clock. He refuses to accept the conclusion of society that collective bargaining it is necessary that a union be recognized and represent the interest of the employees. He prefers instead the benev­ olent employer who will unilaterally and ar­ bitrarily determine the measure of the emjloyees' industrial welfare. Time and again he las expressed this thought by refusing to accept ong established trade union practices. He has criticized the normal and usual implementation by a union of these established practices. He objects to a union impinging upon matters which he maintains are solely the province of the employer. In substance he accepts the prin­ ciple that workers in a society speak through and are represented by their union as a collec­ tive bargaining representative, but he openly refuses to accept the functions of a trade imion and to accomplish his purpose has distorted and attempted to make it appear that the dayto-day operations of a trade union are sinister and something adverse to the betterment of an industrial society. No industrial society could accept this philosophy. It would signify the eventual erosion, if not destruction, of the trade union movement. The thrust of the Commissioner's objection to basic trade unionism is contained in his com­ ments that the seaman is dependent upon the hiring hall for his job and this results in the deterioration of the employer-employee rela­ tionship. Using this premise, he then condemns the function of the hiring hall by distorting it to have it appear that the union officials, in im­ plementing the functions of the hiring hall, have unwarranted power. He apparently rec­ ognizes the fact that appropriate safeguards have been established for the proper exercise of these functions, but rather than permit such recognition to be known, he arbitrarily depre­ cates such safeguards and criticizes those re­ sponsible for their effectuation. We do not think it is necessary, at this time, to go into a detailed historic review of the genesis, of the hiring hall and the need for it in the maritime industry. Suffice it to say that the abuses which existed concerning crimp halls, the shanghaiing of seamen and other sim­ ilar abuses have all been eradicated since the establishment and implementation of the hiring hall. This has been recognized not only on this �H. jm-Mmtintnt, but Jn in •fleet, throughout the world. itinent, bu^ eflect, throughouMhe in feet, the SITTf opponent, &• CLC, recog* nized this In its brief, submitted to th« the Com­ missioner, maintaining that hiring halls are a - "must." An integral part of the concept of hir­ ing halls are shipping rules adopted by the sea­ men setting forth the manner in which seamen •re to be Mred. The Commissioner attacks the hiring hall when he says that an employer can­ not promote a seaman. Of necessity, the opera­ tion of the hiring hall by the Union as a collec­ tive bargaining representative, which is its proper function, limits an employer's control over his employees, in the same manner that under accepted practices, seniority established in collective bargaining agreements limits an employer's control. The Commissioner's hostil­ ity to the SIU interposing itself between the employer and its employees is manifested when he takes strong exception to the provision pre­ venting the employer from promoting his em­ ployees. Of course, we must repeat that this is no different than the seniority and collective bargaining agreements which also preclude such promotions. It is this accepted practice, this interposition, in which the Commissioner has demonstrated his thinking, which thinking is adverse to the accepted and proven rules of industrial society. Apparently recognizing that an all-out as­ sault upon the hiring hall would turn back the clock, he therefore engages in a progressive assault upon the hiring hall looking for its ul­ timate demise. Such technique is embodied in his recommendations when he proposes; 1. Abolition of the hiring hall for the time being. 2. Establishment of a bureaucratic hiring hall by the trustees. 3. Creation and operation of a hiring hall by the government through legislative action. These proposals would lead to the ultimate destruction of the hiring hall as a function and " expression of trade unionism because the gov­ ernment would, in effect, impose its decisions and its conduct of the hall upon the member­ ship of the Union. In essence, the hiring hall is the result of the joint action of the membership of a union in a particular industry. Surely the government does not have the right to elimin­ ate and to deprive an association of workers of the right to an essential institution in their self-government. If the workers are denied control of their hiring hall and are prohibited from making decisions with regard to its opera­ tion, they are deprived of the right to exercise control of their internal matters. The freedom of association and its results become illusory. If the government operates and maintains the hiring hall, irrespective of the action of the membership, it can eliminate and use it for purposes contrary to the wishes of the mem­ bership, and no other aspect of membership de­ cision-making would then remain inviolate. The next step would be for the government to make decisions, irrespective of membership decision, as regards terms of collective agreements, wages and conditions, management and direc­ tion, and indeed the entire administration of the Union. Freedom of association means the right of a group to make decisions for self-con­ trol. The decision-making should not come from an outside source. This would substitute government fiat for the exercise of democratic rights. It would im­ pose dictatorial control at the price of free trade unionism. It would destroy the principle of self-deter­ mination. As Baron Stowell, a British AttorneyGeneral of long ago stated: "a precedent em­ balms a principle." An integral part of the hiring hall system is the number of seamen seeking employment through this system under rules which they themselves have established. Historically, cer­ tain criteria have developed relevant to this matter. The Commissioner has distorted historical facts and accepted practices in an effort to make it appear that the officers, in their administra­ tion of the hiring hall have utilized it for sin­ ister or improper purposes. It is significant to note that the Commissioner has not leveled one charge regarding the improper payment of monies to an officer of the Union or to any per­ son to secure employment through the hiring SE4F4fiEm lOGrTrSPEfJAL SVPPLEMENT hall, since the record is completely devoid of any basis for such charge, but on the contrary has concentrated his attack on other aspects, further demonstrating his opposition to the Un­ ion interposing itself in the employee's rela­ tionship with the employer notwithstanding the fact that the Union is the collective bargain­ ing representative and is comprised of all the employees. In pursuing his objective, the Commissioner has condemned as improper the ratio of men registered at the hiring hall to jobs available in the industry. He has criticized, and improp­ erly so, the amount which newcomers are re­ quired to pay as their share for dues and'the fact that such new people entering the industry are required to wait a period of 18 months prior to becoming full book members of the Union. The record reveals that there are approxi­ mately 7,700 jobs available in the industry and that there are approximately 15,000 persons, including both probationary membfers (the newcomer) and full book members. This repre­ sents a ratio of a little less than two to one. The Commissioner condemns this and in doing so has blinded himself to the historical factors, the accepted authorities and facts relevant to this issue of the appropriate ratio in the mari­ time industry. The most recent pronouncement by one of the outstanding authorities in the maritime industry on this continent, Mr. George Home, Maritime Editor of the New York Times, was made on August 17, 1963 where he stated, in commenting upon the ratio of seamen to available jobs in the mari­ time industry in the United States, which is comparable if not identical with that of Canada: "The country'* entire total merchant marine hat about 50,000 job* in oil categories, and there are about 100,000 union member*." One of the most exhaustive surveys on this continent with respect to the maritime industry was last conducted in 1958 by the United States Department of Labor in cooperation with the Federal Maritime Board and the Maritime Ad­ ministration of the United States Department of Commerce. This survey is further historical evidence of the customs, practices and condi­ tions in the maritime industry. With respect to unlicensed seamen, the number available for employment and the incidence of employment, this survey found that 25% of the unlicensed seamen were not even considered industry-con­ nected, the definition of "industry-connected" beir^ that a seaman had to appear at least once during a six-month period within the one year period surveyed. The oil tanker industry operating tankers in the intercoastal and coastal trades between the United States and Canada maintains a ratio of at least two men available for every job. The foregoing does not even take into consideration the number of replacements necessary for illness, injury and the important factor that so many people seek employment in this industry for a few trips to satisfy their lore for the sea. The foregoing are accepted factors by any knowledgable person in the maritime industry. With respect to the Commissioner's criticism relative to the monies which probationary book members are required tq pay, his statement that the amount is altogether out of proportion to any services they are receiving is totally unwarranted and inserted clearly for prejudicial purposes. It is uncontested that the Union main­ tains substantial facilities for aU its members, both probationary and book. These premises provide facilities not only for the operation of the hiring halls, but of equal importance facili­ ties where the seamen can gather, be at ease and comfort, partake in recreational facilities, eat well and cheaply, utilize the facilities for their personal needs and comfort, in effect, using this headquarters as an ancillary home. It must be remembered that seamen by their calling are required to and are, in most in­ stances, far removed from their usual resi­ dences. Of equal importance, in addition to the requirement for the maintenance of these es­ tablishments, is that they have been paid for by the members throughout the years and that cer­ tainly any individual who utilize.s the.se facili­ ties must pay for his proportionate share. Once again in this area the Commissioner evidences his philosophy of dictating to union members as to what represents a fair and reasonable amount for dues, initiation fees and assessments. Ttige FUten He again does violence to the principle that it is the union members who determine the rules under which their society is to be regulated and the cost for maintaining their facilities. It is not the function of any Commissioner. It must further be pointed out that the amount re­ quired to be paid by these probationary mem­ bers is the sum of $240.00 which includes six months Union dues which all other members pay monthly, but that contained within this sum of $240.00 are amounts representing ^dl past assessments which have been paid by the members. This is only a demonstration and a proper one of equality; of requiring each mem­ ber to bear his proportionate share for the capitalization which was required for the con­ struction of the buildings and their mainte­ nance. Concerning the third area of the Com­ missioner's criticism, that there is no justifica­ tion for a probationary man having to wait 18 months before becoming a full book man, and that there are no differences in skills between the two classes, we again submit that the Com­ missioner is not cognizant of accepted, proven practices in the trade union movement and has deliberately concealed facts. As demonstrated before, and as a matter of common knowledge to anyone conversant with maritime, there are substantial groups of individuals who seek em­ ployment with the intent of never remaining in the industry. There are others who are not sure they want to remain in the industry but nevertheless, pending other opportunities, con­ tinue to sail. There are those who come into the industry for the deliberate purpose of sailing infrequently, occasionally to supplement their income. Similarly other industries, particularly construction, as well as other seasonal indus­ tries have a period of probationary time which an individual must fulfill before he is eligible for full book membership. The purpose is to ascertain whether or not a person intends to make that industry his regular and usual occu­ pation or whether he is just temporarily in the industry. It is fundamental that concerning is­ sues which are to affect the internal operation of the union, in all fairness, only those who in­ tend to remain in the industry should have the say. It would be ironic indeed, if not in viola­ tion of basic concepts of democracy, to permit an outsider who has no intention or desire to remain in the industry to vote upon and be in­ strumental in establishing rules under which those in the industry are to operate and control their organization. This rationale is not unique to the trade union movement. It is demonstrated in the most ad­ vanced societies. Certainly immigrants to Canada are not given the right to vote, yet they are required to pay their taxes which help maintain the government and the society. It is only when these immigrants demonstrate their intent after a period of time of residency, that they secure the right to vote and set the rules under which the citizens are to operate and control their government. The foregoing rationale is so fundamental, so easily recognized by any fair-minded person that ordinarily it would be difficult to conceive why the Commissioner in this matter did not perceive it and make it known. Another area in which the Commissioner manifests his antipathy toward legitimate at­ tempts by the union to promote the interests of the membership may be seen in certain of his comments regarding the welfare and vaca­ tion plans. As noted in the section on Finances, the Com­ missioner has tried very hard to convey the impression that there has been some impro­ priety in the administration of the funds of these plans, but has been unable to establish any case on the basis of the record. The Com­ missioner has therefore concentrated much of his attack on these plans by devoting himself to an effort to show that the purposes of the plans have been twisted to make them instruments by which the Union could unfairly interpose itself between the employer and the employee. With respect to the vacation plans specifically, the Commissioner has criticized the fact that Union members obtain their vacation monies from the Union. On the other hand, he has cited as examples of the proper administration of vacation plans, those plans under which vacation benefits are paid directly by the em­ ployer to the employee. Once again he refuses �wwM«Mtec SRtFJMEiia Ut€---^S^tAL SVF]^i^MSP^ to accept the natural ri^t oi the emidoyeee to protect themselves through their unioii. We have set forth before some of our comments as to the Commissioner's treatment of the subject of the welfare funds under our title Finances. The Commissioner's animus to the union inter­ posing itself in the relationship between _the employer and employees is again demonstrated in his criticism of the fact that the welfare fund is self-administered. It is not an insured plan, under which the employer has the highest degree of unilateral control over the benefits. It is he who retains the insurance company, makes the appropriate arrangements and re­ ceives the appropriate dividends, whereas under a self-funded plan it is the union and manage­ ment who, without the necessity for payment of certain commissions and fees, administer the plan, and any savings such as dividends re­ main in the fund. The significant factor is that the employee under the latter plan is not de­ pendent upon the employer for his benefits. This, to the Commissioner, is dependency by the member upon the union and therefore con­ trary to his thinking. Consequently, he con­ demns it. Pattern Bargaining The Commissioner has devoted a significant part of his Report to the collective bargaining history between the SIU and its contracted companies on the Great Lakes, and has made further comments relative to the economic position of the industry. In treating these sub­ jects, he has again manifested his lack of ob­ jectivity and his bias. He has failed to set forth salient facts which the public was entitled to know and, by doing so, has demonstrated hos­ tility to accepted trade union practices. His initial attack upon trade Unionism is contained in his treatment of what is commonly referred to as pattern bargaining. The Commissioner condemn-; the fact that a labor organization, in this instance, the SIU, first makes a contract with one employer and then other employers in the industry are requested to execute similar contracts. He concludes that this is improper because it precludes competition between em­ ployers and vests monopolistic power in the hands of union officials to be imposed upon the rest of an industry. The history of collective bargaining, not only in maritime, but other industries as well, demonsirates that the establishment of uniform wages and conditions of employment within any given industry best promotes the interests, not only of the workers in that industry, but of the industry itself and of the general pub­ lic as well. The principal of pattern bargaining has been accepted in almost every organized in­ dustry in the Western Hemisphere. With respect to the maritime industry spe­ cifically, it is necessary that uniform wages and working conditions be established in view of the nature of the industry wherein employees, both historically and of necessity, move from company to company, ship to ship, as con­ trasted with shore-side industries. "The regular and consistent practice has been, not only in maritime but even in short-side industries, for the union to negotiate with a segment of an industry or one of the larger employers in the industry, and after the terms of the agreement have been arrived at, similar agreements are then signed with the other employers. This is commonly referred to in industry relations as "pattern bargaining." There is nothing evil in this, there is nothing improper. On the contrary it is salutory. It assures the employees of con­ sistent and equal wages, working conditions and fringe benefits. It assures to the industry equal labor costs. It precludes any employer from having cost advantage over any other employer. The Commissioner has erroneously concluded that such bargaining leans to a monopoly, to the public detriment. History, however, in­ dicates the contrary, because such bargaining in assuring equal labour costs necessitates the exercise of an employer's ingenuity and initia­ tive leading to beneficial results to the em­ ployer and, most important, to the public. We can only submit that a measure of the Com­ missioner's criticism is his resorting to attacks upon -such accepted and proven bargaining pro­ cedures. The Commissioner again demonstrates his predisposition and bias against the SIU when ne ignores the facts and history relative to bargaining in this industry. Thn Commissioner attempts to have it appear that the SIU, as a matter of practice and procedure, first makes its collective bargaining agreement with Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) and then all other companies are required to observe and be bound by that pattern. This, the Commissioner says, is wrong. Implicit in his accusation is his condemnation of pattern bargaining. However, with respect to who has established the pattern in this industry throughout the years, the fact is that CSL has not been the pattern-maker for collective bargaining agreements, as the Commissioner attempts to have it appear. In such attempt is contained the innuendo that a consistent pattern between the same employer and union indicats a "deal." The history of collective bargaining in this industry, for the past ten years, is as follows: A. In 1953, agreement was first reached with the Association of Lake Carriers which consisted of approximately ten steamship companies including- Upper Lakes and CSL. B. In 1956 again it was the Association, then consisting of 15 companies, which first came to agreement with the Union. C. In 1958, at which time companies were no longer members of the above Associa­ tion, it was the Upper Lakes Shipping Company which first came to agree­ ment with the Union. D. In 1969, it was the Association again that first came to agreement with the Union. E. In 1962 it was the CSL which first came to agreement with the SIU. To summarize, in the last ten years there were five contracts applicable to the entire industry and in only the last agreement was the con­ tract first agreed to between the CSL and the Union. These facts are complete refutation of the Commissioner's conclusions and innuendos. In this same area of negotiations and bar­ gaining, the Commissioner expresses a strange philosophy,, concerning the negotiations be­ tween the SIU and Upper Lakes in early 1962 which led to the lockout by this company of some three hundred seamen. The Commissioner, setting himself up as the sole authority, concludes that the demands which the SIU presented to Upper Lakes were unreasonable and, therefore, the company was justified in turning to the CMU to man its ships. Contained in such conclusions is a philos­ ophy which ignores^the facts of industrial life and violates basic trade union practices and fair play. This is a philosophy which could only result in industrial warfare and instability. It is academic that in collective bargaining negotiations, both parties generally start at extreme ends. This is the fact whether we like it or not. In the course of bargaining, there is a gradual narrowing of the gap with an ulti­ mate resolution of the issues. The Commis­ sioner, however, has characterized the initial demands as "unreasonable" thus refusing to recognize the realities of industrial life. Even Mr. Leitch, the- present of Upper Lakes, ac­ knowledged in his testimony that the foregoing was accepted practice and procedure. Never­ theless the Commissioner concludes" that the initial demands made on Upper Lakes in 1962 were "unreasonable" and then uses that premise to justify the disgraceful conduct thereafter en­ gaged in by Upper Lakes, CBRT, CLC and its puppet, CMU. Under the Commissioner's rationale, the existence of what he considers to, be unreason­ able demands justifies employers to make prepa­ rations to bring another union in to supplant the established collective bargaining represen­ tative, notwithstanding the fact that such new organization does not represent the employees. That is normally referred to in trade union parlance as a "sweetheart agreement." The implementation of this philosophy would be contrary to trade union practices, and would create industrial instability. The Commissioner, recognizing the fact that it would be impossible to make any finding which would indicate that the SIU and- its ofiicers were not responsible for substantial improvements in ,the wages, hours and work­ un ing condHkma of the Canadian seamen^ovec the .past decade, concedes that there -was at least a semblance of success in that area. However, intent upon deprecating the SIU and its officers, the Gommissdoner instead at­ tempts to have it appear that the industry has suffered. He finds that the shipping in­ dustry is in a "parlous" condition and has need' ed and received government and legislative as­ sistance. From that he implies that the SIU is responsible and must be removed or de­ stroyed. The Commissioner in this instance is setting the test: damage to the industry re­ quires destruction of the union. Conversely, using his reasoning, growth and stability of the _ industry calls for the preservation and en­ couragement of the Union. Let's look at the record: GROWTH AND PRESENT STATUS OF CANADIAN GREAT LAKES FLEET The gross tonnage of Canadian Shipping, Canallers and Upper Lakers, on the Great Lakes has risen from 721,139 tons in 1952 to 1,063,593 tons in 1963. NUMBERS Upper Canallmrt taken t952.. 176 64 t953.. 176 72 1954., 176 74 1955.. 76 1956.. IS9 76 1957.. 194 76 1959. 193 7B 1959.. 193 80 — — I960.. — — 1961.. — — 1967.. — 1963.. — SOURCE: Tolat 240 34$ 230 257 265 270 271 273 261 244 2T7 208 GROSS TONNAGE Upper CanaUen taken 341,139 380,000 340.079 449,329 347,730 479,326 353,504 502.123 371,901 595,787 384,123 505,787 382,538 520,278 383,062 542,587 — — — — — — — Total 721,139 789.498 822.056 855,637 P'7 688 • -910 VJ2.SI6 925,649 927,748 967,731 1,017,389 1,063,593 Canadian Marilim* Commiision Report*. It is unquestioned that since the opening of the Seaway there has been a substantial de­ crease in the need for Canallers and a greater need for Upper Lakers. It is for that reason that the number of vessels has decreased, with the Canallers being disposed of and Upper Lakers, with greater carrying capacity, being increased. According to the reports of an employers as­ sociation of Great Lakes carriers, known as "The Lake Carriers Association," the following has occurred: A. From 1945 to 1961 the carrying capacity of Canadian shipping on the Great Lakes has increased 194%. B. In 1961 Canadian shipping companies ac­ counted for 18.8% of the 154,200,000 tons of bulk materials carried on the Great Lakes, This percentage was up from 17% in 1960 and 15.1% in 1957. A noted authority in this field, Kenneth F. White, commenting on the above statistics in the Wall Street Journal on July 20,1962, stated: "from all indications the share (referring to bulk materials carried by Canadian shipping companies) is likely to continue rising." In substance, his projection is for increased pros­ perity for Canadian shipping on the Great Lakes. OPERATING SUBSIDIES The Commissioner's inference that in the operation of ships it has been necessary to ex­ tend government assistance is not in accord­ ance with the facts. The annual reports to Parliament by the Canadian Maritime Commission reflect that operating subsidies are substantially confined to ferry operations. The subsidized services are generally maintained by railway companies, the Department of Transport, and various municipalities. In 1963, there are 32 subsidized services. Only 3 of these services are main­ tained by SIU contracted Companies. Of a total subsidy payment amounting to $8,264,740.00 for the current year, the participation by SIU con­ tracted companies amounted to less than 6% of the total. The substantial portion of the total amount is given to railway companies which are under contract to the CBRT. Following is a chart for the period 1958''1963, prepared from the Canadian Maritime Cornmission's annual reports, showing the amounts of subsidies paid to various steamship opera­ tions: �^ : » ;i ¥>1 rfiliftaitir ti; tm SEAfUkiks Pafc tteiMitef SUBSIDIZED STEAMSHIP SERVICES mBWROVINCIAL SEKVICBS jRETWEENf 1958 1959 I960 I96I 1962 1963 Ooobac, Princa EJwonS klaiid o«d Nova Scotia.. 174;«00 174AIOO 174000 174400 298400 298400 Nova Scolia and Peine* Edward Idand 175,800 535,748 558,784 557,523.99 560429 617,000 33,000 33JOOO 33000 33,000 38400 38,000 JW.S50 77,393 67,500 62,500 86;250 27400 BOAWO 97,305 72,000 72400 72,000 72,000 6467 30,000 23,000 — — — — 42,500 42,500 400,000 ..... Nova Scotia and N*w Bruntwick Prineo Edwond Itlaod and Newfevndland. Qoakoc and Neva Seeda s, — - PriiM* Edward Icland and Quebec •— nOVINCIAl SERVICES Brillih Columbia .. ... 331,567 257,166 277,736 282,500 388,000 New Brunewick TU--.. ... 103dOO 103^90 104.600 104,600 104,600 107,450 . ... 2,740,997 8,990,878 3,707,654 4469,002 4,830,178 4,901,988 215,900 194,944 196,900 184,900 180,250 Newfoundland Quebec TOTAL - . ... 197485.54 140,822 142500 164,000 183,134 180,352 1,055,500 1,12^350 1,225,200 1,080,200 1,196,145 1,376700 5,109,486 5,728,884 6481,374 6,793,236.03 8,014,336 8,264740 153,557.50 SOURCE: Canadian Maritim* Commiition Report!. PERCENTAGE OF CANADIAN GREAT LAKES SHIPPING OPERATED BY UPPER LAKES LTD. AND SUBSIDIAIHES The dispute between Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. and the Seafarers International Union of Canada has been portrayed by the Commis­ sioner as a dispute of major proportions, a dis­ pute placing in extreme jeopardy the Great Lakes commerce of Canada—a dispute which could adversely affect the economy of Canada, and damage the national interest. In reality the dispute affects only the private profit of a U.S.-dominated corporate enterprise and does not, to any appreciable degree, ad­ versely affect the carriage of Canadian com­ merce. The Upper Lakes Ltd. fleet with its wholly owned subsidiaries represents a mere 15% of the Canadian flag gross tonnage avail­ able for service on the Great Lakes. Shown below is the total gross tonnage of Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. and subsidiary com­ pany vessels affected by this dispute, as ob­ tained from Lloyds Shipping Register, 1963-64. In comparison is shown the available Great Lakes Canadian gross tonnage, as reported in 19^ by the Canadian Maritime Commission: The foregoing is the record. It exposes this Commissioner and is imcon trover ted evidence of the SIU's charge that this Commissioner, at the very outset of the hearing, had a pre-disposition, bias and animus against the SIU, by reason of whkh he should have disqualified himself. Labor Alliances A favourite technique employed by the Com­ missioner, in his campaign of vilification of the SIU, is that of creating straw men and then attempting to place responsibility for the crea­ tion of these straw men upon those whom he wishes to destroy—the SIU and its officers. Such a technique the Commissioner employs in his comments relative to his allegations of an alliance or possible alliance between the SIU, the Teamsters Union and the International Longshoremen's Association. Such a combina­ tion, the Commissioner charges, is a "con­ stantly r^urring theme with Banks and in­ dicates his dream of power." Moreover, the Commissioner asserts, the possibility of such a combination should concern all the people of Canada "in view of the situation in the United States with regard to the Teamsters and the ILA." UPPER LAKES SHIPPING IW. AND SUBSHHAHieS Ship Douglo! Houghton Frank A. Sherman Gordon C. Uitch Howard L. Show :.. . . Hilda Marjanna . Jomet B. Eadt Jamo! Norrit John Erictton I. A. M(Cot«)u«dale .... Mounalca 11 ... .'. Northern Venture '. R. 8. Angu! ....r*.... Red Wing .. Seoway Queen .. .... ................ Victoriou! IMieot King Ibtol Upper loket Oreti Tonnage Total Great Lake! Trade Canadian GroM-Tonniage Fercentoge Reprctentcd Jby Upper Lake! Shipping Ltd .> Grot! Tonnagm S,I07 15,157 12,460 4,769 16,628 3,865 12,464 3,650 4,537 4,678 16,628 ~ 11,816 17,813 . 16,053 4,676 12,339 162,640 1,063,593 15% The above statistics conclusively demonstrate that the Canadian shipping industry is not in a "parlous" condition but instead is prospering and the projection is for continuing prosperity. The foregoing figures illustrate conclusively the Commissioner's distortion of the facts. The gen­ eral public should be made aware that the in­ dustry is in a healthy condition. The Commissioner also takes exception to the fact that on two occasions in the last ten years, when brief strikes were necessary in order for the seamen to receive fair earnings, the Union, instead of striking all the employers, merely struck one or two of the companies. This the Commissioner condemns and attempts to place the Union upon the horns of a dilemma. Tlie Union is criticized for not striking all the com­ panies. Had the Union struck all tee companies, it would have been castigated for being irre­ sponsible. The fact remains that it is the SIU which demonstrated responsibility. It followed a time-honoured trade union procedure of, on tee one hand, seeking, to secure the legitirnate objectives of its members,, and on the other .limiting the. instability . which, of .necessity, flbws from a strikei . ..r , .. The simple fact is, of course, that there is no basis for the Commissioner's allegation of a possible combination, of the SIU, Teamsters and ILA. This is another "straw man," created by the Commissioner in an attempt to force, through utilization of the "scare" technique, action against that which he wishes to destroy —the SIU which, the Commissioner would like us to believe, is responsible for this "terrifying" possibility. The Commissioner has seen fit to introduce in this section of his Report the factor of the relationship between various unions in the United States. The fact is, and there is no question as to the-record on this, that the SIU has been among the leaders in the fight against the HofIa union, and that it was the SIU, in fact, which kept Hoffa off the Great Lakes, when he attempted to move into this area, by decisively defeating him in his attempt to represent the seamen of a major Great Lakes shipping company. The SIU's record with respect to Hoflfa in Puerto Rico, in Chicago and elsewhere is so firmly established that it needs no additional comment here. The Commissioner has seen fit to question the sincerity of the SIUNA Presi­ dent in this respect, but the record speaks for itself. With re.spect to the ILA, also, ther? is no sub­ stance to the Commissioner's allegation. The fact is that the ILA, as a member in good stand­ ing of both the AFL-CIO and the CLC, has resisted efforts by Hoffa aimed at increasing his powers of control in various areas of trans­ portation. The instrument which Hoffa had hoped to utilize for this purpose was the so-called Na­ tional Conference on Transportation Unity. But while the idea of thus proposed cornbine of un­ ions in the . transportation field has been staunchly supported by the National Maritime Union, it .has failed, of fruition due to tee re-, fusal .of both the SIU and ILA. to join or sup^ port such an alliance. The Commission, in this section of his Report, refers to a "situation" be­ tween the Teamsters and ILA in the States. There is no "situation." This is another "straw man." . >Vf Reference may also be made here to the fact that testimony adduced during the hearings showed that both the Steelworkers Union and the National Maritime Union contributed mon­ ies toward the CMU and participated in meet­ ings relative to assistance for the CMU whose creation, as already noted, arose out of the Upper Lakes-CLC-CBRT conspiracy. The possible effects on Great Lakes shipping of such a powerful combine as could be effec­ tuated by the Steelworkers, NMU, CLC, CBRT and the puppet CMU—particularly when lead­ ers of some of these unions have demonstrated their; irresponsibility by virtue of their roles in the Seaway boycott—has not been weighed by the Commissioner, certainly a sin of omis­ sion if not the clear application of double stand­ ards. • ' Summary In a section entitled "Conclusions" the Com­ missioner makes certain observations and state­ ments relative to issues raised during the hear­ ings and based on material set forth in the previous sections of his Report. We submit that, because of bias and predis­ position, and through use of inference, allega­ tion and innuendo, the Commissioner has ar­ rived at conclusions which are not based on fact and which cannot be substantiated by the rec­ ord, and that the premises on which the Commissioner has based his conclusions have been refuted in the previous sections of this document. We submit also that, on the basis of the ma­ terial we have set forth, the following conclu­ sions are warranted: 1. The real and only issue to be dealt with is the contractual issue between the SIU of Canada and Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. This company, as the testimony adduced at the hear­ ings clearly shows, has been engaged in an effort to oust the SIU as the representative of its crewmembers almost from the moment it signed its first SIU agreement in 1951. In 196162 this effort by the company reached a climax when it arbitrarily broke its contractual rela­ tionship with the SIU in the midst of concilia­ tion proceedings, and signed a contract with the CMU. The SIU now has a court action pend­ ing to declare this CMU contract illegal. Ths action by the company has resulted in the lockout of some 300 SIU members from the Upper Lakes fleet and their replacement by the scab crews recruited by Sheehan during the winter lay-up, while the conciliation pro­ ceedings were in progress. This is the "real" issue—the issue the Commissioner has attempt­ ed to relegate to the background. 2. In the hearings which arose out of this issue, and the Report which emanated from them, the Commissioner displayed bias, pre­ disposition, and a flagrant disregard for the basic tenets of fair play and natural justice. 3. The Commissioner created a virtually unparalled case in which he found credible almost without exception, each and every one of the witnesses who testified against the SIU, and conversely discredited virtually all those who testified favourably toward the SIU. 4. With respect to his conclusions regarding the handling of finances of the Union, it is clear that the Commissioner has relied in sub­ stance on the testimony of Michael Sheehan, a self-confessed liar. 5. With respect further to the handling of Union finances, and the many allegations made thereto, the Commissioner has been unable to cite a single instance of illegality or violation of the Union constitution, and thus has been obliged to resort to inferences to suggest that Union funds have been used for improper pur­ poses or expended in "unreasonable" amounts. In all of these instances he seeks to impose his own criteria on those of the union membership. 6.. With respect to vacation and welfare funds,. the Commissioner, was again unable to '•V. f [ 1 �SEAFARERS MX^PECI'AL SVPPLEMENT find an iota of evidence in the record to support even an inference of misappropriation or diver­ sion of any these funds. Instead, he has had to resort to deprecating the plans themselves and the manner in which they were adminis­ tered, again substituting his judgments and opinions for those of the Union members. 7. With respect to the question of violence, the Commissioner has grossly violated basic concepts of judicial propriety and fair play by permitting into evidence prejudicial testimony having no causal relationship to the SIU, and then attributing responsibility, in his conclu­ sions, to the Union and its officers. h 8. The Commissioner improperly refused SIU counsel the opportunity to examine com­ pany records relative to the payment of hun­ dreds of thousands of dollars to private detec­ tives, despite the fact that incidences of assault and property damage occurred almost exclu­ sively during the period when the bulk of this money was being spent. 9. The terms of reference pertaining to the Maritime Appeals Board, voluntarily estab­ lished by the SIU, together with a statement as to the principles of the Union and the rights of its members, constitute a total refutation of the Commissioner's contention that the Mari­ time Appeals Board is ineffectual. 10. The Commissioner's comments with re­ spect to the SIU's internal operations, and his application to the Union constitution and the implementation thereof of such terms as "rig­ marole," "facades for democracy" and "traves­ ties of justice," reveal his basic disdain for the ability of free men to govern themselves and promulgate their own rules for their own con­ duct, and are made solely to set the stage for the Commissioner's arbitrary and dictatorial recommendations. COMMISSIONER'S RECOMMENDATIONS "No matter how firmly it may be guaranteed, freedom of association may nevertheless be endangered if governments can, under pretext of 'public policy,' forbid the formation of or­ ganisations, control their activities or order their dissolution." Freedom of Association International Labour Office Geneva, 1959—page 112 Canada is a member of the International La­ bour Organisation, therefore it is interesting to examine the recommendations of the Com­ missioner in the light of the principles enunci­ ated by that body. In particular, the reader should keep in mind Article 3 of the Conven­ tion regarding the Freedom of Association adopted on July 9, 1948 which reads as follows: "I. Workeri' and employers' organizations shall have the right to draw up their constitutions and rules, to elect their representatives in full freedom, to organize their admin­ istration and activities and to formulate their programmes. 2. The public authorities shall refrain from any interference which would restrict this right or impede the lawful exer­ cise thereof." The recommendations of the Commissioner are a natural consequence of the manner in which he conducted the Inquiry and the tech­ niques employed by him in the presentation of his Report. He has attempted to build upon a base of a pretended emergency and an al­ leged state of lawlessness. The proposals are so alien to our system of government that, even if the emergency situation existed, which it does not, it would be unthinkable to carry into effect the substance of his main recommendations. m-. I • •' m'J The Commissioner's principal proposal is that the government set up a trusteeship to govern the maritime unions. The trustees are, according to the Commissioner, to be given the widest powers. As he put it: "... the trustees should not be fettered in any way in their de­ cisions." They are to perform all the functions normally carried out by the elected officials; they are to make all the decisions normally made by the membership; they are to be the arbitrary rulers of an association of workers. The Commissioner would like to see the trusteed take over all the assets of our Union, and to dismiss our officers. What is the significaace of these proposals? It is basic to our democratic system that any group of persons acting together has the right to determine who amongst them will be tha officers charged with carrying out their deci­ sions. The right to self-determination is illusory if this is taken away. The decision of the mem­ bership or the association with regard to who shall be its officers should not be interfered with, although it may displease the Commis­ sioner and/or the government authorities. The members of this Union have elected their of­ ficials; they have through the years accumu­ lated assets which they enjoy and which are administered through the elected officials. They have the right to decide what are to be the conditions of work which are to be sought and, if necessary, to strike or take other economic action in pursuit of their demands. They have the right to operate the hiring halls which they have supported and built up and the regulation of which they have determined. What right has the government to usurp our decision-making powers, to replace the voice of the worker by the rule of the trustee? The maritime workers, or any other workers, are not so stupid as to be unable to make their own decisions with reMrd to the persons they de­ cide to have in office, the conditions of work in their collective agreements, and the manage­ ment of their own affairs. To impose trustees is to disregard the right to self-determination of a group of workers. It carries with it the denial of self-expression. Most dangerous of aT, it is based upon a contempt for the ability of the members of the Union to make proper decisions. In effect, the government is asked to say "we cannot trust you to decide what is best for your advancement. We have no faith in your ability to govern yourselves; we know what is best for you, and you will do as we say whether you like it or not." In a democratic society, the people's decisions with regard to its leaders, with regard to its assets, must be respected. It is absurd to think that the very same group of people who are deemed too stupid to elect proper union offi'cials, are nonetheless considered fit to elect their Members of Parliament. It is beyond com­ prehension that the very people who were elected to the Parliament of Canada are now being asked to decide that part of the elec­ torate which put them into office is incapable of making proper decisions with regard to the management of their trade union. It is the height of folly to say that although we can entrust the union man with the responsibility of electing leaders to manage the affairs of the nation, we cannot allow him the right to de­ termine the manner in which his trade union is to be managed. It is important to note that the Commissioner nowhere suggests that the officials of the union are holding office illegally or that they do not have the support of the membership; what he is saying, in effect, is that he doesn't like the officials of the union, that he does not approve of the decision of the membership reflected in the vote. He pro­ poses to annul the will of the sailor and to impose upon him the rule of a trustee. Free­ dom of association is meaningless if the .actions carried out by associations of workers must meet with the approval of the government or its officials. If the decisions of the members are annulled, and are replaced by those of the government, then we have nothing less than a totalitarian rule. Where are the liberties of any'group of persons, of any type of associa­ tion, if they cannot be secure in the knowledge that their decisions for self-control will be respected by the authorities? One of the items in the recommendations is that the trustees "take all steps possible to bring about integration of the unions under a trusteeship." In this suggestion we have the seeds of a system where differences of opinions are discouraged or even disallowed, where per­ sons who have decided to be associated together are being told that they should associate with another group or that they should disband their particular organization. The Commission­ er could not ignore that there are instances where we are before the courts in actions against the other maritime unions. That we are in competition with the other maritime unions. What he is suggesting is that the same persons who are to look after the interest of our competitor, of the persons out to destroy us, should be entrusted to look after our own interest and welfare. We -know very well, la view of the tenor of his Report, and the mani ner in which he conducted the Inquiry,- that this is but a guise to destroy the SIU and to sell out its membership and its assets to those who have attacked it and sought its destruction. The undemocratic nature of the recommenda­ tions is best illustrated by the words of the Commissioner found on pages 305 and 306 of the Report, when with regard to the trustees, he states: "i (uggait thai lh« chairman thould b« a parton with wld* Ugal axparianca and that an affort b* mad* to hava a* a m*mb*r of th* Board on •eenomltt with ipaclal knowUdga of lobdur probUmi. Tho third m*mb*r of th* Board could vary wall ba a parson with axparianca in transport. Tha trustaas should hava tha widast powars. Among othara, thes* should Include the power: (a) to take over all the assets of tha unions and of all holding companies and building companies in tha nomas of which any such assets are vested, and th* assets used by welfare plans of tha unions; (b) to Investigate tha financial affairs of th* unions includ­ ing their bonk accounts; (c) to provide for tha operation of tha unions in such man­ ner OS they consider in tha bast interests of tha seaman and tha public; (d) to dismiss officers and amployaat of tha union and to appoint others. In this connection, in view of my conclusions In this Report, tha President and other senior officers of tho SIU of Canada, including the present administrator of tho SIU Welfqre Plan should not be continued in office or em­ ployment in the union; (a) to effect proper economies in the operation of tho unions." This is the clearest expression of contempt for the seamen. Three outsiders are to decide what is best for them and these three are not subject to the seamen's control. Where there is "unfettered control" and "widest powers", there is absolute dictatorship. To the extent that the government is asked to impose a trusteeship on a union—^to that extent it is asked to impose a dictatorship on the nation. The formation of new maritime unions, the Commissioner suggests, should be prohibited. Another blow at the freedom of association— another violation of basic principles. If the government can do this to seamen, it can pre­ vent the forrnation of new political groups, commercial associations and cultural bodies. It can, for all effective purposes, make a sham of our fundamental liberties. It would make a mockery of the provisions of our Bill of Rights which guarantee "the freedom of assembly and association." The officials of this union have committed no offense. They have done no act which would exclude them, in law, from holding office in this union. The members of this union have committed no crime. They have done no act which renders them liable to having taken away from them their elected officials, their Union assets, the control of their own affairs. It has been, we thought, a cherished principle in our system of law that no punishment shall be inflicted where there is no offense committed. This prin­ ciple, if it applies, applies to all persons living in this country and to all institutions operating within its boundaries. If it does not apply to all, it applies to none. The punishment is proposed to be inflicted on the members by taking away their rights of self determination, by annulling their deci­ sions where they elected their officials, by taking over their buildings and assets accumu­ lated through the years, by destroying their constitution, by taking out of their hands the administration of affairs until now conducted by them, by attempting to drown them and destroy their identity through the pretense of amalgamation with the enemies sworn to destroy them. What have we done to deserve this punishment? Nothing. What law have we broken? None. With what offense, have we been charged? None. There is no justification to in­ flict this punishment upon us. It can be done only by violating fundamental principles of justice. In a society where the end justifies the means, the anxiety of a Commissioner to rid himself of a group he does not like, is motive enough for violating the traditional liberties of an in- �;-.Ai«"^", rSKiFAMBItS l/OQi-^^EaAii mEPUOtm/T < cMrndtul, and dwr^arding caMntial prmeiples of~a democratic i^stem. Ours is not a sodetjr where the end justifies, the means, and we cwnot stand by where our liberties are thrown to the winds and the concepts whereby a so­ ciety.-of free men is governed are abandoned The Commissioner's recommendation with re­ gard to the hiring hall sets out clearly his dis­ criminatory attitude towards the SIU. The Com­ missioner states that the provisions ot the Can­ ada Shipping Act are anachronistic as regards the hiring hall and should be changed. In spite of this, he recommends that as far as the SIU is concerned the provisions prohibiting the operation of the hiring hall should be rigidly enforced. It seems that any way of attacking the SIU is justified in the eyes of the Com­ missioner, even the rigid enforcement of bad laws which he himself recommends should be changed. Under the heading "Legislation" the Com­ missioner has attempted to give to his recom­ mendations the colour of constitutionality, part­ ly by alleging that it is an emergency measure. Of course his characterization of -"emergency" is a facile way of attempting to justify recom­ mendations which may not fall within the com­ petency of Parliament, and which, in any case, eliminate the very liberties which Parliament has seen fit to guarantee. The Canadian Bill of Rights, in the very first paragraph, states that the "Canadian nation is founded upon principles that acknowledge . . . a society of free men and free institutions... Section 1 of jtke Acts reads; "I. It h hereby recoBnnetl end declared that In Canada there hove existed end shall continue to exist without dis­ crimination by reason of roce, national origin, colour, re­ ligion or sex, the follewing human rights and fundcunentol freedoms, namely: (o) the right of the individual to life, liberty, security of the person and onjoyment of property, and the right not to be deprived thereof except by due process of low; (b) the right of the individual to equality before the low ond the prelection of the low; equality M man can be punished (mly for a breach of the law and nothing else. The Commissioner, in his Report, has adopted techniques and has made findings with regard to matters which are be­ fore the courts and which it is the court's duty to decide. He has attempted to deprive us of our day in court. He has proposed imusual treat­ ment with regard to our organization, singling us put for special and discriminatory considera­ tion. The Commissioner has disregarded the Rule of Law and is asking Parliament to do the same in that: a. he is suggesting^ unusual treatment by proposing that we be punished when we have not breached the law: h. he has asked Parliament to remove, the questions affecting the rights of our union and our officials from the juris­ diction of the ordinary tribunals. In a^ tempting to remove the adjucation OT our rights frmn the courts, he is deny. ing us equality before the law. In a government of law, not of men, the vio­ lation of basic principles and fundamental lib­ erties with regard to any individual or asso­ ciation of persons affects the whole country. No matter how much displeasure an associa­ tion or individual may incur in the mind of a Commissioner or a government, the subjuga­ tion of the individual or association by means of "special discriminatory" legislation is far more abhorrent than the alleged wrong sought to he corrected. It is a confession that the gov­ ernment or the Commissioner has no trust or faith in the ordinary laws and ordinary courts of the land. Individuals and associations come and go. To abrogate fundamental liberties for the purpose of controlling an association, in 4his case a trade union, and to suspend basic principles is to undermine the way of life a democratic system is obligated to preserve. CONCLUSIONS (c) freedom of ossembly and ossociotion;" It is ironical that the Commissioner has pro­ posed to a Parliament the adoption of a law which would sweep away so many of the guar­ antees which were reduced to writing but three years ago. The recommendation prohibiting one union from representing both licensed and unlicensed personnel is another clear violation of the in­ dividual's right to associate with whomever he pleases. It is evidently based on the Commis­ sioner's fear that a union will become powerful and be in a position of strength when dealing with an employer. In effect, the Commissioner is telling Parliament and the ship owners that with respect to trade unions the best way to handle them and control them is to divide and conquer. The guarantee of freedom of associa­ tion becomes illusory if this recommendation is put ihto effect. The Commissioner recommends that consid. f?ration he given to prosecuting certain officials of this Union. In a sense, he has already acted as a prosecutor zealous in attempting to obtain conviction. He recommends that counsel he api pointed to examine the feasibility of pressing ' charges. However, we suggest that he is more than overzealous when he recommends that certain officials should he charged with having committed offenses under Sections 409-411 of the Criminal Code. The last two. Sections were • repealed in 1960 and the first does not set out s an offense. Perhaps the Commissioner is sug­ gesting that they he reenacted to apply only < to the officials of the SIU. I .. In his Report, the Comtnissioner writes about . respect for the "Rule of Law." We cannot help but point out that the recommendations and the attitude of the Commissioner adopted in the Report disregard the Rule of Law. -1 . • • - ' . ' If any person has committed an offense against the law, it is his basic and inalienable right to he judged before a court of law where he is protected by the procedures developed over the years, and where he has his day in court, where he has knowledge, of the charges On July 17, 1962, Commissioner Norris was named by the then Minister of Labour to con­ duct an industrial Inquiry into the circum­ stances leading to the disruption of shipping in the Great Lakes system; into the activities of employee organizations involved in Great Lakes shipping, and into the relationship between these employee organizations and the employ­ ers. The Norris hearings were conducted from August 7, 1962 through March 15, 1963, and on July 15, 1963, the Commissioner submitted his Report. , The Commissioner's actions throughout the hearings, coupled with the views and attitudes expressed in his Report, make it clear to any dispassionate and objective observer that the Commissioner perverted the purpose of the In­ quiry he was assigned to conduct,.,and that, rather than attempt a fair appraisal and im­ partial evaluation of the industrial dispute which should have been the major area of con­ sideration, he instead relegated this industrial dispute to an insignificant position and utilized both the hearings and his Report as platforms from which to launch an attack upon the Sea­ farers International Union of Canada and its officers, and as forums in which to express his pre-conceived attitudes and opinions concern^ ing riot only the SIU, hut the trade union move­ ment and the institutions of our democratic society as well. Certainly,' the one fact that emerges with clarity is the fact of the Commissioner's deeprooted and fundamental hostility to basic con­ cepts of democracy which the people of Canada have adopted not only in their trade union or­ ganizations hut in their political and social structures as well. The opinions and attitudes which this Com­ missioner has expressed concerning the opera­ tion of democratic procedures—views directed specifically toward the SIU hut applied inferentially to broader areas — could come only from a mari with an unyielding antipathy to basic concepts of democracy and a deep-seated disdain for the ability of men to govern them­ selves in their own way. »•;, rT7^---•;'*•. PacrrNtecteea Certainly:, one can reach no other conclusioa when one ccmsidera not only tiie ccmunents in tiie Conunissioxier's Report, but the very lan­ guage of the Report and the sneering and con­ temptuous manner in which he has treated every apparatus and procedure instituted and implemented by the members of the SIU to as­ sure the operation of their Union in accordance with the same democratic concepts they have embraced in the political and other institutions of their society. Thus, as noted in the sections of this docu­ ment relative to the internal operations of the SIU, the Commissioner has time and again, expressed his fundamental distrust and disdain for self-government by the people. The SIU's membership meetings, this Commissioner caus­ tically comments, are merely "facades" of de­ mocracy. The SIU's trial procedures are "trav­ esties of justice," and the SIU constitution, the cornerstone upon which the Union structure rests, is merely a "rigmarole" designed to con­ fuse the members. It is true, the Commissioner concedes, that "the vote was overwhelmingly in favor of the constitution. But." the Com­ missioner goes on, "it would appear doubtful that the ordinary seamen fullv appreciated the -effect of the provisions of the constitution." Similariv. the Commissioner, in another sec­ tion of his Renort, contends that unlicensed per­ sonnel on +ho Great had no right to be represented hv the SIU, even though these men ^.Trprwhelmingly chose renresentation by the STU in an election conducted by an agency of thp Canadian government—^an election in which fhe conduct of the voting and the valid­ ity of the results were never questioned. In this manner, and bv the expression of such viewnoints. the Commissioner sets the stage for the contention later embodied in his recommendations — the contention that men have neither +he rifht nor the abili+v to ex­ press their will, to decide bv themselves what is best for themselves, and that therefore deci.•sions must be made for them and imnnsed upon them bv some superior intellect or authority. The nature of the Commis'^inner'c attack UPon the- internal onerations of the STU is in­ dicative not only of his inherent distrust of democratie nrocesses and disdain for the intelhVence of the rank-and-file. It is indicative also of the manner in which this Commissioner has twisted and perverted virtually everv legiti­ mate and accepted trade union practice, on which he has commented, in an attempt to make it annear that such a practice has been perverted for some ulterior or sinister end. Thus, in the Commissioner's peculiar view, the fact that the SIU—^like many other labor, political and social entities—reouires a proba­ tionary period before full franchise is allowed, becomes merekr an "instrument of control" for the union's officers, despite the many valid reasons for the exi'*tence of such a system which have earlier been cited in this docu­ ment. Similarlv. the winning of welfare benefits from the shin owners, another legitirnate nurpose of a trade union, becomes, in this Com­ missioner's estimation, merely another tool by which the STU president can enhance his adula­ tion by bestowing "largesse" upon the mem­ bership. The provision of membership facilities—meet­ ing facilities, recreational facilities, and others —is condemned as another techniaue for the SIU officers to increase their "nrestige," while, on the other hand, unions which do not provide similar necessary facilities are praised for their frugality and their prudent investments in gov­ ernment securities. Similar condemnation, in which the Commis­ sioner perverts legitimate and traditional trade union purposes, in an attempt to make it appear that these have some sinister end, are apparent in his opinions relative to SIU activities in the economic sphere. Thus, in this Commissioner's view, the fact that the SIU has pursued accepted practices of pattern bargaining,, is to he condemned as hav­ ing an ulterior purpose, despite the valid rea­ sons for the pursuit of such a policy which have already been pointed out. ^•m ' V' �mm - •a-'is- , VXV--. t'»"4> ^ •'.U'.'i SEAFARERS tOG^PEChAh SVPPLEMENT -f'.' Pase Twenty Similarly, an attempt by the union to increas* ob opportunities for its members is castigated >y the Commissioner as, in essence, another "deal," although the instance the Commissioner cites, relative to the deep sea vessel, the MV Eskimo shows only that the union was attempt­ ing to increase job opportunities for its mem­ bers in a trade in which there are virtually no job opportunities for Canadian seamen. { In all of his expressions, relative to activities of the Union in the economic sphere, the Com­ missioner manifests the true nature of his feel­ ings by the position he takes with respect to relations between the union and management. Thus, contract demands made by the SIU upon the Upper Lakes Company are branded as "arbitrary" and "discriminatory" without any reference to the counter-proposals niade by this company or to the fact that the gap be­ tween proposals and counter-proposals is tradi­ tionally narrowed in collective bargaining. Similarly, the Commissioner notes that Up­ per Lakes was "required" to employ private detectives to "protect its investment" without reference to the right of employees to protect their vested interests in their jobs or to the fact that historically private detectives have been used by employers to constitute private armies for the purpose of enabling these em­ ployers to resist and oppose the legitimate aims and aspirations of their employees. fe'. On page 299 of his Report, this Commissioner says: Certainly such views ignore or repudiate basic concepts of econoipic democracy, which recognize that bothr labour and management have the right to vie with each other freely, and without coercion, within the structure of our free society, and could have come only from a man deeply and basically opposed to the concepts of democracy whether in the political, economic or other spheres—a man whose disdain for the members of a democratic society is so graphically illustrated by his rec­ ommendations that decisions must be made for them and authority imposed upon them from the top—a recommendation made on the heels of the Commissioner's contention that the SIU president is a "strong man" intent only upon maintaining iron-fisted control over the union members. - "II it III* Rill*^mlnd*cl man In our mMtt who or* ihoti lo bo faorad—nol only Hiota In labour who hova baan ao badly brainwathad, bul paopla In induilry and labour, powarful bul liltla-mlndad navarthalaia—who ara willing lo compromlto princlplai and lo turrandar lha fulura for a praiani gain, ragardlau of lha walfara of othara and ragardlati of Iho whirlwind of notional calodropho which could follow riio wind thay hova town." We submit that the Commissioner, who, for the ostensible purpose of resolving a single industrial dispute which, at the most. Involves only a negligible percentage of Canadian ship­ ping, would strike at the very foundations of our democratic institutions, would abridge the basic rights and personal liberties of the work­ ing people of Canada, and impose upon them dictatorial and authoritarian control—this Com­ missioner would "surrender the future for a present gain, regardless of the welfare, of others." We submit that the acceptance of such pro­ posals, as this Commissioner has made, would reap the "whirlwind of national catastrophe." We submit that the author of such proposals, which must of necessity be so unacceptable to the people of Canada is the "little-minded man" —the little-minded man who, as this Commis­ sioner himself points out, is "most to be feared." Democracy is, at best, an^r imperfect system which leaves the door open to abuses. But it is preferable to the system which this Com­ missioner has proposed and which would deny to free men the right to determine their own destinies in their own manner, without coercion or compulsion. In the final analysis, the issue here is be­ tween retention of the democratic system, with all its imperfections, and the abandonment of democratic"processes for purposes of doubtful expediency. This is the issue with which the people of Canada must deal. Without reference at this point to the gravity of the dispute, out of which the Norris hear­ ings arose, it is evident that such drastic recom­ mendations as the Conunissioner has made, which would strike at the core of all our demo­ cratic institutions, for the ostensible purpose of resolving what is—at the most—a single indus­ trial dispute, cannot be accepted by the people of Canada. The companies are advised, in effect, that if they want to promote stability, and foster their best interests, they must gang up on itn, the SIU, or, failing that, the government will have to step into the picture. In this connection it is significant to note the recent situation in British Guiana where the to'talitarian Jagan government attempted to in­ stitute governmental control over the free trade union movement of that country. This attempt resulted in an 80-day general strike of British Guiana workers which commanded the support of the democratic world labour movement, which exposed the danger to free people inher­ ent in such governmental control, and which resulted in a major victory for democratic trade unionism when the Jagan government with­ drew its proposed legislation. In the same vein, the Commissioner com­ mends Upper Lakes for its opposition to the SIU and condemns those companies which have had stable relations with the SIU, while at the same time attempting to place on the SIU the onus for "instability" in the Canadian ship­ ping industry. I r" .-iiV ••ptemter - . w• / •t : . ; -V-. - .'S - -V • \, -.i , -J'!-.: i;- y "J*?-'' "i •" J*. • "if ,5' .yy^ /- • J : •' • ,i '' •'s ' • i- • • ''' " _ f y'r'' v.: ".y.u-< •y- 1'^ i.. i-'.. • =•- •• . - -^v; • . ? •'>•*'• '•M . I "T. V , rv' V "-o r-'lfXipj-i vi;V-^ ^ -T " y -,.4 -.S.i}.'' --."i /; ' y- / r"-y;y'y>',y- • y'y-V rp. r,, I'y f: •wr«r*' ...iiy •'iwtswy • 'My. ij fji' j:. • .,'L? w. ^i>»; - �'"M" A' ^ SEAFARERS MJOG-^EUAL SVPFLEMENT F«f• Twenly-OM -r-T- TT" 'No Lockout,' Comniissioner Says In His Report, But All Of These People Were Ousted From Their Johs JOHN HANNAH RtdWing CERALD RANSOM Rtd Wing NaUE CANTON Red Wing VERNASHAKUL Seaway Queen ALLAN HAROIMAN Seaway Queen LLOYD WIPP Howard L, Shaw CLINTON BROUGH Howard L. Shaw HAROLD McKENZIC Seaway Queen PETER MEIER Red Wing FRANCIS MURPHY Red Wing JACQUES CADOTTI Red Wing SYLVESTER LAAMERl' Red Wing THERESA VALLEI Red Wing IRENE MARTINEAU Seawoy Queen WILLIAM TAYLOR McCorquodale JEAN PICHETTE Howard L. Shew JOHN DCHERTY Howard L SiMV LEONARD PAHtV Seaway Qoeeii ROSS EDWARDS RedWiot CURENCEPEARO RedWnig AXELLINOCUEN . R^YFiag JAMES LEWIS RedYFIng MARIE LARKIN MewordLShaw LEO CROSSO Seaway Queen ALFRED WHITE McCorquodale ROY MelNNIS Jamee B. lode B.McLENNAN sftss? •iifflfsss' "asBSjr HARVEY MAYNARD JooMt S. Sedi MURRAY FOX James i.Eodi "SISL'ST "JTrJSir' EDWARD lEm James i. Ml •CTK? {Tffl. «nM SnCIMIB oa'saPiSsai. JOHN 6. JEANNOTTI John Erictten CE0R6E SUUlVANi John Eriufea FRANK BERG John Ericsson ERNIE ROAEANO Douglae Houghten HERVIO THALER •Victofiom DONALD LOCKE Victorious TOM O'CONNELL VictorloM RENE KINGSBURY Frank A. Sherman KARL JAGEMAN Victorious BART HAGGARTY Frank A. Sherman JACK LAPOINTE Frank A. Sherman IrvHQ" HfVflllWW WW ^-ssssr , 'MST" HERMAN MARTENS ' • —• JOHN MOORE Vkterieue COWER DINHAM Victorious ALBEV GUITAR Frank A. Sherman JAMES CHILDS Gordon C. Llitch i j:.'..f-.: ARTHUR ROMARO toordon C. Leitdi MURRAYWARK Gordon & Ltitdl FRED LESTEK Geidoa C. Lcitcl _ TEDRYBKA Diugtos Heughtta AMBROSE SHEPPARD Oeualot Heuahton Cordon C. Uitch DANNY RHODES Gordon C. Ltitch iLAUS BARGHSORN Gordon C. Lcitcb DANIEL QUESNEUI Oouglos Houshten ' DONALD ASHLEY Douglot Hougbtoa �$EAFARER$ lOMPECIAIi 9VPPIBMKNT HIINZ SHROIOER -rraflkA.$h(niiaa JOHN BARR R. Bnict Angus EDWARD MATERICK R.Bnics Angus GASTON AUZER R. Brues Angus ROBERT WELLS R. Bruct Angus GERALD CHASSI R. Bruci Angus ROBERT NEWBURN R. Brues Angus UUR. KOWALCHUK ' SIDNEY lOUTIUI Jomtsi. Eods JamHl.Eo* GAETAN NOLET Efonk A. Shtrmaa ERNEST BELURO Frank A. Sksnnaa ALLAN COOK Howard L Shaw ,, ANN CRESS Frank A. Shtrmaa rrTER MARANCHUK Frank A. Shfrman WILLIAM MILLS Howard L. Shaw ERNEST O'BRIEN Howard L. Show HENRY UPPERTON Seaway Quota ' MARTIN AALTO ANTHONY BOND Red Winn UURENCJ DIXOM JOSHUA WEELt Jsmss B. Eads HENRY R. BRAKI JaRissf.iads JOHN ROBSON Jamsi.B. Eads PETER BOYECHKO Maunaloo WELBURN CLYBURN McCorquodule ROBERT ALLAN ' Mounoloo HAROLD CURRii Maunaloa MARY FORGET Jomei Norris KEN KRISTIENSEM Ergnk A. Shtrmoa ALBERT HARRAND Jamn B. Eads WILFRED AUSTIN Maunaloa DAVID SHERK Brown Beover ALBERT McCAVISH ^NDY WUSCHENNY Jomss^fadl Victoriuus M..LEMAN50RIER WIUIAM ROONEY McCorquoduls HUBERT WHIFFEN' Jdmet Norrii PETER GREEN Maunaloa SEATON GREAVES James Norris MdNTAGGART RUDOLPH GALUSKA Howard L. Shaw JAMES CURKI JolM Erksssa "rax'"' '"'wsttr" •m'S"' ""jaiwS" James Norris WIUIAM i;<cDONAU> Howard L. Show NORMAN SALICHUK' Howard L.Shaw lARraT rny Gordonc! Wtch DAVID THOMPSON Red Wing "iMiF' HAROLD STEAD Vklarleus nM'" rWffls, "iittajr JOSEPH OAG'NON McCorguodali I ANDRE BEAUCHSMINi Red Wing Stowoy Quna RICHARD O'BRIEN Victsrlsiis t ALLAN BUNTING HewardUSbow "Sifcii? *"S!5y;s?ss?"' jRIC PIDDLE R. Bruce Angus ; mmm /J WILFRED BROWN R. Brues Angus ALEX REDMAN Jomss 6. Eads JOSEPH WALKER James B. Eads CARL ECCMIRE Jomes B. Ends �• ' '' « 8ept«nb«r M, If 6S fHfft TweBtr-nrM SEAFARERS LOG^PECiAL SUPPLEMENT Victims Of Upper Lakes Lockout And CLC Sellout •ENOITMICHAUO •rown Bcovir JOS BOUDREAU Brown Btovir JIM KENNEDY Brown BNVir ALEXSlMONSON R. BrucoAngut ISABELLA BOND Brown Boovtr NIKOLAS CHIORU Brown Beovor JIM O'BRIEN Brown Bcevor REAL FARENTEAU R.ROBERTS Brswn Boovar JOSARSENAULT Brown Boovtr S.KABATH Brown Btovcr MARYMOZGA R. Bruco Angus JOHNMocEACHERN McCorquodolo JOHN DOHERTY Stowoy Qutin iSSsEisSSS: GRAHAM RICHARDS Douglas Houghton R. Bnico Angus ISABELU THOMPSON Douglas Houghton lERHARD WALKER Cordgn C. Uitch CLIEFORD DOCGETT .fi»nl»nC.Uitdi rmRCURISTAN Gordon C.Liilck MARLINE WOLFI Gordon & Loitch ALFRED GOODING Oougloi Houghton "jJViWotri?' Jomosnorno KATHY BOURKI Joffloi Norrit DOUGLAS FENTOH Jomti Norrii STAN KULACZKOUSKI Jomts Norrii EMILE HOUDE McCorquodoln THOMAS DE YOUNG ®^?o™ Nor^ri"* lEONA CULLEN Jomti Norris MARY KALLOS Gordon C. Loitch DONALD MCDONALD McCorquodolo WALTER JEANS McCorquodoio WILBERT BRAGG Brown Boovtr DONALD URQUART Jomti Norrit MAX STRICKLAND McCorquodolo HAROLD CORMIER McCorquodolo AUSTIN HILLIER R.Bruco Angus R. Bruco Angus JOS PORTER R. Bruco Angus ROY BOUDREAU Gordon C.Lsltcii JAMES ASCAH Jgmti Norris IDGAR HARRIS Rtd Wing JEAN LAIN6 Rtd Wing VERONICA MCDONALD Howard L. Show SYLVIO LALIBERTE Seowoy Queen JAMES O'BRIEM Howard L. Show 1BMililipi Ttus'.ST' 'jasaiOT FINLEYHILL McCorquodolo ID.MeCHARLES fmigtas HsMhton MARIE SA6IMA Douglas Houghton RONALD BOND Oordon C.l«itdi RUTH DOUGLAS DouolonHoughton VICTOR MARQUIS Gordon C. Loitch CHESLEY HOGAN McCorquodolo m^»!s ROBERT HUMPAGI MiCoiquodalg iililii CARMELCAMILIER Stowav Quitn PRANK MENARY Douglas Houghton NAPOLEON DUSOill Douglas Houghton GERALD KEHOI Sonwoy QuRtn WILLIAM WAY DaugluHgiGhtgB KSMSsii! .J EMILY LEWIS -Jomes Norris WON WILLIAMS Maunalon GARYMcVANNEL Mounoloa BERTMOUTON. 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I .„ • • , f.-. ,, -,-j, . : f- :• * i ..J • -r^ \ - _ .'T^ .•.•liis-r: : ..,};--*?/•> • "T .•;?•* •t,l :,/''.i - ^I li'.' •'• •• T ., l-.i.-':,'!!'.- •>„ f-tr '•' •' .f'A" ' 'l ji' Y' ^•-.1.- •• • I, ~ r-if.A • ;-iiS-.T -i'VeiV^ J-", 1 .1 • « » :• •- ttu' •;.' ^li." 'i � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource September 20, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: NEW 50-50 RULE BOOSTS US SHIPPING MTD OKS SHIP PROGRAM, BACKS CANADIAN BEEF CANADA SIU RAPS HEARING REPORT’S ANTI-UNION BIAS UNION OPPOSITION RIPS BONNER BILL NORFOLK SIU DRIVE WINS 5TH NLRB VOTE IN ROW SIU MAPS PUERTO RICO PARADE ROLE SPECIAL EQUIPMENT PLAN AGAIN AIDS SIU OLDTIMER SEAFARERS TO CREW ANOTHER CABLE SHIP PA. LABOR HALTS JOBLESS $ CUTS SHIPPING RULES SIU LINK SPARKS TRINIDAD WORKERS FIRST HOTEL PACT SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/20/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 19 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/31a9425135b4b5888e7169d2a0656634.PDF e259dfff58dcf135d55f61b2069d2459 PDF Text Text .•;• c •••>». •• Vol. XXV No. It • SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORQAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNI.QM t ATLANTjC, QULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Labor Backs SlU Fight On Bonner Bill .Story On Page 3 HR Arbitration Put Into Law Story On Page 8 SlU SHIPS COLLIDE OFF WEST COAST ALL HANDS SAFE Story On Page 2 Four SIU Crash Scene. men on the the Calmar freighter Massmar are pictured after collision involv­ ing the SlU-manned ship and the Matson Line vessel Sierra (at right) outside Los Angeles Har­ bor last week. Both ships suf­ fered some damage but there were no injuries reported. The quartet above (I-r) includes Al­ len Cooper, oiler; Frank Holland, deck engineer; Leo Wills, wiper, and Jack Repsch, OS. (Story on Page 2.) �Pare Two SEAFARERS 5IU, West Coast Vessels In Collision; No One Hurt LOS ANGELES—An early-morning collision between two freighters—the outbound SlU-manned Massmar (Calmar) and the inbound Matson ship Sierra — took place on August 26 at the entrance to the harbor here, resulting in damage to both vessels hut no reported injuries on either ship. The Sierra is manned by the SIU Pacific District. The collision reportedly tore a 25-foot hole in the Sierra's starboard side at the water line, causing an estimated 35 degree list which was soonafter corrected. The Massmar ap­ parently suffered only minor • danger of capsizing. However, accident produced mixed testimony damage to her bow. According to reports, the prompt action by officers and from crewmembers of both vessels. The chief officer and third mate Calmar Line freightship was crew in adjusting oil and water outbound for San Francisco ballast partially righted the ship. of the Massmar testified that they By the time tugs arrived in saw the Sierra approaching. They with a cargo of steel when It col­ response to an emergency call, the said warning bells were sounded lided with the Sierra. The Matson vessel was arriving from San Sierra was listing about eight but they heard no reply. The loca­ Francisco to top off a load of degrees, and maintained this list tion of the collision was about 200 deck lumber before heading out as she was pushed and pulled into yards outside the Los Angeles on an offshore voyage to the Matson's Wilmington pier. The breakwater, a small area, where all Massmar also returned to port for ship traffic, inbound and outbound, South Pacific. converges. An issue over whether The Sierra took on water im­ a survey of her damage. Hearings held last week by the the area was covered with fog also mediately after the impact, and was at first thought to be in Coast Guard on the cause of the developed in further testimony by officers. As a result, the Coast Guard is continuing its investiga­ tion of the circumstances. The skipper of the Sierra main­ tained that at the time of the collision, at 5:18 AM, visibility was good and he could see the harbor lights at a distance of three miles. Two tugboats, six Coast Guard vessels and a helicopter rushed assistance to the scene when it ap­ peared that the Sierra, a C-3 freighter, might capsize. The Massmar, a Liberty, required no assistance to return to port. Co s Hit Seatrain Sale Bid Seafarer Jack Repsch, OS aboard the Massmar (Calmar) checks bow for damage from fast week's collision with US freighter Sierra, manned by SIU Pacific District crew. Both ships were damaged in the mishap off California coast. SIU Ship Retrieves Jet Crash Debris MIAMI—^Debris spotted floating in waters near Bermuda by the SlU-manned Sea-Land containership Azalea City has been positively identified as coming from two Air Force KC135 jet tanker planes which-t presumably collided in mid­ 6 PM, Wednesday, August 28, a few hours after they were first reported air on August 28 after com­ missing. pleting a refueling mission. The wreckage Retrieved by the The Azalea City spotted the Azalea City was one of the few signs debris midway between Nassau and found by air or sea craft concern­ Bermuda. The Sea-Land vessel ing the mishap. ship was on its stood by the wreckage until the way north fromThe Puerto Coast Guard cutter Owasco arrived it picked up the debris. Rico when on the scene. Among the debris Earlier, on a previous trip, the were three empty liferafts, a yel­ Azalea a mishap of its own, low rubberized exposure suit, bits when ithad ran aground off Ponce, of aircraft paneling and a flyer's Puerto Rico, In The ship helmet bearing the name of one was refloated offAugust. a sandy bottom of the planes' missing crewmen. with the aid of tugs and divers The two Strategic Air Command aft^r four days. No injuries to crewjet tankers were returning to members were reported. Homestead Air Force Base near here after the aerial refueling of two B-47 jets. The planes lost con­ tact with the Homestead tower about 300 miles west of Bermuda. Sept. 6, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. 18 The Air Force called off its ex­ tensive but futile search for the missing planes and their eleven crewmembers on September 2. At PAVI HAU., President one time, up to 50 planes and 36 HEBBCBT Editor; IBW» ServACK, ships in the vicinity were reported Managing BMMD, Editor; BEHNASD SEAMAN, Art to have taken part in the search for Editor; Miu POLLACK, HATHAM SKYBK, the airmen. ALEXAMDEK Ltsux, Staff Writers, Air Force spokesmen declined to biweekly et the hesdduarter* comment about the possible causes Published the Seetareri inlernetienel Union, At­ of the disappearance of the planes, of lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CtO. 47S Fourth Avonuo. which were on a classified refuel­ Brooklyn J2, NY Tel. HYeeinth 9-MOf. Second class postage paid at the Post ing rendezvous. The planes have a Office .In Brooklyn, _ ui the Act range of 4,500 miles and a cruising of Aug. 24, ttll NY. under speed of 600 miles an hour. They would have run out of fuel at SEAFARERS LOG •i Vt.'-. ''i'i -•••' WASHINGTON—A $5.6 million bid by a large Chicago-based freight company to purchase con­ trol of SlU-contracted Seatrain Lines is being vigorously opposed before the Interstate Commerce Commission by motor carriers and trucking associations. Lasham Cartage Company filed an application for ICC permission to purchase control of Seatrain last summer. Lasham is a freight for­ warding company owned by the United States Freight Company, » holding company that owns many of the largest freight forwarders. In opposing the application, the motor carrier organizations con­ tend that the purchase would vio­ late the Interstate Commerce Act which forbids freight forwarders from controlling other carriers. The motor Carriers pointed out that "it is clear that US Freight is the true purchaser of Seatrain," since it has agreed to provide Lasham with the necessary funds for the purchase. The motor car­ riers' brief reported that the pur­ chase price offered for Seatrain amounts to ten times Lasham's re­ ported assets. In addition to violating the In­ terstate Commerce Act, the car­ riers argue, the application would enable certain freight forwarders to control their underlying mode of transportation and thereby greatly Improve their competitive position to the detriment of other carriers. Lasham has been a pioneer in piggyback service in which loaded truck trailers are carried on rail­ road flatcars.'The company has co­ ordinated piggyback sebvice with "fishyback" service in which mail shipments travel to the Caribbean islands via railroad to Miami and then by boat. Seatrain operates in domestic service between Edgewater, NJ, and New Orleans, Texas City and San. Juan, Puerto Rico. I « ''.jM'i, i ) A September 9, IMS LOG Lauds SIU Aid in Canada Beef Welcomed to New York, Leonard J. McLaughlin, executive vice-presiderst of the SIU of Canada (left), is greeted by Sea­ farers after he spoke at Monday's SIU headquarters member­ ship meeting. McLaughlin reported on status of Canada SIU dispute with Upper Lakes Shipping Company and thanked SIU for its support. Seafarer Rafael Coroballo provides the handshake, while Rafael Cabano and E. P. RoseiM|vist look on. AFL-CIO Disputes Plan Seen Working Effectively WASHINGTON—The AFL-CIO Internal Disputes Plan is demonstrating increasing effectiveness as an instrument for resolving inter-union differences. The success of the Fed­ eration's mediation machinery f~ was highlighted in AFL-CIO procedure. Eighteen cases are still President George Meany's re­ in the process of mediation. The Federation's Impartial Um­ cent report to the Executive Coun­ cil which showed a sharp decline pire has made determinations in 55 cases and in 40 of them found in the number of complaints. In the seven and one-half month that the AFL-CIO constitutional period of 1963 covered by the re­ provisions governing internal dis­ port, only 54 complaints were filed. putes were violated. Under the procedures of the In the entire year of 1962, a total of 155 complaints were submitted. Plan, appeals from the Impartial Umpire's determinations may be 209 Cases Handled made to the Executive Council sub­ Since the FederaMon established committee set up for this purpose. the Internal Disputes Flan in De­ The Council subcommittee has de­ cember, 1961, a total of 209 cases nied 19 of the appeals referred to have been handled. Of these, 123, it and also referred oiie case to the or 60 per cent, have been resqlved entire Council. by mediation, the first step in the Of the 11 cases of non-compli­ ance with the determinations of the Impartial Umpire that had been reported, the Executive Coun­ cil subcommittee was able to bring six of the non-complying unions into compliance. One case is pend­ ing. Sanctions Put On NMU Tuna Brand Has SlUNA Union Label LOS ANGELES-^eafarers and their families in the market for some tasty and nourishing canned tuna are advised to keep on the lookout In their favorite stores for "Breast-O'-Chlcken" tuna bearing the. SIUNA label. "Breast-O'-Chicken," like many other nationally-known tuna brands, is packed by SlUNA-affillated fish cannery workers in this area. / The SIUNA label will appear on the cans through arrangements completed by the Union Label and Service Trades Department of the AFL-CIO and the Westgate-Califomia Corporation, which employs the cannery workers. The union label on the can attests to the fact that, the product is 100 percent union-made by union workers. All SIU members and their families are urged to give the "Breast-O'-Tuna" brand their full support and to ask for the product with the utilon label when they shop for tuna. Only the National Maritime Un­ ion and one other union have not complied with the rulings of the Impartial Umpire. The NMU has refused to comply with rulings is­ sued in two cases. One involves its attempted raid on SlU-contracted jobs aboard Robin Line—^MooreMcCormack vessels and the other its grab of engineers' jobs held by members of the' Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association aboard ships of the Isbrandtsen di­ vision of American Export Lines. Late last month, the NMU was found guilty on two additional counts of violating Internal Dis­ putes procedures. The latest viola­ tions resulted from NMU actions during MEBA negotiations for a contract covering the nuclear-pow­ ered ship Savannah last May. These rulings marked the fourth time the NMU has been found guilty of violating the AFL-CIO constitution. As a result of the NMU's refusal to abide by the previous decisions of the Impartial Umpire, the Fed­ eration imposed sanctions against the NMU. The sanctions are still in effect. �SEAFARERS LOG Itptember «, IMt Pac« Tbre* Labor Joins SiU Vs. Bonner Bill Gov't Hits Railroad Lairar With Fdrced Arbitration WASHINGTON—For the first time in US history, the Fed­ eral Government imposed compulsory arbitration on a labormanagement dispute when President Kennedy signed a bill last week authorizing a seven-man board to hand down a final and binding decision in the four-year-old railroad work rules disputes within the next 90 days. The five rail unions inboth sides without recourse to fi­ volved called the enactment nal and binding arbitration by a of compulsory arbitration leg- Government agency. fslation "a backward step In the On the provisions of the new preservation of the rights of (Continued on page 10) workers." A hill calling for compulsory arbitration of the two key issues In the dispute between railroad managentent and labor was passed by the Congress and signed by the President on August 28. The rail­ roads were scheduled tq put into effect on August 29 work rules that would have begun the elimi­ nation of 32,000 firemen's jobs and reduced the size of train crews. This would have touched off a national ctrlke by the rail brotherhoods to protect their members' jobs. Previously, the rail unions and management had agreed in prin­ ciple to voluntary arbitration on the two issues, but a stalemate de­ veloped over procedure. The un­ ions wanted to settle the smaller issues first, then go to the key issues. Management insisted on ar­ bitrating as the first step. It was apparent that the rail­ roads, acutely conscious of the pres­ sure of threatened compulsory ar­ bitration on the unions, were in no hurry. H. E. Ciilbert, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, said that the railroads had maintained an attitude of "no settlement on other than our terms . . . Whenever we seemed near agreement, management would create a new area of dis­ agreement." Earlier in the summer, the Pres­ ident recommended that the is­ sues be submitted to the Inter­ state Commerce Commission for a decision, and hearings were con­ ducted by the Senate Commerce Committee on the proposal. SIU President Paul Hall, on behalf of the Union's railroad tug workers, appeared before the Committee and voiced opposition to compul­ sory arbitration of the issues. AFL - CIO President George Meany also urged the creation of a joint Congressional committee to supervise continued bargaining by Keep Bonner Bill Protests Coming! Seafarers and all trade union­ ists are urged to keep sending protests to the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commit­ tee against the Bonner antistrike proposal for maritime. Individual letters and messages are the best way to let Con­ gress know how seamen and the rest of the AFL-CIO labor movement feels about this leg­ islation (HR 1897). Protests should be sent to the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, House Office Build­ ing, Washington, DC, as well as to individual Congressmen. SIU Plan Eyes 'Second $25 Million* % Vacation Payments Pass Record Total NEW YORK—SIU Vacation Plan payments to Seafarers easily topped the $25-miIlion-figure last month, with vacation cash now being collected by SIU men at a rate of more than $5 million per year. All Sea--* farers, regardless of rating, must get off a ship in order to have been accumulating vaca­ collect. This was the original basis for tion benefit credits at the annual rate of $800 since last October 1. the Union's vacation program when it was established in 1952, The $25 - million - mark was and it remains the same today. reached on Friday, August 23, The increase to an $800 annual based on a tally of cumulative va­ rate was the sixth general increase cation payments to SIU seamen across the board in benefits since since the program began. The the Plan Initiated a $140 yearly amount reported paid out when rate in 1952. The increase was the last issue of the LOG went to negotiated with SlU-contracted op­ press was $24,983,371.47. erators in June of 1962. Just Another Day No one check was singled out to mark the record total, because of the accounting problems in­ volved. Records are kept on a daily and weekly basis only, and pay­ ments continued on, right through the day when the high mark was reached. (See photos below.) The vacation program has proven to be one of the most popular benefits for Seafarers, because It represents a ready reserve of cash whenever an SIU man accumu­ lates discharges amounting to 90 days or more on SlU-contracted vessels. At the $800 yearly rate, this represents a current vacation payment of $200 for every 90 days worked. Under the SIU plan, payments are made regardless of the num­ ber of ships, and companies in­ volved in a Seafarer's seatime, and there is no requirement that he Flanked by John Cormier (leftl and Terrell Lambert, Sea­ farer Pao Ching Lee looks over bundle of cash representing SIU vacation pay benefits of $591.79 he received last week at headquarters. Lee just came off the Steel Flyer (Isth­ mian). The cash gets the attention of all three men here, who ship out in the deck department. 40 Union Groups Back SIU Fight The SIU's fight against the proposed Bonner bill, which would restrict free collective bargaining and curb the right of maritime unions to strike, gained in­ creasing support this week as AFL-CIO international unions and state and local central labor bodies from many sections of the country joined in vigorous opposition to the measure. In response to an SIU alert concerning the bill's dangers, union from striking for 150 days, 40 union organizations regis­ the last 90 days of whicli are de­ tered their objections to the signed to allow Congress to legis­ late action suggested by the Presi­ Bonner proposals. The bill, HR 1897, is cur­ dent. The SIU immediately con­ rently under consideration by the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ demned the revised bill, as did .the eries Committee, whose chairman. Maritime Trades Department. SIU Rep. Herbert C. Bonner (D-NC), President Paul Hall also notified the various AFL-CIO international sponsored the measure. When it was introduced origi­ unions of the dangers inherent in nally last January, the Bonner Bill the proposed legislation. He said provided for compulsory arbitra­ it is "still a bad piece of legislation tion of labor-management disputes for the unions because it would in the maritime industry. Strong throttle free collective bargain­ condemnation of the bill by the ing . . Hall pointed out that th» SIU, the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades revised proposal poses "a danger­ Department and other sections of ous precedent for dealing with all the maritime industry and organ­ labor-management disputes." ized labor resulted in the elimina­ The SIU message immediately tion of the compulsory arbitration resulted in a storm of protests by feature last month. different AFL-CIO unions and la­ A revised bill was Introduced bor groups, stressing tbeir whole­ which would subject maritime sale opposition to any legislation unions to delaying and stalling of this type. Their support. Hall procedures in pursuing their right noted this week, "reinforces the to strike during a dispute with (Continued on page 15) management. In its present form, the Bonner bill would set up vari­ ous procedures which would bar a Seafarer David Van Home, FWT (left), receives vacation check for gross of $688.22 from SIU Headquarters Rep. Ed Mooney after trip on the Coe Victory (Victory Carriers). Top photo shows vacation staffers P. lovino, M. Taddeo, H. Paddock, B. Lapi, J. Cunningham and supervisor Jack Katz, who process all payments for NY and outports* 'Top Secret' - 409 US Runaways WASHINGTON — A "classified" document listing 409 runaway ships registered by American owners un­ der the Panamanian, Liberian and Honduran flags as of April 1, 1963 has been declassified and re­ leased by the Senate-House Joint Economic Committee. The list includes those runaway vessels which are considered by the Navy to be under "effectiva US control" and therefore avail­ able to the US in case of an emer­ gency. The disclosure of the report was incidental to the Joint Commit­ tee's probe of the US balance of payments deficit. The hearings were suspended several months ago but the report will be incor­ porated Into the record when tha committee reconvenes. Of the total 409 runaways listed, 145 are dry cargo vessels and 264 are tankers. Dry cargo ships under the Honduran flag number 12; un­ der the Liberian flag, 112, and un­ der the Panamanian flag, 21. The tanker breakdown shows that thera are 168 such vessels registered un­ der the Liberian flag, 95 under the Panamanian flag and 1 under Hon­ duran registry. Out of the total of 145 dry cargo ships registered under the "PanLibHon" flags, 133 were built since 1940. All told, 258 of the 264 tank­ ers registered as runaways were built since 1940. According to the report, the 145 dry cargo ships account for 1.5 mil­ lion gross tons and 2.7 million deadweight. The 264 tankers rep­ resent 5.2 million gross and 8.4 million in deadweight tonnage. �Pace F«ar SEAFARERS Septembw C, IMS hOC • (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) Report Period: August 16 — August 31, 1963 Baltimore, Jacksonville and Mobile all stayed about the same as in the previous two weeks, with Jax still partic­ ularly busy and Mobile continuing slow. Tampa also showed some gain, but Philadelphia again fell way off. The shipping boost was paced by a rise in ship activity for most ports. The number of payoffs, sign-ons and intransit ship visits rose to 273, the highest this figure has been since May. (See right.) Total shipping by each of the three seniority groups also showed some marked changes. Class A shipping dropped back to about 54 per' cent, class B shipping in­ creased to a 37 percent portion of the total and class C activity declined, to 9 percent. Since the class A portion was 59 percent for the first half of August, this indicates "A" men were holding back on jobs this period. Shipping for SIU men showed a whopping increase this period after a two-week lull. The total number of Seafarers dispatched to jobs climbed to 1,545, as several ports reported increased activity all along the line. The total last period was 1,303 jobs shipped. The registration figure also showed a very small boost to 1,583, compared to 1,568 last time. All of the gain in registration during the two weeks was in the steward department, since the deck and engine registration actu­ ally dropped. In the process, the amount of men left on the beach by the end of August declined to 4,133. Job activity was heaviest in the deck and engine de­ partments in the course of the general upturn. In the various ports. New York, Norfolk, New Orleans, Houston and all of the West Coast posted shipping gains. Boston, Ship Aefivity Pay Siya la Offs Oas Traas. TOTAL 2 0 N«w Yerh .... It 4 PUIodelplila .. 2 0 Baltimora .... 8 8 Nerfelk 8 2 Jaehfoavllla .. 2 3 TaMpa ...... 1 0 Mobil* 4 2 Now Orloaai.. 11 12 Hoortoa 7 5 Wiimlaytea ..11 Soa PraaclK*. S B SoattI* S 3 TOTALS 71 48 2 4 22 8 22 3 5 7 8 17 47 5 7 8 4S 10 38 11 10 .8 12 40 Bt 7 17 14 1S7 273 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A ' Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP S AM. 1 S ALL 3 ALL 1 2 $ ALL 1 2 2 1 2 1 0 3 0 5 0 0 1 0 2 2 4 0 2 1 1 86 3 41 29 23 13 49 8 20 26 49 23 45 77 5 9 7 0 20 1 10 0 3 0 2 3 6 4 2 6 5 9 42 0 15 7 21 1 29 1 22 22 5 10 9 12 11 9 7 9 0 20 3 7 11 10 2 3 2 11 1 6 0 4 20 0 3 3 5 5 10 5 0 11 1 3 1 9 1 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 3 1 2 7 11 0 10 10 3 23 0 2 2 4 3 0 2 1 2 90 3 66 32 24 37 64 50 8 36 60 24 36 9 105 6 47 1 29 18 28 10 56 8 7 14 29 20 11 17 22 5 8 1 10 0 2 6 6 2 6 4 6 0 3 2 3 1 20 4 7 10 8 12 4 20 1 3 11 10 12 3 '25 2 6 5 21 2 5 10 12 5 10 6 5 6 . 13 4 19 1 r37 214 49 1 400 19 92 107 1 218 113 209 49 1 371 23 77 115 1 215 Perl Boston New York Philadelphia. Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington. San Francisco Seattle TOTALS GROUP 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 I 0 4 0 0 2 18 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP S ALL A Z 3 ALL 1 C ALL 1 B 2 -8 ALL 0 3 0 5 10 0 18 2 30 0 2 1 7 8 6 8 86 8 143 87 143 31 261 7 43 76 126 49 8 7 0 0 9 20 38 15 73 0 2 7 16 23 0 3 29 22 3 54 38 54 22 114 0 40 9 31 7 20 2 38 9 7 10 0 19 0 14 11 4 10 1 20 1 3 24 11 6 1 10 1 22 3 10 19 0 1 2 1 4 3 8 5 16 0 4 2 2 1 0 0 11 13 34 43 8 85 0 2 0 7 18 25 2 2 90 64 2 156 81 101 18 200 8 48 90 146 1 4 56 89 52 53 29 63 5 120 2 23 28 4 0 2 6 12 6 2 14 11 20 0 2 10 9 6 8 2(b 11 39 22 27 5 54 6 24 14 1I 44 4 8 1 35 27 53 5 21 13 1 21 5 15 12 1 32 17']1 37 371 215 37 I 623 405 545 117 11067 31 195 320 1 546 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Seattle GROUP 1 2 0 5 10 36 6 2 5 19 9 3 4 1 1 -2 11 1 47 17 33 6 3 .... 2 7 13 20 2 TOTALS 57 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco 208 Registered CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 1 Z Z 3 0 1 1 1 1 44 11 2 25 17 46 10 0 7 0 3 3 8 8 16 3 0 14 1 3 4 3 0 9 13 0 6 5 2 4 4 1 0 2 2 2 6 - 10 2 2 2 6 66 12 36 27 3 44 43 2 21 20 28 2 2 4 5 1 1 4 10 1 6 3 1 9 12 3 1 7 4 22 28 1 293 15 120 104 1 239 43~ 192 3 ALL 0 5 54 8 9 1 28 4 12 0 6 1 3 0 13 1 71 7 40 1 5 0 23 3 2 24 Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP 3 ALL 1 0 0 1 1 8 12 19 49 4 1 0 3 13 8 4 1 9 6 3 0 7 5 2 0 3 0 2 1 2 6 3 1 61 38 20 3 56 44 11 1 6 5 1 0 5 3 1 1 0 4 0 4_ 32 1 267 17 132 75 1 234 3 ALL 0 1 5 62 0 3 18 1 15 3 5 1 1 4 12 4 63 7 33 3 11 2 2 12 3 28 z TOTAL Shipped CLASS GROUP 3 ALL A 1 2 B 1 1 1 0 0 1 8 0 12 62 49 4 1 1 2 3 4 0 0 1 18 12 0 1 8 15 3 9 0 5 3 5 7 1 1 1 0 3 1 4 9 1 0 12 0 6 0 0 1 63 61 3 2 0 4 0 4 33 56 0 0 1 11 6 0 . 1 7 13 12 5 5 1 0 1 28 0 1 4 29 21 1 55- 267 224 2 Registered On The Beach CLASS A ClASS 5 GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL C ALL 1 2 18 3 3 2 2 12 1 14 4 5 12 121 48 138 18 204 17 61 51 129 45 1 2 9 11 21 h 5 • 28 12 56 3k 14 68 0 29 27 1 49 5 5 1 4 9 3k 5 24 0 8 18 19 6 15 3 2 14 4 9 3 9 4 9 0 2 8 2 7 0 2 1 35 17 16 35 49 2 0 18 12 2 90 13 135 10 59 79 148 5 129 32 80 7 90 4 32 44 93 21 62 4 11 6 13 22 0 5 18 8 1 1 18 30 11 6 32 49 1 4 13 13 44 0 33 7 33 12 12 _24 4 1 52 1[ 543 170 528 73 1'~771 42 248 276 1 566 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Bos Wil SF Sea l-R 0 8 1 3 1 0 1 2 1 5 3 4 3 TOTALS 32 NY Phil Bal Nor Jac Tarn Mob NO Hou Registered CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 2 1 1 3 ALL La 2 0 11 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 6 15 48 2 19 25 7 1 22 7 1 1 4 0 0 4 4 0 6 15 28 0 4 1 7 8 3 2 2 9 2 4 8 2 1 5 3 1 1 5 0 1 1 2 0 0 3 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 7 3 0 1 11 12 0 82 4 29 13 39 1 39 44 1 12 6 11 34 11 0 25 36 2 2 4 1 15 0 0 1 1 0 5 3 2 14 0 1 2 3 2 15 3 3 4 5 4 15 22 0 89 45 102 1 268 22 11 132 1 165 17 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 ALI. 1 1 0 0 35 2 17 9 6 2 2 2 2 10 21 6 8 3 1 2 7 3 1 3 2 0 0 2 8 3 3 2 54 3 31 19 25 4 10 9 6 3 0 3 0 8 1 1 7 3 2 2 64 21 86 1[ 188 Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B TOTAL Shipped CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A 1 2 3 ALL 1 C ALL 1-0 2 B 3 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 64 34 8 35 8 21 8 21 0 0 2 1 18 13 5 3 6 3 4 1 2 4 0 0 1 3 35 17 6 21 6 8 8 0 0 6 8 0 0 27 2 14 8 5 . 14 5 1 3 10 0 0 5 16 0 4 7 5 4 5 .0 2 2 0 5 0 0 4 1 0 2 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 8 0 9 9 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 6 54 46 6 106 13 46 1 0 5 0 1 45 0 25 27 0 52 20 0 0 27 0 0 1 26 8 2 0 6 2 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 1 20 7 8 8 4 8 0 8 4 0 0 4 0 1 7 14 22 6 0 1 1 14 0 2 10 2 53188 138 53 I 379 119 6 43 7 127 f 138 4 4 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROITP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 13 0 0 3 3 5 2 62 2 50 61 40- 99 234 10 16 31 1 1 14 7 11 8 28 97 1 5 22 26 17 37 3 7 11 16 1 4 4 6 6 10 0 2 4 2 4 4 1 14 0 0 1 2 10 1 29 63 0 1 28 19 12 23 5 101 113 41 24 83 161 7 38 79 6 0 32 21 15 23 13 0 0 2 2 3 5 3 13 48 0 2 11 7 20 14 37 6 6 33 45 12 7 12 221 142.334 [1 816 32* 27 308 1[ 367 • Includes 5 Group 1-S on the beach in New York and 1 In Seattle. SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE ^EWAR^ GRAND TOTALS GROUP 1 2 3 137 214 49 '57 208 28 121 45 102 315 467 179 ALL t 400 293 268 I 961 Registered CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS B GROUP GR.OUP 2 3 1 2 3 ALL 1 19 _ 92 107 I 218 113 209 49 i 371 23 77 ns' 17 132 75 15 120 104 I M9 43 192 32 7 127 22 11 132^! 165 81' 21 86 198 '4 56 223 343 I 622 237 422 167 I 826 44 216 317" GROUP 1 2 3 ALL SHIPPED CLASS C TOTAi SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP 2 3 ALL I 2 3 ^L ALL 123 ALL ABC ALL I 215 "2 18 17 37 371 215 37 1 623 405 545 117 [1067 31 "195 MO 1 646 224 2 29 21 52 267 224 52 f1 543 170 528 73 | 771 42 248 276 j 566 138 4 6 _43" 53188_138 53 I 379 340 142 334 | 816 32_ 27 3d8_ 1 367 577 8 53 81 142 826 577 142 [f545i915 1215 524 |2654 105 470 904 11479 �SEAFARERS Sevfemfeer t. Itft PMge Fire LOG European Tanker Owners Set Plan To Scrap, Lay Up Ships LONDON—A plan sponsored by the International Tanker Owners Association to stabil­ ize the tanker market and raise tanker charter rates by scrapping obsolete tanker ships and laying up others is tentatively scheduled to begin next week. The "International Tanker Recovery Plan" has received ing owners must register all of a scrapping allowance ranging be­ tween $185,000 and $210,000. the necessary formal approval their eligible tonnage. Seafarer Louis E. Scricoar (center) collecti his first SlU pension check for $150 at headquarters from SiU Welfare Rep. John Dwyer, as his wife Rose looks on. Salazar shipped for the last time on the Francos (Bull) in the deck gang. He lives in the Bronx, NY. SiU Tugs Win New Pact Gains ot 75 percent of member-tanker owners from France, Britain, Ger­ many, Greece, the Netherlands, Italy, Norway and Sweden. An initial three-year plan Is a cooperative venture open to tank­ ers of more than 15,000 dead­ weight tons built in or after 1947. To qualify for the plan, participat-f- Four More SIU Men Retire On Pensions NEW YORK—Four more Seafarer olditimers just joined the ranks of SIU members now enjoying leisure and retire­ ment, as a result of trustee action last week approving their * applications for lifetime Un-**^ ion pensions of $150 monthly. pensioners, Blichert is a native of The approval of this group Denmark who has been sailing for Contract renewal negotiations tween the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union and tug operators in sev­ eral ports have won SIU-IBU boat­ men increases in wages, overtime, company payments to the SIU Welfare Plan and many additional fringe benefits during the past few weeks. • BALTIMORE — A new threeyear agreement signed with the Berg Towing Company gained the company's boatmen new wage in­ creases and provides for additional paid holidays each year for a total of nine. Berg operates tugs out of Chesapeake City, Md. SIU-IBU crewmembers of the MV Port Welcome, operated by the Port of Baltimore on a charter basis, also can look forward to In­ creases in wages and welfare cov­ erage as a result of a brand-new agreement. The Port Welcome car­ ries local groups and organizations on overnight pleasure cruises to Philadelphia and also operates on short voyages around Baltimore harbor and the Chesapeake Bay area. • NORFOLK—A new contract with Waterway Transport, Inc., the successor of Capital Transporta­ tion, provides SIU-IBU boatmen working for the company with a new three-year pact boosting wages and-employer payments for welfare benefits. It also calls for an automatic wage reopener at the end of one year. Waterways Transport is engaged mainly in transporting oil from this port to nearby areas. Previ­ ously, as Capital Transportation, the company operated oil barges in addition to tugs. • MOBILE — Contract negotia­ tion have been wrapped up at the Gulf Marine Division of the Ideal Cement Company with the IBU winning a new three-year contract that includes a wage increase and higher overtime rates for all hands. • ST. LOUIS — Gains in wages and welfare have been racked up with the Alton Towing Company covering both supervisory and non-sqpervisory .personnel. Alton boatmen make up tows for barge lines in St. Louis harbor, and operate towboats that move barges in and out of the grain ele-; vators and docks. of pensioners boosts the total num. ber of Seafarers approved for re­ tirement benefits this year to 77. A check of the shipboard depart­ ments served in by the newlyretired veterans shows that three shipped on deck and one in the engine depart­ ment. Included in the group of new pensioners are the following: Adelbert T. Ar­ Arnold nold, 53; Luis Salazar, 59; Fhilip Colca, 56, and Fred Blichert, 63. Arnold is a native of Connecti­ cut who joined the SIU at New York in 1944. Shipping in the deck department, he's a veteran of 21 years at sea and last sailed aboard the Steel Age (Isthmian). Arnold now makes his home at" Madison, Connecticut. Born in Venezuela 59 years ago, Salazar became a member of the SIU in 1940 when he joined up at New York. After spending 23 years at sea in the deck depart- Colca Uichert ment, Salazar has signed off his last ship, the Frances (Bull). He'll spend his retirement years with his wife Rosa in New York, A native of Louisiana, Colca also has been sailing for 23 years. Since joining the SIU at New Or­ leans in 1939, he has sailed on many ships, the last of which was the Del Sud (Delta) in the deck department. His permanent ad­ dress will be in New Orleans dur­ ing his retirement years with his sister, who is listed as next of kin. The sole member of thfe engine department in the new group of Type Mtnutes When Possible in order to assure accurate digests of shipboard meetings in the LOG, it is desirable that the reports of shipboard meet­ ings be typed if at all possible. 21 years. His last ship was the Andrew Jackson (Waterman). He joined the SIU at Norfolk in 1944 and now makes his home in New York. His next of kin ^ listed as his brother, William Blichert, of Chicago. To Raise Rates The heart of the plan involves a move to raise charter rates by re­ moving many ships from the trade. Under the plan, owners will pay an entry fee of about $14.20 a ship and an equal annual fee for each .vessel. This money will go into a central fund. They will also con­ tribute about 17 cents monthly for each deadweight ton to a general fund, pro-rated so that the maxi­ mum basic contribution is equiva­ lent to the basic rate on 40,000 tons. Such contributions will be made only on active ve.sse1s. This general fund will be used to pay lay-up and scrapping allowances. An owner who puts bis vessel into lay-up will be paid a maximum rate of 70 cents a ton a month. Allowances for lay-ups will also be proHrated to a basic rate on 40,000 tons and will be scaled down according to the age of a ship. - As for scrapping allowances, it is believed that an 18,000-ton tank­ er about 12 years old and due for survey iff lB months would receive Manhattan Sails With Grain Haul NEW ORLEANS—The SlU-manned supertanker Manhat­ tan left her berth at the Destrahan grain elevator here and is enroute to Pakistan with 100,000 tons of US Governmentfinanced grain. The 106,658ton vessel departed on August The Manhattan carried a record 25 despite an attempt by the load of 73,500 tons of wheat when American Tramp Shipowners As­ sociation to obtain an injunction that would prevent the sailing. The injunction threat had its origins in the fact that the Man­ hattan will have to unload her cargo into smaller ships for dis­ charge at Chittigong and Chalna in Pakistan. The inner harbors in these ports are not deep enough to accommodate the mammoth supertanker when it is fully loaded. The transfer vessels that will be used will not fly the American or Pakistani flag, and this led to the claim by the tramp operators that the grain is therefore not being transported overseas by a US-flag vessel. A further contention was that the Manhattan Is not a privatelyowned US-flag vessel within the meaning of the law, since the Maritime Administration holds a mortgage of about $21.5 million on the vessel. The tramps say this means the ship is really Govern­ ment-owned. If this theory were to prevail, then virtually all of the 44 ships under contract for construction or conversion in American shipyards right now fall into the same cate­ gory. According to a Maritime Administration report dated Au­ gust 1, only 2 of the 44 ships in American yards on that date were being built without any Federal assistance. At the heart of the dispute, how­ ever, is the feeling of the tramp operators that the Mammoth Man­ hattan in "unfair" competition for smaller vessels which can only handle 10,000 tons of cargo at a time. The big ship is the largest US-flag vessel afloat and can carry 100,000 tons of cargo on a single voyage. she sailed down the Mississippi on the 25th for the Gulf of Mexico. At the Gulf, the Manhattan con­ verged with two more SIUmanned vessels, the Transerie and the Transbay, which transferred an­ other 30,000 tons of wneat into the big ship. The transfer operation was made necessary by the fact that the waters at Destrahan are not deep enough to accommodate the full 100,000-ton load. All three vessels are operated by the SIUcontracted Hudson Waterways Company, Oil companies, which own about 35 percent of the 67 million dead­ weight in free world tanker ton­ nage are not eligible to join the plan. Meanwhile, new tanker con­ struction is stili booming, accord­ ing to a report by British analysts. Contracted tanker tonnage on order is the highest for three years, they report, with the con­ tracted total at the end of June standing at 14.8 million dead­ weight tons. This represents an in­ crease of over 3 million tons since the beginning of the year. Mobile, LA Feds Elect SIU Reps. MOBILE—Two SIUNA repre­ sentatives were named to office last month in local AFL-CIO cen­ tral labor body elections. Here in Mobile, SIU Port Agent Louis (Blackie) Neira was elected a member of the executive board of the Mobile District Labor Coun­ cil, AFL-CIO. The central body represents affiliated local unions with approximately 22,500 mem­ bers. Across the country in Los An­ geles, Joe Goren, port agent for the Wilmington branch of the Ma­ rine Cooks & Stewards, was named a new vice-president of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Neira has been an SIU member since 1943, sailing in the black gang, and has served as an SIU organizer, patrolman, and agent in the Gulf for many years. His first elective post was as agent for the Port of Tampa for 1959-60. In February, 1960, he was trans­ ferred as port agent to Mobile and a few months later was elected to the same post for a full term. Goren has been an officer of the MCS since 1953 and has been its representative in Wilmington since the union was established. He has been a union member since 1937 and was also first president of the Maritime Trades Port Council in the Los Angeles Harbor Area. SiU Optical Plan Begins On Lakes Start of free eyeglass care for 6,000 SIU members on the Great Lakes Is marked In Detroit, as Jock Hail gets optical exam from optometflst^/allace Colvin, OD, at Co-Op Optical Center. Program began when Lakes Seafarers came under SIU V/elfaro Plan. Hall Is a fireman for the Mataafa McCarthy Steamship Company. �pare ^ SEAFARERS LOG September 9. 196S Bank Fraudt Spark US Study Unions Tops As $ Risks WASHINGTON—The contrast between union handling of funds and the rising rate of bank embezzlements has led to a new study by Congressional investigators. The study seeks to determine whether new legislation or more effective use of existing Federal authority is needed to prevent continu-^ vention here last May and in ad­ unions was as rotten and disgrace­ ing bank fraud. dresses to other union groups, ful as the presidents of the banks, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treas­ Schnitzler has emphasized figures SEcxTxtionr Joseph Volplan, Social Secnrlty Direotor The Cost Of Unemployment Today One of the ways of measuring the affect of growing joblessness on our national economy is what its direct cost is in dollars and cents. The dirdct cost of unemployment as reported in amounts spent by government and private Industry last year was some $4.7 billion. Other costs in the form of private philanthrophy, which provides cash assistance in some emergencies, is regarded as having only a limited effect. This is how the $4.7 million breaks down: • Unemployment insurance—This basic line of defense, under which persons receive benefits up to 26 weeks in most states, cost $3.0 billion. • Railroad insurance—Another $100 billion was paid to workers under this separate system. • Aid to families of dependent children—^A total of 15 states have programs to help children with one ot two unemployed parents. The program is financed through matching Federal grants. It cost $100 million in 1962. • Employment services—^The nationwide system of employment centers. These special operations cost $420 million in 1962. • Manpower training—This new program trains workers from depressed areas who cannot find jobs. The education and training cost is $23 million. Another $59 million will be spent for living allowances during the training period. • Industry benefits—Certain industries have their own unemploy­ ment benefits plans financed exclusively through employer contribu­ tions. These programs cost $100 million. Besides the direct costs, which cover payments from specific funds for the unemployed, unemployment costs fall into two other categories: (1) Indirect costs, which occur when unemployment places a strain on other funds, and (2) human costs, which take an unmeasurable psychological toll on a man and his family. The indirect costs of joblessness are those which affect many, other programs, particularly retirement plans, such as the Old-Age Insurance program of the Social Security System. In periods of unemployment, older workers who cannot find other jobs may go on the Social Security rolls as soon as they reach age 62 instead of waiting until age 65. Workers under 65 received about $880 million under the old-age insurance program in 1962. • Veterans—Under a sliding scale of payments. Veterans Administra­ tion payments go to those with lower incomes and more dependents. Most veterans receiving non-service-connected pensions are aged 69 and over. An estimated $157 million was spent for these pensions in 1962. • Surplus foods—This program provides services and goods to needy families. Although the program is not confined to unemployed workers* its expenditures totaled $140 million. The one cost that cannot be measured in dollars is the most im­ portant cost. Unemployment and dependency on benefit, and welfare programs sap a person's morale and drain young people of hope for the future. This is the human cost we face in our country when 8 out of every 100 workers are part of the long-term jobless in the US today. 'Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) it would mean that 11 and onehalf international union presidents would go to jail every year for stealing from their own unions," he declared. Bank Thefts Up A staff study by a House Gov­ ernment Operations subcommittee Is now underwaj^ on the issue of bank frauds, and is to be followed by public hearings. Latest statis­ tics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the American Bankers Association show that the number of internal thefts in banks during 1962 climbt?d to an all-time high of 2,257. In 1960, the FBI reported 1,771 cases of Internal bank fraud. Federal bank examiners appraise the soundness of the assets and operating practices of Federallychartered bwks, but there Is no legal requirement for commercial banks to have annual audits of ac­ counts of the type required by law of all trade unions. Most smaller banks, which suffer the largest pro­ portion of embezzlement losses, have strongly^ opposed any internal audit requirement as too costly. AFL-CIO Protests rnsiJii "mmmm While surety companies have for some time expressed concern over Jwoiome pictured In happy moment at SlU headquarters the bank fraud problem, the issue cafeteria is Seafarer Robert Morrero. OS, and daughter was not publicly spotlighted until Connie Marie, years old. Connie enjoyed tour of union the AFL-CIO launched a hard-hit­ facilities while dad visited hall. Marrero's last trip was on ting campaign to protest heavy ad­ ditional bonding charges imposed the Eagle Traveler (Sea Transport). on unions under a little-known provision of the Landrum-Griffin Act. The provision initially added 50 percent to the cost. Schnitzler and a committee of AFL-CIO union secretary-treasurm were able to get the premium Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director cut in half in the fall of 1961 by demonstrating that surety compa­ nies had suffered no losses what­ As ships get older, greater care has to be taken with regard to insect ever under this new bonding re­ and vermin control, so that food and living spaces don't become com­ quirement. pletely overrun. This means strict adherence to basic rules of cleanli­ ness in storing ali types of food and in feeding spaces generally. Food scraps, excess grease, fat and normal spillage that gets food into hardto-clean areas are an open invitation to unwanted visitors aboard the ship. Fumigation needs can usually be handled in any US port, but sani­ tation controls at sea can go a long way toward keeping this need at a minimum and in maintaining healthful conditions aboard a vessei. Bugs, insects and rodents are ali capable of transmitting disease. NEW YORK—Hopes for the eventual reorganization o' the bankrupt US-flag shipping Some other basic rules for prevention and control of vermin are: operations of Manuel E. Kulukundis rose last week when Kulukundis reportedly obtained • Eliminate enclosed spaces where trash, food particles and dirt may a guaranteed $1.5 million loan from a Greek bank. This is the amount that had been accumulate. • Use screens on all openings leading to food service areas especially deemed necessary to start during those seasons when insects are prevalent. resumption of regular sailings be seriously hampered if the deci­ by the SIU and other shipboard unions and claims by SIU crew• Store and dispose of trash and garbage in closed, covered con­ by vessels still remaining in sion is upheld. tainers. The $1.5 million loan said to be members with liens against Indi­ the Kulukundis fleet. • Use suitable insecticides properly. Meanwhile, the SIU Is rushing obtained by Kulukundis is esti­ vidual ships for wages due. If cleanliness is maintained, then there will he few occasions when its presentation of a formal appeal mated to be sufficient to get the The remaining ships are in Bal­ Insecticides have to be brought into play. When they are, they should to the United States Supreme remaining Kulukundis ships back timore, New Orleans, Philadelphia, be handled with care as they are also harmful to humans, not just ver­ Court for the overturn of an un­ in service. If they can resume Port Said and Bombay, where they min. They should be stored at a distance from food-handling areas to precedented anti-labor decision ob­ regular sailings, it should then be have been laid up by liens since prevent their being mistaken for foodstuff. Poisonous types should be tained by the Justice Department possible to raise the additional the operation's financial difficulties colored and clearly marked "POISON." and other cargo owners that would $1.5 million needed to refinance began. Insecticides are of two kinds: residual sprays and dusting powder, destroy seaman's pay rights In ship the entire operation. A $10.2 million bid for the su­ or space sprays. The residual spray or dusting powder leaves minute bankruptcy situations. The ruling A preliminary report on the fi­ pertanker Titan which was auc­ but long-lasting poisonous crystals on the treated surface. These resi­ involved the former Bull Line nancing of a reorganized ship oper­ tioned off by the Maritime Admin­ dues kill vermin as they emerge from their hiding places and crawl freighter Emilia. ation is scheduled to be submitted istration on August 30 is still up The Union has to file a petition at a Federal Court hearing on in the air pending the MA'a over the treated area. When insecticides are used, they should not come In contact with for a writ of certiorari with the September 9. The Kulukundis decision on the feasibility of sev­ food, utensils or the person using the spray. Any contaminated article hi'i'h court by September 12. The American-flag shipping operation eral conditions proposed by the should be cleaned immediately. Contaminated food should be discarded. SIU has already been granted a would be resumed under a trustee­ lone bidder. One of the conditions is that the operator be able to Ratproofing artivities should, for the most part, be confined to main­ stay of an order by the US Court ship arrangement. Creditors' claims against the secure a five-year charter from the taining in good condition the ratproofing which has been built into the of Appeals that would allow dis­ vessel. When ratproofing is necessary, as in the'case of concealed spaces tribution of funds realized from Kulukundis shipping operation ex­ Military Sea Transportation Serv­ and structural pockets which cannot be inspected, efforts should be the sale of the Emilia to pay the ceed $5 million, including claims ice. directed to closing off the area by using heavy gauge sheet metal or cost of discharging her cargo. The issue involving the distribu­ other material that cannot be gnawed by rats. Collars using ratproof tion of sale monies is basic to sea­ material, should be installed around penetrating fixtures. When necessary, rodenticides and traps should be used. Rodenticides men's rights in light of the condi­ ahould be clearly marked, stored away from all foodstuffs and used ac­ tion of the US-flag shipping indus­ cording to instructions. Most rodenticides are toxic to humans and try. The long-established right of vessel crewmembers and their must be used with care. families to secure unpaid wages (Ooviments and suggestions are invited hy this Department and can when a ship is sold at a marshal's be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) sale as a result of seizure would urer William F. Schnitzler has re­ peatedly calied attention to the top rating of trade unions as financial risks compared to the experience among bankers han-< dling public funds. In a speech to the SIUNA con­ showing that in 1961 there were 427 bankers "convicted for steal­ ing from their own banks" and an additional 300 awaiting trial or being sought by the police. "If the record of our affiliated SlU Father-Daughter Team Insect Control Measures Are Vital Report New Kulukundis Loan To Revive Bull Line Shipping ALL DANDS/ INvouRLOCAL AND ill SXATE BLBCTIOAJS ilI �. «, IMS SEAFARERS ra(« Serea LOG SlU Clara No. 90 Gets Lifeboat Tickets Navy Changes Policy On Bargaining Ruies WASHINGTON—^An attempt by the Navy to require that all workers at Government shipyards must be represented in collective bargaining by the same union or by no imion at all has been upset following a-*series of setbacks from arbi­ The Navy's original policy would have forced the unions to compete trators. . Another succeuful SlU lifeboat training class sits for a "graduation" photo at rigging loft near SlU headquarters. Class No. 90 includes (front, l-r) Josepli A. Lority, Leo M. Brown, Wolfer F. Dawson, Timothy E. Day; center row, George Palencor, Arthur E. Moycroft, Bayard Heimer; Carmine T. Cossono, MylM Sterne; rear, E. Van Wynck, A. Kingsepp, Raymond Pionte and John Japper. Class instructors Dan Butts and Ami Bjornnson flank the men in the back row. Background shows some of the instructional material on boat-handling. As a result, the Charleston Naval Shipyard agreed to recognize the Charleston Metal Trades Council as exclusive bargaining agent for some 5,500 hourly-paid workers. Although there have been differ­ ences among Government em­ ployee unions regarding the com­ position of bargaining units, AFLCIO affiliates including the Gov­ ernment Employes, Technical Engi­ neers and Patternmakers, as well as the metal trades unions, had all opposed the Navy's insistence on an all-inclusive bargaining unit. B. A. Gritta, president of the AFL-CIO Metal Trades Depart­ ment, welcomed the agreement in Charleston as the first voluntary acceptance by the Navy of a ship­ yard bargaining unit composed ex­ clusively of blue collar workers. US Shipment Of 24 Million Bushels ^Disappears' Missing Surplus Grain Still A Mystery LONDON—^While police in Britain are busily searching for clues in the "great train robbery" that netted nearly $7 mil­ lion in cash and negotiable securities a few weeks ago, the US and Austrian Governments are combing records all over Europe and in the States to try and puzzle out the story of the "great grain robbery." The problem is to figure out*what became of 24 million Under the barter agreements during 1960-1962, approximately were to be exchanged for miner­ bushels of US Government- reached with Austrian importers 40 million bushels of feed grains als. The records show that the 40 owned grain worth $32 million which was shipped from American ports to Austria as far back as three years ago. So far, the Agri­ culture Department, which should know what happened to all the grain it shipped, hasn't got any clear ideas ou the subject. Two of seven Austrian grain dealers accused of having a role in the grain disappearance were scheduled for trial this month, and hopes are high that the trial will shed some light on the prevailing confusion. The grain was shipped from T' ports as far as 1960 under a barter deal with Austria in which the US was to receive strategic minerals in exchange. The conjec­ ture is tliat the shipments were either diverted and sold in West­ ern Germany or in other European countries for dollars, or, possibly, wound up behind the Iron Curtain. MEMBERSHIP OETROIT, Jwly ia—No meeting held due to lack of a quorum. ^ » HOUSTON, July IS—Lindsay J. Wil­ liams; Sacretary, Paul Drozak; Raading Clark, Tom Could. Minuteg of previous meetings in all ports accepted. Execu­ tive Board minutea nf May S presented and read. Port Agent's report on ship­ ping and blood hank carried. Report of the President and the Secretary-Treas­ urer for .Tune accepted. Quarterly finan­ cial committee's report carried. Auditor's report accepted. Tofal present: 380. if 4" 4. t NSW ORLEANS, duly 1(—Chairman, Llndaep J. WUHams; Secretary. ' BBI AAaady; Raading aark. Buck Stephens. Minutes of previous port meetings ac­ cepted. ExecuUve Board minutes tor May presented. Port Agent's report on shipping and deaths of several brothers accepted. President's and Secretar.vTreasurer's reports for June accepted. Report of Quarterly financial committee accented. Meetint excuses referred to dl.spatcher. Auf'itor's report accepted. , Total presen'- rtao. A; MOBII '-'Iv 17—Chairman, Louis Neira; .^eeret.-xv, Robert Jordan; Read­ ing Clerk. H. P'-.-rb-r. Mlm'tes from pre­ vious port mret'nes accepted. Executive Board mln"t-a f„r M-'v presented. Pert Awnt's reo—t on shipping and jobs accepted. SocretaryTreaauror's "coorts for .Tune accepted. Quarterly ''oonolal eommlttee's report canT"ii. /s- 'ltor's report accepted. Total present: 187. Jm AlglBB. Safety Director Who Walks Barefoot in The Snow? There's an old saying that familiarity breeds contempt, and this applies very well on the issue of on-the-job safety. People in every walk of life, including seamen, get so used to doing a particular job over a period of time that they often lose sight of the hazards built into what they're doing. The Coast Guard currently offers an important reminder on this score, and it's well worth noting again and again. This eoBcerns the fact that regular glasses or contact lenses are no sttbstttate for cafety goggles. It's pretty obvious that anyone who neglects to take the time to put on a pair of goggles when they're available for many kinds of work is taking needless chances with his eyes. There are few things you can name that are more precious to 'h man than his eyesight. And, at the same time, the CG reminds everyone, there Is probably nothing easier to protect from injury than the eyes. Those who brush off the idea of putting on safety goggles when doing chipping, buffing, grinding work or some other job that easily lends itself to eye injury are flighting the wrong kind of odds. Further­ more, anybody who considers his regular glasses, or contact lenses for those who wear them, as adequate eye protection, is also gambling against himself. Neither of these types of eye wear arc enough to prevent injuiy nr irritation from flying or falling chips and bits of dry paint, rust, metal particles and the like. The way to be sure of giving your eyes necessary protection against so-called "predictable" hazards in the course of routine work is to take the few minutes needed to obtain and put on safety glasses or goggles. Even when scrubbing down overheads with strong cleaning solutions or when repairing a fan, safety glasses can be a life-saver for your eyes. There's only a small problem involved in wearing, safety glasses or goggles—and that's to keep them clean and free, from fogging. A dab of soft tissuq wet down in a mild cleaning solution or plain water will take care of this easily. Otherwise, the glasses are of limited value because they don't give a person the necessary visibility all around him while he's wearing them. As the National Safety Council puts it, you wouldn't wear a bathing suit while shoveling snow, so why not take the time to dress right for whatever job you're doing. This means wearing the proper safety garments—goggles, hardhat, gloves, shoes—when the job caHs for them. Just as you would figure out in advance the tools and parts you might need on a job, count on the proper safety gear as an important tool to help get the job done right. Anybody who goes without proper rrotective clothing, even for a few seconds, is taking the same chances as a guy walking barefoot through the snow. Just because he might have avoided trouble once, twice or even ten times before, doesn't mean his number won't come up the next lime. (Commerits and suggestions are invited by tTiis Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) million bushels of grain left Amer­ ican ports but 24.7 million bushels vanished en route. The seven Austrian grain dealers arrested in connection with the disappearance are free on bail of up to $200,000. No specific mformallon about the case has been made public, al­ though the defendants are charged with having something to do with false labeling of the US feed grain imports. So far no Americans have been implicated in the short­ ages. Abuses in bidding procedures and chartering of vessels for over­ seas disposal of US surplus grains and other commodities have been repeatedly charged to the Agricul­ ture Department by the SIU and other unions. A high-level Govern­ ment conference with union rep­ resentatives in January, 1962, aired the charges and led to a Senate committee investigation that upheld the union position. Charges against the Austrian im­ porters who are due for trial basic­ ally involves violation of foreign trade and currency-control laws. They allegedly obtained import permits to bring the grain fnto Austria, then conspired with West German merchants to divert most of it for sale commercially. Senator John J. Williams (RDela.) proposed a special Senate investigation of the matter last summer. He urged that an inves­ tigation go far beyond the Austrian deal and cover "all transactions" under Public Law 480 which cov­ ers the disposal of surplus farm commodities. The entire affair is a matter of some concern to the US not only because of the fraud involved but also due to the effect such a dump­ ing of grain on foreign markets would have on the US balance-ofpayments through displacement of normal dollar sales. The balance of payments represents the flow of money into and out of the country To many observers,, however, the most glnring disclosure made so far was the flaw in the US Govern­ ment's delivery system that per­ mitted the grain diversions to go undetected for over three years. among themselves for bargaining rights covering groups of workers they did not claim to represent. In the process, it would have made |t difficult for any union to win the majority necessary for ex­ clusive recognition and the right to negotiate a written contract. A key decision by Arbitrator Philip Taft at the Boston Naval Shipyard said the Navy's argument that multiple units would place a "great burden" on management "cannot be supported by industrial experience." Taft recommended establishment of separate units for clerical and administrative employees, for cer­ tain technical and professional em­ ployees, primarily engineers' and draftsmen; for pattern makers as a separate craft, and for the other blue collar trades in the unit sought by the local Metal Trades Council. A similar multi-unit decision was handed down by Arbitrator Georga S. Ives dealing with the Norfolk Naval Shipyard at Portsmouth. Ives also cited the Navy for its persistent opposition to multiple bargaining units, declaring in effect that the determination of the bar­ gaining unit is one which should be made by the workers on their own. It is not up to the employer "to propose a collective bargaining unit on behalf of its employees," he declared. Senate Unit Ups Fishing Fleet Aid WASHINGTON — A move to make the US fishing fleet competi­ tive with foreign fleets which fish off the East and West Coasts of the United States was made by the Senate Commerce Committee last week. The Committee approved a bill on August 27 that would in­ crease Federal subsidies for the construction of commercial fishing vessels. The new measure would now limit the subsidy rate to 55 per­ cent of the cost, but would hold the overall cost increase of the program to $10 million a year. The present ceiling on assistance is up to a third of the total construction cost. With their outmoded vessels and equipment, US fishing fleets have been unable to compete with fullyautomated Russian and Japanese fishing boats frequently fishing off both the East and West Coasts of the US, with the result that fewer and fewer new vessels are being built. The .55 percent subsidy ceil­ ing is the same one now applied to vessels for the US deep-sea fleet. The future of the US fishing fleet was also the subject of re­ cent talks by American and Cana­ dian officials, in the wake of a Canadian proposal to extend Can­ ada's territorial sea limit from the present 3 miles to 12. On June 4. Prime Minister Le.ster Pearson of Canada announced that his government would estab­ lish a 12-miIe exclusive fishing zone along Canada's whole coast­ line next May. �Pace Elcht SEAFARERS HIGHER US PAY BASE, OT BEGINS WASHINGTON—An estimated 100,000 seamen in the small boat field plus another 30,000 who work in fish processing are among the 3.6 million US workers who went back to their jobs after the Long Labor Day holiday and will now start drawing time and onehalf pay for overtime work mately 24 million workers in these about 100,000 previously-exempt beyond 44 hours a week. These workers came with­ industries, the Labor Department jobs in firms where other workers in the scope of the Fair Labor estimates that about 2.6 million were already covered. While the amendments were Standards Act for the first time currently are paid less than $1.25 an hour and thus will benefit from hailed by labor as the greatest ad­ two years ago. vance in wage-hour protections Another 2.6 million workers this this year's increase. since enactment of the FLSA in The 3.6 million newly-covered week began getting wage increases they nevertheless left many of up to 10 cents an hour, since workers include 2.2 million in 1938, low-paid workers uncovered, ex­ the Federal minimum wage in most retail and service work, 1 million cluding among other firms, hotels, industries rose to $1.25 an hour in construction, 100,000 seamen, motels, restaurants, hospitals, effective September 3. . , 93,000 in suburban and interurban transit, 86,000 employed by gaso­ nursing homes, auto and farm Besides seamen on small craft line service stations, 33,000 in fish implement dealei^, 'seasonal and fishery workers, most of the processing, and 30,000 telephone amusement operations, movies and newly-covered workers in the operators. The total also includes > small retail stores. retail and services trades came under the protection of a $1 an hour minimum wage—but with no nuiximum workweek—in the first stage of the wage-hour law amendments in I961.-This year the schedule calls for these workers to get a 44-hour ceiling on their workweek, with no boost in the WASHINGTON—The Maritime Administration has re­ pay floor. versed its decision to keep the Matson liner Lurline under The rest of the timetable will the American flag and has consented to a foreign sale of the bring them to a $1.15-an-hour minimum wage and a 42-hour vessel for operation under maximum workweek on Sept. .3, Greek registry. A 3.5 million the Lurline will be permitted to 1964, and to parity with other deal to transfer the laid-up make summer cruises from the covered workers at a $1.25-an-hour cruise ship to the same interests US not to exceed 60 days. minimum and 40 hours maximum was blocked early in August. The ship will undergo an ex­ as of Sept. 3, 1965. At the time, the Navy invoked tensive remodeling in a European The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades its "effective control" policy be­ shipyard and in November will go Department and the SIUNA cause the vessel was not being sold into service on a run between strongly supported the 1961 legis­ to interests in Panama, Liberia or England, Greece and New Zealand lation bringing these workers un­ Honduras as originally agreed. fbr Chandris, Ltd. der the Federal wage-hour law However, an accord was reached Matson is committed to apply for the first time. Most of them on the issue when the Greek the proceeds of the sale to setting were employed in non-union op­ government agreed to a US stipu­ up a containership service between erations. lation that the ship could be Northwest Pacific ports and Workers in industries covered retrieved by this country in Hawaii, operating from Portland by the law before the amendments certain national emergencies. In and Seattle. The Lurline was went into force had their minimum addition, the buyer is pledged not manned by members of the SIU wage increased from $1 an hour to operate the ship on a regular Pacific District. The Matsonia, a to $1.15 in 1961, with the pay basis to an American port for a sistership, will carry on the com­ pany's passenger service between floor scheduled to rise to $1.25 period of five years. Due to be renamed the Ellinis, the US West Coast and Hawaii. an hour this year. Of the approxi­ Gov't OKs Lurline For Greek Registry ''If 1 Weren't A Fool I'd Have $160 Left Under The Mattress" By Sidney Margolius Not long ago a workingman living in a large city—we'll call him Anthony because that's his name—heard one of those radio commercials offering information on mutual funds. He wrote to the advertiser, one of the country's largest fund dealers, for the information. He got a return visit from a salesman, and signed a contract to invest $40 a month. Some months later the stock market dropped, as it periodically does, and so did the value of the fund shares Anthony was buying each month. In a mutual fund, the pooled investments of many small investors are used to buy shares of stocks, and when the market drops, so does the value of fund .shares. By the time Anthony had put in $160 he decided to dis­ continue. He got back exactly $55.95. He wrote me: "If I wasn't a fool I would have $163.20 in the savings account or $160 under the mattress." Anthony is a wiser and sadder man today, and also an angry one. If he earns in the neighborhood of $100 a week, he can figure that the worked one week for nothing. He had made a whole series of mistakes. First, he had failed to read his union publication. As far back as 1954 we had warned that mutual-fund promotion had become a high-pressure selling business; that an army of salesmen was making the rounds; that small savers could not be certain of retrieving their investments in such shares at the time they might need their money; that it was especially risky to use the contractual method of investing in mutual funds. This warning was repeated several times as the market boomed, stock brokers announced that "people's capi­ talism" had arrived and it was time to "buy a share in America," and mutual-fund dealers sent out millions of di­ rect-mail circulars and hired additional help. But in spite of the warnings in the labor and co-op papers, there was a breakdown in communications, Anthony was listening to the radio instead. Nor, he claims, did the salesman explain the potential loss if he discon­ tinued. So he signed a contract to invest $40 a month for 150 months, no less. September •, IMI LOG I Your Gear.. for ship ... for shore Whafever you need, in work or dress gear, your SIU Sea Chest has if. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ ing at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. Sport Coats Slacks Dross Shoos Work Shoes Socks Dungarees frisko Jeens CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis Ties Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sou'wesfers Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jewelry Cameras . luggage SEACHEST He finally got back only $56 for the $160 he did put way in Anthony's case, and the whole argument is much in, partly because he sold his shares at the wrong time— like a cigarette manufacturer advertising that Cancer is the time the market had collapsed, but even more, because good for you. he bought on the contractual plan. Under this plan, you Now the Government belatedly is doing something about sign a contract to invest so much a month. But a large mutual-fund selling, methods. The Securities & Exchange part of your first payments go to pay the salesman's com­ Commission has just spent many months and much money mission. If you drop out at the end of the first year, in on an investigation which confirms what seemed obvious some plans you would get back only 50 percent of your for a long time. The Commission finds that one out of payments because the rest went to the salesman's com­ every six mutual-futfd accounts is of the contractual type, mission. Even if you drop out at the end of the tenth and that the one million people who have signed up for year, you would lose nine percent of your basic investment such plans are usually the smaller investors who can in some plans. least .afford to forfeit their deposits for the sake of paying Actually Anthony would have fared better if he had the salesmen the bulk of their commissions the first year. insisted on using the voluntary method of buying fund In fact, the Commission discovered what also was pretty shares, if mutual-fund shares were suitable at all for him, apparent before: that the immediate big commission for which is doubtful. In the voluntary method, you simply salesmen gives them an incentive for high-pressure selling, indicate your intention of investing so much a month, and as a result, unethical sales practices are common. If you are already in a contractual plan 'should you but do not sign a contract. The salesman still gets his com­ mission, usually eight percent of the amount you invest, drop out? Not necessarily, and you should first try other but he gets it over a period of years as you make your alternatives if you would lose a large part of your invest­ investment, rather than the bulk of it at the beginning. ment, as in the early years. If you find it difficult to con­ tinue your contract, you might ask the plan company or In the volunUry method Anthony might have lost some of this investment, but not nearly as much as he did. 'dealer if it would reduce your monthly investment without The dealer who sold Anthony the shares says he was charging you a penalty. Too, the company that sold warned. The dealer points out that the sales literature Anthony "^his plan—the Investors Planning Corporation of for "systematic accumulation plans," which is the moral- America—says that Anthony could have interrupted his sounding name the sellers give the contractual method, payments for one year without penalty, and just one states that discontinuing a short time after starting will monthly payment at the end of the year would have given result in a loss. But either small investors don't read this him another year's interruption if needed. literature carefully, or some of the salesmen slur over Or, if you need not only to interrupt the plan but get this possibility, because in this -writer's experience many back your money for some emergency, you can use the shares as collateral to get a low-cost bank loan meanwhile. people do not realize it. Nor is the contract really very clear to most inexperi­ This may or may not stave off eventual loss. Now the Securities and Exchange Commission study enced .investors. Anthony's contract says that of the $40 group recommends that the contractual plan be outlawed he contracted to invest each month, the custodian gets $1, and $20 is deducted from each of the first twelve payments (at least ten years too late). We'd like to suggest that "to be paid over to the Plan Company." It doesn't say while some families have increased their , assets through right out that the $20 is for the sales commission, and mutual funds and even direct purchases of stocks, you that of the $40 a month Anthony thought he was investing, never consider this form of investment for money you only $19 actually was to be credited to his account for cannot afford to risk. If you can, also look into some of the "no load" mutual each of the first 12 months. Some mutual-fund companies insist you must use the funds, which employ no salesmen and charge no sales contractual method, and argue that this is to your benefit, commission. Not all have done as well with investments because it forces you to keep on investing, on pain of as have several of the contractual plans, but some of the losing part of your investment. Well, it didn't work that no-load funds do have relatively successful records. �September I; IMS SEAFARERS Pace Nib# LOG The second of two new SlU-monned bulk cargo vessels, the SS Walter Rice, Is cur­ rently operating for the Reynolds Metal Company hauling aluminum ore and bulk sugar in intercoastal trade. She is the former tanker Atlantic Mariner, converted by the addition of o new midbody that made her 626 feet long and boosted her deadweight tonnage to 24,000. Special self-utfioading cranes were also added, enabling the jumboized ship to discharge 1,120 tons of aluminum ore per hour. The photos here picture Seafarers at the signon in a Hoboken, NJ, shipyard, where the modernized vessel was launched. Her sister ship is the Inger. > %^ y ' 1 A -5 In oiler's foc'sle, J. Magyar unioads gear while G. Watson, steward utility, brings in new pillows. O. Quinn, OS, looks on. A. toxldor. FWT, signs articles before SfU Patrolman C. Scofield (left) and shipping commissioner. M. Lopez, QM, awaits turn. / , Forward end view of ship shows hydraulic hatch covers. Oiler J. Pinere and M. Lopez get their gear settled after sign-on. New look on everything aboard pleases Stanley Novak, oiler. F. Miller, QM. and R. Runner, utility, watch commissioner fill out papers. �iSiAFARKItS LOG Pare Ten US Tariff Agency Rapped For Refusing Worker Aid 9, IMS Moving? Notify 8IU, Woifaro Saafortrs and SIX! famlllM who apply for matamlty, hoa< pital or surgical banellts from tho Welfare Plan art urged to keep the Union or the Wel­ fare Plan advised of any changes of address while their applications are being proc­ essed. Although pajrments are often made by return mail, changes of address (or illegible return addresses) delay them when checks or "baby bonds" are returned. Those who are moving are advised to notify SIU headquarters or the Wel­ fare Plan, at 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY. Joeeph B. Legae, MD, Medical Director WASHINGTON—The US Tariff Commission's "rigidly technical interpretations" of the Trade Expansion Act "are The child wae eiek—sore throat, floahcd face, fever and other And* preventing workers from receiving the benefits of the adjust­ ings. His mother told the doctor she had known what to do when he ment assistance program," the AFL-CIO has declared. trade decisions. This included ex­ originally became ill. But he hadn't responded, so she thought she had Its criticism of the tariff tended unemplojrment benefits, better bring him to the doctor to find out what to do now. When he agency has also been backed by retraining, relocation and other had been sick before like this, the doctor hgd given him some wonder­ ful pills which soon cleared up his illness. She had some of the pills aid. Industry groups. left over, so she had used them in his present illness. Unless there is some relief from Three Groupe Rejected The mother made two errors. The pills given for the previous illness these" "narrow interpretations,' Three AFL-CIO unions have the AFL-CIO says it "will be com­ petitioned for adjustment assis­ was for a specific infection, and they should have been given until they pelled to insist on amendment of tance under these provisions on were used up. Secondly, this was a different kind of infection requiring the statute" to prevent future mis­ the basis that increased imports a different type of medicine. These are two of the common abuses in interpretations of Congressional have caused unemployment. In all treatment in an effort to offset the high cost and quality of medical intent "on administrative avoid­ three cases the Tariff Commission care, according to Dr. William A. McCall, writing in the "MD Column." ance of adjustment assistance to rejected the plea. Business pleas When ordering an antibiotic or other medication, the physician usually workers." for aid have also been tiu-ned orders sufficient medication for 3 to 8 days of treatment, as it usually Unions Supported Act down. requires this length of time to eliminate the body infection. Too often, The Trade Expansion Act "In no case thus far has the after a patient feels better, after a day or two, the medication is dis­ passed last year, with AFL-CIO commission indicated a desire to continued. Thus, the infection is not completely eliminated. support, providing for assistance implement the new trade pro­ At other times, the medication, whatever its form, will be shared to workers and businesses ad­ gram's provision of adjustment versely affected by increased im­ assistance for workers," the Fed­ with his brothers and sisters since they seem to have the same illness. This results in none of them re--f ports resulting from Government eration declared. ceiving adequate treatment. At MOBILE—^Work is proceeding Aid for workers injured by the times also, although the doctor the symptoms. In these cases pos­ rapidly on the construction of six' sibly, there is more leeway. trade program is "an essential thinks, he has given sufficientlyBut not only are the instructions vessels for the US Government inseparable part of the Govern­ detailed instructions, his directions ment's trade expansion effort," the may have fallen short, or have not for the use of medications essen­ at the Mobile Ship Repair Com­ tial. It is exceedingly important pany. Employees of the yard are AFL-CIO said. Failure to keep been completely understood. also for the patient to understand members of the SIU United In­ the promise of adjustment assis­ In many types of chronte Illness, the purpose and nature of the med­ dustrial Workers. tance can destroy "the popular The project includes construc­ support that is needed for the pro­ such as heart disease, tuberculosis, ication, as well as the possible side diabetes, hypertension and arthri­ tion of five tugs for the Navy effects if any, especially in these gram," it warned. The AFL-(riO unions which tis, it is very important that de­ chronic cases where medication is Bureau of Ships with a total pricecarried trade injury cases to the tailed instructions are thoroughly taken over a long period of time. tag of some $2.7 million, plus a buoy-tender for the Coast Guard Tariff Commission and were understood and carried out, more WASHINGTON—Two nationally turned down are the Steelworkers, so probably than in those condi­ It is also important that a good at a cost of $499,568. rapport be established between the prominent church leaders—a Prot­ Electrical, Radio & Machine Work­ tions which are more intermittent. Work on the five tugs began estant and a Catholic—have ac­ ers and Textile Workers Union The latter includes such ailments doctor and the patient. last January shortly after Mobile The cost and cbemlcal character­ cused promoters of so-called "rightof America. The cases involved as asthma, tension states, bursitis istics of medicines are rapidly in­ Ship Repair was awarded the con­ to-work" laws of a calculated at­ or other conditions where the med­ tract by the Government. Each of tempt to deceive the American transistor radios, iron ore and ications are mainly for relief of creasing and, as the use of drugs the five vessels has a 1964 delivery cotton sheeting imports. becomes more specific for certain public about the true nature of the types of disease, the possibility of date. anti-union state legislation. Contracts call for one of the side reaction, or harmful reactions, Msgr. George G. Hlggins, direc­ becomes more prevalent. It is ab­ tugs to be delivered to the Navy at , tor of the Social Action Depart­ solutely essential then to use these Brooklyn, NY, in February; two ment of the National Catholic Wel­ medications as directed, since the to be delivered at Mayport, fare Conference, charged that "right-to-work" propagandists have difference between healing and Florida, in March and the other "pitched" their claims "on a low harmful effects may be very small. two are to be turned over by ethical level" and are guilty of Used properly, they work wonders. April to Navy officials at San WASHINGTON—The new chairman of the Senate Anti- Used improperly, they may do li> Diego. fraud in their use of the "right-toThe tugs will be used primarily work" slogan and their claims that Trust and Monopoly Subcommittee, Sen. Philip Hart reparable harm. the laws are designed to guarantee (D-Mich.), says he hopes to carry on the tradition of his When a doctor writes you a pres­ for harbor duty. A bid for the construction of "freedom." predecessor, the late Sen."*^ cription, be sure you understand the buoy tender was. accepted by 'Out To Break Unions' Wilson Harder, noted that the what it is, what results to expect Estes Kefauver, and make the the Government last Decenober Instead of providing Jobs or in­ from its use, how long you are to nation's "independent business group "an increasingly pow­ and work started the first of the dividual rights to workers, how­ erful voice for the American con­ proprietors, even though many of take it, and just how and when it year. TheTOO-foot, twin-screw ves­ ever, "work" law promoters are is to be used. Get the prescription sumer." them are engaged in retailing and sel is to have 600 horsepower en­ "out to break union organizations," At its meeting last month, the wholesaling, are in favor of regu­ filled promptly and use it as di­ gines and will be christened Buck­ observed Rev. Edward F. Allen, rected. If there is any unused por­ superintendent of the Augusta Dis­ AFL-CIO Executive Council issued lations ending deceptive practices tion of the medication left, throw thorn. When completed this fail, the trict of the Maine Methodists a special statement on the death in packaging." Since the US it down the drain. of the late Tennessee Senator, Chamber claims to represent small Buckthorn is to be assigned to the Churches. (Comments and suggestions are Great Lakes. At the present time, "The purpose is union-busting," calling him "a defender of con­ businessmen in the country, the sumer interests and a warm and poll would seem to refute its invited by this Department and about 100 SIU-UIW members are he declared. Both clergymen made their abiding friend of labor." Kefauver claim that businessmen oppose the can be submitted to this column involved in (he-construction work Hart bill. in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) on the six vessels. charges over an eight-station edu­ died suddenly a few weeks ago. cational television network in a Hart said that two years of hear­ program originating here. ings have been held on his "TruthMsgr. Higgins explained that be­ in-Packaging" bill and have "es­ cause the "right-to-work" forces tablished conclusively that present have based their arguments on the law is not adequate to meet the unethical and false contention that changing conditions of the market­ the purpose of the legislation is i- place resulting from the prepack­ guarantee freedom, "churchmen aging revolution of the past two feel they ought to speak out and decades." try to clear the air." The Michigan Senator told the "The underlying interest of Senate that the US Chamber of church groups," he said, "is in the Commerce long ago initiated a right of labor to organize and the campaign to block such legislation. advantage of collective bargaining. He said that the Chamber has The 'right-to-work' law is a very sent out a special "status report" serious threat to collective bar­ entitled, "Business Action Needed gaining and. therefore, the church Now To Stop Packaging Bill in speaks out." Senate Committee." "1 am at a loss," Hart said, "to understand how free enterprise can be injured by requiring a package to fairly represent the (Continued from page 3) product inside and to present law, which applied compulsory ar­ basic content information in a way bitration to a labor-management which can be translated readily dispute for the first time in this into price-per-unit cost." nation, arbitration of the two main He introduced into the Con­ issues must start within 30 days, gressional Record the result of a Paying off in New Orleans a few weeks ago. SIU crew delegates on the Del Mar (Delta.) re­ and a decision must be reached in public opinion poll conducted ported a good trip and a "clean ship" typical of the SIU . Patrolmen who covered the payoff another 60 days. This ruling, bind­ among the 190,000 members of the reported that thanks to the hard work and efforts of the delegates, the passenger ship came ing for two years, would become National Federation of Indepen­ in from South America with only a few minor beefs. Pictured aboard ship tl-r) are Seafarers effective sixty days later with thir­ dent Business in which 79 percent Simon Chobon and Herman W. Girard, steward department delegates; Arne W. Hansen, ty days more provided before the supported his packaging proposal deck delegate; Owen F. Griffith, engine delegate; Victor O'Briant, steward delegate; Louis unions would be permitted to and only 18 percent opposed it. strike over any secondary issues. The head of the Federation, C. Guarino, SIU patrolman, and Louis P. Anderson, ship's delegate. Always Know Your Medication 'Bama Yard Busy On 6 US Vessels 2 Churchmen Charge fraud' On 'Work' Law Fair Packaging Bill Spurred In Senate Del Mar Delegates Report Smooth Trip RR Unions �Scptonber 9, IMS cope nepoRT 'Come 'n' Get 'im!' AN EFFORT TO HOBBLE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT. In a recent article, Henry Steele Commager, noted professor of history at Amherst College, exposed the motivation behind three amendments promoted by right-wingers, and already approved by many state legislatures. The amendments would; (1) prohibit the US Supreme Court from acting on reapportionment of state legislatures; (2) allow states to by-pass Congress completely in amending the US Constitution; (3) create a "super court" with power to overrule the Supreme Court. Following are excerpts from Professor Commager's article: .. What we are witnessing in these amendments ... is an expres­ sion of ... a philosophy of anti-government and of no-government. Whereas the Constitution was designed "to form" a more perfect Union," this is an effort to form a much less perfect Union. It is a philosophy, in fact if not in concept, of constitutional anarchy. "For one thing which is clear is that the proponents of these amend­ ments ... do not want to see state governments invigorated, carrying through broad legislative programs; they want to see the national Government frustrated, incompetent to carry through legislative pro­ grams. The ambition which animates them is not to strengthen the states, but to paralyze the nation. "Does anyone for a moment suppose that if the apportionment amendment should by some quirk become law, the states would then proceed to reapportion legislative seats on a fair basis? They have had 5 years in which to deal with the problem and have failed to do so: some states have actually defied their own constitutional mandates requiring decennial reapportionment. "Does anyone really suppose that if the amendment permitting the states to bypass the Congress in the amending process became law, the states would proceed to set their domestic houses in order—to end the scandal of racial discrimination themselves, to reforni antiquated tax structures, to deal vigorously with the problems of conservation and of public lands, to take care of the needs of public education and public health through a series of constitutional amendments? Clearly, the new authority would be used not to carry through programs of public welfare but to repeal existing programs of public welfare. "Does anyone for a moment suppose that if the fantastic proposal for a super Supreme Court were to materialize, that court would rule impartially between the claims of state and nation? That amendment would enable 26 chief justices representing (and representing unfairly) states with one-sixth the population of the United States, to rewrite constitutional law. "Make no mistake about it. These amendments, and the forces behind them, are inspired by deep-seated hostility to the national government. They are designed to weaken the whole constitutional structure—not only the positive power of government under the Constitution, but rights guaranteed to persons under the Constitution. They look ulti­ mately to paralyzing the effective operation of the Constitution, which means, of covirse, paralyzing the nation itself. "There is nothing new about this. Thomas Jefferson invoked the principle of states' rights on behalf of freedom, but he was almost the last statesman who did so. For well over a century now, this pernicious doctrine has been invoked for two major purposes, and almost exclusively for those purposes: to weaken government and to endanger freedom." A unanimous decision by the Supreme Court of California has upheld the right of fire fighters and all other public employees to join bonafide labor unions. In ruling for Los Angeles Fire Fighters Local 748, the court reversed a dis­ trict court decision which held that a 1960 state law did not apply to Los Angeles because of the city's special structure. The state law guarantees the right of firemen to join a union to discuss grievances and working conditions with muni­ cipal authorities. It also prohibits firemen from striking or recogniz­ ing a picketline, a rule already in effect in the union's constitution. gain in the nwmbership of the American Federation of Teachers, according to a report at its annual convention in New York. The gain, at least half of it in New York, brought AFT membership to an all-time high of better than 82,000. Two-thirds of the teachers in Chicago and Detroit are now peti­ tioning for bargaining elections and organizing drives are under­ way in other cities across the coun­ try. New York teachers are cur­ rently set to strike on September 9, the day school opens, if their contract demands are not met. 4" 4" 4" I I Congress has now made its move to block a strike by the nation's railroad workers against a series of management job-cutting schemes that would do away with almost 40,000 jobs at one clip. The result is to force the dangerous precedent of compulsory ar­ bitration on the trade union movement, in this instance the railroad brotherhoods whose members are immediately affected. The action by the Congress came with the Administration cheering openly in the wings, since it had been determined that a strike by the railroad labor organizations would not be allowed at this time. Job issues will npw be put through the wringer of compulsory arbitration and collective bargaining among the rail unions and management thereby is at an end. So-called "lesser" issues—other than the critical question of wholesale job displace­ ments—are supposed to be dealt with jointly in further negotiations by the rail unions and railroad management. How they are ex­ pected to continue negotiating while the basic job issues are handled separately un­ der the cloud of forced arbitration is any­ body's guess. Rail management wasn't disposed origin­ ally to do anything that could be classed as normal collective bargaining while the strike deadline kept coming closer. The situation can hardly be any different today, now that compulsory arbitration is a fact of American industrial life for the first time in history —with Congressional sanction. The vote by Congress on the arbitration proposal does prove, however, that the law­ makers can act fast on occasion. Considering the endless debate and maneuvering on many other items of important legislation facing this Congress, it's a little surprising they made it before the deadline. An arbitrator has ruled that Ital­ ian responses to a Roman Catholic litany in a scene filmed for the motion picture "The Cardinal" constitutes acting, not extra work. As a result, 15 performers will re­ ceive an additional $500 each for their work. The producer of the film had contended that the 15 members of the Screen Actors Guild were extras and that the re­ 4 4 4 sponses were a routine mattei*. However, it was brought out that the performers had been given special instruction in the proper Use of ships, including merchant shipping, responses, which had to be memor­ Organizing among the nation's ised and employed some words not as an instrument of national policy is a prin­ teachers has produced a 22,000 used in ordinary Italian speech. ciple long-established in history since man AFL-CIO Distillery Workers at the Madera Bonded Wine and Liquor Company plant in Baltimore won all votes cast In a plant elec­ tion involving District 50 of the United Mine Workers. District 50 failed to get a single valid vote in the balloting with Distillery Work­ ers Local 34, although it had re­ presented the company's produc­ tion and maintenance workers for the last ten years. Local 34 drew all 21 pro-union votes in the bal­ loting. Pace Elerea SEAFARERS LOG The Soviet Plan first began going to sea. The history-books often recall how Great Britain kept its status as a world power for many centuries through alternate use of her naval and merchant fleet forces. The value of having supremacy on the seas and of having a strong national-flag fleet is a point not lost on the Soviet Union and its satellites. Red China, despite their differ­ ences, readily agrees with Moscow on this score. As a result, the Communists have been building up a mighty dry cargo and tanker fleet for the past several years. Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev demon­ strated the concern of the Communist world with merchant shipping only a few days ago, in the course of a semi-official visit to Yugo­ slavia. Although Yugoslavia is considered an "independent" Socialist government not too closely allied with Moscow, it's interesting that Khrushchev took the occasion of his visit to that country to urge the Yugoslav government to integrate its shipbuilding in­ dustry with the rest of the Soviet bloc. . The objective is to have each country build only one or two types of ships, and it was suggested to the Yugoslavs that their yards could specialize in building trans-oceanic ships, which certainly have more prestige value than smaller vessels. The Russian in­ vitation was extended while the visitor from Moscow was touring Yugoslavia's largest shipyard, in the city of Split. This yard is presently under contract to build eight 21,000-ton tankers for the Soviet Union in the next three years. Other Yugo­ slav yards have contracted to build 17 other ships for Moscow. While Khrushchev's proposal was interp­ reted as a new invitation for Yugoslavia to affiliate with the Council for Mutual Eco­ nomic Aid, the Soviet equivalent of Western Europe's Common Market, another point was also underscored. Moscow was making it clear, as it has many times in the past, that merchant shipping plays an important part in the Communist program for world su­ premacy. �September f, INS SEAFARERS LOG Pace Twelve STCr jRMBXVAXJa aatl Continued wviaa.aaiiHvau SaiiinK ^caiaaiaB Rule Proposed The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare plan and a total of $24,500 in benefits was paid (any apparent delay in payment of clain^ is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): George H. Mills, 43: Brother Thomas F. Oliver, 58: A liver Horacio Da Silva, 52; Brother Mills died of drowning in a fall at ailment was fatal to Brother Oliver Da Silva died of natural causes at on June 17, 1963 Port Arthur, the USPHS Hos­ at his home in Texas, on July 8, Houston, Texas. pital, Staten 1963. He had He had shipped Island, NY, on shipped with the in the deck de­ May 12, 1963. He SIU since 1957 partment with had been a in the deck dethe SIU since member of the partment. A 1944. Surviving SIU since 1943 friend, H. Sikes, is his sister, and sailed in the of Houston, Elizabeth O. deck department. Texas, is listed as Boyd, of Tampa, A friend^ Ange­ next of kin. lina Pisseri, of Burial was at Forest Park Ceme­ Fla. Springhill Cemetery, Charles­ Brooklyn, NY, survives. Burial was tery, Houston. Total benefits: ton, West Va., was the place of burial. Total benefits: $4,000. at Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn. $4,000. •Total benefits: $500. 4 4 4 4 4 4 Herman Carson, 50: Brother William F. Vaughan, 58: Heart Carson died of natural causes at J" 4" disease was the cause of death to the USPHS Hos­ Arthur N. Wiggins, 57: A heart Brother Vaughan pital, New Or­ leans, La., on attack proved fatal to Brother Wig­ on July 15, 1963 June 17, 1963. He in Jersey City, gins aboard the sailed since 1951 NJ. He had been SS Maiden Creek with the SIU in a member of the on July 10, 1963. the deck depart­ SIU sailing in He had been a ment. His wife, the engine de­ member of the Kate Laura Car­ partment since SIU since 1943 son, of New Or­ 1944. His uncle, and had shipped leans, survives. Joseph J. Hackin the engine deRed Bluff Cemetery, St. Helene ett, survives. The partment. His place of burial is not known. Total Parish, La., was the place of burial. mother, Mrs. LaTotal benefits: $4,000. benefits: $4,000. vina J. Wiggins, of Pamona, Calif., survives. Burial All of the following SIU families have received a $200 was at Pamona Cemetery, Pamona. maternity benefit, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the Total benefits: $4,000. baby's name, representing a total of $2,400 in maternity benefits and a maturity value of $300 in bonds. 4 4> 4^ Clem Thompson, 37: Brother Thompson died of accidental causes on June 17, 1963 while at New Orleans, La. He became a member of the SIU in 1944 and had shipped in the deck depart­ ment. Surviving is his wife, Ruth F. Thompson, of Mt. Ulla, NC. Burial was in Mt. Ulla. Total benefits: $4,000. Thomas Ennist, born July 16, Roxanne Garrlty, born July 19, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Cor­ 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. George nelius Ennist, Tampa, Fla. Garrity, Swedesboro, NJ. "4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Hi'st time in the history of New Orleans that a ship left that well-known Gulf port for the open of Mexico by not taking the old route down the river. As the ship made its way through the St. Bernard Parish swampland, it was possible to visualize the great future ahead for the Port of New Orleans. Wth many new acres of new land on each side waiting to be filled in, new docks sites for industry will start to spring up here and there to provide huge economic benefits for the area. The cost of the project, $95 million, -is a drop in the bucket compared to all the good it will bring in the future. The crew of the Del Sud wants to thank all concerned with the building of this project and is happy over the honor of being chosen the first to use the channel. Harold E. Crane Ship's reporter 4 4 4 Widow Praises SvrVlvO Editor; ' want to take this time to ® lines thanking the $4,000 death benecheck which we received on occasion of the death of my husband, Edward J. Varel. ™ greatly appreciated. Words can not ade^"®tely express our thanks be- so fast. Unexpected heart trouble sure can come on in a hurry. My husband was well and on hjs way to South America only two 4 4 4 hours from home when he was stricken. This was a big blow even though he lived five more days; he still went so fast. To the Editor: , Thanks once again to all conProgress ahoy! On July 25, coined for the wonderful help the Seafarers on board the Del at this time. Sud (Delta) were the first Mrs. Judith Varel Port N'Orieans Future Cited Rhonda Kurd, born July 10, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ronald E. Hurd, Sabine Pass, Texas. 4 liscs 4 Jerry Stephens, born June 20, Olga Marie Simos, bora August 15, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fred A. Stephens, Castalia, Ohio. Simeon Simos, Brooklyn, NY. 4 4 Kirt Allen Hlldebrand, bora June 6, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. NEW YORK—A supplemental Albert D. Hlldebrand, Algiers, La. payment of $3,500 representing the 4 4 4 balance in SIU death benefits due Dolores June Evans, born Au­ to the mother of Seafarer Walton gust 4, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. O. Hudson has been approved by George R. Evans, Newark, NJ.. the trustees of the SIU Welfare 4 4 4 Plan. The LOG reported on June Maria Paruas, born June 1, 1963, 14 that Mrs. Hudson, of Washing­ to Seafarer and Mrs. Umildo Par­ ton, DC, had received a payment uas, Baltimore, Md. of $500 after the death of her son 4 4 4 last April in Ivanhoe, Va. The addi­ Scott James Guillory, born June tional payment was approved when it was determined that Brother 29, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hudson had been an inpatient, Francis Guillory, Lake Charles, La. 4 4 4 outpatient or not fit for duty for a year previous to his death and Dean Da -Silva, born June 26, thus was eligible for the full 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joaqulm amount of $4,000. DaSilva, Brentwood, NY. Extra Benefits 4 Victor Prado, bom December Edwin Charette, bora July 21, 29, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward Victor Prado, Flushing, NY. Charette, Wyandotte, Mich. many great benefits, as I see it, is for active seamen. I'm hoping to see a provision for pensions to cover 20 years of membership regardless of age in our next negotiations. I am certain that 75 percent of our members have sailed the ships all their working lives. Our benefits have been negotiated for the active saiUng Seafarers and " should not be used to cover men who have retired from the sea for temporary jobs on the beach. I personally do not consider such mien active Seafarers. I believe only active members with 20 years of continued sailing should be eligi­ ble for pension and retirement benefits. Van Whitney • vessrf Rlver-Gulf outlet. It was the To the Editor: I am forced to comment on Brother John K. Christopher's idea in a recent LOG (July 26). I honestly consider the pension we have a "Seafarers pension," which was not set up for the land and sea Seafarer making ends meet in both directions by working ashore now and then. Our welfare program, with All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOO ^ttst be signed by the toriter. Names trill be withheld upon request. ^ through th* new Mississippi Seafarers are urged at all times when in port to visit their brother members and shipmates in the hospitals: The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals around the country: USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LOUISANA Alex Alexander Walter Johnson Chalmers Anderson Steve Kolina Golee Andrews Eddie LeBlane John Attaway, Jr. Gordon Long Richard Barnes Placido Lopez Clarence Edwards Kenneth MacKenzle Julius Ekman Alexauder Martin Matthew Eurisa Anthony Maxwell Anton Evenson Charles Parmar Natale Favaloro William Roberta Eugene Gallaspy BUiy RusseU Robert Graham Alonzo_ Sistrunk James Creel Andrew Smith James Belcher Viljo Sokero John Brady Fred Sprueli, Jr. Wilbert Burke Alfred Stout John Cantrell. Jr." Adolph Swenson Ruffin R. Thomas E. Constantino Paul Cook Clarence Tobias Robert Trippe Eugene Copeland' WiUlam Wade Mark Hairelson James Walker SeMert Hamilton Robert White •Harry Hebert Leon Webb William Higgs Vincenzo lacono CHARITY HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LOUISANA James DeMarco USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Corneel Amelinckx Edward Kruhlinski Vernon Burkhart Ben Ladd Grover Lane Charles Brlnton Bjorn Lerwick Agustin Calderon Jesus Landron Benny Caliiorano Gust Llakos Anthony Carames Frank Liro Antonio Carrano Antonio Longueira Ralph Caramante Henry McRorie H. L. Crabtree James MacCrea Stanley Czarneclci Isaac Miller Edward Conway John Murphy Well Denny George O'Rourke Richard Feddern Tomas Ramirez Erick Fischer Pedro Reyes Daniel Gemeiner Robert Godwin M. A. Said Joseph Scully Edwin Harriman M. Hanboussy James Sherlock James Shiber Richard Haskin Manuel Silva Charles Haymond Calvin Jones John Sovich Thomas Statford Carl Kendall WUliam Kihg liester Sturtevant PhUip Koral John tSzczepanskl Miguel Tirado Julian Wilson WUliam Walker A. Wojcicki Francis White USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Wilmer Black Joseph LaCorte Mervin BrightweU William Lawless E. J. Berg John Maber R. L. Cooper George Noles Edward Douglas Frederick Primeau Leslie Dean Robert Sheppard A. E. Johanson Jack Strahan James King Pete Triantafillos B. Kazmierskl Erwin Whittington VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS John WiillarriSuu USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GEORGIA Lloyd Sheffield Ignazio D'Amico Robert Christensen J. C. Leaseter E. C. Anderson Douglas Wood USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VmGlNlA Edward Gontha Richard Gray Jr. Innes Blakenship Harry Hayman, Sr. Robert Davis Charles Hurlburt Joseph Feak William Mason Herbert Fentress James Whitley USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Edward Cichorek Raymond Ruppert Thomas Colbert Richard ShaSner B. E. McLeod W. Smith Get Certificate Before Leaving Seafarers are advised to se­ cure a master's certificate at all times when they become ill or injured aboard ship. The right to demand a master's cer­ tificate verifying illness or in­ jury aboard a vessel is guaran­ teed by law. USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. Vin. Chamberlain Daniel Murphy L. C. Middlebrook Raymond Perry USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Jos. BertoreUi, Jr. James KeUy, Jr. Clif. Brissett. Sr. Gustave Loeffer Ratal Meslowski Joseph Carames Stanley Lowery WiUlara DavU Roy Newbury Sidney Day Bryon Ricketts John Emerick Jack Sanders' Benjamin Gary John -Shannon Donald Gary Carl Smith Michael Gaudio Robert Stuhbert Gorman Glaze Opie WaU Carl Jupitz USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. P. B. AbllnF. A. Lagrimas Colon BoutweU Henry Lovelace RUey Carey E. B. Olson George Champlin Casas 1. Roble Thomas Connell H. K. Shellenberger Francisco Gonzales L. B. Thomas Donald Hampton Sherman Whight C. R. Hummel James Williamson USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS WUlle Young Joseph Gross Gerald Algernon Thomas Lehay Benjamin Deibler George McKnew Adrian Durocher Arthur Madsen Abe Gordon Max Olson James Grantham SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR .STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Alberto Gutierrez WiUiam Kenny Thomas Isaksen VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY, MASS. Raymond Arsenault USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE James McGee PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL NORTHAMPTON, MASS. Maurice Roberts US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON. DC WllUam Thomson �SEAFARERS September «, IMS LOG-A-RHYTHM: Pace nUrteen LOG Below Decks Sea Story "For devotion above and beyond the call of duty" is the way some military citations for_bravery and good works are phrased. On the Seatrain New York (Seatrain), however, the commendation was a bit more routine in the form of thanks to the steward department for good food and service. The only unusual happening together. The delegates on there are L. Bartlett> for the deck gang; at the ship's meeting which . By Jose M. Melendes Hi ihcre, mates. Please listen to me, While I tell of a voyage On the SS Victory. reported the vote of thanks con­ cerned the crew messman. Understandably, a question was raised by one of the crew as to why some of the night lunch "dis­ appeared" for a while—and was put In the dumbwaiter. But the messman had a ready answer to this query. He said the food was stashed to keep it away from the longshoremen in one port, since the dockers frequently help them­ selves—unasked—to most of the edibles set aside for the regular crew. X ir XA different kind of food note comes from the Longview Victory (Victory Carriers). A motion by John Wolden, seconded by Jim Wilson, at a recent ship's meet- We started out of Texas, From the Port of Galveston; Where the crew too# very folly After having had some fun. The seas were calm and very smooth. A pleasant sight to see— It made our hearts feel pretty good Aboard the Victory. The captain and his topside hunch From chief mate down to third. The chief and his assistants From one to number three. The steward and the galley crew As fine as fine can be. The BR and the messboy Worked together easily. The bosun and his deckhands All busy as can be, Took out the kinks in all the line So proud for all to see. The oilers watched their gauges And pumps and water cocks; Trying to do their very best To see who would be tops. There isn't much to say of three J mean those F and WTs, Who stand their watch and mind their own. And only think of getting home. Let's not forget the wiper, boys. He is a one-man team; With mop and bucket enjoys his work Helped by Norwegian steam. And don't forget The one and only, good old "Sparks," Who prints the news for free; Much more than we expect, heading out to sea. As for the chief electrician And his single-o sidekick. They were busy tvith AC-DC, During the whole darn trip. So far I've only told you What it was like, going South, To the land of senoritas With tan and lovely mouths. There'll be some hell a-raising When the payoff time arrives, 'Cause for some there's plenty money While for others only five. When the girls way down in Rio Helped our boys drink up the wine. Little did those boys suspect What would happen on ship's time. I must end here now the story Of the voyage I just told. Hoping it has done some good For seamen much too bold. Ing, called for the storing of canned goods and hotplates in the slopchest. Since there were no beefs reported on the Longview's feeding, this must mean that some of the gang is interested in afterhours cookery on their own or may be setting up some light housekeeping facilities ashore. Be­ sides having an interest in food, Wolden is also the engine dele­ gate aboard. XXX Seafarer6-Year-Old Snares Drawing Prize STEEL ADMIRAL Oftiiililin), July 21 — Chairman, T. Chilinskl; Secre­ tary, L. J. Norciyk. One man left In Ceylon due to Ulness. See patrolman about aouseeing messhalls and galley once a month during trip. Delegates should see patrolman before meeting with crew. Discussion on keeping ped­ lars off ahip. Request better apples and to have ship sprayed for roaches. Need better slopchest. During our short stay in Rio While some enjoyed their booze. They forgot their obligations And let all rules go loose. They changed their way of thinking," Those once-jolly boys aboard. All their crying out and bitching Has become a great big bore. Brewer A safety note comes from the Choctaw (Waterman), where SIU Seafarer Tom Bohr, oiler, oiler John Der, serving as engine if teen from above going department safety representative, about his oiling chores in suggested the use of crash helmets the engineroom of the for the men working in the engineYorfcmor (Calmer). He's room while the vessel Is In port, and at sea for anyone down below pretty intent on the fob, in while someone else is working in spite of the cameraman the ui^r engineroom. A check is lurking around. now being made around the ship to locate some crash helmets that XXX used to be aboard. If none are Meeting secretary Jack Hannay found, four hard-hats are to be on the Marymar (Calmar) says ordered as a safety measure. there's a kind of "two-pot system" going on the Marymar, but it has nothing to do with feeding this time. He reports that the fan in When Seafarer James Lupo, Jr. got home from an offshore the mes^all is not running be­ trip a few weeks ago, he learned that his son, Jamie, had cause it needs a new wiring job, and that the crew would like to done it again. Jamie, age 6, had copped another prize in a have a washroom fan also. Hannay says the officers have two fans in children's drawing contest— some rooms plus a fan In the paper, the "New York Mirror," In a $25 US bond this time. conjunction with the metropolitan 'toilets. The youngster's previous area showing of a new film, "Jason XXX "invasion" of the art world had and the Argonauts." Jamie is not SIU trainees aboard the Over­ too well acquainted with the an­ seas Rose (Maritime Overseas) won a selection of toys. cient history retold in the modern drew a vote of thanks for a good Jamie is one of the three chil­ movie, but he apparently had no dren of Lupp and his wife, Sally trouble handling the art chores job done aboard during the past Ann, and will be entering the connected with the promotion cam­ couple of weeks. Singled out for first grade at Public School 14 in paign designed to get New York praise in various departments were sea newcomers R. McCarthy and Staten Island, youngsters Interested in the film. M. McKay, wipers; Steve Hanna, NY, next week, Besides Jamie, Lupo also has OS, and T. Sheppard, saloon pan­ when school starts for the fall another son, Steven, 5, and a tryman. The rest of the steward term. The bud­ daughter, Kathleen. 3, neither of department on the Rose was like­ Making salads to keep the ding artist has whom has made their debut In the wise given a vote of appreciation only a year of art world yet. Shipping with the for good baking and very good gang on the Panoceanic kindergarten un­ SIU since 1956, Lupo, 39, sails in cooking by all concerned. Faith (Panoceanic Tank­ The "thank-you's" are also plen­ der his belt right the deck gang and is a veteran of ers) in good shape, crew the Navy and Marine Corps. His tiful on the Producer (Marine now. pantryman H. Johnson is present job is bosun on the Tad- Carriers), where the report from Jamie Lupo His latest prize dei Village (Consolidated Mari­ ship's delegate C. B. Dickey is that hard at it on his specialty. was in a coloring ners), which Is the former Bull everything is running smooth and Ship's delegate James R. contest sponsored by a daily news- Line freighter Emilia. all departments are working well Batson turned in the photo. Now the time has come for me To divulge the truth in thought. Of our trip down to Rio , . And our return on heading North. This caused the once-good skipper To write names in a little book; Now he's a no-good SOB. They think 'that they've been rooked. Wolden B. J. Brewer, engine department, and R. D. Bridges, for the galley crew ... On the Del Sol (Delta), a just-adopted motion cites the fact that the deck department has "served its time" in the ship's delegate spot and that the steward department should take a turn at the job. Jaime Farnandei was elected. DEARBORN (Dearborn Shipping), August 2—Chairman, Charles Stambul; Secretary, Howard L. Collins, Jr. AW£54nW£S*irflH« W(tH SWAP YAI^S THEPkSmSOMTV. mw LOW ?R\CES AHV VJEUZOM^ MBRE/a YOUR. OWN PLACB. OlNNEQAf€>OPBRAm> posed Coast physical!. Guard crackdown on j STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), July 28—Chairman, Frank Balasia) Secretary, John D. Pcnnell. Ship's delegate reported on the contaminated water situation. Letter sent to head­ quarters regarding same. He also dis­ cussed the need for better living con­ ditions and quarters which are over­ crowded. $49.00 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to the steward and entire department, and to the ship's car­ penter for the job he did on the Ail departments have cooperated well during entire voyage. Request that vessel be fumigated for roaches. Steward thanked crew for Its coop­ eration. and requested that aU linen be turned in at payoif. NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Victory Carriers), no date — Chairman, L. S. Smith; Secretary, J. M. Doherty. Considerable disputed OT. $8.06 in ship's fund. Wipers did not have suf­ ficient cleaning material to do sani­ tary work. Messman's bed springs need to be repaired. Vote of thanks to steward department. Slopchest not properly stocked. YORK (Ship Operators), August IBChairman, M. T. Morris; Secretary, H. A. Warren. Some disputed OT in all three departments. Request that patrolman see company officials about cleaning water tanks, and repairs that are needed. Motion that stores are to be checked, Request more vegetables. Special meetng to be held before pay­ off regarding food. LONGViEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), August 17—Chairman, John Curlew; Secretary, John Wolden. $20.00 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Motion that automatic dryers be In­ stalled on all ships. Motion that canned goods and hot plates be car­ ried in slopchest. Discussion on pro- ship's antenna. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate for job well done. Steward stated that the ship's medi­ cine should be checked before sign-on for an adequate supply, and to see that the medicine is not outdated. Crew asked to take care of ship's linen. DEL ORO (Delta), August 4—Chair­ man, L. J. Byrnes; Secretary, G. A. Hill. G. A. Hill was elected to servo as ship's delegate. Everything running smoothly. $29.75 in ship's fund. Mo­ tion that transportation should be paid by Union to men who catch a job outside of their respective ports, and the Union in turn should collect from the company. OVERSEAS ROSE (Maritime Over­ seas), August 14 — Chairman, Lucky Fritchett; Secretary, L. B. Dooiey. No Ikeefs reported by department dele- gates. Ice machine not producing suf­ ficient ice for crew at present. Vote of thanks to the steward department and to trainees for doing a good job. STEEL FABRICATOR (isthmian), July 21—Chairman, Richard Vaughan; Secretary, Peter Beam. No beefs re­ ported by department delegjites. Mo­ tion to consult Food Flan represen­ tative about slab bacon and pork link sausages that was to be taken care of last trip. Motion to concur with crewmembers of Steel Scientist in urging Union representatives to nego­ tiate the same agreement for men standing watches in port as the mates and engineers have, such as OT for watches after 5 PM and before 8 AM, regardless of whether cargo is being worked or not. Ship's delegate to see boarding patrolman about having quarters and store rooms fumigated for roaches. OMNIUM FREIGHTER (Suwannee), no date — Chairman, Sykes; Secre­ tary, Driscoii. Membership goes on record not to accept company's word that repair work will be done during voyage, as this is impossible because of failure to secure parts, materials and tools during the two previous voyages. Request now washing ma­ chine. Fresh water tanks should be cleaned and ship needs to be fumi­ gated. Tools and spare parts to be brought aboard. ROBiN GOODFELLOW (Robin), Aug. 11—Chairman, L. Gadson; Secretary, L. Porcari. $18.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine de­ partments. Suggestion that food com­ mittee have company oht.ain coffee mugs instead of cups. Ask patrolman to see if ice-cube machine can be installed on board and to check with captain about giving draw on week­ end overtime. Food committee to see if fresh canned milk can be discon­ tinued so fresh milk can be pur­ chased in foreign ports when avail able. �Pwe Fourteen SBAFARERS September 9, li>M LOO A Sailor's Shore Leave In Old London Recalled LOG-A-RHYTHM: Teen-Time By Captain R. J. Peterson Stories from the distant past when he was a young sailor first mak­ ing his way at sea are a speciality of Captain Peterson's periodic contributions to the LOG. The following is his own account of shore leave in England over 50 years ago. By J. L. Gomel Angry voices fill the room The storm is at its peak; Three days after they hit 18, You should hear the tvay they speak. Reading the Sunday edition of the "New York Times" recently, I came across the mention of the town Ipswich, in England. I visited that quaint town;—in 1907—^when I was a young sailor on the "Cor--*nelius," a Latvian schooner scream and run before the bob­ commanded by a 28-year-old bies could come with amused master. Tall and upright, with a black beard, our skipper looked like John the Baptist in the flesh. Conditions on the Cornelius were so unbiblical as I recall it, that I had to run away from her and leave behind my pay. It came to pass however, that Cornelius, with its captain and crew, was lost on the return passage and was never heard from again. Later that same year I was on the Eden under a widower cap­ tain who brought girls aboard in every port to enjoy himself. That's when I first saw London, the sailor town. Dockworkers there swore at each other and made fierce faces as if they would fight to the death and go to hell to­ gether. On Sundays there was the Sal­ vation Army marching, holding meetings and singing, with the band playing and the men and las­ sies praying raptured as if going to heaven together. In the evening sailors and their girls drank and danced till dawn at Charlie Brown's, next to the Scandinavian Seamen's Home. Brawls usually, climaxed the play, as sailors of one nationality, per­ haps a half dozen strong, fought some other nationality just as strong. The girls would let out a MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), July 22—Chairman, J. E. McKerth; Secretary, C. Garner. $20.00 in ship's futid. Vole of thanks given to Brother McKreth for a job well done as ship's delegate. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), July 20 —Chairman, F. Mitchell, Secretary, J. M. Davis. No beefs reported. Tele­ vision and $40.00 in ship's fund to be turned over to chUd welfare agency or hospital for crippled chUdren. Receipt for same to be posted. Vote of thanks to the steward department. PENN EXPORTER (Penn Shipping), June 23—Chairman, C. E. Martin; Sec­ retary, Z. A. Mackris. $25.00 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT In engine department to be taken up with patrolman. Motion made that no one sign off or on until new mat­ tresses are put aboard. Ship should be fumigated. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department for best feeding. PONDEROSA (Trans-Asia), June 29 —Chairman, D. C. Nelson; Secretary, Charles Sherplnskl. $6.00 in ship's fund. One man put ashore In Greece with back injury. Saloon mess put ashore in Karachi with back injury, along with steward. Bosun to take pictures of deck cargo to show un­ safe working conditions. LUCILE BLOOMFIELD (Bloomfield), July 17—Chairman, Nils Beck; Sec­ retary, Dick Birmingham. Ship's dele­ gate reported on OT submitted on previous voyage which delayed the payoff. One FWT missed the ship, which sailed short from New Orleans. $8.82 In ship's fund. Orville Arndt was elected ship's delegate. Motion to send letter to negotiating committee on better safety and working condl- Leave me alone. I hate you. I speak for my sister too. We hated you From the very first day. We came to your house to stay. smiles and send the sailors home. There was one gala night when Norwegian sailors and Chinese coolies had a big brawl in the street. Fists and pigtails flew. Now I'll leave this prison. Where I have been a slave; Nobody here is the least bit sane, I've got my life to save. I've waited long for 18 Oh, how I feel the change; To heck with all your teaching. It can go right down the drain. Now I will be happy Away from all of you. To do as I damn well please. So here are all your keys. I can go to bars. Stay out all night. Who cares what's right or wrong; Dress as I please. In summer or winter. Eighteen is what I've been wait­ ing for. Shorthanded? End of a busy day for "Danny," the midships bedroom steward on a recent voyage of the Ocean Evelyn (Ocean Carriers), finds him sacked out in the messhall (top) with a mag­ azine and a couple of chairs to prop his feet. Candid cameraman Alien E. Durgin, day­ man, also caught shipmate Sverre Pedenen, 8-12 AB, getting dressed on the run (above, left) to be in time for his regular turn at the wheel. Pedersen was on the alert for the next shot, when Durgin snapped him in the wheelhouse. tions, and better living conditions on this particular ship. Crew particu­ larly interested to know why, when space is available, the ship's baker must be roomed with a man who is on day work, and the third cook must occupy quarters with three other crewmembers. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), July 30—Chairman. Herbert C. Jus­ tice; Secretary, Stephen J. Giardlnl, Alvah F. Burris was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $101.22 in ship's fund. Motion to have committee check into 'the feasibility of SlU members getting pension after 20 years of seatime. This motion was explained to the members and the crew accepted the patrolman's report. Steward wiU get garbage can for laundry room. Duties of cleaning laundry room squared away. Duties of cleaning foc'sle fans discussed and squared away. HASTINGS (Waterman), August 7 —Chairman, Robert Wurzler; Secre­ tary, John Wells. Ship's delegate re­ ported that several matters regarding the 1st assistant engineer will bo taken up with the patrolman. En­ gineer is causing dissension in all de­ partments. Men using washing ma­ chine were asked to clean machine and to short off washer after use. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), August 4—Chairman, F. Shaia; Secretary, J. Goude. All repairs were taken care of. All members were requested to keep the outside screen doors locked in port, and also to keep the messroom locked. $36.42 in ship's fund. Motion to have a coastwise payoff one day before sailing foreign. Motion to have negotiating committee ask for a 32-hour week. Motion to have extra If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. meals raised to tl.OO each. Motion to be paid day by day. Vote of thanks to SIU West Coast representatives who gave ship top-notch support in settling beefs. Vote of thanks to the baker. master's request that all men who receive not-flt-for-duty slips from doctor must remain o'n board for treatment until well, unless hospltalized. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. partment delegates. Ship's delegate to see captain about paying transporta­ tion due men shipped from Jackson­ ville to Savannah. Also to have slopchest price list posted on buUetn board. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), August 10—Chairman, Louis Cevettei' Secre­ tary, J, P. Fitzgerald. H. Broomhead resigned as ship's delegate. J. P. Fitz­ gerald elected to serve in his place. $12.07 In ship's fund. Some disputed JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic\tory Carrlsrt), July 21 — Chairman, Walter W. Leelain; Secretary, D. M. Woods. Ship's delegate read a letter submitted by the crew regarding the drinking and washing water that was put aboard at Freeport in the Baha­ mas. Water was declared unfit for consumption by the US Public Health Service. All delegates met with the captain who readily agreed that something shoulw be oone about the bad drinking water and took matter up with the chief engineer. Crew recommends that the drinking water and tanks for storage of domestic water be tested and inspected by the USPHS as soon as possible or before vessel leaves the US for foreign voy­ age. Crew would like the Union to check with the company why the agent In Port Said is charging 3Sc to mail a letter and the agent in Aden charges SOo. ^ STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), May 12—Chairman, T. ChlllnskI; Secretary, i OT for delayed sailing and restriction to ship to be taken up with patrol­ man. Vote of tlmnks to the steward department for improvement in food. Ship ran aground in Ponce Harbor and was on the rocks for four days until freed with the aid of divers. COLUMBIA (Oriental Exporters), July 28—Chairman, Michael A. Pegesi Secretary, T. F. Greaney. Ship's dele­ gate reported no beefs. Captain very satisfied with crew. Letter to bo written to headquarters regarding new washing machine for this ship. DEL AIRES (Delta), August 4— Chairman, G. Gage; Secretary, S. Rochschlld. Ship's delegate reported ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), July t— Chairman, Pedrosa; Secretary, Robert Kyle. Crew of this ship won $150.00 safety award and voted to buy a radio for crew's mess. Motion that all SIU ships be air-conditioned when travel­ ing in tropical waters. Discussion about fixing or replacing washing machine. TRANSHUDSON (Hudson Water­ ways), May 30—Chairman, T. Hanklnsr Secretary, W. Mulling. William Stan­ ley was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs -reported by de- C. F. Boyle. No beefs reported. Crew dissatisfied with canned milk and would like to buy milk wherever available. Headquarters urged to take appropriate action. Held discussion on draws. Agreement reached and cap­ tain will be notified. DEARBORN (Dearborn Shipping), May 21—Chairman, C. Stanbul; Secre­ tary, William King. J. Bowdon wag elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. Membership agreed to have snap hooks put on doors, leading into passageways so that pedlars can be kept outside on main deck. No one be allowed in messroom or any part of ship unless they are allowed by the captain. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), August IS —Chairman, Mike Reed; Secretary, Pete Plasclk. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion to have Itiiieiary and voyage addresses posted as soon as possible during the first part of the voyage. Discussion on food beef. Item squared away. POTOMAC (Empire Transport), August 11—Chairman, J. Murray; Seeretary, J. Lamb. Some disputed OT to be settled. Patrolman to see if some­ thing can be done about ventilators for lower deck. Vote of thanks to steward department for -job well done. �SEAFARERS September *. 196S Harsh, Lloyd C.; Martinflssen, Charles: Ex-SS Venore Mates, James J. M.: Meher, Kiyoko; MUChecks for disputed overtime Icr, Michael C.; HUrkelborg, HaUe; Napaepae, Edward N.; Noble, Manual C.; from the above vessel are being Oromanor, Albert and Margaret; Penner, held for J. E. Brown, FWT; R. Joseph J. Raynes, David T.; Reck, Warren; SanHopkins, AB, and R. J. Kelly, AB, danger, Marius: Samson, Edwardo: Sherar, William D.: Slusarczyk, John F.; at the Houston SIU hall. Tripp, Norris; Vinluan, Gervacio; Webb, Lawrence; West, William M. ^ Income Tax Refunds 4" 4" 4» Checks for the following are ClifTord A. Sewell, S-1025 being held by Nell V. Pardo, 2420 Your mother, Anna E, Sewell, First Avenue, Seattle 1, Wash.: advises that her new home ad­ Alabakoff, Damlan: Andrewi, Carroll dress is 3202 Fielding St„ Flint, H.; Bradihaw, Perry; Berg, George J.; Bobbitt. A. D.; Broc. Rudolph; Cage, Mich. (48503). Robert A.: Canul. Jose: Cbaee. Richard 4i 4> 41 C.; Clark. Verr.^ A.: Cox, Leonard J.; Leslie J. Briihart Crehan, Edward R.; Crist, Earl M., Jr.: Crum. Marvin; Curtis, Maxine; Datzko, The above-named or anyone WilUam; Delander, Frederick. Edwards. Klkue: Everett. WUbur Lee; knowing his whereabouts is asked Fox, James; Gertz, George 1.; Graham, to get in touch with his mother, George W.: Hawkins, Erick: HelUg, Rob­ ert J.; Biggins, Leonard M.; Howarth, Mrs. J. H. Riley, 342 Montclair John v.; Idzal. Vance L.: Johnston. Avenue, San Antonio 9, Texas. Leonard B. and Happy; KalUoa. Joseph B; Koontz, B. J. and V, M.: Kroll. Will I. Lauritsen, J. M. and Y. M.: McAnSrew. Robert N.; McDonough, John P.; PIEECTOET , SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsey Williams Earl Shepard Robert Matthews A1 Tanner SECRETARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill Hall Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMURB . .. 1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey, Agent ~ EAstern 7-4900 . BOSTON John Fay, Agent DETROIT 276 sute St Richmond 2-0140 10229 W. Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS....675 4tb Ave., Bklyn HYacinth 8-6600 HOUSTON Paul Drozak, Agent 8804 Canal St. WAinut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE., Jax William Morris, Agent ELgin 3-0087 744 W. Flagler St MIAMI FRanklin 7-3964 Ben Gonzales, Agent MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St Louif Neira Agent HEmiock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS ...... 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephena, Agent Tel. 929-7546 NEW YORK 679 4tb Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 0-6600 NORFOLK 416 Colley Ave. Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 629-6505 PHILADELPHIA Frank Drozak. Agent 2604 S. 4th St DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Frank Boyne, Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAuley. West Coast Rep. 8ANTURCB. PR 1313 Fernandez Juneoi, Stop 20 Phone 724-2848 Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep. SEATTLE . Ted BabkowskL Agent TAMPA Jeff Gillette. Agent 2509 let Ave. MAln 3-4334 312 Harrison St. 229-2788 WILMINGTON. C^lif 909 N. Marine Ave George McCartney, Agent TErminal 4-2528 4" t son Ave., Baltimore 15, Md., or Dr. A. D. Schindler, 302 Bury New Road, Manchester-Salford 7, England. Board No. 1, Selective Service SyaEamrr K. fmith tem, 322 Main St., Port Jefferson, It Is urgent that you contact NY, as soon as possible. your father, Paul R. Smith, 404 S. Ann St., Baltimore 31, Md. i 4. 4^ ^ Walter W. Cban^ey, PB-16503 Get in touch with Local Board Max Steinsapir 31, Selective Service System, 416 The above-named or anyone Tampa Street, Tampa, Fla., as knowing his whereabouts is asked soon as possible. to contact Abe Weistock, 5430 Nel­ 4> 4> ^ James Davis, D-171 Personal correspondence is be­ ing held for you by the Records Department at SIU headquarters. FIHAHCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gull, Lakes end In­ land Waters District Bakes specific provision for ssfegusrdlng the Beabershlp'i BODSF end Union fineness. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three iMnths by a rank and file auditing coBBlttee elected by the asabershlp. .'All Union records are available at SIU headquarters In Brooklyn. Should sny aeaber, for sny reason, be refused hie constitutional right to In­ spect these record#, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified aall, return receipt requested. J, - _ James Francis Mahoney You are advised to contact your father at 14 Commonwealth Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma, NY, or Local TRUST FUHDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dtstrlct are sdainlstered In accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreeaents. All these sgreeaents specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shell consist equally of union and aanageaent represent­ atives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburaeaants of trust funds are made only upon approval by s asjorlty of the trustees. All trust fund financial records srs svsilsble at the headquarters of the verloue truet funds. If, at any tine, you are denied Inforaatlon about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified aall, return receipt requested. Unions Hit Bonner Bill (Continued from page 3) SIU's continued fight against such dangerous legislation in any form." Among the AFL-CIO organiza­ tions which have advised the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee of their strenuous objections to the Bonner legisla­ tion are the following: Airline Dispatchers, Aluminum Workers, Barbers, Boilermakers, Bookbinders, Cement, Lime, & Gypsum Workers, Chemical Work­ ers, Commercial Telegraphers, Communications Workers, Flight Engineers, Glass Bottle Blowers, Hotel & Restaurant Employees, Iron Workers, Lathers, Locomotive Engineers, Machinists, Meat Cut­ ters, Musicians, Photo Engravers and Plasterers. Also, Post Office Motor Vehicle Operators, Postal Clerks, Potters, Pulp & Sulphite Workers, Railroad Trainmen, Railway Clerks, Railway Signalmen, State^ County & Muni­ cipal Employees, Stove Mounters, and United Textile Workers. The New York, Florida, Califor­ nia and Michigan State Federa­ tions are also among the groups that have voiced opposition to the Bonner bill to date. In an appearance before the House Merchant Marine group on March 14 and again on March 19 to voice opposition to the Bonner proposal. Hall had pointed out that the bill would not answer any of the many problems plaguing the American merchant marine. He added that the merchant fleet could not be strengthened until positive efforts were made to over­ haul and update the nation's mari­ time policies in terms of presentday needs and conditions. Schedule Of SIU Meefings SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days Indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: Detroit September 6 New Orleans.. .September 10 Houston September 9 Mobile September 11 SHTPPTJIG RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclus­ ively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to' know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all.union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. Die proper address for this is: Max Harrison, Chainnan, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite I630, New York KY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Uhlon headquarters by certified Mil, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to aiw available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the. Union or to the Seafarers Appeqla Board. SIU headquarters has Issued an advance schedule through Novem­ ber, 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefft of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings In Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, slartiug at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington Seattle San Francisco September 16 September 20 September 18 October 21 October 23 October 25 November 18 November 20 November 22 pii ftp CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracti specify the wages and conditions under which you xort and live aboard • ship. Kiiow your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing •for or on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any tine, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent, in addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by.certified mail, return receipt requested. EDITORIAL POLICY—SE.AF.ARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membersliip action at the September, 19G0 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in?an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union., The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. Pft B - o PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt Is given for same. Under no circuaetance ahould any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given euch receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or If a member is required to make e payment and le given an official receipt, but feels that ho should not have been requiz^ to make such payment, this should immediately be called to the attention Of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. H! B. COMSTITUriOHAL RIGHTS AND OBI.IGATIOHa. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of Its constitution. In addition, copies are available'in all Union halls. All members ahould obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarizo themselves with Its contents. Any time you fool any member or officer Is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member.so affected should immediately notify SIU president Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. iil T\ 1 lifS'iSi-tt RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings.. And like all other SIU aembera at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, Including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. West Coast SIU Meetings oigiiwiiiiMmwwpwjiiPiWisaiBiM Page Fifteen LOG ^ . -v.,- ^ " ^ EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafaarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts whicU the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to wliich he is entitled, he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. if jUwTtTTTJT . z "4 • U TTTT .s| �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTIRNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, QULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CI0| "• ' A' •' v r- ISAAC EMILIO EX-S'S VENORE "If I'm not out on a ship somewhere where I can't get at it, I always try to cash in on the vacation money as soon as I get 90 days' time. The Plan is EUGENE SOBSZAKt EX-5S MANHAUAN GEORGE HENRY ROWLAND EX-55 ANDREW JACKSON "I always like to let my va­ cation money pile up and let the time build so i can use it as my 'ace in the hole' whenever I need it. By letting the money pile up, I know it's always available fast when I want to get some cash in a hurry. I col­ lected a vocation check for about $200 about a month ago and it really came in handy.. "I usually try to let about four or five months of vacation money accumulate before I cosh in my discharges. At the $800 rate per year, this is .a sizeable amount. I hope to take some college courses storting this fall and would like to work one day for a law degree. This kind of a nest egg helps moke it possible .. E. P. ROSENQVIST EX-SS INGER The "My motto is to let the vaca­ tion money accumulate a little, but not too much. As soon as I see that I've got a little bundle building up in the till, I like to Inquiring Seafarer^ "How do you handle your 5IU Vacation Plan money? tt A group of Seafarers at SlU headquarters last week was asked about its individual preferences in collecting SlU Vaca­ tion Plan benefits, as total payments under the Union vacation program went past the $25-million-figure. All oif them had been sailing SlU-contracted ships for years, and some—ship­ ping with the SlU since 1938—well recall the days when paid vacations for seamen were few and far between. Today, vacation payments for SlU men ore a matter of rou­ liillii tine whenever they accumulate 90 days or more of seatime, no matter how many ships are involved. The annual vacation pay a good one because you can let the money stay there or collect it when you want. I can always use the money, like everybody else, I guess .. rate-—originally $140—now stands at $800. The Plan has filled an important role in raising seamen's benefits and in bringing about conditions previously unheard of for men in the foc'sle. y- '• JOHN METSNIT EX-ROBIN SHERWOOD OTHO BABB SS ELIZABETHPORT "I don't know how anybody else finds things, but l' can always use extra dough. I try not to let the vacation money pile up too long, because I always seem to need money right away. The Vacation Plan makes this simple, because I usually can work it out to cash in every 90 days. I've been col­ lecting vacation like this since 1952 ..." "I'm still shipping on the Elizabethport and collected a vacation check a couple of months ago. As far as I'm con­ cerned, I cash in on my vaca­ tion time right away. As soonas I get 90 days or over on discharges, I like to cash in on my time and put the money in the bank. In that way, I can start accumulating interest right away . . cash in on it. It feels pretty good when I know that 1 have it in my pocket and can do whatever 1 want with it whenever I de­ cide to collect what's due . i V* � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource September 6, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: LABOR BACKS SIU FIGHT ON BONNER BILL RR ARBITRATION PUT INTO LAW SIU SHIPS COLLIDE OFF WEST COAST --- ALL HANDS SAFE AFL-CIO DISPUTES PLAN SEEN WORKING EFFECTIVELY GOV’T HITS RAILROAD LABOR WITH FORCED ARBITRATION ‘TOP SECRET’ – 409 US RUNAWAYS EUROPEAN TANKER OWNERS SET PLAN TO SCRAP, LAY UP SHIPS MANHATTAN SAILS WITH GRAIN HAUL REPORT NEW KULUKUNDIS LOAN TO REVIVE BULL LINE SHIPPING NAVY CHANGES POLICY ON BARGAINING RULES US TARIFF AGENCY RAPPED FOR REFUSING WORKER AID Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/06/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 18 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/cf665220559bfd995cae089e38480e17.PDF 3e9102fcd54d0bce5e7a73b681b11138 PDF Text Text •>-Vr Vol. XXV No. 17 SEAFARERS m OFFICIAL ORGAN or THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF> LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT * AFL-CIO TOTAL SlU VACATION $ HITS 25-MILLION MARK Story On Page 3 SlU Sets Fight Union's Drive On Pay Claims On No-Strike in High Court Plan Scores Story On Page 2 Bonner Drops Arbitrafion Feature^ f Tries Anofher Anti-Strike Gimmick story On Page 2 FIND NMU GUILTY IN SAVANNAH RAID Story On Page 3 I / f . • Safety Award For SlU Crew. Seafarers from all departments on the Alcoa Puritan (Alcoa) attended presentation ceremonies in Brooklyn early this month, when the vessel was honored with the 1962 "Ship Safety Achievement Citation of Merit" by the National Safety Council's Marine Section for rescuing five men from a sinking fishing boat almost a year ago. Joe Algina, SIU safety director, is third from left. The presentation to the vessel's master, Capt. G. J. Hamm, was made by Coast Guard Capt. C. H. Broach, (Story on Page 5.) i �: i.T> •• Pw Tmm Revised Bonner ffiH Proposes New Stalls In Shipping Disputes SEAF4RERS Anamt M. LOG Lai^est SIU Class Cats Lffeiioat Tickets WASHINGTON—The vigorous opposition of the SIU, the Maritime Trades Department, other sections of organized labor and the maritime industry has resulted in the elimina­ tion of the compulsory arbitration feature of the bill by Rep. Herbert C. Bonner (D-NC) which would provide new machinery for settling maritime labor-management disputes. However, the SIU has made-*known its opposition to a lockout, or end one if it is already revised bill which would sub­ underway, for up to 60 days. • During the 60-day period, the board would attempt to mediate the dispute and engage in "fact­ finding." • If the dispute is unresolved by the end of the 60-day period, the board could, as part of its re­ port to the President, make recom­ One hundred percent successful in passing Coast Guard lifeboatman's exana, the largest mendations for settlement. The class of SIU lifeboat trameei assemfcled to date gathers in training loft near headquarters. President "shall promptly submit Instructors were Dan Butts (back row, left) and Ami Bjornnson (rear, right). The class the report to Congress, together (front, l-r) includes: A. Wolfe, J. Logyi, M. Reimoneno, J. ifslts, R. Kerr, F. Costa, H. with such legislative recommenda­ Rodriguez, O. King; center row, L. Lowe, J. Reidi, J. Bohto, T. Ellis, P. Rosa, A. Irizorry, tions as he may see fit." • The two parties would be re­ J. Bartolino; back row, G. Gonzalez, A. Yowilt, H. Milton, S. Silverstein, J. Bentz, A. Hirsch, quired to continue bargaining for JL Reinosa, H. Johnson, F. Bailey, A. Ramos, S. Segree. They represented all departments. another 90 days while Congress considered legislative actions sug­ gested by the President. SIU Asks Supreme Court Hearing SIU President Paul Hall ap­ peared before the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on March 14 and again on March 19 to voice opposition to the Bonner proposal. In his testimony. Hall pointed out that the bill would not answer any of the real problems which have been plaguing the American merchant NEW YORK—The SIU is preparing a formal appeal to the United States Supreme marine. He stated that the mer­ chant fleet could not be strength­ Court in its fight to overturn an unprecedented anti-labor decision obtained by the Jus­ ened until positive efforts were made to overhaul and update the tice Department and other cargo owners that would destroy seamen's pay rights in ship nation's maritime policies in light bankruptcy situations. The^of current needs and conditions. ruling arose out of a complex and granted a stay in the mean­ is basic to seamen's rights in light time. of the condition of the US-flag The revised bill is the result The issue involving the Emilia shipping industry. The long-estab­ legal battle involving distribu­ of the fight made by the SIU and and the distribution of sale monies lished right of vessel crewmembers other groups to the Bonner pro­ tion of funds from the sale of the and their families to secure unpaid posal originally put forward. former Bull line freighter Emilia wages when a ship is sold at a Since then. Rep. Bonner has elim­ in July. marshal's sale as a result of inated the compulsory arbitration The Emilia was the first Bull seizure would be seriously ham­ requirement and substituted the Line vessel to be hit hy creditors' pered if the decision is upheld. provision for an additional 90-day liens last December, precipitating There are cun-ently five classes period that would give Congress the collapse of the American-flag of liens established under admir­ time to act on each dispute. Kulukundis shipping operation. alty law, and maritime' liens for The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Late this week, Supreme Court seamen's wages and similar claims Department has referred to the re­ Justice John M. Harlan granted now occupy a preferred position in HOUSTON—A strike of 2,100 vised bill as "compulsory stalling." WASHINGTON—Efforts to re­ oil workers which had the support The MTD said it is just as opposed an application by SIU attorneys solve procedures for settling the the order-that determines the pre­ cedence of payments. Wage liens • of the AFL-CIO and maritime to "compulsory stalling as it is to for a stay of an order by the US Circuit Court of Appeals that railroad work rules dispute con­ rank right after normally-routine labor in the fight to curb manage­ compulsory arbitration." would allow distribution of funds tinued late this week. marshal's expenses for costs of ment's demana for unilateral con­ In rejecting the Bonner bill, as realized from the sale to pay the Secretary of Labor W. Willard shipkeeping while a sale is pending. trol of all job rights and assign­ amended, the MTD said that "it Wirtz has offered a new proposal to In Hs determined effort to dis­ ments was settled here on August is the equivalent, for all practical cost of discharging cargo. break a deadlock that developed turb this time-honored principle He gave the Union until Septem­ 6 after 352 days. purposes, of denial of the right ber 12 to file a petition for a writ over procedures for settling the in maiitime, the Justice Depart­ The strikers, members of the to strike." .^of certiorari before the high court, dispute. Last week, the railroads ment persuaded the lower Federal Oil, Chemical and Atomic Wor­ and the five railroad brotherhoods Courts that Ibe cost of discharging kers, had been on strike in a dispute agreed In principle to voluntary cargo while a vessel is seized involving job security, work rules arbitration on two issues: the rail­ should take precedence over sea­ and seniority with the Shell Oil road move to eliminate 32,900 fire­ men's claims for wages already Company. Shell is an American men's jobs and to reduce the size due, and were payable as a mar­ subsidiary of tbe Royal Dutch of train crews. The remaining is­ shal's expense. Shell Company. This arose while Justice Depart­ Unions representing the West sues were to be settled through ment representatives in various Gulf Ports Council of the Maritime normal bargainii^ Trade Department, which includes The unions want to settle the court actions occupied a dual role. the SIU, had warned that they smaller issues first, then arbitrate They appeared both on behalf of would institute a port-wide boy­ the manning dispute. However, one of tbe major cargo owners and cott of British and Dutch ships if management wants to arbitrate 88 a representative of the US action on the part of the two gov­ marshal, since there was Govern­ first. ernments failed to ease the antiH. E. Gilbert,-president of ttie ment cargo aboard the Emilia while labor attitude of the overseasBrotherhood of Locomotive Fire­ it was lying idle for months at a based company. men, said that the railroads are Bull Line pier. Moves for a boycott followed a Previously, costs of discharging maintaining an attitude of "no set­ march of more than 500 trade tlement on other than our terms ... cargo were considered normal busi­ unionists, who converged on the Whenever we seemed near agree­ ness expenses of the cargo owners. British and Dutch consulates here^ Besides iiie US, the Pakistarii ment, management would create a in a mass public demonstration government and an Indian firm new area of disagreement." He calling attention to the strike. also owned a large portion of the said he is convinced the railroads Seafarers were among the mem­ cargo aboard the Emilia and had "have not given up hope that there bers of the 15 unions wlio took will be an imposed settlement" by sought to have it removed from the part. The boycott had been urged Congress and the Interstate Com­ idled' vessel by oomt order in by trade unionists in the area in March. However, they first wanted merce Commission. relation for Shell's labor policies. a guarantee that the cargo-removal The railroads have stated that In commenting on the strike costs would be paid as an adminis­ •unless procedures for settling the settlement, the OCAW voiced its Photo shows the long-idled former Bull Line freighter Emilia trative expense out of the proceeds dispute are worked out, they will appreciation "for the support and of the sale. white her cargo was being discharged in Brooldyn lest month. put into effect new work rules at understanding of the community Sold to another SlU-contracted operator, she's now called and the labor movement" during 12:01 AM, Au^ist 29: This would, A Federal Judge in . Brooklyn the Toddei Village. touch off a national rail strike. tb* lengthy dispute. iContinued on Page IS) ject unions to delays and stalls in pursuing their right to strike dur­ ing a dispute with management. The Union also has informed other segments of organized labor about the precedent-setting dangers in the proposed legislation. The revised bill still would re­ move the maritime industry from emergency provisions of the TaftHartley Act, but would set ma­ chinery for dealing with a possible strike that could result in a delay of strike action for 150 days. As it now stands, the bill pro­ vides these six major steps: • Within ten days of a possible strike or lockout, either shipboard or shoreside, the director of the Federal Mediation and Concilia­ tion Service must notify the Presi­ dent. • The President may then set up a maritime emergency board which would investigate the dis­ pute and report back within seven days whether the strike or lock­ out would "imFeril the national health, safety or welfare . . ." • Upon receiving th^ board's re­ port, the President may declare the existence of a national emer­ gency. He could bar a strike or Justice Dept. Seeks To Upset Safeguards On Seamen's Pay Oil Strike Pact Ends Gulf Beef New Snag Jams Rail Job Talks t •) 4, f: x i •'It �'ikswi-istists •- SlUNA Fish Unions Eye Senate Aid SEAFARERS LOG Pace Three 51U Vacation Pay Tops $25 Million WASHINGTON — SIUNA fisher­ YORK—The SIU Vacation Plan is expected to pass the $25 million men and fish cannery workers are mark in total payments to Seafarers early today (August 23), well in advance of looking to early Senate action on a bill introduced by Sen. E, L. estimates. The milestone now being reached means that Seafarers are now col­ (Bob) Bartlett (D-Alaska) that lecting vacation cash at a would put teeth In US laws to curb requirement that they must get vides a ready reserve of cash Invasion of American territorial rate of better than $5 mil off a ship in order to collect. which Seafarers can draw on in waters by foreign fishermen. The $800 rate has been in effect any port whenever they accumulate lion per year. Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (DThe actual total reached, for all seatime aboard SIU ships discharges showing 90 days or Wash.) announced his support of since last October 1. When it be­ more of unemployment on SIUreported a few hours before gan, the meapre this week. it marked the sixth gener­ contracted vessels. Vacation pay check picked the LOG went to press yes­ al increase in benefits across the -Both Russian and Japanese fish­ up at SIU headquarters terday, was $24,983,371.47. ing vessels have been observed re­ board since the Vacation Plan be­ provides happy moment All Seafarers are now draw­ gan. It also doubled the previous cently fishing within a mile and a for Seafarer Richard E. half of Alaska's coastal islands ing vacation pay at the annual rate of payment, which started in DeFazi. He was on the while more than 200 Russian and rate of $800, regardless of rating 1960, of $400 per year. Texas (Seatrain) in the 50 Japanese ships, many of them Steady increases in the growth or the number of ships and com­ huge, have been fishing not far deck gang. panies involved. There is no re- of the Plan's benefits have marked from the three-mile limit. tlie pace-setting program since it got underway in 1952. At the time, Present law provides that the the annual vacation benefit was Us Coast Guard has authority to pegged at a figure of $140. board foreign vessels in territorial NEW YORK—The SIU optical This jumped to $176 in 1954, to waters for purposes .of Investiga­ $244 in 1955 and to $260 in 1956. program has been extended to tion, but provides no penalties for In 1958 the rate went up to $360, Cleveland, Ohio, and Buffalo, NY, violations. bringing the number of ports and then in 1960 to $400. The Bartlett-Magnuson bill where Seafarers and their families The latest increase was negoti­ would Impose penalties up to im­ can get quick optical service un­ ated with SlU-eontracted operators prisonment for one year, a fine of WASHINGTON — SlU-contracted Isthmian Line has put der the eyeglass benefit plan to 17. $10,000 and forfeiture of the vessel tself in the thick of the subsidy fight again by renewing its in June of 1962. Other poi*ts where direct cov­ SIU vacation benefits are pay­ and all fish taken in violation of application for operating and construction differential sub­ able every 90 days or more, as a erage is available are the* the act. Seafarer chooses, at the rate of following: The Coast Guard, Department of sidies on all of its foreign Boston, New York, Philadelphia, with the Maritime Administration $200 for every 90 days of seatime the Interior and Customs Service trade routes. Baltimore, Norfolk, Savannah, on August 7. The two companies that began since last October. In would be jointly vested with the Both Isthmian and its par­ responsibility for enforcing the ent company. States Marine Lines, began their effort to gain Federal applying for vacation benefits. Sea­ Jacksonville, Tampa, Mobile, New shipping aid many years ago. farers must present discharges Orleans, Houston, Wilmington, San laws. filed amended subsidy applications Isthmian originally applied for showing at least 90 days of seatime Francisco, Seattle and Chicago. Coverage in the additional ports subsidy in 1956 and, at one point, for any number of ships or com­ in 1960, the old Federal Maritime panies under contract to the SIU. is the same as in all the others. This contrasts with some plans It provides for free eye examina­ Board had approved its applica­ tion. But further negotiations on in the industry, where continuous tions and, if needed, regular or terms of the Government contract seatime on one vessel or with one bi-focal eyeglasses once every two bogged down. States Marine had a company is the- only way a seaman years except in cases requiring similar experience beginning in can draw the maximum available glasses moi-e frequently due to medical reasons. Complete eye 1955. Only 15 US-flag lines cur­ benefit. rently receive aid under the sub­ Prior to the start of the central­ check-ups are also available WASHINGTON—The National Maritime Union has again sidy program. ized fund into which all SIU op­ through the separate chain of SIU been found guilty of violating AFL-CIO constitutional pro­ In its application. Isthmian esti­ erators make Vacation Plan con­ medical clinics. Appointments for eye examina­ cedures. David L. Cole, impartial umpire of the Federation's mates a need for 21 to 25 vessels tributions, few seamen enjoyed a to cover its existing services. These paid vacation of any kind. tions can be made through the Internal Disputes Plan, ruled The centralized fund into which include a round-the-world West­ Union in all ports where the the NMU guilty on two addi­ that a telegram from NMU presi­ bound service, India-Pakistan-Cey­ all contracted operators contribute plan ishall now in operation. The tional counts last week. dent Joseph Curran to President lon run and Persian Gulf run. The a set amount per day for each usual welfare eligibility require­ The NMU's violation of the Kennedy, assuring the White company now operates 24 SIU- man on their payroll, allows Sea­ ment of one day's seatime in the AFL-CIO constitution was the re­ House of NMU-BMO willingness manned vessels. farers to build up credits for vaca­ previous six months plus 90 days sult of its actions during negotia­ to operate the vessel and thereby Other SIU companies with sub­ tion benefits based on their sea­ in the last calendar year also ap­ tions by the Marine Engineers negate the negotiations in progress sidy applications are Waterman time alone, no matter how many plies to the optical program. Beneficial Association for a con­ between MEBA and States Marine Steanxship, whose aid bid has been ships they sail or the number of Those who do not live close tract on the nuclear-powered ship Lines, former operating agent for pending since 1957; Penn Shipping, companies involved. enough to optical centers recog­ Savannah last May. the ship, was a direct violation of which a few months ago moved for This pioneering development, nized by the SIU plan can receive Last week's rulings marked the Article XXI, Section 2 of the AFL- construction aid only on two new when it was Introduced in 1952, an allowance to cover the cost of fourth time that the NMU has been CIO constitution. bulk carriers, and Bloomfield provided most SIU men with their an examination and eyeglasses at found guilty of violating the con­ He also held that the NMU dis­ Steamship, an existing subsidized first paid vacation since they locations closer to their homes. stitution of the AFL-CIO. tribution of leaflets claiming that operator. Bloomfield h seeking to started going to sea. The new ports have been added The Cole finding ruled that the MBBA's leadership was "irre­ expand its shipping operations. Even today, the SIU Plan pro­ to the program following the con­ NMU was guilty of raiding the sponsible" and that the NMU^ f tract won on the Lakes last month established collective bargaining BMO would "keep the Savannah to provide the benefits of the jurisdiction of the MEBA on the sailing" was a violation of Article deep-sea welfare plan for the Savannah when the NMU offered XXI, Section 5 of the constitution. SIU's 6,000 Great Lakes, members. to man the jobs of the Savannah's Both incidents occurred during engineers with membex's of the NMU - affiliated Brotherhood of a period when MEBA was in the midst of negotiations with States Marine Officers. Cole also held Marine for a contract covering that a second action of the NMU specially - trained MEBA engi­ in which it distributed leaflets at­ neers aboard the Savannah. The tacking MEBA officers was an­ series of events played a major other violation of the AFL-CIO WASHINGTON—As a result of role in the Government's decision constitution. protests by the SIU and other to cancel States Marine operating In his ruling. Cole pointed out maritime organizations, the Senate rights and turn the vessel over Commerce Committee has killed to American Export Lines, where legislation whrch would have al­ it would be manned by NMU-BMO lowed a foreign-buiii trainship, the engineers. Aug. 23, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. 17 City of New Orleans, to operate The NMU had previously been between Seattle and Alaska. found guilty by the Federation of The bill was vigorously opposed violating the AFL-CIO constitu­ by US maritime and shipyard tion as a result of its raid in 1962 unions, as well as by other USPAUL HALL, President on MEBA job jurisdiction in the flag operators, since it would have HERBERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVACK, Isbrandtsen Steamship Company created a sei-ious breach in the Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art vessels. Earlier last year, the AFLxrotective feature of the Jones Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, ALEXANDER LESLIE, HOWARD KESSLER, CIO umpire found the NMU guilty Act, which reserves the US domesof an attempted raid on SlU-conStaff Writers. ic trades for US-built and UStracted jobs aboard Robin Linenan ned ships. Published biweekly at the headquarters of the Seafarers International Union, At­ Moore-MeCormack vessels. Recent payment of SIU vacation pay cash is collected by Known as "cabotage laws" in lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters As a result of these two viola­ vorld shipping, such statutes are District, AFL-CIO, <75 Fourth Avenue, Seafarer Allen Wolfe (left) from New York Port Agent Joe Brooklyn 32, NY. Tol. HYaclnth 9-«00. tions and its refusal to abide by )n the books of virtually every DiGeorge (right). Anthony Robert is next in line for his Second class postaga paid at tha Post narltime nation and ai'c designed Offlco In Brooklyn, NY, undor the Act the umpire's ruling, the NMU had vacation money. Wolfe was last on the Puritan (Alcoa) in of Aug. 24, 1911. sanctions imposed upon it by the ) keep domestic shipping in the the black gang. Robert was in the steward department on AFL-CIO. These sanctions are still inds of the citizens of the nation in effect. the Azalea City (Sea-Land). .nvolved. Isthmian Renews US Subsidy Bid SIU Optical Plan Expands To 17 Ports AFL-CIO Umpire Rules NMU Guilty In Job Raid Move To Bypass Jones Act Dies SEAFARERS LOG �Far* F*nr SEAFARERS Aam^Xt^Mtt LOC (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SW Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) Report Period: August SIU shipping fell off again during the past two weeks, ending a month of top shipping for Seafarers. The de­ cline to a total of 1,303 jobs dispatched brought things back to "normal" in the shipping listings. Last period the dispatch figure was 1,698. Registration also dipped this period to a total of 1,568 men registered in all ports. Between them, the figures combined to boost the number of men left on the beach at the end of the period to 4,141. This figure is the highest it's been since February. Despite the job dip, a trio of scattered ports listed better shipping this period than the last one. Philadel­ phia, Jacksonville and Seattle all escaped the downtrend to pace the District. New York's shipping still held up well, however, and Baltimore, New Orleans, Houston and San Francisco were relatively active; Mobile was very 1 - August 15, 1963 much on the slow bell. The lull in shipping was matched by a slow-up in ship activity for most of the ports (see right), since the num­ ber of payoffs, sign-ons and in-transit visits all declined. Pnly Boston, Jacksonville and Wilmington listed more ships in port this period than during the last one. A look at the registration figures shows that most of the decline in this category was in the engine and steward departments, since the total number of deck gang men registered this time wasn't much smaller than in July. The same applied to the shipping totals. The only significant rise this period was in the seniority totals, since the class A portion of all shipping went up to 59 percent for the first time since March. Class B ship­ ping dropped to 30 percent of the total and class C ac­ counted for 11 percent. Ship Atfivity tmf I* OA DM TroR*. TOTAl Boston2 0 S 7 Now York ..... 20 5 24 49 PfcilodolpUa.... 3 1 5 10 Bolttmor* 4 3 12 19 Norfolk...... 3 1 * 3 7 JockMRviilo.... 2 2 9 13 TORIIM 0 0 « 4 mofalfo........ 2 2 7 11 Now OrlooR*.. 11 8 U 35 HouitOR 3 2 25 30 WilMiiitton.... 0 0 7 7 Son FrancUeo.. 2 3 7 12 Soottio 2 2 3 7 TOTALS 54 29 130 213 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 8 ALL Z 3 ALL 1 2 3 0 5 0 0 3 3 2 0 4 2 29 52 8 52 18 74 27 89 4 40 11 78 14 3 19 0 3 10 13 3 2 12 3 18 25 6 43 2 27 10 12 6 19 15 33 8 7 7 0 14 0 6 7 3 5 1 2 0 5 5 7 5 11 21 0 4 3 6 1 12 1 3 3 7 0 2 3 0 ' 1 1 0 1 8 25 0 15 2 8 3 4 . 5 3 0 1 38 38 10 86 11 16 20 73 47 24 39 10 18 26 52 1 8 8 8 17 10 23 8 41 5 2 2 9 0 5 6 5 11 1 2 2 9 19 2 10 9 1 6 4 2 18 12 6 6 2 17 3 _9 5 17 3 8 9 3 14 145 211 50 1 406 23 112 107 1 242 99 163 48 1 310 Port Boston New York... Philadelphia.. Baltimore.... Norfolk Jacksonville.. Tampa Mobile New Orleans. Houston Wilmington... San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 1 0 0 1 0 10 10 20 0 1 10 11 2 8 14 4 0 0 1 1 0 6 14 8 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 2 30 2 14 14 3 9 10 22 0 0 2 2 0. 7 1 8 7 2 1 4 9 59 65 i1 133 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A 1 CLASS 0 GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 3 ALL A 2 B C ALL 1 2 S ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 0 4 0 0 5 9 1 16 3 28 0 1 9 10 0 0 11 11 78 20 11 109 98 150 30 278 6 37 89 132 0 1 0 1 18 30 17 11 1 34 14 65 0 6 16 22 3 33 1 1 1 14 3 50 21 34 61 0 6 5 25 30 0 0 1 1 5 7 15 1 1 18 0 33 1 3 15 19 0 3 2 5 12 14 5 31 15 12 5 32 2 6 6 14 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 3 1 8 13 0 4 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 8 2 0 10 37 42 7 86 0 5 21 26 5 73 0 3 2 30 5 108 82 110 19 211 6 53 106 165 0 4 5 41 1 5 22 68 52 82 14 148 2 23 26 51 3 5 1 1 1 2 3 10 10 8 20 0 2 4 9 13 0 1 3 4 18 8 4 30 21 29 51 4 1 10 11 25 0 0 0 0 14 7 0 21 25 18 6 49 3 29 16 48 4 9 26 1 39 310 133 39 1 482403 561 111 11075 24 550 00 Regisfered CLASS A ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 1 6 18 49 3 8 4 19 5 2 1 11 1 4 6 13 13 41 11 31 2 11 3 14 1 9 66 221 Port Boston New York... Philadelphia.. Baltimore.... Norfolk Jacksonville.. Tampa Mobile New Orleans. Houston Wilmington... S m Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 0 2 3 5 0 1 23 10 9 40 42 15 7 16 2 8 12 1 2 11 9 22 1 23 3 0 7 0 4 2 6 6 1 13 1 8 0 0 1 0 2 1 1 4 5 10 1 3 27 17 49 10 5 30 2 13 10 25 11 25 0 7 4 11 0 1 1 14 7 22 2 9 2 3 4 9 1 10 37 i1 324 24 122 86 232 44 166 3 ALL 8 1 76 9 16 5 3 26 8 1 2 14 0 5 23 4 59 5 46 4 0 13 18 1 2 12 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 3 1 2 0 2 1 64. 6 38 9 20 12 7 21 0 . 7 15 8 5 29 1 6 12 5 0 2 0 0 4 4 0 9 0 6 4 2 0 2 0 1 0 1 5 0 1 0 1 1 45 1 5 33 19 13 3 39 3 12 14 29 1 2 0 2 6 4 1 12 0 4 2 6 3 12 0 3 6 1 82 67 I 160 34 1 244 11 GROUP 1 2 0 0 2 6 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 1 4 0 3 6 1 0 0 6 26 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A C ALL 1 B 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 0 2 0 0 5 2 3 14 18 3 2 10 2 5 4 12 64 38 12 114 55 148 12 215 27 67 63 157 37 4 1 1 21 15 1 26 11 41 0 4 12 16 3 29 0 3 44 11 37 0 12 21 5 24 8 32 0 2 0 6 6 0 4 21 31 0 4 10 6 16 3 9 3 3 18 3 6 16 2 11 2 8 4 14 0 0 2 3 3 0 1 6 0 9 0 .1 1 2 0 5 6 12 0 1 0 34 52 2 6 16 15 S3 6 12 45 33 12 90 49 93 14 156 8 72 72 152 1 6 39 74 16 29 6 63 88 3 32 38 73 9 5 2 2 6 13 8 15 26 0 5 3 12 4 16 2 9 12 6 27 8 30 9 5 43 1 5 8 14 0 0 12 33 6 18 8 48 2 0 7 26 14 10 19 1 51 244 160 51 1 455 185 515 80 1 780 48 267 246 1 561 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A n_ • POf# Bos NY Phil Bal Nor Jac Tarn Mob NO Hou Wil SF Sea TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP l-» 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1-s 2 0 0 4 6 0 0 2 2 0 4 22 8 8 42 4 1 11 16 3 13 0 0 7 1 5 7 1 8 2 8 10 1 10 27 2 2 10 14 2 1 4 2 2 9 0 1 4 5 1 0 4 2 1 7 0 1 3 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 2 5 4 9 0 10 10 1 53 3 13 8 28 4 1 30 Si 4 5 4 24 4 11 0 10 11 1 I 2 ' 0 1 2 5 0 6 2 2 0 3 2 2 10 17 0 0 5 5 3 6 1 3 5 15 4 2 8 14 2 74 38 97 I 239 14 30 9 102 1 125 19 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 0 0 2 2 18 13 22 56 16 4 1 9 4 20 1 13 3 0 8 4 4 1 6 1 0 0 1 1 2 1 7 is 5 26 50 5 3 10 19 0 0 0 0 4 1 10 18 3 2 6 13 62 28 111 1-220 u shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 0 . 1 1 4 1 19 24 0 6 6 0 0 10 1 9 0 0 2 2 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 Q 1 6 2d 31 11 0 0 110 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 0 1. 1 2 7 2 87 96 GROUP 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 8 ALL A 3 ALL 1 C ALL 1-S 1 2 B 2 S ALL 0 0 2 3 3 3 13 0 2 5 5 6 1 0 1 8 56 52 40 112 240 7* 63 7 8 ' 88 36 24 4 52 30 1 5 16 5 11 19 4 6 5 27 4 10 1 17 60 1 5 19 5 20 10 35 12 21 13 14 5 13 5 5 3 13 0 3 8 13 2 3 2 8 3 2 3 10 5 12 1 2 6 6 6 15 0 4 3 4 6 3 15 0 0 1 0 1 1 4 10 0 0 0 1 0 1 63 0 21 18 14 24 0 21 1 1 11 1 15 7 3 90 11 37 19 84 151 3 5 130 138 8 9 50 31 9 85 6 28 14 26 1 34 41 31 17 1 1 19 11 1 10 2 5 3 2 0 6 3 1 4 4 3 0 2 3 16 12 18 52 0 2 9 11 28 6 1 9 9 18 9 15 2 10 7 26 6 11 37 54 7 0 2 0 0 13 138 323 34 335 50 206 27 220 96 50 103 1 770 1 396 1 366 47 1 5 • Includes 1 Registered in 1-s. SUMMARY Registered CLASS A tECK EI^GINE STEWARD GRANP TOTALS GROUP 2 3 1 145 211 50 66 221 37 38 97 104 915 470 184 ALL 1 406 1 324 1 239 1 969 Registered CLASS B GROUP 123 23 112 107 24 122 86 14 9 102 61 243 295 ALL 1 242 I 232 1 125 \ 599 SHIPPED CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 99 163 48 44 !«6 34 81 28 111 224 357 193 SHIPPED CLASS B GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 59 65 1 310 9 82 67 11 244 11 7 2 87 1m j 774 27 143 219 SHIPPED V CLASS C GROUP 2 1 ALL 9 1 133 4 26 1 160 6 2 1 96 1 37 j 389 11 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS B C 3 ALL A 39 310 133 39 26 51 i244 160 51 19 50 220 96 50 47 92 140 774""389 140 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS 0 GROUP ALL 12 3 1 482 403 561 111 I 455 185 515 80 1 366 309 138 323 11303 897 1214 514 ALL 11075 1 780 1 770 2625 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 24 184 351 t 559 48 267 246 | 56i 27 34 335 396 99 485 932 11516^^ �Aacort tt, IMS SEAFARERS Pare FIT* LOG Tramp Go's Seek To Halt Supertanker Grain Cargo NEW ORLEANS—The American Tramp Shippers Associa­ tion is attempting to obtain an injunction that would prevent the SlU-manned supertanker Manhattan (Hudson Water­ ways) from sailing to Pak--*istan with 100,000 tons of US used will not fly the American Government - financed grain of Pakistani flag. The tramp own­ Question: Do Seafarers still go in for tattoo decorations in some ports? Henry Watson: I think they still do, judging by the tattooed seamen 1 see around. Norfolk has a lot of these places and some of our men ^go there if they want tattoos. General­ ly, I think these places have lost a lot of the at­ traction they used to bave for most seamen. Deck view of giant SlU supertanker Manhattan shows array of petroleum cargo lines on the ship, which can carry a million barrels of oil on a single voyage. The tanks of the huge ship, have been cleaned out to permit her to haul a record grain cargo this trip. in a single trip. The Manhattan, which has been, loading at the Destrahan grain elevator since August 8, is due to leave for Pakistan this Saturday. The vessel will have to unload her cargo into smaller ships for dis­ charge at Chittigong and Chalna in Pakistan, since these harbors do not have sufficient depth to accommodate the mammoth super­ tanker. The transfer vessels that will be SAFETY AWARD HONORS SlU SHIP ers claim that this will mean that the grain is thus being transported in foreign-flag ships. They contend that requirements of the Cargo Preference Act would not be met because only a portion of the voy­ age would be performed by Ameri-. can vessels. MA Holds Mortgage The Association is also contend­ ing that the Manhattan is not a privately-owned US-flag commer­ cial vessel within the meaning of the law, since the Maritime Ad­ ministration holds a mortgage of about $21.3 uiilliuti on the vessel. The ATSA says this means the ship is really Government-owned. At the heart of the dispute, how­ ever, is the feeling of the tramp operators that the king-sized Man­ hattan in "unfair" competition for smaller vessels which can only lift 10,000 tons of cargo at a time. The big ship is the largest US-flag vessel afloat and can carry 100,000 tons of cargo at a clip. The injunc­ tion move was still in progress, according to available Information, when the LOG went to press. Loading Continues Despite the injunction threat, the Manhattan is being loaded with 70,000 tons of grain at the Destrehan elevator. The tanker will then rendezvous in the Gulf with two more SlU-manned vessels, the Transerie and the Transhay, which will transfer another 30,000 tons of wheat into the Manhattan's tanks. The transfer operation was made necessary by the fact that the waters at Destrahan are not deep enough to accommodate the full 100,000-ton load on the Manhat­ tan. All three vessels are operated by the SlU-contracted Hudson Waterways Company. Oliver P. Oakley: The last tattooing I saw done was In Hawaii some years back. I NEW YORK — The SlU-manned Alcoa Puritan was presented with the 1962 "Ship don't think too Safety Achievement Citation of Merit" here on August 6, in recognition of its rescue of many Seafarers the crew of a sinking fishing vessel, which was foundering in a driving rainstorm in the go in for it any Gulf of Mexico last Sep—— more because the tember. The rescue Incident occurred on of Mobile, the watch on the Puri­ trend is away Originally announced in the night of September 20, 1962, tan sighted a distress flare through from such things March, the award is made annual­ as the Puritan was heading for a driving rainstorm that was ham­ these days. ly by the Marine Section of the Mobile vyith a full cargo of bauxite pering visibility severely. There's no need from Trinidad. About 80 miles out National Safety Council. for fancy tattoos Course Altered even If it's considered a seafar­ Despite heavy swells, the Puri­ ing tradition. tan altered course in the direction of the flare, where the fishing ves­ t 4; i sel Betty J. out of Pensacola, Fla. John Qulnter: Not any more, was sinking fast with five men if my guess is right. I wouldn't aboard. The crew of the Puritan advise getting tatreadied a boat for launching, hut toed. I got mine Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director the heavy pounding of the seas when I was 15 and the high swells made this and have regrettactic impossible. ed it ever since. Although the Once they're on, Some excellent advice by Dr. Richard C. Bates Is given in "Today's Puritan was low there's only one Health." Although spoken with his tongue firmly in cheek, it is well in the water with way to get them worth serious thought. a full load of off that costs a "All things considered, the best way to die suddenly, I am sure you bauxite, it was lot of money. will agree, is to have a nice, clean, unexpected heart attack," he writes. iecided that a There's no real "Since this is the age of 'positive approach' and the era of 'do-it- rescue attempt need for decorating yourself like yourself, I'm going to tell you what you do to make your own heart would he made a billboard. by sidling direct­ attack right in your own basement workshop." ly alongside the He continues: "We know, almost enough now to be able to guarantee t 4^ 4i Anderson you results. This takes time, so there is always the chance that some Sshing vessel. Luis Angler-Niebes: Some do other disease will get to you first, but, on the other hand, you have a This delicate operation was ac­ and some don't. In general, I 50-50 chance to begin with. We are going to work on the other 50 complished and all five men aboard don't think the the Betty J. were then brought percent."" younger guys go (1) Be a man. Men have six times as many heart attacks as women. aboard right over the freighter's Headquarters again wishes to In for it like There is something in the hormones that make women women, that rail. The Puritan then headed for remind all Seafarers that pay­ they used to do. prevents them from hardening their arteries as rapidly as men. We ean Mobile with the Betty J. in tow, ments 0* funds, for whatever There's no real give female harmones to a male and slow down the rate at which hut the fishing vessel had to he Union purpose, he made only need to get tat­ his arteries age. For a while, this gave promise of a control for the east off when she started to go to authorized SIU representa­ tooed. It was dif­ disease until we abruptly ran out of patients willing to take these down. tives and that an official Union ferent in the old Seafarers in the deck depart­ receipt be gotten at that time. hormones. The plain truth of the matter is the most men would rather days when tradi­ ment who took a direct role in the If no receipt is offered he suro drop dead of a heart attack than wear a brassiere! tion was the (2) It helps if you live in the city. City dwellers have more coronaries operation were listed as Y. J. to protect yourself by imme«.ithing, but now I don't see the need to keep this than country folk, and this is probably related to the matter of exercise. Struha and H. B. Gatskill, ABs, • .tely bringing the matter to the (3) Pick your ancestors. The more people you have in your family and Ivar Anderson, OS, ail of whom attention of the President'i tradition going. were on watch at the time. office. who have died suddenly, the better your chances are. 4> 4^ 4^ (4) Be as sedentary as possible. If you have a big lawn to mow, William Cevasco: I haven't seen grow a small hoy to mow it for you. If you can't accomplish this, buy too many new tattoos. It's a dying yourself the kind of lawn mower you can sit on and ride around. If business and tra­ this is too expensive, get the kind of mower that will drag you around. (5) Drink 15 to 20 cups of coffee with cream a day. Have a lot of ice dition. I had one put on when I cream. Eat a lot of thick, juicy steaks well marbled with fat, and don't was 14 because I trim the fat from around the edge—you paid for it, eat it. Marry the wanted to bo one kind of woman who is noted as a good cook because she puts butter of the boys, but and cream In all her recipes. If you're going to a restaurant, always I'd love to get it call the waiter over for an extra pat of butter. This sort of diet will off now. There's not only elevate your blood cholesterol, hut will make you fat, and no need to stereo- that's helpful, too. Thin people have just as many heart attacks as fat t y p e yourself. people, but the fat people are far more inclined to have the fatal kind. People generally (6) It helps if you are wealthy. Rich people have more heart attacks frown on tattooed guys. than poor people, presumably because they can afford more of those thick, juicy steaks and hire more people to get their yard work done. 4> 4> 4i (7) It helps if you have diabetes, srall bladder trouble, or high blood Otto Alvarez: Yes, I think sea­ pressure. men still go for them. I do, at any (8) One of the good, positive thin-gs you can do is to smoke cigarettes. rate, because I Two-pack-a-day smokers have twice as many heart attacks as nonlike tattoos. Oth­ smokers. ers seem to like (9) Above all, after you have that first attack, don't follow your them too. because doctor's advice. it's supposed to "Unfortunately," concluded Doctor Bates, "following these rules be a sign of our may not work the first time. Four out of five people survive their first profession. I'm heart attack, and return to their former occupation. But if it doesn't proud to be a work the first time, keep on trying. The statistics improve a great deal seaman and if with second and third attacks." tattoos signify a (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can UNION LABEL AND SERVICE TRADES DEPT., AFL-CIO seaman, then I'm glad to have my two tradeaiarks. be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Hints On How To Have A Heart Attack Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts UNIOH LABEL i£flr 2-8.m3 WEEK �Pace Six SEAFARERS LOG Aacaat 2S, 19IS Rigged Signatures Spur Okla. 'Right-To-Work' Bill Artist's conception shows Matson'i container carrier now being completed tor the interisland trade in Hawaii. The vessel will have a capacity for 155 containers, in addition to 800 tons of liquid cargo. She is being built for self-propelled automated operation or as a towed barge. Gov't Rejects Greek Registry Plan US Nixes Sale Of Lurline WASHINGTON — The Maritime Administration has turned thumbs down on an appli­ cation by the Matson Navigation Company to transfer ownership of the SS Lurline to Panamanian interests with intentions to register the vessel under the Greek flag. A $3.5 million deal to sell-*the laid-up Hawaiian cruise eligible for transfer to foreign scheduled to enter a San Francisco ship was reportedly closed in registry as an overage liner. She is yard and be completed in time to New York a few weeks ago with the Marfuerza Compania Maritima, SA, a Panamanian corporation wholly owned by Mrs. Evegenia J. Chandris, a Greek citizen. The MA had approved the deal on the proviso that the vessel be shifted to either Panamanian, Liberian or Honduran registry. However, an application to trans­ fer the ship to Greek registry was turned down by the MA as not being in accord with the approval in principle. MA said the sale-was inconsistent with US Navy policy that the vessel be under "effective control" in accordance with na­ tional defense transportation policy. Built in 1932, the Lurline is manned by members of SIU Pa­ cific District. This ship is valued at $3.5 mil­ lion, and was expected to be rebuilt in Europe for opeiation between England, Australia and New Zea­ land under the sale agreement. The Matsonia, a sistership of fhe Lurline, vdll carry on the com­ pany's service between the West Coast and Hawaii. Motorist To Be Converted Another Matson vessel, the Hawaiian Motorist, is scheduled for conversion to enable her to carry 186 cargo containers in ad­ dition to the 524 autos she can now carry. The vessel, which serves the West Coast-Hawaii trade, was resume service on September 17. Plans call for raising her wheelhouse 12l4i feet and providing for stowing containers three high on the foredeck. Barkan Named New Director For COPE WASHINGTON—Alexander Bar­ kan has been named by the AFLClb as director of the Federation's Committee on Political Education, suceeding the late James L. McDevitt. Barkan had been serving as acting COPH director since the death of McDevitt last March. He had been deputy director of the committee since Feb. 1, 1957, and before that was assistant director from the time of the AFL-CIO merger in 1955. Cash Benefits Paid—June, 1963 Taught High School AMOUNT PAID CLAIMS A 54-year-old native of Bayonne, Hospital Benefits $ 58,721.26 5,940 NJ, Barkan taught at Bayonne Death Benefits 51,123.15 22 High School for four years follow­ Pension-Disability Benefits ..... 66,750.00 445 ing his graduation from the Uni­ 5,950.00 versity of Chicago in 1933. In Maternity Benefits 29 64,383.55 1937 he became an organizer for Dependent Benefits 511 Optical Benefits 4.499.85 401 the Textile Workers Oo-ganizing Out-Patient Benefits 37,081.00 4,528 Committee, forerunner of the TWUA, and later was named a Vacation Benefits 430,548.14 1,353 sub-regional director. TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION After World War II Navy $719,056.95 BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... 13,229 service he became veterans di­ rector for the CIO Community Services Committee. A year later, he returned to New Jersey as executive secretary of the State Industrial Union Council. He re­ June, 1963 joined the TWUA staff in 1948 as Port Seamen Wives Children TOTAL political action director, a post he held until his COPE appointment Baltimore 156 42 12 with the merged Federation. Houston 10 10 127 Mobile 9 18 87 New Orleans * * *' 12 18 298 New York 41 32 509 Philadelphia **" 24 3 57 Seafarers being admitted to a Public Health hospital are TOTAL 138 93 1,234 urged to carry with them their Union book plus proof of eli­ gibility for SIU b e n e fi t s; namely, a record that they have at least 90 days seatime during June, 1963 the previous year and at least Previous Pints Pints TOTAL one day during the previous six Port Balance Credited Used ON HAND months. Failure to have the proper credentials will cause a Boston • 7 0 0 7 delay in payments to the Sea­ New York lOV/i 32 4 135Vi Philadelphia ;.... 23 7 2 28 farer. If the Seafarer is admitted to Baltimore 58Vi 1 o figy, a hospital which is not a PHS Norfolk 16 1 0 17 Jacksonville 25 0 0 25 institution, he should contact Tampa 6 0 3 3 the Union immediately. The Union will arrange with the Mobile 16 0 0 16 New Orleans 41 81/2 0 49\^ USPHS for a transfer to a Pub­ Houston 7 Vi 0 V/i lic Health hospital in his vicin­ Wilmington 2 1 0 3 ity. The PHS will not pick up San Francisco 6 0 0 6 the hospital tab for private hospital care, unless it is noti­ Seattle 15 0 0 15 fied in advance. TOTALS 330 61 9 372 . I ( «t V £/ • • •, % f !.• f t • •M: SIX7 SOCIAL SECXTRITIT SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans SIU Clinie Exams- All Ports Prove Eligibility For Hospital $ SIU Blood Bank Inventory OKLAHOMA CITY—Sponsors of a so-called "right-towork" initiative petition have been ordered by an Oklahoma Supreme Court referee to answer charges that nearly half of the 212,000 signattires sub--*mitted are invalid and should challenged 104,806 names—^mord than enough to disqualify the peti­ be thrown out. The "work" group, which is seeking a referendum on its pro­ posal to write a ban on union shop agreements into the state constitution, moved to dismiss the challenge filed by a citizens' com­ mittee including leaders of the State AFL-CIO. Referee Marian Opala rejected the motion. He then went on to direct attorneys for the petiion circulators to produce evidence in court that challenged signatures are, in fact, valid. He asked for an affirmative showing of proof, on a county-bycounty basis, that names chal­ lenged on grounds of forgery, duplication of signatures, nonregistered voters and other ir­ regularities meet the provisions of the state's initiative petition statute. In earlier hearings, opponents tion if the challenges are upheld. Of these, 70,817 names were chal­ lenged as being those of persons who are not registered to vote. "Flagrantly Improper" ^ William C. Kessler, attorney for the group opposing a "right-towork" law, said many of the sig­ natures were "flagrantly im­ proper." He cited sworn testimony at the hearing by a nursing home op­ erator who admitted that he had signed the name of many of his, patients to the petition after hav­ ing been told that it was "all right" for him to do so. The battle over the validity of the petition has been going on for more than a year. The petition campaign was launched after the legislature had killed bills to im­ pose a compulsory open shop or submit the issue to referendum. sxxr FOOD a.iid Cliff Wilson, Food and. Ship Sanitation Director Extra Care Can Make Better Coffee Good coffee is no accident. There are certain conditions that bring It about. Freshness and cleanliness are the basic items; you have to have fresh coffee and fresh cool water to start plus clean equipment. The rest is up to who makes the actual brew. The selection of a proper grind for your equipment can make a big difference. Too fine a grind will produce a bitter coffee with too much sediment. Too coarse a grind leaves a weak coffee that lacks flavor. Start your brew with fresh cold water. Hot water tends to give the coffee a disagreeable taste. Spread the coffee evenly in the urn, making the layer about an inch thick. It is important to use exact measures of water. The recommendation for top-quality coffee is within a range of two to two and one-half gallons per pound of coffee. Use a slow circular motion when pouring the water in. This provides for an. even extraction when the dry coffee has been spread in an even layer. Remove the grounds as soon as the following filtering process is finished. After the ground coffee has released the preferred flavor, there are bitter residues left over which have a detrimental effect on the coffee flavor if they are allowed to mix. Remember that when coffee is made in an urn, the first coffee that filters through has the heaviest concentration and settles at the bottom. Drawing this coffee and then pourihg it back with the rest mixes the entire batch and gives it a uniform strength throughout. Try to hold the coffee at a temperature of 185 to 190 degrees farenheit. Lower temperatures make coffee "that is too cool to enjoy by the time it is served. Higher temperatures result in a loss of flavor. Serve the coffee as soon after it is made as possible. The longer that it stands around, the more flavor it loses. Milk is available in many forms. These include whole fluid milk, concentrated milk, evaporated milk, buttermilk, skim milk, and whole or non-fat dry milk. Whole milk and some fortified milk also contains vitamin A. Most homogenized milk and practically all evaporated milk contains vitamin D. Adults should drink two or more cups a day in order to fulfill their daily requirements of these vitamins and minerals. Any of the various forms of milk mentioned are capable of filling the daily quota. The proper storage of milk and dairy products is essential to pre­ serve its nutritional value and good taste. Fresh dairy products should be kept cold and tightly wrapped or covered so that they do not absorb the odors and flavors of other foods. A storage temperature of 40 degrees is desirable in protecting the flavor and food value of milk and cream. The SIU milk program, which guarantees a fresh supply of milk on board at all times, is based on the use of pasteurized grade A fresh milk packed in sterile cans. The raw milk used is the same as milk packed in bottles except that it is super-heated during processing and then sealed in tins instead of glass or paper containers. This milk is ready to drink as poured from the can, and tastes the same as fresh milk, but it should be served chilled in pitchers since brief exposure to air gives the sterilized product an added fresh flavor. Samples have reporterly kept for as long as six years without spoilage. Evaporated and condensed milk may be stored at room temperature until the container is opened. Then they should be refrigerated in the same way as fresh fluid milk. Dry milks will keep for several months at room temperature of 75 degrees or lower, or they may be kept in the refrigerator. Non-fat dry milk is more stable than whole dry milk because of its lack of fat. Both should be stored in tightly-covered containers to prevent moisture absorption, which causes off-flavors to develop and makes reconstitutlon difficult. (Oamments and suggestions are invited by this Department nnd can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.), .11 .\J .«nS-3.l \'J .'•* 4 .i\ r! ; £1 V ti »•; .i . J . -i' �'•••i Face Seres 9i^APAitKRS^ laa ITrance Gurbs 12 SlU Oldtimers Go On Pension Job Actions In Transport An even dozen veteran Seafarers whose combined careers at sea total over 400 years are the latest, deep-sea' oldtimers to close out their long^ years of shipboard service,, and settle down to a comfortable retirement with, the assistance of their SIU pension benefits of $150 per month. " The addition of thig group^" of pensioners boosts the total PARIS—A bill outlawing wildcat number of Seafarers approved or "flash" strikes in French transport and public utilities serv­ ices has been passed by the French Assembly over the strong opposi­ tion of labor unions and many political parties. The French Senate vetoed the highly controversial .bill, but under French law the Assembly decision prevails when the two houses of the government dis­ agree. The bill requires transport and utility workers to give five days warning before going out on strike, allowing the authorities time to take measures to keep the serv­ ices going. The Assembly approved the anti-strike measure by a vote of 257 to 204. Before the Assembly vote, about 10,000 workers held a mass meet­ ing at the Place de la Republic in a show of solidarity, and de­ nounced the bill and the French Government's labor policy. In some European coufitries, such as Spain, strikes are illegal. Seamen's Strike Meanwhile, a five-day strike over wages by French seamen, which tied up shipping in Medi­ terranean ports, has ended, and thousands of stranded travelers are again on their way. Officers as well as seamen took part in the walkout to' protest a continuing wage conflict. Further strike action was threatened for the future un­ less steps are taken to settle the dispute. for retirement benefits this year to 73. A check of the shipboard departments serviced by the newly-retired veterans shows that 6 shipped in the steward depart­ ment, 5 in the engine department and 1 on deck. In the group are: Alton M. Bell, 55; Fortunate Constantino, 69; Donald D. Damtoino, 55; Leonard E. Hodges, 53; Rupert A. Jackson, 57; Manuel B. Lopes^ 66; Jose Martinez, 68; Vincent C. Michel, 65; John Pedrosa, 67; Rafael Re7eBf71; Leon Reynolds; 63, and Tony 9-. Sosa, 61. Bell Is a native of Alabama who joined the SIU at New Orleans in 19 4 2. New Or­ leans is now his fulltime home, as he recently end­ ed a steward de­ partment career which spanned almost 30 years by paying off the Warrior (Water™an). He lists Reynolds Ann Trueblood, of Anderson, Ind., as his next of kin. Now comfortably settled at his home in Seattle, Constantino was born in the Philippines and jour­ neyed to Baltimore where he joined the SIU in 1939. When he paid off the Young America (Waterman), the veteran deckhand closed over 45 years of active duty on the deep seas. He lists his Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director Private Firms Can't Do IVtedicare Job Commercial insurance companies are beseiging the nation's elderly citixens with a new sales campaign for private hospitalization insurance as an alternative to President Kennedy's plan to finance old-age hospital care through the Social Security System. A close examinaUon of some of the full-page newspaper advertise­ ments extolling the merits of these commercial plans should pro\dde all the evidence needed that private insurance simply cannot do the job. Where the monthly premiums are reasonable, the hospitalization bene­ fits are totally inadequate—$10 a' day in one case. This is against an average daily hospital expense that reached nearly $33 in 1961. Where the benefits are comprehensive, the premiums are far beyond the reach of most aged persons. According to the US Census Bureau, half the elderly couples in the country have incomes of $2,530 a year or less, and half the aged persons living alone have Incomes of $1,030 or less. Thus the average retired couple falls far short of the' $3,010 a year the Bureau of Labor Statistics has estimated it needs to maintain a "modest but adequate" standard of living. In such circumstances it is difficult enough for the elderly to meet the ordinary expenses of mere existence—food, clothing and shelter. The added burden of commercial health insurance premiums costing ansrwhere from Itt to 20 percent of their total incomes is just too much for them to carry. Yet what other choice confronts the aged if they are to guard against the tremendous financial burden of an accident or serious illness and still preserve the last shreds of independence and personal pride? This is the question medicare seeks to answer. The only sensible alternative for a nation with the wealth and resources of the United States, it seems, is to approach hospital care for the aged in the same way that it approached retirement benefits for the aged 28 years ago—through the Social Security System. That is exactly what the President proposes; that is exactly what the King-Anderson bill, supported by the AFL-CIO, provides. Under this bill every citizen would pay during his working years for his own old-age hospital insurance—through the Social Security System. This insurance would guarantee the elderly a minimum of hospital care that they can rely on during their retirement—under the Social Security System. " The proposal, in short. Is that the aged be given a system that will permit them to live out their lives in reasonable comfort and dignity, without the day-to-day fear of an accident or needed operaUon that could bring economic catastrophe. It is the least a proud nation can do for its senior citizens. ' Comments and' suggestions are invited by this Department and car. . be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Coiistantino Dambrino Hodges Martinez Michel daughter, Mercedes, of Paco, the Reyes is the oldest pensioner in the Dutch West Indies, he joined the group. Sailing in the black the Union at Boston in 1938 and Philippines, as next of kin. gang, he compiled over 43 years concluded a 45-year span of Gulfport, Mass., is where Dambrino makes his home with his at sea. He became a member of service with a trip on the Alcoa sister, Mrs. Ruth Rouse. He joined the SIU at New York: in 1940 and Patriot (Alcoa) in May. Sosa was bom in Tampa and the SIU at New Orleans in 1946 is living in Brooklyn with his wife, and has sailed for over 25 years Maria. He paid off the Alcoa Pen­ joined the SIU there in 1945. An­ as a steward. An army veteran of nant (Alcoa) to end his deep-sea other veteran steward, he ended his career at sea when he paid World War II, his last vessel was career. the Del Sol (Delta). Now living in East Orange, NJ, off the Hedge ~ Haven (Hedge Born in Savannah, Hodges with his wife, Muriel, Reynolds is Haven Farms). He and his wife. signed on with the Union at that another pensioner who shipped in Bertha Louise, still make Tampa port city in 1939. He sailed in the the steward department. Born in their permanent headquarters. black gang and last shipped aboard the Mt. Rainier (Bull). He and his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Violet Hodges, still reside in Savannah. A native of the Virgin Islands, Jackson sailed as a steward for 20 years, signing up with the SIU in 1945 at New York. He completed his last voyage aboard the Atlas (Tankers and Tramps) and - now lives in Brooklyn, with his wife, Sosa Pedrosa Lopez Jackson Ida. Shipping in the engine depart­ ment for over 40 years, Lopez was bom in Spain and became a mem­ ber of the Union at New York in 1947. He and his wife, Virginia, make New York City their yearroL'vd address. He paid off the Halycon Pioneer (Halycon) his last WASHINGTON—A Senate Merchant Marine Subcommit­ trip out. Martinez is a native of Puerto tee has thrown its weight behind a House bill that would Rico who joined the SIU at New authorize the President to voice United States acceptance of York in 1946. Nearly all of his new sea safety regulations'* career at sea was spent in the without waiting for the revised engine department and he com- that were adopted in 1960 by anti-collision regulations to come the International Conference Portmar (Calmar) in June. He and into operation. portmar (Calmar) in June. He and on Safety of Life at Sea. One of the major areas stressed The new safety regulations were his wife, Ella, live in Baltimore. at the safety conference was the drafted at a world maritime safety Born in Louisiana, Michel didn't have far to go to become a mem­ conference that was held in Lon­ recognition of radar as a naviga­ ber of the SIU. He signed on at don three years ago. In order for tional aid. This was one of the New Orleans in 1947 and still lives the regulation changes to be valid issues in the investigation of the there with his wife, Josephine; A they must be accepted by all the 1956 Andrea Doria-Stockholm col­ steward, he closed over 35 years nations involved in the conference. lision off the Massachusetts coast The Maritime Safety Committee in 1956, in which the Doria sank of deep-sea activity aboard the Robin Trent (Robin Lines) in of the Inter-governmental Mari­ and 50 lives were lost. The colli­ time Consultative Organization, a sion paved the way for the 1960 April. Pedrosa became attached to sea United Nations Agency, has ex­ conference life at an early age while still liv­ pressed concern over the slow rate Number Of Changes ing in his native Portugal. He of acceptance to date. At the same The new convention updates the joined the SIU at Baltimore- in time the committee drew attention agreement of 1948 with a number 1939 and continues- to live there to regulations on the use of radar of important improvements to so he can be close to seafaring to avoid collisions, and praised cover changes in marine machinery events. He sailed in the engine de­ the initiative of countries which and electrical equipment, particu­ partment and last voyaged aboard have already issued notices to larly on steering gear in passenger mariners about radar regulations and cargo ships. A prohibition also the Massmar (Calmar). Another native of Puerto Rico, 4. has been made against using fuels with low flash points as a means of increasing fire protection re­ quirements and bringing them in line with those of the US. Separate recommendations to ensure proper precautions with all types of bulk cargoes, especially grain, have also been made. Senate Croup OKs Sea Safety Rules Put Postal Zone On LOG Address One of the latest group of new SIU pensioners; Seafarer Rafael Reyes, 72 (right), receives his first check for $150 monthly benefits from SIU Welfare Rep. John Dwyer at headquarters. Reyes has been going to sea 43 years. The Post Office Department has requested that Seafarers and their families include postal z 0 n e numbers in sending changes of address into the LOG. The use of the zone num­ ber will greatly speed the flow of the mail and will facilitate delivery. Failure to include the zone number can hold up delivery of the paper. The LOG is now In the process of zoning Its entire mailing list. �rw Eirbt $EAPARERS LOG Auciut 2S, ues Duluth ILA Sea Bottom Called Urges New Vast Metal Source Cargo Bill LOS ANGELES — Never fully exploited as a source of By Sidney Margollus wealth, the sea may soon become the world's largest provider of manganese, nickel, cobalt, copper and phosphate if huge A Candid Guide to Education Loans deposits of these metals found Some beliefs to the contrary, money is the most important reason equipment resembling huge vac­ why some youngsters go to college and others often as well qualified in abundance on the ocean DULUTH—^THe Plains states of uum cleaners, which would sweep do not; why some who start do finish and, others drop out. the US are not normally consid­ floor are recovered and minec dp the rich nodules and fill 50 For example, in one of several surveys proving this point, the Na­ ered maritime states, but the im­ A report to a scientiflc convention percent of the US need for nickel tional Science Foundation found that among the upper 30 percent of held here recently revealed that portance of the US maritime in­ and more than. 100 percent of its 17-year-olds, "the largest single reason for failure to enter college dustry to the people of these states .scientific studies conducted over requirements for cobalt add other appears to be inadequate financial resources." The study also found the past six years show the sea to is pointed up in a letter sent by minerals. that lack of money was responsible for up to one-half of the male Local 374-1 of the International be a "seemingly inexhaustible college dropouts, and one-third of the female. source of many metals vital to Longshoremen's Association here Increasingly, moderate-income families are turning to loans to get to Congressional representatives industry. their children through college. There is a danger here, because heavy Nodules, or lumps of metals, are asking new cargo legislation. reliance on loans can saddle a youngster and his family with burden­ The letter pomts out that 46 per­ present in vast numbers on the some debts after graduation. It even may influence his choice of a cent of the men manning US mer­ ocean floor and, if mined, would vocation, warns Allan Ostar, director of the Joint Office of Institu­ chant ships come from these inland eliminate this country's depend­ tional Research. states, and that the decline of the ence on foreign sources as the The lowest-cost type of loan widely available and probably the first US shipping industry is hurting main supply for US ore require­ one to seek, is a National Defense Act loan. These Federally-sub­ not only them but inland farmers, ments. The US now imports G6 sidized loans involve a true interest rate of only 3 percent a year, and businessmen and labor in general, percent of its manganese and simi­ —very important—the interest does not start accruing until a year as well. Pointing to the loss of lar amounts of many other metals WASHINGTON — The Federal- after graduation. about 60 US-flag ships in the Great Dr. John L. Mero, research en­ Lakes trade during the past three gineer at the University of Cali­ state unemployment compensation Another helpful feature for youngsters hoping to go to college, as years, the letter calls for action fornia Institute of Marine Re­ system has become "obsolete" un well as those already in attendance, is that the National Defense Act now to reverse this destructive sources, says that nodule forma­ der today's ever-changing working loans are available to freshmen. College and state-sponsored loans conditions, says the AFL-CIO De­ sometimes are given only to students who have completed one term trend. tions on the sea bottom are in partment of Research. Provision Of Bill and sometimes more. greater quantity than could ever An analysis by the department The bill proposes that all water- be exhausted by their use. Oh the Students apply for Defense Act loans directly to their colleges, and borne cargo destined for or origi­ floor of the Pacific Ocean, he esti­ shows that half of the nation's un­ can borrow up to $1,000 a year. You can take up to ten years after employed are either ineligible for graduation to repay, and if you go into teaching, will have ten percent nating in the US must be carried on US-flag vessels, or only on ves­ mated, there are 1.5 trillion tons unemployment beneflls or have ex­ of your loan cancelled for each year you teach, up to a total of 50 of nodules which are being added sels of countries in which the cargo hausted state compensation, and percent. Thus, for students interested in teaching, the Defense Act either originated or is destined. to at the annual rate of 10 billion most of the jobless are receiving loans also can serve as'^a kind of partial scholarship. All domestic cargoes must similar­ tons. "We have," he reports, "a re­ a small percentage of their lost Many colleges now tend to offer National Defense loans to students ly be carried on US-flag ships, and wages. In 1939, the study contin­ seeking long-term financing and reserve their remaining loan funds newable mineral resource to ex­ foreign-flag vessels may not carry ues, maximum benefits were above for shorter or emergency borrowings. You see, there is a shortage American passengers unless these ploit." 60 percent of average state wages of low-cost loan funds as well as of scholarships, and the loans too The scientist believes that politi­ ships meet the seaworthiness and in 35 states and territories, where­ have to be rationed. cal and population pressures will safety standards set up by the as in 1963 only one $tate belongs Federal Government and the US compel the US to attempt a in this category. However, some colleges still do have available their own long-term massive "sea-hunt" because of the Coast Guard. loans, too. The interest rates on colleges' own loans range from noth­ "A new and even more acute "Ships are this nation's back­ profit in mining and recovering the problem has been created as a re­ ing at all in a few cases, to as much as 8 percent, with 3 to 4 most bone," the letter states, "and the huge aggrelate of mineral deposits sult of rapid technological change typical. As with the Defense Act loans, usually interest does not begin lack of them was nearly a disaster under the sea. until after graduation. Recovery would be made through and the impact of automation, in both world wars ... all of us A number of states now also have college-loan programs, bicluding the AFL-CIO survey says. "Skills need 'Honest Cargo Legislation.*" use of hydraulic dredges, with and experiences acquired over a Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New lifetime suddenly are made obso­ York, North Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Illinois and lete." The report notes that "not Michigan are starting such programs. only are some thrown out of work Sometime these state-sponsored loans are subsidized by the state but —they become jobless indefinitely arranged through local banks. Your state education department college and perhaps permanently." aid office or high school counseling office, can tell you where to apply. As a remedy to the problem, The state-sponsored loans are not always as reasonable as the Defense the AFL-CIO department supports Act or colleges' own loans, and in fact are not always as reasonable as the Kennedy Administration in they appear. The New York State Loans do cost little. No interest is urging Congress to pass the Mc­ charged while the student is still in college, and only three percent Whatever you need, in work or dress Carthy-King bill which would after. The State Higher Educational Assistance Corp. pays the rest. bring an additional three million But Massachusetts loans cost a true interest rate of 5 percent while geor, your SlU Seo Chest hos it. Get top workers under the program. * still in school, and a finance charge of $4.50 per $100 after graduation. quolity geor ot substontiol sovings by buy­ Under the bill, a Federal fund That means the true per annum rate after graduation is really approxi­ ing ot your Union-owned ond Unionwould be set up based on a new mately 9 percent. On a loan of $1,200 for three years, the student uniform Federal payroll tax of would graduate with a-debt of $1,380, and the additional finance charges operoted Seo Chest store. three-tenths of one percent. After for three more years would increase it to $1,566. a worker has been unemployed Sport Coati The Maine and Virginia loan programs have similar rates. The New for 26 weeks, and presumably has Slacks exhausted state jobless benefits, Jersey loans are a little more reasonable, if not as much so as New Dress Shoes he would be eligible for up to 26 York's. The Jersey loans require a true or simple interest rate of 8 Work Shoes additional weeks of Federal pay­ percent interest before graduation, but the charge remains the same Socks ments depending on his job ex­ simple interest rate after graduation. In states that have no loan plan of their own, moderate-cost loans Dungarees perience prior i;o his unemploy­ are being sponsored by United Student Aid Funds, but at this time Frisko Jeens ment. A worker who has been em­ these are not available for freshmen. Over 300 colleges in 30 states CFO Shirts ployed half of the previous three now participate in this program. You can get information from your Dress Shirts years could draw 13 weeks of ex­ College Student Aid office and then apply for the loan at one of the Sport Shirts tended Federal payments and a participating banks in your home town. The interest rate is reasonable Belts worker on the job for two-thirds enough—a true 6 percent. But unlike the Defense Act and some of the Khakis of the previous three years would college loans, the United Student Aid loans do accrue interest while Ties receive the maximum 26-week cov­ the student is .still in school. Sweat Shirts erage. Next most reasonable source is banks' own college loans, or a T-Shirts Uniform Standards credit-union loan. Many banks now offer such loans in addition to Shorts The bill would create a uniform having available the United Student Aid and state-sponsored plans. Briefs national standard for states to Bank rates on their own college loans are less than on their usual follow in setting the amount of personal or installment loans, and also less than finance-company Swim Trunks benefits, the goal of which would 'educational financing" or "tuition plan" loans. Sweaters enable most workers to recover The bank rates range from as little as $2.25 per $100 on a note re­ Sou'westers .Mlf their lost wages through un­ payable monthly (a true per-annum rate of about 4Vi percent), to as Raingear employment insurance. This would much as $6 per $100 (approximately a true 12 percent). A number of Caps be accomplished by gradually rais­ banks charge 6 percent simple annual interest on the amount of Writing Materials ing the ceiling on benefits until It money actually turned over to you each semester. Toiletries One difference between banks' own college loans, arid the United could be fixed at two-thirds the Electric Shavers Student Aid"loans, is that repayment of the bank loans is not posl> average state wage. Radios The program's financing would poned until after graduation. You do-haye to start paying back imme­ be strengthened by increasing the diately. However, if you do not need to postpone repayment until after Television taxable wage base from the first graduation, the bank's own loan may be cheaper in dollar cost even Jewelry if the interest rate is a little higher, since you avoid accruing interest $3,000 of salary to $5,200. Cameras charges over a longer period. The AFL-CIO department re­ Luggage Highest-cost source is finance-company college loans, because tbe port notes that the Ways and Means Committee of the House of lender advances only part of the money at a time. For example, on a Representatives, which considers so-called "$4,000 plan," the lender may advance as little as $500 each such measures, already has a full semester. But you repay each month. Families also should explore with school counselors one other legislative calendar and says the "real test for th« VcCarthy-King source of low-cost and sometimes even no-cost loans: Those provided by local community groups such as PTA's and fraternal organizations. bill will come in 'o«4." US Jobless Aid Overhaul Seen Needed Your Gear... for ship . •. tor shore the SEACHEST �. ' "'• ll-i" •'' •" '•-' Anrittt 23, 1968 SEAFARERS te::: 'I ft:': LOG Far* NiBC SlU SHIP LAUNCHES Plf* NEW GULF OUTLET • : "t I Waiting to cast off lines for Del Sud voyage from the Dock Board's bulk cargo terminal to the Gulf are Seafarers Cyril Henning (left) and Tom Dallas. Colorfully dressed with flogs for the occasion, the SlU-monnea passenger ship Del Sud (Delta) inau­ gurated New Orleans' new "MR-GO" channel—the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet—last month, enroute to the Caribbean and the East Coast of South America. The 76-mile waterway is a shortcut to the sea that completely bypasses the Mississippi and lops 40 miles and several hours' steaming from the normal run to the Gulf. Only partially completed, the tidewater channel begins at New Orleans' Industrial Canal, fol­ lows the route of the Intracoastal Waterway for a few miles and then cuts through miles of newly-dredged marshland to reach open water dt Breton Sound in the Gulf of Mexico. A. P. Stoddard, president. New Orleans AFL-CIO (left), and Clarence Henry, international vice-president of ILA, were among visitors to opening ceremonies. Getting port-hole view of festivities and water show by harbor craft is Seafarer Harold Crone. Rail-liners are Seafarers J. L. Dieseo, 3rd electrician (center, left); D. Domlngue, FWT, and Frank "Red" Foley. Ceremonial white nylon line was cast off to start trip. •VI Papa CblesHn's jazz band played traditional farewell for Del Sud's passengers as ship left terminal. She reuclied open water in seven hours. Close-up pictures Seafarers Joe Folse, Milfon Mouton and John Doyle. They're on Delta Line shoregang. Waiting on pier to help handle lines. Seafarers Terrlll Nesbitt (left) and A. L Stephens study map showing ship's route. �A4 nv« Tea SMAFdRKR9 LOG Lumber Cai|oes Pkk Up As Lowers' Strike Ends PORTLAND, Ore.—^Lumber ship movements In the Pacific Northwest are beginning to resume, with the end of a tenweek strike by timber workers on this coast. Wood and lum­ ber workers who struck June> 5 against two members of the for an end to overtime for Satur­ industry's "Big Six" employ­ day or Sunday work — the new DSPARTMBaer Joe Alfina, Safe^p Director Plan For Safe Labor Day Holiday "I AacuettllBSS 'Fair Trade' Bill Clears House Unit The long Labor Day weekend is almost here again with ita grim WASmNGTON — A so-called statistics on the dead and injured. In an effort to reduce the teirible toll of accidents over this coming Labor Day weekend, the AFL-CIO "quality stabUization bill" which Standing Committee on Safety & Occupational Health has launched Its the AFL-CIO has charged would pacts provide that there shall be fifth annual nationwide campaign In cooperation with the Labor Con­ force consumers to pay higher ers were due to start returning to prices has been approved by the •no discrimination against workers ference of the National Safety Council. work this week. House Interstate Commerce Com­ who refuse to work overtime and Joint strike action by the Wood­ Last year 678 Americans—men, women and children—many of them mittee. workers and the Lumber &.Saw­ no concerted action by either party union members, were killed during the holiday period. Every one The bill is a variation of "fair mill Workers, an affiliate of the to use overtime as a bargaining of these deaths was unnecessary and could have been avoided. trade" legislation designed to en­ "weapon." The companies agreed Carpenters, won a substantial wage It is tragic that over the years labor's own holiday has become a package in new three-year con­ to drop demands for other bhanges symbol not only of fun and relaxation but of death and injury as well. able manufacturers to control the retail price of their products. It in the hours of labor sections of tracts. It thus becomes the duty of every union member to da eveiything in was introduced by Rep. Oren Har­ At least one SlU-manned Cal­ the contracts. his power to reduce the accident toll during the holiday weekend. ris (D-Ark.) committee chairman, mer ship and several vessels During the 1962 holiday, 501 Americans were killed on the road, 57 and 22 other representatives. crewed by the SIU Pacific District by drowning. 23 in boating accidents and 97 from miscellaneous A lone dissent to the committee have been idled in various ports accidents. After three straight years of declining accident figures action was registered by Rep. John during the dispute. during the annual holiday, the total jumped ahead- sharply to this D. -Dingell (D-Mich.), who said: Already ratified are new agree­ staggering toll. "This legislation is bad for the ments between the two unions and Automobile accidents, as usual, led the accident parade, so a reduction economy, bad for the retailer, and the Georgia-Pacific Company, a big in the number of automobile accidents this year will go a long way very bad for the consumer." independent company. Four other The bill would apply to brandtoward making this year's holiday one of the safest ever. The rules independents, who withdrew from name products where the manufac­ for safe driving cannot be repeated too often. the Timber Operators' Council, al­ WASHINGTON—A total of 543 Make sure your car is in top condition. Have It checked by a com­ turer does not' have a monopoly so came to terms. Liberty ships have already been The "Big Six" operators are the sold for scrap by the Federal Gov­ petent mechanic, before you start out on the holiday weekend. On the and competes with similar products St. Regis Paper Company, US Ply­ ernment since the beginning of its road, don't speed and don't drive when you are tired. Above all Is made by other manufacturers. Such wood—both struck in June—and program to reduce the "mothball" the warning that must be repeated again and again—don't drive If a producer would have the right to set the retail price and to ob­ you've been drinking. the Weyerhaeuser Company, Crown fleet in 1958. tain injunctions against any reZellerbach, International Paper The second greatest cause of Labor Day deaths last year came Disposal of the .World War IIand Ravonier, Inc., who locked built cargo vessels has brought the through drowning. Many of these drowning, victims- were children, taller offering his product below out their employees when the Government some $36 million so so if you go out to the shore this year keep a sharp eye on the kids. the set price. The committee added- a "states strike started but recalled them far. Let them swim only in areas well patrolled by life-guards. Don't let rights" amendment specifying that to work recently. A Maritime Administration them go out in the water alone and make it clear that they are to Of the 29,000 workers affected source said that all but 30 of the stay within a definite area where you can keep an eye on them. Don't the legislation would not apply in any state which had a law prohibit­ at the peak point in the strike- ships have been sold for scrapping let them wander off on their own. ing manufacturer-Imposed mini­ lockout, an estimated 4,000 stayed in the US. Market prices, high Boating accidientS; which caused 23 deaths last year, are always on strike while negotiations con­ when sales first started, have fallen avoidable. Seafarers especially, who know the rules, should follow mum prices. Labor's warning that any type tinued at scattered points. so low that the Government has them on a holiday cruise just as they would during a normal trip. The outbreak of the strike and had to fix a floor on Its selling Make sure your boat has enough Coast Guard-approved life preservers of "fair trade" law would meau higher prices was backed up by the progress to its present state price. to go around. Keep advised of the weather conditions and don't go the former head of the Justice De­ of settlement indicates the reasons The first proud old reiic of the out when small craft warnings are up. Make sure your boat is in good why the lumber employers have wartime merchant fleet was sold in condition, carry a good fire extinguisher and observe the rules of good partment's anti-trust division. He siaid surveys have shown that con­ been pressing so hard in Congress 1958 for $141,000 but steady seamanship at all times. sumers in states with similar laws for an extension of the Jones Act changes in the scrap market has (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can pay from 19 to 27 percent more exemption voted last year to enable caused a sharp drop in prices. The be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) than those In other states.. foreign-flag ships to move lumber US is now lucky if it can get $60,to Puerto Rico. Part of the effort 000 for one vessel at today's was to resolve labor issues in the market price. lumber field at the expense of US Recent developments which ships and seamen. have reduced the need for scrap 'Terms of the settlement now in the production of steel is a reached provide for a three-step major cause for the decline. Thirty pay increase for the timber work­ of the ships were sold to foreign ers and a formula under which scrap dealers in 1960 when the BALTIMORE—The SlU-manned Bethtex (Bethlehem) carried the first of some ten travel time will be paid to loggers US scrap market hit bottom, but for the first time. none have been sold since then shipments of pipe piling that will be used at Gape Canaveral in the attempt to land two To settle a major point of dis­ because of protests that the Gov­ pute—the demand of the employers ernment move was further de­ Americans on the moon and return them SJrfely to earth. Some 2,000 tons of pipe piling were loaded aboard the Beth-"*" ? pressing the market. Liberty ships are now being sold tex at Bethlehem Steel's Spar­ at a rate of five to eight per month. rows Point plant -for the Most of those in bad condition coastwise run to Florida. have already been auctioned off. The total order is for 22,000 tons of 16-inch diameter pipe piles; one of the largest single or­ NEW YORK, July S—Chairman, Cal ders for this item that Bethlehem Tanner; Secretary, Dan Butts; Reading As Seafarers know, copies of Clerk, Bill tiall. Minutes of previous has received. All are expected to meetings in all ports accepted. Port each issue of the SEAFARERS move on SlU-manned ships. Agent's report on shipping, need for LOG are mailed every month rated men and blood bank cairiedi Presi* The pipe pilings will support a denfn report on Cubnii s.ilp beef. SIU to all SIU ships as well as 52-story vertical assembly building contract, Norfolk building, Jay-Kay to numerous clubs, bars and in which unmanned moon rockets strike, medicare. City of Hope dinner other overseas spots where Sea­ and Maritime Evaluation Committee find­ will be assembled and checked out ings was accepted: Secretary-Treasurer farers congregate ashore. The iliscuBsf.d the quarterly financiai com­ prior to the launching of the 238,procedure for mailing the LOG mittee report, CPA report, printing of SIU constitution, Canadian beef, Jay-Kay involves calling all SIU steam­ 857-mile space journey. The build­ strike, Norfolk building. Bull Line situ­ ship companies for the itiner­ ing is so cavernous that four rock­ ation. Report accepted. Welfare services report accepted. Quarterly financial com­ aries of their ships. On the ets could be assembled simultane­ mittee's report accepted. Meeting ex­ basis of the information sup­ ously indoors, one in each of four cuses referred to Port Agent. Auditor's plied by the ship operator, four bays. reports accepted. Total present; 403. One bay will be completed by copies of the LOG, the head­ 4Si 4. PHILADELPHlAv July 9 — Chairman, quarters report and minutes early 1965 to permit the first un­ Frank Droiak; Secretary, Steve Zubovich forms are then airmailed to the manned moon shot by a SaturnReading Clerk, Charles Stansbury. All company agent in the next port type rocket. previous port meeting minutes accepted. Executive Board minutes of May 8- pre­ of call. The 4,250 individual piles, a to­ sented and read. Port Agent reported Similarly, the seamen's clubs tal of 700,000 feet in length, will on shipping; proposed coke machine. Cuba ship beef, blood bank and need for get various quantities of LOGs hold up the 525-foot-high struc­ rated men. Report accepted. President's at every mailing. The LOG is ture which will cover an area of and' Secretary-Treasurer's reports for Part of a 2,000-ton shipment of steel pipe piling is swung' Jun« accepted. Quarterly financial com­ sent to any club when a Sea­ 670 X 510 feet. Each composite mittee's report accepted. Auditor's re­ aboard the SlU-crewed Bethtex (Bethlehem) a+ Sparrows farer so requests it by notifying pile will extend from 160 to 175 ports accepted. Total present: 70. Point in Baltimore for shipment to Cape Canayerai. Somethe LOG office that Seafarers feet to bedrock and will be filled congregate there. 22,000 tons will be shipped all together. BALTIMORE, July 10—Chairman, Rex with sand topped with concrete. E. Dickey; Secretary; Charles L. Flshel; As always the Union would They will be sunk three feet into der this vast building is necessary Reading Clerk, Tony Kastfiia, Minutes The space ship and launch like to hear promptly from SIU accepted of all previous port meetings. rock to provide resistance against because of the tremendous weight rocket assembled' In the- vertical ships whenever the LOG and May a: Executive Board minutes pre­ sented, Port Agent's shipping, report ship's mail is not delivered so uplift and to hurricane-force winds of the rockets; The launch vehicle building will trundle- out to- the accepted. June reports of the President that the Union can maintain a that are encountered in the area. will weigh six million> pounds. It launching pad' at ai- rate of one and Secretary-Treasurer accepted: Report of quarterly fiiianciai committee' accepted. into orbit mile per hour on- » crawler plat­ day-to-day check on the accu­ The ihst piles were expected to can hurl 120- tons Meeting excuses referred to dispatcher. be driven in place last week. racy of its mailing lists. around the earth and lift a 45-ton form larger than » baseball dia­ Auditor's' reports' accepted; Total presThe ^eat number of piles un- payload tu Ihe moon. mond. enti 82L- Scrap Sales Junk 543 Old Ubertys 5111 Ship Speeds Pipe Piling For US Moon Pocket Base MMETINGS Unioii Oil Lea Mall �Amiist U. 1961 SEAFARERS AGED HAVE BETTER CHANCE IN CONGRESS THIS YEAR. The eyes of the aged are once again turned toward the House Ways and Means Committee and the prospect that it will open new -Jiearings on the King-Anderson bill embodying the Kennedy Administration's program of old-age hospital insurance financed under the Social Security System. The committee, which under the rules of Congress must originate all legislation affecting taxes, is currently engaged in "marking up" the Administration's proposals for income tax reduction and reform. But when that task is completed, it is expected to turn its attention to King-Anderson, which is next on the President's priority list. The Ways and Means Committee, headed by Rep. Wilbur Mills (D.-Ark.), held three weeks of hearings last year on an earlier version of KingAnderson without coming to a vote. The line-up in the 25-member group was reported at the time to be 15-10 against the measure. Things have happened since then. One King-Anderson opponent on the committee. Rep. James B. Frazier Jr. (D-Tenn.), isn't back in Congress this year. The voters of Tennessee's third district pre­ ferred underdog Wilkes T. Thrasher, who campaigned strongly in the Democratic primary in favor of the President's health care program and against Frazier's record of opposition to it. There have been other changes in the committee's membership to reduce the estimated margin against King-Anderson to 14-11 with the strong possibility that the health care advocates can pick up addi­ tional votes in the course of the hearings. The committee has thus moved significantly from the 17-8 vote by which it rejected in 1960 the original old-age health insurance plan first introduced in 1957 by former Rep. Aime J. Forand (D-RI), who since retiring from Con­ gress has been carrying on the fight as head of the National Council of Senior Citizens. While the battle this year is expected to occur in the House, sup­ port for King-Anderson also has been growing on the Senate side and the Administration reports that today there is a clear majority of Senators who have indicated jupport for it. In 1960, a revised version of the Forand bill offered a^ ijn amendment to a House-passed Social Security bill by Sen. Clinton^. Anderson (D-NM) and Kennedy (who was then a Senator and Presidential candidate) failed by a 51-44 vote. Last year, a compromise worked out by Anderson and Sen. Jacob K. Javits (R-NY) again failed to complete the difficult amendment route, this time by a 52-48 vote. The bill now proposed on behalf of the Administration by Anderson and Rep. CecU R. King (D-Calif.) is a significant improvement over the measure offered to the 87th Congress. It will permit elderly persons to select one of three hospital insur­ ance options and, in addition, calls for up to 180 days of nursing home care per illness and up to 240 home health visits a year by nurses and therapists, plus necessary outpatient hospital diagnostic services beyond the first $20 of cost. —Mil— -—— i Members of Local 42 of the Plumbers and Pipefitters in Read­ ing, Pa., struck more'th.'in 12 major construction jobs in Berks County but, at the same time, did an im­ portant public service. Members donated their labor to complete the plumbing for a new Camp Fire Girls while they were still on strike. __A <. new fringe benefits. A key provi­ sion is that jet planes ehall be operated with a minimum of three pilots. This resolves a dispute over crew size that had been pending since 1961. $1 Awards bj' two arbitration boards have upheld the Lumber and Saw­ mill Workers Union, following a bitter, month-long woodlands strike in Northern Ontario, Canada, ear­ lier this year. As a result, reduction of the workweek in the bush operations from 44 to 40 hours with no loss in take-home pay is expected to be established through­ out the area. The union is a divi­ sion of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and represents 15,000 workers in the province. $> $> A long-time union foe in Norwalh. Conn., M. Aron & Company, signed a contract with the Amal­ gamated Clothing Workers of America giving its 80 workers a 22ii-cent boost over the term of the agreement. Aron is one of country's largest tie manufactu­ rers, and will now send its large volume of contract work only to union companies. Workers at the plant also gained standard ACWA A triumphant third win in a health, welfare and retirement benefits, stipulated minimum rates, row over District 50 of the un­ seven paid holidays and two- affiliated Mine Workers has been scored by the Union of Papermakweek paid vacation. ers and Paper Workers in a hotly ft t contested election by a margin of The Air Line Pilots Association almost 2 to 1. The UPPW's victory K^id United Airlines have agreed came at the Oxford Paper Com­ on a new 18-month contract cover­ pany's fine-paper installation at ing more than 3,000 pilots. The Rumford, Me., and marks the 15th pact is the first combined agree­ time the UPPW has won over Dis­ ment .since the merger of United trict 50. The victory was achieved and Capital Airlines two years ago.' in a special runoff vote to decide It provides for new pay rates and which union would represent more improvement in rules, workinr •han 2,400 paper workers at the , , conditions and pensions Plus some plant, 11 < II i Pace Eleven 'Just A Breather ...' COPe RSPOPT _v LOG n I 4 il I La A On September 2, Americans will observe Labor Day, a day inaugurated by the Knights of -Labor in 1882, to honor the working man, and made a national holiday by the US Con­ gress in 1894. Throughout the nation, tributes will be paid to the working men and women whose labor helps build and make America strong. Acknowledgement will be made of the great economic and social advances achieved by American workers through their trade union movement. But in checking off the acomplishments which have so significantly strength­ ened and protected our welfare and security, we cannot but be reminded that this all-im­ portant function of unions is never ended. New problems are constantly arising to challenge the trade union movement in its continuous struggle to protect workers. The once-seemingly unattainable issues of the right to organize, to bargain collectively, to a liveable wage and decent treatment by the employer have been realized. But new prob­ lems have emerged as they always will. On this year's Labor Day, the goals and objectives are as clear and challenging as those that faced the labor movement in past periods. The trade union movement is en­ gaged now in resolving many problems on which the security and weil-being of all American workers are hinged—the problems arising out of automation, of assuring equal opportunity and employment for all Amer­ ican workers regardless of creed or color, and the complications of increased foreign competition witK American industry, to cite a few. The problems of working men and women will change as time and conditions change, and the trade union movement, by its very nature, will always be engaged in the con­ tinuing struggle to attain a more secure and better way of life for all American workers. boat business and now it's decided to enter the newspaper field. The Agriculture Department introduced its latest enterprise on August 1 when it began transmitting market news to commer­ cial subscribers over a nationwide, leased wire teletype network. The subscribers to the service include many newspapers and V radio-television stations. This aroused the ire of the American News­ papers Publishers Association, which filed a petition with the Federal Communications -Commission asking that the Agriculture De­ partment be enjoined from competing with private agencies in the wire service business. In the petition to the FCC, the publishers likened the Agric. >ure Department service to the "Russian system" and claimed that "an expansion of the concept would result in a government-controlled news service" such as the Tass Agency in the Soviet Union, The ANPA also intimated that any newspaper which wrote editorials that were unfavor­ able to the Department ran the risk of havr ing the market news service discontinued without notice. 'Try Agriculture,' Says FCC The FCC dismissed the petition, claiming it had no jurisdiction in the matter, and suggested that the publishers address their grievances directly to the Agriculture De­ partment. This is not the first instance when Agricul­ ture has moved into direct competition with private enterprise. On May 28 of this year, as reported previously in the LOG, the De­ partment set itself up as a competitor in the transportation industry by taking over the operation of a passenger ferry used to trans­ port Agriculture Department employees to and from an Animal Disease Laboratory on Plum Island in Long Island Sound. i In entering the transportation field, the Department's carferry displaced a commer­ cial carrier, the New London Freight Lines, The US Department of Agriculture is still which had serviced the route for several branching out—first it went into the ferry- years. Farm News 4 ^ 't ji i 'I . X •. • �SEAFARERS rne Twtin Avrwt 9L IMS LOG SZXT AXtRXVAX.S and The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare plan-and a total of $14,000 in benefits was paid (any apparent delay in payment of claim is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): al was in Manns Harbor. Total Cemetery, Anacoco, La. Total bene­ Kendall W. Kelly, 61: Heart dis­ fits: $1,000. benefits: $4,000. ease was fatal to Brother Kelly on A if t t May 17, 1963 in lb Schneider, 28: Brother James M. Snell, 72: Brother Brooklyn, NY. A member of the Snell died of natural causes at his Schneider died of natural causes on June 9, 1963 home in Orange, SIU since 1947, while in Copen­ Texas, on July he had sailed in hagen, Denmark. 12, 1963. He the deck depart­ He joined the jollied the SIU ment. Surviving SIU in 1961 and in 1943 and had is his sister, Eve­ had shipped in shipped in the lyn S. Shaw, of the deck depart­ steward depart­ Chillicothe, Ohio. ment. His father, ment until he Burial was at Kai Schneider, of went on pension Long Island National Cemetery, Copenhagen, sur­ I n 1958. H i s Pinelawn, NY. Total benefits: vives. Burial was daughter-i n-I a w, $4,000. Mrs. Blanche Snell, of Orange, at Sundby Crematory, Copenhagen. i i" 4« survives. Burial was at Anacoco Total benefits: $4,000. Louis Vecchiet, 70: A heart con­ All of the following SIU families have received a $200 dition was fatal to Brother Vec­ maternity benefit, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the chiet oh April baby's name, representing a total of $2,600 in maternity 25, 1961, at the benefits and a maturity value of $325 in btmds.' USPHS Hospital in New Orleans, Lori Maureen Sikes, bom June Stanley P. Gondzar, Baltimore, La. He had joined 16, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Md. the SIU in 1939 Horace S. Sikes, Wilmer, Ala. and sailed in the Roxanne Tufcey, bom July 12, $ engine depart­ ment until he Michael Kerry Fraaler, bom 1963, to Seafarer and Mra. Nor­ went on pension May 29, 1983, to Seafarer and man Tukey, Brooklyn, NY. In 1956. Burial Mrs. Dan Frazier, Whistler, Ala. 4r ^ 4^ was at the Garden Of Memories Alien Beii, bom March 17, 1963, t, a, Cemetery, Jefferson, La. The Na­ Bruce J. Oreo, bom June 24, to Seafarer and Mrs. Allen Bell, tional Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, New Orleans, was named 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Anthony Brooklyn, NY. as beneficiary. Total benefits: P. Oreb, Philadelphia, Pa. $1,000. Susie Mendez, bom April 30, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hector Shewanda Johnson, bom May 14, t 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Mendez, New Orleans, La. Morris B. Midgett; 53: Injuries Johnson, New Orleans, La. 4> 4^ 4^ received in an accident proved $> Michael Irving, bom August 7, fatal to Brother Paul Eric Beeker, bom July 26, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harold Midgett in New Orleans, La., on 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Howard W. Irving, Brooklyn, NY. July 17, 1963. A F. Beeker, Brooklyn, NY. 4> 4. member of the i, 4, Barbara Irvine, bom July 15, SIU since 1957, Shirley Lenette Webb, born 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. David he had sailed in July 8, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. M. Irvine, Staten Island, NY. the deck depart­ James L. Webb, Mobile, Ala. i t i ment. His moth­ t 4. i Theodore Rose, bom May 24, er, Mrs. Nancy Paul Lee Gondzar, born June 1963, to Seafarer alid Mrs. James I. Midgptt, of Manns Harbor, NC, survives. Buri­ 25, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. E. Rose, Parkville, Md. Pensioner Halls Welfare Assist To the Editor: I have been inactive and on permanent disability since my last vessel, the Jean LaFitte (Waterman), in 1961, but I have followed the LOG "very closely on the workings of our Union and the development of welfare programs for our members and their families. 4" All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Rames will be withheld upon request. Again and again I'm proud to say that when I became a mem­ ber of this organization it was the best decision I ever made. Recently I had reason to further appreciate being a mem­ ber of the SIU. My wife became ill and need­ ed hospitalization at once. As our income is small, I went to the SIU hall In Wilmington to find out what could be done and found out that I was eligible for welfare benefits while I was on a pension. They gave me the forms for the doctor and the hospital, and I thought my troubles were over. But the first operation was not a success, although all the bills were settled by wel­ fare. Sixty days later my wife had to re-enter the hospital for th^ same operation, and at the time I was not aware that I would be eligible for additional benefits. But today all the liospital and doctor bills have been paid by the Welfare Plan, and my sincerest deepest thanks go out again to our officials who had the foresight to see in earlier years what a seaman and his family would need in his later years. WiUiam Hendershot 4* 4* 4" Welfare Plan Draws Thanks Seafarers are urged at all times when in port to visit their brother members and shipmates in tht hospitals. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals around the country: USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA C. Anderson Gordon Long Gulee Andrews Kenneth MaeKenzie r. Barricaliff Alexander Martin Joseps Basch P. T. Martin, Jr. lames Belcher Anthony Maxwell John Brady William Newson Wilbert Burke William Padgett John Cantrell. Jr. Charles Parmar E. Constantino Miiton Rathel James Creel William E. Roberts Gordon Dalman Billy Russell Clarence Edwards Joseph Scramutz Julius Ekman Andrew Smith Matthew Eurisa Viljo Sokero Anton Evenson Fred Spruell. Jr. Eugene; Gallaspy John Stanley Robert Graham Adolph Swenson Mark Hairelson Ruffin R. Thomas Scifert Hamilton Robert Trippe William Higgs John Trambino Vincenzo lacono William Wade Walter Johnson James Walker Steve Kolina Leon Webb Eddie LeBlane John Word USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Gormaire Bloeman Philip Koral Charles Brinton Ben Ladd Vernon Burkhart Gus Liakos Agustin Calderon Heniw McRori Benny Calliorina Isaac Miller Ralph Caramante John Monagham Antonio Carrano George Heiza Thomas Cox James Nicholson .Stanley C.',arniekl Fred Peterson Antonio Donzella . George Pilaris Erik Fisher Joseph Raymond Daniel Gemeiner Pedro Reyes Estell Godfrey Brick Ruddie Robert Goodwin M. A. SaidFrank Hanacheck Joseph Scully Edwin Harriman M. Sharpe Richard Haskin. Jr. James Sherlock Charles Haymond James Shiber Thomas Hickey John Sovich Vincent Hoesel John Szczepahski Calvin Jones William Walker William Jordan Bernard Zeller Carl Kendall USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CAUIFORNIA Pastor Ablln M. Dembrowski Colon Boutwell Donald Hampton George Champlin Fidel Lagrimas Thomaa Connell Henry Lovelaca E. Olsson L. B. Thomas H. Shellenberger Sherman Wright Byron Slaid USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Eric Berg Roy Justice. Jr. Francis Burley Anders Johansen Raymond Baker Bernle KazmiersU Robert Cooper William Lawless Herbert Collins Billy Lynn John Crosswell William Oswinklo Joseph Dudley Delvin Reynolds Leslie Dean Jack Strahan Adelia Frube Frank Schutz Kimon Fafoutakis Charles Schcrhans James Gates Erwin Whittington VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS John B. Williams USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GEORGIA E. Anderson F. Rodriguez Robert Christensen B. E. Srockman Ignazio D'Amico Guy Whltehurst William Morris Douglas Wood USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VIRGINIA Floyd Fulford William. RutkowskI Harry Hayman. Sr. James Whitley Frederick Otto USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASHINGTON Corneel Amelinckx Russell McLeod Thomas Colbert Raymond Ruppert .James Gentry Richard Shaffner Juan Mojica Get Certificate Before Leaving Seafarers are advised to se­ cure a master's certificate at all times when they become ill or injured aboard ship. The right to demand a master's cer­ tificate verifying iilness or In­ jury aboard a vessel Is guaran­ teed by law. USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON. MASS. V. Chamberlain Edward Wright Daniel Sheehan Daniel Murphy Eugene Stewart USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT. MICHIGAN Albert Cushman Tom Kobayaski Martin Fahy Dominic Oliver Steve Fortine George Palm Henry Hughes Lindsey Pratt A. G. Kenny Thomas Richards Paul Rose Kerby George Virosteck USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Knud Bech Gustave LoeUec J. Bertorelll. Jr. Rafal Meslowsld Laverne Buchanan Walter Pachulski Jose Caramas. Jr. WUIIara Peterson William Davis .Tack Sanders John Emerlck Robert Stokes Benjamin Gary Blllle Welch Donald Gary Oplo WaU . Michael Gaudio Ellis Zimmerman Carl Jupitz Vernon Keene Juan Landron USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Gerald Algernon Thomas Lehay Robert Banister ~ George McKnew Benjamin Deibler Arthur Madsen Adrian Duroch^ Max Olson Abe Gordon Robert Young .lames Grantham William Young Joseph Gross SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny Thomas Isaksen USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENNESSEB James McGee MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON, MARYLAND Charles Ackerman VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY. MASS. Raymond Arsenault PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON. LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL NORTHAMPTON. MASS. Maurice Roberts US SOLDIERS' HOMB WASHINGTON. DC William Thomson tho Union In my wife's behalf. When sho underwent an eye operation at a shoreslde hospi­ tal, she had the full help of the plan in every necessary detail. As far as the USPHS hospi­ tals are concerned, I can also say that they give wonderful care at all' times. Sometimes I hear complaints from some of the patients, but it is worthy to note that the happy patients greatly outnumber the complainers. Fernando D. Dacanay SS Steel Chemist To the Editor: As an SIU member I am proud to say that SIU Welfare Flan Is a great success and I can say this from personal ex­ perience. During my stay at the US Public Health Service Hospital at Staten Island, NY, I under­ went two separate operations, for ulcers and my right eye. Before and after the operations Union welfare representatives had called at the hospital and took excellent care of me and saw to my every request. As our Welfare Plan covers dependents, I can also thank 4 4" Applauds LOG Special Features To the Editor: Congratulations to the Lf)G for its fine presentation of items which vitally interest the mem­ bership and are offered in the form of ^ppiementary features in the regular issues. In particular, the detailed and comprehensive report on "Hospital Insurance for the Aged through Social Security" was of major interest to all Seafarers and the general pub­ lic as a whole. The supplementary report on the SIU of Canada's beef with Upper Lakes Shipping was an­ other typically fine feature to acquaint the membership with the true facts surrounding this dispute and, at the same time, refuting the one-sided reports offered to the public through other news media. These sup­ plements do all of us a great service. In passing, I'd like to com­ ment on a recent letter to tho LOG which dealt with our pen­ sion and welfare set-up. It ap­ pears to me that some of those writing in have lost the true significance of what a pension was originally conceived and originated for. In his letter, the writer sug­ gested that members be eligible to go on pension at a compara­ tively early age so "that new people can move into the indus­ try." I say that new people are constantly moving into our in­ dustry and into the SIU and will continue to do so. It isn't necessary, to me, to deal out pensions at an early age In order to accomplish this. Though our pension plan has been in effect a few short years, I suggest that it is not economi­ cally possible to develop the Utopian plaqs that some have in mind at the present time. We must all consider the program in the light of what It was or­ iginally intended to do. That was, and is, to provide some measure of financial sec­ urity for the oldtimers whose productive years have ended due to advanced age and to those of us who have been forced to retire because of physical disability. Art Ldmas �Aosntt' Zi, IMS 'Sea Life' SEAFARlEns LOG Ave IWHeen by Jim Mate$ Like everybody else, seamen are either family men or "loners" with a big heart who love little kids. The gang on the Alcoa Pioneer (Alcoa) proved this again when they recently began setting up plans to donate their shipboard television set and ship's fund to a children's welfare" Carlson, complaining of severe agency. AH they had to do back pains, was taken ashore to the was decide on the outfit to English Hospital. The incident 'Try to give me e nice trim this time, Stewey. I'm getting married In the morning ..." Stranded Seafarer's Long Voyage Home By Seafarer James Sherlock. PB-8743 One of the side-effects of the Bull Line situation concerns the difficulties some Seafarers had in faraway places to get home after their ships were stranded overseas. Seafarer James Sherlock, ex-SS Ines. tells his story here. ^ You wouldn't believe what could happen just because a guy doesn't want to fly, but here's the story anyway, plus a line to thank a few brothers for a helping hand. I was an AB on the SS-t-— Ines when the Bull Line fleet workaway. began hitting money prob­ The Titan then went to Karachi lems, and we were taken off the ship in Aden back on March 4. Since I don't fly, they were to send me home by ship. (Most of the crew arrived in New York by air a few days later.—Ed.) I was told they would send me home as a passenger on a ship in a couple of days, and was put up at the Seaman's Club in Aden while I waited. Three weeks later I was still there, broke and out Of smokes. The American vice-consul, John D. Tinny, told me he couldn't give me any help out­ side of. room and board, so I wrote a brother of the SIU who's got a place in New Orleans called Casey's Lounge. I asked for some dough to be sent to me care of Mr. Sheriock Tinny. Everyday I would walk from the Seaman's Club to the consul office to find out if there was an answer. In a few days, the SS Vivian, an STlj ship, came in to Aden on the way to Chittigong, Pakistan, and they put me in the wiper's room as a workaway. Then, after I signed on, the consul gave me the money order from New Orleans drawn to the chartered bank of Aden. He said he'd forgotten he had re­ ceived the money many days be­ fore. Since the bonk was closed for the day and the Vivian was sailing in two hours, I called the presi­ dent of the bank. An arrangement was finally worked out with him and the consul for me to pick up the money in Singapore, where the Vivian was supposed to be go­ ing after Pakistan. But after we got to Chittigong, -we learned the Vivian would be there a month or longer. Since the Titan, one of the Bull Line ships taken over by the Government, was there and it was going to the States, I tried to get on there. I had to sell my radio and camera to get to the American consul 300 miles inland, but I finally got to see him. Now I went on the Titan as a for 16 days, and then to the Per­ sian Gulf. So a little over two months after getting off the Ines in Aden, I was passing my old ship and heading home. While in Karachi, I met some SIU brothers I know and they gave n>e a helping hand moneywise, so I'd like to take this chance to thank them and wish them good luck. I'm talking especially of the guys on the Steel Maker like bosun Duke Keifer, Mike the chief elec­ trician and John the dayman, from Houston. While I'm at it, thanks to Slick Story, the bosun off a Water­ man ship, who was also there. Thanks to all of them for their help. I'm mailing this from Port Said at Suez, so I guess I'll really make it home one of these days. OMNIUM FREIGHTER (Mol Ship­ ping). July 13—Chairman, Sykas; Sec­ retary, Driscoll. No beefs reported. Motion to have all repairs made be­ fore soing to sea. Membership goes on record not to accept company's word that repair work wiU be done during voyage, because of failure to secure parts, materials and tools the two previous voyages. Fresh water tanks to be cleaned. Ship to be fumi­ gated. Tools and spare parts needed. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), July 8 —Chairman, Melvin Keefer; Secre­ tary, Tony M. Caspar. $55.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Suggestion made that ail keys be turned in before leaving the ship, and to strip bunks. Vote of thanks to aU delegates for satisfac­ tory work. WARRIOR (Waterman), July 7— Chairman, Sam W. McDonald; Secre­ tary, M. B. Elliott, Captain Sidney Brown thanked men for returning money on an overdraw. Chief engi­ neer thanked crew for helping con­ serve the water when ship was short. Crew requested to bring in excess linen. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment. TRANSINDIA (Hudson Waterways), July 14-—Chairman, Sam Hacker; Sec­ retary, J. Mehalov. Voyage has been smooth with no major beefs. Vote of thanks given to Capt. G. J. Carvich for his cooperation regarding matters concerning crewmembcrs and dele­ gates. Vote of thanks given to dele­ gates for a smooth voyage. BETHFLOR (Bethlehem Steel), July 18—Chairman, Greff; Secretary, Be­ dell. $20.83 in ship's fund. Motion for negotiating committee to ask for a minimum of two hours for all work done after 1800 and before 0800. Brother Greff was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion on try­ ing to get ship air-conditioned. SENECA (Peninsular Navigation), July 7—Chairman, William H. John­ son; Sacratary, R. R. Maldonado. benefit from their bounty. A letter just received from the ship in the form of an acknowledge­ ment from the Children's Rehabili­ tation Institute of Reisterstown, Md., shows they've made their promise good. The note warmly acknowledges the gift of the TV plus $40 in cash. "We appreciate your kindness," wrote P. Potter, director of the occupational thera­ py department, "and the children will be delighted." We have a feel­ ing that the Pioneer got a big kick too out of playing Santa a little early this year. The SIU crew on the Walter Rice 'Reynolds) has added another laurel to its cap. Meeting chair­ man R. "Curly" Neiisen says that "history" was made when the bulk carrier hauled 24,000 long tons of sugar from Hawaii to the Gulf Coast for delivery. This, he con­ tinues, is the largest single ship­ ment of the sweet stuff ever made from the Hawaiian islands. Gal­ veston is the next stop for the sugary Rice crew. i> Rozea Loss port) tells of an accident which befell a fellow Seafarer aboard the SlU-crewed vessel July 17. Brother Philip Carlson, working at his chores in the engine depart­ ment, took a tumble down a ladder in the engineroom and landed 25 feet later on the lower fioorplates. Loss says practically all hands scrambled to the scene of the acci­ dent to help ease Carlson into a litter basket and hoist him to the main deck. He was kept there until the following day when the ship put into Port Sudan in the Red Sea. 4. 4. Engine delegate William J. Loss aboard the SS Niagara (Sea TransShip's delegate reported that one man was taken off due to illness to a hospital In Miami. The crew wishes him a prompt recovery. W. H. Johnsun was elected as ship's delegate. Repairs are incomplete. Discussion why new fans were taken off the ship before sailing. ALAMAR (Caiman, Jury t—Chair­ man, Star Wells; Secretary, Theodore W. Kubecka. Ship's deiegate reported ali departments running smoothly. Steward and 1st assistant engineer thanked for the prompt way they handied many things that have come up during the trip, and for their cooperation. Oiler requested that a Returning home to the Gult after a stop in Egypt, a quartet of steward department Seafarers on Waterman's Afoundria takes a turn before the camera. Pictured (l-r) are W. Perkins, chief cook; R. Collier, night cook & baker; L. Webb, 3rd cook, and H. Henry, galley utilityman. TAMARA CUILDEN (Transport Commission), June IS—Chairman, Walter Brightwell; Secretary, R. Kiedinger. Ship's delegate reported that sample of water was given to US Public Heaith Service. $39.20 in ship's fund. E. W. Lambe re-elected as ship's delegate and was given a vote of thanks. July 13—Chairman, Walter Brightwell; Secretary, Raymond L. Perry. $32.20 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Sug­ gestion made to check on radio oper­ ator charging one hour OT for each telephone call. See patrolman about captain searching rooms without ship's delegate. Ship needs fumiga­ tion. ROBIN ORAY (Robin), July 13— Chairman, R. J. Wendell; Secretary, V. ShIiapln. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. One day's lodg­ ing due for lack of hot water. Motion that fresh milk should be obtained in designated foreign ports in addition to present canned milk now on board. Not enough fruit issued to crew. Mat­ ter of food in general to be taken up with patrolman. ^~ . 'L Before shoving off to the hospi­ tal at Ceuta, Spain, for correction of an ailment, the departing bosun of the Norberto Capay (Liberty Navigation) told the vessel's crew of his appreciation for Its fine work and cooperation. He especial­ ly praised the deck department, ship's delegate Charles Rozea writes, and asked full support of the incoming bosun. All hands then gave the ex-bosun a rousing round of cheers and good wishes. They also promised full coopera­ tion with his successor, making the sendoff a testament to SIU "broth­ erhood of the sea." hf Some hearty "thankyous" from the crew of the Seatrain New Jer­ sey (Seatrain) were voted to Sea­ farer F. B. Kritzier, deck depart­ ment delegate, for his efforts in behalf of all SIU nten aboard. In addition to his delegate's chores, Kritzier also serves as ship's treas­ urer and meeting secretary. In a report to the crew on how the new TV set was functioning, he also noted how the purchase was made possible by raffling off the old TV and combining this with proceeds from the coke machine. Delegate, secretary and treasurer Kritzier is a busy man. t Loss notes, reminded all hands of the extra-special care they must exert in moving up or down lad­ ders all over the ship. ••• . letter be sent to headquarters con­ cerning work done by the bosun. IBERVILLE (Waterman), July 14— Chairman, W. J. Surbine; Secretary, H. Csrmichael. Ship's delegate re­ ported that everything is running smoothly. Some of the minor repairs have been taken care of. $2.56 in ship's fund. Suggestion made that all hands cooperate in keeping ped­ dlers out of crew's quarters. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), July 13— Chairman, C. L. Stringfellow; Secre­ tary, M. C- Cooper. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Dis­ cussion on having SIU patrolman con­ tact MEBA agent about engineers doing unlicensed men's work. Have patrolman see port steward about fresh fruit and about engineers re­ lieving fireman on OT days. NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), June 13—Chairman, Michael J. Doherty; Secretary, Clar­ ence J. Oliver. Ship's delegate re­ ported that one sick man was re­ turned to States from Yokohama. SS.60 in ship's fund. Letter concerning retirement and pension plan for­ warded to headquarters. CLAIBORNE (Waterman), July Chairman, F. Parsens; Secretary, Troy Savage- No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion to have retirement-after 20 years in Union, Suggestion made to have buzzer from bridge to mess hall for standby. Crew requests more variety in night lunch. Request to have Yale locks put on all foc'sles. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department. MADAKET (Waterman), July 7— Chairman, John Hoggle; Secretary, Jack M. Dalton. Ship's delegate re- ported that there were no major beefs, and things were going along well. $12.50 in ship's fund. AU re­ pairs being taken care of. One messman missed ship in Bremerhaven. PANOCEANIC FAITH (Panoceanic Tankers), June 27—Chairman, James Batson; Secretary, Jesse Krause. Re­ pair list made up and turned over to Captain. Contact boarding patrolman about painting out rooms the first' week after ship sails. Men asked to , clean up messroom after each watch and return coffee cups to pantry after using them. Vote of thanks to Stew­ ard and his department for making the trip pleasant. ROBIN HOOD (Robin), July 13— Chairman, L. Gribbon; Secretary, R. Sadowski. Captain agreed to put out a draw every five days and also on the day before arrival in port. V. Tarallo was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $36.14 in ship's fund. Men requested not to slam doors and make unnecessary noise while men off watch are sleeping. Several con­ structive suggestions were made at this meeting. WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metals), June 31—Chairman, Curly Neilson; Secretary, H. Huston. Disputed OT to be taken up with patrolman upon arrival in port. Delegates asked to get together and have suggestions for patrolman regarding contract nego­ tiations. Motion made that day for day pay be made same as coastwise, instead of 30da.v basis such as for­ eign runs. Discussion on shipboard meetings. It was recommended that meetings only be held in port. NATALIE (Maritime Overseas), July 31—Chairman, J. Cantrell; Secretary, R. W. Ferrandiz. Union notified of man left in Cochin. India, for medi­ cal reasons. One man hospitalized in Ras Tanura, Saudi .Arabia. Discussion on having chief mate post slopchest prices and to check same. See patrol­ man about getting midship house sprayed. �ngw iTodnecii Sl^AFARERS The Canyon In The Deep Just Off Times Square Aanui les, 196t LOG Overseas Joyce On Deck New York By Georgre R. Berens The writer is 2nd mate on the SlU-manned containership Elizabethport (Sea-Land),-who collects material on "Maritime New York" as a hobby interest. The follovnng is a much-condensed piece on an unaersea waterway above which Seafarers often travel on voyages to and from the Port of New York. In many places on the earth near the coasts of the conti­ nents, deep canyons far beneath the surface cut into the con­ tinental shelves, the sloping sea-bed that was once dry land. Often they are offshore in-»line with the mouths of large' Age, something like a million rivers, but some of these years ago, the Hudson was a ocean canyons are found where no rivers of any account exist. One such canyon is just a hun­ dred miles from New York's Times Square. Because many experts accept the theory that this gorge, nearly 4,000 feet deep, once formed the mouth of the Hudson River, it is named on the charts Hudson Canyon. It is about 7 miles long, 600 feet deep at its head 87 miles southeast of Ambrose Lightship, to over 3,000 feet deep where it opens into the ocean basin. Back in the early Pleistocene Namesake isilll The boys on. the Yaka (Waterman) get credit for spotting this new bistro at Inchon, Korea, which is tagged the "Seafarer's Union Club" in what is prob­ ably an attempt to attract the trade of SlU men in the port. Ship's delegate Wil­ liam McArthur forwarded the photo. The name of the nitespot has nothing to do with the SlU. mighty river draining the lakes far to the north, of which the Connec­ ticut, the Passaic and the Hackensack were tributaries. Its swirling flood poured through the New Jersey Palisades, which towered four times as high as they do today, past a Manhattan where pre-historic monsters still roamed, to drop sheer over a precipice at the end of the Canyon far from the shoreline of today. This was a deeper water-fall than any in existence now. Ships approaching New York Harbor, from anywhere from East to South must pass over the Can­ yon or its shallower arm, known as Mud Gorge. This shallow, with depths of over 100 feet, extends from the head of the Canyon to within 3 miles of Ambrose Light­ ship. So well is this ancient bed of the Hudson charted that ships running up to enter New York Harbor can ascertain their position with rea­ sonable accuracy by soundings, when landmarks are obscured by fog. Below, within the Canyon, are frigid"^ black waters of deep silence and crushing pressure be­ yond all imagination. Oceanographers have found an abundance of marine life in the Canyon and vicinity. Sharks, tuna, mackerel, swordfish and dolphins flash through the surface waters. Weird creatures run through the black ocean depths, like the dimi­ nutive sea-devils, dusky fish with huge mouths full of luminescent teeth and just enough tail to swim with. Others of the deep-sea inhabi­ tants are similar to those found in the deeps throughout the world. Perhaps the crushed hulls of some ships also lie there between the towering cliffs. Someday, when submarine ves­ sels are built to withstand the ter­ rific pressure, sightseers from New York ^ill be able to visit this strange world beneath the sea. only 100 miles from Times Square. LOG-A-RHYTHM: Cargo By Paul J. Rehbugh Cargo East, cargo West, cargo North, cargo South Cargo- for anyone with a hungry mouth. It is up to us to deliver the goods From shoreside to any port, to those in the woods. We sail them loaded deep, and sometimes loaded light; We navigate the water, wherever we find its might. So get us the cargo and stow it aboard— We'll cast off for anywhere, and trust in our Lord. M xSii LOG-A-RHYTHU: All's well with the deck gang on the Overseas Joyce (Over­ seas Carriers), as this trio takes time out to prove the point. Pictured (l-r) are Seafarer A. Anderson, bosun; chief mate Sorenson and Seafarer M. J. Kerngood, DM and SlU ship's delegate. Steward Felix Van Looy sent the photo to the LO© after a day of picture-taking. GATEWAY CITY (Se* Land), July S —Chairman) C. Haymand; Secretary, P. Jakubcsak. One day lodging due to BU members for no water on June 11, 1963. Motion to have headquarters negotiate for time oft for crew mem­ bers on aU Sea-Land vessels. Repair list made up and wiU be turned in to headquarters. New mattresses ordered but not delivered. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carrlqrt), July 4—Chairman, F. Miller; Secre­ tary, F. R. Kaxlukewlci. No beef&.reported by department delegates. To see patrolman about new water cool­ ers and repair list. Crewmembers asked to lock recreation room in foreign ports and to keep laundry room clean. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department. JOHN C (Atlantic Carriers), June 7 —Chairman, Kenneth S. Singh; Secre­ tary, H. Cailckl, Not enough cots on board ship for crewmembers. One brother hospitalized in Bombay, India, and is in good condition after opera­ tion. Motion made that Union be notlHed that any ship going to India should have enough linen for four months at least. To see patrolman about necessary medical supplies. Ship needs fumigation badly. Meat box door sprung and about 400 pounds of meat went bad. STEEL AGE (Isthmian), July 7— Chairman, James Arnold; Secretary, Egbert W. Gouldlng. A letter was read about ship's crews having American dollars and- traveler's checks while in the Port of Calcutta. Letter was obtained by the ship's delegate from the Chief of Customs in Calcutta. Captain insisted on putting PUERTO RICO (Motorshlps), July 4 —Chairman, Abraham Aragones; Sec­ retary, Robert N. Young. No beefs reported by department delegates. Brother Harvey L. Graham was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Carpenter will see mate about build­ ing a permanent type awning back on the poop deck. Will see captain about purchasing more slop chest supplies. Crewmembers requested to keep down unnecessary noise in passageways. Soap powder inadequate. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), July 3—Chairman, C. Lawson; Secretary, Bill Stark. Ship's delegate reported that eight hour shore holiday in Hawaii will be 'referred to officials and Union. $25.03 in ship's fund. $114 for Staten Island Hospital. No beefs reported by delegates. Crewmembers asked to dress a little neater in mess­ hall and not to wear shorts. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), July 4—Chairman, A. Andreson; Sec­ retary, Roscoe L. Afford. Ship's dele­ gate reported that everything is in order with no beefs. Two men left in France. Some disputed OT in engine department. Motion to gert new water cooler midship. Motion to have catwalk when any deck cargo is car­ ried. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment for Job well done. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), June 25—Chairman, J. H. Fisher; Sec­ retary, M. V. Fay. Discussion held on subsistence for crew. Letter sent to headquarters regarding working con­ ditions. Discussion on need of written clarification on working agreement for delivery Job. Telegram to be sent to headquarters. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), June 30—Chairman, J. Goude; Secretary, F. Shaia. $42.12 in ship's fund. Three hundred hard-cover books were sent to the Seamen's Club in Bangkok and some were sent to the Bangkok Nurs­ ing Home. Letters of thanks were received from both places. Motion made that shore passes be issued be­ fore working cargo. Motion to have all American money for draws in foreign ports. Motion to have a fan installed In wheelhouse. out rupees for the draws while in that port, even after having read the letter from Customs. AU other vessels. SlU and NMU alike, were getting American dollars except the Isthmian vessels. $16.32 in ship's fund. Motion to remove hospital from present loca­ tion due to the fact that it is in a very noisy place and hag no bathroom facilities, such as shower and toilet. Motion that injured crewmembers re­ ceive prompt first aid and attention, same as tho officers on ship. Ship nee-'.., to be fumigated for roaches and rats. Vote of thanks given to tho steward department. New wash­ ing machine, new toaster and new refrigerator to be instaUed for tho crew. INGER (Reynolds Metals), June 23 —Chairman, James R. Prestwood; Sec­ retary, A. Bendhelm. A. Bendheira was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. $29 in ship's fund. All new members to donate $1. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Suggestion to purchase $10 worth of magazines out of the ship's fund. Vote of thanks given to chief cook and second cook and baker for a Job well done, as well as to all members In steward department. YAKA (Waterman), July 14— Chair­ man, L. Fergeron; Secretary, Wm. Pederson. Wm. MacArthur was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No major beefs reported. One man missed ship at "Yokohama. Problem concerning posting of weekend sail­ ing board in Inchon, to be taken up at payoff with patrolman. $17 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department for fine food and service. All department delegates at­ tended safety meeting early in trip. Safety engineer in port found unsafe conditions but captain scoffs at his report. By Henri Percikow New York— You stride with life, As your people Crushed into steel cars. Surge between walls Into factory strangling daylight. The Village and Harlem, "See Broadway and its hot spotsChinatown and Coney Island!" Released from work. We trudge in your dirt. Angered by your slums. Hurt by your sob and groan — Wc cling to you with scarred hands That raised your glittering towers. New York, city of strangers. With the million tiger eyes. Tucked in by rivers. Clamped by bridges— You throb with beat and clang Of your workers' heart. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), June 14—Chairman, Byron Barnes; Secre­ tary, G. C. Reyes. S23 left in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Byron Barnes was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Suggestion made to crew to flush toilet after use. Suggestion to put out more food for night iunch. Crew re­ quested to keep messhall neat and locked while ship is in port. Sug­ gestion made to refrain from giving away crew's night lunph and ship's bread to stevedores. Men on watch asked to keep messhall neat. COLUMBIA (Oriental Exporters), May 5—Chairman, S. Heinfling; Secre­ tary, A. Reasko. S. Heinfling was elected to servo as ship's delegate. Discussion about checking with SHI official regarding no transportation back to port of engagement on intercoastal articles unless ship is making a foreign voyage. Ship needs new washing machine as the one aboard is broken. Ship should be sougeed all over and painted, if possible. BULK LEADER (American Bulk Carriers), July 20—Chairman, J. Ken­ nedy; Secretary, W. Young. $11.75 in ship's fund. All donations will be appreciated. Motion that no one should pay off until payroll is checked for correct amount of days. Adequate ventilation to be put aboard in crew quarters below deck. Discussion on keeping the messroom clean at night. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), July 14—Chairman, C. Wysocki; Secretary, John Cornier. Brother Thomas was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $11.65 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Washing machine. needs to he re­ paired, or a new one put aboard. Crew asked to keep messroom clean and cooperate with messmen. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), July 20—Chairman, Malcolm Cross; Secre­ tary, W. W. BIckford. $2.06 in ship's funs. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Malcolm Cross was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Crew favors recent request for some type of transportation being included in contract while in Port Newark. A time-off clause should be negotiated and all ships should be supplied with telephones while in port. DEL SUD (Delta), July 14—Chalrnfan, H. E. Crane; Secretary, Mike Duim. Ship's delegate reported every­ thing running smoothly. S27.86 in ship's fund; $265.00 in movie fund. Discussion on getting something done so the men can get the medical cards when the ship is in port. Re­ quest that the crew washing machines be replaced this trip. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), July 14—Chairman, E. L. Bates; Secretary, Alex Janes. No beefs reported. Mat­ ter of blowers to be taken up with patrolman on arrival. Vote of thanks to steward department. $10.20 in TV fund and $16.00 in coke fund. E. Bates was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Ship is in need of fumiga­ tion. Matter of showers having only hot water to bo taken up with patrol­ man. �SEAFARERS Ftge Fifteea LOG Sthedule Of Sm Meeting* •}. SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days Indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York September S Detroit September 6 Phllade^iliia ...September S Houston September 9 Baltlmwe September 4 New Orleans.. .September 10 MobUe September 11 I WF' FIHARCIAL REPORTS. Th« cdngtltutlon of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Watera District aakes specific provision for ssfeguardlng the aeabershlp's •oney and Union finances. The constitution requires s detailed CPA audit •very three aonths by a rank and file auditing com&lttee elected by the >enberehlp. All Union records are svallabl* pt SIU headquarters In Brooklyn. Should any eenber, for any reason, be refused his constitutional right to In­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified insll, return receipt requested. West CtMisf SIU Meetings' DIBECTORY 'SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & .Inland Waters District PHESIUENT Paul HaU .BXECUTIVK VICE-FRb-SIOKNT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard LIndser Williama Al Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill HaU Ed Mooncjr Kred Stewart BALI-IMORE 12.te B. Baltimore SI Rex Oirkey. Agent EActero 7-4SOO BOSTON John Pay, Agent DETROIT 276 State SI Richmond 2-0140 10229 W Jefferson Ave VInewood 3-4741 675 4th Ave., Bklyn HVaciotb 0416011 HEADQUARTERS HOUSTON 8804 Canal St. Paul Drnzak, Agent . WAInut 8 3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE., Jaa William Morrla, Agem El^ln 3-0087 MIAMI Ben Coniales, Agent 744 W Flagler St FRanklin 7 :i564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St Lniili Neira Agent HEmlock 2.17S4 Paul Bates You are asked to contact your attorney, Charles R. Maloney, 820 Richards Building, New Orleans 12, La. Hubert R. Stone You are asked to contact McGahee & Plunkett, attorneys. Southern Finance Building, Au­ gusta, Ga., regarding an accident in or near East Orange, New Jer­ sey, in November, 1962. t 4. 3^ Alfredo Baltazar Contact your daughter, Mrs. 4th Ave., Brooklyn Anita Hughes, 2404 Curtain "Ter­ HYaclnth s-conc race, Philadelphia 45, Pa. dig ii TRUST pumis. All trust funds of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are adelnlstered In accordance with the provisions of various trust fund sgreeisonts. All these agreeeents specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and nanagenent represent­ atives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made .only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, St any time, you sre denied Information about any SIU trust fiud, notify ' SIU President Paul Kail at SIU headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. if KHiPPTWr, RIGHTE. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclus­ ively by the contracts between the Union and the ahipownera. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all.Union balls. If you feel there has been any violation of your ahipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified «ail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Max Harrison, CSiairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite I63O, New York k, NY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Union headquarters by certified nail, return receipt requested. i\ill copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. Rule On Sea Pay Rights decision, the cargo was taken off and the sale in July yielded about $250,000. Of this, cargo-discharging costs alone amount to almost $190,000. (Purchased by SlU-contracted Consolidated Mariners, the ship is now the Taddei Village under re­ pairs in a Brooklyn shipyard). The argument of the Justice De­ partment in the Emilia case is based on a 1927 Supreme Court decision involving a US-flag ship, the Poznan, in which wharfage costs were held to be a marshal's expense and a charge of benefit to all the lienors, who were cargo owners. In the Emilia situation, this rul­ ing has been extended by tiie lower courts at the urging of the US and other cargo owners to cover the costs of cargo-handling which only benefits the cargo owners—includ­ ing the US Government. Although it is believed that foreign policy considerations in­ volving India and Pakistan helped prompt Justice Department action in the Emilia case, it's notable that that the House Foreign Affairs Committee takes a dimmer view of US help for India and Pakistan. On August 9, it warned that US for­ eign aid to both countries would be trimmed unless they resolved a costly border dispute. ' m SIU headquarters has issued an advance schedule through Novem­ ber, 1988, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Srafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Seattle Wilmlnrion San Francisco September Id September 18 August 23 October 23 September 20 October 21 November 20 October 25 November 19 November 22 (Continued from Page 2) reserved decision on this question, but said the cargo owners had every right to their cargo and could take it off at their own expense. While this was pending, the dock owner sought to. have the ship moved or put up for sale so he could get his pier back. The US attorney then stepped in and gained an order for the cargo to be removed as a marshal's ex­ pense and for the sale of the ship, while the SIU appealed the cargohandling decision. An attempted sale took place in June, but no bid­ ders came forward apparently be­ cause of the legal tangle. When the Federal appellate court upheld the cargo-handling c; '' til m ® - Pill OW-4 CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for or on the proper sheets and In the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, tn_your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. EDITORIAL FOLIC'.'—SEAF.AREHS LOG. Tlie LtX has tradiiionally_refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained fro.m publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to tl;e Union or its .collective membeiship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at tiie September, 1900 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MtWIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circtanstance should rny member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels th.at_he should not have been requli^ to laake such payment, this should immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. CONSTITUTIONAL PIGHTS AND (ffil.lGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. .Any lime you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., aa well as all.other details,_tben the member.so affected should immediately notify ElU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. 1 ilii iliii V, •llll RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaronteeil equal rights in eoploynieat and as Bembers of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and In the contracts vhlcU the Uhlon has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. NEW ORLEANS . 630 Jacklon Ave Buch Stephens. Agent Tel 529 754ft NEW YORK 679 NUItFULK 416 Colley Ave Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent 625-650.1 PHILADELPHIA Frank Drnzak. Agent 2604 S 4th St DEwey 6..38IP SAN FRANCISUt) 450 Harrison St Frank Boyne, Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E B McAuley. West Coast Rep. SANTURt'E PR 1313 Fernander Juncos Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep. Phone 724 2840 2909 Ist Ave SKA fTLE MAin 3-4334 •led Babknwskl.. Agent 312 Harrison St TAMPA 22P27WI Jell Gillette. Agent WILMINGTON <'aii< 503 N Mormr AIC George McCartney. Agent TErminal 4.2528 4> 4. i Leslie J. Brilhart The above-named or anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to contact his mother, Mrs. J. H. Riley, 342 Montclair Ave., San An­ tonio 9, Texas. I I-. I I- I • George Spililotis involving your daughter. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the Contact Dr. B. G. Vitsaxis, Royal above-named is also asked to Consulate General of Greece, 69 write. East 79th Street, New York 21, NY. 4^ 4. 4^ 4. 4^ 4^ 4> 4* William Lee Robinson Ted Chilins!:! Get in touch with Amy E. LovGet in touch with -ice Di erty. Arthur G. Andersen greii, 114 West Garfield, Seattle Box 92, Room 20), The above-named or anyone 99, Wash., regarding an emergency Street, San Francisco 5, C.d'f. knowing his whereabouts is asked . to contact his wife, Mrs. Mary An­ dersen, 2652 Valdez Street, Oak­ land 12, Calif. 4 4< 4 Terrence P. McDonough Get in touch with Carl Rosander, c/o Marine Cooks & Stewards, 350 Fremont Stieet, San Francisco 5. Calif. �SEAFARERS OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION » ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT s AFL-CIO Cincinnati First On AFL-CIO List Labor To Push Rights Fight " Into Major US Communities UNITY HOUSE, Pa. —An AFL-CIO campaign to carry the civil rights fight into the nation's major- cities will be launched in Cincinnati, with Washington and Boston tenta­ tively selected as the next areas of operations. The cities have been selected as the first of a group of 30 to 40 where labor ranges from two locals each in organizations sponsoring the Aug. "will take the initiative" in 'seven affiliates to 30 segregated 23 demonstration, the statement involving all groups in the units in one affiliate. emphasized «that the AFL-CIO drive to give Negro and other There are also four local unions minority groups full equality and which are completely segregated opportunity. because there are only Negro work_ The announcement of the first ers employed in the industry in­ target cities by AFL-CIO President volved in the specific area. George Meany highlighted a full Meany said in reply to a query and active discussion of civil rights that many international unions may at the Executive Council meeting have some locals whpre some sort here last week. It included a report of discrimination is present, in fact, on elimination of segregated local if not in policy, but he stressed unions by Federation affiliates and adoption of a statement emphasiz­ that the internationals are "put­ ing the AFL-ClO's determination ting the heat" on the locals and to "mobilize complete support" for that progress is good. The Council approved a state­ civil rights legislation and leave to "individual union determination" ment declaring that AFL-CIO af­ the question of whether they should filiates "have every right" to join join the Aug. 28 March on Wash­ in the Aug. 28 March on Wash­ ington. ington for Jobs and Freedon>. The AFL-CIO itself can make Meany stated that selection of first cities in the Federation drive its major contribution to victory in to end segregation and inequality the civil rights fight "by continu­ of opportunity in local communi­ ing its all-out legislative activity ties was made by a task force set on Capitol Hill and its efforts in up in conjunction with the special cooperation with other likefive-man civil rights committee minded groups to bring an end to named recently to give major em­ segregation and inequality of op­ portunity in the local communities phasis to the AFL-CIO drive. America," the statement The five-man group consists of of Meany, Secretary-Treasurer Wil­ stressed. liam F. Schnitzler, Vice-Presidents Noting the number of Negro Walter P. Reuther and A Philip Randolph, and President C. J. Haggerty, of the Building Trades Department. The task force in­ cludes heads of AFL-CIO service departments sulth as organizing, community services, public rela­ tions, publications, and education. Under task force direction, Meany said, Donald Slaiman and Walter Davis of the Federation's BALTIMORE — Chesapeake Bay Department of Civil Rights will set up meetings with local central will be the testing site early next bodies and key representatives of year of a nuclear-powered naviga­ international unions to help create tional sound beacon which is sup­ broad local civil rights groups or posed to warn ships and smaller craft of channel boundaries and have labor join existing groups. The overall objective and the underwater hazards. task of the committee, the AFLThe beacon, being developed as CIO chief executive declared, is to a navigation aid by the Martin have labor extend its!fight for civil Company under a $110,000 contract rights and play its full part in the with the Atomic Energy Commis­ campaign to wipe out discrimina­ sion, will be powered by Strontition. um-90, once considered a waste Segregated Locals Going product when uranium atoms are In the report on segregated un­ split in nuclear reactors. Locked inside a one-cubic-foot ions, Meany stressed that the labor movement is making "very good black box, which will toe placed progress" in eliminating segregated by skin divers about 25 feet below locals and that AFL-CIO affiliates the bay's surface, the beacon util­ are applying more pressure than izes a hydro-acoustic transducer to ever before to wipe out all forms make sound from the flow of oil. The heat source inside a tiny boiler of discrimination. This was the highlight of a re­ produces steam which forces oil port from the Civil Rights Commit­ through an oscillator, making a tee made public by the Federation squeai that can be heard on sonar 20 miles away. president at a press conference. Fuel for the device is a com­ Meany said that the extensive report from Schnitzler disclosed pound produced by chemically and that of the more than 55,000 local physically locking together stron­ unions in AFL-CIO affiliates, there tium and titanium in the form of are at present only 172 segregated pellets. Ships will be able to chart their locals and that the affiliates are making progress in reducing even position and direction from the sound, in much the same way they this "very low figure." Noting that no international now use radiobeacons or light­ affiliate has a color bar in its con­ houses. The atomic sonar beacon is ex­ stitution, Meany stressed that all affiliates are working to bring all pected to be less costly and less of their locals into compliance complex than thermocouple elec­ with AFL-CIO constitutional pro­ tric generators now in use. After the pilot model has been visions. The report showed that the 172 tested in 25-foot depths in Chesa­ local unions still not integrated are peake Bay, it will be taken near in 23 international unions and that Bermuda and lowered to a depth the number of segregated locals -of-200^'eet A-Powered Ship Beacon Nearing Test shares their goal of overcoming prejudice and discrimination and meeting the problems of Negro joblessness. "We obviously support complete­ ly the right of any American to peacefuliy protest for a redress of grievances," it continued. "This is a precious American right which the trade union movement has often used and which we may often use in the future." Whether AFL-CIO affiliates join the demonstration "is a mat­ ter for individual union determina­ tion," the Council said. The AFLCIO role, it stressed, will be to continue "our own two major ef­ forts—on the legislative front and at the grass roots level." In speaking to newsmen, Meany said the AFL-CIO has a "wide community of interests" with the groups sponsoring the demonstra­ tion and that the Council is neither endorsing nor condemning the Aug. 28 program. There is a real question, he said, of whether the demonstration will help the legis­ lative situation, noting that many liberal .members of Congress are disturbed by the possible reaction to and results of the march. He declared he believed the statement would not have "an ad­ verse effect" on the sponsors of the demonstration and the Negro community. "Responsible leaders of the Ne­ gro groups will not take this state­ ment as a repudiation," he said. All members of the Executive Council approved the statement ex­ cept two who had some reserva­ tions—Vice-Presidents Walter P. Reuther and A. Philip Randolph, he said. The Council voted $10,000 to the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights to carry on its work as a legislative coordinator and clear­ ing house operation in Washington. Negro and labor groups are repre­ sented in the organization. Porthole view from one of the Sea-Land's containerships shows the heart of the SlU company's new $22 million head­ quarters and terminal in Port Elizabeth, NJ. The company's yards can handle 2,000 trailers at one time. ICC Backs Sea-Land ^ 'Coastal Ship Rates WASHINGTON—A decision by three commissioners of the Interstate Commerce Commission has approved a series of rates established by Sea-Land Service more than two years ago when it began an interim" the jumboized vessels to be com­ intercoastal ship operation. pleted, and inaugurated the regu­ The SIU company's regular lar trailership service last Sep­ coast-to-coast service with spe­ cialized vessels will mark its first anniversary next month. In approving the Sea-Land rates, the ICC commissioners vetoed the objections of competing trans­ continental freight forwarders who called for higher rates on motor-water movements of freight in containers. The forwarders specialize in rail movements of transcontinental shipments. Service Reactivated Sea-Land first reactivated the dormant intercoastal service be­ tween New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco in May, 1961j using three conventional C-2> cargo ves­ sels. It then contracted for the construction of four specialized jumbo trailerships, each with a capacity of 476 containers, for the Intercoastal and Puerto Rico trade. The Elizabethport, a former Esso T-2 tanker, was the first of tember. It was the first vessel to use the company's new terminal in Port Eiizabeth; NJ, which is slated for completion at the end of the year. The terminal is part of a harbor development program now being undertaken by the Port of New York Authority at Elizabeth. The new facilities include a general office building, refrigerated-ware­ house, maintenance center and one of the world's largest truck terminals. The area has a capacity of 2,000 truck trailers and em­ braces five vessel berths along 3,300 feet of bulkhead on the Elizabeth Channel in Newark Bay. Work Started In 1960 Construction of the terminal buildings and facilities began a year ago, but work on the vessel berths started as far back as 1960, The terminal is now set up to receive traiiers for loading aboard ship 20 hours a day and utilizes data processing equipment and a master control to locate all SeaLand equipment at any moment. Since the maiden voyage of the Elizabethport, three other jumbo trailerships have started inter­ coastal service. The San Juan entered the Puerto Rican route late in 1962 and the Los Angeles and San Francisco went on the intercoastal run this year. In all, Sea-Land has 15 trailer vessels serving the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, Puerto Rico and in­ tercoastal routes. Sign Name On LOG Letters Sea-Land car carrier Detroit, manned by Seafarers, serves the New York-Puerto Rico route. The converted former Navy vessel has a capacity of 530 vehicles, and is also equipped to handle livestock and heavy lifts up to 30 tons. 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Title A name given to the resource August 23, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: TOTAL SIU VACATION $ HITS 25-MILLION MARK UNION’S DRIVE ON NO-STRIKE PLAN SCORES SIU SETS FIGHT ON PAY CLAIMS IN HIGH COURT FIND NMU GUILTY IN SAVANNAH RAID REVISED BONNER HBILL PROPOSES NEW STALLS IN SHIPPING DISPUTE SIUNA FISH UNIONS EYE SENATE AID ISTHMIANH RENEWS US SUBSIDY BID AFL-CIO UMPIRE RULES NMU GUILTY IN JOB RAID TRAMP CO’S SEEK TO HALT SUPERTANKER GRAIN CARGO RIGGED SIGNATURES SPUR OKLA. ‘RIGHT-TO-WORK’ BILL US NIXES SALE OF LURLINE SEA BOTOM CALLED VAST METAL SOURCE LUMBER CARGOES PICK UP AS LOGGERS’ STRIKE ENDS RULE ON SEA PAY RIGHTS ICC BACKS SEA-LAND ‘COSTAL SHIP RATES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/23/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 17 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f956eff7740e4f262c76980340e7bc1d.PDF 081b907c7c0cf15d62d889782e314728 PDF Text Text K^i Hearings End On Bonner Bill HGHT ON ARBITRATION NEARING A SHOWDOWN .Story On Page 3 SlU Rips ICC Role In Railroad Beef .Story On Page 2 Canada Labor Concern Mounts Over Norris Trustee Proposals .Story On Page 3 Threat To Unsubsidized Co's Seen In NMU's 'Peace' Offer .Story On Page 6 I •/ • # /•! Members of 88th SIU lifeboat training class, who successimttCDOOf Ci loss* fully passed Coast Guard tests July 31, included (kneeling, 1-r) John Naughton, Herman Burton; sitting, Richard Almojero, Charlie Bloom, Ra­ phael Quinonez; standing, Christ Yurk, Bill Cevasco, instructor Ami Bjornsson, Ejvind Sorensen, Richard Crosbie. Other members of class, who also passed CG tests, were John McHale, Eugene Van Sobczak, James Ramsay, Miguel Eala, Patrick White, Paul Wolf, Jose Acosto, Charles Newman, Jose. Velazquez, Salvatore Calabro and Abele Nicolich. �PaC« Two SEAFARERS SlU Raps Role For ICC In Rail Rules Dispute LOG Aocwt 9. 1991 Veteran Seafarers Get Their Pension Checks WASHINGTON—SIU President Paul Hall told the Senate Commerce Committee last week that the proposed bill to give the Interstate Commerce Commission authority to set­ tle the railroad dispute over+ work rules is clearly compul­ year interim period. Railro.id man­ sory arbitration, "no matter agement is in favor of the pro­ the unions oppose it. how you splice it or slice it." posal but SIU In RLEA In addition to attacking the As a union representing railroad compulsory arbitration aspects of roar'ne workers, the SIU is affili­ the bill, the SIU president said ated with tile Railway Labor Ex­ it is "unthinkable" to consider ecutives Association. allowing the ICC to decide the. AFL-CIO President George work rule issues between railroad Meany advanced a plan supported management and labor. He de­ by the unions, which would order scribed the ICC as a "management- both sides into bargaining under oriented agency" which is incap­ the eye of a 10-man special Con­ able of objectivity in dealing in an gressional committee. A bill em­ At left, Seafarer Carl Petersen, 66, gets $150 pension check from SIU welfare representa­ issue of this nature. bodying this plan was introduced tive J. Dwyer. Carl, who sailed in steward department, hails from Woodcliff Lake, NJ. At Hall testified at the July 30 on July 31 in the Senate by live right, recipient of-$l50 pension check is Manuel Lopei, 66, of Manhattan, who sailed in en­ night session of the Senate com­ Democrats—Clair Engle of Calgine department. mittee hearing on President Ken­ ifornia, Ralph W. Yarborough of nedy's proposal to refer settlement Texas, Vance Hartke of Indiana, of the dispute over the size of E. L. Bartlett of Alaska and How­ train crews to the ICC for a two ard W. Cannon of Nevada. Hall told the Senate group that before any action is taken by the Government in regard to the issue of work rules, a full examination of the whole railroad setup, includ­ ing management practices and fi­ NAPLES—The saga of the SlU-manned Valiant Force, which has been a "dead" ship nances, should be undertaken. in Italy for the past three years, finally drew to a close last week when the vessel was Reviews SIU Strike auctioned off here to satisfy wage claims by its crewmen as well as the claims of other The SIU president reviewed the creditors. — attempt of the railroads to set a CHICAGO — Joey GI i m c o's precedent in achieving their work The 10,920-ton Liberty ship's In addition, judgments were million at a marshal's sale at Teamster taxi local, which has rule changes in 1960-61 by seeking long voyage began early in sought for welfare, pension and Chester, Pa. already gotten the boot from the The Titan is one of three modem to reduce the size of railroad tug I960 when the ship, carrying an vacation monies due to the various 6,000 SlU-affiliated cab drivers in plans of the SIU, Marine Engineers Kulukundis tankers built with unlicensed SIU crew, left Houston this city, may now also be knocked crews which forced the SIU to with a cargo of grain bound for Beneficial Association, Radio Offi­ mortgage funds guaranteed by the strike the railroads to protect the out . of the box by the National cers Union and Masters, Mates and MA. The MA had it returned to Indonesia. Labor Relations Board, if the re­ jobs of its members against this On February 20, 1960, the ship Pilots. These totalled about $56,000. the States in March, after it had arbitrary action. commendation of an NLRB trial Under Italian law, judgments been tied up in East Pakistan for In support of his charge that the put into Augusta, Sicily, for fuel examiner is adopted. had to be obtained from US courts almost two months, and it was oil, but her owners at that time ICC is strictly a management NLRB trial examiner John J. group. Hall pointed to the agency's were unable to pay the fuel bill, before the ship could be put up then ordered sold by the court as Funke recently recommended that role in favoring the railroads over and the Indonesian Supply Mission for auction. part of the Kulukundis reorganiza­ Glimco's Teamster Local 777 be domestic shipping by supporting then paid the fuel, bill as well as tion proceedings to meet creditors' Sold To Kulukundis denied the right to use the labor claims. The tanker had been owned the railroads' selective rate cutting the crew's wages for the time it Bidding on the ship started at board's facilities, because of took to shift the ship to Naples, last week's auction at $70,400. the by the Overseas Oil Corporation, practices. He said that as a result, threats, beatings and other un­ a Kulukundis subsidiary. where her grain cargo was trans­ savory tactics during Glimco's the ICC has destroyed the domestic ferred to another vessel and the minimum price set by the Italian The MA has placed a $10 mil­ court, and ended when the vessel unsuccessful attempt to organize shipping industry. lion floor on bids, which will be crew was repatriated. The Senate committee hearings was repurchased by Anthony Ku­ the Crown Metal Manufacturing The 441-foot Liberty was then lukundis, one of its former owners, opened in Washington on August were started after President Ken­ Company here. operated by Ocean Carriers for the for $88,700. Of this amount, suffi­ 30. nedy asked Congress to adopt a Glimco, the Chicago mobster Reorganization Plans who is a personal friend of Team­ joint resolution referring the dis­ Force Steamship Company, owned cient money must be set aside to Meanwhile, in New York it was by Elias and Anthony Kulukundis, satisfy the crew's wage claims. ster boss Jimmy Hoffa, was knocked pute over the size of train crews reported that the Emilia may be nephews of Manuel Kulukundis, to the ICC for a two-year interim The Valiant Force was not the out as representative of the 6,000 Chicago cabbies in an NLRB elec­ settlement. Meanwhile, unilateral whose American-flag shipping em­ only US-flag tramp ship to become the last ship in the Kulukundis tion in July, 1961, which was de- changes in work rules by the car­ pire is now in the process of fi­ involved in financial difficulties fleet to be sold at public auction during the winter of 1959-60. Near­ since the operators ran into finan­ sively won by the Democratic riers or a strike by the five operat­ nancial reorganization. Proceedings Started ing unions involved would be ly 30 trampships owned or man­ cial difficulties last winter. Union Organizing Committee es­ Since then, about a dozen of The crew of the Valiant Force barred. aged by three companies—Ocean tablished by Dominic Abata. the Kulukundis ships have been then began legal proceedings in If Congress is to act at all, it Carriers. World Tramping and Chartered By SlUN^l sold, but if preliminary reorgani­ In January of 1962, the DUOC, must do so before August 29 when US courts to recover some $37,841 North Atlantic Marine—were hung zation plans advanced by the in wages due to both the licensed the moratorium on work rules up by creditors' claims in ports in to obtain the support of a strong and unlicensed- personnel. this country and abroad. All but trustees of the company are ap­ and militant union in its contract changes by the carriers expires. two of these cases were settled proved by the courts, the six diy negotiation, chose affiliation with cargo vessels as yet unsold will before the Valiant Force sale. the SlUNA, because of its record be retained to serve as the nucleus in fighting Hoffa. and was char­ of the future operations. tered as the SlUNA Transporta­ EmilU Sold; Titan Elds Due In addition, two tankers under tion Services and Allied Workers. As part of the plan to reorganize long-term charter also figure' in Funke, in recommending that the American-flag shipping em­ the trustees' plans for the com­ Glimco's outfit be banned from the pire of Manuel Kulukundis, the pany's future operations. use of NLRB facilities, said it was HOUSTON—Contract negotiations are underway between The two trustees have asked the "incredible" that the bargaining the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union and the Sabine Towing C-2 freighter Emilia was sold at court for more time to come up auction in Brooklyn last week. rights of any group of people The ship was bought by Con­ with a final plan for reorganizing should be entrusted to Glimco, and Company of Texas following NLRB action in upholding the solidated Mariners, Inc., an Ameri­ the company, but have told the blasted the Teamsters international results of an IBU victory in for allowing Glimco to operate, a runoff election against the SlU-lBU received 81 votes to 72 can-flag operation headed by Mario court that they would have a pre­ liminary formula ready by today, Glimco and his lieutenants Sabine Towboatmen's Federa­ for the Sabine Towboatmen's Fede­ Taddei, for $250,000. August 9. The Emilia was hung up last failed io show up at Funke's ration with four challenged bal­ tion, an independent organization. hearing and Funke commented December by creditors' claims, in­ lots. The National Maritime Union's that the Teamsters, "possessed The Towboatmen's Federation cluding wage claims by her SIU United Marine Division had pre­ of sufficient courage to kick then filed objections to the conduct crew, as she was preparing to sail viously had a contract covering the of the election with the NLRB for Red Sea ports with 9,000 tons a man in the face as he lay in Sabine boatmen. Early this spring, which, after a thorough eight- of cargo, including 5,000 tons of Aug. 9, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. 16 the street, did hot have the the Sabine Towboatmen's Federa­ weeks' investigation of the char­ US foreign aid items destined for courage to appear and testify tion petitioned the NLRB for a ges, ruled in favor of the SlU-lBU. at the hearing." Pakistan and Sudan. Labor board lawyers said that representation election on the com­ The Board dismissed all of the First Sale Fails if the board adopts Funke's re­ pany's vessels and the SlU-lBU independent union's claims and PAUt HALL. President About two months ago an at­ intervened to obtain a place on commendation, the board will seek certified the SlU-lBU as the collec­ HERDER! BRAND, Editor, IRWIN SFIVACR, a US Court of Appeals decree to the ballot. tive bargaining agent for the tempt was made to auction off the Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art In that election the SIU-lBU Sabine Towing Company em­ vessel but failed \yhen prospective Editor; MIKE .POLLACK, NATHAN SRYIN, enforce it, and make Glimco and buyers refused to bid on her so ALEXANDER LESLIE, HOWARD KESSLER, his agents liable for criminal con­ received 78 of the votes ca.st. The ployees. Staff Writers. Sabine Towboatmen's Federation tempt if they refuse to obey. One of the largest boat opera­ long as she remained loaded. Sub­ sequently, a US District Court got 58 votes and the NMU's United Glimco and his local are already tions in the Gulf area, the Sabine Published biweekly at the headquarters under a citation for civil contempt Marine Division, Local 340, re­ Company's 22 boats operate as ordered the vessel unloaded, pav­ of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Wattrs ing the way for the sale last week. ceived 21 votes. Two ballots were for violating a consent decree of harbor tugs in Port Arthur and District, AFL-CIO. 675 Fourth Avenue, In another development, the challenged. Brooklyn 32, NY Tel HYaclnth t-i6!l0. Orange, Texas, and traverse the 1961. In this consent, the Teamsters Second class postage paid at the Pott US Maritime Administration last A runoff election was then or­ intercoastal Canal and the Missisagreed not to interfere in any way Office In Brooklyn,. NY under thp Act with the activities of the DUOC, dered by the NLRB between the ibippi River. They are also engaged week asked for bids on the 45,500- of Aug. 24, 1912 120 but since then there have been SlU-IBU and the independent in deep-sea lowing and tidelands ton Kulukundis tanker Titan, which It recently bought for $7.5 union. In the runoff balloting, the Operations. louiy incidents of violence. .1 'f r l ' I.. «' ••• •• • sir NLRB May Boot Teamster Taxi Local In Chicago SIU Vessel, 'Dead' 3 Years In Italy, Sold To Pay Wages NLRB Upholds SIU Win In Sabine Tugboat Fleet SEAFARERS LOG �AagOMt 9. U8t San Juan kepahs To Take Month SEAFARERS LOG Decision On Aribitration Looms As Hearings On Bonner Bill End T*g9 Three HOBOKEX, NJ—The contalnerahip San Juan (Sea-Land), which was involved In a coliision with WASHINGTON—^The long and bitter fight over the compulsory arbitration of maritime labor-manage­ the Norwegian tanker Honnor on July 21, is undergoing repairs of ment disputes is nearing a showdown here, following the wind-up of five months of pro-and-con testimony, her damaged bow at the yard of the Bethlehem Steel Company here before the House Merchant Marine Committee, on the arbitration bill proposed by the committee's chairman, The repairs are expected to take ~^Rep. Herbert C. Bonner of North Carolina. about a month to complete. The compulsory arbitration provisions of the Bonner hill The 620-foot San - Juan's bow were strongly supported by management spokesmen for ship­ was smashed 33 feet up from the keel and more than 60 feet back ping, the railroads and other * toward the stern in the coliision transportation industries, but pointed out that the adoption of which occured in the Atlantic compulsory arbitration in mari­ about 225 miles east of New Jersey were condemned by labor time could serve as an unhealthy while the ship was enroute to San representatives including SIU precedent which would threaten Juan, Puerto Rico, with a cargo President Paul Hall, who opposed other segments of the labor move­ of about 300 loaded containers. ment, and this prophecy was borne the bill In testimony before the out when President Kennedy pro­ Coast Guard investigation of the committee on March 14 and again posed giving the Interstate Com­ accident is underway. Until repairs are completed, the merce Commission the authority on March 19. San Juan will be replaced by other Hall, who served as spokesman to resolve the current work rules Sea-Land vessels, primarily the for both the SIU of North Ameri­ dispute between railway labor and Fairland, which was slated to ar­ management. ca and the AFL-CIO Maritime rive at Sea-Land's New Jersey Opposed ICC Role terminal yesterday and is sched Trades Department, told the com­ uled to leave for Houston today. Hall, opposing the proposal in mittee that the Bonner bill threat­ The Fairland, as well as the conened free collective bargaining testimony before the Senate Com­ tainership Raphael Semmes, have merce Committee on July 30, said and also that it would solve none that the proposal clearly called been pulled off the Baltimoreof the real problems besetting the for compulsory arbitration, "no Jacksonviiie run and replaced by American merchant marine. As an matter how you splice or slice it." the partially containerized ships alternative, he offered a program (See story on page 2). the Mobile and New Orleans. Both to overhaul and update America's of these vessels were on the Balti­ The hearings on the Bonner hill, maritime policies to bring then^ more-Jacksonville-San Juan run Chess game engrosses Seafarer Fritz Rethemeyer, oiler which had been going on intermit­ into line with present-day needs until last June, when they were tently since last March, ended on (left) and Bernard Post, messman, as they wait to ship out and conditions. replaced by the Fairland and Ra­ of port of New York hiring hall. Both the SIU and the MTD also August 1 following testimony by phael Semmes. Secretary of Commerce Luther H. All Hands Safe Hodges and Secretary of Labor While both the San Juan and W. Willard Wirtz. Both of these Honnor suffered heavy damage in Cabinet officers told the committee the crash, there were no injuries to that they opposed the compulsory the SIU crew of the San Juan and arbitration provisions of the bill the only injury aboard the Nor­ and favored strengthening Federal wegian vessel was to a seaman mediation procedures and other who received head cuts when he Government actions' for assisting MONTREAL—As the Canadian Parliament last week pondered the implications of the the collective bargaining process. was hit by a ladder while abondoning the ship. Norris Commission report, regarding the current Great Lakes shipping dispute, there were Wirtz, the final witness before mounting indications of serious concern among Canadian union leaders over the harsh and the committee, said that the hill's arbitration provision would become punitive measures advocated a substitute, not only for strikes, Justice, the SIU cited four major hut also for collective bargaining by Commissioner Norris areas of discriminatory conduct by in maritime. against all Canadian mari­ the Commissioner, which it had By JACK SCHREINER A similar position was taken protested repeatedly during the time unions. These measures, it Canada'* enliie labor movaby SIU President Hall when WASHINGTON—The Waterman was feared, could—if adopted—set hearings, and urged the Minister ment wai Kalded thi.t week by he testified in opposition to Steamship Company came a little a precedent for restrictive moves Juitica T. G. Norri.-' condem­ to immediately bring about an in­ the bill. Hall at that time closer to getting a subsidy for its against other segments of Cana­ nation o( Hal Batikii, president, vestigation of the Commission's warned that the Bonner bill foreign trade operations when the dian labor. Seifareri' International Union proceedings. or Canada. "would be the end of true col­ US Court of Appeals here refused Commissioner Norris, who was Threatens Seaway Many union leaders ar* lective bargaining because the to rehear an appeal by Seatrain named last summer by the former ahocked at Norrii' recommcndaMeanwhile, another re a c t i o n compulsory arbitration ma­ Lines calling for a public hearing Canadian Minister of Labour, that governmant trustees tioo came from Jack Staples, the newchinery . would supplant the before the Maritime Administra­ Michael Starr, to sit as a one-man temporarily should run all president of the Canadian Mari­ give-and-take of bargaining as unhmi or union loeala involved tion to look into Waterman's corpo­ commission in examining the dis­ time Union, who threatened an­ in Canada'* maritime industry, we know it." rate organization. pute between the Seafarers Inter­ is al other blockade of the St. Lawrence Seatrain, a nonsubsidized domes­ national Union of Canada and the Wirtz blamed the state of laborSeaway, despite the fact that the tic operator, claimed that the Upper Lakes Shipping Company, management relations in maritime Norris report recommends the pay­ public hearing should have been ended 107 days of hearings on Toronto Financial Post ment of damages ranging from on a "centuries-oid tradition of July 20, 1963 held to examine whether Water­ March 15 and on July 15 made $10,000 to $20,000 per day by in­ roughness and toughness" and man, under a corporate reorganiza­ public a voluminous, 318-page re­ hers. The manner in which Up­ dividuals, unions or companies also pointed out that "the econ­ tion plan, still had any connection omies of these industries are out port in which he recommended a per Lakes illegally broke its blocking the Seaway. with Sea-Land Service which series of repressive measures, in­ of joint—as the subsidy programs contract with the SIU, in the Staples became president of might be disadvantageous to Sea­ reflect." cluding the imposition of a trustee­ midst of Canadian Conciliation the CMU by replacing Michael train. The SIU president, In his ship on all Canadian maritime Board proceedings, and signed Sheehan, a former SIU of Can­ Seatrain and Sea-Land are com­ unions. testimony, also pointed out with the CMU, is still the sub­ ada patrolman who had been petitors in a mainland-Puerto Rico that compulsory arbitration Involves 5 Unions ject of litigation in the Cana­ expelled from the Union for service. The Merchant Marine Act would solve none of the real dian courts. These would Include, besides the violating the constitution by of 1936 forbids a subsidized line problems besetting the indus­ working with dual and hostile SIU of Canada, the Canadian Mer­ Indication of the concern with in the foreign trade from having try, including those problems chant Service Guild, a union of organizations, and who later which the Norris recommenda­ connections with a non-subsidized created by the present method became the star witness for domestic service unless the Mari­ ship officers; the National Associa­ tions were being received in Can­ of applying the subsidy pro­ tion of Marine Engineers; the the CLC and Upper Lakes ada was noted by the Financial time Administration finds that it gram. Company during the Norris will not hurt a strictly domestic marine section of the Canadian Post of Toronto which reported The SIU head called for a Brotherhood of Railway Transport that "many union leaders gre proceedings. Sheehan is now operator. revamping of the subsidy pro­ and General Workers, and the Ca­ charging in a court suit that shocked at Norris' recommenda­ No Links Found gram as well as for an over­ he was illegally deposed as tions that government trustees The reorganization of the Water­ nadian Maritime Union. haul of the 1936 Merchant CMU president "by a rigged CMU is the paper union temporarily should run all unions man and Sea-Land firms, the MA Marine Act and for other- con­ convention of CLC stooges" which was set up by the or union locals involved in Can­ decided, was complete and left no structive steps to enable the and has charged CLC with CERT and Canadian Labour ada's maritime industry." remaining connections to be ex­ merchant marine to operate making CMU a company union Congress to serve as a com­ SIU Telegram amined. When Seatrain chalienged effectively in the light of pres­ which signed a sweetheart pany union for the Upper The SIU of Canada, In a tele­ the MA's decision in first the Dis­ ent-day conditions. agreement with Upper Lakes. Lakes Shipping Company, gram to the Canadian Minister of trict Court and then the Court of Wirtz noted in his testimony which engaged in a vicious, Justice, shortly after the Norris Appeals, both courts ruled in favor It was a tie-up of the St. Law­ union-busting attempt against report was Issued, noted that "there rence Seaway last summer, insti­ that while American seamen's of the MA and upheld its decision. the SIU of Canada by arbi­ is already evidence of mounting gated by the leaders of the CLC wages are high, compared with the The question of the possible con­ trarily breaking its 10 - year concern over the unprecedented, and CBRT In an effort to aid Up­ wages of foreign seamen, they are nection between Waterman and contractual relationship with sweeping and undemocratic nature per Lakes in its union-busting at­ low by US shoreside standards. Sea-Land has been one of the the SIU. locking some 300 SIU things holding up the granting of of Commissioner Norris' report and tempt against the SIU by forcing The wage spread between Amer­ erewmembers out of their jobs Waterman's subsidy. Seatrain may recommendations" and said that a Government investigation of the ican and foreign wages has often In the Upper Lake? fleet, and still appeal the case to the US tliese "reflect the manner in which SIU, which led to the establish­ been cited by anti-labor elements Supreme Court but has not indi­ signing a contract with the the hearings were conducted." ment of the Norris Commission a as a major factor contributing to cated whether It will do so. CMU, which then had no memIn its request to the Minister of few weeks later. (Continued on page 10) In Port Of New York Hiring Hail Canada Labor Concern Mounts Over Harsh Morris Proposals Waterman Seen Nearer Subsidy �19^ y Wage Four SEAFARERS , ••. •s,': Aogwt t. ua LOG (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) Report Period: July 16-July 31, 1963 SIU shipping posted its best showing for the year so far during this period except for the two weeks in Janu­ ary that marked the close of the Atlantic and Gulf long­ shore strike. The total number of men dispatched in all ports amounted to 1,698, contrasting with a figure of 1,433 for the previous period. Registration also took a big upward leap for the last half of July, as it reached a high of 1,790. The last reg­ istration total was 1,335. The combination of men moving in and out of port brought the registration of men on the beach at the close of last month to 3,660. In the shipping column. New York listed the bulk of the overall gain, handling almost 200 jobs more than it did the last time out. Baltimore, Mobile and San Fran- Cisco also listed noticeable increases in dispatch activity. New Orleans and Houston were still about as busy as in the previous two weeks, which means good shipping in both cases. All departments shared in the shipping prosperity, how­ ever, which was paced by the black gang. The engine department also handled the biggest increase in registra­ tion at the same time. Among the seniority groups, class A men picked up another point in the portion of total shipping and ac­ counted for 53 percent of all shipping. Class B*s portion dipped to 31 percent and class C men filled the remainder of the jobs. The total of payoffs, sign-ons and in-transit ship visits rose again (see right), to reach a figure of 268. Ship Activity ray Sign la Off! Oai Trans. TOTAL Bostan 1 0 3 4 New Yarh.... 19 3 37 59 PMIadeliiiila.. 3 2 9 14 Baftfrnore 7 4 15 28 Norfolk 3 3 3 9 Jacksoavilla ..1 0 10 11 Tampa 0 0 13 13 Mobile 5 2 4 11 New Orleans.. 11 13 22 16 Honston 3 3 32 38 Wilmington .. 1 1 4 6 Son Francisco.. 4 3 6 13 Seattle 7 4 5 16 TOTALS ... 65 40 163 268 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS AI Registered GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 6i 1 4 1 30 62 16 108; 29 10 15 4 52 18 25 9 3 6 1 2 5 5 11 1 0 1 0 1 13 15 4 32 79 30 33 16 16 46 7 69 10 1 8 1 5 14 3 22 7 15 4 4 137 235 68 ' 440 Pert Boston New York.... Philadelphia.. Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville... Tampa Mobile New "Orleans.. Houston Wilmington . . S m Francisco Seattle TOTALS CLASS Bj GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 1 2 3 2 19 27 48 0 7 3 4 3 33 11 19 0 8 4 4 3 8 1 4 0 0 2 2 0 4 11 15 0 18 26 44 3 18 20 41 0 1 5 4 5 1 5 11 1 10 7 18 1 24.3 11 133 99 Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 0 2 1 1 66 22 35 9 3 7 10 0 15 23 1 39 2 3 6 1 6 1 8 1 2 1 1 4 16 5 27 6 27 48 84 9 15 52 29 8 1 10 0 9 2 12 19 5 2 5 f 1 194 1 335 99 42 Shipped CLASS C t TOTAL Shipped GROUP GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL A B 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 13 11 26 10 4.7 66 19 18 26 0 2 3 3 1 5 10 2 0 3 3 10 13 26 2 5 3 10 39 26 0 1 2 3 0 0 2 2 6 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 8 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 1 1 4 13 0 8 0 0 0 27 13 0 21 28 49 0 4 2 6 84 49 2 12 10 24 3 8 4 15 52 24 0 3 3 6 0 2 1 3 10 6 1 5 9 0 3 0 1 1 19 9 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 8 3 70 87 1 166 18 9 42 29 1 89 335 166 Reaistered On The Beach CLASS A CIA5S B GROUP GROUP C ALL 1 2 8 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 0 4 10 20 4 34 0 2 8 10 47 139 98 153 36 287 45 137 IS 197 5 18 7 8 4 19 0 2 2 4 10 75 28 37 18 83 0 30 10 40 2 11 3 5 1 9 0 2 7 9 0 9 15 9 1 25 2 11 13 26 0 5 1 11 2 14 0 2 3 1 0 40 39 39 7 85 0 4 20 24 6 139 72 99 12 183 4 44 95 143 15 91 43 76 11 ISO 3 20 25 48 3 19 6 10 2 18 1 2 5 8 1 29 20 33 2 55 4 15 9 28 0 11 19 20 7 46 1 22 15 38 89 1 590 361 520 107 1 988 60 293 225 1 578 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CMSS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL I 3 ALL 1 2 2 0 6 7 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 26 61 11 98 13 42 31 86 29 70 2 15 2 19 1 7 5 13 1 6 4 26 6 36 1 12 22 7 9 22 0 7 7 0 0 5 6 0 1 5 0 8 8 2 0 9 1 0 2 12 1 1 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 2 4 9 1 14 0 3 6 7 12 10 31 7 48 3 23 33 32 59 7 16 43 5 64 3 23 17 43 12 29 3 5 0 8 1 6 0 7 1 2 7 12 5 24 2 1 12 15 5 13 2 13 17 0 2 8 3 11 3 ? 75 237 40 1 352 27 139 :121 1 287 71 199 Port Boston New York ... Philadelphia.. Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville... Tampa Mobile New Orleans.. Houston Wilmington. .. San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 13 112 7 43 18 68 8 . .0 1 7 0 7 4 33 2 19 10 31 0 5 0 1 1 2 0 5 2 2 2 9 1 3 1 0 3 4 3 21 0 4 5 9 3 42 2 37 27 66 4 45 1 27 8 36 3 1 0 2 4 1 5 23 0 0 4 4 3 9 0 2 3 1 37 1 307 16 146 81 I 243 GROUP 1 2 0 0 5 13 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 1 3 8 0 2 1 0 4 0 0 37 9 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A C ALL 1 B 2 S ALL 1 3 ALL 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 12 1 15 3 2 3 8 68 42 222 24 42 112 3 37 75 115 21 58 64 143 0 7 3 8 3 18 1 9 1 11 1 0 5 6 6 8 33 31 8 72 6 30 9 45 0 14 15 29 2 0 0 5 0 7 0 S 0 5 0 4 2 6 1 4 2 9 15 3 4 13 0 16 1 9 1 11 0 0 3 4 0 7 3 5 0 8 0 2 0 2 0 9 31 6 1 21 1 27 3 36 0 14 13 27 66 5 42 5 113 26 1 79 16 121 4 40 62 106 36 1 9 45 9 90 19 69 6 94 5 77 29 43 4 1 4 6 4 3 11 6 4 16 0 9 10 1 4 8 23 4 8 35 10 30 45 1 5 8 6 IS 0 0 9 3 0 8 34 12 6 48 0 13 10 23 38 1 84 307 243 84 I 634 93 356 126 1 575 36 202 225 1 463 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A •> M. Port Is Bos 1 TWTX7 NY 14 T"JL. SI Phil ,.. •. 3 T> _ 1 Bal .••••• 5 XT...V* Nor 0 X_ _ 0 Tarn 0 Mob 1 NO 2 Hou 6 Wil 1 SF 5 Sea 2 TOTALS 40 Registered CLASS B GROUP I 3 ALL 2 0 1 1 23 13 38 88 3 2 11 19 11 7 8 31 1 1 3 1 3 1 2 6 0 1 1 2 3 5 10 19 17 7 32 58 3 17 14 40 7 0 4 2 2 4 10 21 10 4 1 3 82 50 135 1 307 ' Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1-8 0 0 2 0 2 1 4 20 25 9 0 0 7 7 0 0 1 19 3 20 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 2 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 2 2 2 38 42 5 2 1 21 24 5 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 12 12 2 1 5 12 18 0 7 15 139 1 161 ! 28 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 1 1 2 17 19 46 91 3 0 2 5 5 2 13 23 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 4 1 0 1 2 9 4 12 27 12 6 29 52 8 5 15 33 0 1 1 3 3 2 7 14 0 2 4 6 61 42 131 { 262 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 1 1 1 7 18 26 0 0 4 4 0 16 1 15 0 0 3 3 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 2 0 30 32 2 0 12 14 0 0 4 4 0 0 2 2 1 0 6 5 6 8 106 1 120 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 2 TOTAL Shipped Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A C ALL 1-8 1 3 ALL 1 B 2 2 3 ALL 0 0 2 3 3 0 5 1 4 2 14 0 5 1 4 56 91 53 26 56 173 11 48 40 103 202 8 3 64 75 1 5 1 10 3 0 4 2 9 14 0 1 3 0 3 7 7 23 7 46 8 17 12 21 16 58 3 3 15 21 2 4 0 3 7 0 1 4 1 2 4 2 6 1 9 2 10 0 2 10 1 2 4 2 4 4 4 3 5 1 0 3 0 2 17 1 1 2 1 4 11 0 0 0 0 17 11 20 1 8 36 7 55 0 1 27 1 0 16 16 34 17 96 160 8 11 52 32 11 95 13 11 4 93 105 31 14 26 87 4 33 14 4 51 16 7 47 4 2 38 3 3 10 2 1 4 2 9 3 3 2 4 0 3 6 16 10 20 53 0 18 7 2 2 14 2 2 3 6 9 10 8 8 29 3 0 6 6 0 12 3 0 10 30 43 3.5 262 73 183 120 129 28 281 1 344 327 1 712 92 1 474 86 I1 92 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS Registered CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL CROUP 1 Z 3 ALL 137 235 68|440 11_ 99 133 75 237 40 I 352 27 139 121 122 50 135 I 307 7 15 139 334 522 243 j100,0 45 253 393 Registered On The Beach TOTAL SHIPPED SHIPPED SHIPPED CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS B CLASS A CLASS C CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL ABC ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 Al.L 1 I 243 99_194 42 I 335 _9_ 70 87 I 166 18 42 29 89 335 166 89 | 590 361 520 107 I 988 60^ 293 225 I 578 ! 287 71 199 37 I 307 16 146 81 1 243 9 37 38 84 307 243 84'I 634 93 356 126 J75 36 202 225 463 1 161 89 " 42 13T['262 6 2 86 "92 262 120 92" I 474 i256 129 327 712 35 28 28l 344 8 106 IJ120 4 1 691 259 43.5 210 1 904 31 "224 274 1 529 31 81 153 1 265 904 529 265 |1698 710 1005 560 12275 131 523 731 11385 �Aarust t. 19<S Seatrain Bid May Bring On Legal Battle SEAFARERS Page Fin LOG Question: What qualities make for an ideal ship's delegate and how do you think the job can be made more attractive? Greed For Red Oil $$ May Leave Runaways Sitting High And Dry Antonio De Jesus: You have to Jan Manka: The kind of job de­ be the sort who can get men to pends on the man. A delegate has WASHINGTON—A bid by the work together to know the ins Lashatn Cartage Company for In­ and get their sup­ and outs of the terstate Commerce Commission port ail the time. Union and what It now appears that runaway operators and other ship^ approvai to purchase control of So you have to be and how to do the SlU-contracted Seatrain Lines owners, who have been hungrily snapping up Russian rubles something in a u n d e r s tanding is expected to resuit in a comand sympathetic particular situa­ by carrying l^ed oil to all parts of the world, may soon be left piicated legal battle over the tion. If a man high and dry. to the needs of meaning of sections of the Inter­ knows the rules the crew. You Reports from authoritative tive control" over these vessels. state Commerce Act which per­ and can get the must merit their sources in recent weeks indi­ In fact, in some cases, when the tain to such purchases. guys to keep confidence and cate that within the next couple US displayed concern over the be prepared to Lasham Cartage is a freight them he can do of years Russia will have sufficient runaways' activities, the runaways an effective job. So it all de­ forwarding company owned by the be an arbitrator ail the time. tanker tonnage to carry virtually were simply transferred to an­ pends on the type of person. United States Freight Company, t t t all of her oil exports in her own other flag, such as the Greek flag, Jack Park: You have to be a a holding company that owns t t bottoms, and will have practically and continued to do business as many of the largest freight for­ "right guy" and tactful in what Henry Simmons: A good delegate no need to charter foreign-flag usual. you do. As it is, warders. has to be a diplomat if he's to be Created Monster vessels for this purpose. successful. If you The Interstate Commerce Act the job isn't at­ Now it appears that these op­ The US National Petroleum don't have this forbids forwarder s from con­ tractive and often erators, by playing footsie with Council, for instance, recently trait you're lost. trolling other types of carriers, there aren't the forecast that by 1965 Soviet-flag the Russians, in their eagerness proper guys do­ Then, he has to but adds that the proscription ships should be able to carry for a fast buck, have helped to know how to han­ shall not be applied to prevent ing it. However, virtually all Soviet bloc oil ex­ create a Frankenstein monster. dle others when control relationships between if you make the ports. These, the council estimates, Their activities have given the job more appeal­ something needs truck lines, railroads and water will reach some 51 million tons by Russians the time and money they ing, by providing correcting. He carriers. needed to build up their own that time. certain i n c e nhas to be con­ Trucking interests are expected tanker fleet, and the lucrative Red This prediction is based on the cerned for the to oppose Lasham's purchase bid. tives, you're go­ offers, which were once a tempt­ fact that the Russian tanker fleet, These trucking interests for two ing to get a lot of wrong guys ap­ crew, and be ef­ ing "come-on," may soon be which has already more than years have been blocking Con­ plying and a whole mess of trouble ficient at his duties. doubled since the end of 1958, will rudely yanked away, like a wallet gressional action on a forwarder- will result. on a string at Halloween. t" 4" 4» double again by 1965. backed bill to give freight for­ Leo Altschul: If a delegate can The Russian tanker fleet warders clear authority to buy J. R. Massey: A man who knows get support and confidence from amounted to some 1.6 million dwt other types of carriers with ICC the rules and how to keep beefs the crew he's at the end of last year. Since then, permission. down to what is right for the job. arrangements have been made to Lasham bid $5,600,000 for con­ really important I don't think a build or acquire some 70 addi­ trol of Seatrain. is the kind of delegate should tional tankers totalling about 1.8 New Rate Study man for the job. be given prefer­ million dwt. Meanwhile, the ICC is again He has to want ential treatment End of Chapter looking into the use of rate dif­ the job and be a or stuff like that For some runaway and other ferentials to protect water car­ : r e d i t to his because every­ shipowners, who have been play­ riers from rail competition mates, the ship body would want ing ball with the Russians, this While Russia is moving full through rate-cutting. The ICC is and the SIU. to have the job rapid growth of the Russian tanker speed ahead with its plans to basing its new look into the Fou can't get the then. If that hap­ fleet could mark a sorry end to a build up a modern tanker fleet, problem on a recent Supreme vrong man for pens there'll be trouble. You need chapter which began in the sum­ the US tanker fleet has deterio­ Court opinion that the ICC may the job by "advertising" for one a man who's prepared for many rated to the point where it is now prescribe rate differentials only or else you destroy the purpose complaints and he has to be a dip­ mer of 1960 when the Soviets the oldest one afloat, according to began a full-scale offensive to bite when it has clear evidence that of the delegate's job. lomat if he's to handle them. off a large chunk of the world's a report just issued. a low-cost carrier would otherwise The report, prepared by the Qii market. be hurt by a higher-cost competi­ Sun Oil Company, shows that Unable to achieve this objective tor's price reduction to belowwith their own limited tanker ton­ American-flag tankers, at the end cost levels. The cost base to be nage, the Reds began to dangle of last year, averaged nearl> 131i used in any determination is left lucrative offers before the eyes years in age, compared with a up to the ICC. of the world's shipowners to carry world average of seven years and With an eye toward the Su­ Soviet oil to various nations of eight months. preme Court decision, the ICC Moreover, the number of USthe world, including Cuba and has dropped its 20-year-old price flag tankers had dropped to 456 Communist China. differential covering rail rates on Some shipowners in Great at the end of last year, a decline volume wrought pipe movements Some 150 foreign-flag vessels are now ineligible to haul US Britain and other Western Euro­ of 13 from the figure at the end from the East to the Southwest. An ICC report said that the evi­ Government-financed cargoes because they have traded with pean nations snapped at the bait; of 1961. This put the US tanker dence "clearly indicates" that Sea- Cuba since January 1, according to the latest blacklist issued but to a great extent the offers fleet in fourth place, after the were gobbled up by the runaway fleets of Liberia, the United King­ train's participation in the traffic operators, who either carried dom and Norway. will be "substantially reduced" by the I Maritime Administra-^ The number of US privately bet- of "the Senate Commerce Com­ Soviet oil directly to the Red without the differential protection, tion. controlled tankers, both American satellite nations or else carried the mittee, introduced a bill which but that under the terms of the Supreme Court ruling, "that alone . Heading the list with 47 would exclude from US ports all oil to other countries, thus re­ and foreign-flag, was 772 at the does not constitute a destructive ships, is Great Britain. She is fol­ ships of any country whose vessels leasing Soviet tonnage for runs end of the year. "More than two-thirds of lowed by Greece, with 42 ships; trade with Cuba. to Cuba and elsewhere. competitive practice." the United States privately Lebanon, 25; Italy and Poland, 7 This action by the runaways, of The Administration so far has owned tankship fleet at the each; Norway, 6; Yugoslavia, 5; shown no inclination to go further course, effectively destroyed the end of 1962 was registered Spain, 3; Morocco and Sweden, 2 than the present blacklist. myth that the US exercises "effecwith foreign flags as compared each, and Finland, West Germany and Japan, 1 each. with 58.9 percent five years A substantial volume of runaway earlier," the report noted. Seafarers who have been tanker tonnage, which was former­ About 35ti percent of the US hearing stories from old salts ly under the Liberian flag, has tanker fleet is owned by oil eom•bout the good old days switched to the Greek flag, as is panies. Non-oil companies own aboard whaling ships can at noted in the story on this page about 40 percent and the Govern­ last find out for themselves dealing with the age of the Ameri­ "It is essential to our position as the world's greatest mari­ ment owns the rest. what it was like. can-flag tanker fleet. Liberia In Lead If you're really interested, The nearly 150 ships blacklisted time nation . . . that we maintain a merchant marine capable The report showed that Liberia by the MA have, since the first of carrying a substantial portion of our foreign commerce, is continuing as the leading flag step right up and place a bid of this year, made 205 voyages to Secretary of the Navy Fred-*on the Cruz Del Sur, de­ of registry although a substantial Cuba. British ships made 75 trips; Korth has warned. scribed as one of the biggest "Our merchant marine is amount of tanker tonnage has the Greeks, 57; Lebanese, 27, and and most complete whaling composed mostly of obsolete Addressing the most recent been transferred from Liberian to Norwegians, 10. The other coun­ factory ships afloat. And if ships, while other nations are Greek registry. tries on the list accounted for the graduating class at the US Mer­ you're afraid you don't have forging ahead in the design chant Marine Academy at Kings Although the Soviet tanker fleet balance. the money -available to pay and construction of modern is currently in 12th place among Point, the Navy Secretary pointed Government Policy for her, don't give that an­ vessels," the Secretary also the world's tanker fleets, the re­ Although the US Government out that while the US merchant other thought because the pointed out in his address to port pointed out that the increase marine has continued to deteri­ at one time announced its inten­ owners are willing to take a the Kings Point class. in the USSR's tanker fleet, from orate in both quantity and quality, tion of applying full sanctions couple of tankers in trade. "the overall growth of the Soviet Noting that this country must 1957 through 1962, represented against the ships of any company For full information write that traded with Cuba, official fleet has been nearly 140 percent rely on foreign flags to carry 90 the second highest annual rate ol the Argentina Government action has been limited to denying since World War II, doubling in per'cent of its import and export growth. Oil Fields, 127i Avenue of the Using the T-2 as a basis of com­ Government cargoes to individual tonnage during the last 10 years." cargoes, the Navy Secretary Americas,- New York 20, NY., He noted that the Soviet Union warned that unless the United putation, the report noted that in vessels on the blacklist. or Yacimlentos Petroliferos States faces the problem of a de­ 1957 the Soviet tanker fleet However, the steady growth in expected to enlarge its fleet five Fiscales, Gerencia de Navethe list of these vessels has, in to six times by 1980 and was ac­ teriorating merchant marine totalled 25.8 T-2s. Since then, the gacion Ave. U.S. Pena 777, has increased recent weeks, brought increasing quiring 1,000,000 deadweight squarely and with determination, size of the fleet Buenos Aires, Argentina. demands from Congress to crack tons annually. In three years, he "the effect will run much deeper 276.7 percent. •Thar she blows !!!' The US rate of growth, during down harder. Last week Sen. said, the Soviet tanker fleet a'oiic than mere damage to national prestige." the same period, was 3.2 percent Frank J. Lausche (D-Ohio), a mem- had increased 286 percent. $1 $1 US Tankers Now Oldest On The Seas 150 Cuban Traders On US Blacklist Want To Buy A Whaler? Red Merchant Marine Growing As US Lags, America Is Warned �Pace Six SEAFARERS Aociut t, 1»W LOG Threat To Unsubsidized Go's Seen In NMU's 'Peace' Offer Sunday At Sea On The Ocean Joyce The current contract talks between the American Merchant Marine Institute and the National Maritime Union could have a serious impact upon unsubsidized operators in the domestic trades, a West Coast shipping official has charged. The charge was made by"^ for improvements in fringe bene­ competition, would like lo know Donald Watson, vice president fits. what price NMU would charge for and general manager of the Watson noted that Weyerhaeu­ guaranteeing labor peace, Watson said. The West Coast shipping official further pointed out that there is considerable pressure at present to undermine the Jones Act which protects American-flag ships in the domestic trades. "If our costs continue to rise, it will mean that we are forced into the camp of those who are trying to eliminate the Jones I'' • Act," Watson said. Notice From Alexander The Weyerhaeuser officer's Sunday at sea on the SlU-contracted Ocean Joyce (Over­ charge was followed by a notifica­ seas Carriers) finds these Seafarers enjoying "a hardy meal tion from Federal Maritime Ad­ served by two of the best messmen," according to chief ministrator Donald Alexander to Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director steward Mix VQH Looy, who sent photo into LOG. L-r are Ralph Casey, president of the AMMI, stating that the MA H. Wheeler, crew mess; Engfund, AB; M. J. Kerngoodi wanted to be kept informed about DM and ship's delegate; W. Dough, OS, and Andy Beightoii, One of the seward's most important Jobs is one which is often the AMMI-NMU talks. The MA is crew mess. overlooked. That is the somewhat tedious, but essential, job of keep­ the Federal agency which admin­ ing proper records. The steward may be a top-notch cook and baker isters the subsidy program. himself, he may run a heads-up department, but if his record-keeping This notification from Alexander is inefficient and sloppy, he's going to run into trouble. Three-quarters drew a charge of interference of the way out on a trip he's liable to find himself short of some ship­ from NMU President Joseph Curboard essential, and the steward in that kind of a spot can be one ran, who dispatched a telegram to unhappy steward when the crew finds out what's missing. the Maritime Administrator. When Food Plan representatives visit SlU-manned ships in the "We are not accustomed nor do Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director various ports they still run across stewards and other crewmembers we intend to accept replacement who don't see why we place so much stress on keeping an accurate of free collective bargaining in inventory of food stores and other steward department supplies. Nor the American tradition with do they understand the reasons why it is considered desirable to take Soviet-type government control of A New Jersey Supreme Court decision knocking out state medical all stores aboard in the home port before the voyage starts. collective bargaining," said the society control of group health-medical plans has been hailed as "sig­ The major job of record keeping, of couPse, consists of the inven­ NMU leader, who in 1960 visited nificant" by Nelson H. Oruikshank, director of the AFL-CIO Depart­ tory of ship's voyage stores. Other records to be kept include reefer Moscow and came back with warm ment of Social Security, who com--*box temperatures to make sure that the refrigration system is func­ words for Premier Khrushchev. mended the court's ruling to the the "legitimate professional tioning properly. Then there are the supplies and equipment for the In past negotiations in mari­ attention of "every physician . , . concerns of organized medi­ galley, dishes and tableware, needed repairs and similar items. All time, Government leaders, mem­ and officer of every medical cine and the business interests these should be down in black and white. Next to running out of food, bers of Congress and others in of the practicing physicians." running out of utensils, soap, linens and other necessaries can be very maritime industry and labor have society." Non-profit group health prac­ The state court's 7-0 decision aggravating. questioned whether the subsidy Usually, the best-feeding, best-stored ship is one which takes on all "umbrella" did not weaken the killed a section of state law dele­ tice, financed by subscriber pre­ stores for the voyage on leaving port, plus a ten percent margin to resistance of subsidized operators gating to the New Jersey State payment, offers a useful means of Medical Society authority to ap­ improved care and economy in the cover unforeseen delays. Then nothing has to be bought anywhere in their bargaining. prove or veto group medical plans face of rising medical costs and a else with the exception of fresh vegetables, fruit in those ports where under which subscribers prepay serious shortage of physicians, he! it is available in appropriate form. for health care and obtain service continued. A good steward should be able to know with reasonable accuracy Yet in nearly half the states, in­ from physicians associated with . the quantities of stores remaining on board ship at any stage of a cluding New Jersey until the the programs. The state medical given voyage. He should also be able to produce facts and figures at society had given approval to only court decision, medical societies the end of the voyage to show where the food went. Proper inventory one group health plan—the Blue have persuaded the legislatures to control sounds like a mouthful, but all it means is that he knows Shield plan sponsored by the so­ delegate control of the develop­ exactly how much of each item he has in stock and what he will need to order stores for the next voyage. ciety itself and having 18 mem­ ment of such plans to the private Some men don't see why we stir such a fuss about this because, DETROIT, Jun* 7"—No meeting due to ber-physicians among its 23 organizations of physicians, he said. they say, if anything runs short they can always fill their needs in lack of a quorum. trustees. Group Health Association of some other port. Unfortunately, this doesn't work out well for a A non-profit competitor plan America, an association of non­ HOUSTON, Juno 10—Chairman, Paul variety of reasons. For one thing, the ship purchasing in some foreign Drozak; Socrotary, Phil Royos; Reading also backed by qualified physi­ port is a one-shot buyer. Chances are the supplier will never see that Xlerk, Bill Doak. Minutea of aU prevloua cians, Group Health Insurance, profit medical-health plans, called steward again, so he will stick him with inferior quality merchandise. port meetlnga accepted. Port Agent re­ Inc., of New Jersey, was estab­ the New Jersey decision a "vic­ ported on ahipping. aucceaaful election in tory over monopoly" in the health Secondly, despite the great strides made in many foreign countries, Sabine Towing Company won by BJU In­ lished in 1961 but it was denied field. Grdup Health had filed a the selection available can't compare with what the ship buys at land Boatman, SIU support in Cbamical medical society approval. GHI at­ brief as a friend of the court at­ Workers strike in Shell Oil. Bepart car­ home. Further, methods of packing, storing and preparing foods are ried. President's report for May aeeepted. tacked the state law as unconsti­ tacking the state law. not what Americans are accustomed to. The cuts of meat, for example, Communication from Secretary-Treasurer tutional. read and accepted unanimously. Audi­ t t t are probably entirely different from what cooks are accustomed to tors' report carried. Ora W. Rhodes The Supreme Court threw Seafarers will probably remem­ handling. The results can hardly be satisfying. elected as memt>er of quarterly financial out the section of the law giv­ ber the story of a doctors' "strike" Naturally, in a foreign port, there's no Union representatives or committee during new business. Motion ing the medical society "such asking headquarters to make Houston a in Saskatchewan, Canada, just food department representative available for the steward to turn to major port carried unanimously. Total a power to restrict, or Indeed about a year ago, when the gov­ should he have inferior merchandise pawned off on him. The result present: 350. to prohibit, competition In a ernment there moved to institute t> is often a serious food beef. If a ship runs short on a foreign voyage, field so vitally concerned with a medical care program. Despite NEW ORLEANS, June 11—Chairman, it also usually means that it wasn't stored properly in the first place! Lindsay J. Williams; Secretary, Louie the public welfare." the protest, the program was be­ or stores spoiled or were wasted because of lack of inventory control. Cuarlne; Reading Clerk, C. J. "Buck" gun later on after a 23-day period Stephens. Minutes accepted from all pre­ This power, the unanimous de­ The only thing a steward can do in such a case is fill in his shortages vious port meetings. Port Agent's report during which doctors refus^ to in the foreign port. But it's a poor substitute for correct storing in the on shipping and ship activity accepted. cision declared, "may not consti­ furnish all but the barest emer­ President's May report accepted. Secre­ tutionally be placed in the hands first instance. tary-Treasurer's communication accept; d. Most companies issue a steward a record book called either "Voy­ Auditor's report carried. Tom Garrity of a private organization such as gency medical services. Now charges that Saskatchewan age Stores Record Book" or "Subsistence Stores Record Book," in elected under new business to quarterly the medical society, which has an financial committee. Total present: 410. hospitals are barring doctors who interest in promoting the welfare which the steward keeps a master list of all subsistence stores on its* have set up community clinics hand from the previous voyage, the variety and amount of stores MOBILE, June 11—Chairman, Louis of the only existing medical serv­ under Saskatchewan's medical requisitioned and received at the beginning of the trip, and the stores Nelrs; Secretary, H. J. Fischer; Reading ice corporation [Blue Shieldl In care program are being investi­ Clerk, R. Jordan. Meelliig iiilnuteg from the state." requisitioned in the course of the trip, if any. all ports accepted. Port Agent reported gated by a Royal Commission. This book then can be used to tell what was consumed during the on shipping. Waterman change of ships Further hearings were ordered Two doctors have already testified for its Puerto Rican runs, blood bank voyage and what remains at the close of the trip. accepted. President's report for May ac­ by the court on another section of that despite their qualifications Food Plan representatives find time and again that failure to check cepted. Communication from Secretary- the law requiring that a medicaland references, they were unable read and accepted. Auditor's stores on the dock is a major factor in the development of serious food Treasurer report accepted. J. Hunter elected to surgical group plan must have to obtain hospital privileges be­ beefs on a ship. The steward who is negiigent in this area is only ask­ quarterly financial committee during new membership of 51 percent of the cause no doctors on an existing ing for trouble. He has no excuse for not performing this essential task. business. Total present: 170. doctors in any county to function. hospital's medical staff would Obviously, this kind of record-keeping is a pretty time-consuming The court referred to an Illinois sponsor them as presently re­ task which can't be done hastily in a corner in between other jobs. Supreme Court decision killing a quired. A steward has to plan his workday ahead and develop a specific similar "51 percent" rule. (Comments and suggestion^, are routine for making record entries. invited by this Deparment and Cmikshank pointed out that fComments and suggestions are invited by this Department ana car, the New Jersey decision drew can be submitted to this column be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) a "clear distinction" between \ in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) intercoastal Weyerhaeuser Line foUowlng the NMU's offer to AMMI to extend its present contract to 1969 and to guarantee that this period would be free of strikes pro­ viding the NMU's contract demands are met. The demands are said to include a call for a minimum eight percent increase in base wages and ser, as a domestic operator, is an unsubsidized company whose labor operating costs are largely dedermined by the agreements reached by unions with subsidized companies. The few remaining intercoastal operators, who have not yet been driven off the seas by railroad I Inventory Control On Food Stores NJ Court Hits Monopoly Medicine SIU MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS taoyt!. f '.-5 �H Anffost f, IMS SEAFARERS LOG A 'First' For The Steel Seafarer Pare Seren Bosses Still Turning To Strikebreakers As the SEAFARERS LOG pointed out in its last issue, private detectives, strikebreakers and scabbing employment agencies are still the best friends of some employers, despite the spread of legislation to^ outlaw such anti-union ac­ made the decision to strike? There was no other decision tivities. The Steel Seafarer recently became the first Isthmian ship to be equipped with new self-inflatable life rafts, certified by the Coast Guard. One of the rafts is shown above on the dock at Erie Basin, prior to load­ ing, with (l-r) Robert Snow, Isthmian Lines safety direc­ tor; Eddie Tirelli, bosun; Joe Algino, SlU safety director; Howard Alberson, OS; John Apostolidir,AB; D. Leberre, DM, and Leroy Temple, AB. At the left are Leberre, Al­ gino and Snow on deck checking the frame which holds the raft. A service line secured to the frame automatically triggers a CO-2 device which inflates the raft when it is dropped overboard. Now, within the past couple of weeks, additional reports con­ cerning strikebreaking activities have come to notice. One of these cases is a Milwau­ kee hospital which had been struck for the past month by members of Local 125 of the In­ ternational Brotherhood of Fire­ men and Oilers, which is an af­ filiate of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Replaced By Scabs The striking Firemen and Oilers here have been replaced' with strikebreakers by the hospital, which has offered them permanent employment, but at rates con­ siderably below the union scales. Said Walter H. Schmidt, the locals business representative: "The strikebreakers hired by the Milwaukee hospital are operating the powerhouse for $2.25 per hour and one year ago the union rate was $2.89 per hour. The strikebreakers on the maintenance jobs are working for $2.25 per hour when the union rate was $2.79 per hour prior to the strike. Is there any question why the membership of the union they could make in order to keep their dignity. "It seems the hospital pre­ fers the strikebreakers that are presently taking away the livelihood of the strikers. Is this because they are trying to save the difference in the wage scale? Or is it that they do not have any respect for tried, proven employees, some of whom have over 17 years of service at the hospital?" Schmidt pointed out that the hospital, as a non-profit organiza­ tion, pays no taxes. Also, he noted that the local has filed unfair labor practice charges in Wiscon­ sin, because of the employer's re­ fusal to bargain in good faith. In another case, three officials of a New Jersey firm making de­ tergents and solvents were in­ dicted on July 16 on charges of violating the state law Panning the importation and transportation of strikebreakers. Violation of the New Jersey law is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $1,000 and up to three years in prison on each count. Two of the officials were named in 21 counts each and the third official was named in four. SXT7 SA.FETV Joe Algina, Safety Director Safety First With Lifeboat Faiis A recent issue of the "Proceedings of the Merchant Marine Council" describes an accident in which one seaman was killed and another injured when one of the wire rope falls parted as a lifeboat was being hoisted from the ship's embarkation deck to the stowage position on the davits. Such accidents point up the importance of regular inspections and OTTAWA—In a move to help Canadian shipping companies meet the challenge of maintenance of lifeboat falls. runaway and other foreign-flag shipping to its coastal trades, the Candian government is Lifeboat falls tend to deteriorate at the spots which are usually expected to introduce legislation into Parliament reserving for Canadian ships all trade hidden during a casual inspection, so the best time to inspect and lubricate lifeboat falls is during lifeboat drills. At other times the between Canadian ports from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to a subsidy program which has per­ tion on most of the coastal trades. boats are stowed up on the davits with their falli, :aut. and certain points of the falls are in continuous contact with the davit sheaves. mitted the lines to build more The legislation is also expected the Great Lakes. Not only are these points on the falls hidden from inspection and The Canadian shipping problem, modern ships for the coastal trade to kill off some Canadian ship lines lubrication when the lifeboats are in place, but the continuous pres­ which, the operators believe, has which are operating vessels from according to the observers, is not sure from the sheaves tends to squeeze the lubrication from liie wire that there is an over-abundance of now put them in a position to hold the Gulf to the Great Lakes with strands. their own against foreign competi­ ships flying the British flag. foreign ships in the trade, but that Lubrication of wire rope falls is especially important because of there are too many Canadian ships their constant exposure to the elements. Besides the frequent salt for the cargo offerings. The for­ spray baths they receive, they are often located near the stack and get eign-flag ships are merely con­ a good dose of soot and stack gasses containing sulfur and other acidtributing to Intense competition producing materials. for cargoes, which has resulted in For proper inspection of a lifeboat fall, the luDrication should be lower rates this year on the St. wiped from the portion being inspected and the area wirebrushed so Lawrence. that bright metal and the roundness of the outside wires can be seen Even wlUi the elltniuation of in each strand. Replacement of the fall will depend on the surface fdreign-flag competition, however, appearance of the individual wires as well as the presence of fish the Canadian government is not hooks, splinters or cracks. looking forward to any rate im­ Crude oil or Bunker C fuel oil which may contain chemical im­ provement to aid the Canadian purities harmful to the wire rope should not be used for lubrication. shippers. The removal of the for­ This also applies to old grease and crankcase oils from the engineroom eign-flag ships is expected to make which may contain acids or grit. The best lubricants for wire rope more cargo available to Canadian contain light-bodied compounds with rust inhibitors which have good ships, though, and thus improve penetrating properties. They can be dipped, swabbed, or sprayed on their condition somewhat. the rope. Proposed In 1961 Best procedure is to follow the manufacturer's instructions, as Although the govemraeht action some of the lubricants need preheating or thinning with solvent to Is being well received by the Can­ If any SlU ship has no compensate for temperature conditions and the different types of adian shipping industry, it is agreed vessel operations. that its impact this year Will not library or needs a new The old adage that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link be as great as it would have been supply of books, contact applies to wire rope as well. The entire rope must be lubricated in 1961 when the legislation was regularly, not just the exposed portions. This is why it is important any SlU hall. first proposed. Action on the legis­ to lower the lifeboat for proper lubrication of the falls; otherwise lation was delayed until now while spots where the falls are inside blind sheaves cannot be reached with Canada discussed the proposed lubricant, nor can the side of the wire rope riding tight against the move with other Commonwealth sheave. For these reasons, they are the very spots where falls break countries whose ships would be most often. affected. Since 1961, It was noted, Can­ (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can adian shipping has had the aid of be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Canada Maps Protection Of Coastal Trades EVERY MONTHS YOUR SlU SHIP'S LIRRARY 'lA �^l-..-.- ,.: -I". . . ••-• Par* Ei(h» SEAFARERS IOC Aofwt •. 1999 The galley's serving window formed a perfect frame for Seafarers (i-r) J. Wilson, steward utility and messmen Eddie Fisher and Medoro Agurcia they picked up the crew's orders at lunchtime. The crew was in agreement that the Manhattan is a good feeder. Seafarers Sam Lamb, deck maintenance and William Hale, dayman, were digging in at lunchtime when the photographer came around and got this shot. Part of the reason for the Manhattan's consistently good feeding Is the care taken with the stores. Here, J. D. Wilson, steward utility and Charies Lo3rd. cook, stow food cartons away in the ship's refrigerator. Wiper P. Chalklas was off watch and doing a little reading in his room when the LOG photographed tnade the rounds of thd crew quarters and snapped this picture* �SEAFARERS •-•. Siii M Mim r ' •:• :>:/A I;-- ' - '• 'M§Mt i'y •Mji ;WIS®- ^ ymanmiyM- • ^v'PV ..' ?SslSi??S:f iiwiSiiii Hmm\ mm , lp®fc» '•A /f yy/- vd'-.- • •/^./t.y., •: • ;• ;.y:.:x-><;::'v',;v Page Nine LOG " -i ^y-:- 4 Ji ••'^ i; ^ M<• " i ;;4'• dim Siiiiii-i ••.••'-4:4':'^ p.ii||is||S ''; ILI - 'i xr*:•:'; yf- ' •^.4:'^ ^ SSS:SS::1 mmmmM 11 : m ' Bosun J. Smythe was supervismg the handling of the Manhattan s foreward winch when SlU patrolman Pat Marine I. came aboard in Bayonne, NJ. recently. Here he is directing Seafarers Sam Lamb, deck maintenance (foreground) and Jerry Boyce, "* ^®y in on the cable to bring the giant tanker up "ugly to the dock. The vessel's massive anchor chain can be seen at the lett. \ •mm ^\ i When speakin/about the SlU-mahned tanker Manhattan, you' have to talk in terms of new records. i .i . L* The biggest commercial vessel ever built in ths country, the 106,658 deadweight ton vessel is the biggest US-flog ship afloat, with a capacity of a million barrels of oil or 96,000 tons of gram. She is 940 feet long with a 132-foot beam, and fully loaded she draws almost 50 feet of water. The only US ship larger than the Manhattan is the Navy's nuclear aircraft carrier Enterprise, which has a smaller total capacity, however. Among her records, the Monhattari has carried the largest groin cargo ever reported on a single vessel—65,550 tons to Poland, and the largest oil corqo ever to leave the Persian Gulf on a sing » vessel—718,597 barrels of crude oil plus 68,018 barrels for bunker purposes. The pictures on this page were taken by a LOG photographer while the Manhattan was unloading a cargo of oil recently at Bayonne, NJ. An SlU member for over 15 years, Charles Huribiirt. BR. poses for his picture on the Manhattan s New Jersey sunshine. Hurlburt lives in Rochester, NY. Oiler Bobby Horris paused from work long enough to have his picture taken in the Manhattan's steering engine room. Another member of the engine department, FWT Red McDonald, is shown here keeping tabs on the tanker's port boiler. out to carry a huge grain cargo of 96,00a tOiis at one time. �SEAFARERS Pace Tea Aacwt f, IffCS LOO 10 More SlU Oldtimers Retire On Union Pension -gg' • By Sidney Margolius The total number of SIU deep-sea oldtimers retired on pensions during 1963 was just 'Holes' In Private 'Over 65' Plans raised to 61, as 10 more Seafarers with a combined seatime of nearly 400 years have be­ (Second of a two-part report on current health insurance problemi come the latest Union members to close long and well-spent careers and start taking things and the new "Over-65" plans.) Previously we reported that booming medical fees—inflated largely easy on SIU pensions of $150*^ the SIU at Galveston in 1943. In Trotman is the oldest pensioner by the very indemnity insurance they are supposed to pay—-have cre­ per month, eluded In his 40 in the group and sailed over 45 ated a new crisis in medical care. A breakdown of the new years of seatime Indemnity insurance provides specific allowances, such as $15 a day years. Bora in pensioner list shows that five of the men shipped in the steward de­ partment, three on deck and two in the black gan^. The list includes: James F. Bar­ rett, 54; Fedeleon C. Damian, 61; Lawrence Hogan, 66; Petronilo Rojo, 72; Aubry L. Sargent, 56; Melvin A. Spires. 64; Albert R. Trotman, 77; Carlos M. Velez, 45; William R. Walker, 61; and Ellis M. Watts, Jr., 62. Barrett was born in Virginia and now makes his homo with his son in Massillon, Ohio. He's a Coast Guard vet­ eran of World War II who spent 30 years at sea in the deck department. A member of the SIU since 1949, P his last vessel Bflirerr ^gs the Alcoa Pilgrim (Alcoa). Another native of the Philip­ pines, Rojo and his wife Victorine, make their home at New Orleans, La., where he became a mem­ ber of the Union in 1947. Shipping in the Steward department dur­ ing his 40-odd years at sea, he last sailed aboard the Ocean Eva (Ocean Transportation). A native of Texas, Walker joined Don't Buy Blouses From Judy Bond All trade union members and their families are being. asked to refrain from buying women's and children's blouses made by the firm of Judy Bond. This firm, after a genera­ tion of collective bargaining with the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, AFLCIO, has now refused to bar­ gain and locked out employees with long years of service. An NLRB trial examiner has recommended that this company reinstate 12 illegally discharged workers with back pay and the New York courts have assessed damages against the firm totalling $108,000 for contract violations. was an 11-year hitch in the Navy from 1919-1930. His career in the steward depart­ ment came to a close aboard the Elie V (Elie) and now Galveston is Walker h i s permanent address. A steward duriiig his 30 years of seatime, Damian was born in the Philippines and joined the SIU at New York in 1953. Brook­ lyn is now his year-round head­ quarters, and he and his wife Avelina, are all set'for some rest _ . and leisure as Damian pgi-j g fortable retirement. He was last on the Suzanne (Bull). Watts is another steward who recently ended a career at sea that spanned over 40 years. Bom in Florida, his voy­ aging took him to New York where he joined the SIU in 1940. His last SIU deep-sea vessel was the Coe Vic­ tory (Victory w ^ Carriers) and he Wafts now lives in Riveredge, NJ. Brooklyn-bom Hogan accumu­ lated over 40 years on the high seas as a mem­ ber of the black gang. A Navy veteran of World War I, he signed on with the SIU at New York in 1941 and made his last trip aboard the Long u Lines (Isthmian) nogan Jj, March. He and his wife, Ada, now live in the Bronx, NY. Born in Puerto- Rico, Velez is the youngest of this group of pen­ sioners. He sailed on deck and in 1955 became a member of the SIU after signing on at Baltimore. The Emilia (Bull) was his last ship and now he and his wife, Salvadora, make the „ island of his birth Veiei their year-round address. the British West Indies, he journ­ eyed to Boston where he joined the SIU in 1939. Roxbury, Mass., is where he and his wife, Flor­ ence, makp their permanent home. _ He shipped in Trotman the steward department on his last SIU ship, the Bents Fort (Cities Service). Sargent made his way to sea from his birthplace in South Dakota over 25 years ago and joined the SIU at Baltimore in 1955. ' Shipping on deck, he made his final voyage aboard the Robin Kirk (Robin). He now lives in Brooklyn, N Y, Sarqent g^j jjgtg g broth­ er, Claude, of Baldwin Park, Calif., as his next of kin. Sailing in the engine depart­ ment, Spires was born in Georgia and amassed over 30 years at sea, jcining the SIU at Tampa in 1942. The Florida climate must agree with hlra for he now makes his home at Mi­ ami with his brother Albert. - . His last ship was spires the San Marino (Peninsula Navi­ gation). Arbitration... (Continued from page 3) the decline of the US merchant marine. Preceding Wirtz in testimony before the Bonner committee was Secretary of Commerce Hodges, who said that compulsory arbitra­ tion in maritime "might produce worse effects than the ills sought to be cured." Hodges told the committee that compulsory arbitration would "seriously compromise the collec­ tive bargaining process" and that "while it might mechanically set­ tle strikes, it cannot be relied upon to settle the basic causes of disputes." Hodges also wamed that com­ pulsory arbitration in maritime could cause "pressures to extend the same powers to other indus­ tries in time of serious labor-man­ agement disputes (that) might be irresistable." Following the completion of Wirtz' testimony, Bonner offered an amendment to his own bill which would, in effect, give to Congress the responsibility for imposing compulsory arbitration in eacli specific dispute. Wirtz had advocated such a course in his testimony, and had noted that provision for compulsory arbitra­ tion, in- advance of disputes, would "short-circuit" the bargain­ ing procedure. Wirtz said that retention of the collective bargaining and media­ tion processes for settling mari­ time disputes would be a "contin­ uation of the sweat-and-tears ap­ proach" but would be preferable to any other solution. towards hospital care, or up to $150 for hospital extras. But as doctors and hospitals have raised their fees beyond these allowances, the medical poverty of such groups as retired people, who usually have little or no medical insurance, has been heightened. Now, with labor unions and many consumer co-ops urging passage of the King-Anderson bill to provide medical insurance for the elderly under Social Security, the private insurance companies have come up with their own plans. These are the "Over-65," "Plus-65," 'Golden 65" and similar policies being heavily advertised in various areas. In particular, a number of insurance companies have joined together to offer "pooled coverage" for people over 65. These new "65 plans" are what a leading insurance company executive calls the "industry's answer to socialized insurance." Even though the new plans may be the best the insurance industry yet has to offer to older people, a study by this writer, in consultation with actuaries and other experts, finds holes big enough to bankrupt a moderate-income elderly couple. In fact, even several other existing alternatives may be preferable. This is not to say that you should not consider the "65 plans." It is to say that these plans still do not provide adequate coverage at a price most older citizens can afford, and that you ought to look over the other possibilities, whether seeking such insurance for yourself or an elderly relative. The pooled "65 plans," organized by groups of insurance companies, already have been offered in Masachusetts, Connecticut and New York. It is expected that soon they will be offered on a regional basis in the other New England states, and in other states such as Michigan when state legislatures give the necessary approval. The way the pooled plans work, an initial "open enrollment" period, usually two weeks or a month, allows anyone 65 or over to join without a physical examination. The policies offered are usually a basic hospital plan and a "major medical" plan to cover unusual expenses. You can buy either or both. For example, if an older citizen already has Blue Cross- hospital insurance, he can buy the industry's pooled "major medical" policy to pay for unusual medical expenses. Two big defects are the cost of the policies and the noticeable gaps in the insurance they provide. In Massachusetts, for example, the "65 plans" were offered at $9 a person for the basic hospital insurance, and $17.50 for the total package including "major medical" insurance. In New York, the insurance in­ dustry offered another version at $10 a month for partial hospital in­ surance plus partial payments for surgery and doctor fees when hospi­ talized. With a major medical policy at $9, the total cost is $19 a month, or $38 for a couple. This is $456 a year for an elderly couple for only partial health insurance, or almost one-third the entire income of many retired couples. Even if you could afford to spend this much for health insurance, you would find that the insurance itself is limited. The New York "63 plan," for example, provides $18 a day for hospital room and board for up to 31 days. In comparison, a survey of 9,000 hospitalized illnesses of people over 65 in that area found the average hospital board bill was $26 a day. Similarly, the Massachusetts "65 plan" allows $15 a day for hospital board, in comparison to prevailing rates in that area of $24-25. But an even bigger hole is the limit on hospital miscellaneous charges. The "65 plans" allow only a maximum of $150. In comparison, hospital "extras" have reached the point where they now cost almost as much as room and board. The survey of older citizens' expenses in New York found that the average hospital stay was a little over 13 days; the board bill was $364 and the charge for extras was $240. Until Congress finally heeds the pleas for basic health insurance under Social Security, it is necessary to select from a number of al­ ternatives, none wholly adequate: 1—If your union-employer welfare plan permits continued coverage after retirement, by all means take advantage of it. The Bureau of Labor Statistics found that three out of five of a number of welfare plans it surveyed now do provide health benefits after retirement (usually for dependents, too). A number of plans that previously pro­ vided only life insurance recently also extended health benefits to retired workers, reports Dorothy Kittner of B.L.S. 2—^If not, consider Blue Cross with or without Blue Shield as your next best bet, if you can get in. Some of the "Blue" plans around the country may charge you extra if you have a pre-existing serious illness or may not cover you for that particular condition. In such event, the open enrollment period provided by the "65 plans" is your next best bet. Often you will find that Blue Cross either is cheaper than the "65 pla^s" or, where the cost is about the same. Blue Cross offers wider basic coverage. For example, in Massachusetts where Blue Cross with or without Blue Shield costs less than half of the "Massachusetts 63" plans. Blue Cross pays $18 a day towards hospital board for 40 days, and up to 120 days at $12, wllli unlimited payment for anclllarles. "Massachusetts 65" would pay more for a catastrophic illness, including payments for nursing care, but less towards basic hospital charges. In New York, Blue Cross pays 21 days full coverage, and the next 180 days at 50 per cent discount, for a cost of about $11 a month for an individual enrolee, and only $4.65 if a retiree has continued his coverage from previous employment. 3—If you can't get into Blue Cross, and can't afford the nev? "65 plan" when it gets to your area, several low-cost policies are offered, such as the "Golden 65" policy of Continental Casualty Co., at $6.50 a month, or the'similar policy offered by the American Association of Retired Persons, 711 14th St., N. W., Washington, DC., at $6: These are low in. cost, but also limited in benefits, paying only $10 a day for hospital board and up to $100 for extras, plus a schedule of moderate allowances for surgery. �* ailiiT ri ^ 7 Aacwtf, INI SEAFARERS cope nepom mm I - LOG Pace Elevea 'My Boy, I Think You Are Now Ready To Serve As Impartial Arbitrator!' 1.'; KEY ELECTIONS DUE THIS YEAR. It'i 1963, an odd year sand­ wiched between the important Congressional elections of last fall and the crucial Presidential election of 1964. It sound like a good year to forget about politics. But, politically speaking, this is no time to"go fishing." The reason for this Is simple; despite the fact that there are no national elections, thjs is Just as big a political year as any. Nine states have state-level elections scheduled, or county contests throughout the state. Municipal elections will be held in 900 cities of 10,000 population and above. Judges will be elected, city and county councils, school commissioners and state legislators. 4" ft The Meaning of a Judge. Ever hear of a labor injunction? Union members walking the bricks, carrying placards, handing out leaflets at the plant gates. A judge hands down the injunction for the com­ pany, clearing the streets. Scabs go through the gates, union members lose jobs. Once, that was standard. In case of bad times, it could become standard again. That puts it up to the judges. Fortunately, in a good many areas they are elected. To elect good judges, union members must vote. To vote, they must register. This is a job for all year every year. 4> i3t> 4i What's a City Council? This year, hundreds of cities will choose mayors, city attorneys, councilmen and candidates for other elective offices. Don't take your eye off this ball. Think a little about picketing. The courts say union members have a constitutional right to picket. But if a city council passes an ordinance tying up handbill distribution, or making it disorderly conduct to walk more than two-and-two, it may take some time, and lots of expense, to throw it out of court. Meanwhile, a strike can be lost. Holding the line and making gains in your home town means electing good people to public office. And that means registering union members. 4> 4 4< What's an Education? Some states elect state and local superinten­ dents of public instruction this year. This election could have a lot to do with your youngster's future, for his future depends in large degree on his education. The labor movement helped to establish the public school system in America. If we can Improve it, there will be more opportunities for the children of working people to get all the schooling their talents The manner in which the Interstate Com­ require. A superintendent of public instruction can make or wreck merce Commission operates is well known a school system. So this, too, becomes a matter of votes this fall, and to Seafarers and others in the maritime in­ a question of registration now. 4 4 4 What's a State Legislature? State legislatures face the voters in some states. At stake are workmen's compensation, unemployment insur­ ance, wages and hours laws, industrial safety, education, taxation, reap­ portionment and other legislation. It's good to keep a sharp eye on Congress, but don't forget the state legislatures while you're doing it. For decent state legislatures, ynion members must register, and they must vote. dustry. Perhaps more than any other single factor, the ICC's decisions have been responsible for the destruction of the domestic shipping in­ dustry. In fact, it has been said that ICC has done more to scuttle domestic shipping than did enemy submarines during the war. As the agency charged with regulating railroad rates, the ICC has built a remark­ able record of favoritism in behalf of the railroads. It has sided with the railroads al­ most without ( xception in every effort by the railroads to eliminate competition through selective rate-cutting practices. As the SIU has charged repeatedly, the ICC is a management-oriented group whose efforts in behalf of the railroads have smacked of collusion. Thus the effects of the President's recent proposal, to turn over the current dispute over the size of railroad work crews to the ICC amounts not only to compulsory arbitra­ tion, but to a form of compulsory arbitra­ tion in which the cards are stacked against labor from the beginning. Compulsory arbitration is sufficiently ob­ noxious in itself, but when it is compounded by choosing an arbiter who is cast from the same mold as the employer, it makes a mock­ ery of any profession, by those who favor such a course of action, that they are since­ rely interested in a just and equitable resolu­ tion of the issues involved. More than 5,000 wood and lum­ Exclusive bargaining rights for some 8,600 Social Security Admin­ ber workers have struck 10 plant istration workers have been won by sites of the Georgia Pacific Com­ the American Federation of Gov­ pany in the Portland, Ore., area, ernment Employees in one of the bringing the total number of strik­ biggest white collar representa­ ing Woodcutters and Carpenters tion elections ever held at a single in the lumber dispute to 25,000. establishment. Workers at the An end to the widespread work agency's headquarters voted for halt was refused by representatives union representation by a margin of the largest wood and paper of nearly 3-1. In separate ballot­ companies which thumbed down ing, 144 professional employees the prospect of a settlement. A voted to be included in the overall union spokesmtan said the strike AFGE bargaining unit. In recent was caused by management's re­ months, AFGE locals have won fusal to grant a reasonable wage pact rights at Social Security units hike or to recognize labor-indus­ in New York, Kansas City, Chicago try problems. Only one major com­ pany which bargains separately and Philadelphia. has agreed to union contract re­ 4 4 4 The Plumbers and Pipefitters quests. Union has obtained a recommenda­ 4 4 4 tion for a new election from the National Labor Relations Board, An assault on union handbill dis­ which cited an anti-union building tributors at plant locations in firm in Greenville, SC, for em­ Hartwell, Ga., has brought agents ploying policies hostile to union of the Federal Bureau of Investi­ organizing. The Daniel Construc­ gation into the area to learn wheth­ tion Company was charged with in­ er Federal laws were violated and terrogating employees, fomenting police protection was deliberately Confucius once said that if you hold a spy practices and threatening to not provided to the unionists. The penny close enough to your eye, it can blot fire workers engaged in union ac­ handbillers, members of the United tivities prior to an NLRB-held Auto Workers and the Textile out the sight of the sun. election in 1961. In addition to Workers Union, sought to distrib­ When it comes to being blinded by the glit­ recommending a new election, the ute informational leaflets at the ter of a fast buck, it is now apparent that NLRB asked the company, which Monroe Shock Absorber Co., in an eiiiploys 600-800 workers through­ effort to organize the company's even the ruthless runaway operators— out the South, to notify its work­ plants throughout the US, when shrewd as they are—are as fallible as anyone ers that it will no longer resort they were attacked with rocks and else. to its anti-union methods. clubs. As the story on page 5 of this issue points Scuff/i'ng The Boat out, the Russians some two years ago began an all-out drive to grab off a big share of the world's oil business. Castro had recently came into power in Cuba at that time and the Russians were not only anxious to supply him, and other communist powers such as Red China, but also to market their Black Sea oil in other parts of the globe. The Soviets then, however, had insuffici­ ent tanker tonnage with which to achieve their objective. Consequently, they dangled lucrative charter offers before the world's shipowners; and while many shipowners, us­ ing the flags of traditional maritime nations in Western Europe, were not reluctant to take the bait, it was the runaway operators, such as Stavros Niarchos and the Kulukundis family who led the pack. When the US Government, which had helped finance the building of ships under the American flag for both of these opera­ tors, displayed some concern over the fact that they were playing footsie with the Rus­ sians, they simply began to transfer their ships from luiiaway to Greek registry, thus making a mockery of the theory of "effective control" by which our Government has sought to justify the use of runaway flags. Now, however, it is becoming apparent that the fountain from which these runaway operators and other shipowners have been drinking is fast drying up. The Russians have been using these past two years to telling advantage in building up their own tanker tonnage, to the point where it is now likely that within the next two years they will need no foreign-flag tankers at all. Two years after that, it's conceivable that the Reds could have enough tonnage to com­ pete for the oil exports of other nations as well. Thus it appears that the seeds which the runaways have planted are now blossoming and bearing bitter fruit. In their greed and haste for the Red ruble, the runaway opera­ tors may have succeeded only in scuttling their own boats. ¥3^ �SEAFARERS Pase Twdv* AuguKt 9, 19CS LOG sro AXtltXVAZ.S and Widow Is Grateful For Death Benefit To the Editor: I want to take this time to I received the checks that were sent reimbursing me for the expenses I incurred before notifying you of my illness and I really can't tell you just how for the $4,000 death benefits The deaths of the following Seafarers have heen reported to the Seafarers Welfare Though my words cannot rechecks which we received on plan and a total of $34,500 in benefits was paid (any apparent delay in payment of claim the occasion of the death of my kindnesses, perhaps is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the husband, Willie Lee Stone, Jr. this poem will tell you of my disposition of estates); The money was greatly apappreciation: Anderson Gowder, 64: A lung Leonard Kay, 47: Brother Kay preciated more than words can J cannot pray as Anpcls pray, Edward J. Farrell, 69: Brother died of heart disease at his home ailment proved fatal to Brother .de,uat,ly axpre,,. When .11 Farrell died of cancer at the Gowder at the in New Orleans, you have is taken away and all today USPHS Hospi­ La., on June 16, USPHS Hospital, tal, Boston, And bless you through the 1963. He had Savannah, Ga., Mass., on June years, been a member on March 6,1963. Mrs. W. L. Broadus 24, 1963. He was He joined the of the SIU since a member of the 1940 and had SIU in 1944 and 4d 4i 4^ SIU since 1955 shipped in the sailed in the and had shipped steward depart­ steward depart­ in the deck de­ ment until being ment. His son, partment. His placed on pen­ William A. Gow­ All letters to the Editor for ""aK© Him rrOUU wife, Margaret der, of Union, sion last June. publication in the SEAFARERS To the Editor: Farrell, of Quin- No next of kin was designated. NJ, survives. Burial was at Miami LOG must be signed by the I would like you to know how cy, Mass., survives. Burial was Burial was at New Park Ceme­ Cemetery, Miami, Fla. Total bene­ writer. Names will be withheld much I appreciate the wonderat Calvary Cemetery, Gloucester, tery, Memphis, Tenn. Total bene­ fits: $4,000. upon request. ful way in which the SIU's Mass. Total benefits: $4,000. fits: $1,000. 4< 4* 4> affairs are handled and the fine, it 4» 4" Frank Semple, 41: Injuries re­ 4< 4> 4^ source of Income is cut off, John Slaman, 62: A heart ail­ these funds come as a welcome the Union has made and conHenry C. Childress, 62: Brother ceived in an auto accident were ment was fatal to Brother Slaman Childress died of natural causes fatai to Brother means of assistance in time of tmues to make. The membership is privileged to have many in New York on Semple on July at the Galveston, real grief and trouble. , , , fine representatives always June 19, 1963. He 5, 1963 in Port­ Tex., USPHS I am sorry I waited so long had sailed in the land, Me. He Hospital on June in writing you but things have deck department joined the SIU 8, 1963. ^He had been very hard on me and the since joining the in 1956 and had ofj been a member family. My husband's death still „ When I became a member , SIU in 1941 and sailed in the of the SIU since grieves us as you can imagine, the SIU I was extremely proud, was placed on steward depart­ 1956 and had but with God's help and your now that some years have pension in May, ment. Surviving sailed in the wonderful helping hand maybe 1962. Surviving is a friend, John deck department. things will be easier for us to Union and its many fine memis his wife, K. Broderick, of bers. His sister, Laura take. J u a n a Slaman, Portland. Total benefits: $4,000. Tiller, of Dayton, All of us will never forget J, h^^e received my first dlsof NY. Burial was at Heavenly O., survives. Burial was at Laket t 4. the SIU, its members and your "'''t'ty pension check and it is Rest Cemetery, Hanover Town­ view Cemetery, Galveston, Tex. To­ Berton H. Meade; 44: A lung ail­ fine assistance to us in this time most comforting to know that, ship, NJ. Total benefits: $4,000. tal benefits: $4,000. despite my ailment and inabili­ ment was Brother Meade's cause of sorrow. ty to work, my needs will be 4> of death at Mt. Mrs. Mattie Stone t 4' t taken care of and my welfare Z i 0 n Hospital, Yulee H. Crews, 56: Brother Edward Vorel, 59: Heart disease constantly protected. S a a Francisco, 4. i 4i proved fatal to Brother Vorel on Crews died of heart disease on Calif., on July 9, It will always be my special May 22, 1963 June 28, 1963 at 1963. He sailed in pride and privilege to be numwhile in Hous­ the USPHS Hos­ the steward de­ bered among the members ^ of ton, Texas. He pital, New Or­ partment and had such a great organization as had shipped leans, La. He To the Editor: joined the SIU ours. with the SIU had shipped in in 1947. His wife, I extend my thanks and apI wish to thank all of those since 1951 and the deck depart­ Jeanette K. concerned for their prompt acpreciation and my sincere wish sailed in the ment since he Meade, of San tion in handling my claim for that only good will follow the steward depart­ joined the SIU hospitalization and medical SIU. ment. His wife, Francisco, survives. Burial was at in 1938. He is treatment. Rupert A. Jackson Melia Crews, of Cypress Lawn Cemetery, San survived by his Winston - Salem, Francisco. Total benefits: $500. wife, Judith Vo­ rel, of New Orleans. Burial was NC, survives. Burial was at City at Westlawn Memorial Park, Jef­ Cemetery, Winstom-Salem. Total ferson Parish, La. Total benefits: benefits, $4,000. $4,000. 4" t 4" it i 4" Edward J. Roig, 67: Brother Dolphus D. Walker, 63: Brother Roig died of natural causes at Seafarers are urged at all times when in port to visit their brother members and shipmates in the Walker died of a lung ailment at Jackson Memo­ hospitals. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals around the country: the New Orleans, rial Hospital, Donald Hampton Fred Reimolt Juan Mojica Raymond Ruppert USPHS HOSPITAL Fedil A. Lagrimat H. V. S. Berger .La., USPHS Hos­ RusseU McLeod Richard Shaifner NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Miami, Fla., on AU Mathala Byron Slald Edward Allen Anthony MaxweU USPHS HOSPITAL pital on April 3, July 1, 1963. A USPHS HOSPITAL Chalmers Anderson Hurless Mlnkler NORFOLK. VIRGINIA 1963. He had BALTIMORE. MARYLAND member of the WiUiam Padgett Samuel BaUey Floyd Fuiford Ralph McDarles Knud Bech Mieczisiaw Kulon Ellis Blsliop Clifford PressnaU been a member BuUard Jackson Rufus Traves SIU since 1940, Jose Carames, Jr. Philip Lauer Cerilo Ramos John Brady Roscoe Light James Whitley of the SIU since he sailed in the AUen Lewis David Carter John Raines WUbert Burke WiUiam Mason George Williams Gustave Loeffer Thomas Collins Emile Roussell, Jr. B. Constantino 1939 and had USPHS HOSPITAL steward depart­ William Davis Robert Machlinski Juan Sanchez Paul Cook GALVESTON. TEXAS sailed in the en­ ment until placed Harold Spicer Robert Duff Curtis Dials Wiliiam E. Roberts David Archia Edward Knauif Robert Stubbert Michael Gaudio gine department. Milton Robinson Julius Ekman on pension in Kermit Bymaster B. Kazwierskl, Jr. Edward Wilson Earl Griffin Calvin Rome anton Evenson Herbert Collins Tinerman J. Lee His brother, 1961. Surviving Wayne Hartman Ellis Zimmerman Aubry Sargent Eugene _ Gallaspy J. J. Crcsswell R. L. Pennoyer Roma H. Walker, SPRINGFIELD STATE HOSPITAL is his wife, Evangelina Roig, of James Gouldman Joseph Scaramuta Lawrence Dueitt Albin Samoska SYKESVILLE, MARYLAND Murray Smith Leslie Dean of Ashford Ala., survives. Burial West Hollywood, Fla. Burial was Robert Guiilory Peter D. Sheldrake William Adams VilJo Sokero Sifert Hamilton Joseph Dudley C. F. Scherhana was at Pilgrim Rest Cemetery, at Holywood Memorial Gardens, Herbert Holt USPHS HOSPITAL John Stanley K. Fafoutakis Jack Strahan FORT WORTH. TEXAS Houston County, Ala. Total bene­ W. Hollywood. Total benefits: Frederick Hauser Adolph Swenson Adelln Fruge James Womack Gerald Algernon Leneard Higgans Ruifin Thomas John Hicks J. L. Gates Tom Miller fits: $1,000. $4,000. Robert Banister Erwin Jennings Robert Trippe Claude Hopkins A. Johansen John Butler SIU Membership Gets Quick Action On Welfare Claims All of the following SIU families have received a $200 maternity benefit, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name, representing a total of $2,000 in maternity benefits and a maturity value of $250 in bonds: Nancy Strautins, born June 28, Mary Jones, born May 12, 1963, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Leo to Seafarer and Mrs. James Jones, Strautins, Brooklyn, New York. Mobile, Alabama. 4> 4^ 4^ 4 4 4 Robert Ear! Little, Jr., born June Peter De Souza, born July 9, 28, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. CelesRobert Earl Little, Theodore, Ala­ tino De Souza, Brooklyn, New bama. York. i 4 4" 4 4 4 Richard P. Sessions, born June Karen Longfellow, born July 2, 26, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rich­ 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Maxwell ard Sessions, Pasadena, Texas. Earl Longfelow, Houston, Texas. 4< 4< 4> 4 4 '4 Marc Sean Stevens, born May 7, Jamey Coyne, born June 19,1963, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lewellyn Stevens, Megargel, Alabama. to Seafarer and Mrs. James A. Coyne, Covington, Louisiana. 4> 4 4* 4 4 4 Faustino Ayson, Jr., born July Lauri Ann Chiioress, born July 10, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Faustino I. Ayson, New York, New 2, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fuller Chiioress. Fairhope, Alabama. York. John Tromlimo Walter Johnson William Wade Steve Kollna Lenard Walbery Warren Lewis James Walker Gordon Long Kenneth MacKenzle Leon Webb Lambert Martindale John Word, Jr. Arthur McAvay USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Pedro Arellano Albert Nelson John Barone Wilbur Nicklous M. Bioeman George O'Rourke Benny Calliorano B. Lerwick Fred Peterson Ralph Caramante Anthony Carames John Piekos John Raftopulos Leopold Colon George Conway Tomas Ramirez Pedro Reyes Thomas Cox B. Ruggie H. L. Crabtree M. A. Said Well Denny Joseph SokolowskI Antonio Donzella Joseph Scully Daniel Gemeiner Estell Godfrey Joseph Sheluleskl Chas. Sherpinskl Frederick Harvey T. C. Hickey James-Shiber Vincent Hoesel Manuel Siiva Richard Haskin, Jr. Johip Sovich A. Kassim Tom Stratford Philip Koral I.e.ster Sturtwart B. Ladd William Vidal Benito T.ema Francis White A. Wojcicki Rafael I.eon William Leonafd Ching S. You A. Longueria Bernard Zeller USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASHINGTO.N Raymond Atwcll Donald Campbell CorneUe Amelincka Charles Deemer R. J. Justice, Jr. USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. V. Chamberlain Charles Robinson Daniel Murphy William Costa Eugene Stewart USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GEORGIA Ignazio D'Amico USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Harry Baum Riley Carey Colon Boutwell G. W. Champlin Extra Benefits NEW YORK—An additional pay­ ment of $3,500 in SIU death bene­ fits to the widow of Seafarer Isham B. Beard, 53, has been approved by trustees of the SIU Welfare Plan. An item in the LOG (July 28) reported the payment of a $500 benefit to Mrs. Louise M. Beard of Medford, Mass. At the time of his death on April 18, 1963' at the Galveston USPHS Hospital, Beard had been off a vessel for over a year due to illness and this had resulted in a reduced payment until his eligibility was settled. Benjamin Deibler Thomas Lehay Claude Doyal George McKnew Adrian Durocher Arthur Madsen Age Gorson Max Olson Joseph Gross Charles Slater James Granthaui Willie Young Burl Haire USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE James McGee Bernard Walsh Billy RusseU SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Alberto Gutierrez WiUiam Kenny Thomas Isaksen . MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON, MARYLAND Charles Ackerman VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY, MASS. Raymond Arsenault JACKSON HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA Darwin Carroll USPHS HOSPITAI, LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY , WUliam GuUey VA HOSPITAL JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI Harry Luzader PINE CREST hAVEN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL NORTHAMPTON, MASS. Maurice Roberts US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON. DC WUliam Thomson �Aofwt •. im SEAFARERS Pare Thlrteea LOG Friday's Fish? An assist from a Greek ship plus some local tugs was required to get the National Defender (National Transport) off the beach in Bahaman waters after she ran aground a few weeks ago, according to a report from ship's delegate Chad Gait. The event is now long past, however, with the ship' reportedly completing the first ships and had booked a round trip Shorthanded? leg of a scheduled European flight to Boston at Newark Air­ If a crewmember quits while Chief fisherman on the Losmar (Calmar) is Vinnie Cipriano, FWT (with towel), who caught this 35-pound dolphin with a line rig while the ship was in Pacific waters. A couple of shipmates who helped bring in the catch join in the picture. Cipriano says the steward found a spot on the menu for fish that same day. Acute Appendix Nipped By Whirlybird Rescue Like most people who've had a bit of surgery in their time, Seafarer James E. Rose will probably be talking in days to come about his "operation" and how it came about—and with good reason. It took a heli-4copter rescue from his ship PANDORA (Epiphany Tankari), Fab. to help part Rose from his 10—Chairman, Rebart Hamlatt; Sacappendix, and the event was duly cited in a recent Coast Guard builetin about how such rescues take place. On April 28, Rose's ship, the Transorient (Hudson Waterways) had just about cleared the har­ bor of Corpus Cluisti, Texas, when he started feeling some sev­ ere pains in his right side. The ship was carry­ ing a grain cargo bound for Bom­ Rose bay, India, which is a long haul from Stateside when you suspect your appendix is act­ ing up. In due course, the suspicion of appendicitis was radioed ashore to the Coast Guard district office in New Orleans, which checked with the local US Public Health Serv­ ice Hospital on the symptoms and what to do about them. The USPHS recommended immediate hospitali­ zation. An air-sca rescue procedure was set up, with teamwork that com­ bined the efforts of the CG air de­ tachments at New Orleans and Biloxi, Miss., as well as the ship. New Orleans contributed a heli­ copter to handle the actual air­ lift, and Biloxi joined in with a fixed wing aircraft to escort the whirlybird out and back to shore. The Transorient, meanwhile, was about 235 miles south of the Cres­ cent City, and began proceeding northwards to meet the oncoming planes. A rendezvous between the SlU-crewed vessel and the 'copter took place about 185 miles out of New Orleans, and Rose was neatly dispatched ashore for emergency treatment. Soon after Rose was taken into the USPHS hospital, the diagnosis of acute appendicitis was confirmed by the medicos, so surgery was promptiy set up. Thanks to the teamwork of all concerned, all ended well. Rose apparently made a good recovery, was shifted to the Baltimore USPHS hospital near his Maryland home for further convalescence and was declared fit for duty again on June 3. An SIU member since 1944, the 35-year-old Union member is mar­ ried and ships in the deck depart­ ment ratary, Frank S. Paylor. Ship'i dele­ gate reported that the lodging beef wai aettled. Beef for cleaning holda to be turned over to patrolman. American coffee to be on the dock upon arrival. Discussion on the mat­ ter of getting the Union to check on the stores put on the ships in Hous­ ton by Stedman tc Co. Steward re­ ports bad franks, etc. were put on board. Coffee was not usable. Stares should be received in plenty of time and checked before sailing. A name brand of stores should be supplied. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers), May 11—Chairman, E. B. Hardcastle; Sec­ retary, W. Marcus. Thirty-four hours disputed OT in engine department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Discussion on why this ship doesn't voyage. Bound for Yugoslavia, the De­ fender ran up on the mud last June 3 and was unable to pull herself off. The Greek-flag SS Mesologi, a converted Liberty, was fortunately in the area, and a transfer of some of the Defender's grain cargo was accomplished so that the big ship could be moved by tugs into open water. After some repairs, the SIU ship headed for the Mediterranean again, probably meeting up with her benefactor once more. The Meso­ logi was also bound for Yugo­ slavia. ti l. An unnamed correspondent with initials "W.K." offers this sad but true tale about an SIU stew­ ard who had a few hours to kill after coming ashore in Port Newark and about the strange things you can do with a few drinks under your belt. It seems that the hapless steward had got­ ten off one of the Sea-Land box- TRANSVORK tHudson Waterways), June 19—Chairman, B. J. Lawson; Secretary, none. A smooth trip. Cap­ tain is pleased with conduct of the crew. Discussion held on various Items on repair list which are to be referred to patrolman at payoff. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin Line), June 11—Chairman, John Gallagher; Secretary, Henry McGullogh, Ship's delegate explained to the membership the strict custom laws in South Africa. Also the matter of shore leave pass in Lorenco Marques. Toilets are not flushing properly. Fan is needed in the crew pantry. Crew requested to keep mcsshall pantry clean at night. VOLUSIA (Suwannee), June 18— Chairman, John Cruz; Secretary, E. L. Hoffman. Beefs with chief engineer and captain were settled and every­ thing is okay now. The following rec­ ommendations were made to crew; Unplug washing niachine when not in use: clean up recreation room and return coffee cups to pantry. The menus are improving and the cooks are trying their best to cooperate with the crew. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate for his cooperation in helping the departments with their beefs. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), June 13 —Chairman, Julio C. Bernard; Secre­ tary, E. W. Johnson. Motion made that a water cooler be installed in the crew's messhall due to the fact that the one aboard now keeps break­ ing down, and most of the time the water is hot. Vote of thanks to the steward department for good feeding and service during the whole trip. Award was given to Brother P. Pron for putting out a Arc by the switch a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. the vessel was still in the Middle East. Seems that the venturesome natives are an inquisitive lot and are always stalking round the messhall, foc'sles and other parts i t i of the ship. Any suggestions on Another kind of story comes from how to turn the curious Bedouins Sea-Land's big containership Los away would be appreciated. Angeles, where Seafarer Phil i i 4. Pron's recent one-man "fireman" The crew of the John B. Water­ act drew raves. Pron won plaudits for spotting what had the makings man (Waterman) writes praising of a serious situation and a big all hands in the steward depart­ electrical snafu outside the ice­ ment. On the fourth month of box on the Los Angeles. There their voyage all Seafarers are apparently had been a small fire unanimous in appreciation of the near a light just outside the ice­ "heavenly" chow. One man aboard box door and Pron happened by did do some beefing about the in time to spot the blaze and douse wait for his portion of the eats, it before it got out of hand. All hut he was quickly reminded that light outside the ice box door. He Is ship's hero. Motion that headquarters contact company regarding the mat­ ter of paying transportation to the crew from Port Elizabeth and Newark Airport to the nearest public bus stop, due to the fact that there is no public transportation available at dock. Motion made that a member after 20 years in the union and 10 years seatime should be able to retire. LUCILE BLOOMFIELD (Bloomfleld), June 29 — Chairman, L. Nicholas; Secretary, J. E. Meyers. Ship's dele­ gate reported a smooth voyage with no beefs. There is t8.82 in ship's fund. Motion made that in case present ship's delegate should have to leave because of a foot injury, deck dele;ate will be at payoff. Motion that stewards be allowed to order fresh milk where previously purchased in foreign ports. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), June 19 —Chairman, J. M. Davis; Secretary, Harry Wolowiti. No beefs reported. Ever.vthing is running smoothly. One man left in hospital in Saigon. Dis­ puted OT in deck department to be settled in port. There is S40 in ship's fund. Discussion on having stores checked before leaving for a fourmonth trip. Discussion pro and con on fresh milk running short soon after being out at sea—also sugar and coffee. have a galleyman. Crew would like to have patrolman speak to Captain about letting crew draw on OT as most companies do. Vote of thanks to the chief steward and the entire department for Job well done. Vote of thanks given by steward depart­ ment to chief mate and deck depart­ ment for wonderful cooperation, and for painting out the department. port for later that day. Since he had some time to kill, he wandered into one of the airport ginmills, hoisted a few and then remem­ bered he had to catch a plane. The only trouble was that he unexplainedly made a mad dash to the nearest cabstand for a ride to Idlewild Airport. When the fog cleared after he got to Idlewild, he realized to his dismay that he was at the wrong airport and that he'd be using up most of his re­ maining shore leave shuttling to and from airports. WACDSTA (Waterman), June 19— Chairman, P. J. Douzat, Jr.; Secretary, R. Irizarry. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. Good crew aboard. Vote of thanks to all delegates for a job well done. P. J. Douzat, Jr., was re-elected to serve as ship's delegate. All hands asked to help keep ship clean. Vote of thanks to steward department. JOSEFINA (Liberty Navigation), June IS—Chairman, J. Dixon; Secre­ tary, H. Knowles. Captain compli­ mented crew on good behavior and being good workers. One man hospi­ talized in Aden. Vote of thanks to chief mate. Mr. Brown, for coopera­ tion with crew throughout the voyage and for the handling of slop chest and services to the crew. Ship's delegate to contact boarding patrol­ man in regard to having awning in­ stalled aft, as crew is forbidden to sleep on flying bridge. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Ship should be fumigated. The flour contains bugs and should be condemned. A new washing machine to be ordered for next voyage, end an extra agitator. Ga\t Pron Prestwood Stockmorr hands joined together to give he had arrived in the messhall just Pron a deserved "well done" for as the galley was set to close up shop and had a hum beef. Since his action. he was the last man to report in Meeting chairman James R. for the afternoon repast, he con­ Prestwood on the Inger (Reynolds) ceded the point and excused him­ complains that you just can't say self. He also had no gripe about anything "against" the steward de­ the chow and to prove it, chimed partment on the ship. He's not in with his plaudits for the stew­ actually complaining because he ard department louder than any­ says the Inger has two of the best one else. 4i SIU cooks out of the Gulf, Bill In line with safety discussions Greene and Olie Esquivel, chief cook and baker, respectively. going on regularly aboard all SIUPrestwood says these two men crewed ships, crewmembers on the take a "back seat to no one on Seatrain Georgia piped up with a any ship." On other matters, he few suggestions on how to better notes, all things are running their shipboard conditions. Meet­ smoothly in fine SIU style and the ing chairman Sven Stockmarr ship has "one of the best crews" writes that the air conditioning unit is going to be repaired as the he's seen in a good while. drain seems to he creating an air i. i. How can you keep a lot of hazard. The thermostat will also hungry "A-rabs" out of the galley, he given the once-over to see if plaintively asks Elemir (Marine any of the trouble is in there. Carriers) ship's delegate Roy S. Other expected immediate repairs Theiss. That alqng witli a couple were noted by Stockmarr, who of other items was on his list of says they'll be watched to avoid items to be taken care of while any serious hazards. 'Sea Life' MONTICELLO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), June 14—Chairman, E. Mor­ ris, Jr.; Secretary C. Garner. Entire crew was commended b.v Captain for their cooperation and job well done. Vote of thanks to steward department. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), June 14—Chairman, C. L. White; Secretary, H. S. Ricci. Ship's delegate reported all departments running in order. There is S3 in ship's fund. Discussion on keeping doors closed while ship is In port. All quarters should be fumigated for bugs. Water tanks should be checked. Sincere vote of thanks to steward department for Job well done. DEL NORTE (Delta), July 14—Chair­ man, R. E. Stough; Secretary, Bill Kaiser. Motion to write a letter to headquarters about setting up a re­ tirement fund for men with 20 years in the Union and 15 years seatime. All members to get together on the draft­ ing of this letter. Joe Collins was elected to sc ve as ship's delegate. Men who do not contribute to ship's fund will not receive the benefits. 'All right, Salty, we're not in that big of a hurry!" �•• '> • •' • Paee Fourteen SEAFARERS Navigator Seafarers Really Living It Up Auffort f. im LOO Puerto Rico's In Long Beach By Seafarer Chris Kelleher, Book K-31 A hardy veteran of many years of sailing with the SlU, Seafarer Chris Kelleher writes in greeting to all his shipmates from aboard the Steel Navigator (Isthmian). Kelleher has top praise for the ship and its SIU crew. He sails in the engine department. I know "30" is a symbol, as far as newspapermen are con­ cerned, for the end of something. Here on the Steel Navigator voyage number 30 to the Far East is just continuing to be another wonderful trip. A-^ good example of the way We dropped in to Honolulu a things are going is the job the few weeks ago and find we are different department delegates are doing. They've been doing such a won­ derful job that we didn't get around to electing a ship's delegate for a couple of months. Of course, a large number of these guys have been on the ship for years. The top man right now is on here 14 years. The fact is, unless you've been on here at least Kelleher three years you are just a newcomer. I've sailed on a few of the Bloomfield ships, but I'll match this vessel for all-around clean­ liness. It looks like a yacht on the outside. Anybody who has a weight con­ trol problem should never take a job on here. The food is of the best, and the steward must stay awake nights thinking up new menus to tickle each guy's fancy. Skipper Is Tops When you talk about good skip­ pers, be sure to give our Captain Williams a lop spot. He's one of the best I've sailed with and he really puts out a decent draw when we reach port. All in all, you just can't find much to beef about, which even seems to frustrate some of the guys you meet, who love to sound off on something—anything at all will do. About all we can come up with is a wash water problem, because we get paint in the showers, foe' sles and laundry. But this is going to be attended to, and will leave us without a problem that we can foresee. chartered to Matson for an intercoastal run with pineapples to Norfolk, Philly and Newark. Ac­ tually we are sailing on foreign articles for an intercoastal run, but we figure on a payoff in the first continental port, with lots of good sailing until then and beyond. M££TYaA?aOSHI^ MATES AT TUB SkJSa^ The cameraman at Long Beach, Calif., got all the attention of this work-happy bunch on the SlU-manned Puerto Rico (Motorships) when he visited aboard while the ship was on the West Coast. Pictured (l-r) are Calvin Brown, Al Ortega, Dimas Mendoia, Tony Ferroro, Bert Jen­ nings and Robert Bruce. They seem to be taking everything in their stride, even the photog.rapher, during a brief sitdown around one of the hatches. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Saafrain), June 22—Chairman, Sven Stockmarr, Secretary, Howard Scoggln.' Electri­ cian will take care of new agitator for crew washing machine when ship reaches Edgewater. There is t23.15 in ship's fund. Crew recommenda­ tions for better quarters and wages, in next contract negotiations, have been written up and signed by crew, and will be submitted to headquar­ ters. Jose Ross was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Drain for airconditioner discussed, as the overflow is creating a safety hazard. Steward requested crew to cooperate in an effort to keep a clean ship. Baker received a vote of thanks for good pastries. ALICE BROWN (Bloomfleld), June 16—Chairman, August P. Lazisro; Secretary, Ronald P. Gay. New wash­ ing machine received in Houston. Dis­ cussion on change of rooms for chief cook and baker. This wiU be taken up with patrolman and be referred to ANiDvvidncM THEFkSHTSOf^TV. A/EW LOW PRICES VJEICOMB HERE raUR OWN PLACE. OMfVCPAM>OPERATED BYTHffSEARARERS muNioN-Aee-AR LOG-A-RHYTHM: The Combatant By Paul J. Capo It is not the critic who counts. The credit belongs to the man Who actually is in the arena. He whose face is marred by dust, sweat and blood; Who, at best, knows in the end The triumph of high achievement. Who, at the worst, if he fails— At least fails while daring greatly. So that his place will never be With those cold and timid souls Who know neither victory nor defeat. company. There le $49.90 in ship's fund. R. F. Gay was re-elected to serve as ship's delegate, with a vote of thanks for a Job well done. Reso­ lution sent to headquarters, signed by crew, pertaining to sanitary inspec­ tions. Crew expressed appreciation for the inspections but wishes that in the future, instead of having them in every port, and on Saturday and Sun­ days. to have them in moderation, as it takes the steward away from his Job of checking stores—also because there is a shortage of manpower on weekends. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Ovei^ seat), June 15—Chairman, Morton J. Karngood, Jr.; Secretary, R. H. Simpton. Morton J. Kerngood was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. There is $9.50 in ship's fund. Discussion on asking headquaiteia if there would be any chance of starting up a mov­ ing picture library in each port so that each ship could draw a specified amount of moving pictures for each voyage, if the crew bought their own screen and projector out of the ship's fund. Had good trip with no beefs. NORBERTO CAPAY (Liberty Navi­ gation), June IS—Chairman, Anderson, Secretary, Angel Seda. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Some discussion in engine room regarding safety as ship is carrying ammunition. Motion made that at next negotiations committee see if crew could get more on this penalty cargo. JOHN B. WATERMAN (Waterman), June 4—Chairman, V, Parker; Secre- tary, JImmIe HIgham. Ship's delegate reported this was a good trip aU around. The food was excellent. A big vote of thanks to the whole steward department. No beefs whole trip. LISA B (Venture Shipping A Trad­ ing), June IS—Chairman, Ralph H. Smith; Secretary, J. Shields. Two men missed ship and one man hospitalized. Motion made that in next contract negotiations, gangway watches be abolished. Discussion on poor condi­ tion of ship when crew arrived. Crew requested to cooperate in cleaning Foc'sles before leaving ship. Steward expressed appreciation to crew for their cooperation when food unavoid­ ably ran short. Vote of thanks to steward department for exceUent Job. ROBIN HOOD (Robin Line), June 16 — Chairman, L. Gribbon; sec­ retary, R. Sadowskl. Ship's dele­ gate reported that the captain has been slow in putting out draws. No other beefs. There is $36.14 in ship's fund. Motion to have negotiations committee see about having a clause inserted In agreement to the effect that anyone In deck or engine depart­ ment called out to work OT after S PM or before 8 AM be paid a mini­ mum of two hours. Steward to see if other brands of face soap can be placed aboard ship. Crew requested to return books and magazines to library after reading same. Men get­ ting off requested to strip bunks and clean rooms before leaving ship. ATLAS (A. L. Burbsnk), April 23— Chairman, Maxwell; Secretary, R. Mills. Crew asked to keep drinking fountain clean and to take better care of washing machine. Motion to send a telegram to headquarters regard­ ing draw, and to explain why crew refused to shift ship. ATLAS (A. L. Burbank) June 3— Chairman, Maxwell; Secretary, R. Mills. Ship's delegate reported that a wire was sent to headquarters from Bahrain regarding draws and man­ ning of ship. Telegram received from headquarters stating that draw on OT has been settled. Crew will get suitable draw. Motion to write headquarters asking about manning scale. Vote of thanks to baker. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), June 22—Chairman, J. F. Wunderllsh; Secretary, William Nihem. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. Fans and radiators were fixed. Chester Yow was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Vote uf thanks to Brother Bartlett for a Job well done. Suggestion made to have all living quarters sougeed. Crew asked to help keep laundry room clean. NATIONAL DEFENDER (National Transport), July 1—Chairman, Chad Gait; Secretary, Robert White. One man was left in the hospital at Freeport, Bahamas. No major beefs re­ ported. $20 in ship's fund. Motion that headquarters be contacted to see If It is at all possible to obtain an. electrician for this ship. Vote of thanks to steward department for meals well served. Chief mate through the bosun sent his thanks to crew for a Job weU done in removing grain while ship was aground. BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ ice), June 16—Chairman, Geo. B. MeCurley; Secretary, E. C. Johnson. Ship is paying off this trip with no major beefs. The ship's delegate re­ signed but was re-elected by popular request. There is S2.25 in ship's fund. Crew went on record to oppose com­ pulsory arbitration. ELEMIR (Marina Carriers), June M —Chairman, K. Collins; Secretary, M. Kramer. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. R. Thciss was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Crew re­ quested to keep all Arabs out of messhall. foc'sles and off the stern. No fresh water for two days—this matter to be taken up with patrolman. Vote of thanks for steward depart­ ment. COLUMBIA (Oriental Exporters), July 6—Chairman, A. H. Reasko; Sec­ retary, R. F. Bowen. Ship's delegate will talk to patrolman, upon arrival In next port regarding cleanliness of ship. All departments need to be cleaned and painted. Discussion on seeing patrolman about getting some kind of ventilation on lower passage­ way. New washing machine needed badly. Steward thanks all hands for Job well done in his department, and for a swell trip. ALCOA MARINER (AlCOS), May 23 —Chairman, V. DIglacomo; Secretary, J. Fanoli. Carl Koziol resigned as new ship's delegate. Held discussion on dumping garbage by the midship house. It was decided that all garbage be dumped aft in the can where It belongs. The ship's delegate was asked to see the mate about obtaining malaria tablets for the crew. Approxi­ mately 30 hours disputed OT and a few minor beefs in deck department, to be taken up with patrolman at payoff. WACOSTA (Waterman), June J— Chairman, P. C. Carter; Secretary, M. P. Cox. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Crew asked to clean washing machine when finished. No one to come into messhall in shorts or without a shirt. Fresh water tanks to be cleaned by engineers. Special vote of thanks to steward department. FLORIDIAN (South Atlantic), July 12—Chairman, Waldo Banks; Secre­ tary, Pat Dumphy. $11.13 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Earl Herring elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Re­ pair list to be made up and given to patrolman in Jacksonville. ROBIN TRENT (Robin Line) June 30—Chelrman, F. Johnson; Sec­ retary, J. O'Donnel. Clarification by patrolman on cleaning slop sink re­ quested. Discussion on draws being put out day before arrival. Kequesi for member of food committee to come aboard to check stores. To In­ sist on 10-days extra stores to compen.sate for extra meals served Air force agents, etc., aboard. t\' �Aoffiut f, MM SEAF AHERS Schedule Of SfU Meetings ' , SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days Indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM In the listed iSIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to Include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York September 3 Detroit August 9 Philadelphia ... September 3 Houston August 12 Baltimore September 4 New Orleans August 13 Mobile August 14 , vl "" West Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has issued an advance schedule through Novem­ ber, 1963, for the monthly Informational meetings to be held In West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings In Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington San Francisco Seattle August 19 August 21 August 23 September 16 September 18 September 20 October 21 October 23 October 25 November 18 November 20 November 22 Income Tax Refund Refund checks are being held for the SIU members listed below by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco 5, Calif.: Julian B. Arzaga (2), Morris B?r- lowitz, Roy C. Bru, Eugene L. Castano, Jr., John W. Curlew, Dominic Grazlano, Ho Yimg Kong (2), Steve Krkovlch, James L. Nicholson, Potenciano Paculba, Jorgen G. Pedersen, William Saltarez, Carl E. Scott, Henry R. Smith (2), Bernardo Tombocon, Raymond A. SIU HALL Reginald R. (Sleepy) Paschal The above-named or anyone knowing his present whereabouts is asked to get in touch with his daughter, Mrs. Houston R. Ward, 754 Chin St., Mobile 10, Ala., at once. DIRECTORY i > SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRES'iUENT Paul Hall EXECXrriVE VICE-PBESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsey Williams Earl Shepard Robert Matthews Al Tanner SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEAOOUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill UaU Ed Mooncy Fred Stewart BALriMURE Rex Dickey, Agent 1216 E. Baltimore St EAstern 7-4900 276 Stale St BOSTON Richmond 2-0140 John Fay. Agent 10229 W Jcflerson Ave DETROIT Vlnewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS HOUSTON Paul Drozak. Agent 679 4th Ave.. Bklyn HYacinth 0-6600 9804 Canal St WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVIL1.E 2608 Pearl St. SE., Ja* William Morris, Agent ELgin 3-0087 744 W Flagiei St MIAMI .. PRankiin 7 3564 Ben Oonzales, Agent MOBILE . 1 South Lawrence St Louis Neira Agent HEmlork 2-1754, 630 Jackson Ave. NEW ORLEANS Tel 520-7546 Buck Stephens. Agent 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn NEW YORK HYacinth 0-6600 NORFOLK 416 Colley Ave Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 625-6505 PHILADELPHIA Frank Drozak, Agent 2604 S 4th St DEwey 6-3818 490 Harrison St SAN FRANCISCO DOuglas 2-4401 Frank Boyne, Agent E B McAuIey, West Coast Rep, SANTURCE PR 1313 Fernander Juncoi Slop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep. Phone 724-2848 SEAITLE 2509 Ist Ave •led BaMfliwskI, Agent MAin .3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. JefT Gillette. Agent 220-2788 WILMINGTON t^alH 509 N Marine Ave Georse McCartney, Agent TErminal 4-2528 Quitting Ship? Notify Union A reminder from SIU head­ quarters cautions all Seafarers leaving their ships to contact the hall in ample time to allow the Union to dispatch a replace­ ment. .Failure to give notice be­ fore paying off may cause a de­ layed sailing, force the ship to sail short of the manning re­ quirements and needlessly make thef^prk tougher for your ship­ mates. ' • • t I 0 4. 4i 4 PAYKEWT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment end is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should Immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. O CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBI.IGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer Is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member.so affected should Immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. l-Sifsi sisSfS '•SS-::;' mM 1 RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions. Including service on rank-and-file committees.. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy bf allowing them to retain their good studing through the waiving of their dues. wm miitMiiitim 4" Walter Glasgow Anyone knowing the where­ abouts of the above-named is asked to contact his brother, Charles Clifford Glasgow, c/o Mrs. Ivy Robinson, Jackman, St. Mi­ chael, Barbados. EDITOBIAL POLICY—S.EAF.UiEns LOG. The LOG has traditionally_refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. o 4> 4i t IP CWITRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for or on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. Floyd Leon Williams Get in touch with your wife, Mrs. Laura Williams, as soon as possible at 1300 Tyne, Memphis, Tenn. Anyone knowing the where­ abouts of the above-named is also asked to write his father, E. C. Williams, 2896 Flora, Memphis, or call 323-3369 in Memphis, t iiii ill SHrppiiin RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclus­ ively by the contracts 'between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all.lfciion balls. If you feel there has 'been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts 'between the Union and the shipowners^ first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified nail, return receipt requested. Bie proper address for this is: Max Harrison, Chaimian, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite I63O, New York h, NY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Uhion headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Pull copies of contracts as referred to ere available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. R. Schaeffer Many thanks for the $50. It was sent to me by Sgt. Hand in New Orleans. Pat DriscoII. ii - ..••y X:.. •ggW---' Lawrence (Larry) Beaudry The above-named or anyone knowing his present address is asked to get in touch with his wife, Mrs. Gloria Beaudry, 1604 Newton St., Gretna, La. 4< * mmMM TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Vatera Dlatrict are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management represent­ atives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are swda only upon approval by a Mjority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are svallsble at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, St any tine, you are denied information about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. II Raymond Thomas Holland The above named or anyone knowing his whereabouts Is asked to contact Mrs. Velda Holland, Box 183, Freer, Texas. 4i i Mrs. Helen Stanley of 192-23rd Street, Brooklyn, NY, requests her husband or anyone knowing his whereabouts to get in touch with her as soon as possible. Urgent. 4> FIXAIICIAL REPORTS. Th» constitution Of tho SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District askes specific provision for SBfeguarding the aeabership's money and Union finances. Tha constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the meaberehip. .'All Union records are available et SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. Should any member, for any reason, be refused bis constitutional right to in­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. wmrnm J" t Tagt Fifteen LOG slil "' "iT'• "'"f iTw-w-T^T I aiaiaataiaM' 1 TI ITITMH EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guEuranteed equal rights in employment and as fflemberc of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts whicll the Union has negotiated wltli the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against 'because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he Is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headqueirters by certified mall, return receipt requested. :»S 4" • 4* Anthony Y. Miceii You are asked to get in touch with your wife, Mrs. Christa C. Miceii, 206 Taylor St., Kenner, La„ as soon as possible about bi­ focal glasses for Diana. Phone 7292208. '4> 4* 4* Hakan (Swede) Janson Your wife asks you to forward a completed welfare eligibility card to her as soon as possible so she can make necessary arrange^ ments for an operation. ' 1 is asked to contact his mother, Mrs. Ben Felhcndler Nathan Schaeffer of 2235-63rd 'Verta E. Carson, 3121 St. Paul St., St., Brooklyn 4, New York, would Baltimore 18, Md. like to hear from you as soon as 4« 4" 4" possible. William Hutchinson 4" 4" 4" Conlacl Penny Snider. 2144 W. 230 J'laee, Torrance, Calif., or H. F. Munzert • ' The above-named , or anyone Manager, El Monterrey Hotel, 233 knowing: his present ^whereabouts Avalon Boulevard, Wilmipgton, Calif. They would like to hear from you. i 4" 4' Robert E. Danielson Mrs. J. A. Georgius, 19500 Euclid Avenue, Apt. 114-F, Cleveland, Ohio, is holding an important letter for you. Send a forwarding address as soon as possible. �New Orfeans-To'Gulf Shortcut Opened By SlU-Crewed Del Sud [M]SEAFARERSMi-LOG CS OfFICIAt OROAN OF THB SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION,* ATLANTIC. QULF. LAKES AND INUND WAftSS DIStKlCT • MMIOt HICK'S Gold In Tjiem Thar Runaways NEW ORLEANS—The SlU-manned Del Sud on July 25 became the first ocean-going vessel to use the new 76-mile short-cut which runs from New Orleans to the Gulf of Mexico Just SO there'll be no doubt as to the profits of runaway shipping, let's look at the case and bypasses the twisting Mississippi River. of Daniel Keith Ludwig, who's just plunked down a cool $100 million-ras a personal in­ The Delta Lines' passenger-cargo ship passed through the vestment—for a 15 percent interest in the Union Oil Company of California. new $95 million tidewater f • Ludwig is one of the biggest canal following the forma individual runaway operators dedication of that waterway. in the world, and undoubtedly The canal, which provides straight-line course to the Gulf, will not be open for full traffic until 1966, but it has been suf­ ficiently completed to allow for limited ship passage. The canal, by eliminating the need for ships to twist and turn through 126 miles of the Mississipp's most treacherous currents, cuts 40 miles off the distance be­ tween New Orleans and the Gulf. Begun In 195? Begun in 1957, me canal has been cut to its full depth of 36 feet along its entire length, but only half of its width has been completed. When completed, the canal will be 225 feet wide over most of its length, with two-way passages located at intervals to allow for the easy passage of ships. At the dedication ceremonies. Sen. Russell B. Long, of Louisiana, predicted that the waterway "Will attract $2 billion in new industry to the area within 30 years." Sen. Allen J. Ellender, of Louisiana, predicted that the new outlet will help New Orleans sur­ pass New York as the nation's top port. Thai Crew Strikes For Liquor & Fish NEW ORLEANS — When the Thailand ship Sri Sukothai arrived at this port recently she had 21 of her crew locked below decks and eight armed guards patrolling above and below decks after a "strike" on board for more beer, whiskey, rice and fish. Two armed guards of a Houston, Texas, guard service stood at the gangway and six more armed guards patrolled below decks of the 48(J-foot vessel while she un­ loaded her cargo. The strike began in Houston when 30 of the Thai crew went on strike because the German chief steward refused them whiskey and beer. They also wanted more Thai food, which is mostly rice and fish, instead of the Western meat and vegetables menu they were getting. After several disputes on the subject and two days of "sporadic bickering" the ship's captain called Houston police and had nine of the Thai crewmen jailed. Minister Arrives Thailand's minister to the US came down from Washington in an attempt to settle the dispute and get the crew to return the ship to Bangkok. The crew refused to do this, demanding that their crewmates be released from jail and that the chief steward leave the ship. Arrangements were then made to return the nine jailed crewmen to Thailand by air and 14 US sea­ men were hired to sail the ship to Bangkok. The Thai crew did not set up picket lines which would have prevented the American sea­ men from boarding the ship. No visitors were allowed aboard during the unloading operations and the vessel's next destination waa kept strictly secret. SlU-manned Del Sud v/ai first ocean going vessel to traverse now tidewater canal which cuts 40 miles off distance between New Orleans and Gulf of Mexico. Oil Company Profits Soar one of the richest, with a fortune estimated to range between a quarter and a half billion dollars. Seafarers may remember Ludwig from the fall of 1960 when the SIU helped to tie up the 44,000-ton bulk ore carrier, the Ore Monarch, in Philadelphia, as part of its cam­ paign to win better wages and con­ ditions for the crews of these run­ away-flag vessels. The Ore Mon­ arch was operated by Universe Tankships, a Liberian-flag subsidi­ ary of Naional Bulk Carriers, which Ludwig established in 1936. The Philadelphia picketing came after the SIU had helped to obtain pledge cards from a majority of the Ore Monarch's crewmembers. Ludwig then retaliated by setting up the "Global Seamen's Union," with headquarters in the British West Indies, and forcing Universe Tankships crews to sign cards authorizing this "independent" out­ fit to represent them. Is Publicity Shy Ludwig has often been called the "No. 1 man" of US shipping, but is so adverse to publicity that few facts are known about him. It is known that he got into the shipping business- about 57 years ago, at the age of nine, when he bought a sunken 26-foot boat, raised it, repaired it and chartered it for twice its cost. After that, Ludwig was In a series of miscellaneous shipping and other business ventures, but he didn't hit the big time until the late 1930s when he converted an aged collier called the Ulysses Into a 14,000-ton tanker, then sold her to a whaling syndicate for $800,000. This started him on the road to riches. Since then, Ludwig has not only built up a huge tanker and orecarrying fleet, but has also ex­ panded into shipbuilding. One of his biggest and most successful deals has been the lease of the giant Japanese naval base at Kure, where he's specialized in building tankers of 50,000 tons or more. He also operates a huge shipyard in the Bahamas. Major Companies The country's major oil com­ panies, which are also the major promoters of runaway-flag ship­ ping, pushed up their profits to record highs during the first half Obesity is a major health problem in the United States. It is esti­ of this year, according to figures mated that more than 20 per cent of adults over 30 years of age In this just released. country are obese, and a higher percentage are overweight. The mor­ Standard Oil of New Jersey, tality rate increases as excess poundage accumulates. In people who are 25 percent or more overweight, the mortality rate Is 50 percent which operates the biggest run­ away fleet, reported that its profits higher than those of normal weight. How people become overweight is a matter of simple mathematics. If during the first six months of 1963 you consume 500 more calories per day than you expend in energy, by were $513 million—a gain of $88 the end of a week you have added another pound to that embarrassing million over the figure for the waist line. This is not difficult to do. Three Martinis at lunch time first half of 1962. The '63 earn­ will add the 500 calories, so will a quarter pound of fudge. We know ings, the company said, represented how we get fat but often we don't know why. Some of us develop a new record for any six-months childhood eating habits that can only result in obesity if we don't period. Standard Oil of California, an­ change them. The belief that a fat child is a happy child should be forgotten, and parents have an obligation to see that their children other major runaway operator, re­ consume diets that are well balanced in both quality and quantity. ported a net income of $160,Many of us overeat to satisfy psychological needs that we may not 308,000 for the first half of '63— understand and which we have not learned to handle In a satisfactory a gain of $6.4 million over the way otherwise. Eating is seldom a matter of stoking the furnace to $153,903,000 figure reported for keep the fire burning. We attach considerable psychological value to the corresponding period last food and the process of eating food. year. From the mechanics involved, there are two ways to lose weight. One Texaco reported a net income of is to reduce the total caloric intake to where the body fat is used to $247,952,000 for the first half of supply the calories required. The other is to increase physical activity 1963—^a gain of 12.6 percent over sufficiently so that the calories expended daily exceed the caloric in­ the corresponding figure for 1962. take of food and/or drink. A combination of the two perhaps is the This represented a new high for most satisfactory for proper weight reduction. any first-half period. For a sensible weight control program, the following factors are Ludwig's major shipping com­ Operate Over 300 Ships necessary. panies—all personally owned—are Standard Oil of New Jersey, 1. MOTIVATION: If there are no psychological factors which require National Bulk Carriers, Universe Standard Oil of California, treatment first, then a person should list all the reasons in favor of Tankships and Seatankers, Inc. He losing weight. His health, his appearance, and the general feeling of Socony-Mobil, Gulf and Texaco also owns almost 85 percent of between them operate over 300 well-being that comes to those on a good weight regimen. the American-Hawaiian Steamship .2. MEDICAL SUPERVISION: Weight can be controlled without the ships under runaway flags, or over Company, which used to be an aid of your physician but medical supervision is the wise way.- Your half of this country's runaway-flag intercoastal line. During the past physician knows best from a health standpoint, and can assist in setting fleet. The runaway-flag operators have few years American-Hawaiian has a realistic weight goal. He can check your general health to determine maintained that it is necessary for been an investment and develop­ that the weight loss is not injurious to your health. ment company, but is now trying 3. EXERCISE: Every person who is not physically handicapped, them to operate their ships in this to get back into the intercoastal whether worried about weight or,not, should have a program of daily manner because of the difference trade. physical exercise. This can be ti^ornplished by a 6-minute routine of in wages of American and foreign Ludwig's mammoth purchase of exercises every morning when af person first arises. It need not be seamen. Howeyer, the SIU and the Union Oil stock has led indus­ AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ fatiguing but it must be regular!' try observers to speculate about ment have pointed out that the 4. WELL-BALANCED DIET: Crash and fad diets for Ipsing weight the possibility of a tie-up between chief incentive for runaway opera­ should be avoided. They seldom succeed in keeping the jfreight down. the oil company and Ludwig's tors is their ability to evade the Often they are dangerous because they do not provide all ,4he different food nutrients. You don't need special foods. You shohld eat every payment of US taxes. By operating shipping interests. under runaway flags, these opera­ Union Oil, the second largest day from the four basic food groups: tors save about five times as much oil producer on the Pacific Coast, (a) milk and milk products. — on Federal corporate income taxes has just reported a net income of (b) meat, fish and poultry. as they do on seamen's wages. $25,100,000 for the first half of (c) fruits and vegetables. The SIU and M'rf) have there­ this year, an increase of 22 per­ (d) breads and cereals. Select from these groups, adjusting total food intake to the number fore called upon the Government cent over the net income during of calories to maintain or to reduce weight, depending upon your goal. to close the tax loophole and pre­ the first half of 1962. The com­ vent these operators from using pany's total revenues were $290 (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can the runaway-flag device as an million, an increase of $10 million be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) escape hatch. over the '62 figure. Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director Fewer Pounds May Mean More Years � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource August 9, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: FIGHT ON ARBITRATION NEARING A SHOWDOWN SIU RIPS ICC ROLE IN RAILROAD BEEF CANADA LABOR CONCERN MOUNTS OVER NORRIS TRUSTEE PROPOSALS THREAT TO UNSUBSIDIZED CO’S SEEN IN NMU’S ‘PEACE’ OFFER SIU VESSEL, ‘DEAD’ 3 YEARS IN ITALY, SOLD TO PAY WAGES GREED FOR RED OIL $$ MAY LEAVE RUNAWAYS SITTING HIGH AND DRY CANADA MAPS PROTECTION OF COASTAL TRADES NEW ORLEANS-TO-GULF SHORTCUT OPENED BY SIU-CREWS DEL SUD Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/09/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 16 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/114087bec288eda32018f9c2ce0abe3d.PDF 2d374c9e5f6af87a53c016124b7864ee PDF Text Text SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORQAMOF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNLQN • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO 'Reminded Us Of War* SIU CREWMEN TELL OF TANKER CRASH; ALL HANDS SAFE -Story On Page 3 SIU Of Canada Rips Report On Lakes Dispute Story On Page 2 (UPI photo). /• lof CU* The SlU-manned cable ship Long wCIOlC jfliPo Lines is shown above waiting to take aboard her cargo of special armorless cable which will provide the first direct telephone link between the US and Great Britain. The ship left Baltimore on her mission this week. (Story on Page 6.) NMU Is 'No Show' At Hearings By AFL-CIO On Raiding Charge -Story On Page 3 In This Issue... Sr,:S !'vi |fk- '•A A' fA • u. i'-. , .^.- . 1J: 1". •. I:; tm II • • The impact of the collision between the SlU-manned containership COllfSIOflo San Juan (Sea-Land) and the Norwegian tanker Honnor is clearly visible here in the gaping hole torn in the San Juan's bow. The American vessel was bound for Puerto Rico when the accident occurred on July 21. (Story on Page 3.) See Supplement �SEArARERS Pwe 1^9 Norris Report Would Impose Dictatorship* Canadian SiU Slams Commissioner For Role in Upper Lakes Inquiry, Asks Gov't To Probe His Conduct MONTREAI^The Seafarers International Union of Canada this week urged the Minister of Justice to immediately investigate the proceedings of the Norris Commission. In a telegram to the Cabinet officer, the SIU said: "There is already evidence of mounting concern over the unprecedented, sweeping and undemocratic nature of Commissioner Norris' report and recommenda-^ tions," which "reflect the manher in which the hearings V R R" t ^ ^M.^ -J were conducted." f*|A£|COf| fC In its request of the Min--*• ister, the SIU cited four ma* to order the company to make its jor areas of discriminatory records available, so that more de­ conduct by the Commissioner tailed information could be ob­ tained about the activities of these MIAMI BEACH—Delegates of the International Long­ which it had protested re­ detectives, the Commissioner re­ peatedly in the course of the jected the SIU motion on the shoremen's Association convention elected Thomas W. Gleason to serve as president of the union for the next four hearings. The wire was sent in grounds that it was irrelevant. conjunction with a 10-page state­ The one-man Norris Commission years. The ILA sessions were-" ment issued by the SIU in answer was established by the former held here July 15 through 18. to the Commissioner's 318-page re­ Canadian Labour Minister last Gleason succeeds Captain port of his hearings in the Upper summer after leaders of the Cana­ William V. Bradley as the 60,000Lakes Shipping dispute. The full dian Labour Congress and Cana­ member longshoremen's union text of the statement is printed in dian Brotherhood of Raiway head. The convention named Brad­ the special supplement to this Transport aiid General Workers ley president emeritus. Issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. Gleason had formerly served as had disrupted Great Lakes ship­ The SIU statement pointed out ping by bringing about an illegal executive vice-president and gen­ that the Commissioner's report closing of the St. Lawrence Sea­ eral organizer of the ILA and is and recommendations "represent way. the longshore union's representa­ a philosophy alien to a free and tive on the Executive Board of the The avowed purpose of this il­ democratic people" which would legal Seaway closing was to force AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ "usurp the function of free associ­ a Government investigation of the ment. ations of workers." The new ILA president had pre­ SIU, which was—and still is— Look At Detectives involved in a contractual dispute viously been elected to head the The SIU statement also urged with the notoriously anti-union union's Atlantic Coast district con­ that the Canadian Parliament look Upper Lakes Shipping Company. vention a week earlier. Gleason, who is 63, began work­ into the use of private detectives Ostensibly, the Commissioner's ing on the waterfront at the age In labor disputes with a view to­ major function was to examine the THOMAS W. GLEASON ward passing legislation which SlU-Upper Lakes contractual dis­ of 19 as a longshoreman and a cargo checker. He heads ILA would either outlaw the use of de­ pute, as had been done by the and condemned the "increasing in­ tectives, or require the filing of Rosenman Commission which was Checkers Local No. 1. jection of Government in labor To Shift Headquarters reports about their activities. appointed by the U. S. Government matters which are not its concern," Testimony developed during the at the request of the Canadian The convention delegates voted as a problem that all maritime Norris Commission hearings had Government. Instead, the Commis­ to establish international head­ shown that the Upper Lakes com­ sioner quickly relegated this pri­ quarter offices in Washington, DC. unions share. pany paid $361,000 for private de­ mary contractual dispute to an in­ Among the speakers who ad­ In regard to Jurisdictional dis­ tectives to one company alone in significant position and concen­ dressed the ILA convention was putes on the waterfront. Hall its union-busting campaign against trated on an examination of the SIU President Paul Hall. He cited pointed out to the AFL-CIO In­ the SIU. However, when SIU at­ SIU's Internal affairs. the necessity for maritime labor ternal Disputes Plan machinery as torneys asked the Commissioner The Commissioner concluded 107 to wage a fight against attempts an effective instrument for resolv­ days of hearings on March 15 and to impose compulsory arbitration ing inter-union disputes. "Where on July 15 he made a public volu- as a means of settling labor-man­ the plan has been accepted, it's agement disputes in the industry. worked everytime," he said. (Continued on pqge 5) Hew ILA President Chicago Longshoremen Keep Upper Lakes Ship Idle For Four Months CHICAGO — The Upper Lakes freighter Howard L. Shaw this •week began her fourth month of Idleness in this port as Chicago longshoremen continued their re­ fusal to load her with grain. The Chicago ILA members, act­ ing as individuals, have been re­ fusing to load the vessel as a ges­ ture of sympathy with the SIU of Canada, which has been engaged in a dispute with the Upper Lakes company because the company locked some 300 Seafarers out of their jobs In this fleet, manned its ships with scab crews, and signed a phony contract with the previously non-existent Canadian Maritime Union. The Chicago workers have been keeping the vessel tied up despite efforts by the grain company, the NLRB and the US Justice Depart­ ment to take action against their local which would force them to load the ship. On July 1 a Chicago judge quashed an attempt by the labor board to subpoena members of the union. At present, all pending legal ac­ tion to get the Shaw loaded has has been put off in the US District Court uhtil August 12. , t 'ifs-j l> avX-.x J" ' Joly M. 1961 LOG Private Eyes, Strikebreakers, Scabbing Employment Outfits Are Still Bosses' Best Friends Labor espionage and strikebreaking through the medium of private detective and em­ ployment agencies continues to plague the labor movement and peaceful labor-manage­ ment relations, despite the spread of prohibiting legislation. Over the past year there has been a rash of activity a big Chicago mail order firm, and and (cabbing activities by employ­ by management in several the Illinois State Detective Agen­ ment agencies, Raymond Munts, as­ areas in which they have employed cy, which it had hired to operate sistant . director of the AFL-CIO private detective agencies to thwart against the Textile Workers Union Department of Social Security, union organizing and utilized the of America. Several months ago, pointed out recently that private services of strikebreakers furnished a West Coast aluminum firm- Job agencies have had relative by professional agencies. The em­ Harvey Aluminum, Inc.—and the freedom to furnish strikebreakers ployment of undercover operatives Wallace Detective and Security in labor disputes. Only one state, to engage in labor espionage and Agency of Portland, Ore., were or­ he reported, prohibits private agen­ surveillance of union activities by dered to halt their labor spy activi­ cies from referring strikebreakers, private detective agencies is a vio­ ties after the NLRB determined and only half the states even re­ that the Wallace Agency was en­ quire that the Job seeker be noti­ lation of Federal law. In fact, the labor law, as amend­ gaged in labor spying and other fied that a company has been ed in 1959, requires the filing of interference with union activities struck by its workers. Used Against SIU reports on money paid by employ­ in behalf of Harvey Aluminum. SIU unions are among those la­ ers for labor spying. Reports filed with the Labor De­ Recent Cases partment showed that Harvey bor organizations which have run Two recent key cases involving Aluminum paid $15,758 to the Wal­ up against both the use of private the hiring of private detectives by lace Agency for its detective serv­ detective agencies and tke employ­ ment agencies as a means of breakmanagement brought NLRB action ices in a little over a year against, the. Olsen Rug Company, ,, WUb jre|ar^ ^,^0^ ^st^ike|rfiaking , ^,..,j^(Continue4,on jP^ I?), j Kulukundi$ Tanker Sale Completed PHILADELPHIA—Another ship in the Bull Line - Kulukundis American-flag shipping operation, the tanker Titan, has been sold, this time to the US Maritime Ad­ ministration. Another ship, the Emilia, is scheduled to be sold July 30 in Brooklyn, NY. A hearing in Federal Court this week before a bankruptcy referee was adjoiurned to allow time for court-appointed trustees to con­ tinue their attempts to'secure the financing necessary for reorganiza­ tion of the American-flag operation of Manuel E. Kulukundis under a trusteeship arrangement. The next hearing has been tentatively set for September 9. Meanwhile, the SIU has been taking every step possible to see that all of its members are paid in full whatever is due them, as speedily as possible. With person­ nel within the company reduced to practically nothing, this is a dif­ ficult situation, but progress is be­ ing made steadily. At the end of this story is a list of SIU members with money due. Anyone whose name appears should contact head­ quarters as soon as possible. The Maritime Administration bid over $7.5 million to get full title to the Titan at a marshal's sale at Chester, Pa. Bidding began at $5 million and progressed by $10,000 leaps until the MA's final successful bid. The Titan was owned by the .Overseas Oil Transport Corpora­ tion, one of the American-flag com­ panies Kulukundis controlled. It was one of the first ships hit by seamen's liens, including those filed by her SIU crew. One of 3 New Tankers The Titan is one of three mod­ ern Kulukundis tankers built with mortgage funds guaranteed by the MA and seized by the Government. In March, after the ship had been tied up in Chittagong, East Pakis­ tan for almost two months, the MA appointed an American company as agent to unload the ship's cargo of grain and return the Titan to the US. The Titan was ordered sold by the court as part of the Kulukun­ dis reorganization to meet credi­ tors' claims. Creditors include SIU crewmembers with liens against individual vessels as well as mem­ bers of other shipboard unions. The MA hopes to be able to sell the Titan to a private operator. Its value is estimated at $9 million. Emilia Sale Delayed Sale of the 10,000-ton C-2 freighter Emilia was originally scheduled for this week, but was put off until the completion of un­ loading operations in Brooklyn so she can be sold as an empty vessel. An attempted sale in June was unsuccessful when there were no bids on the ship because of an es(Continued on page 5) SEAFARERS LOG July 26,1963 Vol. XXV, No. 15 PAUL HALL, President HtDBERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVACK, Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, ALEXANDER LESLIE, HOWARD KESSLER, JOE GIBSON. Staff Writers, Publithad biwtBkly at tha haadquartara of tha Saafarart Intarnatlanal Union, At­ lantic, Oulf. Lalcoi and Inland Watara District, AFL-CIO, tfS Fourth Avanuo, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tal. HYaclnth t-6600. Sacond class postaga paid at tha Pott Oftlca In Brooklyn, NY, undar tha Act of Aug. 24, 1913. 120 • ms: 16 ••1 K !t f'. �,;i/- .-A-_?.7,:. ,rir- W r«, iMt Lakes Seafarers Win Full Welfare, Pension Benefits RIVER ROUGE—A new contract, which provides them with the benefits of the Seafarers deep sea welfare and pen­ sion plans, has been won for the SlU's 6,000 Great Lakes members. The contract es-4tablishes the first pension pital coverage and other sick coverage for these Lakes sea­ benefits previously provided. men as well as medical cen­ The contract contains a wage re­ view in 1964 and establishes a com­ ters and improvements in hos­ pany and Union contract clarifica­ pital benefits. tion committee which will meet The 4,500 Lakes seamen and monthly to resolve contract prob­ 1,500 SIU tug and dredge work­ lems arising within the fleets. The entire master contract was ers who are involved formerly re­ reviewed and clarifications made ceived benefits under a program in areas affecting seniority, safety, restricted to the Lakes workers. transportation fares, duties of Under the new contract, however, crewmembers and other shipboard benefit credits can now be earned for any combination of employ­ matters. Pact Unique on Lakes ment with Lakes, deep sea or tug and dredge companies. The SIU agreement Is the only Following ratification by the Un­ one on the Great Lakes which gives ion's membership, the new two- seamen seniority rights with their year agreement became effective own company and a hiring priority on July 15, the date when the for­ over any other seamen on the mer contract expired. The agree­ Lakes in working for the 21 SIUment covers 21 Great Lakes com­ contracted Lakes companies. panies who were represented in Companies represented by the the negotiations by the Great Lakes Great Lakes Association of Marine Association of Marine Operators. Operators in the contract negotia­ Winning of the pension com­ tions are; pletes a four-point program initi­ American Steamship Company; ated for the Great Lakes members Amersand Steamship Corp.; Brown­ in 1959. Since then, the Union ing Lines, Inc.; Erie Navigation has won an industry-wide senior- Company; Erie Sand Steamship ity program, a standard working Company; R e d 1 a n d Steamship contract and a health and welfare Company; Gaftland Steamship program. Company; T. J. McCarthy Steam­ $150 Pensions ship Company; Tomlinson Fleet In addition to the pension, which Corporation; Reiss Steamship Com­ will pay $150 per month by 1965, pany; Buckeye Steamship Com­ Union members will be eligible for pany; Huron Portland Cement free eyeglasses and eye care for Company; Penn-Dixie Cement themselves and their families; $56 Company; Wyandotte Transporta­ per week in sickness and accident tion Company; Roen Steamship protection, and the five $6,000 col­ Company; Bob-Lo Company; Mich­ lege scholarships which are avail­ igan Tankers; Wisconsin-Michigan able annually to members or their Steamship Company; Chicago, children. Duluth & Georgian Bay Line; These benefits are in addition to Arnold Transit Company, and Toth the $4,000 death benefit, full hos­ Transportation Company. NMU Boycotts AFL-CIO Hearing To Weigh Job Raid Compiaint NMU President Joseph Curran has once again- refused to be bound by AFL-CIO constitutional procedures for resolv­ ing jurisdictional disputes, confirming the need for a probe of his actions as an AFL-CIO ^ vice-president, as urged by the NMU is pending before the Fed­ eration as a result of NMU activi­ SIU. Last week, he boycotted a hear­ ties in replacing MEBA engineers ing in Washington that was to have aboard the SS Maximus, a former been conducted by Elmer Walker, Grace Line vessel. NMU Under Sanctions general secretary of the Interna­ tional Association of Machinists, The NMU is already under sanc­ who had been appointed as a medi­ tions imposed by the Federation ator by AFL-CIO President George for its raid on engineers' jobs in Meany. The meeting was sched­ the Isbrandtsen division of Ameri­ uled on the complaint of the Ma­ can Export Lines, and for its at­ rine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ tempted raid last year on the SIUtion that the NMU interfered last contracted jobs on Robin LineMay in collective bargaining be­ Mpore McCormack ships. tween the Engineers, States Ma­ The NMU president's refusal to rine Lines and the Federal govern­ ment in connection with the NS abide by the rulings of the AFLCIO internal disputes machinery, Savannah. coupled with his "continual repu­ Refuse To Show diation of AFL-CIO policies and No NMU representative showed constitutional procedures, his anti­ up at the Walker hearing. In ac­ union activities and vigorous sup­ cordance with the AFL-CIO In­ port of the Federation's enemies," ternal Disputes Plan procedures. led the SIU to call for an AFL-CIO President Meany then appointed revew of the NMU presdent's ac­ David Cole to hear the Savannah tions "for the purpose of bringing complaint on July 24 in the Ameri­ him into compliance with the AFLcan Arbitration Association offices CIO constitution or, that failing, to in New York. Again, the NMU cause his removal as an Executive snubbed the hearing, sending no­ Council member and vice-president thing but a brief. of the AFL-CIO and as a member Another complaint against the of its Ethical Practices Committee.*' SEAFAkekS LOG Pac« Tbre* i Sea-Land, Tanker Crash 'Like Vfar/ Say SIU Men PORT ELIZABETH, NJ—^Memories of wartime shipping experiences came back to Sea­ farer Jose G. Lopez, oiler, who was on watch in the engine room, when the SlU-manned containership San Juan (Sea-Land) collided early this week with the Norwegian tanker f^.Honnor, about 225 miles east of here. "The whole thing reminded me of a time we were torpedoed in 1942. I don't mind admitting I was afraid and worried," Lopez told a LOG reporter. There were no injuries to the SIU crew of the San Juan and the only injury aboard the Norwegian vessel was to a seaman who re­ ceived head cuts when he was hit by a ladder while abandoning ship. The collision took place about 1:40 PM on July 21st while the 15,700-ton San Juan was enroute from New York to San Juan, Puerto Rico with a cargo of about 300 loaded containers. The San Juan rammed the Nor­ wegian tanker on her starboard side near the bridge, leaving a gap­ ing hole in the starboard tanks which covered the water around both vessels with oil. The impact of the collision bashed a gaping 50-foot hole in the San Juan's bow, both below and above the Crew of the Norwegian tanker Honnor comet ashore at the waterline. Sea Land terminal at Port Elizabeth, NJ, led by itewardosi Most of the Magnhild Johansen. The San Juan picked up the vestel's 42 American vessel's Lopez crewmembers. SIU crew were in the messhall at the time of the accident. Seafarers Harry R. Rod­ riguez, pantryman, and Bob Beliveau, deck maintenance, described the experience this way. "I was in the mess serving," Rodrlgues said, "when sud­ denly there was a tremendous impact. At first I thought the ship was breaking in half. I ran out on deck to see what happened and grabbed a life jacket on the way. The Nor­ wegian ship started lowering her boats right away. The water around both ships was already covered with oil and full of sharks. One boat had been crushed by the San Juan's bow." Bob Beliveau was also in the mess when the vessels collided. "We were eating lunch when it happened. The impact was so great that everything flew off the table. The general alarm sounded and everyone went to stations immedi­ ately. It took about a half-hour to get free, and with the water cov­ ered with oil the way it was, wo Seafarers Bob Belieou, deck (left) and Hony R. Rodrlguoz, worried quite a bit about fire. If pantryman, discuss events following the collision* The only the tanker had a cargo of gasoline injury was suffered by a Norwegian seaman while abandon­ it would probably have been the ing ship. end of all of us. Both crews did a great job of getting the boats away. When wo finally got free and backed away the Norwegian looked like it was cut almost in two." San Juan Stood By Once free, the San Juan stood-by to assist the Norwegians, picking up the tanker's 42 crewmembers, consisting of 39 men and 3 women. The Honnor was listing badly to starboard and still leaking oil several hours later when the captain and 18 crewmembers re­ turned to the ship. She looked like she would surely sink, crew­ members said. Seafarers Way(UPI photo). man Lizotte and Lliotto The Honnor Is shown In this aerial photograph shortly after Mike Filosa, both the collision with her starboard side almost awash. Part of AB's, had high praise for the crew* (Continued on page 5) the crew returned later and managed to right the vessel. �^MgB Fonr SEAFARERS JOrtLim LOG (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) Report Period: July 1 - July 15, 1963 Progress in SIU job activity was reported in all ports, confirming the bright outlook for this period forecast two weeks ago. Minor slowdowns were noticed in but four SIU shipping centers. The considerable increase in jobs showed a total of 1,433 jobs dispatched as against 1,206 last time. All three departments posted great jumps in the number of men shipped, with the engine department accounting for the bulk. The deck and steward depart­ ments placed second and third in the activity. Registration figures were up to 1,335, a gain of 32 over the last period. The statistics show a slight continuing fall-off in deck and steward department registration and a corresponding rise in engine registrations. However, the general upswing was responsible for a large decrease in the number of men on the beach. This total was 3,517 for the period, compared with 3,746 last time. Of the ports posting job gains. New York, showed an increase in activity, but New Orleans led the field in the most men dispatched. Houston and Baltimore also scored heavily in the heightened shipping flurry. The number of ships in port also showed a rise in keep­ ing with the overall upturn. Figures show 245 vessels made calls at the various ports, which was a considerable increase over the last period. The figure showed gains in payoffs, sign-ons and in-transit statistics, with New Or­ leans setting the pace with 56 visits. New York and Hous­ ton followed with 42 calls. A breakdown of the shipping into seniority groups shows that class A men took 52 percent of the available jobs, a small decline over last period's figure. Class B men gained to 34 percent of the total jobs shipped, and class C took the remainder. The rise in class B shipping shows that class A men are still passing up a number of jobs in all ports. Ship Aetivity fay Si^n In Offs Ont Trans. TOTAL lest 1 Naw Yorh.... 18 Plilladelplila.. 2 Batrimora .... 4 Norfolk 1 Jocksonvillo .. 2 Tampa 0 Mobilo 3 NowOrioaas.. 14 Hoostea I Wllmioftoa ..1 San Fraoclsco.. 0 Soaftla 3 TOTALS ... 43 I 8 2 7 2 2 0 2 10 11 1 0 3 2 19 10 15 4 7 0 i 30 23 4 10 2 44 134 4 42 IB 21 9 11 0 13 64 42 4 10 8 245 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 8 ALL 2 6 1 1 4 45 11 26 82 3 4 3 10 6 20 6 ' 32 7 5 0 12 3 1 6 2 0 5 4 1 20 1 7 12 40 5 71 26 17 24 9 SO 6 2 0 8 7 11 4 22 6 8 3 17 Port Boston New York Philadelphia. BaUimora Norfolk Jacksonville.......... Tampa Mobile New Orleans. Roiuton Wilmington San Pranciseo Seattle 178 112 TOTALS Registered CLASS B 51 I 341 Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 1 Z 0 2 0 6 0 2 2 0 IS 17 33 21 78 39 18 1 0 3 3 0 0 6 2 8 5 20 25 12 0 22 7 41 0 12 1 2 5 6 1 1 6 S 3 9 0 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 7 8 2 11 1 14 3 20 25 76 48 23 44 9 3 17 11 31 15 25 12 52 7 3 0 1 2 4 1 4 0 3 7 1 4 2 2 5 0 4 4 8 5 5 5 15 GROUP 1 2 0 1 8 4 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 4 5 1 1 0 0 1 8 9 74 96 i 181 87 GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 0 1 0 1 16 8 28 4 5 0 1 4 0 6 10 16 0 1 2 3 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 3 3 14 24 41 17 18 6 41 2 1 1 4 1 1 0 2 0 4 3 I 7 171 69| 318 15 64 153 25 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A 3 ALL 1 i 2 3 C ALL 2 B 0 1 6 8 10 1 1 19 3 82 0 8 2 7 19 78 28 19 125 97 128 27 252 0 27 72 3 4 8 17 16 5 4 18 3 11 42 0 8 1 41 58 31 67 0 0 16 33 3 2 17 1 2 4 12 19 13 3 4 10 0 23 1 2 8 0 0 6 2 0 8 11 12 10 11 1 24 1 0 9 1 0 0 1 2 11 2 15 0 1 1 0 14 40 0 3 0 17 38 9 87 0 3 19 7 76 • 41 2 7 124 48 103 13 164 4 31 61 8 52 4 61 10 121 0 41 6 101 SO 18 19 1 7 4 7 15 6 10 4 1 17 2 2 4 0 1 5 8 23 2 32 57 1 2 2 10 10 7 0 1 15 1 23 21 22 5 48 1 16 11 19 1 53 318 153 53 1 524 ke 499 84 1 949 11 127 272 All, 19 99 14 19 11 22 2 22 116 37 8 22 28 1 416 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CiASS A GROUP 1 2 0 1 43 11 13 0 7 14 3 9 2 2 3 0 7 1 35 9 7 33 2 1 2 6 4 , 7 47 175 Port Boston New York Pbiladelpbia.. Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington ......... San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Regirtered CLASS B Shioood CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP1 GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 8 ALL 1 8 ALL 12 8 ALL 2 0 1 1 4 4 1 3 7 1 2 1 3 0 3 2 56 2 16 7 36 25 IS 5 65 4 22 10 45 2 IS 1 4 7 0 1 6 5 3 5 8 1 1 3 24 0 8 14 22 1 17 3 33 3 13 29 1 0 12 0 0 7 10 7 4 2 2 1 4 1 4 0 4 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 4 0 3 1 2 0 3 0 2 0 0 1 1 2 0 4 12 0 11 6 17 3 6 2 6 15 0 2 4 5 49 2 21 14 37 10 58 24 6 40 3 33 22 3 43 1 28 23 52 3 27 3 25 17 47 33 5 1 4 1 4 0 5 1 0 3 1 1 2 1 5 5 13 0 1 5 0 1 4 2 0 3 2 5 1 2 13 3 4 5 12 2 5 2 4 9 2 1 1 27 1 249 12 98 81 j1 191 38 158 30 1 226 19 106 78.1 203 TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP CLASS 1 2 3 ALL A B 3 0 3 4 0 7 6 14 21 65 36 1 8 0 1 1 2 7 0 0 1 1 33 17 7 2 3 6 10 1 0 0 1 1 1 4 1 3 0 4 2 1 0 0 0 15 4 0 8 7 15 40 58 0 47 0 11 1 12 33 0 4 0 4 2 5 0 2 1 8 5 5 0 4 0 4 4 9 42 32 1 76 226 203 2 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP C ALL 1 2 8 ALL 12 3 ALL 14 2 7 0 9 2 3 2 3 7 21 122 36 122 18 176 14 39 50 103 17 6 32 0 2 4 22 2 9 11 51 7 5 40 0 1 28 25 0 84 6 23 6 16 3 25 0 5 8 IS 6 4 8 0 12 1 8 1 5 2 7 3 14 1 4 10 1 2 0 3 38 54 0 0 19 11 5 21 18 39 98 2 15 113 20 68 10 44 65 111 57 5 80 92 18 3 31 36 70 12 5 11 4 2 11 0 4 6 2 8 31 3 13 8 3 42 0 5 6 11 8 28 7 43 0 6 7 17 13 4 76 1 505 131 437 68 1 636 23 193 :215 1 431 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Bos ... NY .... FhU Bal. ... • Nor .... Jac Tam Mob .... NO .... Hou .... Wil SF Sea .. ffyTAtr Registered CLASS B Is 0 3 1 3 2 1 0 2 4 5 1 1 1 GROUP 3 ALL 2 1 6 3 1 2 8 22 43 10 7 0 5 1 2 .3 8 16 6 3 0 1 7 5 14 1 2 2 5 1 6 1 3 12 16 3 29 52 11 .7 14 37 3 1 0 1 6 17 9 1 4 1 5 11 24 73 34 98 1 229 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 3 ALL 1-s 2 0 0 1 1 0 3 2 12 17 3 1 0 3 4 0 0 3 0 12 4 0 0 3 3 2 6 2 5 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 2 3 2 39 44 8 1 24 4 29 4 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 4 4 1 1 3 4 8 1 15 17 112 I 144' 25 . Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 1 2 3 ALL 3 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 11 9 23 46 2 18 3 13 3 7 1 11 0 5 0 5 9 3 11 27 0 8 8 0 0 1 0 3 0 3 1 2 2 6 1 8 9 1 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 10 0 1 0 1 11 4 28 51 3 54 2 49 11 4 12 81 0 19 2 17 2 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 5 7 6 1 6 18 50 32 99 I1 2061 12 15 102 129 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 2 1 2 3 ALL A 2 C ALL 1-s 1 B 5 15 0 3 4 5 2 5 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 33 35 97 191 9 5 49 96 26 18 32 0 31 32 46 1 7 22 2 9 2 2 10 20 4 4 11 0 4 4 0 5 63 3 3 11 12 12 20 40 9 0 5 5 27 8 5 0 0 4 2 12 2 7 4 3 5 11 2 0 3 5 3 2 3 45 3 15 17 2 17 23 18 1 9 8 1 0 0 1 21 0 5 5 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 64 0 0 25 24 11 20 0 10 11 9 0 1 0 0 0 29 14 93 151 5 4 77 3 51 54 3 108 15 0 2 1 24 19 22 79 a 1 31 14 31 64 14 0 14 19 14 0 6 2 2 0 5 1 5 2 1 0 1 0 1 4 0 1 60 0 7 17 11 24 1 6 8 0 4 0 3 4 2 1 6 8 25 4 8 6 27 3 20 13 0 0 7 0 0 0 44 265 0 64 1 60 200 129 69 1 404 96 186 148 314 1 744 38 5 ALL 5 63 14 17 9 35 1 25 86 40 7 8 87 1 3-17 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A OfCK EN9INE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS Registered CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 123 ALL 112 178 51 _47 175 27 97 34 '98 256 "357- 176 I I I J 341 240 229 819, 9_ 74 12 68 15 17 36 159 Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 123 ALL 98 I 181 87 171 60 »8 15 _ 64 _74 1 153 81 I 191 38 158 30 226 19 im 78" I W3 112 I 144 75 32 99 206 12 15 102' 1 129 291 ) 516 290 361 189 i 750 46ll«5 254 I 485 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 3 9 25 19 '2 42 "32 _5 0 64 16'r67 115 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL ALL ABC ALL 1 53 318 153 53 524 366 469 84 I 949 11 127 272 I 410 76 226 203 "76 505 131 437 68 j 636 23 163 215 I 431 '69 206' 120 "69 404 282 ~ 148 3"14 | 744 "38 44 265 | 347 198j750 488 198 11433 779 1084 466 ]2329 72 364 752 ]1188 TOTAL SHIPPED �Julr 28, 1962 SEAFARERS LOG Page Fit* Morris Report Blasted... (Continued from page 2) The SIU charged that the Com­ minous document which not only castigated the SIU of Canada for missioner, in fact, took pains to various alleged acts of improprie- voice his views on almost all pend­ ^ty, but also recommended the im­ ing litigation, with the effect of position of a Government trustee­ prejudicing the SIU in those pro­ ship on all Canadian seamen and ceedings before the various courts. "Strangely enough, when the other maritime workers. SIU counsel attempted to raise Commissioner's Recommendations a point with regard to a mat­ The SIU noted that the Commis­ ter which was the subject of sioner's recommendations, among litigation, the Commissioner other things, call for: refused to hear it because, he a) Seizure of the assets of the said, ,he would not pass on unions by Government ap­ matters before the courts," the pointees. SIU noted. b) Control and operation of These same attitudes, which the union affairs by tbese appoint­ Commissioner displayed through­ ees. out the hearings, were mirrored c) Suspension of the constitu­ in his repprt, the SIU further tional form of union govern­ pointed out. ment. As an example of this, the SIU d) Rule by trustees having abcited the fact that the Commis­ solute and uncontrolled sioner refers in his report to mat­ powers. ters he learned about privately, but e) Destruction of the right of which were never placed publicly workers to determine the con­ before the Commission so that duct of their own affairs. they could be examined. f) Denial of the right of work­ The Commissioner, the SIU ers to strike in pursuit of their noted, also incorporated into his lawful economic and social ob­ report certain matters which oc­ jectives. The SIU charged that these rec­ curred after the hearings, which ommendations would impose ab­ he deemed detrimental to the solute and arbitrary dictatorship SIU. Conversely, the Commissioner over one segment of, the working failed to mention a number of mat­ community—Maritime workers and ters which occurred after the close of the hearings, including the their unions. charges made by the former presi­ The SIU charged that the Norris report "represents a philosophy dent of the Canadian Maritime alien to free and democratic peo­ Union that the CLC had turned the ple" and "reflects the Commis­ CMU into little more than a com­ sioner's conduct of the hearings, pany union which negotiated a his pre-conceived attitudes and sweetheart contract with the Up­ his violation of the principles of per Lakes company. The CMU was set up by the CLC fair play." and CBRT to serve Upper Lakes as In support of this contention, the SIU cited a number of examples a company union and permit Up­ of areas in which the Commissioner per Lakes to arbitrarily break a had demonstrated his bias and his 10-year contractual relationship pre-disposition toward the issues with the SIU, lock some 300 SIU involved, as well as a personal members out of their jobs in this venom against the SIU. The SIU fleet and replace them with scab crews recruited by Michael Sheenotes that: han, who was named CMU's first • When witnesses attacked president but has since been re­ the SIU, the Commissioner set placed. aside normal rules of evidence Sheehan was the star witness for on the grounds that the pro­ the anti-SIU front during the Com­ ceeding was an inquiry, not a mission hearings and his allega­ court of law. However, when tions against the SIU, although the SIU tried to submit or ob­ never substantiated, were "in the tain evidence, the Commis­ main . . . accepted as truthful," sioner then applied the rules the Commissioner states in his of evidence. report. • When officials of Upper The fact that Sheehan has ' Lakes, the CLC and the CBRT since reversed his field and Is testified, the SIU attorneys now hurling a variety of were prevented from inquiring charges at his former allies in Into matters about which these the CLC, CBRT and Upper witnesses claimed they had no Lakes company is conveniently personal knowledge. But when disregarded In the report, al­ SIU officials testified, and though the Commissioner does stated that they had no per­ tuck several newspaper ac­ sonal knowledge of various counts of these charges Into events, the Commissioner cas­ the middle of a bulky Sched­ tigated them and informed ule to the Report. them that it was their respon­ In addition, despite the interest sibility to have such knowl­ he manifested during the hearings edge. in tales of alleged SIU violence, • Time and again, when told mostly by Sheehan, the Com­ anti-SIU witnesses testified to missioner does not mention in his facts not within their personal report the attack on SIU official knowledge, their accounts were Rod Heinekey, on the West Coast, accepted. However, when SIU which took place after the hearings witnesses sought to testify ended. similarly, they were confined "The above matters," the SIU to matters strictly within their pointed out, "were widely reported personal knowledge. and the Commissioner's failure to "These," the SIU pointed take account of them in his report out, "are but examples of the can be explained only as an un­ many areas In which the SIU willingness to accept the fact that was subjected to disparate some of his main assumptions are treatment." wrong. The SIU also charged that the Commissioner had failed to ob­ serve rules of fairness in his com­ ments regarding litigation which If a crewmember quits while was pending while the hearings a ship is in port, delegates were in progress. The SIU spe­ are asked to contact the hall cifically noted that in a pending immediately for a replace­ action brought by the SIU against ment. Fast action on their part former Labour Minister Michael will keep all jobs aboard ship Starr, the Commissioner—who was filled at all times and elimi­ appointed by Starr—"gratuitously nate the chance of the ship decided this pending case in favor sailing shorthanded. pf the, former Minister.": i : Shorthanded? Sea-Land Crash... Question: What do people ask about when they find out you're a merchant seaman? Julio C. Bernard: Mainly they ' John Naughton: People are ask what foreign nations are like, people all over and they like to know what goes the food, the on in the foreign people, different countries we places of in­ visit. They fol­ terest and things low up this line like that. Then by asking about they ask about your job and my job and whether you be­ what it consists long to a union. of. Most of them I often tell them like to hear sea about the SIU, stories, too. Everybody likes to hear sea the welfare program and about the stories no matter where you are. many different benefits we have. it John Fahrenkopf: Most people who've asked me questions think that - all mer­ chant > seamen are part of the armed services. They're not too well informed about a seaman's life and work aboard ship. You usually have to explain every­ thing to them about what you do when you're working and after hours at sea. 4" 4" it Herbert L. Porter: They start off asking if I've been to Germany or Japan, and if I can bring them back a trinket on my next trip. What interests them is what working at sea is like and they ask me if I enjoy what I do. I tell them sure, it's a good life, interesting and rewarding. 4" t 3^ 3^ 4" 4" Robert W. Simmons: People like to hear all about other coun­ tries and then about 'your life as a seaman. In general, t he y want to know about the hours we put in aboard ship, just exactly what we do and how many years we've been at sea. They all seem pretty in­ terested in a seafarer's life. James Gillain: I'd say they're in­ terested in the places you've been to and what you do when you ar­ rive at a foreign port. Also, they want to know how foreigners treat American seamen. Then they generally want to know what jobs there are on a ship and how long you've been doing it. People get pretty excited about a life at sea. Freight Company Bids For Seatrain Lines WASHINGTON—A large Chicago-based freight companyhas made a $5,600,000 bid to purchase control of the SIUcontracted Seatrain Lines. loaded truck trailers are carried on The bid was made public in railroad flatcars. The company has the application of the Lasham coordinated piggyback service with Cartage Company for Inter­ "fishback" service in which mail state Commerce Commission per­ mission to purchase control of Sea­ train. Lasham Cartage is a freight forwarding company owned by the United States Freight Company, a holding company that owns many of the largest freight forwarders. The company has been a pioneer in piggyback service In which shipments travel to the Caribbean Islands via railroad to Miami and boat to the islands. Seatrain inaugurated Its new Caribbean run on May 13 when the Seatrain Savannah docked in San Juan. Two vessels, the New York and the Savannah, are being used In the new operation. Kufukundis Tanker... (Continued from page 2) timated $1 million in cargo still aboard. The ship has been tied up at Bull Line's Brooklyn pier for over six months with a 9,000-ton cargo aboard bound for Middle and Southeast Asian ports. A minimum price of $250,000 has been set for the vessel. Money Due (The following Seafarers have money due and should contact headquarters as soon as possible: SS EMILIA: Antonio Kostales; Soren Lassen. SS SUZANNE: Robert P. Chapline; Melton R. Henton; Frank De Keijzer; Authur Elliott; Edward Marsh; Ronald Paterno. SS MOUNT RAINIER: Grover H. Lane; Riley D. Carey; Wallace Cartwright; Jose Calvo; Keith Don­ nelly; 'Charles tWhite; Hifgh W. Riley; Albert Walker Edwin F. Stanley. SS KATHRYN; Vagn T. Nielsen; Edgar Luke; Thomas R. Richmond; Arthur Henderson. SS BRIDGEHAMPTON: William E. Douglas; Timothy P. Sullivan; Harold P. Vincent; George W. Barry, Jr.; Frank H. Neville; Syl­ vester Cznowski; Thomas Adamiak; Joseph Gentes. SS ELIZABETH: Jack A. Olsen; Frank E. Parsons; Lewis H. Fran­ cis; Edgar Luzier; Glenn D. Mil­ ler; Joseph Peragullo; Harry E. Schockney; Vernon L. Stiebig; Sal­ vador Blanco; George L. Goulinis; Bernard Palazzo. SS INES: Clyde P. Parker; Har­ vey 11. Hood; Michael B. Foster; Richard Spencer; James N. Quinn; James H. Hoover, Jr.; William J. Walker; Charles A. Whal, Jr.; Jay C. Steeli;-^Walker J. Jafrett. > (Continued from page 3) of both vessels, but especially for the Norwegian ladies, who accord­ ing to the Seafarers, handled their duties like true sailors. One of the ladies, the wireless operator, was among those who returned to the Norwegian vessel. "Just vital personnel went back," Filosa told the LOO reporter. The Honnor was list­ ing very badly, hut the captain soon got up steam again and managed to bring her to an even keel. She was hit near the bridge, and in a small swell both ends rocked in op­ posite directions. Everyone was afraid she would break in two any minute." One of the Norwegian steward­ esses, Erna Soerlie, told of a spe­ cial fear she had when the ships hit. "I was wor­ ried about my husband!" Erna, whose husband is the chief officer on the Honnor, speaks excellent English. "My husband was on Fifosa the bridge when it happened. Fortunately he was not injured. When we abandoned the ship my husband and I and the captain were in the same boat, all safe." SOS Response One big beef of the San Juan crew was over the long delay be­ fore help arrived in answer to their SOS. It was 12 hours until the Navy arrived, they said, with the aircraft carrier Wasp, the guided missile frigate Farragut and the destroyer Perry converg­ ing on the scene. The warships then stood by the damaged ves­ sels until the Coast Guard cutter Cherokee arrived. A Navy doctor from the destroy­ er came aboard the San Juan to attend the injured Norwegian sea­ man, using the San Juan's salon as an operating room to close the man's head wound. Even after surviving the colli­ sion the San Juan was not com­ pletely out of danger. While she was returning at about live knots, water pressure was continually tearing back the torn plates, widening the hole in her bow. "Another two days at sea or some rough weather and we might not have made it back," crewmembers agreed. Honnor Towed Back The 20,200-ton Honnor was towed to Port Elizabeth, still spill­ ing oil and not completely under control. The Coast Guard has be­ gun an investigation of the acci­ dent. In another recent collision, two British-flag ships crashed on the fog shrouded-St. Lawrence River near Quebec on Juiy 20 with a death toll reported at 33. The accident was between the 12,863-ton carrier Tritonica and the 6,000-ton freighter Roonagh Head. Eighteen bodies were recov­ ered and 17 survivors picked up from the Tritonica after the colli­ sion. In addition, 13 men, including the Tritonica's pilot, were reported missing of the 49 crewmembers. There were no casualties report­ ed aboard the Roonagh Head. �-.v-' jjPmge Six Bargaining Works, Say Labor, Go's SEAFAkERS LOG Ifit Sectforers Helping To Speed Direct US-Europe Dialing I • WASHINGTON—Collective bargaining works much better than the public has been led to believe, a dozen labor and management ex­ perts agreed last week. The 12 men—6 from manage­ ment and 6 from the AFL-CIO and its affiliates — constitute the Na­ tional Labor-Management Panel which was named by President Kennedy on May 26 to advise the FederM Mediation and Coneiliation Service on how to make col­ lective bargaining work better. The panel held its first meeting in this city on July 16 and after­ (UPI photo). wards William E. Simkin, Federal Standing on cafwallc, worker watches bubbling pool of water mediation director, said that he at Western Electric plant in Baltimore where ocean cables and the panel agreed that public are made. Swimming-pool-size tank is used to test cable. attention was often focused on collecive bargaining's failures. "Our objective is to reduce the number of these failures," ! Simkin said. "But the failures i khould not hide the consider(UPI photo). Despite the often - heard r ably greater frequency of bar­ At Baltimore plant. Western Electric Company employees claims that labor union mem­ gaining successes." WASHINGTON — An all-out store 23-mile length of armorless ocean cable in tank. Such bers are trying to wreck the drive to eliminate racial discrimi­ The panel's findings are of con­ economy by demanding too cable will provide direct telephone line to Great Britian. nation on all fronts has been siderable interest to the maritime much of the national pie, the launched by the AFL-CIO. industry in view of the attempts fact is that the number of mil­ currently being made in the Con­ The drive will be directed lionaires in this country is in­ gress to impose compulsory arbi­ against discrimination in unions, creasing. tration on labor-management re­ employment, housing, voting, pub­ According to the latest In­ lations in maritime. These attempts lic accommodations and schools. ternal Revenue Service statis­ are being vigorously opposed by AFL-CIO President Meany has tics, just released, 398 people the SIU and the AFL-CIO Mari­ named a five-man committee to pulled down more than $1 mil­ BALTIMORE—The SlU-crewed cable-laying Long Lines time Trades Department. direct the effort. One of the com­ lion during 1961. This was the left here on Tuesday on the first leg of a three-month mis­ greatest number of million­ mittee's first actions will be to Spoke At SIU Convention establish bi-racial community com­ Simkin was one of the Govern­ sion that will provide the first direct telephone cable link aires since the record 513 of mittees through AFL-CIO city ment speakers at the last SIUNA 1929. After the Wall Street the between United States councils. The effort will encom­ 2onvention in Washington in May flop of that year, the number will run between Tuckerton, NJ., pass 30 to 40 major cities in the and at that time told the dele­ and Great Britain. of millionaires declined to a and Cornwall, England. nation. gates: "I do not believe that arbi­ low of 20 in 1932, but has The 511-foot, $19 million The British cable-laying ship SIUNA Action tration imposed by law is any an­ vessel is enroute to a point 638 been climbing ever since. Alert has already put down the Last November 15, at the White swer to the problems of your indus­ The 1961 crop of million­ House, the SIUNA, along with" try. I believe that these problems miles from here where she is first 638 miles of the new transat­ aires, incidentally, accounted some 100 other AFL-CIO unions, can be settled around the bargain­ scheduled to start work on the com­ lantic cable. A buoy marker was for only about eight-tenths of took part in the joint signing of a ing table." pletion of a 3,500-mile cable that put down by the Alert designating one percent of all taxes paid the point where the Long Lines Union Fair Practices Program. to the Government that year. is to continue laying cable. At pres­ The program pledges the SIUNA Wage earners in the $6,000 to ent, the Long Lines is equipped and its affiliates to cooperate with $7,000-a-year bracket paid the with 1,300 miles of cable and will the President's Committee on Government about 10 times have to load up with more cable Equal Employment Opportunity in that much. at Southhampton, England, after attaining its goals of equal oppor­ "stringing" her present cargo. tunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, creed, color Construction Delayed Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director or national origin. The Alert was called in to han­ At the last SIUNA convention dle work originally due to be per­ in May, the convention delegates formed by the Long Lines in the Whether you spend your time catching up on gardening and home reiterated the anti-discrimination 'lirs or sightseeing in a remote part of the country, a few precau- Caribbean. Delays in completion stand of the Union by unanimously of construction on the Long Lines fs will help assure that your vacation is both happy and healthy, the CHEYENNE, Wyo. — An all - out passing a resolution stating that caused the change in plans. ierican Heart Association reminds everyone. legal attack on this state's so-called they "reaffirm and vigorously sup­ Work on the ship was stalled sev­ {According to an article in "Today's Health," if you're of an age when "right-to-work" law is being waged port the principle laid down by eral months when the sl^ipyard I a nap in the shade seems more inviting that a fast triple-play, it's particby three locals of the International the AFLrCIO,. that equal rights where she was built went bankrupt. I ularly important to heed these heart-saving tips from the AHA; When the Long Lines completes Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and equal opportunities be within (1) Start slowly on vacation work or play if, like most Americans, assisted by two employer associa­ the grasp of every American, and I you spend most days sitting behind a desk and evenings in front of the estimated three months that it tions which are challenging the further that we support the Fed­ will take to connect the Atlantic 1 TV. Give yourself time to adjust to new activity. constitutionality of the statute in eration's program for appropriate The same applies to any Seafarer whose work habits will probably cable, the cable system will be a state district court. legislative action to achieve their I be far diferent than anything he would attempt while on vacation able to carry 128 simultaneous objective." The IBEW and the employers, telephone conversations, more than I ashore during the summer. which have collective bargaining (2) Stay aware of the weather. Don't try to work or play as much triple the capacity of the present agreements, have asked the court I when it's hot and humid. When temperatures soar, your heart auto­ cable between Scotland and New­ to stop Governor Clifford Hansen foundland. matically works harder to coo| and hold an even body temperature. The system will cost some $47 and state and county officials from (3) Use your head to save your heart. Plan the easiest way to do a enforcing the recently - enacted I job. Prepare to out-think your son on the tennis court rather than million and will permit direct-dial­ anti-union code. ing service to be established be­ I outrun him. WASHINGTON—In one of its The IBEW suit charges the tween the US and Europe. (4) Work or play at a steady, unhurried pace. rare changes In the structure of Wyoming law goes beyond the (5) Take plenty of short rests rather than fewer long ones. an essential trade route, the MarlOn Trial Runs scope of state "open shop" laws (6) Don't strain yourself and your heart by imderestimating the effects Since April, the Long Lines has permitted under Siection 14b of the time Administration has altered I of age or overestimating your own strength. Get help for big jobs been sailing up and down the East Trade Route 17—a move affect­ Taft-Hartley Act and is unconsti­ I if you're spending your vacation on do-it-yourself projects. Coast in cable-laying trials. For tutional in that It bars the use of ing American President Lines, Remember, it's better to lose a few points on a game score than spend the past 10 days the vessel was whose ships are manned by mem­ non-discriminatory union job re­ I several sick weeks in bed. berthed at the dock of the Western ferral agreements which have been bers of SIU Pacific District unions. (7) Dress for summer work or play. Wear clothing that is absorbent Electric Company's Baltimore plant For the first time, this route has upheld by the US Supreme Court. [and loose-fitting. been expanded to embrace ports where her three cable tanks were Other Union Charges (8) Pay attention to warning signals—shortness of breath, tired filled. in China, the Soviet Union, Japan, [muscles, dizziness, or fatigue. They are the body's way of telling you In addition, the union says, the Korea, Taiwan and Okinawa. The The new American cable ship is [to slow down. the largest of its kind and is being law would prohibit unions holding Maritime Administration author­ (9) Watch what you eat. When it's hot, eat lighter meals with fewer operated by Isthmian for American bargaining rights from represent­ ized the expansion after a hearing [spicy, heavy, or fat foods. Go easy on iced drinks, often they just Telephone and Telegraph Com­ ing non-members unless specifi­ held as a result of a request by I make you feel hotter. pany interests. Since the Western cally authorized in writing to do so. APL. <10) For most people, salt lost in summer perspiration is quickly Electric Company has a new plant "The two major violations of the The new ports bring APL into I restored by an extra sprinkle of the salt shaker at mealtime. Salt pills here at Point Breeze, Baltimore law, the IBEW continues, are in competition with United States I tiwiild be taken only at your doctor's suggestion. If you're on a salt- will be the ship's home port for direct contradiction to the Na­ Lines, which opposed the move on i restricted diet, call your doctor before adding or subtracting. any other cable-laying junkets that tional Labor Relations Act which the ground that the expansion (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can it may be called on to do in the requires Unions to represent all would "dilute" available trade in be suhnitted to this column'in care oi the SEAFARERS LOG.y 'this area. workers in the bargaining units. mext two.years. ^:-?/ « >5 • Pity The Poor Millionaires— Anti-Bias Drive Set By AFL-CIO SlU-Manned Cable Ship Starts Its First Mission I Stay-Cool Tips For Vacationers Union, Go's Fight 'Right-To-Work' Expand APL Services To Far Eastern Ports �SEAFARERS lolf ««, 196t End Benefits For Strikers, Bosses Ask Another move In the effort to curtail the effectiveness of strikes by labor unions in New York State is now being made by a group of New York City employers. The Publishers Association of New York City, which was involved in the newspaper blackout earlier this year, is now seeking to have the state unemployment insurance law changed to bar workers in­ volved in a strike from receiving unemployment benefits. Under present New York State law, persons who are unemployed as a result of an industrial dispute may be eligible for unemployment benefits of up to $50 a week after a seven-weeks waiting period. Organized labor in this state is expected to vigorously oppose the employers' move, which will be the subject of hearings this fall by a Joint committee of the Legisla­ ture. Blackout Began In December _ The 114-day news blackout be­ gan on December 8, 1962, when members of Typographical Union No. 6 struck four New York City dailies after five months of fruit­ less contract negotiations. The publishers then locked the printers out of five other newspapers al­ though the printers were ready to continue working and to continue negotiations with these publica­ tions. Members of the SIU, the city's Maritime Port Council and thou­ sands of other trade unionists gave vigorous support to the printers and on January 15 participated in a huge rally, in front of the New York Times, which was said to be the largest picketline demonstra­ tion in the city's history. Seafarer's Growing Family Seafarer and Mrs. Walter H. fShorty) Cook are shown here during a visit to the New Orleans SIU hall with their son Walter, Jr., (standing, rear) and their daughter and son-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Eclchart of Billings, Montana. Their grandchildren (l-r) are Rene, 8 months; Velvet, IS months; and Dickie, 7. American-Hawaiian Supported On Intercoastal Service Plan The hopes of the American-Hawaiian Steamship Company for building three high-speed containerships for operation in the intercoastal trade has been picking up support, despite the attempts of railroad com­ panies to scuttle the impor­ conscious of the nation's transpor­ tation needs. tant service. Latest to support the company's American Hawaiian's bid to re­ enter the intercoastal trade is be­ ing strongly backed by the SIU Pacific District unions on the grounds that it would supply a much-needed boost for US domes­ tic shipping and make available additional job opportunities for American seamen. Backing for the plan has come from those areas IIS Sanitary Standards Spreading I Ibi: SIU Opposes New Plan To Bypass 50-50 Law The US Department of Agriculture never misses an oppor­ tunity to give the boot to the American shipping industry. Long noted for its efforts to bypass the provisions and intent of the Cargo Preference Act,-^ the department has issued new possible, the agency is seeking a ruling as to whether the prefer­ regulations which would per­ ence laws should apply In this CliCf Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director I' Pace Seven LOG If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, foreign-flag ships are paying high tribute to the excellence of American shipboard sanitation standards since World War II by adopting the same standards more and more. Four foreign-flag passenger liners calling at US ports already carry among their official papers the US Public Health Service Certificate of Sanitary Construction. They are the French Line's France, the Ital­ ian Line's Leonardo Da Vinci, the Swedish-American Line's Gripsholm -and the Norwegian-American Line's Bergensfjord. Other foreign-flag vessels presently under construction are also In­ corporating these US sanitation standards and hope eventually to win the coveted Sanitary Construction Certificates. General Standards for sanitary construction of American-fiag ships as set up by the USPHS include among other things ratproofing of ves­ sels, regulations for the construction of water supply systems, feeding spaces, waste disposal facilities and swimming pools. Plans for all of these facilities are checked before the ships are built and inspections of the ships are made while construction is going on. Each vessel built in conformance with USPHS standards is awarded the Certificate of Sanitary Construction. The Improvement In environ­ mental health aboard ships which adopted liiese standards when they were first Introduced was dramatic. An example of their effectiveness can be found In the area of ratproofing. Pre-World War II vessels were plagued by the danger of rats, which were disease carriers that endangered not only ship's crews but also the entire American population. Vessel quarantine procedures were initiated many years ago and any ship arriving in the US was given a rigid inspection. If rats were found aboard, as they often were, the vessel was quarantined and fumigated. . Ratproofing made the problem much less serious. US ships are now being built in a manner which prevents rats from finding hiding places or living quarters aboard, assuming they are able to get aboard ship. On older ships, fumigation and ratproofing methods are carried out as soon as possible when a ship reaches a US port. While most newly-constructed US vessels have the Certificate of San­ itary Constrnclloii, few foreign-flag vessels have received It.. High san­ itary standards are not cheap or easily achieved. More and more for­ eign operators are finding out, however, that the extra effort pays off in the end. (Comments and suggestions are Invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in. care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) application for government mort­ gage insurance which Is necessary to cover construction of the vessels Is Senator Edward Kennedy (Dem.Mass.). He advised the Commerce Department that "there can really be no question that containerships represent a significant break­ through . . . nor can there be any serious question . . . that the po­ tential traffic is more than ade­ quate to support the proposed op­ eration." Meets Military Need The Massachusetts Senator pointed out that the AmericanHawaiian proposal offers an op­ portunity to begin "a rebuilding of our domestic merchant marine with ships that will pay their way and provide the essential tonnages for military logistics which any serious emergency would require. A Maritime Administration ex­ aminer decided after extensive hearings that the proposed domes­ tic steamship service was econom­ ically feasible and would not have an adverse effect on other water carriers. Noting the heavy shipbuilding activity of the Soviet Union, Sena­ tor Kennedy called the low level of vessel construction In this coun­ try a "national disgrace." Final decision on the AmericanHawaiian application will be made by Commerce Secretary Luther Hodges. mit much of the government farm cargoes to move on foreign ships. Under terms of the preference act, American ships are to be guar­ anteed at least 50 percent of gov­ ernment financed cargoes. The US shipping Industry, including tramp vessels. Independent tankers and many liner vessels depend on these shipments. The Agriculture Department regulations seek to move the gov­ ernment cargoes through American and foreign traders who would receive a low Interest rate from the Commodity Credit Corpora­ tion. The SIU is vigorously opposing this scheme to bypass American ships in the carriage of the farm cargoes. The SIU and other groups opposing the agency plan contend that US ships must carry at least half of the farm shipments which move abroad, whether they are given away directly by the govern­ ment or by private traders who re­ ceive credits from the US. Although the national adminis­ tration has ordered Agriculture to use American ships as often as Medicare Reprint Going Over With SIU Men, Families SIU members and their families are finding the reprint of the AFL-CIO's "1963 Handbook on Hospital Insurance for the Aged Through Social Security," which appeared as a special supplement In the Seafarers Log of June 28, a useful and Interesting bit of reading. Within days after the handbook was reprinted in the LOG, requests for copies began coming into the Union from members and their families throughout the country. The handbook was prepared and published in a revised edition in May by the AFL-CIO Department of Social Security. It is a compre­ hensive and simply presented ex­ planation of the problems involved in providing medical and hospital care for the aged, and of the need for obtaining this protection through means of the AndersonKing bill, which is supported by the AFL-CIO. It is complete with all the facts and figures to enable any one to have a full understand­ ing of the issues involved in this important fight. As was pointed out when the handbook reprinted, SIU mem­ Moving? Notify bers and was their families are pro­ tected against the problem of med­ SiU, Weifare Seafarers and SIU families ical care in their old age, because who apply for maternity, hos-. under the Seafarers Pension Plan pital or surgical benefits from they are covered by unlimited the Welfare Plan are urged to medical and hospital benefits for keep the Union or the Wel­ themselves after going on pension, fare Plan advised of any and for continued hospital and changes of address while their medical care for their dependents. applications are being proc­ Nevertheless, the problem is of essed. Although payments are concern to them because it affects often made by return niail, other members of their families changes of address (or illegible and their communities. Despite the large number of re­ return addresses) delay them when checks or "baby bonds" quests that have come in for the are returned. Those who are reprint of the handbook, the Union moving are advised to notify still has a substantial number SIU headquarters or the Wel­ available. Anyone wishing to re­ fare Plan, at 17 Battery Place, ceive a copy may get one by writ­ ing to the SIU, 675 Fourth Avenue, New York 4, NY. Brooklyn 32, NY. . case. If the private traders program were placed under the cargo pref­ erence law, as It should be. It would give another badly needed shot in the arm to the US shipping industry. Agriculture doesn't care about the American merchant ma­ rine, as its record shows. This Is why the SIU and the other groups pushing for a strong Industry are constantly on guard against the agency's efforts to favor foreign shipping over our own. MID Supporting Rail Unions In Work Rules Fight WASHINGTON — The railroad industry seems determined to in­ troduce new work rules on July 30 despite union objections and pleas from the President and Con­ gress that they will call off their Tuesday deadline. Introduction of the new work rules, which would eliminate many jobs of railroad workers, will al­ most certainly lead to a strike by the rail unions. The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department has taken a stand sol­ idly In support of the railroad unions. In a telegram sent to MTD Port Councils around the nation, the MTD stated that it endorses the stand of the railroad unions and will support them in every way possible to bring about a suc­ cessful conclusion through collec­ tive bargaining. "If Congress adopts compul­ sory arbitration legislation for this dispute," the telegram states, "the same restrictions may be imposed in any future maritime strike." President Kennedy has proposed that Congress pass legislation which would place the dispute be­ fore the Interstate Commerce Commission and bar both the rail­ roads and the unions from taking any action until the ICC had made a decision. Proposal Under Fire This proposal has fome under heavy fire. Roy E. Davidson, head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, has stated that he could not think of "a worse place than the ICC to refer the dispute to." "The agency Is managementoriented and has no grasp of labor-management relation­ ships and principles," he said. A spokesman for the railroads ; stated this week; "As it stands now v| cur promulgation of work rules changes will be made effective at 12:01 AM Tuesday, July 30. I do not see any circumstances under which we would pull the notices down other than enactment of leg­ islation, which would automatically pull them down." The New York Times stated edi­ torially on July 24 that "what Pres­ ident Kennedy has Invited in his eagerness to achieve the effects of compulsory arbitration without using the politically obnoxious term, is a precedent under which the ICC might become permanent­ ly the court of last resort for dis­ putes that defy settlement under the creaky processes of the Rail­ way Labor Act." . . . , �ace SicM iEAWARERS Jnly 3M. MM LOG C/i/cfcosoMf On the Rocks \And So's The Chickasaw (And If This Head Doesn't Make Sense, Read The Story) WILMINGTON—On February, 7, 1962, the freighter Chickasaw (Waterman) was driven ip on the rocks of Santa Rosa Island during a severe winter storm. Almost a year and a half later, the Chickasaw is still on the rocks, but now she has ;ome company. The Chicka[aw's salvage vessel, also lamed the Chickasaw, owned SBCTTxlmr jMcph Vidpiaii, Social Security Director Experts See Trend To Shorter Hours Two roTcnunent ezperti have told a House subcommittee that thero. has been a continuing long-term trend in the United States towards a reduction in the hours of work "without sacrificing" living standards. In addition, they said, there is evidence that the customary time-andone-half "penalty pay" for overtime work has "lost some of its impact" as an incentive to spread employment. Neither Ewan Clague, commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nor Clarence T. Lundquist, the Labor Department's wage-hour admin­ istrator, passed judgment on proposals to reduce the statutory 40-hour workweek to create more jobs. Rep. Elmer J. Holland (D-Pa.), chairman of a select House Labor subcommittee exploring whether "circumstances permit or require another step forward in the reduction of hours of work," said the first phase of the hearings was limited to gathering information from statis­ ticians and economists. Later this summer—after its hearings on the operation of the manpower training program—the subcommittee will hear from advocates and opponents of shorter hours. Clague told the subcommittee that "historically, the US has been able to attain ever-increasing levels of output while at the same time reducing the time that the average worker must spend on the job." This continued reduction in work-*time, Clague said, "has been ah tries. He said the reqent steel integral part of the country's ad­ agreement providing for extended vance in living standards." vacations "may prove to be a Both Clague and Lundquist significant breakthrough" in re­ noted a continued widespread duction of hours by methods practice of overtime work. Lund­ "tailored to fit" the needs of quist cited a survey showing that various industries. Holland had set the tone for the in major industries some 28 per­ cent of employes worked over­ hearings with a statement declar­ time, averaging eight hours a ing that "all avenues of employ­ ment possibilities must be ex­ week. Economist Leon Keyserling, the plored" in view of five consecutive nation's chief economic adviser years of high-level unemployment during the Truman Administra­ and "predictions that the second tion, told the subcommittee that decade of automation will be felt the "true level" of unemployment by white collar workers, possibly is currently 9.4 percent and will more rapidly than the first decade get worse unless there are "pro­ affected the blue collar workers." found changes" in the economy. (Comments and suggestions are He said employers generally could invited by this Deparment and absorb the cost of cutting the can be submitted to this column basic workweek from 40 to 35 in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) hours because in recent years worker productivity has increased faster than labor costs. His own preference, Keyserling said, would be to increase the Federal budget by some $20 million to bring about greater employment at a 40-hour week. Other economists expressed NEW YORK. Juna 3—Chairman, Eart reservations about an immediate Shepard; Sacratary, Ed Mooney; Raadinf reduction in the statutory work­ Clark, Bill Hall. Minutes of all previous week to 35 hours, but some sug­ port meetings accepted. Port Agent re­ ported on shipping, shortage of foma gested other steps which could be ratings, blood bank. Report carried. taken. / President's report on SIUNA convention. AFL-CIO meetings, organizing, death of Swarthmore College Prof. A1 Grossman, new ships accepted. Sec­ Frank C. Pierson told the sub­ retary-Treasurer reported on election of committee that alternatives worth quarterly financial committee. NorfoUl Bull Line, Canadian beef. Re considering include extension of building. port carried. Welfare services report the overtime pay provisions of the presented. Communication from Secre­ tary-Treasurer regarding Canadian beef Wage-Hour Act to industries not accepted. Meeting excuses referred to now covered and boosting the Port Agent. Auditor's reports acccpti^d. N. DuBois elected to quarterly financial overtime penalty to double time committee under new business. UiscuBafter 44 hours in certain indus­ sion on several items during good and I oy the Chickasaw Salvage Com­ pany. is grounded on the rocks I peside the Chickasaw. The Chickasaw Salvage Comloany, which is beginning to seem /ery aptly named, has sent a third j vessel to salvage the Chickasaw 150 it can salvage the Chickasaw. [Breaking a very vicious circle, the [latest salvage vessel on the scene [is called the Gene. Here's how~it all started. The [freighter Chickasaw, a 439-foot |c-2, ran aground when she was [trapped in a driving rainstorm [while enroute to Wilmington from [japaM. An SOS brought the Coast I Guard and the 669th Air and ConItrol Squadron to the rescue and lall the Chickasaw's SlU crewmemIbers and passengers were brought •safely ashore and its cargo of Jap[anese imports was salvaged. Hull Bongtat Still rock-bound off Santa Rosa tslaad, Calif., whre she went The hull was eventually bought aground early in 1962, the Waterman freighter ChichoMW Iby a San Pedro marine engineer is pictured at the start of salvage operations a few weeks land the Chickasaw Salvage Comlater. Salvage vessels (foreground) and helicopter teamed Ipany was formed to salvage the up in early salvage work on the ship's cargo. SlU crew was I Chickasaw. The company bought la converted landing craft to do unhurt when the Chickasaw went on the rocks. [the salvage work and named the [vessel the Chickasaw because it [was salvaging the Chickasaw for [the Chickasaw Salvage Company. Last week, while engaged in the [salvage of the freighter Chicka[saw, the salvage vessel Chickasaw [also went aground on the rocks, [dumping eight crewmen overboard. [They at least were safety salvaged BALTIMORE—The assistant vice-president of the Balti­ [without complications. With both Chickasaws on the more & Ohio Railroad was elected president of this port's [rocks, another salvage vessel, 14iis [time the Gene, went out to salvage Propeller Club in a closely-contested vote last month. One of [the salvage vessel Chickasaw so the primary purposes of the"*^ [she could salvage the freighter Propeller Club, with branches candidacy was pushed by a rump [ Chickasaw. group. Santa Rosa Island, to which the all over the US, is to foster Besides his present post with the [freighter Chickasaw is stuck fast development of the merchant B&O, the new president has marine. [with three quarters of her hull worked for the Pennsulvania Rail­ Elected by a 68-53 margin, Wil­ road and had also been with the [rammed into a submerged reef, is [the major cause of the difficulties liam L. Ollerhead will be head Maryland Port Authority pre­ [the salvage work is encountering. of the Club's Baltimore branch viously. Barren, desolate, and far from civ­ when the national convention is Nationally, the head of the ilization, the island is pounded by held here this fall. The local con­ •Propeller Club is Troy R. Brown­ heavy swells most of the time, com­ test was over whether a "shipping ing, head of the Browning Line plicating tremendously the remov­ man" or a "railroad man" should and other companies under con­ al of the freighter Chickasaw's head the club. The former presi­ tract to the SlU on the Great dent had been a ship surveyor. I machinery and equipment. Lakes. In accepting the designation as Equipment Hauled Away Before the salvage vessel Chick­ president, Ollerhead gave what asaw joined her predecessor on was described as "impassioned" the rocks, she was hauling up to talk about the role of the railroads 30 tons of the freighter's equip­ in building the Port of Baltimore. He said the railroads had done ment away every trip she made more than any other group in for sale at San Pedro. working toward this goal. The freighter Chickasaw's hull Rate-Cutting Cited is gradually breaking up of its Railroad groups here and own accord without any help from the salvage crew. A hole large throughout the country have been enough to drive a truck through engaged in a concerted drive to opened up in a single day recent­ put domestic and inland water ly, and it's only a matter of time carriers out of business via the until the ship breaks in two under practice of selective rate-cutting. the pounding surf. The salvage Ollerhead discounted this as crew expects this to simplify their "normal" competition. task since the vessel is in only He added that any person about six feet of water. If she eligible to be a member of the breaks up by herself they won't Club should be able to run for have to cut her apart. office, and that if membership By the time the salvage opera­ were limited to those whose sole tion is completed, the remains of interest was the American mer­ the freighter Chickasaw will be chant marine, then 95 percent of scattered over a large area. Part the members are not eligible. of the ship will remain mired on The Club's nominating commit­ the rocky reefs of Santa Rosa Is­ tee had sought the reelection of Trio in focus here at the SlU hall in Philadelphia includes land. Her hull will be scattered incumbent Alfred E. Mitchell, be­ ll-r) Seafarers Jean Auger of the deck department, dis­ in several southern California cause they wanted someone from patcher Charles Stansbury and Bill Weise, FWT. Auger and shipyards, and it's anybody's ^uess the shipping industry to represent Weise were snapped at the dispatch counter recently when where her machinery and equip­ the club at the time of the na­ ment will eventually wind up. tional convention. Ollerhead's they came in to check on shipping. Railroad Man Now Head Of Bait 'Propeller Club' Philadelphia Foto-Fare SIU MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS welfare. Total present: 337. 4" t 4" PHILADELPHIA, June 4—Chairman, Frank Drozak; Secretary, Steve Zubovichi Reading Clerk, Charles Stansbury. Meet­ ing minutes from all ports accepted. Port Agent's report on shipping, SIUNA convention, blood bank, need for rater men accepted. President's May report accepted. Communication from SecretaryTreasurer on Canadian beef accepted. Auditor's reports accepted. Michael Schalestock elected under new busincsi to quarterly financial committee. Dis­ cussion in good and welfare on cck* machine for hall, larger shipping hoard, new tables. Total present: ti2. 4* 4 4" BALTIMORE, June 5—Chairman, Rax E. Dickey; Secretary, Diego Martinez; Reading Clerk, Tony Kastina, Minutea accepted from all previous port meetings. Port Agent's report on shipping. SIUNA convention, welfare benefits, quarterly financial committee. Bull Line accepted. President's report for May accepted. Secretary-Treasurer's communication re­ garding Canadian beef accepted. Meeting excuses referred to dispatcher. Auditor'a reports accepted. George Litcheficid elected as member of quarterly financial committee during new business. Total present: 125. MTuencmvAL?, cmSIUHALl M/UEVIAmY/ �Paic Nta« LOG W M, IMS '5 Crewmembers (l-r) H. John$on, pantryman; A. Payne, 3rd cook; M. Zepedo, OS; S. Miller, OS; R. D. Boieman, metsman, and B. Carter, wiper, made good use of the Panoceanic Faith's recreation room during long voyage. Topping gear proved to be hot work, so Seafarers D. Ketcbum, OS; ship's delegate J. R. Batsen, DM, and R. Byrne, AB, took some time out to cool off a bit, have a smoke and enjoy a coffee break. SHIP'S DELEGATE: 5S PANOCEANIC FAITH LAUDED ON GOOD TRIP Among its virtues, the Faith is a good feeder, thanks to the galley ministerings of chief cook C. Fontenot, shown doing up some steaks to perfection. The Panoceanic Faith (Panoceanic Tankers) Isn't a new ship by any means but, ac­ cording to her SlU crew and ship's delegate James R. Batson, she's one of the best. The Faith carried a cargo of grain from Galveston to Casablanca, then hit Le Havre, Southampton and Bremerhaven before heading back to the States, for a stop at Baltimore before paying off in New Orleans. Coffeetime in the engineroom found J. JcKobs, 3rd engineer; V. R, Limon, FWT, and L. V. Springer, oiler, ready and willing to have a picture taken. They were soon back at work keeping the plant running. Wipers B. Carter (left) and H. Overton, Jr., were relaxing for a smoke in the ship's machine shop when this shot was taken somewhere between Galveston and Casablanca. Not only the ship but the crew was also kept shipshape during the voyage, thanks to the haircutting prowess of Tony Tinoco, salon messman and ship's barber, shown here giving a shipmate the once-over-lightly. �UD5; ••-"I_;-.- SEAFAREItS tOO Paire Ten 8IU Pensioners Get Checks Oil Pipeline Dead-Ends In Potomac F ni r V' IB By Sidney Margollm Crisis In Health, Care, Aged Plans BALTIMORE—The $350 mlllioii oil pipeline from Texas to New York has reached an impasse at the Potomac River. Someone forgot to get clearance from the State of Maryland so the pipeline could be laid across the bottom of the Potomac. The state owns the bottoms of all navigable waters within Mary­ land boundaries, Apparently those responsible for clearances and rights-of-way didn't go beyond the Department of Geo­ logy of the Maryland Bureau of Mines and the United States Corps of Army Engineers for the Potomac River. When the pipeline construction approached the Potomac, some questions were asked about going through land on the Maryland side of the river. It was then that it was learned that the proper clear­ ance for the Potomac had not been obtained. Could Replace 91 T-2s It's been estimated that once the pipeline is in full operation, it could replace the equivalent of 94 T-2 type tankers and eliminate thousands of jobs. Nine oil com­ panies including Cities Service have banded together to form the controversial Colonial Pipeline Company. The clearance issue now is going before the Board of Public Works —composed of the state's top of­ ficials—who say they want all the Information on all aspects of the Colonial Pipeline before they ap­ prove any right-of-way. Some of the officials were astounded to hear how many coastwise tankers would be replaced by the pipeline. So the project now rests until the Board of Public Works acts. A pair of recent SlU pensioners are shown picking up their first monthly checks at Wilmington (top) and New York. In the West Coast port, Harry J. Cronin (top, left) 60, re­ ceives his $150 start on retirement from G. McCartney. Joe DiGeorge made the presentation to oldtimer Hugh Dick, 76, after the membership meeting in headquarters. Japan Trims Deck Gang Jobs TOKYO—The Japanese love affair with automated ships shows no si^s of relenting. Japan's third automated vessel will be completed and ready to go into service by the end of this year. Undertaking tiie latest exemptions on earnings in intei> $14 to $16 per ton more than con­ ventional vessels. Upon its com­ project, which is designed to national trade. pletion at the end of the year, the permit a drastic reduction in Among the features of the new vessel will be assigned to the the size of deck personnel, is the Kawaski Dockyard Company, which has already laid the keel of the 475-foot, 9,050-gros3ton vessel. Its design will permit operation with a crew of only 29 men. The construction of the new vessel is further evidence of the importance the Japanese govern­ ment places on the maintenance of a strong national-flag-fieet. The government offers such incentives to shipbuilders and owners as op­ erating subsidies and partial tax ship will be a closed-circuit tele­ vision Installation, which will en­ able ship officers stationed on the bridge to supervise the raising and lowering of anchors and to over­ see the handling of lines when the ship is docking. The vessel will also carry extensive automatic data recording devices that will eliminate the need for making manual log entries and other entries and other tasks involved In running the ship. The cost of the ship will be ap­ proximately $2.9 million, about Japan-Australia run of the KKK Line. The new vessel will join two other automated vessels that have been constructed by the Japanese. Last year, Mitsui Shipbuilding launched the 8,205-gross-ton diesel motorship Kasugasan Maru, whose automated engineroom enables the ship to operate with a crew of only 35 men. A ship of her size would ordinarily be operated by a 55man crew. In addition, another automated vessel, the Taikosan Maru of Mitsui Steamship, started hauling crude petroleum to Japan earlier this year. The vessel features the latest in Japanese shipboard automation. Some countries, such as Nor­ way, are trying an approach other than automation in attempts to cut the size of crews on vessels. The Norwegian Shipping Federation is studying the possibilities for mak­ ing the functions of unlicensed deck and engine personnel imerchangeable. The theory is that a reduction in manning can be accomplished by using unlicensed seamen in a variety of deck and engine Jobs and maneuvering them so that they might handle a mooring line on deck and turn to later in the engineroom. on **ro|U);lne", work. (First of a two-part report on current health insurance problenw and the new <)ver-65 plans). A crisis in health Insurance has developed as the result of rising medical costs and the inability so far of unions and management to control these costs. Not only do retired people find it difficult to buy adequate health insurance at prices they can afford, but even the group insurance of active workers has been diluted by rising costs, labor insurance ex­ perts report. In fact, the present system of indemnity insurance pro­ vided by many labor contracts itself has contributed to the leaping costs. Indemnity insurance usually provides specific allowances, such as $15 a day towards hospital care, or $150 for an appendectomy or $3 for office visits. But as doctors and health services have raised their fees far beyond the allowances paid by the health plans, even insured families are being compelled to pay an increasingly large share of their medical bills out of pocket. Your "fringe dollar" has been buying less vid less medical care. Higher benefits have been negotiated in many health-insurance plans during the past four years in an attempt to catch up with actual costs. But even the new payment levels have not been able to overhaul the climbing costs of hospital and medical care. The whole pattern of set allowances is coming apart at the seams, says Jerome Pollack, director of the New York Labor-Management Council of Health & Welfare Plans. Medical costs have climbed faster than other living expenses. Even since the 1957-1959 period, medical costs have risen 16 percent com­ pared to an overall rise in the retail price index of 6 percent. In fact, there is reason to believe the index may not fully reflect the actual jump in medical costs. For example, Irving Block, associate director of the New York Labor-Management Council, points out that the index doesn't give sufficient weight to the dramatic rise in hospital "ancillary serviced" like lab fees, drugs and dressings. These have risen even more than room charges. Block advises. Ancillary charges now usually total as much as the room charges and for a short, critical stay can be even higher. On the West Coast especially, where indemnity plans have boomed and in turn have pushed up medical fees, an actual runaway inflation of costs have occurred. For example, hospitals charge $30 and sometimes more for semiprivate care In Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle, compared to $19-$25 in such cities as St. Louis, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Washing­ ton, Pittsburgh, Chicago and most others, An-'office visit will set you back $6-$7 In the California cities but only $4-$5 in New York and a number of other big towns. You can have a baby for littie more than $100 in Cincinnati, but will pay over $200 in San Francisco, presumably for the same size. A tonsiilectomy will cost a Detroit or Philadelphia family only $70-75, but a Californian, $100. A Los Angeles resident must pay $10 on the average to have a tooth filled. The-same ache costs $5-$7 to correct in most other cities. Even an ordinary cough medicine like terpin hydrate costs $1.80 or more for a measly four ounces in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seat­ tle compared to $1 or a shade more in many other large cities. Nor are high medical costs confined to the West Coast. Despite the South's low wages, some of the charges in cities like Atlanta are higher than in many Northern and Midwest cities. Go to any of a number of other cities, Boston for example, and you will find noticeably high hospital and doctor fees not far below the West Coast fees. The new crisis in medical costs actually is a crisis of affluence. Pol­ lack believes. In the 1930's we had a crisis In medical care too. That was at a time when there was no health insurance. Today we are spending a solid $24 billion a year for medical care but have not learned how to manage it to get the most and best care. Now that the present indemnity insurance too is proving unsatisfac­ tory, labor groups and managements are having to seek a new tack. Management has become concerned too. When collective bargaining Is over, the employer has to worry about how much care the fringe dol­ lar he has agreed to, will really buy. The new tack taken by a group of 15 welfare plans in the New York area, and being explored by those in several cities, including the SIU Welfare Plan, is to band together to seek ways to control local medical costs. In cities like Rochester and Schenectady, NY, where there Is one big employer, the employer sometimes is able to bring pressure on the doctors and hospitals to restrain costs. But in towns where there are many relatively small welfare plans, the only way to exert influence on costs is through a council such as the new New York group. One of the main costs that needs expioring is hospital charges. Pol­ lack advises. The "crisis of affluence" has led both to over-utilization and to duplication of facilities, since at present there are few controls on where hospitals should be built. Present forms of health insurance themselves encourage over-utili­ zation by failing to provide for diagnostic services outside the hospital. Pollack points out. Sometimes a doctor hospitalizes a patient so he won't have to pay out of pocket for tests that are covered in a hospital but not in a doctor's office, not because the doctor is dishonest but be­ cause he's humane. Pollack lists four frequent loopholes in insurance. These are useful to watch for, whether you buy insurance in a group or individually: • Insurance Is almost always confined to hospitalized illness. Sensible Insurance would also cover diagnostic tests outside the hospital. • Items of severe need like rehabilitation are not insured. • Surgical payments are limited to Indemnity fees much below actual charges. • Drugs are not covered. The "crisis of affluence," by pushing up medical costs also has heightened the medical poverty of most under-insured groups, such as lower-income non-union families, and older folks. (NEXT: Can tho new "Over-6S" Insurance |dan help you or your elderly relatlvefi?), , • i ,, , , i /. u �Jo& M uW SEAFARERS COPS nspom LOG Pace Elevea No 'GAos#' —n AFL-CIO COIMMin iiii M I NAM POLITICAL UNIT OFF THE PAD. They've been talking about It for a year. Now, finally, the Business-Industry Political Action Com­ mittee, fathered by the National Association of Manufacturers, is off the launching pad. Money will be raised from individual "memberships" costing $10 to $99 a year. The cash will be earmarked for conservative candidates for Congress in marginal election areas. The NAM has twisted itself into a pretzel denying BIPAC is its of­ ficial political arm. It claims only that it "approved the idea" and will give it "support and encouragement." Such "support and encourage­ ment" will take the form of initial financial aid as a "loan." Chances are the loan will never be called. The US Chamber of Commerce was quick to deny any official connection with BIPAC. At the same time, the NAM declared BIPAC would have no official ties with its equivalent an the American Medical Association (American Medical Political Com­ mittee—AMPAC). However, NAM confessed to a "natural community of interests" with tlie AM A operation, a singular understatement. The fact'is that a very strong "community of interest" exists among the NAM, Chamber and AMA in their political viewpoints and goals. They belong together every bit as much as the Andrews Sisters or the Marx Brothers. And it is likely that what starts out to be a "community of interest" in theory will wind up soon as a community of interest in fact. Just about a year ago, COPE predicted the emergence of a powerful new political alliance between big business and big medicine. That alliance is now in its early stages. It won't be long before it's full grown and flexing a lot of muscle. t 4. t CHAMBER HONES BUDGET AX. The US Chamber of Commerce stands firm as a stump in a petrified forest against "waste in govern­ ment." What it considers waste is revealed in its latest request for budget cuts, contained in a letter to a Senate appropriations subcom­ mittee. The Chamber want $1.8 billion cut from President Kennedy's budget for the Labor Department, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, and related agencies. In addition, it demands $1.2 billion be lopped from the omnibus education proposal. Further, it would dump the $200 million sought for the youth employ­ ment opportunities program and proposals for construction of waste and sewage treatment facilities; $138 million from the Public Health Service budget; nccriy $100 million for manpower retraining. 4) SUPREME COURT PLANS. The US Supreme Court probably will clear away more of the underbrush that chokes equitable state legisla­ tive apportionment and smothers the effectiveness of the city dweller's vote. The Court has promised to hear arguments next year on cases in­ volving apportionment in Virgina, Alabama, Maryland and New York. It will also hear cases concerning division of congressional districts in New York and Georgia. Possibly emerging from the decision on state legislative apportion­ ment will be guidelines to what comprises fair representation under the constitution. In its decision 15 month ago, upholding the right of the courts to hear cases challenging legislative apportionment, the high court failed to establish a formula. If a fair formula is devised by the court, it may herald the end of horse-and-buggy state government dom­ inated by conservatives representing a minority of the population. The AFL-CIO Union Label & Service Trades Department has undertaken a campaign to help in­ crease demand for "Festal" brand canned vegetables prepared by the Owatonna (Minn.) Packing Co. and carrying the union label of Pack­ inghouse Workers Local 442. "Fes­ tal" products ate top quality and are now available in stores in North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kan­ sas, Montana, Illinois and Mis­ souri. The area of distribution is expected to expand. The threat of disaster rides with every ship that puts out to sea. It is a clear and ever-present danger to all seafaring men. We were grimly reminded of this fact dur­ ing the past week when news came across the wire that the Norwegian tanker Honnor and the SlU-manned containership San Juan had collided on Sunday some 200 miles off the Virginia coast. The San Juan was enroute from New York to Puerto Rico with 300 loaded contaihers, and the Honnor was in­ bound from Venezuela with a full cargo of oil. The later announcement that there was no loss of life aboard either ship brought great relief to all concerned. But it did not dimin­ ish the awareness that always on the seas to workers who quit and to the lurk danger and possible tragedy, against estates of those who have died in which those who follow the sea must con­ stantly be alert. the meantime. fs, i, i, Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, which fought union recogni­ tion during a bitter 46-day strike in 1959, has signed a union shop contract for 1,750 employees with Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Employees Local 1199. Spe­ cified wage increases are provided for in the first three years of a five-year pact, and wage reopeners thereafter are subject to arbitra­ 4" 4« 4« tion. Previously, Local 1199 signed A five-year battle by members a first contract with St. John's of Building Service Employes' Lo­ Episcopal Hospital in Brooklyn. cal 524 has won a backpay award 4' 4« 4" of $500,000 for 105 employes of the city public works department The US Court of Appeals in In Woburn, Mass. The city's fight Washington has been asked by the against paying the workers a 25- National Labor Relations Board to cent hourly pay increase, voted order the Kohler Company to re­ by the city council in 1958, col­ instate 44 workers whom the firm lapsed when judges of the Su­ has refused to rehire since the end preme Judicial Court of Massa­ of a six-year strike by the United chusetts ruled that four successive Auto Workers. The board filed a mayor's vetoes of council-approved civil contempt proceeding accusing pay raises were unlawful. Raises the Sheboygan, Wis., plumbing averaging above $30 a week were ware manufacturer of failing to put into effect the following week. comply with a 1962 court decree. The city may have to float a spe­ The order called for reinstatement cial bond issue to finance the of workers who had been on strike raises, and to p.ay pro rata shares between 1954 and 1960. The Railroad Dispute Out of the millions of words which have been written about the current work rules dispute between railway labor and manage­ ment, the most significant, we think, are those contained in the huge advertisements which railroad management has been run­ ning in the nation's major newspapers in recent days. In big, black, bold letters, railroad man­ agement asks: ISN'T ARBITRATION BETTER THAN A NATION-WIDE RAIL STRIKE? The railroads go on to assert, in their ad­ vertisements, that "The only remaining solution (to the work rules dispute) appears to be action by Congress requiring both parties to submit to arbitration" and that "Congress can serve the public interest best by promptly enacting legislation requiring a settlement of tbe issues in tliis dispute." This is of extreme sirfnificance to Seafar­ ers, not only because tlv^ hundreds of SIU members who work fo'- the railroads are di­ rectly concerned b" 'h'^ f^i^nute, but also because the railrcaJs' i :^-mmendation of Government-imposed arbitration of an in­ dustrial conflict—compulsory arbitration— poses a threat to the collective bargaining rights of all Seafarers and other workers in the transportation field. As Seafarers well know, the proponents of compulsory arbitration have chosen the maritime industry as the testing ground for their proposals, and legislation calling for the compulsory arbitration of labor-manage­ ment disputes in maritime has already been introduced -in Congress—^notably the bill introduced in the House by Representative Bonner, chairman of the House Merchant Marine Committee. Spokesmen for the SIU and AFL-CIO Mar­ itime Trades Department have not only de­ nounced this bill, and opposed it in testimony before the Bonner committee, but have con­ sistently pointed out the dangers to all trade unionists inherent in this type of legislation. Now that such flagrant attempts are being made to extend the compulsory arbitration concept beyond the bounds of maritime, it is apparent that these SIU and MTD warnings were well founded. It is now becoming increasingly evident that management—in this case railway management specifically—has no intention or desire to shoulder its real responsibilities in order to make free collective bargaining work, but instead wishes to pass the whole matter over to Government, obviously in the belief that Government action will be to their best interests. It is obvious that these management in­ terests, having seen the comoulsory arbitra­ tion ball begin to roll in maritime, are now in­ tent upon making it snowball, and extending the comnul.sory arbitration princinle to the entire transportation field, if not to other vital segments of American industry. Management's action in this resnect rep­ resents a grave a<^sault on the ri<Jht to bar­ gain freelv, which American trade iinjoni<^ts gained only after manv years of strusfple, and aR trad" vnionist.s must be prepared to meet the threat. > % �SEAFARERS fage Twelve July 99. -IMS LOG SrC7 AXtRXVAXiS and The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare plan and a total of $11,000 in benefits was paid (any apparent delay in payment of claim is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): Backs Losmar On Suggestions To the Editor: I'd like to comment on the welfare suggestions carried in the letter from the SS Losmar in the LOG on June 28. I think a man with 12 to 15 years of seatime should be allowed to retire on a pension regardless of his age, so that new people can move into the industry. I certainly agree with I certainly wish all seamen who are active SIU members the best of luck, as I know I would really love to be sailing again and ship with all my friends in the SIU. 1 also hope you'll keep sending me the LOG. As you can imagine,- I don't get around much anymore and stick pretty close to this beau­ tiful coast town that 1 live in. Thanks again to everyone in the SIU for seeing to it that these retirement checks keep coming. Donald D. Dambrino Robert Lee Littleton, 53: a Liver Juan Mayor, 62: Brother Mayor died of heart failure at the ailment was Brother Littleton's cause of death US Naval Hospi­ on March 27, tal, Philadelphia, 1963 in Portland, Pa., on May 29, Ore. Sailing in 1963, A member the engine de­ of the SIU since 4 4 4 partment, he had 1955, he had joined the SIU sailed in the in 1939. His steward depart­ brother, Cleroy ment. A friend, V. Littleton, of C. Waters, of All letters to the Editor for To the Editor: Mobile, Ala., Philadelphia, was When the Seafarers Welfare publication in the SEAFARERS named administratrix of his estate. survives. Burial was in Mobile. LOG must be signed by the Plan came through with a check Burial was at the US National Total benefits: $500. writer. Names will be withheld cbvering 70 percent of the Cemetery, Beverly, NJ. Total surgical and hospital biljs that upon request. t 4. benefits: $500. would have placed us in debt Knhina Davis, 51: Brother Davis for a very long time, we were t i i t t 3» the Losmar crew on that. died of cancer in Houston, Texas, better able to appreciate the I also feel that a two-year Isham B. Beard; 53: Brother on May 10, 1963. Alva O, Moreland; 41: Brother value of this protection. grace period on welfare eligibil­ Moreland died of accidental causes Beard died of bronchitis on April He joined the 1 guess it takes something ity should be given to SIU men SIU in 1958 and in Groves, Texas, 18, 1963 at the whose books are in good stand­ like we went through to make sailed in the en­ on'May 25, 1963. Galveston, Texas, ing if they want to work ashore people understand how im­ gine department. USPHS Hospital. He sailed in the for a while. It's impossible to portant these benefits are. Surviving is his steward depart­ He had been a Frank Reid & Family keep a job ashore and get the cousin, Jean Eva ment and had member of the 4 4 4 necessary time in on a ship Fontana, of joined the SIU in SIU since 1950 under the present rule. Houston. Burial 1957. His sister, and had shipped For the members on the SS was at Forest Lela Mae Morein the steward Transbay, my many thanks for Park Cemetery land, of Groves, department. Sur­ their help aher 1 was injured To the Editor: in Houston. Total benefits: $500. Texas, survives. viving is his 1 would like to let you know aboard the ship while in Paki­ Burial was at wife, Louise M. how much my daughter and 1 stan. Without their help I would Oak Bluff Memorial Park Ceme­ Beard, of Medford, Mass. Burial have been left without a doctor appreciate what the Seafarers Benjamin Trottie; 74: Brother tery, Port Neches, Texas. Total was at Oak Grove Cemetery, Bed­ Welfare Plan has done for her. or hospitalization. benefits: $4,000. ford, Mass. Total benefits: $500. " Trottie died of a heart ailment on She has been very sick and if John K. Christopher April 12, 1963 in it had not been for the welfare New York City. All of the following SIU families have received a $200 4 4 4 benefits, she would have been He joined the maternity benefit, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the in the hospital so much longer. SIU in 1944 and baby's name, represening a total of $2,400 in maternity With my husband gone much shipped in the benefits and a maturity value of $300 in bonds: of the time, it would have been steward depart­ To the Editor: very hard for me to handle this ment until he Jack Lee Cooley, bom May 22, Kelly Marie Turk, born June 10, 1 received two months' pen­ burden. The welfare plan has went on pension 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ben­ 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Baker sion checks at the same time done so much for me. 1 want to in 1954. He is jamin Cooley, Citronelle, Ala. R. Turk, Uriah, Ala. and boy was 1 proud and glad thank you all. survived by his Thank God, our daughter is to see them. I belong to one i t. t. sister, Mrs. Mary home now and doing fine. of the finest unions anyone Myrna Tigmo, bom June 2, 1963, Steve Viscarra, born June 14, Henderson, of Fayettevllle, NC. Mrs. Vivian Palmer could ever hope to belong to. to Seafarer and Mrs. Manuel Tig- 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose Burial was at Northside Cemetery, mo, Brooklyn, NY. Fayettevllle. Total benefits: $1,000. Viscarra, Baltimore, Md. t. 1(. t 4 t Vincent Flores, bom March 26, Wayne Sovich, born June 24, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pedro 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Michael T. Flores, Baltimore, Md. Sovich, Bayville, NJ. & i. t. ii. a, ii, Seafarers are urged at all times when in port to visit their brother members and shipmates in the Christina Lnjan, born May 21, Michael Anthony Prota, bom hospitals. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals around the country. June 16, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joe E. George Prota, Philadelphia, Pa. Lujan, San Francisco, Calif. John Givens • Pedro Reyes USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL EsteU Godfrey Roosevelt Robbing NORFOLK. VIRGINIA NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA ii $> It Elmer Hansen Jose Rodriguez Oliver Ange Henry Riley Samuel Bailey John Ohanasian Richard Haskins. Jr. D. Santiago Earl Congleton WUey Strlcklin Billy Orbach Richard Fontenot, born June 11, Brnce Kevin Altstatt, born May E. Constantino Joseph Scully Thomas Hickey Jessie Jones George WiUiams Paul Cook William Padgett 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wiltz 28, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Robert Joseph Shefuleskl William Jordan William Mason Julian Wilson Cumberland Clrlo Ramos James Shiber A. Kankeas Ralph McDaries Fontenot, Port Arthur, Texas. Ramose Elliott William Roberts W. Altstatt, Victoria, Texas. Manuel Silva Philip Koral Anton Evenson Calvin Rome USPHS HOSPITAL i. i[. i. lb James Spilioteg Jesus Landron James Gouldman Aubry Sagent STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK A. Longueria Thomas Tighe Corrle Shartzer James Hand Michael Tony Beale, born May Lisa Faye AUman, born June 11, Herbert Fernando Vargas Pedro Arellano Dominlck DiSel Bent Madsen Louie Storie Hart WUllam Vidal Joseph Bailey Warren JFederer O. E. Olsen 28, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Law- 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Howard Herring Finis Strickland Francis White Cristobal Belarosa Joseph fried George O'Rourko Adolph Swinson Albert Hammac ton J. Beale, Tampa, Fla. W. Allman, Jr., South HUl, Va. Frank Fromm Ching S. You Anthony Brania John Plekos Harvey Thomas Daniel Hutto William H. Pierce, 67; Brother Pierce died of natural causes at the Veterans Ad­ ministration Hos­ pital in Hamp­ ton, Va., on June 8, 1963. An SIU member since 1941, he had shipped i n the steward depart­ ment. Surviving is his wife, Daisy Pierce, of Norfolk, Va. Burial was at Poplar Run Cemetery, Driver, Va. Total benefits: $4,000. Praises Union Welfare Assist Welfare Plan Helps Daughter Pension Checks Really Welcome EVERY MONTHS If any SIU ship hat no library or needs a new supply of books, contact any SIU hall. YOUR SIU SHIP'S LIBRARY '»i!. Ruffln Thomas Herbert Jackson Robert Trlppe Thomas Jenkins William Wade Walter Johnson James Walker Steve Kolina Roland Wilcox Theodore Lee Kenneth MacKenzle James Williams Anthony Maxwell John Word Hurliss Minkler USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Harry Baum A. M. Marhala Colon Boutwell William MiUison George Champlin Fred Re'molt Luis Cruz Walter Sikor.skl D. R. Hampton Kenneth Wight F. A. Lagimas USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MARYI.AND John P. Doyle Charles Kerns Robert-Duff Gustave Loeffer James Farren Stanley Vernuz Michael Gaudlo Wm. Weatherspoon Wayne Hartman USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS Tlnerman Lee James Barnes William Lawless Kermlt Bymaster Felipe Narvaez Leslie Dean John Rawza Joseph Dudley Ernest Russell Adelin Fruge L. Reinchuck William Fletcher Kimon Fafoutakls M. E. Schlfanl James Sullivan ' Tomas Gutierrez Walter Sprinkle .Tames Gates Charles Scbcehans Charley Harvey Andrew Lynch USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA R. Christensen C. Gray Ignazio D'Amlco Joseph Miller EmUe Gerlch USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. Joseph Aslin Auston Athklnson Charles Robinson Auslln Ilennlng Ralph Caramante WeU Denny Edward Garrity David Gemeiver Prove Eligibility For Hospital $ Seafarers being admitted to a Public Health hospital are urged to carry with them their Union book plus proof of eli­ gibility for SIU benefits; namely, a record that they have at least 90 days seatime during the previous year and at least one day during the previous six months. Failure to have the proper credentials will cause a delay in payments to the Sea­ farer. If the Seafarer is admitted "to a hospital which is not a FHS institution, he should contact the Union immediately. The Union will arrange with the USPHS for a transfer to a Pub­ lic Health hospital in his vicin­ ity. The PHS will not pick up the hospital tah for private hospital care, unless it is noti­ fied in advance. J. A. Raftopolus Bernard Zeller M. A. Reyes USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Gerald Algernon Leneard Higgant Erwin Jennings Robert Banister Benjamin Deibler Thomas Lehay Clsiirle Doyal George McKnew Adrian Durocher Arthur Madsen Abe Gordon Max Olson James Grantham Charles Slater Joseph Gross Willie Young Burl Haire USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE James Mcgee Bernard Walsh BiUy Russell SAILORS" SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny Thomas Isaksen MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL MOUNT WILSON. MARYLAND Charles Ackerman VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY, MASS. Raymond Arscnault JACKSON HOSPITAL MONTGOMERY. ALABAMA Darwin Carroll USPHS HOSPITAL LEXINGTON. KENTUCKY William Gulley VA HOSPITAL JACKSON. MISS. Harry Luzader PINE CREST HAVEN NURSING HOME COVINGTON. LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL NORTHAMPTON. MASS. Maurice Roberts US SOLDIERS HOME HOSPITAL WASHINGTON, DC , WUllam Thomson • : • . �Jal7 t9, Un 'Sea Life' SEAFARERS Pare Ttairtcca LOG ly Jim Mottf. The SIU crew of the Seatrain New Jersey (Seatrain) writes that the "US Merchant Ma­ rine checker champion" will be at Mobile during the Labor Day holiday to take on all com­ ers. The "champ" holds out an invite to all Seafarers who may in port then to drop in and attend the "Gulf Coast championship" contest, slated a lot more cheerful for all hands, mains the same and all things must change in time. Aboard the Sea­ to be held at 510 Broad, South, he added. in Mobile. Apparently the crew is touting shipn>ate Fred Kretxler, a deck de­ partment veteran who's been play­ ing checkers In matches all over the world for better than 20 years. Kretzler bills himself as the "US merchant marine checker cham­ pion" and as an ex-Navy champ 'I dunno. He always stands like that. Claims he's a direct descendant of the Vikings .. ." Democracy's Salesmen Are Often Seafarers By Seafarer William E. Calefato, Book C-936 (An old hand at story-telling, Seafarer William E. Calefato offers a look into the activities of some of his shipmates during their travels in India. He ships in the engine department out of the West Coast.) Seafarers who roam around the world are affected by the plight of children in countries where poverty is rampant and, in their own way, they act as ambassadors of domocracy. This is very true in India, since very few visitors other than seamen see the real thing. A cross-section of hi^manity at its best and worst gathers at the'waterfront. During a visit to Vizagapatam some time ago, some of the crew "adopted" a few of the children, and dressed and fed them. Everything went well for all the benefactors except for one named George. George was trapped while he was mailing a letter at the post ofRce, an outdoor type where customers stand in the street and conduct busi­ ness through windows. This exposed him to public view and soon a crowd of children, women with babies, old men and cripples, gathered around. Everywhere George saw an outstretched hand. It was not that there were too many hands for him. It was just that to please one he must please all, so the only thing to do was to be stubborn and refuse all. But not George. He disposed of all his available coins, but the crowd still followed the rickshaw for several blocks. George wished he had chosen a faster driver, who was one of the townsfolk and had to cooperate by letting the people keep up with his vehicle—and George. When the traffic got too heavy, the crowd dispersed and George started on a shopping tour. That was when a little girl hitched a ride In his rickshaw. Usually, as is expected by the kids, the ride ends at a store where they are out­ fitted in whatever clothes they like. More than a half dozen Seafarers besides George "adopted" small children on that trip. Pete, the crew messman, even brought his little girl to the dock, which took on a festive mood when the youngster performed an Impromptu dance for her hosts. Small alms In the way of candy, chewing gum, bread, other sweets and coins were passed on to the waiting children and mothers. The neighborhood dogs also made regular visits to the ship to get their meals. Their fights over scraps were stopped when Pete and a shipmate carried the food to them and distributed It, instead of tossing morsels over the rail. This made quite an impression. The Americans were kind to their kids, and were even teaching democracy to the dogs. Still, George was the man the townsfolk really figured as a soft touch. He was the American "Rajah," and they called for him to come ashore again and again. Each time, he was relieved of whatever coins and small cash he had. On one occasion, he was buying a dress for his "adopted" daughter, when the crowd spotted a handful of rupees he was holding and started to wail and chant. This was a fortune to all of them, and he was spending It on one youngster. George took a ten-rupee note and passed it to his driver, who said he'd get change and divide it up among the kids. But the crowd wouldn't have it, and it looked for a while like a riot was cpming up. The crowd didn't trust the rickshaw driver. In a queenly manner, "Jeanie," 7, picked up the note from the driver, returned it to George, and said: "Give to this boy. He give to all." Hidden in the crowd was a child about five years old. The crowd's -eyes were on George; this was the big decision. Then there was the same assuring smile from "Jeanie" that had vamped him the first time, and that saved the day. George gave the boy the money, the crowd cheered and went away. George had had it. Not another coin to anyone—ever. Not even to the old legless man who was beside the road, whose voice George heard calling him front a block away after he had passed by. It was too much. George stopped his rickshaw and walked back to the old man with a rupee note. He was rewarded with a sound from the man's throat that was both a thanks and a prayer—sounds that are hard to forget. The crowd had gathered was also pleased. They were surprised to see that a "Rajah" had walked back to help a crippled man, one of their own who couldn't make his way like all the other alms-seekers. , Kretder Cosonova to boot. He Includes a suitcase among his gear boosting his "title" wherever he goes. t A hearty vote of thanks from the steward department of the SS Producer (Marine Carriers) was given to the deck department and the chief mate for arranging and carrying out the paintings of the galley and messroom. The "won­ derful cooperation" of deck de­ partment and mate, said Seafarer Ray Casanova, made short work of this chore. Both compartments are SI 't> it When the John B. Waterman (Waterman) began a recent trip. Its SIU steward department started out feeding the crew as If the vessel was a "hotel," according to ship's delegate Van Parker. Most of the gang thought the pace of the cooking activity would slow down after a while, but all hands were pleasantly surprised when the grade and preparation of the chow kept running at top level. As the trip continued, Parker notes, "the better the food got." All SIU men on the John E. joined in a round of cheers for the fine work of their fellow Seafarers in the galley. S S ii Some serious thinking about future contract provisions has been started by Seafarers aboard the Robin Hood (Robin). G. Stan­ ley, making the motion, called for the SIU negotiating committee to think about an overtime provision specifying that anyone in the deck or engine department called to work overtime after 5 PM or be­ fore 8 AM be paid a minimum of two hours OT. The suggestion re­ ceived . the unanimous backing of the SIU crew. "The old order changeth, yield­ ing place to the new," is an ex­ pression typifying that nothing re- PINN TRADER (P«nn), Jun* 1— Chairman, D. I. Hdwardo Secretary, J. W. Butler. It waa agreed that crew would not dgn on next trip uniesi refrigerator haa been repaired or replaced. Stephen Emerson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Suggcstion made that each member donate $1.00 to reimburse ship's delegate for personal funds spent on behalf of crew. Any surplus to go to ship's fund. Suggestion made that the Union notify aU shipping companies about change in rate for cleaning Ikiaan Ch.^?man Chairman, ol?ro. OeorBe nibmitted in letter. Ship'i delegate thanked the crew for ita cooperation In keeping longahoremen and aaleimen out of recreation room, and In helping to, keep the crew roesi clean. Vote of thanks to the steward department for first-rate Job. $6.19 In ship's fund. —— SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain Lines), June IS—Chairman, Peter A. seranoi Secretary, Edward Pollse. ,1343 j„ .^Ip's fund. Motion that committee check Into the feasibility of SIU pension plan for those who M.W SO efficient seatlme. Discussion on Mike, /i«.t.r7 """ha" fixedalr-condltloner In Edgecrew Mike; ^ upon arrival In iiiow 'compl'etf dSa'^d'^^o^^'Sl?- Tepdr.. censed men. Matter wiU be turned over to boarding patrolman. $29 In BEAUREOARD (Sea-Land), June IS ship's fund. HoUon to contact head- —Chairman, Recca Matarangolo; Sec­ retary, Don Hicks. Disputed OT In deck department to be settled at payoff. Motion that company provide transportation from and to docks to :1 Newark airport. train Savannah (Seatrain), this Idea was again proven both effect­ ive and true when a new ship's delegate was elected. A hearty round of applause and cheers showed outgoing delegate J. Bartlett how much his fellow Seafarers appreciated the job he did during his span at the post. New delegate Yew Barnes elected with the best wishes of all SIU men aboard Is Chester YowSI SI S The crew of the Alice Brown (Bloomfield) comments on the regular USPHS inspections thusly. Though It appreciates the value of regular check-ups and Is fully aware of the necessity for having them, It asks that inspections be held at periodic Intervals Instead of being called at every port and, sometimes, on Saturdays and Sun­ days. The inspections do cause a bit of trouble and inconvenience for all hands, they say, and keep the steward department from do­ ing its normal chores. S S S Here's a helpful hint on how to avoid the rush to use the washing machine, from aboard the Steel Worker (Isthmian). Meeting chair­ man Byron Barnes says that the bulletin board in the laundry room will be used henceforth as a call board to notify all hands who want to wash their garments when their turn at the machine is coming up. Any Seafarer desiring to wash clothes can put his name on the list and then watch the board to check on his turn. That's fair play all around and makes for clean clothes and contented washdays. OVERSEAS ROSE (Overseas Cartiers), June S—Chairman, V. Hall; Secretary, John Ratllff. Few hours disputed OT In deck department. Mo­ tion made to have patrolman see about Ice cube machine, Motion made to obtain clarification on steward de­ partment manning scale. Chief mate threatened one man In deck depart­ quarters for written agreement be­ ment. This will be referred to patrol­ tween company and Union. Motion man. Ship needs to be fumigated. to see agent about getting pantryman DEL MAR (Delta), May 5—Chair­ aboard. Vote of thanks to steward and whole department for good food man, Lloyd S. Johnson; Secretary, Ed­ ward E. Zubatsky. Motion made to and service. notify headquarters regarding a new program. Twenty - five OATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), May retirement 24 — Chairman, William Velazquez; years as a member In the Union or Secretary, Robert Principe. Ship's 15 years of seatlme should be enough. June 11 — Chairman, ^mes L. delegate reported everything running smoothly with no beefs. Motion to Tucker; Secretary, Edward E. Zubat­ have negotiating committee reopen sky. No beefs reported. Captain Is negotiations for wage Increases and giad he has a good crew on ship. to have committee negotiate for same Three brothers had to leave ship due type agreement In this lieet as for to Illness and Injuries. Men asked to be quiet when other men are sle^fping. Seatrain Lines. BIENVILLE (Sea-Land), June 9 — Chairman, C. W. Hall; Secretary, Car­ los Diaz. No beefs reported. Every­ thing going fine. New chief steward doing a fine job. Vote of thanks to entire steward department for good service and well-prepared food. $12 In ship's fund. BULK LEADER (American Bulk Carriers), May 24 — Chairman, T. Frazier; Secretary, W. Young. $16 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Company Is not living up to contract by failing to put enough money aboard for draws in foreign ports. Patrolman should be sure that there Is enough ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), June 11 money aboard before leaving. —Chairman, John H. Emmerick; Sec­ PENN CARRIER (Pann), June 2— retary, R. Kyla. Ship's deicgate re­ ported no beefs. Motion made to Chairman, Stephen BergcrIa; Secre­ have all SIU ships traveling in tropi­ tary, Guy Walter. Some disputed OT cal waters air-conditioned. Vote of in deck and engine departments to thanks to steward department. Dis­ be taken up with patrolman. Stephen cussion on safety and on safety meet­ Bergerla was elected to rerve as ship's delegate. Motion to have pa­ ings between company and crew. trolman check hospital for proper MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ drugs. Fans have not been Installed riers), May If—Chairman, Gene Flow­ in crew quarters as per agreement. ers; Secretary, R. Harnandez. Discus­ Held discussion on matters pertaining sion about a new retirement plan. to good and welfare. Vote of thanks General Ideas and suggestions will be given to steward department. ^ //OW lA/ 0C77V Mmwm I �5a:«r^arjt9 too Pare Fourteen Bangkok Gets Bang From Vendor Gift 1 i ^ I ^ i Fun Ashore A Traveling Man By Anthony Parker There's just no end to the ways seamen can lend a helping hand to others during their travels around the world. Sea­ farers on Isthmian's Steel Vendor found that out when, In a much-appreciated gesture,^ they turned over some extra Vendor that had already been read by the literature-hungry crew, and reading material to two agen- were just lying about gathering cles in Bangkok. Thailand, for the benefit of shut-ins and merchant seamen from other lands. Although gifts of money, food and clothing are always welcome, books also serve as a useful means of expressing friendship, the Ven­ dor learned. The ship received two letters of praise and thanks calling attention to the crew's thoughtfulness while the vessel was in Bang­ kok last month. It seems there were a few hefty bundles of books on board the Good Feeders dust. Instead of heaving these sev­ eral hundred volumes overboard, all hands held a quick meeting and decided that there must be a lot of other people without the same easy access to good reading materi­ al that Seafarers had. A quick canvass of Bangkok was taken and the SIU men decided to bring the books to two places, the Bangkok Nursing Home and the Mariners Club. Choosing the Nursing Home was fairly easy. The ill and shut-ins at the Home hadn't much choice of something to do with their time and were, quite naturally, warmly appreciative of the Seafarers' gift. The donation to the Mariners Club was another easy choice. What better way, the SIU men thought, of bringing the meaning of "Brotherhood of the Sea" home to the seamen of all nations fre­ quenting the Bangkok club. A. J. Hobson, manager of the Mariners Club, took pen in hand and wrote ship's delegate J. Goude a message of thanks "for the very kind gesture" and the lift the dona­ tion gave to "seamen of various nations which call into this port." The Club committee, consisting of British, Danish, Japanese, Neth­ erlands, Norwegian and Thai con­ sular and shipping representatives, indicates that the Vendor's gift was a good-will gesture for an -in­ ternational audience. f'we been around the world, you see. From Zanzibar to the Zuyder Zee; Up the coast, and down again. Around the Horn, where the storms are horn. From rivers to oceans and sea to sea Where each port 'o call welcomes me; The iriends I meet are old and new The kind who always have a smile for you. Working ashore in the eleetrical field since 1961, re^ tired Seafarer Franklyn J. Mum keeps in shape by getting a real work-out with his two sons during a fun-filied day at Disney­ land Park. OLOBB CARRIER (Marltlm* Over­ seas), . May 30—Chairman, Pataluki Secretary, Walter Crassman. No beefs reported by department delegates. Discussion on water cooler. Scuppers need cleaning. Mattresses needed for crew. Vote of thanks to r'eward de­ partment. OLOB8 PROGRESS (Maritime Over­ seas), May 34—Chairman, Charlee Pafford; Secretary, Joseph Grobber. No beefs reported. Motion made to see patrolman about getting exterminator aboard for roaches, and to check about getting cots. OVERSEAS ROSE (Maritime Over­ seas), June 9—Chairman, Vernon Hall; Secretary, John H. C. Ratllff. Ship's delegate reported • few hours die- KEVA IDEAL (Keva Corporation), June 9—Chairman, Frank Hughes; Secretary, R. V. Gelling. Ship's dele­ gate is resigning and Frank Hughes was elected to serve. Discussion on getting clarification on new contract and working rules. Crew would like to know if anything is being done about the noise of the air compres­ sors used In unloading cargo. The matter of deck gang entering cargo tunnels and hoppers for various rea­ sons was discussed. Crewmembers feel that when they are required to do this unloading operation In those areas should cease altogether for safety reason. The matter of leaking hot water heater inj galley was brought to the attention of the chief engineer. BanLV!goRiYl TERRIBLE STORMCOMmef Lc>ORHOWDAI9IOir& oum/EReJS But when the voyage nears the end And I say adieu to all my friends. When at last my ship is homeward bound. Then the port that I long to see (And after all these years) The best one to me— There's none better that I have found Because, you see, it's my old home town! quarters concerning confinement to ship in Beirut. This wlU be taken up with patrolman at payoff. Motion made that an effort be made to se­ cure a new washing machine before leaving New York, and to sea that clear water for crew's use is obtained. Present machine tears clothing and water Is rusty. New hot water tank needed before start of next trip. Vote of thanks to 3rd cook for pre­ paring red beans, which were ex­ ceptionally good. ballot for members at sea on aU mat­ ters pertinent to the membership. Suggestion for Union to be notified that in nine-month trip there were no personal beefs between Union brothers. See patrolman about extra day's pay for crewmembers who came aboard in Europe and Casablanca by crossing international date line. Dis­ cussion on keeping longshoremen out of passageways and inesshaUs. Roy C. Pappan elected to serve as ship's delegate. PORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), May 30—Chairman, T. Jones; Secre­ tary, B. J. Wright. No beefs reported by department delegates. Frank Schandl wes elected ' to serve as ship's delegate. See patrolman about porthole screens, painting messrodm. better grade of fruit, awning over fantail and quarters, and air-condi­ tioning of messroom. TRANSINDIA (Hudson Waterways), April 5—Chairman, J. Talbot; Secre­ tary, Roy Roberts. Crew requested to keep longshoremen out of crew quarters. Motion made that nego­ tiating committee consider issuance of American money only for dfaws in all ports. Travelers checks to be prohibited. Motion that every effort be made to improve galley sanitation problem caused by open drains and lack of steam lines. Motion that nego­ tiating committee be requested to seek OT rate and one-half for men off watch and OT lor watchstanders for tank cleaning. Galley force com­ mended for doing an outstanding job. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), May 26—Chairman, Burt Hanback, Secretary, Roberto Hannibal. Three men missed ship In Texas City. $23.19 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate re­ signed. New ship's delegate to be elected at beginning of new voyage. Motion to have delegate see Food Committee about six-duy-old milk re­ ceived in Edgewater. puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Trip ended with few beefs. Motion made to have ice cube or icemaking machine of some sort put aboard this ship as there is no way of making ice on the Indian run. Mo­ tion to have clarification on manning scale for steward department Article V. Chief mate's threats to one man in deck department will be referred to patrolman. Ship needs to bo fumigated for roaches and bugs. Settled down In his room on the Monticello Victory (Victory Carriers), SIU steward Leo Strange (top photo) is the man who puts together the menus that keep the stomachs on that ship purring instead of growling. Above, aboard the Steel Designer (Isthmian), chief cook Vlfiliiom Seltzer and Wiilie Walker, galley utility, get part of the noon-time meal ready for their charges. LOO-A-RHYTHMi Margarett Brown (Bloemfleld), June 2—Chairman. H. H. Johnson; Secre­ tary, J. W. Barnett. One man injured and had to get off in Southampton. No beefs reported by department delegates. Discussion on taking col­ lection for washing machine fund and to see about replacing washing ma­ chine. OT requested If recreation room is to be used for checkers in port. Crew should be paid for clean­ ing of same. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian), June 9— Chairman, John Yates; Secretary, W. M. Hand. Letter written to head- PENN CHALLENGER (Penn), May 9—Chairman, j; E. Tanner; Secretary, T. B. Markham. New ship's delegate elected to serve.. T. E. Markham. Vote of thanks to last ship's delegate. Dan Sheehan. Room situation discussed and letter will be sent to head­ quarters. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), May 31—Chairman, V. Capilano; Secretary, L. A. Ramirez. Motion made that when a man comes from the hall for a certain job. he should not be trans­ ferred to another job. This refers to steward department. No patrolman aboard the ship in San Francisco. Request more frozen or fresh vege­ tables. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), May 25—Chairman, James O. Bruso; Secre­ tary, Melano S. Sosplns. The matter of some men performing and not doing their duties will be taken up with patrolman. $10.96 In ship's fund. AU crewmembers requested to coop­ erate in keeping ship clean. Ship needs to be fumigated. TRANSGLOBB (Hudson Waterways), June 5—Chairman, W. Renny; Secre­ tary, S. U. Johnson. Ship's delegate reported that everything Is running smoothly, and that ha will resign at the end of voyage. Henry Dombrowski was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Motion that headquarters negotiating committee sea about get­ ting a new and improved pension benefit. Vote of thanks extended to Glenn Tenley. ship's delegate, who is leaving vessel. OVERSEAS REBECCA (Maritime overseas). May 19—Chairman, Ralph P. Fyrce; Secretary, J. M. Griffin. $18.00 in ship's fund. Motion made that the Union institute an absentee May 19—Chairman, John Mehalou; Secretary, John R. Talbot. Contact patrolman regarding slopchest closing to early. Motion OT be paid for men on watch and OT and a half for off watch work cleaning wing tanks on this type of ship. Blowers for ven­ tilation should be instaUed. Ship needs to be fumigated for roaches. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), June 3—Chairman, C. Lee; Secretary, L. Schenk. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. C. Lee Was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion on a few items that need to be re­ paired. Crew requested to be quiet in pasageways. Vote of thanks to steward department for "job weU done. DEL ORG (Data), May 25—Chair­ man, M. L, Durham; Secretary, W. H. Newsom. $12.00 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by departmerft dele­ gates. Discussion on the amount of milk needed for voyage. Vote of thanks for the Improvement In steward department. HERCULES VICTORY (Marine Man­ agers), May 26—Chairman, J. Clurman; Secretary, M. Brown. Ship's delegate resigned and Charles E. Rawbings was elected to serve as ship's delegate. A1 hands have (wo hours delayed sailing from Savannah. Vote of thanks to steward department for good food, service, etc. Crew asked to cooperate In keeping messroom clean at night.' ANJI (Seafarers Inc.), June 9 — Chairman, O. Yeagar; Secretary, A. Yarborough. Ship's delegate told crew that those who have money com­ ing wUl get a draw. Everything is running smoothly. Discussion on who is to paint the engineers' quarters. Agreement was reached. Vote of thanks to steward department. �ioif u, litt Sehedule Of SlU Meetings SIU membership meetings are held regularly oner a month on days Indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the iisted SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to Include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York August 5 Detroit August 9 Philadelphia August 6 Houston August 12 Baltimore August 7 New Orleans August 13 Mobile August 14 West Coast SIU Meetings Sltr headquarters has issued an advance schedule through Novem­ ber, 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December,; 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Seattle Saif Francisco Wilmington July 26 August 21 August 19 August 23 September 18 September 16 September 20 October 23 October 21 October 25 November 20 November 18 November 22 Private Eyes... SIU HALL r DIRECTOBT •mm SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXErUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard l.lndaey Williama A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER AI Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BlU Hall Ed Mooney Ered Stewart BAUTIMURE 1216 B. Baltimore St Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BDSTUN 276 State St Joho Fay. Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10229 W. Jefferson Ave. Vlnewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS . 676 4tb Ave.. Bklyn HVaclnth 9-6600 HOUSTON . 9804 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent .. WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILL.K 2608 Pearl St.. SE., Jax William Morrla. Agem ELgln S-09B7 MIAMI 744 W Flagler St Ben Oonzales. Agent FRanklln 7-3564 MOBILE . . 1 South Lawrence St Louis Neira Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS . 630 Jaekson Ave Buck Stephens. Agent .. Tel 629-7546 NEW YORK ... 675 4th Ave., Brookl. ! HYaclnth B-660P NORFOLK 416 Colley Ave Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 625-6505 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 480 Harrison St. Frank Boyne, Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E B. McAuley. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE. PR 1313 Fernander Juncos. Stop 20 Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep. Phone 724-2848 BEAITLE 2505 1st Ave •Ted Babkowski, Agent MAIn 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff Gillette, Agent 229-2786 WILMINGTON Calif 505 N. Marine Ave George McCartney. Agent TErminal 4-2528 (Continued from page 2) Ing their strikes. In the SIU of Canada's dispute with the Upper Lakes Shipping Company, the com­ pany admitted paying $361,000 to one detective agency alone to help carry on its fight against the SIU of Canada. In the course of the SIU's recent victorious 98-day strike against the Roto-Broil Company of Long Is­ land City, the union uncovered the company's use of several em­ ployment agencies for the purpose of providing scabs to fill the jobs of striking employees without ad­ vising the job applicants that a strike was in progress. SIU picket­ ing of the agencies involved, fol­ lowed by the filing of complaints, resulted in the suspension of the guilty agencies' licenses for violat­ ing the city law against such prac­ tices. Put Postal Zone On LOG Address The Post Office Department has requested that Seafarers and their families include postal lone numbers in sending changes of address into the LOG. The use of the zone num­ ber will greatly speed the flow of the mail and will facilitate delivery. Failure to Include the zone number can hold up delivery of the paper. The LOG is now in -the process of zoning its entire mailing list. — w 4" 4" 4" 4* 4> 4 Capt. Fred Fredrickson Whitey Horton would like to get In touch with the above-named as goon as possible at 2019-24th Ave­ nue, West Bradehton, Fla., tele­ phone 745-0603. He is also anxious to have any former shipmates con­ tact him at the above address. Harold Peterson Your sister, Mrs. Francis Hart, of 217 Amherst St., Providence 9, BI, has some important mail for you and asks that you write her as soon as you can. 4 ; T.—"... Herbert G. McDonald The above-named or anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to contact his wife, Mrs. Priscilla McDonald, 921 W. National Ave­ nue, Milwaukee 4, Wis., as soon as possible. " • SEAFARERS 4 , Income Tax Refunds Checks for the following men j|we being he^. by Neii,5y. >gRa¥do,, 2420 First Avenue, Seattle 1, Wash., and can be obtained by sending proper identification and a forwarding address: 11 il li ii ii ^ i; FHMNCtAL REPORTS. Tha constitvtioa Of 8IV Atlontle, Oulf, Lakaa and InJsnd ffatara District nakas apaclflo provision for ssfagtutrdlng the membarshlp's Bonay and Union finances. The constltutlOB requires a detailed CPA audit every three Bonths by a rank aad fllo auditing coaalttee elected by the aeaberahlp. .'All Union records are available at SIU headquarters In Brooklyn. Should any BSBber, for any reason, bo refused his constitutional right to In­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Ball by certified Ball, return receipt requested. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, lakes and Inland Waters District are adalnletered In accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and Bsnagement represent­ atives end their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are Bade-only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any tine, you are denied Infozaatlon about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. il SHTPPTNT, RIoaiB. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclus­ ively by the contracts between the Union and the shlpownera. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available In all-ltaion halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority right# as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mall, return receipt requested. Ohe proper address for this Is: Max Harrison, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite I63O, New York k, NY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Uhlon headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all tines, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals ^ard. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and In the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Iq addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. Mi WM EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAF-iHERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally_refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its .collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action.at the September, 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. Tho responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of tho Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranlts, one individual to carry out this responsibility. 1$ ••vx':-:-;' ii iik. S--/ 1 i I|llll|l I o ii ii PAYKEHT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member Is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re- . quired to make such payment, this should Immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. '' Jill-... i>.. ii CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBI.IOATION3. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halla. All membera should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize theaaelves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member.so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. 'fi ill O RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings.. And Ilka all other SIU membera at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the'long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. — siilii IWigs: I" EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated witii the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, be should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. Alahakoff, Damian; Andrews. Carroll H.; Berg. George J.j Bobbltt, A. D.j Branlund, Frank W.; Brown, Louis A.: Cage, Robert A,; Canul, Jose; Chase. Richard C.: Clark, Verne A.; Coyle, John P.; Cox, Leonard J.; Crehan, Edward R.; Crist, Earl M. Jr.; Crum, Marvin; Crum, Rex L. R.: Curtis, Maxine; Daniels. Willlaia T.; Datzko, William; Davey, William: Dii ino, Pasquale; Dunn, William P.; Dor iba, Charles: Everett, Wilbur Lee. Fox. James; Gertz, George I.: Gossage, William D.: Graham, George W.; Harding, Victor; Hawkins. Erick; Heilig, Robert J.; Higgin.s, Leonard M.: Howarth, John v.: Iglebekk, John W. G.; Johnson, Thomas S.: Johnston, Leonard B. & Happy; Johnson, Rudolph; Kaliloa, Joseph B.; Kllbourne, Ralph; Koontz, B. J. & V. M.; Kroll. Win I.: Lauritsen. J. M. & y. M.; Langley, Fay W.: McAndrew, Rob­ ert N.; McDermott. Stacey J.; McDoilough, Thompson, Alexander; Vlnluan. Carvaclo; John P.; McKee, James E.; Marsh. Lloyd Webb, Lawrence; Wanner. Joseph J.; C.; Martinussen, Charles; Mates, James Wetzel, Edwin F. J. M.; Mehcr, Klyoko; Miller, Michael C.; 4 4 4 MIkkelborg, Halle; Napaepae, Edward N.: Paul S. Morgan Noble, Manuel C.; Oromanor. Albert A Margaret. You are asked to get In touch Penner, Joseph J.; Fyle. Eddie; Raynes, David T.: Ringuctto, Albert N.; Reck. with your sister, Mrs. Corene Warren Roskamp, John H.; Sandanger. Marius: Samson, Edwardo; Scharf, Alois; Overstreet, regarding her illness. Sherar, WilUam D.; Shoemaker, Richard Write 2724 Mill St., Crichton StaD.; Slusgrczyk, John F.t^KnyUer, Joseph £|};lov David 0^ Pace Fifteea LOG Ferdinand Bayer Get in touch with H. Sherwood, 418 S. Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, Calif. 4 4 4 VI to contact Sophia F. Baker, RN, at 1315 S. 26th Place, Lavvton, Okla., regarding care of his children. The telephone is £L 5-0065. 4 4 4 Russell W. Briggs William Robert Dixon You are asked to get in touch The above-named or anyone with Wilson W. Briggs, 6154 knipwinl^s whereab^^ts Is urged ISuwanneeiflfiad^JiWlt^liwiHdi Fla. �It r. Vol. XXV No. IS li - SEAFARERS^LOG July 24 1963 OFFICIAL ORGAN OP THi SBAPARIRl INTiftNATiON AL UNION •ATLANTIC AND GULP DISTRICT > APUCIO • Courts Broaden 'Seaworthy' Rule WASHINGTON—The conditions involved in determining whether a ship is "unseaworthy," as the basis for accident claims, were extended in several recent decisions here by IT'• He« the court pointed out th,t by a separate Federal court the standard to be judged by Is decision in the state of Oregon. not an accident-free ship, nor an In two cases decided by the high obligation to provide a ship or court here, faulty cargo gear both gear which might withstand all on the ship and on the dock were conceivable hazards, but a vessel ruled to be factors in making a reasonably suitable for the par­ claim based on the "unseaworthi­ ticular service Intended. It com­ ness" doctrine.- The ruling in mented that "there is no world­ Oregon by the Federal District wide or American practice or cus­ Court held that a ship may not be tom with reference to the use of considered unsafe when it fails radar or loran as aides to navi­ to carry radar or loran as naviga­ gation. tional aids. The court held that the absence The Supreme Court rulings in of this equipment on a tramp ves­ separate cases involved longshore­ sel did not give rise to a finding men both times. The court held of unseaworthiness, although it in one instance that a fall on the noted that in the "not too distant dock caused by loose beans which future the absence of such naviga­ had spilled from a defective bag tional aids on such ships might during the discharging of cargo well make them unseaworthy. could be the basis for a claim of unseaworthiness. "When the shipowner accepts Mail Crew Lists cargo in a faulty container or To Union Office allows the container to become In order to keep Union rec­ faulty, he assumes the responsi­ bility for Injury that this may ords up to date and to fully cause to seamen or their sub­ protect Seafarers' rights to stitutes on or about the ship . . . welfare and other benefits, it is These bean bags were unfit and important that all ships' dele­ thus unseaworthy," the high court gates mail a complete SIU crew list in to headquarters after the declared. The other high court case in­ sign-on. The crew lists are volved a faulty pallet on aboard particularly valuable in an ship which led to a longshore­ emergency when it's necessary man's injury and a similar legal to establish seatime eligibility for benefits on the part of a finding. In the Oregon case, the issue Seafarer, or a member of his arose when a ship was damaged on family, particularly if he should a reef in the Philippines, causing be away at sea at the time. Crew list forms are being a break in the hull and damage to cargo. The vessel was equipped mailed to all ships with this with neither radar nor loran, issue of the LOG and' can be althbugh it did carry a radio di­ obtained from Union patrolmen in any port. rection finder. Joe Alfflna, Safety Director Safety in Boating; Hand injuries With leisure-time boating accidents increasing almost as fast as the popularity of the sport, many private and governmental agencies are joining in efforts to reduce the number of these unnecessary, often— crippling and sometimes—fatal accidents. Many boating organizations are co-operating to acquaint boat owners and water sport enthusiasts with safety procedures. Professional seamen, who probably have a better knowledge than most landlubbers of safe boat handling procedures, can benefit from the many free services being offered by these organizations in the in­ terests of water safety. The US Coast Guard for instance, is setting up free inspection sta­ tions at many boating centers. This voluntary inspection is made only at the owner's request and carries with it no obligations. If the boat is found safe, a decal is issued and pasted on the windshield. If the boat does not pass inspection, no report is issued to any authority. You will be the only person informed, and will be advised of the safety rec­ ommendations to be followed. Seafarers whose families may be doing some boating this summer while dad is at sea may also be interested in free boating courses being given by the US Power Squadron of the Coast Gu*d Auxiliary. Sea­ farers know better than anyone else the value of practical seamanship for safety on the water. A survey has shown that hand Injuries accounted for 30 percent of all injuries suffered by seamen in one steamship company, according to a recent National Safety Council "Newsletter." In an effort to reduce hand injuries to seamen, a number of areas aboard ship were pinpointed as "dangerous" as far as your hands are concerned. Winch rail controls, steam winch bull guards, companionway doors, galley doors, tool boards, stokers and oil barrel storage racks were among the locations where injuries commonly occur. An interesting statistic was the fact that most seamen injured their fingers below the knuckle. Some things to watch out for in the preven­ tion of these hand injuries are: • Using crescent instead of box wrenches. • Using a hacksaw instead of a pipe cutter. • Handling oil, paint and grease drums and propane tanks. • Cutting gaskets with jack-knives. • Driving hatch batten wedges. • Opening and closing valves. • Greasing or repairing stokers before shut-off. • Banging knuckles while pulling fires. • Feeding cable eyes through chocks. • Getting hands caught in moving parts on pumps. (Obmments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Philippine Dock Strike Wins Talks MANILA — A successful strik* action by Philippine longshoremen here, coupled with a show of soli­ darity by world transport unions, brought about a temporary true* last week in the two-month strike that had tied up this port. The strikers agreed to lift their pickets for IS days while repre­ sentatives of the Philippine Trans­ port and General Worker's Orga­ nization try to negotiate a working agreement with the Philippine Customs Bureau. The Bureau is responsible for some port opera­ tions here. End Harassment The pact talks put an end to attempts by the Customs Bureau to block recognition of the union as bargaining agent for the" port's dock workers. Some 3,000 long­ shoremen have been on strike since May 7 in an effort to get the government agency to honor backto-work agreements reached after previous strikes. The SIU previously pledged its full support of the striking work­ ers in their dispute in response to a message from the International Transport workers Federation. The ITF had urged all unions to back the fight of the Philippine workers for union recognition and a decent contract. Try To Break Union In its effort to break the union, the Customs Bureau had been hir­ ing strikebreakers to aid some of its own personnel who have been loading and unloading vessels here. Many Philippine and foreign shipping lines had been bypassing Manila because of heavy cargo congestion brought about by the strike and have been discharging cargo elsewhere. However, with the agreement on pact talks, the port became active again on July 15 for the first time in two months. 12 More Seafarers Retire On SIU Pension NEW YORK—A dozen more SIU deep-sea veterans, with a combined total of nearly 400 years of service on the high seas, have retired on Union pension benefits of $150 per month and are now resting up before deciding how the years ahead will be spent. The addition of this group"*" brings the overall figure for of service until he went into re­ the number of Seafarers ap­ tirement. He first shipped with the proved for pensions in this year SIU steward department in 1945 out of New York, and last sailed to 52. A breakdown of the latest on the Elizabeth (Bull). He lives pensioners into the various ship­ with his wife, Luisa, in New York. board departments they served Fry is a New Yorker who joined shows that half shipped in the the SIU in his home port in 1938. steward department, five in the His half-century of seatime in the black gang and one on deck. steward department wound up The list includes the following: aboard the Beauregard (Sea-Land). Cordero Alderman Warren D. Alderman, 52; Diego He makes his home with his sister, Cordero, 61; Bridgio Figueroa, 61; Mrs. Maybelle Reedy, in Auburn, De.Forrest Fry, 67; James W. Har- NY. last ship was the Hastings (Water­ relson, 47; Harold A. Laumann, The Josefina (Liberty Naviga­ man) in the black gang. He lives 40; Walter C. Patterson 62; Cyril tion) was Harrelson's last vessel, with his brother, Joseph, in New H. Sawyer 70; William J. Scarlett, which he sailed in the engine- Orleans. 55; Frank Schembri, 67, and Jack room. A native of South Carolina, Patterson was born in Alabama E. Williams, 55. he joined up in Boston in 1939. and hitched up with the SIU at Alderman was born in Florida He calls Georgetown, SC, his year- Boston in 1945. A familiar face and shipped on deck after join­ round residence. around the New York hall, he ing the SIU at Miami in 1939. He Louisiana-born Laumann is the closed his career of nearly 30 now lives with his wife in Gretna, youngest pensioner in the lot. New years in the steward department La., and completed over 25 years Orleans was wiiere he signed on after a voyage on the Steel Re­ of sailing when he paid off the Del with the SIU back in 1944 and his corder (Isthmian). He lives today Sud (Delta) on his last trip. Now living with his wife, Juana, in Brooklyrf, NY, Cordero hails from Puerto Rico and ended his 40-odd years at sea after a trip on the Seatrain New Jersey (Seatrain). He joined the SIU at New Orleans in 1939, shipping in the black gang. Another native or Puerto Rico, Patterson Harrdson Laumann Figueroa amassed over 40 years with his wife, Adeline, in Maplewood, NJ. A Floridian, Sawyer didn't have too far to go to join the SIU. He started sailing as an SIU member in 1939 from Miami. Winding up over 30 years of seatime in the steward department, he ended his active seafaring aboard the John B. Waterman (Waterman) and now lives with his wife, Mary, in Mobile, Scarlett joined the SIU at Tampa in 1943, completing over 26 years of steward department service when he made a recent trip on the National Defender (Na­ tional Transport). A native of Louisiana, he and his wife, Vir­ ginia, make New Orleans their permanent headquarters. Born in Italy, Schembri served in the Navy during and after World War 1. He hitched up with the SIU at San Francisco in 1948. A 40-year veteran of the steward department, ha last sailed on the Erna Elizabeth (Albatross). His home is in Los Angeles. Sowytr Searletf A native of Georgia, WilUami now lives in New York where he joined the SIU in 1947. He last sailed aboard the Chatham (SeaLand) in the black gang. He and Schembri Williams his wife, Gladys, can now look confidently ahead to many years of ease and security made possible in large measure through the SIU and the $150 a month pension benefits. Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarers that pay­ ments of funds, for whatever Union purpose, be made only to authorized SIU representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered be sure to protect yourself by immedi­ ately bringing the matter to the attention - of the President's office. �- . •: • . .* , a;,^; - -J. V*I.XXV ii*.ii SEAFARi»»A-LOG CS OFFICIAL OROAH OF THE SeAFARCRS IKTERNATIONAL UNION .• ATLANTIC, OOLF, UKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT * AFL-Cia F^.• -• .• t--.i-A VI THE NORRIS REPORT Just as this special supplement to the Seafarers Log was being prepared, the Norris Commmission, which was established by the Canadian Government last summer to examine the SlU-Upper Lakes dispute, issued a 318page report. While the SlU of Canada has not yet had time to moke a detailed study of this voluminous docu­ ment, it has prepared a preliminary statement dealing with certain fundamental issues which require imme­ diate comment. This statement is printed in its entirety in this supplement. �Vara Tw« SEAFARERS lOO^PECIAt SVPPLEMENT July t9, lfP6S A Statement On The Nonis Commission Report By The Seafarers International Union Of Canada II INTRODUCTION On July 15, 1963, the Norris Commission Issued its report. The Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of Canada is examining this lengthy document and, upon the conclusion of this study, will make its detailed analysis public. We feel, however, that the report raises certain fundamental issues which require immediate comment. We are impelled to point out that this report, and particularly its recommenda­ tions, represents a philosophy alien to free and democratic people. It reflects the Com­ missioner's conduct at the hearings, his pre-conceived attitudes and his violation of the principles of fair play. The recommendations would usurp the functions of free associations of workers. Among other things they call for the: a) seizure of the assets of the unions by gov­ ernment appointees; b) control and opera­ tion of union affairs by these appointees; c) suspension of constitutional form of union government; d) rule by trustees hav­ ing absolute and uncontrolled powers; e) destruction of the right of workers to de­ termine the conduct of their own affairs; f) denial of the rights of workers to strike in pursuit of their lawful economic and social objectives. The SIU protested throughout the hear­ ings that the Commissioner was acting in an arbitrary manner, and in violation of the principles of justice. Consequently, it was anticipated that the Commissioner's report would mirror such conduct. The recommendations, with their alien philoso­ phies, their provision for arbitrary and totalitarian rule, bear out, unfortunately, our anticipation. They constitute a serious threat to the liberty and economic wellbeing of Canadian citizens. The proposal that maritime unions be governed by trustees is nothing short of the imposition of an arbitrary and absolute dictatorship over a segment of the working community. The maritime workers are not to be consulted. They have no voice in the direction of their affairs. The trustees are not responsible to them. The Commissioner has proposed that the freedom to choose, to elect and to decide — the very basis of democratic control — be set aside. The trustees are given carte blanche. It is un­ acceptable that Government by decree divest an association of free people, whether It be union, a commercial body, a cultural association or a political group, of its con­ stitution and its elected officials. What kind of freedom is there without allowing the membership to have control over the affairs of the union? Without the union being permitted to strike in pursuit of its legal objectives? Without the people in this industry being allowed the freedom of association? Surely the maritime workers have the right to decide whether they will associate to form a union, have a right to decide what union they will associate with, what is to be the constitution which is to govern them, and who are to be the elected officials to represent them. The recom­ mendations are an insult to the working man, because they are based on the assump­ tion that he is not fit to make decisions or that he is too stupid to do so. The trustees are to do his thinking, make his decisions, and substitute their judgment for his. In our democratic system. Parliament or other legislative bodies in our country should not rule that within this society a certain specified group, in this case the maritime worker, will be denied the attri­ butes of free men. Surely it would be re­ pugnant to pass a general law declaring that the Government could impose trustee­ ships on all association of persons. If gen­ eral legislation of this nature is unthink­ able, within a democratic system, it does not become less abhorrent if applied to a particular designated class of persons. If this is done to one group, which group of persons will be next to lose their liberty because they have incurred the wrath of a Commissioner? Liberty in a free society is indivisible, and if it is sacrificed for the sake of expediency, • without due process of Provide for the Investigation, Conciliation law, and so denied to any group of persons, and Settlement of Industrial Disputes." Several times, during the course of the it is denied to society as a whole. hearings, we urged the Commissioner to BACKGROUND OF THE HEARINGS The hearings arose out of a contractual meet with the parties in order to resolve dispute between the SIU of Canada and the dispute. Instead of trying to bring the disputants together to settle their differ­ Upper Lakes Shipping Ltd. Upper Lakes Ltd., an American con­ ences, the Commissioner conducted the trolled company, had consistently resisted hearings in a manner which could not help SIU efforts to improve the wages, condi­ but drive them further apart. The Com­ missioner's antagonistic and aggressive atti­ tions and security of Canadian seamen. The company's antagonism toward the tude toward SIU, its witnesses and its pro­ Union reached its climax in the spring of posals—coupled with his refusal from the 1962 when it arbitrarily broke its 10-year outset to attempt a resolution of the dis­ contractual relationship with the SIU and pute—only strengthened the company's designed a contract with the newly-created ermination to resist a settlement. He rele­ Canadian Maritime Union, which repre­ gated to a grossly inferior role the dispute between the SIU and the company which sented no seamen and had no contracts. This unprecedented action deprived some was his major duty to investigate. Rather 300 SIU members of their jobs with the than find ways of solving this legitimate company. The legality of the company's dispute, which was recognized as such by action is still the subject of litigation pend­ the Rosenman Commission, appointed by the U.S. Government at the request of the ing in our courts. Canadian Government, he complimented ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NORRIS Upper Lakes and the CLC for creating it COMMISSION and chastised other shipping companies The CLC, wth its completely controlled who have had good and stable relations CMU. and the CERT have long made with the SIU in the development of our known their desire to replace the SIU In the maritime industry, and they joined with maritime industry. The Upper Lakes company has employed Upper Lakes against long-standing tradi­ every conceivable public relations device to tions and the basic principles of organized labor in a full-scale effort to destroy the color and distort the issues. Obviously, SIU. The Norris inquiry was precipitated substantial sums of money have been spent by these unions illegally tying up the Sea­ to accomplish this purpose. Through skill­ way and the Commission was established ful propaganda, the public has been led to by the then Minister of Labour, Michael believe that our dispute concerns Canadian Starr, after consultation with those who shipping in general. That is not the case. We have a dispute only with Upper Lakes, were out to destroy the SIU. which operates 13 ships in the Great Lakes Starr at that time was—and still is—the defendant in a court action brought by the trade. No other shipping company is in­ SIU. In this action, we set forth that he volved, and no other vessels are affected. We envisioned the Commissioner as a acted illegally with regard to our contract peacemaker. Instead he has sown the seeds dispute with Upper Lakes Shipping and of industrial strife and invited discord in that his act paved the way for an illegal collective agreement between the company the field of labor relations. and the Canadian Maritime Union, and the THE COMMISSIONER'S CONDUCT ultimate loss of employment with Upper The Commissioner, who at one time rep­ Lakes by over 300 Canadian seamen, some resented the SIU, refused to disqualify with employment tenure in excess of 10 himself on that ground when a motion to years. The damage to these seamen and that effect was made to him by SIU counsel. their families has been most substantial, if Under such circumstances no motion should not irreparable. have even been required, but rather, in ac­ THE COMMISSIONER'S REFUSAL TO cordance with longstanding practice estab­ lished for the protection of parties appearing CONCILIATE THE DISPUTE The SIU and, we believe, the public, before a court or a commission, the Com­ thought that the Commissioner was ap­ missioner should have declined the appoint­ pointed primarily for the purpose of set­ ment when it was made by the then Min­ tling a dispute. The statute under which ister of Labour. Having relegated the dispute to an inhe was appointed is headed: "An Act to BDSTNESS WEEK One of the most influential and authoritative magazines in the management field Is Business Week. Here are excerpts from Business Week's article On the Norris report. ' •nnir^fii' I ""itJ' ' ll'" «•>'»</ /j 1 ir ''C / So / I significant position, the Commissioner con­ centrated most of his time on an investiga­ tion of the internal operations of the SIU. He demonstrated a bias and pre-disposition as to the issues, a clear personal venom against the SIU, and flagrant disregard for the principle of justice. Opportunity to present evidence was re­ fused, the right to cross-examine was re­ stricted and SIU counsel was constantly abused. Concepts of equal justice were bypassed, including the right of all parties to receive equal treatment. For example, when witnesses attacked the SIU, the nor­ mal rules of evidence were set aside on the grounds that the hearing was an inquiry, not a court of law. However, when the SIU sought to submit or elicit evidence such normal rules of evidence were then made applicable. The Commissioner was incon­ sistent in his rulings, to the detriment of the SIU. For example, when top officials of Upper Lakes, CLC and CERT testified, and inquiry was made as to relevant facts, upon their assertion of absence of personal knowledge, the Commissioner precluded SIU counsel from inquiring. On the other hand, when top officials of the SIU were si«ilarly questioned, and gave identical replies, the Commissioner castigated and admonished them and held them respons­ ible for such knowledge. Time and again, when witnesses adverse to the SIU testified to facts not within their personal knovyledge, their accounts were accepted as pro­ viding background, history or interest. However, when SIU witnesses sought to testify similarly, they were confined to matters strictly within their personal knowl­ edge. These are but examples of the many areas in which the SIU was subjected to disparate treatment. Another illustration -of the Commis­ sioner's failure to observe the rules of fair play are his comments with regard to pend­ ing litigation. In the pending action involv­ ing former Minister Starr, the Commissioner reports that there is no dispute as alleged in that case and gratuitously decides this pending case in favor of the former Min­ ister. In fact, the Commissioner takes pains to voice his views • on almost all pending litigation. The obvious effect is to prejudice the SIU in those proceedings before the various courts. Strangely enough, when during the inquiry, SIU counsel attempted to raise a point with regard to a matter which was the subject of litigation, the Commissioner I'efused to hear it because he said he would not pass on matters before the courts. This demonstrates the applica­ tion of double standards. The Commissioner displayed a prosecu­ tor's zeal to make a case against the SIU. Such purpose went so far as to subject to attack all those who did not have as their objective the desire to destroy the SIU. In fact, this zeal is so ardent that in his report he refers to matters which he re­ ceived in private communications but which were never placed publicly before the com­ mission, so that they could be aired and subject to examination. A further example of the unusual con­ duct engaged in by the Commissioner is his incorporation into his report of matters which occurred subsequent to the hearing, and whch he construed as detrimental to the interests of the SIU. Significantly, however, the Commissioner fails to incor­ porate in his report the following events which occurred after the close of the hearing: a) He fails to mention in his report the charges made by the former CMU president that the CLC turned the CMU into little more than a com­ pany union which negotiated a sweetheart contract with Upper Lakes. Convenienty, be tucks away newspaper accounts of these charges in a voluminous Schedule to the Report. b)He completely ignores the shotgun (Continued on page 12) �tm ti, im Paf• Thre* SEAFARERS LOG>^PECtAL SUPPLEMENT THE SlU-UPPER LAKES DISPUTE Lakes' union-busting campaign and the Canadian Since the early part of 1961, the Seafarers In­ Government inquiry which arose out of it, and ternational Union of Canada, which represents with the role played by other labor organizations, merchant seamen in virtually all Canadian-flag as well as Government agencies in both the shipping companies, has been the target of one of United States and Canada, in this deliberate at­ the most vicious and unscrupulous union-busting tempt to destroy the effectiveness of the Seafarers campaigns carried on against a trade union International Union of Canada as a militant fight­ organization since the bleak and bloody anti- ing force which has won for Canadian seamen the best wages, working conditions and welfare labor era of the pre-19308. This union-busting campaign is being spear­ benefits in their history. headed by the Upper Lakes Shipping Company, II. THE NORRIS INDUSTRIAL EMPIRE a Canadian shipping arm of the notoriously anti­ Behind the strife which has existed between union American industrial dynasty dominated by the SIU of Canada and the Upper Lakes Shipping the financial interests of the Norris family. Company stands the Norris financial empire—a The Norris-Upper Lakes campaign has as its multi-million dollar network of American and objective., the destruction of the SIU of Canada Canadian business enterprises which include steel as a militant force for the betterment of Canadian mills, grain elevators, bakeries, feed mills, dryseamen's wages, working conditions and welfare docks, racing stables, hotels, theatres, stadiums, benefits. hockey teams, boxing clubs, real estate firms and It should be emphasized, however, that this shipping companies. union-busting attempt, despite the enormous The controlling factor in this industrial empire wealth and power of the Norris empire, could is the Norris family, whose funds derive from the never have reached its present proportions with­ estate of the late James Norris. out the aid and assistance of the Canadian Labour James Norris was the father of Jim Norris, Congress and a number of labor unions, Canadian whose many business interests included the In­ and American, which have seized the opportunity ternational Boxing Club. This club was shown, in to settle long-standing jurisdictional scores with U.S. Government investigations and grand jury the SIU, on both sides of the Lakes, by abetting proceedings to have worked with Frankie Carbo the employer in his campaign of destruction, in and other underworld figures in establishing mon­ violation of the basic principle of trade unionism. opoly control over the boxing industry, so that This report will deal with the organization of any boxer who wanted to enter the ring had to the Norris financial empire and the Upper Lakes pay tribute to Norris' underworld connections. Another son of James Norris is Bruce Norris. Shipping Company, with the history of Upper Bruce Norris is a director of the Upper Lakes Shipping Company, which is spearheading the at­ tack on Canadian seamen's wages and conditons, and which is primarily owned by the Norris Grain Company of Winnipeg. Norris Grain of Winnipeg is wholly owned by the Norris Grain Company of Chicago, in which the controlling interest is ul­ timately vested in a Nevada corporation owned by trusts established b.y James Norris' widow for the benefit of her children. In substance, twothirds of the Upper Lakes company is owned by Americans, members of the Norris family. The interlocking relationships of these American and Canadian companies, including Upper Lakes Ship­ By STEPHEN BRANCH ping and its various subsidiaries, is shown in MONTREAL (Staff) — East­ Chart No. 1. ern Canada; shipyards stand a The Norris empire has long been notorious for good chance of building at least its anti-unioh activities and its attempts to exploit some of the Great Lakes ore its employees in both the United States and carriers which U, S. steel com­ Canada. In Canada, for instance, it has success­ panies think ihay be needed j^ over the next few years. fully resisted union wages and conditions in one Companies like Pickands of its largest subsidiaries. Dominion Foundry, as Mather & Co.,. Cleveland, are well as in other areas. In the States, among other ; already taking a look at their things, the Norris interests have joined forces needs for big new bulk carriers with the anti-union Great Lakes shipping com­ ° to move Canadian iron ore from ports on the north shore of the pany, Pickands-Mather, in a plan involving a $250 St. Lawrence to steel plants in million exploitation of Canada iron ore resources the Cleveland area. through the utilization of low-wage, companyThe reason is there could be dominated crews aboard ore carriers under the a shortage of the big and effir Canadian flag. cient 25,000-ton carriers .when new mines like Wabush Lake The elimination of the SIU of Canada as a pro­ come into full production. tector of Canadian seamen's wages and conditions Shipbuilding costs in the U. S. would, of course, be an important factor in the have been rising and so far ho" Norris plans to exploit these sbamen, and it is ' U. S. government subsidies have interesting to note that on the same day that the been paid toward construction of vessels destined prim, Canadian newspaper, the Financial Post, reported service in thi on the Pickands-Mather scheme, it also an­ nounced formation of the Canadian Maritime Union by the Canadian Labour Congress. (Exhibit A). The date was October 21, 1961— just the time that Upper Lakes was preparing to break its SIU contract. The Canadian Maritime Union is the seamen's union which Upper Lakes utilized as a company union to represent the scab crews which Upper Lakes recruited to man its vessels after it had arbitrarily broken its 10-year contractual rela­ tionship with the SIU of Canada and locked some r I?'""*"" Km''""' to S!" 300 Canadian Seafarers out of their jobs. I. INTRODUCTION EXHIBIT A Financial Post, Oct. 21, 1961 posit Canadf^ .dUemma in respect to Inverted capital is a very real one. ownership Canadian in^ TterptiseTir and" extractive ent vii-Tiiia uu'Aiuuavcua jaaa xyeiaaewa# Siy granting concessions to uanadian capital and levying heavy taxes on "take-overs" by foreign caintal. EXHIBIT B N. y. Herald Tribune, June 15,1963 The president of Upper Lakes is Jack Leitch and its personnel manager is Thomas J. Houtman. Houtman was formerly secretary-treasurer of the communist-dominated Canadian Seamen's Union whose hold on Canadian merchant seamen was broken by the SIU of Canada in 1949. Whereas virtually all other Canadian shipping companies signed with the SIU in 1949, however, Upper Lakes continued to put up stiff resistance to the SIU's organizing program for nearly two years, and did not agree to an SIU contract until 1951, thus becoming the last major Canadian-fiag operator on the Lakes to do so. After this, Upper Lakes not only continued its stiff resistance to the SIU, at every contract nego­ tiation, but in fact attempted to break its contrac­ tual relationship with the SIU and supplant the SIU with another union. Testimony given during the inquiry into the Upper Lakes-SIU dispute, which the Canadian Government recently conducted, indicates that in the summer of 1952, a few months after James Todd had been fired by the SIU from his job as Fort William port agent, Houtman offered to co­ operate with Todd in a plan to get rid of the SIU and supplant it with another union.® This plan failed to materialize because the SIU at that time was a member in good standing of the Canadian labor movement and Todd was un­ able to command support for a rival union. In 1961, however, after he had been absent from the waterfront for nine years, Todd suddenly reap­ peared as secretary-treasurer of the Canadian Maritime Union, the puppet union established by the CLC to represent the scab crews aboard the Upper Lakes vessels. In this connection it should be noted that the CMU was set up to supplant the SIU after dis­ cussions between Houtman and Michael Sheehan, an SIU patrolman who was expelled from the Union in February, 1961, for misconduct in the performance of his duties. In both cases Houtman, acting for Upper Lakes, seized the opportunity presented by a disgruntled and ousted ex-officer of the SIU to try to foment a plan in which the SIU would be replaced by another union. This plan, as noted, failed in 1952 because Todd could not command support from the rest of the Canadian labor movement. But it materialized in 1961 when the CLC, along with other labor groups in Canada and the States, joined with the employer in his attempt to destroy the SIU, for reasons which will be discussed later in this report. The parallel between the Todd and Sheehan cases is indicated in Chart No. 2, which also shows the activities of Sheehan, Upper Lakes, the CLC and the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Trans­ port and General Workers. These activtes in effect constituted a conspiracy between the employer and thse labor groups to elimnate the SIU. III. THE SlU-UPPER LAKES RELATIONSHIP IV. THE SIU'S ROLE IN THE CANADIAN ECONOMY The Norris-dominated Upper Lakes Shipping Company, whose assets represent an investment of some $60 million,! is one of the major Canadian shipping companies, operating some 13 vessels on the Great Lakes. The Norris empire's particular interest in des­ troying the wages and working standards of Canadian seamen represented by the SIU has already been cited in this report. Before proceeding further with an account of �fi«e FaBf• July *6, 1901 SEAFARERS LOG—SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT OWNERSHIP OF UPPER LAKES SHIPPING .M ; • 'df : .i:! AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES I'i ? OWNED BY CERTAIN TJtUBTS CRKATID BT MABGUBBITI L. NORBIS, WIDOW OF JAMES MORRIS, FOR THE BENEFIT OP HER CBILDRBN, BRUCE A. NORBIS, ELEANOR MORRIS KMRIBLRR AMD MABGURBITE MORRIS RIRRR. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, BRUCR A. NORRIS, ET AL, TRUSTEES. NELVANA CORP (NEVAD/0 OirrSTANDING I 3,000 COMMW SHARKS" 13,000 CLASS "A" VOTING FFD. SHARES 11,300 CLASS "B" Nim-VOTING SHARES OWNS 6,240 COMMON SHARES (11.4%) OF NORRIS GRAIN CO. 11,980 CLASS "A" VOTING SHARES (100%) OF OSCEOLA CORP. OWNED BT MARGUERITE L. MORRIS, WIDOW OF JAMBS NORRIS. OWNED BT CERTAIN TRUSTS CREATED BT THE LATE JAKES NORRIS FOR THE BENEFIT OF HIS CHILDREN, BRUCE A. NORRIS, ELEANOR NORRIS KNEIBLER AMD HARGUERITE NORRIS RIKER. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHICAGO, BRUCE A. NORRIS, ET AL, TRUSTEES. OSCEOLA CORR OUTSTANDING I 3,600 COMMON SHARES \- 11,980 CLASS "A" VOTING SHARES OWNS 30,288 COMMON SHARES (55.7%) OF NORRIS GRAIN CO. 5,640 SHARES-OWNED BT MARGUERITE N. RIKER 5,640 SHARES-OWNED BT TONIKA CORP. (WHOLLT-OWNED BY ELEANOR N. KNEIBLER AND TRUSTS CREATED BY HER FOR HER CHILDREN.) 6,564 SHARES-OWNED BT PECONIC CORP. (WHOLLYOWNED BT BRUCE A. NORRIS.) ir,8?4 SHARES-(32.8%) OF NORRIS GRAIN CO. NORRIS GRAIN CQ (CHICAGO) OUTSTANDING -j 54,372 COMMON SHARES OWNS 4,000 COMMON SHARES (100%) OF NORRIS GRAIN CO. LTD. NORRIS GRAIN CQLTDCWINNIPEG) OUTSTANDING 4;000 COMMOITSHARES I OWNS 117,864 COMMON SHARES (64.9%) OF UPPER LAKES SHIPPING LTD. UPPER LAKES SHIPPING LTD. LEITCH TRANSPORT LTa OWNS OUTSTANDING 181,506 COMMON SHARES 63,642 COMMON SHARES (38%) OP UPPER IAKB8 SHIPPING LTD. OWNS 100% OF ISUND SHIPPING 100% OF TRANS-LAKE SHIPPING -4" 30% OF NORTHERN SHIPPING •<, r [ ,j. ISLAND 8HIPPIN8 TRANS-LAKE IHOLLT-OWNED BT UPPER UEES SHIP­ PING LID. IHOLLT-OWNED BY UPPER LAKES SHIP­ PING LTD. 60LDA8 CO. NORTHERN SHIim.6IIHN1K LTD. CONTROLLING INTEREST OWNED BT UPPER LAKES 30% OWNED BT UPPER UEES OWNS 80% OF NORTHBRN SHIPPING 30% OWNED BT GOUDAS Iv-'-t CHART 1 �inly il, ifts th« SlU-Upper Lakes controversy, it may be well to consider briefly the unique role played by the SIU in the Canadian economy as a whole, since in this area may be. found significant clues to some of the motivaticms which prompted the Canadism Labour Congress and other Canadian labor groups to join with the employer in an onslaught against the SIU. The SIU, in Its present form, came into Canada in the late 1940s when Canadian merchant seamen and the Canadian waterfronts were controlled by the communist - dominated Canadian Seamen's Union. The CSU was then engaged in an effort to impede the flow of Marshall Plan shipments which were designed to bolster democracy by helping the nations of Western Europe repair their warravaged economies. Having successfully broken the hold of the com­ munists, and gained the right to represent the seamen of virtually all Canadian shipping com­ panies, the SIU then immediately embarked upon a militant program to elevate the wages and work­ ing conditions of these seamen, which had been badly depressed under the CSU. The wage gains which the SIU has won, from 1949 to 1963, are shown in the table on this page. As a result of this SIU representation, Canadian seamen have not only progressed at a faster rate than the members of other Canadian labor unions, but have attained wages and working conditions which are only slightly below those of their American counterparts. In the process of raising the wages and working standards of its members, however, the SIU has antagonized powerful segments of Canadian labor, Canadian shipping management and the Canadian business community as a whole. With respect to the Canadian business com­ munity, it may be noted that up to 75% of much Canadian industry is owned by foreign interests, mostly American, who have contributed a great deal to anti-American feeling in Canada, (Exhibit B). In many instances these foreign owners have shamelessly exploited Canadian labor and have—in the words of the Canadian Minister of Finance—"rarely conferred any benefit on the Canadian economy." (Exhibit C.) Certainly, any effort by the SIU to set a prece­ dent for other Canadian workers by raising the wages and conditions of its members to near- MTI-U.S.TAXPLAN SCORED IN CANADA Financial Leaders Condemn Curbs on Capital Flow By HOMER BIOABT Special to Tba Nee Tork Times OTTAWA, June IS—The Libr eral Government came under strong criticism from the Cana­ dian financial commuhity today over its radical proposals to dis­ courage United States invest­ ment in Canada, Eric Kieraiis, president of the Montreal Stock Exchange and the Canadian Stock Exchange, made public a letter to Foreign Minister Walter Gordon that assailed. Mr, Gordon's antitax proposals. EXHIBIT C N. Y. Times, June 19,1963 Pag» nvr SEAFAREKS WG—SPECtAL SVFPtEmfiT American levels would be met with hostility by Canadian industry. With respect to the maritime industry specifi­ cally, it should be noted that the tendency, on the part of some Canadian shipowners, has been to try to peg Canadian wages and conditions to Brit­ ish levels, rather than to the much higher Ameri­ can levels. Significantly, a leading spokesman for this group has been the Upper Lakes president, Jack Leitch. On March 9,1959, for instance, Leitch wrote a letter to the SIU. of Canada in which he proposed that all Lakes operators register their fleets in Great Britain, and in which he also urged the SIU to guarantee for 20 years that all Canadian deep sea ships in competition with British vessels pay Canadian seamen the British wage scales. Finally, with respect to other segments of Ca­ nadian labor, it may be noted that these groups have often been the targets of criticism by their own memberships for their failure to keep step with the SIU's pace-setting progress. The gains which the SIU has scored in behalf of Canadian seamen have therefore long been a thorn in the side of Canadian labor and management and have provided an incentive for Canadian la­ bor and management to join forces against an organization they consider to be their common enemy. V. RELATIONS BETWEEN THE SIU AND OTHER CANADIAN LABOR GROUPS Besides the SIU's general role in the Canadian economy, and the antagonism which this engen­ dered among other Canadian labor groups, Ihere are a number of points, regarding the SIU's rela­ tions with other labor organizations on both sides of the Lakes, which should be considered in order to understand the background against which the SlU-Upper Lakes dispute developed. The SIU of Canada had long been a member in good standing of the organized Canadian labor movement. But over the years the SIU's attempts to provide adequate wages and conditions for workers in all areas of the Canadian maritime in­ dustry had brought it into jurisdictional conflict with the Nation^^l Association of Marine Engineers and particularly with the communist-tinged ma­ rine section of one of the CLC's most powerful affiliates, the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Transport and General Workers. As a result of these jurisdictional differences, the SIU had been subjected to charges of "raid­ ing" and its affiliation with the CLC had been severed in May, 1960. It should be emphasized, however, that at this time the break between the SIU and the CLC was purely over jurisdictional issues arising out of conflicting claims by the SIU, Marine Engineers and CBR'T over the right to represent certain clas­ sifications of Canadian maritime employees. At no time during this period did the CLC voice any criticism of the SIU's internal op­ erations, give any indication that it considered the SIU as anything hut a bona fide trade un­ ion working for the best interests of its mem­ bership, or show in any manner that it con­ sidered another seamen's union necessary to replace the SIU. Significantly, none of these attitudes, which the CLC later manifested so frequently, appeared until nearly a year later, when the Upper Lakes Shipping Company opened its campaign of destruction against the SIU. VI. RELATIONS BETWEEN THE SlUNA AND OTHER AMERICAN LABOR GROUPS It should also be noted that while the SIU of Canada was involved in jurisdictional disputes with other affilates of the Canadian Labour Con­ gress, the Seafarers International Union of North America, was involved in jurisdictional disputes with two major unions on the American side of the border—the National Maritime Union and the United Steeiworkers of Ajmerica. The SIU's differences with the Steeiworkers have primarily concerned representation rights to crewmemb^ aboard Great Lakes ore carriers. The Great Lakes steel industry is one which has tradi­ tionally resisted representation of its ore boat crews by legitimate trade unions, and which has fathered and fostered a system of so-called "inde­ pendent" unions which are in reality companydominated organizations. It is interesting to note that whatever representation the Steeiworkers have been able'to gain among these crews has come about largely through the incorporation of these company-dominated "unions" as marine off- SIU War To Clost Firm Nearly $2 Million DM) •Hitl TktftaMlalMMMvit Mi iVTOV MM IV «• IM MC I sLsr, isry,: MM M M-C' mm priparri fcr ihai ^ 'n takes Sfrffe TOWWTO !:r'—4 jn H W vrf Mmm Mn nuMiil tmt tm m mmpar 9mm Imtm rmmrntrnrnm tm. u rte ttmm imum* ttrndrnmimtimmmm. to mtnmi cMtUBtra md ^ affM m MM f« I MOTH* Ip M pv mm. $mm. nippv, IM «M*r tmm lav j TIM raapaip ftcnrm mmm rnmm m tm mm m tMM MpM m ttrnmmmtm EXHIBIT D Toronto Telegram, Aug. 29, 1962 shoots of the Steeiworkers Union. The largest and most notorious of these company unions was the Lakes Seamen's Union, which has now been char­ tered by the Steeiworkers as Local 5000. The relations between the SIU in the States and the National Maritime Union have long been stormy and have involved a variety of issues, a recitation of which would serve no useful purpose here. Suffice it to say that both the NMU and the Steeiworkers have a history of antagonism toward the SIU and that both of these unions did, in fact, seize the opportunity to join in the effort to smash the SIU in Canada, even though their activities meant supporting the position of the employer, in violation of the basic principle of trade unionism. VII. MICHAEL SHEEHAN The one other subject which must be considered, in order fully to understand the backdrop against which Upper Lakes' campaign against the SIU developed, is the role played by Michael Sheehan. Sheehan was an SIU of Canada patrolman with a long history as a malcontent. In November of 1960 Sheehan's refusal to work in harmony with other SIU officials culminated in a heated dispute, at the end of which Sheehan walked out of his job with the Union. Shortly after that he turned up in Ottawa, where he began to regale officials of the CLC—as well as leaders of the CBRT, Steelworkers and other Canadian labor groups—with allegations of SIU violence and dictatorial tactics with regard to its membership. He also discussed with these labor groups the creation of a new sea­ men's union to rival the SIU.3 Immediately after these early discussions, the Canadian newspapers began to publish stories in which the CLC echoed Sheehan's allegations of violence and began to lay the groundwork for the creation of a rival union. Because of these activities, and his associations with dual and hostile organizations, Sheehan was placed on charges of violating the SIU constitu­ tion, and was tried by a duly-elected trial com­ mittee. On February 20, 1981, he was found guilty of all charges and was expelled from the Union. As pointed out in Section V, it is interesting to note that up until the time the differences between Sheehan and the SIU came to a head—at the end SIU Wage Gains for Canadian Seamen 1949-1963 Wheelsman Watchman Deckhand Cook Oiler Fireman 1 1949 1 $175 1 155 1 145 1 225 1 175 1 170 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 19G3 $397.49 354.51 329.00 483.82 397.49 380.01 f �• :rr# July M, ItW SEAFARERS LOG-SPECIAL SVPPLEMENT Pate Sis vb'!.. ItHl .J'r t«)v-W THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST 1NE SlU CLC CBRT TODD SHEEHAN UPPER LAKES • ;L;»•V.j<'• •';!•> •'•I'll' TODD FIRED FROM SIU. JAN.,1961 SHEEHAN MEETS CLC, CBRT OFFICERS IN OTTAWA, TALKS ABOUT NEW SEAMEN'S UNION. s 1952 FEB,. SHEEHAN MEETS CLC OFFICIALS IN OTTAWA. FIRST ALLEGATIONS OP VIOLENCE BY SIU. V W HOUTMAN OFFERS TO COOPERATE WITH TODD TO TAKE COMPANY'S SHIPS AWAY FROM SIU. PLAN WAS NOT CARRIED our BECAUSE TODD COULDN'T GET BONA FIDE TRADE UNION AFFILIATION. w MARCH. 1961 SHEERAN MEETS CLC, CBRT OFFICERS IN OTTAWA TO PROMOTE CMU. ALSO MEETS WITB "SHIPPING INDUSTRY PEOPLE". 1953-1961 TODD ABSENT FROM WATERFRONT SCENE. WORK AT SHORESIDE JOBS. f JUNE. 1961 SHEEHAN MEETS HOUFMAN IN OTTAWA DISCUSSES MANNING TWO ISLAND SHIPPING VESSELS \ \ / -Hi / 1961 COMPANY BRINGS OUT NORTHERN VENTURE BUr DOES NOT NOTIFY SIU. SHEEHAN RE­ CRUITS CREW. MEN SIGN CARD FOR CBRT, ALSO CMU. CONTRACT SIGNED WITH CBRT. JULY. 1961 HOUFMAN TELLS SHEEHAN TO CREW NORTHERN VENTURE. \ \ V I AND MAHONEY miT UXTCH IN TORONTO, DISCUSS MANNING OF WHEAT IING AMD NORTHERN WBMTURE. SEPT.. 1961 SHEEHAN PUT ON CLC PAYROLL. AUG.-SEPT.. 1961 SHEEHAN MEETS WITH TODD IN TORONTO. ASKS HIM TO "DO SOME ORGANIZING." SEPT. - OCT.. 1961 SEPTEMBER "BEACON" ANNOUNCES CMU FORMATION. NORTHERN VENTURE CONTRACT. CMU FORMALLY SET UP OCT. 9, 1961 WITH SHEEHAN AS PRESIDENT AND TODD AS SECRETARY-TREASURER. NOVEMBER "DEACON" ANNOUNCES WHEAT KING CONTRACT. "BEACON" OF JAN., 1962 ANNOUNCES CMU NOW HAS CLC LABEL. •• ^ ^ . ^ . •J • 4. ' :• ^ I , , i' - CHART 2 V . •• �Jnlr t«. 1969 of 1960—the differences between the SIU and CLC had been concerned with the jurisdictional con> flicts between the SIU and CBRT, and the CLC had given no indication that it considered the SIU as a corrupt organization or that it deemed another seamen's union to be necessary. The expression of these feelings came on the heels of Sheehan's talks with CLC officers. It should also be noted that the discussions be­ tween Sheehan and leaders of the CLC, CBRT and other groups took place just as the Upper Lakes Shipping Company was taking the first steps in its union-busting campaign against the SIU by pre­ paring the bring out two new ships—the Wheat King and Northern Venture—and operating them through subsidiary companies in order to evade its SIU contract. During the Canadian Government hearings into the dispute, which later took place, Sheehan con­ ceded from the witness box that while he was talking to CLC and CBRT leaders in Ottawa, he was also talking to shipping industry people, and that he talked to Houtman, the personnel manager of Upper Lakes, about manning the two new ships the company was bringing out.* Finally, it should be remembered that the deal­ ings between Houtman and the disgruntled Shee­ han, in 1961, faithfully parallel the dealings be­ tween Houtman and the disgruntled Toddj in 1952. As noted in Section III, Houtman's hopes of getting rid of the SIU failed in 1952 because the SIU was a member in good standing in the Canadian labor movement and Todd was unable to gain the sup­ port he needed to create a rival union. By 1961, the differences which had arisen between the SIU and the CLC and CBRT enabled Sheehan to be­ come the primary link between the labor and management groups and to supply Houtman with the thing that Todd could not supply—a new sea­ men's union which would be, in reality, a com­ pany-dominated union but which was given an appearance of legitimacy by the organized Canad­ ian labor movement.. This puppet union was the Canadian Maritime Union which was established in the fall of 1961 after a series of events—involving Sheehan, Upper Lakes, CLC and CBRT—which combined to form a pattern of conspiracy against the SIU. This pat­ tern of conspiracy is shown in Chart No. 2. VIII. UPPER LAKES' UNION-BUSTING CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE SIU As has been noted in the previous sections of this report, the Upper Lakes Shipping Company had been anxious to end SIU representation of its crews from the moment the company signed its first SIU contract in 1951. in 1952 the company had attempted to achieve this objective through Todd, but had failed. By the beginning of 1961, however, the picture was differ­ ent. As a result of factors already cited, a schism had developed between the SIU and a powerful clique of the CLC, and Upper Lakes saw in this situation an opportunity to carry through the union-busting plan which had lain dormant for nine years, but which had never been forgotten. The company thereupon launched a campaign against the SIU which can be divided into two major phases, as follows: 1) During the spring and summer of 1961 the company took the first steps toward breaking its relationship with the SIU by bringing out two new vessels—the Wheat King and Northern Ven­ ture—and operating both of these under foreign fiags, through subsidiary companies, in order to evade its contractual responsibilities toward the SIU. The manner in which Upper Lakes vested own­ ership of these ves.sels in foreign subsidiaries, but retained control through agency agreements, is shown in Chart 3. The company ultimately manned both of these vessels with scab crews who were enrolled in the CBRT as a prelude to putting them into the CMU. In fact, during the subsequent Canadian Govern­ ment hearings on the dispute, Maurice Wright, who was the counsel for the CLC, CMU and CBRT, conceded that the intention, through this entire first phase of Upper Lakes'- anti-SIU campaign, was to turn these scab seamen, who were drummed into the CBRT, over to the CMU when it was set up.5 It should be remembered, as pointed out in the previous section of this paper, that during this same period Michael. Sheehan was working with leaders of the CLC and CBRT to set up the CMU, and was also talking with Houtman, Upper Lakes^ personnel manager," about manning the two new Upper Lakes ships. Page Seven SEAFARERS WG—SPmAl SVPPLEMmT In fact, testimony given by. Sheehan, durii^ tha Canadian Government inquiiy, shows that Hout­ man and Sheehan made arrangements for man­ ning at least one of these ships before the CMU was set up or had any members, and that Sheehan did, in fact, recruit scab crewmen for the Northern Venture—an activity for which he was compen­ sated by the company.6 2) By the fall of 1961, the CMU had been form­ ally established. Sheehan had been named its first president, and Todd, who had been away from the waterfront since 1952, suddenly reappeared as the scab union's secretary-treiisurer. Thus, by the time the SIU was ready to reopen the Upper Lakes contract — in October, 1961 — Upper Lakes had a ready vehicle at hand to which to transfer its contractual relationship and thus was in a position to launch the second phase of its union-busting program—which was to break its SIU contract completely, lock SIU members out of their jobs aboard all Upper Lakes vessels, and replace these SIU members through Sheehan and the puppet CMU. In fact, Sheehan testified, dur­ ing the Government hearings, that during the winter of 1961, while the SIU and Upper Lakes were still in negotiations, he started to round up crews for the Upper Lakes ships, even though these ships were not under contract to the CMU."* In any event, from the moment that the SIU notiflca the oompany that It wished to reopen the tipper Lakes contract, the company refused even to nieet with the Union. As a result, the SIU, in accordance with Canadian practice, requested that the Canadian Labour Minister appoint a concilia­ tion officer to bring the parties into negotiations. In February, 1962, the Labour Minister appointed a conciliation board composed of an SIU nominee, a company nominee, and a chairman, G. D. Laviolette, whose appointment was protested by the SIU on the grounds that he was a professional advisor to management. The protest was rejected. At the first meeting of the board, on March 5, the company not only flatly rejected the SIU's reuests for contract improvements, but proposed own-grading the welfare plan and eliminating the vacation plan and the hiring and promotion clauses. Unless these conditions were met, the company said, its dispute with the SIU. would be impossible to resolve. Significantly, the company, at this initial meet­ ing, presented a brief which gave status to the newly-formed CMU and expressed the hope that this puppet union would grow. It should be noted that at. this same time, while the SlU-Upper Lakes contract dispute S % THE MONTlllAL STAH. PKlDAr, MAY 3, 19S3 SheehanCharges CWMaMng CMU Company Union By WIUCE TAYLOR He Admitted: "I had a hunch from the start the CLC would ° The. ftrife-raarked power use me to do the dirty work in ktniggle between the Cauultu organixing the CMU, and thep Labor Coogreas: end the Seaput.the boots to me when it taren' International.Union tm was . done. The CLC doesn't control of the nation'a duea-paywant a real sailors' union. It Ing seamen ,waa thrown , i^do open here yesterday. wants • company union that will do what it's told. And the ' Michael. J. Sheehan,: . selfCLC knew I wouldn't go along described pawn in the bitter with it, so I was dump^. conflict jin his role as founder of the CLC-sponsored Canadian "The CLC doesn't ~want free elections and. it doesn't wantMaritime Union — an organizw ii.r|ng halls for the mcm(ion established to topple the iJiet the fights of SIU's waterways labor empire charged the CLC. with turn­ ing the CMU into little more than a company union. "U He alleged that the CLC has set back the rights of .Canadian AfAjseamen by 30 years, and at cujed CLC executive vice-presi­ dent William Dodge,' wdio is overseer of the CMU, of refus­ ing to consider CMU members' Complaints, with the remarks; MICHAEL J.i To hell:-with the members. They're not going to h«ve any­ sailor since he] thing to do .with running this lieutenant to S: unitjn." 'Sheehan made his statements C. Banks until i,lXy artS®/"""-® S! at a press conference after at­ the union on cj torney William I. Miller took duct three ye action in Superior Court on his Immediatelyj "V behalf-to oust Jack Staples, of form the CM Port Colborne, Ont., and James of the CLC Todd, of .Toronto, as prudent and secretary-treasurer of the member ce CMU. Issue of summonses, which earlie which are retumsble by the SIU and a respondents within six days, mination io'i was authorized by Mr. Justice ness. He c men in Rene .Duranleau. Sheehan alleged in his pelr replaced tion for a writ of quo warranto 'O'' or that the elections of Staples and Per Laki and. in ' "" '• todd were irregular and illegal. He is suing for their removal named bejel from office and his re-establish­ its fou In ment as president; . the"2 Unction '"•M'lW .. Did he think his action would Sheeh i provoke further onion lurbu- monii into t! .lence on the waterfront? -.I'l hope not. But in this kind executive viccM of thing you can .never tell 11 delegates to a' when you're liable to see your convention in Ottawa. UnTT. head rolling down the ' dock April 9, he said, he had been Ahead of you. I've got my guns receiving $500 • month by '/'"[ae f°.betteZ.{ba lined up fore'^and aft, and I'm cheque drawn on a special CLC W or th^otter „;jOo cin /#, ready for action." account; aince then len he has re-j wif SheL^aahs The husky, 48 year-old native ceived no money, and no Mtl \M!fheF^ V/J 'of Livetpppl ;who baa been a fiealion advising him why. ^ Ac-Dfi, 'Pt Oth J,••aiii EXHIBIT E . •'HI Off/ Coftfl �SKAFARERS IM-SFlUZAL SVPFLEMKNt rice Eight ... -4, •ri was going ihrough ihs conciliation procts^ : there tDoe a meeting in Toronto ql iohleh ii was announced that the CMU expected to ob­ tain the Upper Lakes contract. At this meet­ ing, the Steelworkers gave the CMU $10,000.« During this same month, CLC officials Jodoin and Dodge also met in Ottawa with Leitch and Houtman, to discuss the manning of Up­ per Lakes' vessels.® Dodge was later oskM, during the Government inquiry, if there had been any decision by CLC to crew Upper Lakes vessels before the conciliation proceed­ ings ended. Dodge replied: "We were con­ vinced that there wasn't going to be a settle­ ment of the issues before the conciliation board."!® Dodge further testified that he was not familar with the SIU's contract demands at this time, but was going by what the Upper Lakes people had told htm.!! Since there was no communication between the SIU and Dodge during this period, it seems obvious that Dodge was assured by Upper Lakes that there would be no contract settlement. On March 26, 1962, Conciliation Chairman Laviolette, whose appointment the SIU had pro­ tested, together with the company's nominee on the board, informed the Labour Minister that "no useful purpose" could be served by the Board'® procMdingf. Tlio SIU nominee pn the ward wa® not con®ulte(L NevertheleM, the Latnw Minister accepted thl® recommendation, by Ae chairman and company nominee, a® the rep<»-t of the Board, and Upper Xiakes immediately went into negotiations with Sheehan and a represmtative of me CLC regarding a contract for the Upper Lakes fleet. The SIU sued in the Canadian courts to en­ join the Concilation Board from passing on this issue because of the failure of the chair­ man of the Board to comply with the law in convening a meeting of the Board—a failure which prevented the Union nominee from be­ ing present at the meeting. The court issued a restrainng order preventing the Conciliation Board from taking any further action. In spite of this court order, the Minster of Labor con­ sidered private correspondence from the chair­ man and company representative on the Board as a report, and thus gave Upper Lakes a pre­ text for locking out over 300 seamen in its em­ ploy. This disregard by a Government official of an order of the court was in part the subject of a Quebec Law Review article by a promi­ nent Canadian attorney, Philip Cutler, who said: "The practical effect was that the court was ignored and left high and dry ..." Hie contract with CMU was negotiated^. M Cleveland; early in April and was clearly illegaL' since the Labour Minister, Michael Starr, had certified as the Conciliation Board report a docu-' ment which stated on its face that it was not the Conciliation Board report, and since there had been no disposition of the contractual issues a® provided for by the Canadian Industrial Relation® Act. Action to declare this contract illegal is pres­ ently pending in the court. As soon as this illegal contract with CMU was signed, Upper Lakes began to lock out of their jobs its approximately 300 SIU crewmembers, many of whom had been employees of the com­ pany throughout its 10-year contractual relation­ ship with the SIU, and to replace these people with scab crews recruited by Sheehan. Sheehan later conceded, under cross examina­ tion at the Government inquiry, that the CMUUpper Lakes contract was negotiated before the new Upper Lakes crewmen were hired, and that no Upper Lakes employees helped to negotiate the contract "because we did not have the people in the union at that time."!® This, then, is a classic example of a typical "sweetheart" agreement. IX. THi SEAWAY BOYCOH By the spring of 1962, the Upper Lakes Company OWNERSHIP AMD OPERATION OF WHEAT KING AMD NORTHEKH VENTURE Oms 60% Of |i' ' I w Chartered To ISLAND SHIPPING WHEAT KING CHART 3 �SEAFARERS LOG^pmAi svppiment Jobr M, un wmi wutxH mQ>;«. %, §,• monzn latu matm tmu, Ttti IKt. EXHIBIT F had completed the second phase of its union-bust­ ing campaign against the SIU. It had broken off its contractual relations with the SIU in the midst of Canadian Conciliation Board procee<hngs. It had then signed an illegal contract with the CMU, which had no members, had locked SIU members out of their jobs and had begun to man its ves­ sels with scab crews recruited by Sheehan, In the face of this onslaught, the SIU, utilizing the traditional protective device of trade unions, moved to protect the job rights of its members Tsy extending its picketing action to the entire Upper Lakes fleet. In this move it was supported by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department and its affiliated unions in the United States. This strong trade union support which the SIU of Canada received soon made it apparent that Upper Lakes could not destroy its contractual re­ lationship with the SIU through a direct frontal assault upon the Union. On the contrary, as sub­ sequently shown in the Government hearings. Up­ per Lakes was suffering severe financial losses in the attempt. (Exhibit D). A more drastic ac­ tion was therefore decided upon and company representatives theh met with representatives of the CLC and CBRT to bring about practical imple­ mentation of a plan for a boycott of SIU vessels in the St. Lawrence Seaway as a means of massing the forces of the Government and public opinion against the SIU. During the next two months a series of meetings was held involving representatives of the com­ pany, CLC, CBRT, the Canadian Government, the Steelworkers Unipn, National Maritime Union, and other labor groups, both Canadian and Ameri­ can. Out of these meetings came a boycott of SIU shipping—on July 5, 1962—which led to a closing of the St. Lawrence Seaway for some 30 hours, and which in turn touched off a Canadian Gov­ ernment inquiry into the causes of the dispute which precipitated this action. These pre-boycott meetings which, in effect, brought to a culmination the conspiracy launched against the SIU at the beginning of 1961, are shown in Chart No. 4. X. THE NORRIS INQUIRY The boycott of SIU shipping through the St. Lawrence Seaway was carried out directly by Seaway Authority employees represented by the CBRT. Behind these CBRT members, however, were the marshalled forces of the CLC and other labor groups, working in a conspiratorial effort with the employer to bring the weight of the Gov­ ernment and public opinion to bear upon the SIU as a means of easing the economic pressure which the SIU was exerting upon the company through its picketing of Upper Lakes ships. This intention was confirmed by CLC executive vice-president Dodge,i3 and to this extent the boy­ cott succeeded when the Canadian Labour Min­ ister, Starr, named Mr. Justice T. G. Norris, of Vancouver, to sit as a one-man commission at hearings into the reasons behind the disruption of Great Lakes shipping. The Norris inquiry began on August 7, 1962, and ended on March 15, 1963, after 107 days of testimony by witnesses for the SIU and spokes­ men for other Canadian labor and management groups. Out of all the welter of direct examination, cross examination and conflicting testimony, which characterized the 107-day life of the Norrit Inquiry, a number of salient facts stand outt L According to the terms of reference under which the Norris commission was set hp, the Nor­ ris inquiry was supposed to explore, without bias, the roles of all parties, labor and n^anagement, who were involved in the disruption of Great Lakes shipping. It soon became apparent, how­ ever, that the employer, the CLC, the CBRT and their satellite labor groups collectively viewed themselves as the prosecutors in the inquiry and the SIU as the defendant. Pace Nine CMU $10,000. This was at the same wni^h It was announced uiat CA^ aiFP^oted to get the Upper Lakes con­ tract, even though the SlU-Upper Lakes dispute over the contract was still in the conciliation pro­ cedure. Further testimony showed that the NMU, an­ other jurisdictional opponent of the SIU, contrib­ uted $1,500." Also of interest is the role played in the dispute by various representatives of the American and Canadian governments. For instance, the "Resume of Facts" submitted by the United Steelworkers 2. The conspiratorial nature of the union-bust­ of America to the U.S. Board of Inquiry chaired ing campaign against the SIU was extended even by Judge Samuel Rosenman shows that a meeting into the hearing room, where the company's at­ was held in Montreal in January, 1962; that this torney, John Geller, worked in close association meeting was attended by Sheehan, representa­ with Maurice Wright, counsel for the CMU, CLC tives of the Steelworkers and NMU, and other and CBRT, as well as a number of other Canadian persons, and that the basic decision of the meet­ labor groups, including the National Association ing was to support the CMU. of Marine Engineers and the Canadian Merchant The "Resume of Facts" states that after the Service Guild, an organization of Canadian mer­ Montreal meeting, the Steelworkers' representa­ chant marine officers. tive, Fred Neubauer, met for further discussions 3. The star witness for the company and its in Ottawa with a number of persons, including labor allies was Sheehan, from whom came bit­ . Louis A. Wiesner, labor attache at the American ter, though unsubstantiated, allegations about embassy; Bernard Wilson, chairman of the SIU violence and the lack of internal union de­ Canada Labour Relations Board; George Haymocracy. In this connection it is most interesting thorne. Deputy Minister of Labour, and Michael to note that Sheehan has since been ousted from Starr, the Canadian Labour Minister. Starr's role the presidency of the CMU, which he obtained in in appointing Laviolette as chairman of the Con­ the first place under the cloudiest of circum­ ciliation Board, and in accepting statements made stances, since CMU had no members, and that he by Laviolette and the company's nominee as the is now charging in a court suit that he was de­ Board's report on the Upper Lakes dispute, posed illegally "by a rigged convention of CLC despite the restraining order issued by the Can­ stooges." adian court, has already been cited. Since falling from grace, Sheehan has also lev­ elled charges against his former associates Which 6. Finally, the Norris inquiry can not be are as vicious as any he hurled at the SIU from evaluated without reference to the manner in the witness box. Among other things, he has which the proceedings were conducted by Justice charged the CLC with setting back the rights of Norris—the one-man commission named by the Canadian seamen 30 years by opposing free elec­ Canadian Labour Minister, Starr. tions and union hiring halls and by supporting a Justice Norris' role in the proceedings can per­ company union (CMU) in a "sweetheart" deal haps best be illustrated by reference to a repre­ with Upper Lakes. In particular, Sheehan has de­ sentative sampling of incidents which took place nounced the CLC officer—executive vice-presi­ during the hearings: dent William Dodge, formerly of the CBRT—who was instrumental in setting up the CMU. Dodge, •On October 31,1962, an attorney for the SIUNA Sheehan has charged, has helped Upper Lakes set felt obliged to end his participation in the case up a "do not ship" list to bar certain seamen from getting jobs, and has shown his disdain for the with the charge that the daily comments and CMU membership by saying: "To hell with the judicial interpretations which characterized the members. They're not going to have anything to proceedings had led him to conclude that the SIU do with running this union." (Exhibit E). was being pre-judged. 4. Among the most significant revelations com­ ing out of the Norris inquiry were those relating to the company's use of private detective agen­ cies, armed guards and labor spies in its unionbusting attempt against the SIU. The testimony developed at the inquiry showed, for instance, that when the company recruited Greek immigrants to man the Wheat King, these men were put aboard a bus in front of a Montreal detective agency and were followed to the ship by two carloads of detectives.i* The testimony further indicated that the company had used private detectives to interrogate crewmembers, employed armed guards on its vessels, and used labor spies to nhotograph men picketing its ships in the States.is The minutes of the CMU Executive Board meet­ ing of September 7, 1962, further show that CMU made an agreement with the Citadel Detective Bureau, to render services, and paid this agency a retainer of $250. (Exhibit F). It is interesting to note that this is the same agency to which Upper Lakes later admitted paying $361,000.16 As a result of these disclosures, the SIU request­ ed in the hearings that the company be ordered to make available its records showing the extent to which private detectives were employed. This request was denied by Justice Norris as irrele-vant. However, Leitch, the head of the company, later conceded that company records showed an expenditure of at least $361,000 for private detec­ tives for one company alone. (Exhibit G.) fPf MY* • Just before this SIUNA attorney left the case, another SIU attorney, Joseph Nuss, tried to object to the fact that opposing counsel were weighting their questions by adding comments of their own, but was told by the judge not to "obstruct" the hearings. • On November 8, 1962, Nuss was obliged to protest that the CLC attorney, Wright, had been permitted to read long documents into the record, but that he had been denied similar permission, after objections by Wright. Nuss pointed out specifically that the day before, he had been re­ fused permission to read letters from unions sup­ porting the SIU, while the opposing counsel had been allowed to read newspaper stories which touched off a bitter attack by the judge upon the SIU. • On the same occasion, Nuss was also obliged to point out that opposing counsel were permit­ ted to jmake unsupported allegations and inflam­ matory statements against the SIU late in the day, so that these charges were published by the evening newspapers with no opportunity for rebuttal by the SIU. • On - a number of occasions the judge impugned the intelligence and integrity of the SIU's attorneys with words such as "stupid"i8 and "ineptitude and wilfulness."l6 5. Among the other significant revelations com­ • On February 1, 1963, SIU counsel Gordon ing out of the Norris inquiry, in addition to those Henderson asked Judge Norris to disqualify him­ concerned with the major Upper Lakes-CLC- self on the technical ground that he had previous­ CBRT conspiracy, were those concerned with the ly represented one of the parties. (Norris had roles played by other labor organizations, as well as by Government officials in both the United served as counsel for the SIU in 1953 and 1954.) Both Wright and Geller, the CLC and company States and Canada. lawyers, objected to the motion and the judge The jurisdictional dispute between the Steellater rejected it in a ruling which "was rendered workers and SIU has already been pointed out, in less than 30 seconds," according to the Montreal and it is interesting to note, as previously report­ Star of February 13, 1962. ed here, that William Mahoney of the Steelwork- - M �Jolc SC. iNft SKAFAtlBRS LOC^PEOAL SVFPUOIENT Pace Tm CONSPIRACY TO PROMOTE SEAWffiT BOVCOTT CBRT CMU uprauBi ^ CLC ^— MOV.. 1961 DODGM, JODOlMi UITCa MBET TO DISCUSS WHEAT KING AND MORTHBRN VENTinS* 1 r\ SEPT.. 1961 BTBILVOftRBRS, OBKT. MMU MBET IN TORONTO TO DISCUSS WAYS OP HELPING CMU. MABCH. 1962 DODGE AMD JODOIM MBIT IN OTTAWA WXTB LBITCR AND HOVTMAN TO DISCUSS HANNING UPPER LABIS VBSSBLS. jUlGH. 196S 8TIILV0BESWI MBIT ti TORONTO. AFTER START OF 19S3 SHIPPING SEASON, UPPER UXES KBBPS CLC INFORMED ABOUT WHEAT RING AND NORTHERN VElTrURB CM DAY-TO-DAY BASIS. ^"'1 ms: v~r7 MAY. 1962 CLC AND CBRT REPRE­ SENTATIVES MEET TO DISCUSS SEAWAY BOYCOTT, "X CMU, SnEUORORS. CLC, MMU MEET IN CUnUMD TO DISCUM MoniBirrs or CMU SHIPS IM U. 8. ri>.- 7- -r' - i i, MAY. 1962 CLC AND UPPER LAKES MEET WITH GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES TO DISCUSS "HARASSMENT" OF VESSELS IN U. S. PORTS. \ m / JUNE. 1962 CLC, CMU, CBRT, STEELVORRERS AMD MMU MEET IN TCMUHITO TO DISCUSS CLOSING SEAWAY. .. I- -Om CHART 4 • By March 11, 1963, the SIU was obliged to conclude, through its counsel, that "this commis­ sion is not in a fit position to give a report to the Minister of Labour," and Attorney Nuss submit­ ted a six-point motion asking the judge to dis­ qualify himself because of bias. The six points were as follows: a) Judge Noiris had pre-judged a number of matters before the completion of evidence and argument. b) The judge had applied the rules of evidence inconsistently, c) The judge had restricted the SIU and its counsel in adducing evidence. d) The judge had made remarks which had impeded the SIU's cross-examination of witnesses. e) The judge had acted against the interests of the SIU in pre-disposing of certain allegations. f) The judge had subjected the SIU lawyers to abuse. Both Wright and Geller, the CLC and company lawyers, again teamed up to denounce the SIU motion and the judge rejected it. The following day, March 12, Nuss was therefore obliged to tell the judge that "the SIU feels no useful purpose can be served by presenting an argument to the commission," and the SIU ended its participation in the hearings. Xi. THE COMMUNIST THREAT IN CANADA No discussion of the SlU-Upper Lakes contro­ versy would be complete without reference to the communist threat which persists on the Canadian waterfront and which could spill over into the States via Great Lakes shipping. It should be noted, first of all, that in the 1930s many Canadian seamen were represented by the Canadian Seamen's Union, which was affiliated with the SIU of North America. The CSU, how­ ever, fell under the control of known communists and shortly after the outbreak of World War II, in 1939, a number of CSU officals were interned by the Canadian Government, for national securi­ ty reasons, and were released only after Germany attacked the Soviet Union. This communist domination of the CSU was of extreme concern to the SIUNA. The SIUNA there­ fore expelled the CSU and during the latter 19,40s began an organizational campaign among Cana­ dian seamen to drive the communists out of Cana­ dian maritime, particularly on the Lakes. The Cominform, the apparatus established by the Soviets to spread communism throughout the world, had instructed all organizations under its control to disrupt the waterfronts of the Western nations, wherever possible, particularly to sabo­ tage Atlantic Pact shipments and Marshall Plan aid to the democratic countries. The CSU, as noted in Section IV, was then actively engaged in car­ rying out these instructions. The SIU's organizing campaign, to break the communist grip, was successful and by 1949-50 the union which is presently the SIU of Canada had obtained the allegiance of Canadian seamen and signed contracts with all major Lakes operaators except Upper Lakes, whose personnel man­ ager, Houtman, as previously noted, was former­ ly secretary-treasurer of the CSU. It is also public knowledge that representatives of CBRT affiliates in the maritime field are sup­ porters of the communists in Canada and partici­ pate in party affairs. In fact, a number of CBRT officers and representatives, including vestiges of the old communist-controlled CSU, have clearly identified themselves with the raising of funds for the communist party in Canada and have so ad­ vertised in the "Pacific Tribune Press," which is • �Page Eleven SEAFARERS LOO—SPECIAL SVPPLEMEKT M, 196S Cost Shipowner $36100 ,i.„. .n lb. 0«.l BASKS The «.liip<mnfr. "J" Jul r'ri. • , . ..^h tt M5''»nrt lU .nd g.ng.l.rt«n in' of hi» libor fisw with lb* SIL' ih# Ml . I EXHIBIT G Toronto Star, Feb. 14, 1963 the Canadian counterpart of "The Worker" in the States. CBRT officials have also openly partici­ pated in such activities as the communist May Day parades in Canada, Photographic evidence in the possession of the SIU, for instance, shows that two banner-waving participants in the May Day parade in Vancouver in 1960 were William Mozdir, who was vice president of CBRT Local 400, and William Brannigan, who was the financial sec­ retary of the same local. (Exhibit H). The testimony developed at the Norris inquiry showed clearly the intertwined relationship which existed, and still exists, between the CBRT and CMU. It showed, for instance, as previously dis­ cussed, that the alien Greek immigrants recruited for the Wheat King, as well as the scab crews ob­ tained by Sheehan for the Northern Venture were first drummed into the CBRT as a prelude to being turned over to the CMU, that the CBRT was in­ strumental in creating the CMU, and that it was the CBRT which spearheaded the Seaway boycott in a move to aid the CMU. The virtually inseparable relationship of the CMU and the communist-tinged CBRT makes it apparent that communists and communist sympa­ thizers are still in positions from which they can exert influence on Great Lakes shipping which poses a threat not only to the national security of Canada but to the national security of the United States—a threat which must be completely stamped out. XII. CONCLUSION As can be seen in the foregoing sections of this paper, the dispute between the Upper Lakes Ship­ ping Company and the Seafarers International Union of Canada is purely a trade union beef which has only two essential elements: 1) A powerful Canadian shipping company, which is part of an enormously wealthy and complex American industrial dynasty, has il­ legally broken a 10-year contractual relation­ ship with the SIU of Canada, has locked some 300 SIU crewmembers out of their jobs, has replaced them with scab crews and has signed a contract with a puppet union which has publicly been branded by its former president as a "company" union. 2) Actively aiding and abetting this com­ pany's union-busting attempt, in gross viola­ tion of the basic principle of trade unionism, have been the Canadian Labour Congress, the Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Trans­ port and General Workers, and such long-time ' jurisdictional rivals of the SIU as the Steelworkers Union and the National Maritime Union. In a flagrant and shameless attempt to obscure the basic union-busting nature of this beef, and to whitewash their own anti-union activities, the enemies of the SIU have introduced into the com­ bat arena issues which are entirely irrelevant and extraneous. As a glaring example of this, one should recall that witnesses for the CLC, CBRT, CMU and Upper Lakes Company spent virtually all their time in the witness box, during the Norris hear­ ings, hurling against the SIU allegations of vio­ lence, dictatorship, corruption and other sins. The most vociferous of these witnesses was, of course,' Michael Sheehan, who, as noted, has since re­ versed his field and is now hurling the same alle­ gations at his former benefactors. Without going at all into the merits of these allegations, or even trying to defend the SIU of Canada against charges which were never sub­ stantiated anyway, one may simply ask two questions: 1) How do these charges of impropriety in the SIU's internal operations alter the fact that a powerful Canadian shipping company has illegally broken its SIU contract, has locked some 300 crewmembers out of their jobs, has manned its ships with scab crews and signed a contract with a puppet company union? 2) How do these charges alter the fact that the Candian Labour Congress, the CBRT and other Canadian and American labor organiza­ tions have aided and abetted the union-husting attempt of an employer, in violation of the basic tenet of trade unionism? The fact is that the basic trade union character of this beef can not be altered by these charges and allegations of impropriety in the SIU's inter­ nal operations. The -fact that Upper Lakes was ready and waiting for the CMU, at the very moment that Sheehan and his friends in the CLC and CBRT were painting the SIU as a sinful and corrupt organization is too pat a situation to be accepted as a coincidence. In addition, the fact that the company lawyer, acting in concert with the CLC lawyer, spent so much time and effort during the Norris hearings in an attempt to show SIU cor­ ruption, makes the motivations here suspect, and lends credence to the assertion that all of the charges and allegations hurled at the SIU by wit­ nesses for the company and its labor allies were merely a carefully planned smokescreen designed to obscure the basic union-busting nature of this beef. Certainly, all the facts here makes it plain that as soon as the extraneous issues and external trappings are stripped away, the basic unionbusting nature of this beef emerges in all its naked ugliness. Nothing that the company or its partners in labor have said or done throughout this lengthy EXHIBIT H Positive proof that Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Transport and General Workers Is com­ munist-tinged is given In these photos of com­ munist May Day parade in Vancouver in 1960. In photo above, banner-waving marcher, identified by arrow, is William Mozdir, who was vice-president of CBRT Local 400 at that time. At right, arrow Identifies William Brannigan, former financial secretary of CBRT Local 400. beef can alter this simple fact, provide a rationale for Upper Lakes' actions, or justify the role which segments of Canadian and American labor have played in abetting an employer's union-busting campaign. Moreover, the extent of American ownership in Upper Lakes, of approximately two-thirds, as first fully revealed in the recently-concluded inquiry, is a clasic example of Americans (the Norris fam­ ily) refusing to invest in and buy American. Al­ though the Norris family enjoys the benefits of the American way of life, they have nevertheless failed and refused to discharge their responsibil­ ities to American citizens by maintaining and operating vessels under the American flag, and thus providing job opportunities for American seamen. On the contrary, they invested in a for­ eign country in a trade (Great Lakes shipping) in which American seamen have historically en­ gaged. Such conduct by the Norrises constitutes a basic cause and justification for protest and eco­ nomic activities by American seamen and their families. REFERENCES 1. Transcript, Norris CiHninission hearings. page 14570, lines 26-29. 2. Transcript, page 3008, lines 24-29. 3. Transcrpit, page 2629, lines 2930; page 2630, lines 1-8 and 11-17. 4. Transcrpit, page 2671, lines 17-21; page 2681, lines 11-12; page 2682, lines 5-13. 5. Transcript, page 2689, lines 3-25. ^ 6. Transcript, page 2684, lines 19-27; page 2688 lines 15-16; page 2688, line 28 to page 2689. line 2; page 2699, lines 7-9; page 2703, lines 14-28. 7. Transcript, page 2705, lines 3-26. 8. Transcript, page 2112, lines 15-29. 9. Transcript, page 5401, lines 18-30. 10. Transcript, page 5058, lines 22-30; page 5059, lines 1-2. 11. Transcript, page 5401, lines 4-7; page 5059, lines 21-22. 12. Transcript, page 2871, lines 18-23; page 2870, line 27 to page 2871, line 4. 13. Transcript, page 5104, lines 5-29. 14. Transcript, page 433, lines 11-13. 15. Transcript, page 1350, line 27 to page 1356, line 15; page 650, line 5 to page 660, line 5. 16. Transcript, page 14570, lines 8-10; page 14571, lines 16-26; page 14573, lines 18-21. 17. Transcript, page 5240, lines 7-9 and 17-21. 18. Transcript, page 5910, lines 13-14. 19. Transcript, page 12696, lines 23-26. . 1| >!i �Wm* Twelv* SEAFARERS LOG—SFECIAL SVPPLEMENT (ContiDued from page at(Mk Ml M HU •ffteM M «h« Wflfrt Ooaat •) He ianorea tha Onlarto Suprema Court decision of June, INS wMeh quashed the proceedings of a Labour Relations Board because one af tha Board members was associated with a labor organisation whose avowed purpose was to destroy the applicant union appearing before the Board. Contrast this with the action of the Commissioner in labeling as false the SlU contention that it did not receive fair treatment from the Canada Labour Relations Board, which when considering an SlU mat­ ter, allowed an officer of the CLC— Donald McDonald—to sit in judg­ ment on the SIU, even though he represented an organization whose avowed object was to destroy the SIU. The above matters were widely reported and the Commissioner's failure to take account of them in his report can be ex plained only as an unwillingness to accept the fact that some of his main assumptions a'e wrong. USE OF PRIVATE DETECTIVES The hearings revealed that $361,000 was spent by Upper Lakes with one company alone, for private detectives, which consti­ tuted • ^mte army. Notwithstanding this shocking rovclation, tho Commissioner mfused tho SlU's request for Upper Lake's records which would reveal bow these funds were disbursed and more important, fmr what purp^. The history of the labor movement demonstrates that such private police forces constitute a threat to the safe­ ty and security of workers and the estab­ lished law, which is intended to foster col­ lective bargaining. The entire matter of the use of private detectives in labor disputes should be the subject of legislative consideration for Par­ liament, with a view to requiring the filing and disclosure of information and reports by companies using such agencies in labor matters, if not the outlawing of their use entirely in such situations. IRRESPONSIBILITY OF THE CLC LEADERSHIP It is a tragic commentary that the leader­ ship of CLC and CERT saw fit to abandon sound trade union principles when they permitted their organizations to be used by the Upper Lakes shipping interests in the plan to destroy the union protection and job security of the company's employees, by signing a sweetheart contract with Upper Lakes for a non-existent union. The sweeping anti-union recommenda­ tions called for in the report point up the clear danger to the future of the trade union movement inherent in the kind of collaboration with the enemies of labor, of which the . CLC and CERT leaders are guilty. In so far as the SIU is concerned, its conscience is clear because it has acted throughout the dispute according to estab­ lished trade union principles, in the best interests of the welfare and security of the peopie it represents. CONCLUSION It is our contention that the Commis­ sioner failed to carry out his mandate; that instead, he used it as a springboard for hit personal animosity and that of others. He demonstrated throughout the proceedings and his report his total disregard for our long-developed and much admired system of justice. It must be remembered that this Com­ mission was not a court—that the report is not a judgment. Had the SIU been charged in a court and that court conducted the proceedings in the manner in which the Commissioner did, the people of this coun­ try would have made known clearly their fear and disrespect for such procedures and their desire that our time-honored prin­ ciples of justice--be enforced. This is the danger in such an Inquiry. The Commis­ sioner fs entrusted with wide powers, with wide discretion, which if used arbitrarily and uneaually between the parties, makes Jrtr M, INS a mockery of the rights citiieiu sad openo them to puMic abuse, to scudslous charges and accusations and to libel and slander. In view of all the circumstances la this matter, we have sent today the following telegram to the Minister of Justira: "Hon. Lionel Cbevrler, Minister of Justice Department of Justice Ottawa There is already evidence of mounting concern over the unprecedented, sweeping and undemocratic nature of Commissioner Norrls' repor. and rec­ ommendations, issued on July IS, 1963. The report and recommendations re­ flect the manner in which the hearings were conducted. The SIU repeatedly protested the conduct of the Commis­ sioner in that he: 1) Discriminatorily restricted the right to produce evi­ dence; 2) Discriminatorily applied the rules of evidence; 3) Discriminatorily restricted the right of counsel to ex­ amine and cross-examine; 41 Subjected SIU counsel to continued flagrant and violent abuse. In view of the foregoing, we respectfuliy request the Department of Justice immediately investigate or cause to be investigated impartially the proceedings of the Commission. Seafarers International Union of Canada" Summary Of SlU-Upper Lakes Beef T HE dispute between the Upper Lakes Shipping Company and the Sea­ farers International Union of Canada arises out of a vitious union-busting attempt by a wealthy, powerful, American-based industrial dynasty to destroy the SIU of Canada as a militant fighting force in behalf of Can­ adian seamen's wages, conditions and benefits. Actively aiding and abetting this employer's anti-union campaign, in violation of the basic principle of trade unionism, have been the Canadian Labour Congress, t/ie Canadian Brotherhood of Railway Transport and General Workers, and certain avowed jurisdictional enemies of the SIU on both sides of the border—notably the Steelworkers Union and the National Maritime .Union. Following are the most important elements in this SlU-Upper Lakes beef: • THE NORRIS INDUSTRIAL EMPIRE. The Norris industrial empire is on immensely wealthy and powerful industrial dynasty with vast busi­ ness interests in both the United States and Canada. In virtually all of its activities, in both the States and Canada, this industrial empire has been notoriously anti-union. The Canadian shipping arm of this empire is the Upper Lakes Shipping Company, which has been spearheading the unionbusting gttack on the SIU of Canada. • THE SlU-UPPER LAKES RELATIONSHIP. Upper Lakes, whose per­ sonnel manager was formerly secretary-treasurer of the old communistdominated Canadian Seamen's Union, was the last major Canadian-flag Great Lakes operator to come under an SIU contract, in 195J. Since then, the company has made repeated attempts to destroy the SIU. In 1952, the company attempted to do this through James Todd, who had been fired am his job as SIU port agent in Fort William. This plan failed because the SIU was a member in good standing in the Canadian labor movement and neither Todd nor the company was able to command the support nec­ essary to carry out their scheme. By 1961, however, certain jurisdictional differences had arisen between the SIU and other Canadian unions and the company seized this opportunity to renew the union-busting attempt which had lain dormant for nine years, but which had never been for­ gotten. • THE SlU'S ROLE IN THE CANADIAN ECONOMY. Since becoming established in Canada in 1949, the SIU has raised the wages, conditions and benefits of Canadian seamen to near-American levels. This has an­ tagonized Canadian industry generally, which is largely American-owned, and which is anxious to exploit Canadian labor as much as possible. It has specifically antagonized Canadian ship operators who would like to see the wages and conditions of Canadian seamen pegged to British levels, which are much lower than American levels, and it has also an­ tagonized other Canadian labor unions which have been criticized by their memberships for failing to keep step with the SlU's pace-setting progress. This is one reason why labor and management elements in Canada have seen fit to join forces in a concerted attack upon the SIU of Canada. • RELATIONS BETWEEN THE SIU OF CANADA AND OTHER CANA­ DIAN LABOR GROUPS. Besides being antagonistic toward the SIU because of its pace-setting gains in wages and conditions, other Canadian unions have been antagonistic toward th SIU because of its attempts to extend these gains to workers in all areas of the National Association of Marine Engineers and the communist-tinged marine section of the Cana­ dian Brotherhood of Railway Transport and General Workers, one of the most powerful affiliates of the Canadian Labour Congress. Because of its jurisdictional differences with these unions, and the fact that the CLC sided with them, the SIU severed its connection with the CLC in 1960. • RELATIONS BETWEEN THE SlUf^A AND OTHER AMERICAN LABOR GROUPS. On the States side of the Lakes, the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America has been involvd in jurisdictional dis­ putes with both the Steelworkers Union and the National Maritime Union. Both of these unions therefore seized the opportunity to join in the effort to smash the SIU in Canada, even though this meant supporting the posi­ tion of the employer in violation of the basic principle of trade unionism. • MICHAEL SHEEHAN. Michael Sheehan is a disgruntled former SIU patrolman who was expelled from the Union in February, 1961, for work­ ing with dual and hostile organizations and otherwise violating the pro­ visions of the SIU constitution. After breaking with the SIU, Sheehan held meetings with officials of the CLC, CBRT and other labor groups, as well as with officers of the Upper Lakes Company. Out of these talks came the formation of the Canadian Maritime Union of which Sheehan was elected first president, although this "union" had no members at that time. Sheehan has since been replaced as the president of CMU and now con­ cedes that this is a company union which has signed a sweetheart agree­ ment with Upper Lakes. • UPPER LAKES' UNION-BUSTING CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE SIU. Upper Lakes began its union-busting campaign against the SIU in the spring of 1961 when it brought out two new ships and operated them under foreign-flag subsidiaries in order to evade its contractual respon­ sibilities toward the SIU. The first ship, the Whec!t King, was ultimately manned by the company with Greek immigrants. The second ship, the Northern Venture, was manned with scabs recruited by Sheehan. Both of these crews were drummed into the CBRT as a prelude to turning them over to the CMU, when it was set up. Later that year—in October, 1961— the company flatly refused to renegotiate the SIU contract which covered the vessels of the Upper Lakes fleet. The contractual dispute then went into conciliation, but before the issues could be resolved, in accordance with the terms of the Canadian Industrial Relations Act, the company signed a contract with the CMU, which still had no members, locked its 300 SIU crewmembers out of their jobs and replaced them with scabs whom Sheehan had recruited during the winter lay-up. The SIU now has a court action pending to hold this CMU contract illegal. • THE SEAWAY BOYCOTT. Because of the lockout, the SIU began to picket Upper Lakes vessels. So effective was this picketing that the com­ pany and its labor allies decided on retaliatory action. A series of meet­ ings then was held in which, attending at various times, were representa­ tives of the company, the Government and the CLC, CBRT and other labor groups. Out of these meetings came a boycott of SIU shipping through the St. Lawrence Seaway on July 5, 1962. As a result of this boycott, the Seaway was shut down for some 30 hours, and this touched off a Can­ adian Government inquiry into the reasons for the disruption of shipping. • THE NORRIS INQUIRY. The Canadian Government inquiry was conducted by a one-man commission composed of Justice T. G. Norris, who had been an SIU counsel in Vancouver, but who had been relieved of his duties in behalf of the Union. Because of his previous association with the Union, Justice Norris was asked by the SIU to disqualify himself from conducting the hearings, but he refused. The hearings lasted from August 7, 1962 through March 15, 1963, and throughout this period the judge con­ tinued to conduct the proceedings in a manner which finally made it nec­ essary for the SIU to file a six-point motion asking the judge to disqualify himself because of bias. Judge Norris refused to disqualify himself and the SIU was then obliged to leave the proceedings with the comment that "this commission is not in a fit position to give a report to the Minister of Labour." � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource July 26, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU CREWMEN TELL OF TANKER CRASH; ALL HANDS SAFE SIU OF CANADA RIPS REPORT ON LAKES DISPUTE NMU IS ‘NO SHOW’ AT HEARINGS BY AFL-CIO ON RAIDING CHARGE CANADIAN SIU SLAMS COMMISIONER FOR ROLE IN UPPER LAKES INQUIRY, ASKS GOV’T TO PROBE HIS CONDUCT LAKES SEAFARERS WIN FULL WELFARE, PENSION BENEFITS FREIGHT COMPANY BIDS FOR SEATRAIN LINES SIU OPPOSES NEW PLAN TO BYPASS 50-50 LAW CHICKASAW ON THE ROCKS AND SO’S THE CHICKASAW RAILROAD MAN NOW HEAD OF BALT. ‘PROPELLER CLUB’ JAPAN TRIMS DECK GANG JOBS COURTS BROADEN ‘SEAWORTHY’ RULE A STATEMENT ON THE NORRIS COMMISSION REPORT BY THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF CANADA THE SIU-UPPER LAKES DISPUTE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/26/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 15 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a1c159900addbcd455bb71d926bd1076.PDF 53c3d917d185ea05d0bf0052d8331c04 PDF Text Text Time For Action AN EDITORIAL For the past couple of weeks, the President of the National Maritime Union has been kicking up a public relations dust storm from which he obviously hopes to emerge as a symbol of unity and stability in the maritime industry. Only a short while before, the NMU President had reached a high-water mark in disruption and irresponsibility in the SS Maximus dispute with the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association. The Maximus is a former Grace Line vessel which was manned by the NMU, the Masters, Mates & Pilots and the MEBA. However, wheji the ship was recently sold to a new owner, the NMU President succeeded in having the MEBA engineers replaced by NMU engineers. MEBA therefore began to picket the vessel to protect the job rights of its members. The NMU President retaliated by tying up vessels indis­ criminately, threatening to picket every American-flag ship, even his own, although only the Maximus was involved in the beef. It was at this point that the NMU President was advised by certain individuals, in view of this demonstration of hys­ teria and irresponsibility, that he had better alter his image. A plan was offered to him which would present him as a crusader for unity and stability. In rapid succession the NMU President then made two announcements, the first of which dealt with a program of unity between the NMU, its satellites and the MM&P, and the second of which stated that the NMU would extend its contracts until 1969 with no strikes, provided certain issues were resolved. These public relations gimmicks are meaningless and are quite obviously merely a facade for the NMU President's activities, which puncture the possibility of unity at every turn. The only way to evaluate this profession of responsibility and unity is to look at the NMU President's record: • He has consistently refused to abide by the rulings of the AFL-CIO machinery for resolving disputes within maritime under the terms of the AFL-CIO constitution— machinery which he himself helped to draft. In fact, his defiance of the rulings has led to the imposition of AFL-CIO sanctions against the NMU on several in­ stances—which still stand. • Independently, and jointly with Jimmy Hoffa, the NMU President has been conducting raids on AFL-CIO unions. He has used NMU engineers to raid the jobs and jurisdiction of the established AFL-CIO engineers' union, the MEBA, and he has also assisted Jimmy Hoffa in his attempts to set up a Teamster-controlled licensed engi­ neers' and deck officers' union on the rivers, in an effort to destroy the MEBA and MM&P jurisdiction, and which led these organizations to take action to protect the jobs of their members. • The NMU President has for years been making con­ sistent efforts to assist Hoffa in his plan to take control of maritime. When Hoffa first conceived of the Con­ ference on Transportation Unity, which was Hoffa's vehicle for realizing his scheme, the NMU President was the chief drumbeater and supporter of the idea. His anger and frustration over the fact that the Hoffa plan failed to command necessary support was even greater than that of Hoffa, but the two have never ceased to push for the eventual realization of the Hoffa apparatus. Despite his position in the Federation, and the fact that he has participated in the establishment of Federation policy, the NMU President has been Hoffa's chief appologist and champion at every opportunity. At the Teamsters' last convention, the NMU President professed his loyalty to Hoffa and stated: "Even a mouse can help a lion." Later that same year he waged a vigorous de­ fense of Hoffa on the floor of the AFL-CIO convention. And just a couple of months ago, he journeyed to Detroit to appear at a Hoffa-sponsored rally as a prelude to their joint organizing program on the Great Lakes. In virtually all of his actions, the NMU President has shown the same contempt for AFL-CIO policy that he did when he visited Krushchev in Moscow in 1960. The AFL-CIO official policy called for no exchange visits to the Soviet Union. The NMU President was the only union official to head a delegation to the Kremlin. The record is difficult to ignore. No amount of rantingand raving about the persecution that he is suffering can justify the means which the NMU President is using to achieve his ends. He self-righteously proclaims that he is guided by trade union principles, but he steadfastly refuses to accept the (Continued on Page 2) Gov't Group's Ship Program Misses Mark -Story On Page 3 Collision Kills 3 On British Ship; SlU Crew Safe -Story On Page 2 SlU Strikers Win Pay, New Pact in J-K Beef •Story On Page 2 DOMESTIC SHIP BILLS URGED IN CONGRESS -Story On Page 3 COMPLETE TE^m^ SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKHS AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT CONSTITUTION �rue TWO fi i! SEjlF:iRERS LDO July 12. ISU SlU. British Vessels Hit; 3 Britons Lost In Gibraltar Sinking Bull Line NEW YORK—Three British officers were reported missing after a collision between a British freighter and the SIUmanned Santa Emilia (Liberty Navigation) in which the British ship sank Monday, July 8, near the Straits of Gibraltar. All hands aboard the SlU-manned ship were reported safe, company officials said here. The Santa Emilia rescued crew, including two injured crewmen, during the accident in 34 members of the British heavy fog. The British captain, Urge Support To Philippine Dock Strikers MANILA — The International Transporlworkers Federation has urged a show of solidarity by all unions in support of a strike by some 3,000 dock workers of the Philippine Transport and General Workers' Organization, which has been on strike since May 7 in this port. The SIU has pledged its fuU support of the striking workers in their fight to get the Philippine Bureau of Customs, which is re­ sponsible for certain port opera­ tions here, to honor back-to-work agreements reached after previous strikes. An attempt by the Customs Bureau to block recognition of the Philippine Transport and General Workers' Organization as bargain­ ing agent for the port's longshore­ men was an added cause of the strike. In its effort to break the union, the Customs Bureau has also been hiring strikebreakers to aid some of its own personnel who have been loading and unloading vessels. Many Philippine and foreign shipping lines are already bypass­ ing Manila because of heavy cargo congestion brought about by the strike and have been discharg­ ing cargo elsewhere. Jay«Kay workers check text of negotiating committee's chief mate and radio operator were report and new agreement during mass meeting of strikers reported missing after the 3,604ton freighter Patrician went down. In Queens, NY, July 9. In foreground (i-r) are Manuel KimpBound for the Persian Gulf sen. Vera Gibbs. Chester Wright and Robert Ronuell. when the collision occurred off Tarifa Point, just west of Gibral­ tar, the 7,251-gross-ton Santa Emilia was holed above the waterline, suffering some damage to her bow. She was able to proceed into Gibraltar to receive temporary re­ pairs, however. Company officials here said a LONG ISLAND CITY—Members of the SIU United In­ survey would have to be made to check whether the ship would be dustrial Workers at the Jay-Kay Metals Company here began able to continue on to her Persian heading back to work late this week after a hard-fought Gulf destination. strike victory won after 981 APL Ship Grounded days on the bricks. In con­ vacation pay and an important Meanwhile, in a minor incident on the same day a quarter of the tract negotiations that wound breakthrough on welfare that will way around the worid, the SIU up Monday, July 8, the company lead to expanded coverage for Pacific District-manned freighter bowed to Union demands and members and their families. The dispute with Jay-Kay arose President C o o 1 i d g e (American signed a new three-year contract President Line) ran aground on a that calls for a three-step wage when the company refused to mud bank in the Gulf of Cutch increase, tight seniority clause, ex­ agree on an improved contract for near Okha, India, about midway panded welfare coverage and many its 700 workers during contract renewal negotiations. Picketing be­ between the Indian port of Bom­ other gains. gan April 2 at the main plant here Pact Ratified bay and Karachi, Pakistan. Company officials reported none The new pact was overwhelm­ and at a subsidiary in the Bronx. of the crewmemhers from the ingly ratified on Tuesday evening, It continued until June 21, when Sailors Union of the Pacific, July 9, when Jay-Kay employees a preliminary injunction barring Marine Cooks & Stewards and the packed Volkerts Hall in Queens, all picketing and strike activities Marine Firemen's Union were in­ New York. The vote on the con­ was issued. jured. A Union appeal of the injunc­ tract and the negotiating com­ With assistance from a tug, the mittee's report was conducted by tion was set down for immediate 9,277-ton freighter was refloated secret ballot. trial late in June by Queens and continued on to her destina­ Supreme Court Judge Harold Terms of the new agreement tion, the new port of Sikka. In­ Tessler, but negotiations started call for a substantial wage boost spection by divers showed no dam­ over the three-year contract period again before the trial proceeded. age to her hull. Union strike activities included that will apply to all workers, re­ gardless of status, and will be picketing of several New York separate and apart from pro­ City employment agencies which gressions in the starting rate of attempted to send scabs into the pay. struck plants. Three agencies. In addition, the Union gained a Atlas, Goodwill and Signal, all of new system of departmental and 80 Warren Street, were penalized plant-wide preferential seniority, by the Department of Licenses a guarantee on payment of accrued for these tactics. J-K Workers Win 98-Day Strike GfllSIUHAU imEnAmV/ An Editorial (Continued from Page 1) Pigs prisoners." obligations and responsibilities which he must shoulder as Aside from the fact that the NMU President's complaint, a member of the trade union community. as he well knows, is based on a phony contention, he is ren­ To say that he cannot accept the rulings of the AFL-CIO dering a disservice to the entire trade union movement when Internal Disputes Plan, because it is not suited to maritime, he employs an anti-trust gimmick against another AFL-CIO is simply another way of saying that he cannot accept any union as a public relations maneuver. ruling which does not satisfy him. It is interesting to note that labor's enemies have been The AFL-CIO Internal Disputes Plan, as a matter of fact, attempting to employ the anti-trust device as a means of has been accepted by every one else in maritime as a fair weakening the labor movement. and proper system—even by unions which do not, as a gen­ In short, the NMU President's activities are hardly those eral rule, believe in arbitration. of a man genuinely interested in promotmg unity, stability, The NMU President is the only person to question the and peaceful relations among maritime organizations. The integrity of the Plan, or its effectiveness, in the hundreds hard, cold fact is that there is a vehicle by which disputes of cases in which it has been employed in the year and a half can be resolved—the machinery which the entire trade union since its inception. movement supports as the best means available to dispose Certainly, as one who helped to draft this machinery, the of inter-union problems. NMU President would be expected to accept the decisions of For such machinery to achieve its purpose, however, re­ the Federation, while he sought to bring about a change. The quires an acceptance and a willingness to abide by its terms. fact that he will not, puts a big question mark on his good To date, the NMU President has chosen to bypass the faith. available instruments for resolving disputes and instead con­ There is no end to the lengths to which the NMU President centrates on promotional and public relations schemes to will apparently go in pursuing his public relations objec­ protest his concern with "unity, stability and responsibility." tives. His latest move to win space in the daily papers oc­ Against his record, these utterances have a hollow ring. curred last week when the "New York Herald Tribune" of In view of the NMU President's continual repudiation of July 6 reported: "In what is believed to be the first instahce AFL-CIO policies and his contempt for its constitutional pro­ of a labor union initiating an anti-trust complaint against cedures, his anti-union activities and vigorous support for another, the National Maritime Union has begun an action avowed enemies of the Federation, the SIU believes it is against the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and the imperative for the Federation to immediately review the NMU Seafarers International Union. President's activities for the purpose of bringing him into "The complaint asks the United States Department of Jus­ compliance with the constitution of the AFL-CIO or, that tice anti-trust division to investigate the dispute over man­ failing, to cause his removal as an Executive Council member ning ship last month to • O the cargo O — r Maximus, • -""J used —— — vvr carrv V>«IXXjr the and Vice-President T VJk the AFL-CIO X JkJ.' CUAVb as a M member of VA the I of and last of the ransom payments; p Cuba for the freeing of Bay; AFL-CIO EthiQ^.,?ractigqs Qomfnitte^.,.. r; I»t < 11 «^ .ti.J v:'- t'n^ ; On Deek W TWf «C6P/r41.P. Time For Action -:vi rraxj. -.sfo NEW YORK—Two more ships In the Bull Line - Kulukundis American-flag shipping operation have been scheduled for sale lata this month, the freighter Emilia and the tanker Titan. Meanwhile, a hearing in Federal Court this week before a bank­ ruptcy referee was adjourned to July 24, allowing court-appointed trustees further time to try and secure the necessary financing for reorganization of the Americanflag operation of Manuel E. Kulu­ kundis under a trusteeship ar­ rangement. Unloading operations have be­ gun on the Emilia in Brooklyn so that she can be sold as an empty vessel. An attempted sale in June was unsuccessful when there were no bids on the ship because of an estimated $1 million in cargo still aboard. The ship has been tied up at Bull Lines' Brooklyn pier for six months, and holds a 9,000-ton car­ go bound for Middle and South­ east Asian ports. A minimum price of $250,000 has been set for the vessel. In Philadelphia, the 47,422-deadweight-ton tanker Titan is sched­ uled for public auction on July 22. The Titan is one of three modern Kulukundis tankers built with mortgage funds guaranteed by the Maritime Administration and seized by the Government. Monies derived from the sale of Bull Line-Kulukundis ships will be used to pay creditors, which in­ clude the SIU and other shipboard unions apd SIU crewmembers with liens against individual ves­ sels. ' ..fiT ^rv:, ^ i <•, .r: c roi - • • ' , ^ r Seafarers Mareeiino San­ tiago (fop) and Jim Mor­ gan were among those who hit the deck at regular SIU membership meeting in New York this week during discussion on union pension benefits Pension issues �•fee#', "t< >v 'i; - 'a »_*, > July 12, 1988 Ask Probe Of Curran By AFL-CIO The SIU has called for an Imme­ diate probe by the AFL-CIO of the activities of Joe Curran, presi­ dent of the National Maritime Union, for the purpose of bringing him Into compliance with the AFL-CIO constitution or removing him as a Federation vice-president, a member of the Executive Coun­ cil and a member of the AFL-CIO Ethical Practices Committee. The probe is necessary In view of the NMU president's continued repudiation of AFL-CIO policies and his contempt for its constitu­ tional procedures, his anti-union activities and vigorous support of avowed enemies of the Federation. In numerous instances the NMU president has violated AFL-CIO policy by raiding other AFL-CIO maritime unions, by supporting Jimmy Hoffa's various activities. Including joint raids on AFL-CIO maritime unions, and by generally showing contempt for AFL-CIO constitutional policies and pro­ cedures. Curran's raiding activities have led to the imposition of AFL-CIO sanctions against his organization in a number of instances—sanc­ tions which still stand. The basis for the SIU request Is detailed in the editorial entitled "Time For Action," beginning on the front page of this publication. SEAFARERS ^ LOO Pag* Three Biz Rqhd Backt Runawayty No-Strike Law New Ship Study A Dud WASHINGTON—The expected "new look" for ecast for US maritime policies and programs via the long-awaited "Maritime Evaluation Committee" report failed to materialize when the Commerce Department finally released the document last week. The committee was composed of an advisory group of business leaders which conducted an "intense assessment" of the industry during 1961-62. Its 100-page report and accompanying documents, covering 37 separate recommendations, was largely devoted to a call for greater "efficiency" and "cost-cutting" to promote US maritime expansion. The MEG also moved fort 20-month study in a special trans­ but was held up for six months be­ The committee also declared its special labor legislation to portation message last year in fore being released on July 1. support of the idea of industry­ deal with maritime labor April, 1962. The committee was In the labor area, the maritime wide collective bargaining in mari­ a year earlier. disputes, which would be sim­ established Interestingly, its report was com­ ilar to the anti-strike bill now pleted and sent to the Secretary being studied by the House of Commerce on January 23, 1963, Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. One of the major features of the MEG'S recommended program for maritime was what it called "purposeful Federal leadership to a genuine national team effort directed at renewal of the mer­ chant marine." In this area, it called for addi­ tional studies and research groups within Government, and by joint panels of management, labor and public representatives. Despite its stress on the "competitive neces­ sity" of a strong US merchant fleet for trade and defense purposes, it found no need for urgency in dealing with maritime problems. The committee's final recom­ mendation was a special "Presi­ dential maritime message" which would first be presented to the next Congress. President Kennedy touched on many of the Issues cov­ ered by the committee during its Gov't Group Hits Tax Aid For Shoreside Runaways WASHINGTON — An intergovernmental advisory group has put the spotlight on shoreside runaway plants in calling for a ban on the use of industrial development bonds to pirate industries ' away from other communities. It recom­ bonds, the commission noted. The mended strict safeguards to 26-member study commission in­ curb these and other abuses. Unless the states do a better job of regulating these bonds, the Advisory Committee on Intergovenimental Relations warned, Congress may have "to stop the abuse by Federal legislation." Hundreds of cities and counties, many in the South, have issued tax-exempt bonds to finance new plants for lease at low cost to com­ panies which move into the area— including firms which are "running away" from union organization or higher tax rates elsewhere. The bonds are often coupled with other "inducements," including low wage rates. The industrial bond report termed "particularly offensive" the use of development bonds to finance plants for fiscally strong national firms which "have access to adequate financing through con­ ventional channels." The "abuse," the commission said, "is especially glaring when the firm itself ac­ quires the tax-exempt bonds issued to finance the plant it occupies, thus becoming also the beneficiary of tax-exempt income." To end this "special abuse of Federal tax exemption," the com­ mission urged Congress to amend the tax laws "so that the firms which buy the tax-exempt bonds themselves cannot deduct' as a busi­ ness cost the rents paid for the use of industrial plants built with these bonds." Thirty-four states have indus­ trial development bond programs and local goverhinentli bkve issiied some $500 million of industrial V^ ^ cluded Federal, state and local officials, legislators, members ^of Congress and public representa­ tives. evaluation group endorsed the run­ away-flag ship principle, stressing the value of . these operations "from a business point of view." Congress Gets First Domestic Ship Biiis WASHINGTON—Hopes for a breakthrough on Government aid for the US domestic shipping industry came alive during •the past two weeks, with the introduction of similar bills in the Senate and House to pro--^ vide assistance on construc­ merchant fleet in the coastwise, tion of new tonnage for all intcrcoastal and Great Lakes trade types of domestic operations. Sen, E. L. (Bob) Bartlett (D.­ Alaska) led the way on June 25 by introducing two measures allow­ ing for construction here or abroad. Similar bills sponsored by Rep. Thor C. Tollefson (R.-Wash.) reached the House last week. The companion measures to aid the halrd-pressed domestic ship­ ping industry have been referred for action to the merchant marine committees in each chamber. One proposal calls for a direct Federal subsidy on construction of new vessels for domestic opera­ tions. Subsidies are now provided only for operators in foreign trade on specified trade routes. The second bill would allow construction in foreign yards if common carriers in the domestic trade are denied direct subsidy or if no action is taken on their applications within six monthSi The bills calling for direct sub­ sidy on new vessels for domestic operations are intended to provide incentives for modernizing the US SIU Training Session without resorting to foreign con­ struction. They would provide: • Credit allowances for obsolete vessels to be applied to the cost of new construction or recon­ struction. • Construction differential aid equal to the difference in the "fair and reasonable cost" of build­ ing or rebuilding a ship in the US and the cost of similar work in a foreign yard. • Permission to establish con­ struction reserve funds in which shipowners would deposit, before taxes, a part of the earnings of vessels, depreciation and certain other monies for use in defraying the costs of building replacement ships. Vessels built in a foreign yard in the event a subsidy application was denied or no action was taken on it for six months would still be docummented under the US flag with all privileges domestic car­ riers now have. In introducing the new con­ struction bills, Sen. Bartlett stated he knew of "no other industry so fraught with the dilemma the domestic shipping industry faces." He noted that domestic ship oper­ ators must build their vessels in the US while domestic airlines and railroads can buy equipment from abroad. The Senator was particularly critical of Government inaction on the problems of the domestic shipping fleet and said that the Congress had waited "long enough" for some recommendations from Federal agencies. "The Adminis­ tration will have to come in and either support the legislation or suggest an alternative means of solving the problem," he added. Norfolk SIU Wins Fourth In A Row NORFOLK—The SIU United Industrial Workers gained its fourth straight victory in this area last week, winning exclusive bargaining rights for workers at the Moon Shipyard & Repair Company. Engaged primarily in the busi­ ness of drydocking and repairing small vessels, such as ferries and tugs, the Moon yard employs an average of 45 workers. It is the fourth ship repair company to come under the SIU-UIW banner here this year. The company officially recog­ nized the SIU-UIW as bargaining agent for its workers on July a, after a pledgecard count showed that employees were overwhelm­ ingly in favor of the Union. Negotiations are already underway on a first-time contract. The three other previously-un­ organized ship repair plants here July 12, 1763 Vol. XXV, No. 14 which recently joined the union fold are the Colonna Shipyard Company, McAllister Brothers and the Curtis Bay shipyard. Contracts have already been signed with PAUL HALL, President HERBERT BRANU, Editor; IRWIN SFTVACK, these companies calling for sub­ Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art stantial wage hikes, health and Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, welfare coverage and many other ALEXANDER LESLIE, HOWARD KESSLER, improvements. JOE GIBSON, Staff Wrlf«r». The victory at Colonna Ship­ Publishtd blwaekly at tha haadquartart yard was an impressive ice-break­ of tha Saafarara Inlarnatlonal Union, At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakat and Inland Watari ing win, due to the fact that the Dlitrlet, AFL-CIO, (75 Fourth Avanua, Brooklyn lyn GZ# 3S, NT* NY. TAi* Tal. ifTscinTn HYaclnth t-MOa company had been existing for 85 Sacond I data poatata paid at tha Foat years as a non-union operation and Offlea In I Brooklyn, NY^, undar tha Ad had resisted tlie organizing at­ of AUB B. S4, 1513. 130 tempts of many other unions un­ til tha UIW won recognition. SEAFARERS LOG Close-vp features trainee Jerry W. Morris, OS, with veteran SIU bosun Don Biitfs (right), instructor for SIU lifeboat and upgrading school at headquarters. Enlarged photos on wall (left) illustrate procedures for setting up inflatable liferafts certified as optidhal life-saving equipment on US ships. Training classes in New York start every two weeks. time, expressing a preference for a single labor organization and a single management group to con­ duct all negotiations. In the same manner, it echoed the view that labor-management issues in maritime are the cause of most of the industry's problems. However, it did call for some new approaches in Federal shipping aid programs to allow for upgrading both the offshore and domestic fleets. It would keep the 50-50 cargo law as is, but said that if the policy were changed, the cargo split for American-flag ships should be In­ creased, not cut. First established in April, 1961, the MEC included eight business leaders, only two of whom had a maritime connection. These were Admiral Emory S. Land, former Maritime Commission chairman and War Shipping Administrator, and Eugene Holman, former chair­ man of Standard Oil Company of New Jersey (Esso), who partici­ pated in its work until he died in 1962. T. V. Houser, former chairman of Sears, Roebuck and Company, was head of the committee. �SEAFARERS Pace Foar Jnir u, INS tOQ (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic^ Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) Report Period: June 16-June 30, 1963 SIU shipping posted a slight gain during the past two weeks, in rising to a total of 1,206 jobs dispatched in all ports. All of the small increase from last period's report was in the engine and steward departments, since deck gang shipping fell off a bit. At the same time, registration for the two-week period declined slightly. "The number of men registering for jobs was 1,323, but in this case the deck department and steward department both showed higher registration than before. The only drop was in the black gang. These fig­ ures all combined to boost the registration on the beach at the end of the period. Among the ports, only Boston, Mobile, New Orleans and the three West Coast ports showed gains in jobs shipped this period. Philadelphia and Jacksonville remained un­ changed, while the rest, including New York, listed small drops in job activity, ^e general outlook is reported to be better for the upcoming period, however. Reports on ship activity showed a further lull in vessel payoffs, sign-ons and in-transit visits (see right). The total here dropped below the figure of 200 for the first time since the longshore strike in January. But the de­ cline was all in the in-transit column, since the total of payoffs rose a small amount and the sign-on figure this time matched the last one. New York and Houston re­ corded 35 visits each to pace all the rest of the ports. On the up side as part of the overall shipping picture, the number of class A men dispatched increased this period to 54 percent of the total shipped. Class B shipping showed the only loss, dropping to 31 percent, and the, class C portion of 15 percent was unchanged. Ship Aefivily Pay SlfiH la Olh Oat Traat. TOTAL •oitoa 3 0 2 B Now York.... 21 2 12 35 Philodelplila 4 3 7 14 iaMoiora .... 3 8 7 15 Norfolk 1 0 4 5 Jacluoavllio ..11 7 9 Tampa 0 0 0 0 MoUlo 5 4 4 15 NowOrfooat.. * 3 17 24 8 3 24 35 Wilmlogtoa ..11 3 5 Soo Franclico.. 14 8 15 Soottio 5 1 3 9 TOTALS ... 59 29 IN 188 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston ~ New York .., Philadelphia. Haitimore .. Norfolk Jacksonville.. Tampa Mobile ,... New Orleans. Houston Wilmington . San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B GROITP 1 3 ALL 2 3 6 11 26 48 10 84 2 11 4 17 19 16 5 40 2 5 0 7 4 11 0 15 1 0 0 1 16 12 1 29 17 27 5 49 17 30 6 53 1 3 0 4 11 14 0 25 10 14 5 _29 129 197 38 1 364 Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL . 1 2 1 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 3 1 2 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 1 56 2 34 3 3 30 18 22 17 11 43 19 14 0 0 9 2 0 3 3 3 0 5 5 19 1 3 0 9 2 10 14 24 7 1 4 3 0 J 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 3 0 3 0 0 10 0 4 6 1• 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 30 0 0 15 6 10 3 6 9 3 7 3 0 11 19 30 19 25 12 56 1 10 11 22 48 2 33 25 21 2 30 1 15 17 15 13 2 0 5 0 1 0 3 4 1 1 1 2 13 0 1 7 6 6 1 2 5 4 2 3 0 20 0 7 10 12 4 4 6 10 17 4 7 74 98 ! 179 99 140 34 1 273 7 54 60 1 121 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROITP 1 3 ALL A 2 B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 4 9 20 35 0 6 3 9 12 1 12 16 29 56 30 29 115 101 141 38 280 5 32 72 109 0 0 1 1 14 5 1 20 13 13 -8 34 0 3 10 13 2 0 3 19 1 4 3 26 44 71 11 126 1 14 32 47 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 11 18 30 1 1 3 11 15 0 0 2 2 3 2 2 7 16 1 7 24 0 18 8 10 1 0 0 1 3 0 1 4 2 10 2 14 0 1 1 2 0 2 0 2 30 10 2 42 38 40 10 88 0 3 15 ' 18 1 1 0 2 56 22 80 58 2 93 13 164 1 96 22 73 0 5 48 2 3 30 83 53 5 64 18 135 1 24 26 51 1 0 1 5 0 2 1 8 5 11 1 17 2 2 3 7 0 2 13 1 1 5 2 20 26 43 8. 77 1 13 14 28 7 20 1 4 2 10 7 37 22 20 7 49 2 15 11 28 8 22 25 1 55 273 121 55 1 449 389 560 124 1 1073 14 143 287 1 444 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port oosion New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS GROUP 1 2 3 1 12 39 1 6 3 20 2 3 0 3 0 3 6 14 7 28 10 20 1 1 5 8 5 11 53 159 Registered CLASS B 3 ALL 0 4 8 59 3 10 24 1 2 7 0 3 1 4 1 21 6 41 34 4 1 1 14 1 17 a 29 1 241 Shiooed CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP 12 3 ALL 1 1 2 3 ALL 3 ALL 2 4 0 0 2 2 2 1 2 4 1 1 1 20 2 15 10 27 15 4 46 1 8 36 2 6 0 5 5 0 0 6 8 0 0 7 1 10 16 10 27 2 3 4 1 12 3 8 2 0 0 0 3 4 0 2 4 0 1 1 1 6 3 3 0 4 0 5 1 1 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 11 19 16 1 0 9 7 7 0 8 0 35 20 14 2 17 11 30 9 44 1 31 4 13 15 28 0 27 9 32 0 15 12 21 2 6 3 1 0 0 4 1 6 8 2 4 1 4 1 2 2 16 1 T 4 3 12 1 1 1 3 0 1 1 0 1 1 10 0 11 1 60 1 i 156 8 88 37 141 18 1 196 11 68 59 1 138 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered O n The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL A C ALL 1 B 3 ALL 123 ALL 2 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 2 4 13 10 0 1 4 8 3 30 46 20 30 96 45. 131 23 199 18 1 14" 15 48 54 120 3 8 5 3 16 0 2 1 3 19 4 26 6 1 2 9 6 12 1 2 3 10 6 28 7 83 2 67 9 50 29 19 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 20 4 28 3 8 5 16 0 10 3 10 1 0 1 5 4 1 7 0 10 1 6 3 0 1 0 6 1 0 13 0 1 1 3 9 1 1 1 2 0 8 19 2 29 14 1 -1 2 37 55 0 4 13 14 27 35 0 3 44 3 82 23 1 2 69 9 101 3 35 64 102 0 5 28 85 9 32 9 69 16 4 61 8 4 29 32 65 0 8 6 14 4 0 0 0 0 3 5 12 0 7 4 3 0 6 16 6 26 12 58 5 1 4 42 4 0 7 7 14 0 6 11 6 20 8 4 2 3 28 6 42 0 4 8 4 3 34 30 1 196 138 67 1 401 145 503 77 1 725 33 190 215 438 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Bos .. NY ... Phil Bal Nor.... Jac ... Tam.... Mob.... NO ... Hou ... wa ... SF .... Sea A'r Registered Registered Shipped CLASS A CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 1-9 12 3 ALL 123 ALL 1-9 1 2 3 ALL 0 10 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 2 10 12 14 35 71 5 0 9 14 9 15 5 14 43 0 2 2 3 7 0 0 4 4 0 2 14 7 5 6 35 1 5 19 0 12 13 0 0 2 4 6 1 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 4 0 4 1 0 3 4 0 3 0 0 3 0 1 6 8 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 2 0 12 23 0 0 5 5 0 3 14 8 4 2 2 37 45 0 0 34 34 4 11 8 28 51 3 16 6 12 37 2 2 19 23 4 10 3 11 28 0 1 1 2 4 0 0 2 2 12 0 1 4 1 2 6 6 15 0 0 5 5 1 2 2 10 15 0 0 3 3 4 0 1 15 20 0 3 1 7 11 24 63 34 136 | 257 13 3 110 I 126 19 51 23 89 I 182 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL 0 0 0 0 20 1 3 16 3 3 0 0 7 0 7 0 3 0 2 1 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 14 14 0 33 1 31 1 18 0 17 1 1 0 0 1 5 0 5 0 6 1 4 1 7 104 I 115 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS GROUP 12 3 ALL ABC ALL 3 1 .2 0 1 0 0 1 83 20 20 20 43 3 4 13 10 0 7 3 0 0 0 0 7 6 20 7 7 0 0 9 3 0 2 2 4 0 13 5 3 5 0 4 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 22 14 0 0 0 0 8 0 85 33 1 0 1 51 1 0 61 18 15 15 28 1 0 14 8 1 3 3 4 3 0 0 24 5 4 2 4 15 1 1 17 6 0 0 11 0 0 0 6 Registered On CLASS A GROUP 3 ALL 1-9 12 15 7 2 3 3 28 39 41 99 207 27 3 11 6 7 91 14 29 17 31 13 4 5 2 2 9 3 2 3 1 17 3 3 11 0 66 9 20 12 25 19 25 19 84 147 76 13 28 15 20 7 2 2 2 1 61 10 18 11 22 22 2 8 8 4 5 48 I 59 182 115 59 | 356 107 191 143 317 | 758 The Beach CLASS 8 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 1 5 8 8 6 54 68 15 1 1 13 2 24 3 19 12 2 1 9 1 7 5 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 21 21 4 61 4 53 4 1 28 33 2 0 5 7 9 0 1 10 9 5 29 43 33 32 243 308 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS GROUP 123 ALL 129 197 38 364 53 IM , "87 3tl36|257 '269 390 203 | 862 Registered CLASS B GROUP 123 7 74 98 .a. 88 6Q 13 3 110 28 165 268 ALL 1 179 1 156 1 126 ] 461 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 99 140 34 37 .141 as 70" 23 89 206 304 141 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS GROUP GROUP 2. 3 ALL ABC ALL 1 2 3 ALL ALL 1 55 273 121 55 1 449 22 25 54 60 121 8 1 273 7 =67 196 -138 67 ^ 1401 84 r 30i 138 68 59 196 ,! W 11 1 59 182 115 59 1 356 5 48 7 104 115 6 1" 182 4 61 103 181 651 374 181 J1206 1 651 22 129 223 374 17 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 389 560 124 |1073 145t (503 ^77<^72!S 298 143 317 j 758 832 1203 518 12556 GROUP 1 2-3 14 143 287 831^100 215 33 '32 2¥3 80 365 745 ALL 1 444 i 438 1 308 jJlOO �Jidr U, IMt SEAFARERS LOG Pare Five Fleeing Cuban Stowaway Makes IIS Via SlU Tug F'^hermen Seek Pay Bill JACKSONVILLE—SIU ships have been picking up Cuban refugees in the waters around Castro's island for some time. Now an SIU tug, the Gatco Delaware, has gotten into the act by carrying a Cuban refugee stowaway back to the In May the SlU-manned New States from the Guantanamo Yorker (South Atlantic & Carib­ Naval Base in Cuba. The Delaware, operated by the Gulf Atlantic Towing Corporation, was two days out at sea towing a barge loaded with construction equipment when crewmembers first noticed the Cuban on the forward end of the barge, trailing behind an 800-foot tow line. The tug's captain, Earl Cannon, noti­ fied the Coast Guard and then dropped back alongside the barge while crewmen passed the stow­ away some canned food for the remainder of the trip. When the tug and barge arrived here June 24, the Cuban told of his narrow escape and months of hiding until he finally was able to stow away on the barge. The 35-year-old man asked that his name be withheld to protect his wife who is still in Cuba. He escaped from Cuban terri­ tory by swimming through sharkinfested waters to the Guantanamo base seven months ago, he told US Immigration officials after landing. Four other men attempt­ ed to escape with him, he said, but were captured and shot. After hiding out around Guan­ tanamo for seven months, he climbed inside a water tank truck while it was being loaded on the barge and finally made good his escape. Crewmen on the Gatco Delaware said he was just lucky the hatch was not dosed before the barge left the base, or he would have suffocated. bean) made a record haul of 24 Cuban refugees, men, women and children, from a crowded and floundering sailboat Other SIU ships have racked up many other rescues of people escaping from Castro's unhappy land. WASHINGTON—SIUNA fishermen are-pressing support of a proposal in the Senate Commerce Committee which would give commercial fishermen a voice in the sale of their catch. The price boat owners get for the catch has a direct relation to fishermen's wages, which are determined on a''""" where SIUNA representatives in­ ulism from a single can of tuna percentage basis. cluding Lester Balinger, executive in March, and sales of tuna imme­ The union drive for the new secretary of the 2,000-member diately dropped about a third from legislation has been opposed by spokesmen testifying at hearings here on behalf of the Federal Trade Commission, and the Labor, Interior and Justice Departments. Previously hearings were held at San Diego and San Pedro, High Court Backs Jury Trial in Jones Act-Maintenance Suit WASHINGTON—The US Supreme Court has ruled that a seaman has a right to trial by jury on a claim for mainte­ nance and cure when it is joined with a suit for Jones Act negligence and both claims arise out of one set of facts. The decision came on a case which dates back to a 1954 injury. In 1960, a verdict went against the seaman Involved when the trial court judge heard evidence on the maintenance claim without allow­ ing it to go to a jury. A Federal appeals court later upheld the ruling although, as was pointed out in the successful petition to the Supreme Court, the question of a jury trial in maintenance proceedings is handied differently from one Federal jurisdiclion to another. It is even disputed within the same jurisdiction. The Supreme Court decision last month notes that the lower court judge granted a jury trial on the Jones Act and unseaworthiness issues, but held the question of recovery under maintenance and cure in abeyance to try himself although all the issues arose out of a sin­ gle incident. In reversing the Court of Appeals, the high court ruled that the seaman should not have been deprived of the jury trial he demanded. It added: "He is entitled to relief from this error by having the kind of trial he would have had in the absence of error." The seaman had sought damages based on negligence, and the unseaworthiness of his ship, and on the company's failure to provide medical attention, maintenance and cure, and wages as required by law. Fishermen's and Cannery Workers Union in San Diego, strongly sup­ ported the legislation. A delegation of fish and fish cannery union representatives at­ tending the SIUNA convention here in May also took the occasion to visit members of Congress to urge backing for the proposed biil. The canneries have generally opposed the proposal, Balinger pointed out, because existing law permits the canners, who buy most of the fish, to set prices arbitrarilyThey thus can dictate the wages paid to fishermen. "Although fish cutters, dockmen and other workers involved in the processing of fish are allowed to bargain for their wages, our fish­ ermen are not allowed this priv­ ilege because of anti-trust laws," Balinger argued. Fishermen Ruled Out Federal law now limits fish price negotiations to the buyers and boat operators. Unions and other fishermen's organizations are ruled out of the bargaining as "third parties." The question of fishermen's bar­ gaining rights over their own wages has added importance due to a situation in several California areas where SIUNA fishermen and fish cannery workers are caught in the middle of a price dispute growing out of last March's botul­ ism scare. Two Detroit women died of bot­ ' ritAr-- i: I).». , 1 i: «. t .i s in • ;i.''si;! i la-;, .i WASHINGTON—Salaries of big business executives are still on the rise, according to "US News and World Report," which compiled some pay facts based on statements fi.ed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The magazine's study showed that the top-paid execs worked for the auto in­ dustry, with the board chair­ man of General Motors top­ ping the list with a salary of $643,975 for 1962. Other top salaries break down this way: 6 were paid more than $500,000; 8 received $400,000 to $500,000; 11 were paid $300,000 to $400,000; 60 were paid $200,000 to $300,000; 309 grossed $100,000 to $200,000, and 192 received $41,000 to $100,000. Job of cleaning up from previously-reported cargo fire was still going on at a Yokohama shipyard when the Choctaw (Waterman) was visited. Among those pictured (l-r) are chief cook, chief pantryman, Malcolm Cross and "Red" Dean. Part of the deck gang on the John B. Waterman sends a smiling greeting from Japan to all hands near and far. Included in this grouping (l-r) are Seafarers "Red" fWalsh, J.. Barbot, bosun Johnny Morris, "Chico" and "Willie". 1J. : iWJ.; ii."- Big Biz Pay Haul Rising The Japanese port of Yokohama is practically a "home port" for Seafarers and a number of SIU ships sailing regularly to and from the Far East, as these photographs show. They were among a variety of pictures sent bock to the States by an SIU representative after a threeweek visit to square away beefs on various SIU ships last month. GREETINGS from YOKOHAMA Aboard the John B. Waterman (Waterman), Seafarer B. Parker, deck maintenance, pauses In {ob of securing gear on the winch platform to pose for the cameraman. last year's levels. The poisoned food was found to be the product of a San Francisco cannery since closed. However, canneries in San Diego, San Pedro and Terminal Island were affected by the scare, causing layoffs and shutdowns in some plants. The re­ sult was a drop in tuna prices offered by the canneries and an idling of a number of fishing boats whose owners refused to sell at the cut prices. • • • ^ ' > f All's well with Seafarers Martin Dale, wiper (left), and Birger Rasmussen, AS, on the Duval (Suwannee). This ship is the tormer Bull Line-Kulukundis vessel Mount Rainier. (. \ "• V •' r > 1 t .. % k ' % fi B r ^ »jer • 4r �SEArARERS Six SUP Sailor-Swimmer On Whale Of A Dip LOS ANGELES—A 38-year-old member of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific, Issac (Ike) Papke has gone overboard: he has switched from sailing deep-sea to swimming it for distance. The Hawaiian-born father pace Papke during the long Chan­ of four holds down a shore nel swim. job presently as bosun of the Matson Steamship Company shoregang in San Francisco while he trains for a 28-mile swimathon on September 19 from the Farallones to Frisco's Ocean Beach. Papke tuned up for the event by dashing off a 26-miler June 30 across the Catalina Channel in 12 hours and 45 minutes—part of the trip with the "companionship" of a whale. The swimmer commented on the 30-foot playmate: "It was kind of nice having a companion, but, well, you know, they swallow people!" The flirting whale kept pace with the SUP swimmer from the fifth to the tenth hour of his water jaunt, coming closer and closer, but never touching him. In the recent endurance test, Papke's speed was slowed from his initial two and a half knots to one by strong winds and a choppy surf in the tricky cross-currents of the Catalina Channel. May 18, Papke swam 16 miles in 57-degree watdr of San Francisco Bay. Then, on June 9, he swam 24 miles from Aquatic Park in San Francisco to San Mateo. The 65degree channel water was like a bath, the SUP mariner said. He's a member of the San Fran­ cisco Dolphin Swimming and Row­ ing Club, whose members helped Vermont Nips 'Work' Bill In Fair Job Law MONTPELIER, VT. — Vermont became the 24th state to adopt an enforceable fair employment prac­ tices law, as Gov. Philip H. Hoff (D) signed a labor-sponsored bill which bars job or pay discrimina­ tion because of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin. An attempt in the House to attach a so-called "right-to-work" amendment was soundly defeated. The bill makes it illegal for any employer, employment agency or labor organization to practice dis­ crimination in "any matter directly or indirectly related to employment or labor organization membership opportunities." Employers, employment agencies and unions are prohibited from in­ quiring into the race, religion or place of birth of applicants; em­ ployment agencies are specifically barred from refusing to list or refer for employment members of minority groups, and unions are forbidden to discriminate on these grounds "against any individual or to limit, segregate or qualify its membership." The effort to ban union shop agreements was beaten 178-46 in the House, with both Republicans and Democrats taking the floor to oppose the amendment. One GOP legislator warned that "right-towork" legislation would discourage desirable industry from moving to Vermont and termed the proposed ban on the union shop "more obnoxious to industry than to labor." Two years ago, a similar effort to amend a fair employment bill was beaten 147-67. ^aur U, ItM LOG Notify Union On LOG Mail As Seafarers know, copies of each Issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU ships as well as to numerous cluhs, bars and other overseas spots where Seafarers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steamship companies for the itineraries of their ships. On the basis of the information supplied by the ship oper­ ator, four copies of the LOG, the headquarters report and min­ utes forms are then airmailed to the agent In the next port. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Seafarer so requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers con­ gregate there. As always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accuracy of its mailing lists. Question: Do you try out the local foods when you'ro in a foreign port? • Norman Du Bois: No sir. I'm Just a little too careful about what goes into these foreign foods. Certain foods are all right, but Hot salads or most vegetables. This has been my long-time policy and It's worked out fine. NEW YORK—Seafarers who have shipped aboard Alcoa Steamship Company vessels 1 will drink for­ recently may be among those sharing in an $1,169119 bonanza of unclaimed wages listed eign liquor, though. No ham done there. I'll just watch what I eat. below. Endurance feats like these show that seafarers can be equally at home in the water as on it. His brothers wish him luck in his coming attempts. Money Due From Alcoa The listing covers 104 names with money due in amounts ranging from $1.02 to $126.37. One out of every three Seafarers on the list has $10.00 or more coming. Six of the amounts are over $50.00. Seafarers whose names appear on the money due list should send a correct forwarding address plus their Social Security numbers and Z-numbers to the following ad­ dress: Paymaster Alcoa Steamship Company 17 Battery Place New York 4, NY The following is the listing, with the amounts due alongside each name: NAME Ardoin, Evit Atkins, Edw. L. Bengert, Benj. C Barnett, John D Bennett, Lorenzo Barbara. S. A Brewster, Hugh D Bennett, Denzil J. Bailey, Joseph E Collins, James E Corrcnt, Charles J Chestnut, John A Calebaugh, Paul H Carr, Joseph G. Coffey, Louis V., Jr Carpovlch, Philip J Cajiao, PhUip M Callahan, Michael J Cooper, Charles J Costelio, Albert J Conner, Justin H Dunn, John DiNino, Pasquale Danguvich, Mike Elarriaga, Antonio Evitt, WiUiam E. Ellis, Glenn R Evans, Norman Fee, John Green, Jesse L Graham, Bernard F Gretz, Michael, Jr Goodnick, Robert K Garay, Ru6no G Gonzalez, Ivan Gedra, Charlie A. J Hammac, Albert Havelin, Wm AMOUNl S 11.98 2.80 18.68 2.32 8.81 2.80 126.31 19.54 41.77 3.60 1.16 1.34 7.90 57.39 10.92 9.05 2.72 1.45 11.26 10.00 13.37 10.62 7.73 3.16 2.09 13.27 39.77 10.63 2.00 3.58 5.20 16.00 S.T 6.87 11.26 2.80 3.91 9.22 , Hanson, Lonnie C. NAME Morris, Thomas E. .... Martinez, EmUio MacDonald, Norman R. Matthys, Philemon .... McCoskey, Maurice P. . McLees, Thos. H McLemore, John D. ... McCadtey. Earl P McCloskey, Andrew A. McCauley, John W. ... Olsson. Rune G. Plahn, Eugene G Pinchook. A Poe, Edward Lee Perez, Miles R PhUlips. Lacey L Powers, WiUiam J Richardson, Roy R. .... Rlos, Juan Ringo, Homer L 3.5.'3 2.8O 2.8O i.sg 3.62 10.82 9.R2 8,46 2.80 50.08 2.71 8.44 1.02 3.91 Laciair, Walker T lo!24 Lambert, Robert K Lafleur, George Lott, Leon B Lebans, Wesley E Lavelle. W. P. Jr Lane. Ernest G 21.77 54.45 5.41 2.6O 60..3n 13.99 Maneino, Sal 2.47 Mitchell, James A Morris, William D Mandick, Arthur J silO 7.67 I.95 SBAFAKERS PORT o'CALL dAOlMORS Setllff, Samuel B Theiss, Roy S. Thomas, Houston. Jr. Wsntzel. Henry J Warrington. Duane L. White. William D 1.9* 3.94 11.77 Wheeles. Jack E ij* Hector Herbas: Native foods are part of foreign life. It wouldn't be the same visiting a foreign port if you didn't sample the cook­ ing. Since Sea­ farers travel all over, we should become inter­ national f o o dtasters by sam­ pling the flavor aad cooking of each nation. Food is food, and it's all good. t i ^ 3» 4» 4" ^ 4 4> 4 4 4 James Mijares: I enjoy foreign foods. Each nation's cooking is dif­ BXJIalaETIN" BOiVBD ferent, so I ex­ periment when­ ever I'm in a dif­ ferent port. The wines are varied and all tasty, the Cash Benefits Paid -May, 1963 salads are color­ ful, highly sea­ AMOUNT PAID CLAIMS soned and deli­ $ 61,296.37 Hospital Benefits 7,255 cious. The main courses are 64,247.34 26 Death Benefits 60,900.00 usually done up much differently 406 Pension-Disahility Benefits than what we serve and eat here 8,610.50 too. 45 Maternity Benefits SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans 655 347 4,189 1,384 85,129.50 4,055.62 34,911.00 439,240.82 14,307 $758,391.15 Dependent Benefits . i Optica! Benefits Vacation Benefits TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD... SIU Clinic fxoms—AW Ports May, 1963 Houston • • • • Mobile New Ofteans New York • • Philadelphia Seamen 107 105 49 289 374 47 Wives Children 16 32 5 7 '2 8 18 23 30 38 14 23 TOTAL 971 131 Port 85 TOTAL 155 117 59 330 442 84 Frank McKenney: 1 eat foreign food occasionally. The special­ ties of each country are what 1 go for. In India, curried food is the na­ tional dish, so I try some each time I'm in an Indian port. I do try to stay away from some Far East dishes where you know the food itself isn't prepared properly or is grown in areas where disease is common. Domingo Gordlan, Jr.: It de­ pends on the place you go. I eat foreign food at times, but you have to beware of food In some 1,187 places where there is a poor system of storing and where disease occurs often, In general, foreign foods are just fine with me as long as I TOTAL know It's grown and cooked cor­ ON HAND rectly. SIU Blood Bank Inventory May, 1963 Previous Balance Port Pints Credited Pints Used Boston New York .... 19 Philadelphia Baltimore .... •..a,....*, 16 Norfolk 25 Jacksonville .. ........... ........... 6 Tampa Mobile ........... 12 New Orleans . Houston ..r.6 WUmington San Franc:SCO Seattle . 15 4 38 4 3 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 2rf5 55 11 TOTALS r'J'Jii i.ilH * NAME AMOUNT Reyes, Felipe H., Jr. ...... 1.18 Rodriguez, Anthony 1.03 Rival, George E. Roberts, John C. Rojas. Angei D ' .....-.. 1.99 Sauls. Ernest J. ...: ....... 10.26 Scott. William C 2.47 Szanto. Steve. Jr. . 2.24 SuUivan. John V. .......... 1.95 Schwartz, Bernard 4.00 Salinas. Jose P . '. . 9.14 Hommel, Robert E Hester, John F Hertzog, Lewis Hamlin, Howard Horn, Eugene A Hudson, William M Hammond, Martin M. Haggerty, Joseph W Henry, WiUiam Ingebretsen, A. K Jackson, James 0 Jennings. Francis M Kelly, John M. Jr Lowe. Robert D OUNT 14.48 4.96 2.65 3.58 1.45 1.85 9.00 11.48 1.35 7.09 14.41 20 74 884 248 13.01 13.57 1.43 987 42.29 1.86 •>i; "• -iAi ik. i 7 107Vis 23 53^6 16 25 6 12 41 6 1 6 15 319 ,I ts John Japper: When you're hungry and away "from home any type of food looks and tastes good. I'm part Oriental, so for­ eign food doesn't bother me at all. It's all nutritious and healthy if you're as used to it as 1 am. Cur­ ried and spicy dishes are what 1 really like best. �•4 ty y •- ^ C'<J '. -i" i -4 '. SEAFARERS LOG */, Inlr IS. 196S > .- ' »¥ F- i .«. - r 'Homecoming' For Sill Passenger Ship Pava Seven British Find Reason For US 50-50 Law LIVERPOOL—British shipowners who are among the most vigorous opponents of the 50-50 law covering cargoes financed by the US Goverment may develop a change of heart when they notice that Britain's ex­ port trade slipped below the will not deviate much from the 60 percent-mark in 1962 for 8.8 percent achieved in '61. Making first visit to the Port of Pasagoula, Miss., since she was built there in 1947, the SlUmanned passenger liner Del Mar {Delta) passes Ingalls yard whose giant building cranes are seen in the background. The Del Mar was in Pascagoula to take aboard a cargo of bagged cornmeal for shipment to South America. She and her two sister ships were all built by Ingalls. US Jobless Top 4,8 Million But Strikes Get Headlines WASHINGTON—Much of the clamor here for anti-strike and compulsory arbitration legislation loses its impact as soon as anyone takes the trouble to examine the record. With the total unemployment figure rising to 4.8 million persons, creating a national jobless rate of 5.7 percent for^ of Labor's Bureau of Labor Sta­ In postwar years, only May 1961 June, joblessness due to tistics. According to preliminary had fewer man-days of strike idle­ strikes continues to get the estimates, the total number of ness and accounted for a lower biggest headlines. Yet all measures of strike ac­ tivity in May were significantly below the levels for a year ago, based on the latest figures released last week by the US Department workers directly idled by May strikes amounted to 165,000. Strike Idleness in May, at 1.75 million man-days, accounted for but 0.17 percent of total estimated working time across the country. REPORT Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director ratio of time lost to time worked. (See chart.) Approximately 425 stoppages, in­ volving 125,000 workers, began in May. These stoppages were equally divided between manufacturing and non-manufcaturing, with about a third in the construction field. Another 175 stoppages continuing from April brought the total num­ ber of workers directly idled by May strikes to 165,000. The latest study, as charted by the Labor Department, shows that AFL-CIO Cites Lagging State Laws ,1 i .The "traffic record" of the states in providing workmen's compensa­ tion protection for on-the-job injuries and occupational illness dem­ onstrates the need for Federal benefit standards, according to an analy.si.s in the .June is.siie of the "American FederationLst," The article is entitled "The Crisis in' Workmen's Compensation." A half-century ago, when most state workmen's compensation laws were adopted, tfie average weekly wage was about $13 and the average benefit about $10. Today, the article points out, "the average state benefit is between $35 to $45 a week, the national average wage of a factory worker is about $97 a week" and only three.states have maximum benefits for an injured worker with a wife ana two children equal to two-thirds of the state's average weekly wage. As recently as 1940, all but ten states had benefit ceilings equal to at least two-thirds of . the average state wage. In six states which finance workmen's compensation benefits through exclusive state funds, only 6.5 percent of premiums paid go towards the cost of administering the program. The average cost for private insurance in the other states is so much higher that if overhead ex­ penses could be held down to 25 percent of the premium dollar, benefits could be increased by about one-fourth. Few states cover all workers, supervise medical treatment or pro­ vide adequate rehabilitation services for injured workers. The AFL-CIO analysis lists 11 recommended standards for "a good state workmen's compensation law" and noted that no state law presently meets all 11 standards and "one state does not meet any." These are the recommendations: • Compulsory coverage with no numerical exemptions. • Benefits sufficient to maintain "a decent standard of living" for Injured workers, with maximum benefits not less than two-thirds of state average wages. • Reciprocity of benefit rifihts between jurisdictions. • Full statutory coverage' of all occupational diseases., • Full compensation protection under second injury funds. • Continued benefits during rehabilitation. • Administration by a state agency rather than the courts. • An exclusive state compensation fund. • Benefits for the totally disabled for the entire period of disability. Calling for a Federal workmen's compensation act or minimum standards for the states, the AFL-CIO analysis concluded; "The states have not met their responsibilities. Unless there is action on the Federal level, the nation's first social insurance is likely to remain last in terms of performance." (Comments and suggestions are invited by tnts Department and can be submitted to this column in COM of the £EAFARERS LOG.) WORK STOfPAOa Mon Days Mia ai Parcanl of Total WorVino Timo Annual A«araBat« I9J9.4S yWvi I92» 1733 174(1 1745 1750 1753 1760 1763 US Labor Department chart shows tiny fraction represented by strike-time in comparison to total man-days worked all over the country. In contrast, joblessness due to unem­ ployment amounts to 5.7 percent of total US work force. joblessness due to strikes has been nowhere near the one percent mark, as compared to total work­ ing time, since 1947. Since total employment was up to 70.3 million workers in June, there is far less job idleness due to strikes, based on time worked today, than ever before. Only two major strikes, each in­ volving more than 5,000 workers, were in effect in May—construc­ tion strikes in the Detroit and Flint, Mich.j areas. The Detroit area strike continued into June. the first time in 25 years. The "disappointing" figures, ac­ cording to the Liverpool Steam­ ship Owners' Association, show that last year British ships car­ ried 58 percent of the United Kingdom's export trade, as com­ pared with 61 percent in 1961 and 59 percent in 1938. In the import trade, the British shipowners' share declined from a level of 50 percent in 1961 to 49 percent in 1962. In 1938, British shipping handled 56.9 percent of the country's imports. The British situation contrasts sharply with figures for US-flag shipping in foreign trade. A re­ cent Navy staff report submitted to the Senate Commerce Commit­ tee in Washington cited the fact that "only 8.8 percent of US total ocean-borne commercial foreign trade" was carried by US-fiag ves­ sels in 1961. It added: "The requirement that at least 50 percent of our foreign aid material be carried in US-flag ships is a major factor in achiev­ ing even the 8.8 percent figure." There are no complete figures yet on the percentage of US for­ eign trade carried in Americanflag ships for 1962. However, it's safe- to assume that the amount Sears' Fight Holds Fast, Clerks Say CHICAGO — Organized labor's three-year war on the anti-union policies of Searg, Roebuck & Com­ pany continues to have an affect on the sales and expansionist dreams of the large mail-order house. Sears, which is now looking to exploitation of European markets, is the target of a nationwide con­ sumer boycott waged by organized labor since the company fired and used discriminatory tactics against almost 300 San Francisco members of the Retail Clerks International Association because they respected a picketline set up by strikers from the Machinists union. Though subsequently ordered to rehire its discharged employees. Sears then began to undermine the position of other unions with which it had signed contract agree­ ments. The boycott grew as news of a company-established spy sys­ tem and other anti-union practices became known. Due to enter its fourth year this month, the union boycott against Sears will be directed against ex­ isting stores as well as 27 others that the chain is opening this year as part of an attempted domestic expansion program. Seventeen of the new stores are being set up in areas where the company has no other retail outlets. The AFL-CIO Executive Coun­ cil, at its August 1960 meeting, endorsed-the Clerks' boycott, urg­ ing all trade unionists and their friends not to patronize Sears stores "until management ceases to interfere with the self-organi­ zation of employees and until it demonstrates good faith accept­ ance of the union security clauses in its contracts." In its 1962 report, the Liverpool group found some comfort in stat­ ing that the percentage reduction in export-import cargoes hauled on British ships last year was not due to any appreciable falloff in British-flag shipping tonnage. Ac­ tually, British ships in the import trade increased by nearly a million tons, while the export tonnage was about the same as in the previous year. The increase in the percentage of British import-export trade handled on foreign-flag ships was said to have developed because an additional 2.5 million tons of for­ eign shipping entered the British trade last year. There was also a sizable increase in the amount of cargo moving in the trade for 1962, the report added. MA Studying Assist Device For Look-Out WASHINGTON—A $39,000 con­ tract to study the feasibility of developing a look-out assist device that would be able to detect with a high degree of certainty objects located 5 to 20 miles from a ship, has been awarded by the Maritime Administration. According to the MA, the pro­ posed device should also be able to detect objects moving toward the ship, and indicate their bear­ ing within 10 to 15 degrees. It would have to be suitable for use aboard a cargo ship of about 10,000 deadweight tons and require minimum servicing. The study for a look-out assist device was prompted by the many limitations of radar. Radar per­ formance is at times unsatisfactory because of natural phenomena or Internal causes within the machine itself. Frequent radar observations over long periods also have been known to reduce the watch of­ ficer's night vision. Radar detec­ tion of ships and objects has been found superior to visual and sound detection methods only at ranges permitting ample time for ship maneuvers. The MA has allotted eivht months for the study by the Sperry-Piedmont Company, of Charlottesville, Va., which was awarded the contract after bids were submitted by more than 30 companies. Get Polio Shots, PHS Urges The Public Health Service urges Seafarers who have not already done so to get their polio shots as soon as possible. The shots can be gotten at any PHS hospital without charge. Plenty of vaccine is available so there is no delay in the admin­ istering of the shots. The few minutes a Seafarer takes to in­ sure himself against the crip­ pling disease by getting the shots are well worth the saving of lime, money and. most of all, the avoidance of suffering and po.s.sible disability. �SEAFARERS Pare Eirbt SlU Go's Queried On Boston Run July It, 196S LOG Payoff Time in Baltimore jsea.farer'a Rulde to Better Buyin« By Sidney Margolius Average House Price Booms Co-Ops BOSTON — Three SlU-contracted companies on the Puerto Rico run have been contacted by the Massachusetts Port Authority in its hope to obtain regular vessel service between here and Puerto Rico. The new run would give a big lift to shipping in the area. The three companies, Alcoa Steamship, Sea-Land and Seatiain, were approached after the MPA got an enthusiastic response to a questionaire sent to firms in the upstate New York, Eastern Canada, Boston and New England Company paymaster gets all the attention aboard the Over­ areas. seas Eva (Overseas Carriers) in Baltimore, as Seafarers About 75 percent of the firms Bill TafFner and James King wait to pick up voyage payoff which expressed interest in the after offshore run. The ship signed on again for a trip to service are located in Massachu­ Turkey. Both men sail in the black gang. setts. They pointed to the prospect of considerable savings on inland freight costs. More than half of them indicated the economies would amount to at least $10 a ton, and some gave estimates as high as $20. •Virtually all the Puerto Rico traffic from the area surveyed is WASHINGTON—The burdensome cost of medical and now dispatched through New York. Boston has been without dental care was pointed up again by the Health Insurance Puerto Rican service since 1955 Institute's recent report that taxpayers itemizing health exwhen Alcoa briefly operated a penses in their 1960 tax re-:^" monthly run. The port agency .turns spent an average of $578 payers spent more than $8.6 bil­ wants sailings at least every two for this item. US taxpayers lion for medical needs. They were weeks. deducted an average of $351 for allowed to deduct $5.2 billion. The MPA pointed out that Sea- health expenditures that year. No deductions are allowed a tax­ Land officials have already men­ An analysis of tax figures re­ payer who spends less than one tioned the possibility of a shuttle leased by the Internal Revenue percent of his total income for service which would tie in with its Service revealed, that of 61 mil­ drugs or less than three percent intercoastal service at Puerto Rico. lion tax returns in 1960, about for medical and dental needs. This would make it possible for 14.3 million showed such excessive These sums are considered by the the vessels to take Boston cargo medical costs that the expenses Federal Government to be noi-mal not only to and from the island, were itemized. and must be absorbed as ordinary This fourth of the nation's tax- expenses without special provi­ but also to the West Coast. sions. Taxpayers whose expenses ex­ ceed these sums can itemize their health costs on their annual re­ turns and receive a tax break. Internal Revenue data shows that taxpayers who deduct health Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director costs claim an average of three percent of their adjusted gross in­ come. They .also list an average My mother once confided that she felt guilty about the care her of 3.7 percent of income deducted children had received. I thought we'd been well-supplied with life's for contributions to charity, 4.7 necessities, but Mother was convinced that we'd never had enough percent for interest payments on vitamins. We hadn't had cod-liver oil or vitamin supplements that mortgages and loans and 5.8 per­ seem so essential today. Maybe it's just as well, according to Dr. cent for taxes and fees. William A. MacColl, writing in "MD Column". The data shows that taxpayers The American Medical Association's council on foods and nutrition with incomes under $2,500 who points out that a reasonably healthy individual eating a reasonably itemized deductions in 1960 spent varied diet has little or no need for supplemental vitamins. an average of $360 for health During infancy, 30 milligrams of vitamin C, 400 units of vitamin D, needs and were allowed to deduct and 1,500 units of vitamin A are needed each day. During childhood $300. these needs double, and during adolescence they triple. The only For oiher income brackets, the one that's not readily obtainable from ordinary foods is vitamin D. As for the other vitamins, there is little evidence that deficiencies average health expenditures and occur except under conditions of severe or prolonged illness, very deductions were: $2,500-$4,999, spent $455, deducted $324; $5,000poor eating habits, excessive dieting, or pregnancy. $7,999, spent $523, deducted $300; Older people need more vitamins because they eat less food and $8,000-$9,999, spent $639, deducted fewer'foods; however, probably not more than a growing child. Most vitamin preparations have impressive labels. Each tablet is $330; $10,000-$14.999, spent $811, likely to contain all the known vitamins and 12 essential minerals. deducted $424; $15.000-$19,999, It must require no small measure of ingenuity to get them all in. spent $1,112, deducted $622; $20,Yet unless you know you need all these items, it's enough to admire 000-$24,999, spent $1,392, ded«cted $845; $25,000 and up, spent $2,830, the product from afar. AMA points out that excess amounts of water soluble vitamins, deducted $1,288. The American Medical Associa­ such as B and C, are excreted rapidly. However, larger than normal supplies of A and D may result in loss of appetite, bone pain, skin tion, which carried a story on the rashes, disturbed kidney functioning, weight loss, and anemia—espe­ analysis in its own publication and has been opposing a system of cially in children. Using B-complex vitamins may provide enough anti-anemia sub­ health insurance for the aged un­ stance to mask any anemia, yet it may also result in neurological der Social Security, offered no symptoms. It may delay the proper diagnosis of anemia, cause un­ comment on the findings. necessary pain, suffering, and expense, and allow the disease to inflict permanent injury. These supplements are expensive. The ordinary child's dose of vitamins A, C, and D preparations cost 2c to 8c a day. Adult capsules may cost 4c to 25c a day. Vitamin fadding can be very expensive. There is no evidence that extra-large doses of vitamin C have any effect whatsoever on preventing or curing the common cold. Your body can only use 30 to 80 milligrams of vitamin C daily. The rest is excreted in the urine very promptly. The extra money you spend on super-vitamins might better be spent on better food. It does more good. And be.sides, it tastes better. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this rjcpurunent and can be submitted tc this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Tax Returns Show Health Cost Burden Vitamins Often May Be Useless After a decade of purported boom times and almost-fuU employment, the average American worker still can't afford the average American house. While wages have gone up, prices of houses have risen even faster, a survey by this department finds. Wages rose 38 percent in the past decade but construction costs jumped 50 percent. The average industrial worker today earns about $5100 a year. The usual yardstick is that a family can pay about 2Vi times annual income for a house. Thus, today the typical working family can afford a home that costs no more than $12,750. But this year the average new house carries a price tag of $22,500. The average older house which went up for sale this year brought $17,300, the Federal Home Loan Bank reports. To buy the typical house offered for sale today, you really need an income of $7,000 to $9,000. Prices of houses are especially high in the North Central and New England states. Costs are a little less in the West and South, except in Southern Florida. There, prices have been running close to the highest in the country, and significantly, so have foreclosures. Despite the somewhat easier mortgages and lower interest rates this year, the current high tags on houses have made down payments so high they virtually forbid many working families from buying houses today. While some new tract houses can be bought with mod­ erate FHA or VA down payments, buyers typically are required to put down 25 percent on new houses. With closing costs, that means the average down payment on a new house now is close to $6000. On older houses, you usually have to pay down about 30 percent. If you're home-hunting this year, there are three possible oppor­ tunities to reduce the cost. One is the stabilized tags on existing houses, with even some reduc­ tions reported by the National Association of Real Estate Boards. Most of the price paring has been on houses built between 1940 and 1950, but some built after 1950 also have been marked down, except in the West. There they are still rising. Another potential help, especially for recently-wed young couples and senior citizens, is the increasing supply of rental apartments. Al­ most half the cities surveyed by the real estate association now report ratios of over 5 percent, and somewhat more rent reductions are being reported than increases. Thus, while rents are still high, you at least have a chance to wring more concessions from landlords than you could a year ago. Unfortunately, the greatest number of vacancies are at the extremes —in unrenovated or poorly-located older buildings on the one end, and luxury apartments on the other. Luxury buildings aren't filling up as fast as builders had hoped. Your chances of finding reductions are better in apartment houses than single-family rentals, which are still firmly-uriccd. How much rent can you afford? Th>. usual rule of thumb is 25 percent of after-tax income. Third and most-successful effort to solve the present steep cost of housing is the middle-income and limited-income cooperative housing projects which have boomed in New York especially, and now are springing up on the West Coast, in the Midwest and other areas. Co-ops have been encouraged recently by a provision of the Na­ tional Housing Act of 1961 for direct Federal loans at below-market interest rates to limited-income co-ops. Roger Schafer, co-op housing expert, recently explained that a family of four, for example, would be eligible if it had no more than $7750 a year income. It would pay no more than 20 percent of income for carrying charge.?—a maximum of $129 a month. The big boon in this program—called Section 221(d) (3)—is the special financing rate of 3 and one-eighths percent. An article in "Cooperative Housing Quarterly" reports that the Park Town Cooperative in Cincinnati formerly had an average monthly charge of $91.30. But when Park Town was refinanced under Section 221(d) (3), the average was reduced to $71.10. Another helpful feature is the low down payments which can average as little as $120 per family. Already over 30 cooperatives have been started in various parts of the country under this program. But this program has its limitations. The more-usual nonprofit housing cooperatives often require larger down payments but also can permit a wider range of incomes, and more freedom in where and how they can be built. Currently the world's largest housing cooperative is being built on the site of the old Jamaica race track in Queens, New York. Spon­ sored by United Housing Foundation, Rochdale Village will house 20,000 people. Unions have been the main backers of housing co-ops, and besides the large number they have sponsored in New York, recently have helped finance successful co-ops in San Francisco; Washington; in Milpitas near San Jose, Calif., and other towns. Co-ops and credit unions also have become active in sponsoring housing co-ops in Min­ neapolis; Detroit, New York, and other cities. One of the most active efforts to provide housing for middle-income families is being made by the Association for Middle Income Housing in New York. In association with the Fund for Urban Improvement and the Middle Income Housing Corp., this group already has helped develop several large cooperatives in that city and in neighboring suburbs. A useful idea developed by the Middle Income Housing Corp., is a loan plan to help families get the down payment for a co-op, typically $2,000-$3,000. The loan is arranged at a low rate of interest, and is repaid over a period of five years. Thus, the family doesn't have to wait until it saves up the down payment to move into a co-op. �JUy It, 19«t SEAT ARERS LOG Page Nine "Business as usual" prevailed on the Alcoa Polaris (Akool when she leaded in Port Newark recently. The ship soon headed out for Baltimore and the Virgin Islands. PORT-TIME SS ALCOA POLARIS Seafarer Edward Cannon (left) decided to shave before going to the messhall. for lunch Robert Kyle was already there, waiting for pantryman Julio Marciol to serve dessert. .. • ""I'""'"' - ••••• V--; •: • There's plenty of work aboard ship in port. Here, John Moytum, AB, clears deck of wire rope hazard. Mealtime found Seafarers Adam Quevodo, P. Gonzalez and Joseph Nozario, all wipers (l-r), polishing off mid-day meal with gusto when photographer dropped in. L J. Beale, chief steward, who gets credit for fine food on Polaris, keeps weather eye on soup kettle. Catching up on news, Joseph Nozario, wiper (left), and ship's delegate William E. Lance* FWT, turned to the latest LOG as the best source of information on maritime. Bosun Jimmy Long (right) and Joe Algino, director of Seafarers' safety plan, chat about conditions on deck. �'•• '-"^ J ^ 5. I >. .•* J" SEAFARERS ravt Tea LOG My 12, I26S T-Men Boom Boof/ng Biz Yachting Still Deductible WASHINGTON—The Government's official tax guide for expense accounts is out and, from the looks of it, the new tax rules won't be as tough on businessmen as they feared Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitalion Director when the original clampdown was first announced. Special Shipboard Care For Eggs As of August 1, when the fication for a variety of entertain­ serve hot dogs to business execu­ There are several Ideas about egg storage aboard ship which though new rules go into effect, ex­ ment expenses. tives when you take them out on untrue, are still generally held by those not up on the latest findings penditures for yachts, night Under the entertainment ex­ a yachting trip, or treat them and of scientific research in food handling. club tabs and country club mem­ bership will still be tax-deductible, but businessmen will have to go into greater detail on their tax return to prove that business, not pure pleasure, was the major pur­ pose of the expense. According to the tax guide, the rules have been loosened con­ siderably since they were first pro­ posed. The cost of buying and op­ erating a yacht is still deductible, for instance, if its use can be proven to be for a real business purpose. There were a lot of long faces for a while around some of the country's plush marinas and yacht clubs while the exact text of the rules was still in doubt. '3::s!ness Costs' The amount of the total costs that can be deducted depends on how much of the time the vessel _is .used lor business purposes. Busi­ nessmen who use company yachts or cabin cruisers almost entirely for entertaining clients and wives, with refreshments, can deduct most of the cost of the boat—deprecia­ tion, operations and maintenance. If it is used for business purposes CO percent of the time, 60 percent of the cost is deductible. The businessman's family can still get into the act also. If the family wes along to enjoy the ride, on a day when dad said he used the yacht to conduct some serious business discussions with a client, this will have no effect on the de­ ductions. The same goes for use of country club facilities and the like. In general, the rules remain much the s.ame as they were, ex­ cept that the Government wants more proof that business was the major topic of discussion as justi­ SIU MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS DETROIT, May 10—No meeting was held due to lack of a quorum. if & it HOUSTON, May 13—Chairman, Lindsay Williams; Secretary, Bill Doak; Reading Clerk, Paul Drozak. Minutes of previous port meetings accepted. Executive Board minutes of March 25 presented. Port Agent reported on shipping, upgrading school. Cities Service transportation, or'ganizing, blood bank. Report accepted. President's April report carried. Report of credentials commitee and polls com­ mittee accepted. Auditor's reports pre­ sented. Motion carried under new busi­ ness that headquarters explore the pos­ sibility in next contract negotiations of having companies pay transportation on excess baggage up to 100 pounds on travel b.v air back to port of engagement. Total present: 397. ^ pense rules, a client is supposed to be treated in the style to which he's accustomed, although the en­ tertainment cannot be "lavish" or "extravagant." However, you don't their wives to dinner at a ham­ burger stand. If your guests live well, treat them,, well—and it's all deductible. Anchors aweigh! Contrary to popularly-held beliefs, eggs require storage at tempera­ tures much lower than are usually maintained. Research by the US Department of Agriculture has shown that eggs keep best at tem­ peratures of between SCF. and SS'F. Since the freezing point for eggs is 28''F., there isn't much leeway allowed if you want the very best stoTage temperature, which must be kept just a bit higher than this freezing point. In these summer months, the proper storage tem­ perature becomes critical for keeping eggs fresh and tasty. - Another outmoded theory about eggs which is untrue is the idea that eggs must be turned regularly for proper storage. Forget it. Mod­ ern food science proves it is undesirable to turn egg cases. Eggs are always placed in a case with their pointed ends down, and they should stay that way for a good reason. First of all. the pointed end is the strongest and the least likely end to break. Second, the DULUTH—^US Senate approval of a bill calling for" a study rounded end has an air cell which should not be disturbed. If this of possible year-round navigation on the Great Lakes and cell is shaken up and broken, the yolk of the egg may stick to the St. Lawrence Seaway is not expected to make too much of shell and cause the egg to spoil more rapidly. Although they are one of the"*"" a hit with American seamen ^ most important food Items aboard • Don't let eggs become here and in other Lakes bill adopted by the Senate June ship both from the standpoint of smashed while being loaded on the 25 has gone to the House for ports. nutritional value and popularity, One of the chief reasons was further action. The bill calls for a steward department members ship. final report to be submitted to • Don't let cases, or the eggs pointed up last month when the must remember that eggs are also 1000th deep-sea vessel to arrive in Congress not later than two years one of the most fragile food items themselves, get wet. -this- sort since the Scsway s-pe-sed after funds are Dimyided. for, the, a'bcard. The watchword must be » Never turn-egg cases. in 1959 was greeted in special study. • Don't store egg cases on their The investigation would include 'handle with care!" whenever eggs sides or ends. Always store them ceremonies. Symbolically, the are aboard. honored vessel was an American- waterway de-icing systems and top side up. Some good rules to remember built ship—the SS Transporter— methods in use by private con­ • Don't store eggs together with cerns and foreign governments. for handling eggs are: now flying the Liberian flag. strong odor foods. • Don't let eggs stand on the Duluth is the farthest US inland Estimated cost of the study is • If possible, don't let tempera­ pier longer than necessary. port on the Lakes, some 2,100 $50,000. tures fall lower than 30 degrees or miles from the Atlantic. Foreign go higher than 33 degrees. ships have monopolized the deepA few additional rules for eggsea trade on the Seaway since it handling and storage stem mainly opened. from the make-up of the shell The Transporter, a World War 11 itself. Although this looks hard, it Liberty ship, arrived here along is actually full of tiny holes or with 15 other vessels which passed pores. The air goes through the through the ship canal when an shell as it would through a screen, all-day fog lifted. BOSTON—US Air Force and airline pilots are finding some and this Is the primary reason why Others in the running for the truth in the old sea superstition that a woman's presence on eggs pick up odors from other honors were an American, a a ship may bring bad luck. foods and cannot stand much heat Norwegian and a British vessel, or cold during storage. They A new airplane warning ferred by the Air Force for its should but official nod from the Port be kept separate from any Authority went to the Liberian system features a recorded warning system because a wom­ food with strong odors, which female voice, which informs an's voice stands out sharply in might otherwise give them an un­ vessel. While most Great Lakes citizens a pilot of a dangerous mechanical contrast to male crew voices. pleasant quality. look upon the Seaway as a boon condition in his plane, and then Northeast is experimenting with Products like roquefort, blue to their port cities, the average offers a possible antidote to a modified system, using both male cheese and other strong cheeses Lakes seaman has watched since remedy the situation. The system and female voices so that effective­ should not he kept in the same box 1959 the gradual loss of jobs and is now being tested by a com­ ness of each can be gauged. as eggs. These strong cheeses can The Northrop Corporation, he well wrapped and put in the vessels to the ever-mounting tide mercial airline. It is already being used as op­ which manufactures the new vegetable box. The dairy box must of foreign-flag vessels, particularly those of the runaway-flag nations erational equipment-on Air Force system, attests that the principal always he clean and odorless to advantage of a voice warning preserve the quality of the eggs of Liberia, Honduras and Panama. B-58 bombers. The new warning system, which system is that vital information is stored in it. In these instances, the vessels are generally acknowledged to has been tabbed "NORVIPS," for transmitted directly to the pilot's If possible, the wrappings en bear ownership by Americans who the Northrop Voice Interruption brain without the delay en­ eggs should be kept on to help have registered their vessels in Priority System is now being countered in visual alerting sys­ retain their freshness and moisthese countries to escape the tax, tested commercially aboard a tems. ittre. Good packaging of eggs helps safety and wage requirements of Northeast Airlines jet on the Twenty separate recorded mes­ to promote cleanliness and pre­ Boston-Miami run. American-flag operations. sages are part, of the system, and vents the spread of odors. Recorded female voices are pre- can be used in any number of Meanwhile, the Seaway study Since they are extremely perish­ combinations to cover the most able, eggs must he given special attention both in storage and hazardous situations. A "logic network" selects and handling. The high standards on plays the warning of greatest food quality for all SlU-contracted urgency, which is repeated until ships must he maintained, espe­ the message is . superceded by a cially where eggs are concerned. warning of higher priority or the {Comments and suggestions are original condition is corrected. invited by this Department and Each message lasts 15 seconds and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) starts with a different word. 1,000th Ship Into Duluth Since Seaway-A Runaway Lady's Voice Means Trouble In The Air Last Man Out ^ rn-wtrwB-vwwwmwnmwMmitiwmiKm NEW ORLEANS, May 14—Chairman, Lindsey Williams; Secretary, Clyde Lanier; Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens. Accepted minutes of previous meetings in ail ports. Minutes of Executive Board meeting March 25 presented. Port Agent's report on shipping accepted. President's report for April accepted. Reports of credentials committee and polls committee accepted. Meeting ex­ cuses referred to dispatcher. Auditor's reports accepted. Report given under good and welfare by Homer Workman, alternate SIU delegate to .SIUN.A con­ vention on business conducted at con­ vention. Total present: 310 iS» it 3» MOBILE, May 15—Chairman, Lindsey Williams; Sacrefary, Louis Neira; Read­ ing Clerk, Robert Jordan. Minutes of previous meetings in all poits accepted. March 25 Executive Board minutes pre­ sented. Port Agent's report covering shipping activities, SIUNA convention and blood bank was accepted. President's April report accepted, Credentials com­ mittee report and polls committee re­ port accepted. Meeting excuses referred to the dispatcher. Auditor's reports HCcepted. Total presentt ZIS, Mission accomplished, SIU oldfimer Tony Pisonl, the "Duke of Bourbon Street", sits amidst a sea of empty chairs and mugs for the LOG photographer at the end of a recent -SIU membership meeting in the New Orleans hall. Tony took the occasion to say "hello" from the Crescent City to his many friends and shipmates around tho world; �MKr sir |Mi SEAFARERS eopg KSPORT Page Eteren LOG 'Ho-Hum ••• RIGHT WING IN ACTION. It is no secret in Wyoming that the John Birch Society is in the saddle. It seems to control the reins on a state legislature that has passed a phony "rlght-to-work" bill; adopted three right-wing sponsored resolutions calling for a curb on the US Supreme Court, altering procedures to amend the Constitution, put through a re­ apportionment plan to strengthen rather than diminish rural control of state government; urgeil Congress to kill foreign aid and to get the US out of the United Nations and vice versa. There are only 23 radio stations in the state of Wyoming, and 15 of them are on $1,000 a month retainer of a coalition of rightists groups. Every day, hours of taped programs produced by extremists Billy James Hargis, ex-Gen. Edwin Walker, Dan Smoot and other ultras, foul the airwaves and brainwash the citizenry. Three John Birch organizers have entered Wyoming from outside the state to help mastermind the attack against Sen. Gale McGee and liberal programs. McGee is one of the Senators elected in 1958 who is targeted for defeat by the rightists next year. For months, the John Birch crowd has swung into action with mid­ night phone calls to leaders and members of any organization consid­ ering inviting McGee as a speaker. Matters reached such • preposterous extreme that McGee was tempo­ rarily denied permission to speak recently at the University of Wyo­ ming. Ironically, before he was elected to the Senate he taught history and political science for 12 years at that same university. Meanwhile, McGee's office in Washington has been deluged with hate mail from rightists. • CAMPUS CAPERS. Colorado Springs, Colo., Is a lovely community at the foot of towering Pikes Peak. It enjoys an ideal climate. Its charms are many, its attractions varied. Unhappily, it also is a hot-bed of right-wing activity stemming from the presence of one of the most horrible examples of a daily newspaper this side of Pravda. The paper, the "Gazette Telegraph," is owned by R. C. Hoiles, whose pufalishfrig empire stretches from California through New Mexico, Texas, Colorado, and Ohio. Hoiles, 84 and rich, thinks the National Association of Manufacturers is too left wing, hates the public school system, opposes taxes of any kind. He is a right-winger's right-winger, an all-American arch-con­ servative. He also puts his money where his mouth is. He has under­ written an academic venture called Freedom School which offers short courses in right wing theory and practice. He now wants to expand this into a full four-year school called Rampart College. A lot of folks in Colorado Springs are np in arms over this, and un­ derstandably. Rampart College would be like Freedom School, only more so. A tip-off on what it might be like is available by studying a roster of the "faculty" now at Freedom School. Among the "faculty" are William Grede, John Birch Society endorser and former NAM presi­ dent; writer Frank Chodorov. leader of several rightist groups; James Doenges of "We, The People;" Percy Greaves, of Christian Freedom Foundation, and about a dozeu other exlreiriist big-wigs. The titles of some of the eourses have a flavor all their own; "A Comprehensive Course for People Willing to Work and Apply Them­ selves in the Pursuit of Philosophic and Economic Truths" (the course is over before the title has been memorized) and "Explorations in Hu­ man Action" (for business executives). Hoiles plans to put up $5 mil­ lion to launch Rampart, just another indication that rightist leaders have money and are willing to use it. An employer's alleged fear that his wife will divorce him is not a good excuse for canceling a union contract and firing four electri­ cians. A National Labor Relations Board examiner said the firing of members of Local 453 of the In­ ternational Brotherhood of Elec­ trical Workers in Springfield, Mo., had no merit, since the employer promptly signed with another un­ ion. The original discharges were based on the boss's claim that he "either had to go non-union or lose his wife." t 4" The Board of Aldermen has voted 24-3 for approval of a laborsupported bill to bar the use of professional strikebreakers in New Haven. The city became the first in Connecticut to adopt such an ordinance, which prohibits any in­ dividual or company from hiring or furnishing anyone who custo­ marily works as a strikebreaker to replace a\ striking worker. The maximum penalty is 60 dkys in jail and a $100 fine. 4 4 4. The United Steelworkers Union is suing Copperweld Steel in Pitts­ burgh, Pa., tft, compel payment of $6.5 million in pension benefits for 900 laid-off workers. Local 171 of the USW says that pension, in­ surance, vacation and other bene­ fits are due to workers who lost their jobs when Copperweld bought out Superior Steel and then shut down its operations in the Carnegie (Pa.l area. The com­ pany later set up a trust fund, but the union says the fund only covers the pension rights of work­ ers who retired before the plant was closed. The suit is to protect the employees who were closed out of their jobs. Another dreary study of the US maritime industry has come off the pre.^ses, and will probably cause as much of a stir as all the others that preceded it. The final report of the "Maritime Evaluation Committee" was released to the ptiblic on July 1, although it was completed six months ago. This is perhaps the tipoff on the lack of concern within the committee and in the Federal Government itself for the basic prob­ lems confronting maritime, and worsening as days go by. For here is a report which speaks in such terms as the "bonus values" available through effective use of the US-fiag fleet and then gives off with 100 pages of platitudes, including a call for more studies! Obviously, a maritime study group com­ posed of businessmen who are largely remote from its problems could not be exoected to come up with anything startling. There cer­ tainly is little that is fresh and new in the committee's findings, after 20 months of study since 1981. 4 4 4 Bottoms Up! Next time you quaff your ale or scotch or any other kind of spirits, take a pause and remember that you may be doing a disservice 4 4 4 to the US distilling industry and are respon­ A first-time contract with an em­ ployer In the southern tufted rug sible, in part, for the- continued loss of gold and carpet industry was signed by flowing out of this country into foreign lands. the Textile Workers Union with In a report to the Commerce Department, Dixie Belle Mills of Calhoun, Ga. US distillers recently noted that one-quarter The big breakthrough in the South of the total US gold loss last year could be was scored by the TWUA last No­ vember when it won a National attributed to America's thirst for imported Labor Relations Board election by alcoholic refreshment. In 1982, they point a 2-1 margin. The vote win broke out, the US imported $295 million more in the ice ofv Dixie resistance to alcoholic beverages than it exported. TWUA unionism in Georgia, and Bourbon producers particularly have future NLRB elections are pend­ strong objection to this trend, which seems ing. The contract with Dixie Belle to affect their market more than that of other covers 650 workers and grants wage boosts and improved life,' domestic producers. They blame the liquor hospital, surgical insurance and export deficit on tariff barriers and other dis­ other benefits. criminatory practices which exclude bourbon from foreign markets while foreign producers face no such barriers here. An industry spokesman cited examples of foreign booze prejudice such as France's re­ fusal to permit advertising of spirits distilled from grain. "If we prohibited the French from advertising cognac here, they'd scream," he noted. Issuing thinly - muffled cries themselves, distillers feel the Federal Government hasn't backed them up enough at tariff and trade talks. They charge the US with failing to nromote domestic liquor as many foreign governments do, and sadly comment that the US doesn't even endorse the use of bourbon— "the traditional American beverage"—at dip­ lomatic functions. All of the above has a familiar ring to it, of course, from the standpoint of US shipping and its battles with cut - rate foreign-flag tonnage. Our Government approaches the idea of boosting American-flag shipping ever so gingerly, almost reluctantly, in fact, even where Government-financed cargoes are con­ cerned. A good deal of prodding is required ^before some agency head issues an announce­ ment that he will start living up to the law— to statutes that have been on the books for 60 years in some cases—and encourage use of American-flag shipping. This is one way, incidentally, to ease the balance of payments problem for the US that Washington talks about, since the American maritime industry is a means for reducing US international payments by at least a bil­ lion dollars each year, according to sorne estimates. And while increased use of Ameri­ can-flag shipping and domestic-made booze may not so've our complex balance of pay­ ments problems, it does help. American seamen have been doing their bit in these areas for some time, so all we can do now is remind the distillers that they can return the favor next time they mark a shipment for export. We're all in the sam° boat, it seems. ^ �Page Twelve SEAFARERS LOG Jnly It, IHS Baltimore handled everything, and saw to it that I had every assistance possible. I would also like to continue To the Editor: I'm now employed on the getting the LOG, as I always Bcinville of the Sea-Land fleet, enjoy reading It very much. and have a few suggestions to Thanks again to all of you. Mrs. Lena G. Ison make, I would like to see our nego­ tiations committee come up with a "time-off" clause for the Welfare Benefits Sea-Land vessels in the coast­ wise, intercoastal and Puerto Draw Thanks Rico opefations. We have had To the Editor: such a clause for many years Allow me to thank the of­ with Seatrain and I see no ficials and men of the SIU, now that I've almost recovered from my recent illness. I certainly would have been in a sad situa­ tion had it not been for the SIU sickness and accident benefit. The sickness and accident To Tlie Editor benefit program certainly helped bring about my re­ All letters to the Editor for covery, as it is real security for publication in the SEAFARERS SIU members. To me the S&A LOG must be signed by the benefit is the greatest benefit writer. Names will be withheld outside of our constitution and contract. upon 'request. Eddie J. Caravona SeeksTime Off On Containerships The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare plan and a total of $11,000 in benefits was paid (any apparent delay in payment of claim is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): P m':- George A. Sexton, 52: A heart Moines, Iowa, survives. Burial was ailment proved fatal to Brother in Creston, Iowa. Total benefits: Sexton on April $1,000. 28, 1963 at sea All of (he following aboard the SS Chatham. He SIU families have re­ joined the SIU in ceived a $200 maternity 19 5 8 and had benefit, plus a $25 bond shipped in the from the Union in the engine depart­ baby's "name, represent­ ment. His wife, ing a total of $1,600 in Eleanora F. Sex­ maternity benefits and a ton, of Balti­ maturity value of $200 in more, Md., survives. Burial was at Moreland Memorial Park Ceme­ bonds: tery, Baltimore. Total benefits: it 4. t Ricky Earl Clark, born Decem­ Donald E. Van Alstine, 35: $4,000. ber 6, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Brother Van Alstine died of a head Tommy E. Clark, Berwick, La. William Guilford, 70: Brother injury at Sasebo, 4> 4> Japan, on March Guilford died of a heart ailment Virgllia Bonefont, born Febru­ at his home in 12, 19 6 3. He shipped in .he Pritchard, Ala. ary 7, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. engine depart­ He signed on Gabriel Bonefont, New York, New ment and had with the SIU in York. joined the SIU in 1938 and sailed 1946. His mother. in the steward Erin Olson, born May 20, 1963, Bertha Van Al­ department until to Seafarer and Mrs. Floyd D. Ol­ stine, of North he went on pen­ son, Duluth, Minn. Readingf-M ass,, sion in 1355. His i i survives. Burial was at First Parish son, William John Chaplinsky, born May 17, Cemetery, Needham, Mass. Totai Guilford, of Mo­ 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John benefits: $500. bile, Ala., survives. Burial was at Chaplinsky, Philadelphia, Pa. Catholic Cemetery in Mobile. ' ij' 4» t, t, iS> Leo C. Hannon, 63: Brother Han- Total benefits: $1,000. Wesley Watts, born March 28, non died of a heart attack at the i, t, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harry USPHS Hospital, Darwin Jessup, 72: Brother Watts, Halifax, Va. New Orleans, La., Jessup died of cancer at Good 4< on March 7, 1963. Samaritan Hospi­ Lorae Winfield, born September An SIU member tal, Phoenix, 15, 1962, to Seaferer and Mrs. Bert since 1953, he Ariz,, on May 27, Winfield, Norfolk, Va. had sailed in the 1963. He had 4, 4, engine depart­ shipped in the Patrick Flaherty, born May 5, ment, Surviving steward depart­ 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John are his children, ment since join­ M. Flaherty, Wolliaslon, Mass. Timothy, Rodney ing the SIU in 4> 4" and Jeri Hannon, 1938, and went of Seattle, Wash. Burial was at on pension in Jerry Ange, Jr., born May 16, Metairie Cemetery, Metairie, La. 1957. His daugh­ 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jerry L. Total benefits: $4,000. ter, Lela Mae Fleming, of Des Ange, Norfolk, Va. John Ally, 66: Brother Ally died of natural causes at Kings County Hospital, Brook­ lyn, NY, on May 17, 1963. He had shipped in the deck department after joining the SIU in 1941. No next of kin was designated. Bur­ ial was at Heav­ enly Rest Ceme­ tery, Hanover, NJ. Total benefits: $300. reason we shouldn't have the same with Sea-Land. On another subject, regarding some added security for our families, it might be a good idea to work out something so that all weekend overtime ' wbiiid be included in our ' monthly wages. This would make it possible to set aside a larger portion of our wages as an allotment to our families when we sign on for foreign voyages. The other item I'd like to bring up concerns a pension after 20 years of service regard­ less of age. I am certain our organization can attain this for the membership at some time in the near future. I certainly would like to see the comments of other Seafar­ ers oh these things, as they are of importance to us all. "Van Whitney 4> 4^ it Widow Lauds Union Services Seafarers are urged at all times when in port to visit their brother members and shipmates in the hospitals. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals around the country: USPHS HOSPITAtGALVESTON, TEXAS J. •. Barnes S H. Mills L. W. Carr Tom Miller EJward Douglas H. S. Milstead L. A. Dean Joseph Pawlak W. L. Forest Ernest Russell Adelin Fruge John Rawza J L. Gales M. E. Schifanl 1 nomas Guilerrez Ellis M. Watts VVilliam Liwl..'ss ^ VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS J. E. Butter J. P. Williamson USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. H. L. Baum F. A. Lagremas C. H. Boutwcli D. Maley George Champiin W. H. Millison P. E. r.ildny F. Reimolt J. E. Higgiiis J. M. Walker D. R. Hampton C. J. Wilson Y. E. Kin.g USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Oliver S. Ange Jessie B. Voliva William II. Mason Gus Ward Carl M. Olson Julian R. Wilson Carroll J. Rollins USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA I. D'Amico J. Leslie A. Henning F. Mapstone C. Johnson J. Miller USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. Joseph Aslin Charles Robinson USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Oscar It. Bii'd Herbert L. Jackson Ellis A. Bi.sho,j Thomas A. Jenkins Telipe Bosaldn Walter A. Johnson Arthur Botelho Alfred K. Keeiium John G. Brady Steve Kolina James C. Brown Eddie LeBlanc E. N. Constantinr) Theodore I.ee John J. Crosswell Kenneth MacKenzie Robert Cumberluiid Josuph Murccllc John Do.vle Anthony F. Maxwell Ilarves L. Dyas Carl M. McDaniel Anton M. Evensen George McFall Raymond Franklin Hurless Minkler F. W. Fullbright Jobe E. Muller Eugene Gallaspy Billy J. Orbach Manuel L. flomino William H. Padgett Leon J. Gordon George A. Perez Mark B. Ilanelson Junius Qulnn, Jr. Albert Hanimac ' William E. Roberts Herbert C. Hart Calvin A. Rome riuward C. Herring Aubry L. Sargent • J V Carrie Shartzer Rullin R. Thomas H. Leonard Shaw Robert Trippe Louie C. Storie William A. Wada Finis M. Strickland James F. Walker Adolph Swenson John J. Ward Harvey L. Thomas USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASH. Frank B. Cake Russell E. MeLeod Arthur A. Furst William L. McRaa R. Johnson Thomas C. Pias Francis H. Mason R. H. Shaftner USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Charles Adams, Jr. Daniel Hill Andrew Flaherty William F. Jordan Gorman Glaze Frank Kumiega Union Tonic Seafarer Bert Dawson's spirits got a big lift when an SIU representative paid him a visit while he was drydocked at the US Navy Hospital, Sasebo, Japan. Dawson was former 3rd cook on the tanker Atlas. » t, V C 1 . ; ^' t. j• f * .I . J,. 1» * t • r 1• ,1 eE ^ » o a •i V. Makko Carl Smith Henri Robin Stanley Vernui , USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK P. C. Arellano W. Jordan J. Bailey P. Korol C. Belarosa A. Longuera C. M. Bragg O. Olson A. L. Crabtree G. O'Rourke W. Denny O. Paschal D. Di Sei T. Ramirez M. Farrulla M. A. Reyes M. Fingerhut P. Reyes S. Ginsberg E. P. Rosenquist J. Givens J. Scully E. Godfrey J. J. Shiver J. Gonzales M. A. Silva R. M. Goodwin T. Tighe F. Hannacheck L. F. Sturtevant E. Hansen F. Vargas T. Hickey C. S. You R. Haskin, Jr. B. Zeller USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Willie A. Young Burl Haire Gerald Algernon Leneard Higgans Robert Banister Erwin L. Jennings Benjamin F. Deibler Thomas Lehay Adrian Durocher George McKnew Abe Gordon Arthur Madsen J. M. Grantham Max Olson Joseph A. Gross Charles Slater SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR S-TATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK A. Gulterrez William D. Kenny Thomas Isaksen USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE Joseph Bergcr Billy Russell James McGee VA HOSPITAL OSTEEN, NORTH CAROLINA Arnold L. Midgctt VA HOSPITAL BROOKLYN, NEW YORK Robert W. Ramsdcn VA HOSPITAL NORTHAMPTON, MASS. Maurice Roberts US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON, DC Wm. H. Thomson PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY, MASS. Raymond Arsenault < A f. V .•>\0 13 ...-.••r e.* i-* To the Editor: My many thanks to the SIU and all those who had a hand in forwarding the welfare bene­ fits check to me after the death of my husband, Charles F. Ison. I think it is grand the way you treat all your union broth­ ers and their families at such times. All I can think of is praise for the way the SIU and its welfare representatives in 4i 4> 4^ To the Editor: My husband and I would lik? to express our deep-seated and heartfelt thanks to SIU headquarters and your officials in the Port of Houston, to the W "Pian and 'its repre­ sentatives for the truly great amount of help extended to us during my recent illness, opera­ tion and convalescence. May God bless each and every one of you. Every de­ pendent of every Seafarer should be truly grateful for the protection afforded us by the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Mrs. Charles M. Silcox 4^ 4" 4" Staten island PHS Director Retires To the Editor: On June 30, 1963, I will retire from the Public Health Service. Dr. Thomas L. Shinnick will report to this hospital and assume the duties of Msdisal Officer in Charge on July 1, 1963. I would like to take this op­ portunity to thank the SIU for all courtesies extended to me and members of the staff dur­ ing my assignment to the US Public Health Service Hospital, Staten Island, New York. Please accept my very best wishes for your future endeavors. Daniel J. Daley, MD Medical Director, USPHS Medical Officer in Charge EVERY THREE MOHTHS If any SIU ship has no library or needs a new supply of books, contact any SIU hall. YOUR SIU SHIP'S LIBRARY .1 J �r,'. -I, ••-^i -'_^..-- -> •• » '•« i- ^ SEAFARERS Mr U. INS Life' ^ %» Pare TlilrtceB LOG Iby Jim Mofet Trying to keep everything shipshape on the safety front, the SIU crew of the LaSalle (Waterman) reported at a recent ship's meeting that the general alarm bells In the recrea­ tion room didn't ring during the last regular fire and boat drill. One Seafarer reminded the other hands that if this should occur again, the failure must ities and the problems they pre­ films to cover the duration of its be reported immediately so sent to Seafarers trying- to get to voyage. The screen and projector, "This is just something I got together tor medicinal purposes, Captain ... 1 DETROIT (Sta-Land) Juna 12— Chairman/ O. Lowa; Sacratary, J. Rlghattl. Ship'* delazrate reported that one man missed ship In Baltimore and one man missed ship In France and Joined again In Germany. tS.OO in ship's fund. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Vote of thanks to entire steward department for Job well done. MONTPELIER VICTORY (Victory Carriers), June •—Chairman, Martin Hitchcock; Secretary W. Mitchell. Ship's delegate reported crew re­ stricted to ship. One man hospitalized In Poland. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Saatrain), June IS—Chairman, A. Smith; Secre- tary, C. Taliman. Engine department beef regarding fireman having to change 42 burners, tend three Doners and being required to chip, sougee and paint station. This is dangerous as the firehold Is undermanned and three boilers are too much for one man. Engineers went to Coast Guard about this matter, with no results. The crew wants something done about this. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment for a Job well done. engineer. Company agreed to check and see about port holes in deck and steward department head* and 4-8 sailor's rooms. Question of an awning on the fantall will be checked. LONO LINES (isthmian), June 11— Chairman, Edward Martin, Jr.; Secre­ tary, George Gorton. OT beef in deck department will be taken up with . patrolman at Baltimore. Delayed sailing dispute in engine department. Ship's delegate will contact company regarding washing machines. Engi­ neer will be asked to check cooling system for water fountains. Additional water fountains should be installed on upper decks and in cable working area. Patrolman to speak to captain regarding duties of ship's surgeon. Shoreside workers are to be kept out of crew's living area and mess hall. Room allowance claims to ho taken up with patrolman.' First-Aid kits should be placed in galley and cable areas. Cooperation asked In cleaning messroom. Vote of thanks to steward department. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin), May It—Chairman, Otto R. Hoepner; Sec­ retary, Hani P. Wuehlna. Safety meeting held. List of safety sugges­ tions given to iiie master arid copy gent to headquarters. Motion that steward be allowed to buy fresh milk in South Africa in addition to the canned milk aboard ship. Water aboard ship was very rusty for the trip back. S20.21 In ship's fund. Various deck department beefs will be taken up with patrolman. FLORIDA STATE (Everglades), May 29—Chairman, O. Price; Secretary, D. Molter. S13.28 in ship's fund. A few hours disputed OT In all departments to be taken up with patrolman. Mo­ tion to accept SIU Food Flan 100%. Carried unanimously. LONGViEW VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), May 19 — Chairman, R. D. Schwarz; Secretary, J. J. Gaspard. . SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), June S—Chairman, Carl Johnison; Secre­ tary, J. Marshall. Company failed to supply ship with wind scoops. Motion to lower the time required for wel­ fare and pension benefits, regardless of sea time. Motion that transporta­ tion be provided by company to carry crewmembers to and from ship to bus stop at Port Elizabeth. Motion to in­ stall ship-to-shore telephone on gang­ way when at dock. It was suggested that mirrors be installed in all bath­ rooms. Bob Beliveau was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to former ship's delegate R. Leverne. ROBIN GRAY (Robin). May SO— Chairman, R. Wendell; Secretary, A. McCall. Ship's delegate reported there was no launch service available in Trinidad. Crew was advised that they would be able to draw on week­ end OT.. Crew requested to make less noise in passageways. Vote of thanks to steward department for Job well done. ANTINOUS (Waterman), May ItChairman, N. Merrick; Secretary, P. L. Shauger. Ship's delegate reported that American money is to be Issued in Korea. Fresh water tanks were cleaned in Son Francisco. Since crew candot use fidley to dry clotiies due to Coast Guard regulations, and there is no other place to dry clothes, it is requested that the Union contact the company about having a clothes dryer placed aboard this ship. DEL SUD (Dslta), May 24—Chair­ man, Harold Crane; Secretary, George E. Annis. Dispute over delayed sailing from Rio to be taken up at payoff. Ship's fund. $68.21. Total in movie fund. $275.01. Motion made that any man having to go into the ship's hold should be paid OT for such work. This motion will be referred to head­ quarters. Motion to have ship's dele­ gate check at New Orleans regarding penalty cargo. STEEL CHEMIST (Isthmian), May 31 —Cha'irman, Y. A. Tobin; Secretary none. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Discussion on having the siopchest checked as cigarettes are stale. First aid kits need to be checked and replenished. Crew re­ quests new washing machine and dryer.. FLORIDIAN (South Atlantic), May 30—Chairman, Waldo Banks; Secre­ tary H. Bryant. Motion made to have all SIU ships on tropical run airconditioned, and to put the Florldian and New Yorker under the tanker agreement as to port time. Ship's delegate to write headquarters asking to reopen Miami hall. CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Service), June 9—Chairman, M. E. Sanchy; Secretary, M. E. Beaching. TADDEi VICTORY (Consolidated Mariners), May 27—Chairman, J. A. -Dunne; Secretary, V. L. Harding. No beefs reported by department delegate. Everything running •smoothly. H. Meacham v;as elected to serve as ship's delegate. FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), June 7—Chairman, William E. Ander­ son; Secretary, Edward J. Wright. Matter of rusty drinking water and wash water to be taken up with chief Shin's delegate reported that every­ thing Is running smoothly. Chief cook to see patrolman about getting stove fixed properly. Vote of thanks to steward department. Ship's delegate contacted captain in regard to draws. Captain will only give draws on base pay less allot­ ments and taxes. Motion made that all repairs be taken care of before ship leaves the States for next trip. Screen doors to be kept locked whUe ship Is in port in-Japan and Korea, except the one on gangway. Vote of thanks to steward department. that necessary repairs can be ar­ ranged. This time the alarm bells were fixed up right away and are in good working order again. ii> if A 13-item set of motions and suggestiions at a meeting of the Long Lines (Isthmian) was noted by meeting chairman Edward Mar­ tin on that vessel. As on many other SIU ships, a lot of talk was spent on the status of the vessel's washing machine, with special at­ tention given on how to avoid overloading the dryers with wet clothes. Other remarks concerned repairs to be made aboard the special cable-layer in the air-con­ ditioning unit and to the water coolers. To end the productive session, a round of "hurrays" was voiced in praise of the steward de­ partment generally. if i if Seafarer G. Gi!he-«i. aboard the Antinous (Waterman) made a mo­ tion at the last gathering of the crew that since Coast Guard reg­ ulations say clothes cannot he dried in the fidley and there is no other place to set out the wash to dry, the company should be asked to place a regular clothes drier aboard the ship. This would he a great assist to all Seafarers' work-a-day, wash-a-day routine, and also would keep the Coast Guard from raising a row all the time. if if i The lack of transportation facil- and from their vessels was the the film fan continued, could be subject of a motion made by M. purchased out of the ship's fund Jones and R. Leverne, now on the or through some other means. San Francisco (Sea-Land). Both if i if Suggestions on how to avoid be­ ing tripped with fines and having to wait long hours at customs in­ spections in Saigon and Bangkok come from ship's delegate J. Gonde on the Steel Vendor (Isth­ mian). He recommends that all Seafarers going ashore in these Asian ports he completely truth­ ful by declaring all purchases in advance. In order to avoid fur­ ther trouble, Goude says, it's best Goude Gilbert to declare everything—"especially asked that the company provide money." i i i some form of transportation to and from Port Elizabeth (NJ), when Seafarer H. Huston on the Wal­ the vessel is hack in that port. ter Rice (Reynolds) reports a fine Chiming in at the busy ship's voyage in what he calls a "Gulf meeting was Brother Bob Beli­ first." Huston says all hands en­ veau, who wante(i to know the joyed a "tropical Hawaiian" run chances of getting a ship-to-shore cooled by comfortable air-condi­ phone installed on the gangway tioning. The chow, lie says, was for use in port for calls on the fine and fresh and all SIU men, including a few oldtimers soon to sailing time, etc. retire, had a bang-up trip. 4" 4" 4 The different ways to solve the lack of leisure-time activities aboard many ships was the sub­ LOG-A-RHYTHM: ject of some discussion on the Overseas Joyce (Maritime Over­ seas) not long ago. One Seafarer icame up with the idea of having headquarters investigate setting up a motion picture film library By M. C. Kleiber in each port. Under such a pro­ Listen to the sounds at sea gram, each vessel leaving port When winds and wave unite would draw a specific number of To form d symphony. Above And Below Decks Orchestra At Sea Insistent slap of a line that's slack. Rattle of a chain in the house; They blend in perfect harmony— First line, then chain, then pause. There's the snort and splash of porpoise As they frolic and they play. In the wash that is created By a ship underway. Hiss and beat of propeller blades Slicing through the deep, Producing perfect harmony As turbines whine and weep. Indignant trill of a gooney bird The gentle cry of a gull; There's the growl of gray white water As it clutches at the hull. Pity the landlocked men ashore Who have never known the sea. Never to hear the orchestra Reserved for you and me. Scenes taken on the Bethtex (Bethlehem Steel) picture some of the goings-on while the ship was docked in Baltimore recently. At top, Seafarer George R. Foote, in foc'sle, catches up on his reading and makes out if he-doesn't know somebody is coming around with .a camera. Above (l-r), wipers Robert Meodowcroft and Martin O'Toole team up on a job in the engineroom, while up topside, James Ireiand gives the deck a clean sweepdown. �Asian Seamen Rescued By Barbara Frietchie m I •t X-#'. •«..» SE'AP:}IRERJS LOG Pagre Fonrteen Your Gear.. for ship • •. for shore Many are"the times that SIU ships rescue some hapless souls adrift at the mercy of the sea. Many are the times Sea­ Whafever you need, in work or dress farers throw caution to the winds and perform an heroic act gear, your SIU Sea Chesf has it. Get top of bravery. This tale of an> quality gear at substantial savings by buy­ assist at sea stars the SIU Portland, Ore., with a cargo of crew of the Barbara Frietchie grain bound for Calcutta. India. ing at your Union-owned and UnionWhen the ship was nearing its (Liberty Navigation). operated Sea Chest store. Seafarer Dick Schaeffer reports destination in the Malaca Straits, the chain of events this way. The one of the crew spotted a vessel Sport Coatt SlU-manned vessel was out of apparently in distress. Slacks Word was rushed to the captain, Dress Shoes who immediately gave orders to Pieman maneuver near the stricken craft Work Shoes and investigate. Socks Sure enough, the gO-ton Malay­ Dungarees an ship. Lam Liang 24, was in Frisko Jeens trouble. There was no food CPO Shirts aboard, the radio was dead and, to Dress Shirts make matters worse, the tail shaft Sport Shirts had broken in two. Belts Close To Starvation Khakis Bound for her home port of Ties Penang, Malaya, the crippled ship Sweat Shirts had a 14-man crew that was close T-Shirts to starvation from a three-day fast. Shorts Without further word or request, the Frietchie's captain ordered Briefs steward John Hauser to break out Swim Trunks some provisions of fish, rice, jel­ Sweaters lies and other delicacies. These Soufwesters "caused smiles of happiness and Raingear cheers of joy to issue forth from Caps the hungry Malayans. Writing Materials Following the feast, the Asian Toiletries seamen asked that a messsage be Electric Shavers sent to the nearest port so that an escort vessel could tow them Radios Baker Carl Johnson slices home. This, along with a dona­ Television up some of that old-fash­ tion of food, was gladly provided. Jewelry ioned pie like mother used The owners of the Frietchie, Cameras once word of the deed was re­ to make for the gang on Luggage ceived, wired a "well done" com­ the Overseos Evo (Mari­ mendation to the captain and his time Overseas). If the big crew of Seafarers. Like all sea­ smile on Johnson's face is men, they had responded in the any indication, the SIU tried and true SIU tradition of crew must be in for a taste "brotherhood of the sea" to help treat. others in distress. fH. SEACHEST WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metals), May 19—Chairman, E. Fischer; Sec­ retary, E. M. Watts. Some disputed OT and contract clarification to be taken up with patrolman. Suggestion made to collect money for ship's fund. Ship stayed in Blythe, England, seven weeks. Stay was so long that many of the brothers became expert dart players and some learned to speak English. PANOCEANIC FAITH (Panoceanlc Tankers), May 5—Chairman, Jesse J. M. Krause; Secretary, H. J. Sieber. One man hospitalized in Casablanca and returned to port of engagement. Contact boarding patrolman and re­ quest a new water cooler in recrea­ tion room before ship sails. New agitator for washing machine needed. Vote of thanks to steward department for job weU done. MADAKET (Waterman), May 19— Chairman, John Moggie; Secretary, Albert G. Espeneda. No beefs re­ ported. S4 in ship's fund. Request for small donation from each member at payoff. Motion that members with 20 years of seatime on SIU ships re­ tire with full pension regardless of age. Motion to have contract amended with reference to state of Hawaii. ROBIN HOOD (Robin), May 19 — Chairman, W. Wallace; Secretary, R. Sadowski. Ship's delegate reported agreement that fresh mUk will be purchased in foreign ports where available due to the fact that ster­ ilized milk in No. 10 cans is not available on tb» West Coast. $36.14 In ship's fund. D. Iklrt was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. ELIZABETHFORT (Sea-Land), May 19—Chairman, W. W. Bickford; Sec­ retary, F. J. Johnson. Whltey John­ son was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Deck delegate to discuss the use of electrical chipping gear with patrolman on other than flat surfaces. Motion for the foUowlng contract changes: A time-off clause in port on a rotary basis, with pay. A minimum of 2 hours for all caUouts after 5 PM and before 8 AM at time and one-half per hour. A minimum of 2 hours OT at time and one-half for docking and undocking the ship be­ tween 5 PM and 8 AM. All work in port should be paid at time and onehalf between 5 PM and 8 AM. All OT to be computed to the nearest hour to eliminate the one-half hour times. headquarters regarding meatbox. Will see patrolman about subsistence dueDiscussion on repairs. Several Items aboard ship should he checked. and having to pay his own way will be taken up with the boarding patrol­ man. Captain refuses to cooperate on this matter. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), May 2« —Chairman, J. Coude; Secretary, F. Shala. Most of the repairs have been taken care of. Crew told that Saigon and Bangkok customs are very strict and to avoid trouble they should de­ clare everything, especially money. $42.92 In ship's fund. Motion to re­ open baggage room In New York hall and to have all companies issue Amer- LOSMAR (Calmar), Juna IS—Chair­ man, Emil Cratsky; Sacratary, John C. iii SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), May 27—Chairman, E. A. Stan­ ton; Secretary, F. B. Kritzler. T. Forsberg elected to serve as ship's delegate. $4.91 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Motion to have bigger cleats placed on both gangways as the ones now are too small and are not con­ sidered safe. GLOBE EXPLORER (Maritime Over­ seas), May 26=Chalrman, A. Paige; Secretary, Cyril A. Scott. Everything running smoothly. Ship's delegate to see chief engineer about salt water in showers. Unsafe conditions aboard ship to be reported to ship's delegate. NIAGARA (Transport Inc.), June 9 —Chairman, L. E. Ellison; Secretary, James B. Brant. Ship's delegate re­ ported that a letter was written to liillil . lean money Instead of travelers checks. Ship's delegate requested all members to write letters to Congress­ men opposing proposed Coast Guard pliysical examinations and compulsory arbitration. TADDEI VICTORY (Consolidated Mariners), June 16—Chairman, Ken­ neth R. Bryant; Secretary, V. L. Harding. $17.70 In ship's fund. Motion to write to headquarters regarding draws In American money. The mat­ ter of a sick man getting the runaround before going to the hospital DKAT IT/ SOTTA ©ST MY SAIR aJTA^lNj Vi '.:iu V Xaljr 12. 1968 Raad. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Will sea patrolman about fans in the washroom and dry storeroom. Resolution sent to head­ quarters regarding welfare benefits. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), Juna IB — Chairman, Pater Sernyk; Secretary, Frank Kastura. Water on this ship is still rusty. Engine depart­ ment working on water tanks. Dis­ cussion on shortage of milk. Crew asked to have fresh milk put aboard on East Coast and Gulf. All crewmembers requested to dress properly before coming into messroom. Bosun asks aU to cooperate in keeping vessel clean. See patrolman about getting more variety of fresh fruit. AFOUNORIA (Waterman), June 1— Chairman, none; Secretary, Joseph V. Whalen, Jr. Ship's delegate reported that one man was logged for eating breakfast on watch. Request that patrolman check all foc'sles and see that they are cleaned and painted. Motion made regarding ship's articles. Vote of thanks given to the ship's delegate and steward department for doing a good job. WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metals), June 16—Chairmen, H. Huston, Sec­ retary, 1. A. Jackson. Brother Ban­ ner was reelected to serve as ship's delegate, with a vote of thanks. Mo­ tion made on shipping of all jobs. HallOldtlmer's Twenty Years As SIU Man A trio of fellow Seafarers took time out a short while ago to offer some highly laudatory comments about a brother Seafarer who has just marked his 20th year of shipping with the SIU. The subject of their letter was Seafarer Evaristo (Varo) Jiminez. a well-known SIU oldtimer around the Port of New York and in other ports from which he's shipped during the past two decades. Jiminez drew their kudos when he entered into his 21st year as an SIU member on May 16. Sailing in the engine depart­ ment, Jiminez signed on at New York and has been on "ac­ tive duty" since then, as a gogetter aboard ship and on land. His friends E. JImfnei and shipmates Paco JBayro^ JuUo . Rivera and S'teve' DiGi^^^^ tagged him a real "man of action." They cited Jiminez as having a record of be­ ing a ship's delegate or engine department delegate on 90 per­ cent of the ships he's sailed during these many years. "We would like him to know that his efforts have been appreci­ ated by all," they added. A sidelight on the activities of 'Varo" Jiminez is the fact that he's not the only member of his family shipping with the SIU. His brother, Willie (El Jockey) Jiminez, also ships in the black gang. That's what you'd call "brotherhood of the sea" two times over. A working agreement for this com­ pany should be forwarded to the ship's delegate. Discussion on situa­ tion aboard this vessel, until things can be worked out by company In regard to manning scale, duties, etc. Good TV aboard, plenty of fresh chow and a good bunch of oldtimers. TRUSTCO (Commodity Transporta­ tion), May 26 — Chairman, Charles Rice; Secretary, Charles O'Nell. Every­ thing running smoothly. Discussion on disputed delayed saiUng. All delegates requested to meet wth patrolman. Steward thanked crew for its coopera­ tion. April 28—Chairman, Charles O'Nell; Secretary, none. Ship's delegate re­ ported that all is running smoothly. Motion that transportation be furni-shed to any member who accepts a job. Steward requests crew to try to take better care of linen. TRANSHATTERAS (Hudson Water­ ways), May 11 — Chairman, V. C. Smith, Secretary, P. S. Holt. $1.53 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Motion to have a patrolman on board at payoff and sign-on, both coastwise and foreign. TRANSINOIA (Hudson Waterways), June 9—Chairman, John Mehaov; Sec­ retary, Robert R. James. Ship's dele­ gate reported everything is running smoothly, Good crew aboard. Motion made to keep pedlars and longshore­ men out of crew quarters. Crew re­ quested to keep door in passageway closed and latched in port. A sug­ gestion was made to lock rooms In port and pUt locks on laundry door and .pantry. �SEAFARERS Julr 12, 196S LOO Pare Fifteen being held for the SIU members B^tcheU X4)i Bernardo Tombocon; Baylisted below by Jack Lynch, Room mond A. IMcbsi tec Willa OB. 4 4 4 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison Tony Tinoco Street, San Francisco 5, Calif.: V. R. Lfanon Morris Berlowltz; Charles H. Bush; sible at 229 Robert Street, West Eugene L. Castano Jr.; John W. Curlew; Get in touch with J. R. Batson, Mifitlin, Pa. Anyone knowing the Ernest K. Dias; Robert J. Edwards; Domi­ ship's delegate, SS Panoceanic nic Graziano; Michael N. Hamre (2): whereabouts of the above-named Charles R. Hummel Jr. (2); Ho Yung Faith, c/o Panoceanic Tankers, 17 Kong (2); Steve Krakovich; Frank La Battery Place, New York 4, NY, is also asked to write. Rosa; Potenclano Paculba; Jorgen G. Pedersen; William Saltarez; Marvin E. as soon as possible. t 4" 4" Capt. Fred Fredrlckson Whity Horton would like to get in touch with the above-named as soon as possible at 2019-24th Avenue, West, Bradenton, Fla., telephone 745-0603. He is also Claude W. Pritehett anxious to have any former ship­ The above-named or anyone mates contact him at the above knowing his whereabouts is asked address. to get in touch with his brother, J, J, . Harvey E. Pritehett, Alberta, Va., Horace S. Sikes, Jr. by letter or by calling collect to Your wife announces the birth Kenbridge 676-5560. of your daughter, Lori Maureen, t 4i on June. 16. Get in touch with her as soon as possible concerning Y. R. Tallberg bills for the doctor and the hos­ Contact your wife at once at the pital. new address, 4427 Brookfield Drive, Houston 45, Texas. tf Rex O'Connor 4» • 4 The port steward at Sea-Land Joseph Zitolt terminal has your laundry. Pick it The Records Department at up as soon as possible. SIU headquarters is holding your t 4" 4" membership book, seamen's pa­ James Bruce Elliott pers, etc. In the lost property file, Get in touch with your mother, pending receipt of a forwarding Mrs. Minnie Elliott, as soon as pos- address. 4 4 PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cat Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard LIndsey Williama Al Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BiU HaU Ed Hooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1216 E. BaiUmore St. Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON . 276 State St John Fay, Asent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10225 W. Jeiierson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS .. 675 4th Ave., Bklyn HYacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 6804 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax William Morria, Agent ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St Ben Oonzaiea, Agent FRanklin 7-3584 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louia Neira Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackaon Ave. Buck Stephena, Agent Tel. 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 0 6600 NORFOLK 416 CoUey Ave Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent 625-6505 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4tb St Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Frank Boyne, A^nt DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAuIey. West Coast Rep. SANTURCB, PR 1313 Fernandez Juncos. Stop 20 Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep. Phone 724-2848 SEATTLE 2505 let Ave. Ted BabkowskL Agent MA In 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff GiUette. Agent 229-2788 WILllUNGTON, Calif 505 N. Marine Ave George McCartney. Agent TErmlnal 4-2528 im 4 Gulf Liner Runs Eyed By Cunard " !/, . Vliiivva 'mmm ® COTTRACTS, Copies of all SIU contracta are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard •ship; Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for or on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. Ii} addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. 0 EDITORIAL POLICY—SE.AF.UiEllS LOG. The LOG has traditionally_ refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its .collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membersliip action at the September, 19G0 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity In the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circirastance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given •uch receipt. If in the event'anyone attempts to require any such payment be Bade without aupplying a receipt, or If a member is required to make a payment and l£ given an official receipt, but feela that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, thla ahould immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. pi CONSTITUTKRCAL RIGHTS AND 0B1.IGATI0N3. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS.LOG a verbatim.copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available In all Union halls. All aembers should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarlsa themselves with its contents. Any time you fesl any sembar or officer Is atteaptlng to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any aethods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well SB all other details, then the member.so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. ' iii-iii RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings.. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Bscause thaae oldtlmers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing UAlon policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. July 16 July 17 West Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has issued an advance schedule through Novem­ ber, 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle," or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wllmlnglon San Francisco July 22 yuly 24 August 19 August 21 September 16 September 18 October 21 October 23 November 20 November 18 Get In touch with me by mail or phone as soon as possible. Im­ portant message. J. Bennett. .qNTPPTwr, RTGHTS. YouT thlpping rights and seniority are protected exclus­ ively by the contracts between the Uhlcn and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted end available in all.Ubion halle. 11' yoii feel there has be m any vlolatioh bfyoiir ship­ ping or aenlcrity rights as contained in the contracta between the Union and the shipowners, firat notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified jnall, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Max Harrison, Chainnan, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite.I63O, New York k, NY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Uhion headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. Pull copies of contracts as referired to are available to you at all times, cither by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. NEW ORLEANS—Cunard Lines is presently discussing plans to operate a winter cruise service out of this port in direct competition with US domestic lines which service the Gulf area. One company wnich would be af­ fected by the British move Is SIUcontracted Delta Lines which has three passenger ships in the yearround cruise service to South America. Prompted by the profits to be attained in grabbing a larger per­ centage of winter cruise traffic, Cunard has been mulling over the idea since the completion of ship­ yard work on the newly-converted liner Franconia. This vessel is the former Ivernia, whose tonnage has been upped from 21,717 to 22,600 gross. Another Cunard vessel which would be placed on a Latin Ameri­ can run is the Carmania, sister ship to the Franconia, which went into service last month. Both British passenger liners are equipped for the dual pur­ pose of serving the Atlantic pas­ senger trade during the summer­ time and then cruising out of the Gulf the rest of the year. New Orleans Mobile 4 TRUST FUNDS, All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakea and Inland Waters Dlatrlct are adnlnletered in accordance with tha provisions of various trust fund sgraeBenta. All theaa agraaaenta specify that tha trustees in charga. of theaa funds shall consist equally of union and Banagenent repreaantativaa and their alternates. All azpandlturea and dlsburseaente of trust funds ara lude only upon approval by a BSjorlty of the trustees. All trust fund financial racorda are available at the headquarters of tha various trust funds. If, at any tlae, you ara denied inforaatlon about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified Ball, return receipt raquaated. SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: .July 12 July 15 4 "R. S." FIHANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of ths SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District nakes apacific provision for safeguarding the nenberahip'g •oney and Union finances. Tha constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three nonthe by a rank and fila auditing comaittea alectad by tha nanbarahip. .'All Union racorda ara availabla at SIU headquartars in Brooklyn. Should any Benbar, for any reason, ba rafused his constitutional right to inapact thaaa racorda, notify SIU Praaidant Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. Schedule Of SIU Meetings Detroit Houston 4 , Income Tax Refunds Income tax refund checks are SiU Atlantk, Guif Lakes & Inland Waters District Jerry Green Send a forwarding address for your extra gear and papers left aboard the ship in New Orleans, I have It at home. Jimmy. HftUAL RIGHTS. All-Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as atenbers of the SIU. These rights ars clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in ths contracts whlcll ths union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, ao Seofmr may be discriminated against 'because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that be is denied tbe equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mall, ntum receipt requested* Seattle July 26 August 23 September 20 October 25 November 22 iill i , is*; iiiil iiiiliiiii iiiiiiiiiiiil:; silliiiiiil i? rsA3 �US Wage Base Rises 8 SlU Veterans OK'd For Pension On Sept 3 Vol. XXV No. 14 SEAFARERS^LOG July 12 1963 • OFFICIAL ORGAN OP THE 5EAFARER3 INTERNATIONAL UN ION • ATLANTIC AND GULP DISTRICT • AFL-CIO • NEW YORK—Eight SIU oldtimers are the latest seagoing veterans to join the ranks of members now enjoying life and leisure, as a result of last month's trustee action approving their applications for lifetime pensions of $150 monthly. The approval of this groi^ brings the total niunber of SIU men qualified for retirement benefits this year to an even 40. During their long working career at sea, the new pensioners accumulated a combined total of over 300 years of service on the job. Those just qualified for pensions Include 'the~following; Herbert Allman, 66; Harry J. Cronin, 60; Hugh Dick, 76; Walter H. Hoepfner, 67; Kobert P. McQueene, 47; Charles Micallef, 67; Joaquin Miniz, 63, and Jan R. Mucins, 65. Heading the alphabetical list covering the roster of new pen­ sioners is Mississippi-born Allman who journeyed to Mobile, Ala., in 1939 where he signed on with the SIU. Shipping in the engine de­ partment, the veteran of over 30 years of time at sea last sailed aboard the Alcoa Pioneer (Alcoa). He and his wife, Estelle, make Mobile their permanent head­ quarters. A native New Yorker, Cronin sailed in the steward department Allman Cronin Hoepfner for over 43 years, the last 20 of them as an SIU member. His last ship was the Pan-Oceanic Faith (Panoceanlc Tankers). He lives In Baltimore and lists his sister, Mrs. Cathleen Kanko, of New York, as next of kin. Sailed 40 Years The oldest pensioner in the group, Dick amassed over 40 years in the steward department. Born in Kearney, NJ, he Joined the SIU at New Orleans in 1940. He paid off the Short Hills (Waterman) in McQueene Micallef WASHINGTON — Increases In minimum wages scheduled to go into effect this year will boost the income of more than 3 million ' workers by $500 million. The boost, growing out of amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1961, coincides with the 25th anniversary of the act. Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz estimated that more than 3 million of the 24 million workers covered before 1961 will benefit by an increase in their minimum wage from $1.15 an hour to $1.25 effective September 3, 1963. He also pointed out that an overtime standard will go int.* effect September 3 for jobs brought under the act by the 1961 amendments, mostly in retail and service establishments. This will result in either addi­ tional employment, or added in­ come for about 3.6 million workers. They will receive pre­ mium pay of one and one-half times the regular rate for over­ time after 44 hours a week. This provision is the first step toward establishing a 40-hour overtime standard for all workers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act. By the fall of 1965, the'law's requirements of at least $1.25 an hour and one and one-half times the regular rate of pay after 40 hours a week will apply to more than 28 million workers. The over­ time provisions of the law again exclude merchant seamen, al­ though the 40-hour week at sea and in port has applied to seamen for many years. April and, with wife, Margaret, looks forward to some rest and relaxation at his home in South Toms River, NJ. Born in Germany, Hoepfner spent nearly a half century at sea. Sailing in the deck department, he joined the Union at New York in 1950 and now makes the big city his year-round address. Seatrain Louisiana (Seatrain) was his last MInii Mucins ship. McQueene, born In Georgia, signed on with the SIU at Savan- spent 30 years plying his trade in nan in 1938 and sailed on deck the deck department 61 many an during his 25-year career at sea. SlU-manned vessel. He started Now residing in Chickasaw, Ala., sailing with the Union in 1942, with his wife. Aster, and their signing on at New York where he children, his last trip was spent now makes his home. He com­ aboard the Clairborne (Waterman). pleted his last tour of duty aboard A long way from his birthplace the Jean (Bull). His brother Felipe, on the island of Malta, Micallef of Manila, is listed as next of kin. Joe Algina, Safety Director now makes his home with his wife, Sailing in the engine depart­ Mary, in the Bronx, NY. He joined ment for 42 years, Latvian-born Teaching Youngsters How To Swim the SIU in 1946 and sailed in the Mucins journeyed to New York in Every year about 6,500 persons drown In this country. 2,200 of them engine department during most of 1943 and joined the SIU at that the 45 years he spent deep sea. time. The Emilia (Bull) was his children. Drowning is the fourth most common cause of accidental He paid off the Steel Traveler last ship, which he paid off in death. (Isthmian) in May. January. He now makes his home Born in the Phiiippines, Miniz with a son in Chester, NY. A surprising statistic, according to the National Safety Council, is that most of thse victims are not playing in the water at the time of the accident. They fall in unexpectedly from river banks, docks and boats. This surprising fact is highly important for water safety, •because it means that if people were able to swim even a little, a mere 15 feet in most cases, they would have been able to reach A proposal for an inter-American container pool that would link the East and West safety. Coasts of South America with the East and West Coasts of North America was advanced Seafarers and everyone else should note these statistics and apply at the second inter-American Port and Harbor Conference, which was held at Mar Del them to their own water safety needs. Teaching a chUd to swim, Plata, Argentina last month. The conference, arranged an international organization. Contalnerization has primarily even a little, as soon as possible, is the best insurance you can take under the auspices of the The only container service in the been a US development, led by out on his life in or near the water. Organization of American States, Americas right now operates out such SIU companies as Sea-Land, With hot summer weather already upon us, the National Safety received the container pool pro­ of US ports to and from the East Waterman and Seatrain. Last Council is urging a special water safety program designed specifically posal In a document offered by and West Coasts, via the Gulf and month. Waterman was also re­ for children which it calls "Operation Waterproof 4th Grade." Its John L. Eyre, chairman of the Puerto Rico. One company also ported to be considering an off­ purpose is to see that every 4th grade student in America receives research committee of the Ameri­ has containerships running to shore all-container service to Eu­ instruction in water safety. The 4th graders were singled out spe­ can Association of Port Authorities. Venezuela. rope out of the Port of New York. cifically because children in this age group are the youngest able Basically, the pool would consist to learn effectively in a swimming class. of a group of ships running from Visitors View The LOG The aims of the drive are described in a recent Safety Council the East and West Coasts of the bulletin. "We don't want merely to teach children how to swim. We United States and the East and want to waterproof them, make them safe while in, on, or near West Coasts of South America to the water." the Panama Canal. Containers In addition to the actual instruction In the art of swimming, a would be transferred from one complete water safety course for youngsters includes rescue and ship to another at the canal. The container pool was dubbed self-rescue techniques. For parents anxious to teach their youngsters to swim the CouncU offers these pointers to make the instruction The Big H" because the plan visualizes an "H" superimposed easier and more fun for all concerned. over the map of the Americas with Wait until the child is ready to learn. Forcing won't do any good a cross in the "H" at the Panama and may do considerable harm by creating a fear of the water which Canal. will be difficult to overcome. Would Switch Cargoes According to the document pre­ Be patient. Don't push him to new steps until he wants to try. at the conference, "vessels Praise him. A pat on the back will go a lot further than a gruff sented traveling between Buenos Aires "thaFs all wrong". and Panama might handle cargo Let him stop when he is tired. A child can't keep an adult's pace. consigned to or shipped from San Instill trust. Don't play tricks. If ho knows you are there to help, Francisco, Callao, Guayaquil, New he gains the confidence to try anything. York or Montreal. Similarly, a You don't have to make an Olympic-quality swimmer out of your vessel traveling only between Val­ child to still make him a "safe bet" in the water. The best way to paraiso and Panama could handle get youngsters started is to first talk up swimming and how much Rio De Janeiro, Vancouver or Barfun it can be. Ease him into shallow water gradually and play ranquilla cargo." The paper said that "... a large with him. Always be there to offer firm support if needed. The child's pool of containers should exist so fears will soon evaporate. that shippers, steamship compa­ With all fear gone, the youngster can be taught first to float, and nies, railroads and truckmen could then can learn the arm and leg movements necessary for a strong Recent issue of LOG provides item of interest to Dr. Herman have access to these units with­ swimming stroke. Before you know it, he will be swimming and can all D. Bloch, of Cornell University's School of Industrial Rela­ be shown proper breathing procedures. From that point on all that's out having to pay for them or to manage them." The proposal did tions (left), and Mahmoud Swailly, public relations director needed is practice. not mention specifically who would for the Maritime & Dock Workers Union of the United Arab (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can operate the pool, but implied that be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) r Republic* They were on a joint visit to SIU headquarters. it would have to be operated by URGES US-LATIN CONTAINER POOL ' V t . '• 7 V'V *'• . ,r H - �.• - y/-:! ' ^'fi. -J'.,A, •r'Ji'.f*'3.'i '•' ;•• -y ,/• -^4^^""'- :*'••••• Vi:--)jF .-, y. ..t Ai ».4-,^. 1,. •" -*"••• *'-• ••' "J- •(«if . ^ ...^ .-^ • -v.;, • ,-• "-i? ^ .? V • .'- • - A' '*"-A'' i , • -H"" :4- ^ ' '••. 1 4 AI T / ' ' ii I -•:,'i'-. ,;,A i- •'. •' " t: . I n TEXT OF r' .:. sill (IISTITUTIOI For SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes And Inland Waters District 'VI, n;- -i ,:»i , " • >. Jio'i':* ii:w '- ._ ^ .»» •*'L - ,. f , - , T w - • • V^.' i ;i. ;. ' ,;..t. - • V V, i 4t V vi , •-•>« ». p -J's 'if- .r- .• �•oipplemeiit—Paff« Two SEAFARERS LOG July IS, 196S inents duly promulgated pursuant hereto, ao person shall become « full book member unless and . until he has attained the highest seniority rating set out in the said collective bargaining agreement; Only full book members shall be entitled to vote and to hold any office or elective job, except as otherwise specified herein. All mem­ bers shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shall be entitled to vote on Union contracts. Sactien 2. No candidate shall be granted membership who Is a member of any dual organization hostile to the aims, principles, and policies, of this Union. Saciion 3. Members more than one quarter In arrears in dues shall be automatically suspended,, and shall forfeit all benefits and all other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically " dismissed if they are more than two quarters in arrears in dues. An arrearage in dues shall be computed from the first day of the applicable quarter, but this time shall not run: THE SEAFARERS JNTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA(a) "While a member is actually participating in a strike OC lockout. ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT (b) "While a member is an in-patient in a USPHS or "other acaedited hospital. Afflliatad with Amtrican Faderalien of Labor — Congrott of Industrial Organixatlona (c) While a member is under an incapacity due to activity in behalf of the Union. (AtAniandadMay12,1960) (d) While a member is in the armed services of the United States, provided the member was in good standing at the time of entery into the armed forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within ninety (90) days after discharge from the process of the law of this Union." No member shall be compelled armed forces. PREAMBLE to be a witness against himself in the trail of any proceeding in (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because Ai maritime and allied workers and realizing the value and which he may be charged with failure to observe the law. of this necessity of a thorough organization, we are dedicated to the form­ Union. Every official and job holder shall be bound p uphold and of employment aboard an American flag merchant vessel. ing of one Union for our i«ople, the Seafarers International Union protect the ri^ts of every member in accordance with Pe princi­ Section 4. A inajority vote of the membership shall be sufficient of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ ples set forth in the Constitution of the Union. to designate additional circumstances during which the time speci­ trict, based upon the following principles: fied in Section 3 shall not run. It shall be the right of any member All members shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges and IV to present, in writing, to any Port at any regular meeting, any guarantees as set forth in this Constimtion, and such rights, privi­ Every member shall have the right to be confronted by his qiiestion with regard to the application of Section 3, in accordance leges and guarantees shall be preserved in accordance with its terms. accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law of this with procedures established by a majority vote of the membership. We declare that American seamen are entitled to receive their Union. In all such cases, the accused shall be guaranteed a fair and A majority vote of the membership shall be necessary to decide employment without interference of crimps, shipowners, fink halls speedy trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union such questions. or any shipping bureaus maintained by the Government. members. _ Section _5. The membership shall be empowered to establish, from We affirm that every worker has the right to receive fair and V time to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assess­ just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely ments may be excused where a member has been unable to • mental cultivation and physical recreation. dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and We proclaim the ri^t of all seamen to receive healthful and on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. Section 6. To preserve unity, and to promote the common welfare VI We defend the right of all seamen to be treated in a decent and of the membership, all members of the Union shall uphold and respectful manner by those in command, and, A niilitant membership being.necessary to the security of a free defend this Constitution and shall be goverhed by the provisions of We hold that the above rights belong to all workers alike, union, the members shall at all times stand ready to defend this this Constitution and all policies, rulings, orders and decisions duly irrespeaive of nationality or creed. Union and the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. made. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are con­ Section 7. Any member, who gives aid to the principles and VII scious of corresponding duties to those in command, our employers, policies of any hostile or dual organization shall be denied further our craft and our country. The powers not delegated to the officers, job holders, and Execu­ membership in this Union to the full extent permitted by law. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote harmonious tive Board by die Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to A majority vote of the membership shall decide which organizations relations with those in command by exercising due care and dili­ the members. are dual or hostile. gence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assistance to our employers in caring for their Section 8. Evidence of membership or other affiliation with the CONSTITUTION gear and property. Union shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Mem­ Based upon these principles, it is among our objects: To use our bers may be required to show their evidence of membership in order Article I influence individually and collectively for the purpose of maintain­ to be admitted to Union meetings, or into, or on Union property. Name and General Ptmers ing and developing skill in seamanship and effecting a change in die maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more This Union shall be known as the Seafarers International Union Article IV equitable and to make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ development of a merchant marine and a body of American seamen. trict. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and executive, and Reinstatement To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of mari­ shall include the formation of, and/or issuance of charters to, sub­ time workers and through its columns seek to maintain their ordinate bodies and divisions, corporate or otherwise, the forma­ Members dismissed from the Union may be reinstated in accord­ knowledge of, and interest in, maritime affairs. tion of funds and participation in funds, the establishment of enter­ ance with such rules and under such conditions as are adopted, To assist the seamen of other countries in the work of orgaiii- prises for the benefit of the Union, and similar ventures. This from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. zation and federation, to the end of establishing the Brotherhood Union shall exercise all of its powers in aid of subordinate bodies of the Sea. and divisions created or chartered by it. For convenience of admin­ Article V To form and to assist by legal means other bona fide labor organi­ istration and in furtherance of its policies of aid and assisunce, the zations whenever possible in the attainment of their just demands. Union may make its profierty, facilities and personnel available Dues and Initiation Fee To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to for the use and behalf of such subordinate bt^ies and divisions. make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and useful A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any .Section 1. All members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calendar calling. And bearing in mind that we are migratory, that'our work Union action, unless otherwise specified in the Constitution or year basis, no later than the first business day of each quarter, except takes us away in different directions from any place where the by law. This Union shall at all times protect and maintain its as herein otherwise provided. The dues shall be those payable as of majority might otherwise meet to act, that meetings can be attended jurisdiction. the date of adoption of this Constitution and- may be changed only by only a fraction of the membership, that the absent members, by Constitutional amendment. who cannot be present, must have their interests guarded from Article II Section 2. No candidate for membership shall be admitted into what might be the results of excitement and passions aroused by Affiliation membership without having paid an initiation fee of three hundred persons or conditions, and that those who are present may act for and in the interest of all, we have adopted this Constitution. Section 1. This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers Inter­ . ($300.00) dollars, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution. Section _3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for national Union of North America and the American Federation of Labor—Congress of Industrial Organizations. All other affilia­ . organizational purposes in accordance with such rules as are adopted Statement of Principles and Declaration of Rights tions by the Union or its subordinate bodies or divisions shall be by a majority vote of the Executive Board. In order to form a more perfect Union, we, workers In the made or withdrawn as determined by a majority vote of the maritime and allied industries, realizing the value and necessity Executive Board. Article VI of uniting iti pursuit of our improved economic and social welfare, Section 2. In addition to such other provisions as are contained have determined to bind ourselves together in the Seafarers Inter­ herein, all subordinate bodies and divisions seeking a charter from Retirement from Membership national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and affiliation with this Union, shall be required to adopt, within Inland Waters District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the fol­ aand/or Section 1. Members may retire from membership by surrendering time period set by the Executive Board, a constitution containing lowing principles: their Union books or other evidence of affiliation and paying all provisions as set forth in Exhibit A, annexed to this Constitution In promoting our economic and social welfare, we.shall ever be and made a part hereof. All other provisions adopted by such unpaid dues for the quarter in which they retire, assessments, fines inindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obliga­ subordinate bodies and divisions as part of their constitutions shall and other monies due and owing the Union. "When the member tions as members of the community, our duties as citizens, and our be inconsistent therewith. No such constimtion or amendments surrenders his book or other evidence of affiliation in connection duty to combat the menace of communism and any other enemies not thereto shall be deemed to be effective without the approval of the with his application for retirement he shall be given a receipt of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring Executive Board of this Union, which shall be executed in writing, therefor. An official retirement card shall be issued by Headquarters,' men dedicate ousselves in this Union. on its behalf, by the President or, in his absence, by .any other upon request, dated as of the day that such member accomplishes We shall affiliate _and work with other free labor organizaitons; officer designated by it. Such approval shall be deemed to be recog­ these payments, and shall be given to the member upon his pre­ we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; nition of compliance herewith by such subordinate body or division. senting the aforesaid receipt. we shall assist our brothers of the sea and other workers of all "Where a subordinute body or division violates any of the fore­ Soction 2. All the rights, privileges, duties and obligations of countries in these obligations to the fullest extent consistent with and, in particular, seeks to effecmate any constimtional membership shall be suspended during the ]^riod of retirement, our duties, obligations, and law. We shall seek to exert our individ­ going, so authorized and approved, or commits acts in except that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union ual and collective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor provision ofnot its approved constitution, or fails to act in accordance nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penalty and other legislation and policies which look to the attainment of violation herewith, this Union, through its Executive Board, may withdraw of forfeiture of his right to reinstatement. a free and happy society, without distinction based on race, creed its _charter_and/or sever its affiliation forthwith, or on such terms or color. Section 3. Any person in retirement for a period of two quarters M it may impose not inconsistent with law, in addition to exercis­ To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that ing or more shall be restored to membership, except as herein indicated, any and all rights it may have pursuant to any applicable agree­ most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them by paying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments all over the world, that their rights must and shall he protected, ments or understandings. accruing and newly levied during the period of retirement. If the we hereby declare these rights as members of the Union to be . Section 3. This Union shall also have the power, acting through period of retirement is less than two quarters, the required pay­ inalienable. its Executive Board, and after a fair hearing, to impose a trustee­ ments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said period of ship upon any subordinate body , or divisions chartered by and retirement, including those for the current quarter, and all assess­ I affiliated with it, for the reasons and to the extent provided by law. ments accrued and newly levied during that period. Upon such No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or privileges payment, the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. Article III and his membership book, appropriately stamped, shall be returned to him. Membership II Section 4. A member in retirement may be restored to membership Section 1. Candidates for membership shall be admitted to mem­ Every qualified member shall have the right to nominate himself bership in accordance with such rules as are adopted from time to after a two-year period of retirement consisting of eight full quartets for, and, if elected or appointed, to hold office in this Union. time, by a majority vote of the membership. Membership classifica­ only by majority vote of the membership. tions shall correspond "to and depend upon seniority classifications Section 5. The period" of retirement shall be computed from the III established in accordance with the standard collective bargaining first day of the quarter following the one in which the retirement No member shall be deprived of his membership without due agreement of tliis Union. In addition to meeting the other require-. card was issued. CONSTITUTION �Mr IM, im SEAFARERS LOG ArtkhVU Sytltm off OffltnlzaHon (f) Tht Rresideat ahall bt chalnnaa of Ae Encntlve Boerd and may out one vote In Aat body. (g) He ahall be responsible, wiAin Ae llmlti of hit powers, for Ae enforcement of Aii Constitution, the policies of the Union, SMIIM f. This Union, and all offioert, headqutrtet't ropfcseii^ all rules and rulings duly adopted by the Executive Board, and port apents. patntoen. and memberi (hall be rorrerned in and those duly adopted by a majority vote of the membenhip. WiAin diia order by: .these limits, he shall strive to enhance the strength, position, and (a) The Constitution; prestige of Ae Union. (b) The Executire Board. (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to Aose oAer (c) Majority rote of dte membership. duties lawfully imposed upon him. (i) The responsibility of the President may not be delegated, Saction 2. The headquarters of the Union shall be located In but Ae President may delegate to a person or persons the execution New York and the headquarters officers shall consist of a President, and Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of of such of his duties as he may in his discretion decide, subject Cohtracu and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer,' one to the limitations set forA in Ais Constitution. (j) Any vacancy in any office or Ae job of Headquarters RepreVice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge senutive. Port Agent, or Patrolman shall be filled by the President by temporary appointment of a member qualified for the office of the Lakes and Inland Waters. or job under Article XII of Ais Constitution, except in Aose Saction 3. The staff of each port shall consist of such personnel cases where the filling of suA vacancy is oAerwise provided for as is provided for herein, and the port shall bear the name of the by this Constitution. city in which the Union's port offices are located. (k) The President is directed to uke any and all measures and Sactioii 4. Every member of the Union shall be registered In one employ such means which he deems necessary or advisable, to of three departments; namely, deck, engine and stewards depart­ protect Ae interests, and further Ae welfare of the Union and its ment. The definition of these departments shall be in accordance members, in all matters involving national, state or local legislation with custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a issues, and public affairs. (1) The President shall have authority to require any officer or majority vote of the membership. No member may uansfer from one department to another except by approval as evidenced by a Union representative to attend any regular or special meeting if, in his opinion, it is deemed necessary. majority vote of the membership. Section 2. Exoeulivo VIco-Prosidonf. Article VIII Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Saction 1. The officers of Ae Union shall be elected as otherwise provided in Ais Constitution. These officers shall be Ae President, an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Con­ tracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretary-Treasurer, one VicePresident in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. Saction 2. Port Agents, Headquarters Representatives, and Patrol­ men shall be elected, except as oAerwise provided in Ais Constitution. Article IX Other Elective Jobs Section 1. In addition to the elective jobs provided for in Article VIII, the following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in Ae manner prescribed by this Constitution: A. Delegates to the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. B. Committee members of: (1) Trial Committees ( 2) Quarterly Financial Committee! ( 3) Appeals Committees • (4) Strike Committees ( 5) Credentials Committees (6) Polls Committees { 7) Union Tallying Committees (8) Constitutional Committees Section 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by S majority vote of the membership. Committees may also be ap­ pointed as permitted by Ais Constinition. Article X Duties of Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, Other Elected Job Holders and Miscellaneous Personnel Section 1. The' President. (a) The President shall be the executive ofTicer of the Union and shall represent; and act for and in behalf of, the Union in all matters except as oAerwise specifically provided for in the Con­ stitution. (b) He shall be a member cx-officio of all committees, except as oAerwise herein expressly provided. (c) The President shall be in charge of, and responsible for, all Union property, and shall be in charge of headquarters and port offices. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting Union action, the President shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof. (d) In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting or otherwise. (e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the membership, Ae President shall designate the number and location of ports, Ae jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open' such ports, and may re-assign ViCe-Presidents and the SecretaryTreasurer, without reduction in wages. He may also re-assign Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, and Patrolmen, to other duties, without reduction in wages. The Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and Detroit may not be closed except by Constitutional amendment. Where ports ate opened between elections, Ae President shall designate the Union personnel thereof. The President shall designate, in Ae event of Ae incapacity of any Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or any officer other than the President, a replacement to act as such during the period of incapacity, provided such replacement is qualified under Article XII of the Constitution to fill such job. At the regular meeting in July of every election year, the Presi­ dent shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. In his report he shall recommend Ae number and location of ports, Ae number of Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrol­ men which are to be elected. He shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any other similar depository, to which the ballots are to be mailed or delivered at Ae close of each day's voting, except Aat Ae President may, in his discretion, postpone Ae recommendation as to Ae depository until no later than the first regular meeting in Oaober. Tltis recommendation may adso specify, whether any Patrolman and/or Headquarters Representative, shall be designated as depart­ mental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approved or modification by a majority vote of the membership. The Executive Vice-President shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. In the event the President shall be unable to carry out any of his duties by reason of incapacity or unavailability, the Executive Vice-President shall take over such duties during Ae period of such incapacity or unavailability. Upon the deaA, resignation, or removal from office for any reason of the President, the Executive Vice-President shall immediately assume the office, duties and responsibilities of the President until the next general election. The Executive Vice-Pre_sident shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cSst one vote in that body. Saclion 3. Vica-Pratidant in Charga af Conlradt and Contract Enforcamant. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforce­ ment shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. In addition, he shall be responsible for all contraa negotiations, the formulation of bar^ining demands, and the submission of proposed collective bargaining agreements to the membership for ratification. He shall also be responsible, except as otherwise provided in Article X, Section 14 (d) (1), for strike authorization, signing of new contracts, and contract enforce­ ment. He shall also act for headquarters in executing the adminis­ trative functions assigned to headquarters by this Constitution wiA respect to trials and appeals except if he is a witness or par^ thereto, in which event the Secretary-Treasurer shall act in his place. In order that he may properly execute these responsibilities he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ such help as he deems necessary, be it legal, or otherwise, subject to approval of the Executive Board. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforce­ ment shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. 8aMeai«iit—Fare Hire* Ae ports, tad the personnel Aereof on the lakes and lalsntl Waters, indnding Aeir organizing activities. Ja order that he may properly execute hit responsibilities he If empowered and authorized to retain any tedinit^ or professional assisance he deems necessary, subject to approval of Ae Executive Board. Soctien 8. Diraetor of Organizing and PublicaHont. The Director of Organizing and Publications shall be appointed and may be removed at will by Ae Executive Board of Ae Union. He shall be responsible for and supervise all publications and public relations of the Union and shall serve as co-ordinator of all organizational activities of the Union. In addition, he shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by Ae Executive Board. Section 9. Hoadquartort Roproaontalivos. The Headquarters Representatives shall perform any and allduties assigned them or delegated to Aem by Ae President, Execu­ tive Vice-President or the Executive Board. Section 10. Port Agents. (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of Ae administra­ tion of Union affairs in the port of Jiis jurisdiction subject to the direction of Ae area Vice-President. (b) He shall, within the jurisdiaion of his port, be responsible for Ae enforcement and execution of the Constitution, Ae policies of the Union, and Ae rules adopted by the Executive Board, and by a majority vote of Ae membership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting port aaion, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to insure observance thereof." (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or oAerwise, for Ae activities of his port, whenever demanded by the President,. Ae Vice-President of Ae area in which his port is located, or by Ae Secretary-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward to Ae SecretaryTreasurer, a weekly financial report showing, in detail, weekly, income and expenses, and complying with all other accounting directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent may assign each port Patrolman to suA duties as fall wiAin Ae jurisdiction of Ae port, regardless of Ae departmental designation, if any, under which the Patrolman was elected. (f) The Port Agent shall designate which members at Aat port may serve as representatives to oAer organizations, affiliation wiA which has been properly authorized. Section 11. Patrolmen. Patrolmen shall perform any duties assigned them by the Agent of the Port to which Aey are assigned. Section 12. Executive Board. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice-President, the Vice-President in Charge of Contracts" and' Contract Enforcement, the Secretary-Treasurer, Ae Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Area, the Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Area, the Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters, and the National Director (or Aief executive officer) of each subordinate body or division created or chartered by the Union whenever such subordinate body or division has attained a membership of 3,200 members and has maintained that member­ ship for not less than three (3) months. Such National Director (or chief executive officer) shall be a member of the respeaive subordinate body or division and must be qualified to hold office under the terms of the Constitution of such' division or subordi­ nate body. Saction 4. Secralary-Treasurar. The Executive Board shall meet in headquarters no less Aan The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. He shall be responsible once each quarter and at such other times as the President or, in his absence, the Executive Vice-President may direct. The Presi­ for the organization and maintenance of the correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, and maintenance of, sound dent shall be the chairman of all Executive Board meetings unless accounting and bookkeeping systems; the sening up, and mainte­ absent, in which case the Executive Vice-President shall assume nance of, proper office and other administrative Union procedures; the chairman's duties. Each member of Ae Executive Board shall the proper collection, safeguarding, and expenditure of all Union be entitled to cast one vote in that body. Its decision shall be funds, port or otherwise. He shall submit to the membership, for determined by majority vote of those voting, providing a quorum each quarterly period, a detailed report of the entire Union's finan­ of three is present. It shall be the duty of the Executive Board to cial operations and shall submit simultaneously therewiA, the develop policies, strategies and rules which will advance and Quarterly Financial Committee report for Ae same period. The protect the interests and welfare of the Union and the Members. &cretary-Treasurer's report shall be prepared by an independent It shall be the duty of the Secretary-Treasurer, or in his absence, an appointee of the Executive Board, to keep accurate minutes of Certified Public Accountant. He shall also work with all duly elected finance committees. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible all Executive Board meetings. The Executive Board shall appoint one person who shall be designated Director of Organizing and for the timely filing of any and all reports on the operations of the Union, financial or otherwise, that may be required by any Publications. The Executive Board shall determine per capita tax Federal or state laws. In order that he may properly execute his • to be levied and other terms and conditions of affiliation for any responsibilities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ group of workers desiring affiliation. The Executive Board may any help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting, or otherwise, direct the administration of all- Union affairs, properties, policies and personnel in any and all areas not otherwise specifically pro­ subject to approval of the Executive Board. "The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member of the Executive vided for in this Constitution. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive Board may act without holding a formal meeting pro­ Board and may cast one vote in Aat body. The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the vided all members of the Board are sent notice , of the proposed Credentials and Ballot Tallying Committees. In addition he shall action or actions and the decision thereon is reduced to writing and make himself and the records of his office available to the Quarterly signed by a majority of the Executive Board. In the event that death, resignation or removal from office for Financial Committee. any reason should occur simultaneously to the President and Execu­ Section 5. Vice-President in Charge of Ae Atlantic Coast. tive Vice-President, Ae Executive Board by majority vote shall, The Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast shall be a name successors from its own membership who shall fill Aose member of Ae Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one vacancies until the next general election. If the Executive Vice-President duly assumes the office of the vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all President and dies, resigns, is removed from office, or is incapaci­ Ae ports, and the personnel thereof on Ae Atlantic Coast, includ­ tated for more than 30 days during the remainder of. the term, the ing their organizing activities. The Atlantic Coast area is deemed Executive Board shall elect a successor for the balance of the term from its own membership. to mean that area from and including Georgia through Maine and shall also include Ae Islands in the Caribbean. In order that he Section 13. Delegates. may properly execute his responsibilities he is empowered and (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of the authorized to retain any technical or professional assistance he Union and its subordinate bodies or divisions who are elected in deems necessary, subjea to approval of Ae Executive Board. accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, to attend Ae convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America. Section 6. Vice-President in Charga of Ae Gulf Coast. (b) Each delegate shall attend Ae convention for which elected The Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one and. fully participate therein. vote in Aat body. (c) Each delegate shall, by his vote and oAerwise, support Aose He shall supervise and be responsible for the aaivities of all the policies agreed upon by the majority of the delegates to the Convention. Ports, and the personnel thereof on Ae Gulf Coast including their organizing activities. The Gulf Coast area is deemed to mean the (d) The President shall assign to each subordinate body or State of Florida, all Arough the Gulf, including Texas. division that number of delegates to which this Union would have In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities he been entitled, if its membership had been increased by the number is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or professional of members of Ae subordinate body or division. In accordance assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive with the formula set forth in the Constitution of the Seafarers Board. International Union of North America, except that this provision shall not be applied so as to reduce the number of delegates to Sactlon 7. Vice-Preti.danl in Charge of Ao Lakot and Inland Walert. which this Union would otherwise have been entitled. The Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters Saction 14. CommlHeat. Aall be a member of the Executive Board and Aall be entitled (a) Trial CommittM. to cast one vote in that body.He shall supervise and be responsible for Ae activities of all The Trial Committee shall conduct Ae trials of a person Aarged^ �Snvplement—Page Fonr and diall submit findings and recommendations as prescribed in diis Constitution. It shall be the s^ial obligation of the Trial Committee to observe all the requirements of this Constimtion •with regard to charges and trials, and their findings and recom­ mendations must specifically state whether or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of any accused, under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. (b) Appeals Committee. 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth in this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. 2, The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than one week after the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions of_ this Con­ stitution and such rules as may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. (c) Quarterly Financial Committee. 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make an examina­ tion for each quarterly period of the finances of the Union and shall report fully on their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, separate recom­ mendations and separate findings. 2. Th6 findings and recommendations of this committee shall be completed within a reasonable time after the election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all ports, as set forth herein. 3. All officers, Union personnel and members are responsible for complying with all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Committee. The committee shall also have available to it, the services of the inde­ pendent certified public accountants retained by the Union. 4. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a majority vote of the membership. 5. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall consist of seven (7) members in good standing to be elected as follows: One member from each of the following ports: New York, Philadelphia, Balti­ more, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and Detroit. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee. Committee members shall be elerted at the regular meeting designated by the SecretaryTreasurer. In the event a regular meeting cannot be held in any port for lack of a quorum, the Agent shall call a special meeting as early as possible for the purpose of electing a member to serve on the Quarterly Financial Committee. Such committee members shall be furnished transportation to New York and back to theif respective ports and they shall be furnished room and board during the period they are performing their duties in New York. Com­ mencing on the day following their election and continuing until they have been returned to their respective ports each committee member shall be paid for hours worked at the standby rate of pay but in no event shall they be paid for less than eight (8) hours per day. • (d) Strike Committee. 1. In no event shall a general strike take place unless approved by A majority vote of the membership. 2. In the event a general strike has been approved by the mem­ bership the Port Agents in all affected ports shall call a timely special meeting for the purpose of electing a strike committee. This committee shall be composed of three full book members and their duties shall consist of assisting the Port Agent to effectu­ ate all strike policies and strategies. Article XI Wages and Terms of Office of Officers and Other Elective Job Holders, Union Employees, and Others Section 1. The following elected offices and jobs shall be held for a term of four years: President Vice-Presidents Secretary-Treasurer Headquarters Representatives - Port Agents Patrolmen The term of four years set forth herein is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article XIII, Section 6(b) of this Constimtion. Section 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those indicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions thereof, unless sooner terminated Ijy a majority vote of the membership or segment of the Union, which­ ever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Section 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any office or other elective job shall be determined from time to time by the Executive Board subject to approval of the membership. Section 4. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not apply to any corporation, business, or other venmre in which this Union participates, or which it organizes or creates. In such simations, instructions conveyed, by the Executive Board shall be followed. Article Xli Qualifications for Officers, Headquarters Representa< fives. Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Elective Jobs Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a candidate for, and hold, any office or the job of Hwdquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman provided: (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime in an unlicensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels. In computing time, time spent in the employ of the Union, its sub­ sidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at tlie Union's direction, shall count the same as sea time. Union records. Welfare Plan records and/or company records can be used to determine eligibility; and . (b) He has been a full book member in continuous good stand­ ing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately prior to bis nomination; and (c) He has at least four <4) months of sea time, in an un­ licensed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or SEAFARERS LOG vessels, covered by contract with this' IJnion, or four (4) months of employment with, or in any ofiice or job of, the Union, its sub­ sidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and the time of nomination in the election year; and (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and (e) He is not disqualified by law. Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective obs not specified in the preceding sections shall be full book members of the Union. Soctien 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accordance with this Consti­ tution, shall maintain full book membership in good standing. Article XIII Elections for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2(b) of this Article, any full book member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to be delivered in person, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the SecretaryTreasurer, at the address of headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate. (b) His home address and mailing address. (c) His book number. (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candi­ date, including the name of the Port in the event the posi­ tion sought is that of Agent or Patrolman. _ . (e) Proof of citizenship. (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for can­ didates. (g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. Ibis shall be done alsn if he ships subsequent to forwarding his cre­ dentials. (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years last past, have I been either a member of the Communist Party or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extortion, embezzlement, grand larceny, burglary, arson, violation of narcotics laws, murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violation of title II or III of the Landrum-GriflSin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." Dated: Book No Signature of member ! Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nomi­ nees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a certificate, but is, in fact, legally eligible for an office or job by reason pf the_ restoration of civil rights originally revoked by such conviction or a favorable determination by the Board of Parole of the United States Department of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed statement of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. All documents required herein must reach headquarters no earlier than July 15th and no later than August 15th of the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Committee upon the latter's request. Section 2. Credentials Committee. (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular meeting in August of the election year, at the port where head­ quarters is located. It shall consist of six full book members in attendance at the meeting, with two members to be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Departments. No OflScer, Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, or candi­ date for office or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to serve, the committee shall suspend until the President or Executive Vice President, or the SecretaryTreasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the port where Headquartess is located in order to elect a replacement. The Com­ mittee's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a niajotity vote of the membership at a special meeting called for that purpose at that Port. (b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shall determine whether the person has submitted his application correctly and possesses the necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each appli­ cant shall be marked "qualified" or "disqualified" according to the findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified", the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be noted, with sufficient detail. - The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin board in each port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Committee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of credentials. All credentials must be in headquarters by midnight of closing day. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the commit­ tee, he shall be notified immediately by telegram at the addresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing the reasons for such disqualification by air mail, special delivery, registered, to the mailing address desig­ nated pursuant to Section 1 (b) of. this Article. A disqualified appli­ cant siiall have tlie riglit to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the committee. He shall forward copied of such appeal to c.ich pott, where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting after the committee's election. It is the responsibility of the appli­ cant to insure timely delivery of his appeal. In any event, widiouc Inly M, IMI prejudice to his written apMal, the applicant may appear in. person before the committee within two dap after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his quali­ fication. The committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within the time sec forth in this Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the first regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disqualification classification by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so pre­ viously classified shall then be deemed qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the qualifi­ cations of candidates, shall have the right to conclusively presume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candi­ dacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirements of Section 1 (a) of Article XII. Section 3. Balloting Procedures. (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, without partiality as to candidates or ports. The ballots may contain general information and instructive com­ ments not inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon aplhabetically within each category. The listing of the ports shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northerly port on the Atlantic coast, following the Atlantic coast down to the most southerly port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of ports is exhausted. Any port outside the Continental United States shall then be added. There shall be allotted write-in space, on each ballot, sufficient to permit each member voting to write in as many names as there are offices and job^ to be voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall be so per­ forated as to enable that portion containing the said number to be easily removed to insure secrecy of the ballot. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereof. « (b) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the SecretaryTreasurer shall be the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indicated in the preceding para­ graph and shall be numbered consecutively, commencing with number 1. A sufficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto shall be iwaintained by the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain separate records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the ballots, when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that port. The Port Agent shall immediately execute and return to the Secretary-Treasurer a receipt acknowledging the correctness of the amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or ihall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrepancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any. event, receipts shall be forwarded for ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be available to any member asking for inspec­ tion of the same at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer. (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at port offices, and shall be secret. No signatures of any voter, or other distin.guishing mark, shall appear on the ballot, except that any member may write in the name or names of any member or members, as appro­ priate, for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman. (d) Only full book members may vote. However, immediately prior thereto they must present their books to the Polls Committee of the port in which they are voting. The voter's book number shall be placed upon the roster sheet (which shall be kept in duplicate) in the space opposite the proper ballot number, and the member shall sign his name. The portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed shall then be removed, placed near the roster sheet, and the member shall proceed to the voting site with the ballot. An appropriate notation of the date and of the fart of voting shall be placed ta the member's Union book. (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the establishment of a booth or other voting site where each member may vote in privacy. (f) Upon completion of voting the member shall fold the ballot so that no part of the printed or written portion is visible. He shall then drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted ballot box, which shall be provided for that purpose by the Port Agent and kept locked and sealed except as hereinafter set forth. (g) Voting shall commence on November 1st of the election year and shall continue through December 31st, exclusive of Sun­ days and (for each individual Port) holidays legally recognized in the city in which the port affected is located. If November 1st or December 3lst falls on a holiday legally recognized in a port in the city in which that port is located, the balloting period in such port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, voting in all' ports shall commence at 9:00 A.M., and continue until 5:00 P.M., except that, on Saturdays, voting shall commence at 9:00 A.M. and continue until 12 noon. Section 4. Polls Committees. (a) Each port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the voting on each voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting of three full book members none of whom shall be a candidate, officer or an elected or appointed job holder. For the purpose of holding a meeting for the election of a Polls Committee only, and notwith­ standing the provisions of Article XXIII, Section 2, or any other provision of this Constitution, five (5) members shall constitute a quorum for eacb port, with the said meeting to be held between 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. with no notice thereof required. It shall be the obligation of each member wishing to serve on a Polls Com­ mittee, or to observe the election thereof, to be present during this time period. It shall be the responsibility of the Port Agent to see that the meeting for the purpose of electing the said Polls Committee is called, and that the minutes of the said meeting are sent daily to the Secretary-Treasurer. In no case shall voting take place unless a duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. (b) The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect all unused ballots, the voting rosters, the numbered stubs of those ballots already used, the ballot box or boxes and the ballot records and files kept by the Port Agent. It shall then proceed to compare the serial numbers and amounts of stubs with the number of names and corresponding serial numbers on the roster, and then compare the serial number and amounts of ballots used with the verifies- �j .. Jidy U. 1963 tlon list, as corrected, and ascertain whether the unused Ballots, both serial numbers and amount, represent the difference between what appears on the verification list, as corrected, and the ballots used. If any discrepancies are found, a detailed report thereon shall be drawn by the Polls Committee finding such discrepancies, which report shall be in duplicate, and signed by all the members of such Polls Committee. Each member of the Committee may make what separate comments thereon he desires, provided they are signed and dated by him. A copy of this report shall be given the Port Agent, to be presented at the next regular meeting. A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall cause an investigation to be made forthwith. The results of such investigation shall be reported to the membership as soon as com­ pleted, with recommendations by the Secretary-Treasurer. A ma­ jority vote of the membership shall determine what action, if any, shall be taken thereon. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Constitution, the Executive Board shall not make any determination in these matters. (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box is locked and sealed, which lock and seal shall not be opened except in the manner hereinafter set forth. The same procedure as is set forth in the preceding paragraph with regard to discrepancies shall be utilized in the event the Polls Committee has reason to believe the lock and seal have been illegally tampered with. (d) The Polls Committee shall permit full book members only , to vote. Prior thereto, it shall stamp their book with the word "voted" and the date, issue ballots to voters, insure that proper registration on the roster takes place, collect stubs, and keep them in numerical order. It shall preserve gotxi order and decorum at the voting site and vicinity thereof. All members and others affiliated with the Union are charged with the duty of assisting the Polls Committee, when called upon, in the preservation of order and decorum. (e) In order to maintain the secrecy and accuracy of the ballot, and to eliminate the possibility of errors or irregularities in any one day's balloting affecting all the balloting in any port, the following procedure shall be observed: At the end of each day's voting, the Polls Committee, in the presence of any member desiring to attend, provided he observes proper decorum, shall open the ballot box or boxes, and place all of that day's ballots therein in an envelope, as required, which shall then be sealed. The members of the Polls Committee shall there­ upon sign their names across the flap of the said envelope or enve­ lopes, with their book numbers next to their signatures. The committee shall also place the date and name of the Port on the said envelopes, and shall certify, on the envelope or envelopes, that the ballot box or boxes were opened publicly, that all ballots for that day only were removed, and that all of those ballots are enclosed in the envelope or envelopes dated for that day and voted in that jPort. The Polls Committee shall check the rosters, and any other records they deem appropriate, to insure the foregoing. At the discretion of the Executive Board, official envelopes may be pre­ pared for the purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making of the aforesaid certification, with wording embodying the fore­ going inscribed thereon, in which event these envelopes shall be used by the Polls Committee for the aforesaid purpose. Nothing contained herein shall prevent any member of a Polls Committee from adding such comments to the certificate as are appropriate, provided the comments are signed and dated by the member making them. The envelope or envelopes shall then be placed in a wrapper or envelope, which, at the discretion of the Executive Board, may be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely sealed and either delivered, or sent by certified or registered mail, by the said Polls Committee, to the depository . named in the pre-election report adopted by the membership. The Polls Committee shall-not be discharged from its duties until this mailing is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box or boxes are locked and sealed before handing them back to the Port Agent, and shall place the key or keys to the boxes in an envelope, across the flap of which the members of the committee shall sign their names, book numbers, and the date, after sealing the envelope securely. In addition to delivering the key and ballot box or boxes as aforesaid, the Polls Committee shaM deliver to the Port Agent one copy of each of the roster sheets for the day, the unused ballots, any reports called for by this Section 4, any files that they may have received, and all the stubs collected both for the day and those turned over to it. The Port Agent shall be responsible for the proper safeguarding of all the aforesaid material, shall not release any of it until duly called for, and shall insure that no one illegally tampers with the material placed in his custody. The remaining copy of each roster sheet used for the day shall be mailed by the Polls Committee to the Secretary-Treasurer, by certified or regis­ tered mail or delivered in person. (f) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without com­ pensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each Polls Committee member with a reasonable sum for meals while serving or provide meals in lieu of cash. S«<tion 5. Ballot Collection, Tallying Preceduro, Pretests, end Special Votes. (a) On the day the balloting in each port is to terminate, the Polls Committee elected for that day shall, in addition to their tjther duties hereinbefore set forth, deliver to headquarters, or mail to headquarters (by certified or registered mail), all the unused ballots, together with a certification, signed and dated by all members of the Commietee that all ballots sent to the port and not used are enclosed therewith, subject to the right of each member of the Committee to make separate comments under his signature and date. The certification shall specifically identify, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. In the same package, but bound separately, the committee shall forward to headquarters all stubs collected during the period of voting, together with a certification, signed by all members of the committee, that all the stubs collected by the committee are enclosed therewith subject to the right of each member of the committee to make separate com­ ments under his signature and date. The said Polls Committee members shall not be discharged from their duties until the for. warding called for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted and kept in the Port Agent's electien records or files. (b) All forwarding to headquarters called for under this Section 5, shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, at the address of headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot be elected or cannot act on the day the balloting in each Port is to terminate, . the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward the material specifi­ cally set forth in Section 5(a) (unused ballots and stubs) to the Union Tallying Committee, which will then carry out the functions in regard thereto of the said Polls Committee. In such event, the Port Agent shall also forward all other material deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Committee to execute those functions. SEAFARERS Snpplemeni—Pace Fire LOG All certifications called for under diis Arucle XIII shall be deemed made according to the best knowledge, and belief of those required to make such certification. (c) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 full book members. Two shall be elected from each of the seven ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston, and Detroit. The election shall be held at the re^lar meeting in December of the election year, or if the Executive Board other­ wise determines prior thereto, at a special meeting held in the aforesaid ports on the first business day of the last week of said month. No Officer, Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Pa­ trolman, or candidate for office, or the job of Headquarters Rep­ resentative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties hereinbefore set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be charged with the tallying of all the ballots and the preparation of a closing report setting forth, in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, verification lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each total broken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee shall be permitted access to the election records and files of all ports, which they may require to be forwarded for ins^ction at its discretion. The report shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered, and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these dis­ crepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. The Tallying Committee is also charged with the receipt and evaluation of written protests by any member who claims an illegal denial of the right to vote. If it finds the protests invalid, it shall dismiss the protest and so inform the protesting member, by wire, on the day of dismissal. If it finds the protest valid, the committee shall order a special vote, to be had no later than within the period of its proceedings, on such terms as are practical, effective, and just, but which terms, in any event, shall include the provisions of Section 3(c) of this Article and the designation of the voting site of the port most convenient to the protesting member. Where a special vote is ordered in accordance with this Section 5(c), these terms shall apply, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Article. Protests may be made only in writing and must be received by the Union Tallying Committee during the period of its proceedings. The reports of this committee shall include a brief summary of each protest received, the name and book number of the protesting member, and a summary of the disposition of the said protest. The committee shall take all reason­ able measures to adjust the course of its proceedings so as to enable the special vote set forth in this Section 5(c) to be com­ pleted within the time herein specified. No closing report shall be made by it unless and until the special votes referred to in this Section 5(c) shall have been duly completed and tallied. (d) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall pro­ ceed to the port in which headquarters is located, as soon as possi­ ble after their election but, in any event, shall arrive at that port prior to the first business day after December 31 of the election year. Each member of the committee not elected from the port in which headquarters is located shall be reimbursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expense occasioned by their traveling to and returning from that Port. All members of the committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay from the day subse­ quent to their election to the day they return, in normal course, to the Port from, which they were elected. The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Con­ stitution, adopt its own procedures. Decision as to special votes, protests, and the contents of the final report shall be valid if made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in attendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Union Tallying Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have the sole right and duty to obtain the ballots from the depository imme­ diately after the termination of balloting and to insure their safe custody during the course of the committee's proceedings. The proceedings of this committee, except for the actual preparation of the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open to any member, provided he observes decorum. In no event, shall the issuance of the hereinbefore referred to closing report of the Tallying Committee be delayed beyond the January 15th immedi­ ately subsequent to the close of voting. The Union Tallying Com­ mittee shall be discharged upon the completion of the issuance and dispatch of its reports as required in this Article. In the event a recheck and recount is ordered pursuant to Section 5(g) of this Article, the committee shall be reconstituted except that if any member thereof is not available, a substitute therefore shall be elected from the appropriate port, at a special meeting held for that purpose as soon as possible. (e) The report of the Committee shall be made up in sufficient copies to comply with the following requirements: two copies shall be sent by the committee to each Port Agent and the SecretaryTreasurer prior to the first regular meeting scheduled to take place subsequent to the close of the committee's proceedings or, in the event such meeting is scheduled to take place four days or less from the close of this committee's proceedings, then at least five days prior to the next regular meeting. Whichever meeting applies shall be designated, by date, in the report and shall be referred to as the' "Election Report Meeting." As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous manner. "This copy shall be kept posted for a period of two months. At the Election Report Meeting, the other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shall be taken up the discrepancies, if any, referred to in Section 5(c) of this Article and the recommendations of the Tallying Committee submitted therewith. A majority vote of the membership shall decide what action, if any, in accordance with the Constitution, shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include the ordering of a special vote unless the reported discrepancies affect the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote shall be restricted thereto. A majority of the membership, at the Election Rpeort Meeting, may order a recheck and a recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three or more members, of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the con­ tingencies provided for in this Section 5(f) the closing report shall be accepted as final. (g) A special vote ordered pursuant to Seciton 5(f) must take place and be completed within seven (7) days after the Election Report Meeting, at each port where the discrepancies so acted upon took place. Subject to the foregoing, and to the limits of the vote set by the membership, as aforesaid, the Port Agents in each such port shall have the functions of the Tallying Committee as set forth in Section 5(c), insofar as that Section deals with the terms of such special vote. The Secretary-Treasurer shall make a sufficient amount of the usual balloting material immediately avail-i able to Port Agents, for the purpose of such special vote. Imme­ diately after the close thereof, the Port Agent shall summarize the results and communicate them to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, roster sheets, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote shall be forwarded to the Secretary-Traesurer, all in the same package, but bound separately, by the most rapid means practicable, but, in any case, so as to reach the Secretary-Treasurer in time to enable him to prepare his report as required by this Section 5(g). An accounting and certification, made by the Port Agent, similar to those required of Polls Committees, shall be enclosed therewith. The Secretary-Treasurer shall then prepare a report containing a combined summary of the results, together with a schedule indicating in detail how they affect the Union Tallying Committee's results, as set forth in its closing report. The form of the latter's report shall be followed as closely as possible. Two (2) copies shall be sent to each port, one copy of which shall be posted. The other copy shall be presented at the next regular meeting after the Election Report Meeting. If a majority vote of the membership decides to accept the Secretary-Treasurer's report, the numerical results set forth in the pertinent segments of the Tally­ ing Committee's closing report shall be deemed accepted and final without modification. If ordered, a recheck and recount, and the report thereon by the Union Tallying Committee, shall be similarly disposed of and deemed accepted and final, by majority vote of the membership at the regular meeting following the Election Report Meeting. If such recheck and recount is ordered, the Union "Tallying Com­ mittee shall be required to continue its proceedings correspondingly. Section 6. Installation into office and the Job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman. (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest number 'of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. These determina­ tions shall be made only from the results deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It shall be the duty of the President to notify each individual elected. (b) "Hie duly elected officers and other job holders shall take over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report Meeting, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meeting the results as to Mch of the foregoing are deemed final and accepted, as pro­ vided in this Article. The term of their predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Article XI, Section 1. This shall not apply where the successful candidate cannot assume his office because he is at sea. In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the event of the failure of the newly-elected President to assume ofl^ce the provisions of Article X, Section 2, as to succession shall apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. Section 7. The Secretary-Treasurer is specifically charged with the preservation and retention of all election records, including the ballots, as required by law, and is directed and authorized to issue such other and further directives as to the election procedures as are required by law, which directives shall be part of the election procedures of this Union. Article XIV Other Elections Section 1. Trial Committee. A Trial Committee shall be elected at a special meeting held at 10:00 A.M., the next business day following the regular meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place. It shall consist of five full book members, of which three shall constitute a quorum. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Port Patrolman, or other Union personnel may be electd to serve on a Trial Com­ mittee. No member who intends to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any member who cannot, for any reason, render an honest decision. It shall be the duty of every member to decline nomination if he knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing disqualifications apply to him. The members of this committee shall be elected under such generally applicable rules as are adopted by a majority vote of the membership. Seclisn 2. Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven full book members, five of whom shall constimte a quorum, elected at the port where headquarters is located. The same disqualifications and duties of members shall apply with regard to this committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In addition, no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing of an appeal from a Trial Committee decision, if the said member was a member of the Trial Committee. Section 3. Delegates. As soon as the President is advised as to the date and duly authorized number of delegates to the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America, he shall communicate such facts to the Port Agent of each Port, together with recommendations as to generally applicable rules for the election of delegates. These facts and recommendations shall be announced and read at the first regular meeting thereafter. Unless changed by a haajority vote of the membership during that meeting, the election cules shall apply. These rules shall not prohibit any full book member from nominating himself. The results of the election shall be communi­ cated to each Port Agent, posted on the bulletin board, and an­ nounced at the next regular meeting of the Port. Rules of election hereunder may include provisions for automatic election of all qualified nominees, in the event the number of such nominees does not exceed the number of delegates to be elected. Article XV Trials and Appeals Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any other member for the commission of an offense as set forth in this Constimtion. These charges shall be in writing and signed by the accuser, who shall also include his book number. The accuser shall deliver these charges to the Port Agent of the port nearest the place of the offense, or the port of pay-off, if the offense took place aboard ship. He shall also request the Port Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting. The accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting takes place. �fWPlement-ftff* Six iNileii a. After presentation of the charges and the request to evideooe to support sudi t finding and. In such case, die die Port Agent, die Port Agent shall cause those charges to be read Committee thw not make its own findings as to tlie cridence. : at the uid meeting. If die charges are rejected by a majority Tote of the port, no , (b) In no event shall increased punishment be recommended. further aaion may be taken thereon, unless ruled oriherwise by « ' majority vote of the membership of the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are accepted, and the accused is present, he shall ^ automaticdly on notice that he will be ttied the fol­ lowing morning. At his request, the trial shall be pos^n^ until the morning following the next regular meeting, at which time the Trial Committee will then be elected. He shall also be handed a written copy of the charges made against him. If the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall immediately cause to be sent to him, by registered mail addressed to his last known mailing address on file with the Union a copy of the charges, the names and book numbers of the accusers, and a noti­ fication, that he must appear with his witnesses, ready for trial the morning after the next regular meeting, at which meeting the Trial Committee will be elected. In the event a majority of the membership of. the Union shall vote to accept charges after their rejection by a port, the trial shall take place in the Port where Headquarters is located. Due notice thereof shall be given to the accused, who shall be informed of the name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of the charges. At the truest of the accused, transportation and subsistence shall be provided the accused and his witnesses. Sactien 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinent evidence and shall not be bound by the rules of evidence required by courts of law but may receive all.relevant testimony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, at the request of the accu*d, to enable him to make a proper defense. In the event the Trial Committee falls beneath a quorum, it shall adjourn until a quorum does exist. Section 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the accusers are present. The Trial Committee shall conduct the trial except that the accused shall have the right to cross-examine the accuser, or accusers, and the witnesses, as well as to conduct his own defense. The accused may select any member to assist him in his defense at the trial, provided, (a), the said member is available at the time of the trial and (b) the said member agrees to render such assistance. If the accused challenges the qualifications of the members of the Trial Committee, or states that the charges do not adetjuately inform him of what wrong he allegedly committed, or the time and place of such commission, such matters shall be ruled upon and dis­ posed of, prior to proceeding on the merits of the defense. The guilt of an accused shall be found only if proven by the weight of the evidence, and the burden of such proof shall be upon the accuser. Every finding shall be based on the quality of the evidence and not solely on the number of witnesses produced. Saction 5. The Trial Committee shall make finding as to guilt or innocence, and recommendations as to punishment and/or other Union action deemed desirable in the light of the proceedings. These findings and recommendations shall be those of a majority of the committee, and shall be in writing, as shall be any dissent. The committee shall forward its findings and recommendations, along with any dissent to the Port Agent of the port where the trial took place, while a copy thereof shall be forwarded to the accused and the accusers, either in person or by mail addressed to their last ' known addresses. The findings shall include a statement that the L rights of the accused under this Constitution, were properly safe­ guarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, the date ; of the.trial, the name and address of the accused, the accuser, and each witness: shall describe each document used at the trial; shall contain a fair summary of the proceedings, and shall state the findings as to guilt or innocence. If possible, all documents used at the trial shall be kept. All findings and recommendations shall be m^de.a part of the regular files. Sedion 6. The Port Agent of the Port of Trial shall, upon receipt of the findings and recommendations of the Trial Committee, cause the findings and recommendations to be presented, and entered into the minutes, at the next regular meeting. Section 7. The Port Agent shall send the record of the entire proceedings to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies thereof to be made and sent to. each Port in time for the next regularly scheduled meeting. Section 8. At the latter meeting, the proceedings shall be dis­ cussed. The meeting shall then vote. A majority vote of the mem­ bership of the Union shall; (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommendations, or (d) Order a new trial after finding that substantial justice has not been done with regard to the charges. In this event, a new trial shall take place at the port where headquarters is located and upon application, the accused, the accusers, and their witnesses shall be furnished transportation and subsistence. Section 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any punishment so decided upon shall become effective. Headquarters shall cause notice of the results thereof to be sent to each accused and accuser. Section 10. An accused who has been found guilty, or who is under effective punishment, may appeal in the following manner:' He may send or deliver a notice of appeal to Headquarters within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the decision of .the membership. Section 11. At the next regular meeting of the port where Head­ quarters is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, the notice shall be presented, and shall then become part of the minutes. An I Appeals Gsmmittee shall then be elected. The Vice-President in charge of contracts is charged with the duty of presenting the before-mentioned proceedings and all available documents used as evidence at the trial to the Appeals Committee, as well as any written statement or argument submitted by the accused. The accused may argue his appeal in person, if he so desires. The appeal shall be heard at Union Headquarters on the night the committee is elected. It shall be the responsibility of the accused to insure that his written statement or argument arrives at head­ quarters in time for such presentation. Section 12, The Appeals Committee shall decide the appeal as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideration of the evidence and arguments before it. It may grant adjournments and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, whenever necessary for such fair consideration. Saclion 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be by majority vote, and shall be in the form of findings and recommen­ dations. Dissents will be allowed. Decisions and dissena shall be in writing and signed by those participating in such decision or dissent. In nuking its findings and recommendations, the committee shall be governed by the following: (a) No finding of guilt shall be reversed if there Is substantial jxir u, ifa SEAFARERS tOG (c) A new trial shall be recommended if die Appeals Committee finds—(a) that any member of the Trial Committee should have been disqualified, or (b) that the accused was not adequately informed of the details of the charged offense, which resulted in his not having been given a fair trial, or (c) that for any other reason, the accused was not given a fair trial. (d) If there is not substantial evidence to support a finding of guilt, the Appeals Committee shall recommend that the charge on which the finding was based be dismissed. (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punishment. Saclion 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its d^ision and dissent, if any, to headquarters, which shall cause sufficient copies to be published and shall have them sent to each port in time to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting. Headquarters shall also send a copy to each accused and accuser at their last known address, or notify them in person. Sactian 15. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of this Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall accept the decision of the Appeals Committee, or the dissent therein. If .there is no dissent, the decision of the Appeals Committee shall stand. If a new trial is ordered, that trial shall be held in the port where headquarters is located, in the manner provided for in Seaion 2 of this Article. Any decision so providing for a new trial shall contain such directions as will insure k fair hearing to the accused. Saclion 16. Headquarters shall notify the accused and each accuser, either in person or in writing addressed to their last known address, of the results of the appeal. A further appeal shall be allowed as set forth in Section 17 of this Article. Saclion 17. Each member is charged with knowledge of the pro­ visions of the Constitution of the Seafarers International Union of North America, and the rights of, and procedure as to, further appeal as provided for therein. Decisions reached thereunder shall be binding on all members of the Union. Saclion 18. It shall be the duty of all members of the Union to take all steps within their constitutional power to carry out the terms of any effective decisions. Saclion 19. Every accused shall receive a written copy of the charges preferred against him and shall be given a reasonable time to prepare his defense, but he may thereafter plead guilty and waive any or all of the other rights and privileges granted to him by this Article. If an accused has been properly notified of his trial and fails to attend without properly requesting a postponemeiK, the Trial Committee may hold its trial without his presence. Article XVI Offenses and Penalties Sociion 1. Upon proof the commission of the following offenses, the member shall be expelled from membership: (a) Proof of membership in any organization advocating the overthrow of the Government of the United States by force; (b) Acting as an informer against the interest of the Union or the membership in any organizational campaign; (c) Acting as an informer for, or agent of, the company against the interests of the membership or the Union; (d) The commission of any act as part of a conspiracy to destroy the Union. Section 2. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following offenses, the member shall be jienalized up to and including a penalty of expulsion from the Union. In the event the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommended, the penalty shall not exceed suspension from the rights and privileges of membership for more than two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union property of the value in excess of $50.00. (b) Unauthorized use of Union property, records, stamps, seals, etc., for the purpose of personal gain; (c) Wilful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, within the Union for the purpose of personal gain, financial or otherwise, or the wilful refusal or failure to execute the duties or functions of the said office or job, or gross neglect or abuse in executing such duties or functions or other serious misconduct or breach of trust. The President may, during the pendency of disciplinary proceedings under this subsection, suspend the officer or jobholder from exercising the functions of the office or job, with or without pay, and designate his temporary replacement. (d) Unauthorized voting, or unauthorized handling of ballots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, ballot boSes, or election files, or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such charges are false; (f) Making or transmitting, with intent to deceive, false reports or communications which fall within the scope of Union business; (g) Deliberate failure or refusal to Join one's ship, or mis­ conduct or neglect of duty aboard ship, to the detriment of the Union or its agreements; (h) Deliberate and unauthorized interference, ot deliberate and malicious villification, with regard to the execution of the duties of any office or job; (i) Paying for, or receiving money for, employment aboard a vessel, exclusive of proper earnings and Union payments; (j) Wilful refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for the purpose of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Union, or unauthorizedly transferring or receiving evidence of Union affiliation, with intent to deceive; (k) Wilful failure or refusal to carry out the order of those duly authorized to make such orders during time of strike. (1) Failure or refusal to pay a fine or assessment within the time limit set therefor cither by the Constitution or by action taken in accordance with the Constitution. Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of the following offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including a sus­ pension from the rights and privileges of membership for two (2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both; (a) Wilfully misappropriating or misusing Union property of the value under $50.00; (b) Assuming any office or Job, whethOr elective or not with knowledge of the lack of possession of the qualifications required therefor; (c)' Afiscooduct durlnX MW sneettof or etlier oflkU Ualox praoiBdinA or bringing M Um'oo into disrepotti by ooodnct ooc provided tor clsewhett in this Article; (d) Refusal or negligent failure to carry out orders of tiiOM duly audiorized to snake sudi orders at any tinse; SacilM. 4. Upon proof of the comtnission of any of die fol _ .. offenses, members shall be penalized up to and including t fine $50.00; (a) Refusal or wilful failure to be present at sign-ons or pay-oA; (b) Wilful failure to submit Union book to Union representa*' tives at pay-off; (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign-on; (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in dis­ charging their duties; (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union hall; (f) Gambling in the Union hall;(g) Negligent failure to Join ship. Section 5. Any member who has committed an offense penallud by no more than a fine of $50.00 may elect to waive his rights under this Constitution subject to the provisions of Article XV, Section 19 and to pay the maximum fine of $50.00 to the duly authorized representative of the Union. Section 6. This Union, and its members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, of personal or property rights to which it or its members are entitled, by bringing the member to trial or enforcing a penalty as provided in this Constitution. Section 7. Any member under suspension for an offense under this Article shall continue to pay all dues and assessments and must observe his duties to the Union, members, officials, and job holders. Aritcle XVII Publications This Union may publish such pamphlets. Journals, newspapers, magazines, periodicals and general literature, in such manner as may be determined, from time to time, by the Executive Board. Article XVIII Bonds Officers and Job holders, whether elected or appointed as well as all other employees handling monies of the Union shall be bonded as required by law. Article XiX Expenditures Saclion I. In the event no contrary policies or instructions are in existence, the President may authorize, make, or incur such expendimres and expenses as are normally encompassed within the authority conferred upon him by Article X of this Constitution. Saclion 2, The provisions of Section 1 shall similarly apply to the routine accounting and administrative procedures of the Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, negotiations, strikes, and elections. Saclion 3. The provisions of this Article shall supersede to the extent applicable, the provisions of Article X of this Constitution. Article XX Income Saclion 1. The income of this Union shaM include dues, initiation fees, fines, assessments, contributions, loans, interest, dividends, as well as income derived from any other legitimate business operation or other legitimate source. Saclion 2. An official Union receipt, properly filled out, shall be given to anyone paying money to the Union or to any person auth­ orized by the Union to receive money. It shall be the duty of every person affiliated with the Union who makes such payments to demand such receipt. Saclion 3. No assessments shall be levied except after a ballot conducted under such general rules as may be decided upon by a majority vote of the membership, provided that: (a) The ballot must be secret. (b) The assessment must be approved by a majority of the valid ballots cast. Saclion 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, all payments by members or other affiliates of this Union shall be applied suc­ cessively to the monetary obligations owed the Union commencing with the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of accrual of such obligation. The period of arrears shall be calculated accordingly. Article XXI Other Types of Union Affiliation To the extent permitted by law, this Union, by majority vote of the membership, may provide for affiliation with it by individ­ uals in a lesser capacity than membership, or in a capacity other than membership. By majority vote of the membership, the Union may provide for the rights and obligations incident to such capaci­ ties or affiliations. These rights and obligations may include, but are not limited to (a) the applicability or non-applicability of all' or any part of this Constitution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the right of the Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation and, (d) tlie fees required for such affiliation. In no . event may anyone not a member receive evidence of affiliation equivalent to that of members, receive priority or rights over members, or be termed a member. Article XXII Quorums Saclion 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwi^ specifically provided, the quorum for a special meeting of a port shall be six full book members. Saclion 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port shall be fifty (50) members. SacHon 3. Unless otherwise specifically set forth herein, the decisions, reports, recommendations, or other functions of any; �July n, 196S SEAFARERS segment of the Union requiring a ^onun to set offidally, shall ht Article XXV a majority of those voting, and shall not be official or effective Amendmenfs unless the quorum requirements are met. .This Constitution.shall be amended in the following manner; faction 4. Unless otherwise indicated herein, where the require* ments for a quorum are not specifically set forth, a quorum shall taction 1. Any full book member may submit at any regular be deemed to be a majority of those composing the applicable meeting of any Fort proposed amendments to this Constitution segment of the Union. in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership of the Article XXIII Meetings Port approves it, the proposed amendment shall be forwarded to all Ports for further action. Section 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a ma­ jority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a Constitu­ tional Committee in the Pott where Headquarters is located. This Committee shall be composed of six full book members, two from each department and shall be elected in accordance with such rules as are established by a majority vote of that Port. The Com­ mittee will act on all proposed amendments referred to it. The Committee may receive whatever advice and assistance, legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall prepare a report on the amendment together with any proposed changes or substimtions or recommendations and the reasons for such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted to the membership by the President. If a majority vote of the membership approves the amendment as recommended, it -^hall then be voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the Union by secret ballot in accordance with the procedure outlined in Article XIII, Section 3(b)-through Section 5, except that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote of the membership at the time it gives the approval necessary to put the referendum to a vote,"the Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (6) full book members, two from each of the three (3) departments of the Union, elected from Headquarters Port. The amendment shall either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin boards of all ports and made avail­ able at the voting site in all ports. Section 3. If approved by a majority of the -valid ballots cast, the, amendment shall become effective immediately upoit notifica­ tion by the Headquarters Tallying Committee to the President that the amendment has been so approved, unless otherwise specified in the amendment. The President shall immediately notify all ports of the results of the vote on the amendment. Section 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held monthly only in the following major ports at the followinjp; times: During the week following the first Sunday or every month a meeting shall be held on Monday^—at New York; on Tuesday—at Philadelphia; on Wednesday—at Baltimore; and on Friday—at Detroit. During the next week, meetings shall be held on Monday" at Houston; on Tuesday—at New Orleans and on Wednesday—at Mobile. All regular membership meetings shall commence at 2:30 P.M. local time. Where a meeting day falls on a Holiday officially designated as such by the authorities of the state or municipality in which a port is located, the port meeting shall take place on the following business day. Saturday and Sunday shall' not be deemed business days. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all regular nfeetings in ports in thier respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend.a regular meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairman of the meetings. In the event a quorum is not present at 2:30 P.M. the chairman of the meeting at the pertinent port shall postpone the opening of the meeting but in no event later than 3:00 P.M. Section 2. A special meeting at a port may be called only at the direction of the Port Agent or Area Vice President. No special meeting may be held, except between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be posted at least two hours in advance, on the port bulletin board. The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all special meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a special meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. Article XXVI The contents of this Section 2 are subject to the provisions of Transition Clause Article XIII, Section 4(a). Section 3. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, all tegular Section 1. It is the purpose and intent of this Article to provide meetings shall be governed by the following: for an orderly transition from Union operations and activities as governed by the "Constimtion in effect prior to the adoption 1. The Union Constitution. of this amended Constimtion, to operations and activities conducted 2. Majority vote of the members assembled. in accordance with this amended Constimtion. Accordingly, the following sections are to be given the interpretation required to effecmate the foregoing purpose and intent. Article XXIV Section 2. All routine administrative, accounting, and other similar Dermitions and Miscellaneous Provisions procedures. and processes of this Union, in effect immediately Relating Thereto prior to the adoption of this amended Constimtion shalt-'jje deemed Section 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with to be permitted heruender and shall continue in effect unless or herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any illness or situation until changed, in accordance with the provisions hereof. preventing the affected person from carrying out his duties for more Section 3. All methods and means of collecting and disbursing than 30 days, provided that this does not, result in a vacancy. Union funds, all segregations of Union funds, rules of order However, nothing contained in this Article shall be deemed to generally followed, bonding procedures, reinstatement procedures, prohibit the execution of the functlbns of more than one job and any other practices or procedure, in effect immediately prior and/or office in which event no incapacity shall be deemed to to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed exist with regard to the regular job or office of the one taking over to be permitted hereunder, and shall continue in effect unless or the duties and functions of the one incapacitated. The period of until changed in accordance with the provisions hereof.incapacity shall be the time during which the circumstances exist. Section 4. All Union policies, customs, and usage, including those Section 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, the with regard to admission into membership, in effect inimediately term "vacancy" shall include failure to perform the functions of any prior to the adoption of this amended Constitution, shall be deemed office or job by reason of death, or resignation, or suspension from to be permitted hereunder and shall continue in effect unless or membership or expulsion from the Union with no further right to until changed in accordance with the-provisions hereof. appeal in accordance with the provisions of Article XV. of this Section 5. All officers and other jobholders elected as a result of Constitution. the balloting held by this Union during November and December Section 3. When applicable" to the Union as a whole the term, of 1958, who are serving at the time of the adoption of this "majority vote of the membership", shall mean the majority of all amended Constitution, shall continue to serve, without reduction the valid votes cast by full book members at an official meeting of in salary, in the office most closely related to the one held prior to those ports holding a meeting. This definition shall prevail not­ that adoption, and for a term not to exceed that for which he withstanding that one or more ports cannot hold meetings because was elected in the balloting held in 1958. For this purpose the of no quorum. For the purpose of this Section, the term "meeting" -following table sets out the new office and job, the present nearest shall refer to those meetings to be held during the time period equivalent in terms of functions presently performed, and the within which a vote must be taken in accordance with the Con­ identity of" the person occupying it. The adoption of this amended stitution and the custom and usage of the Union in the indicated Constitution shall constitute ratification of this table. priority. OldTitle . Individual • Section 4. When applicable solely to port action and not con­ New Title Secretary-Treasurer PAUL HALL cerned with, or related to, the Union as a whole, and not forming President part of a Union-wide vote, the term, "majority vote of the mem­ Executive Assistant Secretarybership", shall refer to the majority of the valid votes cast by the •Vice-President Treasurer CAL TANNER full book members at any meeting of the Port, regular or special. Vice-President in . Section 5. The term, "membership action", or reference thereto, charge of Contracts shall mean the same as the term "majority vote of the membership". and Contract Assistant SecretaryTreasurer CLAUDE SIMMONS Section 6. Where the title of any office or job, or the holder Enforcement thereof, is set forth in this Constitutifln, all references thereto and Vice-President in the provisions concerned therewith shall be deemed to be equally charge of the Assistant Secretaryapplicable to whomever is duly acting in such office or job. Treasurer EARL SHEPPARD Atlantic Coast Section 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed to mean Vice-President in that calendar year prior to the calendar year in which elected offi­ charge of the Assistant Secretarycials and- other "elected job-holders are required to assume office. Gulf Coast Treasurer LINDSEY WILLIAMS The first election year hereunder shall be deemed to be I960. Boston Port Agent Vice-President in Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution", and "this amended charge of the Lakes and Administrative Director of Great Constimtion", shall be deemed to have the same meaning and shall and Inland Waters AL TANNER refer to the Constitution which takes the place of the one adopted Lakes District by the Union in 1939, as amended up through August, 1956. (To be filled by the Section 9. The term, "member in good standing", shall mean a President in accord­ member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not in arrears' ance with Constitu­ for thirty days or more,-or who is not under suspension or expul­ Seaetary-Treasurer VACANCY tion) sion effective in accordance with this Constitution. Unless other­ Assistant SecretaryHeadquarters wise expressly indicated, the term, "member", shall mean a member Treasurer BILL HALL Representative in good standing. Assistant SecretarySection 10. Unless plainly otherwise required by the cotitext of Headquarters Treasurer ED MOONEY their use, the terms "Union book", "membership book", and "book", Representative Assistant Secretaryshall mean official evidence of Union membership. Headquarters Treasurer JOB VOLPIAN Representative Section II. The term "full book" or "full Union book" shall mean only an official certificate issued as evidence of Union "menlbership Since no elected officer or jobholder currently performs the which, can be attained only by those members "who" have first functions of the new office of Secretary-Treasurer, that office shall acquired' the highest seniority rating set forth in the standard be filled by the President pursuant to Article X, Section l(j) of collective bargaining agreement. this Constitution. From the date of the adoption of this Constim­ •Section 12. The term, "full book member", shall mean a inember tion, the officers, as above described, shall execute the powers and to whom a full book has been duly issued and who is entided to functions, and assume the responsibilities of the said offices as set retain it in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. forffi ia this Constitution. SnM^lement—Paye Sevea LOG EXHIBIT A Minimal requirements to be contained In Constitutfen of subordinate bodies and divisions chartered by or affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. 1 All members shall have equal rights and privileges, subject to reasonable rules and regulations, contained in this Constimtion, inUuding secret election, freedom of speech, the right to hold office, and the right of secret votes on assessment and dues increases, all in accordance with the law. If No member may be automatically suspended from membership except for non-payment of dues, and all members shall be afforded a fair hearing upon written charges, with a reasonable time to pre-, pare defense, when accused of an offense under the Constimtion. III This Union is chartered by (and/or affiliated with), the Sea­ farers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and this Constimtion and any amend­ ments thereto, shall not take effect unless and until approved as set forth in the Constimtion of thaTTJnion. IV An object of this Union is, within its reasonable capacity, to promote the. welfare of, and assist, the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. The charter (and/or affiliation) relationship between this Union and the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall not be dissolved so long as at least ten members of this Union, and the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board wish to continue such relationship. VI No amendment to this Constitution shall be effective unless and until approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the membership in a secret referendum-conducted for that purpose. In, any event, the adoption of this Constitution and any amendments thereto, will not be effective unless and until compliance with Article II of the Constitution of the' Seafarers International Union of North America •—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District is first made. VII The Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall have the right to check, inspect and make copies of all the books and records of this Union upon demand. VIII This Union shall not take any action ts-hich will have the effect of reducing its net assets, calculated through recognized accounting procedures, below the amount of its indebtedness to the Seafarers International Union of North America-^—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, unless approved by that Union through its Executive Board. IX So long as there exists any indebtedness by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, that Union shall have the right to appoint a representative or representatives to this Union who shall have" the power to attend all meetings of this Union, or its sub-divisions, or governing boards, if any; and who shall have access to all books and records of this Union on demand. This representative, or these representatives, shall be charged with the duty of assisting this Union and its membership, and acting as a liaison between the Seafarers International Union of North America —^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and this Union. So long as any unpaid per capita tax, or any other indebtedness of any sort, is owed by this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, such indebtedness shall constitute a first lien on the assets of this Union, which lien shall not be impaired without the written approval of the Seafarers International Union of North AmericaAtlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board. XI The per capita tax payable by this Union to the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall be that which is fixed in accordance with the terms of the Constitution of that Union. XII This Constimtion and actions by this Union pursuant thereto are subject to those provisions of the Constimtion of the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District pertaining to affiliation, disaffiliation, trustee­ ships, and the granting and removal of charters. XIII This Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America through the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict. It shall share in, and participate as part of, the delegation of that District to the Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America in accordance with the provisions of the Con­ stimtion of the Seafarers International Union of North America— Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Disuict. �rn»e-t7ir:r'K.*' • • - "• v.- --V- • ^ ,,,;' ••,•...••,• •'^- •-•&'••• Ji t-.-:,' I • ••"••. r.^ " '.j.'.. 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' ^ • Protection of the rights and privileges gUWW^^ him under the Con^itution of the Utiiolt, ^ The right to vote, • The right Jo nominate himself for, Wid fd KoJii any office in the Union, • That every official of the Union shall Be Bound to uphold and protect the rights of every meniB^t and that in no case shall any member Be depnVed af his rights and privileges as a member ivithoul. ^due process of the law of the Union. • The right to be confronted by his accuser and fa be given a fair trial by an impartial committee "of. his brother Union members if he sKouVd Be charged with conduct detrimental to the Welfare , of Seafarers banded together in this Union, ^ The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee, • The assurance that his brother Seafarers will stand with him in def ense of the democratic prirh ciples set forth in the Constitution of the Union, k- I m,. II , ' Tiv:^ «?•* ... : •• • •• . v>. I • -• 1^. 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Title A name given to the resource July 12, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: GOV’T GROUP’S SHIP PROGRAM MISSES MARK COLLISION KILLS 3 ON BRITISH SHIP; SIU CREW SAFE SIU STRIKERS WIN PAY, NEW PACT IN J-K BEEF DOMESTIC SHIP BILLS URGED IN CONGRESS BULL LINE SHIP PLAN UNCHANGED CONGRESS GETS FIRST DOMESTIC SHIP BILLS GOV’T GROUP HITS TAX AID FOR SHORESIDE RUNAWAYS FLEEING CUBAN STOWAWAY MAKES US VIA SIU TUG HIGH COURT BACKS JURY TRIAL IN JONES ACT-MAINTENANCE SUIT BRITISH FIND REASON FOR US 50-50 LAW US JOBLESS TOP 4.8 MILLION BUT STRIKES GET HEADLINES SIU CO’S QUERIED ON BOSTON RUN 1,000TH SHIP INTO DULUTH SINCE SEAWAY – A RUNAWAY US WAGE BASE RISES ON SEPT. 3 TEXT OF SIU CONSTITUTION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 07/12/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 14 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/e513a44c0e1c784b639e7a76343dde8d.PDF 5d43e44905934cfc8802bb7d6b447430 PDF Text Text SEAFARERSALOG OFFICIAL ORQAN OF THI SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Ready Senate Bills US AID LOOMS ON DOMESTIC SHIPDUILDING •Story On Page 3 U* TT^If Dramatic photo just received from the Far East pictures scene fire f Off* aboard the SlU-manned Choctaw (Waterman) two months ago dur­ ing a cargo fire. Body of Seafarer Wallace O. Burnett, 37 (circled), is being raised from hold where he died while attempting to aid Korean firemen. The ship went from port to port for six days until the fire was finally extinguished in Japan on April 30. (See other photos on. Page 5.) f-: MEBA, I LA Attack New NMU Raid P^. lUlu^' Story On Page 2 'if. - •f SIU Fleet May Try Europe Boxship Run n- Story On Page 2 I' yi/:' ^ tl A J' Fleet safety award for Bloomfield vessels is presented to crew QlUlt MWafa* of the SlU-manned Alice Brown at New Orleans. Pictured (1-r) are Seafarer Gus Brosig; Paul Story, MEBA Gulf safety director; J. P. Lang, chief engineer; R. F. Mercer, Bloomfield marine superintendent; Bill Moody, assistant di­ rector of SlU-sponsored safety program; Capt. L. H. Howard, master of the Alice Brown; Seafarers Darrell Chafin, Nils Larson, Ronnie Gay, M. E. Swarthout. SlU In Japan _; 5/ li' Visit to Japan by SIU West Coast Rep. E. B. McAuley (right) finds him aboard the supertanker Atlas at Sasebo on June 4, with Seafarer Eugene Sieradski, chief pump­ man. Atlas is part of the Bull Line-Kulukundis fleet which is still run­ ning. (Story on Page 3.) British,Dutch Ships Face Boycott In Shell Oil Beef Stoiy On Page 3 IN THIS ISSUE 1963 HANDBOOK On Hospital Insurance For The Aged Through Social Security From AFL-CIO Department of Social Security SUPPLEMENT IN CENTERFOLD �!- >' .ij if ll rmg* Tw MEBA, ILA Rap New NMU Raid; Cuba Ship Saiis SEAFARERS LOG Jane <8. 18M SlU Vote Swamps Hof fa PHILADELPHIA—The SIU United Industrial Workers has again whipped Jimmy Hoffa's Teamsters in their latest attempt to raid shops in this area under contract to the SIUUIW. In voting conducted on sters. In March, 1962, a bid by wark Cooperage, which has been June 21 among workers at Teamster Local 188 to raid the under UIW contract since 1957. Ihe Esco Manufacturing Com­ UlW-contracted A. A. Gallagher Last November, the SIU-UIW Company was met with a decisive won a 55-3 vote over District 50 2 to 1 defeat. qt the United Mine Workers at Local 158 also tried to upset a the Yankee Plastics Company of valid UIW agreement at the Huss- Shenandoah, Pa., in a runoff mann Refrigerator Company in NLRB vote which resulted from nearby Camden, NJ, last year, but an earlier three-way ballot that the National Labor Relations also involved the Teamsters. In Board rejected a bid for & repre­ the original vote, the UIW had polled just one vote short of a sentation election at the plant. On another occasion. Local 158 majority. tried to bluff its way through an The various Teamster moves election here at the Southwark here stem from the chartering by Cooperage plant. Despite its Hoffa of a special local in the in­ claim of overwhelming support dustrial field last year to raid SIUamong the workers, the Hoffa lo­ UIW plants. At various times, the cal shied away from a secret bal­ new unit. Local 158, and previous­ lot vote, although the SIU-UIW ly-existing Teamster locals like and the company had consented to 676 have run head-on into each an election that would settle the other in their attempt to jockey for position. Their efforts have representation issue. The Teamster backdown was a thus succeeded mainly in creating fair indication of the lack of back­ confusion among workers in vari­ NEW YORK—Another. SlU-con- ing for the Hoffa union at South­ ous companies. tracted fleet has been awarded'a citation by the United States Pub­ lic Health Service to honor its record of general excellence in shipboard cleanliness and sanita­ tion. Isthmian Lines was presented Its fourth consecutive fleet award for sanitary achievement covering New Orleans longshoremen cross NMU piclcetline June 20 all 25 of its ships. In order to WASHINGTON—Still stymied on its bid for Federal sub­ to go to work discharging cargo on the SlU-contracted qualify for the citation, a rating sidy assistance dating back to 1957, Waterman Steamship is of 95 or better must be scored on Delta liner Del Mar. Dockers went In after ILA Local 1419 now reportedly considering revamping all of its offshore the yearly USPHS inspection. cited NMU tactic of keeping NMU crews working behind operations by introducing The award to Isthmian was pre­ their own picketlines. sented at a luncheon'here on June containership service between charging their cargo of containers PHILADELPHIA — The National Maritime Union's con­ 7 by Richard S. Mark, chief of the the US and Europe. Between and reloading in less than one tinued raiding campaign against the marine engineers' union Interstate Carrier Branch, USPHS 14 and 17 specialized vessels, in­ working day. The converted ves­ caused a ten-day delay in the loading of the ninth and final division of food protection and cluding conversions, are part of sels would function similar to the two C-4 containerships now em­ shipment of Cuban prisoner ransom cargo here and brought environmental engineering, to the long-range program. The plan to put Waterman in ployed by Waterman of Puerto on a tie-up of over 20 ships in US ports before it ended June James J. McCabe, company vicethe offshore containership busi­ Rico in its service to Puerto Rico president. 20. ^ ness is still in its early stages, but out of the Gulf. Checklist Of Items dispute threatened to spread. Gov­ The dispute came to a tem­ Ratings in the USPHS inspec­ company spokesmen confirmed Several foreign bids on con­ ernment pressure and the urgency porary halt last week when tion are determined by shipboard that bids have been requested and struction work are now being stud­ for getting the ransom cargo to the Marine Engineers Bene­ performance on a checklist of received from foreign shipyards ficial Association suspended its Cuba before a July deadline over 160 items relating to food calling for the conversion of two ied by the company. A Japanese offer of $1.7 million is regarded fight against NMU job stealing brought it to an end that night. C-2 vessels for use in the initial preparation and service, storing, as the lowest bid yet received, MEBA said it would yield its to permit the Maximus to sail care of fresh water supplies, and operation. while a British bid of $2.8 million position temporarily because "it with a cargo of Red Cross sup­ general cleanliness among food Several T-2 tankers may also be is the highest. Though conversion plies to Cuba, in response to an evidently has been decided that no handlers as well as in all spaces appeal from AFL-CIO President rational approach to him (Curran) where food or beverages are kept. overhauled, and an unspecified work would take place at foreign number of brand-new container shipyards. Waterman would still is possible. This then leaves the George Meany. The SlU-manned Bloomfield vessels would be constructed later. be able to fly the American flag MEBA with the decision, , , , If The Maximus beef arose whan fleet received its fifth consecutive the ship, a former Grace Line ves­ the cargo is to move the decision "perfect" 100 score in USPHS in­ The trans-Atlantic shuttle service as an offshore operator. sel under contract to the MEBA must come from a responsible spections on its vessels at a special would utilize terminal facilities at Port Elizabeth, NJ, at this end, and the NMU, was sold to Cam­ quarter." In a message to Meany, advising ceremony held in Washington a and at either Antwerp or Zeebridge Carriers, and the licensed weeks ago. brugge, Belgium. engineers were discharged with­ him that it was suspending its few Other SIU companies to win Waterman sources are said to be out cause. The MEBA posted pic­ fight against NMU raiding to per­ citations for shipboard cleanliness giving the scheme top-priority at­ mit the Cuba shipment to move, kets when the ship arrived here in recent months include Water­ tention. They indicate that the MEBA cited the previous raids by June 10 to load ransom cargo for man, Alcoa, Sea-Land, Calmar and proposed service would operate on Cuba under charter to the Ameri­ the NMU-BMO on engineers' Ore Line. a daily or every-other day basis jobs in the Isbrandtsen fleet can Maritime Association and, due All the citations for sanitary ex­ to the dispute, the charter was and the imposition of AFL-CIO cellence aboard ships take note of depending on the number of ships available for use. sanctions in that dispute last year. cancelled the contributions made by individ­ The ships would operate on a Although the MEBA then with­ It also noted the joint action by ual SIU men towards achieving the fast turnaround schedule, dis­ (Continued on Page 6) WASHINGTON —The AFL-CIO drew its pickets, the NMU began .fgoaL has pledged all-out support to the picketing the pier to prevent long­ Federal Government's anti-dis­ shoremen from loading the cargo aboard any other vessel: It also crimination fight in order to bring began selective picketing of MEBA about "the prompt achievement of ships here and in other ports a full, enforceable civil rights pro­ while efforts were being made to gram on every front." arrange a charter on another ves­ A broad prograni of civil rights sel. This picketing continued until legislation has been put before the late last week against a num­ Congress for action this session. ber of ships, and resulted in a A House Labor subcommittee has stoppage of work on all vessels af­ already approved a bill to carry fected except those of the NMU. out the request for a fair employ­ Behind NMU picketlines, NMU ment practices law. It would create crews were working. a five-man Federal commission The dispute came to a head in with power to act in cases of job New Orleans, when Clarence Hen­ discrimination. ry, president of Local 1419 of the President Kennedy outlined his International Longshoremen's As­ program to some 300 union officials sociation, ^advised NMIT President at a White House meeting June 13 Joe Curran on June 19 that unless which brought together members he "demonstrates sincerity" and of the AFL-CIO Executive Council, stops penalizing longshoremen and international union leaders, th« other maritime workers in this heads of state central bodies, ma­ "strange dispute," dockers would jor local central bodies and various begin working picketed ships in AFL-CiO departments. that port. Fourth straight USPHS sanitation award for SlU-manned Isthmian fleet Is marked at pres­ Peter McGavin, executive secre­ With the situation unchanged entation ceremony in New York. Pictured (l-r) are Richard S. Mark of USPHS,^Washing­ tary for the Maritime Trades De­ the following morning. Local 1419 ton; Ted Voelter, Isthmian port steward; James J. McCabe, vice-president. Isthmian (hold­ partment here, represented the longshoremen crossed NMU lines Seafarers International Union of ing plaque): Cliff Wilson, director of Seafarers Food & Ship Sanitation Dept., and Leroy G. on several Delta I.ine ships in New North America at the meeting.Martin of USPHS. New York. Orleans. Although lot; a time the I,,:-- U.V. -V.'rii'O •(I (-I $ it our, «'i, pany, the SIU won 24 votes to the 11 cast for Teamsters Local 676. There were three challenged bal­ lots reported by the National La­ bor Relations Board, which could not effect the outcome. Workers at Esco have been represented by the SIU-UIW for several years. This was not the first time that the SIU-UIW had turned back a raiding attempt here by the Team- Isthmian Cited On Sanitation Europe Boxship Run Studied By SIU Co. US Anti-Bias Fight Backed By AFL-CIO • �• V • » ,''u V» c-i. ^ Jim» t»i 19«t 1^ V; SEA r ARERS LOG Page Thrca Long-Awaited Help For Domestic Ships Looms In Senate SIU Japan Visit Aids Bull Crews SASEBO, Japan — Manning on two ships in the Bull Line-Kulukundis operation was squared away here early this month dnring a visit by SIU West Coast Rep. E. B. McAuley. They were among a number of SIU ships covered dur­ ing his three-week stay In the Far East. One of the 11 ships sold to new owners due to the tangled financial situation Involving Bull Line com­ panies, the Mount Rainier was recrewed and put back In service as the Duval by SlU-contracted Su­ wannee Steamship. Arrangements were also made to fly in SIU replacements from San Francisco and pay off Japanese nationals on the supertanker Atlas before she sailed for the Persian Gulf from this port. The Atlas is one of the three tankers that has kept running during the financial crisis facing US-flag operations of Manuel E. Kulukundis. In New York, meanwhile, at­ tempts to get other idled ships back in operation under a trustee­ ship arrangement continued. A new meeting of creditors, includ­ ing the SIU, is set for Tuesday, July 2. The next court hearing is on July 9. SIU replacements arriving aboard supertanker Atlas in Japan on June 8 are greeted by chief pumpman Gene SleradskI (2nd from left) after they completed air flight from San Francis­ co. New arrivals include Seafarers B. Prip. unidenti­ fied 3rd cook and Vince Meehan. domestic operations. A sec­ ond proposed bill would al­ low construction in foreign yards, if common carriers in the domestic trade are denied direct subsidy or if no action is taken on such applications within six months. Map Protest In Shell Oil Strike Houston Labor May Ban All British, Dutch Ships HOUSTON—A warning that this port may be closed down at any time to British and Dutch shipping has been issued here by AFL-CIO and maritime union representatives in response to the failure by top-* overseas management to make consulates here in a mass public any move toward settling a demonstration calling attention to ten-month-strike by 2,200 workers at Shell Oil's Deer Park installa­ tion. The unions had previously sought efforts by the British and Dutch governments to urge a set­ tlement of the foreign-based dis­ pute involving Royal Dutch Shell's American subsidiary. Moves for a port-wide boycott followed a march of more than 500 trade unionists, who con­ verged on the British and Dutch House OKs Ship Funds, Needles US On 50-50 WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives completed action last week on the proposed 1964 fiscal budget for the Department of Commerce, including the Maritime Adminis­ tration and the Federal Mari--*time Commission, making a tain a fair share, the share to specific allocation for a new which they are entitled ... of position designed to see that the American merchant marine gets its "fair share" of Governmentfinanced cargoes. The money for the new post was allocated despite the fact that the House Appropriations Com­ mittee cut the total budget of the Department of Commerce by 20 percent and denied the department funds for 49 other new posts. The (budget then went to the Senate. During the course of House con­ sideration of the budget June 18, Rep. John J. Rooney (D.-NY), who was chairman of the subcommittee which handled the bill, naade it plain why funds were allocated for a new position in the Commerce Department. "The one additional position," he declared, "is so that there may be at least one person in the De­ partment of Commerce, which in­ cludes the Maritime Administra­ tion, to see that American-flag ships of our merchant marine fleet ob­ WASHINGTON — Legislative proposals that would mean a long-awaited breakthrough on Government aid for the US domestic shipping fleet were expected to reach the Senate late this week. The bills would be introduced by Sen. E, L. (Bob) Bartlett (D.-Alaska) and would reportedly provide for new construction either in the US or abroad. Two separate measures would be involved. ' Ships in the .domestic trades, exemption to one special interest One would call for under law, must be built in the group. Sen. Neuberger's bill on be­ US and manned by American sea­ half of the lumber growers would direct subsidy on construc­ men. bring pressure for concessions to tion of new vessels for The proposals come at a time other groups and virtually spell the Government cargoes principally from the Department of Agricul­ ture, under Public Law 480. That is the only position allowed, and we do trust that the Secretary of Commerce and his associates will do something about increasing cargoes for the American mer­ chant marine." Public Law 480 is the 50-.50 car­ go law, under which American ships are supposed to get at least half of all Government-financed cargoes. The new maritime budget, which is very similar to the version for fiscal year 1063, allocates $112.5 million for ship construction, $225 million for operating subsidies, $7 million for research, $4.9 million for maritime training schools and $15.5 million for agency salaries and expenses. Funds for operating subsidies represent an increase of $4.6 mil­ lion over last year, and allow for 2,400 subsidized voyages. the strike. Seafarers were among the members of 15 unions who took part. Confer At Consulates Harry Burk, Harris County AFL-CIO president, and Jim Clark, vice-president of Local 1273 of the International Longshore­ men's Association, predicted the shutdown after conferring with consulate officials. They said Houston would be closed to ships of the two nations if diplomatic action failed to produce a speedy solution to the strike. Both consul-generals here told the union men their appeal for a settlement would be forwarded to their respective ambassadors in Washington. MTD Representative The ILA spokesman, who also represented the West Gulf Ports Council of the Maritime Trades Department, which includes the SIU, said that a shutdown of the port has been urged by trade unionists in the area in retaliation for Shell's anti-union policies. Burk and Clark warned that the boycott might come at any time and possibly would be extended to other Gulf ports if the Impasse continued. On Strike Since August Members of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers have been on strike against Shell since August in a dispute involving job security, work rules and seniority. The union recently concluded a strike again Mobil Oil, but is continuing to urge a consumer boycott of Shell products. The MTD West Gulf Ports Council kicked, off the nationwide Cuban shipping boycott last Sep­ tember when pickets protested arrival of the Yugoslav-flag MV Drzic from Havana to pick up a US Government cargo. The Drzic left without the 50-50 cargo when SIU tugmen, longshoremen, pilots and other harbor workers refused to handle the ship. when the West Coast lumber in­ dustry is increasingly active in its bid for amendment of the Jones Act so that foreign vessels can enter the US domestic lumber trade with no strings attached. Under a law passed last year, foreign ships are already allowed to haul lumber to Puerto Rico. Speeches By Lumber Leaders In speeches at a National Press Club luncheon here last week, lumber leaders from Washington and Oregon voiced their pleas for Congressional changes in the ship­ ping laws to permit foreign-flag ships to transport lumber from the Pacific Coast to the East Coast. They cited inroads made recently by Canada into the US lumber trade. Meanwhile, in the Senate, Maurine B. Neuberger (D-Ore.) said the changes were necessary to help cut back what she termed the record flow of Canadian softwood lumber to US Atlantic Coast markets. Sen. Neuberger is sponsor of the 1962 legislation that opened the lumber trade into Puerto Rico to foreign shipping. By granting a further Jones Act Judge Prods J-K Talks Court Bars SIU Strike doom of US-flag domestic shipping. Separate bills in the House of Representatives right now propose this type of relief to any industry caught in a squeeze with foreign imports. The reported proposals by Sen. Bartlett would offer an opportunity to upgrade the domestic fleet gen­ erally and also help deal with the problem of Pacific Coast growers. They would provide the means for construction of special lumber car­ riers which could compete with foreign vessels, and keep them from flooding the domestic trade. According to one news report. Sen. Bartlett has conceded that he is not committed to either of the approaches for domestic ship con­ struction that he has outlined. 'Forum Needed' "However," he declared, "some­ thing has to be done to create a forum to explore the whole prob­ lem of domestic shipping—some­ thing has to be done in a govern­ mental way. . . ." He added further: "Industry and Congress should not have been put in a position where they had to initiate these suggestions — they should have come from the Mari­ time Administration. We have beseeched them to look into these problems, but nothing has been done. MA Reaction "Now there is an absolute re­ quirement for early and construc­ tive action in the public inter­ est. . . ." No reaction to the Senator's ex­ pected proposals has come from the Maritime Administration, which recently named a "Domestic Shipping Specialist." Once the proposals are intro­ duced, they are likely to get an early hearing, since the Senator is particularly interested in the prob­ lem of rising rates to his home state of Alaska. A 12 percent rise in the rates was found to be "rea­ sonable" in a recent finding by a Government examiner. LONG ISLAND CITY—Negoti­ ations on contract issues between the SIU United Industrial Workers and Jay-Kay Metals resumed here this week with Queens Supreme Court Judge Harold Tessler at­ tempting to mediate the dispute before proceeding to trial on a permanent anti-picketing injunc­ tion. A preliminary injunction bar­ ring all picketing and strike activ­ ities in the 12-week-old strike at the company's two plants was is­ sued in Queens Supreme Court last Friday, June 21, by Judge Anthony Livoti. Efforts of Union attorneys to secure a stay of the anti-strike June 28, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. 13 order were put off for a hearing until Monday, June 24, by the Appellate Division in Brooklyn. At the hearing Monday, the court called for an hnmediate trial. PAUL HALL, President Seek Improved Contract HEHBEBT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVACK, The dispute between the SIU- Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art UIW and Jay-Kay arose when the Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, company refused to agree to an ALEXANDER LESLIE, HOWARD KESSLER, Staff Writers. improved contract for its 600 workers. Picketing had been going on continuously since April 2 at Published biweekly at the headquarters the Seafarers International Union, At­ its plant here and at a subsidiary of lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters in the Bronx. District, AFL-CIO, *75 Fourth Avenue, 32, NY. Tel. HYaclnth 9-«600. Due to the effectiveness of pick- Brooklyn Second class postage paid at the Post etline action, with lines manned by Office In Brooklyn, NY, under the Act strikers as well as Seafarers, the of Aug. 24, 1912. 120 company had been seeking an in­ junction for several weeks. SEAFARERS LOG �SlE A t ARE AS LOG i Page Poor (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) June 1-June 15, 1963 Ship Atfivify men remaining on the beach at the end of the period was up again. All of the registration rise for the period was in the black gang, since the registration total for thd' other departments actually declined. Fewer ships arriving and leaving port helped produce the slow two-week report (see right), as payoffs, sign-ons and in-transit visits all fell off. New York recorded only 44 visits compared to 95 at the end of May, and the other ports listed corresponding declines. The usual vacation-time situation prevailed this pe­ riod regarding the three seniority groups, with class A men filling just over half the available jobs in all ports. Class A's portion of the total shipping was 51 percent, class B handled 34 percent and "C" men took the balance of 15 percent. The only drop was in the "A" portion this time. SIU job activity showed a noticeable slowdown during the past two weeks, as gains were reported in only two ports. The drop was due to a combination of factors re­ lated to the phony NMU job beef which tied up shipping movements in several areas. The dispatch total was 1,183 for the period, compared to 1,367 during the previous two weeks. New York and Houston posted the only shipping gains among SIU ports. Boston, Norfolk, Miami and Wilming­ ton showed the same slow shipping pace as before, and the rest all declined. Of the three departments, however, the steward department report was virtually unchanged from the last half of May. The registration figure for the period reflected a very slight rise, to 1,361, with the result that the number of Pay Sig* la Oih OM TroM. TOTAL lertM 2 New Yerfc .... If PUIodtlpMa .. 8 •altimora ...» 4 0 Norfolk Jocktoavlllo .» 0 Tonpo ...«•• 0 5 Mobllo Now Orloaos.. 10 Houston 7 Wilmington .. 1 Son Francisco.. 2 Seottio ..... 2 0 3 2 8 0 0 0 1 7 8 1 3 2 8 22 f 14 11 8 0 3 13 24 4 4 4 8 44 14 23 11 TOTALS ... 88 2f lit 203 30 38 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A on Registered CLASS B GROUP 1 8 AU, 2 7 0 5 2 32 48 13 93 8 8 0 16 7 26 14 5 0 5 1 4 3 5 2 0 1 2 4 1 8 13 25 4 30 45 11 86 15 31 55 9 3 8 4 1 4 8 1 13 4 8 3 15 116 192 50 1 358 m Port Bosiun New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 8 ALL 1 2 2 8 ALL 1 8 ALL 2 0 3 1 3 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 1 17 26 44 29 35 8 72 1 43 22 20 0 4 8 5 9 15 0 4 1 6 3 3 6 10 17 7 17 2 1 9 1 16 7 7 1 0 5 2 4 0 6 1 4 0 1 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 2 5 2 0 2 1 0 0 0 • 2 2 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 3 8 9 3 14 0 3 4 1 32 13 1 11 20 21 25 42 1 8 12 4 1 13 11 25 12 25 11 38 18 15 48 5 1 0 1 2 1 3 5 0 1 1 2 1 0 2 3 5 4 8 15 2 7 3 4 1 0 5 4 9 1 6 10 2 1 4 1 3 6 62 94 !I 162 80 134 33 1 247 15 72 67 I 154 Registered On The Beach ClASS B CLASS A TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS GROUP 8 ALL A 1 B 0 3 0 0 0 0 43 20 72 2 5 13 5 15 6 0 1 4 6 17 16 2 2 2 1 6 2 0 0 1 5 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 4 0 14 4 0 0 0 5 42 3 1 21 1 7 3 11 48 38 1 0 1 5 0 1 2 3 15 7 0 2 1 10 0 1 1 2 4 6 24 27 1 57 247 154 z GROUP GROUP 8 ALL 1 2 2 8 ALL C ALL 1 3 9 34 0 15 0 18^ 7 5 10 99 20 135 94 131 35 260 4 34 61 31 0 26 15 5 12 5 11 3 9 39 32 57 11 160 1 7 21 6 29 80 1 9 11 17 14 1 2 2 11 8 5 8 14 0 10 1 1 5 5 6 2 18 0 2 2 14 1 1 2 77 19 0 18 33 36 8 0 2 17 68 67 92 18 177 22 79 103 5 2 22 22 47 97 71 69 14 154 3 11 7 8 7 12 1 20 1 1 5 1 51 2 29 27 12 15 25 22 2 3 50 2 12 9 23 16 24 21 5 2 57 1I 458 392 513 111 1 1016 16 128 265 I1 409 - ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 2 1 63 18 1 8 19 1 0 3 4 1 2 0 18 1 11 28 23 5 3 4 16 3 1 10 48 198 rOfff boston New York V^L.. - s » 1 -- S- s Pniladelpnia..., Baltimore *7 _—X"—11_ Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shiooed CLASS A GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 1 2 1 4 1 2 1 4 0 1 86 12 29 20 61 11 5 26 5 0 3 12 1 2 2 9 26 1 13 10 6 24 2 17 3 6 1 1 4 6 0 3 0 5 0 3 5 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 5 24 0 5 1 4 1 6 48 1 9 19 17 37 5 32 3 31 4 11 11 26 5 29 3 10 0 2 1 0 1 2 0 19 0 1 3 4 4 5 0 11 1 3 4 8 1 7 38 1 284 22 . 89 .75 1 186 31 139 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 39 6 39 2 19 14 10 0 3 4 1 1 20 0 7 15 1 8 5 0 2 2 0 2 1 1 0 3 0 4 0 0 1 1 0 1 8 5 3 2 9 0 8 10 19 40 1 3 32 36 3 16 13 2 0 4 0 2 2 0 3 10 0 2 1 1 3 0 8 0 1 2 66 56 1 133 14 1 184 11 GROUP 1 2 0 0 9 1 0 2 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 2 6 0 2 2 7 0 0 6 34 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS 3 ALL A B 0 1 0 1 39 15 25 39 4 3 10 1 5 20 15 2 0 1 5 2 0 1 0 4 1 1 1 1 0 9 0 8 11 40 19 6 1 32 9 36 0 2 4 2 3 2 11 10 0 8 3 0 28 1 68 184 133 GROUP GROUP 8 ALL 8 ALL 1 2 C ALL 1 2 9 12 5 2 0 2 2 9 i 2 45 44 104 25 103 43 121 16 180 15 6 17 0 2 4 3 3 17 2 22 35 18 15 72 2 5 40 6 56 10 8 14 2 4 8 3 3 25 19 1 5 5 12 9 3 7 12 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 3 0 8 12 1 1 22 45 9 13 17 10 4 0 31 0 42 69 112 70 24 81 9 114 1 11 77 35 38 77 19 81 54 8 4 9 11 4 5 2 8 7 17 5 5 2 11 5 4? 5 36 1 4 11 24 7 11 5 5 31 1 11 5 23 3 0 188 207 1 425 68 I 385 135 469 66 1 670 30 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Bos — NT .... 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Sea t^Tiirr Registered CLASS A GROUP 1-a 1 2 3 ALL Registered CLASS B GROUP 128 ALL Shipped CLASS A GROUP i-s 1 2 3 ALL Shipped CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL Shipped CLASS C GROUP 12 8 ALL 0 9 3 4 0 0 1 1 4 3 0 1 1 27 1 74 8 12 2 11 4 19 58 18 3 13 13 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 1 53 7 7 3 4 2 6 44 27 5 7 4 0 2 0 2 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 236 9 0 8 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 2 0 1 0 16 1 176 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 15 12 38 2 n 3 2 4 2 0 1 1 4 7 0 1 1 1 4 5 9 11 7 36 8 3 4 1 1 1 3 3 6 4 1 7 56 45 108 { 1 1 1 3 0 6 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 1 18 4 7 2 4 0 11 43 14 0 1 5 16 110 2 21 5 12 2 10 0 11 46 15 1 2 8 1 135 0 14 1 1 0 1 1 2 8 5 2 1 0 36 0 1 5 26 0 5 4 2 1 2 3 4 0 0 0 4 6 27 6 14 1 2 1 4 1 3 28 90 0 1 1 2 23 27 1 1 2 8 0 6 0 2 1 5 9 1 0 0 0 8 9 1 25 0 24 24 0 24 0 1 1 0 2 2 6 1 5 10 97 1 116 0 0 0 24 0 0 3 2 2 1 3 1 0 3 0 0 6 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 5 0 6 48 1 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS A B C ALL Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP 1-8 12 8 ALL 0 1 0 2 2 1 27 24 104 26 24 53 9 4 0 7 0 2 20 11 5 7 8 5 8 1 3 3 3 2 17 4 2 4 4 9 5 0 3 2 3 0 15 9 0 0 6 9 75 21 6 44 6 25 53 16 2 2 27 24 3 7 1 5 1 1 10 8 2 1 1 7 15 4 6 5 5 4 170 116 54 { 340 107 13 7 2 2 45 31 81 183 29 4 12 9 69 24 14 20 13 3 6 3 36 13 17 4 7 12 3 2 50 15 10 16 31 25 77 154 91 33 16 26 8 2 '2 1 57 14 10 25 29 6 9 10 208 145 284 1 744 GROUP 12 8 ALL 0 5 1 1 2 1 0 0 6 5 2 0 5 28 1 9 1 3 2 17 0 0 6 0 0 0 7 46 5 67 12 13 11 15 1 26 72 37 4 7 20 280 6 71 14 17 15 S3 1 26 84 42 6 7 32 1 354 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS Registered CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 2 116 192 50 358 6 62 94 89 75 48 198 38 284 22 45 108 236 9 16 110 83 247 435 196 878 37 167 279 Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B , GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 72 67 1 162 80 134 33 1 247 15 66 56 1 186 31 139 14 1 184 11 10 97 28 90 1 170 9 1 135 52 i 483 163 301 137 1 601 35 148 220 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP CLASSGROUP 3 2 3 ALL 1 2 C ALL 1 B 3 ALL A 2 ALL 1 57 247 154 57 458 392 513 111 1016 16 128 265 24 27 1 154 6 68 184 133 68 385 135 469 66 670 30 188 207 34 28 1 133 6 46 280 54 170 116 54 340 315 145 284 744 28 6 48 1 116 0 64 103 179 601 403 179 1183 842 1127 361 2430 74 362 752 1 403 12 ALL 1 409 1 425 1 354' 11188 M �^an« tS, 1961 SEA F ARERS '59 SlU Award Winner Completes Dad's Dream On Deck House Begins Study On Short Workweek NEW ORLEANS — One of the great ambitions of a de­ ceased Seafarer came to pass this month when 22-year-old Raymond Munna graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Arts de--*gree. Raymond was one of the (Delta) at Buenos Aires, Seafarer five winners of an SIU $6,000 Munna had shipped as a chief scholarship award hack in 1959. The elder Mun who had shipped with the Si J since 1943, died in 1960, after finally seeing his son begin to make headway in his college studies. An im­ migrant from Italy, Munna first went to sea in 1924. Raymond began his schooling at Loyola College, then eventually transferred to LSU for the com­ pletion of four years of college study under SIU auspices. He graduated June 7 and is now mak­ ing further plans for a future where he can put his college train­ ing to good use. He originally completed high school here in /1959, and entered Loyola in the fall _ ^ after winning R. Munna one of the SIU scholarship awards that year. Prior to his death of a heart at­ tack while aboard the Del Mundo steward. Besides Raymond, surviv­ ing are his wife, a son, Leonard, and a daughter, Dominica. The other winners of tne 1959 scholarship awards have completed their college work or have gone on to other studies. Five additional $6,000 scholar­ ships have been won by active Sea­ farers and the children of SIU men each year since then. The 1963 awards, announced last month, went to Seafarer William W. Williams, also of New Orleans, plus four youngsters from SIU families. The scholarship program began ten years ago in 1953. Page FIT« LOG WASHINGTON—^The first major Congressional, study of working hours since the standard 40-hour week was estab­ lished by law more than 20 years ago has been launched by the House Select Subcorhmittee on Labor headed by Rep, to win a cut in working hours without reduction of wages. Elmer Holland (R.-Pa.). SIU oldfimer John Jellette is pictured at last SIU headquarters membership meeting in New York, when he hit the deck to discuss union pensions. Jellette ships In the steward de­ partment. Apply For S&A Within 60 Days Seafarers are reminded that in order to be eligible for $56 weekly Sickness & Accident welfare benefits they must submit their S&A claims within 60 days of the date their injury or illness is incurred. They should also make certain they have filled out their applications completely, making full mention of the circum­ stances involved in their case. This will simplify checking and proc­ essing of applications whether a Seafarer applies at headquarters or in the out-ports. All payments are handled in the same manner as SIU Vacation Plan benedts "We want to find out if current circumstances permit or require another step forward in the reduction of hours of work," Holland said, as the subcommittee opened a series of hearings on "Hours of Work and Their Impact on Em­ ployment." Three bills bave been introduced in the House calling for reduction of the statutory ceiling on the straight-time workweek under the Fair Labor Standards Act from the present 40 hours to 35 or 32. In addition, the .cubcommittee will also study a proposal to retain the 40-hour ceiling, but increase overtime payments for work be­ yond that ceiling from the present time and one-half to double-time. Last August, the AFL-CIO Ex­ ecutive Council launched a twopronged drive for a sborter work­ week as a means of .spreading em­ ployment and pulling the nation up from "economic stagnation." The council called on affiliates to intensify their bargaining efforts At the same time, it urged amendment of the wage-hour la.v to reduce the standard workweek to 35 hours and require payment of double-time for work beyond that limit. Meanwhile, the President has signed the new equal pay bill bar­ ring wage discrimination against women who do equal work widi men. The legislation becomes effec­ tive next June. A clause enacted over labor's objection provides for an additional year's exemption for any workers who are covered by an existing unexpired collective bargaining agreement. Reduction of the wages of male workers to "equalize" pay is speci­ fically barred by the new Jaw. An estimated 8 million women out of more than 24 miilior in the labor force will be covered. The key provision bars discri­ mination in pay on the basis of sex "for equal work on jobs the performance of which requires equal skill, effort and responsibil­ ity, and which are perormed under similar working conditions." The legislation makes it clear that pay differentials based on a seniority system, a merit system or incentive rates are permitted so long as the sex of the worker is not the basis for the differential. Waterman Fleet Tops On Safety For almost a week the SlU-manned Choctaw Bailed from port to port with a nightmare aboard, a fire in her hold. The blaze broke out in Kunsan, Korea, and before, it was final­ ly put out in Shimonoseki, Japan, the fire had claimed the life of Seafarer Wallace O. Burnett, 37, killed try­ ing to assist Korean firemen. Lack of firefighting equipment in Kunsan forced the Choctaw .to .sail .for Moji, Japan, with her hold still afire. When firemen there were also unable to kill the blaze, the ship had to sail for Shimonoseki, where the Dre was finally put out. liiM A Korean fireman at Kunsan races across the Choctaw's deck toward cans of chemical used to fight the blaze. Crewmembers raise the body of Seafarer Wallace O. Burnett (circle) from the burning hold. Burnett suc­ cumbed to smoke and fumes while assisting the Kun­ san firemen. NEW YORK — Seafarers man­ ning the SlU-contracted Water­ man Steamship Company fleet were honored here this week for outstanding safety achievement during the past year among all US dry cargo-passenger ship opera­ tions. The awards, given at a luncheon sponsored by the Marine Section of the National Safety Council on June 25, cited the Waterman fleet as one of the three dry cargopassenger companies with top safety records during 1962. The annual competition involves al­ most 20 different operators in the dry cargo-passenger field. Four Waterman ships were especially singled out for excellent safety performance over a twoyear peidod. The four vessels cited were the Kyska, Monarch of the Seas, Morning Light and the Wacosta. Cited with Waterman were States Marine Lines and US Lines in the dry cargo fleet safety con­ test and several tankship compa­ nies in the tanker operating divi­ sion. All together, ships of nine companies in the dry cargo and tanker segments of the contest drew honors. ktf-3^al/'s The burning hatch, seen here from amidships, was an in­ ferno of smoke. The Choctaw was carrying raw cotton and miscellaneous military cargo at the time of the fire. , . $he sailed frotn Wilmington, Calif. . ^ Firemen check supply of chemical during the futile attempt to extinguish the blaze at Kunsan. Two ports and almost a week later, it was finally put out at $himo.noseki, Japan. UNION LABEL AND SERVICE TRADES DEPT.. AFL-CIO �•WW' IfiG Pace, 91s, HIGH COURT KO'S AHTI-STRIKE LAW WASHINGTON—The US Supreme Court has voided a Missouri law banning strikes in public utilities as in "direct conflict with Federal legislation which guarptees the right to strike" against any employer engaged in interstate commerce. In a unanimous opinion, the court declared that Missouri "through the fiction of 'sei­ transferred or otherwise turned ordered the transit cmnpany "seized" under the statate and put zure' by the state has made over to the state." peaceful strides against a public utility unlawful." The Amalgamated Association mf Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees, AFLCIO, which has been challenging the constitutionality of the Mis­ souri statute for 15 years, called the decision "a victory for the labor movement . . . (and) . . . for the public interest." It charged that state officials had "played fast and loose" with the act, "throwing the weight of the state on the side of the em­ ployer and making impossible that equality at the bargaining table which makes for successful col­ lective bargaining negotiations." Justice Potter l^tewart in the court's opinion reversing the Su­ preme Court of Missouri, which had upheld the validity of the act, spelled out the "fiction of seizure" on which the state based its case. The record showed, he said, that "the state's involvement fell far short of creating a state-owned and operated utility whose labor relations are by definition ex­ cluded from coverage of the Na­ tional Labor Relations Act." "The employees of the company did not become e.mployees of Missouri," his opinion continued. "Missouri did not pay their wages, did not direct or supervise their duties. No property of the company was actually conveyed. The challenge to the KingThompson Act that resulted in the Supreme Court decision originated in November, 1961, when Kansas City Division 1287 of the Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees voted to strike after months of negotiations with Kansas City Transit, Inc., failed to produce an agreement. On Nov. 13, 1961, the governor of Missouri under operation Iqr the state. The state also secured a permanent in­ junction against the strike, send­ ing the workers tmck to their jobs. On appeal, the union argued that the statute was in conflict with Federal labor legislation and abridged a number of constitu­ tional rights. The Missouri Su­ preme Court had upheld the in­ junction. Close-Up On Phlladelphfa MOBILE (Sea-Land), May IS—Chair­ man, Montserate Saliva; Secretary, Simeon Simos. Ship's delegate re­ ported that everything is running smoothly. Discussion regarding trans­ portation when ship enters the Gulf eoast. Check with patrolman about the unemployment henefitE to be paid to the qualified seamen in Puerto Rico. MANHATTAN (Hudson Waterways), April 13—Chairman, Peter Patrick; Secretary, Irwin Class. Ship's delegate reported that everything seems to be running fair. Crew requested to keep decks in recreation rooms and messroom clean. It possible, remove boots when coming out of tanks. Vote of th.^nks given to steward and entire department for doing a good job feeding this large crew. CLOSE EXPLORER (Maritime Over­ seas), April 2i—Chairman, Joseph F. Lae; Secretary, Salvador Rivera. Ship's delegate reported that this has been a smooth trip. Ship is going to the ship.vard. One man ho.spitalized in Rotterdam. Tanks should be cleaned as water for washing showers, etc., is very rusty. Motion to allow low seniority men to stay on vessel when ship is in shipyard, as no new replacements will be ordered, if crew stays on, until ship sails. Di.scu.ssiun on porthole curtains for crew's me.ss. Chairs aboard ship should be re­ placed. P.-intry, messroom and galley need painting. GLOBE CARRIER (Globe), May 5— Chairmen, Pasaiuk; Secretary, C. J. Nsll. .Ship's rtc'eg.atc reported si) Is Report On Cuba Trip Castro Turns 'Boys Town' Into Soviet Military Base WASHINGTON—An escapee from Castro's Cuba, arriving in the US last month aboard the SlU-manned rescue ship Morning Light (Waterman), has informed Cuban exile groups and refugee aid organizations f that Cuba's "Boys Town," a both the iKHlh and south coasts of project established by a Cath­ Cuba since it is in the'middle of olic priest to hoiiye and educate underprivileged boys, has been converted Into a Russian military base. As reported in "Free Cuba News," the publication of a U,S group which includes SIUNA President Paul Hall, Cuban exile Manuel Rodriguez Lopez said the school and dormitories, located In the town of Bejucai, Havana province, today houses Soviet soldiers and military technicians. The entire area, Lopez continues, is now a flourishing Russian base. Castro had once boasted that bis regime had turned "barracks into schools," but the new report illustrates the real changes the bearded dictator has brought to his island. "Emplacements have been built on top of a big hill," Lopez said, where the Russians can command Havana province." The former "Boys Town," like so many military establishments on the island, is off-limits to resi­ dents of Bejucai who believe that the converted installation and the emplacements in and around their town are intended for offensive action against the United States. Baby Foed On its ransom trip during May, the Morning Light carried some 8,000 tons of baby food and medical stores that were part ofthe $53 million in supplies being turned over to Cuba. The ship­ ments began last December, re­ sulting in the pre-Christmas re­ lease of 1,113 Cuban invasion prisoners. Varions American companies and private individuals donated the ransom cargoes through the Red Cross. Joe Algtna, Safety Director Fire And Boat Drills Do Pay Off NMU Raid 'Continued from Page 2) Curran with the Teamsters to raid MEBA jobs on the rivers In the Mississippi Valley Barge Line fleet and n other fleets. MEBA President Jesse Calhcon specifically cited NMU efforts "to blackmail labor, management and Government into legitimatizing his raiding activities, evidently on the theory that everyone will seek to appease the wild and irrational party in a dispute." Sanctions have also been invoked against the NMU for Its attempted raid of SIU jobs in the Robin Line fleet last year. An early meeting with Meany on various maritime labor issues Is to be held on his return from Europe, •where he is attending an Interna­ tional Labor Organization confer­ ence. Jma SS^ im. Coffeetime break during SIU job calls at the Philadelphia hall finds Seafarer William Madden (fop) en oying a cup at the snackbar in the rear of the hall. Madden ships in the dock department. Above, Seafarers F. Forte (left, on phono) and G. Barnes, both also in the deck gang, check sailing time of vessel in port. well. Discussion on OT in deck de­ partment. Vote of thanks to steward department and BR. CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (Citlcs Service), April 30—Chairman, Fred Israel; Secretary, Joseph Bidxtlya. 019 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion to have time off on coastwise trips was put off. The matter will be di.scussed with patrolman and put on file for nego­ tiating committee. CHATHAM (Waterman), April Chairman, James A. Calvin; Secretary, E. Canonlzada. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion to be sent to negotiating committee for two hours minimum OT for a call-up Job for the deck and engine depart­ ments. DEL NORTE (Delta), May 12—Chair­ man, R. E. Stough; Secretary, W. P. Kiiser. $116.17 in ship's fund. Motion to contact headquarters for clarifica­ tion on agreement for Delta ships. Urge patrolman to contact ship's dele- gate two hourt before payoff. Motion to contact port agent and have a general meeting aboard to settle the matter of men being laid off on weekenda and holidays in Buenos Aires. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), May 12—Chairman, Donald L. Dkckarson; Sacratary, Floranclo S. Omaga. Ship'a delegate reported that the last payoff came out smoothly and with no beefs. All repairs taken care of. S8.91 in ship's fund. Letter sent to headquar­ ters regarding shots given to tha crew. Suggestion made that recrea­ tion room be locked at ail timea while in port in order to keep out­ siders out. JEFFERSON CITV VICTORV (Vic­ tory Carriers), May 5—Chairman, Ed Kratz; Sacratary, Castano T. Busclgllo. Ship's delegate reported that everything Is running smoothly. Mo­ tion made to have boarding partolraan Inspect ships when they come out of lay-up. This one left port without any heat whatsoever in 20 degree weather. All heating lines were busted. Some disputed OT to be taken up with patrolman See about get­ ting a better quality of toilet paper. COLU.MBIA (CrIsRtsI Exporters), May 5—Chairman, S. Halnfling; Sac­ ratary, A. Reasko. S. Heinfling was elected to serve as ship'a delegate. Cheek with SIU officials regarding transportation on intercoastal articles. Ship needs to be sougeed and painted. Ship's chairman asked crew to write their Congressmen In regard to the Bonner bill. Many Seafarers will probably always beef abont having to run through fire and boat drill each trip. Sailors who have been going to sea for a number of years figure they're pretty familiar with the entire procedure, and often feel it's a waste of time to go through it again and again. What they fail to keep in mind is that the fire and boat drill has a couple of important purposes. It's not only a test of each man's ability to follow a set drill and procedure, but also a test of how the crew works together under strain. Even if only one man In the whole gang pays off or has to leave the ship for some reason, there's a break in the chain of teamwork that practice makes perfect. The new man who comes aboard has to be worked Into the routine so that all hands can work well together, when the chips are down. Drills are also an important way testing equipment, as there's nothing more useless than an oxygen mask which won't work when you actually need it or a fire extinguisher that registers empty because nobody knew about it and no one checked it in advance as a matter of routine. ' Mneh of the fire-fighting eqnlpment and safety gear aboard ship is ccMistantly exposed to deterioration by weather and salt water, and no one should be fool enough to-* — think otherwise. Fire and boat It actually took days until the drills offer a good chance to give smouldering stopped and ended all the equipment a good checkout possibility of a new flare-up. and to run through what has to be Another good reason for taking done at the time of an accident or drills seriously comes up as ships disaster. get older, and the possibility for This goes for rusted lifeboat trouble increases. As a ship ages, davits, wom-through safety lines the chance of fire becomes greater and everything else that may save all the time, and so does the pos­ a life at some future time. sibility of gear failure. Fire is still the worst danger on For all these reasons, strict at­ a ship at sea, and often the only thing that stands between a minor tention and frequent fire and boat problem and a major tragedy is drills are important for all hands. the skill of the crew in the neces­ A well-trained, experienced crew sary techniques of handling dif­ that can respond promptly in an ferent kinds of fires, plus the con­ emergency is the best kind of in­ dition of the fire-fighting equip­ surance, So don't beef your way through drills with your mind ment they have to work with. The skill of SIU seamen in fire- closed tight. Keep your mind, eyes fighting has been displayed a num­ and ears open for your sake and ber of times so far this year, and everybody else's. who can say whether the last drill (Comments and suggestions are they had in each case wasn't the invited by this Deparment and one that made the difference. The can be submitted to this column importance of these drills, in port in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) on sailing day, or any other time, can't be minimized. Difficulties in fighting ship­ board fires was dramatically shown in the case of the burnedIn order to assure accurate out Alcoa Planter a few months digests of shipboard meetings ago, when the well-equipped fire department of a large German city, in the LOG, it is desirable that the reports of shipboard meet^ with the assistance of modern fireboats, was unable to extinguish the ings be typed if at all possible. blaze in her bold for many hours. Type Minutes When Possible �'SEAFARERS LOG IBM tl. IffM Pare Seven SlU Blood Program Spurs Chicago Boy To Recovery Land-Locked Oklahoma Goes To Sea With Texas Assist CHICAGO—^The SIU Blood Bank has donated a total of 40 pints to assist a 16-year-old high school student who lost his leg.in a train accident and was in a desperate fight for his life. ^ The much-needed blood Grain Elevators Local 418, ex­ donated by SIU men was pro- pressed "great thanks" to the Sea­ EDGEWATER, NJ—The SlU-crewed Sea train Texas arrived here June 20 carrying a tiny cargo, destined for delivery to President John F. Kennedy, The Texas' special shipment is a small chest containing samples of cotton, wheat, tim­ ber and coal, representing the first cargo to move by cials packed the chest of raw ma­ to a nearby highway for assistance. terials and addressed it to the One of the items in the chest water from the future port -vlded for James Flsk, whose fa­ ther, George Flsk, is a member of Grain Elevators Local 418 of the International Longshoremen's As­ sociation. The father has been unable to work for over three years because of a heart ailment. Realizing the plight of their fel­ low trade unionist and the critical condition of his son, SIU officials here made prompt arrangements to provide the blood for the youth at the Jackson Park Hospital. The transfer of blood was arranged through the nationwide clearing house setup under which the SIU bank operates in all ports. Jack E. Connor, president of farers for their charitable assist to a fellow trade unionist in difficulty. Local groups have also set up a trust fund for the Fisk boy that will be used to cover his future medical costs. Doctors had at­ tempted to save the boy's leg after the accident, but amputation was neeessary a few weeks ago. Tulsa, Oklahoma, to New Orleans, via the Arkansas River develop­ ment which is still under con­ struction. Oklahoma will be one of the land-locked states opened to navigation through inland water routes under the Arkansas project. In their pride and hope for a "seaport" future, Oklahoma offi- Route Yields Rich Gem Find CAPETOWN — Seafarers travel­ ing the familiar Robin Line route to South Africa had no more ink­ ling than anyone else that the waters they were passing through contained what is now called "the richest diamond field in the world right on the ocean floor. Due to a discovery by a South­ west Africa underwater pipeline - 1 "Sea chest" of Oklahoma raw materiali delivered by water company, inland diamond mines may have to take second place as from Tulsa to East Coast was accepted by John L Weller, the world's largest producers of the Seatrain Line president, from Capt. Joseph Patocka of the glittering gem. SMtrain Texas when It arrived at Edgewater. The cargo After finding a huge deposit of was picked up by the ship In New Orleans for forwarding to dianoonds where none had been Washington. located before, the pipeline com­ pany quickly went Into the dia­ mond mining business. It began equipping tugs and barges with gear that can scoop up diamondbearing gravel from the sea bed. Large deposits were unearthed from the sea floor in the Chameis Bay and Piumpudding Island area, LONDON — British, Danish and Greek shipowners have and current explorations are ex­ joined the ranks of the Committee of European Shipowners pected to yield extraordinary in their fight to defeat US attempts to upgrade the Ameriprofits. The Bay area diamond^bearing can-fiag fleet and to expand German, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian gravel is described as being in American shipping. layers 24 to 40 feet thick. The The organization's mem­ and Swedish shipowners. Headquarter.s of the group is Plum.pudding location may hold bership was boosted to ten Euro­ diamond deposits several miles in pean nations with the inclusion of here in London, so the British are the three additional members. Its expected to exercise major control length. One of South Africa's largest roster now includes almost every over the policies of the group. The objective of the committee mining interests, the famed De European line which is a member Beers firm, has offered the fledg­ of a steamship conference doing is to fight Federal Maritime Com­ ling off-shore diamond company a business with the United States. mission efforts to establish equita­ loan of several million dollars for The committee members repre­ ble shipping conference arrange­ the right to market its precious sent more than half the world's ments by requiring foreign lines to furnish shipping documents ex­ stones. The pipeline company's merchant marine tonnage. In addition to the three new plaining their rate structures and diamond mining-field is just off­ shore from beaches where De Beers entries, the organization is com­ other details covering vessels in posed of Belgian, French, West American trade. The requirement has been mining for years. to provide these documents has already been put off to next year. Foreign shipowners have also complained about the limited ef­ fort made by the US to upgrade the American-flag fleet via strong­ er enforcement of 50-50 cargo preference for US-flag vessels on Government - generated freight movements and the "Ship Amer­ ica" program that was launched by the administration last year. Last January, a seven-member Committee of European shipown­ ers met with FMC officials in Washington in an attempt to ob­ tain a relaxation of the adminis­ tration's "Ship America" policies. With future meetings scheduled and their number now expanded, the committee is expected to exert new pressures on the FMC to have Government policies rescinded. European Co's Map Tight Anti-US Unk President for all-water delivery. The state's first "sea" cargo was carried by outboard, cabin cruiser, jetboat, yacht and towboat on a journey that began May 27. It moved by barge down the Missis­ sippi to New Orleans, where it was turned over to Seatrain at its Bella Chasse terminal. A "logbook" which accompanied the chest indicates that everybody from bank presidents to forest rangers handled it since it was put on a small outboard on the Verdigris River near Tuisa. The present depth of the water there is so slight that at the outset of the trip, occupants of the boat had to "abandon" ship, wade and carry the boat to deepwater. Then the three-horsepower craft broke down about 100 yards from the start and those aboard had to match coins to see who would walk that eventually made its way down the Mississippi, around through the Gulf of Mexico and then to the East Coast, was an invitation to the President to attend the dedi­ cation of the Oologah Dam on July 20. This will be the first completed structure along the planned 500-mile waterway from Tuisa to the Mississippi. On arrival here, Seatrain ar­ ranged for forwarding of the chest to Washington, where Sen. A. S. (Mike) Monroney of Oklahoma will present it to the President. The Arkansas River project is scheduied for completion by 1970. The river wiil be opened to shal­ low draft navigation as far as Lit­ tle Rock, Ark., by 1968 and to Fort Smith, Ark., by 1969. An entirely new channel to Oklahoma City is also included in the proposed development. Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director Vaccination Ruies For Traveiers Travel is broadening, as many an observer has said, with the result that Americans are going abroad these days In ever-increasing numbers. One of the important safeguards they should never neglect while mak­ ing their travel arrangements concerns the possibility of contracting a disease that is uncommon in this country. It makes no difference whether the travel is for business or pleasure, since the disease carriers do not discriminate. This means danger not only to oneself, but also possible effect on the health of persons in the countries being visited or the health of someone in the household upon the return home. Seafarers hurdle these same dangers all the time in the course of their professional travels, so provision has been made for their vaccina­ tion protection right in our own clinics when time permits. Travelers are advised that vac- * ~ cination certificates are required agencies or the Public Health not only for health conditions pre­ Service. The certificate must be vailing in the country of depar­ complete and, for Smallpox and ture, such as the US, but also for Cholera, must bear a stamp ap­ the conditions that may exist in proved by the health administra­ any country where they may stop tion of the country in which the during their journey. Vaccina­ vaccination is performed. If Yel tions should be obtained several low Fever vaccination is required, weeks before leaving, as it takes it must be issued by a Yellow some time to develop immunity Fever Vaccination center. after vaccination and the vaccina­ Evidence of Smallpox vaccination certificate is valid only after tiion within the three past years this period, usually 6 to 14 days, depending on the disease for is required by most countries. A Yellow Fever vaccination certifi­ which vaccination is given. cate is valid for 6 years beginning Some countries may not request 10 to 12 days after vaccination, travelers to show their certificates and is required for traveiers to when they arrive from places con­ Ceylon, India and Pakistan; cer­ sidered safe; however, that is not tain parts of Africa and South always the case. There is always Amc'rica. a possibility of a quarantinable Cholera vaccination is required disease developing along the route for travelers who pass through of travel. areas where the disease is present. Countries of the Middle and Far The certificate is valid for 6 East that are receptive to Yellow months following immunimtion. Fever are stringent in their re­ quirements of a valid yellow fever Some areas of possible prevalence vaccination certificate. If the cer­ are Burma, Cambodia, India, Ne­ tificate is not in order, the traveler pal, Pakistan and Thailand. Other immunizations recom­ or seaman may be subject to sur­ mended by the Public Health veillance, or even isolation up to 14 days. A valid certificate for Service depending on the area of vaccination against Smallpox is travel are Typhus and Paraty­ always required for persons enter­ phoid, Typhus and Plague. Wheth­ ing the US, except from Canada er you are a traveler or not. the following immunizations should he and certain nearby countries. The International Certificates of a must: Typhoid and Paratyphoid Vaccination are the only accept­ Fever, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Influ­ able documents for international enza, Tetanus Diphtheria (com­ travel, and are valid only when bined) for adult use, and Polio­ the requirements in each certifi­ myelitis. (Comments and suggestions are cate are complete. In the US, the International Certificate of Vac­ invited by this Deparment and cination may be procured with a can be submitted to this column traveler's passport, through travel]in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) �Jmam tS, IHt SEAPARERS LOO •wV ' -••\' .• ,i' > OF NORTH AMERICA ••• AFL- 'L'T' '.I, i..—*-/ %.*. w . ii :^^I- A gothering sponsored by the Seafarers International Union of North America during the annual visit to New York of a Congressional delegation from Washington re­ cently brought together members of the 88th Congress, their families and guests, with SlUNA officials, rank-andfile members and other labor representatives in the New York area. The Congressional visit to New York is a highlight of the spring season, including sightseeing and other events arranged by different organizations over a single week­ end. This year, the SlUNA took the occasion to hold a festive dinner-entertainment at a Queens restaurant on Friday evening. May 17, where the visitors could sample New York hospitality and meet with SlUNA officials and other labor representatives at the same time. Welcomed to New York by huge SlUNA banndr that filled lobby of restaurant (top), Con­ gressional visitors enjoyed full evening of dinner end entertainment under union auspices* Staff members from the House and Senate as well as Congressmen and their families from all areas of the US were on hand to enjoy the informal atmosphere and offthe-cuff discussion on trade union and legislative issues. Although identifications are limited due to the number of photos that were taken, the pictures here help record a memorable event for all hands. Wives and guests rounded out table including House members John F. Baldwin (California), E. Y. Berry (South Dakota) and Roland V. LIbonatI (Illinois). At microphone. Rep. Abe Multer of New^York, with SlUNA Presidant faul Hall, offers a fewrwords of greeting. Two House members from New York, Reps. John J. Rooney and Leonard Farbstein (left and 2nd from left) greet visiters and new arrivals to the "Big Town." v Kt... v ^ f iL,, .jf r, �^:"'u . 'X *i>" Ptf• IHM SEAFARERS lOO i Pr-i <!*(. SrgiSSiv': -!;<•>?: < b '' . < : ^ If, - ^^ ; '" |II;M tef •"' ' ' ' # 1 i I /• •- -r ^ 11 I f ^''•'' f # Ilii?®: lii^li t-'/''' H»-> -;v :-••-:->2?!»- i-' j, ' V ' " - '''3 v? h >-^'i ^'* / ["Showtime" flndi Congreitlonal vlfitori and gueitf from MIsiourT, Idaho, Maryland and Florida Intent on the proceedings during fioorshow that followed dinner. Rep. Paul C. Jones (Missouri) was one of several who hit the deck to say a few words. Rep. Carlton R, Sickles, recently-elected Representative from Maryland (center, left), has the floor here during a break in the entertainment. Camera close-up pictures California Rep. John E. Moss and his wife during a light moment. preup here Includes Reps. Robert L. P. Sikes (Florida), /. B. Hoeven (Iowa), William R. Hull, Jr. (Missouri). SlU Vice-President Earl Shepard and Headquarters Rep. Ed Mooney (right) round out a table with NY State Sen. Thomas Mackel and Chuck Brown, president. Long Island AFL-CIO. r ,t right are Reps. Carl D. Perkins (Kentucky) and George V.Andrews (Georgia), and their guests. ^ .•••.,..^u Joining In Congressional visit, delegation of House of Representatives employees and staff members was also on hand to share In the events planned for the New York weekend. �SEAFARERS Tek New SlU Cable Ship Set For First Job .. BALTIMORE—The SlU-crewed cable-laying ship Long Lines (Isthmian) is due back here in the next few days from Bermudan waters after winding up a month-long training voyage with 28 miles of ar-^ morless cable aboard. The a new plant here at Point Breeze, Baltimore will be the ship's home area several hundred miles port for its future cable-laying off Bermuda was selected because it is said to be one of the few ocean locations where the practice lay­ ing would not interfere with ship­ ping or other marine activities. Meanwhile, the British cablelayer Alert left here and began putting down the first 600 miles of a new trans-Atlantic cable be­ tween the US and England. The Long Line's ultimate assignment wiil be to complete the 3,000 miles of canle between Tuckerton, NJ, and Cornwall, England. The Alert is the same ship that was called in to handle work origi­ nally due to be performed by the Long Lines in the Caribbean. Delays in completion of construc­ tion on the Long Lines caused the change in plans. Work on the ship was stalled several months when the' shipyard where she was being built went bankrupt. When the Long Lines completes her training and the estimated three months it will take to con­ nect the Atlantic cable, the eahle system will be able to carry 128 simultaneous telephone conversa­ tions, more than triple the capacity of the present cable between Scot­ land and Newfoundland. The system will cost some $47 million and will permit directdialing service to be established' between the US and Europe. A buoy marker will be put down by the Alert when it completes the first 600-mile length of cable, and then the ship will head home for England. The Long Lines will pick up the job sometime this summer. The new American cable ship is the largest of its kind and is being operated by Isthmian for American Telephone and Tele­ graph Company interests. Since the Western Electric Company has SIU MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS NEW YORK, May S—Chairman, Earl Shepard; Secratary, Martin Breithoff; Reading Clerk, Angus Campbell. All previous port meeting minutes accepted. Port Agent reported on shipping, upgrad­ ing school, clinic cards. Accepted. Presi­ dent's report given by chairman regard­ ing SlUNA convention. Bull Line, Canada beef, aid to other unions and strike at Roto-Broil. Report accepted. Reports of credenti'ls mmittee and p'-lis com­ mittee accepted. Meeting excuses re­ ferred to dispatcher. Auditor's reports carried. Appeal of H. E. Martin for re­ instatement denied. Welfare services report presented. Total present: 48ti. i, i PHILADELPHIA, May 7 —Chairman, Charles Stansbury; Secretary, Charles Martin; Reading Clerk, John Kelly. Ac­ cepted previous port meeting minutes. Executive Board minutes of March 25 presented. Port Agent's report on shipjv-blr.'od b'-nk .-ifcapted. Presi­ dent's April report accepted. Credentials committee report and polls committee report accepted. Auditor's reports ac­ cepted. Installation of soft drink machine in hall requested under good and wel­ fare. Total present: 74. BALTIMORE, May 8—Chairman, Rex Dickey; Secretary, Frank Holland; Read­ ing Clerk, Tony Kastlna. Minutes of pre­ vious meetings accepted. Executive Board meeting minutes of March 25 presented. Port Agent's report on shipping, .shortage of men. SIUNA coiiveiitioii, Bonner bill, welfare beneficiary cards accepted. Presi­ dent's April report accepted. Reports of credentials committee and polls commit­ tee accepted. Meeting excuses referred to dispatcher. May information report from headquarters accepted. Safety com­ munication from Joe Algina accepted. Auditor's reports carried. Motion under new business to send wire to .SIUNA convention on behalf of membership ex­ pressing good wishes, carried. Total present: 03. XPM M. INI LOO Quitting Ship? Notify Union A reminder from SIU head­ quarters cautions all Seafarers leaving their ships to contact the hall in ample time to allow the Union to dispatch a replace­ ment. Failure to give notice be­ fore paying off may cause a de­ layed sailing, force the ship to sail short of the manning re­ quirements and needlessly make the work tougher for your ship­ mates. SZX7 vaan tma Cliff Wllgon, Food end Ship Sanitation Director Controlling-Insects On Board Ship There are literally millions of different kinds of insects and their overall number runa Into countless billions. Man is waging a constant struggle with the insect population for the available food supply, and has been for thousands of years. Insects, through their disease-carrying potential, also pose another danger to man. All this has a direct bearing to shipboard living, especially in the junkets in the next two -years. summertime or In tropical climates where insects are abundant. In the closed world of a ship at sea, this struggle against the insect world must be marnlained constantly to preserve the health of the crew. Good sanitation habits are the most important factor in the control of insects and vermin aboard ship. Living quarters and areas where food is stored, prepared or served, or where utensils are cleaned and kept, should be regularly cleaned and maintained. Simple cleanliness, with frequent and abundant use of soap and water, is essential. In general the same rules for insect control that apply shoreside apply on board ship as well. Enclosed spaces where trash, food parti­ cles and dirt may accumulate should be eliminated. Use screens on all openings leading to food serv--*^ — ice areas, especially during the be colored, and should be clearly seasons when insects are prevalent. marked "POISON." Store and dispose of trash and Insecticides are of two kinds: garbage in closed, covered con­ residual sprays' and dusting pow­ tainers. der, or space sprays. The residual _ Insecticides Needed spray or dusting powder leaves If insecticides are needed to con­ minute but long-lasting poisonous trol the insect population on board crystals on the treated surface. ship, they must be handled with These residues kill vermin as they care in and around food handling emerge from their hiding places. and storage areas. This is because Space sprays are quick-killing most of these preparations - are mists containing agents that kill Seafarers Tom Crawford, bosun's mate; Oscar Rayner, Abel harmful to humans as well as in­ vermin when they come in con­ Salas and William Sauder, all of the deck department, are sects. They should he stored at a tact with the insects. They ar» pictured at the bow control panel of the cable ship Long distance from such areas to pre­ not of a long-lasting nature and Lines (Isthmian). Panel permits full control of the vessel vent their being mistaken for their effectiveness is spent after a when maneuvering with cable. foodstuffs. Poisonous types should while. When insecticides are used, they should not come in contact with food, utensils or the person using the spray. Any contaminated arti­ cle should be cleaned immediately. Contaminated food should be dis­ carded. iiliiiBiiy (Comments and suggestions av By Sidney Margolias invited by this Deparment and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) If you time your buying for sales, you can cut you pay 26. For sugar and cinnamon" you pay 65 costs of many family necessities. July is one of the cents a pound. two best months of the year for finding sales on Here are tips on July buying opportunities: many important items (January is the other). CARS: If you're in the market for a car, consider We especially recommend watching the sales this taking advantage of this year's high trade-in values month for buys in clothing, rugs, and household and the price concessions available this summer on equipment. Next fall tags on some of these needs the 1963 models. Reports from Detroit indicate that 1964 models will be much the sahie as this are going to be higher. year's, except for some of the Ford products. Most Particularly note these buying opportunities: significant changes will be another increase In size The July sales of men's wear are an especially of the "compact" cars, which already were enlarged WASHINGTON —A sharp drop good chance to buy shirts and summer suits and in '63. US consumers thus will be able to enjoy in the number of cases filed under slacks at reduced prices. the AFL-CIO internal disputes plan the biggest small cars of any country. The July sales of hosiery give women an oppor­ The 1963 automobile "hit parade" finds Chevrolet has been reported for the first four tunity to buy stockings for next fall. far and away the best seller, followed, in the mod­ months of 1963. Only 28 new com­ Fuel dealers give you a special summer discount erate and medium-price group, by Ford, Rambler, plaints were made by member un­ Pontiac, Chevy II, Oldsmobile, Buick, Falcon, Fair- ions during the period, compared if you fill up your tank now. with 155 for the whole year of Prices of both new and used cars also start drop­ lane, Corvair, Valiant, Dodge, Buick Special, Dodge 1962. Dart, Tempest, Olds F-85 and Comet, in that order. ping in July. Since the effective date of the MEN'S SUITS: July is the month to buy a light­ But working families better watch food bills care­ plan voted by the 1961 Federation fully, and especially their use of meat. Consumers weight suit at reduced prices. Price tags will be convention for settling disputes be­ tween unions, 183 complaints or never did get much benefit from the recent lower higher this fall. Your best all-around choice for the money is claims of "justification" have been wholesale prices on meat, and now the wholesale likely to be a blend of Dacron or other polyester filed. Of these, 109—or about 60 prices are going back up. wool worsted, in approximately a 50-50 blend. This Now consumers will pay even higher prices as the is a medium-price fabric which also Is unusually percent — have" been resolved through mediation and 19 cases result of the usual summer increase in livestock durable and wrinkle-resistant. are still in the mediation process. quotations. The polyester-worsted blends usually retail around Impartial Umpire David Cole In general, wage earners have lost a little ground the $35-$40 bracket. At a little higher price the has made determinations in 47 so far this year. The cost of living has gone up polyester-worsted blend may also include a per­ cases. He found violations in 35 about one percent from a year ago while wages centage of, usually, 15 percent mohair. The mohair and rejected 12 -as not violating have risen just a little over one-half of one percent. adds shape-retention. the constitutional provisions. The "real" wages or buying power of a worker with A man who wears working clothes all week and The AFL-CIO Executive Council three dependents has dropped down to $81.02 a needs a suit just for special occasions can find an subcommittee has received 20 ap­ week, after taxes and after allowing for price even more reasonable buy in blends of polyester peals from Cole determinations changes since the 1957-59 base period. The figure and rayon. These suits are available under $30. and denied 18. One was withdrawn for a year ago was $81.30. The more polyester in the blend, the more the suit and one was referred to the coun­ Sugar prices have leveled off at new highs after will resist wrinkles and hold its shape. Check the cil, which held that Cole's determi­ jumping as much as five cents a pound recently. The fiber-identification- label on the suit to see if the nation should stand. boost also has affected prices of carbonated bev­ fabric is at least 50 per cent Dacron or other poly­ The report noted also that 11 erages, candy, jams, jellies, and baked goods. Sig­ ester fiber. complaints of non-compliance were FOOD BUYING CALENDAR: Pork will be ex­ received by the council subcom­ nificantly, you can make flavored milk and fruitpuncli drinks for your children during the hot pensive this July, with beef still comparatively rea­ mittee, that compliance was months at lillle more than half the price of cola sonable. Many people avoid buying the ilow-cooklng achieved in four cases, non-compli­ and other soda pops. pot roasts in favor of quicker-cooking steaks and ance was found in four others and It's revealing to see how the price of sugar varies chops during the hot months. Thus you will find three cases are pending. The according to the form in which you buy it. For your best buys in the roasts and stews. But turkey Journeymen Stone Cutters Associ­ example, a recent survey found that ordinary granu­ is the buy of the month. The cold spring pushed up ation and the National Maritime lated sugar in a bag costs 14 cents a pound. If you prices of fresh produce in many areas. You will Union are in non-compliance with buy the same sugar in a box you pay 16. If you find values this month In several canned vegetables, the plan in two cases each and buy the "very fine" type, you pay 23. In tablet form especially canned corn and tomatoes. sanctions are in effect July is Good Time To Shop, But Watch Food Costs AFL-CIO Plan Cuts Union Beefs �Jm* M, 196S Pa«« EICTM SEA F AJKEE? AO G 'Letters From Home' COPE REPORT Ipl DRIVE TO REWRITE CONSTITUTION. The "«tate8* righU" drive to rewrite the US Constitution—denounced by the AFL-CIO Executive Council as an "attack on the American form of government"—has, within the past few months, won the support of 16 state legislatures and made headway in several others. Thirteen legislatures have joined in proposing an amendment which would strip Federal courts of Juris­ diction over legislative apportionment. The effect, the AFL-CIO has warned, would be to "perpetuate rural minority control" of the states. Eleven states have proposed a constitutional amendment which would enable states to bypass Congressional consideration in adopting future amendments to the Constitution. Yale Law Prof Charles L. Black, Jr., has estimated that this would allow legislators representing only 16 percent of the nation's population to rewrite the Constitution. Only four states—Alabama, Arkansas, Florida and Wyoming—have thus far endorsed the third of the trio of extremist proposed amend­ ments, to establish a 50-judge "Court of the Union" to supersede the Supreme Court in matters involving Federal-state relations. With most legislatures adjourned, there is no danger that the goal of 34 states necessary to compel the calling of a constitutional convention will be reached this year—or even that the number will be closely approached. Bat part of the strategy of the sponsors has been to push the drive primarily in the northern states, counting on a late flurry of support from the traditionally "states' rights" southern states to achieve the two-thirds necessary to require Congress to call the first constitutional convention since 1787. Sen. Paul H. Douglas (D-111.), in a recent speech to the Senate, charged that segregationist groups are seeking "to make this country a confederacy instead of a nation." "I personally believe that there is a greater danger that these amend­ ments will finally be adopted than many of the commentators seem to believe," Douglas said. "The movement, has been conducted quietly and the sponsors have obviously been keeping in the background legislatures in several states which are strongly segregationist or dominated by the gross overrepresentation of rural areas. "Both of these interests feel themselves threatened and aggrieved by the decisions of the Supreme Court. We are therefore likely to see next year a large number of states which will rush to approve these fproposalsl. This may well create a band-wagon psychology which will sweep other states into the fold. These proposals are indeed time bombs under the American constitutional system." In contrast to some earlier schemes of the radical right—such as the proposal to abolish or limit the income tax—the three proposed amend­ ments came out of the Assembly of the States, which is associated with the normally non-political Council of State Governments. All three proposed amendments are in the form of joint resolutions petitioning Congress to call a convention for the purpose of proposing the specified amendments to the Constitution. This is the never-used alternative provided in the Constitution to the requirement that pro­ posed amendments be initiated by a two-thirds vote of each house of Congress and then ratify by three-fourths of the states. - LABOR ROUND-UP ^ - Public schools reopened in Gary, Ind., after a one-day strike by Teachers Local 4 of the Ameri­ can Federation of Teachers. An agreement by the school board to recognize the Gary Teachers Union as the representative of the majority of teachers in the public schools came after a meeting in which the Indiana state labor commissioner acted as mediator. The union will now negotiate with the board through the school superintendent on salaries, profes­ sional standards, working condi­ tions and fr'nge benefits. 4" The United Furniture Worlnirs has asked the National Labor Relations Board to set aside an. election at the Jamestown (NY) Sterling Company, at which strikebreakers were permitted to vote and most veterans of the 20month walkout were denied the ballot. The union charged that an NLRB regional officer denied the vote to strikers without a hearing on the basis of the company's claim that they had been "perma­ nently replaced." The workers struck in October, 1961, after the breakdown of negotiations for a first contract. 3^ 4" l" A display of American flags was made possible on Armed Forces Day in Roanoke, Va., even though the community had abandoned a traditional program. The Roanoke AFL-CIO stepped into the gap and set up a Flag Committee which raised the necessary funds, purchased flags and installed new mounting brackets. Now union members install and remove the banners on national holidays. 4" 4« 4" An attempt by the Storkllne Corp. In Jackson, Miss., to set up a phony issue during a union repre­ sentation election has caused the National Labor Relations Board to overturn the results of the voting. The gimmick used by the com­ pany was to show the anti-union film "And Women Must Weep" just prior to the balloting. The movie is distributed by the "Na­ tional Right-to-Work Committee." The Storkline vote, involving Carpenters Local 3031, was the fourth one set aside by the NLRB on the ground that the com­ mercially-made movie created "a straw man" to frighten the em­ ployees. 4" 4" 4" The Retail Clerks International Association has undertaken partial sponsorship of the National Broad­ casting Company's omnibus "Mon­ itor" radio program during every weekend this summer. The union is presenting daytime and eve­ ning programs and announcements through September 1 on the nationwide radio show. I I . 1 . 1; I ' 4EA High on the list of issues for action by Congress this year is the bill now known as the "Hospital Insurance Act of 1963," which will provide hpspital care for all Americans at age 65 as part of the Social Security Sys­ tem operated by the Federal Government. This is an issue that has been stalled in Congress since 1960, and that was narrowly defeated in voting held last year. The way to get this bill through Congress, and to prod strong action on it, is to let Congress know how you stand. By now, nearly all Americans recognize that the greatest threat to the economic security of older people is the high cost of illness. These costs are continuing to climb, and fewer and fewer of the aged can afford them. Destitution, charity or suffering in silence are the only alternatives. The AFL-CK) and the entire organized labor movement are in forefront of the cam­ paign to win passage of the "Hospital Insur­ ance Act," because its adoption would help reheve one of the biggest social problems of our time. For the same reason, this issue of the SEAFARERS LOG carries a special re­ print of a complete AFL-CIO handbook on Hospital Insurance for the Aged through Social Security, prepared bv the AFL-CIO Department of Social Security. Tn reading this material, Seafarers, mem­ bers of their families and friends should keep in mind that the opponents of this program will certainly deluge Congress with their side of the story. Organizations such as the American Medical Association h^ve spared nothing in their efforts to let Congress know where they stand. Now it's up to all the rest of America to make its voice heard. This means letters and messages from home to your Congressman and Senators, urging approval of bill HR 3920 in the House, and 8. 880 in the Senate. No fancy language is necessary. You don't need a lawyer or anyone else to write a letter for you. Above all, keep it brief, simple and to the point, by telling your Congressman how this bill is important to you and your family. Letters from home get eareful atten­ tion in Congress, and carry a lot more weight than packaged propaganda. Address and mail your letters to; Congressman . . . House Office Building Washington 25, D.C. Letters to the Senate are addressed the sam« way, to the Senate Office Building. Now is. the time to flood Congress with these letters, with hearings shortly due to .come up before the House Ways and Means Committee. Act now! 4-4 4 Time For A Change While help for US domestic shipping may finally be on its way through Congressional action (see Page 3), the Interstate Commerce Commission continues along the same course it has followed for years in denying a fair break to these operators. Since World War II, when domestic ship­ ping companies lost most of their cargoes to other forms of transport, they have never been able to recoup these losses. From 1953 on, when the railroads began a campaign of selective rate-cutting to drive domestic ship­ ping off the seas, the ICC has helped the rail­ road drive most of the way. In a proceeding that began last winter, as one example, ICC finally conceded that rail­ road rate cuts on tinplate may have been de.cigned to drive intercoastal shipping out of business. But it allowed the propo.sed rail rate cuts and parallel cuts proposed by the shipping lines to go into effect, pending a hearing. That was in February. A hearing procedure finally got underway late last month, and then was postponed until the end of July. The issue is thus put off again, six months later, with no solution in sight. How long it will drag on, no one knows. Since the railroads had the advantage from the beginning, the odds remain in their favor. It seems to us that if the ICC is an agency with regulatory control over water ship­ ping, then it also has the responsibility to have peop'e with a shipping viewpoint on its top staff. Until this is done, ruihoad interests will continue to dominate ICC proceedings and the domestic shipping industry can never hope for a fair shake. �P«ff« Twelv* SEAFARERS LOO SZX7 AXtItXVAX.S and Expresses Thank To Blood Donors All of the following SlU families have received a $200 maternity benefit, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name, representing a total of $3,200 in maternity benefits and a maturity value of $400 in bonds: Timothy Homko, born April 9, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Stephan Homko, Oxford, New Jersey. ^ Craiff Harvey, born May 10, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lee J. Harvey, New Orleans, La. ton J. Wells, New Orleans, La. 3^ t Texas. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Joseph P. Andrew, Jr., born April. 17, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph P. Andrew, Queen Anne, Md. $> Kahen Van Etten, born April 29, S* 4" 4" Connie Jennie Wells, born April 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. George 19, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mil- Gilbert Van Etten, Jr., Galveston, Evelyn Rodriguez, born April 19, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Carlos Rodriguez, Brooklyn, New York. The deaths of the following Seafarers have been re­ ported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and a total of $17,000 in benefits was paid (any apparent delays in pay­ ment of claim is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposi­ tion of es>tates): Emiiio S. Lerma, 58; A lung In­ Carl W. Berg, 50: Brother Berg fection was fatal to Brother Lerma was lost at sea on August 12, 1962 while aboard the at the Galveston Texas, USPIIS SS Steel Design­ Hospital on er bound for March 5, 1963. Honolulu. He He joined the joined the SIU in SIU in 1946 and 1942 and had had shipped in sailed in the en­ the steward de­ gine department. partment. S u rHis brother, viving is a sister, George A. Berg, Mrs. Gertrude of Gloucester, Armstrong, of Brownsville, Texas. Mass., survives. Total benefits: Burial was at City Cemetery in $4,000. Brownsville. Total benefits: $500. 4 4 4 Howard Huteherson, 48: A heart 4> 4 4> ailment proved fatal to Brother Arthur L. Cox, 44: Brother Cox Hutcherson on died of a liver ailment on April 16, January 10, 1963 1963 a t Mercy at his residence Hospital, Balti­ in New Orleans, more, Md. He La. He had sailed joined the SIU in the engine de­ in 1955 and had partment since shipped in the he joined the SIU deck depart­ in 1938. Surviv­ ment. Paul R. ing is his sister, Waters, of Wash­ Madge Hutcher­ ington, NC, was son, of Tallahassee, Fla. Burial named adminis­ was at Prospect Cemetery, Hamil­ trator of his estate. Burial was at ton County, Fla. Total benefits: Rocky Mount, NC. Total benefits: $4,000. $4,000. 4 4 4 4 4 4" Emmett J. Phelan, 51: Brother John J. Lefco, 54: Brother Lefco Phelan succumbed to a lung ail­ ment at the Baldied of a heart attack while aboard l i in o r e, Md. the SB Del Norte USPHS Hospital off Brazil on on May 22, 1963. April 20, 1963. An He joined the SIU member SIU in 1959 and since 1942, he had sailed in the had shipped in steward depart­ the deck depart­ ment. His wife, ment. Surviving is his sister, Kathleen M. Phe­ Helen Schwartz, lan, of Pawtuckof Brooklyn, NY. et, RI, survives. Burial was at Mt. Burial was at St. Charles Cemetery St. Mary's Cemetery in Pawtucket. in New York. Total benefits: $4,000. Total benefits: $500. David Joe Walker, born April 16, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Billy Walker, Columbia, Tenn. EVERY MONTHS If any SIU ship has no library or needs a new supply of books, contact any SIU hall. YOUR SIU SHIP'S LIBRARY V V . I* P f .•..•ifci—4. A.-,' June 29, 1991 Lisa Gayle Hawkins, born Feb­ ruary 27, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Stanley E. Hawkins, Kentwood, La. Gary Paul Bentz, born May 19, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Henry G. Michael Bentz, New York. David Michael German, born May 2, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John E. German, Norfolk, Va. Juan Dopico, Jr., bom April 24, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Juan Dopico, Jersey City, New Jersey. Grace Hsu, born May 1, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Sung Ming Hsu, New York, New York. Daniel Sadler, born August 14, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph Sadler, Coventry, Rhode Island. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Rebecca Louise Emery, born April 9, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas Emery, Lansdowne, Md. Denise Vieira, born March 25, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edwin Vieira, New Orleans, La. Paul W. Rogers, bom April 25, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. William G. Rogers, Waterbury, Conn. To the Editor: I would like to take this op­ portunity to thank all those Seafarers who so generously donated blood to help me while I was a patient awaiting an operation at the USPHS Hos­ pital in New Orleans, La. It Is at times like this when Wo owe all of you our sincere thanks for the kind sympathy and offer of assistance on this unhappy occasion. Nadlne SutUe 4 4 4 Losmar Offers Welfare Ideas To the Editor: All of us aboard the Losmar (Calmar) have talked a great deal about our welfare benefits and necessary requirements for eligibility. At our ship's meet­ ing recently, we passed unani­ mously two resolutions on these items and now we'd like to, hear some comment on them. One is about the eligibility, All letters to the Editor /or as we would like to see the re­ publication in the SEAFARERS quirement of one day in the last LOG must be signed by the six months and 90 days in the writer. Names will be withheld previous year abolished. If a upon request. member tries his luck in work­ ing or by going into business help is most needed that the ashore, we believe we ought to fine members of the SIU coma give him a two-year grace through to help their fellow period in his welfare benefits. The way things stand now, members, their families and friends, as well as others in it's almost impossible to get desperate need of life-preserv­ that time in and still keep a job ashore. If a member has some­ ing blood. Since it would be impossible thing like 12 years' time on SIU to thank each Seafarer person­ ships, I think he should be ally, I am using this means to entitled to that kind of leeway. The second matter we acted say "Thank you very much" on was about our pensions. W* from the bottom of my heart. Edgar R. Goulet think that after 12 years on SlU-contracted ships, a mem­ 4 4 4 ber should be able to retire. In order to get that time, it takes anywhere from 16 to 20 years and these are the best years of To the Editor: your life. This is to gratefully acknowl­ Why not let the ones who edge the check received from the Seafarers Welfare Plan after want to retire do so, so new the death of my nephew, Rich­ people can come into the Union ard B. Buttle. Our entire family and the industry, and we can would like to extend its thanks get some new blood and added for the check and for the coop­ revenue for the Union. Broth­ eration of everyone involved ers, we're open to comment. Erail Gretsky after Richard died. Welfare Assist Is Appreciated Seafarers are urged at all times when in port to visit their brother members and shipmates in the hospitals. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals around the country: USPHS HOSPlT.\L NEW ORLE.'VNS. LOUISIANA James Allen Anthony MaxweU Felipe Basaldu Norman McDaniel Bobby Butts George McFaU Arthur Botelho William Miller John Brady Loulg Moore Lawrence Chapman John Morris E. Constantino Ralph Newcomb Quincy Crawford Cecil Nichols William Croissant Clarence Owens Ralph Denayer George A. Peres Lionel Doujet Jerry Pontiff Harold Eby Kalle Rankonen Frederick Edwards Calvin Rome Anton Evensen Wm. E. Robert! Natale Favaloro Nicolas Sabln Eugene Gallspy Aubry Sargent Leon J. Gordon Joseph Savoca Wade Harrell John Selferth Herbert Hart Leonard Shaw Emit Herek Robert Sheffield Wiley Hinton, Jr. Murray Smith Frank James Melvin A. Splref Ashton Stephens Walter Johnson Adolph Swenson Oscar Jones Alfred Keenum Harvey Thomas Robert Trippe Steve Kolina Eddie LeBlanc James Walker John Ward Thomas Lyons Thomas Lyons William Wads Kenneth MacKenzie USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. Joseph Aslin Anthony Hlckey Edward Czosnowskl Charles Robinson Edward Farrell USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GEORGIA F. De Beaumont J. Miller Ignazio D'Amico John C. Mitchell F. Mapstone S. P. Morris USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Benjamin Brinkley William Mason William Calson William Pierce Walter Conner USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Dargan O. Coker James Nelson Russell McLcod USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Hilarion Aquio William Langford Edward Atkins William Maley Harry Baum Antonio Manesis C. H. Boutwell Herman Sprainls F. Carabbarcan Calvin Wilson Donald Hampton David Wilson USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Robert Aumlller Luclen Elle ThomaS' BaracUS ' Antlone Granger .t e jc". e T c- •v *.* » James Bames Charles Brown Raymond Baker Edward Douglas Joseph Dudley Perry Klauber William Lawless Ernest RusseU Richard Sherman Emanuel Vatls VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John Williamson John Butler SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS Leslie Dean USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Thomas Wasine Felix Arce Chan Fat New John Boliman Fred Oestman Louis Basta Eugene O'Mara Bengt Bergiand Solon Pateras C. F. Billarosa Santos Pizario Jose Bonefont Wm. Pusslnsky Carmine Cassano Floro Regaledo WiU Denny Evert Roscnqulst Sam Ginsberg Luis Salazas John Givens James Samuel Robert Goodwin .To.seph Scully John Graddick James Shiber Frank Hanacheck Manuel Siiva John Hansen William Smith Frederick Harvey Henry Sormunsen Richard Haskins James Stripp Thomas Hickey James Webb George John Frank Weber W. M. Leonard Sulo Lepisto James Winters Antino LonguerU Wiiilam Wlrtanen John McCoIlon Ching Vou USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Gerald Algernon Leneard Hlggans Robert Banister Thomas Lehay Benjamin Delbler Arthur Madsen Claude Doyal Max Olson Abe Gordon Charles Slater Tvillie A. Young Joseph Gross Burl Halre USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE Joseph Berger Billy RusseU James McGee SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Alberto Gutierrez WlUiam D. Kenny Thomas Isaksen VA HOSPITAL ROXBURY, MASS. Raymond Arsenault PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL NORTHAMPTON, MASS. Maurice Roberts US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON, DC William Thomson Notify Union On LOG Mail As Seafarers know, copies of each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every two weeks to all SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Seafarers* congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steamship companies for the itineraries of their ; ships. On the basis of the information supplied by the ship oper­ ator, four copies of the LOG, the headquarters report and min­ utes forms are then airmailed to the agent in the next port. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Seafarer so requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers con­ gregate there. As always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accuracy of its mailing lists. �Ex-Skipper Recalls 1919 ^botage Tale By Captain R. J. Peterson Captain Peterson, an oldtimer who can vividly relate incidents in his long sea career, is also a frequent contributor to the LOG. This tale of sabotage is but one lively recollection. When I came aboard the City of Beaumont as the chief mate I never thought that, as she set out to sea, someone would try to send her to the ocean bottom. Dead men tell no tales, they 4 — say. The five-masted wooden barkentine auxiliary was ready. Well loaded with copper, lead, ainc, oil, gas, tallow and tobacco, she was lying at an open pier in Erie Basin for days waiting to be insured to the skies. That was early in February, 1919. The war had ended and no dangers at sea lurked, or so we thought. We finally set sail from New York for Cette, France, favored by a westerly gale and ran and rolled rails under, so the big bell forward tolled with every roll. The westerly gale that season was mean. Suddenly It would shift from southwest to northwest as if to catch us with sails aback and put us in chains. We were caught once and almost thrown on beam ends. Almost Goes Down On my watch below I Jumped out In my underwear and ran bare­ foot along the deck cargo of lum­ ber and slacked off the sheets of the fore and aft; spanaker, jigger, mizzen and mainsail. She swung back into the teeth of a screech­ ing hail squall, and almost brought down the foremast with both top­ gallant sails, both topsails and foresails. She righted herself and came down on course to run before the gale steering wildly. Our captain, old "Blue-nose" Butler, had sailed 80 years in square-riggers and con­ fessed to me that he had never tailed in barkentines and didn't like the fore and aft sails. "Give me a square rigger anytime," he taid. About 700 miles out of New York the westerly gale started howling. A black squall burst low and showered hailstones upon us. Thunder and lightning all about and the ship like a speck in its midst. At a loud blast of lightning M££TYOW?aO€Wl^ MAT£54r7H£SKirai« TWe FkSmSOMlV. 7/^ tow PRICES miJCcmf\BREA\ -itkJR OWN Pt ACE. OWfEQAfOOPBMm muNlOM-A€6'An Page Thirteen SE AT ARERS LOG Inii* 28, 1961 The SIU crew of the Overseas Rebecca (Maritime Overseas) has really learned the meaning of "smooth sailing." Ship's meeting chairman Ralph F. Tyree writes that in the vessel's nine-month run to Europe, Africa and the East, not one single beef arose to plague the crew. Noting that this was the his seaman's work and the safety man J. A. Dunne and secretary ways things should always go, of the ship. Now, with all the new y. L. Harding, write to say that Tyree and the rest of the gang aboard were so proud of them­ selves (and rightly so), they sug­ gested the Union be notified of their praiseworthy achievements so I smelled tmoke and rang the all hands could share In their alarm. There was fire down below! pride. I ran forward, summoned all t t hands and braced up the fore Steward Dan Piccerelli and his yards to bring the ship into the whole steward department were wind to be hove to. Aft, on the given a strong vote of thanks for starboard side, through a ventila­ what the gang on the Fennmar tor, a fierce flame shot up with a (Calmar) calls "exceptionally fine volcano-like roar. And there in food this trip." . . . Easter dinner the path of the flames was the gas aboard the Orion Planet also won tank—500 gallons strong. raves for the steward department. It was like a nightmare, a ter­ A notice to the LOG singled out ribly long nightmare. At any mo­ chief steward J, E. Higgins, chief ment the gas tank cook Standmore Bell, baker W. E. might blow. It Messenger, and cook Lonls Gardlooked the last ler for special thaidcs. for us all. 4. t 4 The crew of the Anton Bmun is In a twinkling, I went to get at aiming at better movie coverage the fire in the this trip. At a ship's meeting, it 'tween decks. I was suggested that all pictures be wound a wet tow­ shown twice weekly at different el around my times to make it possible for all face below the crewmembers to see each picture. Peterson eyes, and man­ Twelve new films are to be picked aged, somehow, to get at the fire up at Bombay, so the new plan should assure that each man gets with the firehose. I held the nozzle dearly and to see them all, no matter what played and played water on the watch he's on. t i gas tank so that steam came forth To show how times have and hissed like a giant snake. De­ spite the poor pressure from the changed, it used to be that all a pump, the water was enough to Seafarer had to concentrate on was put the fire out after many long NATALIE (Marltim* Oversaas), moments of painstaking effort. April 14—Chairman, John Charmeslno; Secretary, Robert W. Ferrandiz. Captain Gives Order No beefs reported by department delegates. S5 in ship's fund. Vote of Back on the poop, I heard old thanks to the baker and steward for man Butler shouting. All the time the goodies that were put out this trip. Crew's washing machine needs he had done nothing, giving no drain pump. orders, as he stood holding onto EACLE VOYAGER (United Mari­ the rail at the break of the poop. time), Aprii 14—Chairman, Karl HanNow he was shouting and giving ton; Secretary, Alexander Brodie. Ship's delegate spoke of payoS in me an order: "Don't fill this ship Honolulu. Five men left ship since with water, Mr. Peterson!" last meeting. No beefs reported. Mo­ tion to have air-conditioning unit On inspection later, I saw the installed, as ship is already get up for three-inch timbers near the gas air-conditioning. Vote of thanks to steward department for good menus tank were burned to charcoal. The and well-prepared food and services. soldering on the gas tank handle PENN CHALLENGER (Pann Ship­ had begun to melt! It was a nar­ ping), April I—Chairman, B. Moye; row escape for all. But this wasn't Secretary, Dan Sheehan. Payoff April 11. All business taken care of. Mo­ the end of the tale. tion to have steward get ash trays When we arrived at Cette there and waste baskets for rooms. Motion to get new toUet paper as the grade was no agent to meet us and re­ now aboard is poor. Discussion on ceive our cargo. None of the au­ shortage of food that is on menu. Suggestion made to have food plan thorities knew what to do. We lay representative down to ship. In the harbor almost a month and DEL AIRES (Delta), March 14 — then were brought to an out of Chairman, Horace C. Hunt; Secretary, the way spot where our cargo was Wilson B. Yarbrough. No beefs re­ ported by ' department delegates. discharged and stowed in a muddy James W. Corcoran was elected to field, covered with tarpaulins and serve as ship's delegate. Discussion left unclaimed as if by pre-ar­ on more coffee and lunch meat being put out for night lunch. Discussed ranged design. safety meeting in regard to gangway watch wearing shower shoes while on At last we sailed again, bound duty. for Genoa. There the American FANWOOD (Waterman), March 30— vice counsul, the Italian authori­ Chairman, R. A. Eden; Secretary, ties and old man Butler accused W. H. Rohne. Ship's delegate re­ me of being i dangerous Bolshe­ ported that two men missed ship in Norfolk. Captain requests that all vik. I knew too much and later hands declare watches, radios. Jew­ knew the entire truth. elry, currency, etc., in India. Chief engineer was asked to run a fresh It seems that the exporter of water hydrant outside for the steve­ dores to use in India. Discussion on our cargo, a Count Braggadini, was keeping laundry room clean. Each going bankrupt. This Italian noble­ department to take turns. man, it developed, had dealt with TRANSORLEANS (Hudson Water­ the Germans during the war and ways), Aprii II—Chairman, K. Lynch; Secretary, Pat Murphy. No beefs re­ had shipped war material to Switz­ ported by department delegates. All erland through Cette, getting an running smoothly. Chief pumpman assist from some Kigh-up French discussed safety methods when ship is carrying fuel and urged everyone and Italian authorities. to use proper safety precautions. And I, it was recalled, had seen JOHN C (Atlantic Carriers), April a man aboard the day we left New IS—Chairman, Kenneth Slngli; Secre­ tary, H. A. Gallckl. Ship's delegate York and asked him who he was. advised crew to keep messhall and The well-dressed gentleman told pantry clean. Letter to be sent to me he was "from the office." This headquarters regarding launch serv­ ice. Launch not running often enough suave gentleman was hired to sabo­ for men coming on and off watch. tage the ship. The Count would ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), April 37 get the insurance money and the —Chairman, W. H. Padgat; Secrotary, ship and its crew were never sup­ A. Q. Nail. Ship'a delegate reported everything okay. George Gill was posed to be heard of again. "Dead elected to serve as new ship's delemen tell no tales!" equipment and gadgets placed aboard, seamen must be more than expert mariners. One of the new jobs a seafarer has for himself when the ship is away from a reg­ ular port is to be a washing ma­ chine operator and repairman. Meeting chairman Burt Hanback on the Seatrafn Georgia reports that while most of the necessary repairs have been completed, the some members of the SIU crew were more than slightly annoyed when they turned in to get some much needed beauty sleep. Seems that others in the crew weren't as tired Tyree and kept whis­ tling and talking, causing the would-ibe sleepers to stay awake. A motion by one tired hand was offered at good and welfare re­ questing that all loud talking and whistling be stopped so that a good night's sleep might be had by all hands. The question re­ mains: What about talking and whistling in your sleep? Dunne Hanback At a meeting on the Steel Sur­ veyor (Isthmian), one old salt, after urging the steward department on to greater culinary heights, dis­ closed what his favorite dish was and had always been. After giving the stewards some advice on prep­ aration, he humbly asked that po­ tato pancakes be made and in­ cluded on the menu more often. That's a dish, he contended, which a great many Seafarers prefer. The 4« 4» 4« Do you whistle while you work? steward has promised to keep the Well on the Taddei Victory (Con­ idea in mind next time it's menusolidated Mariners), meeting chair­ writing time. timer on the crews' washer still hasn't been replaced. Further con­ sternation concerning the washer pertains to the lack of an agitator. The present one is run down and, Hanback says, is ruining the clothes. When the Georgia crew does get another agitator and re­ pairs the timer there's sure to be good sudsing ahead! gate. Motion to see patrolman about changing canned milk to a standard brand. STEEL ACE (Isthmian), April 11— Chairman, Lioyd D. Richardson; Sec­ retary, Egbert W. Gouiding. Ship's delegate reported all repairs have been completed. $16.32 in ship's fund. Request added efforts to keep the New York longshoremen out of the mess hall and recreation halls. Motion that locks be secured and Installed in crew mess, recreation halls and crew pantry to eliminate pilferage in for­ eign ports. KENT (Corsair Transportation), April IS—Chairman, B. King; Secre­ tary, C. R. West. Ship's delegate re­ ported that three men were hospital­ ized in Turkey and sent home. No 5 DICES': I- -- beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Patrolman will be contacted regarding rusty water and recementIng of water tanks. GLOBE PROGRESS (Maritime Over­ seas), April 30—Chairman, J. Grabber; Secretary, C. A. Welch. No beefs re­ ported. Repairs to be made in messhall, steward department head and messroom. Vote of thanks to steward department. STEEL TRAVELER (isthmian), Aprii 14—Chairman, J. Kisten; Secretary, W. Turner. Ship's carpenter given a vote of thanks for key board he made to keep heads and showers locked in port. $12.05 in ship's fund. Almost whole crew donated towards ship's library fund. Discussion on chief engineer violating SIU contract. Crew requested to put all garbage in paper bags before dumping. Govern­ ment getting tough in Korea, espe­ cially on face powder and money. STEEL KING (Isthmian), April 38— Chairman, Jack Thommen; Secretary, Victor A. Cover. No beefs reported. Discussion on union benefits. $6.25 in ship's fund. Motion made that new ice machine be installed on ship. Matter of dirty water and tanks to be referred to headquarters. Dis­ cussion on food and messroom serv­ ice. TAMARA GUILDEN (Commercial Transportation), April 7—Chairman, H. Huston; Secretary, R. E. Kiedinger. $40.83 in ship's fund. Su.ggestion made that $1 from ship's fund each trip be used for magazines, and tc purchase iron for crew. Discussion by steward on keeping rooms and passageways clean. Biulhcr Lambe was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. May 14—Chairman, H. Huston; Sec­ retary, Bob Kiedinger. $60. in ship's fund. Iron and magazines to be pur­ chased. No beefs reported. Vote of thanks to steward department for the good groceries and service in the messroom. Crew urged to strip bunks and turn in dirty linen when leaving ship. ORION STAR (Orion), April 17 — Chairman, George Ruf; Secretary, T. J. White. Ship's delegate reported that one man missed ship in Yokosuka. Four replacements needed, three in deck department and one in steward department. Several hours disputed OT in engine department. Headquarters notiiied about engineroom beef. T. J. White resigned as ship's delegate. William Strike elected to serve in his place. Crew would like improvement in stores. Captain agreed to get new cots and windchutes in Japan. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Marijime Overteas), May 11 — Chairman, Steve Kutzer; Secretary, none. Discussion on water situation. $10.50 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment for job well done. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), May 17— Chairman, C. L. Stringfellow; Secre­ tary, M. C. Cooper. $18.51 in ship's fund. Division of OT disputed in deck department. Crew asked to do­ nate to Merchant Marine Library. SANTORE (Marven), Aprii 3—Chair­ man, James P. Ahern; Secretary, Francis R. Napoll. Houston hall noti­ fied about beef regarding SIU feeding plan and stores. Larry Reinchuck was elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. WASHINGTON CARRIER (Washing­ ton Carrier Inc.), May 13—Chairman, John S. Burke; Secretary, Odd Samdal. Ship's delegate reported disputed OT in all departments. Motion that crew not sign on until sufficient amount of money for draws in for­ eign ports is placed on ship. Motion to see about getting a deck main­ tenance on board. Third mate refused to allow two men to buy cigarettes out of slopchest. Discussed price of cigarettes. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate for a job well done. LUCILE BLOOMFIELD (Bloomfleid), May 4—Chairman, P. D. Sheidrake; Secrstary, B. C. Williams. Ship's delegate reported that everything is going well. $9.75 in ship's fund. Mo­ tion to have Union negotiate for one day off per round trip. Motion to have extra meal payments raised. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), IMay It—Chairman, Alfred H. Duggan; Sec­ retary, Dale F. Ray. Vote of thanks to engineers for making repairs as soon as brought up. No beefs reported by department delegates. �•! ^ Paire Fonrteen SEAFARERS lOU Going Ashore in Tunis? Guards, Seafarer Warns What really goes on in foreign lands which are supposedly friendly to the US and ostensibly welcome American travel­ ers and tourists is the subject of a beef by Seafarer Dave Pashkoff in a letter to the-*ian customs inspectors go for when LOG. looking for ways to catch the un­ Pashkoff says that he and his fellow Seafarers had come wary traveler, Pashkoff says. When he and other SIU crewmen ashore ai the Tunisian port of Sfax expecting to go through the cursory went ashore they declared every­ routine of a customs Inspection. thing of value they possessed and What they ran into while in Tu­ were then outraged when cus­ nisia matches what other deep-sea toms took it all away anyhow. More fuel was SIU men have learned in other added to the fire foreign lands. It's that friendship when the Tunis­ with the US is something these ians proceeded to nations quickly forget, when they fine them $280 have a chance to bilk the American after "confiscat­ traveler of his dough in fines, ing" everything taxes, assessments and other levies. of value in sight. Pashkoff, in his letter, warns his No Seafarer fellow Seafarers who may be on would allow such a voyage to Sfax to be very careful an outrage to go Pashkoff of all purchases they make there unquestioned and end have made in other ports. Sea­ unfought. They Immediately dis­ farers, he continues, should be patched a cable to the US consul­ especially wary when carrying American money or travelers ate in Tunis but weren't even graced with a response. checks ashore. You'd think some of these lands That's the first thing the Tuniswhich maintain "friendly" rela­ tions with the US would be as courteous and hospitable to US travelers as they are when asking the government for further for­ viRvmto eign aid, Pashkoff added. imiM in any event, his experience should serve as ample warning— "When in Sfax—^beware!" LOG-A-RHYTHM: The Master By M. C. Kleiber Expanse of skin, fringe of hair. Assertive mouth and bulbous stare. Nauseous hump preceding nose. Dressed in baggy khaki clothes. Back and forth the bridge he paces. Mouthing words and making faces. Captive mate, man at the wheel. Victims of his foolish spiel— Talcs 0/ courage, of derring-do. Impossible things for me and you. Now we can't log the man that errs. Or fix the Chief with frozen stares Nor can we ration other men's money Or cure their ills unth lime and honey. Fire and boat drills are- his sport. Swing the starboard, then the port; Slopchest day when things get dull Provoke the crew, disturb the lull. Write some stuff in the night order book Catch a mate who forgot to look. Perhaps we're not quite kind enough— But, damn it man, this guy is rough. Ordinary seamen can't take the wheel He's afraid they'll bruise his ship of steel. Submit your draw list with a laugh You know damn well it's chopped in half. One lousy trip is all I'll rmke Do you think I'm nuts, for Heaven's sake! This creep can take this ship to sea But out on deck, he won't find me. Jmw «S. Ifttt Beauregard Scores On Rescue irrTir^"-rTri"- - m-1 r -ni Qfrf la AO AAtAOE To Cub Troop On Ship Tour Successful rescue attempt is shown getting underway here on the Beauregard (Waterman), which picked up two men from a small fishing boat off the Florida coast recently, after their own craft had become disabled. Shown (l-r) getting the lifeboat set are deck gang members Donald Hicks, bosun; Ray, AS; John Pitt, OS; Allen B. Durgin, DM, and William Sharpe, DM. Durgin provided the photo. NEW ORLEANS—Seafarers here have beome renowned as hosts to visiting dignitaries, and have re­ cently added another laurel to their record of hospitality and good fellowship. When Seafarer Henry Donnelly's wife was looking for an Interesting place to take her den of cub scouts, she was aided by SIU port repre­ sentatives and other Seafarers who offered to provide a guided tour of the Del Sud (Delta), after the pro­ ject received the company's bless­ ing. The Delta cruise liner hap­ pened to be in port at the time. On board, Mrs. Donnelly says, the cub pack and den nwthers had a "day they will remember for a long time to come." After the tour, the group was treated to some fine seafarers' chow and toasted by the SIU crew with cokes. Den mother Mrs. Donnelly thanks all Seafarers concerned for the wonderful outing made possible by well-known SIU hospitality. Her thanks also go to stewardess Anne Blizzard who, though It was her trip off, accompanied the scouts, den mothers and fellow Seafarers. ORfOH RLANST (Srlen), April a«— Chairman, J. E. Higglnti Secratary, W. B. Msuanger. It waa reported that a letter had been sent to head­ quarters asking for a clarlHcation on sailing time (Japan). $43.90 In ship's fund. hy Mnrltima Overseas on March 8. Motion made to have aU tramp ships carry six months' stores when ship signs 12-month articles. Vote of thanks to steward department for their efforts under present conditions. DEL SUD (Delta), April 21—Chair­ man, Harlod Crane; Secretary, Oeorge E. Annls. Ship's delegate contacted Port Agent In regard to having payoff and sign-on done on same day. A. S. Contl was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. $118.21 In ship's fund. Spent $278.86 for movies and parts, leaving $4.01 In movie fund. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), April 21—Chairman, Peter A. Serano; Secretary, Charles Wyseckl. Ship's ordered for deek head. Shortage of some foods discussed with steward.' Crew asked to take care of washing machlnee. Donation of $1.00 per man requested for ship's fund. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), May 9—Chairman, W. J. Meehan, Sec­ retary, Roscoe L. Alford. Motion made to have drinking water tanks cleaned and to have water analyzed by Board of Health. Some disputed OT to be taken up with patrolman. Vote of thanks to steward department for a Job well done. HERCULES VICTORY (Ocean Car­ goes), March 24—Chairman, W. B. Blankenship; Secretary, Eugene Dakln. delegate reported that not much had been accomplished toward repairs since last trip. This matter will be taken up with patrolman In port. $45.32 In ship's fund. Motion that something be dona about a service pension for SIU members based on sea-time only. ST. CHRISTOPHER (Olga Xonow), April 21—Chairman, K. Winters; Sec­ retary, V. Sampson. See boarding patrolman regarding launch service In East Pakistan. Matter of rusty drink­ ing water also will bo brought to attention of patrolman. Vote of thanks to Capt. T. J. Wilson for cooperation to unlicensed personneL STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), March 2S—Chairman, R. Fitzpatrick; Secretary, J. E. Easterllng. Letter sent to headquarters asking for clari­ fication on working rules for reefer engineer. $80.51 In ship's fund. Sug­ gestion made to see chief engineer about fixing crew's washing machine. Suggestion made to see chief mate about closing oS the offshore outside passageway for crewmembers sleep­ ing on deck. BIENVILLE (Sea-Land), May 15— Chairman, Howard D. Jones; Secre­ tary, A. C. Long. Ship's delegate re­ ported no beefs. Light and mirror STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Dec. 7—Chairman, none; Secretary, C. P. Boylo. No beefs reported. $9.25 In ship's fund. Discussion on draws. Crew wants to go by Union agree­ ment aUowlng draw every five days. NEW ORLEANS (Sea-Land), April 2$—Chairman, Aly Faysal; Secratary, A. Carpenter. $5.01 In ship'g fund. No beefs reported by department del­ egates. Motion made to have rooms painted. Vote of thanks to steward department. Patrolman to see cap­ tain about ship discharges In order to collect vacation. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa). April 7— Chairman, Emerlcki Secretary, Kasco. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Motion made that a man In the Union for 20 years with 200 days seatime each year, be entitled to retire­ ment with no limitations on earnings. Motion made to pay off every trip Instead of every other trip. Vote of thanks given to steward department. PUERTO RICO (Motorshlps), March $0—Chairman, Abraham Aragones) Secretary, L. Tyburczy. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to steward department for good food and service. Ship's delegate reported that ths pantry, galley and messhaU will ba painted this trip. New sinks wUl ba InstaUed next trip. S. Cleslak was elected as new ship's delegate. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Over­ seas), April 14—Chairman, William H. Field; Secretary, R. H. Simpson. Ship's delegate reported on the bad weather. Motion to have headquarters .check Into the water situation as It has been bad for the past two trips. Mo­ tion to ask company to have all fresh water tanks cleaned, flushed out and cemented. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Ssatrain), April 27—Chairman, J. F. Wunderllch; Secretary, W. L. NIhem. One man missed ship In Savannah. Suggestion made to put a fan or blower In fireroom for Puerto Rico run. Vote of thanks to steward department. TITAN (Maritime Overseas), March 20—Chairman, Jack Ryan; Secretary, John Quinter. Stopped action of plac­ ing Uen on ship. Food stores are low. No supplies received from Ex­ port Line ship as waa expected. Vote of thanks to steward and crew of SS St. Christopher for stores and help given to this crew. Ship taken over GATEWAY CITY (Sea-Land), April 14—Chairman, W. Velazquez; Secre­ tary, R. Principe. No beefs reported. Motion to "have the San Juan agent get In touch with Puerto Rico Port Authority In order to have a pay phone Installed on the San Juan docks. Headquarters should ask the company to give an authorized phone number at the Port of Newark In order for members to call and get the exact sailing time. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), April 20—Chairman, Charlie Hanner; Secre­ tary, W. F. WIemers. Ship's delegate reported no beefs, and resigned with a vote of thanks for a Job well done. S. Ruizyski was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Discussion on fruits and vegetables in season. Vote of thanks to steward department for a Job well done. ROBIN HOOD (Robin), April 21— Chairman, M. Wallace; Secretary, R. Sedowsko. $36.14 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Crew requested to be more careful with seat covers in messroom. Patrolman to notify mate not to give orders directly. Orders should bo given to the bosun. See patroiman about having sterilized milk on board condemned and replaced. Crew asked to leave keys for foc'sles with depart­ ment heads. �Page Fifteea SEAFARERS LOG JOBS tS. UM Schedule Of SI U Meetings SIU membership meetings are held regularly once S month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU porta below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York Philadelphia Baltimore July 8 July 9 July 10 Mobile Detroit Houston New Orleans July 17 O rinUCUL RStKIItrS, Th« constitution of tho 8IU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District aakea specific provision for safeguarding the Beubership's Ooney and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three.nonthe by a rank and file auditing coxislttea elected by the aeabereblp. .'All Union records are available at SIU headquarters In Brooklyn. Should any aenber, for any reason, be refused hie constitutional right to in­ spect theee recorde, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified aall, return receipt requested. July 12 July 19 July 16 mM. West Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has Issued an advance schedule through Novem­ ber, 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: San Francisco Wilmington yuly 24 July 22 August 21 August 19 September 18 September 16 October 23 October 21 November 20 November 18 TRUST PUNUB. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are adnlnletered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreenenta. All these agreeaenta specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and narsgenent representatlvea and their alternates. All expenditures and dlsbursenents of trust funds are nade only upon approval by a majority of tho trustees.. All trust fund financial records are svsllsble at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any tine, you are denied Infonsatlon about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified nail, return receipt requested. Seattle July 26 August 23 September 20 October 25 November 22 SEEFFHIG RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclus­ ively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all.Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified nail, return receipt requested. Ihe proper addresB_for this is: Max Harrison, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite I63O, New York 4, NY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Union headquarters by certified nail, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all tines, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. Air travelers Get Break On Customs' Paper Work passengers in their group. Cus­ toms inspectors handle the rest through a list of verbal questions. The whole system applies only if the incoming traveler is within the $100 duty-free purchase allow­ ance provided under present law, and has not arranged for other goods to arrive later by mail or other means. If a person is over the $100 limit (the limit is $200 for the Virgin Islands only), the old written declaration will still be required. Baggage brought in by air trav­ elers is not exempt from Customs examination, however. Baggage is still being checked as is in the past. The new set-up only re­ duces paper work for the traveler and makes entry into the US a lot simpler for those within the duty limits. SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul HaU EXECUTIVE VICE-PRBSIDENT Gal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Wlllfama A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER •A1 Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BUI HaU Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BAUriMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey. Agent BAstem 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. John Fay, Agent Richmond^ 2-0140 DETROIT 10223 W. Jefferson Ave. Vlnewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS .. 675 4tb Ave., Bklyn HYaclntb 9-6600 HOUSTON 8804 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE.. Jax William Morris. Agem ELgIn 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales, Agent FRanklln 7-3564 MOBILE I South Lawrence St Louis Neira Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent . Tel 529-7546 NEW YORK 678 4tli Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 416 Colley Ave. Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 625-6505 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-.38If SAN FRANCISCO .... 450 Harrison St Frank Boyne, Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E B. McAuley. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE. PH 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 Phone 724-2848 Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep. ...2505 1st Ave. SEAITLE MAln 3^334 Ted Babkowxkl, Agent 312 Harrison St. TAMPA 229-2788 Jeff Gillette, Agent WILMINGTON Calif 505 N. Marine Ave G. R. Berens, 47-56 45th Street, Woodside 77, NY, is interested in exchanging correspondence re­ garding details of smokestack in­ signia and houseflags of American shipping companies to further a hobby on ship recognition. 4. Rafael S. Torres Get in touch with your brother George Litchfield as soon as possi­ ble in care of the SIU hall in Bal­ timore. t ill liil COTTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contract^ specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard •ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing •for or on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, falls to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. ' IJI.I..II •Mill imi EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAF.iRERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally_ refrained from publishing any article serving tho political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its .collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action.at the September, 19G0 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranlis, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMEKT OF MWIES. No monies'are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in the event' anyone attempts to require any such payment bo made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re- . quired to make such payment, this should immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. iiiia..- iSii;': 111; I WMBi 111 J sm mm CCTISTITUriCWAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are availabil* in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member.so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtlmers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. • EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU Constitution and in the contracts which tha Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to wliich he is entitled, he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. 4" Albert H. Schwartz Mike Schwartz asks you to con­ tact him at once through PO Box 966, Midland, Texa^, or by tele­ phone at Mutual 3-3690. 4" Si :Si 4. Stefan Kostegan Contact John Sands at SIU headquarters as soon as possible. 4" _ S" .1! - Hgi NEW YORK—Moves to simplify baggage clearance and paper work for travelers returning from abroad were insti­ tuted by the Custom.s Bureau this month in a tryout at Idlewild Airport. The stream­ lined system of declarations a simple card reporting details of covers both US and foreign their journey and the names of tourists. It relies on the integrity of the traveler. The simplified system is being restricted to travelers coming here by air, and will be extended to other airports if it proves success­ ful. It is not expected to be used for sea travelers at all since there Is less of a limit on the amount of baggage they can bring in anyway, and more likelihood of dutiable overseas purchases. Under the new system, instead of filling out a lengthy declaration form listing all purchases made abroad, air travelers can now ink Bmii: liil 4- l£x-SS Pacific Carrier All former crewmembers of this vessel should immediately contact Sol C. Bcrenholtz, attorney, 1209 Court Square Building, Baltimore 2j Md., by mail or in person, in order to receive additional monies obtained from the US District .. [ou* McCartBieyj^ j^fcnt TErm^ 4-2528 COUEL.,^^-; n, Ba.ss. 5406 Canal, Telephone Charles York Lakin, Jr. Contact Edwin T. Burton, attor­ MI 4-0970 or WA 3-6431. ney, 2677 Humble Building, Hous­ 4 4 4 ton 2, Texas, as soon as possible. Albert W. (Dutchy) Canter Your income tax check for 1961 4.4' 4 and W-2 forms for 1962 are being Room For Rent Any Seafarer interested in a held by Mrs. Jerry Lee Bass, 7410 room four blocks from the Hous­ Haywood Drive, Houston 17, ton haU. can (^imtact Mrs. J. L. i, Capt. Fred FredrickBon Whity Horton would like to get in touch with the above-named as soon as possible at 2019-24th Avenue, West, Bradenton, Fla., telephone 745-0603. He is also anxious to have any former ship­ mates contact bim at the above address. �SEAFARERS^LOG juM n 196S OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNIQN • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Norfolk SlU Scores 7-0 Tug Win NORFOLK—Adding to its string of impressive wins in the Hampton Roads area, the SIU Inland Boat­ men's Union scored another unani­ mous victory in balloting covering a previously non-union coastwise towing operation. The win brings the Moore Tow­ ing Line under the union banner for the first time. In separate action, SIU-IBU representatives here gained a brand-new three-year contract providing pay improvements for boatmen on the coastwise tug Gatco Alabama of the Gulf Atlantic Towing Company. This boat and others in the company's Atlantic Coast operations have been under contract since the Union won an election from District 50 of the United Mine Workers in 1961, which has virtually been elimi­ nated as a factor in maritime along the central Atlantic seaboard. Exclusive Rights The NLRB election results among the Moore boatmen provide for exclusive SIU bargaining rights for the tug William T. Moore. The voting held here aboard the tug produced a 7-0 margin for the IBU. Negotiations began with this com­ pany soon after the election victory was posted. Gains scored in the Gatco talks produced an increase in company contributions to the welfare and pension program, plus a proviso that the same package will cover any other coastwise tug the com­ pany may operate in the future. The Alabama is a deep-sea tug with a steady job towing two chemical barges for the Olin Matheson Company from Mobile to Brunswick, Ga. 'Medicare' Set By Calif. Co-Op Questioni With all the talk about diets, high calories, etc., is there much of a difference today in food served aboard ship? (Asked of Seafarers in the steward department.) Francisco Tlradoi We've cut Irwin Gittlin: For better physi­ cal condition, just as the Presi­ down a bit on potatoes and most starchy vege­ dent advises, I think there has tables. I think been some re­ there are also duction in the less high-calorie amount of fat­ salad dressings ty foods. Sea­ served, so that men should be all hands are fed w e 1 g h t-c o n-i the best possible scious because foods with the. their jobs re­ least amount of quire good mus­ fat and calories cle-power. With that In mind, I'd involved. say we've cut down on fats so all t d!" d> of us aboard are in better trim Joseph Hambousi It should be for the work we do. up to the individual. He knows what's best for dr » Rudy TJongi I don't think we him. After all, he's an adult and should cut down on heavy, rich has to realize food. Everything that too much of we serve Is Im­ an item like cake or ice cream is portant to health and good trim. bad for him. If But if we really not, whatever happens is his want to cut down on over­ own fault. I eat weight problems, what's good for me and think I think we everyone should do what he thinks should go slow is best for him. on drinking. Liq­ jji d^ d^ uor adds to your weight and does Juan Morales: I think we should far more damage than good food. cut down if we haven't already lb done so. We Ralph Hayest No, I don't advise have to be in cutting down on food intake. When pretty good a man is working shape in order to do our jobs well he needs good and we shouldn't rich food. If he have a lot of fats uses discretion, and starches he'll eat the food which are going that's good for to make us him and that he heavier. The likes, and he'll pass up what he heavier you are, the worse shape thinks isn't suit­ you're in. It's no good regardless able for him. It's of your age to be heavy and over­ weight. as simple as that. SANTA ROSA, Calif.—^Full protection under a new comprehen­ sive lifetime medical, surgical and hospitalization care program for members of a cooperative housing community here has been announced as the first of its kind. With the approval of the American Medical Association, the plan offers full protection for all residents of the community, whose average age will be above 50 years. The cost of the in­ surance will be the same regardless of age. All homeowners in the development are eligible to receive full benefits and can use any physician, surgeon or hospital. Benefits end when the homeowner moves out of the project. Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director Benefits For The Severely Disabled Many people still do not know that Social Security benefits can be paid to severely disabled workers of any age and their families. The requirement that the disabled worker had to be age 50 years old was eliminated in 1960. Over one million persons—disabled workers and their dependents—are now receiving nearly $68 million dollars each month under the Social Security disability Insurance program. If the disabled worker qualifes for benefits he and his dependents are paid the same as if he were 65. The dependents include: • Unmarried children under age 18 • A disabled child over 18 whose disability began before age 18 • A wife under age 62 if she has an eligible child in her care • A wife if she is 62 or older. Under the Bpcial Security law, any person who becomes so disabled that he can no longer work, and who has worked 5 years out of the 10 years before his disability began, may be eligible for cash disability insurance benefits. Let's take the case of Bill Smith, age 56, as an example. Bill has been covered by Social Security since 1949. If he suifers a severe heart attack or gets into an accident which leaves him completely dis­ abled, he has met the work requirement of 5 years in the last 10. After Bill has been disabled four months, he should file an appli­ cation with the Social Security Administration. Then, if he meets the requirements and is determined to be totally disabled, he will begin receiving monthly disability benefits from the seventh month. His daughter, age 16, and son, 14, will also receive benefits until they are 18. Mrs. Smith will draw benefits too, because there is a child eligible for benefits In her care. If Bill's average earnings have been the maximum creditable under the Social Security law, the Smith family could get as much as $254 monthly. When the son becomes 18 only Bill would continue to receive benefits. His benefit could be as much as $123 a month. (Comments and suggestions are invited by tnis Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) MAIL RACKET LURES $s FOR SEA JOB INFO Jobs On Ships! No Previous Experience! Free Benefits! Quit Anytime! Visiting Interesting Countries! Well-Paid Jobs . . . Travel To Exotic and Romantic Lands!!! P. T. Barnum had a word for those who fell for this kind of bait and helped build a world-wide following for some of his sideshow attractions—and make him a fortune. He said there was a "sucker" bom every minute, and he staked his claim to every extra buck they had when he brought a tent-show to town. Today the gimmicks are a little less obvious, but the lure is the same. Every time maritime happenings begin to hit the news, New York papers and others. In answer to the first In­ quiry, the writer is told that . . . "If you are really Interested in a HIGH PAYING JOB WITH A FUTURE" send $2 to the mail order address" "to GET YOU STARTED WITHOUT DELAY!" The $2 brings the handbook entitled "Facts About the Merchant Marine for Newcomers" which is said to have a 1958 copyright—^but is about as up to date on maritime as a five-year-old telephone directory is on rocket-testing operations at Cape Canaveral, Fla. To his credit, the promoter of "Seaman's Service" gives a plug to US maritime imions, whose "excellent progress" he credits as the reason maritime jobs are much sought after today. The glowing picture he paints of, seamen's jobs ... the travel . . . benefits . . . etc. . . . omits details of seniority systems in operation by all the legitimate marine unions before newcomers can ship, since his func­ tion is not to get applicants a job, but to get their two bucks. •Ye Olde Information' some enterprising mail order operator begins trying to make hay from anyone who has two bucks and an inkling to be a sailor. The $2 is the price of a mail order hand­ book about the merchant marine, and how someone goes about getting a civilian sea job. An outfit called "Seaman's Service" is currently solicit­ ing twoTdollar-bills this way, via "come-on" ads in some It's enough to say that the "up-to-date" Information on the conditions in the industry,, the locations of the unions, wages, etc., is not altogether as he paints it in his "Facts" book, which lists a number of addresses in various ports that are readily available from any 1963 phone book if anyone is really looking. As regards the SIU, his address information is all wet, so it can be presumed that much else in the ten-page mimeographed "book" is also not what it should be. Although the book carries a 1958 "copyright," the address it lists for the SIU in Baltimore is 14 North Gay Street, which has not been the location of the SIU hall in that port since 1954. It also lists a hall in Galveston, though there hasn't been any since 1954 when the shift was made to Houston. Addresses and locations for seven of the other nine SIU halls listed are also wrong. The same probably applies for the Government addresses and halls of other unions printed. W5meq applicants are sent the same information as the men, and for their two bucks are advised to contact either the SIU, NMU or the Sailors Union of the Pacific. The reference to the SUP date backs to the days before the formal establishment of the Marine Cooks & Stewards Union of the SIU Pacific District, so apparently the book was written well before 1955 despite its "1958" label. It seems clear, therefore, that the book is behind the times on just about everything, except its reliance on the old mail order technique used to sell everything from "fountain of youth" pills to cancer cures. Seafarers whose kids, friends or family have fallen for this kind of bait are advised to steer them clear of "Sea­ man's Service" or any other kind of outfit which offers to open the door to a sea job but provides nothing in return for their $2. This type of racket is just another form of the old shell game that trades on the lure of th» salt and the sea and the "romantic" life every nonseaman yearns for—^via a plain wrapper—so the wife, ths mailman and the neighbors won't catch on. ri"' ''--h �• I:-7 -Sjanrafle 1,. n •' Vol. XXV No. 13 SEAFARERS^LOG Juno 28 1963 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ,• ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO 1963 HANDBOOK FACTS AND FIGURES ON HOSPITAL INSURANCE FOR THE AGED THROUGH SOCIAL SECURITY on Hospital Insoranco for tho Aged through Social Security as proposed In President Kenned/'s program, incorporated in the Anderson-King bill (S. 880 and H. R. 3920), providing for payment for hospital services, home health services, and services in skilled nursing facilities for persons over 65, financed primarily through the Social Security and Railroad Retirement programs. May, 1963 (Revised) AFL-CIO Department of Social Security Nelson H. Cruikshank Director O NE of the most pressing social problems facing America today is the problem of providing adequate medical care for the elderly in the face of the over­ whelming expense involved. This problem is being intensified as medical and hos­ pital costs continue to rise and as the life expectancy of human beings increases. The most satisfactory solution which has so far been advanced to meet this urgent problem is the proposal to provide national insurance for hospital and related care for all those 65 years old or more through the Social Security program. This plan is embodied in the Anderson-King bill which has been endorsed by the AFL-CIO. SlU members are protected against the problem of medical care in their old age because under the Seafarers Pension Plan they are covered by unlimited medical and hospital benefits for themselves, when they retire on pension, and for continued hos­ pital and medical benefits for their dependents. Despite the fact that they are personally protected, Seafarers are nevertheless concerned with this problem because it affects other members of their families and their communities. For these the Anderson-King bill represents the sole hope of obtaining adequate medical care, with dignity, through their advanced years. As part of its vigorous fight to win adoption of the Anderson-King bill, the AFLCIO Social Security Department has prepared and issued a new booklet entitled "The 1963 fHandbook On Hospital Insurance For The Aged Through Social Security." The SEAFARERS LOG reprints in this special supplement the full text of this important booklet so that Seafarers and their families can be better prepared to par­ ticipate in the fight to secure passage of this much-needed Anderson-King bill. �-'C':^ Fare t«« SEAFARERS LOO—SPECIAL SVPPLEMENT • \ M, INi •^•.r-,1- K '!;Jv •': fef- ,.l « it;,\-. . r f;. OMer people have HIGHER MEDICAL COSTS than younger people Average yearly private spending for medical care of people over 65 Is more than twice as much as that of the rest of the population. ^ Fear of large and unpredictable bills is a major source of anxiety to the aged and their children. Half the aged couples, where one or the other is hospitalized, have total medical bills of over $800 in one year. Older people have Lower incomes Costs of serious illness are a major ^ RESULT ^ catastrophe and cause of dependency in old age. Among the unmarried aged who are hospitalized, haljp have medical bills of over $700. Older people have Less insurance The aged live with illnesses that go untreated or do not receive adequate ^ and timely care. Older people have Higher medical expenses Source; Dept. of Health. Education, and Welfaro Hospital care Is expensive and HOSPITAL COST ARE RISING A hospitalized illness is the kind of emergency for which It is most difficult fo budget. Paying for hospital care becomes an increasingly acute problem as hospital costs continue to rise. Ofder people NEED MORE MEDICAL CARE than younger people People over 65 use three times as much hospital care as people under 65. The average expense per day of hospital care has gone up from $9.39 in 1946, to $23.12 in 1955, to $34.98 in 1961, and is continuing to rise. ANNUAL RATE PER 1,000 PEOPLE: 2800 days fo/ the aged compared to 900 days for those under 65 Source: American Hospital Association Older people are LESS ABLE TO PAY for medical care than younger people •• • m ;rnnnni ifinnnn/ They have less income fiimiz rnnnn/ • CroPZ-EpVER es USE THREE T/ME AS AIUOH REE T/MES HOSPITAL CARH AS PEOPLE UNDBRGB". Two-person families with a head 65 or over have a median income of $2530 a year—less than half that of younger two-person families ($53 14). Aged persons living alone have a median income of $1050 (compared to $2750 for people under 65 living alone.) Aged persons living with relatives have a median income of $500 a year. They have fewer assets Hospitalization is more frequent. After age 65, 9 out of 10 persons are hospitalized at least once. 2 out of 3 are hospitalized 2 or more times. Hospitalization lasts longer. The average hospitalized person over 65 stays twice as long (14.9 days) as the average younger person (7.6 days). Source: American Hospital Association. U.S. National Healtb Survey More than three out of ten families wifh a head of 65 or over have either no assets that can be readily converted into cash, or less than $100 in such assets; almost half have none or less than $1000. They have less insurance protection Only about half the aged have some hospitalization insurance compared to over 75% of younger people. The insurance the aged have is usually expensive, limited and restrictive, and frequently can be cancelled at the option of the insurance company or excludes pre-existing conditions. y Source: Department of Healtb, Education and Welfare and U.S. Census. �jm i9tt 5. Older people have lESS HEALTH INSURANCE than younger people and the Insurance they have Is less adequate PW Tly?e, SEAFARERS 10G^PE€!AL SVPPLEMEST - I. About half the aged have some form of health Insurance. For those groups among the aged who have the most need for protection, the proportion with coverage is even lower. Almost 'A may exclude applicants on the basis of a statement of their health. Health insurance protection offered by insurance companies (approximately 4-3/4 million aged policyholders): Two specific policies cover more than half of the 4-3/4 million aged with commercial health insurance protection: \ - Continental Cotuolry 65-Plui Aged persons holding policies Annual premiums (per person) Percent of premiums paid out in benefits' Mutual of Omaha Senior Security Policy 1.2 million 1.25 million $78 $102 49 67 Benefits offered: /Bot/r/^AUF-meAGi HSAtlH IMSIVSU^E Hospital room payments (per day) $10 (31 days) $10 (60 days) Other hospital expenses Only 32% of the aged who are 75 and over have hospital insurance hospitalization insurance $100 $1,000 (with $100 deductible a 80% coinsurance) Only 30% of the aged with chronic disabilities have hospital insurance Surgical expenses (per schedule) $200 maximum $225 uinui(xeui Only 32% of the aged who are 75 and over have hospital insurance Nursing home expenses (per day) Older people have substantially less protection against hospital costs through insurance. NONE $5 (55 days) 1 AU nongroup medical expense policies, 196L Three-fourths of the hospital bill is paid by insurance for 54% of those under 65, while only 30% of those over 65 have as much as three-fourths of their bill covered. Source: Dcpt ot Health. Education, and Welfare. Health insurance that is now available to older Individuals and that provides reasonable protection is EXTREMELY COSTLY PRESIDENT KENNEDY'S PROPOSAL (ANDERSON-KING BILL) Comparatively comprehensive nongroup policies for the aged Annual Cost Per Individual Blue Cross plans covering 70 days of hospital care and auxiliary benefits on a service basis $97-175 18 million persons over 65 protected beginning January 1965 State-wide commercial insurance plans with basic hospitalization and surgical coverage plus major medical Connecticut 65 PEOPLE PROTECTED Coverage for present workers and their wives (or widows) when they reach 65 $204 Massachusetts 65 210 New York 65 228 Health Insurance that Is now available to older Individuals at moderate cost provides only SEVERELY LIMITED PROTECTION Population aged 65 and over; ESTIMATES OF ELIGIBILITY FOR HOSPITAL IN­ Typical nongroup policies available to the aged: A. SURANCE UNDER THE ADMINISTRATION PLAN AS OF JANUARY 1965 Blue Cross hospital insurance (approximately 4'/4 million aged policy­ holders): Annual premiums (per personI (in millions) $51.60-5 7 74.60 TOTAL AGED PERSONS Three-fifths of the 54 Blue Cross contracts (excluding Blue Shield) have premiums of over $100 per person per year. Lhgible under OASI Three-fourths of the 20 Blue Cross-Shield combined offerings have premiums of over $125 per person per year. Eligible under RR Common Limitations Others eligible 1. Most plans (96%) exclude pre-existing conditions for at least 6 months. 2. More than half have dollar limits or coinsurance provisions on hospital room costs. 3. Only about half cover nursing home care or visiting nurse service. 4. More than i/3 limit dollar allowances for ancillary hospital services. 18.2 15.1 .5 2.4 TOTAL PROTECTED UNDER SOCIAL SECURITY HOSPITAL INSURANCE PROPOSAL 18.0 (Almost all of the 200,000 not protected under this plan are Federal employees or retired Federal employees, protected under their own system.) jf ; �••• PRESIDENl KENNEDY'S PROPOSAL (ANDERSON-KINQ BILI| Distribution of Aged Persons, by State Slala of RMidanc* Im» M. IIW SEAFARERS LOO—SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT Pafe Four Paraent <5 and ovar* As parcant of all agas In Stata As parcant af all agad in U.S. •: .-=rf W»*w2r, ' •• • 'i (!n thouiandt) 16,560 9.2 100.0 261 8.0 1.6 Alaska 5 2.4 .03 Arizona 90 6.9 .5 • 194 10.9 1.2 1,376 8.8 8.3 Colorado 158 9.0 1.0 Connecticut 243 9.6 1.5 Delaware 36 8.0 .2 District of Columbia 69 9.1 .4 Tokd Alabama Arkansas California Hospital Care Nursing Facility Car* Hospital Outpatient Diagnostic Services Home Health Services The Administration Plan would provide payment, in the case of each illness of an aged person, for: 1. Hospital services ... the beneficiary may select one of three options: Florida 553 11.2 3.3 A. Hospital services for 90 days in each illness, subject to a deductible paid by the patient of $10 a day for up to 9 days {minimum deductible, $20; maximum, $90); or Georgia 291 7.4 1.8 B. Hawaii 29 4.6 .2 Idaho 58 8.7 .4 Illinois 975 9.7 5.9 Indiana 446 9.6 2.7 Iowa 328 11.9 2.0 Kansas 240 li.O 1.5 Kentucky 292 9.6 1.8 Louisiana 242 7.4 1.5 Maine 107 II.O .6 Maryland 227 7.3 1.4 Massachusetts 572 II.1 3.5 Michigan 638 8.2 3.9 Minnesota 354 10.4 2.1 Mississippi 190 8.7 I.I Missouri 503 11.7 3.0 Montana 65 9.7 .4 164 11.6 1.0 Nevada 18 6.4 .1 New Hampshire 68 11.2 .4 560 9.2 3.4 51 5.4 .3 1,688 312 59 897 249 184 1,129 90 151 72 309 745 60 44 289 279 173 403 26 lO.I 6.9 9.3 9.2 10.7 10.4 10.0 10.4 6.3 10.5 8.7 7.8 6.7 11.2 7.3 ' 9.8 9.3 10.2 7.8 10.2 1.9 .4 5.4 1.5 l.i 6.8 .5 .9 .4 1.9 4.5 .4 .3 1.7 1.7 1.0 2.4 .2 Nebraska New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Hospital services for 45 days in each illness, at no cost at the patient, or C. Hospital services for 180 days in each illness at a maximum cost to the patient of 2% times the average cost of one day of hospital care (this would be $92.50 during 1965-1966.) • • 2. Skilled nursing home services In facilities affiliated with hospitals, after transfer from a hospital, up to ISO days; 3. Outpatient hospital diagnostic services, as required, subject to $20 deduct­ ible amount for each diagnostic study; 4. Home health services, up to 240 visits duruing a calendar year; includes nursing care and therapy. Effective dates of Provisions HEALTH SERVICES Inpatient hospital services Outpatient hospital diagnostic services Home health services January 1, 1965 Skilled nursing facility services July 1, 1965 FINANCING PROVISIONS Increase taxable earnings base to $5,200 and Increase contribution rates by VA of one percent on employers, VA of one percent on employees, and 4/10 of one percent for self-employed January 1, 1965 • A« of AprU 1. 1060. f ource; U.S. Bureau of th* Ceusus. 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C(<|r •"i"i- '»,%•, b "' / W * •• 4 •* S « • . * ' '4 .'» *>'•"r i • SK^A^vM9^w»Q i^r- -dr^vvrs'ifwvt^^ — — SEAFARERS WG^PECIAL' SVPPLEMENT PRESIDENT KENNEOrS PROPOSAL (ANDERSON-KHfG BU) * <7 t » .-A» J. *- Pace Fifr* Soclaf Socority ContfiHitiofi Rat# and Aweuflt of Contributions for Ao Employee Under Present law and Under the Proposal YooHy Earning* TIM average wag Contribution roto wHI pay about $1.00 per mooHi through the Social SVASE- • $2400 (percent of taxable earnings) • • t wii-1, my 3^irr ^i.oo pEiR 'A«3WIH $5200 or more * $4800 Total OASDI Hospital Insurance 1965 3^1 $93.00 $186.00 $201.50 $183.82 3% 87.00 174.00 174.00 174.00 1/4 6.00 12.00 27.50 9.82 Under the proposal % Under present law Increase $17.68 17.68 • • • Security system for Hospital Insurance Benefits for both himself and his wife (or widow) beginning at age 65. • Worker* with yearly earnings of over S4800 would receive higher oid-age. survivors, and disability Insurance benefits, in addition to hospital insurance protection. With an increase in the earnings base to S5200. the maximum worker's benefit would ultimately rise to $134 and the maximum family benefits to $268 (as compared to $127 and $254, respectively, under present law.) Increase in Monthly Benefits as a Result of Increase in Earnings Base Financing Provisions in the Proposal 1. Social security and railroad retirement contribution rotes would be increased by 1/4 of I percent each for employees and employers and 4/10 of I percent for self-employed persons. 2. The taxable earnings base would be increased from $4,800 to $5,200. Con­ tribution income from the increased taxable earnings in excess off that required to pay the cost of increased cash benefits would be allocated to help pay for the hospital insurance benefits. 3. Appropriations from Federal general revenues would pay for benefits for the aged people not insured under social security or railroad retirement. Increasing the earnings base from the present $4,800 to the proposed $5,200 would result in an increase in the amount of monthly cash benefits payable to workers who earn more than $4,800 a year, and to the eligible dependents and survivors of such workers. Because workers would be making contributions on the first $5,200 of their annual earnings, many workers woud have, for purposes of computing social security benefits, a higher average monthly wage. (The average monthly wage is the base for determining benefit amounts.) Thus, the maximum monthly benefit payable to an individual worker, for example, would be increased from $127 to $134 per month. The maximum benefiits payable to a worker and his family would be increased from $254 to $268 per month. This increase in maximum family benefits would produce an immediate increase (January 1965) in benefits to some 170,000 families (about 700,000 persons) in which three or more members are receiving benefits and whose benefits are reduced because of the present $254 maximum limitation on the amount of benefits payable to a family. The increase in the earnings base would produce on increase in contribution income which would be more than sufficient to cover the cost of the resultant higher cash benefits. The excess of increased income over increased cost would be allocated to help pay hospital insurance benefits. Present Social Security Tax and scheduled increases CaUndar Year Employe* Employer Self-Employed 1963-65 3% % 3%% 5.4% 1966-67 41/4% 4'/$ % 6.2% 1968 and after 4y$ % 4yi% 6.9% Estimated Income and Expenditures Under the Proposal * Social Security OASDI Trust Funds Year Proposed Social Security Tax with Hospital Insurance $300 510 1965 1966 1963-64 - 3%% 3y8% 5.4% 1965 3%% 378% 5.8% 1966-67 4%% 478% 6.6% 1968 and after 4% % 478 % 7.3% Hospital Insurance Trust Fund OASDI Hospital Insurance $1,430 1,710 $20 30 $1,040 1,530 Federal General Revenues (Benefit and people not eligible for Social Security or RR) Gross Cost for Blonlceted-ln Group Year 1965 1966' Proposed Increase in Weekly and Monthly Contributions of Wage Earners Expenditure* for Benefits and Administration Income $220 290 administrative expenditures Present Cost of MAA & OAA Met by Proposal (Offset to Gross Cost) $150" 200" for Additional Cost to Generol Treasury $70 90 a Excludes colitributions and expenditures for aged persons eligible only under Railroad Retirement, b Somewhat greater amounts of State and local funds would also be offset. Covered under Social Security Number of Wag* Earner* (million*) % of Wag* Earner* Less than $2400 29.4 43 Less than I2e. Less than 50c. $2400-4799 18.4 27 I2c.-23c. 50c..$l.00 $4800 and over 20.2 30 23c..34c, $1.00-$ 1.47 Annual Wag** Contribulion for Hospilol fniuranc* ' Weekly Administration of the Hospital Insurance Proposal Monthly A. "• idsl eat^ngf Federal Agencies 1. 2. 3. B. For social security benefiiciaries-=Department of HEW. For railroad annuitants—Railroad Retirement Board. For the uninsured—Department of HEW. State Agencies I. ,Secretary of HEW would have authority-to use State agencies to per« form certain administrative functions: �StAPARElStS t&tU^PECIAL SUPPLEME^ 9U% Bbt a. Determine whether providers meet conditions for participation] An aged person must pass a humiliatino poverty test before he een get » help, in many-states his children, too, nave their incomes and resources investigated before he can get help. b. Furnish consultative services to providers for the purpose of assist­ ing them to improve their services and administrative operations, and helping them to meet conditions for participation. 'i" 1'-^ 2. States could recommend that higher conditions should be established for providers within the State's jurisdiction; upon such recommendation, the Secretary could modify conditions in the State accordingly. S. Secretary would consult with States in formulating conditions for participation necessary for health and safety which he may establish. Consultation would provide additional assurance that local conditions would be taken into account. Ivi^y Mi' Limited state tax resources and high cost of good quality service have forced the use of facilities that endanger health and safety. Kerr-Mills can function successfully as a supplement to the Anderson-King biH. With the main burden of health costs met by Social Security, it would becoma possible in all states to set up good medical assistance programs under KerrMills to meet any remolning needs. Status of program of Medical Assistance for the aged March, 1963 Programs operating C. Private Organizations I. 2. D. 28 jurisdictions 25 States Groups of providers could designate the private organizations of their choice to bill and receive payment from the social security system for services covered under the program. Designated private organizations could, subject to approval of the Sec­ retary, perform such further functions as determining the amount of payment due providers, auditing provider records to assure proper payment and assisting providers in the application of safeguards against unnecessary utilization. Alabama Arkansas California Connecticut Hawaii Idaho Illinois Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan New Hampshire New York North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Utah Vermont Washington West Virginia Other Jurisdictions Guam Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Advisory Council Programs to begin later A Hospital Insurance Benefits Advisory Council would advise the Secretary on policy matters in connection with administration. New Jersey (effective 7/1/63) Wyoming (effective 7/1/63), South Dakota (effective on or after 7/1/63) Virginia (effective 1/1/64)' District of Columbia (may be effective 7/1/63) 5 jurisdictions Need implementing legislation 1. Legislation pending or being drafted Arizona Colorado Indiana 2. 21 States Iowa Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Nevada 13 States North Carolina Ohio Rhode Island (being drafted) Wisconsin Other States Alaska Delaware 8 States Florida Georgia Mississippi Montana New Mexico Texas Source: Bureau of Family Service*. Department of Health. Education, and Welfare. • Two and o half years after enactment of Federal Kerr-Mills legislation, half the States hod no Kerr-Mills MAA program at all By February 1963, only 25 states were paying MAA benefits =1 SET UWDER' -MILLS VE Medicaj Assistance for the Aged States With MAA Programs, By Amount of Payment, Number of Recipients, Average Payment—January 1963 p:ERg'MIU.S pp State e a • Where these Is a program Total N.Y. Calif. Mass. Pa. Very few get benefits Mich. Humiliating poverty test is required Benefits ore usually very meager Recipient* Total Paymanit Conn. III. Md. Amount (in thousands) $24,977 9,641 5,258 3,679 1,489 1,421 956 248 223 214 205 197 178 173 157 150 145 124 94 86 74 67 57 33 29 / 26 12 2 • Cumulative Percent __ 38.7 59.7 74,5 80.5 86.2 90.0 91.0 91.9 92.7 93.6 94.4 95.1 95.8 96.4 97.0 97.6 98.1 98.5. 98.8 99.1 99.4 99.6 99.7 99.8 99.9 100.0 100.0 100.0 Average Per Recipient $214 302 289 165 248. 332 206 410 34 136 137 35 .203 •» 221 183 191 76 255 267 204 34 62 298 14 353 69 138 4 3 Number 116,672 31,929 18,193 22,343 6,011 4,283 4,637 6a4 6,574 1,576 1,491 5,664 875 •» 783 856 786 1,923 486 351 419 2,196 1,084 193 2,306 82 375 84 483 85 Percent of Aged in State 1.1 • 1.8 1.2 3.9 0.5 0.7 1.9 0.1 2.8 2.3 2.4 3.4 [.4" 0.3 0.3 0.5 0.9 0.2 0.3 1.2 1.7 0.3 0.1 0.8 0.2 0.2 0.1 16.1 8.5 All but the poorest are left out. People who have more than minimum incomes get no benefits. Utah Idaho W. Va. N.D. Okla. Wash. S.C. Ark. La. Me. Hawaii P.R. Tenn. Ala. Ky. Vt. Ore. N.H. V.I. Guam Benefits are frequently rrteager, spotty and uncertain. Half the states still pay no benefits at all. It is up to the state. a Baaed on Statea Hated In thl* table. Proportion of total aged In U.S. la allghtly under 0.7%. b An unknown number of caab-only recipient* Is Included, causing vendor payment to be understated.c Lea*,than $500. The Kerr-Mills MAA Program can not meet the needs of the vast majority of the aged As of February, 1963, less than 7 out of every 1,000 aged persons in the United States were receiving any assistance under the Kerr-Mills (MAA) Program. •"V#.! �SEAFARERS LOG-^PEaAL SUPPLEMENT M. 1N» OpwitiiMi 9ll Kwr-Mit (MAA} Programs k tlw various ttate« is uneven and BwcoHomical Ev*n th« limittd ebjectiv* of this program, to provide medical care on the basis of need, is not being met. There is no corriation between need and the distribution of funds, in January i963, 75*/. of total MAA funds were being spent in three rich industrial states (New York, California and Massachusetts), which together have only 21.9 percent of the Nation's older population. Averoge expenditures per recipient ranged between $14.18 in Kentucky and Psce ScTes which health costs create among the aged; or whether we shall wait for poverty to occur and minister only to those who have already exhausted their own resources. ALANSON W. WILLCOX, General Counsel U.5. Dept. of Health, Education. & Welfare 1 $410.45 in llinois. APMlMlSnSAmVE COSTS ARE ENORMOUS •. . I*!/' I / U' nmnl V I . tf"™—• Principles of Social Insurance 1. The purpose of social insurance is to provide boslc protection against those economic hazards which are sufficiently far-reaching as to require such protec­ tion for the good of society. Administrotive costs ore enormous. Due to restrictive eligibility requirements and coverage, expenditures for administration fiscal year 1962 were as high as 67% of benefit costs in one state, and 124% in another. Characteristics of MAA Programs (March, 1963) ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS At least two-thirds, perhaps over three-fourths, of all aged persons meeting the income tests for MAA fail, nevertheless, to qualify for payment for care covered by the State plans. 1. Cosh Income Limits: Half the existing programs provide an upper yearly income limit of $1,200 or $1,500 for MAA eligibility for an individual. About half do not provide MAA where yearly income exceeds $2,000 for a couple; 2. Liquid Asset Limits: About two-thirds of the MAA programs deny eligibility when liquid assets exceed $1,000 for an individual or $1,500 for a couple; 3. Life Insuronce Limits: All but I of the 28 jurisdictions limit the value of life insurance eligible persons may hold; 4 disqualify persons with life insurance value over specified amounts—as low as $500 for a couple in two States; 4. Relotive's Responsibility: Thirteen of the 28 jurisdictions make MAA payments only after specified relatives (sometimes including parents) are found unable to pay for medical care expenses which the applicants cannot meet from their own resources. SCOPE OF MEDICAL CARE 1. Limitotions on Types of Core: Federal law requires that at least two types of care (one institutional and one noninstitutional) must be covered. The only type of care common to all 28 programs now operating is inpatient hospital care. Only 4 States provide substantial coverage of 5 major types of services (hospital care, physicians' services, nursing home care, prescribed drugs and dental care)—but even these States do not cover all needed care; 2. The protection is provided in a manner designed to preserve individual dignity and self-respect by making it a self-help program—i.e., benefits are an earned right based on work and contributions. 3. Social insurance is intended to serve society as a whole, so the program must have the widest proctlcoble coveroge of the populotion. Coverage of all those who work in covered employment eliminates adverse selection as a factor and avoids the need to use underwriting procedures which reduce the coverage of the poor risks. (Under many private employer insurance or pension programs, membership in the insurance plan is required, just as in social security, as a condition of employment.) 4. Both sociol odquocy of benefits and individual equity (i.e., a fair return for contributions) are important consideration in social insurance, while individual equity is generally governing in private insurance. (In some private insurance, especially in negotiated plans, adequacy is a consideration.) 5. Social insurance reinforces the incentives to earn—by making benefits contin­ gent upon work—and to save, since the omission of a means test makes it possible to have both the benefits and full value from personal savings. Insurance Nature of Social Insurance Insuronce distributes the economic costs, resulting from the hazard insured against, over a group of people and over a period of time. It works by pooling relatively small, regular payments from a large number of persons subject to a serious hazard that for the individual is unpredictable (but is reasonably predict­ able in the aggregate), with payments from the pooled funds being made when the hazard strikes. The nature of insurance can be summed up in four basic principles: (I ) the loss should not be o regulorly recurring, budgetoble event; (2) the loss should be of 2. Limitotions on Amount of Core: Covered care is available in 8 States only in certain kinds or degree of illness, not whenever medically required; or for short periods—no more than 15 days of hospital care per year in 4 States, and no more than 15 days per stay in 4 other States. At least 8 States require deductible amounts to be paid before MAA is provided. RECOVERY PROVISIONS Ten of the 28 jurisdictions may, after finding an individual eligible for aid, recover MAA payments from recipient's estate. INSURANCE DISTRIBUTE THE EOONOMIC cosrs 1^ ' finonciol consequence to the insured individual; (3) whether or when the loss occurs should, for practical purposes, be beyond the control of the insured; and (4) the loss should be of a colculoble omount. "Social insurance is to economic well-being what preventive medicine is to health. Social insurance seeks to prevent poverty from arising, while relief measures deal with poverty after it has become a fact. The underlying issue in the current debate is whether we shall forestall, so far as we can, the poverty ! The loss insured against social security is loss of earnings due to disability, death or retirement in old-age—events which threaten the financial security of the family. When earnings stop because of retirement, death or disability, insurance benefits are paid from the contributed funds to partially replace the income that has been lost. The cost of meeting the risks is actuarially evaluated and contri­ butions sufficient to cover these costs are provided for. Benefits are paid on a predetermined basis when and if the risks covered occur. The right to these insurance benefits is a legal right enforceable in the courts. These are the characteristics that make social insurance "insurance"; they are similar to the characteristics that make private voluntary insurance "insurance." �1-, ", Pact ElfM SEAFARERS LO€-^risaAL SVFFLEMEIHT • Differences Between Social and Privat* htiifaiicp ii II I * ;| Contractual relationships. Under privafe insurance a contract establishes pre­ miums and benefits for the duration of the contract which can generally be. changed only by agreement of both parties. Under social Insurance the legal rights to benefits (a legally enforceable right) and the contributions required are spelled out in a statute which can be amended. (Changes made over the years in the social insurance program have always improved protection; this ability to improve protection as needs change is considered one of the advantages of social insurance.) Reserve requirements. Because the social insurance program is assured of full coverage into the future, it does not have to build up the kind of reserves a private insurance company needs to meet its obligations even if. it is unable to attract new customers or it goes opt of business. The obligations of private companies which go out of business do not. of course, extend to providing the full value of protection for the full term of the policy. The test of a sound social insurance program is whether it operates under a plan of financing which provides sufficient income to meet all obligations as they fall due. Citations on the Nature of Social Insurance * Encyclopaedia Britannica article by Dr. J. Edward Hedges. Professor of Insurance at the University of Indiana: ". .. The modern institution of insurance is divided into the two broad cate­ gories of voluntary or commercial insurance and compulsory or social insur­ ance, both relying on the same basic principles ... —• The members of the 1959 Advisory Council werei BRoN V. R*ll, Chairman af th« fxacullva CommlHM, McOrow-Hili PubNthing Co., inc.; Milor and Pubilthor, Butinoic Wook J. Dauglac Brown, Ooon of tho Focully, Princoton Unhroroity laKat^M. iNt ... : ,. . , and CongrMt ef InJutlrlal OrgantialloM Corl It. Fiichor, Profotter of Actuorial Wolh omotict ond inturonco, Univortity of < Roinhord A. Hohout, Senior Vico Protidoot and Chief Actuary, Molropoliton Life inturonco Co. Molcoim Bryon, Proiiclont, Fodsrol Rovorio Bonk of Arionfo Robert A. Hornby, Protidont, Podfio tlghHng Corp. Arthur P. Burnt, Protidont, Nolionol Buraow of Economic Rocoorch, inc. T. Normon Hurd, State Budget Director, Stcrto of New York Jofoph W. Childt, docootod, formorty Vico Protldonf, United Rubbor, Cork, Linoleum ond Plot, tic Workeri of Amorico R. McARittor Lloyd, Choirmon, Toochort intur­ onco ond Annuity Atioclotion of Amorico Nelfon H. Crulkthonk, Director, Doportmont of Socioi Stcurity, Anierlcon Fodorolion of Lobor Eric Potarion, dacootad, formeriy Gtnaroi Socrotory-Trooturor, Intornotionoi Atotciotien of Mochiniitt Relation Between Hospital InsuraBca and Cash Benefits Cash benefits can meet regular recurring expenses like food and rent but are ineffective in meeting health costs because health costs are not evenly dis­ tributed from month to month. Aged people may have no health costs for several years and then suddenly incur costs running into thousands of dollars. It would be impossible to provide for all aged beneficiaries an increase in cash benefits of such magnitude as to cover the catastrophia expenses of some beneficiaries as they occur. The only solution is to even out this expense over time and over all the aged through insurance. "The shift from an agricultural and handicraft economy to modern industrial society in the western world brought with it a new type of social insecurity for which social insurance was evolved as at least a partial solution .. ." * The Supreme Court of the United States In the case of Hemming vs. Hester. 1960: . . The Social Security system may be accurately described as a form of social insurance, enacted pursuant to Congress* power to 'spend money in aid of the general welfare*." * "Social Insurance In A Democracy," speech by Reinhard A. Hohaus, Vice President and Actuary. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 1942: Isn't the proposed program "SOCIALIZED MEDICINE," or af least a big step toward it? "The depression years brought about general agreement that changes in the social and economic structure of our country had made inadequate some of the old methods by which society attempted to meet its obligations, and that major innovations were needed. One of the results was the adoption of the social insurance approach for certain of the major hazards. While that approach was new to this country, it can hardly be considered as a change in basic philosophy . . ." NO. "Socialized Medicine" Is a system where doctors work as employees of the government, and the government owns the medical facilities. Hospital Inuranee through Social Security is not socialized medicine in any way, shape, or form. Under the hospital insurance program Soundness of the Social Security Trust Fund The Government would not provide—a single medical service, but only provide basic hospital insurance for the aged. The long-run financial position of the social security program is sound. ,The total income to the program over the years has exceeded its total outgo; at the end of 1962 the balance in the social security trust funds was $20.7 billion. Although outgo has been more than income in some years—for example, expen­ ditures from the trust funds during 1962 were about $ 1.5 billion more than income —present estimates show that the combined trust funds will increase by $3.1 billion during the 5-year period 1963-1967. Hospital and other services would be paid—in much the same way that Blue Cross and other insurers now pay. Recent excesses of outgo over income were largely attributable to several past legislative changes which caused a relatively large but temporary increase in expenditures in the period immediately after their enactment. For example, in 1956, the law was changed to make it possible for women to begin receiving benefits at age 62. Since the benefits paid to women who choose to draw early retirement" benefits are permanently reduced to take into account the longer period of time over which benefits will be paid, the payments to those women will be smaller in future years than they would have been under previous law. Thus, this change has no significant effect on long-run costs, although it did increase the immediate outgo of the system. The proposed low states specifically—that the Government would in no way control, regulate, or interfere with the practice of medicine or the administration or operation of participating hospitals. "Socialized Medicine" is being used as a scare slogan. Hospital Insurance through Social Security is no more like socialized medicine than are Blue Cross or other insurance plans that pay hospital or medical bills. Federal Advisory Council Finds Social Security Trust Fund Solvent and Soimd Social Security financing is reviewed periodically by an Advisory Council com­ posed of distinguished economists, private insurance actuaries, bankers, social insurance and financial experts, and representatives of management and labor. The most recent such review was in 1959. The Council declared the program sound and solvent: "The method of financing the old-age. survivors, and disability insurance pro­ gram is sound, and, based on the best estimates available, the contribution schedule now in the law makes adequate provision for meeting both short-range, and long-range costs." . . Isn't the program just an ENTERING WEDGE TO A BROAD GOVERNMENT HEALTH PROGRAM? NONSENSE. Congress. Any extension of this program would have to be legislated by Are we to ossume that once they have voted the Social Security hospital insur­ ance program into law. Congressmen and Senators will suddenly go hog-wild, lose all critical judgment,. and begin .to enec^ heelth legislation the American pepple.neither need or want? �JOB* ft, 199$ • ntij. .fi ii . Pace Ntaie SEAFARERS LOG—SPECIAL SVPPLEMENT Th« UJ. Oovcrnment hcM awhttd Its eltlzeni In meeting their health needs sinee 1789 with no t>ad results. This hospital Insiiralieo for the aged progrom meets a very special need, that the American people cannot meet without a governmental program. Won't this program rotulf In all the problami and abuses found In tho BRIT­ ISH SYSTEM? Blue Cross, which Insures half ef the aged who have any health Insurance, has recognized that they can no longer subsidize the aged. The Blue Cross Plans now recommend that public funds be used to help pay for protection against the health costs of the aged. AMA predictions that private Insurance can be extended to substantial additional numbers of the aged ignore the fact that the millions of older people who are uninsured are the worst sales prospects—the bad health insurance risks with low Incomes. There Is no relationship between President Kennedy's proposed Hospital insur­ ance for the Aged through Social Security, and the British National Health Service. How about tolvlng the problem through a TAX CREDIT TO BE USED TO BUY PRIVATE INSURANCE, as proposed by Congressman Bow? In evaluating the Anderson-King bill, there Is nothing that an assessment of experience under the British system can contribute. There Is no similarity be­ tween the two programs. This kind of proposed program would provide no assured protection to anyone, and would give the least protection to those who need it most. In Britain, the government provides medical and hospital care to the entire population. In the U.S., under the Kennedy proposal, the government would provide basic hospital insurance to a limited group with special needs. The charge of the opposition that the Anderson-King bill should not be enacted because the British have had bad experience and are dissatisfied with their National Health Service is false and misleading both because * The British, including all 3 political parties and the British Medical Associ­ ation, support the Service, and because • The British experience is not relevant to the Anderson-King bill. Wouldn't this proposal Interfere with the doetor-pafient relationship, or with the FREE CHOICE OF DOCTOR? NO. There would be no interference in the doctor-patient relationship. Every patient would have free choice—of the doctor and hospital or nursing home from which he received care. The Government would not—provide care, offer any service, suggest any physi­ cian or facility. The Government would—set up the means for paying for an aged person's hos­ pital and related care by a small tax levied during his working years. The opposition of some medical organizations to this proposal Is a mystery. Doctors' bills are not involved. The Bow bill would provide a gift of $150 for all aged, costing over $21/2 billion a year to start, and more later as the aged population grows and as pressure mounts from insurance companies as well as insurance recipients. With no tie to a special tax paid by future beneficiaries, the program would not be conservetively based, as is Social Security. Much of the cost of this expensive proposal would go into high administrative costs resulting from individual enrollments. But most important, insurance carriers would not be obligated to provide ade­ quate insurance ot reasonable cost. The chronically ill, the disabled, and those in the oldest age groups either would not be able to buy any protection at all, or would be charged premiums vastly higher than they could afford—against which the $150 credit would be a mere drop in the bucket. Shouldn't any government program BE LIMITED TO THE NEEDY? Why help millionaires? A major goal of the Anderson-King bill is to pay benefits to all persons as a matter of right rather than force them through the indignity of first exhausting their resources and then proving their poverty. The determination of who is "needy" requires an investigation of a person's income, his possessions, and his savings. Many states investigate the financial position of children and other relatives too. When eligibility depends on a means test, aged people who get sick must often deplete their entire resources before receiving benefits. What is left for them when they do get well? There are very few among the aged who are so wealthy they don't need the protection of Social Security hospital insurance. Aren't ALL THE AGED NEEDING CARE GETTING IT now? Is anyone who really needs It ever denied care? A great many older Americans are not getting the care they need when they need It. 3/10 of 1 % of those eligible hove incomes over $50,000 only 3% of those eligible hove incomes over $10,000 We must prevent dependency—not just deal with it after it has arisen, and then only at the price of humiliation and deprivation for the aged person and his family. Although it is rare that anyone in critical condition must go without care because he cannot afford it. Study after study—shows that vast numbers of aged persons throughout the country cannot get the good quality care they need when they need It. Many live with their symptoms—and don't get treatment, because of the expense of treatment, or because they are too proud to accept charity. Many postpone hospitalization—until it can no longer be put off—when it may be too late. Lack of money certainly stands In the way of getting needed care. But it is important to remember that the primary purpose of the proposed legislation Is not to provide care, but to give the aged some protection against the worry ef becoming destitute or dependent as a result of the costs of major illness. Why CAN'T PRIVATE INSURANCE MEET THE NEEDS of the aged? Private insurance cannot extelkd basic coverage to many more of the aged. As the former president of the national Blue Cross Association, the late Dr. Basil C. Maclean, put it: "A lifetime's experience has led me at last to conclude that the costs of care of the aged cannot be met, unaided, by the mechanism of insurance or pre­ payment as they exist today. The aged simply cannot afford to buy from any of these the scope of care that Is required, nor do the stern competitive realities permit any carrier, whether non-profit or commercial, to provide benefits which are adequate at a price which is feasible for any but a small proportion of the aged." (Februarys, I960) Many situations require looking into a person's financial OBJECT TO THE MEANS TEST UNDER KERR-MILLS? condition. WHY The Kerr-Mills test Is not like qualifying for a bonk loon: Proving to a bank that you can pay back a loan is vastly different from proving to a welfare worker, after a lifetime of independence, that you can't pay for the necessities of life. One Is proof of ability; the other is proof of failure. The Kerr-Mills means test is not like qualifying for Social Security benefits: The Social security law requires that a person be substantially retired in order to receive full social security retirement benefits. To receive social security people are not asked how much money they have in the bank, what property or other possessions they have, or whether their children can support them. They must only show (until they are 72 years old) that their earned income does not exceed-a specified amount so that they can be considered retired— not whether they are rich or poor. Retirement Is a condition for pension pay­ ment from practically every private pension plan too. By contrast, a means test program requires investigation of all income, assets, and personal needs, and effectively classifies eligible applicants as a drain on the community—a drain the community often resents. Wouldn't this program COST TOO MUCH? NOI This program costs pennies a day—contributed by workers and employers. Spread out over his working life a contribution of about $1 a month Is no sacrifice to the individual. �Pat* Ten sm(PiiS3EEsr i:oG^-^£CiAL svr^Mmxt Th* costs of health care in old age are going to be paid somehow. The question is whether they shall ;fall as sudden crushing burdens on old people or their families—with charitable help available after they have been reduced ta dependency; or whether people shall be able to contribute during their working years toward paid-up hospital insurance when they retire. The hospital insurance program would also cut down on public assistance pay« ments that states and the federal government otherwise have to make. Does anyone seriously believe America's aged citizens should live with the spectre of a financial catastrophe when they can enjoy security with a few pennies a day contributed while they are working? Cosh benefits—now paid are barely enough to enable most older people to keep themselves housed, clothed and fed. They certainly are' not adequate to meet the cost of expensive and unpredictable illnesses, nor ere they large enough to pay high health insurance premiums. Social Security—cannot provide financial independence without this additional program of basic hospital insurance. „v)K?wnvAWD/ AMERICA'S AGH5CmZENS.. Would there be OVEKUTILIZATION of services? NO. There are three safeguards built into the program to prevent overutilization. The attending doctor—certifies that the services are needed before any will be paid for. Only the doctor can decide when a patient should be hospitalized. The aims and ideals embodied in the Hospital Insurance program will help Social Security do the job it was designed to do... provide dignity and independence for America's aged citizens. The institution itself—sets up a committee to sample review the need for care. After 21 days' continuous service it reviews all cases to determine if further treatment is required. Is it right that PEOPLE WHO HAVE NOT CONTRIBUTED toward these benefits should be protected? The types of services covered—outpatient, nursing home, diagnostic and other services ore covered. There would be no financial incentive to use a higher cost service than that required. The alternative is to write off on entire generation of Americans just because they ore over 65, and thus supposedly beyond help. There will naturally be on increase in the aged entering hospitals when Ibis program is enacted. People will be able to get needed treatment which they hove long put off. This is not overutilization. This is proper utilization. Improvements in social insurance—have traditionally been extended to indi­ viduals alrady covered. When disability benefits were added to Social Security, those already disabled were covered even though they themselves made no additional contributions. Is the old-age, survivors, and disability Insurance fund FINANCIALLY SOUND? YES, the fund is sound and the method of financing it is sound. Advisory Councils—composed of distinguished economists, private insurance actuaries, financial experts from management also watch over the fund. In 1959 such a council reported the financing sound and adequate. * Congress reviews- :arefully the methods followed in financing this federal program. $T8 billion—is presently in the old age survivors insurance trust fund and $2 billion in the disability fund. The funds are expected to increase to $45 billion by 1970. This insurance program is in good working order. It has worked well for a quarter of a century, paying regular benefits to millions. It will continue to do so. Claims to the contrary are based on deliberate distortions of the facts and represent a cynical and callous attempt to undermine public confidence in Social Security. The worker of today—is more secure when this precedent is maintained. He knows that if times change he too will receive benefits that are added to the program to keep it up to date. Why provide THE PARTICULAR BENEFITS specified In the Administration's Hospital Insurance proposal? Hospital care —is the most expensive. Payment for hospital care will provide the most relief where medical bills are highest. Care in a nursing home and nursing care at the potfent's home—is less expensive and can allow hospitals to discharge patients whose conditions are improved but who still need some treatment. Outpatient diagnostic services—will encourage early diagnosis and make it unnecessary for patients to be admitted to hospitals for diagnostic purposes. With this range of benefits patients can get the medical care they need accord­ ing to their condition—not according to their means. Wouldn't the Program RUIN PRIVATE INSURANCE? • See section on Financing On the contrary, private insurance would be benefited. Didn't ffie Supreme Court say that SOCIAL SECURITY IS NOT INSURANCE? NO. A solicitor-general in the Eisenhower Administration said that. The Supreme Court held that he was wrong, and it is Supreme Court decisions, not statements by the Solicitor-General tSiat constitute the law of the land. In its decision the court said: "The Social Security system may be accurately described as a form of social insurance, enacted pursuant to Congress' power to 'spend money in aid of the general welfare.' "The 'right' to Social Security benefits is in one sense 'earned' for the entire scheme rests on the legislative judgment that those who iri. their productive years were functioning members of the economy may justly call upon that econ­ omy, in their later years, for protection from 'the rigors of the poor house as well as from the haunting fear that such a lot awaits them when journey's end is near.' " With basic protection assured under Social Security hospital insurance, aged persons could use what funds they have to supplement their coverage. Supplementary insurance could be sold by private insurance plans to cover items not covered by Social Security hospital insurance, such as surgery, drugs, physi­ cian visits, and dental care. Without the burden of insuring the high-cost aged. Blue Cross, Blue Shield, and commercial insurance carriers could hold down their rates and sell insurance to the working population more successfully. Private health insurance would thrive with the enactment of Social Security Hospital Insurance, just as private life insurance was stimulated in its growth by the passage of the original Social Security Act 28 years ago. Why shouldn't the program be FINANCED THROUGH GENERAL REVENUES rather than through a "regressive" Social Security Tax? A payroll tax has great advantages Why does Hospital Insurance for the Aged BELONG IN THE SOCIAL SE­ CURITY SYSTEM? Earned right—fo benefits is based on a contributory system. This frees the bene­ ficiary from the personal repugnance and social stigma of meeting a means test. Better administration of the program—with funds coming regularly from a pay­ roll tax rather than from an annual appropriation. The whole point of Social Security is to provide financial independence to people who have worked all their lives and doa't want to be a burden on their relatives, or to depend on charity, and means tesbi. No alternative exists—to a federal payroll tax other than using state and federal general funds. States average 4 times as much revenue from sales taxes as from income taxes. What is more regressive than sales taxes? �JBM It, Mtt SEAFARERS LOG—SPECIAL SVPFLEMENT Wfcy 'Y «o«'f MHIOM fait* ear* *f Him kmmlfh easft *f fhm agmd THROUGH COLLRCriVM BARGAINING? Page Eleven B. Countless individuals, organizations, and publications throughout the nation support the principle of financing hospital insurance for the aged through Social Security. Among the most prominent of these are the following: Hi* v*ry b*st pkmt anlam bav* b**ii abl* to Hogotiat* leav* most retired workers Inadequately protected. American Federation of Labor and Congress of industrial Organizations and afRliated unions Most plans have high eligibility requirements—20 years of continuous employ­ ment at Swift, IB at Jersey Standard—and these are among the best. American Nurses Association In most plans, even In those paid for In part by the retired workers, benefits much lower for the retired than the active worker. American Public Welfare Association Union negotiated protection for a retired worker may disappear overnight as plants and departments shut down, during this period of rapid industrial change. The worker who is disabled before he is 65 or who loses his {ob often finds himself without earnings, pension, or insurance. And if he dies, his widow is usually left without protection from a negotiated plan. American Public Health Association Council of Golden Ring Clubs of Senior Citizens Council of Jewish Federations and Welfare Funds Family Service Association Group Health Association of America National Association of Social Workers National Consumers League And what about dl the people who hove never belonged to a union? National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA National Council of Jewish Women Can KERR.MILLS of least TAKE ADEQUATE CARE OF NEEDY and Nearneedy? National Council of Senior Citizens National Farmers Union National Federation of Settlement and Neighborhood Centers Kerr-Mllls does not and can not sdequately take care of the near-needy or even of many of the very needy. Almost half the states still have no Kerr-Mills MAA program. National League of Senior Citizens National Medical Association Nationwide Insurance Companies Strict means tests under many MAA programs exclude even some of the clearly very needy. Railway Labor Executives' Association Synagogue Council of America .Some MAA programs also apply very tight means tests, again excluding many "of the needy and provide for very limited services, covering as few as 10 hospital days a year. In some states, care is provided only in emergency or life-endanger> ing illnesses. It is not that states are callous. States simply cannot afford to finance broad medical assistance programs for the medically indigent. Result is that the number of aged receiving help under MAA is only a fraction of those who White House Conference on Aging I 1961) Women's Division of Christian Service of Methodist Church's Board of Missions YWCA National Board More than thirty state governors 11960) Outstanding Social Security, hospital, and medical experts including: need help. E. M. Bluestone, MD, recipient of 1961 Distinguished Service Award of American Hospital Association With the main burden of health costs met by Social Security, it would become J. Douglas Brown, Dean of Faculty, Princeton University possible In all states to set up good medical assistance programs to meet the needs of those who need help beyond the benefits provided by the basic Social Program. Dr. Eveline M. Burns, Professor of Social Work, New York School of Social Work, Columbia University Michael De Bakey, MD, Professor of Surgery, Baylor University, and Recipient, American Medical Association Distinguished Service Award Where Is all the push earning from for the President's Hospital Insurance Program? Is there really PUBLIC SUPPORT for It? The President's program of hospital Insurance for the aged through Social Security has broad and enthusiastic ^iupport. Fedele F. Faurl, Dean, School of Social Work, University of Michigan Marion B. Folsom, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare in the Eisenhower Administration Msgr. Raymond J. Gallagher, Secretary, National Conference of Catholic Charities Seymour Harris, Littauer Professor of Political Economy, Harvard University A. In June 1961 a nationwide Gallup Poll* showed 2 out of 3 persons Inter­ viewed (67%) favoring increase of the social security tax to pay for health Insurance for aged: Arthur Romberg, MD, and Dickinson Richards, MD, Nobel prize winners in medicine Arthur Larson, Director, World Rule of Law Center, Under Secretary of Labor in Eisenhower Administration Howard Rusk, MD, New York University Medical Center Age Group 21-29 30-49 50+ Favored 63% 67% 69% Opposed 30% 26% 24% 7% 7% 7% Herman M. Somers, Chairman, Political Science Department, Haverford College Benjamin Spock, MD, Professor of Child Development, Western Reserve Univer. No Opinion Paul Dudley White, MD, formerly personal physician to President Eisenhower Business Week Life Magazine The New York Times ' This was the only Gallup Poll to date that asked directly for an opinion on health insurance for tha aged through Social Security. Subsequent Gallup Foils presented rather confused alternatives, but even with the choice unclear, a majority in both iater poils (April and August 1962) favored the aternative specifically mentioning health insurance for the aged (hrough Social Security. Other nationwide surveys of opinion, such as those taken by pollster Samuel Lubell, found overwhelming public support for the program incorporated in tha Anderson-King bill. 4, ^ * - Saturday Evening Post The Washington Post �w. •m^'vf --i '* 'v. ,. , i i i , «s» .. ^^--.-..,-,V--^ ^ -.' V- • • •" il5, !!,': . •i' '•'•"• '-j'-' "A " ,'•' vi ^^'•"•' V'%"'/ •"i^^"--'•• *!! - ""' ' . J. i;-* '. -.- ... '1 ° ' ''" fl.l ' . • . • ' . • . '" " *1 . -v • 1^1 • '^vv, >: >. J) • ,,- -V.-: ' 11'.' • ^yr WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP AMERICA'S AGED TO GET HOSPITAL PROTECTION • •'ri. Writ* to your Congressman and Senators and those listed below and t*ll them to support H.R. 3920 and 5. 880, hospital insurance for the aged through Sooial Security and Railroad Retirement. t :4\ , •' J< ' i HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE, WASHINGTON, D.C. Wilbur Milk (Ark.) Cbmii. Al Ullman (Ora.) Thomas B. Curtis (Mo.) Cadi ft. King (CaUf.) Jamas A. Burka (Mass.) Victor A. Knox (Mich.) Thomot J. O'Brian (III.) Clark W. Thompson (Tax.) Jamas B. Utt (Calif.) Hula Boggt (la.) Martha W. Griffiths (Mich.) Jackson i. Baits (Ohio) Eugana J. Kaogh (N.Y.) ftoss Boss (Tann.) Bruca Algar (Tax.) Frank M. Karilan (Mo.) W. Pert Jannings (Vo.) Stavan Darounlon (N.Y.) A. lydnay Harlong, Jr. (Flo.) John W. Byrnas (Wis.) Harmon T. Ichnaabali (Pa.) William J. Graan, Jr. (Pa.) Howard H. Bakar (Tann.) Harold ft. Colliar (III.) / -'•d IE! •i e " • il Jahn C. Watts (Ky.) ' .r,I -A\ SENATE COMMIHEE ON FINANCE, WASHINGTON, D.C. Horry F. Byrd (Vo.), Cbmn. Harmon 1. Tolmodga (Go.) John J. Williams (DalJ ftussall B. Long (La.) •ugana J. McCarthy (Minn.) Frank Carlson (Kansas) Oaorga A. Smothars (Flo.) Vance Hortka (Ind.) Wallace F. Bennett (Utah) Clinton P. Anderson (N. Max.) J. W. Fulbright (Ark.) Carl T. Curtis (Nab.) Paul H. Douglas (III.) Abraham A. Ribicoff (Conn.) Thruston B. Morton (Ky.) Albert Gore (Tann.) Ivaratt M. Dirksan (III.) (Copies of this reprint of the APL-CIO 1963 Handbook on Hospital Insurance for the Aged through Social Security may be obtained by writing to the Sea­ farers International Union, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, N.Y.). * m .120 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource June 28, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: US AID LOOMS ON DOMESTIC SHIPBUILDING MEBA, ILA ATTACK NEW NMU RAID SIU FLEET MAY TRY EUROPE BOXSHIP RUN BRITISH, DUTCH SHIPS FACE BOYCOTT IN SHELL OIL BEEF 1963 HANDBOOK ON HOSPITAL INSURANCE FOR THE AGED THROUGH SOCIAL SECURITY EUROPE BOXSHIP RUN STUDIED BY SIU CO. HOUSTON LABOR MAY BAN ALL BRITISH, DUTCH SHIPS ’59 SIU AWARD WINNER COMPLETES DAD’S DREAM HOUSE BEGINS STUDY ON SHORT WORKWEEK HIGH COURT KO’S ANTI-STRIKE LAW CASTRO TURNS ‘BOYS TOWN’ INTO SOVIET MILITARY BASE SIU BLOOD PROGRAM SPURS CHICAGO BOY TO RECOVERY NEW SIU CABLE SHIP SET FOR FIRST JOB GOING ASHORE IN TUNIS? 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With almost every day comes another attempt to becloud and camouflage the simple, un­ derlying issues between the union and the company. This issue solely Involves the right of a union to use the tra­ ditional trade union weapons of picketing and protest against an employer which has locked out its members and has em­ ployed as a strikebreaking agency the puppet Canadian Maritime Union, an organiza­ tion branded by its first presi­ dent as a company union. There ore no victims In this dispute other than the 300 Ca­ nadian seamen who were locked out of their jobs by an employer who admitted spend­ ing nearly a half-million dollars for private detective agencies In his union-busting attempt. The trade union movement has an unequivocal position on union-busting operations of this sort. The fact that interna­ tional borders are involved does not change the character of this menace to militant trade unionism. To do other than to fight this menace is to surrender to the forces of anti-unionism. And no amount of irrelevancies and extraneous issues will alter this simple fact. ICC Anti-Shipping Move Again Tips Balance For Rails -Story On Page 3 Who Says I Ain't A Lady?' ^Am.m Loa. �S E^A F ARE R S Oufmoded Ships Curb US Trade, MEBA Charges juM 14, LOG At AFL-CIO Union-Industries Show WASHINGTON—The probable obsolescence of nearly 80 percent of the US merchant fleet in the next seven years was cited to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries last week as one of'*' the chief reasons for the de­ statements made by Ralph Casey, cline in the maritime indus AMMI president, during the course dry today. The testimony on of his recent testimony before the committee arguing in favor of the behalf of the Marine Engi­ Bonner bill. In his own testimony, neers Beneficial Association Casey attempted to "analyze" came in the ccurse of committee Hall's criticisms of subsidized ship hearings on the proposed bill for operators. compulsory arbitration in mari­ Calhoon stated that the problem Part of the SIUNA display at the AFL-CIO Union-Industries Show featured promotion of time labor disputes. of outmoded, uneconomic ships union-operated cabs and work of other SIU affiliates in the St. Louis area. Above (l-r) Testifying on the Bonner bill provides a major stumbling block are Joe Hughes and Lou Colvis of the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union, flanking Yellow Cab (HR 1897), Jesse M. Calhoon, (Continued on Page 11) MEBA president, declared that with President Dominic Abate of the Transportation Services & Allied Workers, from some 78 percent of the less than Chicago, plus Lloyd Young and E. B. Foerst of TSAW Local I, St. Louis. Below, foursome 900 vessels in the active US-flag includes Secretary Joe Lewis o fthe Union label Trades Department, which sponsored the fleet "will be unable to pass the show, with MTD Executive Secretary Pete McGavin, Abate and Colvis. necessary inspection requirements" seven years from now. He stressed that this was an urgent problem which no amount of new labor legislation would resolve. SIU President Paul Hall charged this week that the American Mer­ chant Marine Institute "is con­ temptuous of the problems of the unsubsidized segment of the mari­ ST LOUIS—In a move to pro­ time industry" although AMMI CHICAGO—The focal point in mote the use of union-contracted poses as a representative of all the Upper Lakes shipping dispute taxicabs, the Yellow Cab Company segments of the industry. has shifted to this port,, where the here rented a special stand near Hall's charges were made in let­ Justice Department completely the entrance to the AFL-CIO ters to Rep. Bonner and the other overturned the position it took be­ Union-Industries Show which had members of the committee. (Full fore the Supreme Court earlier a six-day run here last month. text of Hall's letter is carried on this year on the question of Na­ Page 11.) The company's drivers are rep­ tional Labor Relations Board juris­ The letter was an answer to diction over foreign-flag ships in resented by the SIUNA-affiliated Transportation Services and Allied US Commerce. Workers Local 1. The drivers be­ In a decision in Federal District came affiliated with the SIUNA Court yesterday. Judge James B. early In 1962. Parsons accepted the Government's contention that the NLRB had Sponsored annually by the AFLjurisdiction over the dispute in­ CIO Union Label Trades Depart­ volving the Howard L. Shaw, an ment, the show was billed as the Upper Lakes vessel that has been world's largest labor-management idled here since April 22. function, because its displays showed off the many products and The ruling completely contra­ services of American union labor. dicted the Justice Department's SIUNA affiliates in the area took position in two foreign-flag ship Seafarers and all union mem­ cases decided by the Supreme part LONG ISLAND CITY—Two more employment agencies bers are being urged not to buy Court on February 18, whe^ the products of Jay-Kay Metals Spe­ high court upheld the Govern­ which were trying to send scabs into the struck Jay-Kay cialties in order to assist Jay-Kay ment's position that the NLRB had plant here have been penalized by the New York City De­ employees in their struggle no Jurisdiction, The ships involved partment of Licenses and re--* against the company. at the time were Honduran. ceived fines for their offenses. of 80 Warren Street, was found The company was struck by the SIUNA President Paul Hall said The Department of Licenses guilty of the same offense last SIU-UIW two months ago when it the Chicago decision shows how found the Goodwill Employment month, and had its license refused to agree to an improved American unions are being "hamp­ Agency and the Signal Employ­ suspended for ten days by the. De­ contract for its 600 workers. ered" in legitimate labor disputes ment Agency, both of 80 Warren partment of Licenses. Jay-Kay Metals manufactures a "by policies of expediency pursued Street, New York City, guilty of It was also learned that Jay-Kay large variety of home equipment by agencies of our Government." sending job applicants to Jay-Kay had been using the name of at and electrical products, including He said the SIUNA would appeal without informing the applicants least one other tenant in its build­ variety ol ho;..e e.^uipment and the ruling, which arises from an that a strike was going on. NEW YORK •— A 21-year-old ing here as a gimmick to recruit electrical products, Including NLRB action against American Coast Guard, enlisted man was Goodwill Agency was fined $100 personnel. This was -strictly a de­ broilers, skillets, deep-fryers, hot unions supporting the SIU of Can­ arrested June 6 after confessing vice to get around the legal re­ and Signal Employment was fined plates, air purifiers, fans, rotis- ada's dispute with the Upper quirement that job agencies must that he had opened the flood $25. series, barbecues, reducing equip­ Lakes Shipping Company. advise applicants of the existence valves of a floating drydock at a Atlas Employment Agency, also ment, hair dryers and can openers. of a labor dispute before sending shipyard here, causing the 205The company's products go them out. This practice was stop­ foot ocean-going tug Tamaroa to under the following brand names: ped when the company was sink last March. Roto-Broil, Rex, Broilette, BroUAnnouncing the arrest, a Coast advised of it by SIU officials. Qiiik, Ideal, Embers. Futurama, Guard spokesman said that Harry Meanwhile, the SIU-UIW has Broil-O-Grill, Majestic, SuperD. Lane, boatswain's mate, took continued to thwart a Jay-Kay bid matic, Samson, llealth-Aire, to get a temporary injunction that the action without knowing the Aurora-Maid, V/hirlwind, Vim, would stop picketing at its struck possible serious consequences to Hurricane, Peerless, Bell-Air, Kool plants. At hearings being held this the vessel and for himself. Air, La-Belle, Whirlpool, Jet-Kool, After Lane opened the valves, week in Queens County Supreme Vornado, Belco, Royal, Rivierathe drydock capsized and pitched Court, the judge reserved a deci­ KS, Supenuatic, Supreme, Fleet­ the Tamaroa over on her side. sion on the injunction move pend­ wood, Eldorado, Capri, Golden The Tamaroa was normally used ing the filing of further briefs by Capri, Comet, Electra, Imperial, for search and rescue work in both parties. Windsor (Gotham), Budget, Fiesta coastal waters. She is at the St. The strike by the 600 Jay-Kay George, Staten Island, CG base In and Regent. workers began after the break­ commissioned but inactive status. A number of its products also down of contract renewal talks Lane had been a member of the go under such names as: Massage that followed a 3-1 SIU election vessel's crew for two years. Belt, Massage-a-Lounge, Formette, win in balloting held by the Na­ Vibrator-Pillow, Motion Table, tional Labor Relations Board on Slim Form, Slim Massuer, Slim February 14. Tone, Regal, Lady Duchess, Seafarers as well as Jay-Kay Duchess, Tempest, Presto, Capri, employees have effectively Camelot, Lady Empress, Valor, manned picketlines • around the Lancer, Remington, Crest, Laclock at the Jay-Kay plant here Belle, Roto Cut, La Salle, LaEmployees of Jay-Kay Metals man picketline outside one and at the subsidiary Fox Plating Sabre, I'^een-Cut, Thermoflex and Company In the Bronx. of the entrances to the company's Long Island City plant. Heat 'N' Vibrate. US Policy Shift Fogs Canada Beef Don't Buy Jay-Kay Products Union Label Show Plugs SIU Cabs 2 MORE JOB AGENCIES HIT FOR J-K SCABBING Hew Way To Quit A Ship? (NTWeUGSPTMLf, CMl&UHALL imsptArav/ �Itate IC IHI Gov't Eyes Runaway's Inland Run WASHINGTON — Inquiring into a "foreign invasion" of US inland waters, the Federal Maritime Com­ mission is investigating whether Brent Towing Company (MemphisCaribbean Lines, SA) has success­ fully managed to penetrate US inland water commerce without publishing required rate informa­ tion. Panamanian-Flag The FMC probe involves the company's Panamanian-flag opera­ tion between ports on the Missis­ sippi River and outlets in Central America and the Caribbean. The company has been operating the small freighter Ruth Ann in off­ shore cargo service since last sum­ mer. The same operator also has a towing service on the Mississippi based in Greenville. Meanwhile, another foreign in­ filtration of US inland waters was successful recently, when two con­ verted LSTs operating under Liberian registrj' hauled out the first foreign cargo to originate by water from as far upriver as Louisville, Ky. The LSTs carried a 3,900-ton industrial plant used to make syn­ thetic rubber products, fromJJOUISville to Cnbo, Brazil, near Recife. The two vessels Involved were the Iguana Foam and the Iguana Crest, both registered under the Liberian flag. A Brazilian concern, which will use the equipment to process alcohol in sugar cane refin­ ing, purchased the plant from a Louisville-based chemical firm that had bought it originally from the Federal Government. & E A'FA tt EES Cargo For Puerto Rico Containers for new run to Puerto Rico are loaded aboard SlU-manned Seotrain Savannah (Seatrain) at the com­ pany's terminal in Edgewater, NJ. Interim service to Puerto Rico was begun by Seatrain last month with the Savannah and the New York. The ships have been equipped with fixed cranes so they can discharge cargo containers without shoreside equipment. ICC Again Tips Scale For RRs WASHINGTON—The Interstate Commerce Commission again pointed Up the need for an overhaul of its procedures when it squashed a move by SlU-contracted Calmar Line designed to recapture some the cargo lost by intercoastal end of the year. water carriers through selec­ The SIU and the AFL-CIO Marl- time Trades Department have long urged a change in the composition of the ICC, which regulates the operations and ratemaking of domestic shipping lines, so that Commission members would include representation of a shipping viewpoint. In its action late in May involv­ ing Calmar, the ICC barred the ^company from introducing a re­ duced freight rate for a "deferred service" on shipments of book matches and steel casings, com­ modities which occupy a large WASHINGTON—Fee-charging private em.ploym.ent agen­ amount of space in comparison to cies, which would like to undermine the Federal-state em­ their weight. lower rate would have been ployment service, actually are milking job-seekers of "over forThe a service under which a ship­ $100 million a year," in the ment could be held up by the opinion of an AFL-CIO ex­ vate employment agencies by the carrier until there was an excess Federal Government," Munts said, of space aboard a vessel after pert. "despite the fact that much of their regular cargo had been loaded. Besides "gouging" job-seekers through excessive or undeserved business is done across state lines. Calmar noted in proposing the de­ fees, according to Raymond Munts, State regulation of the fee-charg­ ferred rates that this arrangement assistant director of the AFL-CIO ing agencies," Munts continued, would promote greater utilization Department of Social Security, "is piecemeal, ineffective and out­ of shipping capacity. If the deferred service cargo many of the estimated 4,000 pri­ dated—where it exists." Privafe employment companies could be made available at a time vate employment agencies are guilty of misrepresenting jobs to have set up a "war chest of $163,- when a ship was not fully booked, their clients—and some^, also prac­ 000," Munts noted, "to pressure it would provide additional reve­ Congress into cutting the budget nue which the ship would not tice strikebreaking. of the public employment service." otherwise earn, the company Defends Federal Agencies Munts argued against recent at­ This money, he suggested, might stressed. Shippers who wanted casings or tacks on the US Employment Serv­ be used by these private con>panice, which provides free testing, ies "in getting their house in matches to move immediately would have to pay the regular counseling and placement services order." rate, which is higher due to the to all. He declared that the public high cubic displacement of these employment service frees job commodities in relation to their seekers from "commercial exploi­ weight. Loading of low-weight, tation." Strikebreaking and scabbing ac­ June 14, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. 12 h i g h-displacement commodities limits the amount of a heavy cargo tivities by job agencies in the New like finished steel which a ship York City area are typified by the can haul, even though the vessel actions of several agencies during hasn't exceeded its tonnage ca­ the course of ,the current SIU pacity. strike at the Jay-Kay Metals PAUt HALL, President Company. A number of agencies HEBBEHT BRAND, Editor; Inwiw SPIVACK, In proposing the deferred rates, have neglected to advise prospec­ Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Calmar noted that intercoastal tive job applicants of the dispute Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKVIR, lines have repeatedly lost seg­ In trying to fill the struck corn- ALEXANDER LESLIE. HOWARD KESSLER, ments of traffic to railroads StaJ3F Writers, pany's bid for new employees. through rate cuts that were justi­ fied on the grounds that they per­ Agencies in the newspaper and printing trades field also special­ Published biweekly at the headquarters mitted lower cost transportation of the Seafarers International Union, At­ by a fuller use of rail equipment. ize in this type of operation. lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters "The intercoastal carriers can The AFL-CIO at Its Executive District, AFL-CIO. 675 Fourth Avenuo. 32, NY. Tol. HYaclnth 9-6600. expect to maintain their present Council meeting In May called for Brooklyn Second class postage paid at the Post a Congressional investigation of Offico In Brooklyn. NY, undor tho Act traffic or to attract new traffic of Aug. 24. 1912. private employment agencies — only if they can provide the ship­ their operations and activities. per with a lower cost for the transportation." Calmar argued. "There is no regulation of pri­ tive rate-cutting by transcontinen­ tal railroads. Under ICC procedures, no change in the situation is likely to be accomplished before the AFL-CIO Raps 'Gouging', Urges Job Agency Probe SEAFARERS LOG Pace TlvM LOG A Benefits Seafarers Million NEW YORK—The SIU's sickness and accident ben­ efits program for seamen passed another milestone last month, when the total amount of benefits paid out to Seafarers in all ports topped the $1 million mark. The S&A program covering off-the-job illness and injury was the first of its kind instituted among unlicensed ship personnel when it be­ that length of time. gan in October, 1961. Seafarers applying for the out­ Benefits at the rate of patient benefits are reminded that $56 per week for a maximum of 39 weeks have been paid .out since then at an average of $50,000 per month. The S&A program was designed to provide assistance for out­ patients not receiving mainten­ ance and cure payments or any other form of benefits. This was a group previously not covered by any other SIU welfare benefits. Reached In May Actual payments to date are In the neighborhood of $1.1 million, since the million-dollar-total was reached midway In May, according to SIU Welfare Plan figures. Under the terms of the program, the $56 maximum weekly bene­ fit amounts to $8 per day, the same as the full rate paid to SIU hospital in-patients by the Welfare Plan or by the shipowners as maintenance and cure. Payments at the $56 rate are limited to 39 weeks in any con­ secutive combination of inpatient and outpatient time. Thus, a Sea­ farer Who is in the hospital for ten weeks and receives $56 during that period, qualifies for up to 29 weeks of additional benefits if he remains on outpatient status for Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarers that pay­ ments 0^ funds, for whatever Union purpose, be made only to authorized SIU representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered be sure to protect yourself by Immei.i tely bringing the matter to the attention of the President's office. they should bring a USPHS medical abstract certifying the nature of their disability when­ ever they apply. This document is essential for the processing of any claims. The normal seatime rule on eligibility for benefits; also applies. Applications at head­ quarters and in the outports are handled in the same manner as vacation benefits. Columbia Gets Two US Vessels WASHINGTON — Two 170-foot coastal vessels are being provided to the Colombian Government un­ der the excess property program of the Agency for International Development. The purpose is to help stimulate Colombia's inter­ national trade as part of the Alli­ ance for Progress. Oi'iginally built as military air­ craft salvage and rescue boats, the vessels now are being over­ hauled and re-fitted in a United Slates shipyard for use on Co­ lombia's rivers and coastal waters to transship cargoes to and from ocean carriers. The vessels are driven by dieselelectric engines at a speed of eight knots. Each has 512 gross tons displacement., Their original cost was $860,000 each. Under the excess property pro­ gram, the cost of overhauling and re-fitting the vessels is being met by the Colombian governn>ent. Up­ on completion of re-fitting, the ships are due to sail for their new home waters under the Colombian flag with a Colombian crew. Gov't Farm Agency Enters Ferry Biz WASHINGTON—The US Department of Agriculture, dis­ regarding opposition voiced by private vessel operators, is just about ready to set itself up as a competitor in the trans­ portation industry. A passenger ferry to carry department employees to and from the Animal Disease Laboratory on Plum Island in Long Island Sound was launched on May 28. The Shahan, a 108-foot welded steel vessel, is due to begin service on July 1 hauling about 250 employees between the island and Orient Point, Long Island, NY. In entering the transportation field, the Agriculture Department's earferry replaces a commercial carrier, New London Freight Lines which has serviced the route for five years. Despite company pleas that loss of the route would force it to close down all of its common carrier operations, the Federal agency went right ahead on a plan announced some months ago. It advised the freight line that it would have no further use for its service which offers slops at Plum island and other points; as soon as its own vessel was built. The Shahan was built at a shipyard in Warren, Rhode Island. �r«f« Wtmr Jme 14, 1»M SEA F ARER8 LOO (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) May 16-May 31, 1963 SIU shipping did very well during the past two weeks, as slight slowdowns were reported in only three ports. The good report developed in spite of the fact that a large amount of jobs was passed up by class A seniority men. The dispatch total showed 1,367 men shipped, compared to 1,246 during the previous period. The bright picture reflected a total of 1,342 men register­ ing for jobs, which was just below the number which ac­ tually shipped out. The number of men on the beach also fell off, reaching 3,379 as of the close of business May 31. Heightened job activity was indicated in all ports ex­ cept Boston, Norfolk and Mobile. New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Jacksonville, Houston and San Francisco all Ship Activity showed notable gains in the dispatch totals, while the others held their own based on past performance. The number of ships in port was also up considerably, with New York recording the most visits—^95 in number. New Orleans had 43, Houston 38 and Baltimore listed 26. Payoff, sign-on and in-transit ship activity was higher than it's been for some time. This contributed to the job upturn for this period. A breakdown of the number of men shipped by seniori­ ty group shows that class A took the bulk of the jobs posted, filling 55 percent of the total shipped. Class B shipping dropped a bit to 33 percent of the total, and the balance went to class C men. The only rise was a small one in the class C portion. Pay Slga IN Off* OM Trani. TOTAL Boston 0 4 7 New York.... 46 12 37 41 Philadelphia .. B 6 13 23 Baltimore .... 6 S 15 26 Norfolk 0 0 8 8 Jaeksonvllla .. 1 3 4 13 0 0 0 0 Mobile i NewOrieam.. 11 Hooston 6 Wilmington .. 0 Son Francisco.. 3 Seattle 6 Tampa 2 10 4 0 4 B 11 22 23 6 10 4 18 41 SB 6 17 18 TOTALS ... 42 BB 162 SOf DCCK DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia.. Baltimore .. Norfolk Jacksonville.. Tampa Mobile New Orleans. Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 16 7 6 81 33 39 3 9 6 41 19 16 5 12 6 2 5 2 2 U 2 30 14 13 74 24 37 13 45 15 24 6 7 6 0 1 24 5 17 2 5 3 12 4 132 179 47 I 358 Registered CLASS B GROUP 128 ALL 5 1 4 0 37 3 15 19 7 1 6 0 19 4 14 1 4 0 1 3 5 4 0 1 1 0 1 0 5 1 6 0 27 2 11 14 24 1 11 12 2 2 4 0 7 6 13 0 0 11 6 17 8 70 91 I 169 Shipped Shipped CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 2 8 ALL 128 ALL I 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 77 3 23 9 35 24 41 12 6 11 2 19 0 3 8 11 6 13 21 14 29 47 2 3 1 8 4 3 1 1 3 12 2 6 10 8 0 1 0 0 1 0 21 0 4 6 12 0 50 3 11 16 30 14 26 10 46 2 5 15 22 12 30 .4 5 0 2 2 1 1 1 15 3 5 12 4 10 1 7 9 1 17 0 2 10 92 181 41 | 314 16 66 82 | 164 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 128 0 0 0 3 12 0 2 1 0 6 5 3 1 0 0 2 4 0 3 2 0 1 2 0 3 1 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 24 30 TOTAL Registered On The Beach SHiPPED CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP ALL A 2 8 ALL 12 8 ALL B C ALL 1 33 0 0 1 1 10 16 7 0 0 4 9 "11 15 77 35 15 127 91 121 32 244 4 42 57 108 3 19 11 3 33 10 14 28 0 IB 5 10 81 25 36 68 0 18 14 47 21 13 1 12 12 14 18 35 0 14 1 3 8 1 2 12 11 28 3 13 0 6 12 10 6 8 6 5 5 1 6 2 15 18 0 0 5 4 3 X 3 21 83 0 4 3 28 37 38 18 2 11 4 50 30 4 98 84 63 80 14 157 3 17 78 3 46 22 3 31 24 60 71 58 80 19 157 5 19 0 0 5 6 6 12 1 1 0 8 4 4 30 22 26 2 50 2 11 12 25 3 15 12 3 27 20 16 4 24 40 3 12 9 0 17 10 0 I 571314 164 57 ! 535 361 480 104 | 945 17 140 244 | 401 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS GROUP 1 2 8 1 16 42 6 1 16 4 2 6 2 5 3 1 4 6 45 11 5 14 2 2 2 11 2 11 53 175 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS B Shiooed CLASS A GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 0 9 1 0 2 0 2 1 63 7 44 11 5 20 17 34 2 9 0 2 2 4 2 9 10 7 18 4 19 4 24 1 6 10 0 0 2 1 1 2 7 1 7 6 0 4 2 2 0 2 1 3 0 4 1 1 13 1 7 17 2 3 9 5 59 1 17 14 32 3 8 30 3 22 2 15 26 7 30 9 3 2 6 0 1 4 0 4 13 0 3 7 0 4 2 12 17 0 0 7 7 0 8 4 28 1 256 15 85 72 ' 172 39 168 GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 0 2 0 50 6 5 19 3 14 0 6 26 1 3 15 6 0 0 2 10 0 5 2 4 0 0 2 0 4 11 4 45 5 22 7 41 0 4 15 4 0 3 0 15 1 0 3 10 0 2 3 31 1 238 12 99 Shipped CLASS C 3 ALL 0 0 8 33 10 4 25 9 3 1 7 2 0 2 2 6 17 44 30 15 2 5 2 5 10 7 69 1 180 GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 10 0 3 0 6 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 4 3 0 1 32 3 ALL 0 0 18 8 7 4 7 1 0 0 1 4 0 0 4 4 3 6 1 1 0 1 4 0 7 4 26 1 59 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B '"ROTTP GROUP CLASS 3 ALL C ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 1 A B 11 0 2 2 9 0 2 0 1 3 2 6 36 42 91 50 33 18 101 49 120 16 185 13 17 10 31 2 13 12 14 7 2 0 6 6 58 7 36 16 44 1 0 9 26 25 7 1 0 9 6 18 3 27 13 6 3 2 9 2 10 6 21 4 0 1 10 3 14 10 7 4 10 6 2 8 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 4 39 23 5 23 6 21 11 1 11 11 11 4 6 97 95 7 84 0 46 74 120 44 6 45 61 5 88 87 72 22 40 38 9 41 -30 1 10 6 2 14 5 7 14 6 2 5 1 4 43 29 5 5 5 11 5 24 9 1 15 4 6 23 34 3 4 27 5 1 8 10 10 7 238 180 59 1 477 133 436 50 1 619 32 175 203 1[ 410 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Bos ... NY .... Phil Bai .... Nor Jac .... Tarn Mob .... NO .... Hou .... Wil SF Sea ... Tfsrfttc 1-8 2 4 1 3 0 2 0 2 4 8 1 0 0 27 Registered CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 2 1 3 ALL 1-8 1 2 2 1 0 1 0 1 3 i1 8 0 48 5 4 34 43 4 11 11 22 11 6 1 3 4 3 1 1 4 6 10 28 3 0 7 10 1 9 0 0 2 1 1 2 0 2 0 5 0 1 1 1 1 3 4 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 12 0 0 4 1 9 9 0 70 14 10 42 1 1 30 32 4 6 7 13 34 0 15 4 1 14 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 5 11 19 0 0 4 4 2 4 6 2 0 2 0 11 13 1 55 54 112 248 12 8 119 139 17 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 0 0 1 1 16 6 19 45 0 4 6 11 9 5 8 23 1 1 1 3 3 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 2 1 4 7 9 9 28 50 12 3 14 33 2 0 3 5 3 2 d 13 2 1 4 8 63 29 94 1 203 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 0 0 0 0 21 2 2 17 5 1 4 0 12 1 10 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 4 1 0 3 23 1 21 1 19 0 1 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 10 7 2 1 7 8 87 1 102 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS 3 ALL A B 0 0 0 1 17 45 21 16 0 11 0 5 12 12 23 12 0 0 3 1 10 8 4 2 0 0 0 1 0 7 4 0 23 1 1 50 6 33 6 19 0 0 5 0 4 3 3 13 10 1 1 8 47 1 50 203 102 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 1 2 3 ALL 2 C ALL 1-8 15 0 i 3 C 5 0 1 2 6 4 83 26 10 63 IS 50 32 75 183 5 17 10 16 1 6 24 1 2 7 0 B 9 63 0 0 5 5 47 15 18 13 17 12 18 3 2 10 15 6 7 4 1 4 0 10 3 1 2 6 9 16 3 3 1 10 8 12 0 0 3 1 1 1 0 1 0 50 29 16 0 0 11 10 8 16 1 28 74 18 31 23 74 146 8 3 71 82 1 85 3 26 58 11 26 19 29 2 31 6 11 2 5 5 4 3 2 2 0 7 0 56 0 0 8 10 8 28 8 20 10 3 7 15 26 3 3 9 10 25 19 4 1 183 129 282 | 105 25 30 250 1 301 50 1 355 1 699 SUMMARY DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS Registered Registered Shipped CLASS A CLASS B a ACS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 132 179 47 I 358 8 70 91 I 169 92 181 41 I 314 53 175 28 i 256 15 JI5 72 I 172 39 1<»8 31 | 238 82 54 112 I 24'8 12 8 119 I 139 80 29 94 I 203 267 408 187 J 862 35 163 282|480 211 378 166 j 755| Shipped CLASS B GROUP 123 ALL 16 66 82 164 12" 99 69 180 7~ 8 87 I 102 35 173 238 i 446 Registered On The Beech TOTAL Shipped CLASS A CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS C GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL ABC ALL 123 ALL 1 3 24 30 I 57 314 164 57 I 535 361 480 104 I 945 17 140 244 I 401 1 32 26 I 59 238 180 59 I 477 133 436 50 I 619 32 _175 203 410 3 0 47 I 50 203 102 50 I 355 288 129 282 | 699 25' 30 250 305 7 56 103 J 166 755 446 166 11367 782 1045 436 12263 74 345 697 11116 �Pare Five SEAFARERS LOG 14» INt Gulf, Bait Runs Spur Box Trade New Docking Methods Eye Smaller Crew LONDON — Two new develop­ ments by British firms would mean smaller docking crews to handle large vessels like super­ tankers and bulk carriers in nar­ row harbors and waterways if they prove fully successful. The first is a closed-circuit tele­ vision system which has already been installed on the 20,000-ton British tanker Border Chieftain. Designed for use specifically on supertankers and bulk carriers which carry their bridge aft, the system caiis for a fixed TV camera mounted high on the foremast. With the system operating, a viewing monitor on the bridge provides the captain or pilot with a clear view of the bow and gives him a point of reference with which to judge the position and distance of jettys, tugs, buoys and small craft which would normally be out of sight from the bridge. Another system under develop­ ment in Great Britain is a new type of small diesel tractor that acts as a self-propelled winch to maneuver large vessels into their berths. The tractors are designed to take light lines ashore before a vessel's main hawser is secured on the dock. The manufacturing com­ pany predicts that a two or threeman crew now will be able to do a job previously needing eight men. Designed for use primarily with tankers, the tractors are equipped with three-cylinder diesel engines which are fire-proof. They are also fitted with numerous safety devices, such as a heavy tubular framework to protect the driver and crew from ship ropes and from spills in the water when the vehicle slams a curb on the dock. Scenq at dedication ceremonies for the Anthony Anastasio Memorial Wing of the Brooklyn Longshoremen's Medical Center pictures SlU President Paul Hall speaking at the micro­ phone. Among others on the dais (l-r) are ILA President William Bradley; Dr. Francis Mitchell, medical director of the center; Anthony Scotto, president, ILA Local 1814; Alex Chopin of the NY Shipping Association; Assistant US Labor Secretary James J. Reynolds. Dock Work Gang Study Underway Brooklyn ILA Expands Clinic BROOKLYN—More than 1,000 labor, Government and industry officials attended the dedication ceremonies last week for the new Anthony Anastasio Memorial Wing at the Brooklyn Longshoremen's Medical Center. The $1.5 million facility was added to an ex­ isting building to provide -• comprehensive medical and tasio and other local officials in ad­ pant in the ceremonies. He also vancing the cause of preventive reported on the progress to date in dental treatment for members medicine by means of the new in­ the longshore manpower study of Local 1814 of the International Longshoremen's Association and their families. The construction of the new wing climaxes ten years of effort on the part of Anthony Anastasio, presi­ dent of Local 1814 until he passed away in March, on behalf of Brooklyn longshoremen and mari­ time workers. The 10,000-member Local 1814 is the largest local in the ILA. Authorization for medical treat­ ment of longshoremen at the center was obtained over the objection of the Kings County Medical Soci­ ety, which opposed the legislation enacted by -New York State this year to make the new program possible. Speakers at the dedication cere­ monies lauded the efforts of Anas- Al Grossman, 46, Dredgemen's Official, Dies Of Heart Attack NEW YORK—^Well known throughout the maritime labor movement, Albert (Al) Grossman, general organizer and public relations representative of Operating Engineers Local 25 here, died of a heart attack on Memorial Day at his home worked on the West Coast as a in Queens. Ha was 46 years longshoreman and shipyard work­ old. Local 25 Is the dredgemen's union which has had its main office in the SIU headquarters building since It was chartered in 1959. Grossman had been with Lo­ cal 25 since it was established and, in addition to his regular duties, was a member of the union's Exec­ utive Board and a trustee of its welfare, pension and vacation plans. He was editor of "The Dredgeman," its official organ. Long active in the trade union field, he had traveled extensively on behalf of the dredge union. Only the week before his death, he had been in New Orleans, where he helped reach an agreement be­ tween the Government, construc­ tion industry officials and 19 trade unions representing about 500 dredge workers to be employed at a new missile-testing site in Mis­ sissippi. He had also served pre­ viously on a number of special as­ signments for the SIU and the Maritime Trades Department in severai areas. A native New Yorker who er, Grossman is survived by his wife, Sylvia; two children, Theodore and Andrea; his mother, Mrs. Esther Grossman, and a brother, Israel. Services held here May 81 were attended by a large delegation of officers and members from the Albert Grossman SIU, Local 25 and other maritime unions. Burial was at Beth Moses Cemetery, Farmingdale, N.Y. stallation. Local 1814's diagnostic medical center has been in opera­ tion for several years under the supervision of Anthony Scotto, newly-elected local president and head of the Maritime Port Council of New York. In addition to SIU President Paul Hall and other labor and waterfront industry officials, US Assistant Secretary of Labor James J. Reynolds was a featured particl- Bull Line Ship Plan Awaits Bids NEW YORK—A US Marshal's sale of the Emilia, one of the ships in the Bull Line-Kulukundis American-flag shipping operation, was unsucces.sful la.st week when there were no bids on the vessel which still carried an estimated $1 million in cargo aboard. The cargo, which was not to be included in the sale, was the reason for the total lack of bidding because of the difficulty any suc­ cessful bidder would have in un­ tangling the mountains of red tape involved in distributing it to its owners. The US Attorney's office now plans to have the cargo re­ moved and again put the Emilia on the block, at which time a quick sale is expected. Meanwhile, court - appointed trustees are continuing efforts to secure the necessary financing for reorganizing the American-flag op­ eration of Manuel E. Kulukundis under a trusteeship arrangement. The Emilia is one of the ships in­ volved in the reorganization plans. A minimum price of $250,000 had been set for the vessel. The Emilia, a C-2, has been tied up at Bull Lines' Brooklyn pier for six months. Her 9,000-ton cargo consists of 40 panel trucks, eight locomotives, tin plate, vege­ table oil and 2,600-tons of grain bound for Middle and Southeast Asian ports. Monies derived from the sale of Bull Line-Kulukundis ships will be used to pay creditors, which in­ clude the SIU and other shipboard unions, plus SIU crewmembers with liens against individual ships be used to pav creditors. undertaken by the Departn>ent of Labor as an outgrowth of last winter's ILA strike on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. The study will be continued until July, 1964, under the settlement terms that ended the walkout. NEW ORLEANS — Container­ ized shipping became available in the Gulf area for the first tinw when the Mobile, a combination breakbulk containership operated by SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship of Puerto Rico, arrived here last weekend. The Mobile is one of the two C-4 combination container and cargo vessels that will provide a weekly shipping service between Mobile, New Orleans, and the ma­ jor ports of Puerto Rico. Both ships contain refrigerated cargo space and are equipped to handle heavy lifts. Shippers can work out a doorto-door trucking and shipping ar­ rangement with interchange agree­ ments to load the Waterman con­ tainers at their own platforms, reducing the rate of marine insur­ ance necessary by up to 50 percent. Meanwhile, in Baltimore, SIUcontracted Sea-Land Service an­ nounced that in order to keep up with demand for container space on its new Baltimore-Puerto Rico run, two of its fully-containerized vessels have been put in service. The Rafael Semmes and the Fairland, both converted C-2s with a capacity of 226 containers each, are scheduled to sail each Friday from Baltimore and each Monday from Jacksonville, with stops at San Juan, Ponce and Mayaguez. Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director EEiminating Food Poison Dangers Although It can occur at any time of the year, food poisoning is gen­ erally associated with summertime, when all things seem to grow faster and bigger. Including bacteria. More SIU ships will be finding themselves in warm climates with the arrival of summer, so stewards have to be on their toes to pre­ vent any possibility of an outbreak of food poisoning aboard ship. At its mildest, food poisoning can be merely an unpleasant nuisance, but at its worst it can lead to prolonged hospitalization or even death. Not long ago, American newspapers were filled with stories about a rash of food poisonings fatal to several people, which was said to be the fault of a batch of defective canned tunafish. This was a special case of food poisoning, however, caused by botulism, which is the Improper canning or preserving of food. Medical authorities agree that most cases of food poisoning are the product of careless, unsanitary food handling and preparation. Aside from the necessary sanitary precautions with which every SIU steward is familiar, the best weapon against food poisoning is refrigera­ tion. The disease-bearing bacteria won't be killed by refrigeration, but cold will keep them inactive and prevent their multiplying to dan­ gerous numbers. In the summertime, therefore, it is doubly important to keep most foods refrigerated whenever they are not actually being prepared or served. Salads are very susceptible to these bacteria, especially salads con­ taining miik, cream, mayonnaise or other dressings, and those con­ taining cold eggs or meats. Other items to be carefully handled are desserts and pastries that have a custard or cream filiing. Bacteria will breed very rapidly in these foods if they are left standing in a warm messroom or galley. Mayonnaise is especially susceptible, as most instances of food poisoning seem to be traced to such items as chicken, tuna or potato saiad prepared with mayonnaise. These items should always stay under refrigeration until they are actually ready to be served on the table. Chilled foods which have warmed too much are not the oniy potential carriers of food poisons. Heated food can also be carriers if they have just been warmed up and the heat is not high enough to destroy the bacteria. The damage can be done by warm gravies, for instance, if they have not been brouglit to a boil before being served. The practice of cooking and serving to order aboard SIU vessels is a major weapon in fighting the possibility of food poisoning, because this keeps food from standing around in gravy until mealtime. Close, crowded work areas in ships' galleys and messrooms, the relatively poor ventilation compared to shoreside facilities and the greater exposure to heat all multiply the dangers of food poisoning aboard ship. For these reasons, steward department men must e.xercise great care regarding personal cleanliness, cleanliness of the galley and prompt refrigeration of food whenever possible. (Coviments and suggestions are iiwitcd by this Department and can be sxibmitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) �SEAFARERS tmgt Six House Group Backs Bill Making Nurses 'Officers' Jon* 14, lies LOG SIU Committee Nominees in NY SIU Official To Head NY Railtug Panel WASHINGTON—A bill calling for the re^stration of pro­ fessional nurses as staff officers in the United States mer­ chant marine was favorably reported to the House last week by the Committee on Mer--*chant Marine and Fisheries. steward department aboard ship as waitresses and beau­ The committee's report said stewardesses, ticians as well as nurses. The SIU NEW YORK—G. P. McGinty, regional director of the SIU Rail­ way Marine Region, has been named chairman of the New York Harbor Marine Board of Adjust­ ment for the year beginning May 20, 1963. The six-man Harbor Board, con­ sisting of three labor representa­ tives and three representatives of railroads operating in the area, was set up as an outgrowth of the 1961 railroad tug strike. It serves as a special board to handle job disputes which arise in the marine operations of the 11 affected rail­ roads. Other labor representatives on the panel are D. J. Lytle of the Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation and O. A. Akerman of the Masters, Mates and Pilots. it "believes that the professional status of nurses, both in the Armed currently counts two retired Delta Forces and civilian life, warrants Line stewardesses among its ac­ their classification on board ship tive pensioners. Under the proposed legislation, as staff officers and accordingly applicants for registry would not recommends enactment . . It be required to take an examination noted that professional nurses to qualify, but would have to fur­ have been classified as staff offi­ cers in the past, together with nish the Coast Guard with proofs of experience, minimum periods of • pursers and ships' surgeons. service, citizenship, good charac­ Competing in election by SIU headquarters membership for In making its recommendations ter, etc., as well as a valid license spot on new Quarterly Financial Committee, Seafarers Allan to the House, the committee cited issued by any state or US territory. Bell, steward department; plus Norman Dubois and Joe the fact that the Coast Guard has undertaken a job reclassification Obrezo of the deck depaHment, await result of balloting at and because the law does not spe­ last week's regular meeting in New York. Dubois won the cifically include professional nod in close voting. Similar elections were held in all ports. nurses as staff officers "they would be classified with oilers and wipers." A hearing witness estimated there are about 20 professional nurses on both the East and West LONDON—Faced with the mounting problem of maritime unemployment and loss in Coast available for ship duties; shipbuilding orders, the British government has announced plans to aid the shipbuilding about 70 on call; and a total of be­ industry by offering good credit terms to domestic shipowners who place construction or­ tween 200-300 who would be ready ders at home shipyards. to come back to ship when and as NORFOLK — Substantial wage The action came a few days further aid to French shipbuild­ dustry has to be placed on a profit­ needed. hikes, health and welfare cover­ after one British line ordered ing has been made by the chair­ able basis. "Whether our country The bill was formally introduced age and many other improvements in the House en January 17 and, have been won by the SIU United a 67,000 ton freighter from a Ja­ man of the French Shipowners As­ will have a modern and sufficient if passed, would amend a 1939 Industrial Workers at three ship panese shipyard because of lower sociation who termed the present marchant navy without loss of law to make the ladies who qual­ repair plants whose workers had price and easy credit terms. A subsidy inadequate. Seeking bet­ time," he declared, "is a matter ify into "officers and gentlemen." never before been organized until follow-up statement by the gen­ ter credit terms, he said the in­ for the government to decide." The SIUNA pursers union, the they elected to come under the eral-secretary of the Boilermakers' Society declared that British Staff Officers Association, is mak­ SIU-UIW banner. shipyard workers might refuse to ing plans to organize professional The three new companies are nurses in all Atlantic and Gulf the Colonna Shipyard Company, repair English-owned ships pur­ passenger ship fleets, pending fi­ McAllister Brothers and the Cur­ chased abroad. In announcing the government's position. Transport nal resolution of the bill. tis Bay Shipyard. Mini.ster Ernest Marples said the There are no lady officers on The contract at Colonna came US merchant ships today in any after the SIU had launched an government would lend up to $8 shipboard department, although extensive organizing campaign million to finance new orders for Cash Benefits Paid — April, 1963 British shipyards. many women do serve in the that lasted over nine months. AMOUNT PAID CLAIMS Marples said a scrap and build A new three-year-pact went into scheme had been discarded in fa­ Hospital Benefits $ 65,664.00 8,028 effect after employees at the com­ vor of the new plan to extend cred­ 66,527.05 24 Death Benefits pany had ratified it by a vote of it for loans up to a maximum of 59,400.U0 396 . Pension-Disability Benefits . . . to 1. The company's 175 em­ ten years, which will be made 6,799.60 33 ployees are engaged in ship and available to shipowners at the gov­ Maternity Benefits 76,901.05 806 tug repair work. ernment Interest rate of five per­ Dependent Benefits 401 4,371.30 The victory at Colonna Shipyard cent. The program is considered Optical Benefits was an impressive feat due to the to be the best available in any Out-Patient Benefits 41,638.00 4,484 fact that the company had been country to domestic operators. 435,846.13 1,400 Vacation Benefits existing for 85 years as a non­ British shipbuilding and ship- TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION union operation and had resisted owning interests were enthusiastic 15,572 $757,147.13 the organizing attempts of many over the government's test venture BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD. WASHINGTON — Westinghouse other unions until the UIW won which will continue until May, Electric Corp. will pay $800,000 to recognition. 1964. Terms of the loans will be the Tennessee Valley Authority Pacts with McAllister and Cur­ and other Government agencies to tis Bay are for shorter terms and based on advice of a special ad­ settle claims for overcharges stem­ cover about a dozen workers at visory committee under Transport April, 1963 ming from the electrical equip­ each location. The companies' tugs Ministry auspices. Across the Channel, a call for Seamen Wives Children TOTAL Port ment Industry's price-fixing con­ were already under SIU contract. spiracy of severar years ago. 127 42 11 Baltimore *'' * The settlement will bring to 1474 9 134 Houston •••••• more than $8,5 million the amount 53 4 6 43 • Mobile the Government has collected 349 20 7 from companies which were de­ 322 New Orleans • * fendants in the anti-trust cases. 421 29 51 341 New York • • • • The largest single settlement, with 90 17 34 •••••• 39 Philodelphia " General Electric last July, came to Norfolk SIU Wins Throe New Pacts British OK Domestic Ship Aid SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans 'Rigging' Costs Westinghouse $800,000 Tab SIU Clinic Exams-All Paris $7.5 million. Seven smaller companies have also reached settlement agree­ ments, and civil suits are still pending against five firms. The Westinghouse settlement is based on sales totaling $15.7 mil­ lion. Of the overcharge payment, $430,000 will go to TVA and $370,000 to the other agencies. Settlements of civil suits brought by municipalities and private utility companies which purchased electrical equipment at "rigged" prices still have to be reached. vvwns TO •mijOQ TOTAL ••.••••• 953 162 72 1187 SIU Blood Bank Inventory April, 1963 Scene at one of the Norfolk area ship repair facilities just brought under SIU contract shows Colonna yard worker Ion ladder, left) checking over the Godspeed, a replica of Capt. John Smith's historic vessel from the Jamestown (Va.) Festival. She was in the Colonna yard for refitting. Port Boston New Fork .... Philadelphia .. Baltimore .... Norfolk Jacksonville .. Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Previous Balance 7 Pints Credited 0 23 59 16 30 6 13 36V6 6 6 6 16 286 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 283/b em 2m Pints Used 2 15 4 0 0 6 0 2 0 0 5 0 0 34 TOTAL ON HAND 5 71 19 59 16 25 6 11 391/4 6 1 6 16 280V4 �14, INS 'S'EJ FARERiS LOG ISIU MEMBERSHIP ••MEETINGS DITROIT, April 12—No meeting held due to lack of • quorum. 4- t HOUSTON, April 15—Chairmen, Llnd•ey Williams; Secretary, Bill Doak; ReadIng Clerk, Paul Orozak. - All previous port meeting minutes accepted. Port Agent's report on shipping, new compa­ nies and blood bank accepted unani­ mously. President's and Secretary-Treas­ urer's reports for March carried. Ac­ cepted Headquarters' report on proce­ dure for nomination of convention dele­ gates. Quarterly linanciat committee re­ port accepted. Auditor's reports carried unanimously. Motion carried under new business to deal with shipping of key obs In coming negotiations with Keva deal Corp. Total present: 413. t NEW ORLEANS, April 14—Chairman, Lindsay Williams; Secretary, Clyde Lan­ ier; Reading Clerk, C. J. Stephens. Min­ utes of all previous port meetings ac­ cepted. Port Agent reported on shipping, local elections and Bull Line situation. Report accepted. President's report for March carried. Secretary - Treasurer's March report accepted. Quarterly finan­ cial committee report carried. Head­ quarters' recommendations on procedure for nominating convention delegates ac­ cepted. Meeting excuses referred to dis­ patcher. Auditor's reports carried. Total present: 490. NOBILB, April 17—Chairman, Lindsay J. Williams; Secretary, H. Fischer; Read­ ing Clerk, R. Jordan. All previous port meeting minutes accepted. Port Agent reported on shipping, death of Brother Andreas Ingebretsen, Bull Line pay and blood bank. Accepted. President's and Secretary-Treasurer's reports for March carried. Report of quarterly financial committee accepted. Headquaters' pro­ cedure on nominations for convention delegates accepted; Meeting excuses re­ ferred to dispatcher. Auditor's reports carried. Total present: 339. Fttt* Serca Study May Derail Merger Moves WASHINGTON—The hopes of the Pennsylvania and New York Central Railroads for Interstate Commerce Commis­ sion approval of a proposed merger are heading for a sharp jolt, according to a news report last week covering a special study being made by an ICC economist. The reported findings by^ ^ The railroads are attempting to pers, labor groups and local offi­ the ICC economist closely pa­ their merger applications. The pending ICC report also rush through their merger approv­ cials in almost every major city rallel charges made by the notes a tangle of complicated rail­ als before these Senate measures served by the two giant railroads Railway Labor Executives Associa­ tion and Its member unions, in­ cluding the SIUNA, regarding the dangers of the merger trend among the major railroads. These moves, if successful, could have an Im­ portant effect on the remainder of domestic shipping In the US. "A combined Pennsy-Central road, even when pitted against the other two big rail systems current­ ly emerging in the East—would still control more miles of track than the other two systems com­ bined, would originate 48 percent of all rail freight traffic between 37 major Eastern and Midwestern cities, and would appear to have a big edge in getting the business of New England shippers through links with the New York, New Haven & Hartford and Boston & Maine Railroads," the "Wall Street Journal" reported on June 6, citing the ICC man's calculations, Hartke Bill Recent newspaper advertise­ ments sponsored by the RLEA urge public and labor support for a resolution sponsored by Sen. Vance Hartke of Indiana, calling for a study of the railroads' flnanelal structure to determine what truth there is to the pleas of "poverty" on which the railroads are basing road stock holdings which further cloud the possible consequences to the rest of the transportation in­ dustry if the mergers are granted. The RLEA and its member un­ ions are also supporting two sep­ arate Senate bills, S. 942 and S. 1138, designed to halt further mergers pending an impartial study can be put into effect. They origi­ nated last year. The ICC economist is expected to testify in the ICC merger hear­ ings which picked up again here this week after a month on-theroad in Cleveland and Boston. The hearings were originally expected to last about six months, but ship- Put Away The Whip, Bosses Told WASHINGTON—The hard-driving boss doesn't get the best out of workers, in the opinion of a personnel iexpert who believes that "the best production managers are those who support and en­ courage their employees rather than drive them." Dr. Rensis Likert, director of Michigan's Institute for Social Re­ search, who was given an award here for "profound and authorita­ tive influence on personnel management policy in all enterprise," said: "One traditional and central assumption which research is pro­ gressively and seriously undermining is the notion that buying a man's time gives the employer control over the employee's behavior. "Most organizations base their standard operating procedures on this assumption. But the plain facts are that the highest-producing managers in American industry do not, on the average, believe in its validity nor do they base their managerial behavior upon it." He charged that direct pressure for production at all levels of management, whether in business, industry or government, is more often associated with low rather than high productivity. Pressures which may include manpower cuts, budget cuts, job timing and production standards, may lead to short-term gains but at the longrange expense of the organization, he added. demanded a chance to voice al­ most unanimous opposition to the proposed merger. How much weight the ICC will give to the economist's report is not clear. However, the Justice Department has contended that, in the past, ICC has often glossed over the impact of rail competition on other forms of transportation in approving every major rail merger proposal on which it has completed action in recent years. The Justice Department has al­ ready asked a special three-judge Federal court panel in Detroit to reject the ICC's approval, given in December, of Chesapeake Sc Ohio control of the Baltimore Sc Ohio. It charged that the decision "is invalid for lack of adequate findings as to effect of the acquisi­ tion upon other railroads." Testi­ mony yet to be heard in the pres­ ent Pennsy-NY Central hearings is that of the ICC's own staff mem­ bers, as well as the results of a computer study of the merger be­ ing conducted by the state of Penn­ sylvania. Pending also is the proposed merger of the Norfolk & Western Railway and the New York, Chi­ cago & St. Louis (Nickel Plate) Railroad. W v'^ ..li , • ..V. ,.'J i-l iii'.T a'' I'he US Navy battleship Arakwa was a strange ship with a strange name. She fought only one battle in her career. But that one was enough to give her a unique place in the history of US fighting ships because she fought that battle on dry land, over two miles from any water. And for ammunition her cannon were loaded with—cheese! The Arakwe was built in the closing days of the Civil War, too late to take part in any of the conflict. She was a wooden ship, a sidewheeler with huge paddle-wheels churning in covered boxes on her sides. She was a proud vessel, but was already outmoded when she first slid out to sea, for by that time the days of wooden fighting ships were numbered. For several years the Arakwe was on patrol duty, cruising up and down the Caribbean. Then the orders were changed and she was sent 'round the horn to Aconaqua, Chile. By stationing her there, displaying her cannon and flag, the US hoped she would somehow bolster the morale of the shaky Chilean government. By this time the Arakwe was listed as a gunboat and her armament was down to the cannon which she displayed so freely. She still had never fired a single shot in anger when orders came by mall instructing her to return Stateside. But just then nature took a hand and the Arakwe never made it home. The ship was anchored in the bay at Aconaqua. Captain Alexander was stUl going over the mail which had brought his new orders when he noticed that the cabin lamp was swaying strangely fore and aft. This seemed unusual, since the Arakwe was well inside the bay and it was a windless day. He went on deck immediately and soon learned his predicament. Due to a submarine earthquake somewhere out at sea, the water around the Arakwe was rapidly draining out of the bay and rushing seaward. In minutes, every drop of water had drained from the bay. The Arakwe was aground on the muddy bottom with her stern to the sea. Captain Alexander knew well what would soon follow. After rushing out to fill the earthquake's chasm, the water would return in the form of a giant tidal wave, one of the most powerful and destructive forces of nature— and his vessel was directly in its path. Alexander wrote in his log: "I anticipated that we might be able to ride it out by cutting the anchor cable, which was quickly accomplished. The stench from the Bun shining on the mud of the harbour bottom was most distressing and several of the crew were made ill." All now waited anxiously for the waters to return, and soon a giant wall of water came roaring in from the sea. The log continues: "The great wave which struck us broke over the stern of the ship and did heavy damage as well as sweeping overboard three members kl of the crew who were never seen again. We had no control of the ship and indeed counted ourselves fortunate to be afloat." Although still afloat, the Arakwe was swept inland, careening madly along further and further from the shore. Swept along with her were scores of other boats and assorted debris. With her flat bottom and shallow draft, the Arakwe managed to ride it out. She finally cam," to rest at the foot of a cliff on a sandy desert strip—^ two miles from the sea! Wreckage of other vessels and their cargoeB was scattered all about her for miles in the deep sand. Now the looters began arriving, plundering the riches that wera theirs for the taking. Captain Alexander thereupon began arming his men. The" Arakwe was a fighting ship of the US Navy and he would not let her be stripped clean by a pack of thieves. But the looters came in swarms. While there was still plenty of loot lying about on the sand, they took Alexander's warning and stayed away from the Arakwe. As pickings began to run thin, however, they became bolder. The thinner the pickings became, the bolder they got. More and more arrived constantly. A group now tried to climb aboard the Arakwe. The crew, tired from its long ordeal, managed to beat them off with great difficulty. Soon, however, the looters crowded together in a meeting just out of pistol range. Obviously they were planning a mass attack on the harassed ship. Captain Alexander thus ordered the cannon loaded. But although powder was available, there was no shot. That was located somewher# below, out of reach in the twisted wreckage below the main deck. Searching desperately for a substitute, Alexander finally ordered the cannon loaded with hard round cheeses that were available right in the galley. Now as the mob surged across the sand toward the old battleship, screaming and firing pistols, Alexander held his fire. Wlien tliey were just a couple of hundred yards away, he gave the order and the cannon roared. Balls of cheese went skimming over the sand with the speed of express trains. The looters were knocked off their feet like pins in a bowling alley. When they got up, they had had enough of the cheese. One more volley, a broadside of more cheese, and the mob retreated in wild disorder. Had she been stocked with limburger the Arakwe might have been able to fight off an army. But even though she had won her battle the Arakwe was a doomed ship. Too far from the water to refloat, she eventually broke up where she lay. But she had gotten her wish. In the Navy's records, she was off icially listed as lost in action! �Jane 14. 19fS SEAFARERS LOG rase BsM Senate Plugs USPHS Loophole WASHINGTON—A bill which would reinstate coverage under the US Public Health Bervice hospital program to some 6,000 seamen-fishermen who are owners or part-owners of fishing boats and other vessels has now been passed by the Senate. The bill would restore elig-"^a "user" charge system covering tended at that time. Ibility to self-employed US PHS care. The ruling arose out of claims seamen-fishermen for medical According to the report of the for medical care in 1951 by owners care in hospitals, out-patient clinics and other facilities of the Public Health Service. When the bill came up back In April, the Budget Bureau took the occasion to urge a throwback to the old idea of "user" charges. Whereby either seamen or the shipping industry would have to pay the cost of all Federal medical care programs. The budget agency told the Senate Commerce Committee at that time that it viewed selfemployed seamen as "having as­ sumed the business risks of an entrepreneur" whose income is based on profits rather than wages, and therefore felt they did not qualify for Federal care. Until 1954, seamen-fishermen had been covered for USPHS treatment. Tax Welfare Plans An increase in present tonnage taxes on the operators, or a direct charge against established labormanagement welfare plans fi­ nanced by shipowner contributions was the basis of the budget agency's proposal for instituting Commerce Committee, which ap­ proved the bill for Senate action on May 27, the original adminis­ trative ruling blocking USPHS medical care for the seamenfishermen "created an unfortunate Inequity" that was not really in­ of pleasure yachts and by a house­ wife living aboard a houseboat who was "employed in the care, preservation or navigation" of the vessel to the extent of turning on the navigation lights each eve­ ning, the committee stated. Lucile Bloomfield Draws 'Perfect Score' 7th Time HOUSTON—A seventh consecutive perfect score for vessel sanitation, never before attained by any other US-flag vessel, has been awarded to the SlU-manned freighter Lucile Bloomfield by the US Public Health •f-feet "100" on a sanitary inspec­ Service. The ship received tion. its latest 100% rating for over­ Praising the ship and her SIU all ship cleanliness in its annual sanitation inspection at New Or­ leans last month. The Lucile Bloomfield's record accomplishment marked the 21st inspection in a row where a Bloomfield ship has attained a per- crew, USPHS inspector W. B. Griffin was quoted as saying that he regretted it "was not within his power" to give the C-2 freighter more than the 100% perfect score. Adding his praise was Bloom­ field Vice-President O. C. Web­ ster who congratulated the entire Joe Algina, Safety Director Immediate First Aid For Burns In ancient times, medical men cailed upon to treat burns did so with applications of plain cold water, probably on the assumption that any damage caused by heat could be best treated with its opposite—cold. In modern times this practice was largely abandoned in favor of salves and ointments developed through modern research. But now the wheel has come to a full circle, and the cold water treatment of burns is once more finding favor with mediqal men, largely through the experiments of Dr. Alex G. Shulman of Los Angeles, according to a report by the National Safety Council. Dr. Shulman's experiments began several years ago when he accidently spilled some boiling grease on the back of his hand. The pain was so intense that he could do nothing but immediately plunge his hand into .a pan of cold water simply to relieve the agony. It was an hour before he could remove the hand from the water without recur­ rence of pain. Later, he was surprised to find that the hand healed much more rapidly than he had expected for a burn so severe. This experience led him to experiment further with the cold water burn treatment, which he has since applied even to electrical and chemical burns. He found that persons treated immediately with cold water recover better than those not so treated, regardless of subse­ quent medical treatment. This development is most significant in the field of safety for first aid treatment of burns both aboard ship and ashore. Its advantage is that it is so simple and quick that anyone, even without special skill, can use it as a first aid measure. If a shipmate is burned in an accident aboard ship or if a member of the family is burned at a back-yard barbecue, here is the simple procedure to follow; Completely immerse the burned area in a large basin of cold water. The temperature of the water should be comfortably cold, usually under 70° F. Ice or fresh cold water will have to be added from time to time to keep the temperature low, as heat from the burned body will gradually warm the water. If at all possible, don't place the sensitive burn under a cold running tap or shower because the pressure of the running water may offset the relief brought by the cold water, and possibly damage the delicate burned tissue. If the burn is on an area which can't be immersed, like the head or torso, apply towels that have been soaked in ice water. Keep the towels cold by changing them frequently, almost constantly if necessary. The treatment may be needed anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours depending on the burn. The best judge of when to end the treatment is the victim himself. The time to stop is when he can stand removal of the cold applications without recurrence of pain. Minor burns may need no further treatment. If the burned surface Is raw, you can cover it with a single layer of petrolatum gauze and a loosely applied bandage from the first aid kit. Any severe burn should eventually receive^ treatment by a doctor. But for immediate, on-the-spot first aid, cold water applied as described above will not only relieve the pain but should insure faster and better healing most times no matter what subsequent medical treatment is necessary. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Burnett Ramsperger crew "whose desire to operate the cleanest ship afloat made this award possible." Among those he singled out for special mention were Seafarers Peter Sheldrake, ship's delegate; Leon R. Curry, bosun; Emil Herek. chief steward; Leslie Burnett, chief cook, and Richard Ramsperger, night cook and baker. The Bloomfield representative declared that the vessel was "one of the cleanest" he had ever per­ sonally inspected and "in every way exemplifies the old slogan 'An SIU ship is .a clean ship'." Webster noted that the perfect score was a "distinct credit to the men who man these ships "and offered" heartiest congratulations 'to a fine crew on a job superbly done." Big Payoff jiilplll Big smiles for Seafarer Sfeve Beraldes af Wilming­ ton SIU hall is for vacation check of $1,465. The payment covers a two-year stay on the Eagle Traveler as a bedroom steward. By Sidney Margolius Fiuoridation Urged For Dental Heatlh Money is the biggest single factor that determines the amount o£ dental care a family gets, and thus Its dental health. One Government study found that only 23 percent of low-income families seek any dental care, and only 33 percent with income between $3,500 and $5,000. Even among families with Income up to $7,000, fewer than half get adequate dental care. The result of the money barrier is a simple one: no teeth. If this is an affluent society we live in today, it is a strangely toothless one. Over 12 million Americans don't have a single tooth they can call their own. With overwhelming evidence showing that fiuoridation of water is both a safe and economical way to strengthen children's teeth, labor unions are increasingly interested in securing this benefit for their members. Earlier the AFL-CIO had urged state and local labor groups to work for fiuoridation of community water supplies "because pre­ vention and protection of health is better than the best cure." Only two of the nation's 12 largest cities have not yet adopted fiuoridation. After 12 years of discussion, Detroit city authorities re­ cently decided to fluoridate. This leaves New York and Los Angeles as the cities of over a million population still without fluoridation. Other cities of varying sizes which also recently adopted fiuoridation are Kansas City and Toronto. Now the New York City Central Labor Council is campaigning actively to secure this public-health measure there. According to the labor council's Community Services Committee, during the past school year 37 percent of New York City's school children received no dental care at all, and an additional 13 percent got only partial care. The number of dentally-neglected children is rising, it warned. "Dental decay is the most widespread affliction from which we suffer, and dental care costs families more than does any other medical condition." Evidence from all the towns which now have fluoridated water con­ firms its effectiveness. Philadelphia reports that tooth decay in the city's school children has been reduced up to 75 percent after seven years of water fluoridation. Greatest reduction was found in six-yearolds—the group that had been drinking fluoridated water from birth. But older children too were helped significantly. In Washington, DC, which has had fluoridation for ten years, the health department reports that decay rates among school children have been halved, with the greatest reduction again among the six-yearolds. The Indiana State Board of Health reports that children in several communities there, which have been fluoridating for over ten years, have less than half as much decay as before fluoridation. In Corvallis, Ore., scientists have found that over twice as many children now are free from cavities or fillings than in 1952 before fluoridation. Several towns in Iowa and Tennessee which have fluoridated, also report im­ portant decreases in tooth decay. All the documented evidence by impartial Investigators indicates that fluoridated water is as safe as it is effective. Medical experts who have checked on individuals who lived for many years in regions where the water is naturally high in fluorides or where fluorid. s has been added, have found no evidence of damage to health, such as the often-feared "damage" to bones or kidneys. Strangely, despite all this evidence, many people are still sincerely afraid of fluoridated water. In 1960, for example, out of 33 referendums in smaller cities and towns, fluoridation was defeated in 29. The Ameri­ can Dental Association reported that it had found most of the criti­ cisms against fluoridation were without foundation. These charges consist most often that fluoridation is "Communist-inspired; that it introduces a health-damaging poison into drinking water; that it is being promoted for commercial profit, and that it violates constitutional rights of the individual." Practically all public health agencies and public leaders recommend fluoridation, including the US Public Health Service; the American Dental Association; the American Medical Association; President Ken­ nedy, Secretary Anthony Celebrezze of the US Department of Health, Education & Welfare; most state and local boards qf health, the Ameri­ can School Health Association; the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, and others. One of the arguments often used by opponents is that there are other alternatives for families who want this health measure without fluoridating the water supply of those who don't. This is partly true, and determined families in those areas which still refuse to fluoridate may want to consider the alternatives. But, health authorities point out, the alternatives are not as inexpensive or convenient, do not have the proven effectiveness and do not satisfy the needs of the greatest part of the population. The New York City Board of Health analyzed the various alternative methods and reported these findings: ' TABLETS: Taking a fluoride tablet a day Individually involves extra expense, difficulty in control, and, perhaps worst, neglect. This was shown by the experience in Newark, NJ, which offered free tablets to residents. There were few takers. HOME-PREPARED WATER: Adding fluoride tablets to water your­ self not only is more expensive, but children would have to be con­ stantly supervised to make sure they drank the prepared water rather than using the more convenient tap water. MILK: Adding fluoride to milk would bo effective, but would result in variable consumption of fluorides since some areas served by the same milk company already have fluorides In the water, either natur­ ally or added. Nor are milk companies eager to take on the additional responsibility and expense. BOTTLED WATER: Commercially-bottled fluoridated water would cost about $18 per person. This would bar many low-income families, and would create problems of supervising the firms selling the water and testing the water. In contrast, the cost of providing fluorides in the community water supply is only about nine cents a ;'ear per person, and the small amounts added have bnen shown by wide-spread experience to be safe and simple to controL : �PaffC Nin* 8E A FARERS LOG Ju« 14. 19it TANKER IN PORT AnivinE in the Port of New York to unload a cargo of fnei and heating oils, the SlU-manned supertanker Orion Star (Colonial) is a big new ship that handles long and short hauls as they come. The photographs here are from a recent voyage. The ship is now enroute to Japan for discharging. ''"'' i •,.v •• "No smolcing" sign Is pointed safety reminder to all hands that smoking is taboo Orion Star is discharging cargo. Similar signs are posted all over the supertanker. At payoff, D. Malkin, steward, is the man of the moment counting out voyage eaVnings. •W I , Close-ups show bosun J. LoCoste, A. Cigiio (top, leftlj cook F. Atfcinn checking stores (top, right); two unnamed Seafarers in a coffee toast (bottom, left); oiler Sam Higgins in his domain. i * Maze of cargo lines pump different types of petroleum products into tanks on shore. truck stands at gangway (right, foreground) with load of provisions for next voyage. Delivery Galley crew of F. Adkinns, H. Phiiilps, R. Boultan end Anthony Cigllo has fish ready for lunch. �Tea SEA FARER8 LOG Federal Office Of Consumers Urged Via New Senate Bill Taklns It Easy in New Orleans WASHINGTON—Sen. Estes Kefauver (D-Tenn.), joined by 22 co-sponsors, has Intro­ duced a new bill to establish a separate Government agency to represent the interests of consumers. The Office of Consumers ha proposes, Kefauver told the Senate, is intended "to be a burr in the hides of-*— government officialdom, to ment consumer-related programs During one day of Senate dis­ get important consumer Is­ now carried on by various Govern­ cussion largely devoted to con­ sues raised, and to aid in their settlement in such- a fashion that consumer interests will be heard . . He said that to enchance the chances of getting the bill enacted, he is not seeking, as he has in the past, to consolidate in one depart­ ment departments and agencies. The proposed new agency would present the consumer viewpoint before Government regulatory agencies and would act as a "pub­ lic watchdog on industrial pricing developments of particular impor­ tance to consumers," be said. Four More Veterans Join SlU Pensioners Four SIU veterans have been added to the list of Union oldtimers who have closed out long-time deep-sea careers to start enjoying their retirement with the assistance of the Union's $150-a-month pension. at New York in 1957 and last Trustee approval of the lat­ sailed aboard the Madaket (Water­ est group of SIU oldtimers man). brings 1963's total of pensioners certified for lifetime retirement benefits to 32. With a combined total of nearly 140 years of service at sea, the new pensioners include: Lop* Aloba. 67; Frank Hall, 77; Raymond MeNeely, 61, and Nelson J. Wood, 62. Bom in the Phillipines, Alo­ ha started work­ ing at sea while living in his na­ tive island. Arrlvlng in the McNeely States at an early age, he sailed in the deck de­ partment untU he switched over io steward. Now living in Brook­ lyn, NY, he signed on with the SIU New 'Queen' Liner Eyed By Cunard LONDON—Cunard Line is ex­ pected to announce its decision on a replacement for the aging Queen Mary sometime this month, when the company holds its annual board meeting in Liverpool. The 81,000-ton superliner is past her 27th birthday right now, and is figured to have about another five years of active service ahead of her. A formal committment on replacing the Mary and on giving the newer Queen Elizabeth a suit­ able running mate has been de­ layed almost two years. Cunard will probably settle on a ship in the 55,000-ton range as being better suited for today's trans-atlantic travel needs than the 75,000-tonner it originally planned. The company wound up in the posi­ tion of spurning British govern­ ment construction aid after it was reluctantly offered on the bigger ship. It has been putting off a final decision on a new vessel ever since. Meanwhile, the companjr fixed additional plans for Mediterranean and Caribbean cruises out of Southhampton and New York next winter, following its success on an experimental cruise program with the Elizabeth during the past sea­ son. The Queen Mary will be util­ ized this time out also. The oldest pensioner in the group, Hall resides with his wife, Grace, in Coinjock, NC. Born in the "Tarheel State," the Navy veteran of World War I already had a few years of seatlme under his belt before he enlisted. He joined the SIU at Norfolk in 1939 and kept on sailing in the engine department. His half-century career at sea ended when he paid off the Antinous (Waterman). sumer problems, a group of liberal Senators took the floor to discuss and urge enactment of: • A "Tmth-in-Lending" bill, long sponsored by Sen. Paul H. Douglas (D-IU.), which would re­ quire a full disclosure of all fi­ nance charges on consumer in­ stallment purchases and loans in terms of a true annual interest rate. • A"Truth-in-Packaging" bill, by Sen. Philip A. Hart (D-Mich.), which would ban deceptive and misleading packaging and labeling of food, household products and other supermarket items. • A bill by Sen. Jacob K. Javlts (R-NY), to set up a Senate Select Committee on Consumers, com­ parable to the existing Small Business Committee. All of these measures, carrying a long list of co-sponsors, have been supported by the AFL-CIO. Douglas told the Senate that his bill "would not in any way control credit or regulate the terms of credit." Its objective, he em­ phasized, "is merely to strip away the disguises which frequently hide or distort" its tme price. Comfortably settled in lounge at New Orleans SIU hall, (l-r) Seafarers Frank J. Foley, Wilii«n Stieffel, R. R. POSCIMI and F. W. Fancy relax between hourly job calls. The reading material helps pass the time, too. Caribbean Unions Stop Scab Ferry GEORGETOWN, BRITISH GUIANA—This small British colony on the northeast coast of South America is moving into the second month of a general strike. The strike was called by the"*^ Trades Union Coimcil when the government of Dr. Cheddl Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director Seat Belts May Save Your Life Hall Wood Mississippi-bom McNeely trav­ eled to New Orleans to join the SIU in 1941. He shipped in the steward department from then on, until he paid off the Orion Planet (Colonial) last year. He and his wife, Irma, live in Slldell, La. Wood is a native New Yorker who shipped as a steward after signing on with the SIU in 1946. An Army veteran of World War II, he last paid off the Ocean Ulla (Ocean Trans). A resident of Queens Village, NY, he lists his daughter, Mrs. A. McGovern, of Brooklyn, as next of kin. Seafarer Lupo Aloba, 65, reads notice of his new $150 monthly pension at SIU headquarters. Death is usually tragic, and needless death is donbly toagio. Many deaths and severe Injuries from auto accidents are quite needless. The child who falls from a moving vehicle, the girl who's thrown to the floor by a sudden stop, the woman who's catapulted against the wind­ shield by a collision—all could have been protected by adequate seat belts. As we've studied accidents and their victims more thoroughly, we've discovered that many serious and fatal injuries could have been avoided if we could get passengers stopped as soon as the car stops. Fundamentally, it's the job of ear designers to tackle this problem, but they've shown remarkably little Interest in taking the lead. One major auto maker incorporated a number of safety features in a model several years ago, but buyers showed less than active interest in it. So it was redesigned into the competitive "death-trap" that the public seemed to demand. However, it's past time that the customer took the initiative in protecting himself. Let's assume you're a careful driver, never e.xce8d the speed limit, drive on the right side of the street, don't do much highway driving, keep your car in good condition, and never have bad an accident. Is that enough? Not at all. Some of the worst accidents happen when one car Is standing still at an intersection. Many others occur at slow speeds on city streets. Still others occur when someone loses control of his car and skids into an innocent driver. Most city streets were designed a half century ago, and as the number of cars using them rises, so does the number of collisions. Only an incurable optimist assumes he won't be involved in a colli­ sion. Many of us have gone for years without one, but this only shortens the odds that we will be. We're up against a statistical risk that no one can ignore. All safety belts aren't the same. To be effective, the bracket the belt is attached to must be firmly fastened to the frame of the car. Indeed, it's sometimes advisable to bolt or weld a reinforcement at that point. Second, the belt itself must be strong enough to resist wear, as well as the strain of a sudden Impact. Heavy web belts, like those used in airplanes, are generally satisfactory, and they're certainly cheaper than the stout leather ones. Finally, the buckle must be easy to fasten, easy to tighten, and easy to release, yet it must hold under the impact of what amounts to a 5,000-pound-Ioad. Passengers may find a complicated buckle arrange­ ment bothersome, so make it easy to get into. You should have belts for persons in the front seat, and there's much to be said for adding them to the back seat of the family car. If you really want thorough protection, there's a harness-type strap that fits your shoulders as well as your waist. For small cars especially, this offers greater protection. Regardless of what type of strap or harness you buy, you have a better chance to survive a mishap with a minimum of body damage. With summer vacation driving facing us, now's a good time to get this extra protection. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this I^epartmeni and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Jagan sought to push through a labor relations bill which would give it power to arrange which unions- should be recognized by employers. Jagan has been seeking, also, to run the government with strike­ breakers. Apparently he has had little success. Fiank Pilgrim, writing for the "London Observer," reports that the government did manage to restart the ferry service across the Demerara River here when it hired a retired Trinidad captain as a strikebreaker. Some 300 people bought round trip tickets but refused to embark on either side. It was a campaign of passive resistance by strikera and sympathizers. Then, according to Pilgrim, the captain broke down and joined the strikers. Another captain was hired th# next day but he was so erratic that the government sacked him. On the third day, the govern­ ment sent police to block any new moves by the strikers. However, massive demonstrations on the ap­ proaches to the docks blocked any would-be travelers from attemp­ ting to reach the ferry. To date, there has been no seri­ ous violence in the strike. The TUG has discouraged parades and urged that people keep calm. The situa­ tion is reaching a serious stag* now as supplies of food and fuel are almost exhausted. The International Confederation of Free Trade Unions has black­ listed Georgetown and no supplies are coining from overseas. Put Postal Zone On LOG Address The Post Office Department has requested that Seafarers and their families include postal zone numbers in sending changes of address into th* LOG. The use of the zone num­ ber will greatly, speed the flow of the mail and will facilitate delivery. Failure to include the zone number can hold up delivery of the paper. The LOG is now in the process of zoning its entire mailing list. �p Jaae 14. Itit SEAFARERS COPS nspom When liberals talk about Class of '58, they're not referring to graduates of Harvard, Yale, Princeton or Podunk College, but to the men who were elected to the United States Senate that year. By and large, the Class of '58 has produced more progressive, pro-labor senators than any group in recent times. In case you haven't checked your calendar, the Class of '58 comes up again in 1964. It's certain even now that the manpower of the re­ actionaries and the money of big business will be poured into an allout effort to rout Class of '58 liberals. The right-wingers know that if they are successful in 1964. conservatives wiil hoid effective control of the Senate for years. In Wyoming, for example, the John Birchers and other rightists who have gained a stranglehold on the state, are training their guns on liberal Gale McGee. In Ohio, the conservatives are out to get Stephen M. Young; in Maine, Ed Muskie. Other members of the Class of '58 on the rub-'em-out roster of the right wing are: Clair Engle of California, Vance Hartke of Indiana, Phii Hart of Michigan, Eugene McCarthy of Minnesota, Howard Cannon of Nevada, Harrison Williams of New Jersey, Frank Moss of Utah, Robert Byrd of West Virginia, Thomas Dodd of Connecticut. Among them, these 12 have hung up a composite voting record on the COPE scorecard of 314 "right" votes on important legislation against only 31 "wrong." (Included in the tabulation are votes cast by those members of the 1958 Senate class who previously served in the House.) In all, a total of ?2 incumbent liberals and moderates will be running for the Senate in 1964, and only 12 conservatives will be on the block. There is more at stake than simply the winning and losing of a cluster of seats in the Senate. The liberals up for election in 1964 have been building up seniority during the past six years. In the Senate, seniority is the crucial key to committee leadership and in­ fluence, and it is the committees and their subcommittees that shape bills and either boost of biify them. ^ The successes of organized political action by the labor movement are clearly illustrated in a special reprint from the "Plasterer and Cement Mason," publication of the Plasterers Union, on the life of Jim McDevitt, director of COPE until he died a few months ago. McDevitt first went to work as a plasterer in 1916 and was vice-president of his home union at the time of his death. The story on McDevitt details his early days as a union officiai in Pennsylvania and his role as head of the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor from 1938 until 1951. Pennsylvania was a major battle-ground for union political action in those days, particularly with the passage of the Taft-Hartley Act. "In 1947," the account in "The Plasterer" recalls, "the Pennsylvania State Federation established a permanent Committee on Political Action. Its purpose was to put the federation's political activities on an effec­ tive and continuing basis. The first test came in the 1948 elections. The committee set out to reach the federation's 700,000 membership. It sponsored mass meetings, bought time on radio stations and space In newspapers and published quantities of its own literature to get Its message across. McDevitt predicted that the liberal-labor vote in Pennsylvania would defeat 10 Congressmen who had voted for TaftHartley. Experienced reporters covering the campaign thought he was talking through his hat, but the returns showed that 11, not 10, TaftHartley congressmen were defeated in Pennsylvania." The formula utilized here, of course, was further developed as time went on. In 1951, McDevitt left his post with the state fed to head the old AFL Labor's League for Political Education, predecessor of COPE before AFL-CIO merger. Thus, much of what was to become a national political education campaign for the entire labor movement, through COPE, had its roots in Pennsylvania almost 20 years ago. No-Strike Proposal Nixed On All Sides DETROIT—Labor, Government and business all found themselves on the same side of the issue of compulsory arbi­ tration at a panel discussion here—they were all against it. The symposium, at Wayne | State University, was spon-' pulsory arbitration" and was gored by the Detroit Metro­ seconded by Kelly. politan Area Joint Construction Activities Committee. Heading the list of speakers was C. J. (Neil) Haggerty, president of the AFL-CIO Building & Con­ struction Trades Department. He joined with Under Secretary of Labor John F. Henning and Edward T. Keily, labor relations director of the Associated General Contractors of America, in oppos­ ing forced bargaining. Haggerty and Kelly were teamed up in a discussion on gen­ eral labor issues and problems in the buiiding trades, including dif­ ferent forms of government inter­ vention in collective bargaining. Haggerty said the Building Trades are "unalterably opposed to com­ The contractors' spokesman said he viewed anti-strike legislation as "tampering" with the rights of both labor and industry. In his opening remarks, Hen­ ning warned against promoting compulsory arbitration in collec­ tive bargaining disputes. Henning's statement reaffirmed the position he stressed in an appearance at last month's SIUNA convention, when he stated: "Neither a moral nor a political justification exists for the enact­ ment of legislation designed to provide for the compulsory arbi­ tration of major labor disputes in the maritime industry ... the proponents of compulsory arbitra­ tion are disciples of despair." Page Eleven LOG Outmoded Ships Block Trade (Continued from Page 2) in the way of US maritime growth and expanded trade for Americandag companies. He said that new ways had to be found in this area and others to reverse a trend that will mean the end of the line for almost four of every five ships in the present US-fiag fieet. He echoed previous labor and industry speakers, in taking a firm stand against compulsory ar­ bitration as the suggested "cureall" for the ills of the industry. Meanwhile, in an appearance on the West Coast, Hall reaffirmed the position he took before the com­ mittee in March against the Bon­ ner legislation. In a debate with J. Paul St. Sure, president of the Pacific Mari­ time Association, at the University of California's Annual Industrial Relations Conference, Hall referred to the Bonner proposal as a "farce" because it would benefit only the subsidized shipowners and "would give them a total alibi to continue milking the taxpayers . . He said available Federal money should be spread out to include operations in the bulk trades and in other areas. Hall put the blame for the pres­ ent poor condition of the maritime industry squarely on the shoulders of Government agencies which, through administrative procedures and simple short-sightedness, had done more to destroy the American merchant marine than all the labor disputes put together. He singled out the Defense, Commerce and Agriculture Department as good examples where bureaucrats were more concerned with protecting foreign maritime interests than those of the US. Text Of Hall Letter To Bonner Committee June 10, 1963 Hon. Herbert C. Bonner, Chairman Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries House Office Building Washington, D.C. Dear Congressman Bonner: In the course of his statement to the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on May 14th, Ralph Casey, president of the American Merchant Marine Institute, made sev­ eral statements in regard to my own testimony on March 22nd and 29th that require correc­ tion because they are either inconsistent with the facts or misleading. Mr. Casey stated that the main theme of my testimony was the charge that the subsi­ dized lines are soft in their bargaining because they are not bargaining out of their pocket but at the taxpayers' expense. As the printed record of the hearings very clearly show, I pointed to a number of problem-s which I considered as ills contributing to the merchant marine's present condition. Of the eight or nine principal causes I cited, the unrealistic application of subsidies in light of our nation's existing maritime needs was but one. And as one of several areas in which action could improve the position of American shipping, I suggested the following: "Reevaluate and overhaul the U.S. subsidy program to the end that it will encourage management and efficiency and develop trades and cargo shipments that are truly important to this nation." I think that any one who knows what went on in the hearings must agree that my refer­ ences to subsidies hardly constituted the main theme of my testimony, as Mr. Casey stated it did. The allusion to the subsidized operators' bargaining practices, to which Mr. Casey is so sensitive, were the result of questions put to me on the subject by members of the committee, so that a reading of my testimony will quickly put Mr. Casey's comments thereon in their proper perspective. When you weigh Mr. Casey's statements against the record, I believe it becomes obvious that what he really is saying is that as far as he is concerned the main theme was subsidy, be­ cause this is the subject which appears to be his prime concern at all times and to which ail other problems in maritime are subordinate. Mr. Casey, as spokesman for the subsidizeddominated AMMI, is dedicated and committed to the preservation of status quo. Consequently, his chief function is to forestall or divert any examination of the present methods of subsidy application and any reference to it causes ail else to fade from his view. Particularly significant is Mr. Casey's statement to the committee that in regard to the charge that the subsidized lines are soft in bargaining, "this is a natural and logical question to ask. In fact," stated Mr. Casey, "at one time while serving with the General Accounting Office I, myself, wondered about it." Subsequently, Mr. Casey continued, he became "convinced that there is absolutely no foundation for the charge." I am sure that Mr. Casey's convictions with respect to subsidies deepened as his tenure as president of the AMMI increased. I am equally sure that the subsidized companies who con­ trolled the policies of the AMMI would not have countenanced otherwise. Mr. Casey then proceeded in his testimony "to analyze" for the committee the reasons for my attitude for subsidized shipowners, in the following manner; "(1) The SIU labor agree­ ments are almost exclusively with non subsidized lines—and (2) for the most part these ships are World War II built and have either reached 20 years of age or are rapidly approaching it with little or no likelihood of replacement. So Mr. Hall has an extremely bleak outlook in the area of deep-sea operations and he knows it." On Mr. Casey's allegation that SIU agree ents are almost exclusively in non-subsidized lines, here are the facts: Companies 15 Total SIU subsidized ships Total SIU East Coast subsidized companies Mississippi Robin-Monreinac BloomSeld Ships 316 Total subsidized ships in U.S. 10 113 8 13 7 4 7 American Mail Line •. American President Lines Grace Lines Oceanic Steamship Moore McCormack Pacific Far East State Lines 11 27 7 S 6 17 16 As for Mr. Casey's remark that "the vessels of non-subsidized lines are for the most part World War Il-built and have either reached 20 years of age or are rapidly approaching it w th little or no likelihood of replacement" and that "Mr. Hall has an extremely bleak outlook in the area of deep-sea operations," Mr. Casey here confirms a condition in our industry that I have continually tried to convey—and that is that the AMMI which he represents is contemptuous of the problems of the unsubsidized segment of the maritime industry. This is hardly tiie a titude that we might expect of an association which purports to represent the interests of all segments of the industry. It appears that Mr. Casey has unwittingly put into sharp fo us the AMMI's precise position, which is to function primarily as a promoter for the large subsidized operator and to do it in the name of all members of the AMMI from whom it un­ ashamedly collects membership fees, while lacking any understanding of, or concern for, the non-subsidized operator. In view of Mr. Casey's sweeping, self-serving statements which distort my testimony for any one who might not have been aware of its contents, I believe it necessary to make this submission. Sincerely yours, Paul Hall i �Fas« Twelr* SEAFARERS LOG Jn* 14, INI Sees Flashlight Vital To Safety The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and a total of $13,000 in benefits was paid (any apparent delay in payment of claim is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): Russell Clymer, 40; Brother Clymer died of a heart ailment on May 5, 1963 at Mercy Hospital, Baltimore, Md. He joined the SIU in 1947 and had sailed in the deck depart­ ment. A friend, Mrs. Francis Hanover, of Baltimore, sur­ vives. Burial was at Baltimore Na­ tional Cemetery. Total benefits: $4,000. iS^ Frank Soriano, 99: Brother Soriano died of natural causes aboard the SS Wild Ranger at sea on August 27, 1962. He signed on with the SIU in 1943 and had sailed in the steward depart­ ment. His neph­ ew, John Soriano, of Brooklyn, NY, survives. Burial was at sea. Total benefits: $4,000. 4. t 5. Walton O. Hudson, 43: Brother Hudson died of injuries received in an accident on April 24. 1963 in Ivanhoe, Va. He had sailed in the deck department since he joined the SIU in 1953. His mother, Blanche G. Hud­ son, of Washing­ ton, DC, survives. I Burial was at West End Cemetery, Wytheville, Va. Total benefits: $500. ^ Clarence T. Davis, 67: A liver infection proved fatal to Brother Davis at Memo­ rial Hospital, Long Beach, Calif-., on Janu­ ary 13, 1963. An SIU member since 1939, he had shipped in the steward de­ partment. Sur­ viving is his wife, Etta B. Davis, of Baltimore, Md. Burial was at National Cemetery in benefits: $500. Si Baltimore. Total 4 Wade H. Sexton, 40; Brother Sexton died of lung cancer on April 26, 1963 at the USPHS Hos­ pital in New Or­ leans, La. H e sailed In the engine depart­ ment after join­ ing the SIU in 1957. His wife, Frances Sexton, of Houston, Texas, survives. Burial was at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Houston. Total benefits: $4,000. All of the following SIU families have received a $200 maternity benefit, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name, representing a total of $1,800 in maternity benefits and a maturity value of $225 in bonds: Cheryl Elaina Sylvester, born 28. 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. March 1, 1963, to Seafarer and Robert N. White. New Orleans, La. Mrs. Eddie Sylvester, Whistler, t. t. t. Ala. Robert Lowery McGill, born February 1, 1963, to Seafarer and ^ <t John David Schwealn, born Mrs. John McGill, Pearl River, La. Febfuaiy 12, 1963. to Seafarer and 4; 4^ 4^ Mrs. Jerry R. Schweain, Cape Juan C. Moore, born May 5, Girardeau, Mo. 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lester 3/ Moore, Livingston. Texas. Peter M. Escalona, bom March S- i i 24, 1963. to Seafarer and Mrs. Damarla Alvarez, born March Dominador Escalona, Seattle, 26, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wash. Samuel Rodriguez Alvarez, Saint 3^ i> 3^ Joseph John Air, born May 4, Just, Puerto Rico. 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert t 4> 4i Yolanda Marquez, born April 10, N. Air, West Islip, New York. 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Felix 3/ S> 3/ Craig Allen White, born March Marquez, Orocovls, Puerto Rico. Seafarers are urged at all times when in port to visit their brother members and shipmates in the hospitals. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals around the country: USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA Clyde Barnes Anthony Maxwell Felipe Basaldu George McFall Arthur Botelbo Rosindo Mara John Brady Louis Moore Bobby Butts John Morris WUliam Muiier E. Constantino Quincy Crawford Ralph Newcomb Wm. Croissant Charles Parmar Harold Eby George Peres Frederick Eawarde Clyde Pritchett Eusene Engeihardt William Roberta Nalale Favaiora Calvin Rome Eugene Gaiiaspy Emile Roussell Manuel Gormino Nicolas Sabin Aubrey Sargent Orlando Gonzaiex Joseph Savoca Leon J. Gordon Meivin Spires Carle Harris Ashton Stephens Herbert Hart Adoiph Swenson Daniel Hutto Joseph Tague Waiter Johnson Harvey Thomas Oscar Jones Woddie Tieiman Alford Keenum Robert Trippe E. Kirkpatrick WiUlam Wade Steve Koiina James Walker Warren Lewlf Joseph Wiiiiama Clyde Lowe Luther Wing Thomas Lyona a> USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Adoiph Anavitata Thomas Hickey Felix Arce Henri HUlion Chris Astyfiaea William Leonard John Barone Salo Lepisto Louis Basta A. Longueira B. Berglund James Stripp Jose Bonefont E. T. Mara Raymond Bunce, Jr. Thomas Mastlna R. Burton Solon Pateras Anthony Caramaa Floro Regalado Carmine Cassano Francis Roth Howard Fauikiver Leon Ryzop Charles Fediw Luis Salazar Charles Fertal I. B. Schneider Theodore Gerber Joseph Scully Samuel Ginsberg James Shiber John Givens Klaus Teshke Robert Goodwin Regino Vasques John Graddick James Webb Walter Gustavson Frank Weber Frank Hannacheck Yu Song Yea Fred Harvey Cblng You John Hansen USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Issac D'Amlco Jessa Morris Rafael Diangelo W. T. Shlerling J. R. Miller K »roowyn IMT I wouM like fD receive the SiAl^^ USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Walter Conner Bert Mclnnemejr Clantoii Jernlgan Carl Olson Jose Kamminga William Plerca WiUiara Mason Willie Stona USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Edward Douglas N. Blanchard James Barnes Lucien Eiie Charles Bi;own Antoine Granger Lynn Baker I. B. A. Pedersen WUmer Black Rafael Pereira WiUiam Bcdgood Clarence Simmons Emanuel Vatis Alvah Burris Henry Childers USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. William Langford Edward Atkins Harry Baum William Maley David Wilson G. Chamberlaine Wong Sing Donald Hampton USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. Edward Broussard Anthony Hickey Edward Czosnowski Levi Middiebrook Edward Farrell Charles Robinson USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Edward Cichorek Charles Scott James Nelson USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Charles Radlka William Burton Gaetano Busciglio Vance Reid David Rudolph Sidney Day Edward Ruiey Gorman Galze Lynwood Gregory John Thompson Earl Hartman Harry Thrash Daniel Hill Stanley Vernux George Warnick Everett Hodges Frank Liro George Warren Carence Parks John White Emmett Pheian VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John Butler USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Gerald Algernon .Tnseph Gross Thomas Leliay Robert Banister Benjamin Delbler Arthur Madsen Claude Doyal Max Olson Abe Gordon Charles Slater Leneard Higgans Willie Yo".ng SAILORS SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Aibei tcK GutiPi rez William Kenny rtiomai Isakxen To the Editor: The following is about a safe­ ty situation I ran into on my last trip. It amounts to putting the skids on a safety program for the cost of a couple of flash­ light batteries. This is a very sad case of "economics." Everyone who has sailed on Calmar ships knows they put on Just enough stores for the trip. But when they have certain stores and don't use them, this can make a difference. I joined the good ship Ken- All tetters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFAMERS LOG must be signed by the writer, /fames will be-withheld upon request. mar (Calmar) on March 23 in Philadelphia when she was starting out for the West Coast on her regular run. A week after we left Baltimore, my flashlight went dead, as I had been using it for securing and for going on and coming off lookout. This is a pretty normal thing.' Since we were out at sea and there were no hardware stores around, I asked the mate for a couple of batteries for my flash­ light. The answer I got was that he didn't have any. Luckily an oiler had a couple of extras. A couple of other sailors also asked the mate about this, and the answer he gave them was that the batteries he had were only for himself, the bosun and the carpenter. They were ad­ vised to buy a new light if they didn't have any extra batteries. The slopchest has flashlights, but no batteries. Just before this, there had been a safety meeting called by the mate, who started to cry tlie blues about safety. When everyone in the deck depart­ ment called some of the unsafe conditions to his attention, in­ cluding the need for proper lights to work with during the trip, you never saw a safety meeting end so fast. That's when the safety pro­ gram went to pot, since it meant a couple of dollars to repair or replace a couple of items on the ship. During the whole trip not a man whose light went out was able to get replacements from the mate. It was lucky these ships only go off the coast and aren't out four or five months. I believe in a good safety program and will go the limit to see it followed, but tiie situa­ tion on the Kenmar was a pret­ ty bitter pill to swallow. I've never run into another com­ pany that refused .to issue bat­ teries when the ones you have run out while you are working on a ship. I wish I knew who is supposed to supply batteries during the trip. Mike Machel 4" 4" Philippine Union Sends Greetings To the Editor: On behalf of our organization and of our seafaring members, we wish to convey to your mem­ bership, your officials and your great organization our sincere and honest feelings of gratitude for the kind and thoughtful act in sending us five cartons of pocket-«ized books and other reading materials. We of the General Maritime Stevedores Union of the Philip­ pines are deeply grateful for this kindness and for constantly receiving copies of your official organ, the SEAFARERS LOG. Please accept our lasting grati­ tude. Ramon M. Pugao Secretary-Treasurer General Maritime A Stevedores Union Manila, Philippinee 4 4> 4> Afoundria Cites Mate's Antics To the Editor: We're having a little difficul­ ty aboard this ship, the Aioun-. dria (Waterman), but we still hope it will clear up by the time we hit our payoff port of Hous­ ton in June. It looks like the chief mate is deliberately tiying to keep the deck crew from completing any job given to it. By making us look bad, he covers his own incompetence and can justify using shore labor while knock­ ing off the crew on weekends. He's got us using hand tools for chipping when machines are on board, .since hand tools are much slower. Although we can use electric buffers, we are not allowed to use power tools. Then a complaint is made to the captain that no work is being done. Whenever it does look like we will get a job finished, we're taken off that job and put on another. Then we go back on the first job too late to complete it. So far one man has had to go to the hospital in Egypt to have a sliver of steel taken from his arm because of a "mush­ roomed" cold chisel. We've been told to repair what few tools we have, but when we do try to repair them, we're told to use It now and repair it later. This goes on and on. One tool we've been using like this for three weeks, although we've made two ports of calL This same condition was brought up at a safety meeting, then promptly ignor^. The working tools are also locked up in the mate's room, so if a tool is needed to do a fiveminute job, you first have to find the mate, then go with him to get It from his room. This makes a five-minute job take 15 to 30 minutes and sometimes more. We hope this guy straight­ ens out soon because we're getting absolutely nowhere in a hurry. Gene Bacon Ship's delegate Picture-taking time on the Afoundria finds Gene Bacon, ship's delegate (left), teamed with Alphonse M. Tolentino, chief steward and ship's re­ porter. �Jmmt U INS SEAFARERS LOG Tagt TMrtcea Menu-Planners Jefferson City Victory ship's delegate Joseph Michael has an idea on how to avoid the "deep freeze" which took over his ship at sea. Michaels wants all vessels coming out of lay-up to have a thorough going-over in advance to make sure heating facilities are 'in top shape ^ape before sailing time. If they're not, he feels and ship's fund to $343.22. That's could be done to improve safety the ship should stay in port real fiscal responsibilities on the on board. Stores list for a voyage of the Bethtex (Bethlehem Steel) yets a going-over from steward Lao Gorabadliail (left) and chief cook A. J. DiBoitelomee, as they plot out possible menus for tho days ahead. DiBartolemeo looks like he's fig­ ured out a couple of real winners. 'Grin And Bear W On Haven Is Routine until all the trouble is cleared up. Due to heating failure last win-, ter, the Jefferson City (Victory Carriers) sailed with no heat and all hands had to go around like Eskimos wearing parkas when eat­ ing. No more deep freeze for him, Michaels says. He's one of the "some" who "like it hot" % % How to avoid the many shots given on and off ship is the thing that bothers Steel .Scientist (Isth­ mian) ship's delegate Don Dickerson. Though shots are necessary, you get shots wherever you go, or so it seems, Dickerson says. Then again, sore arms occur more and more when all shot records are taken off the vess^ and turned in. Offering a sug­ gestion on how to lower the number of shots given, Dickerson asks that when the ship Is lay­ ing over at any When things run smoothly aboard ship, small upsets don't matter much. But when one big item goes awry, there's Sru port, the men take all the trouble. West Coast. Again good luck necessary shots Lawson This is the tale of woo from lasted only a short while, as at the clinic and the trouble-ridden Hedge trouble soon overtook the SIU pick up a duplicate copy of their Haven (Ht^ge Haven Farms), crew once more. shot record. which set out from Providence re­ cently and never did get to Its orig­ inal destination at Cartagena, Co­ lumbia. After Just a few days out of port, failure in the main genera­ tor cut off all power, leaving the T-2 tanker adrift. Tempo­ rary repairs fi­ nally restored a Rendueles semblance of working order, enabling the ship to steam into Jacksonville. But by then the Hedge Haven needed so many re­ pairs that she was forced to quit her Columbian run. Finally things were righted once again, and the ship left to pick up a cargo of oil for delivery to the COEUR D'ALENI VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carrleri), Chairman, Chuck Daw­ son; Secratary, N. Poreail. Ship'a I' clesate Thompson resisned. Mc­ intosh was elected to serve in his place. Nothing dons on repair list for last three trips. PENN TRADER (Ponn Shipping), March 17—Chairman, Stephen Emer­ son; Secretary, C. Trosciair. Stephen Emerson was reelected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion made to write headquarters rgarding no work being done on repairs. Equipment on ship not working properly. Shortage on cigarettes. See captain about buying some in Trinidad. OVERSEAS ROSE (Maritime Ovcr•eat), April 3—Chairman, V. Halt; Secretary, J. H. RatlllT. Ship's dele­ gate reported everythmg is running smoothly. Captain says he has a good crew. Vote of thanks to steward department for doing a good job. ELEMIR (Marine Carriers), April 17 —Chairman, Charlee I.. Dendrldge; Secretary, Kenneth Collins. Special meeting to be held before payoB. when patrolman comes aboard, to setUe all beefs. MADAKBT (Waterman), March 13— Chairman, Wm. P. Phillip; Secretary. Albert G. Espeneda. Discussion about mattresses in hospital. Crew requests •hip's delegate to see captain about getting new ones in hospital, or to see patrolman before payoff. Vote of ttuinka to steward department. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), March 31 —Chairman, Barney Speegle; Secre­ tary, Tony Gaspar. S57.00 in ship'a fund. Most of repairs were taken care of. Deck and black gang rooms not palnteiL Crew reminded not to dump garbage In the after end of the house. Due to illness, the 2nd cook and a messman had to leave the ship on the way around through the Canal and, to make matters worse, a refrigerator went on the fritz and the meats began to spoil. The next problem came when two of the remaining men in the galley also had to get off, leaving the steward department almost com­ pletely unmanned. The rest of the crew, says ship's delegate Manuel A. Rendueles, got together on repairing the freezer and restored all provisions which hadn't spoiled. By now. the Haven had also reached a US port and was able to pick up some muchneeded replacements. At last report, conditions had inched their way back to normal, and the Haven was making its scheduled stops on the West Coast with only minor sore-spots arising. STEEL SCriNTIST (Isthmian), March 14—Chairman, A. M. Maidonado; Sec­ retary, Fiorencio S. Omego. $8.91 in ship's fund. Motion to feed checkers and supercargo after all crewmembei'S have eaten, with payment for extra meals. A higher rate of pay or some other form of compensation should be given to oilers to compen­ sate for loss of OT on weekends and holidays. Union urged to negotiate the same agreement for men standing watches in port as the mates and engineers have, such as OT for all watches after S FM and before 8 AM, regardless of cargo being worked. Wording in paragraph D of Section 3 in contract reading Take care of entire plant" should be deleted. ^ Money, money, money was the theme of a report by Del Sod (Delta) treasurer Loeie P. Brlant, Jr. At the outset of the voyage, be said, there was $4 01 in the movie fund and $119.21 in the treasury. Collections ac­ counted for $79, making a total of $198.21 In the en­ tire ship's fund. Two men who left ship due to Briant Illness were given $50 each. After various other ex­ penditures were noted by Briant, he ended his account with the an­ nouncement that additional dona­ tions from the crew had brought the combined total of the movie companies issue US currency instead of travelers checks. Motion to have shore passes Issued before work is started on cargo. Discussion on ship­ ping rules. It was suggested to be sure and wire In replacement needs. BO as to give members a chance to make Jobs. PAIRPORT (Waterman). April 13— Chairman. F. L. Lamberti; Secretary, A. J. Kubertkl. Ship's delegate re­ ported one man hospitalized in Inchon. il9.40 In ship's fund. Discussion on fireman claiming OT when winches are used by shore gang after B PM COTTONWOOD CREEK (Bulk Transpert), March 6—Chairman, Bob Layke; Secretary, E. Perry. Wiper requested that efforts be made to get better accommodations for wipers, as foc'sles are too small and there is no place to hang gear. Ship's delegate to speak to master. The matter of new lackers will be referred to patrolman at payoff. and before S AM. Crew requests that decks outside midship house and aft on poop deck be painted with non-skid deck paint. Decka are flahoUed and this creates unsafe condition. Vote of thanks to steward department. LONGVIEW ViCTORY (Victory Car>Hers). March 31—Chairman 6. Ortiai Secretary, none. Motian m-de on limiting length of articles and need for port payoff. The matter of fresh fish being purchased from port to port instead of voyage storing should be taken up with Food Committee. MARYMAR (Caimar), April *— Chairman, John Hannay; Secretary H. joaeph (^eude. $41.0» in ship's fund. Motion made to have aU contracted 4 it A smooth run to Honolulu was reported by Steel Executive (Isth­ mian) meeting chairman C. Lawsoa and secretary Bill Stark. Handing the steward department a "well done" on all fronts, the SIU crew also voted to donate funds and books to the Staten Island, NY, USPHS Hospital after receiving a letter requesting aid. A special roster for donations was posted and a sizeable amount was given. LOG-A-RHYTHM: The Ripening Life Of Man By Roy Lee Hinson Out of the home come forth a son Entering the race that others have run. Learning, accepting, refusing the truth In infancjf, childhood, even in youth. Living on earth which Heaven affords. Enticing armies with flashing swords. Hearing flattering, contructhx remarks. Sitting, lounging around in the parks. At sounding of trumpets of young manhood. Accepting a place where others have stood. Succeeding, failing where others have failed, Trodding, blazing a brand-new trail. Leading a life where all men are free. Leaving a trail which others can see, Never to see what he has do7ie. Except through the mirror of his own dear ton. What wrong he did or good he rendered Who he blessed or who he hindered; Or what he did he cannot see. Except through those whom he set free. The ripening life is man's life Life nor words cannot entice. Nor people he knew long afore Or clay he marred or things he tore. The things he made and things he wrote Are like a tiny beam or moat; Casting power upon the sea. Or like the foam upon the Lee. . He is an heir of the free Once in his possession is the key All his good and bad is hid ^All he can see is what others did. was payable. Saling board was not properly po.sted when s)\ip sailed frrm Baltimore. Motion made to have port payoff after voyage. patrolman or port captain to find out when air-conditioner for crew mesahali will t)e installed. Vote of th.nnki given to steward department. PENN EXPORTER (Penn Export), April 13—Chairman, C. E. Martin; Sacretary, Z. A. Markris. Ship's dele­ gate placed order for new mattresses. Glenn Larkson was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Crew re­ quested to keep messhall clean at ail times. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. TRANSORLEANS (Hudson Water­ ways), March 30 — Chairman, John Hunt; Secretary, Pat Murphy. Motion made to hold safety meetings. Men are careless with cigarettes while fuel is being carried on vessel. SANTCRH (Marven), April 7—Chair­ man, James P. Ahcrn; Secretary, Andeers E. Johannson. James P. Ahern was elected to serve as ship's delegate, replacjing Louis E. Meyers. No beefs reported by department delegates. OCEAN EVELYN (Maritime Over­ seas), April 4 — Chairman, Waiter Kohut; Secretary, Donald Alt. Ship's delegate reported three men hospital­ ized. Bonus for ammo will be paid. No launch service was available at Port of Djiboutf. $2.60 left In ship's fund. Vote of thanks to entire steward department for Job well done. DIANA B (Conestoga), March 17— Chairman, Fra d Sulllns; Secretary, Andrew Leinasky. Everything running okay. See captain about water and find out how long there ia going to be a water shortage. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian). March 34—Chairman, Fred Shala; Sacretary, part of all hands. i 4" With all the talk about ship safety, the SIU crew of the Robin Sherwood (Robin Line) has been doing a great deal of thinking on the subject and has come up with 11 suggestions that would be pretty helpful. At their last ship's meeting, they advised that every­ thing from painting the lookout platform to Installing a new hand­ rail on the aft poopdeck ladder Buckiier, John Hannay was elected to serve aa new ship's delegate. Crew asked to donate Sl.OG for TV repairs, stamps, etc. Baker J. Padclsky does well at both fishing and baking. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), March 31 — Chairman, Gena Flower*; Secretary, J. J. Cabral. Dis­ cussion on the master getting more American money before sailing from the states. $37.35 In ship's fund. Dis­ cussion regarding checkers and long­ shoremen using crew's recreation room, which should be kept lochetl in port. See mate about having the hospital sougeed. Vote of thanks given to the steward department for a job well done. OVERSEANS EVA (Maritime Overtess), March 3—Chairman. F. O. Whitlew; Secretary, D. D. Backrak. Cigar­ ette beef of Uat trip was settled, •long with some disputed OT which MOBILE (Sea-Land), April 10—Chair­ man, Stephen Carr; Secretary, Simeon Simos. $17.23 in ship's fund. Motion made regarding a raise in wages. Ship's delegate to get in touch with ROBIN GOODFELLOW (Robin), March 24— Chairman, Arveli Bearden; Secretary, Luther Gadson. $17.00 in ship's fund. Motion to have head­ quarters negotiate to have weekend OT incorporated in monthly wages. THETIS (Rye Marine), March 17— Chairman, Neil Lambert; Secretary, Francis Haigncy. Neil Lambert was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Ne beefs reported. Company is installing airconditioner in saloon and messhall. ORION COMET (Orion), April 4— Chairman, E. Gomez; Secretary, E. Trakimavich. Ship's delegate hospital­ ized in Persian Gulf. E. Gomez was elected to serve in his place. Had discussion on quantity and quality of friuts and vegetables. Steward will try to get permission to condemn rancid butter and replace it. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), April 4—Cliairman, Carl Lawson; Secretary, Bill Stark. Ship's delegate reported that collection for merchant marine librar.v from crew amounted to S115.00. S45.00 in ship's fund. Crew beefing atrout food. CANTIGNY (Cities Service), April 19—Chairman W. Kushner; Secretary, N. Bryant. W. Kushner was elected to serve aa ship's delegate. .Motion made that transportation beef regarding travel between Houston. Brownsville and Port Arthur be settled. �Fat* FonrtecB SEAFARERS u, im LOG SOLID SlU SEAMANSHIP SOLVES 'Sea Life' THE SHIFTING DOUGHNUT CAPER Jim Mafat By Seafarer Tony Petrillo, Book P-678 Seafarer Tony Petrillo, aboard the SS Ocean Dinny, sent in the following story from a place located "somewhere in the Mediterranean." He's a long-time SIU member who sails in the steward department. The Ocean Dinny (Maritime Overseas) steamed out of New York harbor on March 29, bound for ports in the Mediterranean area, loaded with a 5,806-ton cargo of heavy struc­ tural steel and machinery. Thanks to St. Christopher, the captain, chief mate, deck gang intuition, good seaman-^ship and a general instinct for The captain immediately sum­ from a roll into a pitching motion self-preservation, all finally moned the chief mate and all of which presented a new and serious went well after soma harrowing experiences. It all began at midnight, April 1, when the vessel encountered a storm with rolling seas. Right off the bat, Captain Lundquist, our skipper, felt a slight list to port. Call it premonition or call it fate; the whole thing boils down to good seamanship. The captain decided to call the standby gang and check the cargo in No. 2 hold 'tween decks. Sure enough, we discovered that the "Doughnut" (a nickname given to a large, round steel casting weighing 116 tons when it was loaded by New York stevedores) had shifted six feet to port, part­ ing the chains Petrillo and crushing the timbers to splinters. the deck gang. Without the slight­ est bit of hesitation, armed only with a dull ice saw, a dull hatchet and a grim determination to do their duty, they set out upon an almost impossible task of shoring up the huge weight. There was little that kept the boys from smashing themselves to pancakes under this massive weight except their resolve to get the job done. Forced to climb over a deck load of steel girders, earthmovers, caterpillar tractors and turbine casings, the hardy deckhands hauled by hand from the after end of No. 5 hatch on deck to No. 2 hatch, down through two sets of manholes time and time again, carrying timber, turnbuckles and chains to be used for shoring. They worked throughout the night. Finally, with the "Doughnut" lashed from port to starboard, the deck men were able to breathe easier—but only for a short time. The day after, the ship went Hospital Stay 'Unfair' To 77-Year Oidtimer Now awaiting a cataract examination, 77-year-old Seafarer Fred Harvey is mighty upset about his temporary incarcera­ tion at the Staten Island US Public Health Service hospital. Any one of Fred's numerous^ shipmates and countless lyn, Harvey joined the SIU at New York in 1949 and has been an friends can tell you why. problem. More shorings and lash­ ings had to be added fore and aft of the "Doughnut." Again, sailors had to go through the procedure of the night before. When the job was at last completed, 18 chains had been used, plus several 6x12 and 10x10 timbers and a number of turnbuckles. Now, we all thought that, at last, the job was over. However, there was no such luck. Suddenly, the shoring in No. 4 hold let go and broke up. This new job was also completed quickly. Crew Praised Due to the effort put in— the captain and chief mate had nothing but praise for the sailors who battled danger many times in performing their tasks. The compliments went the other way too, because proper supervi­ sion and teamwork made all the difference. Until we arrived at Huelva, Spain, our first port, a 24-hour round-the-clock watch was main­ tained down in No. 2 hold to keep an eye on the lashings. On arrival in Huelva, we were greeted by a surveyor sent to check the condition and securing of the cargo. All hands were mighty pleased when the surveyor complimented the gang on the job done, and gave the okay to sail as is for Taranto, Italy, where we were to discharge the cargo. A short while later, a letter of commendation from the company was added to the compliments for an Impressive Job done in the best tradition of the sea. Sailing the seas for over 60 active and spirited member all years, Harvey just can't stay too these years. He lives with his wife, long in drydock. Margaret. ..f He gets itchy after just a few days ashore and he longs to be back on a ship where he feels he naturally belongs. Harvey's first sea-going job was on the whaler Harvey Andrew Hicks. He spent lour years on there from 1900 to 1904, and can vividly re­ call the days when "you slept 20 in a foc'sle" and ate out of a common barrel of greasy slops. It was a rough life for seamen in those days, he recalls, and it really took a man to get along and do his job. Born in Illinois back in 1886, Harvey started sailing when he was 14 and has kept at his profes­ sion ever since. Sailing in the deck department, the blue-eyed, whiteCause of all the trouble on the Ocean Dinny was this I 16-ton haired Seafarer spent 10 of his steel casting, shown being loaded by longshoremen In New more than 60 years of sea-time aboard foreign flag-ships. York. The "doughnut," as it was nickname, dwarfed docker A year-round resident of Brook­ (circled) guiding it aboard. "I warned you a hundred times not to grow those tropical plants in the foc.'slel" LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), April 7 —Chairman, A. Gonzalei; Secretary, R. Agular. P. Garcia was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. One man missed ship in San Juan. Motion that air conditioning be installed on this ship in crew messhall. Suggestion that all pipe systems In connection with the living quarters and washroom be repaired before the ship leaves port. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment for the good feeding and serving during the entire voyage. YORKMAR (Calmer), April 11— Chairman, Leo J. Ooucette; Secretary, none. Motion made to contact Food Plan representative so that fresh fruit may be put out for night lunch. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. MARORE (Marven), April 14—Chair­ man, Lawrenco P. Contlcallo; Secre- powder and spray should be used on all Isthmian ships, as it was very effec­ tive. A new washing machine is urgently needed. Laundry water is rusty and the tanks should be cleaned thoroughly.' STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), April 7—Chairman, J. L. Morgan; Secretary, William Lovett Ship's delegate re­ ported that everything is running smoothly. Crewmembers requested not to bring whiskey aboard ship. It was suggested that all crewmembers do­ nate to the ship's fund. $6.00 in treasury now. Ship's delegate to see captain about putting a notice up re­ garding the laws in Saudi Arabia. TRANS6L0BB (Hudson Waferways), May 19—Chairman, Glenn Tsnlay; Sec­ retary, S. U. Johnson. Suggestion made that negotiating committee try to obtain a day off on trailer and container ships, since the turn-around is so fast. MIDLAND (Marine Carriers), April 21—Chairman, Ronald Barnes; Secre­ tary, Pete Triantaflllos. Ronald Barnes was voted unanimously to remain as ship's delegate. He reported that all draws will he issued one day before arrival, and that the schedule will he posted on sanitary work, which in­ cludes laundry room and recreation room. tary, Walter J. Walsh. Four crew­ members hospitalized during voyage. Request for clariflcation regarding a five-day advance notice when staying on or getting off a vessel, on arrival. On previous voyage the ship was laid up for 10 days, and crewmembers who gave advance notice of quitting were disqualified for unemployment com­ pensation. Only an 8-hour notice was given by the operator regarding layup. Launch service Issue to be taken up with patrolman. Vote of thanks to Ed Pottts for the goodies during voy­ age and a vote of thanks to Lt. James H. Montgomery, USN, for his efforts in attending to the sick quartermaster at sea. Bosun will pay duties on souvenirs belonging to Lahyn. Deck delegate to pack same. ARIZPA (Waterman), April Chairman, Walter Crlstlon; Secretary, Cleveland R. Wolfe. Discussion on having new watch foc'sles for firemen and oilers. Patrolmen should check on thirty-minute callout. Ship should have clock back aft so crew would not have to go all the way to messhall to check the time. Vote of thanks to steward department for wonderful job. ALCOA RUNNER (Alcoa), April 19 —Chairman, M. C. Cooper; Secretary, C. L. Strlngfellow. $18.00 in ship's fund. E. A. Wright was elected to serve as ship's treasurer. Crew re­ quested to keep library locked in port. The matter of shore gang in Trinidad using ship's toilet and shower to he taken up with boarding patrolman. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), April 14—Chairman, Jack Bowman; Secre­ tary, Gui Lopez. $15.81 in ship's fund. Captain given a vote of thanks for fumigating the ship in San Francisco. Recommendation should be made to the company by the SIU that the same PANOCEANIC FAITH (Panoceanle Tankers), May 12—Chairman, J. R. Batson; Secretary, R. S. Cowperthwalte. J. R. Batson was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion made to have patrolman aboard ship at signon. Crew requests new water cooler be installed in passageway. STEEL KING (Isthmian), April 28— Chairman, Jack Thommen; Secretary, Victor A. Cover, No beefs reported by department delegates. $6.25 in ship's fund. Motion made that new ice-cube machine be installed on ship. Matter of dirty water and tanks to be referred to headquarters. Discussion on food and messroom service. CHILORB (Marven), May 1—Chair­ man, R. J. Helellg; Secretary, E. C. Barnhlll. Ship's delegate reported everything is running along fine. Rob­ ert J. Heilig was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Crew requested to donate to ship's fund. CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE (Cities Service), May 8—Chairman, B. C. Browning; Secretary, J. V. Smith. Smith was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. All agreed to have patrolman on arrival to settle OT beef and deal with tactics of the captain and mate. ANTON BRUUN (Alpine Geophysi­ cal), April 29—Chairman, Albert Pralean; Secretary, Robert Axtman. Mat­ ter of captain kdeping sufficient US currency on board for draws was promptly corrected by Union officials. $12.00 in ship's fund. Suggestion was made to ask headquarters for definite status of crewmembers' repatriation in December, 1963 and confirmation of membership status. Vote of thanks to A1 Prejean for outstanding job as ship's delegate. rue PBACB CORPS! / —" y # / T. m Jf:: �Pace Fifleea SE A F A RER S LOG June 14. 1941 Trawka, John F. Nolde, John A. Sheerin, Anton Vuksinick, William J. Secure, Gerson K. Rose, Alfred D. Hills, Jr. Court Squars BuUding, Baltimore her soon as possible because of 2, Md., by mail mr in person, in the difficulty in getting mail to order to receive additional monies you. obtained from the US District 4 4 4 Court. 4 4 4 c/o Martin J. Jarvis, 123 Second Nonuan Mendelaon Ex-SS Pacific Carrier 4 4 4 Edward Kenneth Dudley The above-named or anyone St., San Francisco, Calif., regard­ Wayman C. Lizotte All former crewmembers of this Daniel W. Rose asks you to con­ knowing his whereabouts is asked ing an accident to Harry Baum. vessel should immediately contact SS Maiden Creek tact him at home, at 6721 NW 4th to get in touch with Mrs. Wesley Call coUect YUkon 2-9617. Sol C. Berenholtz, attorney, 1209 Your wife asks you to contact Court, Miami, Fla. Radcliffe, 1827 E. Belvedere Ave., 4 4 4 Baltimore 14, Md. Domingo Jartin t i. i You are asked to send a for­ Kenneth Shipley warding address or to contact the 'y'Mm Would like very much to hear Records Department at SIU head­ from you. Write or visit 16302 quarters regarding mail being held Santa Anita Lane, Huntington for you. Beach, Calif. Katie Hansel and 4 4 4 family. FIllAICIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, takes and In­ Money Due land Vetera DlatiTct wakes spsclfic provision for safeguarding the neabershlp'a t It The following members of the woney and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit David H. (Frank) Van Horn deck department have money every three Mnths by a rank and file auditing comalttee elected by the newE*-Coe Victory coming for payment of disputed bershlp. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters In Brooklyn. The above-named or anyone overtime in connection with tank Should any wenber, for any reason, be refused his constitutional right to Inknowing his whereabouts is asked cleaning on January 26-27, 1963, apact these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified nail, return to get in touch with his sister, Mrs. aboard the SS Penn Carrier, and receipt requested. Henry Dillard, 2568 Gresham should write Capt. G. Lesh, Pennm Boad, Atlanta, 16, Ga. trans Company, Inc., c/o Penn TRUST FUNUS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland t i 4" Shipping, 405 Park Avenue, New iiPi Vetera District are administered In accordance with the provisions of various Seafarers on ships in Ceuta, York, NY, for collection; trust fund agreements.- All these agreements specify that the trustees In Spain, are asked to pay a visit to John Bergeria, William S. charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and nansgement represent­ Seafarer Howard Bickford at the Porter, John Chaplinsky, John atives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds Red Cross Hospital. He's oif the are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund SS Rye. financial records are avsllsbls at tha headquarters of the various trust funds. ' ' ^ ' > - 7-- V mi ill 4 4 4. Michael J. Stratas Contact Mrs. Michael J. Stratas, PO Box 428, Martins Ferry, Ohio. 4 4 f >>' ^ f { 'SIU HALL If, St any time, you are denied Information about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified nail, return receipt requested. 4 Ernest Ibarra You are asked to get in touch with John R. Duggan, attorney. PHS Merging Coast Clinics LOS ANGELES—The US Public Health Service will combine its downtown outpatient clinic here •with existing facilities in the port area of San Pedro beginning Au­ gust 1, The move means that the clinic in the Federal Building here will be closed. Under the new set-up, enlarged quarters are being prepared to serve the entire harbor area through the clinic in the San Pedro Federal Building, 825 South Beacon Street. The San Pedro staff will be in­ creased to include a medical officer in charge, seven physicians, three dentists, a dental hygienist, dental assistant, two nurses, and clerical administrative help A medical laboratory and physiotherapy faci­ lities will be added. Staff members now working here •will be allowed to transfer to San Pedro. The USPHS will maintain a contract with the White Memorial Hospital, Los Angeles, for emer­ gency service, and will contract with the county health office for inoculation work. KHiPPTWt RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusI'vely by the contracts be^tween the Union and •the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all.Union halls. If you feel tbere has been any •violation of your abipplng or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified nail, return receipt requested. Bie proper address for this is: Max Harrison, Qiaiman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place. Suite 1630. New York h, NY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Union headquarters by certified nail, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred •(» are available •to you at all tines, either by writing directly to the Union or •!» •the Seafarers Appeals Board. SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul Bali •XETUTIVE VUX-PRESIDENT Cat Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Llndsey Williama A1 Tanner Robert Matthewi SECRETARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill UaU Ed Hooney Ered Stewart BAUTIMURE 1216 £. Baltimore St Rex Dickey, Agent EAstem 7-4900 BflSTON 276 State St Joho Fay, Agent Richmond 2-0140 DE-l'ROIT 10226 W Jefferson Ave VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS STS 4tli Ave.. Bklyn ^HYaclnth 9-6600 HOUSTON 3804 Canal St Paul Droxak, Agent WAlnuf 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St. SE. Jax William Horrla. Agent ELgIn 341987 MIAMI 744 W Flagler St Ben Oonzales, Agent FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St Lnuif Neira Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS . 630 Jackson Ave Buck Stephens. Agent Tel 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacInth 9-660C NORFOLE ... 416 CoUey Ave Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent 625-6505 PHILADELPHIA ... 2604 S. 4th St Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-3818 RAN FRANCISCO .. 450 Harrison St Frank Boyne, Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E B. HcAuley. West Coast Rep. SANTURCE PR 1313 Fernandc'7 Juncos Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep. Phone 724-2848 SEA rrLE . SSOS , tst Ave. red BabkowskL Agent MAin 3-4334 TAMPA 812 Harrison St. Jeff GUIette. Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON CalU 505 N Marine Ave Georsa McCartney. Agent TEnninal 4-2528 CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard •ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. mm mm fmm |P •'i'i®' ills PAYMEKr OF MONIES. No monies'are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity In the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given •uch receipt. If In the evenf anyone attempts to require any such payment be wads without supplying a receipt, or if • member is required to make a payment and 1^ given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to Mdce such payment, this should immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. mm CONSTITOTIOWAL RIGIfrS AND OBI.IOATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of ita constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to famillarlza themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well SB all other details, then the member.so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. .1 D West Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has issued an advance schedule through Novem­ ber, 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wil­ mington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in accord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Seattle Wilmington San Francisco June 17 June 19 June 21 July 22 July 24 July 26 August 19 August 21 August 23 September 16 September 18 September 20 October 21 ^ October 23 October 25 November 20 NoTember 18 November 22 Wm mm EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAF.mERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally^ refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. Schedule Of SIU Meetings SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York .., July 8 Detroit July 12 Philadelphia July 9 .July 15 Houston .... Baltimore .. July 16 July 10 New Orleans Mobile July 17 mmmmm RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benofits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role In all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtlmers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaran'teed equal rights in employnient and as Dembers of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in •the SIU constitution and in the contracts which •the Union has negotia-ted with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against •because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels -that he is denied •the equal rights •to which he Is entitled, he should notify SIU President' Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. 11 V Iii; pi iii? Ill 1111 li® �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Virgin Islands SlU Drive Scores In NLRB Voting . Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director SAN JUAN—Continuing the SIUNA's drive to broaden the scope of free American trade unionism throughout the Caribbean area, the SlU-affiliated Virgin Islands Labor Union has just scored two National Labor Relations Board election wins in St. Thomas. Aged Spend Most On Health Care The criticai need for special assistance for our aged citizens to pay Emplovees at the Walter • for theit* medical care costs is underscored in a new study by the Social Quick Freeze Corporation, feeling in the working community On The March." Broadcast every Security Administration. It shows that the average per capita expen­ ooei'stor of ttie Lucy Super­ of Puerto Rico and throughout the Sunday from San Juan, the hour- diture for medical care of persons 65 or over in 1961 was $315, or two long program Is relayed to prac­ markets, voted 28-2 in an NLRB Caribbean. Another reason why the name tically all of the radio stations on election to join the SlU-affiliated Virs^in Inlands union. The VILU "SIU" has become synonymous the islands, with rebroadcasts also 'von a unanimous victory in with labor and free trade unionism beamed over the powerful SOtOOO NLRB voting at Morgan & Yates, throughout the Caribbean and watt Radio Caribe in Santo Dom­ Latin America is the popular radio ingo to practically all of eastern Inf., a bottled gas distributor. The Virgin Islands Labor Union program "SIU En Marca" or "SIU South America. affiliated wth the SIUNA just two years ago with a membership of some 1.500 industrial workers In various plants on the Island. It has successfully broadened its organizing efforts ever since in bringing other grouos of workers under the union banner. In addition, several thousand workers in other parts of the WASHINGTON—Oral argument on American-Hawaiian Caribbean have also petitioned to Steamship's bid for Government-insured mortgages on three have the SIU and its affiliates represent them in their collective proposed intercoastal containerships will be heard by Mari­ time Administrator Donald bargaining negotiations. W. Alexander on June 21. Secretary of Commerce to reopen iisitaa SIU Gains and review the case. The hearing is another step A campaign by the Seamen's and In a separate proceeding. Com­ Waterfront Workers Trade Union in American-Hawaiian's five-year of Trinidad, a 6,000-man organiza­ fight to get its construction pro­ merce Secretary Luther Hodges tion which affiliated with the gram underway. The three .new last month called for reopening a SIUNA in October, 1961, is also vessels, if constructed, would case involving a proposed subsid­ making headway in some areas in operate out of the West Coast and ized passenger-cargo service to Eu­ would be manned by members of rope from Baltimore, Philadelphia Trinidad and in Tobago. The SIU has similarly been ac­ the SIU Pacific District. The A-H and Norfolk, which will provide a tive on the educational front in entry would be the second in the hearing in another few weeks. the Caribbean through a school of intercoastal trade since SlU-con- Hodges set aside a decision of the labor-management relations based tracted Sea-Land began East-West Maritime Subsidy Board for fur­ ther study. here in San Juan. This program operations last September. enables SIU members in Puerto Paul N. Pfeiffer, a chief exam­ Rico to attend courses covering iner with the MA, has already ap­ the complete range of trade union proved Federal mortgage insurance activities. on the three 24-knot, llft-on/liftThe courses, taught by experts off containerships which would be in various fields, offer full uni­ built by the company at an esti­ versity credits and are aimed at mated cost of $56 million. Each promoting a stronger trade union of the vessels would carry 988 30foot containers. In reaching his decision several months ago, Pfeiffer cited a study by the Western Traffic Associa­ tion, a railroad group which vigor­ ously opposed American-Hawaiian proposal. The study indicated a sizeable volume of traffic potenti­ ally available to an intercoastal containership service. It went so far as to outline rate-cutting pro­ cedures for use by railroads in case another containership service NEW ORLEANS — Seafarers started. will be calling at Barbados with American-Hawaiian has been cargo as well as passengers now denied before in its efforts to win that the SlU-contracted Delta Government insurance for its three Steamship Lines has been granted proposed ships. The new proceed­ permission to carry freight to the ing is based on an order of the island on its three combination passenger-cargo vessels. The Del Norte, Del Mar and Del Sud are involved in the new order. Delta is also seeking per­ mission from the Maritime Ad­ ministration for its freight vessels to carry US cargo from the Gulf to Barbados. At present the three Delta liners offer the only direct Ameri­ can-flag service from Gulf ports to Barbados on regular sailing schedules. Delta passenger vessels began calling at the island this year on the line's 42-day cruises to East Coast South American ports. Permission to carry cargo was requested in May because the company felt there was sufficient demand for American goods on the island to warrant carrying the cargo, which will include cereals, animal feed, fresh fruit and miscellaneous items from New Orleans and other Gulf ports. West Coast Boxshlp Run To Get Hearing June 21 Delta Line Barbados' Calls OK'd and one-half times the national average. "Approximately 20 percent of all expenditures ma\le for personal health services in the United States in 1961 went for the care of the 9 percent of our population aged 65 and over," declared Dr. .Donald P. Kent, director of the Office of Aging, Department of Health, Educa­ tion and Welfare. The HEW study shows that an estimated total of $26.6 billion was spent in 1961 for personal health care of all citizens. Of this, closa to $5.4 billion was spent for care of older persons, and approximately $21.3 billion (80 percent) for the 91 percent of the population under 65. Health care expenditures Increased in 1961 over 1960 for both ago groups, but the rate of increase was slightly larger for the older popu­ lation (9 percent) than for the younger (7 percent). Of the amount expended in 1961 for medical care of the under-63 group, 81 percent came from private sources; for the 65-plus group, 72 percent came from private sources. Public expenditures for medical care of older persons in 1961 increased by 13 percent over 1960 com­ pared with 9 percent for younger persons. The rate of increase in public expenditures for older persons was almost twice that for private expenditures for their health care. Although the data, especially for private expenditures, are neces­ sarily based on rough estimates in the absence of recent information, they are indicative of general magnitudes and the relative importance of the various sources of expenditures, according to Dr. Kent. Per capita medical expenditures from private sources were $103 for persons under 65 and $226 for older persons. Per capita expen­ ditures from public sources were $25 for younger persons and $89 for the 65-plus group. Compared to 1960, all per capita medical expenditures were higher in 1961, but the rate of increase was greater for older persons than for younger persons regardless of source of funds. ICommentarCnd suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Check-Up Time At SIU Clinic Grandmother and mother of an SIU family, Mrs. Eula Garcia (left) visits the SIU clinic in Brooklyn with grandchildren, Thomas, 3 months, and James, 5. Scheduled for their regular check-up, they are the children of her daughter Marion and husband. Sea­ farer Dominick Brancoccio, cook. Mrs. Garcia's hus­ band Antonio and their sons Victor and Richard are Seafarers, too. Also part of a busy day at the clinic, Gary Hindenes, 5 (below, left), opens wide for the clinic's Doctor Shelley, while brother Greg, 7, looks on with mom. Dad is Seafarer Arnold Hindeiies who sails in the black gang. While all this action was going on among the youngsters. Seafarer James Walker and his wife Beatrice (below) were in still another room having their health records brought up to date by technician Ben lannotti. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource June 14, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: S&A BENEFITS TOP MILLION VIRGIN ISLANDS SIU SCORES NEW GAINS IN CARIBBEAN DRIVE OLD-AGE SHIPS CURBING TRADE, HOUSE WARNED ICC ANTI-SHIPPING MOVE AGAIN TIPS BALANCE FOR RAILS OUTMODED SHIPS CURB US TRADE, MEBA CHARGES US POLICY SHIFT FOGS CANADA BEEF 2 MORE JOB AGENCIES HIT FOR J-K SCABBING AFL-CIO RAPS ‘GOUGING’ URGES JOB AGENCY PROBE ICC AGAIN TIPS SCALE FOR RRS GULF, BALT. RUNS SPUR BOX TRADE BROOKLYN ILA EXPANDS CLINIC AL GROSSMAN, 46, DREDGEMEN’S OFFCIAL, DIES OF HEART ATTACK HOUSE GROUP BACKS BILL MAKING NURSES ‘OFFICERS’ LUCILE BLOOMFIELD DRAWS ‘PERFECT SCORE’ 7TH TIME FEDERAL OFFICE OF CONSUMERS URGED VIA NEW SENATE BILL VIRGIN ISLANDS SIU DRIVE SCORES IN NLRB VOTING WEST COAST BOXSHIP RUN TO GET HEARING JUNE 21 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 06/14/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 12 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b4f3c2aed16b30b7af9dbaa2b95ba0e3.PDF 3fedc8fe69205e860dae466fd205fb42 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS-^LOG orricuL ORQAN or THE SEAFARERS INTEWWATIOMAL UWIOW . OTUNTIC. outr. LAKES Ills' INLAND WATMS OISTRICT . Af L-CIQ Backs SlUNA-MTD Stand House Tax Bill B BS • Clitn SlU-manned freightffier^X jnip, er Morning Light (Waterman) is pictured load­ ing prisoner ransom cargo at New Orleans early in May. She returned with load of Cuban refugees. ' ' • •' J • igMMM B ja • Hits Loophole For Runaways -Stoiy On Page 8 SIU Co s Seek New Ship Aid Prnartficc PAn#kr# view of new SIU hall in Norfolk rruyrv^^ n^purr, shows nearly-completed exterior after brickwork was slowed by bad weather. Hall should be ready for occupancy before next fall. Eye Expanded ^ 3 Bulkships Gulf Service * For US Fleet Story On Page 2 SIU TOPS RUNOFF, WINS SABINE TUGS — Story On Page 3 JTIM Scene at recent Philadelphia waterfront fire shows nre# SIU tugs and others rushing to aid barge workers caught on burning pier. SlU-manned tug Saturn rescued eight men who jumped from pier to escape blaze. Can't Cafch Up' NAVY STUDY CITES SHIPBUILDING LAG, VITAL SHIP NEEDS Merchant Fleet 'Near Obsolete' Under US Replacement Program MnwSiSk Tim A "Standing room only" audience is pictured at ff fffie. movie screening in New Orleans SIU hall while reels were being changed on projector (rear, left). Feature films are shown in lunch break between job calls. See Page 7 �Tag» Twm SlU Go's Make Bid. For Bulkship Funds. Added Gulf Suteidy 8EAFARERS LOG African Visitor At SIU WASHINGTON—In another attempt to get the Federal Government to reverse its policy of denying construction aid for modern hulk carriers, the SlU-contracted Penn Ship­ ping interests have applied •for a subsidy to build three for three proposed 24,640 dead­ new bulk vessels for opera­ weight-ton bulk carriers. In the past, however, the MA has refused tion in world-wide trade. to grant subsidies for bulk carriers. In a separate subsidy de­ This follows a policy of giving Gov­ velopment, SlU - contracted ernment aid only to general cargo Bloomfield Steamship has applied and liner vessels, even though Touring SIU headquarters facilities during visit to US, to the MA for operating subsidy on American foreign trade cargoes Hydara Sisay, secretary of the Dock Workers Union in Trade Routes 13 (US Gulf-Mediter­ now consist mainly of basic raw Gambia, Africa, is pictured with Naomi Spatz of the AFLranean) and 22 (US Gulf-Far East). bulk materials. CIO Committee For the United Nations. SIU records de­ Bloomfield's present operating sub­ Last year. Secretary of Com. sidy agreement only covers Trade merce Luther Hodges became em­ partment staffer (not shown) was explaining Union pro­ Route 21 between the US Gulf, broiled in a public furor when he cedures on maintaining membership records when the cam­ United Kingdom and Northern denied construction subsidies on eraman came by. Europe. two large ore carriers for the SIUPenn Steamship has applied for contracted Ore Navigation Inc. a construction subsidy to help pay Penn Steamship presently op­ erates two tankers and four bulk carriers manned by the SIU in world-wide trade. Its proposed bulk carriers would have modern pro­ pulsion machinery capable of 16 knots. This, combined with effi­ "High-wage, highly-unionized" industries accounted for cient cargo-handling equipment to the bulk of US exports last year, according to an analysis by provide fast turnaround, would the AFL-CIO in the current issue of the "American Federapermit operation in competition tionist." The study, an Eco=-f WASHINGTON—A series of top with foreign-flag ships without op­ nomic Trends & Outlook fea­ the boom not only creates needs level meetings among US and erating subsidy, the company says. Bloomfield first indicated its in­ ture of the AFL-CIO's month­ for more goods to keep going but Canadian labor and Government also because businessmen feel officials has been held during the terest in expanding its subsidized ly magazine, points out that the confident about buying." past two weeks in renewed efforts operations last fall, when it applied US has "done very, well" in the Likewise, a slowdown in the US to resolve the dispute between the for a 20-year extension of its ex­ highly-competitive world market. economy may have a crippling ef­ In 1962, as has been the case Upper Lakes Shipping Company isting contract with the Govern­ on the economy of nations ment for Trade Route 21. The orig­ for more than- a half a century, fect and the SIU of Canada. which depend on the US as a mar­ Participants at various meetings inal contract was granted in 1953. the US exported more goods than ket for their products—particular­ The company now ha.s four ships It imported. Last year's favorable ly raw materials. This, in turn, both here and in Canada have ineluded US Labor Secretary W. and would probably need four "balance of trade" came to $4.3 reduces their ability to buy Amer­ Willard Wirtz, Canadian Labor more to provide the 16 to 24 sail­ billion. ican products. In "flat contradiction" of the Minister Allan J. MacEachen, ings per year it proposes on each So long as world trade grows, claim that high wages are pricing the US can Increase its exports AFL-CIO President George of the two additional routes. the US out of worid markets, the without damage to the economy of Meany, President Claude Jodoin article points out that the wage friendly nations, the article notes. of the Canadian Labor Congress has been more than overcome But it suggests that before the and SIUNA President Paul Hall. Kings Pt. Grad gap through "research, technology and battle for shares of market be­ Attending a North Atlantic In Space Job skilled labor." Treaty Organization meeting in comes too Intense, the US should The problem of world trade— remember that the industrial na­ KINGS POINT, NY — US Ottawa, US Secretary of State and of the US share of the market tions with whom It "competes" for astronaut Elliot M. See visited Dean Rusk also reportedly dis­ —Is not a simple question of overseas business are also the here last month as a guest cussed some of the issues in the "underselling" competitors or chief customers for US products speaker before the corps of dispute with Canada's new prime even of producing better-quality and America's political allies. cadets at the Merchant Marine minister, Lester B. Pearson. goods, the analysis emphasizes. Academy and was feted like a The Rusk-Pearson talks followed One factor is the economic conquering hero. See is a an earlier conference between health and prosperity of the na­ graduate of the Kings Point Pearson and President Kennedy at tions with which the US trades. class of 1949, but never did go Hyannis Port, Mass., where the The article points out: "Buyers In to lea on a merchant ship. shipping dispute was one of the other countries, like people every­ He is one of the new team of topics of discussion. where, tend to buy more when American astronauts named Meanwhile, amid threats by they are rich and thriving than last summer to test manned CLC representatives to attempt a when threatened by a rainy day. spacecraft and is working on new boycott of American shipping "When its economy Is booming, the moon-landing vehicle in the St. Lawrence Seaway, a nation imports much more than ST. LOUIS—The National Labor being developed by Grumman picketing against Upper Lakes when there's a recession because Relations Board has set aside a ships in the US continues. Aircraft. He's a Navy Jet pilot. March 21 election in which Team­ ster Local 405 won a narrow vic­ Department Store Workers Back SiU tory over SIUNA Transportation Services & Allied Workers Local 1 on the grounds that the Teamsters used free food as vote bait on elec­ tion day. Balloting among Marcella Cab Company drivers was set aside when an NLRB investigation found that the Teamsters gave out free food to the workers "under cir­ cumstances under which employees would reasonably believe that the gift was conditioned on their vot­ ing for the Teamsters in the elec­ tion." Meanwhile, over 200 drivers for Yellow Cab recently voted SIUTSAW by almost four to one in a separate election conducted by the NLRB on a petition by the Team­ sters. TS&AW Local 1 was victorious over Local 405 by a wide margin of 186 to 65. The Teamster local Officials and members of Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union Local l-S sup­ had represented the 280 Yellow port strike of SIU industrial workers at Joy-Kay Metals by urging shoppers outside Gimbel's Cab drivers until about a year ago Department Store, New York, not to buy the company's "Rotobroil" products. Strike against when the. drivers voted them out Jay-Kay over company's contract renewal offer has been going on since April 2'at plants In and then affiliated with the SIUTSAW, Long Island City a^d^the Bronx. Local l-S President Sam Kovenefsky is In foreground (right). US^ Canada Ship Talks Continuing Union-Made Goods Spark US Exports NLRB Nixes Hoffa Union Vote Bait May II. Uft Court Sets Trustees In Bull liue NEW YORK—The Bull LineKulukundis American-flag ship­ ping operation took another step toward eventual reorganization last week when Federal Judge Thomas F. Croake appointed two co-trustees to handle a complete financial reorganization. The trustees, Theodore W. Kheel and Raymond J. Scully, will con­ duct an investigation of company affairs and attempt to arrange a reorganization allowing the com­ panies to remain in business. In the meantime, the trustees will be operating the companies. The judge's action appointing the trustees included a stay to prohibit further forclosures and lien procedures against vessels in the Manuel E. Kulukundis ship­ ping empire. Ten ships of about 25 owned by Kulukundis interests have already been sold. Kulukundis is presently attempt­ ing to raise sufficient capital to reactivate the fleet under the trusteeship arrangement. The judge's stay order prevent­ ing further liens on Bull LinoKulukundis vessels does not pro­ hibit sale of two of the ships, the Emilia, tied up in Brookivn, and the Rocky Point in Baltimore. Two other ships, the Ines and the Elizabeth, have already been sold in Aden for the equivalent of $280,000 and $224,000 respectively.' . Monies derived from the sale of Bull Line-Kulukundis vessels will be used to pay creditors, which include the SIU and other ship­ board unions, plus SIU crewmembers with liens against individual ships for wages due. Baltimore SIU Wins 4 In Row BALTIMORE—The SIU United Industrial Workers got a good head start on a newly-announced AFL-CIO organizing drive in this area by winning its third and fourth consecutive National Labor Relations Board elections among local plant workers. The newest wins came in voting at Adell Plastics and at the Auto­ motive Sales & Service Company, A coordinated Baltimore-Wash­ ington campaign to bring over 100,000 unorganized workers into the AFL-CIO fold was announced by Federation President George Meany earlier this month. He said the drive will be patterned after a similar concerted drive in Los Angeles. , Over 500 plants have been al­ located among participating un­ ions for the upcoming organizing campaign in this area. In its latest successes, the SlUUIW won a 10-7 victory at Adell Plastics covering 21 workers. Bal­ loting earlier at the Automotive Sales & Service Company pro­ duced a count of 57-23 for the SIU-UIW. Pact talks at both con­ cerns where the UIW has been declared the bargaining agent for company employees are already getting underway. The two victories follow another pair of wins in this area. Capitol Generator Company was organized by the UIW by a 20-5 election margin" in February, and Vulcan Detinning Co:::<iiany went UIW a few weeks ago by a count of nearly three to one. i •, �MV tl^ IMS Cable Ship Comes To NY SEAFARERS LOG Pare Tbre* House Bill Attacks Special Tax Break For Runaway Ships WASHINGTON—bill to make American runaway-flag ship operators subject to US tax laws was proposed in the House of Representatives last week by Rep. Thomas L. Ashley (D-Ohio). The proposal closely parallels the measures recommended earlier this year by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department to close off the tax loophole favoring runaways over American-flag vessels. The MTD specifically proposed an amendment to Section 883 of the Inter­ nal Revenue Code of 1954"*^ row the competitive gap be­ posed bill would amend Section at its executive board ses­ tween US and runaway ships 883 to apply the same income tax provisions to runaways as now sions last February, to nar­ in the same trade. The pro- apply to American-flag vessels. US Go's On Safari; Hunt New Loophole Many US shoreside companies which originally set up foreign operations to avoid paying US taxes are now in a mad scramble of reorganization. Their aim is to slip through loopholes in the new-f^""^ foreign income provisions of US companies set up many the Revenue Act of 1962 foreign operations primarily to get Delegates to this month's SIUNA convention strongly sup­ ported attempts to secure this type of tax legislation. Introduced on May 23, the Ashley bill has been referred to the House Ways and Means Committee for con­ sideration. Rep. Ashley is a mem­ ber of the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Under the language of his pro­ posed legislation, vessel earnings would not be exempt from taxa­ tion "if a substantial part of the ownership and/or control of such ship, or ships, is vested in a citizen of the United States, or any partner, affiliate or subsidiary of such citizen, and if such ship, or ships, regularly serves a port or ports of the United States, and if a substantial portion of the gross income of such ship, or ships, is derived from commerce of the United States." According to Navy Department figures covering runaway ships under "effective US control" as of January 1, 1963, up to 414 Ameri­ can-owned vessels would be in­ volved. The MTD proposal to attack the runaways on the tax front came a few days before the US Supreme Court formally ruled on February 18 of this year that American labor law could not be applied to cover the "internal management and affairs" of foreign vessels with alien crews. This ruling blocks for the present further organizing of runaway vessels. "Quite clearly," Rep. Ashley (Continued on Page 8) under the law and avoid paying US taxes, though some were legitimately set up to provide Visiting New York for the first time, the new SlU-manned funds for foreign Investment and are an integral part of the coun­ cable ship Long Lines (top) shows off cable-handling gear tries where they are located. at the stern. Operated by Isthmian, the vessel will make The others have been hiring training trips most of the summer before heading out to lay lawyers and tax experts by the new trans-Atlantic cable link. Above ll-r), Seafarers carload to find ways of slipping Oscar Roynor, SlU Port Agent Joe DiGeorge and Seafarer through the loopholes too. William Sauder look over 2-way repeaters which are spliced The essential difference be­ into cable to amplify signal. tween land-based foreign opera­ tions' and the American-owned runaway ship companies Is that Bonner Hearings Recess Again the ship firms are almost ex­ clusively "non-beneficial" to the countries where they are located, since they hire few foreign nationals, rarely if ever visit the WASHINGTON—President Kennedy last week named a permanent 12-man panel of la­ ports where the ships are regis­ bor and industry representatives as an advisory group to assist the Federal Mediation and tered and have no genuine link to the flag their ships fly. Conciliation Service in efforts to resolve pending and future labor-management disputes. It has been pointed out by some The purpose of the panel is observers that the new 1962 tax to serve as a tool in "making Members of the panel are which said the President has acted law is so complicated that it may industrial peace more certain evenly divided between labor and partly upon the recommendation in the long run have exactly the and secure," the President said. management and were named for of William E. Simkin, director of opposite effect than wag intended, The appointment of the advisory terms of from one to three years. the mediation service. and that Instead of bringing more group is authorized by a seldom No similar panel has been In In naming the members of the money into the US treasury, It used section of the 1947 Taft- office since 1950, according to a panel, the President said he hoped may bring in less. The big com­ White House announcement, it would be an aid in stabilizing panies can afford to hire tax ex­ Hartley Act. labor-management relations, which perts by the dozen to figure out Runaway Cruise Woes appear "pointed steadily in the ways to beat the law. direction of greater maturity and Often, hiring the experts and responsibility." going through the complicated "There is an evident new will­ procedures of reorganization cost ingness on the part of both sides a company mora than it would have in our industrial life to solve to pay to the US in new taxes. At disputes peacefully," the chief times these companies find after executive added. the reorganization that they still Labor members of the panel have to pay taxes, but now to a HOUSTON—Crewmembers of the Sabine Towing Com­ include representatives of the foreign country instead of to their MIAMI—Some travel folders pany of Texas have designated the SIU Inland Boatmen's AFL-CIO general counsel's office. own. Still the maneuvering and re­ just don't tell you everything. Union as their collective bargaining representative in a run­ Building & Construction Trades organizations go on. The brochure describing the Department, United Auto Work­ off election conducted by the Miami-Nassau run of the Pana­ ers, Machinists, Steelworkers and National Labor Relations announced on April 26, with the the Bridge, Structural & Orna­ manian-flag Yarmouth neglected to tell its passengers that the food Board, according to an an­ SIU receiving 78 of the votes cast. mental Iron Workers. May 31, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. 11 fare for the trip would be bread The Sabine Towboatmen's Federa­ nouncement this week. Among the management repre­ (no butter), water and a dry lettuce The SIU received 81 votes to 72 tion got 58 votes and the NMU's sentatives is J. Paul St. Sura, salad. for the Sabine Towboatmen's Fed­ United Marine Division, Local 340, president of the Pacific Maritime eration, an independent organiza­ received 21 votes. Two ballots Association, who will serve a The economy drive really hit tion. There were four challenged were challenged. PAUL HALL, Presfdcnt this runaway-flag ship when, on a three-year term. ballots. A runoff election was then or­ HERBERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPTVACX, recent return trip to Miami, 24 At the same time, hearings Tl\e National Maritime Union's dered by the NLRB between the again went into recess on the con­ Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art waiters stayed in Nassau and the United Marine Division had pre­ SIU and the Sabine Towboatmen's troversial Bonner bill which would Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, steward locked his cabin door, ALEXANDER LESLIH, HOWARD KESSLER, viously had a contract covering the Federation, the independent lead to compulsory arbitration of Staff Writers. obviously in defense of his life. Sabine boatmen. Early this spring, union. disputes in the maritime industry. A spokesman for the liner bIwEikly at tha haadquartara the Sabine Towboatmen's Federa­ The Sabine company's 22 boats The latest testimony heard by the PubllshEd of tha Saafarart Intarnatlonal Union, At­ shrugged off the famine of the tion petitioned the NLRB for a operate as harbor tugs in Port House Merchant Marine and lantic, Cuif, Lakaa and Inland Watara passengers by explaining that some Dittriet, AFL-CIO, «73 Fourth Avanua, representation election on the Arthur and Orange, Texas, and Fisheries Committee opposing the Brooklyn 32, NY. Tal. HYaclnth WtOO. of the debarking passengers company's vessels."^ The SIU then traverse the Intercoastal Canal bill was by two Gulf officials of Second claaa poitaga oJld at the Fo*t iuoked obese" anyway. Offico In Brooklyn, NY, undar tha Act Intervened to procure a place on and the Mississippi River. They the International Longshoremen's of Aug. 24, 1*12. The spokesman for the company Il» the ballot. are also engaged in deep-sea tow­ Association. The hearings began didn't give any hint about how the Results in the first election were ing and tidelands operations. in March. crew looked. which went into effect late last year. The new tax law alms at taxing on a current basis many profits of US-owned holding and trading companies located in low-tax countries such as Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco and others. Previously, earnings of US com­ panies in these foreign tax havens were taxable only if they got back to the US as dividends. US Names New Labor Panel SlU Sweeps NLRB Voting To Win Sabine Tug Fleet food Isn't Everything' SEAFARERS LOG �!• - SEAFARERS Page FOOT Mv'il* iMI "'' -M "^1 LOG •4 ft (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) May 1 - May 15, 1963 The past two weeks witnessed a slight slowdown in SIU shipping and for ships in port, although the figures still show an ample number of jobs available on the board that were passed up by class A seniority men. The dispatch total for all ports was 1,246 jobs, compared to 1,413 during the previous period. I^V- 1'^-' Ship Aetivify showed some gains, plus New Orleans to a lesser degree. Philadelphia, Baltimore and Mobile were active but not busy. Houston fell back again and the rest of the ports, particularly on the West Coast, were slow. Pay tlga IN Off* ONI TraN(. TOTAL •otto 2 Q 2 4 Now York .... If 7 21 44 Phliadofphla.. 2 2 18 21] •oltlmoro .... 4 i • If Norfolk ..... 2 4 2 f JoektoHvlllo ..2 1 i Hi Tampa 1 Q 0 i; Mobllo 2 2 f 14 Now OrioaHt . 11 14 14 41 Hoottoo 7 i It 22 Wllmlii9toH ..do 4 4 SON ProNclKO 2 2 • 12 Soottlo 1 1 2 I The number of ships in port was off the usual pace, but least of all in the sign-on column. This factor helped move men out in several ports. New York listed 46 visits. New Registration was also off a bit, reaching a total of 1,381. Orleans 41 and Houston 33. Philadelphia's 21 visits appar­ However, the listings for all ports show that the net result ently didn't require much in the way of replacements, since was a further reduction in the number of men still regis­ that port shipped only 35 men for two weeks. tered on the beach at the end of the period. This figure stood A breakdown of the shipping by seniority groups shows that class'A men took 55 percent of the jobs, class B men at 3,458 at the close of business on May 15. filled 34 percent and class C handled the balance. The rises Only a few ports managed to report any increase in ship­ were in the "B" and "C" portions, so this means class A men ping for these two weeks in the face of the downtrend. passed by a number of jobs in the various ports where they This includes Ne^ York, Norfolk and Jacksonville, which' were available. TOTALS ... if 42 114 222 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A GROUP 3 ALL I 2 8 3 4. 1 55 16 103 32 19 11 4 4 48 27 5 16 2 9 3 4 7 13 2 4 10 8 1 1 15 28 10 3 17 26 6 49 52 16 31 5 3 0 2 1 9 2 6 1 14 4 9 1 112 205 48 1 365 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleana Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOT At S Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 3 ALL 1 2 1 2 4 2 4 0 1 2 2 1 37 12 39 10 61 20 15 2 8 4 4 4 1 0 4 9 11 6 30 9 22. 2 0 2 6 4 0 6 7 3 14 0 7 2 7 11 2 2 1 4 0 3 2 1 2 0 1 1 7 10 5 26 0 2 14 2 38 16 8 47 2 10 26 23 8 15 26 16 8 55 3 31 Q 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 6 11 2 7 5 4 1 8 15 4 1 6 7 13 2 68 96 1 173 78 162 282 9 42 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 ALL 2 1 • 0 0 0 27 4 12 11 4 2 2 0 20 4 15 1 1 0 0 1 9 3 2 4 0 0 0 0 12 2 10 0 47 24 22 1 26 1 11 14 0 2 0 2 3 5 0 2 7 0 3 4 66 85 160 9 GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 7 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5 0 2 0 1 0 0 5 0 2 26 CLASS 3 ALL A B 6 4 0 0 .8 15 61 27 1 9 1 4 4 10 30 20 0 0 14 1 0 0 11 9 0 0 3 0 1 2 26 12 3 9 47 47 5 55 3 26 1 2 2 2 0 0 7 5 9 13 4 7 25 1 53 282 160 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 7 0 49 13 7 1 5 26 6 1 0 4 2 2 11 4 36 10 36 9 2 1 11 3 9 3 52 206 Port •R—: Boston New York W*1 '1 « •. It Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Franciseo Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B 3 ALL 7 0 71 9 8 0 34 3 8 1 5 1 5 1 17 2 6 52 46 1 3 0 17 3 14 2 29 1 287 GROUP 1 2 0 1 7 20 0 4 2 11 1 4 2 1 0 0 3 0 20 2 2 17 0 2 0 1 0 5 15 90 Shipped CLASS B Shiooed CLASS A GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 1 0 0 46 10 19 43 8 0 4 8 8 20 21 3 1 6 3 4 1 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 5 8 5 15 22 44 7 26 20 39 4 30 4 1 2 4 5 6 2 8 7 1 8 2 89 1 194 36 170 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 ALL 3 ALL 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 38 61 6 19 13 8 0 1 9 0 1 1 11 11 23 1 24 1 7 8 0 3 4 1 6 2 9 5 1 1 1 0 6 2 1 2 7 15 20 0 8 0 45 30 12 36 3 3 11 38 0 8 3 4 3 5 0 3 0 0 4 11 0 0 4 1 6 11 0 5 1 2 95 59 1 165 23 1 229 11 GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 5 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0 20 3 TOTAL SHIPPED 3 ALL 1 1 4 4 1 1 4 .12 0 1 1 3 1 2 4 2 3 1 0 0. 0 1 0 1 7 2 17 \ 40 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 AU. 0 4 8 6 29 0 15 4 9 11 15 103 83 123 33 239 4 49 50 103 14 10 39 0 1 8 21 4 11 18 60 23 10 60 0 6 31 4 8 12 15 11 0 27 2 14 2 7 12 21 0 20 6 13 3 22 0 8 11 19 3 4 0 14 19 0 1 3 3 6 40 35 80 0 2 39 6 2 8 10 9 103 62 80 12 154 4 14 91 109 5 86 56 79 21 156 8 51 28 87 6 9 2 8 3 20 0 4 2 8 0 12 21 43 1 19 3 14 12 27 9 29 21 21 44 2 .10 2 9 21 53 1 495 349 477 106 932 21 177 251 1 449 • TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A CLASS GROUP GROUP C ALL 1 3 ALL 3 ALL A 2 1 2 B 0 2 2 12 0 2 6 1 1 9 1 4 61 38 4 103 46 110 16 172 14 86 32 40 11 3 9 1 1 25 29 1 5 6 12 1 59 24 23 12 7 31 39 1 3 10 1 6 8 1 16 5 28 2 7 22 1 3 14 9 17 9 3 14 0 15 5 4 8 2 12 3 5 10 1 2 2 2 8 0 0 0 2 2 39 9 40 20 15 4 27 7 6 14 4 1 84 25 45 3 79 10 114 7 57 68 132 36 0 49 28 33 51 97 38 11 75 2 105 13 9 13 2 5 3 1 9 0 7 7 4 16 16 12 46 0 1 31 3 4 11 4 5 9 SO 0 6 7 24 5 2 11 21 4 6 8 229 165 40 I 434 152 455 45 1 652 41 181 199 1 421 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Sea GROUP 1-8 12 3 ALL 1 10 2 4 52 4 14 9 25 13 0 5 2 6 31 7 12 5 7 7 0 2 2 3 0 4 0 3 7 1 3 0 2 6 8 2 2 8 15 4 7 8 21 40 5 11 9 18 43 6 0 2 2 2 2 4 3 7 16 12 17 11 rnrats 28 Port Bos NY .... Phil .... Bal Nor Jac Tarn Mob NO Hou .... WU SF 69 Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1-s 0 0 1 1 0 4 1 26 31 4 0 13 4 0 10 6 7 5 10 1 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7 2 2 4 17 23 3 2 0 16 18 2 2 0 1 3 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 3 7 12 2 9 88 1 111 19 43 111 1 251 14 GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 0 0 0 13 8 19 44 7 4 1 2 9 4 27 9 0 2 4 1 3 2 0 5 0 0 0 0 4 2 10 18 7 6 17 33 5 7 .9 23 1 0 0 1 0 1 3 2 2 0 5 9 48 33 74 1 174 Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B GROUP 3 ALL 2 1 0 0 0 0 17 2 1 14 1 0 0 1 5 0 4 1 8 8 0 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 25 0 25 0 17 0 1 16 3 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 7 5 1 1 3 86 1 93 4 TOTAL SHIPPED - CLASS 3 ALL A C ALL B 0 0 0 0 0 0 81 20 20 44 17 20 10 2 2 7 1 2 45 5 13 13 27 13 14 2 8 2 2 4 12 5 2 2 2 5 0 1 1 1 0 1 22 0 0 18 4 0 61 3 3 33 25 3 46 17 6 6 23 6 4 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 0 3 0 17 7 1 1 9 1 93 50 1 317 0 50 1 50 174 GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B 1-8 2 28 4 9 1 1 0 10 19 9 4 12 4 GROUP 12 3 ALL 17 7 2 6 54 29 68 179 36 12 6 14 43 15 10 9 20 4 6 9 13 5 2 5 12 5 0 7 50 15 7 18 30 25 70 144 81 32 17 23 16 5 2 5 14 7 25 58 6 10 24 GROUP 123 ALL 5 0 0 5 54 7 43 4 10 1 9 0 13 1 12 0 15 2 10 3 9 2 6 1 0 0 1 1 1 25 0 24 9 3 79 91 4 34 6 44 11 3 0 8 0 11 11 0 4 14 21 3 29 25 257 I 311 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS GROUP 123 ALL 112 205 48 365 52 206 29 287 97 43 111 251 261 454 188 903 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP 123 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 9 68 96 173 78 162 42|282 15 90 89 194 36 170 229 9 88 I 111 67 33 74 "174 38 167 273 I 478 181 365 139 685 14 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 9 66 85 160 11 95 59 165 93 .4 3 86 24 164 230 418 Shipped CLASS C GROUP TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP 2 3 ALL 123 ALL ABC ALL 1 2 26 25 1 53 282 160 53 495 349 3^ 20 17 1 40 229 165 40 434 152 93 50 317 310 "O 0 50 1 50 174 5 46 92 1 143 685 418 143 1246 811 477 106|932 455 45 "1 652 117266.1693 1049 417 12277 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 21 177 251 I 449 ^1_ 181" 199 1 421 29 25 257 I 311 91 383 707 |il81 �Mar SI. Iftt Pagre Five SE4F ARERS LOG New Orleans Taie-Splnners Question: What'reading matter do you prefer most on a long trip? Rail Union Ads Spur Biii To Probe RR $ WASHINGTON—^The Railway Labor Executives Associ­ ation is going all-out in its efforts to alert the public and the Congress to the dangers of the merger trend among major railroads, moves which could have an important af­ been stalled in committee. fect on the remainder of do- A series of daily newspaper ad­ Catalino Ramos: Detective stories are my favorite. Not only are they interest­ ing, but they vertisements taken by the RLEA mcKlic shipping in the US. keep you fasci­ Spurred by the action of Sen. and its member unions, including nated ali the way Vance Hartke of Indiana this the SIUNA, have been appearing through. I prefer month in asking the Senate to in newspapers in various parts of Perry Mason form a committee to study the fi­ the country this month. They cite stories to most nancial structure of the railroad railroad "poverty" claims as a other detective industry, the RLEA is seeking myth, based on the roads' nearly novels. When­ f prompt Senate approval of his $600 million in profits during 1962. ever I'm in port, A good sea sfory seems to be in the wind here, as Seafarer Urging public and labor support proposal (Senate Resolution 136). I always keep Pat Regas (2nd from left) spins one for a group of fellow for the Hartke resolution and two Separate legislation by other my TV tuned to Perry Mason. Seafarers at the New Orleans SIU hall. Pictured (l-r) are Senators urging a temporary mora­ Senate bills, S. 942 and S. 1138, it 4" John W. Picou, Regos, Raul Vfves and Nalfian Gofdfinger. torium on railroad mergers has designed to halt further mergers pending impartial study, the G. Rocafort: Aside from the RLEA pointed out that not only newspapers, I like books on travel. 'Essential' Route May Win US Okay is train passenger service being You do a lot of eliminated, but less-than-carload travelling as a freight is next. seafarer and I "The railroads are running as like to know just hard as they can do to avoid both what the inter­ —in a calculated effort to carry esting facts are WASHINGTON—Commerce Secretary Luther H. Hodges has set aside a decision of only high-profit carload freight. about a country the Maritime Subsidy Board against a proposal by Atlantic Express Lines to provide sub­ "The railroads' pretext for or a port. Of sidized passenger-cargo service to Europe from Baltimore, Philadelphia and Norfolk, and wholesale slashes in service has them ali, the US been self-diagnosed 'poverty'—a has ordered a full review of-* and Europe par­ publicity myth they spent millions ticularly are my the company's proposal. ger and container ships, including was adequate. of dollars to create. favorite travel spots. roll-on/roll-off facilities, to run Atlantic's application was re­ The Commerce Secretary's "The facts expose this poverty t t 4> decision to review the company's from the Baltimore, Philadelphia jected by Maritime Administrator as the myth It Is. The railroads Adolph de Marco: The news­ construction and operating subsidy and the Hampton Roads area to Donald W. Alexander and James earned $574,900,000 In profits in papers are what I like, but for the application closely parallels a re­ the United Kingdom, the Nether­ Gulick, deputy adttilnistfatof. The 1962. They have paid more than latest informa­ solution passed at the recent lands, Belgium, France and Ger­ dissenting vote was by General two-and-a-half billion dollars In Counsel Lawrence Jones, who tion on our jobs SIUNA convention calling for im­ many. dividends since 1956. They, have In its original application, the held that the service was inade­ increased their retained income to American-flag and our industry, plementation of I read the LOG. service on this trade route, which company had stressed the inade­ quate and that there should be more than $11 billion. The rail Of ail the news, was designated as "essential" in quacy of existing services from passenger service into the Middle stock market value average rose I'm really inter­ 1957 by the Department of Com- the Middle Atlantic area to North Atlantic ports such as Atlantic more than 42% between October, ested in the Wel­ inerce but is nevertheless still Europe. The plea was rejected 2-1 Express proposed. 1962, and April, 1963. by the subsidy board, however. It In reopening the application, fare and Pension vacant. "Bad as railroad service has be­ Atlantic Express proposes to upheld a previous ruling that serv­ Atlantic Express charged that the Plans to see what come, it will get even worse if the new steps our operate three specialized passen­ ice on the North Atlantic route board's rejection was based on the railroad financiers continue to get erroneous finding that American their way. Proposed mergers, Union has taken vessels carried 41 percent of this junking of lines, massive layoffs to improve the welfare of its country's traffic on the route in threaten to put the brakes on eco­ members. question. The company argued nomic growth and endanger mili­ that 28 percent would be more tary defense." Klaus P. Schluter: My favorites correct. are the weekly news magazines While ordering a review of the like Time, Life subsidy board's split decision. Sec. and Newsweek. Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director Hodges said he was inclined right They keep you now to agree with the minority posted on world opinion, which pointed out that affairs. Esquire The country's need for direct action and legislation in the areas of businessmen and farmers in the has some good economic growth, employment and education is very well dramatized Middle Atlantic area had com­ stories in it to by what a top Labor Department official has called "one of the most plained that inferior steamship supplement the explosive social problems in the nation's history"—namely, the youth services frustrated growth along reading matter unemployment crisis. The high jobless rate of young people, which the seaboard. in our SIU is about triple that of adults, makes it plain that the national unem­ Ships' Libraries. He questioned the original re­ We need more books on navigation ployment problem is much more serious than many realize. jection of the company's applica­ NEW YORK — Spotlighting the More than 5.5 million young people will be seeking their first jobs tion based on the finding that USin the library. in the next three years at the same time that low-skill non-farm jobs fiag services on the route involved need for trade union cooperation 4> 4> Mike Anzalane: Ali kinds of are disappearing, a Labor Department report points out. These young­ were adequate.. The Merchant the world over, an International reading matter are OK with me. sters will account for three of every four new labor force entrants in Marine Act states that the nation's Ladies Garment Workers Union should carry a representative flew to Israel and In general I use the 1963-65 period. Of this group of non-college-bound youth, nearly merchant fleet the ship's library 3.5 million will have high school educations and some 2 million will "substantial portion" of this coun­ convinced the Israeli labor federa­ try's foreign trade. Sec. Hodges tion that its members should not on a long trip. be school drop-outs. be used to help break a strike in The report said that the Job-finding problems of these teenagers are told the subsidy board: But I think mys­ the US. teries that are complicated by inadequate training, lack of vocational guidance, poor "I believe the Congressional Over 200 workers at the Elbermotivation and frequent job changes. "The handicaps faced by racial based on fact declaration of policy should be in­ keep my atten­ minorities, school dropouts, juvenile delinquents, physically or mentally terpreted to mean we shouid con­ ton,, Ga., plant of the Rhoda Lee tion and interest disabled young persons and rural youth," it added, "create additional sider a 50 percent objective as a Blouse Company and 100 other workers at Rhoda Lee plants in more than some burdens and employment problems." goal.". New York and Mt. Carmel, Pa., Youth employment problems will be "especially acute" in some other types of had previously been out on strike reading material. states because the upsurge will not occur uniformly. The highest rate for nine weeks. of increase of 14 to 19-year olds entering the labor force in 1960-65 4 The strike began on February Willie Holmes, Sr.: I always take will occur in the Pacific Coast states. California will have the greatest 19 when the union refused to numerical boost, with a net gain of 297,000; New York will be second my Bible on every voyage. It's tiie accept substandard contract offers with some 113,000. In 11 states, the 1960-65 growth of teenage jobbest book in the Seafarers and SIU families from the company. While picket seekers will exceed the total increase of non-farm jobs which occurred world and every­ who apply for maternity, hos­ action went on in the bitter cold in these states in the 1957-62 period. one should read pital or surgical benefits from The report said these states will have the greatest difficulty in pro­ the Weifai-e Plan are urged to of winter, the ILGWU charged the it in his spare company was importing blouses viding jobs for young workers: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michi­ keep the Union or the Wel­ time. When I'm made by union help in Israel and gan, West Virginia, Connecticut, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Delaware, fare Plan advised of any not reading my was marketing them with a com­ Bible, I'd say Louisiana and Montana. In soma states where the youth employment changes of address whiie their pany labe', sewn over the "Madethat I keep up problem already may be difficult, the report noted, the situation will appiications are being proc­ In-Israel" label. with Time magabe aggravated by the reentry into the labor force of college graduates essed. Although payments are Meeting with Israeli labor offi­ Eine for an up-toand married women. often made by return mail, cials, an ILGWU official easily d a t e reporting One encouraging trend was cited, however. The proportion of teen­ changes of address (or illegible convinced them of the need for on the news of the world. agers at work or seeking work who also continue with their schooling return addresses) delay them supporting fellow unionists. increased from about one-third in 1950 to nearly one-half by 1960. The when checks or "baby bonds" The result was a substantial sharpest improvement occurred in the Northeast, where the percentage are returned. Those who are contract victory via a new 3-year rose from 25 percent to 47 percent. Even so, the report warned, many moving are advised to notify pact providing wage hikes of four out-of-school teenagers will be searching for work even if this trend SIU headquarters or the Wel­ percent now, three percent more increases. fare Plan, at 17 Battery Place, in September and another three (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can New York 4, NY. percent in May, 1965, plus other be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) important improvements. NEW LINER RUN GETS 2nd CHANCE REPORT Int'l Labor Assist Nips Scab Boss Jobless Youth Poses Special Problem Moving? Notify SIU, Welfare uet'&MOiovti. Wii&io-mm �•'tigm Six SBA PARlsnS LOG thy Ml,-an Cargo Preference Practices Overseas Listed In US Study Joe Alglna, Safety Director WASHINGTON—Countering foreign complaints about the application of the US 50-50 cargo law, a report submitted by the Maritime Administration to the Senate Commerce Committee points out how preferential laws and discriminatory practices by a number of Plan Vacation Safety In Advance Summer is approaching and many Seafarers will soon be taking countries favor their own advantage of their $800 annual vacation payments to spend some time shipping which had imposed a 150 Chile and Venezuela now permit shipping. on the beach, traveling with their families while the kids are out of pooling arrangements to be made school. percent surcharge on the valuation The report cites the use of of all its imports carried on foreign with US shipping lines, and cargo preference and preferential taxes in 14 countries that limit the participation of US and other foreign ships in their import-ex­ port trade. However, it notes some progress toward improvement of the situation where cargo pref­ erence is unfairly practiced. Some of the findings by the MA, the Federal Maritime Commission and the Department of State are the following: Columbia requires preferred use of its own fleet in transporting cargoes for governmental agencies, which amount to the largest por­ tion of its imports. French ports require that all "foreign" vessels must employ Courtiers Maritimes, special mari­ time brokers, for entrance, clearance, translation of documents and other services. US shippers charge that use of this agency is un­ necessary and a needless cost, and also permits "leaks" of confi­ dential information to their com­ petitors. Indonesia and Guatemala both require that certain cargoes be carried on ships owned by their governments or under their flags. The Philippines requires that all cargoes for Phillippine corpora­ tions or government be carried on Philippine-flag vessels. Peru requires that a portion of cargoes be reserved to Peruvian ships. In Morocco, legislation is pend­ ing which would require that 40 percent of all imports and 30 per­ cent of all exports move on Moroccan ships. In Taiwan, the Chinese Nation­ alist Government imposes various taxes against foreign ships which prevents them from being com­ petitive with Nationalist Chinese ships. The Italian Tobacco Monopoly has never given US-flag carriers a fair opportunity to share in the tobacco movements, the study found. Some progress also has been made toward easing these prac­ tices, however. In March, Uruguay eliminated preferences for national - flag It's important to take an occasional vacation from work, but never Brazil has released excess cargo to take a vacation from safety. Accidents can happen all year round, US-flag carriers in areas where its own vessels provide minimum either at work or play, and Seafarers should always be aleit to danger so they can avoid it and minimize accident problems for themselves competitive service. and their families. Most modern vacations are centered around the family car. Touring national parks and famous places, visiting friends and relatives, or just running out to the nearest seashore, the automobile is a close companion during most people's vacations. This makes the care and use of the family buggy an important factor for promoting summer safety. Before starting out on a trip of any length check the car thoroughly to be sure everything is in good working order. Make sure the tires, Seafarer Rudy Tjong is a man with winning ways, as he lights, steering and brakes are all ready to go. Carry some emergency proved once again during the recent SIUNA convention in equipment, like a flashlight, emergency flares and a first-aid kit. Washington. Tjong was among the rank-and-file Seafarers Don't load up your car like a moving van, but take only what you need. An overloaded car is difficult to drive, will tire you out, and who attended the SIUNA ses--* cuts down considerably on your safety factor. If you must carry a sions, and wound up as a win­ year, they might just as well for­ heavy load slightly over-inflate your tires to take the extra weight. get about it because Tjong has ner of one of the four beauti­ If carrying the load inside the car will block the rear-view mirror, fully-boxed Bibles awarded in a one too. use a cartop carrier. special drawing. For safety on another front while you are away, remember that The Bibles were provided as prowlers watch for empty homes. Stop all deliveries—milk, news­ part of a convention display by papers, mail—^because such uncollected deliveries are a sure sign the Union Labor Memorial Bible that nobody's home. Be sure to lock all doors and windows, but leave Society. The organization seeks to the shades up. promote the purchase of unionOnce you start out, don't speed. Remember that a heavily-loaded made Bibles for memorial pur­ car takes longer to stop than a relatively empty one. Take your time poses and gifts, and offered and make it a real vacation with plenty of stops to see the scenery. several as prizes in a drawing held When you stop, be sure to pull well off the road, shift into neutral or before the convention ended. park, and apply the hand brake. Besides Tjong, the winners in­ Night driving is naturally more dangerous than daytime driving, cluded another Seafarer, Don so try to avoid it. If you must drive at night, at dusk or during rain Rood, plus Mike Jocubowski of or fog, slow down a bit. In the country, be on the lookout for animals the SIUNA Transportation Serv­ which may wander on the roadway at night. ices & Allied Workers in Chicago, Once you get to your favorite vacation spot the best rules to follow and Jay Winters of the SIUNAfor safety are those suggested by plain common sense. A vacation affiliated International Union of ruled by a lot of "do nots" is no vacation, but neither is a stay in Petroleum Workers on the West a hospital or in a cast. The best way to get the most out of your Coast. vacation In safety and fun is to just use your head. Keep in mind your Won fll,(H)0 age, physical capabilities, athletic skills (and those of the rest of the This was only the latest example family), then go out and enjoy yourselves. Seafarer Rudy Tjong dis­ of Tjong's ability to snare prizes A safe vacation should enable you to go back to work feeling flna plays memorial Bible he wherever he goes. In 1954, for in­ and fit. At home, on your ship or in your car, never take a vacation won In drawing held at stance, he won $11,000 on the from safety. television show "Stop The Music." SIUNA convention. Three (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can At that time he was teaching at others won similar awards. be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) the Berlitz School of Languages in New York. Tjong last shipped on the Ocean CANTICNY (Cities Service), March MOBiLI (Sea-Land), Feb. 34—Chair­ WASHINGTON CARRIER (Washingt—Chairman, Jamss Phiiiips; Ssere- man, W. A. Thomas; Secretary, S. .M. tan Csrrisrs). March 13—Chairman, Evelyn (Ocean Transportation) in tary, Deivin Reynoids.' Launch lerv- SImos. Everything running smoothly. John S. Burks; Secretary. Thomas D. the engine department and has been Ice beef to be taken up at payoff. Crew would like to know when it is Ballard. No beefs reported by d» WlUlam Scruggs waa elected ship's going to get an air-conditioner for partment delegates. O. Samdal elect­ an SIU menvber since 1960. When delegate. Motion that transportation the crew messhall like the one in ed as ship's delegate. See captain he's not sailing, he lives in New should be paid to men at Union hall the saloon mess. Suggestion made regarding keys for foc'sies and U when dispatched. Vote of thanks to that delegate from each department American money will be available York with his wife Alice; two sons, all delegates. be present at safety meetings. Vote for draws in India. Robert, 7, and Alan, 3, and daugh­ of thanks to steward department. ter Nancy, Just 2 months old. FANWOCD (Watermen), March 7= MOBILE (Sea-Land), March 25 — SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), Feb. Chairman, Johnnie Moggie; Secretary, Chairman, W. Thomas; Secretary, Incidentally, if anyone reading 19—Chairman, irvin Moan; Secretary, S. M. Simos. No beefs reported by W. H. Rhone. Motion made to retire this has a sweepstakes ticket this L. Bianton. Raymond Lavoine was department delegates. Victor Silva members that have 20 years seatime vessels. A few other South American nations have also softened up somewhat toward US-flag shipping. Drawing Prize Boosts Seafarer's Win Streak Fire Watch On Choctaw ,• regardless of age on fuU pension. Members request Union and company to get together on paying on a dayto-day basis. Safety meeting held to enforce safety rules. Vote of thanks to steward department for a Job well done. elected to serve as ship's delegate. Repair lists discussed and submitted. Lack of hot water discussed. Patrol­ man to be called for discussion with company concerning repairs. SEATRAiN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), March 24—Chairman, Herbert C. Jus­ tice; Secretary, Charles Wysocki. $38 STEEL ARCHITECT (isthmian), March 2—Chairman, R. F. Weaver; Secretary, L. M. Morsette. Ship's delegate to talk to Union patrolman regarding rust in water tanks and drinking water. $25 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department heads. WILD RANGER (Waterman), March 14—Chairman, B. P. McNulty; Secre­ tary, M. J. Nolan. No major beefs reported by department delegates. Will talk to patrolman regarding launch service. Vote of thanks given to steward department. Photo from Japan shows unidentified Seafarer oh deck (cir­ cled) during 24-hour fire watch maintained on the Choctaw (Waterman) while a fire burned In the ship's cargo holds for six days. One Seafarer was lost fighting the fire, which burned while the ship sailed fro.m Korea to Japan when local firemen were unable to provide necessary fire-fight­ ing equipment. The fire was finally put out In Moji. Fire . watch kept hoses trained on fire area to keep It cool. Sea­ farer Mofcolm Cross sent in the photo. elected to serve as new ship's dele­ gate. Matter of air-conditioning in messhall will bo referred to patrol­ man. The presence of safety commit­ tee representative is requested aboard the ship. in ship's fund. Discussion on having a two-way speaker installed from crew mess to gaUey, as it is almost im­ possible for orders to be received correctly from messroom to galley when ship is underway. MT. VERNON VICTORY (Victory Carriers), March 27—Chairman, none; Secretary, John Flanagan. Crew WARRiCR (Waterman), March 23— Chairman, Waiter Compton; Secre­ tary, Francis McCaii. Ship's delegate reported no launch service at Inchon due to Ice. Two men missed ship in Japan and rejoined in next port. One man left In hospital in Japan. Vote of thanks to crew pantryman. DEL MONTE (Delta), Feb. 24 — Chairman, Henry C. Gerdesi Secre­ tary, Ray E. Elliott. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Crew asked to keep aU passageway doors locked in foreign ports. John "HENRY (American Bulk), March 31 T. Kelly elected to serve as ship's —Chairman, D. Wagner; Secretary, 8. T. Araies. Question on lodging delegate. discussed and will be referred to patrolman at payoff. All repairs were BULK LEADER (American Bulk), March 17—Chairman, R. Spencer; taken care of. No beefs reported. secretary, M. F. Kramer. Ship's dele­ Vote of thanks given to steward de­ gate asked captain about OT and partment for job wcU done in all launch service money due crew from respects. Chittagong. Was told to refer mat­ OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), ter to patrolman. Vote of thanks March 30—Chairman, Peter Sernyk; given to steward department for flna job and to John Pratt, baker, who Secretary, Frank Kustura. Motion put out excellent pastry. Ship needs made that launch service should be provided for men paying off and to be fumigated. coming on in Pilot Town. Extra STEEL ADMIRAL (isthmian), March money provided for excess plane bag­ gage. Motion to pay .transportation 24—Chairman, Daniel Dean; secretary, C. F. Boyle. AB failed to join ship from any port th^ a seaman pays in San Francisco. Personal effects off. R. J. Burnes was elected ship's and gear still aboard. $10.50 in ship's delegate. Discussion on rusty water. Vote of thanks to crew messman. fund. wishes to extend a vote of thanks to Capt. Thomas E. Hansen for his personal attention in applying aid to the wiper who injured himself in a fall and had to be transported ashore via police launch. Articles to be checked pertaining to port of payoff and transportation. COE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), March 24—Chairman, Skaaigard; Sec­ retary, Toner. No beefs reported by department heads. Motion to have negotiating committee do something about living conditions on all ships, by improving sleeping accommoda­ tions, locker space and cramped quar­ ters. This motion was prompted by a letter in the March 8 issue of the LOG. Entire crew conburs. YAKA (Waterman), March 17 — Chairman, V. Meehan; Secretary, W. M. Pedersen. Ship's delegate will have agent at payoff check into OT for crew messman and pantryman who fed passenger in crew messroom. $17 in ship's fund. Crew does not concur with bonus rate of $10 per trip on the penalty cargo issue. Vote of thanks given is steward depart­ ment �HE United Statea must be prepared today — and throughout the foreseeable future—to deal Immedi­ ately and effectively with any emergency that may be forced upon us . . . Our maritime industry would play a central role transporting essential materials not available In the national stockpile, to feed domestic industries and carrying the major portion of our troops, their equipment, and supplies to overseas areas. "^n an emergency situation Involving the NATO alliance, some reliance might be put on NATO nations to assist in providing our emergency shipping needs. It is probable, however, .that the total combined shipping requirements of the NATO nations will exceed the total shipping capa­ bilities available. Additionally, some delay is to be ex­ pected before allocation of shipping on an international basis can be fully effective. Of utmost significance is the fact that the interests of the United States are global, and emergencies may well arise wherein our interests would not be identical with those of our European allies. "In an emergency situation not involving the NATO alliance, privately-owned shipping under the flags of NATO nations and other free world nations could possibly be chartered. Charter rates and insurance costs would in all probability be very high. "At the outbreak of World War I, shipping available for charter to American interests became extremely scarce. Charter rates skyrocketed. We were forced to improvise a shipbuilding program which was both costly and ineffi­ cient, and peak production was not reached until after the war ended. We learned in World War I that the law of supply and demand is real. We were subject to the same lesson again in World War II . . . "The United States is the world's largest consumer of Industrial raw materials. Our industrial economy now depends on sea transportation for import of vast amounts of petroleum, metal ores, and other raw materials, and for export of finished products. No other types of trans­ portation can meet these tremendous requirements. "Today, US-flag ships carry a very small amount of US ocean-borne commerce with foreign countries, and a neg­ ligible amount of the trade between foreign areas. Mari­ time Administration statistics for 1961 show that only 8.8 percent of US total ocean-borne commercial foreign trade was carried by US-flag ships. The requirement that at least 50 percent of our foreign aid material be carried In US-flag ships is a major factor in achieving evert the 8.8 percent figure. "The ability to meet our anticipated military and civil­ ian economy wartime needs must be insured to the maxi­ mum practicable degree in peacetime by the ready avail­ ability of active, privately-owned merchant ships employed in gainful ocean commerce. Only actively-employed mer­ chant ships can provide the rapid response required. Further, it is only the active merchant marine that will provide in peacetime the employment of skilled American seafarers in sufficient numbers to allow effective wartime personnel expansion of our maritime effort. The magni­ tude and quality of active US commercial tonnage in peacetime will determine, in the event of a future war, whether or not we will be required to initiate crash pro­ grams for shipbuilding and personnel procurement. Even BO, we cannot presume that time will be available. "Present Capabilities — Shipping availabilities include all shipping under US flag — including early activa­ tions from the National Defense Reserve Fleet—plus those ships under foreign flag which are committed by their owners to the United States in time of emergency. World War II Program "The vast proportion of our US-flag merchant tonnage was constructed under the World War II building pro­ grams. Approximately 94 percent of our dry cargo and 57 percent of our tanker tonnage is in the 15-year and older age bracket. Nearly all of these ships were massproduced for specific war-time purposes. Many of their design features were matters of expediency rather than choice. They have long been outmoded from the stand­ point of modern design, are nearly to the end of their useful life, and are long overdue for replacement. "The capabilities of the ships . . . comprising the Na­ tional Defense Reserve Fleet may be misleading. It should be pointed out that about 900 of the dry cargo ships are slow-speed Liberty types of extremely limited usefulness. ... Of 89 passenger ships/transports, 51 are 17-knot aus­ terity transports and 23 are 15.5-knot Victory troopships. We can look forward to further depreciation of the overall potential of the Reserve Fleet, both from the standpoint of quantity and quality. "Dry Cargo Ships—Approximately 95 percent of the USflag tonnage of dry cargo Is over 15 years old, of which about 78 percent is in the 15 "to 19 year age group and about 16 percent is in the 20 year and older age group. Only 3.1 percent is under 5 years of age and 1.7 is from 5 to 9 years old. "With regard to future construction of dry cargo ships, the Department of Defense recommends that the design characteristics listed below be incorporated to the maxi­ mum degree that is commercially practicable. "Speed: When built under construction-differential sub­ sidy contracts and certified as being suitable for economi­ cal and speedy conversion into naval auxiliaries, dry cargo ships should have a sustained sea speed of 20 knots or better. Dry cargo ships certified as otherwise suitable for military use in time of war or national emergency, should have the maximum sustained sea speed possible consistent with the commercial utilization of the ship. "Other Characteristics: The most practical and useful types of general cargo vessels, from a military point at view, appear to be those having the capacity and charac­ T Fac* Sere* SEAFARERS LOG ^Hbf Slr'lMS teristics of the C-3s and C4s (particularly Mariners), of Maritime Administration design. However, much Is to bo desired in the matter of modernization with respect to cargo-handling equipment and methods. Cargo vessels should be designed and equipped to load and discharge, using their own gear, in one-half the time now required by the existing C-3s and C-4s. At least one hatch of each vessel should be served by a 'jumbo' boom of 60 tons capacity and all hatches should be equipped with 10-ton booms. There is a definite need for a limited number of heavy lift ships equipped with oversized hatches and cargo booms capable of lifting up to 150 tons. Special-Type Ships "Special Type Cargo Ships: Roll-on/roll-off ships . . . as well as ships with partial roll-on/roll-off capability offer advantages in meeting requirements for the overseas movement of mobile military equipment such as wheeled and tracked vehicles. Additionally, we encourage the continued development of 'container cargo' ships which are designed to carry containerized and pre-palletized cargoes. "Tankers—American shipowners have built many tank­ ers in the past few years—some constructed in the US for registry under US flag but most built abroad for registry under foreign flag. Of the US-flag tanker tonnage, 22.5 age space for provisions, and many other design aspects have an important bearin'g on endurance. Many of the foregoing factors, in addition to improving the wartime utility of a ship, also assure safer, more versatile and reliable performance In peacetime commercial operations. "Future Outlook—^The subsidized segment of the USflag merchant fleet has remained fairly constant during the past several years . . . The rate of replacement of subsidized ships is much slower than that considered necessary to avoid obsolescence 'in block.' A total of 97 ships were contracted for construction under the subsi­ dized replacement program between October 1955 and January 1S63. "As of 15 January 1963, 223 of the 310 ships operating under operating-differential subsidy contracts were over 15 years old—196 of these were built during the years 1942 through 1946. Only 55 ships are in the five years old and under age group. "Our unsubsidized shipping companies operate approxi­ mately 688 ships under US flag. Few unsubsidized opera­ tors have either a comprehensive or long-range plan for the replacement of aging ships on an orderly time schedule. "For several years, increasing pressure has been exerted against 'flags of convenience' by maritime labor organiza- ma Navy Chief Cites US Ship Lag, Vitai Roie For Domestic Fieet WASHINGTON—A 19-page Navy staff report submitted by Vice-Admiral John Sylvester, USN, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Logistics), to the Senate Commerce Committee again calls at­ tention, point by point, to the lagging status of the US merchant fleet as a potential naval auxiliary and in meeting current peacetime needs. Adm. Sylvester cited a series of deficiencies in US shipping which present-day shipbuilding programs cannot overcome at a time when American shipping, both subsidized and unsubsidized, nears almost total obsolesence. Pointing to the aging condition of both the offshore and domestic segments of the merchant fleet, he declared that "ships engaged in coastal and intercoastal trade occupy a particularly significant position relative to the emergency use of transportation," and that modern bulk cargo vessels are the only means to assure meeting the "tremendous requirements" of the US for industrial raw materials from overseas. Excerpts from Adm. Sylvester's report, entitled "Current Appraisal of Ocean Ship­ ping To Support The Defense Of The United States," are reprinted on this page. percent is under 5 years old with 22.2 percent having a speed of 18 or over knots. Consequently, these newer ships make the over-all quality of our total tanker capa­ bilities much better than the dry cargo category. The tanker building program should continue in order to pro­ vide orderly replacement of aging ships. It is recom­ mended that future unker construction incorporate design features as indicated below: "Speed: Where national defense allowance is made, and the ships are certified as suitable for speedy and economi­ cal conversion into naval auxiliaries, tankers should be capable of a sustained speed of 20 knots or more. "Other Characteristics: Although tankers of larger DWT capacity can be utilized to B limited extent, the recom­ mended general characteristics of commercial tankers most suitable for military purposes are 25,000 to 32,000 DWT, capable of carrying several types of petroleum prod­ ucts. At the same time there is still a requirement for smaller tankers of about 17,000 DWT to handle products to and from limited terminal facilities. All new commer­ cial tankers should have a limited ability to transfer their cargo at sea. Further, this capability should be added to existing tankers when it is feasible to do so. "Fassenter Ships/Transports — Seven new passenger ships have been built since World War IF and three have been converted from Mariner Class cargo ships . . . The largest and fastest of our post war construction is now In the 10-year-old age group . . . The remainder of our postwar construction was completed in 1958 . . . The older, and major segment of our total trooplift capability . . . is not fully suitable for possible future emergencies. The majority of our ships are old, deficient in speed, and lack­ ing in other features that ai'e important in minimizing the hazards of moving troops by sea. The construction of the two large high-speed passenger ships authorized by the 85th Congress would improve both the quantity and quality of our trooplift potential and enhance our mari­ time prestige. PEED is the best defense that merchant ships can em­ ploy against an enemy. The faster the target, the more difficult it is to hit with submarine torpedoes—or to pin­ point with aircraft launched missiles. Fast ships can be operated independently over more devious routes than is possible in convoy operations . . . Vulnerability to sub­ marine attack is significantly and progressively reduced as speeds of 20 to 25 knots and greater are attained. "Other Features: Emphasis on added speed should not obscure the significance of other national defense features which can be built into a merchant ship. High standards of compartmentation reduce vulnerability to enemy haz­ ards by localizing damage. Various preventive measures increase a ship's resistance to the spread of fire. Special mountings minimize breakdowns of essential machinery under shock. "Endurance adequate for round-trip voyages at maxi­ mum sustained speed is a vital factor in wartime. Addi­ tional fuel capacity, the size of distilling plants,'the stor- S tions through the courts and the National Labor Relations Board. The Department of Defense does not take sides in the labor-management disputes, but does have an in­ terest in the 'flags of convenience' issue. Our interest is based on two separate, but related considerations: First, from the point of view of purely military requirements for ocean shipping in situations of emergency, this Depart­ ment is interested in assuring there is sufficient active merchant tonnage in the dry cargo category available under US flag to meet Department of Defense wartime ocean shipping requirements. Second, the operation of the US economy in peace or war is dependent (and in­ creasingly so) on the continued importation by sea of large quantities of raw materials. RIOR to the outbreak of World War 11, the part of US shipping that was engaged in the coastal and inter­ coastal trade was the largest segment of the US merchant marine. At that time, nearly 700 ships took part in the carhiage of our deep-water domestic trade. Shortly after our entry into the war, practically all of this shipping, which at that time represented about 60 percent of our total oceancarrying capability, was put into service, usually transocean, directly supporting the war. "With the domestic deep-water fleet engaged, world­ wide, in supplying the Allied Armed Forces, the domestic trade which they formerly carried was absorbed by other modes of transportation. The domestic deep-water com­ mon carriers have never regained their former status. As of September 30, 1962, only 23 ships were engaged in intercoastal trade and only 2 companies were furnishing common carrier intercoastal service. "Ships engaged in coastal and intercoastal trade occupy a particularly significant position relative to the emer­ gency use of transportation. Ships in the coastwise trades are the most readily available for emergoncy usage of any ships in the United States merchant fleet. "At the onset of a major nuclear war, the domestic deepwater fleet would be uniquely fitted to act as a link be­ tween our coastal cities during the period of likely dis­ ruption of systems of land transportation. A large per­ centage of the ships in domestic trade wduld be at sea at any given time and would therefore be most likely to escape damage. Their ability to provide communications and transportation between coastal cities during the period just after an attack could be highly important. Systems of land transporation in the United States are especially vulnerable at many focal points. The ability of the domes­ tic deep-water fleet to provide essential coastal and inter­ coastal movements or priority material might well be cru­ cial. * * * "Crash building programs in wartime can only be avoided by maintaining a modern and adequate maritime posture in peacetime . . , Our shipbuilding programs should be planned to insure that ships contracted for in coming years will be actually competitive throughout their economic life span." P �SM'A FARERS tOQ Vat* BcU A'Power Urged For All Shipping Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director WASHINGTON—A proposal to put the US in the fore­ front as a maritime nation through the building of a modern, nuclear-powered merchant fleet has been made in a private study contracted by the Mari-4 time Administration. In re­ ships' high speed would of Itself leasing the report, the MA generate cargo. In addition, many took no official stand on its findings. The study advises building a high-speed, high-capacity, nuclearpowered merchant fleet, arguing that then "for the first time the United States will be using its most powerful weapon, technology. In competing for cargo." The study envisions a warehousetype vessel of 14,000 deadweight tons with a speed of at least 30 knots. The latest cargo-handling features would enable it to handle general cargo, bulk cargo,, con­ tainerized and roll-on/roll-off op­ erations. A New York firm of naval architects which made the study for the MA defends its recommen­ dations on both commercial and military grounds. Commercially the US would benefit because the Bill Proposed On Runaways (Continued from Page 3) stated, in introducing his bill to the House, "the main Incentive of foreign registry of an Americanowned or controlled vessel was— and continues to be—exemption from income tax by any country. "Although the 'flag of conveni­ ence' device may have assisted in serving the purpose of the Ship Sales Act at the time it was en­ acted, it has become increasingly evident that the flight of American shipping to foreign flags has ad­ versely affected the US economy and has decimated our merchant fleet." He pointed up the "shocking sta­ tistic" that while US oceanbornc foreign commerce has increased greatly since 1950, the relative par­ ticipation of US-flag ships has shown a steady decline from over 65 percent in 1946 to 8.8 percent at the present time. "In effect we have a domestic merchant marine divided into American-flag and foreign-flag vessels which compete against each other. We allow the foreign-flag vessels the enormous advantage of escaping tax liability, and then to help compensate American-flag op­ erators for this.^ advantage, we in­ stitute one of the costliest subsidy programs on record." In calling for the passage of his proposed amendment. Rep. Ashley told the House; "... We have a responsibility to protect American seamen and American-flag opera­ tors from cut-throat competition from US-owned vessels which pay substandard wages and escape pay­ ment of Federal income taxes im­ posed on all other American citi­ zens and business firms. "It Is unthinkable that we should permit the national security to be weakened, the country's finances to be jeopardized and the entire American shipping industry to be destroyed, merely in order to per­ petuate an artificial device through which runaway-flagship operators can escape the responsibility of paying their fair share of the tax burden." Mar n. lf«| Winning An Award Takes Teamwork of the biggest competitors of the US merchant marine "would not have the capital nor the tech­ nological resources to match the new system, thus putting the US in a favorable competitive position Rev. Bob Richards, US with a more desirable service. Olympic pole-vault champ Militarily the new ships would (left), and Rev. Eugene T. be of great value because of their Jensen, pastor of Jackson speed and Increased cargo-handl­ Avenue United Church ing versatility. The most important conclusion next door to SIU New Or­ of the proposal is that the US leans hall, pictured at could recapture a large part of the church event in the hall. world's cargo tonnage by a com­ plete modernization of its fleet. This would lead to more ships, more jobs and increased profits for all concerned. The study points out that ships presently being built are basically no different from those built dur­ ing and after Warld War II. They are only slightly faster and use essentially the same cargo-handl­ ing techniques. "Since the new ships will con­ stitute the US fleet for the next NEW ORLEANS — The SIU twenty years, a period of 40 years joined withthurch and civic lead­ will pass without any substantial ers here recently to honor Dr. improvement in the cargo-handling Martin Niemoeller, West German ability of the fleet." For this pastor and one of the six presi­ reason, the study proposes that dents of the World Council on nuclear ships should be designed Churches, who visited this port on and put into production as soon as a speaking tour. possible. Ministers of the Evangelical and Reformed Churches lunched with the German visitor at the Union hall on Jackson Street, which was given over to their use for the occasion. The church event was arranged with Rev. Eugene T. Jensen, pas­ tor of the Jackson Avenue United NEW YORK, April i—Chairman, Earl Church, located right next door to Shepard; Secratary, Edward Mooney; Reading Clerk, Robert Matthews. Motion the SIU building. carried to read new business only. Min­ Dr. Niemoeller. now 72, was a utes of previous port meetings accepted. Executive Board minutes presented. Port German naval officer and U-boal Agent's report on shipping, upgrading in commander In World War I, who deck and engine ratings, clinic card re­ newal, new ships was accepted. Presi­ studied theology after the war dent reported on MFOW convention, and was ordained a minister in other West Coast meetings. Bonner bill. AFL-CJO Executive Council and MTD 1924. He was a world-renowned Executive Board meetings. Teamster antagonist of the Hitler-Nazi re­ beef, Canadian beef, Cuban firing on the Floridian, Coast Guard attempts to con­ gime in Germany, which led to his trol seamen's physical requirements. Bull imprisonment in a series of Ger­ Line situation and new ships crewed. Report carried. Welfare services report man concentration camps from presented. Quarterly Financial Commit­ 1937 until his liberation in 1945. tee's report presented and accepted. Two Among the visitors to the hall communications from members regarding pensions, shipping, and training pro­ for the occasion was another wellgrams were read and discussed. Member­ known churchman, the Rev. Bob ship voted to non-concur with these as read. Communications re recommenda­ Richards, US Olympic pole-vault­ tions and procedure for electing SIUNA ing champion, who is presently convention delegates read and accepted. Meeting excuses referred to Port Agent. doing a movie and television life Auditor's reports accepted. Discussion story of Dr. Niemoeller. N'Orleans SIU Hosts Church Fete "Is she a good feeder?" This is usuaHy" the first question a seaman asks before signing on for a voyage. Not only are mealtimes one of the few available diver­ sions a sailor has while at sea, but the experienced hand knows that with a good meal under his belt he can handle almost anything the sea of weather throws his way. Providing this uniformly good feeding on all ships is the prime reason for the shipboard feeding and sanitation program covering SIU vessels, which for the fifth year in a row has earped the entire Bloomfield fieet a perfect rating of 100 from the US Public Health Service and a Special Vessel Sanitation Commendation Award for 1962, Good feeding and proper sanitation procedures go hand in hand, so the food program gives top priority to both, and has in the past helped win USPHS sanitation awards for many SlU-contracted ships and fleets. The simple fact is that you can't have tasty and attractive meals unless there's an orderly, clean, well-run galley to turn them out. Both properly-trained men and the proper conditions are needed to keep SlU-manned ships the best feeders in the world. Certainly a USPHS citation is an achievement any crew can be proud of, but it takes many highly-skilled men working as a team to get a perfect score. Since the PHS sanitation rating is determined by over 160 factors relating to health and hygiene aboard ship, in­ cluding handling, preparation and service of food, winning takes team­ work. The award depends not only on how well a man,can cook, but on proper running of storerooms, inventory control and sanitary management. Nobody ean win an award by himself because too many little things figure in the judging, and one person can't be in all places at once and take care of everything. The award is a tribute to the messmas as well as the steward. Although earning a good USPHS rating is an impressive achieve­ ment, it is only a symbol after all. Simply getting an award is not the reason for- putting so much pianning and hard work into vessel sanitation. The real object is maintaining the health of the crew. When a man signs on to make a certain ship his home for sometimes a year or more, he Is entitled to expect a healthful environment in which to live and work. (Comments and mggestiona axe invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) SIU MEMBEBSHIF MEETINGS in good and welfare on blood bank and Welfare Plan. Total present; 413. PHILADELPHIA, Aprll^ »—Chairman, Earl Shepard; Secretary, Frank Droiak; Reading Clerk, Steven Zubovich. Minutes accepted of all previous port meetings. Port Agent's report on shipping, blood bank drive and Teamster campaign ac­ cepted. President's March report read and accepted, after discussion on Bull Line and Teamster situation. SecretaryTreasurer's report for March accepted. Quarterly Financial Committee's report accepted. Communication re election of SIUNA convention delegates presented and accepted. Auditor's reports ac­ cepted. Motion carried under new busi­ ness that ship's delegates keep record file of crew's beefs and record of dispo­ sition. Motion regarding wage scale not seconded and ruled out of order. Dis­ cussion on shipyard payoffs, cafeteria prices and reimbursement for ship's dele­ gates under good and welfare. Total present: 98. it i t BALTIMORE, April 10—Chairmen, Rex E. Dickey; Secretary, George Rose; Read­ ing Clerk, Tony Kastina. Minutes of all previous meetings accepted. Report by Port Agent on shipping, departed broth­ ers. standby jobs. library books in hall, convention nominations. Bull Line status. Report accepted. President'jr report and Secretary-Treasurer's report for March were accepted. Quarterly Financial Com­ mittee report was carried. Communica­ tions regarding election of convention I delegates accented. Meeting excuses re­ ferred to dispatcher. Auditor's reports accepted. Discussion in good and welfare, on procedure for nominating convention delegates. Total present; IBS. SIU food plan rep. Tom Beatty (left) and O. C. Webster, vice-president and port steward for SlU-manned Bloomfield Steamship fleet, look over USPHS sanitation award won by Bloomfield for fifth year in a row. Long Lauds US Ship $ Role WASHINGTON—Senator Russell B. Long of Louisiana has reaffirmed the position he took at the SIUNA Convention earlier this month, in calling for expansion of the US-flag merchant fleet as one of the means of solving this country's urgent balance of payments problem. ~~~~ American' foreign trade this year in excess interest payment! The Louisiana Senator, of would "probably cancel out al­ of all sorts." speaking here at the Propel­ together our payments deficit as He also suggested that the ler Club's annual Maritime Day Dinner, once again praised the vital service being performed by the American-flag fleet in the balance of payments area. He said that each year the merchant marine reduced the US inter­ national payments by at least a billion dollars. "In other words," the Senator explained, "American and foreign shippers are purchasing a billion dollars of goods and services from our merchant marine which they would otherwise have to purchase from foreign concerns, thereby spending precious dollars abroad." Sen. Long emphasized that if US ships were carrying 50 percent it exists today, thus eliminating the excuse for a monetary policy that is costing American con­ sumers more than $15 biilion a Union Has Cable Address Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address, SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Use of this address as­ sures speedy transmission on all messages and faster service for the men Involved. Federal Government's $200 mil­ lion a year program of assistance to the merchant fleet be doubled to improve the competitive ad­ vantage of the US fieet over foreign shipping. "If, by the expenditufe of an extra $200 million in maritime subsidies, we can solve our balance of payments problem, we will then have erased the excuse for a monetary policy that is cost­ ing the American public $3 billion on the Federal debt alone and as much as $15 billion in the economy as a whole. The savings would exceed the cost many times," he added. �lur ». mt race NiM SEAFARERS LOG A Family Outlns New Yoffcar Adda To Refugem Score SlU Ship Rescues 24 Cubans MIAMI—The New Yorker (South Atlantic & Caribbean), which figured in the rescue of fleeing Cuban refugees on two occasions last year, has done it again. This time it picked up a group of 24 men, women and children from a floundering sailboat. The SlU-m a n n e d New •f" Yorker was on its regular At San Juan the refugees were Yorker crew pause for thought. As coastwise run headed for San met by friends and a Cuban relief the ship's delegate put it in a letter Seafarer Phil Jordan and daughter Mary Ann, 6, pose near the model of a Cities Service T-2 tanker outside the hiring hall at SlU headquarters, where Jordan was showing the young miss what a ship looks like. His last trip out was on the Eira Sonsibar (Construction Aggregates). By Sidney Marcolius Wife Spends At Rate Of $19 An Hour Many families still do not realize how useful consumer knowledce* and eHort can be in advancing their financial standing. Often you bear people say that it doesn't pay to spend too much time shopping, that you spend more on gas than you save. Nothing could be more wrong. Actually, the average woman spends money in a supermarket at the rate of $19 an hour. In contrast, her husband earns an average of $2.50 an hour—the average industrial pay today. If- you can work more efficiently at your buying, and save perhaps 10 to 15 percent of your spending, you often can earn by knowledgeable shopping and planning almost as much as you do on the job. This is not to say that we should all quit our jobs and just shop. We need some capital to start with. But most families never will make much progress unless they work as carefully at their jobs as con­ sumers as they do in their jobs as earners. The plain fact is that we're all usually better trained as "earners" than as "buyers." Our young women today are trained to be secretaries, airline hostesses, even machine operators, but not in how to compare installment fees or even, sometimes, in how to buy a chicken if it has not been cut up into parts first. Our young men can build space ships but can't figure out how to buy insurance. The buck you earn leaves you only 75-80 cents after taxes. The buck you save is a whole one. In this department's experience, gained from many personal interviews and correspondence with families all over the country, the seven most-frequent money leaks are: (1) Constant payment of high finance charges on installment pur­ chases, often resulting in a habitual loss of five percent of a family's entire income. (2) Overspending for food, with some families feeding themselves nutritiously for as little as a dollar a day per person, and others in the same neighborhood and income bracket spending as much as $1.75. (3) High housing and household operating costs, including surpris­ ingly heavy outlays for utility bills, fuel and household supplies such as overpriced brand-name cleaning products, (4) Burdensome car expenses, with many families now spending noticeably more than the 12 percent of after-tax income, which is a safer limit for all car expenses, including depreciation. (5) Unnecessarily large expenditures for insurance, because of ex­ pensive weekly payments instead of putting the money aside and paying annually, or buying the wrong type of insurance, or insuring wife, children and mother-in-law instead of concen­ trating on Papa. (6) Heavy spending for commercial recreation, such as bowling. (7) Overpayment of income taxes (this writer has found about a third of the families interviewed pay more taxes than they need to, because they don't understand all the tax rules). Granted that the income-tax laws are so complicated as to be rigged, in effect, in favor of higher-income taxpayers who can hire tax spe­ cialists. Still, taxes, installment fees, insurance and nutrition are no more difficult to master than some of the complicated tasks you have to do on your job. Managing your money to avoid installment buying except when absolutely necessary is the first target for many families. It is a fact that today the installment buyer helps subsidize the cash buyer. Only a few years ago it was the other way around. The biggest day-to-day savings your family can make are iji your supermarket shopping. The average supermarket shopper spends jUst a little over 20 minutes on each shopping trip. The money-saving technique is to take the weekend supermarket ads and plan your meals around each week's specials, and also, compare specials offered by different stores. People got into the habit of buying at a favorite supermarket. But supermarket managers themselves say they respect most the shopper who looks for the specials. We also suggest taking the time to shop with the greatest care, comparing costs per ounce, and the ingredients listed on the labels of various foods and cleaning supplies to see what they actually offer. It's really no harder than working at any other skilled job. • Juan on the morning of April 29 when the sailboat Norma was spotted signalling for help. It was quickly determined that the boat was jam-packed with refugees es­ caping from Castro's Cuba and was taking on water rapidly. Seafarers N. Dawson and L. Adams, both ABs, with the chief mate and 2nd mate, quickly went aft to try and get a line to the small boat and pull her close to midship. Then a pilot ladder and safety line were put over the side, so the Cubans could be brought aboard. Seven children were pulled up bodily and rushed to the messhall for safety. Eight women were brought aboard next and, although one woman slipped from the lad­ der, she was guided back by the crewmen holding the safety line and came aboard without injury. When the nine men came aboard the rescue was complete. Steward A. Karam and baker W. Deal had sandwiches and hot cof­ fee ready by the time all were safe­ ly aboard, and cigarettes and cigars (non-Cuban of course) were handed out. The entire crew joined in to make the remainder of their flight to freedom a pleasant one for the refugees, and heard, in turn, many stories of the conditions In Cuba that caused 24 people to risk their lives in a small boat trying to es­ cape. group, and although the story hal a happy ending the parting was a hard one. Overcome with emotion, the elderly leader of the refugees hugged, shook hands and thanked the entire New Yorker crew again and again for their help and the friendship the American crew had bestowed on them. The entire incident gave the New to the LOG, "when you think of this elderly Cuban taking all his family and friends, letting his boat go just to get away from Cuba, you really begin to wonder how brave these people are to undergo trials like this to get what Ameri­ cans seem to think so lightly of— freedom." His shipmates shared this sentiment. End Of Cuba Sugar Harvest Hints Decline In Ship Trade WASHINGTON—The heavy demand for shipping from Cuba during the height of the sugar harvest season has added 11 Free World ships to the list of vessels trading with Cuba, and brought the number of ships that may not haul any US Government-gen­ erated cargoes to 84. Vessels calling on Cuba since the first of the year are subject to a US Government blacklist. Of the 11 recently blacklisted ships, 3 are British, bringing the number of British ships on the list to 29; 2 are Greek, for a total of 20; 4 are Lebanese, for a total of 12; and one each are from Italy and Yugoslavia, bringing the total for those countries to four a piece. The Norwegian figure is still five, the Polish four, Spanish two, Danish one, Japanese one, Moroccan one and Swedish one. With the peak of the sugar harvest now over, there has been a gradual decline in Free World ships stopping at Cuba and offi­ cials expect any Increases in the blacklist to be much smaller than in the past. .The latest report issued by the Maritime Admin­ istration shows a steady rise in the number of trips to Cuba made by the blacklisted vessels, beginning with 12 in January and rising to 32 in April. Only one vessel, the British-flag Wendover, has been removed from the list since the first of the year, based on a committment to cease further hauling of cargo to Cuba. SlU Research Ship In Indian Ocean On station in the Indian Ocean since March, the SlU-manned research vessel Anton Bruun (Alpine) has begun a two year study of the ocean floor and marine life as part of the Indian Ocean International Expedition staffed by scientists from 20 countries. She is the former Presidential yacht Williams­ burg, converted last year for use as an oceanographio vessel. US marine biologists study undersea life brought up from the Indian Ocean bot­ tom (left) during the Bruun's first cruise. Above, technician hauls up micro plankton net designed to provide sample of minute animal life. The SlU ship, first of its kind under union contract, will be cruising the Indian Ocean area for two years on assigned tracks as far south as 40' south latitude. �SgAWdMERS t O G Don't Buy 'Camels'l Four SlU Oldtimers Join Pension Roster Four more veteran Seafarers can now look forward to a retirement with dignity and ease as a result of trustee action this month. Representing members in all shipboard depart­ ments, the four amassed a-*combined total of 80 years a in the engine department, he made sea and bring the full number his last trip on (be Alcoa Pioneer Bait, Eyes NYHarbor Clean-Up BALTIMORE —Officials of th« Maryland Port Authority are keep­ ing their eyes peeled for new ways to clean debris and refuse ^rqm this harbor and are watching New York to see if that city's ef­ fort to obtain Federal aid for Its harbor-cleaning is successful. New York has reque.sted funds to clean the port area of debris, sun­ ken hulks and other eyesores ks part of a general clean-up befote the NY World's Fair opens nekt year. If New York gets the money, Baltimore port officials are ready to follow suit and ask US funds for a similar project. Meanwhile, one way of removing grime from the port has proven completely successful. The Port Service, A new type of oil recovery barge, recently completed its first try-out in sweeping up oil slicks in the harbor. Operated by the Baltimore Fire Department and the Maryland Port Authority, the 38-foot barge is designed to recover between 200 and 500 gallons of 95 percent oil in an hour. While other recovery systems using suction pumps are .said to recover 95 percent water and 5 percent oil, the Port Service, em­ ploying four rollers which attract oil and repel water, scooped up 110 gallons of oil in a half-hour on its maiden run. It has a capacity of 2,930 gallons of oil. More than 22 inquiries from foreign nations have been received about the barge. (Alcoa) last year. He now makes his home in Chickasaw, Ala., with his wife Laura and their children. Shipping out as a deckhand and later in the steward department, Hafner was born and raised in Wis­ consin. He first shipped deep-sea with the SIU in 1946 after joining up in New York. A veteran of both World Wars, he made his last trip on the Wild Ranger (Waterman), Man about to make a purchase is Seafarer Yiides Echevorrio, and has returned to his native Wisconsin where he lives with his of the steward department, who is shown ready to make son and his family. a buy from the cigarette machine at the Philadelphia SIU Liverman closed out a career at hall. Since the picture is on the record, we hope it wasn't sea that spanned more than 20 "Camels" or any other non-union brand. years when he paid off the Robin Locksley (Robin) in 1961. Born in Hafner Brooks North Carolina, he joined the SIU at Baltimore in 1938 and sailed in the engine department. Now re­ siding in Washington, DC, with his sister, Mrs. Janice Hill, he looks confidentiy ahead to a comfortable retirement with the aid of his Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Director monthly SIU pension check of $150. Rode was born in Maryland and, naturally enough, signed on with Safety and medical precautions often go hand in hand, so with the the SIU at Baltimore in 1945. His spring season here, and summer on the way, this is an ideal time to 20 years of shipping In the engine remind ourselves that the use of lawn mowers, especially power LivermcHi Rodo department ended aboard the Hast­ mowers, can cause serious damage to the user, or even to the by­ few years of seatime under his belt ings (Waterman) last August. Bal­ stander. Since children are frequently involved in mowing projects before he threw in with the SIU timore is now his year-round around the home as assistants or innocent bystanders, it is incumbent at Mobile in 1955. Shipping out headquarters. on those responsible for the operation of the mower to be aware of the hazards and eliminate them. There are numerous accounts of people losing a thumb or fingers when they attempt to pull grass from the blades of the mower, or toes or a foot when the operator's foot is struck, or more serious, body injury, when an object is struck and sent flying from the blades of the mower. Cases are also reported of objects being thrown a considerable dis­ EDGEWATER, NJ—The SlU-manned Seatrain Savannah tance and causing Injury to persons or property due to lack of proper guarding on the machine. These avoideble accidents point out the inaugurated Seatrain's new run to the Caribbean when it need for assuring proper precautions when using power mowers. arrived at San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Monday, May 13. The A number of simple precautions have been put forward from time to time to avoid such accidents. The Office of Industrial Relations, new service is reported to be+WASHINGTON—^The Bureau of annah still is considered merely a Navy Department, in its "Medical News Letter," carries all of the Customs has announced a switch a complete success. since the company following, indicating that this is a 4-— in the yardstick It uses to assess Two vessels, the New York suspension, hopes to include Savannah in the frequent problem. However, if on a bank or incline by himself. duty on tourist purchases made and the Savannah, are being used these ideas are carefully followed, The best method is for a helper to overseas. The new valuation basis in the new operation. Equipped NY-PR service at a future time. The interim operation is utiliz­ they can prevent accidents and as­ walk along the top edge of the will be on the full retail value with fixed cranes, the ships will ing interchangeable container-van sist in insuring an enjoyable bank, holding the mower on course minus 40 percent, instead of on handle full containers and trailer vans on a sailing schedule calling equipment which can move by rail, summer. by means of a length of rope tied wholesale value as in the past. water or truck. Although Puerto Be well acquainted with the to the machine. This takes the The change is designed to elim­ for weekly runs. Rico has no railroads, the vans safety and operating rules . . . strain off the operator. inate confusion about the rules The service will be a temporary that come to Edgewater by rail Be ef?rt»in of your fssting and used by Customs in making its operation until the end of the year, flatcar can readily be handled the Never allow an inexperienced per­ on duty and ex­ when a new Seatrain terminal and same as truck trailers by being son to operate a mower . . . Do not balance, especially when mowing determinations emptions. allow children or pets in the mow­ on an incline, keeping the feet railroad yard will be ready at Isla hooked up to cabs. Tourists bringing back gifts Grande in Puerto Rico. The com­ Later, when the Isla Grande ing area ... Do not start a self- safely away from the mower car­ from abroad would be affected in propelled mower while it is in gear riage ... Do not mow the lawn or pany then hopes to start fuli-time terminal is completed, boxcars will . Do not leave a mower un­ high grass without first scouting this way: $100 worth of duty-free operations with shore cranes cap­ move from inland points direct to able of handling railroad cars from Puerto Rico with no cargo-handling attended while the engine is run­ the area for stray bottles, stones, goods is now allowed to be brought back from foreign lands. ning ... Do not lift or tip the US inland cities. required. The shipments would be mower while it is running, espe­ pieces of metal, etc., which may Visitors to the Virgin Islands are Both ships in the new service broken down at pierside for dis­ cially if it is a rotary-blade mower. be picked up by the mower and the only exception. They are per­ thrown against the operator or mitted to brjng back purchases formerly operated between New tribution throughout the island. Do not reach into the engine York and Savannah. The Savannah It's estimated that shippers as or blade while the engine is run­ someone nearby causing an injury totalling $200 in duty-free mer­ . . . Riding mowers should be used chandise. service was discontinued, however, far west as Chicago can deliver based on a drop in traffic and rev­ their freight to San Juan in as ning ... Do not use any type of in extreme caution on steep in­ If a traveler returns from a Eu­ enues that began last summer. The little as five days via the new refueling container other than an clines, since they might tip over ropean run with $300 in gifts at approved Bureau of Underwriters' and easily catch fire, trap the op­ retail value, 40% ($120) is de­ cancelling of the service from Sav­ service. safety can. erator or otherwise injure or kill ducted from the total. This leaves Never refuel the mower while it him . . . Wear safety-toe shoes a value of $180, to which the $100 is running or stiii hot from use .. . whenever possible. exemption is applied. The balance Shut off the engine and disconnect (.Comments and suggestions are of $80 represents goods on which the spark plug wire before clean­ invited by this Department and duty has to be paid. ing the machine of debris, or mak­ Items bought at less than full ing any repairs . . . Check your can be submitted to this column retail price do not benefit from mower regularly for dangerous in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) the 40% discount. In addition, functioning and worn parts . . . new or used cars acquired in for­ Shut off and disconnect power be­ eign countries for personal use fore moving mower from one level and made-to-order items such a.s to another ... Do not; pull a power clothing are all to be valued at the mower backwards since it can full retail price paid. easily be pulled over the foot. maiUiPs To qualify for the 40 percent Mow in daylight hours only, un­ deduction, travelers have to de­ less you have good artificial light clare the full price paid abroad. Do not use the mower when Only Customs officers will he able the grass is wet and slippery . . . to deduct the discount in determ­ Wear spiked, cleated golf shoes or ining the amount of duty which similar shoes which will not slip may have to be paid. The new when cutting grass on slopes or in procedure was recommended by a damp weather.. .. . One person five-man study team appointed by should not move a heavy mower the Treasury Department. of SIU oldtimers placed on pension so far this year to 24. The new pensioners are: Donald S. Brooks, 53; Clarence T. Hafner, 66; Gibbs T. Liverman, 61, and Howard E. Rode, 40. Born in Troy, NY, Brooks had a Power Mowers Can Be Dangerous Seatram Perks Up Puerto Rico Trade Customs Has New Rule On O'seas Buys PORTo'CALL �^mr n, lift It's AU Your (Hid) Fault!' eOP€ REPORT BIG LEGISLATIVE ISSUE—AT. THE TAX. With continuing high 'unemployment, with the US economy atill lagging far below it* full potential, a big tax cut is vitally needed to boost the economy and provide jobs. The AFL-CIO is calling for a quick two-step program of tax reduction and tax reform with the first relief going to lowincome and middle-income families. Automation, growth of the labor force, changes In Job skill re­ quirements, decline of some industries, shifts in industry location—all partially explain the rising trend of unemployment and' idle plants. But a basic shortage is consumer purchasing power—customers with cash or credit to buy the goods and services our economy can produce. The first order of business under the AFL-CIO program would be an immediate $10 billion tax cut, retroactive to Jan. 1, 1963, and con­ centrated in the lower income brackets. This is essential to raise con­ sumer purchasing power right now and thus to help create new Job opportunities. The second step would be general tax revision and tax reform. Congress should plug the loopholes that benefit only a privi­ leged minority of taxpayers. While the AFL-CIO supports the general purpose of tax reduction and tax reform proposed by Kennedy, it does not believe the specific program—the three-year stretch-out of reduction and the large share of the relief proposed for corporations and upper-income families—will do enough to stimulate the economy and to provide more Jobs. Almost half of the total tax cut proposed by the Administration—$4.8 billion— would go to corporations and to the 15 percent of the taxpayers in the top-income brackets. This is bad economics, because rich people are less likely to spend money they get from a tax cut, whereas low-income and middle-income taxpayers would spend it. TAX LOOPHOLE PROPOSALS. The loophole-closing reforms pro­ posed by the Kennedy Administration don't go far enough. Existing loopholes result in a give-away of more than $10 billion a year to upper-income taxpayers and corporations. Unfortunately, much of the revenue and equity gain from these reforms would be lost as the result of an Administration proposal to cut the capital gains tax from the present 25 percent maximum to 19.5 percent—when it should be raised. Furthermore, the Administra­ tion failed to call for repeal of the popular "tax shelter" of very rich people—the tax-free interest income from state and local government bonds — and to ask for cuts in the excessive mineral depletion allowances. The AFL-CIO also opposes the Administration proposal to end the tax exclusion on the first $100 a week of sick pay. This would injure many working people. UP TO CONGRESS. It may be late summer or fall before Congress takes final action on the tax bill and sends it to the White House. A major danger in this long delay is that the program will be whittled down to the point where reform disappears and cuts are too little and too late. To make your influence felt, urge your Congressmen and Senators to support swift and effective action on tax cuts—particu­ larly for low-income and middle-income families—to boost our economy and to open up new Job opportunities. Urge them also to support tax reform. Citing General Motors and Ford first-quarter profits totalling over $560 million, the United Auto Workers has suggested that big auto manufacturers adopt a profitsharing plan as a device to divide some of their "fabulous earnings" with their workers. American Motors has already agreed to set up a labor-managen^ent study com­ mittee in advance of 1964 contract talks. 4« rmt* nwte iM2LOG 4< 4" The Los Angeles AFL-CIO has accused the "Los Angeles Times" of a "calculated campaign" to un­ dermine and delay pact talks with locals of the International Printing Pressmens' and Assistants Union. Charging that the paper is hiring scab apprentices in a bid to pack a possible new representation elec­ tion, the federation pledged its full support to the Pressmen In their year-old fight, for renewed collec­ tive bargaining. ' t> Ji Demonstrating labor's long con­ cern for the welfare of senior citisens, the AFL-CIO of the DaytonMiami Valley (Ohio) area have made plans to construct a $2.8 million, 11-story apartment house project for retired workers in the area, The AFL-CIO has set aside 11 acres of land for the develop­ ment, which has already been ap­ proved by the area's Community Facilities Administration. A final stamp of approval is still needed from the local Zoning Board of Appeals. 4 it 4" The United Rubber Workers has signed two-year agreements call­ ing for general wage boosts at Goodyear Tire & Rubber and at B. F. Goodrich. The Goodyear pact covers 21,000 production workers in 11 plants, and the Goodrich contract covers another 11,500 workers in 8 plants. Both contracts provide for improved supplemental unemployment benefits and work­ men's compensation coverage. 4 4 4' Judy Bond, the runaway blouse plant, has incurred another heavy defeat in its efforts to nullify two awards of $61,000 and $22,464 to the International Ladies Garment Workers Union by Uie impartial chairman of the blouse industry. The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court unanimously upheld a lower court ruling that a contract between the runaway and New York Blousemakers' Local 25 does not violate the anti-trust laws or Landrum-Griffin. The ILGWU was given damages after a ruling that the company violated its contract when it ran away from New York to Brewton, Alabama. Just as in previous years, Maritime Day —May 22—has come and gone without caus­ ing much of a ripple. It brought out the usual clamor from various public and pri­ vate figures for a stronger merchant marine, while the US shipping fleet itself continues to wallow in its own decay. In New York, the country's major port, it was probably only a coincidence that the Maritime Day festivities were clearly over­ shadowed by the well-deserved reception for US astronaut Gordon Cooper on the same day. Elsewhere, there were the usual speeches, dinners, harbor parades and the like to mark what the history books recall was the first trans-Atlantic voyage under steam back in 1819. The fact that the obviously-earned kudos for Major Cooper's space achievements made the Port of New York's traditional maritime celebration a second-rate attrac­ tion last week only serves to dramatize the point that the US maritime industry is be­ hind the times. Our ships and our shipping activities are still in the horse-and-buggy age, while the rest of the country is in the space era. Moon-rockets, of course, carry a lot more punch and stir more interest than lumbering old merchant ships. The small number of new replacements for the merchant fleet that can do a sprightly 20 knots when the throttle is wide open just are no match for rockets and space capsules that orbit the Earth at 17,000-plus miles an hour. But none of this justifies attempts to make maritime labor the whipping boy for the current state of the merchant marine. Like everything else in our society, the shipping industry is a creature of its own general environment. Job stability in this industry will always depend on having a healthy US-flag fleet to handle our offshore and domestic trade. This means a balanced, efficient fleet of liners, tramps, tankers, bulk carriers and other specialized ships able to meet changes in trade patterns without forever lagging be­ hind the competition. It means reversing the official Washing­ ton policy of considering runaway-flag ships a part of the US fleet—a practice which plainly ignores US shipping laws that are supposed to promote American-flag ship­ ping. The hodge-podge that maritime repre­ sents today is also pointed up by the fact that whatever is left of our offshore tanker fleet is primarily engaged in hauling grain, while foreign ships carry most of our oil and ore imports. These are not new issues and new prob­ lems. The SI.U and other maritime unions have cited them, again and again, because they highlight the many difficulties facing maritime, which requires joint action by all parties to produce the necessary solutions. And just as no single segment of the industry—labor, Government or manage­ ment—is totally responsible for the present state of affairs, any so-called attack on the industry's problems which singles out one group for special treatment is doomed to fail. Unions?' A clear and concise answer to the critics of the trade union movement was offered by President Kennedy during the course of a speech in Washington a few weeks ago. Since the message can bear repetition, here in part is what he said: "Those who may find fault with the labor movement today in the United States, as they find fault with so many things in this country, need only look abroad in Latin America, in Europe, in all parts of the world —and see labor unions controlled either by the Communists or the government, or no labor unions. "And when they find either one of those three conditions, they find inevitable pov­ erty or totalitarianism. Therefore, I think it is a fair judgment to make that a free, ac­ tive, progressive trade union movement stands for a free, active, progressive coun­ try. And that is the kind of country I am proud to be president of." �Face Twehnt LOG sm ASXBXVAXMS ana The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and a total of $32,000 in benefits was paid (any apparent delay in payment of claim is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): May SI, 19SS Urges Boycott Of l^orelgn Film To the Editor: The members of the SIU are familiar wiib the systematic scuttling of the US merchant marine by American financiers who thereby evaded US taxes and exploited cheap foreign labor. They know that the American press fully supported~lhIs opera­ tion by exaggerated accounts of ing to go to sea with some knowledge under their belts.^ As chief-steward of the Titan, I can personally say that the school does a great job. I have one of the trainees with me on board, whose name is Lemley Boudreaux. He is one of the best workers I have ever seen in all my years of sailing in the steward department. He has been with me for.al­ most nine months and I can truly say I am proud to have such an excellent man for a shipmate. The training program is doing an important job for all of us in the SIU. Ralph Reyes Maldonado Headley F. White, 65: Brother Thurston Dingier, 45: A heart at­ John G. Greffory, 54: A liver ail­ ment was the cause of Brother tack was fatal to Brother Dingier White died of a chest ailment at the on AprU 6, 1963, USPHS Hospital, Gregory's death at the USPHS S t a t e n Island, on September 19, NY, on April 26, Hospital, Now 1961 in Brindisi, 1963. He had Orleans, La. A Italy. He had joined the SIU of the member sailed in the SIU In 1938 and SIU since 1944, steward depart­ shipped in the he had shipped ment since 1960. steward depart­ in the engine de­ His daughter, 4 4 4 ment. His wife, partment. Sur­ Anilee D. Irvine, Wllhelmina viving is his wife, of Santa Ana, All letter# to thg Editor for White, of New Wanda E. Ding­ Calif., survives. publication in th« SEAFARERS Burial was in Brindisi. Total bene­ ier, of WhisUer, Ala. Burial was in York City, survives. Burial was at LOG must bt signed by the To the Editor: Cedartown, Ga. Total benefits: Fern Cliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, fits $4,000. writer. Names will be withheld I retired my SIU membership NY. Total benefits: $4,000. $4,000. upon request. on September 16, 1961, and have All of the following 4 4 4" been working as a foreman for 4 4 4 Antonio Alcidn, 40: Brother AlSIU families have re­ the wages paid to American the G. W. Ogden Electrical Con­ cain died of a heart ailment while Allen D. Beverstoek, 64: Brother ceived a $200 maternity seamen. tractors. Last August I took the en route to the Beverstock died of injuries re­ benefit, plus a $25 bond So there Is no need for me California state contractor's test Highland Hospi­ ceived in a fall from the Union in the to repeat arguments contained In Los Angeles, passed it, and tal, Oakland, aboard the SS in letters rejected by six Ameri­ now have an electrical contrac­ baby's name, represent­ Calif., on March Venore in the can newspapers, in whi<di I tor's license. ing a total of $2,000 in 17, 1963. He Gulf of Mexico urged that this sabotage of the I have not gone into business maternity benefits and a joined the SIU on April 16, 1963. American economy should be because this requires having a in 1948 and had He had sailed maturity value of $250 in dramatically denounced by an fair-sized bank acount, which I shipped in the SIU In the engine bonds: effective boycott of the Ameri­ don't have yet. Although I have steward depart­ department since Theresa Jane Labigang, born ment. His wife, can - financed, foreign - made been ashore for about two years 1959. His wife. February 9, 1963, to Seafarer and Ruth M. Alcain, now, I miss shipping so bad I movie "Cleopatra." Ruby Beverstock, Mrs. John Labigang, Pass Chris­ of Baltimore, Md., survives. Burial of Baltimore, No union member should neg­ can taste it, but my wife insists tian, Miss. lect this possibility for arousing I stay home for a while. was in Baltinoore. Total benefits: Md., survives. Burial was at MoreBut I sure appreciate getting the American public to an 4< 4" land Memorial Park, Baltimore. $4,000. Kimberley Stewart, born March awareness of the evasion of the the LOO regularly, as it keeps Total benefits: $4,000. 4 4 4 16, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. responsibilities of citizenship me in touch with the shipping Sherman Shumate, 39: A heart James P. Stewart, Baltimore, Md. for the isake of profits. Contact situation. Union news, and every ailment proved fatal to Brother other organizations, advertise, once in a while there is a pic­ 4" 4* 3^ Shumate on Daniel F. Byrne, 54: Pneuntonia Gerald A. Blan, born February and condemn this sort of "busi­ ture or article of someone I March 19, 1963 was fatal to Brother Byrne at the 24, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. ness ethics." Boycott the Ameri­ have shipped with. at the USPHS New Orleans, Jerry W. Blan, Kirbyville, Texas. My shipmate Charlie Stambul can financed, foreign - made Hospital in Bos­ La., USPHS Hos­ 4i 4 4> dropped by the house a couple "Cleopatra"! ton, Mass. He pital on April 9, Barbara Watts, born December J. Doran of months ago. He was leaving joined the SIU in 1963. He had 10, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. for Japan on the Elie (I think). 1962 and sailed sailed in the deck 44 4 Ronny L. Watts, Livingston, La. He was going to write me, but in the deck de­ department after 4 4 4' as yet I have not heard from joining the SIU partment. His faCharlotte Miller, born March 22, him. Charlie, how about keep­ in 1938. Surviv­ ther, George 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jerry ing in touch? ing is his wife, Shum ate, of L. Miller, Daphne, Ala. Well, hello to all those I have To the Editor: Rita Byrnes, of Olive Hill, Ky., survives. Burial 4 4 4 shipped with who remember I would like to express my Arabi, La. Burial Pamela Stewart, born March 12, was in Olive Hill. Total benefits: me, and keep my LOG coming. thanks to the Union for its fine was at Greenwood Cemetery in 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bob W. $4,000. Franklyn J. Muns training program for men want­ New Orleans. Total benefits: 4 4 4 Stewart, Spiro, Oklahoma. Charles F. Ison, 68: A heart ail­ $4,000. 4 4 4 Elise Fargo, born April 29, 1963, ment was fatal to Brother Ison on to Seafarer and Mrs. George Far­ March 14 1963 at the Baltimore, go, Highland Park, NJ. Md., USPHS Hos­ 4 4 4 Florence Edwards, born May 7, pital. He had 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. David sailed in the en­ gine department Seafarers are urged at all times when In port to visit their brother members and shipmates in the Edwards, Mobile, Ala. after joining the hospitals. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals around the country: 4 4 4 Mark I.eiter, born April 13, SIU in 19.55. Sur­ Aubry Sargent Pedro Escobar John Lager Frank James PINE CREST HAVEN Marcel Fraylo is his Joseph Sistrunk T. McRaney Walter Johnson 1963. to Seafarer and Mrs. Alex­ viving COVINGTON. LOUISIANA Clayton Frost Horacio Pedraza Melvin A. Spires Oscar Jones Frank Martin wife, Lena G. ander Leiter, Pine Beach, NJ. Antoine Granger Ashton Stephens Alford Keenum Rafael Pereira VA HOSPITAL Ison, of Balti­ Albert Hummuo Steve Kollna Francis Stirk Clarence Simmona 4 4 4 NORTHAMPTON. MASS. Maiden Hlbhs Fannie Malre Strickland Emanuel Vatl* Finis Troy John Luther, born Feb­ more. Burial was at Cedar Hill Maurice Roberts Rosindo Maro William Lawless Adolph Sweneon US SOLDIERS" HOME ruary 7, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Cemetery, Anne Arundel County, Anthony Maxwell Harvey Thomas VA HOSPITAL WASHINGTON. DC Arnold Midgett Robert Trippe HOUSTON, TEXAS Md. Total benefits: $4,000. John Luther, Pearl River, La. William Thomson WlUiam Wade Louis Moore Misses Shipping, But LOG Helps Praises Union Training School EVERY MONTHS if any SIU ship has no library or needs a new supply of books, contacf any SIU hall. YOUR SIU SHIP'S UBRARY USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Adolph Anavitarto Antonio Longuelra James Murphy Felix Arce John Nixon John Barone Joseph Obrerza A. D. Caramas E. T. Omaar Mario Carrasco George Pllaras Carmine Cassano Thomas E. Correll Joseph Raymond F. Regalado Horacio DaSUva Wiil Denny Alfredo Rlos Hugh Dick I. B. Schneider Thomas Duncan Joseph Scuily John Glvens Manuel Silva Charles Fediw WiUlam Smith , Robert Goodwin James Stripp John Hansen Thomas Tigho Frederick Harvey Carlos Traviezo Richard Haskln Joseph Townsend Juan Hopkins Yu Yee John Jeliette Ching You Suio Lepisto USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND William Burton George Radtke Sidney Day Harold Reed Gorman Glaze Vance Reld Ray Hartford Sergio Rivera John Hoppes David Rudolph Frank Llro Edward Ruley Julio M. Logu John Thompson M. L. Mayor Harry Thrash Edward Moore Stanley Vemu* Ralph M. O'Neal George Warren Emmett Fhelan Calvin Williamson USPHS HOSPITAI. NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Freddy Adams James Donahue Filimon Barlizo WUliam Doyle Anthony Bernard Ralph Dougherty Leon Brown Marcus Evans Bobby Butts Natale Favaloro Samuel Cllnkscales Wesley Fincannon Enrique Constantino Eugent GaUaspy Joseph Curtie Leon J. Gordon Thomas Deal# Carl Harris George Perez James Walker Curtis Prlmeauz Joseph Williams William E. Roberts Luther Wing Calvin Rome USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS William Bedgood Charles Brown Alvah Burrls Lucien EUe Apply For S&A Within 60 Days Seafarers are reminded that in order to be eligible for $56 weekly Sickness & Accident welfare benefits they must sub­ mit their S&A claims within 60 days of the date their in­ jury or illness is incurred. They should also make certain they have filled out their ap­ plications completely, making full mention of the circum­ stances involved in their case. This will simplify checking and processing of applications whether a Seafarer applies at headquarters or in the outports. All payments are han­ dled in the same manner as SIU Vacation Plan benefits. John E. Butler USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Harry Baum Torolf Kismiil John Donnelly William Langford Edward Edlnger Arno Pedersen Donald Hampton Harold Taylor Charles Hazelton David Wilson USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Herbert Armfield Fred Reimolt Edward Cichorek William Wilcox Russell McLeod Robert Coung USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. Edward Broussard Edward Farrell Robert Davis Charles Robinsoa Frederick Epsom USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA ElUs Cottrell William Mason William Grimes Francisco Panuelo# USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA Roland Canady Richard Johnson Ignacio D'Amico J, R. Miller John Epperson Jesse Morris Victor Gonzales USPIIS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Gerlad Algernon Leneard Higgani Robert Banister Thomas Lehay Benjamin Deibler Arthur Madsea Claude Doyal Max Olson Abe Gordon Charles Slater Joseph Gross • Willie Young SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny Thomas Isaksen VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY, MASS. Raymond Arsenault USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE James McGee �May tt Ifa SEAFARERS Tage mrteoi LOG r 'Recifo', 'Rubby'« 'Squirrel' MM t A tricky night transfer of a sick shipmatein heavy seas by the crew of the Fanwood (Wa­ terman) (LOG, April 5), won recognition from the Coast Guard in the latest Coast Guard bul­ letin for the Atlantic Merchant Vessel Report (AMVER) system. Good seamanship all around effected the night ren--* ^ dezvous and transfer of Sea­ relax and stay cool at the lame train) is making regular weekly farer Charles Starling to the time. Here they are, making like runs to Puerto Rico from New troopship General Patch "without the Pharaohs of old and building Incident." Unfortunately, his crew- a pyramid of their own. Top man mates heard by radio a few days is Gas Crittenden, OS, who is later that Brother Starling had assed away at sea aboard the atch. The entire crew expressed their deepest sympathy to Star­ ling's wife and newborn son whom lie never got to see. ? 4" J- Some safety precautions were brought up at the regular ship's meeting aboard the Del Sud (Delta) on her last trip. P. R. Turner was rec­ ognized first and spoke on the danger of stick­ ing heads or hands out of the portholes while Valentine the vessel is docking or working cargo. P. B. Valentine cautioned the crew to be careful not to touch anyone on the dock when the ship arrives in Houston until the vessel has been cleared. Such action could cost the ship a $5,000 fine and make the crewmember involved subject to a Jail sentence, he pointed out. standing on Ed Ehringer, Jack Tatcs, Art LaCroM, Roger Nelson, Jimmie Rader, Tony Bender and Johnnie Nash. Taking it all in at the pool edge is Barney McNally. i t 4. When the temperature in Aba- Ship's delegate Bob Phillips sent dan, Iran, got up around 110*, the in the picture. gang on the Steel Rover (Isthmian) t. t headed straight for the pool at the Now that the Savannah (SeaUSS Club there, where they could STEEl. DIRECTOR (Isthmian), Jan. S—Chairman, G. Mulhollandt Secre­ tary, Stanley Sllveriteln. No beefs repui'ted by department delegates. Vote of thanks to ahip'a delegate. Crew asked to leave keys and clean foc'sles at termination of trip. Vote of thanks given to entire steward de­ partment for holiday dinners. ing. Motion to write letter to head­ quarters explaining the condition of this ship and to have a patrolman board same on arrival in northern port. CITIES SS RVIC I BALTIMORE (Cities Service), Feb. 7—Chairman, A. W. McCullumi Secretary, Billy G. Edelmen. Motion made to negotiate 07 for cleaning black oil apUls on tanker. Motion made to paint crew's rooms once a year. TRANSGLOBE (Hudson), Feb. * — Chairman, G. Ceccato; Secretary, Joe Achtison was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to steward and entire department for exceptionally good food and service. Resolution sent to headquarters per­ taining to i'ctirement plan. PENN CHALLENGER (Penn), Feb. 11—Chairman, B. M. Moye; Secretary, E. Farrell. $10.29 In ship's fund. No beefs reported. Food has been short on some items. Former ship's dele­ gate, Brother Mo.ve, given a vote of thanks for a job well done. PENN CARRIER (Penn), Feb. 11— Chairman, K. Hatglmislos; Secretary, C. Walter. Motion to have headquuiTeis mail any clarifications of previous agreement to ship for post- I 3 MS t 4> A safety meeting aboard the Morning Light (Waterman) heard a recommendation from all de­ partments for increased safety at the Perry Street wharf in New Orleans. In case of an emergency, several pointed out, there are no posters on the dock designating the nearest fire stations or tele­ phones, and after working hours all doors on the wharf are closed so there is no way to call a taxi, ambulance, doctor, the fire de­ partment, or anybody else for that and lamp black put on all decks, leaving no room to walk on to crew quarters. PENNMAR (Calmar), Feb. 10 — Chairman, B. Crawford; Secretary, Jamas Johnson. S1S.04 in ship's fund. In the event ship lays up, ship's fund will be donated to child's welfare fund for crippled. VIVIAN (Maritime Overseas), Feb. 1—Chairman, Stanley Schuyler; Sec­ retary, C. J. Lohr. Motion made and submitted to headquarters negotiating coiiunittee that after 20 years In the SlU plus 10 years aeatime, a man should be able to retire. Vote of thanks given to steward department. OCEAN IJLLA (Maritime Overseas), Feb. II—Chairman, R. Lambert; Sec­ retary, R. Burns. No beefs reported. D. Turner elected .to serve as ship's delegate. Contact patrolman regard­ ing fresh milk put aboard. BRIDGEHAMPTON (Bull), Feb. Chairman, Tom Pons; Secretary, Jack Dolan. Canadian SlU brothers were welcomed aboard as part of crew. Crew requests library for next trip. Crew to submit report on OT for Bre-iighting. Detailed report of fire sent to headquarters. DEL SOL (Delta), July 15—Chairs man, L. Nicholas; Secretary, H. Mam. 4. The Transglobe (Hudson Water­ ways) isn't exactly the Louvre, but it carried a pretty valuable collection of paintings on a recent trip, destined for the famous "Musee de la Marine" in Paris. The $2 million collection of US naval art and historical artifacts is on loan to the French museum from the US Government. It includes outstanding works from the col­ lections of the Na\'y and Marine Corps, the White House, the Na­ tional Archives, the Library of Congress, the US Naval Academy and the Smithsonian Institution. t OVERSEAS IVA (Maritime OverMat), Feb. 3—Chairman, Jeteph V. •Ittonnef; Searetary, Paul L. Whitlew. Better alopchcat requeated. Only one carton ot cigarettea Issued in foreign porta. Problems on draws to be checked. Vote of thanks to steward department. Watchstanders tlianked for cleaning up the messhaU In the mornings. York, a suggestion was made at the last ship's meeting to have a fan or blower installed in the fireroom to make the black gang a bit more comfortable, writes n>eeting secretary William Nihem. Some salt tablets will no doubt be in order too. WASHINGTON CARRIER (Washing­ ton Carriers), Feb. 10—Chairman, D. Smith; Secretary, Tex Strickland. Tex 8. U. Johnson. Ship's delegate re­ ported that the usual dinner was served aboard in France to orphans and S167 was donated by officers and crew along with new blankets do­ nated by owners. S3S.75 in ship's fund. Motion to have company install two water fountains, one in messhall and one In crew's quarters. Water cooler also needed In messhall and crew's quarters aft. Vote of thanks to deck maintenance, Harrington, for building bookshelf and racks In crew recreation room. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Feb. 13—Chairman, Leopoi^t Faulkner; Sec­ retary, Thomas LIIJS. NO beefs re­ ported by departmi nt delegates. Otis J. Harden was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion on fish oil Strickland was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion that the Union negotiate for a third cook to be shipped aboard this vessel. Chief cook and 2nd cook & baker should be paid OT for all work performed in excess of 8 hours per day, since tliis vessel has been in operation. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Overseas Car­ riers), Feb. 3—Chairman, J. J. McHale; Secretary, none. No beefs re­ ported. SIO in ship's fund. Motion to have patrolman find out why crew can't have full cooperation from chief mate regarding medical care. Request Union and company to allow ship to pick up fresh milk when available in foreign ports. ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), Feb. 34— Chairman, S. DIGIrolomo; Secretary, As the Transbay (Hudson Waterways] was going through the Suez Canal recently, someone got out the old Brownie and snapped this picture of Seafarers Mickey "Recife" Perkins, 2nd pumpman; Carl "Rubby" Jones, chief pump­ man, and Harvey "Squirrel" Glotzer, deck, resting topside between watches. matter. There are no telephones outside, and the watchmen usually are inside the wharf with all doors closed. Everyone present agreed steps should be taken to investigate way of eliminating this danger. Among crewmembers speakipg out were ship's delegate R. A. Burch, deck delegate W. T. Roche, engine delegate Alton Clement, and stew­ ard delegate Walter Coleman. voyage, according to Maximo Bugawan, ship's meeting chairman. Among the things to be installed before her next trip, Bugawan writes, are wider bunks and mat­ tresses for the unlicensed person­ nel, extra fans in each room and chairs In the crew mess to replace benches. Also calculated to make the next voyage a more pleasant one was the suggestion made by tha steward that any ideas the crew 4 4 4 The Aldlna (Harrison Traders) might have to improve the servica should be a real comfortable ship of his department be made during when she starts out on her next the voyage and not when it is all over. In this way, they can be In^ plemented as soon as possible. R. Phoebus. J. Rambo elected to serve as ship's delegate. $30 in ship's fund. Request made for new washing machine with timer. Captain extended thanks to crew for its co­ operation while repairs were being made aboard. Victory Lunch BIENVILLE rsea-Land), Feb. 14— Chairman, G. E. Truesdell; Secretary, M. Riechelson. No beefs. Beef on draws squared away. $38 In ship's fund went toward TV repair. Contact Union and safety director about in­ stalling life-rafts on after house. Brother Kind left gear on ship In November. Will contact him to see what disposition Is to be made. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Feb. 10—Chairmen, Leo Movall; Secretary, D. L. Stepp. No major beefs re­ ported. Motion made to negotiate for raise in pay and OT. WILD RANGER (Waterman), Feb. 10—Chairman, L. Paradise; Secretary, John Singer. Discussion on launch service in Orient which was not sat­ isfactory. Letter to be sent to head­ quarters regarding securing ship prior to sailing. Delegate to handle safety beefs. Discussion regarding Koreans aboard vessel. Vote of thanks to steward department. EL EMIR (Maritime Carriers), Feb. 18—Chairman, Joseph McKreth; Sec­ retary, Kenneth Collins. Stephen Fulford elected ship's delegate. Letter to be sent to headquarters regarding dispute between mate and the bosun. Discussion on forming • safety com­ mittee. ORION HUNTER (Orion), Jan. 13— Chairman, D. Rood; Secretary, N. Mattney. No beefs reported. Letter to be drawn up and mailed to head­ quarters regarding transportation beef. Crew asked to be quiet at night in passagewaj's. No one doubted for a min­ ute that there was some good food in store when chief cook P. J. Franca started rattling pots and pans in the Monticello Vic­ tory IVictory Carriers) gal­ ley, Photo taken on the West Coast shows Franco making final touches with lunch only minutes away. �SEAFARERS Piicre Foorteea Wealth Of History And Legend Draws Tourists To 'Big Ditch' Not since Billy Rose's Aquacade, back in the "Dark Ages," have so many rubber-necks come to gaze on the strange functions of a man-made waterworks. The Panama Canal, which is doing $100 million a year in ship trade, is also packing in the spectators. Those who come only to look get in free.-^ Seafarer Pat Conley's LOG or if empty, 75 cents a ton of dis­ But the chap who once crossed placement. contributions in the past have Gatun Lake, a matter of 26 The SIU ship Orion Hunter, miles, was charged 45 cents for tli« effort. The fee was based on the rate ordinarily charged for empty ships. Travelers who want to view the canal oj)erations can take-a taxi from Panama City to the Miraflores Locks in the Canal Zone, a ISminute ride. There, a pavilion that was built for the 1956 meet­ ing of Western Hemisphere presi­ dents serves to accommodate the tourists. Last year the Panama Canal Company organized a guide service of bilingual ladies and gen­ tlemen who are on duty from 10 to 5 telling the story of the canal in English and Spanish. So many people have come to the bleachers at Miraflores that a new grandstand will soon be built. Boat service, alas. Is limited to groups, but two vessels maintained inside the canal do make periodic voyages. Travelers who happen to be in Panama can telephone Bal­ boa 1492 and take pot luck. The guides will sometimes allow Individuals to join groups. Then, too, -If you hap­ pen to know somebody aboard a ship, the cap­ tain wiil occa­ sionally permit a passenger to come aboard ^or the passage. It takes about eight hours to Conley slip across the wasp-waist of the two continents. From the bleachers at Miraflores the spectators can see the ships edge in from the Pacific. Once the first set of locks closes behind you, the water pours in, raising the ship 27 feet A second gate raises the vessel another 27 feet, at which point it can sail Into Miraflores Lake. Eventually ships are raised to 85 feet above sea level, at which point they cross the watery route over the Continental Divide. Those who cross by boat will see Paraiso, a town built by the French when they first tried to cut a canal here in 1880. Cucaracha Slide—a cuoaracha is a pea cockroach—is a fancy handle hung on a hill which slipped into the canal in 1915, shortly after it opened, blocking the passageway. pretty much covered the en­ tire world. Here he offers some details about the Panama Canal which many may not have known uMil now. Picnickers who come to the top of Contractor's Hill to nibble a lunch while watching the boats glide by, can also contemplate Gold Hill, a bit of French fakery across the water. Here, said the French builders, those who put money Into the canal scheme would benefit not merely from the tolls paid by the ships but also from the gold In the hills as well. No gold ever came out of the hill, but ships that pass between the two oceans pay 90 cents for each ton of available cargo space. which sails for Colonial Shipping, once paid $30,000 for the trip, but the average ticket costs the shipowner about $5,000. Tickets must be bought and paid for in advance. The Canal doesn't recog­ nize the Diner's Club. It takes 52 million gallons of water, about a two-day supply for a large and thirsty city, to put one ship from ocean to ocean. All this water is lost, half of it flow­ ing Into the Atlantic and the other half Into the Pacific. No pumping is required since the water Is per­ mitted to run downhill from Gatun Lake. Both Gatun and Madden Lake are the water tanks for the project, and they are supplied by yearly rainfall. Reader's Digest Smear Against Marine Unions Draws A Seafarer's Fire Seafarer Frederick V. Davis, writing abroad the Kyska (Waterman), got hopping mad when he read a February "Readers Digest" article attacking US maritime unions and accusing them of "killing the was the impression given in the industry. He got so mad that he wrote original article that seamen today an article of his own, jjased on his long years of actually earning his living at sea, refuting point by point the charges made in the original article. He sent it out to the Digest. The magazine's reply was brief. They could not use the article, they said, because they "question the editorial effectiveness of material prepared in rebuttal. But this is not to deny the readability of your piece or the validity of the points you made." In other words, attacking the unions is fine as far as the Digest is concerned, but it isn't Interested Davis in the other side of the story on any count. In preparing his own article, one of the big bubbles Davis popped > ./ Contractor's Hill it a popular spot for those who like to nibble a picnic lunch as they watch ships sail from ocean to ocean through the canal. From Contractor's Hill they can see Gold Hill, which has no more gold in it than their potato salad, but induced thousands of French investors to sink money into the French canal project. May II, im LOG live like pampered millionaires. He made It clear that after years of sailing he could safely say that the average freighter was no cruise ship, nor are the seamen aboard really passengers who get "fabu­ lous" wages for doing practically nothing, as the article implied. ". . . Quarters are usually just big enough to accommodate three bunks, a wooden bench or chair, a washbasin, three metal lockers, with just enough room left for a man to walk between," he pointed out. Eleven deck department men usually have to "share the total of two shower stalls. They have two heads assigned to this same num.ber of men." Among other points Davis tried to clear up was. the fallacy of con­ sidering a seaman's 40-hour-week by the same standards as other workers' normal workweek. ". . . A seaman is confined to his ship 24 hours per day while at sea, and subject to call . . . and while the ship is in port the ship always comes first, above his private wishes and desires. ... On foreign runs a man is away from his family for two, three or more months at a time." "Nor are there any movies, drug stores, soda fountains, etc., that a man might be able to visit and en­ joy while at sea. The only place to purchase articles of clothing, shaving needs, etc., is the slopchest, and too often this lives up to the name." And for all this "a chief elec­ trician receives a base wage of $586.00 per month, and is the high­ est paid unlicensed man aboard any cargo ship. . . . For all hours over 40 an electrician ashore will re­ ceive time and a half or double time, while aboard the ship an elec­ trician will receive $2.33 per hour for all overtime work. . . . less than his basic hourly wage." Another item Davis managed to set straight was the matter of com­ paring the wages of American sea­ men to foreign seamen. It just can't be done in terms of American money, he mado clear. LISA • (SMliMt), Pab. ir-Chalr. man, Ral|ri) H. Smltlii Saeratary, I. R. LIndanmuth. UoUoa nuda to hava « tan-man olaan-up craw put aboard aU aHlpa laid up for elavan days or mora, prior to crawinS up. Vota of thanka to ataward dapartment for good food and aarvlca. Vota of thanka to flan Franciico oRlclal for flna Job In obtaining repalra aboard ahlp whlla In Stockton. DBTROIT (Saa-Land), Fab. II Chairman, Jeta L. Ramoti lacratary, Jotaph RIghattl. Everything running amoothly. Repalra to be taken up with patrolman at payoff. Motion to aee company oSlclala about transpor­ tation from ship to the airport. MOBILi (Saa-Land), Fab. 34—Chair­ man, W. A. Themaai Saeratary, S. M. isCSij ;.ii i Simot. Everything running smoothly. Suggestion that a delegate from each department be present to And out about the transportation In Puerto Nuevo, PR and Ellzabethport. NJ. Crew cites hardships of getting to town and the large amount of money involved for transportation. Vote of thanks to steward department for a Job well dona SEATRAiN TEXAS (Seatrain), Feb. 33—Chairman, Ceo. T. Chandler; Sec­ retary, Clarence A. Collins. No beefs reported. Morton Trchern elected ship's delegate. All hands requested to donate whatever money possible for repair of TV set. Request more fresh fruit be left out for night lunch. ROBIN KIRK (Robin), Feb. 34 — Chairman, R. W. Simpkins; Secretary, J. ZImmer. Motion made to hava patrolman see tha company about ordering fresh milk In foreign ports. Discussion on shortage of stores. Vote of thanks to the cook and baker for the good meals In spite of the short­ age of stores. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), Feb. 10—Chairman, H. Harold; Secre­ tary, Roicoe L. Alford. Ship's dele­ gate reported everything In order. Suggestion made that all meetings be held after 6:30 PM. Ship's delegate to check with patrolman about slopchest. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment for Job well done. ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin), Feb. U —Chairman, Rocco Aibaneie; Secre­ tary, Maximo Bugawan. $18 In ship's fund. Vote of thanks to chief cook for good feeding this trip. ST. CHRISTOPHER (Olga Konow), Feb. 1»—Chairman, K. Winters; Sec­ retary, R. Panareiii. Crew asked to cooperate In keeping natives out of after house. No beefs reported by department delegates. Request water fountain In crew passageway. Vote of thanks to steward department and also to Capt. Wilson for cooperation with the crew. COB VICTORY (Victory Carriers), March 3—Chairman, A. Skaaiagaard; Secretary, L. Smith. $23.61 in ship's fund. Discussion on transportation when men have to go to another port to Join ship. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department. ALAMAR (Calmer), March 10 — Chairman, T. Hanna; Secretary, F. A. DeLeon. No beefs reported. J. Auger was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Discussion about transportation to and from the .ship at Pennwood Dock in Sparrows Point, Maryland. PANOCEANiC FAITH (Panoceanic Tankers), March 3—Chairman, M. Mulling; Secretary, S. P. Mailloux. Motion that negotiating committee try to discontinue the 30-day basis for payrolls of over 30-day duration. All payrolls should be on a day-to-day basis. This way the seamen will be paid for all the days of the articles. 'Sea Life" ALCOA PURITAN (Alcaa), March II—Chairman, W. M. flrutani See ro­ tary, Clifton Ouilatt. Dlacuaalon aa to whethar or not tha Captain haa tha right to raUon cigarettes on board aliip. Slilpa should be properly stored before leaving US ports. TOPA TOFA (Waterman), March 11 —Chairman, Jot. Saxon; Secretary, W. e. Harper. Carl Fierce was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discuaaion on how to keep out tha natives, flies and mosqultoa. Ship has no screens, no screen doors and no mosquito nets. ALCOA ROAMiR (Alcoa), March It —Chairman, O. L. Parker; Secretary, J. B. Hannon. Motion to see patrol­ man about having enough cigarettes and other articles for the voyage. Ship should be fumigated for mice. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), March 10 —Chairman, Ernest Trader; Secretary, Robert Kyle. Ship's delegate R. Kyle resigned. Brother Lane elected to serve In his place. Motion made that a man who has been In the Union for 20 years and has at least 200 daya at sea each year should be entitled to retirement. STEEL ADVOCATE (isthmian), Feb. 35—Chairman, John J. Rainosa; Sec­ retary, Luis Ramirex. Motion made that callbacks on Saturdays and Sun­ days be paid as double time Instead of straight time. Matter of water tanks will be referred to patrolman at Long Beach or Frisco. OCEAN DiNNY (Maritime Over­ seas), Feb. 34—Chairman, F. Jankowski; Secretary, S. Rothschild. No safety meeting aboard this \fessel last voyage, or this voyage. Ship's dele­ gate to discuss this with Captain. Motions made and sent to headquar­ ters regarding retirement plan at age 50 with IS years seatlmc. Motion that in next negotiations our representa­ tives .should ask for a raise across the board. ELiE V (Ocean Cargoes), March 1— Chairman, B. Landos; Secretary, C. Stambul. Motion that fresh milk be supplied Instead of canned milk where fresh milk has been okayed by US Government In foreign port. Resolution sent to headquarters per­ taining to ahlpplng cnmnanies paying on a 30-day month basis, causing men to lose a number of days for the year. Motion made to pay on a dayto-day basis. CHOCTAW (Waterman), March 3— Chairman, Roland Dean; Secretary, Louis W. Pepper. Company refuses to alter Its poor distribution of mall from United States to foreign ports. Motion made that headquarters nego­ tiate for a new contract clause stat­ ing that all companies must Issue crew passes or else there Is not to be any cargo discharged in any port. Vote of thanks to all department delegates. BETHFLOR (Bethlehem Steel), March 33—Chairman, Richard Brown; Secretary, Charles Bedell. Motion made to see about putting air-condltlonlng on SIU ships. Motion to get watch foc'sles for the engine depart­ ment on Ore-type ships. Crew went on record to cooperate with the safety program now being started by the company. Fllippo Carlino was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. GLOBE EXPLORER (Maritime Over­ seas), Feb. 13—Chairman, Joseph F. Lae; Secretary, R. Prideaux. No beefs reported. Motion made to see patrolman about keeping officers' recreation room door unlocked for emergencies. Delegate to see captain about painting quarters. SANTORE (Marven), Jan. 3—Chair­ man, Louis E. Meyers; Secretary, Ander Johansson. Louis E. Meyers was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. $11 In ship's fund. Vote of thanks to Food Plan for obtaining the proper voyage stores for this vessel and to Louis Meyers, who fought ail the way for stores that have never been placed on this ship before. DEL SOL (Delta), March 4—Chair­ man, Howard Menz; Secretary, W. J. Barnes. Discussion on Vacation Plan. Port discharges that company Is put­ ting out was referred to headquarters for ciarincatlon. — By Jim Mates 'Souvanirs bti .damned 1 Get all those animals off this ship." �-<y- \ ' w ''' ^ ^ ^ J. R. Alsobrook The above-named or anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to contact his mother, Mrs, Charles H. Eyre, 4 Belvedere Drive, Brownsville, Texas. t 4> Frank Chester You are asked to contact Charles E. Perry, manager, Ben Milan Hotel, Texas and Crawford, Hous­ ton 1, Texas. Steel Fabricator Crew Ronald L. Shanholtzer asks to express his thanks and apprecia­ tion, for your assistance while he was hospitalized in Djibouti. i> i. Frank Bosch You are asked to contact Mary Martinez, Q/O Otelia Gomez, 1906 Baldwin St., Houston, Texas. t Face ruteem SEAFAkE"RSVOG Mi7 SI, IMS t 3» Income Tax Refunds Income tax refund checks are being held for the following by Neil V. Pardo, ^420 First Ave., DIRECTORY SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District^ PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT ' Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENT^ Earl Shepard LIndsey Willlanna A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECnETARV-TREASURER AJ Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill Hall Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1316 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St. John nor. Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10223 W. Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS....673 4th Ave.. Bkiyn HYacintb 9-6600 HOUSTON 3804 Canal St. Paul Drnzak, Agent WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE., Jax William Morris. Agenv ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Conzales, Agent FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira. Agent HEmlock 3-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent Tel. 529-7546 NEW YORK 673 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK 416 Colley Ave. Cordon Spencer. Acting Agent 625-6505 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4tb St. Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-3818 BAN FRANCISCO 450 Harrison St. Frank Boyne. Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAuley. West Coast Rep. BANTURCE. PR. . 1313 Fernandex Juncos, Stop 20 Keltb Terpe. Hq. Hep. Pbone 723-0003 SEATPLE 3505 let Ave. /led BabkowsU. Agent MAln 3-4334 TAMPA 313 Harrison St. Jeff GUlette. Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON. CaUf 303 N. Marine Ave. Georse McCartney. Agent TErminal 4-3528 TihUined from the US District knowing his whereabouts Is ssked to get In touch with his father, Court. Julio Rodriguez, Calle 6, Avenida 4> 4' 4^ Rexach 703, Bo. Ohrero, Santurce, John Wright "T.C." says thanks. He has re­ Puerto Rico. Seattle 1, Wash., and can be ob­ ceived all three money orders. 4> 4> ^ tained by sending proper identifi­ • 4; t 4i Thomas Hannan cation and a forwarding address: The above-named or anyone Evaristo Rodriguez deJesus Alabakoff. Damian: Ames, Omar; Berg, George J.; Birch. Rudolf; BobThe above-named or anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked ry 4; , yy< bitt. A. D.: Bowman, Richard P.; Branlund. Frank; Brooks. Robert; Brown. Lewis; Byrd, Robert; Cage. Robert A.; Canui. Jose; Carlson. Charles A.; Chichorek, Edward; Clark, Verne: Cogley. Philip B.; Conner. Jerry; Constantino. Fortunato; Cox. Leonard J.: Coyle. John P.; Crehan, Edward R.; Cristy. George; Crum. Marvin; Crum. Rex L. R.; Curtis. Maxine. Datzko. William: Davcv, William; Dlnlno. Pasquaiie; Drake. Woodrow; Doroba, Charles; Edwards. Robert W.; Everett. Wilbur Lee; Fox. James; Furst. Arthur; Gertz, George I.; Gossage. William: Graham. George: Hawkins, Erick: Heilig, Robert J.; Hendrick.'J. A.; Higgins, Leon­ ard; Hooper, Vincent S.: Jager, E.; Jarvis. Floyd J.; Johnson. Fumiko; Johnson, Thomas S.; Johnston, Leonard; Kaliloa, Joseph B.; Krieg. Stanley: Kroll. Will 1. Lake. Calvin K.; Langley, Fay W.; Lauritsen, J. M.; McAndrew, Robert N.; McDermott. Staeey J.; McKee. James E.: Martinussen, Charles; Marsh, Lloyd C.; Mates, James J.; Meher, Kiyoko; Mikkelborg. Halle; Moyles, James; Muscarella. Charles; Naope. George K.; Napaepae, Edward N.; Nickila, W. A.; Nelson, Sammie N.; O'Connor. William M.; Paulette, John E. Raynes, David T.; Reck. Warren: Ries, Charles F. Jr.; Ringuette. Albert N.; Roskamp, John H.; Royals. Quinton; Rummel. Arthur; Sandanger. Marlus: Samp­ son, Edwardo; Scharf. Alois; Shanks, Aivin; Singleton, Homer L.; Slatham, Robert; Strand, B. C.; Snyder. Joseph O.; Taylor. David G.; Thompson, Alexander; Torra, J.: Warren, Elvis O.: West, Henry; Wetzel, Edwin; Wilcox. William; White. William. 4" '4- -/y'",/-,;' , -4 4' Robert R. Fagan Your brother, Wayne S. Fagan, urges you to get In touch with him at 775 Clearview, San Antonio 28, Texas. ,• TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Inkes and Inland Haters District sre adainlstered in accordance with the proviaions of various trust fund sgreeBents. All tliese agreeaents specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and Banageaent represent­ atives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburseBents of trust funds are xuide only upon approval by a aajority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any time, you are denied Inforaation about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. I I ^•lii vii i SHIEPISO RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclus­ ively by the contracts 'between the IMion and the ahlpowners. Get to know your ahlpplng rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all.Uiioa halls. If you feel there has 'been My \'lolation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights as contained In the contracts between the Union and the shipownera, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified Ball, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Max Harrison, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite I630, New York h, Wi Also notify SIU President Paul Ball at Union headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafai«rs Appeals Board. t Ex-SS Pacific Carrier All former crewmembers of this vessel should immediately contact Sol C. Berenholtz, attorney, 1209 Court Square Building, Baltimore 2, Md., by mail or in person, in order to receive additional monies Coast Guard Tests New Rescue Gear CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts apecify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard •ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for or on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. BALTIMORE—The Coast Guard is developing a self-righting, fioating litter used to transfer injured and sick personnel between ships at sea. The plastic litter with a man in it can be dropped from a height of 60 feet into the water and will right itself in three seconds and float at a 45-degree angle. It is regarded as a major improvement over the old wire litter basket. Tests also are now being con­ ducted on a pencil-size launcher for distress flares. The springoperated launcher can shoot a flare 200 feet into the air. A synthetic tow-line for use by helicopters In towing small craft and a special release hook for use in air-dropping small pumps to boats in distress are also being studied. The object is to find a hook that will release the para­ chute from the pump as the latter hits the water, thus preventing the chute from dragging the pump. e EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAF-ARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its .collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 19G0 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranlts, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMEHT OF HOWIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in the event' anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or If a member Is required to make a payment and jls given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. J CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim.copy of Its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member.so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings.. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to he excused should request permission by telegram (he sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will he: New York June 3 Detroit June 7 Philadelphia June 4 Houston June 10 Baltimore June 5 New Orleans June II Mobile June 12 EQUAL BIGHTS. All Seafarers ere guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated witli the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against •because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to viilch he is entitled, he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. West Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has Issued an advance schedule covering June 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to he held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wilmington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in cord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: -Wiimlngfon San Francisco Seattle June 17 June 19 June 21 " 4^ FINAHCIAL REPORTS. Th« constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land waters Dtatrict eakes specific provision for safeguarding the eeebership's Doney and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three nonths by a rank and file auditing comittee elected by the >enberahip. .'All Union records sre avsilsble at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. Should any Baeber, for any reason, be refused l^s constitutional right to in­ spect these records, notify slU President Paul Hall by certified Ball, return receipt requested. Schedule Of SIU Meefings mmm to contact J. Fitzwater, 1410 Magda Village, Milton, Fla., as soon as possible. iiiW . i* ^ • 4- .. • \ ^ . X.... 1. \. N * N ^ . �OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION.# ATI/NTIO, flULF, UKE8 AND INLAND WATtM DISTRIOT • AFL>CI9. 'I^slj w i OVERSEAS EVA EYES VOYAGE TO TURKEY Living up to her name, the SiU-manned Overseas Eva (Overseas Carriers) was making ready for the long haul to Turkey while load­ ing in Baltimore recently. Pictured here are some scenes of her crew going about their routine work and off-duty activities prior to departure. Crewlist is checked over by SiU Patrolman P. Gonsorchik and ship's delegate Paul WhiHow (right). Deckhand Milton Neye looks thoughtful as he watches loading. Securing gear in light rain, Dan Backrack dons foul weather hat. 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Title A name given to the resource May 31, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: HOUSE TAX BILL HITS LOOPHOLE FOR EUNAWAYS SIU CO’S SEEK NEW SHIP AID SIU TOPS RUNOFF, WINS SABINE TUGS NAVY STUDY CITES SHIPBUILDING LAG, VITAL SHIP NEEDS COURT SETS TRUSTEES IN BULL LINE BALTIMORE SIU WINS 4 IN ROW SIU SWEEPS NLRB VOTING TO WIN SABINE TUG FLEET RAIL UNION ADS SPUR BILL TO PROBE RR $ NEW LINER RUN GETS 2ND CHANCE CARGO PREFERENCE PRACTICES OVERSEAS LISTED IN US STUDY A-POWER URGED FOR ALL SHIPPING SIU SHIP RESCUES 24 CUBANS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/31/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 11 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/f8e44ba2020e241e67a0e0dcfa6b648b.PDF a8c950a09bf46bd5bf39953103c8b09e PDF Text Text Five SlU Scholatships Awarded -Story On Page 16 SlU CHARGE NIPS NY SCAB AGENCY SiUNA RESUMES ITF MEMBERSHIP -Story On Page 16 -Stoiy On Page 2 Vol. XXV No. 10 SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO IJ V ||PP[||ppPP|P|PP|||P|PPI|^iy.^V n; ' -r. II 'is*'' s I- WJ Full view of the convention hall shows AFL-CIO Presi­ dent George Meany ad­ dressing SIUNA delegates last week in Washington. More than 200 delegates and guests participated. (Full details on Page 3; re­ lated stories on. Pages 2, 5, and 12; Four-page Photo Report in centerfold.) ... The Eleventh SIUNA Convention <3 Convention Acts On Job Issues -Story On Page 3 Canada Scab-Herder Admits 'Dirty Work' —Story On Page 2 us EYES LAKES' LABOR SPY CASE Story On Page 2 �Fare Tvr* SEA F ARERS LOG SIUNA Resumes Membership In ITF, Vows Continued Aid May 17.1CM New OrlAsns ConyAntiAes Ballet WASHINGTON—The SIUNA has resumed membership in the International Transportworkers Federation, following a series of conferences between SIUNA representatives and officials of the international transport labor organization. Notification of the SIUNA's re­ sumption of membership was'*' ;;; Even as the cable was being contained in a cablegram re­ "The SIU welcomes this op­ ceived here on May 7 from read, a resolution was before the portunity, as the oldest American delegates calling for continued ef­ union of the ITF, to continue its Oslo, NorAvay. The cable, which was read forts to resolve the differcx-'ces be­ policy of cooperation and par­ to the delegates at the second tween the SIUNA and the ITF in ticipation in the federation's ef­ morning session of the SIUNA's a manner equitable to all parties forts to promote the welfare and 11th biennial convention, was concerned. The resolution was security of seafaring people," Hall said. signed by Pieter de Vries, general adopted unanimously. The SIU, together with the It pointed to the international's secretary of the ITF. It noted that International Longshoremen's As­ policy of "cooperating with other the "ITF Executive Board today lifted SIU suspension and noted unions around the world, partic­ sociation and the Marine Engineers cancellation SIU withdrawal! ularly where the interests of mari­ Beneficial Association, had with­ Membership therefore resumed time workers have been con­ drawn from the JTF on April 17, Balloting was brisk in New Orleans during last month's elec­ cerned" and to the SIUNA's I96I, following differences of immediately." tion of SIU delegates tor the SIUNA convention. Here, "continued policy of close co­ opinion which arose between the Seafarer Sam Hurst (center! signs the election roster, while operation with, and assistance to, SIU and ITF as the result of a Jo« Powers waits his turn. Rank-and-file Polls 'Committee­ other maritime unions even follow­ dispute between the SIU and Na­ ing its withdrawal from the tional Union of Seamen of Great men Phil O'Coflnor (left). Vie Mlorona and Tom Gorrity Britain. ITF . . ." check credentials for the secret ballot. A policy statement adopted later by the convention's International Affairs Committee said the ITF action "will again enable us on a mutually satisfactory basis to take our proper place within the ITF." It was endorsed by the delegates in separate action. The ITF Executive Board action WASHINGTON—Based on disclosures made at the SIUNA's 11th biennial convention NEW ORLEANS—Seafarers have followed a meeting here on April again played a key role in the re­ 27 between DeVries, SIUNA Presi­ here, the US Government may take a hard look at the use of private detectives by the lease arrangements for the 1961 dent Paul Hall, and SIUNA Execu­ Upper Lakes Shipping Company in its dispute with the SIU of Canada. This was indicated on May Cuban invasion prisoners, by man­ tive Vice Presidents Morris Weis7, when Congressman Hugh unsubstantiated charges of vio­ ning the freighter Morning Light berger and Cal Tanner. The SIU offered at the Washing­ L. Carey of Brooklyn, a mem­ lence at the SIU during the dis­ (Waterman) which left here Tues­ day, May 14, with a $4.5 million ton meeting to cancel its with­ ber of the House Committee on pute. The SIU has denied these shipment of emergency supplies drawal from the ITF provided its Labor and Education, addressed charges, pointing out that the use WASHINGTON — The dis­ rights, privileges and obligations the convention. He invited the of private detectives in a laborbound for Cuba. pute between the SIU of Can­ SIUNA to submit to the committee of membership were resumed management dispute is conducive A large number of Cuban ada and the Upper Lakes additional Information on the role violence. refugees are due to return to the without prejudice. Shipping Company was one of Hall said that the ITF action played by company-hired detec­ During the extended Canadian States on the Morning Light after the topics of discussion when she delivers her cargo to Havana. means that the effort to improve tives in the SlU-Upper Lakes con­ Government probe Into the Great President Kennedy and Can­ the conditions of maritime workers troversy. The SIUNA is now pre­ Lakes shipping dispute, SIU at­ The Morning Light carried ada's new prime minister, throughout the world will be paring full documentation. torneys had requested that the some 8,000 tons of baby food Lester B. Pearson, conferred strengthened. I The company has hurled many company be ordered to make avail­ and medical stores that are part in Hyannis Port last weekend. able records showing the extent of the $53 million in supplies As a result of this discus­ to which private detectives were being turned over to Cuba. The Raps Canadian Labour Congress sion, the. two heads of state employed. However, this request shipments began last December, have arranged for a meeting was denied, as Irrelevant, by Jus­ resulting in the pre-Christmas re­ to take place in Washington tice T. G. Norrls, who sat as a lease of 1,113 prisoners. Tuesday, May 21, between US. one-man commission in the in­ Various American companies Secretary of Labor W. Willard quiry. and private individuals donated Wlrtz, Canadian Labour Min­ The SIU made its request after the ransom cargoes through the ister Allan J. MacEachen, testimony indicated that Upper Red Cross. The AFL-CIO Mari­ AFL - CIO President George Lakes had used private detectives time Trades Department and the Meany and CLC President to interrogate crewmembers, em­ SIU participated in the early Claude Jodoln. Sec. Wirtz is ployed armed guards on its ves­ shipping arrangements by helpipg MONTREAL—^The Canadian Labour Congress, which has sels, and used labor spies to pho­ scheduled to visit Ottawa to­ underwrite the cost of longshore day for preliminary discus­ labor in moving the original been working hand-in-glove with the Upper Lakes Shipping tograph men picketing its ships sions with Mr. MacEachen.' in the States. Company to promote Upper Lakes' union-busting campaign, cargoes to and from Cuba. Later, John D. Leltch, head of Unions and labor leaders were by denouncing the SIU of-* the company, conceded that com­ also active in helping form a new Canada as a corrupt organiza­ been ousted from the CMU presi­ pany records showed expenditures on the SIU of Canada "to take all nonpartisan "Citizens Committee tion with no regard for mem­ dency and replaced by Jack of at least $361,000 for the use of possible steps to obtain Federal legislation in Canada which would for a Free Cuba," which has as bers' rights, is now finding itself Staples, whose election, Sheehan private detectives. bar the use of private detectives one of its aims to alert the public on the receiving end of the same is charging in a court action, was Acting on this information, the of the "growing Castro-Communist charges—and from the same man "irregular and illeeal." in labor-management disputes." "I had a hunch from the start convention delegates adopted a , The delegates, in reiterating infiltration in Latin America." The who was their star witness against committee will be based in Wash­ the SIU during the hearings into the CLC would use me to do the strongly-worded jesolutlon calling strong support of the SIU of Can­ ington and includes SIUNA Presi­ the SlU-Upper Lakes dispute dirty work in organizing the CMU ada's position in the dispute, noted dent Paul Hall. which the Canadian Government and then put the boots to me when that Upper Lakes' union - busting it was done," Sheehan recently Participation of the Morning conducted for 107 days. campaign against the SIU, if al­ told newspaper reporters here. Light in the ransom cargo move­ lowed to succeed, would pose a The man is Michael J. Sheehan, ment was arranged by member former SIU patrolman, who was "The CLC doesn't want a real threat to the entire trade union companies of the American Mari­ booted out of the SIU three years sailors' union. It wants a company movement. time Association. She is the only ago on charges of misconduct, union that will do what it's told. The convention also condemned unsubsidized American-flag vessel then ran to the CLC with stories And the CLC knew I wouldn't go the Canadian Labour Congress for along with it, so I was dumped. so far used. of SIU corruption, violence and supporting the employer in a con­ "The CLC doesn't want free dictatorship. These are the same tractual trade union dispute, but elections and it doesn't want union stories he repeated as gospel expressed appreciation to the ILA, hiring halls. It has set the rights truth from the witness box, al­ MEBA, RLEA, MTD and their afof Canadian sailors back 30 years." May 17, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. 10 though none were substantiated. hliated unions for the support Sheehan also had some mighty Sheehan, after being ousted unkind remarks to make about given to the SIU of Canada. from the SIU, turned his attention CLC Executive Vice-President The SIU's dispute with Upper to the business of recruiting scab William Dodge, who, Sheehan says, Lakes, which is a part of the PAVL HALL. President crews for the Upper Lakes vessels refused to consider CMU mem­ American - based Norris interests, HERBERT BRAND, Editor, IRWIN SPTVACK. —crews which were first drummed bers' complaints. began nearly two years ago when Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art into the Canadian Brotherhood of the company arbitrarily broke a "To hell with the members. Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, Railway, Transport and General ten-year contractual relationship, They're not going to have anything ALEXANDER LESLIE, HOWARD KESSLER, Workers. locked some 300 Canadian Sea­ Staff Writers. to do with running this union," Addressing SIUNA conven­ farers out of their jobs and began Later, when CLC and CBRT set Sheehan quoted Dodge as saying. Published biweekly at the headquarters tion, Rep. Hugh Carey of recruiting scab crews through a of the Seafarers International Union, At­ up the Canadian Maritime Union, Interestingly enough, these are Brooklyn called for full dis­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Water] previously non-existent union. A District, AFL-CIO. 67S Fourth Avenue. Sheehan became the president of virtually the same charges which closure on Upper Lakes' Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel HYaclnth 9-6600. the scab union under circum­ were leveled against the CLC, and report on the Canadian Govern­ Second class postage paid at the Post use of private detectives ment hearings, which began , last Office In Brooklyn, NY. under the Act stances which have never been Dodge In particular, when the of Aug. 24, 1912. the Canadian beef. in made clear, since CMU had no Executive Board of the Maritime August and ended in March, is 120 members at the time. Carey is on the House La­ now being awaited from Justice Trades convened here last fall Now, however, Sheehan has while the fiparings/yvere. sti|l qn. i^orrls.. bor Conrimitteet . . SIU Ship in Prisoner Swap Role US Eyes Canada Ship Dispute^ Company Use Of Private Cops US, Canada Meet On Lakes Dispute Ousted Scab-Herder Admits Virty Work' SEAFARERS LOG �^ 17. INS St'A FARE RS LOG Pace Tltfe* Convention Sets SiUNA Program On Vital Maritime, Labor issues WASHINGTON—A vigorous program to promote seamen's jobs and security via an expanded and strengthened American-flag merchant fleet was charted by delegates at last week's 11th biennial convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America in this city. The convention's stand on a broad range of maritime and labor issues also gained important support from speakers representl^ing the trade union movement, Government shipping and labor agencies, and the Congress. More than 200 elected delegates and guests partici­ pated in the convention, which ran from May 6-10 and transacted the greatest volume of official business in the SI UNA'S 25-year history. Delegates approved 91 Herbert C. Bonner (D-NC), which separate resolutions and call for compulsory arbitration in maritime and for a revival of the recommendations, plus old Coast Guard "profiling' plan SlUNA Convention Highlights WASHINGTON — There wasn't a large number of reports a guest at the capital's new Gramof affiliated unions, committee ercy Inn who didn't know the Sea­ actions and other proposals. farers were having their conven­ These covered vital developments tion there, since the SIUNA took in the maritime, fishing, canning over practlcaiiy all of the first and allied industries, in the floor, including the entire hotel SIUNA's internal operations, rela­ lobby, plus committee rooms, work tions with other organizations, in rooms and meeting rooms on other the general labor field and on floors. Regular accommodations civil rights and social legislation. for deiegates and guests took up (See summary of actions below.) about half the hotel's available apace. Among the actions taken by the SIUNA President Paul Hall (at microphone) calls the conven­ delegates were a number dealing The lobby was decorated with tion to order on opening day, May 6. Pictured on rostrum with such currently-pressing issues models of a Cities Service tanker ll-r) are Viee=Presidenti John Fox, Inland Boatmen's Union as the lengthy dispute between the and an Isthmian C-2 freightship, of the Pacific; William Jordan, Marine Firemen; Dominie SIU of Canada and the Upper with a huge banner marking the Lakes Shipping Company, and the Abata, Transportation Services & Allied Workers, and Les SIUNA's 25 years of achievement two measures sponsored by Rep. in behalf of seamen and allied Salinger, Cannery Workers-San Diego. workers, with plaques expressing appreciation to the SIU for assist­ ance to other unions, besides 16 large panels depicting SIUNA members at work, SIUNA halls, SIUNA publications, the SIUNA's growth over the years, and other aspects of the SIUNA's operations and activities. WASHINGTON—Delegates to the SIUNA's 11th biennial convention heard speakers In the main ballroom of the from all sections of the labor movement, many Federal agencies and the Congress during hotel, which served as the conven­ their sessions here May 6-10. A number of speakers cited the need to maintain a strong tion hall, a 56-foot-long backdrop, behind the speaker's rostrum, and adequate US-flag mer--*showed the affiliated unions of the chant marine and the import­ der Secretary of Commerce, point­ better symbol could there be of SIUNA. Other areas of the hall ance of free collective bar­ ing out that the Merchant Marine the unlimited benefits of democ­ were decorated with banners and gaining. Here are excerpts from Act of 1936—"the Bible of the racy and freedom?" with a display in which the con­ some of their speeches and re­ industry"—was passed during the 4 4 4 Presidency of his late father, and vention was saluted by the AFL- marks: John F. Kenning, Under Secre­ CIO Union Label Department. George Meany, President, AFL- thait Joseph P. Kennedy, father of tary of Labor—"Neither a moral CIO—"This (the maritime indus­ the President, served as the first nor a political justification exists 3/ 4" try) is an industry which needs a Maritime Commissioner — "The for the enactment of legislation Difficulties In making necessary lot of attention ... I think America merchant marine flourished with a designed to provide for the comhousing arrangements kept the con­ needs a strong merchant marine. Kennedy serving under a Roose­ polsorj' arbitration of major labor vention from being held in New I think America needs to have its velt. Now it will flourish with a disputes in the maritime industry Orleans, as originally scheduled, so ships on ail the seas ... I think Roosevelt under a Kennedy." . . . the proponents of compulsory "Louisiana" came here. The speak­ we should try to impress on the arbitration are disciples of de­ 4 4 4 ers' list included former New Or­ Congress and on all the American deLesseps S. Morrison, Ambas­ spair." leans Mayor deLesseps S. Morri­ people that what the maritime in­ sador to the Organization of Amer­ 4 4 4 son, now US ambassador to the dustry needs is not repressive leg­ ican States, speaking of our rela­ William Feldesman, Solicitor, Organization of American States; islation; they need encouragement tions with the peoples of Latin National Labor Relations Board, Sen. Russell B. Long; Rep. Hale and support so that they can build America—"The members of the speaking of the maritime hiring Boggs, House Majority Whip; Rep. up the industry and not tear it Seafarers International . . . pre­ hail—"History demonstrates that Giilis Long, and Clarence Henry, down." sent to working people in other in no more trustworthy hands ILA vice-president, plus SIU and t 4> 4 countries a living example of free could seamen have placed the Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., Un­ trade unionism in action. What (Continued on Page 5) (Continued on Page 6) Speakers Cite US Ship Need, Reject Anti-Strike Proposals to set physical requirements for seamen. SIUNA President Paul Hall headed the 15-man SIU-AGLIWD delegation of officers and rankand-file members, and chaired the convention. Morris Weisberger, SIUNA executive vice-president and secretary-treasurer of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, was convention secretarj'. On the second morning of the convention, the delegates were informed, by a cablegram from the Executive Board of the Interna^ tional Transportworkers Federa­ tion in Oslo, Norway, that the SIUNA's membership in the inter­ national body would resume im­ mediately. The SIUNA, along with the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association and International Longshoremen's Association, had withdrawn from the ITF on April (Continued on Page 6) , Serving as secretary of the convention, SIUNA Execu­ tive Vice-President Morris Weisberger announces pro­ posed committee appoint­ ments. Convention Actions Set Record WASHINGTON—Delegates to the 11th biennial conven­ recorded their determination to keep assisting the SIU this measure, as well as defeat of the Dirksen hill (S 21) tion of the SIUNA authorized a record number of actions of Canada in its struggle to protect decent wages, working which would force compulsory arbitration on unions neg­ dealing with seamen, fishermen, fish cannery workers and conditions and trade union representation in the face of otiating with subsidized companies. allied fields, SIUNA internal operations, the internation­ Upper Lakes' union-busting attempts. The delegates Vigorous opposition was also voiced to the Bonner bill al's relations with other organizations, general labor Is­ expressed their appreciation to the ILA, MEBA, RLEA, to revive the "profiling" plan and allow the Coast Guard MTD, and their affiliated groups for their support of the to establish arbitrary Government physical, mental and sues, civil rights and social legislation. The cali for action in these varied areas was embodied SIU of Canada, but condemned the Canadian Labour emotional standards which could prevent many merchant in 91 resolutions adopted by the delegates, as well as in Congress for violating the basic principle of trade union­ seamen from earning a living. the various convention committee reports approved by ism by backing an employer in a purely trade union, con­ In other areas, the delegates acted as follows: tractual dispute. the deiegates. Merchant Marine Act. Urged proper implementation The delegates also took special npte of the fact that Delegates took particular note of such pressing prob­ Upper Lakes had employed private detectives in its union- of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 to carry out the in­ lems as the iong dispute involving the SIU of Canada and busting efforts, and directed the SIU of Canada to take all tent of Congress to develop and maintain an adequate the Upper Lakes Shipping Company; the proposed Bonner possibie steps to obtain Federai legislation in Canada US merchant fleet. biii (HR 1897) which would lead to compulsory arbitra­ which would bar the use of private detectives in laborSubsidies. Called for a realistic updating in the methods tion in maritime iabor disputes, and the proposed Bonner management disputes. (See story on Page 2.) of applying the subsidy program. Called for subsidy aid biii (HR 77), which attempts to revive the Coast Guard The deiegates affirmed their unalterable opposition to to develop the American-flag tramp and bulk cargo fleets. "profiting"" plan which was defeated by the efforts of the Bonner bill on compulsory arbitration—as well as to Cargo Preference Act. Resolved to continue spotlight­ maritime unions and was strongly rejected by the 1955 ail other proposals threatening to destroy the right of ing abuses in the administration of the 50-50 law and. to convention in Montreai. American workers to bargain freely. They empowered the continue to support alBefforts to obtain at least 50 percent With regard to the Canadian situation, the delegatesi SIUNA to take all necessary action to secure the defeat of (Continued on Page 6) �SEAFARERS Bnt Fa LOG May 17. 19M Milii^Biillililil(iw^ (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SW Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) ApriM6-April30, 1963 SIU shipping showed a healthy increase during this period, producing a total of 1,413 jobs dispatched from all ports. The gains were all in deck and engine depart­ ment jobs, since the steward department total was un­ changed from the first half of April. The registration total also climbed again, to reach a figure of 1,452. However, due to the job turnover, the number of men still registered on the beach at the end of April fell way off, to 3,482, Among the ports. New York showed a decline despite the general uptrend, while Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mo­ bile, New Orleans, Houston and Seattle all listed shipping increases. Philadelphia, Baltimore and Mobile had been relatively slow for several periods. San Francisco also reported being a little busier, but Norfolk and the re­ maining ports were quiet. The ship activity figures (see right) reflect a drop in - i in-transit visits, but the total of ships in port was up, since there were gains in both the payoff and sign-on columns. The number of sign-ons was the highest since the end of the longshore strike last January. This helped move a number of men off the beach. Seattle had a very busy time of it with 18 ships moving in for payoff, sign-on and as in-transits during the twoweek period. New Orleans and Houston shared runnerup honors with 39 ships in port, and New York ran a close third with 38. Baltimore handled 27 ships and Mobile was host to 20. The seniority standings show that class A men threw in and shipped to 58 percent of the total jobs, an indica­ tion that more "A" men are taking what's on the board. Class B accounted for the same 33 percent it has filled since February. The result was class C dropped off to 9 percent of the total shipping. Ship Activity" Pay Siga !• Off* CM Tran*. TOTAL Boilon 1 0 « 7 N«w York.... 21 3 14 38 PhlladtipMa.. 3 3 12 II BalHmor* .... 4 7 14 27 Norfolk 2 2 3 7 Joekionvlilo .. 0 0 5 S Tampa 0 0 2 2 Mobilo ...... i 4 8 20 Now Orioaiis.. 10 7 22 39 Hoofton 7 4 24 39 Wllmlagtoa .. 0 0 4 4 Saa Franciico..13 5 9 Soattio IB IS 18 S4 TOTALS ... 77 B3 139 249 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shtpped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 3 ALL I 2 S ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 5 0 3 3 1 1 1 4 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 73 3 41 26 6 43 21 19 21 29 10 60 1 15 13 29 is 0 4 8 12 4 12 2 18 0 4 8 12 2 4 9 13 24 6 43 3 8 16 27 17 25 4 19 27 4 46 4 8 7 0 15 1 4 6 11 1 0 0 1 4 0 5 1 8 0 2 4 2 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 22 5 41 0 2 14 9 11 13 20 5 38 0 6 7 13 15 37 14 66 2 12 11 25 21 37 14 72 1 8 10 19 66 2 17 39 10 13 16 31 19 37 3 15 20 35 59 0 3 5 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 5 2 0 7 0 1 1 6 17 0 9 2 4 6 10 8 5 1 7 14 2 0 5 18 2 8 9 1 9 8 19 11 18 16 7 36 2 6 8 122 204 52 1 378 13 78 104 1 195 116 196 49 1 361 11 58 91 1 160 rOff Boston New York Pniladelpnia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 1 S ALL A 2 C ALL 1 B S ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 7 7 14 28 0 8 12 4 0 3 6 9 60 29 9 98 76 ii9 29 224 5 40 54 99 0 2 4 6 18 36 17 12 6 8 24 49 0 16 4 12 1 6 0 7 46 80 13 27 7 53 8 74 0 34 7 27 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 6 16- 20 2 38 2 7 18 9 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 .3 7 12 4 23 1 13 11 25 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 5 10 16 0 1 2 4 2 0 0 0 13 0 38 0 51 36 37 6 79 0 15 2 13 0 0 19 92 60 1 1 72 1 77 13 150 4 38 89 131 0 0 35 3 97 53 3 73 23 149 4 3 59 30 14 48 0 0 0 8 11 0 0 7 1 10 6 2 23 0 2 8 0 4 0 7 4 25 21 4 14 45 1 23 21 3 10 12 65 22 3 8 16 13 2 13 36 2 43 1 19 8 5 14 4 24 15 1 43 361 160 43 1 564 344 489 108 1 941 18 171 258 1 447 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle GROUP 1 2 0 1 19 51 2 19 4 32 0 7 3 2 0 6 6 20 25 4 30 9 3 5 4 9 1 12 TOTALS 55 Port 219 Registered CLASS B Shiooed CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL i 2 3 ALL 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 2 9 18 18 45 8 36 45 1 3 6 16 2 7 11 4 17 1 10 9 20 1 21 1 23 1 4 1 6 1 0 3 2 1 5 0 6 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 5 1 13 8 7 18 30 4 5 20 13 38 10 29 47 8 3 14 21 38 7 34 6 47 0 5 2 7 1 7 4 2 1 3 6 3 2 12 5 20 2 4 2 8 1 20 17 2 97 83 1 207 42 187 35 1 264 24 1 298 27 3 ALL 0 1 78 8 23 2 37 1 2 9 0 5 6 0 1 27 6 35 43 4 0 8 0 13 13 0 Mtipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 2 2 5 38 14 19 5 9 0 4 0 27 14 13 1 0 0 1 3 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 6 6 12 0 28 0 19 9 34 15 18 1 0 2 2 4 0 1 5 4 10 0 11 1 GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 6 0 9 1 94 72 1 175 23 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered Oin The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A C ALL 1 2 1 ALL 123 ALL B 7 0 0 2 4 0 0 2 4 1 3 3 6 2 97 43 114 17 174 9 80 8 14 45 38 14 33 38 34 2 18 28 3 29 2 6 10 1 2 17 9 2 57 11 45 60 3 37 4 7 23 27 7 4 14 20 7 32 3 17 3 3 7 23 2 9 5 1 1 3 15 1 0 0 1 5 5 7 3 15 20 0 4 4 11 0 5 11 0 3 2 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 19 43 10 30 42 1 8 10 0 1 30 12 1 2 75 25 74 8 107 0 0 47 0 6 55 75 136 28 82 8 47 89 27 70 4 101 11 32 39 3 34 8 10 15 8 19 0 7 11 3 2 3 8 0 0 4 8 25 10 28 4 42 0 3 5 0 20 5 0 0 39 3 3 25 1 8 19 5 2 2 8 20 8 11 43 264 175 43 1 482 149 464 52 665 40 194 221 1 455 19 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A J Porf Bos ... N y .... Phil Bal Nor Jac Tam Mob .... NO .... Hou .... Wil SF ... .... Sea ... Tr»T are 1-9 0 1 2 3 1 1 0 3 2 2 0 1 3 19 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP 3 ALI. 1 2 1 2 3 ALL 1-9 3 0 0 3 0 0 1 1 0 8 46 9 28 1 6 13 20 6 6 4 10 22 1 2 12 15 0 7 6 6 22 1 0 10 4 9 5 2 3 0 1 1 9 12 1 5 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 3 5 18 0 0 11 11 0 8 3 26 39 2 0 35 37 4 38 3 15 9 12 1 16 20 4 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 4 0 18 0 2 11 4 0 5 5 0 0 9 2 5 3 6 1 11 3 66 37 106 1 228 12 13 121 1 146 22 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 2 0 0 6 6 0 0 9 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 8 6 11 2 12 5 1 0 4 2 6 2 3 ALL 0 0 17 35 3 3 12 28 2 5 2 2 0 0 9 23 19 36 10 31 3 4 7 13 9 20 59 98 1 200 26 GROUP 1 3 ALL 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 10 12 0 8 1 7 0 2 14 16 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 5 0 35 1 0 34 27 4 2 21 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 19 2 15 8 8 112 1 128 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 0 0 b 1 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3 ALL 0 0 8 7 5 5 11 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 9 9 1 1 0 0 2 2 35 1 39 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP CLASS 3 ALL 3 ALL 1 2 1 2 C ALL 1-8 A B 4 15 0 0 4 0 1 2 4 8 0 0 0 43 8 33 55 25 57 32 71 185 2 8 35 12 18 33 1 2 15 16 3 8 11 8 5 11 3 0 4 46 0 4 55 8 13 15 10 16 11 28 18 23 2 5 2 14 9 1 15 2 3 1 5 10 10 1 7 3 2 3 2 0 0 2 2 2 2 11 0 1 1 7 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 23 52 0 0 23 7 19 29 9 17 5 1 23 98 4 86 72 19 27 24 72 142 8 35 1 36 38 65 7 4 27 67 6 24 14 21 27 9 31 10 14 1 0 9 8 4 5 1 4 3 1 4 55 0 12 1 11 5 27 13 11 12 0 0 13 24 2 19 5 12 5 10 4 2 41 5 19 20 29 246 1 299 200 128 39 1 367 94 196 120 265 675 24 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A GROUP I 2 3 ALL DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS Registered Shipped CLASS B CLASS A GROUP , GROUP 123 ALL 123 ALL 122 204 52 I 378 78 , _55 219" 24 I 298 27 97 85 37 106 I 228 12_ 13 262 460 182 I 904 52 188 IM J 83" I 121 I 308 1 195 116 196 20"7 42 187 146 8T 26 548 239 " 409 _4^|_3jH 35 j 264 9^| 200 177 1 825 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 12 3 Ai.L 11 58 91 I 160 9 94 72 T 175 8 8 112 I 128 28 160 275 J 463 Registered On The Beach TOTAL Shipped CLASS B CLASS A SHIPPED CLASS C GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP 2 3 ALL 2 3 ALL 1 123 ALL ABC ALL 1 43 361_ 160 J3 1 564 344 489 108 | 941 18 171 258 I 447 24 .15 23 19" 43 26^ 175 " 43 "I "482 1^ "4M 52 J_6^5 j40 194 221 I 455 39 200 128 39 I 367 290 "120 265 I 675 24 29 246 | 299 3 35 6 50~B9T125 825 463 125 11413 783 1073 425 [2281 82 394 725 |1201 �uv 17, IMt SE AT ARERS Sen, Douglas Hails SIUNA Taxi Union 'Gallon Donor' WASHINGTON—^"The great victory for honest, decent trade unionism" which was won by Chicago taxi drivers now affiliated with the SIUNA, was cited by Senator Paul H. Douglas of Illinois in ad--*dressing the final afternoon feat of the Teamsters in an NLRB session of the SIUNA con­ election. vention last week. Sen. Douglas' remarks pointedly referred to the fact that the more than 6,000 Yellow and Checker taxi drivers in Chicago, who were formerly members of the Team­ sters, had shown the .world that workers seeking honest trade un­ ion representation could throw off the shackles of Jimmy Hoffa and of men such as Joey Glimco, Hoffa's mob lieutenant in the Chicago area. The Chicago drivers are now members of the new SIUNA Transportation Services and Allied Workers, which was chartered by the international in January, 1962, following the Chicago drivers' de­ "There are now no payoffs and no sweetheart contracts, and Teamster locals in other cities want to break away," Sen. Douglas pointed out. The TS&AW was represented for the first time at an SIUNA convention by Dominic A. Abata, TS&AW president; Joseph Abata, Everett Clark, Chester Gans, Wil­ liam Gilkey and Gregory Grana. Mike Jokubowskl, Don Miller, Wil­ liam Whitney and Lloyd Young served as alternate delegates. During the convention, a plaque was presented by Abata to SIUNA President Hall in recognition of the international's assistance in the cab drivers' fight. Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director Poultry Rates A Spot On Menu When planning shipboard menus, SIU stewards should keep in mind the many tasty and nourishing meals which can be centered around poultry as the meat dish. In food value, poultry does not differ very much from meat. It is more easily digested, however, because the fibers of the flesh are shorter and there is very little fat distributed through the flesh. Most of the fat lies in layers just under the skin. To identify young birds which will make the best eating, such as broilers, fryers, or roasters, some pointers will be helpful as a guide. The feet should be smooth and limber, and the legs thick and short. The cartilage at the end of the breast bone should be pliable, with the skin containing many pin feathers and no long hairs. The breast should be plump, yet firm when pinched between the fingers. Long hairs and a hardened breast bone denote an older bird which will not make as good eating as a young one. In general, the best birds are fat and well-bled, without any bruises, scratches or deformities. In taking aboard stores of hard-frozen poultry, the steward should be sure that none is .ccepted which has begun to thaw to any con­ siderable extent. Unfrozen poultry spoils quickly, and the result is a general ioss_of flavor. Even if it were placed in the freezer immediately on coming aboard, it would still take several days to freeze and would be subject to some spoilage during that time. Poultry keeps best at temperatures of zero or below. It will remain in good condition for about six months at temperatures up to 10° fahrenheit but quality will suffer considerably after this period. The longer it is stored at temperatures above zero, the worse it becomes. When storing poultry don't unwrap and tuck individual birds in little spaces throughout the box. This will cause freezer burn at a much faster rate than if the birds are left protected in cardboard containers. It's also less sanitary. To defrost, thaw poultry carefully and slowly In cool air, preferably in the chili box or thaw room if one is available. Follow these simple rules to preserve the quality of poultry stored aboard ship, and you'll find that turkey, duck and chicken can be served and enjoyed throughout the longest voyages. (Comments and swpfliestions eve invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) SIU Fleet Wins 5th PHS Award In Row WASHINGTON—For the fifth year in a row, the SIU's shipboard feeding and sanitation program has earned the entire Bloomfield fieet a perfect rating of 100 from the US Public Health Service and a-*Special Vessel Sanitation field ships. "The efforts of Bloom­ Commendation Award for field seafarers in the continuing Making his 8th pint dona­ tion to the SIU blood bank in Brooklyn, Seafarer Arthur C. Sankovidt (above) is the second man to join the "gallon donor" CIUD since the program began. He's off the John B. Waterman. 1962. The certificate was presented to the company by the Surgeon General of the USPH5 at a cere­ mony here. The PHS sanitation rating is determined by 166 factors relating to health and hygiene aboard ship, including handling, preparation and service of food. The special commendation praises SIU crewmen in the fourship Bloomfield fleet for working together with company officials to develop the program which brought about the high standards of sanitation current on Bloom­ success of this sanitation program on their ships have earned for them repeated commendation by the nation's health services and ... represent a real achievement by the men who man their ships." Alice Brown Tops Fleet A company vessel sanitation plaque was won by the Alice Brown in an extremely close con­ test with other ships of the fleet. In recent years many SlU-contracted ships and fleets have won USPHS sanitation awards, includ­ ing Waterman, Alcoa, Isthmian, Calmar and Ore Line. Speakers Cite US Ship Need (Continued from Page 3) power of job control than in those of their own organizations ... So successfully have maritime unions discharged " their responsibilities that the American seaman today enjoys a status and a standard of living comparable to those of his land-based fellow workers. This . . . is now a dream come true, after years of loyal and honorable representation by maritime unions in the finest tradition of the trade union movement." Welcomed to the convention on closing day, Sen. Paul Douglas of Illinois (left) was greeted by SIUNA Vice-Presi­ dent Dominic Abata (center) and SIUNA Pres. Paul Hall. Pace Fhra LO G Assistant to Maritime Administra­ tor Donald W. Alexander, speaking of the MA's new development program to promote cargo and passengers for American-flag ships —"We not only have the best ships, but the most capable seafarers. We have a magnificent maritime tradition in war and peace. The time has come when it appears that all of us—labor, management and government—must recognize that we must move ahead—or die." lieve that these problems can be settled around the bargaining table." t 3» Senator Warren G. Magnuson, Washington, Chairman of the Sen­ ate Interstate and Foreign Com­ merce Committee—"With some determination and unity we may be able to make a dent in the problems of the American mer­ chant marine. Be assured that as far as my committee is concerned you will always have a fair and J. 4 t sympathetic audience." Congressman Emanuel Celler, i t i 4" JMaitland S. Pennington, Special New York—"1 cannot conceive of Senator E. L. Bartlett, Alaska— what we would do without an ade­ "We need to make substantial quate merchant marine." progress in dealing with the prob­ William E. Simkln, Federal Me­ lems of maritime. Those of us in diation Service Director—"I do the Commerce Committee will not believe that arbitration im­ work with you and for you in the posed by law Is any answer to the things that so urgently need do­ problems of your Industry. I be­ ing." Bull Line Hearings Continue NEW YORK — A reorganization plan which might enable the Bull Line - Kulukundis American - flag shipping operations to resume un­ der a trusteeship arrangement will get a further hearing today In Federal Court here. Under the reorganization plan, foreign-flag tanker tonnage owned by the brothers of Manuel E. Kulukundis, head of the kulukun­ dis American shipping empire, would be mortgaged to provide working capital for the reorganized operation. Kulukundis has been negotiating with a British bank for the necessary money. Several post­ ponements of court proceedings have been granted so far. Meanwhile, eight of the Ameri­ can-flag ships have been sold at public auctions in the US and overseas. The latest were the Sands "Point and Mount Evans, which were sold at Baltimore for $88,500 and $41,200 respectively, and the Mount McKinley, which brought $350,000 in Jacksonville. The others were the Kathryn, Star Point, Westhampton, Southampton and Mount Rainier. Other vessels are scheduled for sale in the US at future dates. Indian authorities in Bombay have also ordered the sale of the Easthampton, which is idled there. Monies derived from the sale of Bull Line-Kulukundis vessels will be used to pay creditors, which include the SIU and other ship­ board unions with a direct interest in money owed to members' wel­ fare, pension and vacation funds, as well as SIU crewmembers who have filed liens against Individual ships for wages due. Convention Hosts Top Labor, Gov't Leaders WASHINGTON—Speakers representing the AFL-CIO, national and international unions, Congress and various Government agencies took time off from busy schedules to address the delegates to the SlUNA'a 11th biennial convention here last-*- E. L. Wheatley, president. Operative week. Following is the list of Potters. Jerry Wurf. executive director. District speakers: Council 37, AFSCME. LABOR Andrew BiemlUer. legislatlv* director, AFL-CIO. Captain William V. Bradley, president, IL.\. Mort Brandenburg, president. Distillery Workers. , , Chuck Brown, president. Long Island Federation of Labor. Irving Brown. ICFTU representative to the United Nations. WilUam Buck, president. Fire Fighters. Orrin Burrows, director of government operations. IBEW. Jesse Calhoon, president, MEBA. Edward F. Carlough, Jr., organizing director. Sheet Metal Workers. Howard Coughlin, president. Office Em­ ployees. Russell R. Crowell. president. Laundry and Dry Cleaning Union. Nelson Cruikshank, director, AFL-CIO Social Security Department. Charles Feinstein, vice-president. Leath­ er Goods Workers. Thomas (Teddy) Gleason, executive vice-president, ILA. B. A. Gritta. president, AFL-CIO Metal Trades Department. Clarence Henry, vice-president. ILA. Joseph D. Keenan, secretary, IBEW. Patrick King, vice-president. Masters. Mates & Pilots. Sam Kovenetsky, president. Local 1-S, RWDSU. Steve Leslie, president. Local 25, Oper­ ating Engineers. Joseph Lewis, secretary-treasurer, AFLCIO Union Label Department. Richard E. Livingston, secretary. United Brotherhood of Carpenters. F. H. McGuigan. secretary, Washington (DC) Central Labor Council. George Moany, president. AFL-CIO. Joseph Ramsey, vice-president. Ma­ chinists. William F. Schnitzler, secretary-treas­ urer, AFL-CIO. Anthony Scotto. vice-president. ILA. Russell M. Stephens, president. Tech­ nical Engineers. James A. Suffridge, president. Retail Clerks. Lonnie Young, vice-president. Boiler Makers. Charles Zimmerman, vice-president. ILGWU. GOVERNMENT Sen. E. L. Bartlett, Alaska. Sen. Paul H. Douglas. Illinois. Sen. Henry M. Jackson, Washington. Sen. Russell B. Long. Louisiana. ' Sen. Warren G. Magnuson. Washington. Sen. Frank E. Moss. Utah. Sen. William Proxmire. Wisconsin. Sen. Harrison A. Williams. Jr., New .Tcrsey. Rep. Joseph P. Addabbo. New York. Rep. Hale Boggs, Louisiana. Rep. James A. B.vrne, Pennsylvania Rep. Hugh L. Carey, New York. Rep. Emanuel Celler, New York. Rep. Dominick V. Daniels. New Jersey. Rep. James J. Delane.v, New York. Rep. Leonard Farbstein. New York. Rep. Edward A. Garmatz. Maryland. Rep. Jacob H. Gilbert. New York. Rep. Edna F. Kelly. New York. Rep. Gillis Long, Louisiana. Rep. Abraham J. Multer, New York. Rep. John Murphy, New York. Rep. Robert N. C. Nix. Pennsylvania. Rep. John J. Rooney, New York. Rep. Herman Toll. Pennsylvania. Gerald Brown, member. National Labor R-l.etions Board. William Feldesman. solicitor. National Labor Relations Board. Donald V. Geoffrion. labor relations advisor. Office of Naval Material. Prof. William Gomberg. advisor. Fed­ eral Mediation Service. Edward Harrington, mayor. New Bed­ ford. Mass. John F. Henning. Under Secretary of L.abor. Robert Moore; deputy director. Federal Mediation Service. deLesseps S. Morrison. Ambassador to the Organization of American States. Maitland S. Pennington, special assist­ ant to the Maritime Administrator. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., Under Sec­ retary of Cemmerce. William E. Simkin, director. Federal Mediation Service. �race Sis SEAFARERS LOG M»r 11, i9n Convention Maps Full Program On Major Ship, Labor Issues .rea, Morris Weisberger, SUP; Los Angeles Harbor District: (Continued from Page 3) xecutlve vice president, Canada, George Johansen, Alaska Fisher­ 18, 1961. (See separate story oi lal Banks, SIU of Canada; execu- men's Union; William W. Jordan, Page 2.) ive vice president, Atlantic, Gulf Jr., Marine Firemen; Burt E. LanTo promote more effective func­ and Lakes, Cal Tanner, AGLIW; pher. Staff Officers Association; tioning of the International during ilso vice presidents Dominic L. P. Taylor, International Union the next two years, and to Imple­ Abata, TS&AW: Lester Balinger, of Petroleum Workers, and Ed Cannery Workers, San Diego; Turner, Marine Cooks and ment convention actions, the dele­ Lester Caveny, Fish Cannery Stewards. gates approved a number of Workers, Monterey County; The 12th biennial convention SIUNA constitutional changes, au Captain John M. Fox, Inlandboat- will be held in 1965 at a place to thorized the establishment of men's Union of the Pacific; Mrs. be determined by the Executive various new departments and in Andrea Gomez, Cannery Workers, Board. creased per capita payments by affiliated unions to a total of 75 cents per member per month. The new international depart­ ments called for by the convention even at conventions. (Continued from Page 3) include departments of Organiza­ 4 4 4 tion, Research and Education, Civil SIUNA representatives, all from While the press of business pre­ Rights, International Affairs the New Orleans area. vented him from staying long Legislation, and Public Relations 4" 4 4« enough to address the delegates, During the convention sessions, No one has checked the delegate the delegates heard a number of roster of previous conventions, but the first recorded visitor to the important speakers, including: this convention of SIUNA affiliates convention was Gov. Luis Munoz President George Meany and seemed to have a record number Marin of Puerto Rico. The Gov­ Secretary-Treasurer Willian F. of lady delegates. Among them ernor visited the hotel on Satur­ Schnitzler of the AFL-CIO; were Rose Dacquisto, Birdie Edney day evening, in advance of the deLesseps S. Morrison, US Am­ and Andrea Gomez, of the Cannery convention opening, to chat with bassador to the Organization of Workers, Los Angeles Harbor Dis­ the delegates and express his l;iope American States; Under Secretary trict, and Corinne Voughs, United for a successful convention. 4 4 4 of Commerce Franklin D. Roose­ Industrial Workers-Atlantic Region. One of the favorite spots in the velt, Jr.; Under Secretary of Labor The Seafarers are ladies as well John F. Henning; Maitland Penn­ as gentlemen, as a glance at the hotel appeared to be the SIUNA ington, special assistant to the delegates in the convention hall "hospitality suite" — otherwise Maritime Administrator; William proved for many interested guests known as the "Diplomat Room" hosted by "Ambassador" Eddie Feldesman, solicitor for the Na­ and onlookers. Mooney. This was the scene of tional Labor Relations Board, and 4 4 4 many a get-together by groups of Federal Mediation Director WiiA banquet and entertainment delegates after the close of each liam Simkin. Sneakers from the is a traditional feature of any convention business day, and re­ Congress included Senators E. L. Bartlett, Paul H. Douglas, Henry SIUNA convention, and this one called to many the popular "Casa M. Jackson. Russell B. Long, War­ was no exception. Besides a Meyer Mooney" of the 1961' San Juan ren G. Magnuson, Frank E. Moss, Davis orchestra to provide, the convention. 4 4 4 William Proxmlre, and Harrison music, comedy, vocal and specialty Serving as a finale to the con­ acts were on tap to entertain all A. Williams, Jr. vention, on Friday evening. May (For a complete list of speakers, hands. One of the acts was a "spe­ 10, was the "SIUNA Handicap," a cial" that had previously performed eee Page 5; for excerpts from for President Kennedy at the special trotting race run in honor speeches, see Page 3.) White House . . . This convention of the convention at the Rosecroft On the final day of the conven­ also set a "first" in the culinary Raceway in nearby Oxon Hill, Md. tion, all members of the SIUNA department by having coffee avail­ This, the evening's seventh race. Executive Board were reelected as able on the convention deck Was won by Con Brio, who was follows: throughout the business sessions to appropriately draped with an President, Paul Hall, AGLIWD; ease dry palates. Coffeetime is a SIUNA blanket presented by Viceexecutive vice nresident. Pacific' benefit not to be treated lightly. President Andrea Gomez. Convention Highlights Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director The AFL-CIO has strongly urged the House Ways Sc Means Com­ mittee not to bottle up proposals on medical aid for the aged as part of the Social Security System as it did last year, but to give the House itself a chance to vote on the legislation. Nelson Cruikshank, director of the AFL-CIO Department of Social Security, in a network radio interview, cited last year's election results as an indication the majority of people want a medical care for ths aged program under the Social Security System. "Where this was an Issue," Cruikshank said, "the overwhelming number of vkloiles Vfeis on the side of those who favored this measure." Cruikshank urged the cTimmittee to respond to the "evident wishes of the American people for protection in this area." Cruikshank expressed hope that this year the Committee would at least report the bill to the House, even though a majority of its members did not necessarily favor it. He pointed out that the Com­ mittee this year was slightly more liberal than it was last year and that there was a greater chance of getting a favorable committee vote than in the past. Once on the floor of the .House, Cruikshank thought that the bill would have a good chance. "It would not be one of those landslide affairs," he said, "but even lhe4 opponents of the bill have told us frankly again and again that once a "basic floor of protection" it were on the floor it would pass." against high hospital costs for The proposed bill would provide people 65 and over, Cruikshank noted, but it is not intended to cover all their medical costs. The need for this program is obvious, he declared, since "between 50 and 60 per cent of the people over age 65 have incomes of $1,000 or less. When you analyze the cost of com­ prehensive medical care that is being made available under private insurance you find that it is, for most older people, prohibitive." (Questioned about the adequacy of coverage under the existing Kerr-Mills program, Cruikshank observed that only half of ,the states, plus three of the territories, have any medical assistance for' the aged under the program. "State legislatures have to raise matching monies, Cruikshank con­ tinued, and are thus confronted with the "dilemma as to whether to provide comprehensive services A one-time active member for a few people or very limited services for a very large number of the SIU on the Great of people . . . Neither one meets Lakes, Nelson Cruikshank, the need." director of the AFL-CIO Social Security Depart­ (Comments and suggestions are ment, is shown addressing invited by this Department and last week's SIUNA conven­ can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) tion on medicare bill. ACTION BY CONVENTION SETS RECORD (Continued from Page 3) of all Government-generated cargoes for US-flag ships. Called for at least 50 percent of oil imports to be carried in American tankers. Hiring Hall. Reaffirmed the need to protect the hiring hall as the only fair and equitable means of assuring stab­ ility of employment in the maritime industry. USPHS Hospitals. Resolved to continue efforts to ob­ tain adequate funds for PHS hospitals and to obtain waiver of the 90-day eligibility rule to permit treatment of sea­ men who are obliged to remain on the beach more than 90 days due to circumstances beyond their control. Called for continued medical care by marine hospitals for pen­ sioned seamen. Runaways. Resolved to continue highlighting the im­ plications of runaway operations, and to support the clos­ ing of tax loopholes which are the chief Incentive for these operators. Domestic Shipping. Resolved to continue attacking the destructive policies of the ICC and to urge changes in the ICC that provide for a shipping point of view. Op­ posed Senate bill S.926 which would remove present rate regulations on railroad carriage of bulk commodities and allow the railroads to extend their rate-cutting practices in areas where they compete with water carriers. Opposed legislation to impose a fuel tax on inland waterways trans­ portation and additional moves to bring foreign-flag ves­ sels into US domestic trade. Urged extension of Federal minimum wage and hour law coverage, particularly as an aid to unorganized boatmen and fishermen. Called for an end to Ohio's present discriminatory treatment of Great Lakes seamen with respect to unemployment compensa­ tion. General Maritime. Reaffirmed support to the program of the National Committee on Maritime Bargaining, as set in 1961, and resolved to continue efforts to promote joint labor-management action to deal with the various prob­ lems in maritime. Noted the possibility of an intensified blacklisting of ships that have traded with Israel, by the United Arab Republic, and resolved to take all necessary steps to protect the members' rights as American seamen. Called for implementation of a long-range ship replace­ ment program. Supported efforts by the Staff Officers Association to obtain trained pharmacist's mates as mem­ bers of the ship's complement. Urged continued efforts to advise the public and Gov­ ernment of the US merchant marine's role in maintain­ ing our international balance of payments. Cited a recent statement by Defense Secretary McNamara that passenger vessels are no longer needed for national defense purposes, and urged Congress and the appropriate Government agen­ cies to take a realistic approach to the problem of trans­ porting large quantities of men and supplies to meet any emergency. Called for attempts to incorporate contractual provisions which would reduce the difficulties experienced by seamen, in connection with repatriation and the colleqtion of monies due, in cases where shipping companies experience financial difficulties or are forced into bank­ ruptcy. Fishing And Canning. Determined to seek elimination of the limitation on liability so that fishermen, inland boatmen and others can collect full damages for personal injuries without reference to the value of the vessel on which the injury occurred. Stressed continued efforts to protect American fishermen and cannery workers from damage caused by foreign tuna Imports under present tariffs and import quotas. Endorsed pending legislation to control the sale of foreign salmon in American mar­ kets, to promote state commercial fishery research and development projects, to provide construction subsidies for new fishing vessels and to provide that domestic fish products be made available to the Food-for-Peace program and be distributed as a surplus agricultural commodity. Supported the Fishermen's Medical Bill and the Fisher­ men's Bargaining Bill. SIUNA Operations. Approved discussions aimed at achieving consolidation of SIUNA unions in Alaska. Urged the expansion of union training and upgrading pro­ / grams by SIUNA affiliates, as well as the expansion of health and safety facilities and more programs of pre­ ventive medicine through union clinics. Endorsed con­ tinued organizing activity under the direction of the in­ ternational and authorized special organizing conferences to implement this program. Urged revision of the inter­ national's operation to fit current-day needs by establish­ ing new departments of Organization, Research and Edu­ cation, Legislation, Civil Rights and Public Relations. Relations With Other Organizations. Called on all SIUNA affiliates to maintain membership in their respec­ tive state and local central bodies and to participate in them to the greatest degree possible. Reaffirmed support of the ICFTU as a bulwark of free trade unionism and a bar to the spread of communism and totalitarianism. Urged the full support of COPE by the international and affiliates. Called on the International Transportworkers* Federation to estblish a Caribbean Secretariat to deal with the specialized problems of workers in this area. Civil Rights, Social Legislation. Reaffirmed vigorous support of the principle laid down by the AFL-CIO that equal rights and opportunities should be within the grasp of every American, and called for appropriate legislative action to achieve this objective. Called for the approval of medical care for the aged and other needed social legislation. General Labor. Reaffirmed opposition to the LandrumGriffin Act and resolved to seek modification of this unionbusting legislation and review of the Taft-Hartley Act. Resolved to continue efforts to bring about the defeat of state "right-to-work" laws, and to oppose attempts to bring labor under the anti-trust statutes. Resolved to work toward promotion of a single union label. Called on Congress to impose a moratorium on railroad mergers pending investigation of rail finances. Called for the protection of workers displaced by automation. Reaf­ firmed opposition to the authority of the New Yoi'krNew Jersey Waterfront Commission over longshoremen and other maritime workers, and pledged efforts to win leg-' islation to provide fairer treatment f(jr these workers. �.-V-V, •5 « A P kkkks to G Faff« fleveii PHOTO REPORT The Eleventh Remarks of ILGWU Vice-Pres. Charles Zimmerman (at mike) scored with Morris Weisberger, Andrea Gomez and Ed Turner. Some of the highlights of lost week's SlUNA convention in Washington are pictured on the following pages, to record some of the people and events which made the I Ith biennial convention a memorable one for all hands. The convention, which also marked the SlUNA's 25th anniversary, charted important policy for the international in the next two years on a wide range of shipping and labor issues, transacted a record amount of business and also hosted an im­ pressive number of guests and speakers. Since pictures can't tell the whole story, full coverage of the news and actions of the convention is carried elswhere in this issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. Congressional speakers included Rep. Edward Garmatz (Md.) of House Merchant Marine Committee. Herman Toll (Pa.), Dominic Daniels (NJ) and James Bryne (Pa.) also brought Congresmonal grcctingSi Irving Brown ICFTU Rep. To UN Sen. Paul Douglas Of Illinois George Munroe SIU of Trinidad Mayor Edw. Harrington New Bedford, Mass. Franklin Roosevelt, Jr. Commerce Under Sec'y Fred Stewart, SIU Civil Rights Committee ^en. Harrison Williams Of New Jdrsey WilUam Jenkins, SIU Resolutions Committee Cong. John J. Rooney Of New York Opening session huddle features (1-r) Andrea Gomez, Cannery Workers-Los Angeles; George Johansen, Alaska Fishermen, and Pres. Paul Hall. Rico delegates (1-r) J. Diaz, R. Hernandez, K. Terpe, F. Marrero, C. Flores, and Mrs. Marrero. H. Workman, SIU-AGLIW; P. Crannle ot Canada were on Great Lakes Seamen's Committee. Lindsey J. Williams SIU-AGLIW Report Cong. Hale Boggs Of Louisiana Clarence Henry Vice-President, ILA �Pace EiiM SB A FARERS tOG t e- f Mar 17. IMI Candid shot catches SUP delegates Blackie Ellis Geft) and Jim Dooley during convention break. AGLIW's Bill Hall and Bertie Edney. Cannery Workers-Los Angeles, go over civil rights repmt. Sen. William Proxmire Of Wisconsin Steve Leslie Sen. Russell B. -Long Of Louisiana SIU-AGLIW had largest convention delegation of officers and rank-and-file mem­ bers from several ports. Among elected delegates pictured here (reading from I-r) are L. Hall. E. Mooney, J. DiGeorge, M. Carlin, F. Drozak, E. Erazo, D. Butta. Lobby ot convention hotel made it plain that the l^afarers were in town. Displays, banners, ship models highlighted varied activities of international union. Prof, William Gombcrg si 25 Rep. Emanuel Celler of NT draws thanks for his support of US-flag merchant flipping. Thomas (Teddy) Gleason I?-"- I »' Anthony Seot^ Vice-President, ILA Pres. Joseph Lewis Union Label Trades Pres. B. A. Gritta Metal Trades Dept. Resolutions committee group shows (clockwise) F. Marrero, Puerto Rico; Corinno Voughs, Industrial Workers, Atlantic; Joe Goren, chairman, MCS; Ray Doucette, Canada; H. Williams, Inland Boatmen-Atlantic; J. McQuaig, Canada. Opening session started round of reports submitted fw information of delegates ,1. by different affiliate flUP report is being distributed here.' Canada's-Bill Glasgow, C. Flores and :J. Dias of Puerto Rico are In foreground. �May 17, INt SEAFARERS LOG Pace NlM Photo mural of SlUNA members at work catches t;;>e of a visitor. Seafarer Ai Straccioiini. Ambassador deLessups S. Morrison, US rep. to the Organization of American States, lauded labor's help in Improving conditions of Latin-American workers. Intent listeners are Lindsey Williams and Andrea Gomez. Sen. Warren G. Magnuson Of Washington Capt. William Bradley President, ILA Capt. Pat King Masters, Mates & Pilots Another new SIUNA affiliate, Trinidad SIU sent delegation Including F. Mungroo, R. James. Close-up of convention displays features charts showing SIUNA 25-year growth, pub­ lications, union halls, welfare-vacation benefits and other gains. Among newest international affiliates are cab drivers and garage workers in SIUNA Transportation Services & Allied Workers. Delegates pictured here include (I-r) Everett Clark (with pipe), Gregory Grana and Mike Jocubowskl, all of Chicago. Delegates paid close attention to resolutions and reports prMented, and carefully followed texts being read from rostrum. The pair cmieentrating'on tC^ here are Rose Dacaulsto and Frank Rivera; of Cannery Workera-Loi Angeleft Joseph D. Keenan Secretary, IBEW Pres. Russell Stephens Technical Engineers Pres. Bill Buck Fire Fighters Sen. Henry M. Jackson Of Washington Pres. James A. Suffridge Retail Clerks Jnder Secretary of Labor John Hennlng gers of compulsory arbitration. �• •UTS/' SE'A FA'REHS LOG Face Tea i&tii, 19# |v I Two SIU-AGLIW alternate delegates. Sea­ farers H. Workman and N. Dubois, admire photos of SIUNA members on job. Sen. E. L. Bartlett Of Alaska Dick Livingston Sec'y, Carpenters Gerald Brown Member, NLRB Edw. Carlough Jr. Org. Dir., SMWIA International Affairs Ccmunittee included M. Carlin, SIU-AGLTW{ Randolph James, Trinidad; Bill Glasgow, Canada. William Feldesman SoUcitor, NLRB William E. Simkin Fed. Mediation Dir. Cong. Robert Nix Of Pennsylvania Lester P. Taylor SIUNA Petroleum Wkra. Maitland Penningtoa Special Asst., MA Cong. Gillls Long Of Louisiana Pres. Jesse Calhopn Marine Engineers WiUiam F. Schnitzler AFL-CIO Sec.-Treas. Donald Geoffrion Navy Labor Advisor Seafarer Ernest V. Erazo, part 6f SIUAGLIW delegation, looks over couvetitioa display of SIUNA publications. Busy on rostriun are SIUNA Vice-Presi­ dents Ed Tufiler, Marine Cuoks; Hal Banks, Canada; Burt Lanpher, Staff Officers. 'BaltlmiH-e Sun' and Times' marine editon Helen Bentlsy and Geo. Home talk with Herb Brand, SIU-AGLIW. Copies of reports, proposed resolutions were distributed regularly during business sessions for delegate action. v> - Lmutla jfesisg T-P, Boiler Makers Sen. Frank E. MOH Of Utah Leonard McLaughlin Canada SlU Report �Mn IT. im Pace Eleven S E A F ARER$,LO G 'That's The Idea!' €0PSHP0R7 ' mm Qoestioning voices are being raised in states which enacted so-called "right-to-work" laws on the assurance that banning the union shop would attract new Industry and speed economic growth. Some Influen­ tial newspapers, and even some business groups, in "right-to-work" states, are now asking aloud if in fact the reverse may be true. At the same time, in Congress, the first steps have been taken to lay the groundwork for repeal of Sec. 14b of the Taft-Hartley Act. Although the 1947 labor law allows workers and employers to negoti­ ate a union shop. Sec. 14b enables states in effect to supersede Federal law and make union shop agreements illegal. Sen. Harrison A. Wil­ liams (D-N.J.) has introduced a bill to repeal 14b, and similar bills are being prepared by other members of Congress. The AFL-CIO Executive Council, at its February meeting, called for an intensified drive against "right-to-work" and Sec. 14b which, it declared, "Invites states to compete in passing anti-union laws on the erroneous supposition that they attract industry." Warning that col­ lective bargaining "is being emasculated by state 'right-to-work' laws," Williams said repeal of 14b is the only path out of "the jungle of in­ dustrial strife." V Newspaper and business criticism from "right-to-work" states cen­ ters largely on the failure of the union shop ban to fulfill the promises of its sponsors. The business editor, of the "Atlanta Constitution," Jim Montgomery, wrote on April 30 that "Georgia's so-called 'rightto-work' law may be crippling the state's economic progress." He suggested that repeal may be "long overdue." The states which have banned the union shop, "Georgia among them, are still dominated by low-wage industries," Montgomery pointed out. He cited a "carefully documented indictment" of such laws by University of Vermont Prof. Milton J. Nadworny, which ap­ peared in the publication of New York University's Institute of Eco­ nomic Affairs. Nadworny pointed out that in states which have adopted "work" laws, "both hourly manufacturing wages and per capita personal income have been falling farther and farther behind the national averages." Montgomery cited wage statistics for Georgia as an example of the "right-to-work" lag. In 1950, he said. Its average manufacturing wage was>39 cents below the national average. Last year it was 62 cents below. In 1950, per capita income in the state was $474 under the US average. In 1962 it trailed the national average by $643. The handful of northern states which have banned the union shop are also hearing some second thoughts on thp issue. In Indiana, the "South Bend Tribune" said "we think Indiana's six-year-old law ban­ In concluding what will probably go down ning union shops has failed to right any wrongs and, worse, has increased labor tensions. We favor its repeal." in the record books as the biggest, most active Joe Algina, Safety Director For Safety Always—Think First The record shows that Seafarers are generally pretty careful these days when working aboard ship. They not only know what to do but how to do it safely. Accidents do happen, however, and sometimes they are caused by simple thoughtlessness. These mishaps are among the toughest ones to prevent. The only way they can be avoided is for everyone to be constantly alert and to keep in mind what any action might possibly lead to in the way of trouble. For example, using a CQ-2 fire extinguisher to chill a bucket of canned drinks may not lead directly to an accident or Injury. But just think what disaster this kind of an action might lead to later, if a fire broke out and the same fire extinguisher, now half-empty, was needed to put out the flames? I don't think we have to draw any dia­ grams about this; it's an extreme example anyway. A simple act like lighting a cigarette also can lead to disaster at the wrong time and place. You're in a tank spraying paint, let's say, when you unconsciously reach for a cigarette without even thinking about what you are doing. You may get away with it a couple of times, but sooner or later the paint fumes in the tank will be just a little more concentrated than usual and you'll find you've had it, brother. If you see an oil spill, do you Just ignore it and go around it, or do you drop some rags pr-tither absorbent on it? If you are on the alert for possible danger, you should realize that the spill could not only be the cause for a shipmate to slip and break a leg, but it's also a fire hazard. Have you ever used oxygen from a burning torch to cool a compart­ ment or to blow out the fumes created while you were burning or welding? The oxygen is not a poisonous gas, so there seems to be no danger. But remember that oxygen makes many things, your clothes for instance, burn much faster than they ordinarily would. Under these conditions, a spark that would normally burn a pinhole in your clothes could cause them to blaze up just like a torch. Speaking of torches, a common unsafe practice is to leave a torch In a compartment during the meal hour, or, worse, overnight, with Only its valves shut while the cylinder valves are open. If the torch valves or other connections should leak, even slightly, the room could be filled with enough gas by the time you get back to make lighting-off again your last act oh earth. Whep you stop work and leave a torch unattended for any length of time, at least make sure you leave it out in the open after first closing off the valves on the oxygen and acetylene cylinders as well as the torch valves. (Commfvts and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) and fruitful convention in its history to date, the Seafarers International Union of North America demonstrated once again last week that it represents a vital and growing force in maritime. At this point in its 25 year of progress since 1938, the SIUNA, under the AFL-CIO ban­ ner, continues to move ahead into many new and expanding areas. At the same time, it has not lost sight of its basic trade union role—to provide and maintain jobs, under decent conditions, for its membership. Certainly job issues, in the midst of a peri­ od of heavy unemployment in the US, were on the minds of all of the delegates, and those who elected them. Their actions clearly re­ flected this concern. And while much of what's said here might sound like backslapping, no amount of rhetoric can undo this single fact: In Washington last week, the SIUNA con­ vention was the sounding Isoard for import­ ant points of view from responsible people in high places—both labor and Government — whose statements and policies directly affect the livelihood of those who work in maritime, as well as the growth of the indus­ try itself. They set the keynote emerging from this 11th biennial SIUNA convention, almost as much as the delegates themselves. For the representatives of the SIU find its affiliates have long stressed the point that a healthy American-flag merchant fleet means job sta­ bility, and that this applies here as in any industry. Now, with the speech-making over, is the time to put these ideas to work, to end the piecemeal attacks on inter-relat^ problems. Let's get on with such business as sealing off escape routes for tax-dodging runaway operators and also curb railroad rate-making practices that destroy domestic shipping. One cannot do the job of rebuilding the American merchant marine without the other. ^ fr A AoO- lives by a 1936 Merchant Marine Act that long ago outlived its usefulness and creates many of its basic problems today. Isn't it time for a change? Off Course Originally announced as the subject of . possibly three weeks of hearings 'way back in March, the Bonner proposal on compul­ sory arbitration has generated much more heat than was expected. It has been the sub­ ject of committee hearings for many weeks, and the last word is not in yet. The SIUNA's position on the idea of compulsory arbitration in maritime labor dis­ putes was presented in direct testimony be­ fore the committee on two occasions in March and was reaffirmed at last week's con­ vention. Numerous convention speakers from labor and Government also stressed their opposi­ tion on this issue, because it would interfere with and limit free collective bargaining; it would set a dangerous precedent for labormanagement relations everywhere. Like the SIUNA, they also said that moves to "get labor" are not going to solve or undo the problems in the maritime industry. It's worth recalling that the Bonner bill was put forth as an amendment to the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1936, and calls for the reenactment of Title X of the Act, which governed maritime labor relations from 1938-42. The proposal was drafted in this manner so that the Merchant Marine Com­ mittee would have jurisdiction over the bill, rather than the Labor and Education Com­ mittee. The real "loser" here is the US merchant marine, however, since the House MM Com­ mittee has had limited time for discussion and action on other pending maritime issues while dealing with the arbitration matter. If anything .can get the committee back on the right course it's mail from home. We therefore urge all Seafarers, their families and friends, to continue sending protests to 4i 4, Ji the committee against the Bonner proposal. As this is being written, an American This will help bring about its outright rejec­ astronaut is still circling the globe in outer tion in the interests of merchant seamen and space every 90 minutes. Yet this industry all American workers. �;/I Fwre Twelv* I'E if'' s. • SEAWARKRS LOO Mmr 17, INt t'! Suggests Clause For Time Off To the Editon The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafaren Welfare Plan and a total of $18,500 in benefits was paid (any apparent delay in payment of claim is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): J •<* lyj; Frandsco Casasco, 67: A liver ailment was fatal to Brother Casasco on April 1 1963, at Johns Hopkins Hospi­ tal, Baltimore, Md. He joined the SIU in 1941 and sailed in the engine depart­ ment until he went on pension last year. His stepdaughter, Natalie Lapinskas, of London, England, survives. Burial was in Sacred Heart Ceme­ tery. Baltimore. Total benefits: $1,000. William J. Me Lean. 45: Heart failure was fatal to Brother Mc­ Lean at his home in Jacksonville, Fla., on Novem­ ber S. 1981. He joined the SIU in 1960 and had sailed in the deck department. P. W. Safer of Jacksonville was named adminis­ trator of his estate. Burial was at Riverside Memorial Park, Jackson­ ville. Total benefits: $4,000. t. t Harry F. Price, 52: A stomach ailment proved fatal to Brother Alvin Headrick, €3: Brother Price at the Sa­ Headrick died of a heart ailment vannah, Ga., USPHS Hospital on March 20, on October 31, 1963 at Mobile 1962. He had General Hospital, joined the SIU in Mobile, Ala. He 1958 and shipped had shipped in in the engine dethe steward de­ partment. He partment since lists no next of joining the SIU kin. Burial was in 1957. His wife, in St. Augustine, Fla. Total bene­ O r a L. Head­ fits: $500. rick, of Chicka­ saw, Ala., survives. Burial was at A t t Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile. Moses M. Landavazo, 24: Brother Total benefits: $4,000. Landavazo died on August 14, 1962 at Rolling Hills Estates in Los All of the following Angeles, Calif. SIU families have re­ He had sailed in ceived a $200 maternity the deck depart­ benefit, plus a $25 bond ment with the from the Union in the SIU since 1962. baby's name, represent­ No next of kin ing a total of $1,400 in was designated. maternity benefits and a Burial was in Al­ buquerque, NM. maturity value of $175 in Total benefits: $500. bonds: Sofia Guerrero, bom March 16, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gus­ tavo Guerrero, Houston, Texas, i i Tammey Ann Foley, born March 30, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harold D. Foley, Crestview, Fla. S> i> 3/ Tonette Gallant, born March 28, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joseph R. Gallant, Baton Rouge, La. t i Angela Snyder, born February 18, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hobert Snyder, Portsmouth, Va. t- $• Micha Purifoy, born March 7, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Eddie P. Purifoy, Mobile, Ala. t, t. S. Angelina Endres, born March 16, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Michael Endres, Baltimore, Md. J, i 4. Patricia Flanagan, born March 6, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Flanagan, Philadelphia, Pa. I Kenneth E. Foster, 57: Brother Foster died of natural causes at the Galveston, Texas, USPHS Hospital on March 8. 1963. He had sailed in the steward depart­ ment after join­ ing the SIU in 1949. His wife, Eva Foster, of Galveston, sur­ vives. Burial was in Pea Ridge Cemetery, Pea Ridge, Ark. Total benefits: $500. t> i' Sticel A. Thompson, 52: Brother Thompson died of a heart ailment in Houston, Tex­ as, on January 21, 1963. He had sailed in the deck department since he joined the SIU in 1956. His daughter, Cherie F. Thompson, of Maplewood, La. survives. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery, Mon­ roe, La. Total benefits: $4,000. i t i. Martin G. Ohstrom, 45: Brother Ohstrom died of accidental causes at his home in Port Arthur, Texas, on Febru­ ary 25, 1963. He had shipped in the deck depart­ ment after join­ ing the SIU in 1953. Burial was at Greenlawn Cemetery in Port Arthur. Total benefits: $4,000. I am writing tills letter as a comparatlvo newcomer to the business of going to sea. Though new to the Industry, I have noticed a considerable change in the attitudes of some shipmates. A lot of the oldtimers have also sensed and seen a change. It seems to me that the gen­ eral feeling of late—which is All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names trill be withhrid upon request. heard too oZ,ea—is that if you don't care for the way things are aboard a particular ship, just ball out. "Why worry, let the next crew square things up." seems to be the feeling. Even from topside it's the same spiel, like, "We'll fix things up next trip." Only no one ever mentions which future trip he means. I, for one, don't think a few legitimate changes in living conditions on board can break any company—especially these trailer outfits. They seem to be forging ahead without any re­ gard for changing conditions which have been the same for many years. It is my opinion that some overhauling of conditions is necessary. I don't advocate locking up jobs but, with the turnaround time becoming shorter each trip, I feel that we should move for a t!me-oif clause in port, on an optional basis with pay. Contracts should also state that the boarding patrolman hold a meeting prior to the payoif with every crewmember present. Contract clarifications would be read to all hands, beefs would be taken care of and would be eliminated. I figure that this new payoff pattern would create interest in the present contracts and create new ideas at the same time. It would stimulate a great­ er interest in the SIU on the part of crewmembers who don't know the difference between overtime and routine duties and only gripe to no purpose. R. J. Henninger t 4, i Union Library Lends An Assist To the Editor: On behalf of Marian Council, Knights of Columbus, in Homewood, Illinois, I would like to thank you for a favor which is possibly not known to you. Your SIU representatives in Chicago have turned over to me excess copies of paperback books from the SIU Ships' Library which I, in turn, have been able to place in many local hospitals, firehoiises, county and state institutions on behalf of the Marian Council and the' SIU. Because of this generosity on the part of the SIU, we have been able to do something for many people which we other­ wise would not have been able to do. We would appreciate it if you would extend our thanks to your membership and to the local SIU representatives for this fine gestme. William F. Slobig Grand Knight Honor Simmons, Johnson Seafarers are urged at all times when in port to visit their brother members and shipmates in the hospitals. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals around the country: USPHS HOSPITAL NEW OaLEANS. LOUISIANA Felimon Barlizo Harold Laumann Thomas Blackledge Anthoiir Maxwell Bobby Butts Arnold Hidgett Car Carlson, Jr. Rosindo Mora Samuel Clinscalei Clinton Newcomb E. Constantino Mario Pacheeo Joseph Curtis WitUara Paris Thomas Deale Coy Presley James Donahue August Princen Lionel Doucet Wra. E. Roberts Ralph Dougherty Calvin Rome Wesley F. Cannon Aubrey Sargent Clinton Franks Joseph Savaco Eugene Gallaspy Melvin Spires James Gardner Ashton Stephens Salvadore Gentile Francis Stirk, Jr. Leon J. Gordon Finis Strickland Edgar Goulet Adolph Swenson Joseph HamUton Harvey Thomas Carle Harris Robert Trlppe Frank James WUliam Wads Waiter Johnson James Walker Oscar Jones August J. Williams William Kirby Joseph Williams Ernest Kirkpatrick Roy Young, Jr. Steve Kolina I woum ifke fo receive ...» ? .pleose pel my fsepie on yoer mmlin# IISL ., , : USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Napoleon, Blanchard ."^bbie Markin William Bedgood William Pereyra Alvah Burris Rafael Pereira Pedro Eccobar Clarence Simmons Marcel Frayle, Jr. Emanuel Vatis Clayton- Frost Polo Vasquez Orval Gray BaUey Walker Maiden Hibbs Julius Weiiisteln Albert Hammal VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS John Butler USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASHINGTON Gus Skendelas George Yeager Tommy Lamphear Robert Young Fred Reimott USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Ellis Cottreil Adolphus Murden William Grimes Charles Raynor Charles Hurlburt WiUie Stone William Mason USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Charles Adams Edward Moors Adolfo Anavitarts Manning Moors Charles Berick Ralph O'Neal James Bergerias Emmett Phelan William Burton Harreld Reed Sidney Day Sergio Rivera Roy Hartforn Edward Ruley Everett Hedges Clarence Smith John Hoppes Joseph Townsend Julio Lazu Stanley Vernuz George Lesnansky USPHS HOSPITAL 8TATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK A. Anivitarts John Milos John Barone Sylvester Mullins A. D. Caramas James Murphy Mario Carrasco Francis Neves Carmine Cassano Joseph Orbreza Louis Covette Eugene Mora Thomas CorreU George Pilaris Ezell Crocker T. Pilkington WiU Denny Joseph Raymond ThomtTs Duncan F. Regalado Kwing Gee Alfredo Rios Robert Goodwin Joseph Romero John Hansen I. B. Schneider Richard Haskln Joseph Scully J. Hopkins James Shiber John Jeiletts Manuel Silva Miles King William Smothers Sulo Lepisto -Tames Stripp A. Longucira Lee Summers Bam Manning Ivan Tarkov Thomas Tlghe Yu Song Yee Carlos Travieso Ching You James Webb USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MA.SS, Robert Davis Florencio Lett* Joseph Donovan Charles Robinson Edward FarreU Walter Schlect USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA R. Canady Richard Johnson C. Cothran J. R. Miller Ignaizio D'Amico Jessie Morris John Epperson Frank Throp V. Gonzalez John Morris Auslin Hennlng USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Paid Arthofer William Langford Harry Baum Robert Murray Arthur Caruso Ragner Olsen Dominick Bendnorz John Polvchovich John Donnelly Harold Taylor Donald Hampton Vernon Williamson Chas. Hazelton David Wilson Juan Leiba SAILORS* SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Thomas Isaksen Ernest Webb WiUiam Kenny USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Warren Alderman Burl Haire Gerald Algernon William Ham pel Leneard Higgans Robert Banister Thomas Lehay Benjamin Deibler Claude Doyal Arthur Madsen Abe Gordon Max Olson Joseph Gross Charles Slater WUlie Young Alberta Gutierrez VA HOSPITAL WEST ROXBURY, MASS. Raymond Arsenault VA HOSPITAL ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN Ralph Dust USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE James McGee US SOLDIERS HOME WASHINGTON. DC William Thomson PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL NORTHAMPTON. MASS. Maurice Roberts Convention Cites Loss WASHINGTON—Two deceased members of the SIU were honored by the delegates to the SIUNA convention for their contributiong to the welfare of seafaring men and their families. They were Claude (Sonny) Sim­ mons, SIU vice-president in charge of contracts and contract enforce­ ment, and Leon Johnson, SIU pa­ trolman on the West Coast. Others honored posthumously for their work in behalf of seamen and other workers were Art Cole­ man, vice-president of the Marine Firemen's Union; Anthony (Tony) Anastasio, vice-president of the In­ ternational Longshoremen's Asso­ ciation, and Silas B. Axtell, a close associate of Andrew Furuseth in the struggle to emancipate Ameri­ can seamen. In each case, the delegates au­ thorized that copies of the memo­ rial resolutions be prepared in ap­ propriate form and presented to the men's families. Get Certificate Before Leaving Seafarers are advised to se­ cure a master's certificate at all times when they become ill or injured aboard ship. The right to demand a master's cer­ tificate verifying illness or In­ jury aboard a vessel is guaran­ teed by iaw. �Mar 11,19n SE A P ARERS LOG Face Tbirteea Big Man On Tha Vivian A safety drive aboard the Fanwood (Waterman) is in full swing and getting results, At a recent safety meeting, suggestions were asked for and several crewmembers came up with the suggestions. A.number of the ideas put forward are already In effect. W. Rhone, steward, pointed • out that there was slack in the chair to the hcolc would hold captain to post a notice on t^e some of the door hooks, caus­ It in place. The Idea has been bulletin board regarding the Flanked by thipmafes Jim Brown, engine (left), and Ben­ jamin Mignano, deck, Seafarer Martin Tiny' Trieschmann is wiper aboard the Vivian (Maritime Overseas). It's not sure whether Trieschmann is the biggest man in the Far East right now, but he certainly looks like the biggest on the Vivian. The photograph was taken in Chittagong, East Pakistan, where the crew reports everything running pretty smooth. ing doors to sometimes come adrift. It was decided to check the ship and replace any defective hooks. H. Arllpghans, bosun, suggested that there should be a ladder on the after mast to give access to the range lite and the antenna downhaul. The matter is now being considered. R. Eden, chief electrician, sug­ gested that gear stored In masthouses be kept away from doors so that access to the compartment is not impaired. J. Hog^e, NCB, brought up the problem of securing chairs in heavy weather so they won't come adrift and endanger the men sit­ ting in them or others in the room. His suggestion was that hooks be placed in the deck and straps from HENRY (Amarlean Bulk Carrtart), Ocf. 14—Chairman, Jim Bullock; Sacralary, S. T. Aralat. Frank Donovan elected to serve as ship's delegate. SIS in ship's fund. Suggestion made that the steward look into the quality of food stuffs, especially hacon and sausages, as the items aboard are of low grade. Discussion on rusty foi>d cans. Vote of thanks to chief cook for a job well done. SHORT HILLS (Sea-Land), Oct. 30— Chairman, Las deParller; Sacratary, Lonnla B. Doolay. Motion that ship pay off every two trips, company to furnish transportation or pay cab fare to Newark Airport from Port Elizabeth on same basis aa launch service. Need telephone on dock near ship. Motion that company pay trans­ portation from hall to ship when man joins vessel. No beefs reported. HURRICANE (Watermanh Oct. i— Chairman, John R. Bailey; Secretary, Eugene Ray. No beefs reported by department delegates. Discussion on fresh canned milk and motion mada to eliminate thia aa no one drinka it. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. BETHTEX (Bathleham Staal), Oct. 13—Chairman, S. Oarcia; Sacratary, Kocanausk. Motion made to see doetor every four to six months instead of every nineteen days. Suggestion to see patrolman about more money being put aboard for draws. DSL RIO (Delta), Sapt, 38—Chair­ man, Abner Abrams; Secretary, llumlnado R. Llenos. Two men missed ship, one at Montevideo and one at Belem, Brazil. Two men were left in hospitals. Money in ship's fund was given to lick member who was left at hospital in Buenos Aires. Sugges­ tion to see food representative or patrolman about getting better qual­ ity of fruits. DEL MUNDO (DaHa), Oct. 5—Chair­ man, J. Craft; Sacratary, A. W. Han- aan. Some disputed OT in deck and engine dopartmenti. D. P. Eldemira was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Ship should be fumigated for roaches and rats. . JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vletofy Carriers), Sept. 18—Chsirraan, Homer L. Ringe; Secretary, none. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Ship should be fumigated for roaches. Vote of thanks to steward department for a job well done. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Sept. 30 —Chairman, William B. Sander; Sec­ retary, Charles E. Rawlings. Two men hospitalized in La Pallice, France. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for excellent service and fine preparation of food. IBERVILLE (Waterman), Sept. 30— Chairman, R. B. Hall; Secretary, R. Carmlchael, Ship's delegate Robert Hyer resigned and John J. Guard was elected to serve. $13.47 in ship's fund. Everything running smoothly. LA SALLE (Waterman), Oct. ItChairman, John Burk; Secretary, Ramon Irizarry. One man hospitalized at Southampton. $7.50 in ship's fund. Motion made to purchase fresh milk in foreign ports where it is available. Use of power tools to be brought to the attention of patrolman. DEL NORTE (Delta), Sept. 30— Chairman, Prank Sampit; Sacratary, Michaal Lonargan. One man left in hoqiital at Buenos Airas. $471.47 in ship's fund. Two SIU libraries were picked up la New Grfeas-.a ty un­ authorized person and never reached the ship. Balanca on hand in movie fund, tOl.OO. Anthony Marano elected to serve as ship's delegate. !MP( (Bull).- Oct. 10 Chairman.- O. C. Bailey, jr.; Secretary, l^il Olacebba. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Twenty-five cents will be collected from each crewmember for ship's fund. NIAGARA (Ssa Transportation Co.), Sapt. 2f—Chairman, C. Shirsh; Sac­ ratary, R. Thalss. No beefs reported. Motion made that when ships are crewed from tho boneyard or laid AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), Oct. U —Chairman, A. E. Howse; Sacratary, John Coyle. $4.68 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine de­ partments. Clarence Hemby elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to steward department. STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), Oct. la—Chalrman, T. E. Smith; Secretary, C. Lee. Shlp'e delegate reported that everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to steward department. Men leaving ship asked to leave keys and a clean room. COE VICTORY (VIetery Carriers), Oct. 14—Chairman, J. H. Hennihs; Secretary, Frank Allan. $21.45 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Vote of thanks to members who donated their time and work in painting and furnishing library. All hands pleased with the new look and comfort. up, they be supplied with SIU library brought aboard by the patrolman at Bign-on. Motion that the manning scale for thia vessel be increased. When a vessel has been laid up for a ten-day period and the crew ia called on the eleventh day. Sunday and/or holidays be eliminated when com­ puting the ten-day period. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Oct., 1943—Chairman, Jamas McRac; Sec­ retary, Marcel Jette. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate for a job well done. $12.74 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Vote of thanks to steward department for good chow all the trip around. ROBIN 600DFELLOW (Robin), Oct. 14—Chairman, A. Bearden; Secretary, L. Gadson. No beefs reported. One man hospitalized in Capetown. Ship needs to be fumigated. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin), Oct. 14—Chairman, Edward J. Wright; Sec­ retary, Lou Butts. Ship needs to be fumigated for mice and rats all over ship. Vote of thanks to ship's dele­ gate, department delegates, puiser and steward department. Crew asked to keep meisball clean at all times. YORKMAR (Calmar), Oct. 4—Chair­ man, Fred Miller; Secretary, C. Wright. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Ship's delegate would like to know if someone could be around when vessel is taking stores for voyage to check same. DEL SOL (Delta), Oct. 11—Chair­ man, L. Nicholas; Secretary, Howard Mentz. One man missed ship and one was hospitalized. $20 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. Frank Pastrano was elected to serve as ship's delegate. SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Saatrain), Oct. 30—Chairman, S. Miller; Secretary, W. Bannerson. Ship's dele­ gate to see patrolman about wages due. Check with Food Plan repre­ sentative concerning quality of ice cream put aboard ship. MARYMAR (Calmar), Oct. 31 — Chairman, Charles Kellogg; Secretary, At Whitmer. Ship's delegate reported this a smooth trip and fine crew. $24 was collected for United Fund. $35 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to steward department for its fine oper­ ation. MT. .VERNON VICTORY (Mount Vernon Victory Co.), Oct. 14—Chair­ man, John Paerels; Secretary, W. Langtord. Crew discussed transporta­ tion and meals due. Captain agrees to pay one meal in lieu of two. No word on transportation. Two men missed ship. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department. ROBIN TRENT (Robin), Jan. 13— Chairman, None; Secretary, Allen Raymond. Ship's delegate talked to chief engineer about heating system. Engineer is not cooperative. Water that came aboard in Bombay was very foul-tasting and caused half of crew to become ill. &OL referred to the home office for advice. t % li. From the Steel Traveler (Isth­ mian) comes this tip forwarded to the LOG by Harry K. Kaufman, ship's delegate. All Seafarers are Rhone 4 t The crew of the Steel Artisan (Isthmian) Is starting an all-out drive to replace its ancient wash­ ing machine, which has developed many bad habits with advanced age, like constantly breaking down, and tearing clothes. The machine has a worn-out shaft that wobbles the agitator and wreaks havoc with clothes, the crew reports. In a further effort to protect cloth­ ing, the crew has suggested that the tanks holding the laundry water should be thoroughly cleaned to eliminate damage from rusty water. If they succeed, the Artisan crew may soon be the best dressed in the Isthmian fleet. warned to be careful about taking Items ashore in Korea because the Korean government has adopted a very tough policy toward this practice. The Traveler crew re­ ports that a crewmember was 4 4 4 fined $375 at Inchon for six boxes Nineteen months after the Seaof face powder he - was taking to traia New York sailed for Liberia his wife. Forewarned is forearmed, so Seafarers beware! t 1. i A fiscal dilemma came up aboard the New Jersey (Seatrain), when the ship's fund got down to a new low of eleven cents. Ship's meeting chairman Roy M. Ayers reports that a drive for voluntary donations by the crew is under­ way. The fund should be up to respectable proportions in short order. Kaufman Ayers in 1961 with a cargo of 12 loco­ i. i. ^ As a service to new crew- motives, 195 specialized cars and members aboard the Steel Seafarer other assorted railway gear, for (Isthmian), the crew has asked the developing a new Libeiian iron ore field, the first batch of ore has just completed traveling the 165mile route to the newly-built port of Buchanan on the West Coast of Africa. The $2 million Seatrain load was stacked in a speciallydesigned manner and provided the first offshore voyage for an SlUmanned Seatrain since the days of World War II. Seafarers who hit the port of Visagapatam, India, and want to buy some souvenirs to bring home to the States will get a square deal at the Eastern Art Museum in that port, reports the crew of the SlUmanned Anton Bruun (Alpine Geophysical). The shop handles everything from carpets to ebony elephants, says the research vessel's crew, and the prices and quality are always good. IT, TJIPAJ'T I TELl-YOU Eden various laws to watch out for in Saudi Arabia. Crewmembers who have not visited the area recently wiU thus know how to avoid doing anything frowned upon by the local authorities. . NS BAtl^LAYiNa! On Deck Seafarer Jerry Miller, decif, and his wife, Shirley, are fhe proud parents of little Charlotte Ann, whose birth announcements announce her "arrival tonnage" as 8 ounds, 9 ounces, and the ome port as Daphne, Ala­ bama. Dad's last ship was the Natalie (Interconti­ nental Transport). f Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filled at all times and elimi­ nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. -'— • " �SEIPARERM 'Page Fonrteoi O0 Seafarer Cautions Shipmates: Watch Your Pay In Suhic Bay! May 17. IMt Thm Brido Cuts The Cake Now about halfway through a round-the-world voyage aboard the Steel Advocate (Isthmian), Seafarer Luis A. Ramirez has had many adventures in foreign ports and has lots of new memories and fresh stories to tell. One of them took place at the town of Alongapo in the Philippine"*" decided to make a trip inland to stop at his home first to change province of Lambales. In a locate some people he had known into some clothing more appropri­ letter from Saigon, South in Manila several years ago. For ate for an inland trek. They both Vietnam, Ramirez described his this purpose he hired a young man went to the guide's house, where it was suggested that since it was Philippine adventure on Subic Bay. as a guide for the trip. such a hot day, Ramirez too should It all started when the Advocate They were ready to start out change into docked at Alongapo, and Ramirez when the guide said he wanted to something more comfortable. Ramirez accepted ROBIN HOOD (Robin), Oct. 6 — Secretary, D. O. Coker. Entire crew Chairman, A. Plckur; Secretary, R. to be congratulated for work and a pair of walking Sedowskl. Ship'i delegate reported conduct during voyage. Very enjoy­ shorts and left able trip. Vote of thanks to ship's that a special meeting will be called his own trousers delegate for a Job well done. Dele­ on arrival in New York. Motion to have Union official see some high gate to see patrolman about boots in the room for tank cleaning, and compensation. authority in Washington regarding where he Indonesian customs. Men are stripped OVERSEAS EVA (Maritime Overand searched going and coming changed, with his teas), Dec. 9—Chairman, P. L. Whit­ ashore. Need more safety meetings wallet still in his low; Secretary, David Blumlo. Crew on board ship. Steward department Ramirez requested to cooperate in keeping all and ship's delegate given a vote of pockets. passageway doors closed in foreign thanks for jobs weU done. The heat was becoming oppres­ ports and to keep unauthorized per­ sonnel out of quarters. Vote of thanks Firit cut in the wedding cake is made by Mrs. Alice BugaROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin), Oct. I« sive when the guide suggested to steward department. —Chairman, Rocco Albanese; Secre­ they have a cool drink before jewski, bride of Seafarer Leonard S. Bugajewski, at recep­ tary, Maximo Bugawan. Meeting was ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), Dec. 7 starting out. The offer was grate­ called to find out what the chief tion marking their wedding on March 23 in Elizabeth, NJ. —Chairman, J. Steeber; Secretary, L. steward is going to do about sub­ fully accepted, and before they A. Williams. Motion made that Union Bugajewski last shipped on the Steel Executive (Isthmian) sistence stores that are running short. officials see that the ship pays off could finish their drinks and begin $31.25 in ship's fund. Motion to have in the deck gang. Tne couple is now living in Elizabeth. every trip Instead of every second their trip, some friend.s of the trip. When ship pays o'ff every second guide dropped in, and were natur­ ^ trip, crew loses one day when it is a 31-day month. ally invited to Join the party. As around Subic Bay, Ramirez says, the detectives told Ramirez he was ALCOA PATRIOT (Alcoa), Jan, »— more- and more friends -dropped and. very often small thefts are^ sure the money would be recovered Chairman, James Archie; Secretary, in, the guide's small house became not even reported to the police. before sailing time, and sure A. Case. $30.00 in ship's Movie Fund. No beefs reported. Ship needs to bo hotter and hotter, until Ramirez This only complicates the police's enough a couple of hours later fumigated. Check to see if possible decided it either was time to leave job and makes for more crime, so word was sent by way of the Navy to get some means of mechanical Ramirez decided to report the police that he could come down hoisting o' lifehnata from water dur­ or be practically roasted alive. ing Ufeboat driU. and pick up his money. He got back Changing clothes once more, but whole affair. most of his dough and two of the He was fortunately aible to de­ CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities not checking his wallet at all, he Service), Jan. 9—Chairman, T. A. three travelers checks. The other scribe his guide and the house so left. It wasn't until he got out headquarters see that the company Pedarien; Secretary, L. Chapman. of the "jeepney" near his destina­ accurately that the police had no had already been cashed with a puts more bleach on this ship. Dis­ Discussion regarding ship's delegate's duties. Discussion about restriction cussion about putting sick men in the tion, that he found that his wallet difficulty in finding it again, and forged signature. to ship at Lake Charles for Coast ship's hospital. The next day, Ramirez learned Guard investigation on sinking of contained only two pesos in cash he went there with them. Every­ how fortunate he had actually been one in the house acted as if they STEEL MAKER (Isthmian), Jan. 13 Boston Marine Buoy. and two $10 travelers checks out —Chairman, E. H. Keeffer; Secretary, as he listened to the stories told had never seen him before, but HENRY (American Bulk Carriers), of the five he had started with. Tony Caspar. Ship left New York short one fireman-watertender. Wiper Jan. 10—Chairman, D. Wagner; Sec­ Ramirez immediately decided it he was able to describe the interior by his shipmates. The second elec­ promoted. $42 in ship's fund. Motion retary, D. Barnes. Vessel rescued was time to cali the police, and he so well that it became obvious he trician had lost about $50, prob­ fourteen Cuban refugees 40 miles to contact Union regarding the Master north of Cuba, In the Crooked Island carrying workaways in with the did so, starting with the Shore had been there. Now the occupants ably to a pickpocket, and the ship's pa.ssage. They were carried into wipers. Vote of thanks to the steward Patrol at the Navy Base and then merely denied having stolen -any­ delegate had lost 13 travelers Miami and assistance and donations department. were provided by the crew and offi­ the local police or "OPD." There is thing from him while he was there. checks at $10 each plus $40 in cers. Urgently request patrolman and BRADFORD ISLAND (Cities Serv­ Headquarters As they left the house, one of pesos, for a grand total of $170. a good deal of crime in this area to investigate loggings ice), Jan. 19—Chairman, John W. Mc­ • .wesoe eaw Donald; Secretary, B. Guliloy. Mo­ tion to have Union take up the matter of placing. nylon stoppers on ships using synthetic mooring lines with companies involved. PENN CHALLENGER (Penn Ship­ ping), Dec. 24—Chairman, B. M. Moye; Secretary, A. Kerr. Non-skid paint should be used on decks as several men fell on .slippery decks. Ship's delegate to see captain and suggest safety committee be formed. Dis­ cussion on sailing board time. Ship was delayed twice. Steward depart­ ment was refused .shore leave and de­ layed sailing was disputed. STEEL NAVIGATOR (Isthmian), Dec. —Chairman, Frank Balisia; Secretary, K. Winters. $49.50 in ship's fund. Food beef and suggestions on same. Motion to have boarding pa­ trolman straighten out food beef and the matter of rusty water. ORION COMET (Orion), Dec. 23— Chairman, Edward F. Lamb; Secre­ tary, Thomas G. Jones. Brother CItarles C. Rickard passed away in Korea. Donation of $270 was sent to his widow. Motion to have Food Plan representative see that the ship is stored properly. Vote of thanks to steward department. SEAMAR (Calmar), Dee. 29—Chair­ man, Joseph Kumor; Secretary, Earl Taylor. $7.50 in ship's fund. Ship's delegate to check which department is responsible for scraping and paint­ ing messroom fans. Delegate reports that mate promises to start painting crew foc'.sies next trip. This to be checked with patrolman if new mate takes over. Vote of thanks to steward department for holiday food and gen­ eral feeding. STEEL AGE (Isthmian), Dec. 15 Chairman, R. Charrison; Secretary, E. Hansen. Collection of $23.65 was do­ nated to Seamen's Church Institute for Christmas packages. Each depart­ ment asked to elect a safety dele­ gate. Motion to see chief mate about having a lock put on screen door going into crew mes.shail, recrea­ tion and crew- pantry. Ail doors and portholes should be checked so tbcv will be water-tight. $8.52 in ship's fund. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), Jan. 3— Chairman, J, Steeber; Secretary, F. Cornier. Patrolman should sign bis name in book when dues are paid to avoid difficulty when receipt is lost. Suggestion that patrolman see the port steward about obtaining a belter grade of coffee and sufficient fruits for the trip. TKANSBAY (Hudson Waterways), Dec. 23—Chairman, A. H. Reaske; and other grievances originating in engine department. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), Jan. 20 —Chairman, J. M. Davis; Secretary, J. Fanning. Ship's delegate will ask captain to contact agents in an effort to have mail forwarded. Some crewmembers had no mail. Ask captain to put out draws befute airlval. Gifts given to orphanage in Pusan. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Jan. 20—Chairman, Maurice Kramer; Sec­ retary, Thomas Liles. Motion that headquarters study revising retire­ ment plan. A man should be able to retire with seventy-five percent dis­ ability. Vote of thanks given to stew­ ard department. Butch Zhemeck Looks In On The 'Feeders' Seafarer Butch Zhemeck has been a LOG cartoon contributor for many years. Here he takes a look at a steward department that we hope never existed—at on any SlU ship. If it did, remember it's SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), Jan. 27— Chairman, S. Setliff; Secretary, E. Kamm. Discussion about getting crew's quarters air-conditioned. Dis­ cussion on all Saturdays. Sundays and holidays being added to basic wages, whether at sea or in port, to meet the rising cost of living. YORKMAR (Calmar), Jan. 27— Chairman, Cliff Bellamy; Secretary, Fred Miller. ls.sue raised concerning duties cf 2nd cook and baker. Stand­ ard agreement does not coincide with Calmar agreement. Crew request better night lunch. PETROCHEM (Valentine), Jan. 27— Chairman, W. Smith; Secretary, J. Longfellow. Motion made that head­ quarters submit clarification on pen­ alty cargo as per standard tanker contract. Motion made to get com­ bination utilityman for galley and pantry. Vote of thanks to W. House for job well done as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Jan. 20 —Chairman, Fred Shaia; Secretary, Ralph Masters. A couple of beefs were settled at the payoff. $43.19 in ship's fund. F. Shaia resigned as ship's delegate and James Adams was elected to serve. GLOBE PROGRESS (Maritime Over­ seas), Feb. 2—Chairman, Dick Cummings; Secretary, W. Veach. Motion to send letter to headquarters asking for representation in resolving dif­ ferences between engineers and crew. Clew lelui'laiil to sign articles unless this la settled. DEL MONTE (Delta), Feb. 2—Chair­ man, P. Rubis; Secretary, Henry C. Gerdes. Vote of thanks extended to the steward for his exceptionally fine menus and to the cooks for excellent preparation of food. Motion made that a speaker be Installed from saloon pantry to galley. The Cook's 'Iron Coke' Fried-Chicken Dinner �Mar 17, 1968 SEA FARERS LOG b ^ Charles (Chuck) Aldrldce Contact Pat Harris, 6218 Gehrlng. Apt. 24, Houston, Texas, regarding an insurance settle­ ment in your favor. Phone RI 7-6751 or MI 4-4380. SI ti t> Kenneth Joseph Lewis Contact your wife at 556 West 184th Street, NY, NY, on an ex­ tremely urgent matter. 4» 4> 4> Robert H. Neweil The above-named or anyone knowing his whereabouts is re­ quested to contact Mrs. R. H. New­ ell, 1208 Prince Road, Windsor, Ontario, Canada, as soon as pos­ sible. knowing his whereabouts Is urged to contact Mrs. Martha Wood Perry, c/o Routt's Auto Parts, 8015 Van Dyke Place, Tampa 4, Fla., on a HMtter of importance. 4> 4 41 Anderson J. Jobnes Get in touch with Roger L. Hall, 382-4th Street, Beaver, Pa., regard­ ing an important personal matter. The phone is 775-3455. 4> 4 4 Henry Strayer Gordy Jr.The above-named or anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to get in touch with Barry L. Gordy, 413 Harwood Road, Catonsville 28, Md., whenever possible. 4 4 4 Income Tax Refunds John A. Owen Income refund checks for the An important letter containing following tax are held' by Jack urgent personal news is being held Lynch, Room being 201, SUP for you at SIU headquarters in 450 Harrison Street, San Building, Francis­ Brooklyn. co 5, Calif.: it 4" 4" John J. Doyle, Charles R. HumJohn Henry Heaney Contact your son John F. Heaney, 916 Park Avenue, Corpus Christi, Texas, on a matter of im­ portance and benefit to you. ^lU HALL ^ 4i David L. A. Wood The absve-named or anyone New Boating Rules Begin WASHINGTON—Seafarers who are pleasure-boat skippers when they're home from offshore voy­ ages are reminded that since April 1, all numbered motorboats must be in strict compliance with the vessel identification requirements of the law. Improper display of a number on a motorboat may mean a "no­ tice of violation" for the erring skipper. A $50 penalty can also be imposed. The best way to comply with the legal requirements, the Coast Guard says, is to follow these rules; Paint or otherwise permanently attach your numbers to each bow so they are clearly visible and legible; use a plain block design, not less than three inches high and a solid color, which contrasts with the background. The hyphens or spaces separating the numerals from the letters must be at least equal to the width of any letter except "I," or any number except •IJ >» Skippers must carry at least one Coast Guard-approved lifesaving device for each person on board their motorboats. Sili Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District FRESIDENT PatU Hal) •XECtmVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Sbepard Llndiey Williami A1 Tanner Robert Matthewi SECRETARY-TREASURER - A) Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BiU Hal] Ed Hooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE 1316 E Baltimore St Rea Dickey. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 278 State St John Pay. Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10223 W JelTerson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS .. 675 4Ui Ave.. Bklyn HVacintb 9-6800 HOUSTON 3804 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax William Horria. Agent ELgIn 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W Flagler St. Ben Ronzalei, Agent FRanklin 7-.3S64 MOBILE I South Lawrence St Louis Neirs. Agent HEmloc!! 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS .... 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent Tel S29-7346 NEW YORK 073 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-660C NORFOLK 418 CoHey .Ave Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 625-6305 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-3819 «AN FRANCISCO 450 Hairlson St. Frank Boyne. Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E. B. McAuley. West Coast Rep. SAN-TURCE, PR 1313 Fernaiider Juncos. Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep. Phone 723-0003 SEAITLB 2505 Ut Ave. red Babkowskl. Agent MAin 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jell GiUette. Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON. CaUf 505 N Marine Ave Georse McCartney, Agent TErminal 4-2528 Pace Fifteea mel, Jr., Jorgen G. Pcdersen, Mar­ Intentions, so tliat bo will know Arthur O. Andersen vin E. Satchell, Harold A. Thom- what to do. Get in touch with homo or the sen. Leo Wills. SIU hall at Seattle, Wash., as soon 4 4 4 as possible. •4 4 4 Nleholao B. Peters 4 4 4 Monte Flte Contact Mike Marlot at the Sammy Lawrence Contact Ed Piela, 43 Mt. Pleas­ YMCA, 357 9th Street, Brooklyn, Your brother Johnny asks that ant Ave., Wallington, NJ, or phone NY. He has some favorable news you call him collect at 876-8209, him at GEneva 8-3658, as to your for you. Tampa, Fla., as soon as possible. yrmwciAL REPORTS. Th« conctltutlon'of th« SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters mstrlct sakea apeclfie provialon for safeguarding the BeBbersbip's Boney and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three w>nths by a rank and file auditing coBsUttae elected by the aeabershlp. .'All Union records sre available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. Should any Benber, for any reason, be refused his constitutional right to in­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified nail, return receipt rcqueated. TRUST FUHUS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District sre adBlnistered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fimd agreeaents. All these agreeaents specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and aanageaent represent­ atives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursoBents of trust funds are aade only upon approval by a aajority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records sre available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, St any ttae, you are denied infomation about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified nail, return receipt requested. , iims mm SHIPPINS RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclus­ ively by the contracts between the l)hion and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all.Uhion halls. If you feel there has heen any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the ahipownera, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified nail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Max Harrison, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery'Place, Suite I63O, Rew^York li, NY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Union headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. 'iiim CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ' ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for or on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any tiae, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU Prosident Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. EDITORIAL POLICY—SE.\F.ARE11S LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its .collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action.at the September, 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board way delegate, from among lla ranks,, one individual to carry out this responsibility. .........i." PAYMENT OF MCWIBS. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for some. Under no circuBstsnca should any Boaber pay any Boney for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such psyBent be made without supplying a receipt, or if s member Is required to make a payment and ^ given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to Stake such payment, this should imBedlately be called to the attention of -SIU President Paul Hall by csrtifisd sail, return receipt requested. 4 COKSTITUri(H<AL RIGHTS AND OBI.IGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbstim.copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All Bsmbers should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize theasalves with its contents. Any time you feel any Beaber or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the BOBber.so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. Sthedule Of SIU Meetings SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York June 3 Detroit June 7 Philadelphia June 4 Houston June 10 Baltimore June 5 New Orleans June 11 Mobile June 12 West Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has issued an advance schedule through June, 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wilmington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far^ East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in ac-' cord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmingfon San Francisco Seattle May 20 May 24 May 22 June 17 June 19 June 21 RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings.. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions. Including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reafflraed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. KQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts whicU the Uhlon has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may he discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national qr geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. " �da SEAFAKERS^i-'-OO nSH Job Agency License May 17 im OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION .• ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • APL-CIO. Suspended; SIU Nips Jay-Kay Scab Move LONG ISLAND CITY, NY—An employment agency which was trying to send scabs into the struck Jay-Kay Metals plant here, had its license suspended this week by the New York City Depart--*ment of Licenses after action ing conditions and an effective job r by the SIU United Industrial security program. The strike began after the breakdown of contract "Workers. The Department of Licenses renewal talks that followed a 3-1 found Atlas Employment Agency, SIU-UIW win la balloting by the 80 Warren Street, New York City, National Labor Relations Board. guilty of sending job applicants to Jay-Kay- without Informing them Panel of educators which met in NY to study qualifications of candidates competing for the that a strike was going on. 1963 SlU scholarship awards ll-r) are: Dr. Elwood C. Kastner, New York University; Dr. Actions have already been filed Bernard P. Ireland, Columbia University, NYC; Dr. F. D. Wilkinson, School of Engineering, with the Department against three Howard University, Washington; Dr. Richard M. Keefe, St. Louis University; Dr. Charles D. other employment agencies on the O'Connell, University of Chicago, and Miss Edna M. Newby, Douglas College, New Bruns­ same charges. Agencies are wick, NJ. obligated under law to advise job applicants of the existence of a labor dispute before sending them out. Meanwhile, a move by Jay-Kay for an injunction to stop SIU-UIW picketing against its struck plants got nowhere at a hearing in Queens County Supreme Court NEW YORK—The tenth anniversary of the SIU scholarship awards program was May 14. A decision on the injunc­ celebrated here last week when Seafarer William W. Williams and the children of four tion bid was reserved.. strike by CCO Jay-Kay work­ other SIU members were named winners of the 1963 Seafarers' scholarships worth $6,000 ersThe has been highly effective and each. The awards will enable has completely cut production at the five winners to attend the Jay-Kay's plant here and at a college of their choice for an Bronx subsidiary, Fox Metal unrestricted course of study be­ Plating. Many large orders had to ginning this fall. be canceled by the company, which The five scholarships given to took action to hire scabs after a Seafarer Raymond Gon­ date boost the number of awards back-to-work movement fizzled. zales is pictured on picket since 1953 to a total of 53, with a Seafarers have shown their duty at Atlas Employment combined value of $318,000. solidarity by joining picketlines Agency in NY, which drew In addition to Seafarer Williams, outside the struck plants and at a 10-day license suspen­ 35, of New Orleans, the other 1963 the employment agencies to show Patricia & D. C. Weaver Lee Castro & W. Hand winners are: sion for trying to send that the SIU is fully behind the Diana Ortega, daughter of Sea­ that he earned eighteen semester deceased Seafarer D. C. Weaver, fight to gain decent wages, work­ scabs -into struck plant. farer Alfredo Ortega, Jr., Tampa, hours of credit. He's aiming for a who joined the SIU in 1957 and Fla. career in engineering or might pos­ shipped as a 2nd cook until his Elaine Marie Evankovich, daugh­ sibly teach that subject after study death last August. He would have ter of Seafarer John Ivankovic, at Louisiana State University or been proud of his 17-year-old Struthers, Ohio. Georgia Tech. daughter whose activities in Mercy Lee Manuel Castro, step-son of Miss Ortega, 17, is a senior at High School, Mobile, have strength­ Seafarer William M. Hand, Tampa, Thomas Jefferson High School in ened her desire to enter the field Fla. Tampa, and hopes to teach speech of medicine. She hopes to attend Patricia Ann Weaver, daughter or speech therapy after attending Springhill College or the Universi­ Joseph B. Logue, MD, Medical Directof of deceased Seafarer D. C. Weaver, the University of South Florida. ty of Alabama. Her decision to be­ Mobile, Ala. Her father ships in the deck de­ come a doctor was "intensified" A panel of six prominent educa­ partment and has been a member after her father died, .she .say.s, and Just eat less, there is no other way to lose weight, according to Alan tors met here May 3 to study the of the SIU since 1939. made her realize, that "we need R. Bleich, MD, Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York. A man records of the candidates and rec­ A very active senior at Struth­ more and more research to find preparing to climb a mountain will cut all the weight he can from ommend the win­ ers (Ohio) High School. Miss Evan­ cures for the diseases which short­ his equipment and get the lightest climbing gear available. Even hikert ners for trustee carry a light pack. kovich is 17 and hopes to attend en man's life span." action last week. How much more important it Is to lighten the burden of excess Bowling Green University in her As in previous pounds that so many of us carry constantly! The mountain-climber home state and become an ele­ years, they rec­ and the hiker make their efforts only occasionally, but the overweight mentary school teacher. Her proud ommended one person carries his useless burden every step he takes. father joined the SIU at Baltimore alternate winner, Where does that extra weight come from? Overweight people, young in 1958 and ships in the deck de­ Stella Irene Hop­ and old, join in denying over-eating, yet those extra pounds represent partment. kins, daughter of food eaten in excess of actual need. Some blame their wives' or The step-son of steward William SIU tugman mothers' delicious home-cooking—but the truth is they can still M. Hand, Lee Castro is 17 and at­ Wiley S. Hopkins enjoy this cooking, yet cut many unwarranted calories from their diets, tends the H. B. Plant School in Williams of Lowland, NO. (A very few people gain weight because of medical reasons, and Tampa. Avidly interested In art, An alternate is named in the event he hopes to study at Emory Uni­ they require careful diagnosis and treatment. Also, remember that none of the winners uses the versity in Georgia and prepare for normal weight increases with age. The 40-year-oId weighs more than award. he did at 18, and these additional pounds may not make him over­ a career in art or as a teacher in Ten years after its founding, the that field. weight.) His step-father has SIU scholarship plan is still rec­ shipped with the SIU since 1954. KEY LAKGO, Fla.—The SIUIt's the heart that bears the brunt of extra pounds. To lift eacU ognized as one of the most liberal Miss Weaver is the daughter of manned tanker Capri (Peninsular pound up and down stairs and carry it through work and play, the and no-strings-attached programs Navigation) was grounded off the heart must pump that much harder. If you've had heart disease from of its kind. Both active SIU mem­ Florida coast here April 29 after some other cause, then obesity will further harm your heart and lead bers and their children compete running ashore on a coral reef. to serious trouble. for the awards each year, one of No injuries were reported to her Overweight is also hard on the legs. The mechanics of carrying the which is automatically reserved crew of SIU men. extra pounds may lead to varicose veins and possibly trouble in your for an active seaman. Cruising at a speed of 15 knots, joints. Excess weight also has its psychological difficulties. Especially Of the 53 awards made so far, the 9,899-grosston vessel suddenly in young people, it is embarrassing and injures self-esteem. It also 22 have gone to active Seafarers stopped when her pumproom be­ tends to limit sports and other healthful activities. and the balance to SIU men's chil­ Any serious effort to reduce usually means a fundamental and last­ came flooded and she found her­ dren. Last year, one Seafarer and ing change in diet. This diet is not necessarily unpleasant and may self unable to refloat on her own four children also won the awards merely mean limiting v/hat you eat of your favorite foods, rather than power. in brisk competition. eliminating them. Elaine & John Ivankovic She immediately wired coastal Born in Tennessee, Williams Is Plan your weight reduction, and make sure the extra pounds aren't ports in the area to send help and a deckhand who joined the SIU at the Merritt, Chapman and Scott due to some underlying condition. For this, your doctor's guidance is New York in 1946, and recently salvage tug, SS Cable, was the essential. He may suggest one of the newer appetite removers, and he shipped with Delta Line. He never first craft to come to her aid. At will probably tell you how to get the essentia! foods while you diet. actually completed high school, but Daily weighing is a simple encouragement. Do it on the same scale, last report, the tug had dispatched managed to make his own way and a diver down to the ocean bottom with more or less the same clothing, and at the same time each day. pass the necessary exams for an These newer appetito removers your doctor may prescribe are much to make all necessary repairs to equivalency certificate by reading more efficient than smoking. For smoking complicates the picture assist the disabled 502-foot ship whatever material he could find with its own special hazards and isn't the answer to overweight. and get her on her way. on a variety of subjects. The vessel left Providence, RI, Later on, self-control and forbearance are ail you'll need. He says he was "talked Into' (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can to pick up cargo at Smithblufi, taking some General Education Development Tests and did so well Diana & Alfredo Ortega Texas, when the accident occurred. be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Seafarer^ 4 SlU Children Awarded '63 Scholarships Want To Lose Weight? Eat Less SIU Tanker Hits Reef Off Florida � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource May 17, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: FIVE SIU SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED\ SIU CHARGE NIPS NY SCAB AGENCY SIUNA RESUMES ITF MEMBERHSIP CONVENTION ACTS ON JOB ISSUES US EYES LAKES’ LABOR SPY CASE CANADA SCAB-HERDER ADMITS ‘DIRTY WORK’ US EYES CANADA SHIP DISPUTE, COMPANY USE OF PRIVATE COPS SPEAKERS CITE US SHIP NEED, REJECT ANTI-STRIKE PROPOSALS SIU FLEET WINS 5TH PHS AWARD IN A ROW CONVENTION MAPS FULL PROGRAM ON MAJOR SHIP, LABOR ISSUES JOB AGENCY LICENSE SUSPENDED; SIU NIPS JAY-KAY SCAB MOVE SEAFARER, 4 SIU CHILDREN AWARDED ’63 SCHOLARSHIPS SIU TANKER HITS REEF OFF FLORIDA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/17/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 10 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/fe9d44dab65eb3ef9de183efbfb7f778.PDF c7489c0bfdfa401022b440aba30c7beb PDF Text Text WELCOME DELEGATES! ll^SIUNA CONVENTION SEAFARERS LOG L KOXWKT/ OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Vital Labor, Ship issues I Face SlUNA -Story On Page 3 Sea Unions Urge Joint US-Labor Shipping Policy I <r* Seafarer Albert Pfisterer signs voting roster at headquarters be1f onIf Sf I fflf fore casting ballot April 30 in SiU election for delegates to SlUNA convention. Fifteen delegates were elected during the all-day balloting by Seafarers in all ports. Paul Pallas (foreground), one of the three members of rank-and-file Polls Commit­ tee, looks on. (Story on Page 3.) A ^v. i liliHi * i ; wS 'Pl m |||||||||||p||||||i|^ w- m;-' M •Story On Page 2 Budget Proposal Asks 'User' Fees In PHS Hospitals Story On Page 3 ,110' (r- •<!*.' !&• m |t=r' liS- Annual Report OF THE r-'?,- • « ipitli SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN Filed With the New York State Insurance Department il'- — 1# Page 13 l.i .1-' W' ' If •ir- i:. Annual Report I Cargo Retord-Breaker. SlU-manned National Defender, at grain elevator In Westwego, across from New Orleans, is latest SIU ship to haul record cargo. (Story on Page 2.) OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN Filed With the New York State Insurance Department Page 14 �SEAFARERS LOG Pare Tw« Marine Unions Urge Labor-Gov't Policy On Shipping Issues WASHINGTON—US maritime unions have drawn up plana for an improved working relationship with Federal agencies affecting shipping, and have set out to develop a labor liaison committee with the State Department as a first move to resolve a number of disputed issues. The action was taken by the unions at a meeting in New York on April 23 called by the-*International Longshoremen's SIUNA President Paul Hall, Association, which was at­ who attended the meeting of the tended by the SIU and represen­ tatives of other major waterfront unions. The session was a followup to an earlier meeting here on April 9. Union officials met in the office of the AFL-CIO President George Meany here in Washington with Deputy Undersecretary of State U. Alexis Johnson to deal with ques­ tions arising out of the ILA boy­ cott against foreign ships that have been trading with Cuba. The State Department has sought an easing of the union ban, which has been extended to all Polish and Yugo­ slav ships as well as vessels of other Soviet bloc countries. Pacific SIU Clinic Plan Now Final SAN FRANCISCO — Long-de­ layed efforts by the SIU Pacific District to establish a system of medical centers for West Coast seamen took a big step forward last month, when a plan to build and operate the first health clinic here was put into effect. The start on setting up the first Pacific District clinic followed a meeting April 10 between officials of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the Marine Cooks and the Marine Firemen, and the Pacific Maritime Association, representing the ship­ owners. The meeting put the final touches on the trust agreement formalizing the clinic program. A union campaign to start a net­ work of medical centers on this coast began several years ago but was stalemated until it became an issue in last year's shipping strike by Pacific District Unions. Before the strike was settled, a stipulation was reached calling for the crea­ tion of a clinic program jointly ad­ ministered by the unions and the companies. Present plans call for the con­ struction of a clinic here, and for medical centers to be established at other West Coast ports in the future. The operation is expected to be limited at first to Pacific District seamen only. Family cov­ erage will be added later. SEAFARERS LOG May 3, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. 9 PAUL HALL, President HERBEBT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVACK. Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, ALEXANDER I,ESLIE, HOWARD KESSLER, Staff Writers. Publistied biweekly at the headquarter* of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Water* DKtrict, AFL-CIO. «7S Fourth Avenue. Brooklyn 32, NY Tel HYaclnth 9-<600. Second clas* postage .paid at the Post Office In Brooklyn; NY. under the Act •f Aug. 24, 1912. t.W - Raphael Semmes Tops In Safety "Best Ship of the Year" safety award In Sea-Land's SIUmanned fleet was presented to the Rcqshocl SwnmM at Port Newark last month for the second time since the fleet-wide competition began. Pictured (l-r) are Joe Algina, Sea­ farers safety director; M. Coidos, steward; R. McComee, electrician; J. Silva, bosun; P. M. Mohun, chief mate, and F. Caciopoli, company safety rep. May S, U«9 SIU Ships Set Record For Grain NEW ORLEANS — The SIUmanned tanker National Defender (National Shipping & Trading) la the new grain-loading champ of New Orleans. After pulling up to the Continental Grain Elevator at Westwego, across the river from this-j>ort, she took aboard a rec­ ord 1.8 million bushels. This means that SlU-manned ships now hold the record for grain loadings at all four elevators In this area. Among the record-holders are the SlU-manned tanker Transeastern, which took on more than 1.S million bushels last year at the Bunge Corporation elevator up the river in Destrehan, and the Titan, which took aboard almost a million bushels at the public grain elevator here two years ago. The National Defender is bound for Yugosliavia. She went down­ river loaded to a depth of 37 feet, the maximum depth at which she could safely clear the Mississippi River passes. Her 1.8 million bushel cargo weighed an estimated 49,000 tons, representing the larg­ est single grain shipment ever to leave this area. It is the equivalent of 1,000 boxcars of grain. New Orleans loaded over onethird of all outbound US grain in 1962, amounting to nearly a hall billion bushels, and seems well on the way to surpassing that mark in' 1963. State Department with ILA offi­ cials, proposed the idea of a liaison committee as a means of clearing up long-standing differences be­ tween various Federal agencies and US seamen's unions. Problems in­ volving handling of 50-50 cargoes and US maritime policies involving SIU Adfs Confinued Protest foreign shipping continue to be un­ resolved, Hall pointed out. The subsequent meeting in New York called by the ILA was held to set up guidelines for a common policy among waterfront unions on the Cuba ship boycott and also to reiterate support for a permanent labor liaison with Federal agencies. WASHINGTON—Hearings reopened this week before the A further meeting is to be held House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on,the shortly in Washington to expand on the idea of the labor-Government Bonner bill (HR 1897), amid protests from Seafarers and other union members all overt committee. Support for the union position the country urging defeat of SIUNA President Paul Hall has al­ on the issue of foreign ships trad­ the legislation which would ready given testimony on two occa­ ing with Cuba is provided by the lead to compulsory arbitration in sions in March, strongly opposing the bill's passage on the ground latest release from the Maritime the maritime industry. Administration covering foreign Seafarers are asked to continue that it would lead to compulsory vessels which have Jiauled cargoes sending protests to members of the arbitration of maritime labor dis­ to Cuban ports since January 1. Merchant Marine Committee urg­ putes without meeting any of the An original MA list of 12 such ing rejection of the Bonner pro­ major problems plaguing the in­ dustry. ships has now grown to 60, com­ posal. In the face of strong labor oppoprising the following; Great Brit­ A number of labor witnesses are ain, 22 ships; Greece, 15; Norway, stili scheduled to testify on the sion, maritime management Is gen­ 5; Poland, 4; Italy, Yugoslavia, Le­ measure, among them Jesse Cal- erally split on the issue of com­ banon, 3 each; Spain, 2, and Den­ houn, president of the Marine En- pulsory arbitration. Only the sub­ mark, Japan and Morocco, 1 each. I gineers Beneficial Association. sidized operators have testified in favor of the legislallou. Testifying in favor of the bill this week were witnesses from Hawaii, speaking on behalf of Ha­ waiian Chambers of Commerce. They argued fc«- passage of the bill, on the ground that any ship­ ping strike that might affect Ha­ waii was a national emergency. NEW YORK—A hearing on • They contended that compulsory Wednesday in Federal Court be­ LONG ISLAND CITY—The strike by 600 members of the arbitration of these disputes would fore a bankruptcy referee has been postponed until Friday, May 10, to SIU United Industrial Workers against Jay-Kay Metals re­ he the "best solution." ceived a major boost this week when the company was No Government witnesses have give the Bull Line-Kulukundis testified yet In the hearings which shipping interests additional time forced to forfeit huge orders* are running much longer than to propose a plan acceptable to ticketed for Chicago, one of The strike began after the originally anticipated. Among those creditors for reorganization under its largest markets. breakdown of contract renewal who will probably testify for the a trusteeship arrangement. The strike, which began on April talks that followed a 3-1 SIU-UIW Government in the weeks to come Creditors include the SIU and 2, has been highly effective and win in balloting held by the Na­ are Commerce Secretary Luther other shipboard unions with a di­ has completely cut production at tional Labor Relations Board last Hodges and Labor Secretary W. rect Interest in monies owed to Jay-Kay's plant here and at a February. This was the second time Willard Wirtz, who has previously members' welfare, pension and va­ Bronx subsidiary, the Fox Metal that the workers had voted down indicated his opposition generally cation funds, as well as SIU crewan attempt by an "independent" to compulsory arbitration in laborPlating Company. members who have filed liena Jay-Kay began trying to bring in Local 355 to challenge the UIW's management disputes. against individual ships for wages right to represent them. a new labor force last week by re­ due. cruiting through several unemploy­ Meanwhile, the Mount Rainier ment agencies in New York City, has been sold at an auction in Yo­ but this attempt has been met by kohama, Japan, for $241,000. It SIU-UIW picketlines outside the was the fifth ship in the Bull Line premises of a number of downtown American-flag operation to be sold. and midtown agencies. The others were the Kathryn, Star A hearing was due to be held Point, Westhampton and South­ yesterday, May 2, by the NY De­ ampton. partment of Licenses on Union Three other vessels, the Beatrice, charges that one of the agencies. Mount Evans and Sands Point, are Atlas Employment Agency of 80 scheduled for sale May 9 in Balti­ Warren Street, failed to abide by more. Another ship, the Frances, state law in referring job appli­ is awaiting sale in New Orleans. cants to the struck plant. Agencies ^Manuel E. Kulukundis, head of are obligated under law to advise the Kulukundis shipping empire, job applicants of the existence of has been negotiating with a Brit­ a labor dispute before sending ish bank for a loan which would them out. permit the reorganization of the In a show of solidarity. Seafarers American-flag operation to pro­ joined the UIW picketlines outside ceed. the struck plant here last week to The Mount Ranier's SIU crew show the company that the SIU Picketing on three fronts to support demands for decent returned to the States prior to the was fully behind the fight to gain contract renewal offer, Joy-Koy workers are pictured on sale and was advanced money from decent wages, working conditions the line outside the company's main plant In Long Isle^nd and an effective job.-security pro­ an escrow fund secured by the SIU. City. Picketlines are also up at subsidiary plant in the some timo ago to cover wages and. gram. Accordingly, a back-to-work e movement inspired by the company Bronx, as .well os at a number of N^Y omploymeni agencies< allotments <owed ito SIU crews completely fizzled. ,n ,, , families. t-t) J vi- LVi'iJ lattiemptiiig tp scaib on th» styikork. No-Strike Hearings On Again In House SIU Pickets Job Agency Bid To Scab J-K Strike Bull Line Plan Still In Court �SB! May I. IMt SEAFARERS Los Angoles Labor Rally LOG Pare Threa InfM Deleggfet Meeting in Washington SIUNA Convenfion Faces Major Issues WASHINGTON—More than 200 delegates and guests from all sections of the Seafarers International Union of North America will meet here Monday, May 6, for the opening of the 11th biennial SIUNA convention. Delegations represent­ SIU affiliates in the Los Angeles area joined a mass labor rally last month against storekeepers supporting the strike­ bound "Southeast News" in nearby Downey, Calif., as part of demonstration sponsored by the LA County AFL-CIO. Over 500 laborites participated in a six-mile line of march through Downey's business district, among them President L. P. Taylor (right) of the SlUNA-affililated Int'l Union of Petroleum Workers; L. C. Hamblin of lUPW Local 14 (left) and SlUNA rep. G. Ralph Grago. New Budget Scheme Eyes PHS Charges WASHINGTON—^Recalling its previous attempts to cut back or eliminate US Public Healtli Service care for merclianlr seamen, the Budget Bureau last week launched a new attack on the marine hospital program, via a pending Sen­ Only half of this figure, accord­ ate bill to reinstate coverage ing to the Bureau, represents ing SIUNA affiliates on all coasts of the US, Canada, Alaska and in the Caribbean are sched­ uled to attend what is expected to be the largest SIUNA convention ever held. The convention is due to take up a wide range of problems confronting the internation­ al's seagoing membership, as>well as issues among fisher men, fish cannery workers, inland boatmen and slioreside workers in allied industries, which are included in the in­ ternational's expanding member­ ship of nearly 80,000. Due to the large number of dele­ gates and guests expected, the convention hotel site has been shifted to the Gramercy Inn, 1616 Rhode Island Avenue, Washington, instead of the International Inn, as announced in the official con­ vention call. Meanwhile, balloting procedures for the election of delegates from the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inlands Waters District, were com­ pleted yesterday. May 2, after Sea^prers at special meetings in all ports ratified the results of voting held April 30. The SIU-AGLIWD has been alloted 15 delegates. Delegates elected to represent the SIU are: Herbert Brand, Daniel Butts, Michael Carlin, Frank Drozak, Joseph DiGiorgio, Ernest V. Erazo, Howard Guinier, Leon Hail, Paul Hall, William Haii, Wiiliam Jenkins, Edward X. Mooney, Earl Shepard, Frederick Stewart and Cal Tanner. In addition, on the basis of a rank-and-file Credentials Commit­ tee report passed at a special head­ quarters meeting on April 22, provision has been made for three alternate delegates to attend as a means of assuring maximum union Voting in tha Port of New York last Tuesday on SIU delegates to the SIUNA convention. Seafarer Eriing Johnson picks up ballot from Polls Committeemen John M. Posko before enter­ ing voting booth. Seafarers A. H. Ramos and J. D. Parker are for some 6,000 seamen-fishermen medical care for merchant seamen. who are owners or part-owners of also awaiting turn to ballot. The agency's proposal for insti­ fishing boats and other vessels. tuting a "user" charge system cov­ participation in the convention. 'carried in full by the SEAFARERS The three alternates, who received LOG. In opposing the bill on April 24, ering PHS care -would involve the lowest number of votes on to budget agency took the occasion either an increase in present ton­ The convention, which is slated Tuesday's delegate ballot, are Sea­ for the full week of May 6-10, is to urge a throwback to the old nage taxes on the operators, or a farers Norman WUllam Dubois, expected to hear a numoer of idea of "user" charges, whereby direct charge against established Guillermo Grajales and Homer O. speakers representing the maritimo either seamen or the shipping in­ labor-management welfare plans dustry would have to pay the cost financed by employer contributions. Workman. industry, the organized labor move­ of Federal rriedical cars programs. These plans "would provide a The nomination; election and ment and the Government in its It also advised the Senate Com­ mechanism for reimbursing the certification of SIU delegates was daily sessions. Among those who merce Committee that it viewed Federal Government . . ." it noted. based on the original procedure have accepted invitations to speak Both proposals can be expected •elf-employed seamen as "having approved by the membership, are deLesseps S. Morrison, US assumed the business risks of an to draw heavy fire from all sec­ copies of which were mailed to all ambassador to the Organization of entrepreneur" whose income is tions of the industry and would be Seafarers at their homes and car- American States; George Meany. based on profits rather than wages, strongly resisted by the SIUNA. president of the AFL-CIO; Sen. and therefore felt they did not Russell B. Long of Louisiana; qualify for such care. Until 1954, Rep. Hale Boggs of Louisiana, ma­ seamen-fishermen had received jority whip In the House; MaitPHS hospital care. land Pennington, special assistant The Bureau estimated that the to the Maritime Administrator, and eventual cost of inciuding these several others. The delegates will workers in the present medical WASHINGTON—The Maritime Subsidy Board has taken a fresh look at its role In pro- be welcomed to the city by F. H. care program, which dates back to motinff, the US merchant fleet, and has urged all shipping companies, subsidized and unsub- McGuigan, secretary of the Central 1798 as a Federal responsibility, sidized alike, to stop fighting each other on every proposed change or expansion in service. Labor Council here in Washington. might reach $1.5 million annually. Full details on the reports, re­ The total regular appropriation for It said this has produced end-^American President Lines, the subsidy in 1947. solutions and actions of the con­ less hearings and litigation. USPHS hospital and medical pro­ Waterman's application has vention on the issues confronting Board pointed out that world trade In handing down a decision patterns are changing, and that the passed virtually all tho procedural various sections of the internation­ grams now calls for an expenditure of almost $50 million in the 1964 April 21 on a pending case involv­ only yardstick it had to apply was steps leading to approval, but is al and the labor movement will be ing a change in routing sought by whether US-flag service on & par­ still pending. fiscal year. carried in the next issue. ticular run is adequate. Otherwise, the Board declared, "we would be so tied to existing levels of service that we could not meet our growing needs." Upon application, companies would be allowed to move their ships "where the trade requires" as long as there SHIMONOSEKI, Japan—A six-day-old cargo fire aboard was no showing that "subsidy MONTREAL—The SIU of Canada has established a special job appeals system to deal with members' disputed shipping moneys are not being effectively the SlU-manned freighter Choctaw which claimed the life and efficiently employed ... or un­ of one Seafarer was finally put out here April 30, nearly a and seniority rights throughout an impartial outside arbitra­ fairly used . . ." week after it broke out in the South Korean port of Kunsan on the tor. Tlie Maritime Appeals Board was set up to begin functioning The SIUNA has long maintained Yellow Sea. on May 1. No other injuries have been reported to the ship's crew. The Japanese Under the sets of rules established by the union, O.C.S. Robertson, that maritime proceedings by Fed­ Maritime Safety Board here said Seafarer Wallace O. Burnett, 37, was eral agencies are cumbersome and a former Royal Canadian Navy commodore and merchant seaman, killed April 26 while attempting to assist firemen that the changing patterns of US was named as the arbitrator. He will operate entirely independent of in Kunsan to quench the blaze. the union to hear appeals on disputed job rights, hold public hearings foreign trade are not taken into account under the procedures es­ Lack of fire-fighting equipment in Kunsan forced where necessary and issue binding rulings. the C-2 type freightship to sail to Moji, Japan, but The job appeals procedure was first proposed at a headquarters tablished by the Merchant Marine firemen there also were unable to assist the vessel. membership meeting here in January. After study by an elected Act of 1936. She thus proceeded to this port with one of her The MSB ruling also indicated membership committee, members voted to accept the idea in principle hatches still smouldering. and authorized discussion with management representatives. The un­ that the agency would move to The Choctaw is carrying raw cotton and miscel­ streamline procedures governing ion set up the procedure after seeking company participation. laneous Military Sea Transport Service cargo. The Meanwhile, the reopening of the St. Lawrence Seaway and the new grants of subsidy or a change ship left Wilmington, Calif., on March 30 afid first Great Lakes shipping season April 15 was marked by new picketing in a currently-subsidized opera­ called at Okinawa before sailing to Korea. of the American-owned Upper Lakes Shipping Company in US ports, tor's activities. The approval of Burnett Born in Dallas, Texas, Burnett first shipped with where longshoremen, grain trimmers, tugboatmen and other maritime the APL routing change was over workers have refused to handle the company's ships. Last year. the objections of two subsidized the SIU last year out of Wilmington. A Navy veteran of World War Upper Lakes broke its Canada SIU contract, locked out some 300 and one unsubsidized line, plus II, he sailed in the deck department and made his home in Torrence, SIU crewmembers and began recruiting crews through a puppet SlU-contracted Waterman Steam- Calif. His mother, Mrs. Elma Burnett, of Gardens, Calif., is listed as next of kin. • i i i J ' organization. ' • u i f. « shlpi twlUoh originally pppiifd' Subsidy Bd. Hints 'New Look' Canada SIU Names Shipping Arbitrator One Seafarer Lost In 6-Day Ship Fire �-V V' *5'?l Page Four t r, A V \ y ^•, SEA P ARERS •• -':• ,,V LOG Hay S. ISa (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SW Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) Aprill-April 15, 1963 A drop in the number of ships calling at SIU ports during the first half of April produced a corresponding decline in total jobs shipped for the same period last month. Total shipping amounted to 1,234 jobs, compared to 1,396 at the end of March. On the other hand, registration showed an increase during the period, to 1,350 men. However, shipping for the steward department just edged out the total registra­ tion in that department, so most of the decline in jobs shipped was for the deck gang. As was the case for all of March, as an indication of how shipping has changed from year to year, the first half of April '63 was the best one for similar periods all the way back to 1955. The dispatch figure of 1,234 was topped in 1954, and for a corresponding two-week period in 1958 was as low as 763. The decline in jobs dispatched this period showed up as a real slump in Mobile (38 shipped), while Baltimore, New Orleans and Houston reported only a slight dip. New York and the West COast ports held their own, Philadelphia continued on the slow bell, but Jackson­ ville was busier than usual. j All told, there were 4,055 men reported on the beach at the end of the period, representing a small rise since the end of March but still far less than in previous periods this year. The increase in the number of in-transit ships this period failed to offset the drop in payoffs and sign-ons, and apparently accounted for the "slow" picture. Among the seniority groups, there were almost as many "B" and "C" men shipped as top seniority "A" men, again reflecting the fact that clan's A men are not throw­ ing in for the jobs available. The "A" portion of total shipping dropped to 55 percent, class B filled 33 percent and "C" men handled the remainder. Ship Activity fay Sign In 04h Out Tront. TOTAL iottee New York.... Philadelphia.. Oaitlmere .... Norfolk . .. Jockioaville .. Tampa Mobile New OrieaRf.. HoRtton Wllminfton .. SoR FroRcisco.. Seattle 0 0 IS 4 3 3 4 - 3 2 3 3 2 0' 0 4 6 7 0 7 . '.s,' 1 0 3 3 3 3 TOTALS ... 58 39 4 27 12 18 7 11 3 4 16 30 8 8 8 4 48 18 27 12 16 3 14 32 42 9 14 14 156 253 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia.. Baltimore ... Norfolk Jacksonville... Tampa ..., Mobile .... New Orleans.. Houston Wilmington .. San Francisco Seattle rnjAtft Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 Z S ALL 1 ie 3 ALL 1 2 3 6 0 2 2 2 1 4 1 3 1 1 25 42 19 86 4 16 20 46 19 35 10 5 18 1 24 0 3 6 4 2 9 2 7 20 3 30 1 3 16 20 8 12 6 1 8 0 4 1 1 9 0 9 2 3 6 1 0 7 0 5 13 2 1 8 5 2 2 5 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 11 16 4 31 1 3 2 7 5 8 2 15 22 6 43 2 11 18 31 12 21 14 17 29 8 54 3 9 12 24 8 16 11 2 5 o 12 0 3 0 3 1 4 2 22 1 14 7 5 11 2 1 2 6 4 g 15 3. 27 0 7 6 14 4 3 4 105 200 51 I 356 12 68 94 67 133 59 Shipped CLASS B .3 64 8 26 16 8 2 12 47 35 5 9 24 Shipped CLASS C TOTAl SHIPPED GROUP CLASS GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL A B 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 2 2 0 13 16 2 31 1- 13 5 19 64 31 0 2 6 8 0 5 8 8 2 3 0 7 8 1 7 26 8 3 3 0 1 3 16 2 1 0 4 2 3 1 8 10 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 1 2 1 4 0 0 12 0 0 4 9 2 20 0 1 1 2 47 20 9 11 22 0 2 11 35 22 3 8 5 3 0 8 1 0 0 ;8 1 5 0 4 4 8 0 8 4 9 1 3 7 3 2 12 0 3| 24 1 2 12 62 64 I 138 4 26 27 I 57 259 138 11 Registered Oh The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP 2 3 ALL C ALL 1 0 5 8' 14 6 28 19 114 87 124 37 248 5 21 16 29 50 41 28 70 105 23 13 22 38 14 19 9 26 4 5 12 20 16 38 44 89 69 83 101 20 204 68 69 84 16 169 11 1 14. 10 9 5 24 4 21 30 20 5 55 3 39; 31 16 3 50 GROUP 123 ALL 0 10 3 7 95 4 41 50 0 4 14 18 9 47 1 57 6 7 1 14 1 13 13 27 2 3 0 5 1 19 6 12 9 56 114 179 3 37 30 70 0 9 3 12 2 8 11 21 0 10 7 I 17 57 I 454 427 559 120 11106 22 204 318 I 544 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shiooed CLASS A Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS 8 GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 1 2 S Ai.L 3 ALL 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 16 40 2 58 3 25 21 49 13 58 41 4 2 12 3 1 9 10 2 5 2 7 10 1 3 28 1 12 13 6 13 20 1 15 18 2 0 5 0 5 1 1 2 4 0 10 7 3 3 6 0 9 1 8 3 12 1 7 9 1 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 2 0 1 1 0 8 8 16 0 0 5 5 10 2 2 5 1 13 24 5 42 2 18 18 38 7 7 34 20 30 9 3 42 1 13 10 39 24 10 26 3 5 1 0 6 2 1 7 2 4 6 1 9 4 12 6 22 0 2 3 5 1 5 6 0 0 16 3 19 1 4 7 1 12 4 16 1 21 58 169 34 ! 261 15 90 89 1 194 43 154 24 1 221 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 1 1 6 42 21 15 5 0 2 3 22 0 9 13 6 0 2 4 5 0 3 2 0 1 0 1 0 7 2 5 OA 1 13 in 0 15 12 27 0 1 0 1 0 3 0 3 1 0 5 6 9 69 72 1 150 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered Oin The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A 1 2 2 C ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL B 0 1 0 1 3 2 1 1 5 8 0 1 1 1 0 5 5 8 1 y 58 3 5 42 16. 116 38 120 16 174 9 36 34 79 0 0 1 1 10 16 2 5 1 24 3 29 3 7 11 20 U 1 1 4?, 8 2 62 18 22 49 3 27 30 66 5 0 0 1 1 10 17 8 33 3 6 2 7 1 23 4 14 0 0 1 1 9 15 3 5 1 7 3 13 2 14 5 21 0 3 1 1 2 5 0 3 0 12 0 1 12 3 1 4 0 0 1 1 5 13 11 7 46 0 1 31 4 12 12 24 2 2 34 0 0 60 36 101 24 2 9 146 4 81 91 176 0 2 2 4 39 70 30 27 82 40 38 4 5 117 11 89 2 0 2 9 0 2 12 4 12 19 2 1 3 5 8 15 13 12 52 1 3 4 34 6 3 11 15 1 3 0 4 6 31 6 27 31 1 0 6 4 6 16 1 3 4.1 21 4 9 5 17 20 1 421221 ISO 42 1 413 154 527 61 1 742 38 244 2.56 1 538 !rl STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered ron Bos NY Phil n. 1 Bal Nor 1_ Jac ... .... ..e. .... •••. Tam Mob .... NO • • • e ri AJOU fX74l •e • • Wil ..... C>G> SF Sea jirr I-s 0 6 1 0 1 1 0 1 6 2 1 5 1 hzs Registered CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 3 A LI. 1 2 3 ALL I-s 2 2 1 1 4 0 0 1 1 0 14 4 26 53 0 0 16 16 3 3 0 5 9 1 2 5 8 0 6 4 7 17 1 0 4 5 2 3 1 3 8 0 1 2 3 1 2 3 2 8 1 1 4 6 1 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 10 6 9 26 0 0 7 7 0 3 6 17 32 1 2 28 31 2 7 4 15 28 2 1 22 25 1 3 1 2 7 1 0 4 5 0 4 4 11 1 24 0 4 5 0 6 8 6 21 0 1 15 16 1 63 43 106 1 237 . 15 90 89 1 194 11 Shipped CLASS A (iROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 1 1 2 11 7 20 41 0 0 3 3 4 1 . 15 22 0 1 2 4 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 7 1 4 7 6 24 39 15 7 15 38 4 1 1 2 3 7 4 14 3 16 4 8 47 34 101 1 193 Shipped CLASS B GROUP I 2 3 ALL 0 0 1 1 0 2 19 21 0 1 3 2 0 6 1 5 3 0 6 9 1 7 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 27 27 30 6 0 30 0 0 2 2 4 0 0 4 0 1 5 6 5 5 109 1 119 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0. 0 1 0 0 0 3 3 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP CLA.SS 3 ALL 2 8 ALL 1 2 1 3 ALL A C ALL 1-s B 5 3 2 14 0 0 5 2 4 0 2 0 6 0 1 75 35 6 40 48 52 36 81 204 2 10 13 41 21 13 27 2 13 16 11 5 5 6 1 5 11 5 3 3 5 73 1 0 22 23 36 12 21 13 27 8 22 6 3 8 27 2 3 9 14 3 6 16 3 15 3 4 3 3 9 10 1 10 3 6 3 4 14 1 2 2 1 9 2 3 12 0 1 1 2 9 2 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 60 0 18 0 18 9 8 19 10 23 1 1 1 1 7 7 106 122 70 24 41 23 84 172 9 4 27 3 4 39 63 9 5 33 47 73 9 20 12 22 5 5 38 30 5 18 5 0 8 13 8 7 4 5 1 1 1 2 1 4 61 0 1 10 6 30 11 14 24 11 6 14 6 5 4 30 0 4 21 25 28 1 9 10 10 6 6 16 6 6 49 1 55 193 119 55 1 367 115 216 126 314 1 771 30 32 292 1 354 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A <;BOUP DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS 1 23 ALL Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 105 200 51 I 356 12 68 . ~58 169 34 I 261 15 90 ~88 43 106 I 237 7_ 9 251 412 191 j 854 34 167 94 89 112 295 I I I J GROUP 1 2 3 ALL Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 174 67 133_59 1 259 12 62 64 I 138 194 43 154 24 I 221 9' 69~ 72 1 150 128 58 34 101 I 193 5 5 109 1 119 496 168 sk 184 j'673 26 136 245 )407 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A CLASS GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL ABC ALL 1 26 27 I 57 259_ 138 57 | 454 427 559 120 11106 4 5' 17 20 I 42 221_ 150 4^ I 413 154 527 61 [ 742 3 3 4?J 55 1931^il9_ 55 I 367|331 126 314J 771 12" "46" "96 1 154 eis 401 154 11231912 1212.495 |Z619 GROUP I 2 3 ALL 22 204"318 I 544 38 244 256 | 538 30 32 292 1 354 ^ •'}'* if90 480 866 |1436< ^^ �Mart. IMi SKAFARERS LOO Teahouse Talk Goes To Sea Question; If you had to quit the sea tomorrow, what would you do? Mike Plskin: I really don't know. Actually 1 have no trade ashore and never thought of the possibility of leaving the sea. I like New Or­ leans though and would probably settle there and try to find a shore Job. But I'd rather stay at sea where I've work­ ed for 20 years now. I'd hate to quit. 4" 3^ 4^ Jean R. Longhurst: I'd try to foliow my line of sea-work in any reefer job ashore or in a shipyard. As a matter of fact I will retire soon, since I'm now 68. I intend to settle in New York and find an easy, part - time job. A man who wants to work can' always find a job. With my Union pension I don't have to worry much. Robert B. Carey: That's a tough question. I sail in the deck depart­ ment as an AB, and the only shoreside job I could probably get would be a rigging job in construction or a shipyard. I'd like to settle In Flor­ ida though, if I could. I like the warm climate. But I'd rather go to sea than do anything else. 3^ 4> William Benjamin: Quitting the sea is something I wouldn't think about until the last minute. It would certainly knock the footing from under me. I'd try to find some sort of work I could do shoreside I sup­ pose. I'd live in New Jersey and I'd stay there and seek work either there or in New York. 3> TOKYO—Sexy female tones will soon be used to give ship locations and other informa­ tion to aid navigation-starved men-at-sea. Japan's maritime safety agency said that it is planning to build femalestaffed "talkhouses" to replace lighthouses as ' g u i d e s for ocean-going shipping. Taikhouses would dispense infor­ mation using recorded femin­ ine voices by means ot micro­ wave transmission. A test was conducted successfully in Feb­ ruary at the port of Kobe. Defay RR MOVB On 'Coa$tal Tradm ICC Holds Off Rail Cuts WASHINGTON—The Interstate Commerce Commission has postponed until May 15 proposed rail-rate reductions between New York and San Francisco which were planned to counter SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service's expanding intercoastal containership serv­ ice. A petition by Sea-Land^ — charged that the railroads In another case of rate-cutting domestic shipping was made by proposed cuts on virtually by the railroads the US Supreme American-flag trampship opera­ Court has sent back for further consideration an ICC ruling that denied rate cuts sought by a num­ ber of railroads on "piggyback" (trailer on flatcar) shipments from eastern points to Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas. The cuts which were denied by the ICC would reduce shipping costs on selected railroad routes to the level of the water carrier rates maintained by Sea-Land and Seatrain Lnes. The Court ordered the ICC to review its decision in spite of the fact that the proposed rail Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director charges for service between the East and Texas would be belbw The Department of Health, Education and Welfare, the newest Cabi­ the railroad rate level for similar net-level department of the Federal Government, is celebrating its traffic between points not served tenth birthday this year. Though new to Cabinet status, HEW has by the water carriers. Meanwhile, a move to safeguard had some of its basic units in operation for quite a while. Familiar for its valuable work regarding seamen, the US Public Health Service was born back in 1798, when Congress set up the original Marine Hospital Service for the protection of seamen and residents of coastal communities. The Federal Office of Education was established in 1867, and the Food and Drug Administration began in 1907 as the Bureau of Chemistry under the Department of Agriculture. The Children's Bureau was established in 1912. It was the fore­ runner of the Vocational Rehabilitation Administration in 1920, and Social Security Administration in 1935. In the last decade, the department has experienced spectacular growth, with the growing recognition of the country's health needs. When created, it totaled about 34,000 employees with a budget of NEW ORLEANS The SlU-affil$1.9 billion. Today, it has nearly 80,000 employees and a budget of iated Staff Officers Association $5.4 billion—and should the department's legislative requests be has won bargaining rights covering authorized, the new budget would surpass $7 billion. In addition, the department administers $15 billion a year in Social pursers employed by Delta Line in voting conducted by the Na­ Security funds involving payments to about 14 million persons. tional I.,abor Relations Board last 4' 4 4' winter. Repeated year after year by organized labor, the charges that Results of the balloting gave the surgeons are overcharging for their services now have the support of the president of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Loyal SOA an overwhelming 20-3 major­ Davis of Chicago, in a recent interview, stated that many surgeons ity among the 23 pursers and chief do overcharge for their operations because they know their patients pursers employed by the line. The election began January 29 and have large amounts of insurance. "Instead of basing their fees on a patient's ability to pay, doctors ended a few weeks ago. Final re­ first find out how much insurance the patient is carrying and charge sults were just announced by the NLRB. accordingly." The Staff Officers had unsuc­ Dr. Davis expanded on this point, adding: "Just because I, as a doctor, know that one of my patients is getting $200 from his in­ cessfully sought to organize Delta surance company, this doesn't mean I should charge him that amount Line pursers in 1957, but lost by a for an operation that is worth only $100. A doctor should depend on slim margin. One of the union's biggest wins previously came late his relationship with his, patient in collecting his fee." This, of course, it what many unions and welfare plan administra­ in 1961 when the SOA climaxed a tors have been saying for years about abuses in fee practices by long, hard-fought drive to organize doctors, surgeons and hospitals as well. It's a welcome sign, indeed, pursers at American Export Lines. to have the same view brought forward by a spokesman for the sur­ It was the first AFL-CIO mari­ gical profession. time union to gain representation (Comments and suggestions are invited by tnis Department and can rights on behalf of officer person­ nel in Export be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) every type of commodity that has been carried in its new East-West service since it began in September. The motive behind all of the rate-cutting attempts is to "destroy intercoastal vessel competition," Sea-Land declared. Health Department Notes 10th Year Delta Line Pursers Go Union 20-3 Officers Of Norfolk MTD Council 4> Walter H. Stovall: I'd go to Brit­ ish Columbia, get a shack and do some hunting, fishing and trap­ ping. I think I could make out at that kind of life. It's a good, clean, healthy existence with a lot of pleasure to it also. There is al­ ways something interesting, It's a real life for a real man. t 4" 3i Ralph Hernandez: That's a hard question to answer. I'd probably try to go into business for my­ self. I'm a chief steward and would probably open a restaurant or lunchroom to make a living. I'd rather keep go­ ing to sea though. Aft^r all the years I've been sailing I don't want to quit for any reason. Pace Fire Foursome at recent meeting of the Hampton Roads Maritime Port Council in Norfolk includes (l-r) SlU Port Agent Gordon Spencer, newly-elected Council secretary-treasurer; David Als­ ton, international vice-president of the International Longshoremen's Association and vicepresident of the Council; Peter McGavin, national executive secretary of the Maritime Trades Department, and Murray Pierce, newly-elected Council president and head of Local 147 of the Operating Engineers. Others at the gathering included representatives of the Painters, Marine Engineers, Sheet Metal Workers, Sailors Union of the Pacific, Plumbers and Electricians. tors, who came up with a plan to enable American-flag ships to profitably carry lumber from the Pacific Northwest to Puerto Rico at or below foreign-flag rates. They seek to make this possible through consolidation of individual lumber shipments to make ship­ ments of at least six million board feet. The American-flag operators have asked the Maritime Adminis­ tration to reopen applications by American lumber concerns to use foreign-flag ships for the lumber shipments. Through a loophole worked into the Jones Act last year, ten applications to use for­ eign-flag ships have been granted for lumber shipments and several are pending. Foreign ships gained authority tq move lumber from the Northwest to the Caribbean via an amend­ ment to the Jones Act that passed Congress last year. Sponsored by Sen. Maurine Neuberger (D-Ore.) on a one-year trial basis, the amendment would be extended without limit under a new proposal she introduced in March. It would cover lumber cargoes only. Balto. SlU Scores 2nd Ballot Win BALTIMORE—The SIU United Industrial Workers has scored its second election win in a row here, with a victory in a National Labor Relations Board representation ballot covering workers at the Vul­ can Detinning Company's plant in Sparrows Point. The NLRB balloting was held on March 29 and produced a UIW success by a margin of almost three to one. Of 11 production workers present to cast their bal­ lots, 8 selected the UIW as their bargaining agent. One man did not vote due to a death in the family. This latest win for the UIW followed a 20-5 vote victory at the Capitol Generator Company here on February 20. Only four hours prior to the NLRB vote at Capitol, the com­ pany called a meeting which all employees were required to attend. However, efforts to dissuade work­ ers at the plant from voting for union representation were unsuc­ cessful, and workers at Capitol put their full support behind the UIW. Negotiations for an agreement are now being conducted with the company, which rebuilds marine generators, armatures and startei-s for distribution to wholesalers. Vulcan Detinning is a division of Vulcan Materials Company of Birmingham, Ala. The Maryland subsidiary separates and recovers steel and tin scrap from tin plate using a special electrolytic process. After detinning the metals, it dis­ tributes the finished product to producers of steel and tin chemi­ cals. Operation at the Sparrows Point location was begun in January. The company expects to reach a full complement of 40 workers when maximum production . is reached. �Tu* Six MiV «. IMI SEAFARERS LOO ' Customs Cracks Down On Gifts From Overseas WASHINGTON—Seafarers who are probably the world's most travelled travelers will now have to be more mindful of the prices and quantity of goods they send back to the US from foreign ports. during the tourist season. Customs The Customs Bureau has officials that greater ad­ announced a temporary shelv­ herence tohope the duty regulations in • < ! J *—* K > Joseph B. Lofue, MD, Medical Director 'Cure-Alls' For An Aching Throat Louisiana Fed Hears Labor Sec'y Our national expenditure on such items as mouthwash and other claimed panaceas for our health problems was dealt with at length BATON ROUGE—The Adminis­ in this space two weeks ago. Just in case anybody still thinks that an tration's legislative and fiscal pro­ "astringent" mouthwash or a packet of throat lozenges is a good ex­ gram won high praise from dele­ pedient to handle a medical or dental problem, let me caution them gates and speakers at last month's ing of its plans to do away with -f the $10-a-day duty exemption on the next six months will eliminate further. eighth annual convention of the Those who think they can spare mouthwashes which claim to "stop Louisiana State AFL-CIO here. gift packages sent home by Ameri­ the need toc put the proposed their doctor by using antibiotic bad breath." cans travelling abroad. Instead, it amendment in force. Some 600 representatives of plans to set up a campaign to cor­ "They already point to a lessen­ troches or lozenges bought over 130,000 union members in the state Bad breath is a symptom and rect abuses of the privilege by ing of the problem since the pro­ the counter to sooth an aching not a pathological entity. The attended the four-day gathering, posal was first disclosed in Janu­ throat may not be helping them­ seizing and holding gifts shipped causes of bad breath are many, which adopted several key policy in violation of the duty-free right. ary. At that time, the public was selves at all. There is only a small such as dental caries, insufficient resolutions and reelected major Flooded with complaints from warned that violators are subject amount of antibiotic in the loz­ care of the teeth with putrefaction officers including Victor Bussie, every conceivable source since its to penalties and that packages enges, but even this small amount of retained debris, pyorrhia, heavy president, and E. J. Bourg, secre­ plan to cut the duty exemption to falsely labeled as "gifts" may be may produce a serious allergic re­ smoking, unclean dentures, sinus tary-treasurer. $l-a-day was announced in Janu­ seized and forfeited. The rate of action If the user is susceptible to Infection, etc.. Including the symp­ US Labor Secretary W. Willard ary, the Bureau says that it will examination of gift packages is this drug. Wirtz was among the major speak­ toms of many diseases as scarlet Greater claims than the curing grant a six-month "period of being stepped up in the next six ers, and was reported to be the fever, diabetes, etc. of sore throats are made by those grace" by leaving the old rate in months. first Cabinet member to ever ap­ Another cause relates to such effect. aromatic foods as garlic. The pear before the Louisiana AFLCustoms regulations permit tour­ problem here is not due to the CIO organization. He urged the ists to send home $10 in gifts daily particles of garlic in the mouth, delegates to support President with no duty charged. This does but due to the fact that in the gar­ Kennedy's proposals for tax cuts. Rep. Hale Boggs (D.-La.), ma­ not cover purchases of liquor, to­ lic digested, the aroma is expired jority whip in the House of Rep­ bacco or most perfumes. from the lungs through the breath. Officials say that some US tour­ It is also pointed out that we resentatives, was also a principal By Sidney Margolius ists have been abusing the right spend less money annually for speaker and headed a reception by sending "gifts" to their homes, toothbrushes than for mouth­ committee that escorted Sec. Wirtz from New Orleans to the conven­ obtaining receipts from foreign washes. This fact seems ironic, merchants which understate the You'll be able to find many good values in family needs this month since increased brushing of the tion site here. The comittee also included SIU Vice-President Lind»value of merchandise, falsely label­ if you know what to look for. teeth would help bad breath more sey Williams, chairman of the New ing personal parcels as gifts, split­ Prices of household appliances, which dropped steadily in the past than any mouthwash. Orleans AFL-CIO Committee on ting up expensive gifts such as five years, again are being subject to price-cutting on both wholesale (Comments and suggestions are Political Education, and Seafarer chinaware into small packages to and retail levels. Climbing inventories of both new and used cars avoid paying duty charges on a offer the prospect of reduced prices in the immediate months ahead. invited by this Department and William Moody, secretary-treasurer whole set and by shipping pro­ May also is the month this year's models of TV sets are cleared. can be submitted to this column of the Central Labor Council of hibited articles to the States. A number of building materials including lumber and cement have in care of the SEAFARERS LOG. J New Orleans and Vicinity. With the crackdown in full swing been reduced. More genuine wash-and-wear garments are being produced at surprisingly low prices. May "White Sales" offer reduced prices on linens and curtains. And, meat is cheaper. Here are tips on these and other buying opportunities this month. HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES: Prices on refrigerators have been slashed again as manufacturers battle to unload heavy inventories. Two-door refrigerator-freezers of 12-13 cubic-foot capacity now are available widely in the $220-$235 bracket. This is $20 less than a year ago, even $10 below prices earlier this year. Cash Benefits Paid —March, 1963 But don't let the dealers step you up. The bargains are the special CLAIMS AMOUNT PAID "merchandising models" the large manufacturers have introduced for price competition. These are almost identical with their regular models Hospital Benefits 8,425 $ 65,945.65 ST. LOUIS The annual AFL- carrying higher tags, except for fewer accessories such as butter Death Benefits 16 44,328.71 CIO Union-Industries Show will dish, egg tray, etc. Pension-Disability Benefits 377 56,550.00 open here for a six-day run on Prices of automatic washers have been trimmed another $5 to $10, May 17 under the sponsorship of 50 9,632.70 with many well-made two-speed washing machines now available at Maternity Benefits the Federation's Union Label and $200-$225. Dependent Benefits •879 78,793.10 Service Trades Department. 474 5,464.44 In shopping refrigerators, note that one survey found that women Optical Benefits Scheduled for the St. Louis 4,878 39,023.50 do consider pull-out shelves useful but are less concerned about Out-Patient Benefits • • • Arena, the multi-million-dollar ex­ 1,156 ' 342,708.66 egg racks and other special storage features often emphasized by Vacation Benefits hibition is put on each year in a sellers. TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION different major American city. Sometimes dealers confuse shoppers by advertising or describing BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD .... 16,255 $642,446.76 Last year's event was in Portland, Oregon, and included special par­ some refrigerator-freezers as "frostless" or "frost-free" when ac­ ticipation by the SIU of North tually only the refrigerator compartment is "frostless" and the freezer America and the AFL-CIO Mari­ section still needs to be defrosted manually. A true "frostless" model does not form frost in either the refrigerator or freezer compartments. time Trades Department. That does not mean the true "frostless" model necessarily is your The Union-Industries Show is March, 1963 billed as the world's largest labor- best buy. If you want to save $25-$50, the two-door refrigerator with Seamen Wives Children TOTAL Port management function because its top-mounted non-frostless freezer is a good value. A frostless top-mounted freezer is not really vital because it needs 117 displays show off the many prod­ 13 25 Baltimore * ucts and services of American defrosting only several times a year. If top-mounted this is convenient •eeeeeee |^7 184 15 12 Houston •••• enough to do manually. But if you want especially large freezer space, trade union labor. 77 6 8 Mobile Souvenirs and gifts worth nearly the refrigerator with bottom-mounted freezer does give you as much as 50 percent more freezer capacity in the same make and over-all 304 261 $100,000 are expected to be given 25 18 New Orleans •••••ooo away to visitors to the show, which size. In that case, the frostless feature is a genuine convenience because 460 37 38 New York • • is open to the general public, ad­ the bottom-mounted freezer is harder to get at for frost removal. 39 90 WATER HEATERS: Heavy competition is slashing prices on house­ 17 34 Philadelphia • eeeeeee mission free. Prior to the opening on May 17, hold water heaters, and also has developed a misleading guarantee 1,232 113 135 TOTAL the AFL-CIO Executive Council situation. Some manufacturers now are extending their five-year "guar­ will hold its regular spring meeting antees" to 10 years, and their 10, to 15, without improving the heaters here on May 14-16. The MTD Ex­ significantly. Nor is it always clear to buyers that these are prorated ecutive Board is also scheduled to guarantees. For example, a ten-year "guarantee" usually means that the -seller hold its quarterly meeting here at will install a new heater free if the tank fails within the first five the same time. March, 1963 years, but during the second five years will give you only a pro-rata allowance on a new heater. Previous Pints Pints TOTAL Also: Some guarantees provide free installation as well as a new Port Balance Credited Used ON HAND tank. Others promise a new tank but installation is extra. Thus, one 7 -0 2 5 maker's 10-year guarantee may be quite as good as another's 15-year. Boston New York 641^ 23 26 GV/i Always find out whether the recovery elements are "regular" or H"adquarters again wishes to 49 0 0 49 remind all Seafarers that pay­ "high." In the case of an electric heater, one model may have a PbUadelphla Baltimore 59 0 0 59 ments 0* funds, for whatever 1500-watt upper heating element, and a 1000-watt lower, while another Norfolk 16 0 0 16 Union purpose, be made only may provide two 4500-watt elements for faster heating. 30 1 6 25 FOOD BUYING CALENDAR: This spring's cheaper meat is a real Jacksonville to authorized SIU representa­ Tampa 6 0 0 6 boon to moderate-income families, with both beef and pork cheaper tives and that an official Union 13 0 0 13 receipt be gotten at that time. than last year. Turkeys and broilers also are still reasonable. Look Mobile 47 IV^ 12 3616 If no receipt is offered be sure especially for cut-rate specials on broilers. Supplies of canned tuna New Orleans 4 0 0 4 to protect yourself by immci.i- and Maine sardines also are heavy, with stores offering specials. Houston 6 0 0 6 ..tely bringing the matter to the May also is a month of seasonal abundance of eggs, and low prices. Wilmington San Francisco 5 1 0 6 Tomato products are a glut on the market: take advantage of those attention of the President's .'. 15 1 0 16 10 for $1 specials on tomato soup and sharply-cut prices of canned Seattle office. tomatoes and tomato juice. ^ TOTALS 82116 27^6 46 303 (. . ' ,1 , : -..l. .;r.) • • .VJ.'.MM l-V. i » » ii i . • ii ii 4^ Watch For Appliance Buys In May ^ Label Show Set In St. Louis SITJ SOCIAIa BULL SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans SIU Clinic Exams-All Ports SIU Blood Bank Inventory X' Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts kr'J/I �'i ' -Sir-•-:"IS•-• *•' ,• " Ifay t. INT y%^ X } r:^.% \ ' y":* WAFARER^ LOG rt.:i.r. fagt Senm Texas SIU Tug Pact Scores Major Gains HOUSTON—Negotiation of a new three-year collective bargaining contra^ covering employees of the G&H Towing Company was completed by representatives of the SIU In­ land Boatmen's Union in Gal-" veston last month. The new and accident benefits. The men in agreement guarantees G&H the fleet already were covered by (Ni Workers Praise SlU Strike Aid i^- 0 Good turnout at SlU membership meetings In New Orleans (top) and in Houston Is featured in these photos out of the Gulf. Seafarer Johnny Long, with an aye fixed on the cameraman, is pictured hitting the deck (above, standing) at the Houston gathering. Joe Alfflna, Safety Director The Air You Breath Aboard Ship-II In the last issue of the LOG we talked about the danyer to Seafarers In the working spaces aboard ship when there is a lack of oxygen. An even greater danger in the air you breathe aboard ship usually occurs when something has been added to the air. Among these are fumes and smoke made by heating, burning and welding. These operations may add fine particles of metals, such as zinc, lead, or cadmium, to the air. Although the particles may be so small that ihey can't be seen except as a cluud of smoke, they may be extremely dangerous. This is especially so if you are exposed to them over a long period of time. Lead, for instance, is especially dangerous because it is not elimi­ nated from the body and builds up gradually each time you are exposed. Eventually it will make you sick. General mechanical Tentiiation, local exhaust ventilation, or both, are the best means of protection against this kind of contamination In the working spaces aboard ship. Exhaust ventilators will suck up fumes and smoke as soon as they are made so they won't have a chance to spread. But such devices must be kept close to the work to do an effective job, and must discharge the foul air at a safe dis­ tance from the source of intake air. Otherwise, the foul air will simply be redrcuiated back into the working space. The general mechanical ventilation built into the ship will also protect Seafarers from dangerous fumes and smoke, providing enough clean air is blown in to dilute or disperse the contamination in the work area. When it is necessary at any time to perform heating, burning or welding operations in enclosed spaces where local or general ventila­ tion isn't available. Seafarers should be sure to wear an air-line respirator over the mouth and nose, even under the welding shield, so that dean air can be supplied through a hose. Remember though, that air-line respirators are approved for use with no more than 150 fe^t of hose for each man. This means that you cannot work safely at more than 150 feet from the source of air with the aid of this type of respirator. Whenever you enter any enclosed area like a deep tank where the atmosphere is contaminated, a safety harness should be worn. The harness should be attended by someone well outside the contaminated area who has a clear and uninterrupted view of the work space. This will insure that in the event you succumb for any reason to the hostile atmosphere, you can be pulled to safety before permanent damage is done to your system. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) li NEW YORK—SIU assistance to the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union In its now-ended strike against the Mobil Oil Company has been lauded In a letter to headquarters from OCAW President O. A. Knight. The oil workers union expressed thanks for the help given by Sea­ farers during the strike and boy­ cott against Mobil and asked for continued aid in the OCAW's strike against Shell Oil. The walk­ out at Shell's Pasadena, Texas, in­ stallation has been going on since last August. Knight cited the SIU's "generous contribution and moral support" in the Mobil action, and the assist­ ance in cancelling Mobil credit cards for SIU staff representatives. Meanwhile, in a series of news­ paper ads dealing with the strike against Shell Oil, the OCAW charged that the company has "stubbornly refused" to bargain for more than 15 months. It pointed out that for seven months before members of Local 4—367 voted to strike, the union at­ tempted to negotiate a new pact. Pointing out that ShelPs parent firm is owned abroad and that the American subsidiary is the com­ pany's most profitable holding, the union said it does not "wish to raise a point against foreign in­ vasion of American markets, be­ lieving as we do in free world trade," but does believe that Royal Dutch Shell "should engage in free collective bargaining, as provided by US law." tugboatmen ths best wages, work­ ing conditions, welfare and Job security measures in the harbor towing industry. The contract provides for gener­ ally-improved conditions through­ out the 24-boat fleet which sup­ plies tugs for docking and undocking ships in Houston, Galveston, Baytown, Texas City, Freeport, Port Aransas and Corpus Christi, and also engages in extensive tidelands oil field and deep-sea towing operations. Other improvements won in this round of negotiations included ex­ tension to the G&H fleet of cover­ age by the Seafarers Welfare Plan retirement pennon and sickness Long Lines Begins US Sea Trials BALTIMORE —The SlU-crewed cable layer Long Lines was due to complete her first run on this side of the Atlantic yesterday. May 2, returning to this port after picking up some spare cable in New Hamp­ shire. Chartered to SIU - contracted Isthmian Lines by the American Telephone and Telegraph Com­ pany, the largest ship of its kind in the world has taken aboard more cable of the type now used on the ocean bottom. The vessel will carry it in the event she has to repair worn cable now lying on the depths of the Atlantic. On her ten-day trip out of this port, the Long Lines ran through a specially designed series of sea trials in which her SIU crew was carefully trained in laying, picking up and repairing cable. Her first job is scheduled for this summer, when she will put down a new undersea cable between Tuckerton, NJ, and Cornwall, England. Delivery of the Long Lines was set for last year but was inter­ rupted when the Hamburg ship­ yard where she was being built went out of business. The ship will have a crew of over 100, including technical personnel, when she finally sets out for extensive cable-laying work. EVERY THREE MONTHS If any SIU ship has no library or needs a new supply of books, contact any SIU hall. YOUR SIU SHIP'S LIBRARY all other SIU Welfare Plan bene­ fits. The company also agreed to give ten additional days of paid vaca­ tion annually. As a result, IBU members employed by G&H will now receive 24 days of paid vaca­ tion a year. They may exercise the option of taking the vacation in eight-day periods at the end of each four months of employment. The vacation time is in addition to nine paid holidays provided an­ nually. Under the agreement, separate wage scales are established for har­ bor, tidelands and deep-sea towing operations that are tops in the in­ dustry. The contract also calls for an automatic two percent wage increase on the second anniversary date of the three-year pact. G&H has been covered by an SIU agreement for its tugboatmen since 1957, when a successful strike wound up with a first contract after tying up the company's fleet in ports along the Gulf from New Orleans to Corpus Christi. Navy Urges A-Powered New Fleet WASHINGTON—The US Navy has abandoned its hostility to the idea of atomic-powered surface vessels and has recommended that all major combat ships from now on be nuclear-propelled. Adm. George W. Anderson, the Chief of Naval Operations, has advised the Department of Defense of the Navy decision that all craft over 8,000 tons should be atompowered in the future. In addition to the revamping of the fieet, the over-all strategy for sea warfare is also being overhauled under a study due for completion by May 15. The Navy had long fought ad­ vocates of nuclear-powered vessels, primarily on the basis of their extra cost. However, it is now reasoned that the cost of nuclear propulsion is being cut down these days, and that its advantages out­ weigh the cost factor. Three atom - powered surface ships are a part of the fleet today. The carrier Enterprise, the cruiser Long Beach and the frigate Bainbridge can run continously at top speed for 150,000 to 180.000 miles, while a conventional frigate has a range of only 3,000 miles. The construction of 70 to 80 nuclear-powered surface warships over the next ten years has been urged to upgrade the fleet, and would take a big bite out of the Navy's $2.5 billion annual budget. Adm. Anderson, in testimony be­ fore Congre.ss recently, cited the fact that about two-thirds of the Navy's ships are 16 years old or more. Type Minutes When Possible In order to assure accurate digests of shipboard meetings In the LOG, it is desirable that the reports of shipboard meet­ ings be typedf if at all possible.' �Pare Hrht •1., • • ' Mar 9, Ifta SEAFARERS LOG ^Frisco Centennial Greets Japanese Ship APL SLASHES PACIFIC LINER FARES SAN FRANCISCO — The Port of San Francisco celebrated its 100th birthday .April 24 and received a Japanese freighter sailing Into this port as the 500,000th ves­ sel to sail through the Golden Gate since 1863. The Muneshima Maru was greeted by port officials as part of celebrations for the cen­ tennial observance. Earlier, American President Lines, whose ships are manned by the SIU Pacific District, announced a drastic cut in trans-Pacific pas­ senger fares to compete with a new Japanese thrust in the liner trades. The APL rate cut came a few days before the Japanese-flag Sakuru Maru docked here to mark the reopening of Japanese-flag passen­ ger trade to the US Pacific Coast and South America. Cut 25 Percent An APL spokesman said that fares for the luxury liners Presi­ dents Roosevelt, Wilson, Cleve­ land, and Hoover will be reduced 25 percent. The new rate struc­ ture across the Pacific from Cali­ fornia to Hawaii will start at less than $712 and is the biggest pas­ senger fare slash on trans-Pacific vessels in more than ten years. In addition to Japanese ports, the reduction will apply to roundtrip sailings from Okinawa, Manila and Hong Kong. For the present, the new rate will not apply to airtea journeys. The four APL lux­ ury liners sail from Yokohama to Hong Kong and Manila and then on the homeward voyage call at Kobe and Yokohama. Reopening the Pacific-SA run for the Japanese, the Sakuru Mam is owned by the Osaka Shosen Kaisha Lines and, at 12,000-tons, is the largest passenger ship built in Japan since World War II. She has a passenger capacity of 952 and is 515 feet long with a speed of 19^ knots. The Japanese vessel stopped first at Honolulu and then pro­ ceeded here where she dropped off 122 voyagers and then left for Los Angeles. She will cmise through the Panama Canal enroute to Cristobal, Curacao, La Guaira, Rio de Janiero, Santos and Buenos Aires before returning to Japan. Bethtex In Port Of Baltimore Routine payoff and sign-on was the word on a recent visit of the Bethtex (Ore) to Baltimore, where crew representatives gathered in the messhall with SIU Patrolman Paul Gonsorchik (center) to check out the condition of the vessel. Pictured (left) Is deck delegate Ralph E. Stohl. John J. Niemiera of the steward department is at right. Cim Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director Fresh Vegetables For Your Meals A Norwegian vessel recently carried a cargo of 750,000 pounds of fresh vegetables from Brownsville, Texas, to London, England. Stowed carefully In a midship hold which had been lined with polyethylene sheeting, insulated and packed with ice, the shipment arrived dry and crisp, in excellent condition and ready for distribution to London markets. With similar careful attention, a large shipment of potatoes made the trip from Maine to North Europe recently, also arriving in ex­ cellent condition. These are events which SIU stewards should note with interest. They prove that fresh, tasty vegetables can survive long voyages if properly cared for and can .be carried on even the longest voyages to round out and add interest to shipboard meals. Vegetables, especially fresh vegetables, are of great importance in the diet of Seafarers because of their health protective value. They are often left uneaten, however, either because they are poorly pre­ pared or unattractively served. One thing to remember is that most raw vegetables have waste, which must be removed carefully and completely because it is either inedible, unattractive, or has poor taste. In faking off the waste by peeling, scraping, brushing or cutting, however, take care not to destroy the edible portions. Vegetables must be cooked in the shortest time possible, using a minimum of water. Loss of both vitamins and flavor will occur if they are cooked too long or in too much water. When they are tender, you know the vegetables have been cooked enough. Then they should be removed from the water immediately. Seasoning may be needed before the vegetables are served, so they should be tasted prior to being served. Practically all leftover vege­ tables can be kept and utilized in combinations with other vegetables in soups, meat pies, etc., with proper care in cooking and seasoning. Salads, hot or cold, are another way in which vegetables may b* served. In cold salads, where vegetables are served raw, extra care should be taken in trimming and removing waste so that this healthful dish will be both attractivo and tasty when served. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Navy Study Calls Strong US-Flag Fleet 'Essential' ocean transpoiiation. The basic issue relates directly to national production and world trade, as well as interna­ tional assistance in economic, political and social progress. "For many decades the US produced more raw material than it consumed. This is no longer true. Our country has changed from a raw material surplus nation to a raw material deficit nation. "We annually spend about $6 billion on imports of raw material. With 60% of all our imports in the form of raw and unmanufactured material, the US has become the world's greatest importer. The result is that we have an increasing dependence on foreign sources of sup-ply. "An economic pinch to the individual American pay­ "Seapower to many people means naval ships and their check could easily result from an absence of or reduced weapons. But the term has a much broader meaning. supply of these raw materials. Without them American Our nation's seapower consists of its total strength and plants and factories would be crippled. interests on the sea. A real danger to our seapower would "Our production must not depend on the foreign ship be the abandonment of our commercial shipping fleet. For operator who would offer service on a schedule which it is our people's interest in maritime strength that will better fits the economic program of his nation, rather decide the future of American shipping. than the commercial needs of this country. Foreign-flag "The' United States merchant marine is a privately- ships cannot provide our country such a national, guarantee. owned industry composed of many different commereial "Now let us consider world trade and American ships ... enterprises . . . but it is a unique industry in one signi­ "US-commercial-flag ships are needed from a national ficant aspect: Aided by cargo preference statutes and sub­ standpoint to ensure that shipping rates remain competi­ sidy program, the industry has attempted to compete on tive and that a modicum of control is retained over an the international market for cargo services against the ocean shipping capability. competition of lower foreign wages. "In World War I, shipping rates charged by foreign "Our higher cost of living makes the price of an shippers rose 1000%. American-built ship twice as much as the same ship built "In World War II, the rates rose 300%. abroad. And operating costs are higher since the wages "Because the US was not at the mercy of foreign-flag of US merchant seamen are three to five times greater fleets during the Korean conflict, conference shipping than foreign seamen. Against this background, the charges rates increased a modest 10%. which critics have leveled at the US maritime industry "Such increases in shipping rates would be transferred through the decades include: to the individual citizen in finished products on the open • "Expensive construction and operating subsidy. market. US-flag ships are important to American industry • "Inefficient methods of cargo handling. and to every US consumer by ensuring ship transportation • "Complacent management. for commercial cargo at reasonable rates. • "Spiraling wage demands. "Thus, three points are significant in the area of world "These charges are not without foundation. The in­ trade and US-flag shipping at the national level: dustry has not entirely weathered these storms of critic­ "(1) As a result of International Conference Route ism . . . agreements, the cargo shipping rates to use an American "In each condemnation the United States standard of liner ship are the same as those charged by a foreign ship living is the common denominator which transcends each on many trade routes of the world. issue. Demands of maritime labor are not significantly "(2) The very presence of American-flag tramp ships on different from the demands of the entire American labor the trade routes acts as a control on shipping rates for movement. But maritime labor does receive more American private shippers and governmental foreign aid public attention due to its vital function in ocean trans­ cargo. portation. "(3) National shipping provides assistance in our balance "If the maritime industry were to be judged solely on an of payments problem. This contribution will become economic comparison with foreign shipping cost in ship­ more apparent when the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 is building and ship operation, the doors of the industry applied to the European Economic Community. It has should be closed tomorrow and the economic laws of been predicted that our foreign waterborne trade will absolute and comparative advantage would prevail. If increase by 100 million tons by the year 1970. Every cargo such were the case, we would do well to abandon our on American ships reduces our balance of payments deficit. maritime commercial shipping sind let our foreign friends "On the international level we need American flag-ships haul our cargo. to assist in the economic war being waged by international "But the US maritime industry involves more than iso- communism against the Free World. ^ ' Jated economic principles;' - • "US-flag ships seek waterborne cargo for private profii ') V. "The 'basic issue involves; liadonal self-sufficiency in- and Hh-sb doing they SsSist th» >iiati«nal ecbnomy. - TtW < WASHINGTON—A strong case for an expanded American-flag merchant fleet from the standpoint of US trade needs and national security has heen urged by Commander Leo J. Marshall, US Navy, of the Prog­ ress Analysis Group in the Pentagon. In a paper titled "Ebb Tide For The United States Merchant Marine," Cmdr. Marshall sets forth some of the reasons why greater public support is necessary to keep a US-flag fleet on the high seas. The following are excerpts from the analysis pre­ pared by Cmdr. Marshall, and are reprinted here with his permission: USSR uses world trade both as an economic weapon today and a political inroad tomorrow . . . The growing Soviet merchant fleet has been used to control the flow of sea commerce into and out of selected countries whose geog­ raphic location is of strategic importance to free world trade (Indonesia, UAR, Cuba). "American-flag ships and those of our allies must be 'available to offer the newly-emerging nations a choice of world markets for their exports. American-flag ships and those of our allies must be available to newly-emerging nations to preclude their total dependence upon the Soviet "If we are to reach beyond our shores for world trad* and influence it must be by ships—American ships. For­ eign aid cargoes are evidence of American friendship, and the best symbol of that friendship is the American flag on the sterns of the ships carrying our foreign aid cargoes. "For example, the Alliance for Progress depends upon shipping for realization. It would be futile to talk about building a binding relationship with our neighbors to the south unless we have the ocean transportation to make good relationships a reality. "Since the maritime industry operates in a world mar­ ket, but must pay national wages, the US taxpayer is justified in asking what is the national price tag for this assuredness of US-fiag ships for national defense; for continued American import of raw material for production and jobs; for holding shipping rates in check; and for par­ ticipation in the economic contest for political and social influence? "In the 1960's our nation will spend about of 1% of the Federal budget per year in the field of merchant ship­ ping. We spend about the same amount on subsidization of peanuts. "Even in the space age, the role of sea transportation will not change. The basic issue will continue to involve national self-sufficiency. We would not rely upon foreign air forces, navies, or armies of our allies for our only defense merely because they are cheaper: our nation is fully aware of the need for US-controlled armed forces. We similarly need a merchant marine responsive to US control. "Beyond the point of free enterprise in the ocean trans­ portation industry, the Federal Government has a definite interest in determining how large a merchant fleet is needed. A mobilization base must be maintained in all m^es of transportation. If public support of free enter­ prise industries vital to national security is lacking, then the use of subsidy is appropriate. But over-riding any subsidy program must be the more basic determination by government -of the need for ocean shipping in quantity and type to support expected demands of military emer­ gencies in addition to peacetime economy usage. "The tide of our maritime strategy is now at maximum ebb. If we, through lack of interest, continue to let it run out by default, our nation will suffer irreparable loss. But if we cause that tide to change by supporting the concept of American seapower and use its flood of op­ portunities, we can change the cold war to a wet war—and �-1 May S. INt SEAFARERS COPS nspom 'Agenda' WHAT IS THE 'RIGHT' AND WHY IS IT WRONG? An examination of the general goals and methods of the men and organizations dedi­ cated to the destruction of trade unions and other democratic insti­ tutions provides the answer. No single definition fully covers the right wing. They are "against many things. The things they are "for" would destroy the social welfare programs of the past 30 years. But they offer no alternative solution to the problems of old-age, unemployment and a whole list of national problems. They are dedicated, determined and dangerous, using money, man­ power-and militancy to peddle their wares. They package their pro­ grams in the red, white and blue of anti-communism, but theirs is an anti-communism which weakens democracy by showering suspicion on democratic institutions and responsible olTicials. They see themselves as the forces of "good" combatting hordes of evil-doers or dupes. As a rule, they are against labor unions. They favor a national open shop law and would clamp unions under anti-trust law restrictions What they really want is to butcher collective bargaining, by turning back the clock to the days when the individual worker was completely at the mercy of his employer. They want to do a hatchet job on the US Supreme Court because they dislike decisions that defend the basic liberties of all Americans They are against what they call "big government," meaning strong central government. They say "Washington" usurps states' rights Individual rights and (this is when they howl loudest) corporate rights They are against a truly free public school system which introduces students to new ideas and different viewpoints. They want to under­ mine the public school system—which organized labor has done so much to build up—and convert it into an indoctrination ground for future rightists. When tl ^se general attitudes are translated into action at the com­ munity le^ el against specific, reachable targets, the results are often disastrous. Textbooks presenting facts about trade unions or the United Nations (another right-wing bugaboo) are censored or forced out of use; teachers are run off their jobs; liberal clergymen are attacked and defamed; labor leaders are vilified; responsible commu­ nity officials are slandered. The danger of the right wingers is that they are no longer a "lunatic fringe," but a substantial force in many American communities. How far they can or will go, it is impossible to prophesy. But, as a report by the Fund for the Republic last year concluded: "The question raised by these trends is whether or not they will lead to a pattern set by Italy or Germany, or whether we will, as we did in the 1920s when the Ku Klux Klan spread over the land, return to our previous adherence to moderation and a sense of fair play. It would Im a rash man, Indeed, who could predict the outcome of the current struggle to determine the character and political complexion of this nation." A National Labor Relations Board panel ordered drug store owners in Kitsap County, Wash., to end a lockout of union workers and stop efforts to discourage union membership after their con­ tract offer was rejected by mem­ bers of the Retail Clerks Inter­ national Association. In declaring such employer practices "unlawful discrimination," the NLRB hit a pre-lockout agreement by the store owners in the area to sus­ pend workers participating in strikes and picketing. The US Air Conditioning Corp. of Delaware, Ohio, has been or­ dered to pay more than $113,000 in back pay to 22 members of the United Auto Workers who were illegally laid off by the company in 1958. The National Labor Re­ lations Board cited the company for failing to comply with a pre­ vious order and a court enforce­ ment degree. It ended an inves­ tigation into the case, which had been pending since 1960. i ' Three first-time new contracts covering 1,500 non - professional workers at New York City hospi­ tals and old-age homes have been won by Drug and Hospital Em­ ployees Local 1199 of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union. The biggest pact covering 500 workers provides a 21-cent hourly wage increase spread over a 27-month period, a . SVvSs-hour week and provision for arbitration of all disputes'.»• A South Carolina textile firm which distributed a "generally anti-union" magazine article to its employees during working hours but fired a worker who called at­ tention of other employees to a "pro-union" paragraph in it, has been found guilty of illegal con­ duct. The article was a purported account of a strike at the HarrietHenderson mills in Henderson, NC. A National Labor Relations Board majority ruled that the fir­ ing was based on a pretext, and that the real reason the company discharged H. C. McKinney, Jr., was because he wore a union but­ ton and worked actively on behalf of the Textile Workers Union of America in 1961. t Pare Nina LOG 4" 4" Protests from the Denver Feder­ ation of Teachers have prompted School Superintendent Kenneth Oberholtzer to order all school principals to halt discrimination against union materials for teach­ ers. The DFT said that its union paper and other materials were being removed from teachers' mail boxes. 'it' t> Hundreds of pounds of clothing have been gathered by Local 99 of the International Ladies Gar­ ment Workers Union to aid the more than 20,000 Negroes dropped by Mississippi local officials from rolls of those eligible for Federal surplus commodities. The Con­ gress on Racial Equality charges the Mississippi action was in retali­ ation for efforts of Negro citizens to register for voting,- : ,i B. A S 'L The many issues facing the Eleventh Bien­ nial Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America, which opens this Monday, May 6, make it especially fitting to have the gathering take place in Washington. More and more, over the years, the nation's capital has become an important battle­ ground where the future of the maritime in­ dustry and the trade union movement is determined. Right now, in fact, seamen and maritime unions are in the forefront of a campaign to preserve the free collective bargaining sys­ tem that affects the interests of all American trade unions and trade union members. Under a proposal in the House of Representatives that has been strongly denounced by the SIUNA, the shipping industry already has been singled out for special treatment of its labor-management disputes. One proposal, by Rep. Herbert C. Bonner, chairman of the House Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee, would lead to compul­ sory arbitration of all maritime labor disputes and would set a dangerous precedent for labor-management relations in all industries. And it is but one of many legislative matters and actions by Government agencies in which the SIUNA has a vital interest. Equally important, from the standpoint of the seagoing membership, is the rickety status of the domestic shipping industry, the limited maritime and shipbuilding budget, and the future of the US offshore merchant fleet that now hauls considerably less than ten percent of the nation's increased foreign trade. The SIUNA delegates now converging on Washington for the opening of the convention on Monday thus have good reason for coming to the capital and making their voice heard on these issues. For while the expanded "international" character of the SIUNA has been demon­ strated by the location of the past three con­ ventions—San Juan, Montreal and San Fran­ cisco—this first SIUNA convention in Washngton is an ideal place to take stock and plan further progress. Those who note such details will also recall that this convention is being held just a few months short of the 25th anniversary of the SIUNA's founding in October, 1938, which launched the many gains that exist today for the members of all affi­ liates ashore and on the high seas. The nearing of the quarter-century-mark is always a good omen, and we know the dele­ gates will use it well in charting a course for the future. Business As Usual In case anybody thinks the State Depart* ment has gone soft on shipping and may be changing its anti-maritime tune, forget it. The fellows over at State seldom have a good word to say about US-flag shipping, and one of their latest handouts is no exception. The attitude of the State Department seems to develop out of the notion that while its activities are draped with the American flag, its duty in overseeing US foreign relations is best served by promoting foreign shipping. A 50-50 law on movement of US Governmentfinanced cargoes is therefore best observed— in State's view—by fighting to keep American shipping's share of these cargoes at 50 percent or less. Even so, a 20-page report on the "Food For Peace" program administered by the State Department's Agency for International De­ velopment (AID) tells an important story about the way American farm surplus helps needy nations. The legend "Donated by the People of the United States" has truly become one of the best-known food labels in the world when it appears on bags and containers shipped abroad. The fact that our laws and those who ad­ minister them make it possible for much of the cargo tagged in this manner to move over­ seas on foreign vessels is irksome enough to American seamen. What makes things worse is the failure of the State Department to give credit where credit is due, to the ships and seamen which have the task of getting the food cargoes to • their destination, at the rate of three ship­ loads a day for wheat alone. Only merchant ships can do this type of job, but you'd never know it. The State Department, as usual, forgot to mention it. �<). \i "f /> fjtv l: -A J1 •^" V: Mar I. ItD SEAFARERS LOG Pace Tea SZI7 AllllXVAXiS and JOEPARTtmES Cites Newspaper 'MIsinformation' The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and a total of $17,500 in benefits was paid (any apparent delay in payment of claim is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): Timothy J. Less, 61: Brother Less died of natural causes on February 3, 1963 at the USPHS hospital, Stateii Island, NY. He shipped in the engine depart­ ment after join­ ing the SIU in 1945. A daugh­ ter, Alice Less, of Manville, NJ, survives. Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. Total benefits: $500. i> ^ $ Cataldo Ferregna, 49: Brother Ferregna died of pneumonia while aboard the SS Antinous off In­ chon, Korea, on January 30, 1963. He joined the SIU in 19.57 and sailed in the steward departm e n t. Anthony C. Ferrigno, of Jersey City, NJ, was named administrator of his estate. His place of burial in the US was not reported. Total bene­ fits: $4,000. John C. Loffler, 35: Brother Jacob L. Bnckelew, 69: Cancer Loffler was lost at sea off the coast was fatal to Brother Buckelew at of Mexico on De­ the VA Hospital, cember 8, 1962 Tuscaloosa, Ala., while aboard the on January 19, SS Kenmar. He 1963. He shipped joined the SIU in in the steward 1948 and had department after shipped in the joining the Sl\j engine depart­ in 1955. Surviv­ ment. His wife, ing is a sister, Virginia Lee Lof­ Mamie Buckelew, fler, of Grafton, of Selma, Ala. Burial was at New Live Oak Ceme­ W. Va., survives. Total benefits; tery in Selma. Total benefits: $500. $4,000. All of the following SIU families have received a $200 maternity benefit, plus a $25 bond from the Union m the baby's name, representing a total of $2,600 in maternity benefits and a maturity value of $325 in bonds: Yaswant Soman!, born January 23, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rus­ 28, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. sell Sutton, Fairchance, Pa. Yaswant Somani, Philadelphia, Pa. Kevin P. Dunphy, bom February 22, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Pat­ Laverne Collier, born February 22; 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. rick Dunphy, Rio Piedras, PR. Nancy Ann Tjong, born April 5, James Collier, Mobile, Ala. 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rudy Lisa Ann Donald, born April 1, Tjong, Astoria, NY. 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. William J. Donald, Norfolk, Va. John Straka, Jr., 86: Brother Straka died of natural causes aboard tha SS Halycon Pioneer on October 2, 1962. He had sailed on d e c k since joining* the SIU in 1945. A sister, Mrs. Mary Dacey, of Chica­ go, 111., survives. Burial was at sea. Total benefits: $4,000. t t Richard B. Suttle, 34: The death of Brother Suttle was reported due to natural causes while he was aboard the SS Steel Vendor off Inchon, Korea on February 6, 1963. He joined the SIU in 1959 and had shipped in the engine departments An aunt, Nadine Suttle, of Colorado Springs, Col., survives. Total ben­ efits: $4,000. Omar Ali, 78: Brother All died of natural causes at the USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, NY, on March 7, 1963. Sailing with the SIU since 1955, he had shipped in the en^ne department. A friend, Ali Osson, of New York NY, survives. Burial was at Greenwood Ceme­ tery in Brooklyn. Total benefits: $500. To the Editor: Now that the New York news­ papers are back on the stands I can read the slanted news items again and ponder on the misinformation that is fed to the public. For a news item that glaringly All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. Texas City Eatery Is Recommended shows utter confusion and clear contradiction you can't beat the one I came across in the "New To the Editor: York Times" of April 1. It pur­ Crewmembcrs of Seatrain and ported to give some facts for other vessels that have occasion the support of Rep. Bonner's to be ashore in Texas City, bill which "would designate the Texas, in the early mornings or Coast Guard to establish stand­ any other time are advised to ards (for physical and mental eat at Bee's Place (coffee shop) qualifications of merchant sea­ while in that port of call. men) and make sure that they There you'll find a husbandare observed." wife team that serves up the I guess all Seafarers know best of food at reasonable prices about this bill. As far as I can in the mast modern surround­ see, its purpose is either to man ings. Especially fine is their our merchant ships with super­ coffee, to order. Time and again men (some observers report that they will heat it up for you at tlie Coast Guard would be sadly no extra charge. It's like the "bottomless cup," undermanned if the proposed standards were applied to their so to speak. But best of ali is own personnel), or else to revive the courtesy with which they the old "blackball" system — greet one and all, and make one feel so welcome that one probably the latter. Anyway, here are some con­ keeps on coming back for more. , Bee's coffee shop costs no tradictory quotes from this item: "Nearly 90 per cent of the na­ more to reach by taxi than any tion's seagoing jobs figured in other point in the Texas City injury or sickness reports in area. It would also be a good 1962." Read that over, because place to send SEAFARERS a little further on the same item LOGS as already a lot of our states: "Hence it would be in­ Union brothers meet there for correct to say that 88.9 per cent snacks. Clarence L. Cousfau of the men . . . reported Illness Maria Angelus Reyes, born March 24, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Angel Reyes, Brooklyn, NY. Herbert Valentin, born March 25, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gil­ bert Valentin, Bronx, NY. Cheryl Ann Zaniewski, born March 20, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edwin Zaniewski, Kent, Ohio. Jill Pamela Olson, born April 2, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John E. Olson, Newark, NJ. Irvin Dean Tate, born June 13, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Irvin T. Tate, Millry, Ala. Mark De Fazio, born April 11, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John De Fazio, Staten Island, NY. Paul Dew, born February 8, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul H. Dew, Glen Burnie, Md. Robert Sutton, born December Seafarers are urged at all times when in port to visit their brother members and shipmates in the hospitals. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals around the country: Ua»HS HOSPITAL NORFOLK^ VUGmiA William Lee Stone WUUam H. Mason Adolphos Murden Marvin GUcien William K. Grimes WUUam H. Pierea Charles Hurlburt USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK ChrU AstySdix Robert M. Goodwin A. Citrrano Richard Haskin • M. Carrasco R. Hayes Louis J. Cevitte John Jellette Joseph F. CoUiton WiUiam J. Jones Ezell Crocker M. Makatangay George Daniels Carlos Matt H. DaSilva John N. Miios R. DeGraff Horace Mobley F. T. DiCarlo William Morris Francis T. Di Carlo Sylvister Mnllins Thomas Duncan Francis Neves A. Duracher Eigene Omara Marion P. Edge Hilding Palmguist George Pilaris Frank Galvin Kwing P. Gee Thomas Piikington Bryan Gibson Joseph Romeo Juan Gonzalez J. B. Schneider Joseph Scully James Stripp James Shiber L. E. Summers Edgar Smith Ivan Tarlsov Warren Smith S. J. WendeU WlUiam Smothers Y. S. Yce John Sovlch USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Gerald J. Corelll Steve Kolina Salvatore J. Alpedo A. F. MaxweU Louis C. Babin, Jr. John W. McCasljn Charles K. Baker Arnold L. Midgett T. L. Blackledge Louis W. Moore Fred Brand Jr. Rosindo Mora R. G. Canrantigue Sam Morris Carl A. Carlson, Jr. Sam Morris Samuel Clinkscales C. C. Newcomb Enrique Constantino Mario Pocheco •Tames W. DeMoug Coy C. Presley Ralph Doughtery August J. Princen Wm. E. Roberts John Dovak Aubry L. Sargeant Harry D. Emmett John T. Saulferer Marcus Evans Wade H. Sexton W. A. Fincannon Hubert Seymour William C. Fisher Clinton E. Franks F. S. Stirk, Jr. Finis M. Strickland Francisco Fraone Adolph Swenson F. F. Fiasne Harvey L. Thomas Julio Gale Robert Trippe E. C. Gallaspy William A. Wade Hiram M. Giassop Manuel L. Gomino James T. Walker August J. WilUams Leon J. Gordon C. C. Williams Edgar Goulet George Wiliams Frank A. Halem Walter A. Johnson James R. Williams Leonard Kay Joseph A. Williams William A. Kirby Roy R. Young, Jr. Ernest Kirkpatrick USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FTIANCISCO, CALIF. Paul L. Arthofer Chas. H. Hazelton Juan R. Leiba Harry Libaum Rabner G. Olsen Mervil 11. Black John Poluchovich Steven Boides Joseph O. Rox D. C. Bednorz Arthur M. Caruso Fred A. Serrahn Harold F. Taylor John K. Donnelly Vernon Williamson J. E. Fernandez Donald R. Hampton David E. WUson USPHS HOSPITAL JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA R. Canady J. Miller C. Cothraw J. Morrie I. Damico F. Neil J. Epperson L. Sigler V. Gonzales • r , .L.'Sigler ' R. Johnson or injuries." And further al<Hig •till: ". . . there were some en­ couraging notes in the maritime safety picture. For instance the number of injurie.s or illnesses of a serious nature is declining." Note the contradictions in the statements all contained in one "news" item. Boy, are they con­ fused! I guess the writer was talking about the Marine Index system of reports on seamen in order to make a case for the bill by Rep. Bonner. Unfortunately, this kind of misinformation can be very dangerous. We certainly hope you'll keep reminding everyone concerning this proposal. The Coast Guard has been trying to establish this system of standards for years. George R. Berens if i 4- . USPHS HOSPITAL BOSTON, MASS. Ralph Baum Kenneth Larose'> Robert Davla Floreneio Lett# Jusepb Duniuvan Angela Folaloa Edward FarreU Charles Robinson USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Thomas W. Carter Gus Skendelas Russel E. McLeod E. C. Wiedenhoeft Fred Reimoll USPHS HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS F. Basolder Thomas Gutlerrex Louis J. Bolton Robert H. High Norman Longtine EMward K. Boyd Wm. C. Bedgood E. Bbie Markin Rafael Perelra L. D. Clevenger George PhilUps Pedro Escobar Marcel Frayle, Jr. Charles T. Scott Emanuel Vatis Clayton Frost Polo R. Vasquez J. D. Griffith E. C. Wallace Orual R. Gray USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND A. Anavitarte Edward Lamb Charles Berick G. P. Lesnansky Gorham M. Bowdre R. H. Machlinskl Jacob A. Bryan Manning Moore Ben D. Buck Emmeth Phelon Henry Davis, Jr. Charles G. Radtke Harreld F. Reed Waiiam O. Davis Jack Scarbrough John K. Glass Richard Schwartz Gorman Glaze Carl W. Smith A. T. Harrison Clarence Smith Roy Hartford Joseph Townsend Charles J. Hooper Stanley Verniu Donald ' Joyce Vernon E. Keene CORPUS CHRIST! HOSPITAL CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS John Pegan, Jr. VA HOSPITAL ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN Ralph Dust USPHS HOSPITAL DETROIT. MICHIGAN Eddie Carovana USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Burl Haire USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE James McGee MOBILE GENERAL HOSPITAL MOBILE, ALABAMA Leon Hawell UNIVERSITY OF PA. HOSPITAL PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA Joseph Eairman SIU Tugs Lend Hand In Rescue BALTIMORE—SIU boatmen on three Curtis Bay tugs had a hand in a ten-day attempt by several vessels to refloat « grounded Liberian Liberty ship that became a tourist attraction just off the beach at Tolchester recently. A salvage boat finally removed the freighter Agia Thalassini from the beach on March 16. She was then able to go into a shipyard here to check for damage to her bottom. The empty ship had blown ashore by estimated 52-miIe winds on March 6. The Curtis Bay tugs Kings Poiht and Fells Point were originally called in to pull the ship off the sand at high tide on March 8, but were unsuccessful. A third Cur^ Bay boat, the Carolyn, joined the other two on the next high tide an^ pujled and tugged at the freighitfer for over 14 hours, while she Te!sisted every attempt to move her. A Coast Guard vessel, the Chi­ nook, next tried to budge the ship, reportedly moved her about 12 feet, but no more. Then the commercial salvage tug Curb was called on the job from New York, and did manage to free the vessel after she'd been aground for eight days. But while the Curb was retrieving its refloating gear, the Agia Thalassini drifted aground all over again and the job had to be repeated. • �Ib7 t. lift Page Elevea iEAFARER$ LOO Shipshape By R. W. Perry A sad tale of thwarted love comes from the Del Norte (Delta) by way of ship's dele­ gate Claude A. Bankston. As Bankston tells it, one of our union brothers leaned out of a porthole as the ship tied up in Houston and kissed his wife who was standing on the dock. But before he could even The gang on the Almena (US thing they consider unsafe aboard impucker, the passionate Sea­ Tankers) came out four-square ship, for presentation at the r^xt farer was surrounded by angry customs, health and immigration officials who insisted that his wife be vaccinated immediately and that the whole crew be warned not to even touch anyone on the dock before the ship was cleared. The path of true love never runs smooth, they say, but for seamen it seems to have some especially rough spots. against buying a pig-in-a-poke at a recent ship's meeting. A motion was made and seconded to urge the captain to post the prices for the slopchest on the bulletin board so everyone can see at a glance what any particular item costs. . if ^ safety meeting. The crew of the Trans-Orleans is moving for posi­ tive action to eliminate all possi­ bility of careless smoking while the vessel is carrying fuel. More safety meetings are being called to get the idea across, reports Pat Murphy, ship's meeting secretary. Safety Is the topic of the day aboard several SIU ships, includ­ On the Fairport, the gang is ing the Mobile (Sea-Land), Trans- tackling the problem of slippery decks, especially the areas just 4 it 4" outside the entrances to the midWhile she was still at sea the shiphouse. A liberal' application Del Norte was the scene of a big of non-skid paint was the sugges­ debate about the best time to show tion at the last ship's meeting. movies. There were those who 4> 4> favored movies in the afternoon The crew of the Robin Locksley and others who complained about (Robin Line) is taking steps to the noise disturbing them in tlie protect the ship's library. At a lounge spaces. A perfect solution ship's meeting, a motion was was found and both sides had their passed that all books should be Hannay Hostetter way. It was decided to show the returned promptly to the library afternoon movies in the engine Orleans (Hudson Waterways) and after use and that the books should mess, so the Del Norte crew can Fairport (Waterman). At a ship's always be locked up while the have their movies and their quiet meeting on the Mobile, it was sug­ vessel is in port. The library is to too. gested that the men in each de­ be opened again onlv when the partment get up a list of every­ vessel is at sea. The tneory seems When Seafarers meet far from home in a foreign port, it's a day for rejoicing, and that's just what happened when the crew of the Lisa B (Venture Shipping & Trad­ ing) came across the gang on the Halcyon Pioneer in Djakarta. A good time was had by both crews, Seafarer Chuck Hostetter report­ ed to the LOG. t 4» i" Baker J. Padelsky of the Marymar (Calmar) is a talented fellow with both baking pans and Ashing poles, reports ship's meeting chairman John Hannay. Since the crew baker is also an ardent fisherman, things seem to be get­ ting to the point Padelsky where Seafarer Padelsky doesn't know which to do first.' He does so well at both, however, that no one is complain­ ing. Last Rites CATHY (Staframp), Sept. IS — Chairman. J. Braanat Saeratary, », Jakuboak. J. Lupo reaigned as ship's delegate and F. C. Chase was elected to serve. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Request that last standby clean up aU dirty dishes left in messhall. LUCILE BLCOMFIELD (Bloomfield), Sept. IS—Chairman. V. Fitzgerald; Secretary. L. Santa Ana. fl.SO In ship's fund. No beefs reported. Mo­ tion made that ships which run to foreign ports be aUowed to purchase miik, and that this be voted on at meetings In aU ports. Donation asked for parts for crew washing machine. Vote of thanks tty steward department. See patrolman about getting library aboard. STEEL ROVER (Isthmian). June 23 —Chairman. D. Hammock; Secretary. W. Mitchell. Ship's delegate reported that all Is running smoothly. No beefs reported. Sept. 17—Chairman. Jack Yates; Sec­ retary, M. A. Machel. AU beefs wiU be turned over to patrolman at pay­ off. Including matter of one man taken off ship by Coast Guard. NEW ORLEANS (Sea-Land). Sept. 21—Chairman. Alvin Carpenter; Sec­ retary. Fazll All. $4 In ship's fund. Motion made to have payroll end on last day of voyage, at port of payoff. Ventilators In crew rooms to be brought to the attention of patrolman. All shore gang to be kept out of crew messrooms. A. Martel. $20.31 in ship's fund. Men asked to wipe grease and paint off hands before using towels. OVERSEAS REBECCA (Maritime Overseas). Sept. 10—Chairman. How­ ard A. Berglne; Secretary. Andy Gow- der. Howard Berglne was elected as ship's delegate. He wlU see captain In regard to buying a smaU PA sys­ tem In Japan, for saloon to galley. Everything running smoothly. i. ) CANTICNY (Cities Service). Sept. 23 —Chairman. T. E. Frazler; Secretary. Floyd Jenkins. New washing machine to be taken up with patrolman. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian). Sept. 7 —Chairman. N. Swokia; Secretary. Cos Lopez. R. Jackson elected to serve as ship's delegate. Donated $5 to the American Merchant Marine Library. $20.65 in ship's fund. Crew asked to wear proper attire in messhall. espe­ cially at mealtime. No beefs reported by department delegates. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian). Sept. 2—Chairman. J. D. Blanchard; Secre­ tary, M. S. Sosplna. Everything run­ ning smoothly. $35.81 in ship's fund. BLACK POINT (American Tramp), Aug. 10—Chairman. Vincent A. QuInn; Secretary. James Sumpter. Some dis­ puted OT to be taken up with board­ ing patrolman. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain). Sept. 24—Chairman. John Cole; Secretary. Burial at tea was held aboard the Lisa B (Venture Shipping & Trading) for Seafarer Fred Hansen who was killed in an accident in Djakarta, Indonesia. Ship­ mates forwarded this photo of the last rites to the LOG, commemorating Brother Hansen as a fine seaman and union man. reported. No water for showers or to wash clothes. Union should take this matter up with company. Vote of thanks to the steward department for fine Job. Ship's delegate to see about SIU library for next trip. Motion made that deck depaitmeiit should have the same OT on caUout as the engine and steward depart­ ment, after 5 PM and before 8 AM. Ship needs to be fumigated. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmian), Sept. 8—Chairman, Vladick Suska; Secretary, Howard S. Gilbert. $28 in slilp's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), Sept. 5—Chairman, Grover C. Maddox; Secretary. Egbert W. Gouldlng. Grover C. Maddox was elected to serve as ship's delegate. $32.04 In ship's fund. Crewmembers asked to cooperate In keeping ship safe from piUerage. Everything going along fine. KYSKA (Waterman), Sept. 15 — Chairman. J. Pate; Secretary, J. Niel­ sen. Crew contributed $64 to Ubrary. and captain added $15. One wiper was taken off by Coast Guard In Yoko­ hama. One electrician signed off by mutual consent in Yokohama. ANTINOUS (Waterman). Sept. Chairman. S. R. Mehrlnger; Secretary, M. B. Mason. No beefs reported. One OS missed sailing In MobUe and re­ joined ship In Pensacola. Motion made to lock pantry to prevent for­ eign personnel from eating the night lunch In port. Key to be given to gangway watch for crew's use. CAPRI (Peninsular Navigation), April •—Chairman, J. Thomassen; Secretary. Ken Hayes. $1.21 in ship's fund. Crew asked to donate at payoff. TV fund stands at $135 and crew asked to donate some more as new aerial Is needed. No beefs reported. Discussion about baker and his baking. TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Waterways), Sept. 18—Chairman, Johnson; Secre­ tary, J. A. Tucker. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Vote of thanks given to chief steward and steward depart­ ment for the good food and service. Everything excellent. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Sept. 24—Chairman. V. Whitney; Sec­ retary. R. Hutchlns. Ship's delegate reported everything at present Is run­ ning smoothly. $32.55 in ship's fund. Steward department given a vote of thanks for a good Job. MADAKET (Waterman). Sept. 16— Chairman. Henry Bllde; Secretary, A. G. Espeneds. No major beefs re­ ported. One man hospitalized and one man missed ship In Antwerp, Belgium. $4 In ship's fund. Vote of thanks to steward department for a good menu and good food. TAMARA GUILDEN (Commercial Transport). Aug. 15—Chairman. Rich­ ard Wardlow; Secretary. James Nor­ ton. Ship's delegate asked to be reUeved from post due to getting mar­ ried this trip. Steve Kollna elected to serve. $8 In ship's fund. No beefs COE VICTORY (Victory Carriers). Sept. 16—Chairman, Lewis Smith; Sec­ retary, Frank Allen. $21.45 in ship's fund. Request for small donation at draw, and permission to buy bamboo wicker chairs In Keelung for Ubrary. i l! « • "But Tex, I keep tellln'ya, we just don't throw a heaving line that way!" to be that the crew can find enough leisure pursuits in port without having to resort to reading. t 4" It Quick action by the SIU crew of the Titan (Bull) in averting a near-tragedy in India recently, has won the deep thanks and ap­ preciation of the officers and men of the St. Christopher (Olga Food beefs discussed with steward, chief cook and baker, mprbvements suggested. OCEAN JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), sept. 3—Chairman. Edgar Freimanis; Secretary. Patrick Nedham. Wayne Cole elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. Steward asked crew to cooper­ ate in use of coffee during the night so they do not waste any. Good trip so far. Konow). In a letter to the LOG, the captain of the St. Christopher commended the Titan crew for its swift action and de.scribed the in­ cident. On March 10, a launch carrying stores overturned and sank im­ mediately outside of Chittagong Harbor. Two Titan crewmen, one St. Christopher crewman and a Pakistani boatman were being carried out to sea by an eightknot current when they were sighted by some of the Titan crew. A lifeboat was quickly lowered and the four men were recovered without any injuries. An excellent job by the men of the Titan is how the entire rescue operation was described. HERCULES VICTORY (Ocean Car­ goes). Aug. U—Chairman. Earl McCaskey; Secretary. W. D. Purdy. No LOG-A-RHYTHM: beefs reported. Homer Starling gate. Discussion water. Pressure cussed. I'm The Wind $10 In ship's fund. elected ship's deieon salt in drinking on sanitary line dis­ STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian). Sept. 2—Chairman. A. Opsal; Secretary. F. V. Davis. Ship's delegate reported no beefs, told new men what to ex­ pect and how to conduct themselves In Saudi Arabia. Balance of $3.66 in ship's fund. Motion carried to reac­ tivate baggage rooms at aU haUs. Dis­ cussion on having a key made for .the pantry and the messhail, to be left In charge of the gangway man. All hands should cooperate and keep out of the crew quarters as much as possible If they have no business there.. ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), Sept. 7— Chairman. John Crews. Jr.; Secretary. Cleveland R. Wolfe. Everything run­ ning fairly weU. AU repairs being taken care of. Suggestion made that the SIU should have a film library to supply SIU ships with fUms. JACQUELINE SOMECK (Peninsular Navigation). Sept. 9—Chairman. David B. Sscher. Secretary. William RoliInson. No beefs reported by dele­ gate. AU hands told to put aU trash and garbage aft for dumping. FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service). Sept. 20—Chairman. W. O'Brien; Sec­ retary. J. Slaven. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion passed to have steward type menus for each table. YOUNG AMERICA (Waterman). Aug. 26—Chairman. J. Martin; Secretary. R. Green. Ship's delegate reported that there were no major beefs, and things were going along well. $30.36 In ship's fund. AU hands In accord on buying a new TV antenna. Money to be taken from ship's fund. VIVIAN (Maritime Overseas). Sept. 15—Chairman. C. V. Berg; Secretary. A. Richards. No beefs reported by department delegates. $7 in ship's fund. Motion to send copy of repair list to headquarters. NEW ORLEANS (Sea-Land). Aug. 23 Chairman. A. C. Carpenter; Secretary. F. All. Ship's delegate warned against performing. Collection for ship's fund to be taken up at payoff. Firing of the former ship's delegate wiU be taken up with patrolman. ERNA ELIZABETH (Albatross Tank­ er). Sept. 30—Chairman. James Prestwood; Secretary. Wllbert Wantllng. Some disputed OT reported. $16 in ship's fund. AU garbage should be dumped aft. Requested crew to take better care of washing machine. Vote of thanks given to the steward and his department for a Job well done. , > » f t li » By Paul R. Albano I wish I were a wave blown by the wind. I would sing my song to God; For God makes the wind blow. If I could blow the wind I'd calm me down, And let the ducks iraddle in de­ light; Let the houses stand upright; There'd be no cause for fright. Without the wind to fight, I'd say "go play, wherever you wish." Of course you knoio, I'm not the wind. But let's pretend That I make the wind blow. 4" 4" 4" Tennessee By Roy L; Hinson Bands were playing down the street. Comrades behind the guns, Every one that took a seat Was Tennessee's oivn sons. Listen to the shouting voices! Harken to the free! Make our boys your choices. For they are Tennessee's. Amidst the blazing guns have been Men forsaken by the free. Wounded lives whom others rend. Except by faithful Tennessee. See the saddened faces Limping as they go; Men of all the races Were arrows in our bote. When we won or lost the race. Though bands played for me Until I beheld the faithful face Of .my old Tennessee. �Landlubber Loves Trip On SIU-Manned Ship For most landsmen a trip aboard an ocean freighter Is an adventure to be looked forward to for a long time. Once com­ pleted, it is looked back on as a fond memory for the rest of their lives. It was exactly so for Mrs. she found. And she discovered Floyd E. Brink, who had nev­ during her first fire and boat drill that a "Mae West" does absolutely nothing to enhance a lady's figure. Mrs. Brink had nothing but praise for the Patriot's SIU crew. She gave special thanks to Seafarers Monroe Hall, Leo Reynolds and F. A. Stephen for "keeping us on the right track and making vet­ eran sailors out of the greenhorns painlessly." A little of the "Brotherhood of the Sea" also rubbed off on Mrs. Brink and her fellow passengers too. She tells how they quickly became friends spending leisure hours together playing rummy or bingo, or shopping for bargains in Ponce, San Juan and Mayaquez. No trip oa an SIU ship would be complete without some mention of the food. Here the Patriot's steward department can take a well-deserved bow. Mrs. Brink de­ Stephen Hall scribed the food as "Ambrosia," how much fun she had, and how food for the Gods. The only com­ much she learned on the voyage. plaint about the food seemed to be Mrs. Brink learned a great deal its effect on the passengers' waist­ about ships. She discovered that lines. portholes make wonderful drying places for nylons. She discovered that when the weather got rough, the Alcoa Patriot was pretty adept If a crewmember quits while at doing the "Twist." Doors and hatches, she learned, must be kept a ship is in port, delegates closed or hooked aboard ship, be­ are asked to contact the hall cause they have no respect for immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part fingers or heads. When the weather is bad and the will keep all jobs aboard ship Patriot is doing the "Twist," going filied at all times and elimi­ down the ship's ladders can be bet­ nate the chance of the ship ter than skiing for breaking bones. sailing shorthanded. er been on a ship before, after she made a voyage to Puerto Rico aboard the Alcoa Patriot fAlcoa). She thought so much of the trip, the ship, and the SIU crew that she sent the LOG a copy of the only edition ever published of the "Patriot Gazette," a hand-typed, one-shot, two page newspaper, edited—naturally enough—by Mrs. Brink. In it she tells the world Shorthanded? ALCOA PURITAN (Alcoa), June 24 —Chairman, George Cor; Secretary, Lionel Abramson. No beefs reported by department delegates. COALINGA HILLS (Maritime Tank­ ers), Aug. 12—Chairman, Robert Jen­ sen; Secretary, J. L. Hodges. Discus­ sion on trying to keep native peddlers off ship. Ship's delegate to see engi­ neer about the cold water. Crew says men aft do not hear fire bells. PENN VANGUARD (Penn Shipping), Aug. S—Chairman, W. Bunthoff; Sec­ retary, Peter Prestis. No beefs re­ ported. All is well. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Seatrain), Aug. 26—Chairman, Hernandez; Secre­ tary, Denny. Some delayed sailing disputed for day workers in deck depaitment. John Fancott elected to serve as ship's delegate. Crew re­ quested to leave laundry room clean and remove wash from machine promptly. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Aug. 29—Chairman, Van Whitney} Secretary, R. Hutchins. Disputed de­ layed sailing to be taken up with boarding patrolman. $11 In ship's ALCOA PILGRIM (Alcoa), Sept. 26 —Chairman, John G. Katsos; Secre­ tary, Thomas Cummlngs. Chief cook and AB missed ship in Okinawa. Chief cook flown to Hawaii but whereabouts of AB are unknown. $9.90 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. YAKA (Waterman), Sept. 30—Chair­ man, Jacob Anshon; Secretary, B. J. Koontz. Motion that when ship's pay ends at midnight and there is no pay­ roll by noon the next day, crew should receive an extra day's pay. Suggestion that passes should be is­ sued before cargo is to he worked in Far East ports. Vote of thanks to steward department. LOGs should bo sent to Seamen's Clubs in Yokohama. Pusan and Inchon. Crewmembers Of Cable Ship Lens Lines Tfi« er«w of fho SIUmanntd eablo ship Long UHM (Isthmian) is shown hero on dock in Hamburg, Germany, where she was built. After arriving in Bal­ timore hist month on her maiden voyage, the Long Lines soon lett again on a training cruise to acquaint her SIU crew with some of the unique skills necessary for cable-laying operations. Seafarer Loo Strantins, AS, submitted the photograph with some of nis impres­ sions of the new ship, which has what he de­ scribes as the best quarters on any ship he's ever seen. A total of 100 crewmen will be aboard when the ship leaves this summer for the Atlantic. (See story on Page 7.) Atlantic Storms Hit Fanwood, Spur Cooks To New Heights The men aboard the Fanwood (Waterman) learned what the North Atlantic can be like when winter storms lash the sea to white froth. For 18 days the Fanwood and her crew, re­ turning from Europe, were battered by heavy seas and gales with winds up to 120 miles an hour. To make things even worse against the storm and there was the crew reports. In spite of every­ the Fanwood was returning no sense in risking the lives of the thing, chief cook Juan Collazo was light, with no cargo, and she really did some rocking and rolling in the pounding seas, the crew reported to the LOG. It finally got so bad that the captain decided to turn around and head back for a while since they were not making any headway ROBIN KIRK (Robin), Deo. • Chairman, W. T. Brightwell; Secre­ tary, E. O. Conrad. W. O. Wandell was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. $11.50 on hand In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. BENTS FORT (Cities Service), Oct. 14—Chairman, none; Secretary, E. C. Candill. No beefs reported. Charles X.ambert was elected to serve as ship's delegate. See patrolman regarding items that ship needs. OVERSEAS ROSE (Maritime Over­ seas), Sept. 16—Chairman, A. Blacklo Bankston; Secretary, L. J. Fernandez, Jr. Ship's delegate reported that aU beefs were settled. Edward Leasgang elected new ship's delegate. Crew asked to keep the ship clean and turn in aU mail to the ship's delegate. ARIZPA (Waterman), Sept. 30 — Chairman, E. J. DeAngelo; Secretary, C. Garner. Ship's delegate reported that everything is going fine. No beefs reported. Discus.sion on canned milk. Crew would like to discon­ tinue it. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), Sept. 22 —Chairman, H. C. Cain; Secretary, none. Motion to keep stevedores out of passageways in ali ports. New locks needed on doors. MajrS, IMS SEA F ARERS I OG Pare Twelva FANWOOD (Sea-Land), Sept. 30 — V •/// fund. Vote of thanks to Iba steward department. Suggestion that ship's delegate see the chief engineer about getting some spare fans. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), Aug. 26— Chairman, Pete A. Senont Secretary, Bernard Mace. Louis Craeia elected to serve as ship's delegate. Discussion on immigration coming to ship late. Crew held up on shore leave. Crew requested to be properly dressed when in messhall. GLOBE CARRIER (Maritime Overseat), August S—Chairman, R. Bullard; Secretary, W. Renny. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Re­ quest that adequate water cooler be installed in crew mess. Crew asked to keep recreation room clean. Chairman, J. C-oudaj Secretary, R. TIndell. Ships delegate reported that the members refuse to work with the unsafe conditions existing aboard ship. Motion for New York hall to have baggage room for members' gear. Vote of thanks to steward department. PETROCHEM (Valentine), Sept. 30— Chairman, F. E. Taylor; Secretary, T. L. Farrell. Ship's delegate reported that the ship sailed short last trip. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment. GLOBE EXPLORER (Bulk Ships), Sept. 30—Chairman, none; Sacratary, J. E. Sandars. One man missed ship in Philadelphia. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Mo­ tion made to hold meeting at begin­ ning of trip so that delegates will have time to make up repair list. All unauthorized persons requested to stay out of galley and pantry during meal hours. men aboard. So they rode it out in this manner for two days, just going along with the winds and the sea, until things calmed down enough to at least make some headway. The steward department came through it all with flying colors. ERNA ELIZABETH (Albatross Tank­ er), Sept. 10—Chairman, James Prestwood; Secretary, Wlibert Wantling. Some disputed OT in the three de­ partments. Motion made that disputed OT be carried over on the next payroU. Crew asked to dump aU garbage aft. Vote of thanks given to the steward and his department for a job well done. KEVA IDEAL (Ideal Cement), Sept. 19—Chairman, J. W. Falrcloth; Secre­ tary, J. R. Sockko. Ship's delegate to see patrolman about transportation. 12.15 In ship's fund. Crew requested to keep messroom clean. COUNCIL 6ROVE (Cities Service), Oct. 9—Chairman, George McCurley; Secretary, Julian Dedicatorla. George McCurley resigned as ship's delegate and was commended for his patience and satisfactory performance of his duties. Hennesson Lafling was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. Mo­ tion made to raise and pro-rate dis­ ability pension for members who be­ come disabled, with less than 12 years' discharges. Chief cook Melito Maldonado praised for his magic touch in the kitchen. $9.61 In ship's fund. TRANSYORK (Transeastarn), Oct. 7 —Chairman, V. L. Tarallo; Sacratary, K. E. GIbbs. John T. Cormier missed ship in Pearl Harbor. His gear is being kept until ship reaches port and then will ba brought to agent's office until claimed. Drinking fountain needed outside of messhall. Vote of thanks to steward department. Aug. 5—Chairman, M. T. Dohertyf Secretary, K. E. GIbbs. No beefs re­ ported. K. E. Gibbs was elected to serve as ship's delegate. OVERSEAS EVA (Maritime Ovarseai), Oct, 7—Chairman, Max LItpklni Sacratary, Thomas Lllas. Few hours disputed OT. Vote of thanks to watch for cleaning messhall. Vote of thanks to galley department. always in the galley doing his cook­ ing, putting out meals and every­ thing that goes with them in spite of the fact that he had already taken a couple of falls sliding back and forth on the rolling, pitching deck. However, honors for the first fall go to galleyman Juan Bonefont, who stuck with chief cook Collazo through thick and thin to put out the chow. All in all, it must have been a great steward department on the Fanwood because, during the height of the storm, the crew says, night cook and baker Johnnie Hoggie was still able to put out his rolls, pastry. Collazo Hogglo pudding and cakes. At one point he even made five lemon meringue pies to help cheer the gang. He had to hold the pie pans with the five pies in his arms to steady them from the rolling of the ship until they set. A dedicated man. Brother Hoggie! As far as the steward department was concerned though, the final touch came when a barrel of flour snapped its lashings in the galley, broke open and covered everything with a thick white layer. A "white Christmas" came a llttie late to the Fanwood galley. �^7?vrT.^\S ••' >.*.1 1I V ' • 'A' 1 • • -iV ,r 'lbyt.lMS ' Pace Tbirteea SEAFAMERS LOG fg; ; ' I . . » w- 10. other diaburacmenta (a) See Attaehmeat (b) 11. Total lines 7 to 10, Inclusive 12. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 6, less line 11) ANNUAL REPORT For the eleven months ended November 30, 1962 5^5^ i C l SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY ' 137,891.30 —0— (1,194,165.54) RECONCILIATION OF FUND BALANCES 13. Fund balance at beginning of year 14. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 12) 15. Other increases or decreases in funds (a) Net increase or decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK The data contained herein is for the purpose of providinr reneral information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 123 William Street, New York 38, NY. (b) See Attachment ' 137,891.30 3,811,391.25 4,827,985.58 (1,194,165.54) 66,054.28 (c) 66,054.28 16. Fund balance end of year 3,699,874.32 EXHIBIT B-1 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES i SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN AHACHMENT TO ANNUAL REPORT-FORM D-2 FOR THE ELEVEN MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1962 As of November 30, 1962 (Name of plan) Seafarers Welfare Flan (Address of plan's principal olfice) 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY. ASSETS' Column (1) 1- Cash 2. Bonds and debentures . (a) Government obligations .... (b) Nongovernment bonds (c) Total bonds and debentures. 3. Stocks la) Preferred (b) Common 4. Common trusts 5. Real estate loans and mortgages 6. Operated real estate 7. Other investment assets 8. Accrued income receivable on invest­ ments i. i i i...., 9. Prepaid expenses 10. Other assets (ai See attachment <b) (c) 11. Total a.ssets Column (2) $ 875,260.98 $ 803,229.73 2,653,800.74 3,457,030.47 —0— 1,183,505.83 —0— —0— —0— —0— Item No. 1 Seafarers Welfare Plan is identified with various Atlantic and Gulf Coast Steamship Companies and tugboat operators who have collective bargaining agreements with the Seafarers International Union of North America, At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Water District, or the Inland Boatmen's Union of the Seafarers Internationai Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. 5B Classes of Benefits Provided Death Scholarships Hospital Special Services Maternity Medical Examination and Safety Program Unemployment Sickness and Accident Seamen's Training School Disability Training for Licenses Medical Motion Pictures Blood Transfusions Interest Free Loans up to $100 Surgical Optical Special Therapeutic Equipment Burial Plots Blood Bank Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Therapy EXHIBIT B-1—Item 10—Other Assets Investment in Stock of Wholly-Owned Corporation (At Cost) $ 4,000.00 Advances to Wholly-Owned Corporations 12,641.80 Miscellaneous Receivables 7,288.88 Deposits 170.00 Due from Other Plans 32,509.31 Capital Donated to Wholly-Owned Corps $ 269,293.70 Less; Reserve for Donated Capital 261,293.70 8,000.00 Fixed Assets Furniture and Fixtures—New York 335,288.28 Medical and Safety Program Facilities—Bklyn.,NY.. 93,022.03 Medical and Safety Program Facilities—Puerto Rico.. 58,743.14 Medical and Safety Program Facilities — New Orleans, La 44,943.95 Medical and Safety Program Facilities—Bait., Md. .. 46,050.49 Furniture and Fixtures—^Blood Bank Program—New York, NY . 558.78 Equipment Outports 1,181.43 Cemetery Plots 2.101.68 Furniture & Equipment—New Orleans, La 10,145.07 Column' (3) Not Applicable 4,640,536.30 64,609.97 v.- " 64,609.97 5,580,407.25 LIABILITIES AND FUNDS 12. Insurance and annuity premiums payable —6-— 13. Reserve for unppid claims (not covered by insurance) —0— 14. Accounts payable. See Attachment .. 524,154.93 15. Accrued payrolls, taxes and other ex­ penses —0— 16. Total liabilities 17. Funds and reserves (a) See below 1,356,378.00 (b) Fund balance 3,699,874.32 (c) (d.i Total funds and reserves .. 5,056,252.32 18. Total liabilities and funds 5,580,407.25 524,154.93 • Indicate accounting basla by check; Cash X Accrual Plans on a cash basia should attach • statement of sianificant unrecorded assets and liabilities. See Attachment. • The assets listed In this statement must be valued in column (1) on the basis regularly used In valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever la lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department (Act. sec. 7 (e) and (f) (1) <B)). State basis of determining the amount at which securities are carried and shown In column (1); Bonds at amutlUed cost; slocks at cost. • If A (2) in item 13. PART 111 is checked "Yes," show in this column the cost of present value, whichever Is lower, of investment summarized in lines 2c. 3a. and 3b. if such vaiue diifers from that reported In column (1). .5.92,034,85 592,034.85 Less: Reserve for Fixed Assets Total Other Assets Item 14—^Accounts Payable Pa.vroll Taxes Withheld Unclaimed Benefit Checks Contributions Held in Escrow Due to Other Plans Item 17 (a) Reserve for welfare benefits for pensioners and their dependents— $1,356,378.00. $ 64.609.97 $ 4,923.94 240.00 15,443.92 503,547.07 EXHIBIT B-2 $524,154.93 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS EXHIBIT B-1 — Statement of Significant Unrecorded Assets and Liabilities Eleven Months Ended November 30, 1962 (Name of plan) Seafarers Welfare Flan (Address of plan's principal office) 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY. ; ' '! i •'ff RECEIPTS 1. Contributions (a) Employer (b) Employees (c) Other (Specify) ; 2. Interest, dividends, and other investment net income.. 3. Gain (or loss) from disposal of assets, net. Loss 4. Dividends and experience rating refunds from insur­ ance companies 5. Other receipts (a) Equipment and Office Improvement Rental.. (b) Interest on Delinquent Contributions (c) Miscellaneous 6. Total lines 1 to 5, inclusive —0— ASSETS Contributions Receivable—Note Interest Receivable on Bonds $962,460.97 29,244.73 $991,705.70 $2,417,280.50 —0— —0— 170,373.85 (1,325.12) LIABILITIES Incurred Benefits Payable Administrative Expenses Payable $227,606.80 Note: Included herein are delinquent contributions in the amount of $340,045.89 of which $189,419.16 was due from A. H. Bull Steamship Company, as principal for its own vessels and from its subsidiary, A. H. Bull & Company, Inc. as agents for several steamship companies. During the two months following the end of the curernt report­ ing period, the Plan received $142,503.62 against these delinquencies, of which $45.552.25 was received from the A. H. Bull interest. The Plan has instituted legal actions for the recovery of the balance of contributions due from A. H. Bull Steamship Company et. al., who have recently begun proceeding for reorganization under Chapter XI of the Bankruptcy Act. EXHIBIT B-2—Line 8 and Page 2—Item 7 Benefits provided other than through insurance carrier or other service organization. Cost of Benefits Paid . $3,211,070.86 Cost of fixed assets acquired for purpose of providing specific benefits 48,917.01 —0— $ 25,159.12 3,630.73 2,106.63 DISBURSEMENTS j 7. Insurance and annuity premiums paid to insurance companies for participants benefits 8. Benefits provided other than through insurance carriers or other service organizations. See Attachments .. - 9. Administrative expenses i (a) Salaries (Schedule 1) 220,833.62 (b) Fees and commissions 50,392.13 (c) Interest —0— (a) Taxes 11,964.76 (e) ^ Rent .. 17,946.18 '.v; i., (O Other adiBinistratiyeiexpensea-,;(ii2,375^39 $197,397.96 30,208.84 30,896.48 2,617,225.71 —0— 3,259,987.87 $3,259,987.87 EXHIBIT B-2—Line 10—Other Disbursements 413,512.08 , (Continued on Page 14) • �'; T^'f "'"''IT-'' Wf: - V! .-/• •- ;r- -.^ r r. Pa^e Fourieen ••- ' S K'A W . ANNUAL REPORT (Continued from Pag* 18) Trustees Meetings Travel Expenses Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Maintenance of Real Estate Write-off of loans due to death of eligibles .' Moving Expense .' NY State Insurance Dept. Examination Expense $ 11,552.10 5,815.22 107,102.48 3,394.55 332.50 89.23 9,605.22 $ 137,891.30 EXHIBIT B-2—Line 15(B)—Other Increases or (Decreases) in Funds Decrease in Reserve for Benefits to Pensioners and their Dependents... $ 6,743.00 Acquisition of Fund Balance Resulting from Assumption of Other Plan.. 47,158.28 Transfer of Contingency Reserve to Fund Balance 250,453.00 Transfer of Assets Related to Certain Benefit Programs assumed by Other Plan— Net of Reserves (238,300.00) 8 66,054.28 M«ri; iMf RS LOG LlABlUflBl Alfb FUNDI 12. Insurance and annuity premiunu payable 13. Reserve for unpaid claims (not covered by Insurance) 14. Accounts payable 15. Accrued payrolls, taxes and other expenses i 16. Total liabilities 17. Funds and reserves (a) Reserve for future benefits and expenses 2,701.328.72 (b) (c) (d) Total funds and reserves ... 18. Total liabilities and funds 2,701,328.72 2,701,328.72 1 Indicate arcountlnit basis by check: Cash • Accrual X. Plans on a cash basis should attach a statement of slgiiineant unrecorded assets and liabilities. ' The assets listed in this statement must be valued in column (1) on the basis regularly used In valuing Investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower. If such a statement Is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department (Act, sec. 7 (e) and <f) rt) (B). State basis of determining the amount at which securities are carried and shown in column (1): Bonds—At Amortized Cost: Stocks and Treasury Bills—At Cost. « If A (2) In item 13. PART III is checked "Yet." show in this column the cost or present value, whichever is lower, of investments summarized In lines 2c. 3a, and 3b, if auch value differs from that reported in column (1). ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EXHIBIT B-2 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND For eleven months ending November 30, 1962 (Name of plan) Seafarers Pension Plan (Address of plan's principal office) 17 Battery Plact. New York 4, NY. STATS or COUNTS or ••irl .) RECEIPTS and Tniateet of the Fund and.... being duly eworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. Employer trustee: Subscribed and sworn^to befpra me this ./^'..™..Jayof.....(:^^ ^3 i9..r: JOHN J. RAGUSEO Nc-Mry Pi,-.:rr Sri.t(, p, umM V»« .-Employee tnietee No 308482865 QualRied In Nassau Counlv Cart, filed In Nassau Co. 4 N. y Ceu Commission Eipirts March 3D iKe • 1. Contributions (a) Employer (b) Employees (c) Others (Specify) 2. Interest, dividends, and other investment net income 3. Gain (or loss) from disposal of assets, net 4. Dividends and experience rating refunds from insurance companies 5. Other receipts (a) (b) (c) 8. 9. For the eleven months ended November 30, 1962 • SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY 10. to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE 11. 12. of the STATE OF NEW YORK The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing genera! information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 123 William Street, New York 38, NY. EXHIBIT B-1 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES i As of November 30, 1962 (Name of plan) Seafarers Pen-sion Plan (Address of plan's principal office) 17 Battery Place, New York 4, NY. 23,030.19 (880.31) 2,899,610.61 6. Total lines 1 to 5, inclusive 7. ANNUAL REPORT $2,877,461.23 DISBURSEMENTS Insurance and annuity premiums paid to insurance companies for participants benefits Benefits provided other than through insurance carriers or other service organizations Administrative expenses (a) Salaries (Schedule 1) (b) Fees and commissions ' (c) Interest i (d) Taxes (e) Rent (f) Other administrative expenses Other disbursements (a) Trustees Meeting Expense (b) Traveling Expense' Total lines 7 to 10, inclusive Excess (deficiency) of receifits over disbursements (line 6, less line 11) 483,869.50 27,491.97 18,683.70 1,319.54 1,775.67 16,921.92 66,192.80 2,700.17 782.09 3,482.26 553,544.56 2,346,066.05 RECONCILIATION OF FUND BALANCES 13. Fund balance at beginning of year —0— 14. Excess (deficiency) of receipts over disbursements (line 12) 2,345,066.05 15. Other increases or decreases in funds (a) Net increase or decrease by adjustment in asset values of investments. Fund Balance of other Plan Acquired 298,674.53 (b) Net increase in Reserve for Future Benefits and Expenses (2,644,740.58) (2,346,066.05) (c) 16. Fund balance end of year —0— ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ASSETS' Seafarers Pension Fund Column (1) 1. Cash 2. Bonds and debentures (a) Government obligations ... (b) Nongovernment bonds (c) Total bonds and debentures. 3. Stocks (a) Preferred (b) Common 4. Common trusts 5. Real estate loans and mortgages .... 6. Operated real estate 7. Other investment assets. U.S. Treasury Bills 8. Accrued interest paid on investments. 9. Prepaid expenses 10. Other assets (a) Accounts .Receivable (b) ............ (c) 11. Total assets Column (2) $ 140,009.98 151,798.48 797,889.31 949,687.79 Column' (3) H-li t, STATE or (I..- « • ss. COUNTS 0( and....ii^.)«i*?r.' Not Applicable 108,111.59 876,386.73 '[I'] Truiteei\>f the Fund and.... ''1 being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and tays that this Annual Report is true to the best of his informal tion, knowledge and belief. Empower trustee: SubKribed and sworn to before me this of..I .1 l».i5f>? 137.064.61 2,071,250.72 1,448.53 riff ill lie —• JOHN J. RAGUSEO Rotary PuWic Stare of N«w YoN-s No 30 8432865 (juallfied In Nassau County Cert, filed in Nassau Co. & N. Y.Cto. Oommissian Espitei March 30. ISff Empla^ trustee: 488,619.49 488,619.49 2,701,328.72 '^ % AV » V * tiA). V .t 5 ^ A ^^ ^ i if « % :;!Y 5 n �Mar t. l*<t SEAFARERS LOG Pace Fifteea ing. Apt. 24, Houston 2, Texas, at once regarding an insurance settle­ ment of benefit to you. The phone is RI 7-6751 or MI 4-4380. Income Tax Refunds Checks for the following are be­ ing held by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco 5, Calif: Joseph H, Camp, John J. Doyle, Irving Futterman, Charles R. Hum­ mel, Jr., Ernest R. Johnson, Jorgen ' G. Pedersen, Marvin E. Satcheil, Cleveland Scott, Harold A. Thomsen, Leo Wills, H. H. Harper Isthmian Lines has your suitcase aboard the Steel Voyager. Send a forwarding address to the com­ pany, c/o Erie Basin, Brooklyn, NY. ^ Bob Shafer The above-named or anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to contact Pat Driscoll at the USPHS Hospital, Staten Island, NY. t a. Ex-SS Jackie Hanse Checks for wages for the follow­ ing men are still being held by Schwartz & Lapin, attorneys, 310 West Building, Houston 2, Texas, and can be obtained by sending proper identification: Samuel O. McCurdy, John C. Gregory, Carl F. Spaulding and Bernard Kaminsky. t t 1. Mrs. James MarUn, 2138 Hallins St., Baltimore 23, Md., would like to correspond with some other sea­ men's wives if they would write to the above address. New Mailing Address Set For Seattle SEATTLE—A new arrangement for membership mail has been established J^or Seafarers in this area. As a result, all mail for individ­ ual Seafarers should be sent to the following post office address, with each man's name plainly marked: Seamen's Unit Federal Station 1st and Madison Seattle 4, Wash. Starting June 1, 1963, no mail will be received in the SIU hall which is destined for individual Seafarers registered in port or due to arrive in the area. Mail addressed to the Seamen's Unit can be picked up any time between the hours of 8 AM and 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. In order to pick up mail. Seafarers should have their seamen's papers with them for identification pur­ poses. to get In touch with Paul Barber Send a forwarding address plus at the USPHS Hospital, Box 100, any details available on the burial. Fort Worth, Texas, about two lost it it suitcases. Earl J. Fuller, Jr. it i. it it it it Andy Jofaannson Lan NeOseu Charles Oglesby Your mother writes from Rt. 2, Film you submitted to the SEA­ Berryville, Va., asking you to con­ Your wife asks that you contact The above-named who was on her immediately regarding an voyage No. 1 of the SS Wang FARERS LOG some time ago on a tact her as soon as possible and emergency at home. Phone Hick­ Knight in June-July, 1959, is asked burial at sea has been processed. let her know where you are. ory 4-6304, New York City, collect. ^ ^ ^ Peter Raptakis You are asked to get in touch with Jim Kyriakos, 139 Decatur St., New -Orleans 16, La., as soon as possible. it iif Monte Fila Contact Ed Pcila, 43 Mt. Pleas­ ant Ave., Wallington, NJ, so that he'll know what you want to do on that personal matter. His phone is GEneva 8-3658. ^ it William H. Lee You are asked to contact grand­ mother, Mrs. Leonard Ellia, by phoning 347-1219 in New Orleans, La. it .it Charles (Chuck) Aldridge Contact Pat Harris, 6218 Gehr- SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRBSIDENT Paul BiO] EXECtmVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Carl Shepard Undaey Wllllama A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER AI Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BUI UaU Ed Moonev FreO Stewart BAUTIMORE U16 E Baltimore St Res Dickey. Agent EAatem 7-4900 BOSTON . . 176 State St John Ear. Ag»t Richmond 3-0140 DETROIT 10239 W. Jefferson Ave FimilcrAL RgPCBTS. Th« conatltutlon of tho SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes ami In­ land Waters District eakes specific provision for safeguarding the Beabershlp's •oney and Union finances. Tho constitution roqulres a detailed CPA audit every three iMntba by a rank and file auditing coaBlttee elected by the aenberahlp. .'All Union records are avallahle at SIU headquartera In Brooklyn. Should any naaber, for any reason, be refused hie constitutional right to Inspect these records, notify siU President Paul Hall by certified nail, return receipt requested. III e ma TRUST PUWIS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are adalnlstered in accordanco with the provisions of various trust fund agreenents. All these agreenents specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and nanagenent represent­ atives and their alternates. All expenditures and dlaburseaents of trust funds are siade only upon approval by a nalorlty of the trustees. All trust fund financial records ars available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any tine, you are denied infoznatlon about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified nail, return receipt' requested. * ami'rijRi RIGHBB. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclus­ ively by the contracta between the Ikiioa and the shipowners. Get to know your ablpplng lights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all.Uiiea halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between tiie Union and the ahipovners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified •ail, return receipt requested. Ihe proper address for this is: Max Hamson, Chainmn, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite I63O, Hew York Ji, ITY Also notify SIU President Paul Ball at UUcn headquartera by certified nail, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all tines, either by writing directly to the Uoioa or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. COMTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracta are avallabla in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work end live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for CT on the proper sheets and In the proper Manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolaan or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified nail, return receipt requested. ;>'r:Sv m Sas?: Vlnewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS 679 4tb Ave.. Bklyn HTadnth oaaoti HOUSTON 9804 Canal St. Panl Dttnak. Agent WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl SL, SE., Jas Winiam Horria, Agem SLgin 3-0687 744 W. nagier St MIAMI Ben nonxales, Agent FRanklln 7-3364 1 South Lawrence St UOBILB .. HEmiock 9-1754 Loula Neira Agent NEW ORLEANS .... 630 Jackaon Ave. Bock Stepbeaa. Agent TeL 939-7546 •79 4th Ave.. Brooklyn NEW YORK. BYacinth »€000 NORFOLK 416 CoUey Ave Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 625-6509 3604 S 4tb St PHILADELPHU DEwey 6-3818 Frank Droxak. Agent RAN FRANCISCO ... 490 Harrison St Frank Boyne. Agent DOuglaa 2-4401 & B. UcAuley. West Coast Rep. SANTURCB. PR 1313 Fernande* Jnncoa. Stop 20 Keith Terpa. Hq. Rep. Phone 7334003 2505 1st Ave SEATTLE MAin 3-4334 Ted BabkowskL Agent 313 Harrison St. TAMPA 329-2788 Jeff GUlette. Agent WILMINGTON CaUf 909 N Marine Ave Cooxne McCartney. Agent TErminal 4-2528 PAYMEHT OF MOHIES. No monies'are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any noney for any reason unless he ie given such receipt. If in the event' anjrone atteapts to require any such payaent be made without supplying a receipt, or if a aenber is required to nake a payment and ^ given an official receipt, but feela that ha should not have been re­ quired to aake such payment, this should Imaediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified aail, return receipt requested. COWSTITUriOWAL RIGHTS AND OBI.IOATIOHS. The SIU publishes every six months in tho SEAFARERS I/X> a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All aaabers should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarisa thoaselvea with its contents. Any tine you feel any nenber or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any aetboda such as dealing with charges, trials, ate., as well as all other details, than the aeabar.so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified nail, return receipt requested. Schedule Of SIU Meetings SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York May 6 Detroit ....May 10 Philadelphia May 7 Houston May 13 Baltimore May 8 New Orleans May 14 MobUe May 15 West Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has issued an advance schedule through June, 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wilmington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in ac­ cord witb an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmingibn . San Francisco Seattle May 20 May 22 May 24 June 17 June 19 June 21 - ,- V 'tEDITORIAL POLICY—SE.\F.1RERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deed­ ed harmful to the Union or its collective msabership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action.at the September, 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy Is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. sbera drawing disability-pension bene­ RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings.. And like all other SIU aembers at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take cn active role in all rank-and-fila functions, including service on rank-and-file coaalttees. Because these oldtlners cannot take shipboard employment, the aenbershlp has reaffirmed the long-standing union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set for-th in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which 'the Uhlon has negotia'ted with the employers. -Consequently, no Seafeirer may 'be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that be is denied the equal rights -to which he Is entitled, he should notify SIU President ftiul Boll at headquar'ters by certified mall, return receipt requested. 1 slis; 1 �m SEAFARERS^LOa CS Swiss Lower Boom On US Tax Cheats Seat rain Readies PR Run OFFICIAL ORGAW OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, OULPTLAKES AND INLAND WAfERS DISTRICT » AFt-Clft EDGEWATER, NJ—SIU •manned Seatrain Lines expects to begin interim operations late this month between here and San Juan, using two of its present vessels equipped with fixed cranes. The ships will handle only containers and vans. The service will be a tem­ porary operation until the be dropped, the company an­ The last sailing on the Savannah end of the year when a new nounced, because of a drop in traf­ service will be from Seatrain's* Seatrain terminal and railroad fic and revenues that began last terminal here on May 13 south­ yard will be ready at Isla Grande, summer and made the run un­ bound, and from Savannah north­ Puerto Rico. At that time, the profitable. bound on May 17. company hopes to start fullUse Temporary Plen time operations with shore cranes capable of handling railroad cars. The vessels in the Interim oper­ Vessels to be equipped with the ation will carry both containers Quitting Ship? cranes for the interim service are and loaded truck bodies. They will dock at temporary pier facilities in Notify Union the Seatrains New York and the A reminder from SIU head­ Savannah, which will make weekly the Port of San Juan until the runs between here and San Juan. permanent facilities are completed quarters cautions all Seafarers Both ships presently operate be­ at Isla Grande. A contract has al­ leaving their ships to contact tween New York and Savannah, ready been let for the $1.5 million the hall in ample time to allow the Union to dispatch a replace­ but the company has announced railroad car-handling facilities. that this service will be discontin­ Highly-competitive railroad rates ment. Failure to give notice be­ were blamed for the suspension of fore paying off may cause a de­ ued about May 15. Seatrain is also looking into the Seatrain's business at Savannah. layed sailing, force the ship to feasibility of including the Savan­ It was emphasized, however, that sail short of the manning re­ nah service as one of the ports on for the present the termination of quirements and needlessly make the new run to Puerto Rico. The the Savannah service should be the work tougher for your ship­ present service to Savannah will considered merely a suspension. mates. WASHINGTON—The prospect of Switzerland remaining a haven for US-owned coiTJorations seeking a refuge from the Internal Revenue Service may soon be dimmed once and for all. In a precedent - smashing build-up of Swiss-based holding step incurred by foreign crit­ corporations, a large number of icism of her tax system, Switzer­ them owned or controlled by US interests. The US Internal Rev­ land has started to erect barriers enue Act of 1962 anticipated the to keep foreigners from using Swiss move and imposed immedi­ Swiss corporations to avoid paying ate US taxes on "passive" invest­ taxes to their home countries. ment and license income when it is Starting this year, Swiss firms are accumulated in a low-tax nation being refused the advantages of like Switzerland and not distrib­ that nation's tax treaties if infor­ uted to US shareholders. mation shows they are abusing Tests Set Up treaty privileges to obtain a waiver on foreign tax payments for aliens. The new Swiss crackdown la The tax advantages of Switzer­ aimed at Swiss companies which land for foreigners stemmed from receive income from abroad and its double tax agreements with funnel it into the hands of for­ other nations, including the US. eigners to bypass tax laws in their Under these pacts, capital gains, own countries: It sets up tests to license fees and income paid into determine eligibility for the double Swiss firms by foreign companies tax treaty benefits. If Swiss-based were exempt from foreign with­ companies do not meet these tests, holding taxes and subject only to local and federal Swiss authorities a minor Swiss levy. may refuse certification vital to Recent years have seen a huge treaty tax relief. Seafarer's Camera In Action Korean children proved an ideal subject for the roving camera of Seafarer William C. Calefato while he was on an Alcoa ship in the Far East. His photographs, taken at Pusan, Kunsan and Inchon, depict the new generation coming to life ten years after the end of war in Korea. h'.- :s ^ Youngsters in different ports are willing subjects, with a ^natural j'ater^s^t^in. the man behinid^the camera. ^»4 \ j ^ j Western clothes are commonplace today, but open-air market (above, right) still flourishes. Jp.''PY'' small fry in.tow, , I j � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource May 3, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: WELCOME DELEGATES! 11TH SIUNA CONVENTION VITAL LABOR, SHIP ISSUES FACE SIUNA SEA UNIONS URGE JOINT US-LABOR SHIPPING POLICY BUDGET PROPOSAL ASKS ‘USER’ FEES IN PHS HOSPITALS MARINE UNIONS URGE LABOR-GOV’T POLICY ON SHIPPING ISSUES SIU PICKETS JPN AGENCY BID TO SCAB J-K STRIKE SIUNA CONVENTION FACES MAJOR ISSUES NEW BUDGET SCHEME EYES PHS CHARGES ICC HOLDS OFF RAIL CUTS CUSTOMS CRACKS DOWN ON GIFTS FROM OVERSEAS TEXAS SIU TUG PACT SCORES MAJOR GAINS OIL WORKERS PRAISE SIU STRIKE AID APL SLASHES PACIFIC LINER FARES SEATRAIN READIES PR RUN SWISS LOWER BOOM ON US TAX CHEATS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/03/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 9 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9f5db3f757cc59035ef8922b5551e0e9.PDF 3252b405f2b0085851b9ca5827799241 PDF Text Text j j SEAFARERS*LOC Vol. XXV No.t OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO f - • New Look At Maritime? us Shipping-Cargo Aid Campaign Set i- RIGHTS! WCContainerships Clear First Hurdle Story On Page 3 SfU Plan Pays License Costs —Story On Page 3 ; - »»- « JJJ,. lifafil IXMifTP The Bonner bill (HR 1897), which would impose compulsory orbitrotion on the maritime industry, !s now the subject of hearings by the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. SlUNA President Paul Hall has appeared before the Committee and voiced vigorous opposition to the proposed legislation. The bill would lead to compulsory arbitration of collective bargain­ ing disputes in maritime, but would fail to meet any of the major prob­ lems plaguing the industry. It would destroy the basic American right to bargain freely. Help defeat this dangerous legislation by writing the members of the House Merchant Marine & Ipisheries Committee to protest this pro­ posal to cripple seamen's unions and all trade unions. l>' I (See the back page of this issue for a complete list of the Commit­ tee members and the areas they represent.) SIU Plant Workers Strike At Jay-Kay -Story On Paige 2 SIU Cable Ship Gets First Job -Story On Page 5 Ready Convention Delegate Balloting -Story On Page 3 SIU Tidelands Victory Upheld Story On Page 7 Ifhr �fagt Tw» SEAFARER!^ LOG April ,19, Ita Gov't Stand Awaited Anti-Strike Hearings WASHINGTON—Railroad and trucking industry represen­ tatives have added their support to the Bonner bill (HR 1897 i urging compulsory arbitration in all maritime disputes, as the House Merchant Marine & Seafarers, meanwhile, are urged Fisheries Committee went mto recess on the issue last week to take advantage of the hearing The hearings are expected recess to send protests to the mem­ bers of the Committee against the to resume shortly for further proposed legislation as a threat testimony by labor, manage to free collective bargaining not ment and Government witnesses. only in maritime, but to all unions No formal statement on the is (See Pages 1 and 16.) sue of compulsorj' arbitration in The measure was vigorously de­ labor-management disputes in nounced by SIUNA President Paul maritime has yet been made by a Hall, also speaking on behalf of Government spokesman. the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment, when he testified against the bill at House hearings on March NEW YORK — Over 600 mem­ 14 and again on March 19. Hall sharply criticized the bill for its bers of the United Industrial implications on the rights of Amer­ Workers have demonstrated solid ican workers and their unions. support for union action by man­ He warned that the Bonner bill ning mass picketlines against the "would be the end of true collec­ Jay-Kay Metals Company and a tive bargaining because the com­ Bronx subsidiary after the com­ pulsory arbitration machinery pany failed to come up with an would supplant the give-and-take acceptable offer on a contract re­ of bargaining as we know It." newal. The testimony by railroad and The strike, which began on April SAN JUAN — Posting a steady pattern of growth, the Seafarers trucking spokesmen followed the 2, has been highly effective and International Union of Puerto Rico same line as that of subsidized has completely cut production at has continued to score election shipping operators who have testi­ the company's facilities. Jay-Kay and contract victories in many fied in favor of the legislation as a has its main plant in Long Island parts of the Island. It reported 'fair" and "suitable" solution to City. The subsidiary. Fox Plating three more balloting wins in Na­ problems in maritime. Their in­ Company, is located in the Bronx. tional Labor Relations Board terest in the bill is from the stand­ Strike action erupted when the point of their waterfront opera­ elections last month. company balked at Instituting nec­ tions, as well as the larger interest In one, where the filU beat of the railroads to cripple job se­ essary contract improvements, al­ Jimmy Hoffa's Teamsters by a curity efforts by the major rail though the SIU-UIW had won a margin of 68 to 40 at a Volkswagen unions, via tightening of the Rail­ 3-1 victory covering the Jay-Kay operation in a National Labor Re­ facility, Hoffa's representatives re­ way Labor Act. lations Board election on February tired from the field after re­ Mass picketline (top) of SIU United Industrial Workers at A spokesman for the American portedly claiming they lost on Maritime Association, testifying on 14. The election was called on a Joy-Kay Mofols plant in Long Island City, NY, demonstrates "bad publicity." A Grand Jury in­ behalf of the AMA's non-subsidized petition by an "independent" Local membership support of union strike action. Above, rankvestigation has been going on for operators, previously stated that it 355, which the UIW had previously and-filer Hector Gomcriez assists distribution of picket some time here on the affairs of was opposed to the bill. The only defeated in 1961. signs to Jay-Kay striker Raymond Troutmon, reporting to the Teamsters union. other segment of maritime man­ 'Sweetheart Contraet' The SIU also took another vote agement opposing the compulsory temporary strike headquarters for picket duty. Local 355 originally had a sweet­ by 28-12 at the Fiberdyne Corpora­ arbitration proposal was a repre­ tion in Ponce, and won unopposed sentative of a group of oil compa­ heart contract arrangement at Jayat Westlnghouse Elevator here in nies operating both US-flag and Kay, but when the UIW offered an San Juan by a count of 16-1. runaway-flag tankers. He stated opportunity for a real union agree­ According to its latest organ­ that his group opposed the bill be­ ment, the company's workers gave izing report, the SIU has signed cause it would be "at the cost of the UIW their full support. The up almost three dozen companies sacrificing one of the most Impor­ "independent" came back for an­ since June, 1961, including 20 in tant values of a free society—the other try this year and was soundly 1962. Membership figures show an right and duty of management and defeated again. It had also been increase of almost a third since labor to order their affairs through whipped by the Union on several NEW YORK—US marshal's sale of the bulk carrier December, 1961. private decision, independently of previous occasions in other plants. The SIU has been engaged in an Government direction." To aid striking members during Southampton for $2.5 million on Tuesday in Portland, Oregon, active organizing drive In many Speaking for the tanker compa­ work stoppage, a Strike Welfare has further complicated plans to reorganize the Bull Lineareas here for several years, and nies, Walter C. Ford, formerly Dep­ Committee has been established Kulukundis shipping opera-• was one of the first mainland uty maritime administrator, then by the Union to provide medical tion under a new trusteeship ton have been paid off in full, and unions to establish a full-time or­ proceeded to urge a broad program and legal aid to strikers, food for crewmembers of the Kathryn are ganization in Puerto Rico because of new labor legislation including strikers' families where needed, arrangement. The 23,350-ton Southampton was still being paid. The last of the of the large sea-going membership one proposal to limit strike action transportation to and from picketauctioned off at a marshal's sale to SIU crewmen stranded overseas in the area. by Federal court orders. lines and hot meals for pickets. Oriental Exporters, Inc., which when the Kulukundis operation's presently operates four other SIU- difficulties started returned last contracted bulk carriers. Two other week to San Francisco as the rer Coast Guard To Operators: Bull Une - Kulukundis ships, the mainder of the Mount Rainier crew Kathryn and the Westhampton, arrived from Yokohama. Ail other crews are back in the have already been sold to SIUStates and were advanced money contracted companies. The sale of the Southhampton from an escrow fund secured by NEW YORK—Ship operators have been advised by the Coast Guard to order all their must still be approved by the Fed­ the SIU some time ago to cover vessels to submit routine position reports as a measure to promote greater safety at sea. eral courts, where a hearing is wages and allotments owed to SIU Speaking to a gathering of the NY Propeller Club and the Marine Section of the National scheduled on Monday here in New crews and families. Three Bull Line ships, the Bea­ Safety Council, Rear A(lm.* York before a bankruptcy referee. James D. Craik, chief of staff prompted by the loss of the ill-fated If the Bull-Line-Kulukundis Amer­ trice, Mount Evans and Sands ican fleet were to be reorganized Point, are scheduled for sale May of the 3rd CG district, urged Marine Sulphur Queen somewhere shipowners to notify sea rescue in the Gulf near the coast of April 19, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. < under a trusteeship arrangement 9 in Baltimore. The Star Point is acting for creditors, the South­ to be sold April 24 in Philadelphia units promptly when the position Florida after she had left Beau­ ampton and the Westhampton' and the Frances is awaiting sale mont, Texas, on February 2. The checks are not received, or the would both be key revenue earn­ in New Orleans. home office is unable to locate and ship was expected to arrive at Cape ers in the reorganized enterprise., Henry, Va., on February 7. contact its vessels. PAUL HALL, President Tbe Westhampton is also a bulk According to the CG the last HERBERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVAPI, Sulphur Ship Inquiry message it had from the ship was Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art carrier. Adm. Craik, presently chairing received shorUy after she left Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, If a crewmember quits while Bull Line-Kulukundis creditors an investigation into the mysteri­ Beaumont, but that as early as ALEXANDER LESLIE, HOWARD KESSLER, include the SIU and other ship­ a ship is in port, delegates ous disappearance of the sulphur February 3, radio messages from Staff Writers. board unions with a direct in­ are asked to contact the hall carrier Marine Sulphur Queen, shore were' not being delivered to Publlihcd bIwDDkly at tha haadquartar* terest in monies owed to mem­ Immediately for a replace­ fha Saafarara Intarnatlonal Union, At­ said these actions should be taken the ship. This was not reported of ment. Fast action on their part lantic, Gulf, Lakas and Inland Wafar* bers' welfare, pension and vaca­ so that rescue operations can be until the 7th, when the sulphur District, AFL-CIO. «7S Fourth Avanuo. tion funds, as well as SIU crew- will keep all jobs aboard sbip 32, tlY Tal. HYqcinth f-MOO. started while there is a chance of tanker failed to send in an arrival Brooklyn Second class postaga paid at tha Post members who have filed liens filled at ail times and elimi­ In Brooklyn, NY, under tha Act finding survivors and averting a time to Cape Henry. CG 6fficials Office against individual ships for wages nate . the- chance of the sbip of Aug. 24, l»ll disaster. sailing shorthanded. i . have said that this kind of situa­ 1»« " due. The recommendations were tion is one that should be avoided. SIU crewmeQ of the, Westhamp­ Puerto Rico SlU Scores New Gains SIU Strikes Jay-Kay Plant BULKSHIP SALES CLOUD REVIVAL OF BULL LINE 'Act Faster' On Ship Losses SEAFARERS LOG Shorthanded? 8 �Conventkm Delegate Vote Slated NEW YORK —Nominations for the post of delegate to next month's special and 11th biennial conventions of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North Amer­ ica ended this week, on Wednes­ day, April 17. Secret balloting Is scheduled to take place in all ports on Tuesday, April 30. •The convention will be held in Washington, • DC, beginning Mon­ day, May 6, at the International Inn. On the basis of its per capita payments to the international, the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District has been alloted a total of 15 delegates. . In accord with the SIU consti­ tution, the membership has al­ ready approved the series of pro­ cedures concerning the nomination and election of delegates at regu­ lar and special meetings this month. Individual notices and a copy of the recommended pro­ cedures were previously mailed to all SIU members at their lastknown home address. The text of the procedures was also carried In the last Issue of the SEAFARERS LOG. Under the procedures, a sixman rank-and-file committee was elected at a special headquarters meeting' on April 17 to pass upon the eligibility of the nominees and to act on any appeals. Its report will be acted upon Monday, April 22, at a special headquarters meet­ ing called for that purpose at I PM. A Polls and Tally Committee will be elected In each port on April 30 to conduct the actual vot­ ing and tally the results. Seafarers who wish to offer sug­ gestions for the guidance of the delegates are urged to do so by •ending them to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer, at headquar­ ters, to be received no later than May 2. Examiner Bocks WC Boxships MA Moves Spur Aid To Shipping One of the first SIU men to qualify for license training pro­ gram, deck department veteran Frank L. Verner (right) shows school enrollment card to SIU Port Agent Buck Stephens at the New Orleans hall. His training for 3rd mate's license at private maritime school is covered by new up­ grading program. SIU Plan Pays Cost Of License Training Seafarers can now apply in all ports for shoreside training under a new program which prepares SIU men to qualify for upgrading to deck and enjgine department licenses. The program provides a total ben­ fefit of up to $500 to be ap­ total benefit of $500, and all tui­ plied to the cost of school tion fees must be paid directly to training and subsistence during the period of training. In order to qualify. Seafarers must have sailed at least 90 days In each of the past two calendar years and at least one day In the last six months with SIU com­ panies. The rules allow for the trustees to waive the seatlme re­ quirement If these create an undue hardship on any Seafarer. The benefit amount of $500 In­ cludes a subsistence allowance of $56 per week to seamen regularly attending an accredited school. However, the cost of both tuition and subsistence cannot exceed the SIU Shipping System Proves Job Security The original shipping rules and the seniority shipping sptem under which Seafarers have been dispatched to jobs since 1955 will be eight years old next month, dating back to May, 1955, when they were-^ put into full effect by mem^' every three available jobs are filled bership action- in all ports. by class A seamen. The A-B-C seniority system, and Its three separate classes of sen­ iority, is based on continuity of employment aboard SlU-contracted vessels, and was an expansion of the original rotary shipping system established by the SIU through the union hiring hall in the early days of the Union, A' study of the A-B-C system would show that it operates just like A-B-C, arid has resulted in steadily-improved job security for Seafarers over the years since 1955 despite the declining nature of the industry. Over the- past five years, for example, as reported regularly in each issue of the SEAFARERS LOG, at no point did class A sen­ iority men fill less than 53 per­ cent of the total jobs shipped in a given period. > The average, however, is con­ siderably higher, since on some oc­ casions the class A portion of the total shipping has reached 83 per­ cent. It would even out at around 65 percent, showing that two of Pac* TbrM SB A FARERS LOG April 19, 196S In the same manner, the "high" and "low" from 1958-63 for class B was 33 percent and 15 percent, respectively. For class C new­ comers to. the industry. It has ranged as low as 2 percent and as high as 19. Figures for the latest period available, covering the second half of March, 1963, are 59. 33 and 8 percent in A, B, C order. The built-in protection that the present A-B-C system represents, however, is this: Based on the number of top seniority men -registered on the beach at any time, class A is assured first crack at all available jobs, except for emergency short­ ages in some ports, and this could boost the A portion of totai ship­ ping in any period to almost 100 percent. Interestingly, more jobs are be­ ing shipped today, on the average, than were dispatched during 1955 when the A-B-C system was in­ stituted. That's what SIU job .se­ curity means to Seafarers.^ the school. In the first phase of the license training program, six SIU men have already completed their train­ ing and have received mates and masters licenses. The group In­ cludes William N. Mitchell, John McNalr, Norman F. Merck, John E. Southard, Raymond H. McMullen and Walter L. Schroeder, all In Philadelphia. Several other SIU men are currently enrolled In schools around the country preparing themselves for license exams. They are attending different schools ashore in New York, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Port Arthur and Oakland, Calif. Seafarers who have the seatlme for a license can contact any SIU port agent for an application. Once the application Is approved, they can attend any accredited school they choose. Any correspondence course, home or shipboard selfstudy without regular class attend­ ance does not qualify under the program. WASHINGTON—series of moves to boost US, domestic and offshore shipping operations by Govern­ ment action is taking place here, while a possible Sen­ ate hearing on a bill to blast new loopholes in the Jones Act may open next month. - In one major step, a Maritime Administration exam­ iner has approved the office of the Maritime pending application of the Immediate Administrator to handle special American - Hawaiian assignments and studies, the first Steamship Company for a Government-insured mortgage on three new containerships to be put In Intercoastal service out of the West Coast. The A-H bid has been strongly backed by the SIU Pacific District, whose mem­ bers would man the ships. Examiner Paul N. Pfelffer ap­ proved Federal mortgage Insurance on three 24-knot lift-on, lift-off containerships which would be built by the company at an esti­ mated cost of $63 million. Each of the vessels would carry 988 30-foot containers. The company's applica­ tion will now go to the Maritime Subsidy Board. American-Hawaiian has been try­ ing for almost five years to get Its construction program underway. Its entry would be the second In the Intercoastal trade since SIUcontracted Sea-Land began EastWest' operations last September. In reaching his decision, the ex­ aminer cited a study made by the Western Traffic Association, a rail­ road group which vigorously op­ posed American - Hawaiian's pro­ posal. Its study Indicated a size­ able volume of traffic potentially available to an Intercoastal containership service and went so far as to outline rate-cutting pro­ cedures to be used by the railroads -In case a containershlp service started. Other developments Included the following: • The vacant post of Domestic Shipping Specialist In the Maritime Administration, a new post, was filled by the nomination of H. T. Whipple, Jr., formerly with Ala­ bama Drydock and American Presi­ dent Lines. • The MA also announced the appointment of Maitland S. Pen­ nington as Special Assistant in the Jamaican Visitor At Sill On a tour of SIU headquarters, Prince A. Golding, ex­ ecutive council member of the National Workers Union in Jamaica (right), discusses union problems on the Caribbean island with SIU Vice-President Earl Shepard. Golding is in the US making a study of the American trade union movement. of which will be "to develop em­ ployment for American ships and seamen." Pennington was formerly with Robin Line. • SlU-contracted Seatraln Lines said it expected to put the New York and the Savannah Into week­ ly service between New York and San Juan, beginning an interim service about May 15. Both ships will be equipped with cranes. • Sea-Land Inaugurated the first scheduled domestic containership service from the Port of Baltimore, using the Mobile and New Orleans to make weekly runs to Puerto Rico. . Meanwhile, the fight against th« invasion of the domestic trade by foreign ships will be renewed In the next few weeks, when a bill by Sen. Maurine Neuberger (DOre.) Is expected to come up for a hearing. The new proposal would eliminate present time limits on the use of foreign-flag vessels In the lumber trade to Puerto Rico. Sen. Neuberger's original bill, adopted last year, set up a one-year trial for the movement of lumber from the Pacific Northwest to Puerto Rico on foreign ships. If no US vessels were available. The law has already been Interpreted to allow Georgia lumber shippers to utilize foreign tonnage on the same basis. House OKs Ship Study Funds Bill WASHINGTON — Arequest made in February for funds to cover a Commerce Department study of current problems affecting the US merchant marine was ap­ proved by the House of Represen­ tatives on April 10, after the Ap­ propriations Committee had made a 50 percent slash in the $1.2 mil­ lion asked for the research pro­ gram. In his transportation message to Congress a year ago, the President instructed the Secretary of Com­ merce to undertake a comprehen­ sive study of merchant marine problems. Special attention was urged to study the condition of coastal and intercoastal shipping and the costs of service to non­ contiguous territories such as Alas­ ka, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The Chief Executive recom­ mended that the study examine technological advances and alter­ natives to existing methods of pro­ viding Federal assistance to the in­ dustry. The question was also raised whether criteria established by the 1936 Merchant Marine Act as guides to the establishment of essential trade routes and services are still applicable; �A»tU 19, IMI (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIV Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) March 16 Through March 31, 1963 Total SIU shipping for the second half of March dropped off slightly from the pace of the previous two we^s, though last month showed the highest shipping for the month of March in at least five years. The total for the two-week period just ended was 1,396 men shipped, while the figure for the entire month was way above average at 2,847. The best figure approaching this one was 2,689 in 1961. In addition, both deck and engine department ship­ ping was higher this period than for the first half of the month, so the steward department was the only one that showed any decline. Registration throughout the District also fell off again, to 1,254, so the number of men left on the beach at the end of the quarter amounted to 3,816 in all departments. The figures also list some improvements in shipping for Baltimore, Mobile and Houston, as well as San Fran­ cisco. Seattle's shipping held up fairly well, but Phila­ delphia continued to drop. New York and New Orleans were busy despite slower shipping than usual. Generally, the shipping picture also shows more pay­ offs and sign-ons for the end of month, with the only dip appearing in the in-transit column (see right). Boston, Norfolk, Jacksonville and Tampa were the only ports with no sign-ons at all. Among the seniority groups, class B men landed a higher-than-usual portion of the total jobs shipped, so they accounted for nearly 33 percent of all the jobs dispatched. This produced a dip in the class A figure, indicating that many Seafarers with class A seniority were holding back and not throwing in for many of the available berths. The class A percentage of all shipping was 59 percent; class C men accounted for the remain­ ing 8 percent. Ship Activify Pay Slqa In Offi Om Trant. TOTAL •etro* 7 Mnw Yoffi.... 24 PMlMielpMa.. 4 Boltimora ... S NoifoHt 0 Jaekfonvin* .. 1 0 Tampa Moblla • How Orioons.. 1 Houstan 7 Wilmlnytoa .. 0 San Prancitca.. 3 SoatH* 11 0 * 8 8 0 0 0 8 9 6 1 3 11 TOTALS ... 74 81 10 28 10 10 6 72 2 25 32 7 A 7 14» 17 Bi H 10 A i 2 lA 39 40 B 12 29 174 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port boston New York Phileflelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS GROUP 3 AIX 1 2 3 6 3 12 69 19 36 14 6 13 4 3 7 18 3 28 5 6 13 2 3 7 0 10 2 3 0 5 10 30 14 6 16 34 16 66 16 55 31 8 6 3 2 1 18 10 6 2 10 14 4 28 108 183 62 1! 353 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 1 2 2 3 ALL 0 0 2 2 1 3 0 4 74 2 8 13 23 20 47 7 0 5 11 3 13 16 2 4 0 39 2 8 10 11 24 4 3 1 0 2 0 1 2 1 0 0 3 1 1 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 6 38 1 1 8 10 24 4 6 22 57 1 29 13 36 8 0 8 12 58 20 17 35 6 0 4 0 5 4 0 4 1 0 2 3 17 5 5 9 3 0 12 6 18 8 12 3 23 5 53 81 1 139 89 204 41 1 334 Shipped CLASS B Shipped .. CLASS C GROUP I 3 ALL 2 0 0 2 2 1 10 14 25 0 2 2 4 0 6 12 18 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 2 23 9 12 0 10 18 8 3 6 17 26 0 1 0 I 1 4 4 9 2 6 11 19 9 61 78 1 148 GROUP 1 2 0 0 2 3 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 3 0 14 4 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP GROUP CLASS 3 ALL A m C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 13 6 26 0 1 7 0 4 2 0 6 7 • 0 58 54 115 4 9 74 25 9 108 86 123 34 243 3 0 6 0 5 11 20 1 2 1 4 0 4 5 • 0 58 32 73 11 116 0 10 34 1 39 18 44 1 0 0 3 0 3 15 23 5 43 3 6 11 20 0 0 5 10 15 3 28 1 11 12 0 0 3 2 24 11 18 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 3 5 2 4 1 13 65 30 35 5 70 1 3 9 3 23 4 4 38 77 82 53 25 160 10 102 109 221 18 2 2 2 57 73 88 57 43 29 3 4 5» 28 4 78 16 151 1 0 5 6 9 15 6 21 0 1 0 8 2 19 0 7 14 23 80 24 3 43 2 41 17 9 4 14 5 14 6 20 0 3 23 47 0 19 3 1 45 28 15 4 32 334 148 32 1 514 386 463 119 1 968 21 272 299 ( 592 "1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Lii J • i_l Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B Shiooed CLASS A Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B Registered Oin The Beach CLASS A CLASS B TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP1 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 3 *l.t. 1 2 3 ALL A B C ALL 1 0 2 0 2 2 0 3 0 1 3 0 3 1 0 8 1 1 3 0 8 2 5 1 4 4 0 1 1 3 4 1 • 38 11 4 53 6 12 27 15 9 44 60 5 53 30 95 1 19 12 36 3 7 5 15 60 36 15 111 38 121 17 176 12 1 9 2 12 0 6 5 11 1 3 4 9 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 4 2 6 0 0 0 0 9 0 15 1 4 6 1 17 0 14 2 8 11 19 3 21 28 0 7 55 6 68 2 24 30 56 4 6 13 1 1 0 13 43 7 2 28 2 3 2 0 5 0 4 0 4 1 6 0 22 32 2 10 6 18 4 1 0 0 0 6 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 1 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 10 3 15 1 6 0 12 9 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 2 2 2 0 4 0 4 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 0 0 3 0 13 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 2 12 16 0 2 3 8 2 5 5 26 35 0 21 21 6 57 4 9 12 29 1 14 8 23 0 5 29 23 5 4 1 8 29 5 42 2 14 20 36 13 38 80 10 123 sr 68 87 157 3 54 1 84 33 15 13 0 29 1 29 0 1 1 54 10 38 1 49 2 14 10 26 9 42 37 89 32 73 4 109 10 3 44 2 30 21 3 8 44 53 8 105 32 53 0 5 2 3 6 0 1 6 2 3 5 1 17 26 2 4 12 3 11 5 4 2 6 0 0 1 6 4 1 4 0 1 4 0 2 -• 17 4 23 0 0 31 1 11 2 8 4 4 3 10 24 4 2 15 0 5 4 24 3 4 15 4 1 5 0 I 3 4 14 1 19 0 10 33 1 9 5 14 3 35 4 27 2 5 4 15 1 19 0 14 2 6 8 14 . .0 1 1 2 19 44 183 23 1 250 12 74 73 1 159 52 195 27 1 274 10 105 75 1 190 4 22 14 1 40 274 190 40 1> 5041138 473 59 1 670 34 234 235 ! 503 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Fort Bos ... NY Phil Hal Nor..... Jac .... Tarn Mob .... NO Hon Wit SF Sea ... /tie 1-S 0 6 1 2 0 1 0 1 3 0 2 1 2 19 Registered CLASS B GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 1 2 .3 ALL 1-9 1 0 3 4 1 0 3 4 0 6 15 15 42 3 2 13 18 5 5 3 4 13 0 0 3 3 1 7 1 16 26 0 1 12 13 4 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 8 15 0 4 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 6 11 0 0 9 9 2 11 8 29 51 3 0 31 34 3 10 3 9 22 1 0 20 21 2 2 1 2 7 0 0 0 0 1 4 2 16 23 0 1 4 5 0 5 13 0 4 2 3 8 11 0 68 37 106 1 230 10 7 106 1 1231 19 Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 2 1 0 1 2 0 0 2 2 12 4 31 52 4 20 1 15 4 1 3 9 0 0 3 3 7 3 10 24 0 0 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 2 1 0 1 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 6 4 11 23 1 17 3 13 8 5 16 32 2 18 2 14 16 38 1 2 18 27 0 26 1 1 2 5 0 1 0 1 4 2 10 16 1 8 6 1 5 2 6 13 0 2 7 9 65 24 110 1 218 10 9 96 1 115 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 1 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS V. 3 ALL A C ALL B 9 2 1 1 2 1 88 20 16 16 52 15 16 3 4 4 4 9 38 8 24 6 8 8 3 2 1 1 0 1 0 4 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 46 6 6 23 17 6 53 3 3 32 18 3 66 27 1 38 1 1 6 0 5 1 0 0 26 8 2 2 2 16 3 25 3 13 9 2 43 1 45 218 115 45 1 378 1-9 I 13 1 15 3 2 0 7 21 10 5 9 1 88 GROUP GROUP 8 ALL 1 S ALL 2 1 2 12 1 0 6 7 6 1 4 8 44 54 81 38 82 214 2 9 0 1 2 3 0 1 3 82 1 26 1 24 21 12 34 20 4 14 1 9 13 2 2 7 1 3 8 12 2 2 1 10 0 2 8 1 1 1 1 43 0 10 0 10 6 18 12 7 95 111 45 23 100 189 9 75 8 51 5 38 26 21 18 7 22 2 0 5 6 3 8 55 0 2 9 7 5 29 12 16 25 0 6 12 4 12 6 320 763 28 32 260 1 234 121 320 1 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A <;ROIIP DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS I 2 3 ALL 108 183 62 353 44 183 23 250 87 37 106 230 239 403 191 I 833 Registered On The Beach Registered TOTAL Shipped Shipped Shipped CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS C CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL ABC ALL 1 2 3 Al^ 1 2 3 AIX 1 5 53 81 139 89 204 41 334 9_ 61 78 I 148 _4 14 14 I 32 334_148 32 [ 514 386 463 119 |_968 21 272'299 j 592 12 74' 73 I 159 52 195~27" 274 'lO 105 75 I 190 '4' 22 14 1' 40 274 190 '40' 504 138' 473,.59 1 670 34* 234 235 j 503 10 7 106 I 123 84 24 110 218 10 0 43 I 45 218 115 45 378 322 121 320 f 763 28__ 32 2G0J 3^ 9" 96 I 115 2 27 134 260 J 421 225 423 178 J 826 29 175 249 453 10 36 '71 I 117 826 453 117 |1396 846 1057 498 12401 83 538 794 J1415 �Mvn 19, IfM Face Fhre: SEAFARERS LOG Eye Possible Move On UAR Blacklist Dynomomefer for reqislerirry ^ strain on calrle while paying out Helicopter Landing Deck Cable stowpd »n table tanh Buoy racK Repeater storage Bow propel! WASHINGTON—Arrangements completed In the Middle East this week for e new political union between Egypt, Iraq and Syria raises the question of an intensified Arab blacklist against American^ and foreign ships which have sumably be the capitol of the new federation. traded with Israel. The-blacklist system, which has closed the Suez Canal to 33 Ameri­ can vessels and almost 300 ships of other nations, has continued since 19S7 in violation of tradi­ tional maritime law and the rights of all nations to free use of inter­ national waterways. It is primarily aimed at curtailing Israeli shipping and trade, but has been applied equally to vessels of many coun­ tries, including American ships and seamen. A federation uniting Egypt and Syria dissolved in 1961, but has now been re-established as the second United Arab Republic, with the addition of Iraq as its newest member. The recipient of many US dollars in foreign aid, Egypt, which has continued to carry the name of the United Arab Republic, would be the largest province in the second UAR. Cairo would pre- The original Arab League black­ list system carried out by the UAR has long been opposed by the SIU. To protest mistreatment of US sea­ men and loss of Job opportunities, the SIU, together with members of the International Longshoremen's Association, picketed the Egyptianflag Cleopatra in the Port of New York for several weeks in 1960. The picketlines were removed on assurance of the State Department that steps would be taken to end the blacklist and the mistreatment of American seamen. Previously, an SlU-manned ship, the Kern Hills ran an Egyptian blockade after the Suez War of 1956, docking at the new Israeli port of Elath. The tanker was first port of Elath. The tanker was the first ocean vessel to pass into the to Israel. The blacklist system was soon developed as the Arab answer to free navigation and trade, causing many ships to bypass trade with Israel or to change their names and operation each time they returned from the area. a a? 4 linear c^ble engine Diagram illustrates compartment design of SlU-manned cable ship Long Lines (Isthmian) with facilities for handling long-range cable-laying assignments. New SIU Ship Arrives In US To Start Atlantic Cable Job BALTIMORE—The SlU-manned cable-laying sliip Long Lines arrived here April 13 on her maiden voyage from Hamburg, Germany. The largest ship of its kind in the world, the Long Lines is owned by the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and is char­ tered to Isthmian Lines, Originally scheduled for phone cable between Tuckerton, and an underwater bow propeller to force a stream of water through delivery a year ago, she was NJ, and Cornwall, England. a tunnel in either direction, at Since there is no other large cable ship under the US fiag, the SIU negotiated a special manning scale to cover the crew, whose size is basically the same In the three shipboard departments as the crew manning a conventional C-3 freightship. Commenting on the selection of the ship's personnel, A. E. King, president of Isthmian, stated: "American maritime labor unions, realizing that the Long Lines' crew will perform duties never handled by American seamen in a project vital to the progress of communi­ cations, have extended full coopera­ NEW YOEK—Prompt and effec­ Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director tion In every way they can." tive action by the SIU crew of the While they are here In Baltimore, Bridgehampton (Bull) in fighting a the SIU crewmembers will take fire aboard the vessel last February part in a training period of several 3 has won the praise of the Coast Americans give some $6 billion to philanthropic causes each year weeks to prepare for the actual Guard. because they believe there must be voluntary action in the health, In the latest bulletin of the education and welfare areas. Although most funds are solicited hon­ cable-laying work. The ship will Atlantic Merchant Vessel Report estly and used wisely to better the community, it is estimated that then load armorless cable at the Western Electric Company's Point (AMVER),' the Coast Guard lauded $180 million In charitable funds goes astray each year. Bow shot of Long Lines Breeze plant. She has cargo capa­ the fire-fighting effort which saved This amounts to a dollar per year for every person in the US," and city o| 2,000 nautical miles of shows sheaves used for the ship when fire broke out in the while it may seem to be a small item when measured this way, the cable-laying and grappling. undersea cable which she can lay vessel's number two hold. All same money could do a great deal of good if it went to legitimate at eight knots an hour. over sheaves, Structure hands were called out and turned organizations. In addition to the cable-laying called a bow gantry, can to, working all through the day Some of the ways of improving standards of voluntary fund-raising and night with fire hoses until they are set fourth in a pamphlet issued by the AFL-CIO Community Serv­ machinery, the Long Lines has be covered during bad finally got the blaze under control ice Activities organization. It points out that "there are still too some novel features, including a weather. special five-bladed propeller to cut abut 2 AM. many agencies which, while they are not outright frauds, are rendering vibration, a helicopter landing deck The fire still continued to smoul­ questionable services. These are the agencies that came into being to right angles to the direction of der long after it was controlled, meet a particular need and then continue in operation long after the travel, for super-fine maneuver­ and required the crew to maintain need was gone or had been taken over by other organizations better ability. She can be steered from a fire watch for several more days. equipped to deal with the problem. the bow and stern as well as from One hose steadily poured water the bridge. The ship's engines can "While the percentage of funds misused is relatively small, it still Into the smouldering hold, while represents a substantial sum. This means there is an added burden be controlled directly from any of other crewmembers played water on contributors to be aware of the pitfalls surrounding their generous these positions. on the starboard side of the hull to impulses. As the largest single block of contributors, organized labor All crew quarters are air-con­ extinguish the smouldering under has a special responsibility to give wisely." ditioned and there are lounge and the steel plates and on the top recreation rooms, a library, ,hospiThe pamphlet lists the following suggested standards for evaluating cargo. WASHINGTON — One of the tal and facilities for hi-fi and voluntary health and welfare agencies at the local level: As reported in a previous issU'e The program of the agency should meet a real need without unneces­ features of last year's Trade Ex­ movies. of the LOG, Seafarer Tom Pons sary duplication; services rendered by the agency should be based on pansion legislation demanded by The Long Lines is a substantial won special praise from the crew need, regardless of the cause of the need; social agencies should have organized labor was that special improvement over one of her for donning the gas-fighting equip­ adequate and responsible governing bodies serving without compensa­ provision should be made for predecessors, the Great Eastern, ment and making several trips Into tion, holding regular meetings, and broadly representative of the com­ workers who lose their jobs due to which laid the first cable across the the burning hold at the height of munity, including organized labor; the agency should maintain high foreign imports. The first case of Atlantic in 1866. Called the "great­ this kind has now come up. the blaze to locate the core of the standards of operational efficiency. est monster afloat," the Great The International Union of Eastern weighed in at 22,500 gross fire. An annual audit and an annual financial statement should be pub­ lished by social agencies; there should be no discrimination by the Electrical Workers has asked for tons, compared to the ll,200-gros5 benefits for 250 members of Local tonnage figure for the Long Lines. agency, either in rendering service, in its hiring policies, or in the 701 of Sandusky, Ohio, former The Great Eastern was a sideselection of its board and committees; the agency should be willing to employees of the Philco Corpora­ cooperate with other agencies and community groups in planning to tion. The union contends that paddle steamship, but was equip­ NEW YORK —A specialist in improve, or modify existing health and welfare services, to create radio production was halted and ped also with a propeller and sails. The giant ship laid only one the transportation field with a mil­ new services and facilities to meet unmet social needs and to develop that the Sandusky plant is being cable, capable of transmitting only itary career of nearly 30 years, programs of broad social action. shut down as a result of the com­ In its personnel practices, the agency should recognize its workers' pany's importation of transistor one telegraph message at a time in Col. A. J. Montgomery has taken either direction. In contrast, the command of the US Army Ter­ right to a "just wage" and decent working conditions, and it should radios from Japan. minal Command (Atlantic), with recognize the right of its employees to organize into a union of their If the union's claim is upheld new cable to be laid by the Long headquarters at the Brooklyn own choosing. by the Tariff Commission, the Lines can carry 128 voices in both The agency in its fund-raising efforts should use ethical methods workers would be entitled to a directions simultaneously. Army Base. The USATCA handles the movement of cargo and troops of publicity, promotion and the solicitation of funds; it should main­ readjustment allowance equal to During 1964, the Long Lines is through military and commercial tain an active program of interpretation to keep the community in- 65 percent of average weekly pay scheduled to lay a cable between port facilities on the East Coast forined of its services and objectives; it should recognize and promote for as long as 52 weeks after Hawaii and Japan, via the islands from Boston to Cape Canaveral and the essential dignity of the person, and its records should remain deducting 50 percent of any wages of Midway, Wake and Guam. She received the same week or any un­ apparently will not take any part on the Great Lakes. Col Mont- confidential. These are the minimum standards suggested by the AFL-CIO group, employment compensation. They in her original assignment calling goiiiery spent the last two years in Washington as transportation and should serve as a guide in dealing with community agencies of would also be allowed the cost of for cable-laying work in the Carib­ moving to another city to get a bean. A British ship took over consultant to the Joint Chiefs of all kinds. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can job, and training and cash allow­ this task when construction of the Staff.' He was recently nominated ances during the training period. Long Lines was delayed last year. for promotion to brigadier general. be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Coast Guard Lauds Grew Fire Role delayed when the shipyard where she was being built went bankrupt. The cable ship will eventually have a crew of more than 100, in­ cluding technical personnel, when she takes over extensive cable lay­ ing work for AT&T. Her initial job, scheduled for this summer, will be to lay a tele- Guidelines For Community Aid Groups Worker Aid Asked Under Trade Act New Commander For Army Cargo 1 �Pace Six Airril 19, lan SEA F ARERS LOG CG Commends Seafarers For Tug Rescue In Gulf JACKSONVILLE—Seafarers aboard the SIU-manned tanker Trustee (Commodity Transportation) are the proud recipients of a letter of commendation from the Commander of the Coast Guard's 7th Dis--* trict, citing them for bravery Collier, chief pumpman; Lester W. in rescuing three men ma­ Peppett, 2nd pumpman, and 3rd Joseph B. Logue, MD. Medical Director What Are The Facts On Mouthwash? QUESTION: If you were go­ ing into the ship designing busi­ ness after spending some time at sea, what single improve­ ment would you make in ship construction? • Americans swislied and carfled almost ^76 million worth of mouth­ wash to relieve sore throats, and to get rid of bad breath in 1961, according to Theodore Berland in "Today's Health." During the same period, $12 million worth of lozenges and troches were melted in our mouths to soothe our scratchy throats. Thus, almost $90 million spent on mouth nostrums could have been rooned aboard a drifting barge in mate Erben D. Scott, the boat suc­ used on more useful things. The slight benefit they may have given Ted Greer: There is plenty of cessfully evacuated the men from the Florida straits. could have been obtained with ordinary, and much cheaper, warm room for improvement on the the floundering barge.' The 16,800-ton Trustco, a T-2, tap water. bridge. As it Is Diverted From Course was enroute to Boston from "Beau­ In addition to some germ-killing qualities, the word "astringent" is now, the mate is Carrying a cargo of heating oil added to the labels on many of these products. This means that they mont, Texas, on March 7, when it all over encountered the powerless vessel. the Trustco diverted from her shrink the tissues of the mouth. Astringents are sometimes used by falling ev^yone, like The barge had been under tow of course and transferred the rescued the physician or dentist to close small wounds. You perhaps have no the helmsman, the tug Margaret tugmen to the Coast Guard at the small wounds but the astringent will make you feel a little cleaner getting from the B., which had sea buoy outside the harbor area aiiyway. The main thing that they shrink is your pocketbook. engine room suffered a casu­ here. The rescue and diversion Although astringents do little, they also claim little, and in that phone to the alty and sank in maneuver accounted for a delay of regard they are more honest than mouthwashes which claim to be big telegraph, to the choppy seas. germ-killers. radar, etc. I Luckily, its threeThe American Dental Association, which keeps a close check on would place man crew was the subject, states the "mouthwash" Is a loosely-used term that in things closer together. able to scramble general means "a liquid with a 4 ^ aboard the barge pleasant taste and odor used to organism in your mouth, the effect Skip Wilcox: 1 would make more before the tug rinse the mouth. Unfortunately, would be fleeting. After a few room In the crew quarters so a sank. many advertisers have attempted breaths of dust and the germdayman, for in­ Sawyer Alone and to imply wider uses. Many are fllled air which we breathe, your stance, would adrift, the barge was spotted by labeled with non - inforpiative or mouth would again be teeming have room for the SIU crew of the 523-foot tanker ii.:® therapeutically - suggestive names, his clothes. On with bacteria. Even clean, healthy and a lifeboat was lowered to at­ or a name based on that of an mouths contain thousands of or­ most ships the tempt the rescue. Ckiiy Peppett outstanding person in medicine." rooms are so Manned by Seafarers Dalvin A. seven hours in the vessel's progress Many mouthwashes clearly an­ ganisms. crowded it's a Another claim for mouthwashes nounce that they are "oral anti­ to Boston. crime. Some of is that they "stop throat pains The letter of commendation from septics" or "germicidal." One ad fast." Actually, mouthwashes can the new ships Rear Admiral I. J. Stephens, CG says it is "your No. 1 protection do little for your sore throat. Sore have Improved district commander, cited the crew against infection." this situation but throats may be the result of many Many germicidal mouthwashes factors of the Trustco for keeping up the not all. Three men to a room Js as mouth breathing, exces­ age-old tradition of the sea in pass the laboratory test but, as Dr. sive smoking, etc. However, most bad for health. attempting the rescue of fellow S. Leonard Rosenthal of Temple sore throats are the results of in­ 1" 4seamen in distress "although it was University points out: "The bac­ fections due to bacteria or viruses. Joe Hilton: I would design the after dark and the evacuation was teriological report of the manu­ is no known antibiotic which rooms so that all the guys on the hazardous." He said the men did facturer is not pertinent to the There will kill the virus. In those cases same watch could "an excellent job . . ." and con­ treatment of oral diseases. Few caused by bacteria, the bacteria be in the same ZebrowskI Collier veyed a "well done" to all con­ of his test organisms are likely to located deep in the tissues of room, as they Sawyer, bosun; Alec R. Clary, AB; cerned for the successful rescue be found in the mouth more than are the thrpat and nasopharynx, and were in the old occasionally, and the majority are any amount Edward J. Zebrowski, DM; Herman Job . of gargling could only days. But even not harmful to man, nor is the disturb the surface better than that organisms. manner of testing comparable to would be individ­ The real danger from treating clinical conditions." GATEWAY CITY (8«a-Ltnd), Dec. charged until such Is done. If the ual rooms for all. sore throats with gargles is that 30—Chairman/ Patar Patrick; Saera- agent does not have traveler's checks Many manufacturers claim a re­ That way the day tary, C. L. Gragton. Repairs being or American currency aboard ship duction in the number of oral the sofe throat may be caused by watch wouldn't taken care of. Motion to have allot­ within reasonable time after tying the streptococcus, frequently called ments or checks sent by company to up. headquarters should be notified. bacteria after the use of the "prod­ be waking up the home of members, same as In Cities ucts," and there is no doubt this "strep throat," and valuable time night watch all the time. Service. See that patrolman Is pres­ MIDLAND (Clearwater), Sept. 30— ent at payoff and that payoff money Chairman, John Flanagan; Secretary, is true. It is well-known that a may be lost by this palative treat­ t. it. Is on hand on arrival. Motion that Stephen Hemka. Two men hospitalized vigorous rinsing with tap water, ment when the person should be when men are required to degrease and two missed ship in Karachi. No Julio G. Napoleonis: I'd put in­ under the care of a physician. This cranes and use deereastns compounds, beefs reported by department dele­ or the proper use of a toothbrush they should receive three hours' OT Refer performers to patrolman will reduce the number of bacteria is especially true if there is any dividual rooms on any ships I de­ at the rates of 82.25, S2.28 and $2.33 gates. at payoff. signed. That per hour, respectively, once during in the mouth. Even smoking a cig­ fever, or the sore throat Is more voyage. Vote of thanks to steward would be than temporary. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Sept. arette will reduce the bacterial department. more comfortable 30—Chairman, Fred Shala; Secretary, count 50 percent temporarily. (Comments and suggestions are J. Shorten. Everything running for crewmembers ELIZABETH (Bull), Aug. 3<—Chair­ smoothly. Even if mouthwashes did con­ $51.00 In ship's fund. Mo­ invited by this department and man, L. Stone; Secretary, J. Calhoun. tion to do away with travelers checks and they could tain efficient, effective, useful can be submitted to this column and Issue B11< draws In green money, be more at home. germ-klUers that destroyed every in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) and to allow the ateward to purchase On the ship I'm fresh milk where It is available. 'Vote of thanks to the steward department on now, the third for job weU done. and chief cooks SIU Taxi Union Lauded SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), Sept. 34— sleep in onel Chairman, Fred L. Travis; Secretary, room, so when Angel Seda. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Motion someone wakes one up, he can't made to give the ship's delegate au­ help waking the other. thority to handle aU beefs with the Ship's delegate reported that wiper missed ship in Bombay. Captain sat­ isfied with crew. No beefs reported. Ship needs to be fumigated. Request Ice machine for this type of run as difficult to obtain In some ports and ship can't carry enough Ice for voy­ age. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment. Crew asked to turn in aU dirty linen. JEAN LA FITTE (Waterman), Aug. 26—Chairman, C. Perdue; Secretary, O. Craggs. Ship's delegate reported that one man was hurt while securing cargo on deck, and was hospitalized in Philadelphia. One man failed to join vessel. No beefs reported by delegates. Motion that canned fresh milk should be placed on board on South African run and other ports where milk is not available. E.xplanatlon of current food plan and feeding problems was given and appreciated by crew. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), Sept. 5— Chairman, Phillip L. Miranda; Sec­ tary, Antonio Gonzalez. No beefs reported. Motion to contact patrol­ man regarding the chief mate doing sailor's work on deck. Frank Mateo was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. HEDGE HAVEN (Hedge Haven Farms), Aug. 28—Chairman, M. Launey; Secretary, V. C. Smith. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion that If currency or traveler's checks are not brought aboard by agent on ship's arrival, OT to be 4- ft patrolman. Vote of thanks- to ship's delegate for job well done, and to steward department for good job In the gaUey. STEEL DESIGNER (Isthmian), Sept. 2—Chairman, J. O'Rourke; Secretary, H. Braunstein. $19.60 In ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. NORTHWESTERN VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Sept. 21—Chairman, F. Van Looy; Secretary, SIxto Esco­ bar. Ship's delegate reported all re­ pairs completed. Good cooperation from all departments and topside. No disputed OT. Crew asked to be prop­ erly dressed at mealtime. Vote of thanks to steward department for a job well done. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Car­ riers), Sept, 18—Chairman, Morton Kerngood; Secretary, William R. Cam­ eron. $20.35 In ship's fund. Motion that all cereal, laltine crackers, rice, etc., containing worms be taken off ship. All flour, sugar and rice that comes aboard should be no larger than In 50-pound bags. STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), July 8—Chairman, Ralph FItzpatrIck; Secretary, Michael Ratner. $4.31 In ship's fund. No beefs reported. Sug­ gestion by ship's delegate to form a committee of two men from each department to make suggestions on revising contract. Motion that each department delegate appoint one as­ sistant for his department. Vote of thanks to Brother R. FItzpatrIck for bis repair list. 4" Angelo Romero: I would arrange the quarters so that the night cook and baker could sleep by himself, and wouldn't bo disturbed by day workers coming and going in the room. This is a real hardship on the man. To aid sleeping condi­ tions on hot runs, I'd make all ships air-conditioned. tit Accepting citation for the SIU Transportation & Allied Workers at "Good American" awards banquet in Chicago April 6, TSAW President Dominie Abata (standing) re­ ceives congratulations from the Most Rev. Bernard J. Sheil, auxiliary archbishop of the Chicago diocese. The awards are given annually by the Chicago Committee of 100 for upholding equal rights in employment. Looking on are S. C. Quinlan, vice-president, American Broadcasting Com­ pany (seated, center), abd C. E. McKittrick of "Chicago Tribune." Louis Lowe: I'd like to see larger lockers for the crew. If I were a ship designer, I'd make them much larger and also put in some drawers for shirts and things. I'd also put electric ranges in all the galleys. They are easier to use than oil ranges and are much cileaner. They don't makel a lot of grease. �Jl^ II. IfA SEAFARERS LOG At NY Meeting Joe Altrlna, Safety Director Labor Board Backs SlU Tidelands Win HOUSTON—The National Labor Relations Board in Washington has given the giant Humble Oil Company a stunning setback in its attempt to bar union representation and contract conditions for^ marine personnel who service bargaining rights. In a sweeping order detailing its Gulf oil drilling operations. Tidelands' anti-union activities, the The Air You Breath Aboard Ship The biccest dan-ger to a Seafarer's life from the air in a space where ho is working aboard ship occurs not when something has been added to the air, but when oxygen has been removed from it. We all need oxygen to live. Approximately 20 percent of normal air is oxygen, but we can get along on 10.3 percent oxygen. If the air contains less than that amount you cannot breath and will die of asphyxiation. Where does the oxygen that was in a tank, for instance, go to? What happens to the oxygen in deeptanks, cofferdams and other enclosed spaces that may have had nothing but water in them for a couple of months, and perhaps not even water? The answer is often rusting. Rust is produced when steel or iron combines with oxygen over a period of time. The oxygen used to pro­ duce rust comes from the air. When all the oxygen In the space is gone, rusting stops. If you enter such a tank or compartment unpro­ tected, you will be forfeiting your life. Insatficient oxygen (as well as dangerous gases or vapors) also may exist in a hold or tank which has held organic materials such as grain or grain products, vegetable oils, or food material. These materials, and others, may react with air to reduce the oxygen content in the air. Another place where oxygen can be used up is a freshly-painted, tightly closed space where no air can circulate. The oxygen just goes into the paint during the drying process. Deaths have been reported under these conditions, so it's foolish for anyone to try and fight the odds. How about a closed reefer box or machinery room that is filled with a non-poisonous refrigerant gas escaping from a leak in equip­ ment? If the gas is not poisonous, why not go right in? Well, just figure that the escaping gas may have displaced the air in the room, just as air would be displaced in a compartment filled with water from a fire main. No air, no oxygen, no life. It's just that simple. Live by this rule: Stay out until the air has been tested to deter­ mine that it is safe to enter. This applies to any hold, cargo space or other compartment that has been shut tight, that has been fumigated or that has held corro­ sive, poisonous or flammable materials. Any such space should be considered dangerous until it is proven safe. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) race SereB Hitting the deck at SlU membership meeting in New York, Seafarer Robert Air speaks out on advances in SlU pension program. He ships in the deck de­ partment. Iq an order dated March 19, the NLRB upheld a series of unfair labor practice charges by the SIU Inland Boatmen's Union against Tidelands Marine Services, which had made a desperate effort to block decent conditions for Tidelands boatmen. The company op­ erates 11 crewboats for Humble Oil in the inland waters of Texas, Louisiana and in the Gulf of Mexi­ co. The SIU-IBU won a labor board election by a vote of 2-1 In the fleet last July, but the company refused to recognize the union's Veteran SIU Trio Retires On Pension NEW YORK—Three more SIU oldtimers have been added to the SIU pension roster as a result of trustee action, boost­ ing the total number of Seafarers qualified in 1963 for $150 monthly pensions to an even"*^ this time last year. two dozen. This year's rate byThe latest group includes Louis of new pensioners is running Bourdonnay, 65; John Rekstin, 69, a little ahead of '62, since only 20 and Oscar Sletoldtimers had retired on pensions temo, 73. They represent a com­ bined total of over 155 years of s e a t i m e, with more than 140 years covering active service on By Sidney MargoUus US-flag vessels. Two of them Shoes Now Labeled; Used Cars, Mortgages Cheaper are veterans of Reksrin Your prospects for getting good values and keep­ The rules do require that shoes made of split the deck department and one ing down family living costs have improved this leather be labeled accordingly. Split leather is made comes out of the black gang. One of the early members of month. A number of important foods—rnotably meat of hides split into two or more thicknesses. It is and eggs—are cheaper. Home-seekers will find sometimes treated so it looks like top-grain leather the SIU, ..Bourdonnay joined the mortgage rates lower than a year ago. Prices of but is not as durable, nor does it have as fine a SIU in his home port of New Or­ leans back in 1938. He sailed In used cars have dropped. Clothing prices this spring texture if you examine it closely. The rules also require that shoes which have a the deck department, and last are approximately the same as ten years ago, despite surface appearance imitating some of the costlier shipped aboard the Del Norte the general rise in the cost of living in that period. For the first time you also will find shoes labeled leathers, like alligator, must be labeled accordingly; (Delta). He and his wife, Marie, to notify you if they contain synthetic^materials, or for example, "Simulated alligator made of split continue to make their home in New Orleans. such lower grades of leather as split cowhide or cowhide." Paying off the Thetis (Rye Ma­ Many of the soles found today on moderate-price pulverized leather. The new shoe labels represent a unique victory shoes are plastic. The labels, if you look for them, rine) last October. Russian-bom for a little shoe repairman out in Medford, Oregon at least now notify you if soles are "man-made," Rekstin was a deckhand who also (little only in terms of resources). Wilbur Gardner meaning plastic, so you at least buy them with full joined the SIU at New Orleans in was outraged by some of the inferior materials he awareness that you are not getting the higher-priced 1938. With more than half a cen­ tury of service at sea, the New found in shoes he repaired for moderate-income leather. York City resident is looking forWatch out for sock linings made of paper dyed families, and wrote literally thousands of letters to Congressmen and others. He brought the prob­ to look like leather, found in some cheap shoes. lem to the attention of the labor press and consumer They are not satisfactory. One welcome development this spring is that the cooperatives and won their support and that of the narrow-toe, spiked-heel style, which women prac­ Oregon Congressional delegation for his crusade. The result was that the Federal Trade Commis­ tically have been forced to wear recently, is being modified. An increasing number of shoes being sion investigated and then issued regulations requir­ shown have shorter rounded or squared toes, and ing the disclosure of cheaper materials. Now shoes beginning to arrive in the stores this medium-length stacked or Cuban-type heels. MORTGAGES: The decline in home-building, and spring bear these labels. Unfortunately, the new FTC rules need further strengthening and policing, heavy savings deposits in banks, are forcing down as the new labels are not always easy to find (look interest rates; now about one-half of one percent less Bourdonnoy Slettemo Inside the shoe), nor clear in language. For ex­ than a year ago. Most frequent rates now are 5V4 ample, labels used by one of the largest chains on to 6 percent, with the West Coast, as usual, at the ward to the chance for some lei­ sure and comfort in the years some low-priced shoes mysteriously read: "Olefinic highest levels. CARS: Prices of used cars declined this winter ahead. upper—all other components man-made materials." Slettemo joined the SIU at Bal­ By this, the seller means that the uppers are and now are a little more reasonable than a year a plastic resembling patent leather, and that the ago. New-car sellers are pushing the larger models timore in 1945 and shipped in the sole and other components are plastic and other again with sales of economy compacts declining this engine department. A native of synthetic materials. In this case, the shoe is a sat­ year. But a family looking for moderate-cost trans­ Norway, he last paid off the Maiden Creek (Waterman) and isfactory one for its low price. The new plastic portation still will seek out a compact. In addition to lower initial cost, the compacts now makes his home in Houston, "patent-type" uppers are sturdy, but do not have the "breathing" ability of leather, which minimizes have been proven more economical to operate. Runz- Texas. Having spent over 55 years heimer & Company, Chicago accountants, made a at sea, he can now relax and en­ perspiration.' OTHER TIPS ON SHOES: The new labels can study In the Chicago area for the American Auto­ joy a well-deserved retirement be helpful in discovering whether innersoles are mobile Association, and found operating costs for made easier by his SIU pension. made of lower-quality materials although the FTC an eight-cylinder standard car to be 3.8 cents a mile, but only 2.7 for a domestic compact. rules here too are disappointingly weak. They allow FOOD BUYING CALENDAR: Both pork and beef the sellers merely to state: "Innersole of non-leather are cheaper this spring but the real buy is poultry. shoeboard." If you see this on the label, it will pay to ask the seller just what the "non-leather" mate-, Broilers are in exceptionally heavy supply. April rial Is. Whether it is plastic (fairly, satisfactory), or Is the "flush" month for eggs, with supplies heaviest • of the year, prices lowest and quality highest paper-.(not satisfactory) makes a big difference. labor board cited the company for refusing to bargain with the IBU, for granting wage increases to its boatmen "for the purpose of dis­ couraging their union activities, surveilling the union activities of its employees, interrogating appli­ cants for employment concerning their union sympathies . . ." and for otherwise "interferring with, restraining, or coercing its em­ ployees in the exercise of their right to self-organization." The NLRB called on the com­ pany to reinstate Raymond Sons, an IBU member fired for union activities, and to provide him with back wages plus interest. Humble, as the actual owner of the crewboats operated by Tidelands, tried similar tactics against the IBU in the George £. Light fleet during 1961-62, but was also stopped cold by the union. The SIU-IBU gained an immediate $50 monthly increase for all hands in the Light operation. Tidelands even tried to torpedo IBU organizing prior to the elec­ tion by handing out a $55 monthly pay boost on its own, but the company's boatmen stood solidly in support of the union. Humble is the parent company for Esso (Standard Oil of New Jersey), which has fought decent union organization for its workers in many areas, including its deepwater fleef. Judge Nixes Phony Hoffa Libel Action DETROIT —A Federal Court judge here threw out of court a $1 million libel suit brought by Jimmy Hoffa and the Teamsters Union against the AFL-CIO and members of the federation's Execu­ tive Council in 1961. US District Judge Stephen J. Roth dismissed the suit on a tech­ nical ground. However, in a sharp reprimand to Teamster lawyers, he commented that the entire lawsuit seems to have been started by Hoffa as a "public relations stunt" with no intention of following through on it. Hoffa and the Teamsters brought the action 16 months ago, on Octo­ ber 23, 1961, charging that AFLCIO President George Meany li­ beled the Teamsters in a television interview, when he said the Team­ sters were "still under the influ­ ence of corrupt elements" and that Hoffa had done nothing to stop this. The Teamsters had been ex­ pelled by the AFL-CIO four years earlier, and in 1961, prior to the filing of the suit, the federation's Executive Council had refused to readmit the Teamsters. Commenting further on the suit. Judge Roth stated: "The court would be hard to postulate a suit with more fatal defects and less staying pown* than this one." Its history "does not leave the compel­ ling impression" that Hoffa and tho Teamsters "were anxious to reach the trial stage," he added. �SEAF ARERS LOG , .. Avril If. IMi ,-J, 1.- ^ if.,' V ,• V'J ' . ;• '.-'f'^ 7 THE SEAFARERS Courses for SlU steward department men cover both classroom and practical work. TRAINING AND UPGRADING iis V , , ' I i mm. iiiiiii PI PROGRAM Experiences in World War I! long ogo laid the basis for an SlU program that would serve the changing needs of the shipping industry, with emphasis on training and manpower developed right aboard ship—in the foc'sle—on the job. Recently, the three-deportment program was expo cover training for licenses as well. (See Page 3.) This is another important step toward the goal of an experienced source of sea manpower, licensed and un­ licensed, which is well-oriented to the needs of an American merchant fleet and the Union's role in promoting its devel­ opment. For those familiar with the Government-run training schools during the War, the record is clear. These schools, for the most part, were never dedicated to turning out professional seamen, but were primarily concerned with filling shipboard berths in on emergency. As a result, seamen's rights and union interests were frequently at­ tacked. The SlU thus developed a tradition of opposing such schools and has maintained this position ever since. The present-day training program for SlU men actually proved itself on its first "test", at the time of war in Korea, when the Union started recruiting seamen to keep its vessels fully-manned. Since then, the program has become a fulltime operation in various ports, providing both classroom and practical instruction. For Seafarers, young and old, it has produced extra earning power, new skills and refresher training that enables them to keep up with new techniques in their profession. Lifeboat and safety training has been empha­ sized in every department. No matter which course he's token, each individual "graduate" adds to the smooth functioning of his vessel, and, accordingly, the operators under contract with the SlU contribute the full costs of all such training. In the process, both management and the Union have gained. For despite the "boom-or-bust" nature of the industry, SlU job security has been maintained over the years, while constantly-needed new and trained manpower has been made available where and whenever needed. Seafarers' schools in A&G ports offer on-the-job training for entry ratings, as well as refresher course for stewards on ordering meats (large photo, top). �• !-» SEAFARERS LOG r r. • •' H •• .-F. • • V ..i v.; >' . t..' ;».= •,ii r\:.y4 - . • - • Pare NiM ; * • " ll-^ '••Ai'' • • ^ V I . .=v. . . J.-*"*-' •j ' • ' ' j. 'S iVr- •. Visit to ship stresses engine department safety during training and upgrading course. Instruction on splicing line (above) Is important part of learning deck seaman­ ship. At left and below, lifeboat training means wet and dry runs to perfect boat-handling. Besides watching textbook work, experienced SlU bosuns give lectures and sample tests to deck trainees before they go for final exams. Two recent graduates of training course for lifeboatmen In San Francisco receive completion certificates after passing Coast Guard test. �Pice 'Tea Con^ss A^ed To Ban Mexican Farm Laborers WASHINGTON—The Mexican "contract" farm labor pro­ gram "long ago outliv^ its_ usefulness" and should be abolished outright, the AFL-CIO has told Congress. Legislative Director Andrew J. Biemiller said the importa­ cember 81 scheduled expiration would be "a tragedy," he told tion of Mexican farm labor adate House Agriculture subcommittee SEA FAttERS Afrtl i». ii«l LOG Deslgner Tops Isthmian Safety Miss. Mud Stalls Ship NEW ORLEANS—The SlU-manned bulk carrier Producer (Marine Carriers) ran aground here April 5, held fast by a large accumulation of mud in the Mississippi River's southwest pass. Since she was unable to proceed further, the US Army Corps of Engineers ordered the pass closed to all shipping until the 570-foot vessel could be pulled loose. Neigh­ boring craft assisted the Producer out of her predicament and sha once again got underway. The 22,000-ton ship reported no injuries to her crew and no need for repairs, so she proceeded to the Gulf of Mexico enroute to her original destination of Egypt. The Producer carried a full cargo of corn. has "undermined" the wages, work­ ing conditions and job opportuni­ considering these alternatives: e Extension of the existing ties of domestic farm workers. "bracero" program for an addi­ Its continuation beyond the Detional two years under a bill intro­ duced by Rep. Charles M. Teague (R-Calif.). • A two-year extension, coupled with amendments which would abolish most of the reforms at­ tached to the program during the SIU crew's $250 share of Isthmian Lines' fleet safety award past two years. Subcommittee for the SlU-manned Steel Designer is accepted by Seafarer Chairman E. C. Gathings (D-Ark.) J. Rourke, chief electrician and ship's delegate, from Capt. is sponsor. G. E. Sundberg, during presentation in wheelhouse. Crew e A proposal by Labor Secretary DETROIT—Contract negotiations have opened here with SIU Great W. Willard Wirti for a one-year and officers split $500 cash every six months for best safety Lakes District steamship operators extension with a stipulation that record in the company's fleet. to begin work on new union domestic farm workers must be offered the same housing, work­ agreements. Formal notices went out to 19 men's compensation and transpor­ SlU-contracted steamship com­ tation benefits now furnished work­ panies whose contracts expire July ers brought in from Mexico. The demand of unions, reli­ 15, 1963, notifying them of the WASHINGTON—In a statement directed to the Interstate Commerce Commission, the union's intention to open the con­ gious groups, consumer organiza­ tracts for discussion on all issues. tions and representatives of small American Trucking Association has gone solidly on record against the user charge for the Negotiations have already been "family" farmers that the program inland waterways which was advocated by the President in his budget message to Congress. be permitted to lapse as scheduled. opened with four others. The proposal by the Presi-"*" Biemiller termed the program a In the 1961 negotiations with the SIU Great Lakes District, most of subsidy for big corporate farms dent involves the levying of about from its original position, sion in 1961 against three other the operators were represented in which has "severely taxed" many a two-cent per gallon tax on another railroad is trying to get carriers which asked for authority to operate barges on the Arkansas talks by an association, the Great communities with heavy social costs all fuels used in inland waterways, into barge line operations. The St. Louis San Francisco and Verdigris Rivers in Arkansas Lakes Association of Maritime stemming from the depressed con­ effective January 1, 1964. He also Railway plans to do so through its and Oklahoma. Operators, and the companies are ditions of US migrant workers. asked for basic changes in existing Frisco's train operations serve Arnold Mayer, legislative repre­ laws to repeal the minimum rate subsidiary truck line, the Frisco expected to again choose the same agency for joint bargaining. As a sentative of the Amalgamated Meat regulation in the Interstate Com­ Transportation Company. At the this area now, so the line would be result of the 1961 negotiations, the Cutters, said the competition of merce Act on the carriage of bulk same time, the railroad indicated it running barges on the same rivers first standard freight contract on braceros and domestic workers for commodities and to authorize broad would withdraw protests filed with it wanted to keep other carriers the Interstate Commerce Commis­ froirt using. the Lakes evolved, and advance­ farm jobs in the US "is a competi­ experiments in rate-making. ments were made by the union in tion of poverty against poverty and These proposals were first put brings still greater poverty—it is forth in the 1962 budget and re­ all contract areas. Meanwhile, the Great Lakes Tug a competition which lowers wages." peated in the President's special & Dredge Region of the SIU Inland One result of the program, Mayer transportation message to Congress Boatmen's Union has also begun said, has been the creation of one year ago. The SIU and the negotiations here and in Cleveland "rural slums" where domestic AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ with dredge operators and towing workers and their families live. ment have strongly opposed the tax companies, with the aim of upgrad­ Other labor testimony described proposal as an unfair burden on Cliff WllSon, Food and Ship Sanitation Director ing benefits in all categories of the as "ridiculous" the claim-of Mexi­ barge operations. can farm labor users that American contract. The tax on barge fuels was set Problems of Staffing 'Galley' Ashore The Great Lakes IBU presently workers will not do "stoop" labor aside by the House Ways and Means holds master agreements with each in the fields. Spokesmen for all Getting good chefs and culinary workers is a problem both aboard last year, and the pro­ Committee section of the industry, which was major religious groups, the Na­ ship and ashore. The head of the American Culinary Federation, an one of the major accomplishments tional Farmers Union, National posed amendments covering ICC authority were also put off after organization of 1,500 top restaurant and hotel chefs, outlined the of its 1961 negotiations. Union Consumers League and other social protests that they amounted to problem in a news article published a few weeks ago. demands covering the different organixation-s joined in urging crafts will seek general improve­ either outright abolition of the additional favoritism for tlie rail­ The trouble, he found, is to get young men interested in becoming ments in welfare, pensions, portal- program or a gradual phase-out roads in their battle to drive com­ apprentices and learning from the bottom up how to clean fish, peel peting water carriers out of busi­ coupled with major reforms. to-portal pay and basic wages. ness. It is estimated the tax would potatoes, bone meat, slice onions and mop up floors, when many other increase barge fuel costs some 20 fields offer a beginner what looks like a better and more attractive percent. opportunity for the years ahead. How do you make a youngster under­ The Trucking Association, In stand that a modem chief chef is an important successful executive, summing up its opposition to any levies on the inland waterways, well-paid, honored, in charge of men, money and material? Years ago, to meet the same kind of need aboard ship, the SIU and stated that despite pleas of the railroads "Congress has chosen not Its contracted operators began tackling this very same problem to place user charges on the water through the means of a steward department training school, the food carriers, perhaps for the very rea­ program and through upgrading training. In order to get the best DETROIT, March 8—No meeting held President's February report accepted. sons that to do so might make it Report of Secretary-Treasurer for Febru­ due to lack oC a quorum. possible feeding aboard SIU ships, seamen, new and old, had to be ary accepted. Conununication from Sec­ impossible for them to provide 4" 4" schooled and given refresher training in modern techniques of cook­ regarding quarterly fi­ effective competition for the rail­ HOUSTON, March 11—Chairman, Lind­ retary-Treasurer committee accepted and referred say Williams; Secretary, Phil Reyes; nancial business. Auditor's reports ac­ roads between the points they both ery, food handling and administration. Reading Clerk, Paul Drozak. Minutes of to new E. M. Moyd elected to quarterly serve." This effort has paid off in dividends for everyone concerned today, previous port meetings accepted. Port cepted. financial committee In new business. Total Agent's report on shipping, quarterly present: Meanwhile, In a curious turn- judging from the many comments and compliments concerning SIU 139. financial committee, new ships, blood bank, tug negotiations accepted. Presi­ steward department personnel and the feeding on SIU vessels. dent's report for February accepted. Re­ port of Secretary-Treasurer for February The entire training effort has upgraded skills, the prestige of the Swiss Building Tourist 'Sub' accepted. Auditor's reports accepted. steward department members has risen through their increased train­ Eddie King elected member of quarterly —Israel Eyes Floating Motels financial committee under new business. ing and abilities and, as a result, more good men have been drawn Discussion by several In good and welfare LONDON—^While the land-locked Swiss have begun to build into the department. The most important result, however, is the on BuU Line situation. Total present: the world's first tourist submarine, an Israeli concern has placed 439. vastly improved feeding which SIU crews have been enjoying, without a $5.6 million order with a British yard for a "floating motel" that S> S" sacrificing the quality and variety tif foods available, and while keeping NEW ORLEANS, March 12—Chairman, will sail the Mediterranean. waste and spoilage to a minimum. Lindsay Williams; Secretary, Clyde Lanier; Described as the first Israeli contract ever given to a British ship­ Reeding Clerk, Buck Stephens. Minutes In an effort to promote the development of shoreside chefs, the of previous meeting in aU ports ac­ yard, the "motel" order was placed by Israel Car Ferries, which culinfiry group's spokesman outlined a training course instituted in cepted. Port Agent reported on shipping, is planning a series of such ships. They apparently would carry local primary elections. Bull Line. Re­ Dallas, Texas, which is similar in Intent and operation to the program both vehicles and their occupants on tour-trips between Mediter­ port accepted. President's and Secretaryinvolving SIU personnel. The apprentice program ashore is thoroughly Treasurer's reports for February ac­ ranean ports. cepted. Meeting excuses referred to totraining youngsters by having them actually work with expert chefs In their turn, the Swiss have started prototype construction of patcher. Auditor's reports accepted. PhU and cooks from the time they start their careers. The aim, after all O'Connor elected member of quarterly an underwater vessel to be used as an added attracliun for the financial commltUe In new business. Dis­ is said and done, is better feeding by well-trained culinary personnel. 1964 Swiss National Fair and Lausanne on Lake Geneva. The sub cussion on Bull Line and ImporUnce of no perfonning on ships. Total present: It is gratifying to see that the method for doing this ashore is one will be built of special steel with a hull large enough to accommo­ 460. . ^ date 40 passengers. long ago adopted here to improve shipboard feeding for SIU crews 4> Controls for the sub's diving, surfacing and steering will be all over the world. MOBILB, March 13—Chairman, Louis Nelra; •acratary, Bobart Jordan; Reading modelled after aircraft instrumentation. Each passenger will have rCoTfiiiiertts and suggestions are invited hy this Department, ond can Clark, Harold Plscliar. AU previous port a window which will afford maximum views of Lake Geneva, meeiing minutes accepted. Port Agent a be submitted to (his column: in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.> report on shipping, BuU Line accepted. Lakes 51U Begins New Pact Talks Trucks Oppose Barge Tax src7 FOOD and DIGEST OFI SIU MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS �MjnU 19, 1981 8BAr ARERS eope ttepoKT Page Elerea LOG 'Come Right In!" THE MINNESOTA STORY—WHAT THE PAPERS DIDN'T TELL YOU. Nearly five months after election day, liberal Karl Rolvaag was declared governor of Minnesota following a long recount battle which wound up In court. He won by 91 votes. What didn't come out in newspaper coverage of the extended battle was the fact that Rolvaag's opponent, conservative incumbent Gov. Elmer Anderson, was desperatively trying to cling to office as long as possible to sign a series of anti-labor bills the Republican-controlled legislature was expected to pass. Luckily, the court decision came in time in true Frank Merrlwell tradition. Among the measures Anderson favored, but which Rolvaag undoubtedly would veto were; Unemployment compensation—Proposed bill would have thrown several thousand off the rolls, chopped benefits for 39,000 Jobless, boosted rates for small business and cut rates for big business. Union political action—^Proposal would have put labor's political efforts in a straitjacket. Other proposals would have killed a current law permitting time off for voting, with pay; made it easier for employtis to secure injunc­ tions; restricted picketing rights. The 91 votes by which Rolvaag squeezed into victory were out of a total of almost 1.3 million cast in November. Did somebody say one vote doesn't count? 4« 4» 4" POLITICAL ACTION STIRRING DOWN ON THE FARM. The lib­ eral National Farmers Union has planted political seeds which could sprout into a harvest of progressive legislators from the farm belt. The NFU represents more than 300,000 farm families in Western states. It will attempt to inform its members, and get them to register and vote, through the newly-formed Rural Political Education Com­ mittee. RPEC will distribute voting records of congressmen and will be financed by voluntary contributions of its members, just as labor's political arms are financed. For years, the ultra-conservative, unionhating American Farm Bureau has had the barnyard all to Itself. Hopefully, the challenge of the Farmers Union could diminish Farm Bureau political success. The NFU historically has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with organized labor for socially progressive legislation. Currently, It supports medi­ cal care for the aged through Social Security, higher minimum wage with extended coverage, improvements in unemployment compensa­ tion, and Federal aid to education. It strongly opposes so-called "right to work" laws. The loophole worked into the Jones Act iiliiiliiiiiiiii last year to wear down the protection given to the American-flag domestic shipping fleet is no longer a threat. It became a reality a few weeks ago, when the first foreign-flag Negotiating with the Association Local S2B of the Building of Motion Picture Producers, rep­ Service Employees International ships to carry cargo from one United States resentatives of the Screen Actors Union in New York, negotiating a port to another—in this instance, lumber Guild have introduced a new sys­ new contract since mid-November, tem of payment for actors In films has won wage Increases totalling from the Pacific Northwest to Puerto Rico— released to pay TV. The Guild's $8.40 a week as one important arrived in the Caribbean. offer would give casts in film made result of a three-year agreement This was the result of a little-noticed piece after January, 1963, six percent of with building owners. Avoiding a world-wide gross receipts in addi­ strike, the BSEIU received a of legislation passed by Congress in the clos­ tion to their regular salaries and retroactive wage hike of $3 week­ a percentage of returns when the ly; an additional raise of $2.40 ing days of the 1962 session, which gave for­ picture is released to pay televi­ next year and another $3 in 1965. eign ships an invitation to bid for domestic sion. Other important provisions Include lumber cargoes at the expense of American a $2 wage differential for handy­ t 4" it A Job security settlement pro­ men and increases in pension, ships and seamen. They were quick to grab tecting workers from Job loss by severance and sick leave benefits. the bait. automation has been jvon by the 4< 4* 4" New Interpretation Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Charging breach of contract, the Through interpretation, the statute has al­ from the Southern Pacific Railroad. United Auto Workers is suing the The agreement affects 11,000 work­ Avis Industrial Corp. for over $12 ready been broadened to cover lumber car­ ers in seven states. It establishes million on the ground that the goes of Georgia lumber shippers, so they too a system limiting job losses to company promised to have its those caused by death, promotion, Hurd Lock division remain under can utilize foreign ships and move their retirement, resignation, or dis­ UAW coverage in Almont, Mich. products to Puerto Rico. missal for cause. The agreement Instead, management created a All of this is based on a so-called "first re­ ended five years of dispute, in­ "runaway" situation by moving its cluding a strike call, and leaves plant to Tennessee. The company fusal" procedure, under which American five unsettled issues to arbitration also laid off union members and by a three-man panel. hired new help at the new lo­ ships theoretically get a chance to carry the cation. The money is sought to cargo by matching the foreign ship cargo 41 4> 4* The Kingsport (Tenn.) Press, cover damages, past and future rate. But Puerto Rico is only the trial bal­ one of the largest publishers of wages and pension and hospital loon anyway. hard-bound books in the US, has plan payments. Affects All Ports 4< 4> 4' been struck for the first time in Its 40-year history. Printing A new kind of workweek has The real interest is to get foreign ships into Pressmen, Typographers, Book­ been negotiated by Anaheim, binders, Machinists and Stereo- Calif., locals of the Amalgamated domestic trade to haul lumber between all typers employed at the big plant Meat Cutters and the Ridgeford US ports. Such a proposal was introduced set up picketlines after voting a Packing Co. It calls for a 35-hour in the Senate some weeks ago by Sen. Maustrike over a series of unsettled week-of 10 hours daily for 4 days; contact issues, including a wage the first 8 hours at straight pay rine Neuberger (D-Ore.), also the sponsor hike, vacation, seniority and other and two at 2Mi time. Workers then of last year's legislation, and will probably work rule improvements. Picket- have four days off before return­ come up for, a hearing before long. line support is solid in the face of ing to their jobs and starting the Some of her colleagues in the House have reports that management will ad­ cycle again. This averages out to 35 vertise for strikebreakers. hours over an 8-week period. gone even further. They propose allowing foreign ships into US domestic service with no strings attached, when any industry can prove business losses due to foreign competi­ tion. The protections built into the Jones Act of 1920 for US domestic ships therefore may be .tossed aside completely one of these days, to the detriment of shippers, consumers, sea­ men and shipping management alike. Once foreign ships take their hold on the trade, they are not likely to let go too easily. Lessons Of The Past This was the lesson of the railroad ratecutting manipulations of the past many years, which helped reduce domestic shipping serv­ ice to its present state, despite some current and small signs of life. And therein lies the rub. If the railroads, as they often claim, are interested in a national transportation sys­ tem, which needs all types of carriers, they will recognize that the same cannibal sys­ tem they worked on coastal and intercoastal shipping for so many years can be turned on them. Foreign ships, if the Neuberger legis­ lation and other measures win approval, will just as readily begin to gnaw away at the enviable position the railroads have built for themselves at the expense of American ships. Now, before it's too late, would seem to be a good time for the railroads and water carriers—who have a joint interest in this legislation—to bury the hatchet and get to­ gether on defeating this legislation. No ona expects a love feast to develop out from any such joint action, but certainly it's in the interests of both shipping companies and the railroad lines to work together on « fundamental issue like this one. �April M, INI SEAF ARERS LOG Fare .Twelr* On The Road To Recovery .'••1 ? All of the following SfU families have received a $20Q maternity benefit, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name, representing a total of $3,000 in maternity benefits and a maturity value of $375 in bonds: ^ David Troxclair, born February 18, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Cal­ Joseph C. Stanton, Philadel­ Mrs. James P. Barclay, Brooklyn, NY. phia, Pa. vin Troxclair, New Orleans, La. t 4" 4 4 4 4. Miles R. Perez, Jr., born Janu­ Felix Cordero, born August 1, ary 24, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Felix Miles R. Perez, New Orleans, La. C. Cordero, Philadeiphia, Pa. 4 4 4 4» t Cynthia Ann Milne, bom Decem­ Robin Whisman, born May 10, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. John ber 14, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas A. Milne, Mobile, Ala. L. Whisman, Brooklyn, NY. 4 4 4 4 4* Joseph C. Stanton, Jr., born Jan­ Sherry Ellen Barclay, born Fe­ uary 29, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. bruary 26, 1963, to Seafarer and The deaths of the following Seafarers have been re­ ported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and a total of $24,000 in benefits was paid (any apparent delays in pay­ ment of claim is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposi­ tion of estates): Carol RenI, 50: Brother Reni Charles C. Rlckards, 60: Heart died of natural causes on June 25, failure was fatal to Brother Rlck­ 19 62 at the ards while aboard USPHS hopital, the SS Orion S t a t e n Island, Comet off Pusan, NY. Sailing in Koreh, on No­ the deck depart­ vember 25, 1962. ment, he joined He had joined the SIU in 1955. the SIU in 1961, Surviving is a and shipped in daughter, Eliza­ the engine de­ beth Reni, of New partment. Surviv­ York, NY. Buri­ ing is his wife, al was at St. Raymond's Cemetery, Nellie C. Rlckards, of BishopBronx, NY. Total benefits: $4,000. ville, Md. Burial was in Bishopville. Total benefits: $4,000. Marcellus Van Ryswyk, 74: Heart failure was fatal to Brother Van Ryswyk at Mas­ sachusetts Gen­ eral Hospital, Boston, Mas s., on February 19, 1963. Joining the SIU in 1944, he sailed on deck until he went on pension in No­ vember, 1 9 6 2. Surviving is his wife, Nellie Van Ryswyk, of Quincy, Mass. Burial was at Forest Hills Cemetery, Bos­ ton. Total benefits: $4,000. 4 4 4 4 4 4 ' Albert Roberson, born March 24, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles V. Roberson, Whistler, Ala. 4 4 4 Martha Ann Toups, born Febmary 11, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John H. Toups, Sabine Pass, Texas. 4 4 4 John Mitchell Turk, born March 12, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. John Turk, Jr., Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 Anne Rogers, born March 4, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Patrick Rogers, Brooklyn, NY. 4 4 4 Mary Ann Vasquex, bom March 20, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Peter Vasquez, Houston, Texas. 4 4 4 Qulnton Rowe, bom February 24, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert A. Rowe, Norfolk, Va. 4 4 4 Lynn Ann Hanhack, bora Febru­ ary 23, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Burt Hanback, North Tarrytown, NY. 4 Duncan McCorkindale, 63: Pneu­ monia was fatal to Brother McCork1n d a 1e aboard the SS Hilton, off Cal­ cutta, India, on September 6, 1962. He joined the SIU in 1955 and sailed' in the steward depart­ ment. A friend, E. Spears, of New Orleans, La., survives. Burial was in Calcutta. Total benefits: $4000. Seafarers are urged at all times when in port to visit their brother members and shipmates in the hospitals. Visit or write whenever you can, as you'll appreciate the same favor later when you may be laid up. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals around the country: USPHS HOSPITAU NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Salvatore Alpedo George McKnew Louis Babin Clarence McMuUin Charles Baker Arnold Midgett Horace Beavers John Mina RUey BeU Louis Moore James CampBeld Ciinton Newcomb S. Cllnkseales Mario Pacheco E. Constantino Troy Pardue WiUiam Croissant William Roberts Joseph Cuelles Calvin Rome Thruston Dingier George Roose John Dovak Aubry Sargent Harry Emmett Bernard Shepherd Natale Favalora Wilbur Sorenson Clinton Franks Clement Stann JuUio Gale Francis Stirk, Jr. Eugene Gallaspy Adolph Swenson Hiram Glossop H. Thomas Frank Halem Robert Trippe Sidney Irby Raymond Vaughan Walter Johnson WUliam Wade Edward Kay Lambert Waldrop Ernest Kirkpatrlck James Walker Steve Kolina Herbert Weeks Anthony Maxwell Hubert Weeks John McCaslin James Williams Henry McKay Joseph WiUiams USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Gorham Bowdra Manning Moore Edmond Brett William RolUns Jacob Bryan WUliam Sprole Charles Burns Louis Rosenthal Edward Burton Richard Schwartz Henry Davis Walter SikorskI Fred Donaldson Carl Smith John Glass Timmothy SuUivaA Vincent Grlma Elorls Tart , OUie Hargrove Stanley Vernuz Vernon Keene Clyde Ward Wayman Llzotte Calvin WllUamson Robert MachUnskl SPRING GROVE STATE HOSPITAL SPRING GROVE. MARYLAND James Clarke USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON. TEXAS John Leger Jose Alvarado Isham Beard Norman Longtine Edward Boyd Hebert Lawrence Irving Clark Ebbie Markin Marcel Frayle Maurice McCoskey Jefferson Griffith Raymond McPhillips Thomas Gutierrez Knute Olsen Robert High Charles Scott Emanuel Vatis Earl Howell Rene Hidalgo James Winget Charles Young David Kendrick USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VIRGINIA Horace . Conway WilUam Pierce Erwin Gregory Clarence Raynor Charles Hurlburt Manfred Walker WUliam Mason USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GEORGIA Fred Buckner R. Grimes R. Canady J. R. Miller I. D'Amico Jesse Morris John Epperson Leslie Sigler '^^.1 Now out of Staten Island USPHS hospital, Seafarers Willie Edwards (top) and William Vaughn are pictur­ ed while they were still laid up a few weeks ago. Ed­ wards, whose last ship war the Steel Voyager (Isth­ mian), was having his pulse and temperature checked when the photographer looked in, while Vaughn was keeping tabs on his weight. Vaughn's last ship was the Transglobe (Hud­ son Waterways) in the en­ gine department. 4 Golden B. Gllllsple, Jr., 35: Brother Gillispie died of a blood ailment on De­ cember 31, 1962 at the USPHS hospital, Galves­ ton, Texas. He had sailed in the deck department after joining the SIU in 1945. His mother, Mrs. Lorine Peveto, of Orange, Texas, survives. Burial was at Vidor Cemetery, Vidor, Texas. Total benefits: $4,000. 4 Earle Q. McClure, 44: Heart disease proved fatal to Brother McClure at the New Orleans, La., Veterans Hospi­ tal on December 27, 1962. Sailing in the engine de­ partment, he had joined the SIU in 1960. A sister, Mrs. Aileen Mul­ len, of Bridge­ port, W. Va., survives. Burial was in East Charleston, W. Va. Total benefits: $4,000. 4 4 Stephen Gnthrie Cuthreii, born March 20, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Barney O. Cuthreii, Poplarville, Miss. CUilord Kent Samuel Walton Victor Gonzalez USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASHINGTON Louis Bernler RusseU McLeod Pedro Cortes Fred Reimolt John Cox Wesley Tracy Jay Jackson Edw. WledenhoHt LONG BEACH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LONG BEACH. CALIFORNIA Donald Hampton USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON. MASS. Ralph Baum Joseph Hunt George Blackmore Ralph Knowles Edward Czosnowskl Antone Pacuinos Robert Davis Angelo Polatos Edward Farrell Charles Robinson USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIFORNIA Paul Arthofer Javlnal Feriiaiidei Edward Atkins Frank Foster Harry Baum Paul Franco Mervil Black Matthew Guldera Arthur Caruso Louis Roa Mike Dikum David WUson USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORS A. T. Arnold Richard Wendell Richard Asmont Harry White Chris Styfidir WilUam Wirtanea Antonio Carrano Yu Song Yee Louis Cevette Cblng You Estuardo Cuelner Frank Galvin Fernado Dacannas K. P. George George Daniels Robert Goodwin Horacio DaSUva Walter Grohulskl Rulof Fretes R. Hayes Juan Diaz B. B. Henderson Adrian Durachea Sulo Lepisto M. P. Edge Theodore Lord I. B. Schneider Horace Mobley James Shiber John Morrison Harry Singleton Metro Palubniak Edgar Smith George Pappas WiUiam Smothers George Pilaris Lee Summers Thomas Pilkington James Stephens Joseph Raymond Joseph Tagus Eloro Regalado Ivan Tarkov USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Warren Alderman WiUiam Hampel L. Higgans Gerald Algernon Robert Banister Thomas Lehay Benjaming Deibler Arthur Madsen Claude Doyal Max Olson Willie Young Abe Gordon Joseph Gross SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Alberto Gutierrez WUliam Kenny Thomas Isaksen Ernest Webb USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE James McGee PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON. LOUISIANA Frank Martin US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON. DC WUliam Thomson 'Minute Pix' Camera Now Takes Color Seafarers who have been avid users of the "picture-in-a-minute" Polaroid Land cameras can now obtain special color film for models. The film Is said to pro­ duce a fiinished color print in 50 seconds. It went on sale In Florida last winter and Is expected to be on sale all over the country by the er.d of May. Seafarers are still urged to stick to black-and-white film, however, if they are sending any photographs to the LOG for possible publication. Color photographs, regardless of the type 'of film, are difficult to reproduce in the LOG. Scientists at Polaroid have com­ pressed all the procedures for de­ veloping conventional color film into one step right in the camera. The finished print is developed in 50 seconds, compared to process­ ing of conventional color film that takes 93 minutes. The advantages of the "picturein-a-mlnute" Idea for seamen aboard ship was recognized early In its development over a dozen years ago. These cameras were among the biggest sellers when the SIU Sea Chest store operation be­ gan In 1951 at headquarters and later spread to Baltimore and New Orleans. The number of such cameras aboard ship was evident from the flood of photographs that were used In the LOG from SIU lensmen aU over the world. �April 18, 1888 Pace Tkirteem SEAF ARERS LOG Turnaround At Erie Basin C The g&ng on the Penn Trader (Penn Shipping) is wondering when some much-needed repairs are going to be made on the ship. Long-overdue repairs have been regularly delayed, chip's delegate Stephen Emerson says, since the company says it plans to sell the ship and doesn't want to put too^^ much into it. According to the in applying aid to a wiper who warned the crew not to touch the crew, they've been going from was injured in a fall, and had to thermostat in the crew pantry as grain elevator to grain elevator without repairs, and are beginning to feel that "as long as she floats, out she goes" is the company's attitude. The cooks are complaining of rust holes in the stove stack, some of them big enough to put your fist through, and leaving soot on everything. Among many other required repairs is some insula­ tion for the tee boxes, which need Insulation badly. The crew says all it wants at this point is some repair materials to work with, and not a new ship. be transferred ashore for treat­ ment via a police launch off the coast of Florida. Ship's delegate Fred Israel expressed the crew's gratitude for the skipper's efficient action. Semple need for improvement of sleep­ ing accommodations, cramp^ quarters and lockers. X ^ X. The entire crew of the Mount VemoB Victory (Victory Carriers) went on record at a ship's meet­ ing to give a vote of thanks to the skipper for his personal attention Monco Douglas shipmate Frank Semple, who mailed $142 belonging to the ship's fund from Japan after he had left the ship. The money will be applied to the purchase of movies by movie director L. Manca. Thanks to Semple, the fellows on the Del Norte will have some entertain­ ment to shorten the off-watch hours on the next few trips. > The Orion Comet has been run­ ning into a little tough luck lately, according to a communication from ship's reporter V. Douglas. Doug­ las writes, in part: "The holidays were fine, but since then we had one brother get off in Singapore to be hospitalized. "Hie ohief cook got off in Okinawa for heart trouble. We bad a few other brothers get off in Okinawa with hospital slips. Brother Charles Rickards died aboard ship in Korea from a bad heart. We have been out here for six months with six more to go. At the rate they are getting off, I don't think we will have half the regular crew when the year is up." XXX LOG-A-RHYTHM: My Son _By Mrs. D. Hartonchik_ The day you left. The sky was blue; 1 said goodbye. And wished for you. All the dreams You planned for years Would bring you happiness; But for me—just one big tear. Soon you will return, With many gifts. Of far-off places You umlked amidst.I've learned the names. Locations, too. Where you have been, I traveled, too— With you! With you! Seafarers W. E. Aipin (top) was handling the oil­ ing chores and Frank Szwestka (left) was tend­ ing the boilers when the LOG photographer came aboard the Mankato Vic­ tory (Victory Carriers) at Erie Sasin, Brooklyn, a while back. The Mankato had just returned from a European voyage on which she stop­ ped at Italy, Spain and France. Soon afterward, she left again, bound for the Far East. Stops are sched­ uled in Japan and Korea. XXX XXX Lambert XXX The crew of the Louisiana (Seatrain) is going to try to aid service at mealtimes by installing a twoXXX way speaker system from the crew Thanks from the Del Norte mess to the galley, ship's delegate (Delta) Seafarers went out to Charles Wysocki reports. Seems they've found it almost impossible for orders to be passed correctly from the messroom to the galley when the ship is underway. Be­ sides, who wants beans when he's ordered a salad? tit A "Letter to the Editor" by Seafarer Neil H. Lambert which was printed in the March 8 issue of the LOG, dealing with living conditions aboard ship, is spurring much c(Hnment from Seafarers. Latest to offer an opinion on the subject is the crew of the Coe Victory (Victory Carriers), which discussed the letter at a recent ship's meeting. They agreed unanimously with Lambert on the they were having trouble with that hot water system. A new safety program started by the company was greeted with full support by ttie SIU crew of the Bethflor (Bethlehem Steel) at a regular ship's meeting recently, according to ship's delegate Filippo Carllno. It was decided that any unsafe act or operation will be reported to each depart­ ment's safety delegate, so there will be only one report to turn in at each voyage meeting. This, they feel, will make the procedure mere efficient. XXX Some minor difficulties with the hot water are due for correction shortly aboard the Andrew Jack­ son (Watennan). The steward de­ partment delegate reported at a safety meeting that the spigot on the hot water line in the officers pantry was marked incorrectly with a "C," so the matter was re­ ferred to the chief engineer for correction. The steward also Seafarer Bernie Mace says the LOG is the best way to reach the fellows who were on the Bulk Leader (American Bulk) with him last trip, so he wants to pass on his sincere thanks for their warm­ hearted response In an emergency. It seems that Mace's daughter in New York, Mrs. Mary Landgraf, passed away suddenly while in the hospital, and almost as soon as Mace had the cabled news in his hand, the crew chipped in to send a floral wreath and spray back to the States all the way from Laurence Marques. Their action really helped ease the pain of a sad occasion. Mace adds. •LIZABETHPORT (S«a-Land), Oct. 7—Chairman, Davis; Sacratary, R. O'Dowd. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Request more fresh milk to be put aboard. Vote of thanks to the steward department. BEAUREGARD (Ses-Lsnd), Oct. 11 —Chairman, H. LIbby; Becretary, J. Young. Motion made to have negotiaUng committee ask for night reUef for gangway and fireman on 4-12 and 12-8 watches. Motion to air-condition crew quarters aft. Delayed aaiiing disputed for September 6. 1962 at Newark. TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Waterways), Oct. 19—Chairman, C. B. Wiggins; Secretary, S. U. Johnson. Everything running relatively smooth. CoUection made and turned over to orphanage. SSO in ship's fund. Crew gave the entire steward department a vote of thanks for wonderful services ren­ dered. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), Oct. 7—Chairman, E. C. Johnson; Sac­ ratary, W. J. Davis. Brother Morris was elected to serve as ship's dele­ gate. A few hours disputed OT in deck department. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Scatrain), Dec. 3—Chairman, Louis Anderson; Secretary, William Padgett. One man missed ship in New Jersey. Letter from Food Committee read to the crew. The crew was promised that It would be getting a better grade of food and more stores for this ship. DEL (ANTOS (Delta), Sept. 29 — Chairman, Ira C. Brown; Secretary, •matt Frailer. E. W. Martin was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs: all is running smoothly. JEFFERSON CITY VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Sept. S—Chairman, B. Braderick; Secretary, R. Barker. One man missed ship In Bremerhaven. Steward asked men getting oil ship to strip bed before leaving. PENN TRANSPORTER (Penn Ship­ ping), Sept. 30—Chairman, A. H. Schwarti; Secretary, T. Spencer. Bosun and one wiper hospitalized in Rio. Some disputed OT In the deck department. A. H. Schwartz was re- elected as ship's delegate. Ship going back to yard. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Sept. 30—Chairman, Carl Lawson; Secretary, Ccdrlc Wood. Ship's delegate reported that everything is running along smoothly. 89.60 in ship's fund. COEUR D'ALENE VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Oct. 7—Chairman, S. Furtado; Secretary, C. Frost. Two men short plus one man hospitalized in Honolulu. Patrolman to check on legality of quarantine in Inchon, and regarding chipping at night in Pusan. Ship's delegate asked all hands to settle beefs at sea and be sober for payoff. HALCYON PIONEER (Halcyon), Sept. 8—Chairman, William Goff; Sec­ retary, Clifton Nelson. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. MIDLAND (Clearwater), Aug. 19 — Chairman, Stephen Homka; Secretary, Charles Brinton. Bill Link elected AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), Sept. 9 —Chairman, E. Johnson; Secretary, John Coyle. Ship's delegate reported neAM DEL SUD (Delta), Sept. 2—Chair­ man, William Foisc; Secretary, Arture Vallenta. Ship's delegate reported no beefs. Notihed crew that the com­ pany would not tolerate wrapping of souvenirs in ship's towels. S220.06 In ship's fund at beginning of voyage. H. K. Smith elected to serve as ship's delegate. ALCOA PEGASUS (Alcoa), Sept. 3 —Chairman, W. Stevens; Secretary, R. Whitney. No beefs reported. George Plawes was elected to serve as ship's delegate. COALINGA HILLS (Marina Tankers), Sept. 29—Chairman, Robart Jensen; Secretary, J. L. Hodges. One man left ship in Miami due to illness. 31.60 in ship's fund. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. All hands asked to keep natives out of house. You TO ^AIARTEM UP- tOOIC. ATEAfA that everything is in good shape, with no beefs. S7.69 in ship's fund. Discussion held on various repairs that are needed. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), Oct. 10 —Chairman, W. O. Wendell; Secretary, W. J. Anderson. 83 In ship's fund. No beefa reported by department delegates. /./S72v>J,you«suYs/i vGAknLiKe as ship's delegate. Crew wear dress shorts or long messroom at aU times, and at meal time. No beets to serve aske'd to pants in T shirts reported. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Sept. S—Chairman, John Ralnosa; Secretary, C. R. Johnson. Ship's delegate re­ ported everything is in order. Vote of thanks given to steward depart­ ment. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), Sept. 15—Chairman, O, L, piekerson; Sec­ retary, F. S. Omega. Ship's delegate reported that some of the disputed OT and delayed sailing had not been settled. 812.89 in ship's fund. Brother Dickerson. ship's delegate, tendered his resignation and W. M. Knapp was elected to serve. Suggestion that rec­ reation room be kept clean and that the magazines and other reading ma­ terial be kept in their proper places in shpi's library. HILTON (Bull), June 10—Chairman, W. T. Hardemas; Secretary, Michael Troth. Brother Stricklen was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. ORION CLIPPER (Colonial), Oct. 4— Chairman, J. MacKenzie; Secretary, W. Morales. Ira Kenneth was elected to serve as ship's delegate. No beefs reported. �Pare Fmirtem \ SEAFARERS April 19. 196t LOG SIU Condolences Are Appreciated tion of living conditions and the action needed to improve them is well taken. I'll wager it will be well supported in meetings both ashore and at sea. Although our SIU feeding plan leaves little to be desired and fills a great void in the life of the average Seafarer, Neil Lam­ bert echoes my own sentiments that a large hunk of our lives are spent aboard ship and ef­ forts should be made to make this as comfortable as possible. Considering the fact that the cost-of-living raises we enjoyed during and in the wake of the To the Editor: Due to a long illness apd bed " war have for the most part rest period, this is the first ended, it would seem that now opportunity I have found to is the time to make use of the lull to improve living conditions -• aboard our contracted vessels. "* Clarence L. Cousins $> You have to get some place to stay and eat, with no money. You wind up stranded in a strange place with no one to help you. This also happens in the States when a plane is late com­ ing in and there's nobody to meet you. I think there ought to be some way to take care of this kind of situation in advance. Paul J. Franco ^ $> To the Editor: It U with the deepest grati­ tude that I write to express my appreciation for the most welcome assistance and benefits from the SIU Welfare Plan cov­ ering the death of my father, Frank F, Braun. I shall certainly take advan­ tage of the Union's kind offer to "aid me further If I do run into my difficulties regarding my father's personal affairs. The generous advice and assist­ ance during these past weeks of trial have been something my husband and I shall never forget. Enough cannot be said about the extremely kind and helpful manner in which we were as­ sisted by SIU members and of­ To TJhie Editor ficials. I can only say that my father was fortunate indeed to have been a part of such a fine All letters to the Editor ' for Union as yours and to have publication in the SEAFARERS associated with as many con­ LOG must be signed by the siderate and understanding rep­ writer. Names will be withheld resentatives. upon request. Mrs. Patricia C. Felter Mother Thanke Blood Donors t. Cites Problems In Foreign Port These "before and after" photographs show the good re­ covery made by Seafarer Anthony Ferroro in a Spanish hos­ pital. Top picture was taken January 4, the day of the accident. Bottom photo shows Ferrara 13 days later. Seafarer Cheats Death In Spain Auto Mishap Seafarer Anthony Ferrara, AB, is glad to be alive after being involved in an automobile accident in Spain that put him into a coma for ten days and nearly cost him his life. Fully recovered and back in"*" hospital had any knowledge of the US, Ferrara was happy to English). be back in. the States to tell It didn't take him long to get about the nearly-fatal accident. He was on shore leave off the Vivian (Intercontinental Transport) and on his way to visit friends in Gijon, Spain, near San Sebastian, when the cab he was in went out of control near the town of El Musel. It turned over twice and crashed into the side of a house, winding up completely demolished. A Red Cross ambulance was called immediately and both Fer­ rara and the taxi driver were taken to the Jove Hospital near El Musel, where the driver died soon after­ ward. Ferrara was in a coma with brain concussion. He remained in that condition for ten days while no one was certain whether he would live to tell about it. When he finally come out of the coma, Ferrara says, it took him quite a while to get his bearings. He kept insisting that he was home in the US and couldn't understand why no one could speak English. (Only two people in the whole Put Postal Zone On LOG Address The Post Office Department has requested that Seafarers and their 1 amities include postal zone numbers in sending changes of address into the LOG. The use of the zone num­ ber will greatly speed the flow of the mail and will facilitate delivery. Failure (o include the zone number can hold up delivery of the paper. The LOG is now in the process of zoning its entire mailing list. things straight, however, and from that time on Ferrara had nothing but praise for the Spanish doctors and. nurses who attended him and saved his life. He thanks his lucky stars that he was riding in the back seat, because he feels that if he was riding up front with the driver he too would have been killed. Many people were very kind to him during his convalescence, Fer­ rara says, and he would like to thank them for their thoughtfulness and generosity. First there was a shipmate, Vic­ tor G. Naves, who left the ship to be able to help him. Naves lives in Gijon and helped a great deal in getting word to Ferrara's family. His folks were pretty worried about his condition and experiencing a lot of difficulty in getting infor­ mation about him. Naves visited Ferrara almost daily and was a great help and friend, truly display­ ing the spirit of the "Brotherhood of the Sea." Another friend in need proved to be an evangelist American womaif living in Spain, who heard about the accident on the radio and visited her fellow American many times during his stay in the hospital. When it was finally certain that "the Americano" was on the road to recovery, the local priest held a thanksgiving Mass in the hospital for Ferrara, who says this kind gesture was warmly appreciated. Back in the US and glad to be alive, Ferrara spent eight days in the Staten Island hospital, where he was pronounced "fit as a fiddle." Now he's looking forward to a little rest before shipping out again. An SIU man since 1949, Ferrara makes his home in New York City. To the Editor: Here is something for the membership to think about and toss around a bit: If a sick or disabled man must leave a ship at a port anywhere In the world, I recommend that he be given the necessary cash, let's say $100, by the Captain to provide for his traveling expenses, food and hotel room until his affairs can be straightened out. While you're overseas and have to get off the ship, a com­ pany agent puts you on a plane, and tells you somebody will meet you at the airport and will take care of everything there. But then what happens? The plane stops somewhere for a few hours lay-over that sometimes lasts a whole day. write and express my gratitude to the many fine SIU men for their kindness in donating the blood which was so vital in saving my life. As the mother of SIU mem­ ber Richard Boles I was al­ ways proud of him and his Union and understandably am even prouder of you all now. I cannot thank you enough. Mrs. Anna Boles t Backs Plea For Better Quarters To the Editor: Brother Neil Lambert's letter in the March 8, 1963 issue of the SEAFARERS LOG proves that he has the insight to put into written form what a lot ofhis Union brothers, including myself, could only think and ponder on from time to time. His point about the deteriora­ Union Welfare Program Lauded To the Editor: Since we are unable to thank everyone personally, we want to express our appreciation to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and SIU representatives at the Port of Houston for the courteous, prompt and most wonderful as­ sistance given us in my wife's operation. The knowledge of having such a wonderful Welfare Plan as ours has always been known to us, but the speed with which it helped us was surprising and has given us an added sense of security. When we were confronted with a choice of a serious bono operation for my wife or her not being able to walk again, tho Welfare Plan was on the spot to make the operation possible. Again, we wish to express our sincere gratitude to everyone concerned. May the future years be the most prosperous for our Union, for we are proud and honored to be part of such a wonderful organization. Gustavo Osona Holiday Spirit Aboard Orion Comet The holidays went along joyfully aboard the Orion Comet' (Colonial), with plenty of good chow, ship's reporter V. Douglas, stew­ ard, reported recently. To prove his point, he sent these pictures along. Above, D. "Orsini, oiler (left), and J. Naurocki, BR. take it easy aboard ship after shore leave in Oki­ nawa. At right (top) are (l-r) E. C. Danner, baker; E. Lamb, chief cook, and E. Trakimarick, 3rd cook, the men responsible for the fine food, and below, T. G. Jones, AB; Trakimarick and Orsini relax after watch with e few cooj ones to pass the time. 11 Si| �April 19, 196S SEAFARERS Page Fifteea LOG Sthedule Of SlU Meetings^ SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days Indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York May 6 Detroit May 10 Philadelphia May 7 Houston May 13 New Orleans May 14 Baltimore May 8 Mobile May 15 FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlnntlc, Gulf, Lakes snd InIsnd waters District askss specific provision for safeguarding the Mabersltlp's •oney snd Union finances. Ths constitution requires s detailed CPA audit evsry three nonths by a rank and file auditing coimlttee elected by the aea bership. All Union records are available at SIU haadquarters In Brooklyn. Should any aeabar, for any reason, ba refused hla constitutional right to In­ spect these records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified nail, return receipt requested. West Coast SIU Meetings ' 4- SIU headquarters has issued an advance schedule through June, 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wilmington, San Francisco and Seattle, or Who are due to return from the Far East. Ail Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in ac­ cord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington San Francisco Seattle April 19 May 24 May 20 May 22 June 19 June 21 June 17 CC Revising Operation Of Marine Radiobeacons TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management repreaentatlves and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of truat funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any time, you are denied information about any SIU truat fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. ill NEW YORK—Radiobeacons operated by the Coast Guard will be changed in operating frequency and method of opera­ tion during the summer of 1963. On the East Coast about half the changes will take place on June 4 and the rest on June marine radiobeacon system will take place. Major changes are the 11. The present method of time­ sharing frequencies was estab­ lished in 1929, to reduce interfer­ ence and to allow for expansion of the system. However, since 1929, the number of marine radiobea­ cons operated by the US has grown from 64 to 191 with only a small increase in frequency band allocation for their use. This has resulted in saturation of the band and insufficient fre­ quency separation for acceptable accuracy. In addition, new, ur­ gently needed radiobeacons have been added at the expense of risk­ ing interference with existing beacons, the CG declared. In order to correct this situation and increase efficiency, changes in the method of operation of the DIBECTOa-ST SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESJUENT Paul HaU EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Shepard Lindsey Willlama Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bin Hall Ed Mooney Ered Stewart BAETIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey. Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St John Fay, Agent Richmond 2-0140 DEFROIT 10229 W Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS . . 679 4tli Ave.. Bklyn HYaclntb 0-6600 HOUSTON 9804 Canal St. Paul Drozak. Agent WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St.. SE.. Jaz William Morris. Agent ELgln 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W. Flagler St. Ben Gonzales, Agent FRanklln 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS . 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens, Agent .. Tel 529-7546 NEW YORK . . 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 NORFOLK . 416 Colley Ave Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 629-6505 PHILADELPHIA .. 2004 S. 4tb St Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-381t SAN FRANCISCO .. 450 Harrison St. Frank Boyne. Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E B. McAuley. West Coast Rep. SANTURCB. PR 1313 Fernandez Juncoi. Stop 20 Keith Terpe. Bq. Rep. Phone 723-0003 SEATTLE . 2509 1st Ave Ted Babkowskl. Agent MAlu 3-4334 TAMFA ............. 312 Harrison St. Jeff RiUette, Agent 229-3788 WILMINGTON Oalii 909 N Marine Ave GeofgglKeCartoey. Agent TErihlnal 4-2923 sequencing of six radiobeacons on a single frequency, elimination of the distinction between fair and foul weather operation, adjustment of service ranges, the incorpora­ tion of a long dash at the end of the characteristic identifier and continuous carrier tone - keyed modulation. Under the system of time-shar­ ing, the six beacons to be se­ quenced will each transmit for a period of one minute in consecu­ tive rotation without any- off-air period. The new radio system will be op­ erated according to an assigned se­ quence number using Roman nu­ merals I through VI. For example, "1" indicates the radiobeacon is to operate the first minute of the hour and every sixth minute thereafter; "H" indicates the ra­ diobeacon is to operate the second minute of the hour and every sixth minute thereafter, etc. The charecteristie signal used to Identify the beacon consists of a combination of dots and dashes transmitted for 50 seconds fol­ lowed by a ten-second dash. The last ten seconds of the operating minute are devoted to a long dash for maximum accuracy in taking bearings. P. F. Spencer Get in touch with James Moore, 339 S. Flower, Brea, Calif. Peter E. Walsh Contact your brother, Paul R. Walsh, regarding an important personal matter as soon as possi­ ble. i" 3» ji#;® m SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and eeniority are protected exclus­ ively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all.Uhion halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified Bail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Max Harrison, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board IT Battery Place, Suite I63O, New York NY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Union headquarters by certified Bail, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Itaion or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard 'ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for or on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. EDIT0RI.4L POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally_ refrained from publishing any article'serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publis'ning articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its .collective nerabciship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranlts, one Individual to carry out this responsibility. . .. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to bo paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt la given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. 9^' CWSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBI.IGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halla. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member.so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members ~drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in.cluding attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has rea'ffimed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Uhion has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters hy certified mail, return receipt requested. iiISi 3» Vernon L. Williamson You are asked to contact A. G. Williamson, 115 Broadway, Kissimme, Fla., as soon as possible on an urgent family matter. Si t J" Russell E. Lund would like to get In touch with Oscar Sorensen, Oscar Blain, Thad De Loach, Steve Bregeria, Robert Rivera, and any other former shipmates, who are asked to write him at 18084 River­ side Drivie, Sonoma, Calif. 4" it it Roy Peoples C; H. Foster, PC Box 334, Mil- Charles Glendenning Your mother wishes you to get in touch with her whenever pos­ 4 4^ • sible at the 4202 Groveland Ave. Monte Fila address In Maryland. The phone Contact Ed Peila, 43 Mt. Pleas­ ant Ave. Wailington, NJ, so that is Liberty 2-6518. 4 4 4 he'll know what you want to do Albert H. Schwartz on that personal matter. His phone Your wif9 asks that you get in is GEneva 8-3658. ton, Fla., wants to know where to send your souvenirs. touch with her immediately at Route 1, Box 437, Bel Air. Mary­ land. The phone is code 301-8344582. 4 4 4 Leslie J. Brilhart Your son Robert asks that you contact him as soon as possible at the same address as usual. �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO California Maryland William S. Mailiard Republican 6th District City: Saji Francisco (part). County: San Francisco (part), Rogers C. B. Morton Republican 1st District Cities: Cambridge, Chestertown, Crisfield, Easton, Elkton, Federalsburg, Pocomoke City, Salisbury. Counties; Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Annes, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, Worcester. Harlan Hagen .Democrat 18th District Cities: Arvin, Avenal, Bakersfield, Burton, Corcoran, Crowley, Cutler, Delano, Dinuba, Earlimart, E. Porterville, Exeter, Farmersville, Ford City, Hanford, Ivanhoe, Lamont, Lemoore, Lindsay, McFarland, Mojave, Porterville, Ridgecrest, Shafter, So. Taft, Taft, Taft Heights, Tehachapi, Tulare, Visalia, Wasco, Woodlake. Counties: Kern, Kings, Tulare. Edward A. Garmatz Democrat 3rd District City: Baltimore (part). Massachusetts Republican HasHngs Keith 12th District Cities: Abington, Acushnet, Barnstable, Spring Harbor, Copiague, Deer Park, East Massepequa, East Neck, East Northport, Greenlawn, Halesite, Huntington, Huntington Bay, Huntington Station, Lindenhurst, Lloyd Harbor, Northport, Plainedge (part), S. Huntington, Vernon Valley. Counties: Part of Nassau, Suffolk. Kansas Robert F. Ellsworth Republican 3rd District Cities: Fairway, Garnett, Kansas City, Lawrence, Leawood, Merriam, Mission, Olathe, Osawatomie, Ottawa, .Overland Park, Paola, Prarie Villate, Roeland Park, Shawnee. Counties: Anderson, Douglas, Frank­ lin, Jefferson, Johnson, Linn, Miami, Kansas City (part). Pennsylvania Democrat 16th District Cities: New York-Brooklyn (part), Staten Island. Counties: Kings (port) and Richmond. James A. Byrne Democrat 3rd District City: Philadelphia (part). County: Philadelphia. Jacob H. Gilbert Democrat 22nd District City: New York-Bronx (part). County: Bronx (part). Geerge A. Goodling Republican 19th District Cities: Camp Hill, Carlisle, Dallastown, Gettysburg, Glen Rock, Hanover, Le, moyne, Littlestown, McSherrystown, Manchester, Mechanlcsburg, Midway, Mount Holly Springs, Mount Wolf, New Cumberland, Newville, North York, Parkville. Red Lion, Shippcnsburg (part). Spring Garden, Spring Grove, West Fairview, West York, Wormleysburg, Wor^ville, York. Counties: Adam, Cumberland, York. Kenfucky Frank A. Stubblefield Democrat I st District Cities: Benton, Cadiz, Calvert City, Central City, Clinton, Eddyville, Frank­ lin, Fulton, Greenville, Hickman, Hopkinsville. Lone Oak, Marion, Mayfield, Murray, Paducah, Princeton, Russellville, Scottsville, Woodlawn. Counties: Allen, Ballard, Butler, Cald­ well, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Crit­ tenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Liv­ ingston, Logan, Lyon, McCracken, Mar­ shall, Muhlenhurg, Simpson, Todd, Trigg. Louisiana T. A. Thompson Democrat 7th District Cities: Church Point, Crowley, De Quincey, De Bidder, Eunice, Goosport, Gretna, Jennings, Lake Arthur, Lake Charles, Mamou, Maplewood, Oakdale, Opelousas, Rayne, Sulphur, Ville Platte, Vinton, Welsh, Westlake, Westwego. Parishes: Acadia, Allen, Beauregard, Calcpsieu, Cameron, Evangeline, Jeffer­ son Davis, St. Landy. Maine Stanley R. Tupper Republican 1st District Cities: Augusta, Bath, Belfast, Berwick, Biddleford, Bridgton, Brunswick, Cam­ den, Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Eliot, Falmouth, Freeport, Gardiner, Gorham, Hallowell, Kennebunk, Kittery, New Gloucester, Oakland, Old Orchard Beach, Portland, Rockland, Saco, Sanford, Scar­ borough, South Berwick, So. Portland, Thomaston, Topsham, Waldobar, Waterville. Wells, Westbrook, Windham, Winslow, Winthrop, Yarmouth, York. Counties: Cumberland, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, Waldo and York. House Committee on Merchant Marine & Fisheries These are the members of the House Committee on Mer­ chant Marine & Fisheries to whom protests should be sent ogoinst the proposal for compulsory arbitration in maritime (MR 1897), while hearings on the bill ore recessed in Wash­ ington. (See Page I.) The Committee members are listed alphabetically by state, with the areas they serve in the House of Representatives. All Seafarers, their families and friends are urged to write the members of the Committee, especially if they live in the area represented by any Committee member. The pro­ posal for compulsory arbitration in maritime would mean the end of free collective bargaining not only in the shipping industry, but eventually for all workers. Protests should be addressed to the individual members of the Committee at the House Office Building, Wash­ ington, DC. Boume, Bridgewater, Buzzards Bay, Chatham, Cohasset, Dartmouth,, Dennis, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, East Fal­ mouth, Fairhaven, Falmouth, Hanover, Hanson, Harwich, Hingham, Hull, H.vannis, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Mattapoisett, Middleborough, Nantucket, New Bedford, North Plymouth, North Scituate, Norwell, Pembroke, Plymouth, Provincetown, Rockland, Scituate, South Yarmouth, Vineyard Haven, Wareham, West Bridgewater, Westport, Whitman, Yarmouth. Counties: Barnstable, Bristol (part). Dukes, Nantucket, Plymouth (part). Michigan John D. Dingell Democrat City: Detroit (part). County: Wayne (part). 15th District Missouri Leonor (Mrs. John B.) Sullivan Democrat 3rd District City: St. Louis. County: St. Louis (part). New Jersey Milton W. Glenn Republican 2nd District Cities: Absecon, Atlantic City, Bridgeton, Brlgantine, Buena, Cape May, Cape May Court House, Cape May Point, Egg Harbor City, Hammonton, Linwood, Mar­ gate City, Mays Landing, Millville, Northfield, North Wildwood, Ocean City, Pleasantville. Port Norris, Seabrook Farms, Somers Point, Ventnor City, Villas, Vineland, Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, Woodbine. Counties: Atlantic, Cape May, Cumber­ land. « New York James R. Grover Republican 2nd District Cities: Amityvilie, Babylon, Cold Edith S. Green Democrat 3rd District Cities: Gresham, Milwaukie, Portland. County: Multnomah. John M. Murphy Florida Paul G. Rogers Democrat 6th District Cities; Belle Glade, Belleglade Camp, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Chosen, Clewiston, Dania, Delmy Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Ft. Myers Beach, Hallandale, Hollywood, Immokalee, Indiantown. Lake Park, Lake Worth, Lantana, Lighthouse Point, Margate, Miramar, Naples, N. Palm Beach, Oakland Park, Pahokee, Palm Beach, Palm Springs, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Riviera Beach, So. Bay, Stuart, Tice, W. Palm Beach, Wilton Manor. Counties: Broward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Martin, Palm Beach. Oregon North Carolina Herbert C. Bonner, Chairman Democrat '1st District Cities: Ahoskie, Ayden, Belhaven, Bethel, Edenton, Elizabeth City, Farmville; Greenville, Grifton (part), Hertfoed, Murfreesboro, Plymouth, Robersonville, Washington, Wiliiamston, Windsor. Counties: Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertfoed, Hyde, Martin, Pasquotank, Perqui­ mans, Pitt, Tyrrell, Washington. Alton Lennon Democrat 7th District Cities: Bonnie Doone, Chadbourn, East Fayetteville, East Wilmington, Elizabethtown, Fairmont, Fayetteville, Fayette­ ville North, Laurinburg, Lumberton, Maxton, Owens, Raeford, St. Pauls, South Fayetteville, Southport, South Wilming­ ton, Spring Lake, Tabor City, Whiteviile, Wilmington. Counties: Bladen, Brunswick, Colum­ bus, Cumberland, Hoke, New Hanover, Robeson, Scotland. Ohio Thomas L. Ashley Democrat 9th District Cities: Maumee, Oregon, Ottawa Hills, Sylvania, Toledo. County: Lucas. Charles A. Mosher Republican 13th District Cities: Amherst, Avon Lake, Bellevue, Clyde, Elyria, Fremont, Huron, Lorain, Norwalk, Oberlin, Sandusky, Sandusky So., Sheffield Lake, Vermillion, Welling­ ton, Willard. Counties: Erie, Huron, Lorain, San­ dusky. Charles A. Vanik Democrat 2ist District Cities: Cleveland (part), Garfield Heights, Newburg Heights. County: Cuyahoga (part). Frank M. Clark ' Democrat 25th District Cities: Aliquippa, Ambridge, Badon, Beaver, Beaver Falls, Bessemer, Big Beaver, Boswell, Butler, Conway, Eco­ nomy, Ellwood City, Evans City, Free­ dom, Frisco, Harmony, Highfield, Homeacre, Industry, Lyndora, Mars, Meridian, Midland, Monaca, New Brighton, New Castle, New Wilmington, Oakland, Oakwood, Rochester, Slippery Roc':, West Mayfield, Zelienople. Counties: Beaver, Butler, Lawrence. South Carolina L. Mendell Rivers Democrat 1st District Cities: Allendale, Beaufort, Charleston, Manning, Mt. Pleasant, Summervllle, Walterboro. Counties: Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun, Lexington, Orangeburg, Rich­ land, Sumter. Texas Bob Casey Democrat 22nd District Cities: Bellaire, Deer Park, Houston (part), Jacinto City, La Porte, Morgans Point, Pasadena. County: Harris (part). Virginia Thomas N. Downing Democrat Ist District Cities: Chinoteague, Hampton, Newport News, No. Virginia Beach, Poquoson, Seatack, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg. Counties: Accomack, . Charles City, Essex, Gloucester, James City, King and Queen, Maihews, Middlesex, New Kent, Northampton, Princess Anne, York. Washington Thomas M. Polly Republican 1st District City: Seattle (part). Counties: Kitsap (part). King (part). Thor C. Tollefson Republican 6th District Cities: Bellevue, Bremerton, Buckly,: Enumclaw, Fircrest, Orting, Puyllup, Seattle (part), Sumner, Tacoma. Counties: Pierce, King (part). Wisconsin William K. Van Pelt Republican 6th District Cities: Cedarburg, Chitton, Fond du Lac, Grafton, Harrison, Hartford, Menasha, Mequon, Neenah, No. Fond .du Lac, Oshkosh, Plymouth, Port Washington, Ripon, Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls, Thiensville, Waupan. Counties: Calumet, Fond du Lac, Ozau­ kee, Sheboygan, Washington, Winnebago. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource April 19, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: US SHIPPING-CARGO AID CAMPAIGN SET WC CONTAINERSHIPS CLEAR FIRST HURDLE SIU PLAN PAYS LICENSE COSTS SIU PLANT WORKERS STRIKE AT JAY-KAY SIU CABLE SHIP GETS FIRST JOB READY CONVENTION DELEGATE BALLOTING SIU TIDELANDS VICTORY UPHELD ANTI-STRIKE BILL HEARINGS RECESS PUERTO RICO SIU SCORES NEW GAINS BULKSHIP SALES CLOUD REVIVAL OF BULL LINE MA MOVES SPUR AID TO SHIPPING EYE POSSIBLE MOVE ON UAR BLACKLIST COAST GUARD LAUDS CREW FIRE ROLE NEW SIU SHIP ARRIVES IN US TO START ATLANTIC CABLE JOB CG COMMANDS SEAFARERS FOR TUG RESCUE IN GULF LABOR BOARD BACKS SIU TIDELANDS WIN JUDGE NIXES PHONY HOFFA LIBEL ACTION CONGRESS ASKED TO BAN MEXICAN FARM LABORERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/19/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 8 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3d926eac71657bbf298205a11a4a9aee.PDF 5af52981169c4993efb0758aa751376b PDF Text Text • •-•"a I m - 1(^1: Fitness' Scheme Story On Page 2 April 5, 1963 CUBAN JETS FIRE ON SlU FRDGHTER I 5IU Crew Safe: US Protests ATTACK STORY. J;!",,"' left) re-enacts events of first Cuban air attack against a US merchant vessel, the SlU-manned Floridian (left), while the ship was returning from her regular run to Puerto Rico lost week. According to the Coast Guard, the attack took place in open Caribbean waters about SO miles north of Cuba at the location marked by "X" on the map. There were no injuries as two Cuban MIGs alternately buzzed and strafed the vessel for 20 minutes. (Story On Page 3) : - •lliiili# iliplilBi liWHI®! .iM. k:• On arrival in Miami, March 2^, SlU eyewitnesses Ernest Dyer, Ben McLenden and Jack Nelson replqy shooting incident. McLenden was at the wheel and Nelson remained on deck during the attack takingj pictures. Am �SEAFARERS Pare Two Apra ,M. ua LO€ Co's Push CG Witness' Plan NEW YORK^A deteTmined push by US ship operators to curb seamen's rights and union activities by means Mspeclid legislation is taking shape here and in Washington. In the wake of maritime union oppo»tion to the hill ler compidsory arbitration in shipping disputes, as a possible forerunner of similar legislation covering aU trade unions, shipping liines are also rallying behind the pro--^ posed "Merchant Seammi's Fines would be applied for viola­ properly-weighted figures on acci­ sent in fay (he shipping companies tions by seamen- or shipping com­ dents and illnesses in tiie maritime tabulates the number of reports Health Safety Act." industry. posts them on cards for Individual panies. Both were introduced in A tipoff on the attempt by ship seamen and then services sub­ SignificanUy, the "statistics" the House by Rep. Herbert C. widely quoted to make a case for operators to prod some action on scribers seeking information on Bonner (D.-NC), chairman of the "fitness" program are those of the Bonner "fitness" biU, on which almost any seaman in the industry. GeneraUy, news accounts about the Marine Index Bureau, an no hearings have yet been an­ the Merchant Marine and Fisher­ agency the Bureau's 1962 figures lead to named in a 1950 report of nounced, eame this week. ies Cointnillee. (See separate story, the Senate Subcommittee on La­ With the end of the New York the conclusion that almost 90 per­ richt.) bor-Management Relations for en­ newspaper tie-up and the resump­ cent of all US seamen are having The safety proposal is the latest gaging in labor spying against the tion of publication by eight of the accidents or are sick aboard ship attempt to give the Coast Guard SIU during the Union's successful major metropolitan dailies on at some time during the year. The control over the livelihood of all Cities Service organizing cam­ Monday, April . 1, the biggest MIB figure was actually 88.9 per­ "shipping news" item carried in cent, and indicates that the ships merchant seamen. It amounts to paign. Figures Challenged the "New York Times" that day are either unmanned or jobs are a warmed-over version of a "pro­ concerned the alleged "ills of sea­ untended most of the time. Marine Index "safety" figures filing" program which the Coast What the figure represents is Guard sought to impose on its have been challenged and exposed' men"—lyith reference to 1962 Ma­ own as far back as 1954, in an ef­ a number of times in the SEA­ rine Index figures and to a news something else again. The Bureau's fort to set up Government stand­ FARERS LOG and other ' union event reported in other papers on "numbers game" deals with "re­ ports" of accidents and illness, freMarch 22. _ . ards of "fitness" which a seaman publications. During the course of an in-perMarine Index collects reports (Continued on Page 15) would require in order to work. Under the legislation sought by son interview by a LOG staff Rep. Bonner, the establishment of writer with Bruno J. Augenti, "physical qualifications for all po­ president, in 1958 and on several sitions on vessels of the United later occasions, he conceded that States" would be authorized, with the Bureau does not have — and the CG carrying out the program. does not provide — accurate nor SlUNA Convention Set In Washington Nominations Begin For Delegate Vote NEW YORK—Nominations for the post of delegate to next month's special and 11th biennial conventions of the Seafarers International Union of North America will open Monday, April 8, in ad--^ The foil text of the proce­ vance of secret balloting dures on "Nominations For scheduled to take place in all Convention Delegates" ap­ ports on Tuesday, April 30. pears on Page 5. The convention is to be held in Washington, DC, beginning Mon­ day, May 6, at the International eligibility requirements follow Inn. those for other SIU elective office, The series of procedures con­ with any Seafarer able to nominate cerning the nomination and elec­ himself. tion of convention delegates will Rank-and-<file committees will be be presented and acted upon by elected to check the eligibility of the membership at regular and nominees, and to conduct the se­ special membership meetings this cret balloting and tallying of all month in accord with the SIU voting. constitution. Although the 1961 SIUNA con­ A total of 15 delegates has been vention at San Juan, Puerto Rico, allotted to the SIU AUantic, Gulf, selected New Orleans as site Lakes and Inland Waters District of this year's convention, members by the SIUNA on the basis of per of the international executive capita payments to the interna­ board recently recommended tional. changing the site to Washington, Individual notices and a copy so that delegates would have a of the recommended procedures first-hand opportunity to hear re­ have been mailed to all SIU mem­ ports and act on the volume of bers March 31 at their last-known important maritime and labor leg­ home address. Similar notices and islation coming up in Congress. procedures concerning convention Accordingly, a special conven­ delegates were mailed to members tion of the international will begin of all regions and affiliates of the at 10 AM, May 6, to deal with the SIU at the same time. change in the convention site. The Under the procedures, nomina­ regular convention'will convene at tions will close April 17. The pro­ 11 AM. cedures for nominations and the Greek-flag freighter Castor, pictured before she sailed from New Orleans two weeks ago', was one of the foreignflag vessels linked to the Kulukundis-Bull Line interests in the US which were picketed by the SIU. Union's picketing against foreign ships was upheld by Louisiana and Wash­ ington state courts, but lines were later removed to spur moves for reorganization of Bull Line shipping operation. •t,-'' I,: WASHINGTON — Organized la­ bor's attack on a bill which would lead to compulsory arbitration of all maritime disputes mounted here, as the House Merchant Ma­ rine Committee continued hear­ ings this week. Officials of the ' International Longshoremen's Association testi­ fied that the no-strike bill would destroy real collective bargaining by limiting chances of compromise during negotiations. Both Capt. William V. Bradley, ILA president, and Thomas W. Gleason, vice-pres­ ident, appeired in opposition. Meanwhile, SIUNA President Paul Hall addressed the Tulane University Institute on' Foreign Transportation in New Orleans March 22, where he reiterated the position of the international and the Maritime Trades Department, which he presented at House hear­ ings on March 14 and 19. Escape Responsibility Hall said that subsidized US op­ erators backed the arbitration pro­ posal to escape responsibility for cost increases passed on to the Government. The annual Tulane University forum, which heard a number of speakers, wound up its five-day gathering with a visit to the SIU hall. ILA opposition to the bill here focussed on the "lack of good faith" bargaining by shipping con­ cerns as the cause of the longshore ' strike last winter. Gleason charged that foreign ship lines dominated the New York Shipping Associa­ tion and were not interested in an early settlement. He pointed out that American lines do not partic­ ipate in foreign longshore talks. The Railway Labor Executives Association, composed of 24 unions including the SIU, also adopted a strong position last week against the legislation. The RLEA warned that bill would be the "entering wedge to shackle the liberties of all American workers through compulsory arbitration." Eye Court Rule On Bull Line NORFOLK—A Federal Court hearing here Monday, April 8, to decide the distribution of money from the sale of two ships in the Bull Line-Kulukundis fleet, may hold the key to the eventual reorganization of the American-flag shipping operation under a trusteeshio arrangement. ^ Federal Judge Roszel C. by SlU-contracted companies. including the SIU and other ship­ Thomsen will act Monday on The fate of the Kulukundis op­ board unions with a direct interest a move to hold off approval the sale of the Westhampton last week in Baltimore for over $2.5 million. Two Bull Llne-Kulukundis ships have been sold. In addition to the Westhampton, the Kathryn brought $350,000 at a marshal's sale here in Norfolk. Both shipr were bou^t eration seems to hinge basically on whether the proposed trustee ar­ rangement includes the bulk car­ rier Westhampton, which could produce an estimated $500,000 cash flow a year to the reorganized trustee group. The trustee organi­ zation would act for the creditors. West Coast SIU .Meeting Change Due to a necessary change In scheduling of the monthly Informational meetings for SIU West Coast ports during April, Seafarers are urged to recheck the dates carried in the SIU Meeting Schedule listed on page 15 of this is- -sue. The dates have been ad­ vanced one week- for all meet­ ings on the West Coast, as follows: Wilmington, April 15 San Francisco, April 17 Seattle, April 19 AU meetings begin at 2 PM ]|qcal time. . . Attack On No-Strike Bill Cains Site of the Nth Biennial convention «f the SIUNA will be the new Internatiohaj Inn Washington, DC. The convention Will be held in the nation's capital beginninig Maj^ 6. in monies owed to members' wel­ fare, pension and vacation funds, as well Seafarers with liens against Bull Line-Kulukundis ships. Meanwhile, the last of the SIU crewmen stranded overseas when the Kulukundis operation's diffi­ culties started are due to arrive in San Francisco on April 17, when the remainder of the Mount Rai­ nier- crew is expected tb arrive from Yokohama, Japan. All other crewfi are back in the States and were advanced money from an es­ crow fund secured by the SIU some time ago to cover wages and allotments owed to SIU crews and families., In an effort to aid the reorgani­ zation of the Bull Line-Kulukundis operation, the SIU removed picketlines March 20 on foreign-flag vessels linked to the Kulukundis American shipping operation, which had been docked at US ports. The SIU's right to picket the foreign ships had previously been upheld by court decisions In­ volving the Pleiades in Seattle, and, the , Castor, which had bdeii tied up by Seafarers' plcketlines in New Orleans. ' �SiiAFAKERS toe PMge Threi Cuban MICs Attack SIU Ship Floridian; Crewmembers Safe MIAMI--The SlU-manned Floridian (South Atlantic & Caribbean) became the first US merchant ship fired on by Cuban jets last Thursday, March 28, when she was attacked about 50 miles north Of Cuba. The 2,200-ton Floridian was strafed by two Rus-"*" flying off—long before American sian-built MIG aircraft Seafarer Cameras planes arrived on the scene. When the ship arrived here on while returning from Vs. Cuban Guns Friday, March 29, Seafarer Sidney Puerto Rico on her weekly run. Circling the ship for 20 min­ Seafarer Robert Morgan, electrician off the Robin Kirk (Robin), has blood pressure checked at the Brooklyn SlU clinic, while John McDonald, OS, ex-Mayflower (May­ flower), adds a pint to SlU Blood Bank. Morgan praised the SlU medical centers as a "great help to seamen by keeping check on their health. McDonald was making his first b ood donation, "but not my last,' he said. "I may need it myself sometime." SlU Clinic Program Marks 6th Birthday NEW YORK—Completing its sixth year of operation this month, the SIU's Pete Larsen Memorial Clinic in Brooklyn is going stronger than ever in providing for the health of Seafarers and their families, The SIU's medical center Seafarers and their families by here was the first to be opened detecting incipient illness or by a US seamen's union, and was applauded as a milestone in the maritime industry at the time of its dedication in April, 1957. Since then, the SIU network of medical centers had been expanded to cover six mainland ports where Seafarers and SIU families can receive complete diagnostic exami­ nations. A separate clinic is also maintained in Puerto Rico. 28,000 Examined In NY The New York center has examined almost 28,000 Seafarers and dependents in its jsix years of operation. The total includes about 3,400 wives and dependent children, in addition to some 24,500 examinations for Seafarers. A second SIU clinic was begun in New Orleans eight months after the clinic opened here, and later centers were started in Mobile, Houston, Baltimore, San Juan and Philadelphia. The Philadelphia clinic shares the facilities of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Completely-Equipped All of the clinics offer complete diagnostic services in fullyequipped centers. They have serv­ iced over 60,000 SIU men and their families To date. The chief function of the clinics is to provide health protection for disease in the ea^ly stages of development, while they may still respond to treatment. Though at first limited to Sea­ farers, the service was expanded within a year to include wives and dependent children. Later, serv­ ices were further expanded to in­ clude dependent parents of Sea­ farers as well. Nelson Berger rowly missed the ship. Sea­ farer Jack Nelson, AB, and others stood their ground against the Cuban guns to get proof that the unidentifiable blips picked up on American radar were Cuban planes fir­ ing at an unarmed American ship—proof that was grabbed up by US Intelligence serv­ ices. In interviews later, SIU crewmember Sidney Z. Berger echoed the question of many: If US jets are faster than MIGs, why did it take them almost an hour to get there? pictures, said later: "I could see the wink of the guns and the sound got to me." The Cubans made seven passes in all before See Chance To Curb MSTS Via Anti-Cov't Business Bill WASHINGTON—A bill that might provide the lever to get the Federal Government out of the shipping business was introduced in the Senate last month by Sen. Wallace F. Bennett (R.-Utah) with the title of the "Anti-Government Competition Act." It was re­ ferred to the Committee on Government Operations for Government yards, though by ex­ business-type activities engaged in pert testimony they could be built by the Federal Goernment which consideration. for 15 to 25 percent less in are detrimental to private business. The measure went into the Sen­ ate hopper on March 14 and is designed to prevent the Govern­ ment from engaging in all types of activities that compete with private business. It was sponsored by Sen. Bennett and eight others on a bi-partisan basis. Business activities of the Gov­ ernment where its operations are in direct competition with private concerns would include the ship­ ping operations of the Military Sea Transportation Service, a tempo­ rary postwar agency which has long since achieved permanency. April 5, 1963 Vol. XXV, No. 7 Both maritime unions-and priv­ ate ship operators have consist­ ently pointed out that many of the activities carried out by MSTS could readily be handled by avail­ PAUL HALL, President HERBEni BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPWACK, able private shipping without af­ Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art fecting military needs. Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, In introducing the measure, Sen. ALEXANDER LESLIE, PETER MCEVO*. Bennett specifically cited Govern­ HOWARD KESSLER, Staff Wrif«r*. ment shipyards as an example of Federal competition. He said Gov­ Publlshtd blwetkly at th* hRidquRrteri ernment shipyards serviced 10,000 of tho Saafarari Intarnatlonal Unisn. At­ lantic, Oult, Lakai and Inland Watari vessels during World War 11 and District, AFL-CIO, *71 Fourth Avanuo, Brooklyn 31, NY. Tal. HYaclnth MtOO. still remain In full operation al­ Sacond class postaga paid at tha Fost though they service only a few Offiea In Brooklyn. NY. vndar thp Act hundred ships today. of Aug. 34, 1913. "Thus," he pointed out, "the Navy continues to build ships in SEAFARERS LOG utes, the jets alternately buzzed and fired machine gun bursts across the Floridan's bow and stern. None of the shots hit the ship, and no one was injured. The attack came in the same waters, between Cuba and Florida where, on February 20, Cubanbased MIGs fired rockets at the American shrimp boat Ala. stayed On Deck Seafarer Jack Nelson, AB, stayed on the Floridian's deck with his camera all through last week's attack, taking pictures of the action. His films, along with others taken during the incident, were turned over to US Intelli­ gence authorities when the ship docked here. They were rushed to the Penta­ gon in Washington to aid in iden­ tifying the aircraft involved. The attack began at 5:30 PM on the 28th. The Cuban jets ap­ proached out of the sun and cir­ cled the Floridian at different altitudes for about 20 minutes. Both planes made three firing passes using machine cannon. On the third pass, one of them put about 30 shots across the ship's bow. Nelson, who was on deck tkking Armed with cameras only, the Floridian crew actually "outgunned" the Cuban MIG jets that attacked and nar- private yards — at a savings of millions of dollars." The purpose of the "Anti-Gov­ ernment Competition Act" is to terminate, "to the maximum ex­ tent compatible with national se­ curity and the public interest," all Under the provisions of the bill, the Bureau of the Budget would review any proposed business set up by a Government department and have to report to the Presi­ dent with its .recommendations within a 90-day period. Treasury Official Backs US Fleet CITES AMERICAN SHIP $ ROLE PHILADELPHIA—Putting new light on the importance of American-flag shipping, Assistant Treasury Secretary James A. Reed has cited the American US-flag merchant fleet for its "most significant contribution to our interna­ regular liner service. tional balance of payments." Reed said • the Act was written In an address to the Philadel­ phia Maritime Association on March 21, Reed said that the esti­ mated net dollar exchange savings through transpiort of US exports on US-flag vessels amounted to $758 million in 1961, $517 million of which was earned in hauling purely commercial cargoes. The Treasury official pointed out that "it does not cost one cent more" when overseas shippers use Amer­ ican-flag vessels that operate in "for the benefit of American business" to provide a means for moving their cargoes at reasonable rates. "So it was for trade and commerce that the 1936 Act was passed. The ships themselves, what they provide in' their operation, are the servants of that trade," he noted. The SIU has consistently main­ tained that the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 does not meet today's shipping needs. Z. Berger, the Floridian's cook, noted the long delay before sev­ eral US Navy jets arrived after the ship had radioed her exact position. US jets arrived 55 min­ utes after the attack began, and by that time the' Cuban planes were long gone. Makes Weekly Runs "We were all angry," Berger said. "It took so long for an Amer­ ican plane to come out here after the SOS went out." The Floridian, a converted warbuilt LST, makes regular weekly runs between Miami, Savannah and Puerto Rico with her sister ship, the New Yorker. The New Yorker made the news twice last year for picking up Cuban refu­ gees fleeing the island in small boats. A note sent to Washington by Cuba, referring to the Floridian incident, said the MIGs had "prob­ ably fired in error" and that the Cuban government had no inten­ tion of firing at the American ship. They said their forces were only looking for a suspect boat. Since both the Floridian and the New Yorker have both been on the same run in the Caribbean for almost a year, and must have been familiar to Cuban air and sea craft in the area, the excuse fell short of, explaining the shoot­ ing incident. When the attack began, the Floridian, which was carrying a cargo of pineapples, sugar and rum, increased speed from about 14 to 17 knots-but remained on course. She took no action other than putting out a radio call for help. At the time, no one knew if the Cuban planes were actually trying to hit her or not. SIU Bulkship Makes Port Under Tow FALMOUTH, England—The SlUmanned bulk cargo Globe Progress (Ocean Cargo) reached here last week under tow of a Dutch deepsea tug after she ran into rudder trouble about 200 miles off the Irish mainland. The American flag-freighter suf­ fered no damages but was being outfitted with a new rudder as part of her necessary repairs. Unloaded Cargo Enroute to Philadelphia after unloading a cargo of coal at Rot­ terdam, she was first reported to be disabled and adrift in choppy seas on March 26. Word of her dis­ tress was picked up by a Dutch coastal station at Ijmuiden, which sped news of the 13,036-ton ves­ sel's difficulties to other craft in the area. The Dutch tug, Utrecht, found the Progress and guided her into this port for repairs. There were no injuries reported involving the SIU crewmembers aboard. �mmsrn AiMr •; hmr SEAPlME^tbe -si ' 'V^. I • (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District,) Alqrch 1 Through Mardi SIU" shipping was busy again during the first two weeks in March, as a total of 1,451 men were shipped to jobs firom all ports. The shipping rise indicated further gains during the balance of the month, despite a number of laid-up vessels. Registration again ran behind the shipping total in two of the three shipboard departments. The registration figure for this period was ahead of the number of men shipped only in the deck gang. Total registration was 1,388. Shipping on group 2 jobs in the engine department was especially busy, so that activity in black gang jobs gen­ erally was best among the three departments. Most of the major ports showed a welcome change in their shipping totals this period, with New York, Mobile, 1963 New Orleans and Houston and Seattle most active. Bal­ timore was very slow, and Philadelphia was also rela­ tively quiet. On the West Coast, Wilmington showed a slight increase in jobs shipped but remained on the slow bell. San Francisco listed some gains. The number of port payoffs and sign-ons was up again, although this didn't help Baltimore any. Boston, Nor­ folk, Jacksonville, Tampa and Wilmington had no signons at all. Tampa, in fact, had no ships in period. Hous­ ton had 38 vessels passing through in transit to other ports, and New York had 30, which helped account for their improved showing in the shipping column. A breakdown of the activity by seniority groups shows 62 percent of the total jobs shipped went to class A men, 28 percent to class B, and, the remainder to class C. Ship AtiMfy Slga li Om$ Trams. TOTAL loStM S New Y«fk. ... If PWIodclpbte.. 4 Boltlmov# ••• 4 Norfolk ...,. 0 Joeksoovlilo .. 1 ToaqM ....... 0 Mobllo 4 Now OrleoM.. 2 HoHstei ..4 Wllmingtoo ... 1 Sofl Ffwactsco.. 4 Sooltlo .... 4 0 f 7 4 0 0 0 4 7 4 0 4 4 7 30 10 ' IS 0 f 0 7 14 30 5 5 3 12 50 23 2S 0 10 0 17 25 40 4 13 IS TOTALS ... 42 45 153 240 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia. Baltimore .Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans......... Hou.ston Wilmington San Francisco Seal lie tnj fit's Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 3 AIX 1 2 3 ALL 1 3 2 2 1 8 3 12 0 0 1 3 9 1 2 4 22 35 14 71 0 90 24 17 41 20 53 17 3 10 1 14 0 1 8 4 5 6 3 14 20 4 5 29 1 11 6 4 6 10 5 21 2 4 S 2 2 1 3 « 0 0 2 2 6 1 0 7 1 4 3 4 6 0 4 0 1 2 0 3 « 2 0 0 2 1 1 2 14 12 31 5 2 0 2 10 31 17 4 17 35 61 3 17 34 54 27 TSi 9 34 12 40 67 1 19 8 12 14 27 19 56 26 11 0 4 0 4 0 2 0 2 1 S 3 1 8 13 2 4 1 8 14 4 4 12 5 21 19 3 31 2 13 9 3 18 6 20 11 3 107 193 51 1 351 12 86 92 1 190 101 181 66 1 348! Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach GLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL A 1 2 2 C AfJ. 1 B 2 ' S ALL 1 3 ALL 2 0 D 0 0 B 0 1 9 1 IB 5 0 11 3 19 8 1 2 6 8 6 17 15 32 2 7 5 14 90 32 14 136 82 140 25 247 2 54 62 118 0 1 3 4 0 1 14 1 B 19 16 4 1 20 40 0 11 4 8 3 0 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 B 21 37 75 15 127 B 45 16 29 3 B 1 2 1 I 2 2 « 2 7 12 3 20 2 34 2 6 11 19 0 13 28 1 0 1 B 4 14 14 29 1 B B B 5 11 1 4 X"r Q 0 0 0 0 2 0 « B 16 B 5 B 0 IB 2 2 2 4 3 16 B 1 0 0 8 8 1 31 16 48 32 33 B 1 11 0 13 9 4 6 73 0 1 19 12 . 32 0 B 32 0 105 83 110 17 210 10 58 90 158 6 15 0 0 1 56 1 8 1 72 60 85 17 162 3 13 1 45 36 84 0 5 0 0 0 1 ' 1 0 B 1 0 6 10 20 14 3 ' 27 1 13 6 6 0 0 0 21 0 3 3 0 6 0 16 3 43 5 26 27 24 10 11 6 7 14 20 2 8 3 13 1 13 14 47 27 8 23 14 3 44 1 14 16 15 1 34 348 123 34 1 505 403 561 10411068 25 242 292 1 559 5 63 55 1 123 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston •New York Philadeiphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS GROUP 1 2 2 1 12 37 8 1 16 6 5 1 0 3 0 2 3 10 8 43 26 14 2 5 7 16 3 11 58 184 Registered CLASS B Shiooed CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL I 2 3 ALL 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 2 1 0 2 0 2 1 10 59 6 25 19 50 11 72 0 55 6 32 22 54 3 12 0 S 2 1 4 8 1 11 B 2 3 5 24 0 2 12 12 6 24 1 2 5 9 1 3 9 7 1 .3 1 6 1 4 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 1 3 0 4 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 2 1 1 -3 0 0 1 0 2 0 2 18 0 5 5 6 11 7 15 20 28 2 1 4 9 56 1 5 18 18 37 16 46 67 5 9 14 28 5 3 43 4 17 11 32 14 34 52 . 1 10 17 28 4 2 9 0 3 B 3 2 0 e 3 0 0 0 1 1 24 2 2 8 7 4 16 1 7 7 2 1 4 1 15 1 11 5 17 4 8 3 15 1 10 16 5 34 1 276 17 99 85 1 201 64 190 24 ! 278 12 78 79 1 169 TOTAL SHIPPED Regbtered Oin The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP 8 ALL 12 8 ALL 2 1 2 3 ALL A C ALL 1 B 8 5 2 8 0 5 3 0 0 1 2 5 1 1 2 1 91 17 72 42 35 2 54 17 143 40 118 18 176 14 5 10 19 0 1 2 3 11 5 3 19 25 3 29 0 4 15 1 0 61 IB 80 3 44 2 2 4 22 9 19 22 4 9 9 6 6 15 0 0 1 23 4 33 3 0 0 3 0 4 6 0 0 1 1 2 11 2 15 2 13 24 0 0 0 0 9 5 10 1 2 3 1 9 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 B 0 23 7 35 0 21 0 0 9 12 1 28 15 44 5 1 1 96 3 77 72 152 0 67 95 33 8 137 0 0 0 28 0 83 33 70 61 51 123 0 28 5 108 11 0 3 3 52 3 13 15 3 22 3 5 5 0 0 3 3 4 0 0 0 B 13 26 3 42 2 2 0 6 16 29 13 9 6 0 7 6 10 2 29 1 5 0 11 15 16 11 42 4 23 4 7 4 22 22 1 46 278 169 46 1 493 153 505 66 1 724 43 250 245 1 538 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Bos ... NY P:iil fial Nor.... Jac Tarn Mob WO .... Hou .... Wil Sea TOT >1» C Registered CLASS B GROUP GROUP i-s .1 3 ALL 2 1 3 ALL 1-s 2 0 1 1 2 4 0 0 1 1 0 5 16 8 33 62 3 2 17 22 7 2 1 2 2 7 0 1 5 4 2 4 7 2 22 0 9 0 4 4 2 0 2 0 2 4 0 0 7 •7 0 1 13 2 1 9 2 5 6 13 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 16 0 1 5 2 8 0 8 8 4 5 61 3 18 9 29 0 27 30 6. 2 7 8 26 2 9 4 B 15 1 2 1 1 1 5 0 0 3 3 0 1 1 2 4 8 0 0 1 1 1 2 5 5 14 26 1 0 3 4 2 69 50 113 1 256 12 24 12 90 1 114 25' Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 1 1 21 6 42 76 3 ,1 6 12 2 1 5 10 0 1 2 3 1 5 7 1 0 0 1 1 7 4 12 27 20 11 50 87 4 2 14 21 1 0 3 4 0 7 11 9 5 3 4 14 64 35 150 1 274 Shipped CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 0 0 0 0 2 2 16 20 6 0 2 4 2 0 11 9 6 0 5 1 .0 1 2 1 0 2 0 2 0 12 1 11 1 1 2628 0 0 16 16 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 4 1 1 7 5 6 11 98 115 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS GROUP 1 3 ALL A C ALL 1-s 2 B 3 1 0 2 1 B 1 2 1 20 23 119 31 0 23 76 1 22 25 7 0 7 12 6 7 B 7 7 10 28 18 0 7 11 7 0 0 3 6 9 3 0 0 0 0 10 2 2 1 0 1 1 7 0 3 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 39 8 0 0 0 27 12 0 0 28 0 lis 23 0 87 0 0 0 16 3 4B 11 3 21 0 3 0 5 5 0 4 0 1 0 0 •D 17 9 2 2 11 4 0 2 0 7 19 19 14 40 { 3 0 19 0 1 62 1 64 274 115 64 1 4531121 1 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP 8 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 11 0 6 6 2 2 1 5 59 60 37 95 223 3 7 49 16 6 3 26 1 2 13 10 79 1 2 19 22 21 16 24 20 2 2 12 3 1 9 12 51 4 65 32 29 16 26 7 0 1 8 IB 0 1 1 1 51 B 11 0 11 rl2 7 24 93 5 7 81 45 21 78 167 59 7 45 92 7 ,34 25 22 8 6 24 2 0 6 6 7 53 0 > 0 11 _ 11 12 9 23 31 2 8 12 5 15 2 8 62 286 1 375 243 164 310 1 838 27 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A r.noup DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS 1 2 3 ALL 107 193 51 I 351 ^58 184 34 I 2"^ 93 50 113 I 256 258 427 198j 883 Registered Shipped Shipped CLASS B CLASS A CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 12 86 92 I 190 101 181 66 1 348 5 63 55 123 17 99 85 i 201 64 190 24 | 278 12 78" 79 ICT 12_ 12 90 I 114 89 35 150 | 274 6 11 98 115 41 197 267 J 505 254 406 240 j 900 23 152 232 407 Registered On The Beach TOTAL Shipped CLASS A CLASS B SHIPPED CLASS C GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP 23 ALL 1 2 3 ALL B C ALL 1 1 23 ALL A 25 242 292 1559 34 348_ 123 34 | ^5 403 561 J5)4 imS 16 15 46 153 505 66 I 724 43 250 245 I 538 278 169 46 I 493 22 22 27 62 286 | 375 274 115 64 I 453 364 164 310 | 838 1 62 I 64 39 99 j 144 900 407 144 11451 920 1230 480 |2630 95 554 823 |1472 • m - '/'iS 1 L!«il �rageWffm SMAFAREnS t&G mHoUiMi BQnauRf ^ Early Birds At Philadelphia Hall NLRB Orders Vote In Detroit Cab Fleet Seafarers He|p Fete St, Patrick ^W ORLEANS—Seafarer* had a hand In a festive St. Patrick's Day celebration here on March 17, when the SIU hall served as the site for the annual holiday banquet of''the Irish Channel. After a pai^ade in which Irish­ men, bona fide and otherwise, hon.ored the birthday of Ireland's patron saint, the annual banquet of the Channel group was held for the first time at the SIU building, with SIU Vice-President Lindsey J. Williams as master of ceremo­ nies. Gala Parade The parade route began at Felic­ ity and Magazine, proceeded on Magazine to Louisiana to Annunci­ ation to Jackson .and on to Chipewa, where the festive board was laid out inside the hall at 630 Jackson. Everything but the hall itself was polored green for the occasion, although some, orna­ mental shrubbery helped maintain the appropriate holiday tint. According to Assessor Richard F. Burke, celebration committee­ man for the Channel group, the occasion marked the first time that tickets for the banquet were sold out three days in advance. The banquet chefs did them­ selves proud in featuring a menu of corned beef and cabbage plus green-tinted bread and ice cream. The beer was reported to be green also, although this may have been mostly through the eyes of the imMbers. The celebration at the Union hall was one of many here and around the country for the festive day. Hearing May Qa iMUt Companr Staff DETROIT—decision will be made today in Federal Court here on a move by the Checlser Cab Company to defeat a National Laljor Relations Board order calling for an election among 1,600 Checker Cab> hearing was postponed until today drivers. The NLRB ordered the elec­ to allow an NLRB attorney from tion in upholding the petition of SIU Local 10, Transportation Serv­ ices & Allied Workers. Issued on March 16, the order called for an election to be held within 30 days. Checker then ob­ tained a show-cause ordmr, which was returnable in Federal Court last Monday, April 1. The original Detailed CG Rules On A-Cargo Urged WASHINGTON—Proposed Coast Guard rules adapted from similar Interstate Commerce Commission requirements covering handling of radioactive materials have been termed Early arrivars at the SIU hall in Philadelphia on re­ cent AM when LOG photographer was in port were Seafarers Joe Haggerty, wiper (top, left), and Erick VoMsm, oiler (bottom). Haggerty was checking ships in port with Charles Stansbury, dis­ patcher.-Valdson is shown looking over rack display­ ing SIU newspapers. inadequate by Seafarers Safety Director Joe Algina, who testified here at a public hearing of the CG Merchant Marine Council on March 25. Urging more specific rules that would require ship operators to inform crewmembers of the nature of the cargo, where It Is located aboard and its potential hazards, Algina stated that this should be "the nunimum required to protect the crew from inadvertMit contact with such cargoes." He noted previous correspondence to the Commandant of the Coast Guard as far back as 1960, calling for detailed rules to deal with the possibility of contamination from radioactive substances and materials carried as cargo aboard ship. Algina also suggested special training of unlicensed crewmembers as well as licensed personnel, the provision of necessary detection equipment by shippers to carriers hauling radio­ active materials and recognition that the same rules and procedures adequate for land transportation in the event of breakage or leakage from cargo containers is not enough. "The ship at sea or in a foreign port must be considered isolated and totally dependent on its own resources and supplies for protecting its personnel," he added. Subsequently; it was reported that liie Coast Guard was holding off further action on the rules pending further consultation with the ICC. Washington to represent the Board at the hearing. If the company's show-cause or­ der is set aside by the court today, the NLRB will then set a pre-, election meeting and proceed from there on a vote expected to take place within the next two weeks. In ordering the election, the Board held that the 281 owners who make up the Checker Cab Company are actually one unit. Action on the SIU petition for an election, which was first filed last May, had been delayed while the Board deliberated on the issue. The decision issued by the labor board held closely to the unit and eligibility provisions sought by the Union. Eligible to vote under the ruling are all regular drivers, all leasing drivers and all part-time drivers who worked at least two days per week in 8 of the 10 weeks preceding the order. In making its decision for the election the Board held' that "it is clear that Checker exercises substantial control over each mem­ ber's drivers," and that "the mem­ bers (owners) of Checker have surrendered to Checker a consid­ erable measure of control over the employment conditions of the drivers employed by each mem­ ber." An important factor in the Board's final ruling that the 281 owners actually constitute one unit was the fact that the company is­ sues a book of rules and may ex­ pel any owner for cause. Nominations Procedure For Convention Delegates The following is the text of the procedwre on "Nomina­ tions For Conventiwi Delegates" which was mailed to Seafarers' homes from headquarters <MI Mureh 31: In accordance with Article XIV, Section 3 of the Union constitution, the President is required to, and hereby does, advise all Port Agents that advice has been re­ ceived as to the date (rf, and the number of duly author­ ized delegates permitted to participate in the Special and 11th Biennial Conventions of the International. These conventions are to be held commencing 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM respectively on Monday, May 6, 1963 at the International Inn, 14th and M Streets, NW, Washing­ ton, DC. The President,, also in accordance with Article XIV, Section 3 of the constitution is required to make recom­ mendations as to generally applicable rules for the eleetion_ of delegates. In compliance with the constitution and procedures of the Union, the recommendations are as follows: letter must be received In headquarters before 5:00 PM, Wednesday, April 17, 1963. (5) The qualifications for convention delegate shall be as set forth in Article XH, Section 2 of the constitution. (6) A special meeting shall be held in New York Port and headquarters on Wednesday, April 17, 1963 at' 11:00 AM to elect a six (6) man committee to pass upon the eligibility of the convention delegate nominees: said committee to consist of two (2)" men from each depart­ ment. If this committee finds any nominee net qualified, it will notify the nominee by telegram, to his last known address, no later than Friday, April 19, 1963. Any nom­ inee found not so qualified, shaU have the right to appeal to this committee by, telegram sent to the committee care of headquarters to be received no later than 12:00 Noon, Monday, April 22, 1963. The committee shall immediately pass upon any and all appeals. (1) It is recommended that we send the fifteen (15) delegates to which we are entitled, plus whatever staff is deemed advisable by our delegates to help them carry out our business. . (7) A special meeting shall be held in New York Port and headquarters on Monday, April 22, 1963 at 3:0i0 PM to pass upon the report of the six (6) man committee both as to its findings on qualifications and actions on appeals. This special meeting may modify, change or affirm any and all actions of the committee. (2) At the regular membership meetings in ports during the month of April commencing in New York on April 8, and ending in Mobile on April 17, 1963, the membership shall act upon these recommendations and at the same nieetings nominations for delegates shall be declared open. (8) (A) The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare the necessary ballots and secret voting shall take place in all ports on Tuesday, April 30, 1963, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. All Port Agents shall provide proper voting booths to insure a secret ballot. (3) Any full bookmember may nominate himhelf as a candidate for convention delegate. (B) A Polls and Tally Committee shall be elected at each port between the hours of 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, at duly held special meetings called for that purpose. This committee shall conduct the election in each port. (4) All those members who are nominated and wish to accept such nomination, or who wish to nominate them­ selves, shall send notification of their acceptance by wire or registered letter, containing their present address and book number, to A1 Kerr, Secretary-Treasurer, Seafarers International Union of North America-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, New York, which telegram or registered (C) The Polls and Tally Committee in each port shall, at the end of the day's voting, tally, make a report and certify the same by wire to the Polls and Tally Com­ mittee at headquarters. The Polls and Tally Committee in each port, at the conclusion of their tally, shall also mail their t^ly together with all ballots,- used and un­ used, stub* and all other election materials to the Secretary-Treasurm: at headquarters via certified mail. In additiim to the above, the Polls and Tally Committee at headquarters shaU compile the reports and certifications received from the Polls and Tally Committees at other ports and make a combined report as to the results of the election. Upon completion of all of the foregoing, each respectivo Polls and Tally Committee shall be dis­ charged. (9) Members of the six-man committee elected to pass upon the qualifications of nominees and/or the PoUs and Tally Committees while acting as such, shall be paid at the prevailing standby rate of pay of $2.33 per hour, in addition to being given their me^ while in action. (10) A special meeting shall be held at each port on Thursdjor, May 2, 1963 at 11:00 AM to act upon the re­ port of the Polls and Tally Committee. The action taken by the membership at this meeting shall be teletyped to headquarters immediately after the meeting has ad­ journed. (11) The Polls and Tally Committee report, giving the results of the election, shall be posted at each port. (12) Each Port Agent is charged, to the extent of his authority, with taking all steps necessary to insure en­ forcement of the constitution and the carrying out of these instructions. (13) Any member wishing to offer suggestions for the. guidance of the delegates who may be elected, should send such suggestions to the office of A1 Kerr, SecretaryTreasurer, at headquarters, to be received no later than May 2, 1963. i Separate letters and notices covering similar instruc­ tions and procedures for the election of convention dele­ gates by members of SIU affiliates and divisions were mailed to the home of each member from headquarters on March 31. �Pace Sis SEAFARERS Aprfl I. INI LOG PR Man Cifes Job-Cutting Scheme 'RR Ad Drive Paid Off WASHINGTON — The multi-million-dollar advertising campaign to create an atmos­ Joe AlglnB, Safe^ Director phere in which thousands of railroad workers' jobs could be destroyed on the puffed-up issue of "featherbedding" was a big gamble that paid off, from the standpoint of the rail­ Rope Care For Safety Protection road industry. Seafarers who sail In the deck department have more occasion to use Donald T. Martin, assistant tion had forced the Government Southern Pacific Railroad, was different types of ropes and line during an average working day than assigned to the FEC strike after to suspend its efforts. vice-president and public re­ the Florida Congressional delega­ workers in almost any other industry. But it is still important for men tion urged the President to send a in every department to have a working knowledge of the various types personal representative to the of rope they may come in contact with and the care that is required Tor safe and dependable use. scene. Two types of line are presently being used on merchant shipsThe non-operating unions' strike remains solid, however, with natural fiber—either manlla or sisal—and synthetic fibers of which operating crafts respecting the there are many types including nylon, dacron and polyethylene. Manila is the best natural fiber, especially for large diameter ropes picketlines. The only trains run­ r— ning are staffed by management such as mooring lines. It has the-f officials. The "non-op" unions highest strength of the natural fi through blocks easily. In addition, struck January 23 after the road hers and, although firm, it is pliant nylon is resistant to many chemi­ continued to refuse to give em­ enough for easy handling. When cals which would damage natural ployees the 10.28 cents an hour drawn through the hand, high- fibers. pay increase granted last year by grade manila rope has a smooth Splices arie eqsy to make and feel that aids handling. every other Class I railroad. will hold under,nearly the full Sisal is used chiefiy for small In his pitch on the railroad ad test load of unsplieed rope. (Re­ campaign, Martin said that "most diameter lines. Sisal has only 65 Americans had never heard the to 80 percent of the strength of member, in splicing, to make sev­ word 'featherbedding'. Advertising manila and is usually stiff. It has eral more tucks than you would with natural fiber because nylon was the main medium selected in a tendency to splinter with use. Nylon is perhaps the most pop­ develops much less friction to help getting the idea across," and it was carried thereafter in news stories ular synthetic fiber used aboard the splice.) Dacron rope has about 90 per­ by newspapers, radio and TV. ship. It has about one and a half He- was also quoted as stating times the strength of manila and cent the strength of nylon'but has that the recent Supreme Court about four times the elasticity. It much less stretch. It resists rot, decision allowing the railroads to is highly-resistant to mildew, rot­ mildew and spa water, retains full go ahead with their job-cutting ting and attack by marine borers, strength when wet and Tesists ex­ plans was "a tribute to advertising has higher abrasion resistance posure to sunlight very well. It and public relations" activities of than natural fiber, and loses very also has good resistance'to alkalis, the railroads. In other words, the little of its strength when wet or acids and abrasion. Polyethylene rope has up to 75 big "brainwash" campaign paid off frozen. Nylon rope does not swell in a big way. when wet and usually will run percent more strength than ma­ nila, is unaffected by rot, mildew and fungus and is highly resistant to most acids and alkalis. Poly­ SIX7 SOCIAJL SECXJRITir ethylene rope Has another prop­ erty of interest to seamen: It usu­ ally floats in water. Water is the chief enemy of natural fiber, which will start to deteriorate if not_ properly dried after wetting. Manila has to be Cash Benefits Paid--February, 1963 stored in a dry place, where it CLAIMS AMOUNT PAID will not be exposed to high tem­ Hospital Benefits * 6,871 $55,631.65 perature and where air can cir­ Death Benefits 25 71,514.51 culate freely, but it also should not be kept in storage for long periods Pension-Disability Benefits 381 57,150.00 Maternity Benefits38 7,641.50 without being uspd. All ropes have to be examined Dependent Benefits 417 44,658.71 Optical Benefits 367 4,609.47 periodically for wear, abrasion, cut Out-Patient Benefits 3,455 43,848.50 or broken fibers, displacement of yarns or strands,' discoloration or Vacation Benefits 1,041 297,960.13 signs of rotting. As rope ages, its working load should be gradually TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD .... 12,595 $583,014.47 reduced. When it has lost its plia­ bility or stretch, or when the fiberi have lost their luster and are dry and brittle, rope should be imme­ diately replaced. New rope should be examined carefully before it's February, 1963 used for the first time. Rope care demands that fiber Port Seamen Wives Children TOTAL rope never be exposed to high tem­ Baltimore 113 29 10 152 peratures, acid splashes or fumes. Houston 14f 8 6' 155 Avoid sharp bends. Where a rope passes over a sharp edge, it should Mobile 42 5 3 50 be protected with pads. Kinking is New Orleans 251 10 7 268 highly destructive and should be New York 343 41 36 420 avoided because it could cause Philadelphia 26 56 27 109 failure under strain. Rope will be permanently damaged if ^ loaded TOTAL 916 149 89 1,154 beyond 75 percent of its breaking strength. This damage appears as broken inside threads and will show up during inspections. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this department and February, 1963 can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Previous Pints Pints TOTAL Port Balance Credited Used ON HAND Boston 7 0 2 5 New York 60Vi 17 13 O'Neill, who went to Florida lations director of the Atlantic Coast Line, in a speech at the Uni­ after successfully assisting in the versity of Florida, boasted that the settlement of the Railway Clerks' rigged issue had been firmly job security negotiations with the planted in the public mind by the costly promotion campaign begun by the railroads in 1959. Meanwhile, a top Federal media­ tor's efforts to help settle the Florida East Coast Railway strike through exploratory meetings with company offieials lasted just 20 minutes last week. Then, Francis A. O'Neill, Jr., a member of the National Mediation Board assigned by President Ken­ nedy to the ten-week strike, dis­ covered that the traditionally private and informal session was being transcribed on a tape recorder. O'Neill indignantly told the railroad executives that he con­ sidered their unannounced record­ ing of the meeting "an insult to the US Government." He broke off the session when the company officials refused to turn the re­ corder off and insisted on the right to transcribe all talks with Government mediators. He later confirmed to newsmen that the railroad's refusal to follow the normal procedures of media­ 3 Seafarers Retiring On Sill Pension SIU MEMBERSHIP ^MEETINGS NEW YORK, March 4—Chairman, Earl Shepard; Secretary, Robert Matthews; Reading Clerk, Bill - Hall. AU previous port meeting minutes accepted. Port Agent reported on shipping and upgrad­ ing programs. Report accepted. Chair­ man read report of the President, in Miami for MTD and AFL-CIO meetings. Report on Bonner bill for seamen's physi­ cal exams, BuU Line situation, new ships under contract, Canadlafi beef and death of Anthony Anastasio accepted, carried. Secretary-Treasurer noted need to elect quarterly financial committee, progress on Norfolk building,, renovations at head­ quarters and Bull Line. Report carried. Welfare services report presented. Meet­ ing excuses referred to Port Agent. Audi­ tor's reports accepted. John Mueleck elected under new business as member of quarterly financial committee. Total •present: 420. $1 4" "t PHILADELPHIA, March 8—Chairman, Frank Drozak; Secretary, Charles Stansbury; Reading Clerk, Steve Zubovich. Previous port meeting minutes accepted. Port .Agent's report on shipping, blood bank, building repairs, boycott of Hotpoint products and strike at radio sta­ tion WIBG accepted. President's' and Secretary - Treasurer's February reports accepted. Auditor's reports accepted. Under new business. Steve Bergeria elected to quarterly financial committee. Motion to open Miami as shipping port did not receive second and was not voted. Seniority shipping discussed in good and welfare. Tot^ present: 86. BALTIMORE, March <—Chairman, Rex Dickey; Secretary, George Rose; Read­ ing Clerk, Tony Kastlna. Port Agent re­ ported on Bull Line, shipping, quarterly financial committee and blood bank. Re­ port accepted. President's and SecretaryTreasurer's reports for February ac­ cepted. Meeting excuses referred to dis­ patcher. Auditor's reports accepted. George Litchfield elected to quarterly financial committee under new business. Suggestion in good and welfare for members not to crowd dispatch counter until Jobs in their department are called. Total present: $20. Union Has Cable Address Seafarers overseas who want to get in touch with headquar­ ters in a hurry can do so by cabling the Union at its cable address, SEAFARERS NEW YORK. Use of this address as­ sures speedy transmission on all messages and faster service for the men involved. Temporarily laid up at the Staten Island UPHS hos­ pital, Seafarer Walter Grohidski Is among the newest SIU pensioners to qualify for $150 monthly benefits. Three more veterant Seafarers, just declared eligible fort monthly pension benefits of $150, are the newest SIU oldtimers to join the ranks of Union members enjoying new leisure during their retire­ ment from active service. The mew trio of pensioners in­ cludes: Ensebie Gherman, 52; Wladislaw Grohulskl, 50, - and John A. Reed, 49, and hikes the total number of those retired on pension this year to 21. Completing a career at sea span­ ning more than 32 years, Gherman last shipped aboard the Emilia SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans SIU Clinic Exams—All Ports SIU Blood Bank Inventory Gherman Reed (Bull), sailing in the deck depart­ ment. He joined the SIU at New York In 1944 and now makes his home in Baltimore, with his wife, Elfriede, Born In Bayonne, NJ, Grohulskl signed on with the SIU in 1943 -and had sailed in the engine de­ partment. Ending over 20 years of seatime by paying off the Pennmar (Calmar) In July, 1962, he and his wife reside in Jersey City, NJ. Reed joined the SIU in 1939 and shipped as a deckhand. He com­ pleted over 30 years at sea last December when he paid off. the Del Mar (Delta). He's a resident of Mobile. PHOios Philadelphia v 49 Baltimore 62 Norfolk 13 Jacksonville 34 Tampa 8 Mobile ....; 13 New Orleans 46 Houston 4 Wilmington 8 San Francisco 5 Seattle 16 TOTALS ..........-325Vi 8 0 0 0 — 0 7 0 0 « 0 0 32 0 3 . 0 4 — 0 6 0 ' 2 0 30 57 59 15 30 6 13 47 4 6 ^ 16 327^^ ^ro/zies. fosmy 0[C. joid'em&ileL �.'k :.v'. 'V •%, t\ * * trnankmi ;.' ;•• v.- * J, Pace Sevea SEAFARERS L&G fr?T" •K-'. '.- 1^;'- Notify Union On LOG Mall 1^,. QUESTION: What'* the first Item you turn to when you pick up a new copy of the LOG? I- Ir.'". 1?*' • Alf J. Karr: I can't say tliat any one thing attracts me more than anything else. I just start at the beginning and work through. Everything in the LOG interests me because it's all about the indus­ try I make my living in. I like to know what the Union is doing to improve working and living conditions. 4- t t John J. Byrne: I always read through the whole lot but especial­ ly like to keep up with the shipping 'figures. I also like to keep track of what my ship­ mates are doing —^who is in the hospital or passed away and things like that. It's im-. portant for a union man to know what's going on. $• it - 4« Cannelo Bonefont: I enjoy most the opinions expressed in the "In­ quiring Seafarer" column. The va­ riety of questions and opinions are very Interesting and sometimes very funny, about foreign ports, wo­ men, ships and things. The hos­ pital section is also good for keeping up with ship­ mates in drydock. ' 4> 4> g»m P. Drury: Right now the Bull Line situation is what Interests me most. But I al­ ways read all through the LOG to keep up with union activities, organizing, the COPE column and what's going on in Washing­ ton. Letters from brothers aboard ships are also very interesting to read. 4i t Fred Dorney: It may sound funny but the.first thing I always turn to is the obituary page to see who has passed away. The LOG is one of the few ways to keep up with a ^hipmate's doings when you are sail­ ing different ves­ sels. 1 also like to keep up with new laws passed in the Industry that may affect me. 4" I- t As Seafarers know, copies of each issue, of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every month to all SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Sea­ farers congregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steam­ ship companies for the itiner­ aries of their ships. On the basis of the Information sup­ plied by the ship operator, four copies of the LOG, the head­ quarters report and minutes forms are then airmailed to the company agent in the next port of call. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Sea­ farer so requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers congregate there. As always the Union would like to hear promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail Is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accu­ racy of its mailing lists. Scholarship Awards Set Next Month NEW YORK—Nearly two dozen active Seafarers and children of Union members will compete for the five $6,000 SIU college schol­ arships which will be awarded for 1963 on the basis of recommenda­ tions by a special committee of six prominent educators meeting here in May. The SIU scholarship awards pro­ gram, celebrating its tenth anni­ versary, has thus far given out 48 scholarships worth $288,000 to 21 eligible seafarers and 27 members'children. These have enabled the winners to attend the college of their choice through a four-year unrestricted course of study. Last year scholarships were awarded to Seafarer Gerald Ehvyer and four children of SIU men after judging of their applications and general qualifications by the awards panel. One scholarship of the five granted each year is auto­ matically reserved for an active Seafarer. Panel Remains Same The composition of the panel which will handle the judging this year remains the same as in 1962. Included on the board are: Miss Edna Newby, assistant dean, Doug­ lass College, New Brunswick, NJ; Bernard Ireland, Columbia Univer­ sity, NY; E. C. Kastner, dean of registration. New York Univer­ sity, NY; F. D. Wilkerson, admin­ istrative assistant, Howard Univer­ sity, Washington, DC; R. M. Keefe, dean of admissions, St. Louis Uni­ versity, St. Louis, Mo., and C. D. O'Connell, director of admissions. University of Chicago, Chicago, 111. 4» George Gibbons: I usually start at the front with the headlines and work right thru to the last page. But I 8spe= cially like the shipping news to see how the shlp, ping is going and what the jqb,opiu^rtUHlties ara in dllfier^t ports. In ' general, though/ r . v / - J I enjoy evei^liteg in the paper. ' (ill Hoffa Raids Again On Rivers, Seeks To Create MM&P Split ST. LOUIS—Soundly defeated in previous attempts to gain a foothold in maritime, both on the East Coast and Great Lakes, Jimmy Hoffa is now attempting to extend Teamster juris­ diction to the inland waterways. At the same time, Hoffa is Hoffa then retreated from tha Government-conducted elec­ also attempting to achieve in tions, and they were also beaten maritime front until last fall, when his second objective of creat­ by the MEBA on the Long Island he turned up with the MOA on ing dissension in the ranks of those unions, particularly AFLCIO unions, which stand in his way. Specifically, Hoffa has been us­ ing his newly-created "Marine Of­ ficers Association" to raid the jurisdiction of the Masters, Mates and Pilots in this area. Hoffa launched the campaigti last fall, when the MOA raided both the MM&P and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association in the Mississippi Valley Barge Line. Unions Ask Support In a telegram to the Ai'L-CIO, asking support of their picketing action against this company,'both MM&P and SMEBA noted that Na­ tional Maritime Union crews were supporting the MOA by sailing be­ hind the picketlines. Now Hoffa is following up this action by attempting to split the MM&P organization here in the St. Louis area by weaning away the membership of MM&P Local 28 and bringing them into the MOA. Hoffa has been trying to gain influence in maritime ever since he first became Teamster president and almost immediately announced plans for a "National Conference on Transportation Unity," a coali­ tion of trucking, marine, air and rail unions. The National Conference never got off the ground, primarily be­ cause the SIU and ILA would not go along with it. So Hoffa then attempted to bring seamen directly into the Teamsters, first in the Pennsylvania Railroad tugboat fleet in New York harbor and later in the Boland and Cornelius fleet on the Lakes. In both cases, the Teamsters were soundly trounced by the SIU Delta Ships Set Record NEW ORLEANS—Two of Delta Lines' new SlU-manned cargo liners set speed records on their South American runs last month, according to Captain John W. Clark, company president. The Del Oro, one of Delta's new C-2-de£ign vessels, logged an aver­ age speed of 20.3 knots for the 5,326 miles between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Houston, Texas. She was 10 days and 22 hours enroute to make the record time for the .run. The Del Sol sailed the 6,347 miles from Galvbston, Texas, to Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 14 days and 6Vi hours for a new record. Her average speed was 18.5 knots. According to Captain Clark, the Del Oro's time was nearly three days faster than older C-2 freight­ ers, whose best time for the Rio de Janeiro-Houston run was 13 days and 20 hours. The Del Oro, Del Sol and their sister ship, the Del Rio, were com­ pleted in 1961. They are the fastest cargo vessels operating on Delta's routes between US Gulf ports, the E^t Coast of South America, and the West Coast of Africa. the rivers. Railroad tugs. On Deck At Houston SIU Meeting Hitting the deck to discuss item of Union business, Sea­ farer Johnny Long is pictured at recent Houston SIU meet­ ing in midst of fellow Seafarers attending regular monthly session at the Texas port. Long had an appreciative .audi­ ence, judging from the reaction of those nearby. Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director Nation Grows Older And Younger In the ten yean between the 1950 and 1960 censnses, the US pop­ ulations grew fastest at the two extremes of the age scale—we grew both younger and older. The number of persons under 18 and the num­ ber 65 and over increased almost twice as fast (36.7 percent and 34.7 percent, respectively) as did the total population (18.5 percent). The in-between group, 18-64, increased less than half as fast (7.1 percent). In fact, there were actually less people aged 20-29 in 1960 than in 1950. Not only is the number of persons 65 years of age and over increas­ ing but it is increasing at a faster rate than the total population. Thus the proportion of older persons in the population is increasing as well. Furthermore, the highest proportionate increases are in Uie oldest age brackets. By 1970, there will be more than 20 million persons over 65 and they wiU, on the average, be older than the present 65-1- group. Since these projections are based on current death rates, any medical breakthroughs in the three diseases which are the most common causes of death among middle-aged and older people (heart, cancer, stroke) could bring dramatic increases in the number of older persons in the population. In 1960, there were 121 women per 100 men aged 65 and ov^. Since life expectancy for women is greater than for men and since recent increases in life expectancy have been greater for women than for men, the present numerical and proportional excess of women over men will continue to grow. Moreover, the highest rate of increase is among the oldest groups in the older population; for example, the 1960 excess of 57 women for every ICQ men aged 65 and over will grow even larger. Every state, including those that had less total population in 1960 than in 1950, shovved net increases in the 65 and over age group rang­ ing from less than 15 percent in three States (Alaska, Maine, Vermont) to mdre than 100 percent (Arizona, Florida). All of these figures point up once again why a comprehensive medical care program for the aged, under the Social Security System, is so essential. 4- 4' 4 More than 120,000 employee pension and welfare plans reported as­ sets of $33.4 billion at the end of 1960 and benefits paid out during the year amounted to $7 billion, the Department of Labor discloses. In an analysis of welfare and pension plan reports required under legislation backed for years by the AFL-CIO, the department noted that total assets and reserves for employee benefits had risen to $52.2 billion—an increase of $4.5 billion over 1959. The total included $18.8 billion held as reserves by insurance companies to guarantee payments under insured retirement plans. More than 1,000 plans had assets of $5 million or more in 1960, the department said, and 100 plans had assets of at least $50 million each. These included 90 pension plans and 10 welfare plans. Contributions to plans reporting under law to the Department of Labor totalled $11 billion, an increase of $1 billion over the 1959 total. The $7 billion paid out in tlenefits represented a $1.5 billion increase from the pre­ vious year. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) �SEAFARERS Pace Eiclit SlU Boatmen Ratify New Fleet Contracts Reading Time AMA Millions Used To Fight 'Medicare' Bill WASHINGTON — The National Council of Senior Citizens esti­ mates that the American Medical Association spent more than $7 million in one form or another to defeat President Kennedy's medi­ cal care program last year. Of this, nearly $250,000 was spent by the American Medical Po­ litical Action Committee to defeat candidates supporting "Medicare" in last year's Congressional elec­ tions. While legally independent of AMA, the AMPAC organization re­ ceived donations from the AMA it­ self and from more than 240 persons, mainly doctors who con­ tributed more than $100 each. On the basis of reports filed with Congress, AMPAC's funds were distributed in 43 states for use in the primaries and in the November elections. The National Council noted that in California, where AMPAC jsent its largest contributions, opponents of medical care for the aged through Social Security suffered their greatest Congressional de­ feats. Even discounting AMPAC activi­ ties, it declared, the AMA's propa­ ganda effort amounted to millions of dollars, of which the AMA's public relations budget-to defeat "Medicare" in 1962 was $1.3 million. This does not Include amounts spent by local and state medical societies in the form of advertise­ ments and other propaganda me­ dia. take part in the elections. The pact with Willis called for a $4.25 per day wage increase over the life of the agreement, ex­ panded seniority rights in ad­ vance of the renegotiation of manning scales in June, and established a transportation set-up providing each man with a fivecent-per-mile allowance for travel to and from his home to his place of work. ' Cooks aboard the company's five vessels got on additional increase to put their wages on an even level with deckhands. The pact was overwhelmingly ratified via a mail ballot. V Soap Prices Nibble At Your Pocketbook Waiting for recent payoff in New York on Isthmian's Steel Designer, Seafarer Henry Ruckl, AB, catches' up on his reading in SIU handbook covering Union contracts, constitution and welfare programs. Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director Some Reminders About Food Storage Food is generally classified as perishable and non-perishable. But in truth all subsistence, whether fresh, frozen or canned is of a perishable nature. Thus, each general classification of food requires inspection plus spot-checking, and the steward must know enough about the sub­ ject to insure that food received on the ship is of good quality and not spoiled. The steward must know the basic rules for judging food quality and check all stores taken aboard prior to sailing and later on during the voyage. In general, the quality of perishable subsistence may be deter­ mined by the following: • Condition_—indicated by de­ be given the meat during process­ sirable characteristics like fresh­ ing. The steward must be familiar ness, ripeness, plumpness, juici­ with these standards in order to ness, tenderness, freedom from check meat delivered to the ship. damage and blemish. The standards cover the specific • Color—typical of the particu­ things to look for in checking the lar item being inspected. quality of each type of meat taken • Odor—which may suggest the aboard, since beef and veal, for best condition of the product. example, have different character­ • Flavor—characteristic of the istics. item in question. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. • Size—which is not always an Standards, grades and spepificaindication of quality. tions for most of the fresh fruits • Appearance—which is closely and vegetables on the market are associated with quality. A fine ap­ also specified by the Government. pearance does not always signify Just as in the case, of meats and fine quality, however. meat products, the steward should • Taste — the "taste-test" is know these checkpoints to assure often the final determination of the quality of stores. If anything quality. delivered to the ship, fresh or MEATS. The Department of frozen, is found to be spoiled or Agriculture has set up specific deteriorated, it should be rejected standards and regulations regard­ immediately and the port steward ing the type and conditions of ani­ or commissary department should mals slaughtered and the care' to be notified. These foods should be inspected regularly during the voyage as well as when the stores are put aboard; they have to be sorted out so that spoiled products are removed. This avoids inadvertent use and prevents spoilage of other BALTIMORE — The new Alcoa stored items. CANNED GOODS. Perhaps the Mariner (Alcoa) carries a name well-remembered by the men of closest thing to truly non-perish­ the SIU as she sets out on the first able stores are canned goods. But leg of a planned 'round-the-world beware of cans that are swollen, dented or rusty, because chances run. Operating today as the replace­ are that the contents are damaged. ment ship for the fire-ravaged Al­ Swollen cans are usually a sign coa Planter, she bears the name that the food inside is spoiled and of a famous predecessor which is producing the gases which cause was torpedoed by a Nazi U-boat the can to bulge. Dented or rusty while enroute from Trinidad to cans may possibly have breaks Georgetown, British Guiana, ip which permit air to enter and W42. The new Mariner is the for­ spoil the contents. Never accept swollen or dam­ mer US Lines' ship American Ranger, aged cans as stores. If a can in She was purchased by Alcoa stock becomes dented or swollen, after the company had to scrap examine the contents carefully be­ the Planter following a disastrous fore cooking. fire in Bremen, Germany, last Jan­ (Copimcnts and suggestions are uary. Japan is the first offshore invited by this Department and stop for the new vessel, a C-2-type jcan be submitted to this column freightship. The Planter was a C-l< in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Mariner Has Famous Name •- J By Sidney Margoliiu WILMINGTON, NC—The SIU Inland Boatmen's Union has won first-time contracts with two new harbor tug fleets here, and reached agreement separately on a new three-year pact in negotiations for contract renewal with a third fleet that make any wage gains over a fiveoperates on the Atlantic In- year period. Distr|ct 50 did not tracoaslal Waterway. Boatmen in the two new fleets organized by the SIU-IBU overwheimingly ratified the agree­ ments gained with the Stone Tow­ ing Line and the Cape Fear Tow­ ing Company, whose crews are now working with the full protec­ tion of union contracts. The new pacts provide the first wage rise the tugmen have had in five years. Earlier, a renewal contract was negotiated with the Willis Towing Company, giving a sizeable wage boost and other benefits to un­ licensed boatmen and deck officers with retroactivity to January 1. The pacts reached in this port came about after a one-day strike at Strne Towing. The Union had previously won National Labor Relations Board elections ^ir both fleets after whipping United Marine Division Local 333 of the National Maritime Union. Both contracts were completed after the one-day tie-up. Provisions of both agreements assure substantial pay hikes for members in the two companies, which own a total of eight boats. Stone and Cape Fear handle dock­ ing and undocking work in this harbor for deep-water vessels, using two active boats each and keeping two in reserve. The eontraets were effective from Febru­ ary 1. The boatmen had earlier been represented by District 50 of the United Mine Workers, under whose contracts they had failed to ikprll^ S, IMP LOG One of the most 'avid and persistent nibblers at your pocketbook these days is the Increasing number of household preparations, deter­ gents, soaps and shampoos sold at high prices under heavily-advertised brand names. The frequency with which you buy various cleaning products and toiletries makes it urgent that you understand what you buy and the price you pay. Most families now spend more on these soap-type purchases than on such basic needs as dental care. In families with teen-agers, the cost may be especially high,' with the youngsters spending heavily and often for greasy kid stuff and then for shampoos to wash it out. The Fashion Group, aq association of glamor-merchandising experts, reports that teen-agers nowadays shampoo their hair two or three times a week on the average, with some (girls shampooing once or even twice a day. We're not against cleanliness. But the potential cost of frequent buying of TV-advertised shampoos at 10 to 20 cents an ounce alarms us as much as it gratifies the Fashion Group. There is really no need for you to pay the lofty prices charged for the advertised soap products. They have no magic ingredients. We're going to show you how you can buy such products for half the price and sometimes for as little as one-sixth. Often you can pay dimes instead of dollars. You can cut the potentially high costs of such products to a fraction, by employing twjo buying techniques: ^hopping the private brands and buying in large sizes. ' For example, a major cost in the soap group are the controlled-suds detergents now widely used for automatic washers. If you buy a small box of a brand-name product like Dash or All, you typically pay 29 cents a pound. If you buy a big box, like the 10 or 20-pound sizes, your cost drops to a little less than 24 cents. Even this saving is worthwhile. But If ,you buy one of the new private brands of controiled-suds detergents, your saving can be as much as one-half. More and more supermarkets, department stores, mail-order houses and consumer co­ operatives now have their own-brand detergents. The consumer co-ops sell their "Co-op Controlled Suds Detergent" (no trick name—they call a soap a soap), for $3.50 to $3.75 for a 25-pound box. This makes the cost 14-15 cents a pound. The co-ops have exceptionally low prices for high-quality detergents of various types. The other retailer private brands, while not quite as low, are still much better value than the advertised brands. The retailer brands often run 17-22 cents a pound. Next to the co-ops, we have found chain supermarket "brands most reasonable at 17-18 cents, followed by dis­ count-store own-brand detergents, and then by the department-store brands. ; Similarly many of the shampoos advertised on TV ar6 uitra-expensive. Some cost as much as 20 cents an ounce in small bottles. Several national brand shampoos, such as Palmolive, Charles Antell, Woodbury'a arid Richard Shaw are a more-moderate 5 or 6 an ounce. Breck's, too, is at least only medium-priced. But you really save on the private brands such as Waldorf, Macy's, AMC, May stores, and similar retailer "own brands." These usually are 3 to 5 cents an ounce, and in large sizes, often less. For example, co-op supermarkets and pharmacies in the MarylandVirginia area have offered castile shampoo with lanolin for 99 cents in half-gallon sizes. This Is 64 ounces at a cost of IVi cents an ounce. You often pay a dollar for just 6 ounces of the advertised shampoos. It is significant that the price of many of the advertised shampoos has doubled in the past t^n years, while the price of the private b^nds has remained almost the same. Another example of the wide disparity in price between the, ad­ vertised and private brand detergent and soap products, is the liquid detergents now used for dishwashing and general household cleaning. In the liquid general cleaners, Mr. Clean sells for 69 cents for 28 ounces while the .spreading private brands like Co-Op Glow, Grand, Bright Sail, Little King and others usually sell at the 45-49 cent level for a whole quart—32 ounces—almost half the cost. In the liquid dishwashing detergents, the same principles of buying the private brands in the large sizes produce similarly big savings. Name-brands like Joy can cost as much as 3.2 cents an ounce in small sizes; private brands like Sail as little as 2 cents, and Co-op as low at 1.7 cents. You are safe in buying soaps, too, on the basis of price and size. An official of Procter & Gamble, the largest manufacturer, himself testi­ fied at the recent Senate hearing on packaging, that soaps tend to b* standardized as to volume, and the consumer simply buys according to "personal preference as to color or the one that she thinks may be tho mildest or that has the most appealing fragrance." Oldest Transport Union In US, Train Engineers Mark Centennial CLEVELAND—Marking the 100th year since their union was founded, several thousand members, wives and representatives of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, oldest transportalioa union in the Western Hemisphere, are expected to gather In Detroit May 5-8 for a special centennial observance. Division 1 of the Brotherhood of the Footboard—as the BLE was first known—was organized May 8, 1863, at the old Firemen's Hall In Detroit. The union had 54 divisions at its first convention in 1864 and today has 890 divisions, or locals, throughoiit the US, Canada and the Canal Zone. Its members include some 40,000 active locomotive engineers on most North American railroads as well as some firemen-helpers and employees on some rapid transit lines. Like the SIU, the BLE is affiliated with the 24-union Railway Labor Executives Association. It is headed by Roy G; DavidSon, grand chlet engineer, with headquarters in this city. I • • SlV' �• -ya.'. i Avril i. IMt : ; •'; V< . ' .'• ,:••'•/ ' •••''' • • :;"••••'•- -'" 'V'* . •' * .X:'"-c ^• ' l ") ' ' ; *-H. .,• - : ^'• ^:-.l ' l[h- ?r SEAFARERS ,-,to ..V '.' .'••]•": '-'"•J" •• .«•'-• •«' fr "-^-="'*'""" • I • LOG Fn* NIM SS Barbara Friefthie Home From India Run The SlU crew of the Barbara Frietchie (Liberty Navigation) returned from a recent voyage to India with a lot of happy memories plus these pictures passed along to the LOG by Seafarer J. H. Shearer, ship's delegate. All in all, it lobks like there was fine chow, sunny days and good times for all hands. FROM A .Good feeding and service was a highlight of tha trip. E. Miller, steward; B. Cuarisma, messman, and W. Gillespie, pantryman, pose proudly with sample of table set-up. When he wasn't busy fishing, Caries Sy spent the time taking care of the haircutting chores for some of the gang. He's shown here wielding the clippers on shipmate T. McCarthy, one of many who was dapperly well-groomed by the time they hit Calcutta. • > ,V - �; • -^ - , " .V' t SEAFAHEBS 8IU Financial ^oiiimlttM Nofnlnaaa Seafarers nommated at the New York headquarters meet­ ing on March 4 to serve on the SlU Quarterly Financial Committee included (l-r) Jerry Chapewitx, Eugene Olalini John Jellette, Wcdfer Patterson and John Mnehleck. Muehleck was later elected to represent the Port of NY. Similiar elections were held in maior outports for posts on seven-man committee. AFL-CIO Supports Bi To End Packaging Abuse WASHINGTON—"Truth in packaging" legislation is needed to end "chaos in the retail marketplace/' the AFLCIO has declared in testimony before a Senate subcommit­ tee. Odd-shaped packages labeled "jumbo," "king-size" and which would enable his agency to issue regulations that would have "giant" present a "Tower of the effect of law to correct pack­ Babel" to the housewife seeking the most economical buy, Legisla­ tive Rep. Clinton M. Fair declared. Although existing law requires that statements of net weight must be carried on containers, these are often in small type, in colors which blend with packages and in hard4o-find locations, he noted. Once having found the weight, the housewife frequently is "no-better off than before" be­ cause of the "extraordinary" as­ sortment of weight units, with dif­ ferences "extending even to frac­ tions of ounces." No Comparison Possible As a result, Fair declared, "it becomes almost impossible to make any ready comparison of the price of one brand against another or of one size package with an­ other, even for the same brand." The "truth in packaging" bill, sponsored by Sen. Philip A. Hart (D-Mich.), was given strong endorsement also by two Admin­ istration officials. Food & Drug Commissioner George P. Larrick and Wilbur J. Cohen, assistant secretary of Health, Education & Welfare. Cohen said the Admin­ istration and HEW "whole­ heartedly^ endorse" the measure. Larrick praised a provision aging abuses. The bill would facilitate and encourage compiiance with commonly-accepted standards of honesty in the label­ ing and packaging of consumer products," he said. Robert E. Graham of the OwensIllinois Glass Co., told the Senate Judiciary subcommittee that no regulatory packaging legislation is needed. He said the public is being "served as never before" by products packaged in a variety of convenient containers with pinched waists, pouring spouts and long necks. Fair said the AFL-CIO has e strong interest in the legislation because families of union members "are concerned not only with im­ proved wage income, but also with what that income will buy." He said modern packaging has brought "many benefits" including convenience and sanitation. But it has also brought, he emphasized, "uneconomic effects which con­ sumers must pay for. "As consumers we want only to protect our pockethpok at the marketplace without a refresher course in mathematics, the burden of a portable calculator, or the nuisance of a magnifying glass," he added. I, MM LOG Labor Spurs N' Orleans Ballot Win NEW ORLEANS—Three laborsupported candidates have clinched victories in local runoff primaries here. David Gertler and Munici­ pal Court Judge Paul P. Garofalo were victorious in the runoff bal­ loting for Civil District Court judgeships. Unofficial returns gave Gertler 48,088 votes to 46,561 for his opposition,, and Garofalo re­ ceived'52,657 votes to 41,670 for his opposition. In a primary race for state senator for the 5th District, Theo­ dore M. Hickey overcame his op­ position by a margin, of 13,041 to 10,671. Another labor-backed candidate for state senator from the 6th District, Frederick L. Eagan had already won his race in the original primary in February. The runoffs were necessary for the other three candidates despite sub­ stantial wins in the earlier local primaries. Under the election law, a clear and decisive majority must be established in a primary, or a runoff is necessary in which candidates with over 5,000 votes can enter. Eagan ran way ahead of his rivals in his district, which is where the SIU hall is located: All four candidates had the endorsement of the Maritime Port Council, Central Trades Council and the AFL-CIO Committee On Political Education in the port area. They praised the support given them by the union groups, and expressed public thanks for the endorsmnent «nd other sup­ port. Joseph B. Logue. MD« Medical Director Regular Check-llps Fight Cancer "100,000 workers die from cancer". This could be the headline in your morning paper, or in the LOG. The headline doesn't appear, but the story is true. One hundred thousand men and women of the Ameri­ can labor force are lost to cancer each year. More tragic is the brutal fact that of these, 30,000 die needlessly of the disease. Needlessly, because they might have been saved from cancer had it been detected early and treated promptly and properly. For the remaining ^0,000, the only hope for prevention and cure de­ pends upon further advances in research. Medical science has the means to cure today one-half of the 520,000 new cancer cases diagnosed each year. (Of these, 200,000 are among our labor force.) However, we are only saving one in three. You- can help narrow the "cure gap" by seeing your physician once a year for a complete physical check-up. If each of us did that, more cancer would be discovered in time for cure. — These are the facts, but they do not present the whble cancer story. Like the headline above, there is another part of the picture we never see—"400,000 workers saved." That is the hopeful side of the cancer story. Over 1.1 million people in America have conquered cancer. They have had the disease but are living, and well today, free of it for more than five years. Among this happy group are 400,000 working men and women. John L. is one of them. John L., a member of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union, is an excellent example of how early detection, prompt and proper treatment has saved the lives of over 400,000 working people. Over five years ago, John L. in mid-life was examined at one of the Seafarers' clinics. Chest x-ray examination showed a barely perceptible small round area in his left lung. A check of his previous films taken a year before failed to show the shadow, so he was referred with the films to the hospital. After careful study and review of previous films. It was decided that the lesion should be operated. Following, operation, microscopic examination proved the lesion to be cancer. Mary M. also was one of the fortunate ones. Mary M. was examined at one of our clinics, and "on the routine check-up, a Pap'.s Smear which was taken was reported as suspicious for cancer. Follow-up studies and operation proved her to have an early cancer of the uterus. That was five years ago. Today Mary M. is doing fine, and follow-up studies have revealed no recurrence. April has been designated as "Cancer Crusade Month" by the Ameri­ can Cancer Society Inc. Be a crusader, as I am sure John L. and Mary M. are, and carry the message to others. Above all, do something about yourself, See that you and yours are not one of the 30,000 who needless­ ly die of cancer each yq§r. Early detection is essential If these lives are to be saved. ' " (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) made to see patrolman regarding conditions aboard ship. Crew gavo steward department a vote of thanks for improvement In food and sanitary conditions. tary, L. J. CeveHe. H. Libby was elected to service as ship's delegate. No beefs reported. All repair lists were turned in. Suggestion made to have screens put on all outside doors. ROBIN SHERWOOD (Robin), Dec. 1 —Chairman, Edward 'Wright; Sacre• tary, Lucien Butts. Motion made that steward be allowed to purchase shore mUk in foreign ports where milk is men missed ship in MobUe. SIO.OO in up to standard. Crew asked to donatg ship's fund. No beefs reported. to the ship's fund. Vole of tburiKs to the steward department, especially FRANCES (Bull), Nov. 2t—Chair­ to the baker. man, B. F. Cordy; Secretary, Sidney earner. W. Boae elected to serve as STEEL NAVIGATOR (isthmian), Oct. ship's delegate. Formgr delegate left ship. No beefs reported by depart­ 11—Chairman, F. Bolisa; Secretary. ment' delegates. TAMARA GUILDEN (Commercial Transport), Aug. 15—Chairman, Rich­ ard Wardiow; Secratary, Jamas H. Norton. Ship's delegate asked to be relieved of his duties, as he is getting married this trip. S8 in ship's fund. Motion to notify headquarters about the shortage of water. Vote of thanks to the steward department for fins Job. MOBILE (Sea-Land), Dae. lA—Chalrw man, S. Carr; Secretary, S. M. Simos. complned. Conditions improved in all departments. Vote of thanks to steward department for Job weU done. DEL NORTE (Dvlta). Nov. 10— Chairman, Frank Samirio; Sacratary, Bill Kaiiar. $S34.9T on hand in ship's fund. No beefs reported' by depart­ ment delegates. Vote of thanks to bakers. MT. VERNON VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Nov. IV—Chairman, H. Hodges; Secretary, R. A. Sanches. Two Suggestion made that everyone do­ nate 50 cents at payoff for the ship's fund. Motion made to see patrolman regarding the heating system on board ship. Suggestion made that better gr^de of meats be put aboard. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatraln), Dee. 1i—Chairman, George Chandler; Sec­ retary, Herbert C. Justice. Albert W. Lima elected ship's delegate. S22.22 in ship's fund. Suggestion made to put this money towards purchase of coke machine. No beets reported by department delegates. BEATRICE (Bull), Nov. 19—Chair­ man, no nama; Secretary, Carlos Diaz. S4.25 in ship's fund. Everything o:unnlng smoothly. Vote of thanks to steward department. ANTiOUS (Waterman), Nov. 11 — Chairman, E. Eriksen; Secretary, M. E., Mason. Motion made to have food committee look into the poor food supply this trip. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. Sept. 14—Chairman, S. R. Mehringer; Secretary, M. E. Mason. Disputed OT beef in steward department. Mo­ tion made to lock pantry to prevent unauthorized personnel from eating night lunch in port. Key should be given to gangway watch for crew use only. STEEL VENDOR (islhmUr.), Nov. S Chairman, F. Shala; Secretary, S. Wright. $51.40 in. ship's fund. No beefs reported. F. Shaia wps elected as' ship's delegate. Messmen and cooka asked to be quiet in the early mor­ ning. Vote of thanks to the steward department. GATEWAY CITY ($M-Land), Nov. T»—Ctuirman, R. Adamsen; Sscretary, F. Fatrigk.. Chief mate not coopera-, tiva on ahiip'a bualneks. SugSestioR, inv.v. ,»'>>n ¥ • MT. SHASTA (Bull), Aug. 27 — Chairman, Kayin B. Skally; Secretary, Victor M. Perai. AU repaira were PRODUCER (Marina Carriers), Sept. 2—Chairman, Pat Sox; Secratary, P. Johnson. Rooms are all painted. No library was put on board and this will be referred to headquarters. Henry P. Lopez was elected ship's delegate. T. Dawes elected ship's treasurer. K. Winters. K Winters elected to serve as ship's delegate. $50 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. Had dis­ cussion on money, travelers checks and draws. OLGA (Sea Tramp), Nov. 29—Chair­ man, J. Thompson; Secretary, J. A. Rockka. Some disputed OT to be taken up with boarding patrolman. Motion not to sign on until aU stores are delivered to ship. Need new wash­ ing machine. Discussion regarding pantrymen. ^ Oct. 2—Chairman, J. Thompson; Secretary, J. C. Rockka. No beefs reported by department delegates. R. A. Wiman was elected to serve as ship'ji delegate. DEL RiO (Delta), Dec. 2—Chairman, Albert Mitchell; Secretary, I. R. Llenos. Ship's delegate thanked aU delegates for their cooperation. Crew asked to -take good care of washing machine. See vatfulluaii uu mlsuudcrBtandlng about sanitary work in the engine department. ALCOA POINTER (Alcoa), Aug. i— Chairman, Rudolph Himei; Secretary, Cleveland Wolfe. S»0 given to the ship for-safety. Tape recorder and tapes were purdiaeed with thismoikey.. No beefs- reported. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), Sept. 2—Chairman, Juan S. Rueda; Secre­ tary, E. Davis. Crew did fairly well on first trip. See patrolman about getting one more galleyman and ono more wiper. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Aug. 24—Chairman, Carl C. Lawson; Secre­ tary, C. R. Wood. S9.60 in ship's fund. Beef between 8-12 watch and mate to be referred to patrolman. Vote of thanks to steward department for excellent performance in handUng its duties. COUNCIL GROVE (Cities Service), Nov. 25 -Chairman, George '3. McCurley; Secretary, Julian Oedicatoria. tsd in ship's fund. Crew messman requests everyone to put things back where they belong after each use. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. SEATRAtH SeoKDiA (Seatraln), Nov. 25—Chairman, T. Jonas; Secre­ tary, Roberto Hannibal. S20 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vote of thanks to steward department for weU-prepared Thanksgiving Dinner. : TOFA TOFA (Watermen), Nov. 4—" Chairman, JImmIe Bartlatt; Secratary,.-1 M. Macha). Ship's delegate reported BEAURiORRD (Swi-Un4>, .Sepf.. S, everything running smoothly. Vote ' —Chairman, F. H. Harhhorm Seers-. of. thanks to steward department. • I tl �April A 19IS SEAFARERS cope nepoRT LOO 'The Horns Of The Dilemma' mmmL i ^ One of the main sources of right-wing: economic propaganda is the Foundation for Economic Education. Its ultra-conservatism would have embarrassed even old Adam Smith,-who made the scene a couple of centuries ago as the first of the profits-above-all political economists. Among its leaders over the years have been many of the union-hating promoters of ultra-conservatism: Adm. Ben Morreel, industrialist Roger Milliken, right-wing publisher Eugene Fulliam, oil magnate J. Howard Pew. The Foundation has been around for years, outlasting many other rightist groups, but you can see why by looking at the money behind it. Figures taken from hearings by a committee of the. House of Represen­ tatives show that in the period 1946-50 a total of more than $1.1 million was poured into the Foundation by 40 king-sized industries and wealthy individuals. General Motors gave $50,000. Chrysler, Consolidated Edison, U S Gypsum, DuPont, Gulf Oil, Montgomery Ward, Sun Oil and U S Steel all turned over $40,000. Republic Steel gave $37,500; B. F. Goodrich, $35,000; National Steel, $22,500. Among other big donors were Armour, International Nickel, LibbyOwens Ford Glass, Standard Oil of New Jersey, Monsanto Chemical, Sears Roebuck, Detroit Edison, Westinghouse, Humble Oil, Nash-Kelvinator, Pittsburgh Plate Glass, Owens Illinois Glass, Electric Auto Lite, Champion Spark Plug, S S Kresge. Ford Motor, General Electric, Eli Lilly. Biggest chunk, $170,000, came from the William Volker Fund, a sometimes philanthropic fund which often donates large sums to rightwing groups. 4" 4" 4" ~ More liberal and more modern registration laws, and registration committees in every local union in the country—these are the goals of COPE'S 1964 register-and-vote drive, launched recently by the COPE administrative committee. In many states, the committee noted, com­ plicated, restrictive and out-dated laws are designed to limit, rather than increase, the number of people who go to the polls. Changes in state laws will be sought this year by appealing to state legislatures, 47 of which are in session. In addition to the legislative approach, the committee recommended all international unions amend their constitutions to require a registrar or registration committee in every local, charged with the task of regis­ tering members, wives and children of voting age. More than 25 per­ cent of all union members move every year, the committee pointed out, and making sure they are all properly registered is a major undertak­ ing. Part of the 1964 effort will be concentrated on getting workers who move to register as quickly as possible in their new locations. 4> 41 4> It used to be said, "In politics, as Maine goes, so goes the nation." But like so many slogans, it just didn't prove out. Often Maine would go one way and the nation another. In one recent situation, though, let's hope the old slogan holds up. Maine citizens rebuffed an open shop drive by declining to sign petitions in sufficient numbers to put a phony "right-to-work" proposal on the ballot. Ordinarily, open shop promoters seem to get all the signatures they need to get a spot on the ballot. But in Maine, they found they were as welcome as a cold wave in Miami. The International Chemical Workers Union has asked the Federal Government to take a new look at safety regulations that would eliminate atomic radiation hazards to workers. The ICWU declared tjie present system re­ sults in practically "no control at all," and asked that a single au­ thority under the US Public Health Service be designated to control radiation hazards and establish safety standards. At present no one agency is respon­ sible, and no one has enough complete information or control to establish such standards, ICWU said. 4' 4i 4" Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the founding of the first unionsponsored cooperative housing de­ velopment in the US, the Amalga­ mated Clothing Workers is cur­ rently expanding its construction activities. Built in 1927, the Bronx, NY, Amalgamated Cooperative Houses and other ACWA-ploneered developments will soon be joined by another project located in Brooklyn .... The United States Senate has unanimously confirmed the appointment of William C. Doherty, president-emeritus of the National Association of Letter iCarriers and vice-president-emeri.A> tus of the AFL-CIO, as US Am­ bassador to Jamaica. Doherty had been serving as,interim ambassa­ dor since last fail after his nomi­ nation by President Kennedy; 4' 4- 4" The International Ladies Garment Workers Union has won a new pact from Bobbie Brooks, Inc., increas­ ing salaries and establishing craft minimums in addition to other benefits. Bobbie Brooks, the na­ tion's largest manufacturer of women's sportswear, was credited by the ILGWU with agreeing to a two-year national contract with­ out the necessity of a strike. 4> i 4" The Post Office, largest single civilian employer in the US, has signed a contract with six AFLCIO and affiliated unions covering all of its non-supervisory employ­ ees. It is the first department in the Federal Government to do so. Negotiations for supplementary local-level agreements will begin later this year. Tlie agreements came 14 months after President Kennedy's, executive order direct­ ing government agencies to recog­ nize unions representing their em­ ployees. Bargaining sessions began last October after the unions won a national representation election in June. . -V'.i 0 0 >1 <4 K u. Id The grim picture that the country's seri­ ous unemployment problem presents today is old-hat by now, and it's dull stuflE at best. "A couple of million"' workers drawing no pay, a few million on part-time wages, new people coming into the labor market at a fast rate—these are the stark facts that stat­ isticians chart month after month by mov­ ing a few decimal points back and forth. A situation like this is dramatic enough in a mill town where almost nobody is work­ ing, everybody is on credit and the foreclosures-are piling up on people's homes and property, as is the case in many communi­ ties. Still, it doesn't have the same punch for most Americans who are working, living well and able to buy or borrow to get most of the things they need. The fact that there are 5 million workers out of work today, and that there's a pile-up of consumer goods is due to many factors. Automated plants, job-cutting schemes gen­ erally, plus pure and simple management inefficiency in many industries spells over­ production, under-consumption, as well as unemployment. A good standard of living is available for everybody in America, despite this problem. It already exists for most Americans—those not on unemployment, relief, using up their savings, if any, and large groups who are working but who view a $1.25 minimum hourly wage as something still out of their grasp. This is the real "labor problem" in Amer­ ica. It can be expected that the economists will someday come up with a formula that will show the delicate balance necessary to keep everybody working and in a position to pur­ chase the fruits of their labors. The free enterprise system can solve this dilemma, as it has many others. What's needed now, however, is an end to discussion and limitless debate on an issue that can't wait out the "perfect" solution— if such exists. The tax cut program advocated by the AFL-CIO and the program proposed by the Administration together, offer a chance to .-J-t it-v •.•sau.wju.-.rf.j.—i-'-uu.- v> get things moving again for 1 of every 10 Americans, figuring the unemployed, parttime employed and, their families. The squeeze play our national economy finds it­ self in right now requires action—bold and immediate—in the interests of every Ameri­ can. The Rank-And-File Whatever other lessons came out of the now-ended New York newspaper strike and lockout situation, one item really stands out. Union officials, too-frequently labelled as "power-hungry" and "dictators," or worse, are the elected instruments of the rank-andfile membership in any union. First of all, the fact that the Big City was without most of its major newspapers for 114 days was largely due to the lockout of workers on five papers after the pi;;inters union struck four others. Then, as subsequent disputes developed and contracts for other printing trades unions ran out, local union negotiators — and, by implication, every union official across the land—really became the "bad guys." Certainly no one in the labor movement was surprised at this result. What the commentators didn't figure on, however, was the simple truth that the union official is still only a link in a chain that is forged by the membership. This may sound corny, but it's true all the same. And when members of two of the striking unions voted down recommendations of their negotiators by rejecting the original settle­ ment proposals, theiat was really in the fire. All this "nonsence" about majority rule and "action by the membership" was really going too far, the onlookers said. Though neither side — labor or manage­ ment—in the newspaper beef is completely happy with the settlements finally reached, this is inevitable under our democratic col­ lective bargaining system, and will resolve itself in time. What really stands out is the point so clearly made on the floor of union member­ ship meetings by the striking unions:— Whatever its faults, democracy rules. �Mmrn % toe fc" ifcm. '• The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and a total of $18,000 in benefits was paid (any apparent delay in payment of claim is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficial card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): Jose Rosa, 69: A gall bladder condition was the cause of Brother Rosa's death on December 5,1962, at Warren Cand­ ler Hospital, Sa­ vannah, Ga. After joining the SIU in 1938, he sailed in the engine de­ partment until he went on pension in 1959. A friend, J. Hunt, of Savannah, survives. • Burial was at Holy Cross Ceme­ tery, Savannah. Total benefits: $1,000. 4» i" Robert H. Kline, 37: Accidental injuries were fatal to Brother Kline in Matadi, Republic of the Congo, on De­ cember 2, 1962. Sailing with the SIU since 1947, he shipped in the deck department. His brother, Thomas Kline, of Columbia, South Carolina, survives. Burial was in Matadi. Total benefits: $4,000. Charley R.. Steers, 63: A throat ailment was fatal to Brother Steers on Decemb^ 13, }962 at the USPHS hospital. New Orleans, La. Sailing in the en­ gine department, he joined . the SIU in 1938. Sur­ viving is his wife, Ellen Steers, of Mobile. Ala. Burial was at Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Total benefits: $4,000. $1 Carl P. Saylors, 46: Brother Saylors died at sea of pneumonia > while aboard the SS Afoundria on January 29, 1963. An SIU member since 1957, he had sailed in the steward depart­ ment. His sister, Mrs. Mabel S. Neeley, ^of Fort Mill, South Caro­ lina, survives. Burial was at Unity Cemetery in Fort Mill. Total bene­ fits: $4,000. Welfare $s Are Good Medicine Wo can't say the weekly SIU hospital benefits they received are the reason these Seafarers made quick recoveries at the Staten Island USPHS hospital, but the money cer­ tainly helped ease their minds of financial worries. Though both are out now, Julian Wilson, AB (above), off the Transqiobe, is shown receiving his week­ ly benefit from SIU Patrol­ man Lou lovino, while Fred Peterson, ex-Steel King electrician, counts out his cash benefits. All of the following SIU families have received a $200 maternity benefit, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name, representing a total of $2,600 in maternity benefits and a maturity value of $325 in bonds: Lori Ann Kerrigan, bom January 15, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. James Kerrigan, Galena Park, Texas. 4 i Si Victor Sierra, bom January 23, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Emilio V. Sierra, Vallejo, Calif. i i 4i Dean Aptln Rogers, bom No­ vember 20', 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. James S. Rogers, Baltimore, John C. Jackson, 36: A heart ail­ Md. t 3i 4" ment caused Brother Jackson's Thomas Brancocclo, born Feb­ death at the Staten Island, NY, ruary 28, 1963, to Seafarer and USPHS hospital Mrs. Dominick Brancoccio, Brook­ on January 9, lyn, NY. 4 4 4 1963. Sailing in Michael Burke, born February the steward department, he 26, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ joined the SIU liam D. Burke, Brooklyn, NY. in 1948. No next 4 4 4 Johanna Theresa Freeman, born of Icin was desig­ nated. Burial was February 9, 1963, to Seafarer and at Mt, Olivet Cemetery, St. Jo­ Mrs. Stanley Freeman, Houston, Texas. seph, Mo. Total benefits: $1,000. ^ Frank F. Braun, 65: Brother Braun died of natural causes at City Hospital, Queens, NYj on February 7, 1963. Signing on with the SIU in 1952, he Jiad sailed in the engine de­ partment. A daughter, Mrs. Patricia ' Felter, of Jackson Heights, NY, survives. Burial was at^Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY. Total benefits: $4,000. 4 4 4 Frank Vivero, born March 5, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank Vivero, New Orleans, La. 4 4 4 Vanessa Greaney, bom January 23, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. James Greaney, New Orleans, La. 4 4 4 Michele Warhola, born January 12, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul Warhola, Middle Village, NY. 4 4 4 Roy Joseph Milltar, bom Feb­ ruary 24, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Dioscoro B. Milltar, San Francisco, Calif. Father Receives Son's Sill Benefit Tracy Stafford (left), father of Seafarer Raymond Stafford, who died in an accident aboard the Afoundria (Waterman) in December on a Mediterranean voyage, re­ ceives $4,000 SIU death benefit from SIU Rep. Pete Drewes at the Detroit hall. Regina Arleen Byrd, born Feb­ ruary 25, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. James Morris Byrd, Prichard, Ala. 4 4. 4 Leslie Gloria Krawczyhskl, born August 24, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Stanley Krawczynski, Heidel­ berg, Pa. 4 4 4 Gabriella - Gretchen Shapiro, born Febraary 2, 1983, to Seafarer and Mrs. Bernard Shapiro, Brook­ lyn, NY. Seafarers are urged at all times when in port to tHsit their brother members and shipmates in the hospitals. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals around the country: USPHS HOSPITAI. NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Gene Turney Bacon Elyah Piatt Charles Haker Rudolph Folettt Vernon Battiste Harold Posey' Jacob Beukelaar Robert Bay Herman Carson John Redding Clarence CoUins William Roberts Enrique Constantino Calvin Rome George Rouse Joseph CueUes Aubry Sargent Thurstdn Dingier Harry Emmett Bernard Shepherd William Simmon James Faircloth Natale Favalora WUbur Sorenson Eugene Gallaspy Clement Stann Francis Stirk, Jr. Frank Halem Adolph Swenson Howard Herring Jack Syms Sidney Irby Luclen Tberlot Walter Johnson Thomas Tlghe Leonard Kay Robert Trlppe Alford Keenum Joseph Vanacor Steve Kolina Raymond Vaughan George LaFleur Harold Laumann William Wade Percy Libby Floyd Walker Phillip Machling James Walker Anthony MaxweU Ronny Watts John McCaslin S. L. Wfaittington Arnold Midgett Roland Wilcox Christ Williams Rosindi Mora James Hoyles James WlUiams James Oehlenslager Norman McDanlel Billy Orbach Edward Nelson Troy Fardue USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND WUliam Belfield James Webb Gorham Bowdre Calvin WUUams Edmond Brett Jose Alvarado Jacob Bryan Charles Bower Charles Burns Edward Boyd Edward Burton Isham Beard Arthur Cox Frank Cuellar Austin Daniels Lawrence Ellison Henry Davis Pedro Escobar Gorman Glaze Michael Eschenko Vincent Grima Marcel Frayle, Jr. Ollie Hargrove Clayton Frost Robert High Vernln Keene Warren Lewis !^ent Hidalgo Re: George Lowe Arnold Kunnapas John McDaniels Leonard Martin Robert Machlinskl Eddie Markin Salvatore Messina Robert Nielson WiUiam Rollins Clarence Nyberg Louis Rosenthal M. Oswald Richard Schwartz Knule Olsen Walter Sikorski John Rawza WiUiam Sprole Emanuel Vatis George Woolsey Timothy SuUivan Stanley Vernuz John Wynn Clyde Ward USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Adelbert Arnold Frank GaUich Richard Asmont Kwing Gee Chris Astyfidir Robert Goodwin John Barone •Walter Grohulskl John Burke Solo Leplsto Servando Canales WUliam Logan Louis Cevette John MUos Estuardo Cueuca James Murphy Fernando Dacanay Metro Palubniak George Daniels Fred Peterson Rulof DeFretos George Pilaras Juan Diaz Thomas Pilkington Adrian Duracher Joseph Raymond Marion Edge Floro Regalado Willie Edwards Harry Singleton Anthony Ferrara Edgar Smith Joseph Smith Harry White WiUiam Smothers WUliam White Lee Summers WiUiam Wirtanen Richard wendeu Ching You USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK. VIRGINIA WiUiam Mason Robert Atherton Grady Carter Francis O'Malley Fiem Clay WUUam Pierce Luclen Drew August Princen Patsy Frango Clarence Robinson Harry Hayman Fonnle Rogers Oscar HoKon Elbert Solomon Harvey King Wiley StrickUn _ USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GEORGIA Clifford Kent John Epperson .John MiUer Richard Johnson LesUe Slgler Victor Gonzalez Manuel SUva L. A. Baxter 'Jack O'Steen I. Damico USPHS HOSPITAL • SEATTLE. WASHINGTON Louis Bernier John Misakian C. KeUeher Edw. Wiedenhoeft RusseU McLeod Angel Ortiz USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Paul Arthofer 'Javinal Fernandez Edward Atkins Arthur Caruso Harry Baum Frank Foster James Barrett LouU Hva Albert Canter Viggo Sorenson USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON. MASS. Lawrence CampbeU Angela Folates Edw. Cozosnowskl Charles Robinson Robert Davis USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Warren Alderman Leonard Higgans Gerald Algernon Thomas Lehay Robert Banister Arthur Madsen Benjamin Deibler Max Olson Alie Gordon Charles Slater WilUe Young Joseph Gross USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Claude Doyal William Hampel SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Alberto Gutierrez WUUam Kenny Thomas Isaksen VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON. TEXAS Thomas Manion USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE James McGee PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON. LOUISIANA Frank Martin US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON. DC WiUiam Thomson EVERY MONTHS If any SIU ship has no library or needs a new supply of books, contact any SIU hall. YOUR SIU SHIP'S LIBRARY �Iftf SEAPAniSRS roni the Ships at Sea The gang on the Tamara Guilden (Transport Commer­ cial) is .mighty proud of their vessel, according to ship's meeting chairman Thomas Markham, who reported to the LOG that the guys are call--*ing her the "Queen of the Dirt Boats." Markham extolls 'Sea Life' — By Jim Mates her virtues as follows: She is airconditio""'!, with individual auarters for all. There are movies every night and the gang has a recreation room with games and ping Twng for everyone. As the largest Diesel under the American flag, she carries 22,000 tons of bulk up forward and develops 9,800 horses aft. Last but not least, the crew has TV to fill out those hours when everything else fails to keep them amused. To hear Markham tell it, the "Queen of the Dirt Boats" reigns supreme with her crew. 4 4 i 4" The galley stove is giving the men on the Mankato Victory (Vic­ tory Carriers) a hard time and it seems there's nothing to be done about it. Meeting chairman W. Cameron reports that lately all the ports and doorjg have to be kept open to provide a draft for the range because if they are closed, the range backfires and covers the The gang on the Steel Recorder (Isthmian) is so pleased with the chow served^ up by chief cook John Witchen that they asked the LOG to help them express their appreci­ ation. Witchen has been a chef on many passenger ships and his cooking is tops, his shipmates all agree. LA SALLI (Waterman), Awf. II— Chairman, B. KaimerskI; Sacratary, R. Morrow. AU repairs that could be done at aea have been completed. Captain has been cooperative through­ out the trip. No beefs' or complaints. $11.41 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to steward department for a Job weU done. MOBILE (Sac-Land), Aug. U—Chair­ man, C. Maziikr Secraiary, &. Ruiiur. J. Garrison was elected ship's dele­ gate. No beefs reported. Motion that department heads and key men should be responsible for anything missing since they maintain keys. Suggestion that more beef be served. DEL NORTE (Delta), Aug. 14—Chair­ man, Roy Thomas; Secretary, Joseph Corofinkis. Duke Duet elected to serve «« now •hip's deieeate. ship's fund. S1()3.95 in No beefs reported. Page TbirteeaLong elected new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to resigning delegate for Job well done. Request made that company purchase stores in Hawaii instead of Singapore. Vote of thanks to radio operator for getting news to crew. CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Sarvica), Sept. 10—Chairman, W. Mor­ ris; Sycratary, J. Thompson. No beefs iepu.Ud-. #3.42 Is :hi?'s fuad. COTTONWOOD CREEK (Bulk Trans­ port), Oct. 5—Chairman, J. W. Canard; Sacratary, J. W. Piccu. Suggestion made that ship's delegate contact New York about draws in bunker ports. Crew should help keep lower passage­ way clean. Vote of thanks given to steward department for Job well done. ST. CHRISTOPHER (Oiga Konow), Oct. )—Chairman, Jack Konnady; Soc- LUCiLE BLOOMFIELD (Bioomflsid), Aug. 1*—Chairman, L. Curry; Sacra­ tary, Larry Santa Ana. Ship's dele­ gate reported that everything is run­ ning smoothly with no t>eefs. $1.51 in ship's fund. 'O key, Gcombooskie, enough of the stiii life. Now let's see you put a lit­ tle life into this chipper!" whole galley (including the food) with soot. They've tried every­ thing they can think of to fix it with no success. Things are as drafty as a wind tunnel aboard the Mankato. 4 4^ t A vote of thanks was offered by the gang on the Santore (Marven Steamship) for the way new stores were put aboard the vessel under the SIU Food Plan. Ship's dele­ gate Louis £. Meyers lauded the quick action taken on the West Coast after'' a beef that the ship wasn't carrying the stores re­ quired. The ship did not sail until the proper stores werp all aboard so that the feeding would be up to style while at sea. STEEL VOYAGER (isthmian), Sept. $ —Chairman, H. Orlando; Sacratary, T. Briggs. Minor beefs to be taken up with boarding patrolman. $12 in ship's fund. Steward requested all hands to turn In aU cots and extra-linen. ratary, Z. A. Markris. Jack Kennedy was elected as ship's delegate. No launch service. Crew restricted to ship in Bahamas. Department dele­ gates reported everything running smoothly. VENORE (Ore), Sept. $—Chairman, H. Lahym; Secretary, Waiter Karzewaki. No beefs reported. Request to have first aid kit inspected in engine room. Abe Rosen was elected ship's delegate. STEEL SEAFARER (isthmian), Dec. 2—Chairman, A. Odsai; Secretary, J. O'Donneii. Ship's delegate reported no major beefs and will see patrolman about water condition. Motion to furnish a baggage room in all hails and to have a time Umit of ninety days for gear storage. Suggestion to eliminate travelers checks and give American currency at- foreign ports. Crew asked to donate to ship's fund at payoff. Tentative saiUng time not satisfactory to crew. COASTAL CRUSADER ItSI (Suwan­ nee), Sept. 2—Chairman, Kenny Ster­ ner; Secretary, Joa Macedonia. $27.14 in ship's fund and $117 in orphanage fund. Ship has very good record. No beefs reported. OCEAN ULLA (Maritime Overseas), Sept. 21—Chairman, E. Barnhiii; Sec­ retary, C. L. Moody. Two men were left in hospital at Istanbul. No beefs reported by department delegates. MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), Sept. 2—Chairman, James McRae; Secretary, Johnny P. Baiiday. Two men missed ship in New Orleans. All repairs com-, pleted and everything running smooth­ ly. $17.45 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate. MONTiCELLO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Sept. 2—Chairman, R. D. Schwarz; Secretary, A. P. Caiderari. One man hospitalized in Honolulu. Two men missed ship in Hawaii. Ship's delegate Hager resigned. Jack ELiE V (Ocean Cargoes), Dec. 3 — Chairman, H. W. Miller; Secretary, C. W. Capac. Discussed OT and Iqdging dispute. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department. No beefs reported. DEL VALLE (Delta), Aug. 24—Chair­ man, Lee Snodgrass; Secretary, O. H. Manifold. E. L. Odora wag elected to serve as ship's delegate. One man missed ship on sailing day. No beefs reported. Delegate to see chief engi­ neer regarding blowers to be fixed in mess halls, rooms and other spaces in order to get some circulation for midships house. KEVA IDEAL (Keva), Nov. 9—Chair­ man, Jamas Faircioth; Secretary, R. V. Gelling. $18.25 in ship's find. Letter to guard against cable and moor­ that the hood on his car had been ing line whiplash. pried open and a lot of items stolen. Ship's delegate T. C. Deale 4 4> 4 After one of the coiaest winters reports that Kritzler didn't find to hit the United States in years, time to play a game with the in­ the crew on the Penn Trader surance agent, but he will prob­ ably-appoint the guy "insurance champ" if he gets back some dough 4" 4" t to cover his car losses. At a recent ship's meeting. Sea­ 4 4 4> farers on the Choctaw (Waterman) A search is underway by the got a few beefs off their chests crew of the Mobile (Sea-Land) to about missing shore leave in for­ find an answer to the problem of eign ports. It seems that after transportation in Puerto -Nuevo, they stopped in one foreign port PR, and in Port Elizabethport, NJ. not long ago, the captain received Getting to town in these ports has letters from immigration and cus­ been proving very difficult and toms officials that they were un­ Emerson Kritzler expensive. The crew feels some­ able to clear the ship for shore thing should be done to eliminate passes due to rough weather. A (Penn Transport) is gloating over quick look over the side, however, their trip down to South America this hardship, meeting secretary showed lots of small craft and while everybody got frost bite up S. M. Zimmer reports. 4 4 4' work gangs who were able to use north. The South American trip The crew of the Beauregard the local waters with no trouble kept the Trader warm all winter whatsoever, writes Malcolm M. long, ship's delegate Stephen Em­ (Sea-Land) earned the thanks of shipmate B. Pappos, OS. .In a Cross, ship's delegate. erson reports with glee. communication to the LOG, Pap­ ^4" 4< 4" 4 4 4* Safety aboard the Pennmar (CalThe highly-acclaimed "checker pos expresses his thanks for their mar) got a boost from ship's dele­ champ" of the New Jersey (Sea- many kindnesses after the death gate Pat Conley who gave a talk train), Seafarer Fred B. Kritzler, ot his mother recently. 4 4" 4" on safety precautions at a recent found that a guy may be a loser The Robin Kirk (Robin Line) safety meeting. Among other sub­ at the same time he's champ. After jects, he discussed using proper winning his title on the New Jer­ crewmen are -working on eliminat­ ladders, goggles, walking on deck sey's last trip, Kritzler stepped off ing the problem of a shortage of loads, oily and icy decks, and how the dock in New Orleans to find stores which has hit the ship. GUY UGRT MIS SMORTS iN TUB ¥YASHING MACMlNB... to be sent to headquarters regarding non-deUvery of LOGs and communieatlons. Crew is not getting answers to mall sent to headquarters. Dec. 15—Chairman, James Faircioth; Sacratary, R. V. Ceiling. $23.33 in ship's fund. B. G. Williams was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Motion to send a letter of thanks to the editor of the LOG for sending LOGs to the ship. Crew asked to turn in aU dirty linen. COE VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Nov. 4—Chairman, John Urzan; Secre­ tary, .Frank Alien. $59.67 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Cooperation requested in keeping library and pantry clean. TWIN FALLS VICTORY (Suwannee), Nov. 5—Chairman, J. Nayior; Secre­ tary, H. T. Larson. Ship's delegate had to leave aljip at Aaccr.sior, Inland. $97 in ship's fund. Few hours dis­ puted OT to be settled by boarding patrolman. J. N. DuBose elected to serve as new ship's delegate. BARBARA FRIETCHIE (Winchester), Nov. 4—Chairman, C. Quinnt; Secre­ tary, E. Miliar. Ship's delegate re­ ported everything running, smoothly. DEL MUNDO (Delta), Aug. $ — Chairman, Jack W. Craft; Sacratary, C. Jensen. $6.20 in ship's fund. AU hands asked to try and cooperate in keeping natives out of house. No beefs reported. . * SIU crewmembers on the Penn Exporter^Penn Export) offer a tip for Seafarers stopping at Freeport, Texas, and suggest they have the engine delegate check all fresh water taken aboard there. Seems the Explorer took on fresh water in Freeport that turned out to be pretty salty when it had to be used. This helpful hint was passed along by ship's delegate M. J. WelU. LOG S2 GiLkC WITM PfNK.VOrrS, ,. MBY You TRANSBAY (Hudson Waterways), Sept. 9—Chairman, Robert Myers; Secretary, Charley W. LiHie. Steward requests that crew return cots to their rooms. Vote of thanks given to steward department for Job well done. JOHN C (Alianlic Carriers), Sept. 23—Chairman, W. W. Van Dyke; Sec­ retary, Floyd McGrath. No beefs re­ ported. Only complaint is that ship is infested with rats and roaches. This will have to be taken care of in the US. DEL MAR (Delta), Sept. 30—Chair­ man, Clyde Miller; Secretary, L. Bianchard. Ship's delegate reported that two days' lodging can be col­ lected from company office. Red Cobbs was elected to serve as new ship's delegate. COASTAL SENTRY (Suwannee), Sept. 22—Chairman, J. B. Davis; Sec­ retary, Jimmy Masscr. Motion to form committee who should contact headquarters regarding OT checks, and also requesting information on ship's status. Motion made to have ship's delegate contact Captain about gangway watch and the hiring of civilian watchmen. Deck department complaining about Mate not relieving gangway watch. STEEL ADVOCATE (isthmian), Oct. 1—Chairman,. John J. Reinosa; Secre­ tary, Gaorga D. Finkiea. Crew re­ minded that performing aboard ship would not be tolerated. Domenic DiSel was elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to steward department. First Born Seafarer Bill Cronan and his wife Rosalind are the proud parents of John M. Cronan II, born November 2,-1962. John is the Cronan's first child. They make their home in Philadelphia. Stores were taken aboard for 75 days, they report, but the trip has already lasted over 90 days. A vote of thanks was given to the cooks and the baker for the fine quality of the chow in spite of the .shortages. -"POMV vj �AvTr • • -,t.y-rrKr 1 Par* Fonrfoea SEAFARERS LOG LOG-A-RHYTHM: Toast Kenmar Deck Ceremony Marks Shipmate's Loss By Alex Breede Let'm drink a toast for lasting friendship. For lasting friendship evermore. Drink to those who are not amongst us. To those on the far-away shores. Let's toast to the men who sail stalwart ships. On their homecoming frdm distant trips; Drink to the storm-bound waves at play. To the evening tide, and the end of day. Toast the spears of rain and arrows of snow. To the watch on deck and the Members of the Fonwood (Waterman) crew who manned watch belowlifeboat to transfer Seafarer Charles Starling to Army Let's drink a toast for a change of transport General Patch were (kneeling, l-r) C. Vassilior, weather. W. C. LIzotte, ABs; R. G. Garay, BR; Thor Lovass, OS; rear, SIU shipmates of Seafarer John C. Leffler, who was lost For strong men will always drink Joseph Garcia, AB; H. E. Arlinghaus, bosun; E. Alcorn, chief at sea, were photographed on the deck of the Kenmar together. mate; E. Zayas, OS; C. Mogeria, AB; Johnnie Hoggie, (Calmarj after observing a minute of silence near the spot Drink a toast to the tempest dread. baker; C. Donolson, AB. where Loffler was lost. Engine delegate Vincent Cipriano To the sprays that wash the sent in the photo. figurehead. Let's drink a toast to the mystic A moment of silence for a departed brother was observed night. aboard the Kenmar (Calmar) on December 8, 1962 in mem­ And to the forest dark. ory of Seafarer John C. Loffler, FWT, who was lost at sea Toast to the Aurora in the about 1,000 miles south of* morning. The gang on the Fanwood (Waterman) reports a rough And to the song of the lark. noticed, engine delegate- Vincent voyage back from Europe recently that included heavy seas Let's drink to the dancing girls in Long Beach, Caliroriiia. CipNano notified the LOG, when His shipmates gathered on Loffler-failed to turn to for his all the way, hurricane force winds, and the death of a ship­ gaiety. deck to pay last respects to Loffler, regular 8-12 watch after being mate, Seafarer Charles Star-"*And to the classic diety. who disappeared on the previous called. A day-long search failed to ling. Crewmembers heard by radio To the memories that last. day, December 7, while the vessel In a communication to the several days later that Starling Toast to the ancient ships of the was enroute from Baltimore to turn up any trace of him aboard the vessel or in LOG, crewmembers H. E. Arling­ passed away aboard the Patch, and past. Long Beach. All hands not re­ nearby waters, haus, bosun; J. Garcia, AB, and asked the LOG to help them ex­ To the sabre and the heather; quired on watch were present for and he was listed Johnnie Hoggie, baker, reported press their deepest sympathy to For strong men will drink the ceremony. as missing. the death of Starling, the Fan- Starling's wife and newl^rn son Loffler's disappearance was first together. In the best tra­ wood's third cook, shortly after he whom he never got to see. dition of union was transferred in heavy seas to They also want to express their seamen, his ship­ the army transport General Patch. appreciation to Capt. Stranage All my husband and I can do Wife Lauds SIU mates made a col­ The transport was on her way to and the officers of the Fanwood is express our appreciation and lection to be for­ Germany. gratitude and teach our son who did all they possibly could to For Hospital $s warded to LofWilliam to always remember To the Editor: Starling was save Starling's life, from taking ler's wife, Vir­ care of him daily after he was what the SIU has done for us A short time ago I wrote to taken ili on Loffler ginia, who lives the SIU Welfare Plan of the and, God willing, when he is a February 24, taken sick, to ordering and ex­ in Grafton, West Virginia. Loffler, necessity of an operation for man, to do something for the when he was un­ ecuting the hazardous, night-time 36, joined the Union at New York myself. At that time it was my truly-benevolent union of his able to turn to. transfer in heavy seas. Starling, who was 36, was a in 1948. He was a native of Waukebelief, and my doctor's also, father's seafaring days that has As he grew native of Georgia who made his gan. Illinois. that it would involve minor twice helped his parents over steadily worse, it His shipmates also expressed was. decided that home in New York. He joined the | surgery .and a po.s.sible hospital. rough spots in life's way. I was in the hospital over 10 thanks to the skipper and officers stay of about 48 hours. h e needed im­ SIU in 1955 and sailed in the Even so my husband, who is days and the issue was more for the search effort after Loffler mediate medical steward department. serious than I like to think. But himself ailing, and I knew we'd was missed from the ship. attention and the Starling feel the cost of present hospital my doctor saved me and a good captain radioed friend took me to her country Sign Name On the nearest ship with a doctor home to recuperate faster. aboard, which turned out to be the LOG Letters In my heart is such gratitude General Patch. The Fanwood met For obvious reasons the LOG to God for giving me back my the' transport on the night of cannot print any letters or life, which I dedicate anew to March 9. other communications sent in : '1 caring for ray ailing husband Tricky Transfer and to our son. I am grateful to The transfer was a tricky one at by Seafarers unless the author my doctor and the SIU. God night and in rough seas, but the signs his name. Unsigned -AH letters to the Editor for bless you, everyone. SIU crew that manned the life­ anonymous letters will only up in the waste-basket. publication in the SEAFARERS Helena Morejon boat made it without incident. It Ifwindcircumstances justify, the LOG must be signed by the ^ took less than an hour to get Star­ LOG will withhold a signature writer. Names will be withheld ling aboard the transport and to on Offers Thanks request. upon request. return to the Fanwood. Fanwood Crewman Dies Despite Transfer At Sea — for SIU MEMBERS! For St. Patrick's Day Sea veteran Carl Martenson, whose hobby is carving and painting the ships of the past, took time out last month to do this plaque in honor of St. Patrick's Day. The plaque, v^hich was carved from wood and then painted, depicts the flags of the US and Ireland to symbolize the friendship be­ tween the two countries. Mar­ tenson started sailing with the old AFL seamen's union on the Atlantic Coast in 1905, and his experience includes many trips 'round Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope on tall sailing vessels. rates and doctors' fees, so we applied to the Welfare Plan, hardly daring to hope for help because we had already re­ ceived a great deal of help fronr the Plan last year in Miami. At that time the SIU came forward promptly and generously for Mr. Morejon's serious opera­ tion. ' But again, your kindness quite overwhelmed us. When the telegram came to the Hotel Dieu where we were staying it took a great load off our minds. We were already considering how we could possibly rais^ the necessary cash. Our resources are so modest, our little home heavily mortgaged, and we have an 11-year-old son to care for. So again, as so many others have done, I say God bless the SIU, both officers and members. The "fellowship of the sea" is truly a marvel to me. It has blessed my life twice now and I can never forget it. For SIU Assist To the Editor: I would like to say thanks to the SIU at this time for the many benefits received in the past while in the hospital, and also the benefits received in years past for our two children. These kindnesses are deeply appreciated. To all of you who were so interested In the welfare of my family in the past, I would like to pass on some good news about our family. We are now the proud grand­ parents of Patricia Ann Easterling, born March 18 at Slidell (La.) Memorial Hospital, to Mr. and Mrs. A. Easterling, and only a few weeks ago, on February 26, William Richard Wilkerson, Jr., was born to my husband's stepson. Airman Ic and Mrs. WiUiam R. Wilkerson, at Everett, Wash. We're so glad to give you some good' news from all of us here in Pearl River. > Mrs. William E. SwiUey NPBV IN SEAGEAK ANPSMO«eWEARTOASOUW/ESIERAIXATSRECIAU seAcwKr PRICES your SEA CHEST SHORE WEAR f SEA GEAR SEA GEAR t SHORE WEAR �SEAFARERS rate Fifteen LOG Sthedule Of SW SIU membersfaip meetings are held regularly once a montti on days Indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be eXtused should request permission by tel^am (be sure to Include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be; New Tork April 8 D^oit April 12 ndladelphia April 9 Honston April IS Baltimore April 10 New Orleans ....^..April 16 MobUe April 17 FIMMCIAL REPORTS. Th« constitution-of ths SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Laksa and Inland Waters Diatrict aaksa apacific provision for safaguarding tha nanbership's mohaj and Union finances. Tha constitution requires a detailed CPA audit evary thres nonths by a ratdc and file auditing coMittee elected by tha MIberahip. .All Onion racords are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. Should any nsaber, for any raason, be refused his constitutional right to in­ spect theee records, notify SIU President Paul Ball by certified eall, return receipt requested. III - West Coost SIU Meetings mm SIU headquarters has issued an advance schedule through Jun^ I8C3, for llis monthly infcrmaticsal meetings tar be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from wAnington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in ac> cord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco onWednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows:. Seattle San Francisco Wilmington April 19 April 17 April 15 May 24 . May 22 May 20 June 19 June 21 Jnne 17 Si .qwTPpiHG RIGHTS, tour shipping rights and seniority are protected exclus­ ively by the contracts between the Utalon and the ehlpownera. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all.Utalon halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your flip­ ping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified nail, return receipt requested. The proper addziess for -this is: Max Harrison, Chaiiman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place,.Suite I63O, New York h, NY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Union headquarters by certified nail, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. Co's Push 'Fitness' Scheme (Continued from Page 2) quently more than one for the same individual arising out of one Incident. An "accident report" to­ day on John Doe may be amend­ ed to an "illness report" tomor­ row, but both go into the count separately. If Doe has his hand swabbed with- antiseptic by the mate twice in the same week, it goes into the book very often as two separate events—^it's fielder's choice on whether it's one "acci­ dent" and one "illness" , or two of one or the other in MIB rec­ ords. The Bureau's records are also based 0n total merchant marine jobs, not seamen, there naturally being a vast difference between the two. Job turnover, rules in some unions restricting the amount of time seamen can sail because of the declining number of jobs, and other factors — vacations, deaths, retirements, dropouts and new en­ trants are normal in the industry. MIB says there . were some 43,000 accident and illness "reports" in 1962, as against 48,000 jobscompared to 41,000 "reports" in 1951 covering 86,000 jobs, a 1951 ratio of 47.5 percent. Actually, then, the difference between the 1962 and 1951 ratl.0 is not as significa-it iis it. seems, particularly as the shipping com­ panies today report every band-aid case, sore throat and runny nose just as regularly to the MIB as more serious happenings. Marine Index even points out in its 1962 report that the serious incidents continue to decline — thanks to union and company safety pro­ grams, such as the SIU has had with its operators since 1956. The SIU safety program, in combination with the use of medi­ cal centers, since 1957 for regular check-ups of seamen and to detect symptoms of serious illness be­ fore they become disabling, has ob­ viously coniributed heavily to this result. Yet many major companies con­ tinue to cite the discredited Marine Index figures — hoping to spark new ^ongre^ional and Coast Guard action against seamen. At the same time, management still resists setting up health and safety programs jointly with the unions representing the seamen on their ships, since this would rob them of a handy issue. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard • ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and ,ln the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. wg EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAF.UIERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally_ refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its .collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 19G0 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board whicli consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ra)d<s, one individual to carry out this responsibility. Stop 20 Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep. Phone 723 0003 SEATTLE^. 2505 1st Ave Ted Babkowskl. Agent MAin 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jell (Hllette.' 4gent 220-2788 WILMINGTON Calif 505 N Marine Ave G«orge McCartney. Agent TErminal 4-252^ i RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings.. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions. Including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership haa reaffirmed the long-standing Union' policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. 4 4 Viki ':kkk iSSfgi- ill iiiamit. ggSiSiSfi sWSi! EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employineat and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts whicU the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. 4 Thomas J. Brandy Your mother, Mrs. T. J. Poston, 1224 East 55 Street., Savannah, Ga., asks you to contact her as soon as you can. 4 iliil WfiisS Wi" m Wsm 'Miik 4" Claude W. Pritchett Get in touch with your family in Alberta, Va., as soon as pos­ sible. 4 Sim imm CONSTITUTIONAL RIGlTrS AND (ai.IOATKWS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARQIS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to Taailiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member.so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. Monte Fila Contact Ed Piela, 43 Mt. Pleas­ ant Ave., Wallington, NJ, or phone him at GEneva 8-3658 regarding your intentions, so he can decide what to do. J" iSSfSiS. PAYMEirr OF MmilES. "No monies'are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. If in-the event' anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and'ls'given an ofiicial receipt, but Xeels tliat ht. chsuld not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. Lakes & inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul HaU gXECtJTIVE VirE-PRERIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey William* A1 Tanner Robert Matthew* SECRETARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES Bill HaU Ed Hooney Fred Stewart BAUriMDRE . . 1216 E. Baltimore St Hex Dickey, Asent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St Joho Fay. Asent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 1022S W JeUerson Ave. -VInewood 3-474J HEADQUARTERS .. 675 4th Ave.. Bklyn HYacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON S804 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent WAlnut 6-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St. SE.-. Jax William MiTrris, Agent El.gln 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W Flagler St. Ben Qonzales. Agent FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence .St tnuis Neira Agent HEmlock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS .... 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent .. ,TeI 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK..... 416 Colley Ave ilordoD Spencer. Acting' Agent 625-6505 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St Frank Drozak, Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCtJ .... 450 Harrison St Frank Boyne, Agent DOuglas 2-4401 B. B. McAuIey, West Coast Rep. SANTURCE, PR 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Miiii ThuSf FuKue. All iruAt funds cf ths SIU Onlf, T,*1»s and Inland Vatera Olatrict are adalnlstered in accordance with the provialons of various trust fund agreaaents. All these sgreeMnts specify that the trusteee in charge of theso funds shall consist oquqlly of union and nanagenent representetivoB and their alternates. All expenditures and diaburseaente of trust funds are aade only igpon approval by a aajority of the trustees. All trust fimd financial records are available at the headquarters of the verloue trust funds. If, at any tlao, you are denied Inforaatlon about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU lipadquarters by certified aail, retOT receipt requested. — 4 Rachel Mangina would like to express deep appreciation to Santore Gross. Duke. Snow and Fritz Bantz, all of Baltimore, for their past assistance and help regarding call 437-.2615 in Long Beach, as Henry T. Buckner. this is on an urgent matter. 4 4 4 Raymond Jesse Boiling Ex-SS Sword Knot The above-named or anyone knowing his whereabouts since voyage in 1959 is asked to contact Mrs; C. A. Popowe at 2070 Monitor Ave., Long .Beach, Calif., or to 4 4 4 — — —'' — —• eral, 515 Madison Ave., New York Arno (Boots) Feura 22, NY, which- has had an inquiry Get in touch with me as soon about him from his wife, Mrs. as possible. C. M. G. Poss. Marina Guerrero of Gijon, Spain. Gordon G, Ray t 4 .4 • 4 4 4 You are asked to get in touch Jose Ferenc .Ferenc with Charles C. Castles, attorney, Bob Schafer 1013 Continental Building, Hous­ The above-named or anyone Get in touch with Pat Driscoii, ton 2. Texas, telephone CApitol 5- knowing his whereabouts is asked USPHS . Hospital,. Staten Is­ 1824, at your earliest convenience. to contact the Spanish Consul Gen­ land, NY. �OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNIOW,» ATl^WTIC, OUIF, IAKE3 AND INUND WATtRS DISTRICT » *FL»CIO ' -Jil Sea Safety Paef Still Adrift LONDON—An outgrowth of the collision of the passenger liners Andrea Doria and Stockholm off the Massachusetts coast seven years ago, a new international set of rules on safety at sea was recently accepted by the Greek government, but is still not in force throughout the world. of shipping, must accept the con­ United Nations agency, has ex­ Ratified by the US Senate vention before It can be enforced. pressed concern over the slow last year by a 74-0 vote, the Although delegations from 55 rate of acceptance to date. At the agreement known as the Inter­ national Convention on the Safety of Life at Sea was signed at a world maritime safety conference here three years ago. Four more countries, including two each hav­ ing no less than one million tons natibns attended the conference, only 15 have so far accepted anticollision rules that stemmed from it. The Maritime Safety Committee of the Inter-Govemmental Mari­ time Consultative Organization, a $4/500 In 'Money Due' For Delta Seafarers NEW ORLEANS—Seafarers who shipped with Delta Lines up through the end of 1962 have a total of $4,542.95 coming to them as unclaimed wages in amounts ranging from 73 cents up to $108.20. The list below covering over 500 Seafarers shows that many are in the $15 to $60 dollar range. Only three have money due of less than one dollar. Those named on the money due list should write dlrectiy to Delta Steamhip Lines for the amount due, giving their name. Social Security number and a forwarding address. The company's address is 1300 Hibernia Bank Building, Post Office Box 50250, New Orleans 50, La. Achee. Edward P. Adams, James J. Airebala. Sergio H. Albright. Robert Alford, VirgU S. AUen, James L. Alves. Fernando H. Anderegg. Frederick T. Anderson, Ervin W. Anderson, Frank, Jr. Anderson, George P. Arch, Joseph G. Archia, David C. Argis, Cornie Armando, Michael Atherton, John G. Ballard, Herbert J. Hamster. Robert Z. Bankston, Jerry M. Barber, Wiiiiam B. Bartiett, Norris A. Baspard, Jerome' J. Bcasiey, James S. Bechnell, Benjamin E. Benedict. John Benenate. Nathan J. Bennet, Charles Bennett. Rodney L. Bennett, Clara B. Bernard, George H. Bernard, Julio C. Bicnel, Harry P., Jr. Biehl, James~ Blayiock, John F. Bobo. Tony C. Balling, Wm. O. Bonura, Victor T. Bordelon, Michael M. Bouchard, Thomas W. Bourgeois, Wm. C. B. Bourgeois, Octave S. Boyd, Larry J. Boyette, Doyle H. Bozeman, Royce D. Bradley, Erwin Bradley, James R. Bradly, Erwin Brady, Eddie B. Braggs, Willie Branman, Earl J. Breaux, Charles P. Brewer. Jack Briant, Louis P., Jr. Briehof. R. A. Broussard, Leo Brown, Grady K. Brown, Leon C. Brunson, Lyies D. Buissen, Louis J. Bunthoff, Wiiburt .T. Burleson. George E. Burton, Edward C. Butler, Robert A. Butter, John W. Butts, Wm. H., Jr. Camarena, Camilio Canard, James W. Cardeal, Isauro Cardona, Felix Carelli, Gerald Carver, Lester H. Castell, Jose M. Castello, Jorges A. Catalanotto, Joseph Ceracia. Louis A. Chaisson, Richard J. Chapman, Wm. F. Charles, Leonard Christensen, Viggo G. Clark, John WClemen le. David Cobb, Clarence W. Cobb. Jake Coburn, Charles B. Cole, Gordon A. Collins, Charles. Jr. Collins, Edward L. Connars, Francis M. Constantino, Enrique H. Cook, Paul R. Cook, Waller H. Corlis, James T. Crawford, James A. Creel, James T. Cuccia, Jacob J., Jr. Cuieton, John J. Culiton, John Cummings, Floyd Daravich, Michael Davis, Almarion Davis, N. P. Davis, Wm. H. Davison, Leonard H. De Domenicis, Fran 3.74 De Loach, S. 15.62 De Vaux, John W. 1.40 Deefeldt, Francis M. 3.68 Defranza, Roberto 1.00 Deliring, John H. 5.04 Delaney, Ed 4.20 Delery, John B. 3.51 Deskong, Ray E. 6.50 Deus, James 9.84 Di Fulco. Luke H. 1.41 Di Giovanni, Dominlck 9.33 Di Giovanni, D. J. 8.05 Diasco, Joseph L. 67.50 Dick, Claude S. 3.52 Dickens, Glenn E!. 9.84 Dickey, Clyde B. 3..38 Dioseo, Joseph L. 1.80 Dipuccio, Robert A. 2.11 Dixon, Omer 2.81 Dobbins, Dean D. 1.84 Dobson, Luther H. 3.60 Donnelly, Henry B. 2.69 Dooley, Lonnie B. 1.40 Doty, Albert J. 9.46 Dowling, Charles M. 9.46 Dumas, Alexander G. 1.80 Dumestre, Marcie P. 2.81 Dunn. Michael J. 9.23 Duracher, Louis B. 1.40 Edwards, Sankey 1.84 2.81 Eirensen, Antoii 16.43 Ellis, Hal R., Jr. Elsori, Bruce C. 3.51 Emmett, Harry D. 12.00 10.01 Engelder, Herbert 4.73 Eschenko, Michael N. 9.48 Esteven, Adelian, 1. P. 2.55 Evans, Roy B. 1.91 Faleo, Antonio 12.66 Fazio, Joe 9.46 Ferguson, Oscar E. 1.61 FerrU, Wm. H. 2.08 ,. Feurtado, Ly.sle N. 12.32 Fiesel. Joseph F. 97.37 Fitzpatrick, Joseph F. 14.08 Flanagan, Eugene F. 4.92 Foley, Frank J. 5.51 Folse, Wm. P. 11.69 Ford, W. 2.81 Foster, Willie W. 5.53 Fowler, Gerald 23.90 Fox, George J. 1.3 27 Fox, Patrick G. 2.26 Francisco. Alex 10.73 Frazier. Lee R. 8.43 Frey, Charles J. 4.52 Fyock, Franklin W. 9.46 Galbraith, Cline S. 7.19 Galuska, Louis T. 3.60 Gammons, Warren R. 2.36 Garcia. Richard 2.69 Garn, Narnan 1.50 Garratt, Benjamin L. 11.28 Garrity, Thomas D. 3.20 Garrity, Gerald L. 1.80 Garza, Antonio 16.55 Gatto, Michael T. 5.40 Gay, Donald F. 9.46 Gaylor, Enoch J. 1.39 Godwin, Phillip T. 25.61 Gonzales, Honoire B. 3.51 Goodwin, Harry 21.80 Grab. Cyril V. 4.74 Gracia, Louis A. • 2.69 Granados 14.39 Grantham, Ru.ssel M. 1.40 Graves, John W. 1.66 Green, Jesse L, 2.81 Grooks, Philip S. 9.01 Guerra, Cesar A. 15.61 Guerrero, Luis A. M. 3.82 Guest, Virgle O. 1.37 Guidry, Albert R. 10.57 Guidry, John R. 14.39 Haberkamp, Donald L, 20.93 Hale, Wm. C. 1.04 Hall. Chilton G. 9.46 Halvorsen, Siguard 2.81 Hamlett, Robert E. 13.35 Hammac, Albert 8.43 Hand, Wm. M. 4.96 Hansen, Arne W. 7.19 Hansen, Fred M., Jr. 12.27 Harmon, James 6.75 Harris, Billy E. 1.78 Harvey, Lee J. 27.42 Havens, Milton A. 11.69 Hazel, John J. 14.39 Hearn, Joe Jr. 1.00 Hebert. I.eon 12.78 Heller, Robert M. 4.14 Hemming. Hermon B. 2.75 9.46 3.68 40.89 8.09 3.74 5.61 1.39 5.78 3.51 7.80 1.84 3.51 18.41 1.51 9.71 16.09 3.67 6.33 5.26 29.10 7.21 13.45 8.93 . 9.46 6.76 1.84 10.64 1.84 4.67 3.19 3.60 4.74 10.58 1.28 3.51 1.62 2.81 2.69 8.90 11.45 21.12 2.11 3.60 19.68 9.22 1.01 6.00 3.74 9.46 2.81 4.22 14.55 1.00 9.84 83.50 8.99 1.41 4.03 32.66 9.88 7.63 7.20 5.51 9.84 3.82 11.89 5.62 1.00 2.69 3.74 1.91 9.46 7.35 2.11 1.00 8.09 5.21 1.80 3.60 3.51 9.46 14.04 3.60 1.41 1.00 7.12 1.80 21.70 1.80 1.80 1.80 2.07 8.44 7.19 18.42 14.02 1.20 7.02 1.62 1.14 7.82 3.51 same time, the committee drew attention to regulations on the use of radar to avoid collisions and praised the initiative of countries which have already issued notices to mariners about radar regulations without waiting for the revised Helping to end successful strike action, members of SlU anti-coliision regulations to come into operation. affi iates in Chicago oined lines of Sheet Metal Workers The new convention updates the during 22 days of picketing. Pictured (l-r). are Mike Jakagreement of 1948 with a number obowski, Al Yorkonis, Leonard Glottman and Charles Moses. of important improvements to cover changes in marine machinery and electrical equipment, particulariy on steering gear in passenger and cargo ships. A prohibition also has been made against using fuels with iow flash points as a means of increasing fire protection re­ quirements and bringing them In line with those of the US. Separate recommendations to CHICAGO—A 22-day strike ended March 15 with a vie-, ensure proper precautions with all tory for Sheet Metal Workers Local 571 over the Hotpoint types of bulk cargoes, especially I Division of the General Electric Company, which signed grain, have also been made. Henderson, Donald C. Henry,. Lewis L. Hicks, Harrison, Jr. HUburn, ;rhomas J. Hoey, Julius C., Jr. Holt, B. Hooper, Charles J. Hoppkins, Richard C. Horsmsin, Larry R. Hrolenak, John Hsil, Vhiiyon H. Hubbs, Robert Huff, Newton A., Jr. Hynes, Michael J. lacono, Vincenzo Ivail, Orval A. Jackson, Verlon B. James, Joseph W. Jarratt, Benjamin L. Jernigan, Teddy F. Johnson, Charles 1. Johnson, George F. Johnson, Nance H. Johnson, Lloyd S. Johnson, Nance Jones, Floyd F. Jones, Terrance M. Jordan, Carl Kaiser, Wm. P. Kapp, Frederick Keller, Biiiy W. Kennedy, Robert V. Key, Patrick H. King, James B. King, Woodridge Kirby, Thomas T. Kline, Robert H. Knox, Pauline Koenig. Staniey F. La Barrere, Urbin La Fleur, George La Fleur, Hennesson Laborde, Paul Lachapell, Laurence Lacky, James B. Lae, Louis D. Lafleur, George Laired, Henry L. Lambert, Rcidus Lavagno, Armando Lea. James B. Ledbetter, Harry P. Ledingham. Lewis F. Leonard, Eugene P. Little, George B. Liuzza, Michael A. ^ Long, James C. Long, Robert G. Long, Wm. F. Lopez, Andrew, Jr. Loptoore, Frank Lord, Charles P. Maas, Henry. Jr. Macgregor, Wm. A. Mackiin, Patrick L. Maiilet, Arthur, Jr. Malone, George E. Manuel, Cianny J. Marciante, Felix P. Marion, Robert P. Marjenhoc, Wm. A., Jr. Marrero, T. M. Marteiio, Joseph Martin, Carl R. Martin, Marion M., Jr. Massey, Jack J. Massuiia, Carlo W. Mattair, George W. Matthews." Charles C. Maxwell, Burris May, Albert C., Jr. Mays, Robert L. Mazur, Stanley C. McMcCarthy, Robert T. McCarthy, Joseph J. McCoiium, James McCoskey, Maurice P. McFariin, James McFaui, Frank M. McGinnis, Arthur J. M. McKema, John J. N. McLean, Jerry K McNait, Robert E. McGuffey, James E. Meder, Oliver F. . Medley, Cai Meduesky, John Melton, Thomas O. Merritt, Robert R. Melting, G. C. R. Miceii, Anthony J, Miller, James W. Miller, Ray C. Strike,Consumer Boycott Wins First Hotpoint Pact 2.69 30.68 1.00 12.97 28.07 9.33 9.01 7.72 5.62 9.46 7.36 3.60 5.40 57.91 9.19 24.30 3.60 31.24 48.11 3.74 4.49 9.46 4.21 14..51 21.47 19.58 6.30 3.82 3.82 3.68 4.22 27.41 3.00 6.43 14.39 4.21 1.80 1.40 2.11 3.52 12.00 7.19 1.40 1.80 1.65 2.81 7.82 3.60 3.67 1.80 13.81 4.74 6.29 5.38 11.95 2.89 3.67 i;84 1.80 19.32 3.52 9.46 9.84 10.93 12.64 3.68 9.46 9.83 7.83 10.64 4.73 1.41 3.68 2.92 4.49 9.84 10.00 1.84 2.81 3.51 30.69 7.36 4.74 17.25 3.51 4.22 90.21 1.80 11.04 2.70 9.55 1.40 18.37 1.81 1.74 1.40 5.63 4.49 7.24 6.16 3.52 8.41 .76 MlUer, Davis A. 7.55 Miller, Clyde E. 38.81 Miller, Fritz J. 2.81 Mina, John R. 1.84 Moiina, Domingo R. 2.69 Morgan, Paui B. 2.69 Morris, Jimmie L. 4.39 Morton. Albert P. 2.81 Morton, Cari R. 14.42 Motley, Otto 11.30 Munin, Joseph - 1.80 Music, Irwin 9.99 Nelson, Alvin W. 2.13 Neson, Marvin B. B. 21.57 Newsome, Nathaniel 4.67 Nobles, J. P. 2.11 Noian, M. 34.40 Noian, Stanley W. 9.00 Norwood, James M. 1.00 Nolo, Gasper 5.80 Nuss, George A. .73 Nuss, John W. 2.81 Olds, Wm. H. 1.54 O'Leary, Louis M. 3.82 Oisen, Floyd M. 7.72 Ortego, Lummie L. 1.33 Pacheco, Rodoifo G, 42.85 Palombo, Victor M. 3.88 Paralta, J. D. 1.80 Pardur, Michael 8.56 Paris, Wm. C. 9.55 Parker, Marie V. R. 5.63 Parr, Edward J. 17.08 Parsons, Frank E. 8.99 Pastrano, Francis 5.56 Payior, Frank S. 1.79 Paz, Luis M. 1.13 Peqnino, ^Anthony 2.81 Pfrommer, Erich 12.38 Pickett, Robert E. 9.83 PiersaU, Gilbert J. 2.01 Planes, Jorge 13.47 Pioppert. Francis 8.47 Poiianen, Veikko 9.89 Poncio, Waliy T. P. 4.92 Price, James D. 5.62 Primeau, Frederich N., Jr. 21.88 Pr.vziomski, Waciaw 17.98 Psiios, John 11.69 Quinton, Lum E. 4.72 Rainey, Thomas 0. 12.15 Ralio, Salvador J. 1.80 Ramsey, David A. 22.59 Rana, Karl J. 2.81 Ransone, Richard F. 2.76 Ray, Gordon 2.69 Rayfuse, Claude G. 5.40 Redding, John E. 1.00 Reed, Charles E. 13.06 Reed, John A. 12.86 Reed, R. 9.46 Reisaner, Harry W. 19.74 Rendales, Manuel A. . 3.68 Renegar, Clifford G. 17.99 Revelie, Joseph C. 34.63 Reznichenko, Nicholas 40.82 Ribbey, Bertram A., Jr 5.26 Richard, Garcia 4.74 Richoux, Albert 7.36 Rickets, Donald L. 6.15 Riley, Donald 3.82 Rizzuto. Jimmie 9.46 Robertson, Leon R. 5.68 Robertson, Dallas F. 22.72 Robinson, John T. 19.42 Robison, Harold I. 14.72 Rogers, Richard 14.39 Rollo, .Salvador J. 9.46 Rothchiid, Sigmund 9.46 Rouse, George £. 17.99 Roy, Arthur O. 3.60 Roy, Curtis H. 4.73 Rudd, Wm. Stockton 4.21 Ruffner, Robert A. 1.40 Ruiz, Julio C. 4.73 Ruzyski, Staniey 14.22 Ryle, Harold L. 4.39 Salazar, Ruben 3.52 Sanchez, Pedro G. 4.22 Sanders, Union H., Jr. 3.67 Sansone, John , 108.20 Sarvcr, Joseph R. 15.89 Saufferer, John L. 4.92 Sauls, Ernest J. 1.00 Savoy, Joseph 1.10 5.40 Saxon, Joseph D. Scheidei, JuUus W. 8.16 Schielder, Edward J. 1.00 2.69 Schrade, Melvin Schremp, Louis 2.81 5.40 Scott. WiUiam E. Seals, Mason 3.68 aeifeldt. Francis M. 5.29 Sercu. John B. Short. Arthur C. Sibley, Thomas D. Silva, John F. Silveira, Melvin Simmons, Wiiiiam F. Sims, Julius O. Singletary Smigicski, Teofll Smith, Andrew A. Smith, Alfred H. Smith, Clinton Smith, Clarence Smith, Edward R. Smith, Herman L. Smith, Joseph M. Smith, John H. Smith, Lee A. Smith, Robert B. SnodgrasR, I.ee Souby, Waiter J. Sousa, Alfred C. Spencer, Theodore A. Sperry, Francis N. Spicer, Harold T. Spiegel, Hans St. Germain, Gleason Stevens. Wm. W. Stirk, Francis S., Jr. Stockman. Watson W. Slough, Rufus E. Stropich. George F. J. Stroiip. Dixon R. Swcndson, Fred O. Swenson, Andreas E. Swiiley, Wiiiiam E. Szanto, Steve. Jr. Taibot_Edward E. Tassin, Paul E. Terrington, Tedd P. Thibodeaux, Evis, Jr, Thiu, Goon P. Thomas, Nicholas Thompson, Charles W. Thompson, Wiiiiam H. Tighe, Edward J. ' Tillman, William L. Timm, Otto Tochi, Albert J. Tovar, Candelario H., Jr. Traba, Manuel R. Treitier, Carl T. Triplett, George M. Tritz, Clara C. Trosclair. Calvin J. Turner, Paul R. Valdes, Angel Valentine, Peter B. Valenzuela, Jose J. Van Lofton, Lionel Vanasse, Raphall C. S. Vigo, Michael F. Visser, Dick Vizena, Daily J. Vorel, Edward J. Vreta, Simeon F. Wagerik, Stephen Wahl, Charles Walker, Biiiy J. Walker, Tommie W. Watts, Leo Watts, Peter L. Watts, Ronny L. Webb, Leon J. Wells, Jack D. Whalen, Joe L. Wheat, Curtis E. Wheeler. Orien Whidden. Cecil E. White, Oiiven M. White, Sidney A. Whitney, Richard Williams, James V. Williams, Luis Williams, Bobbie G. Willis, Thomas T. Wilson, Spencer Wilson, I,eslie L. Wilson, Edgar . Witchcn, John A., Jr. Wood, James S. Word, John, Jr. Workman, Homer O. Wright, Howard E. Yates, Homer Yega, Carlos York, Wm. L. Young, Charles Young, Herbert H. Yiidovishes, Wm. Zimmer, Jacob L. Zitto. Salvator* 7.02 1.40 11.64 10.59 7.94 26.05 6.37 5.40 0.19 3.60 1.41 1.80 1.69 14.07 11.71 3.00 9.18 3.60 2.11 2.69 4.74 14.06 5.82 2.81 11.94 1.84 4.29 10.79 8.43 5.40 3.82 4.74 7 91 9.69 9.46, 11.02 4.50 3.60 5.10 1.40 7.35 10.65 3.60 2.70 19.45 1.84 83.00 9.46 1A& 20.42 4.73 3.82 1.41 9.46 9.46 4.78 12.00 60.27 7.19 3.63 22.09 14.85 3.60 1.65 12.95 1.84 10.50 23.99 9.46 11.02 8.68 7.92 3.51 9.46 1.55 3.75 3.82 2.64 3.82 2.11 11.25 8.43 4.74 4.74 13.53 22.47 4.73 9.83 5.40 7.34 19.67 6.20 3.67 14.39 3.19 3.67 5.74 2.81 3.60 5.63 7.80 4.21 fthe first union agreement in its 56-year history. The 30-month contract has no immediate wage Increase but provides for two wage reopeners— the first next July 15 and the second in August, 1964. The pact aiso includes a provision to arbi­ trate layoffs, recalls and promo­ tions, plus a guarantee of a minimum of 21 days' protection against permanent replacement for employees who strike on an unresolved grievance or dispute. A September, 1963, reopener al­ lows the union to seek progress in union security, arbitration, benefits other than wages and various other issues. Agreement was reached after Federai mediators brought com­ pany and union officials together for three days of bargaining and after stiikers had begun receiving strike benefits from the Sheet Metal Workers International As­ sociation. Benefits were paid to non-members as well as union members by waiver of a clause in the international's constitution. A whirlwind boycott campaign against Hoptpoint-GE products and an effective three-week picketlino helped dent the company's historic "no concession" policy. Hundreds of members of other AFL-CIO unions, including members of SIU affiliates in this area, joined the picketline or gave their time on Saturdays to distribute "Don't Buy" leaflets to over 500 retail stores in 28 major US cities. Over 2,000 workers walked out when the strike was called Febru­ ary 22, and the walkout progres­ sively slowed Hotpoint production, a Locai 571 spokesman said. Rati­ fication by local members was al­ most unanimous in accepting the company's offer, which included 21 changes and modifications of its pre-strike proposals. Local 571 won a National Labor Relations Board election last May, but for eight n^onths Hotpoint re­ fused to budge from its original ' t proposals. Faced with this attitude, i the union went out on strike in February under authority previ­ . '• i| ]l ously voted by the membership. OWUixeAameoiu � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource April 5, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: CUBAN JETS FIRE ON SIU FREIGHTER CO’S PUSH CG ‘FITNESS’ SCHEME ATTACK ON NO-STRIKE BILL GAINS SIU CLINIC PROGRAM MARKS 6TH BIRTHDAY SEE CHANCE TO CURB MSTS VIA ANTI-GOV’T BUSINESS BILL SEAFARERS HELP FETE ST. PATRICK NLRB ORDERS VOTE IN DETROIT CAB FLEET HOFFA RAIDS AGAIN ON RIVERS, SEEKS TO CREATE MM&P SPLIT SIU BOATMEN RATIFY NEW FLEET CONTRACTS LABOR SPURS N’ORLEANS BALLOT WIN AFL-CIO SUPPORTS BILL TO END PACKAGING ABUSE STRIKE, CONSUMER BOYCOTT WINS FIRST HOTPOINT PACT SEA SAFETY PACT STILL ADRIFT Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/05/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 7 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/203da314c0ae135b7921f67d5d5a9b3a.PDF be98c2d36dcd2c9415ba9cdb7620a5f2 PDF Text Text •-I SEAFARERS^LOG March 22, 1963 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Anti'Sfrike Bill Scored SlUNA, MTD DENOUNCE THREAT TO BARGAINING Full Text of SlU-MTD Statement In Centerfold Story on Page 3 SIU Ships Scoie On Safety Front -Stories On Pages 3, 5, 16 A# 1% Seafarers returning to New York frorn ships stranded Money uue» overseas by the collapse of the Bull Line-Kulukundis operation pick up an immediate advance on wages due after arriving at Idlewild Airport March 5. SIU Port Agent Joe DiGeorge (seated, 2nd from left) is pictured counting out draw for Seafarer H. Vaher, oft the Suzanne, from escrow fund secured by the SIU. (Story on Page 2.) The Phony 'Labor Crisis' each "10,000,000 nnnoonnooo TIIIIIIIII Mercy Ship Comes Home. It was SS Hope Week in New York last week, as the SIU Pacific District - manned hospital ship Hope returned from a tenmonth stay in Peru to provide training and hospital treatment. Waving hello (inset), as ship pulled into Hudson River pier, are Jerry Short, Milton Trash and Eddie Kauf­ man of the Marine Cooks. Other Photos, Page 7.) UNEMPLOYMENT 900 MILLION man-days iost ON-JOB INJURIES STRIKES & LOCKOUTS 40 MILLION 19 MILLION man-days lo^ man-days lost Cries for action to curb strikes are a response to a mythical "crisis," which the figures above clearly point out. The amount of lost working time caused by strikes and lock­ outs in 1962 is dwarfed by the number of man-days lost by unemployment in all US industry last year—which was 50 times higher. On-the-job injuries caused twice the amount of lost time as strikes. �"/ race Tw* •• SEAFAkERS LOG Marcli 22; un Creditors Move To Revive idie Bull Line Ships SIU Foreign Ship Picketing Upheld Seafarers from the crews of the Bridgehampton and Suzanne, two of the vessels laid-up in the Middle East, were briefed on latest developments in Bull Line situation on ar­ rival at New York's Idlewild Airport March 5. SlU Patrol­ man Charlie Scofield (left) fills them in on the news. Five of the six crews stranded overseas have now returned home. NEW YORK—^Preliminary steps have been taken in Fed­ eral Bankruptcy Court here by at least three of the US companies in the Bull Line-Kulukundis operation in order to get the companies' idlet : American-flag ships hack into in on some of the talks because of service under a trusteeship Federally-insured mortgages on arrangement. Sixteen of the several vessels. It took action two vessels involved are laid up weeks ago to freeze all Kulukundis in American and foreign assets, including realty holdings. ports. At the same time, SlU protest picketing against several foreignflag vessels linked to the Kulu­ kundis shipping interests in the US has been fully upheld by court decisions in two states. (See sep­ arate story on this page.) However, the Union removed its picketlines late this week so as to allow the reorganization to proceed in an orderly manner. Crews Returning Meanwhile, SlU crewmembers stranded in Bombay, India, with the Easthampton arrived here [ Monday, March 18, and were ad­ vanced money from an escrow fund secured by the SlU some time ago I to cover wages and allotments owed to SIU crews and families. I The sixth and last crew stranded overseas, with the Mount Rainier in Yokohama, Japan, was due back on the West Coast by this weekend. I Four other crews returned earlier. Liens on behalf of SIU crews have been placed on all of the idle vessels for all crew monies due. Nine ships are laid up in Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Norfolk, Jew Orleans and Portland. With the reorganization moves for the entire Bull Line-Kulu­ kundis fleet underway, a Federal judge in Baltimore last week put off a US marshal's sale of the bulk carrier Westhampton at least until March 28. Meetings Held Meetings among major creditors, including the SIU and, other ship­ board unions with a direct inter­ est in monies owed to members' welfare, pension and vacation funds, as well as oil companies, shipyards, stevedoring firms, in­ surance brokers, banks and the Federal Government, have been continuing for several weeks in at­ tempts to get the ships moving again. The Justice Department has sat NEW ORLEANS — SIU protest picketlines against the trading activities of foreign vessels linked to the foundering Bull Line-Kulukundis American shipping operation were fully upheld by ,a state court • here this week, following a ships to aid arrangements being similar ruling at Seattle made to get the American-flag Ku­ on March 14. The decisions involved the Greek-flag Pleiades in Seattle and the Castor, operating under Pana­ manian registry, which had been tied up by Seafarers' picketlines here. The disposition of a separ­ ate court action further upriver, near New Orleans, which involved the Panamanian-flag Antares, was expected to follow the previous rulings. An earlier restraining order against picketing of the An­ tares was overturned. Late this week, with its picket­ ing rights preserved Intact, the SIU removed its lines on all three Foreign Ships Grab Up Domestic Suiphur Trade WASHINGTON—^The lack of enough specialized bulk cargo vessels imder the American flag—coupled with the mysterious disappearance of the SS Marine Sulphur Queen with all hands last month—> has made it possible for more Eastern seaboard until the end of foreign-flag ships to enter the 1963. US domestic trade. In the absence of a replacement to fill in for the Sulphur Queen on her specialized run, the Depart­ ment of Defense has ordered sus­ pension of the Jones Act so that foreign-flag vesseis can carry molten sulphur from Texas to ports on the Gulf Coast and the Don't DOlay On Heat Beefs Since the cold weather is still here. Seafarers are re­ minded that heating and lodg­ ing beefs in the shipyard can be easily handled if the ship's delegate promptly notifies the captain or chief engineer and shows them the temperature readings at the time. Crewmembers who beef to them­ selves about the lack of heat­ ing but wait three or four days before making the problem known to a responsible ship's officer are only making things tougher for themselves. This should also be done when shipyard workers are busy around living quarters. Make sure you know where and when the work was done so that the SIU patrolman has the facts available. The Secretary of Defense re­ quested the use of foreign-flag ships as "necessary in the interest of national defense." The Defense Department's call for a waiver of US shipping laws eliminated the need for separate bills already introduced by Ralph W. Yarborough and Rep. Bob Casey, Texas Democrats, asking Congress to suspend the Jones Act until the end of this year on be­ half of the Texas Gulf Sulphur Company. Texas Gulf had operated the 524-foot, former T-2 tanker Ma­ rine Sulphur Queen which dis­ appeared with her 39-man Nation­ al Maritime Union crew off the coast of Florida on February 3. The Defense Department's waiv­ er grants the same rights to the Texas company that the two Con­ gressmen had incorporated into their respective proposals. The company can use foreign-flag ves­ sels until next December 31, or until an American-built or rebuilt and documented ship is available. Special vessels are needed for the transport of liquid sulphur and a replacement for the Sulphur Queen is reportedly being built, but will not be off the ways until the end of the year. Under the waiver, no more than 100,000 long torts of molten sulphur may be tri nsported. lukundis ships moving. In upholding the SIU's right to picket the Pleiades In Seattle, a Superior Court judge fully sup­ ported the position of Union at­ torneys that last month's decision by the US Supreme Court in Wash­ ington did not rule out protest picketing by American unions against foreign vessels. The high court ruled on February 18 that US labor law could not be applied to cover the "internal management and affairs" of foreign vessels with alien crews, thus blocking for the present further organizing of runaway ships. The Seattle decision held, how­ ever, that the National Labor Re­ lations Board still has jurisdic­ tion over other American union action involving foreign vessels, and state courts had no right to act. This view was also the basis of a decision in the Civil District Court at New Orleans on Monday, March 18. Operators of one other foreign ship linked to the Kulukundis American interests were success­ ful previously in obtaining an in­ junction against SIU picketing in Norfolk, but this order covering the Greek-flag Overseas Courier is being appealed. Of the total of sbc foreign ships picketed by the SIU, one in Port­ land sailed without cargo and one in Tampa shifted to another port. Met by SIU officials as they arrived at Idlewild from overseas, (above, left) Seafarers Charles Noble and Edward Marsh leave Customs with bag­ gage in hand. Above (right) SIU Patrolman Red Campbell handles paper work on wage claims of Seafarers L Buchanan and W. Jones. All crews were advanced money out of escrow fund held by SIU to cover wages due. lU Names Scotto V-P BALTIMORE—The Internation­ al Longshoremen's Association has named Anthony Scotto of Brook­ lyn as the union's newest vicepresident, succeeding the late An­ thony Anastasio. The action was taken here at an ILA Executive Council meeting. Scotto is the organizing director of Local 1814, largest local in the ILA, and is the business adminis­ trator of the Brooklyn longshore­ men's medical clinic. Anastasio died March 1 of compiications follow­ ing a heart, attack. Both Scotto and William H. Haile, another newly-elected vicepresident of the longshoremen, were sworn into office last week at a meeting of the union's execu­ tive council here. Haile previous­ ly was named to replace the lats August J. Idzik of Baltimore, who died last December. Scotto is also president of the Maritime Port Council .of Greater New York Harbor. Deal 'Em Around Again, Men Card game between shipping calls is a good way to pass the time, and these five Seafarers at the Philadelphia SIU hali made the most of it. There was no kibitzer around, so we don't know who came out ahead. �Miuok ti, IMS SEAFARERS Pare Tliree LOG No-Strike Bill Bypasses Issues^ Won't Aid Maritime^ SlU Says WASHINGTON—A House bill which would lead to compulsory arbitration of all maritime disputes was vigorously denounced here by the Seafarers International Union of North America and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department as a threat to free collective bar­ gaining and as legislation that fails to meet any of the problems plaguing the American merchant marine. The union position was presented by SI UNA President Paul Hall, who also appeared as president of the MTD, at hearings of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee on a proposal introduced by the committee chairman, Rep. Herbert C. Bonner (D-NC). Hall testified on March 14 and again on March 19. The SIU president stated arbitration would destroy the democratic society, this is the only the Bonner committee had issued the following "as some of the ma­ that as a trade unionist sory basic right to bargain freely—a workable means for deciding the a report in 1956 in which it noted jor factors which cry out for at­ that the industry was "sick" but tention and appropriate action be­ representing workers with right which is established and pro­ conditions under which men will concluded that its weaknesses fore we can ever see any improve­ a vital stake in the American tected under laws passed by Con­ work." The SIU spokesman recalled that were "the result of a combination ment in the American maritime merchant marine, he opposed gress of the United States. In our of factors and that neither labor industry": compulsory arbitration as a costs nor labor relations are the • Use of the runaway-flag dematter of principle and on prac­ tical grounds. He warned that the Bonner bill "would be the end of true collec­ tive bargaining because the comp u 1 s o r y arbitration machinery would supplant the give-and-take of bargaining as we know it." "Moreover," Hall said, "compul- Texas SIU Aids Clerks Store Drive HOUSTON — Seafarers in the Texas Gulf , area are assisting in a widespread campaign by the Retail Clerks International Association to organize the J. Weingarten super­ market chain, following a National Labor Relations Board order over­ turning an election held last Au­ gust. ^ The NLRB upheld the union's charge that the employer's anti­ union acts during the course of the drive last year had interferred with a free election, and has or­ dered a new vote. Retail Clerks Local 455 lost the original ballot­ ing by a narrow margin. Workers for the supermarket chain are employed here in Hous­ ton, and in Pasadena, Baytown, Beliairc, Orange, Port Arthur, Beaumont, Galveston, Texas City, Freeport, Jacinto City, and Bryan, Texas. Most of its stores are in port areas where the SIU has been able to assist RCIA organizers in the campaigning. The union's charges that man­ agement had sought to coerce and intimidate its employees were up­ held by an NLRB hearing officer after testimony by a number of Weingarten workers. The union had cited the company for threat­ ening workers with loss of their jobs and earnings if the union won the election, and of taking the line at captive meetings of prom­ ising long-needed improvements once the union was out of the pictute. SEAFARERS LOG March 22,1963 Vol. XXV, No. 6 PAUL HALL, President HERBERT BRAND, Editor; IRWIN SPIVACK, Managing Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, ALEXANDER LESLIE, PETER MCEVOV. HOWARD KESSLER, Staff Writers. Published biweekly at the headquarters of the Seafarers International Union, At' lantle, Cult, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYaelnth 9-6600. Second class postage paid at the Post Office In Brooklyn, NY, under the Act of Aug. 24, 1912. 120 Features Of Anfi-Sfrike Proposal WASHINGTON—Provisions of the biil proposed by Rep. Bonner (HR 1897) to deal with maritime labor disputes would set up special procedures for the maritime industry. Title X of the 1936 Mer­ chant Marine Act, which governed maritime labor relations from 1938-42, would be reenacted. The 80-day injunction provisions of Taft-Hartley would be inapplicable. Procedures outlined by the bill are the following: • If a major maritime strike seemed imminent, the President could appoint a Maritime Emergency Dispute Board to report In seven days on the facts and the existence of an emergency, • The Board would then attempt mediation for a period of 80 days, or longer if it felt a settlement was possible. • The President could at any time during mediation direct the Board to make settlement recommendations. • If the dispute was not settled by the Board, the President would submit the issues determined by the MEDB to a separate Board of Arbitration. Its award would be final and binding. • During the period of mediation and, if directed, of arbitration, work would continue. A violation or threat to violate the law by engaging in a strike or lockout could be enjoined by an injunction. • Vessels arriving in US ports could not be struck until after reaching their home port and discharging'their cargo. The bill would cover all seamen, harbor craft workers, long­ shoremen, terminal employees, pilots and all auxiliary employees. sole causes." The report cau­ tioned "against any hope that an easy solution to the difficulties of the industry can be found in any one area." Hall noted that in the seven years since the report, not a sin­ gle positive step has been taken to strengthen the industry but, on the contrary, "what actions we have seen with respect to the Ameri­ can merchant marine have only further weakened its condition." He cited the weakening of do­ mestic shipping by an amendment to the Jones Act which permits foreign-flag ships to carry lumber from the US to Puerto Rico, and the refusal of the Secretary of Com­ merce last year to approve con­ struction subsidies for two giant ore carriers for the Ore Navigation Company. Hall specifically drew attention to a number of problems confront­ ing the merchant marine, and cited SIU Ship Wins Nat'l Safely Council Honors Paritan Cited For Rescue NEW YORK—A rescue of five men from a sinking fishing boat last fall has earned the SlU-manned Alcoa Puritan (Alcoa) a "Ship Safety Achievement Citation of Merit" in the annual awards announced last week by the Marine Section of the National Safety Council. The Puritan was the only US-*dry cargo vessel to receive an an hour until the boat went down. The skipper, Capt. John E. Once the Coast Guard at New Or­ Tonningsen, Joseph M. Churka, award. The citation is^ ex­ leans was notified, the Alcoa vessel chief mate, and Joe Ellis, 3rd pected to be presented to the ship within "the next few weeks. The annual awards recognize "outstanding feats of rescue and safety at sea" involving skilled seamanship by vessel personnel. According to the awards com­ mittee, the Puritan carried out its rescue mission about 80 miles south of Mobile last September 21. Seafarers in the deck depart­ ment who took a direct role in the operation were listed as Y. J. Struba and H. B. Gatskill, ABs, and Iva Anderson, OS, all of whom were on watch at the time of the incident. The Puritan was coming in from Trinidad bound for Mobile with a cargo of bauxite when Gatskill, listed as lookout, spotted a flash­ ing light in the Yellow Grand fish­ ing banks some 80 miles from land and changed course. Cojning about, the Puritan ran down the light and found the foundering 40-foot fishing smack Betty J. from Pensacola. The boat was nearly awash, her captain and crew of four bailing with buckets to help the overworked pumps. Putting the Betty J. in tow at seven knots, the Puritan set out for Mobile, but the next night had to take off her crew and abandon the sinking vessel. Al­ though the Puritan was sluggish in the water because of her cargo, making her hard to navigate, she managed to ride the swells and stand by the sinking Betty J. for continued on to Mobile with the five men aboard. One of the rescued survivors said, "You'll never know how relieved we were when we saw your ship alter course." mate, were also named, for their special role in the search and rescue. Besides the Puritan, five vessels in other categories re­ ceived honors and awards for out­ standing safety achievements. vice by American shipping interests. • Ineffective application of sub­ sidies in lirht of the changed character of trade patterns. • Actions of the State Depart­ ment and other Government agen­ cies in favoring runaway and foreign-flag shipping and in by­ passing enforcement of the Cargo Preference Act. • The erosive effect of ICCrailroad manipulations against domestic shipping. "Attention to any one of the many problems in maritime with appropriate action wouid obviousiy have no other effect but to (Continued on Page 15) Rap Anti-Trust Gag On Labor BAKERSFIELD, Calif.—The International Union of Petro­ leum Workers, an affiliate of the SIUNA, has strongly urged the rejection by Congress of all legislative proposals that would put labor unions under the anti-trust laws. A resolu­ tion adopted unanimously by the lUPW's executive board condemned any such action as "capricious" and charged that It was designed to cripple all union activities. It said previ­ ous labor legislation designed to curb the activities of a hand­ ful of unions "have hampered and proved harmful to all un­ ions." Copies of the resolution were sent to every member of the House and Senate. AFL-CIO Council At White House Meeting t • SiS"' Members of the AFL-CIO Executive Council, including SIUNA President Paul Hall, and Labor Department officials, are shown at the White House on March 12, where theiy were luncheon guests of President Kennedy. Facing camera (l-r) are Peter Schoenmann, Plum­ bers; Charles Donahue, Labor Dept. Solicitor; Joe Curran, NMU; O. A. Knight, Oil Work­ ers; Hall; AFL-CIO President George Meany; Pres. Kennedy; James Carey, Electrical Workers; Joseph Bierne, Communications Workers, and Esther Peterson, Asst. Labor Sec'y. �/,;-.-i r, •• • ' "•- •• ""•''' ' : •*•• • • iv '.' i-j'•• • -•• "r!?1 is -h-"i t- I SEAFARERS f^rerrar Much St. Ifa LOG (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SW Atlantic^ Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) February 16 Through February 28, 1963 Shipping for SIU men during the second half of Febru­ ary fell off its usual pace, reflecting the fact that most ships idled during the December-January longshore strike have recrewed and sailed. The dispatch total of 1,164 jobs still ran a little bit ahead of the registration for the same, two-week-period. Total registration was 1,128 men in the two top senior­ ity groups. However, the registration was higher than the shipping total for the deck department only. The number of men registered on the beach at the end of February was also highest among the deck gang, as compared to the other two departments. Among the ports, only Philadelphia, San Francisco and_ Seattle showed better shipping than in the previous two weeks. Boston, Norfolk, Tampa and Houston reported no real change, and Wilmington remained very quiet. The rest of the ports listed varied declines for the period. The activity in the payoff, sign-on and in-transit col­ umns shows New York, Philadelphia, New Orleans and Houston each had over 30 ships calling in port at some time during the end of February, although the traffic in replacements apparently wasn't as heavy. Tampa had 19 ships passing through in transit to other ports, and shipped only 14 men in all. According to the seniority listings, class A men took 62 percent of the total jobs shipped, class B men handled almost 28 percent and class C newcomers filled the re­ mainder. Almost all of the class C shipping was in group 1 and group 2 in the deck and engine departments, and in group 3 for the galley jobs. Ship Acfivify Pay Slga In Offt Oni Tram. TOTAL Ooston 2 New York.... 16 PhiladeipMa.. 11 Baitimore ... 2 Norfolk 3 Jaektonvllle .. 0 Tampa 2 Mobile 4 New Orleont.. B Hontton ..... 5 Wilminflen .. 0 Son Francifce.. 2 SecrtNe ...... 6 0 4 12 5 2 0 0 2 5 3 0 2 4 8 16 0 11 5 3 10 7 22 23 4 3 0 10 36 32 18 10 3 21 13 32 31 4 7 10 TOTALS ... 58 30 130 227 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 AI,L 123 ALL 7 14 7 25 0 2 5 20 36 62 0 19 8 27 7 15 24 2 3 3 8 36 0 14 19 19 5 14 4 4 8 2 2 1 5 0 3 2 3 5 3 0 2 0 2 1 1 2 0 6 9 17 0 1 1 0 26 42 75 0 10 16 26 23 41 1 15 7 14 23 1 5 6 0 5 3 2 6 11 19 1 3 3 7 2 4 8 0 4 1 5 113 181 32 I 326 6 70 64 I 140 Port Boston New York Philadelphia. Baltimore .. Norfolk Jack.sonvilIe.. Tampa .... Mobile ... New Orleans. Houston Wilmington . San Francisco Seattle TOTAIS Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 2 1 1 5 0 2 2 21 50 1 14 12 16 30 7 1 5 4 17 25 1 13 4 12 27 46 2 4 0 5 5 10 1 5 0 0 0 4 1 2 0 0 1 2 1 9 0 .3 0 3 6 16 68 0 10 24 37 11 5 9 20 36 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 15 1 9 4 7 15 2 11 21 4 11 86 168 33 I 287 8 49 57 I 114 GROUP 123 ALL 0 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 1 5 9 9 12 2 7 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 • 2 5 19 15 I 40 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP ABC ALL 123 ALL 12 3 ALL 6 0 8 5 2 1 1 1 3 50 27 9 86 83 157 30 270 2 40 62 104 25 40 0 7 12 44 17 18 5 4 6 10 46 13 7 66 48 89 18 155 1 19 33 53 30 1 10 4 5 19 12 17 1 5 13 19 6 12 13 4 29 1 11 11 5 1 0 23 3 5 10 2 1 0 2 17 0 1 3 4 3 0 9 12 33 44 6 83 0 9 13 22 68 16 0 84 95 122 21 238 7 63 71 141 36 11 1 48 60 84 16 160 4 57 13 74 30 1 11 6 1 1 0 2 11 14 5 18 15 52 5 11 7 7 0 22 24 22 6 23 15 21 5 I 41 19 17 4 41 0 11 8 19 287 114 40 1 441 421 610 119 11150 22 243 247 | 512 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Seatile GROUP 1 2 1 5 7 32 2 19 1 13 2 8 0 3 0 0 0 4 30 13 13 28 2 4 4 5 6 1 TOTALS 46 157 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville.......... Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS B Shiooed CLASS A Shipped CLASS C GROUP GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL 1 7 0 7 0 0 0 2 3 1 3 0 0 1 4 43 5 4 3 43 6 10 13 22 11 38 u 29 29 22 0 13 1 3 1 3 5 8 1 10 2 5 9 3 17 0 27 0 11 8 9 3 12 3 22 2 19 0 10 0 7 0 0 3 2 3 1 4 1 2 1 3 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 2 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 3 1 0 4 0 3 1 3 11 0 3 1 2 7 1 4 45 4 2 7 7 16 27 9 32 45 1 11 19 4 1 42 4 14 11 28 5 42 2 7 5 14 29 9 0 6 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 10 0 3 1 2 3 2 8 2 12 0 2 1 3 14 2 7 2 9 9 1 2 0 1 4 0 7 60 50 1 123 66 58 1 138 38 150 24 1 212 13 15 1 218 14 GROUP 1 2 0 1 1 1 1 9 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 2 20 Registered Oin The Beach CLASS A CLASS B TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP GROUP CLASS 2 3 ALL 1 2 3 ALL 3 ALL A C ALL 1 11 3 0 6 0 2 1 3 0 3 2 3 0 3 3 80 39 134 16 189 8 96 6 8 43 8 61 37 29 33 2 26 11 13 1 29 0 3 13 16 1 9 11 69 11 88 56 3 27 3 4 29 23 1 19 49 8 30 3 0 21 4 7 1 7 12 5 4 4 1 14 0 0 2 14 2 0 3 3 9 2 13 23 1 8 0 0 2 5 1 9 0 3 3 0 10 0 2 1 0 11 0 15 9 35 49 0 13 13 26 4 0 5 0 0 45 64 41 103 0 6 150 1 68 63 132 19 0 1 42 57 33 84 56 59 124 1 5 122 9 14 0 1 0 0 13 2 20 3 6 13 1 2 5 4 0 .0 12 3 0 15 12 39 0 6 24 3 15 9 n 7 2 28 3 16 7 7 21 1 8 3 12 14 12 1 34 212 123 34 1 369 161 545 58 1 764 31 263 :239 1 533 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boa ... NY .... Phil .... Bal .... Nor Jac .... Tam Mob .... NO .... Hou .... 1-9 1 5 2 6 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 1 1 Wii ..... SF ..... Sea ... Tr»T«rc 21 Registered CLASS B GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 5 2 9 1 41 13 6 17 6 5 4 17 17 3 3 5 1 1 0 2 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 1 8 3 1 4 64 7 37 16 27 5 10 11 0 3 2 1 10 1 4 4 10 2 4 3 63 35 91 1 211 Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP 1 8 ALL 1-9 3 ALL 2 1 2 0 5 0 1 4 0 3 1 4 1 2 17 20 1 35 10 2 22 2 0 7 5 0 2 12 4 18 0 6 4 1 5 10 6 7 27 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 3 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1 4 0 0 4 2 4 2 6 1 1 0 3 20 23 4 67 17 4 42 15 2 1 1 13 36 15 2 17 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 6 1 8 3 1 13 0 0 4 2 4 2 1 6 11 4 11 80 1 95 16 64 21 123 1 224 Shipped CLASS C GROUP 3 ALL 1 2 0 1 2 1 8 0 6 2 8 0 0 8 12 1 10 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 4 0 0 4 22 3 18 1 13 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 8 0 6 2 7 4 73 1 84 GROUP 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS 3 ALL A B C ALL 1-9 3 4 3 9 0 2 3 66 40 20 23 35 8 23 32 6 6 6 18 8 6 6 27 45 14 6 12 6 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 3 1 0 5 6 0 0 1 0 0 6 10 0 0 9 ,4 5 67 5 94 27 5 22 0 36 13 0 49 12 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 17 0 4 0 9 8 2 21 3 2 2 11 84 46 1 354 131 43 1 46 224 GROUP GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 1 8 ALL 2 0 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 67 38 102 247 2 7 49 58 33 2 7 6 15 14 2 11 97 25 24 34 3 3 25 31 20 4 12 3 2 2 6 12 3 2 1 9 1 5 6 12 1 8 0 1 10 1 0 1 67 17 10 31 0 0 24 24 50 25 110 212 4 7 80 91 38 24 32 106 4 3 37 44 6 2 9 22 2 0 6 8 55 14 8 24 0 4 15 19 10 23 4 6 3 2 9 zl4 258 148 366 |1 903 25 36 269 1 330 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS GROUP 1 2 3 113 181 32 46 157 15 85 35 91 244 373 138 Registered CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 70 64 1 326 6 66 58 1 218 14 11 80 1 211 4 J 755 24 147 202 Shipped CLASS A GROUP ALL 2 3 1 1 140 86- 168 33 1 138 38 150 24 1 95 80 21 123 1 373 204 339 180 Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B GROUP ALL 2 3 1 49 57 1 287 8 60 50 1 212 13 4 73 1 224 7 J 723 28 113 180 ALL i 114 1 123 i 84 ,1 321 GROUP 2 3 1 6 19 15 2 20 12 0 3 43 8 42 70 ALL 1 40 1 34 1 46 J 120 TOTAL SHIPPED CLASS A B C 287 114 40 212 123 34 224 84 46 723 321 120 ALL 1 441 369 1 354 |1164 Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B GROUP 1 2 3 421 610 119 161 545 58 389 148 366 971 1303 543 ALL 11150 1 764 | 903 |2817 GROUP 1 2 3 22 243 247 31 263 239 '25 36 269 78 54-2 755 ALL | 512 | 533 | 330 J1375 �Manh Ittt SEAFARERS QUESTION: If you had a year off to do anything you want> ed, how would you spend it? (Asked of Seafarers in the Baltimore hall.) David Edwards: I'm away from Walter Karczewski: I like to hunt and fish a lot, so I guess'I'd get my family a lot, so if I had a year off I'd spend it in my car, travel with them and around and catch try to make up the seasons in for a lot Of lost each state. I'd al­ time. I'm sort of so like to do some a do-it-yourseif sightseeing and man and like to visit some of our putter around the historical monu­ house. I guess in ments If I could. a year's time But I think that could And enough after a year of this I'd want to get back to sailing things that need Axing to keep me busy. again. 4" t 4" 4 4 4 LOG Pare Flea USSR On Ship Buying Spree To Beef Up Trade To Cuba WASHINGTON—^The Soviet Union is giving the US another lesson in what "effective control" over shipping really means by buying up another dozen former American Liberty ships to be manned by Russian seamen for use in trade with Cuba. The large ship purchase is seen as a direct result of the-t^ US and American maritime from Italian companies and two way and Poland, two from Yugo­ union clampdown on foreign from Belgian operators. slavia and one each from Japan, shipping that has alternately traded with Cuba and carried US 50-50 cargoes. According to news reports this week, the Russians purchased the Libertys for $180,000 each, about $25,000 above the current price level for freely - transferable Libertys. Six of the vessels were bought from British owners, four Earlier, the Russians had'made a bid to the British government to trade oil in return for new ships built in British shipyards. This deal fell through after protests by members of Parliament, although the proposed transaction had drawn some support. Although some ships of free world countries are still carrying Russian cargoes to Cuba, their number is being greatly reduced by the US embargo order barring 50-50 cargoes to such vessels. The Government's blacklist of ships that have docked In Cuban ports since January 1 has grown to 32. Six more ships were added to the list last week, including two British vessels, and one each from Poland, Yugoslavia, .Norway and Greece. They had docked at Cuban ports from February 21 to March 8, according to the Maritime Ad­ ministration. The total list com­ prises eleven British vessels, ten from Greece, three each from Nor­ Italy and Lebanon. Ships of free world nations thus account for most of the tonnage utilized in the Cuban trade over the past two months. Ships can be removed from the embargo list only if their owners give satisfactory assurances that no vessels under their control will carry on further trade to Cuba against the interests of the US. Meanwhile, several moves are underway in Congress to deny use of the Panama Canal to foreign vessels trading with Cuba as part of the Government's embargo ef­ fort. However, these moves are not regarded with much favor, since this would put the US in the same position as the United Arab Republic in regulating use of an international waterway for politi­ cal purposes. The UAR still bars over 30 American ships from using the Suez Canal because they have traded with Israel in the past. Toivo Salo: I'd go and spend the Laureano Perez: I like to watch year in Spain because that's where television a lot, So I'd stay home there are the and watch TV most beautiful with a couple of women in the beers close by. world. If you I've had the urge have a year off, to do something there's only one like! this for a way to spend it long time. I have­ and that's in the n't been able to company of figure out what beautiful women. MIAMI — Crewmembers aboard to do for money, I also Agure you the SlU-contractcd Transhatteras so I'll just keep might as well look for the best, and (Hudson Waterways) have recieved on sailing 'tii I can figure it. the woman in Spain can't be beat. a special commendation from the 4 4 4 4 4 US Air Force for carrying out a Ascension Torres: I think I'd Sidney Garner: I'd keep on sail­ successful search-and-rescue ef­ just spend the year looking around ing because I love it and can't get fort to pick up a downed US air­ away from it. I man. for a home. I'd can't imagine my­ also like to buy Enroute from Texas with a self doing any­ into a little busi­ cargo of oil for Norfolk, the thing but going ness as a sideline Transhatteras received a Coast to sea. I've tried but I'd still keep Guard request to look for an Air OTTAWA—Charging that "no useful purpose" could be to 'do other things on sailing. This Force pilot who had crashed into served by further union participation in the inquiry car­ but everything life has some dis­ else seems bor­ the sea north of here on Decem­ ried out since August on its dispute with the Upper Lakes advantages, like ing. I guess I'm ber 16. Shipping Company, the SlU-tbeing away from The Transhatteras quickly of Canada withdrew from the bargaining relationship with the a throwback to home, but I've the old type of changed course to reach the scene, hearing on March 12, a few SIU, broke its contract, locked out never really seaman whose whole life centered and found Capt. James R. Burch, days before the inquiry came to some 300 crewmembers on its ves­ thought of doing anything else as a USAF, floating on a balloon raft. a close at its 107th session last sels and began recruiting crew­ around a ship. steady thing. He was exhausted and wet from Friday. men through a puppet organization, exposure, but appeared otherwise the Canadian Maritime Union. Union attorneys had cited Mr. unhurt. Burch was hauled to the Throughout the hearing, the SIU deck after W. Gustafson, chief Justice T. G. Norris, who had been has held to the position that the sitting as a one-man commission engineer, climbed down the dispute was part of a conspiracy Jacob's Ladder to give him a lift named by the Minister of Labour engineered by the Canadian La­ to take testimony on the dispute, aboard. for bias in his conduct of the in­ bour Congress and the Canadian Once aboard ship, Burch was quiry. However, Justice Norris re­ Brotherhood of Railway, Transport Joseph B. Logne, MD, Medical Director furnished warm food and dry jected this motion on March 11. and General Workers, which cre­ clothing to help him recover from An earlier motion on February ated the CMU, to disrupt maritime his mishap, and the vessel headed How you sleep can make a difference in your posture, according to back to this port to land him 1 that he disqualify himself on a affairs in Canada. Justice Norris is expected to is­ technical legal ground because he Wallace Ann Wesley, HSD, RPT, consultant to the Department of ashore. sue a report and his recommenda­ had served as the SIU's attorney Health Education of the American Medical Association. Here are In a wire to the vessel's op­ some suggestions to help you acquire that alert, balanced appearance: erator, Brigadier General Hubert in 1953-54 was also rejected by tions concerning the dispute by May, according to news reports. • Select a Arm mattress. S. Judy said the Air Force the Commissioner. • Sleep with covers loose enough to give you freedom of movement. "sincerely appreciated the prompt, Accordingly, the union declared • If you must sleep part of the time on your stomach, hook your generous action of your people In there was no point in presenting feet downward over the end of the mattress to prevent stretching of this rescue situation. This con­ Anal legal argument on the issues the ankles and back muscles. duct reflects highly on you and raised at the lengthy hearing, in­ cluding the mass of testimony In • Try to avoid falling asleep in more than a third of all accidental your organization." theL, same position all the time. deaths occur in the home. Learn Burch was reportedly doing support of the SIU given by rankThose who feei they can't go to and live. okay after being examined for and-Ale members. sleep unless they are in one posi­ The dispute between the SIU injuries and being treated for (Comments and suggestions are tion may And they have a postural invited by this department and exposure. Gen. Judy is command­ and Upper Lakes began almost a defect, such as a high hip, a low can be submitted to this column er of the Montgomery (Ala.) Air year ago, in April, when the com­ shoulder or an arched back because in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Defense Sector. pany ended a ten-year collective of this sleeping habit. OKLAHOMA CITY—One of the • Use a thin pillow. A large, thick pillow pushes the head for­ spearheading Agures behind the ward and tends to produce round organized labor movement's politi­ shoulders. cal action campaigns of the past • Avoid sleeping in a curled-up ten years died here this week, position. This position stretches some muscles while sleeping, and when James L. McDevitt suffered keeps other muscles In continual a stroke during a tour of COPE contraction (always working). groups around the country. These working muscles will fatigue, McDevitt, 64, was director of the and won't be as rested and re­ freshed as if you had started out AFL-CIO's Committee on Political in a full length position. Education and earlier headed Labor's League For Political Edu­ Don't be a statistic. Proper pos­ cation (LLPE), the political arm ture and body care is naturaliy a of the AFL before merger with medical matter, but it also extends the CIO in 1955. into the area of basic safety pre­ cautions for keeping that body in­ Prior to his national political ac­ tact. After a survey of acci­ tivity for the labor movement, Mc­ dents around the home and at Devitt had been president of the work, the ."American Association Pennsylvania State Federation of of Industrial Nurses Journal" Labor for 16 years and had also Visiting SIU in New York this month, the Chinese Labor and Productivity Team from Taiwan states that the great majority of been president of Local 8 in Phila­ (Formosa) pauses in tour of headquarters facilities for a picture. The group is in the US accidental deaths appear to be due delphia for the Plasterers Union. under Labor Department sponsorship and included representatives of maritime, longshore to careless habits. This Anding is McDevitt Arst went to work as a and railway unions. Team Leader Loh Kwang (4th from right) is standing director of the borne out by the National Safety plasterers apprentice back in 1916 Council, which reminds us that Chinese Federation of Labor and of the National Chinese Seamen's Union. in his home town of Philadelphia. Air Force Lauds Gulf Sea Rescue Canada 5IU Cites Bias As Lakes Hearing Ends Sleep Habits And Proper Body Care Jim McDevitt, Head Of COPE, Dies At 64 SIU Visitors From Taiwan �Sis Gulf States Form Group In Congress WASHINGTON — A Steering Committee representing Congress­ men from five Southern states with 16 ports on the Gulf has been formed to seek more equitable ar­ rangements on movement of deepsea cargoes from the US. The new group Is comparable to the long-existing North Atlantic Steering Committee, which is un­ der the chairmanship of Rep. Emanuel Celler (D.-NY). A chairman for the new Gulf grouping has not yet been named. One member of the House and one Senator each from the states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mis­ sissippi and Texas are to be in­ cluded. Named so far are Senators John S. Sparkman (Ala.), Spessard L. Holland (Fla.), Russell B. Long (La.) and John Stennis (Miss.). A Senator from Texas has not yet been designated to the committee. From the House side, the Steer­ ing Committee includes George M. Grant (Ala.), Sam Gibbons (Fla.), Hale Boggs (La.), William H. Colmer (Miss.) and Robert Casey (Texas). Both the North Atlantic group and the new Gulf grouping are designed to promote the port In­ terests of their respective areas, largely in opposition to moves for boosting trade through the St. Lawrence Seaway. An announcement by the Gulf ports group said that if all trans­ port costs are considered, the Gulf area can handle the Government's defense and surplus commodity exports from the Midwest more cheaply than the Great Lakes. It criticized the Government for al­ legedly favoring Seaway ports. Quaranfine List Adds Chicken Pox WASHINGTON—Chicken pox is being added to the list of com­ municable diseases for which san­ itary measures and possible quar­ antine may be taken aboard ship, according to an announcement from the US Surgeon General's office. Chicken pox will be placed on the list because in its early stages it bears a marked resemblance to small pox, a highly-contagious and dangerous disease. This is a safe­ guard to protect a possible error in the original diagnosis. The Surgeon General further proposes to substitute "hemolytic streptococcal infections" for "scar­ let fever" and "streptococcic sore throat" in the list carried under US Public Health Service regula­ tions. The broader term will cover not only scarlet fever but other throat infections and cold viruses of a similar nature. The USPHS regulations list some 20 communicable diseases and infections subject to quaran­ tine. They are usually character­ ized by fever or skin rash in their early stages. These include an­ thrax, chickenpox, diptheria, throat and lung infections, lep­ rosy, encephalitis, meningitis, pol­ io, parrot fever, ringworm, tra­ choma, tuberculosis, typhoid fever and venereal diseases. The regula­ tions are designed to protect the health and safety of all on board ship as well as those in port areas of the US where crewmembers go ashore. SEAFARERS MurA 22, lies LOG Family Gathering In Philadelphia Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director Why Not Servo Fish Regularly? Picking up his vacation check covering over a year on the Miami (Cities Service), Seafarer Wiiiiom G. Linker, FWT, poses with wife and children, Maria, Michael and David. All the young Linkers were SlU babies, and Maria also had open heart surgery performed in I960 on which the SlU Welfare Plan picked up the tab. ICC Slates Hearing On Rail Rate Cuts Fish is a highly-nutritious food, an excellent source of protein, minerals and iodine. Fish may be classified as fat—^mackerel and salmon, and lean—haddock, cod, trout. Fat fish is best for baking and broiling, lean fish for steaming, simmering and chowder. Either the fat or lean variety may be fried with excellent results. Fresh fish is sometimes supplied to merchant vessels, and in check­ ing these stores aboard, the following points should be noted: • Eyes should be reddish-pink, with no slime or odor. • Scales should be bright, colored, and hold tightly to the skin. • Flesh should be elastic and firm enough to spring back when pressed. • No objectionable odor should be present around the neck and belly. Fresh fish should be used as soon as possible. Frozen fish is most generally used aboard merchant ships, provided in the form of fillets. These may be in lengthwise cuts or steaks, crosswise cuts of large fish, or. in the round. Frozen fish should be kept in cold storage at 0' F. and not defrosted until ready to prepare. Once thawed, they should never be refrozen. Any variety of frozen fish which is not to be breaded may be cooked without thawing, but additional cooking time must be allowed. Fish is very susceptible to varying temperature conditions, so the chief steward must see that it is properly stored and cared for to avoid the slightest possible deterioration. Frozen fish is most recommended because it can be packaged and frozen to keep for a longer period than in any other form. Filleted frozen fish will keep the longest, although whole fresh frozen fish also can be safely stored if it's cared for properly. The frozen filleted fish has excellent keeping qualities, however, in addi­ tion to the fact that it occupies small space, requires no preparation for cooking and has no waste parts. These are important items to consider when ordering fish stores. Frozen filleted fish should be thawed slowly in the chill box. If it must be thawed at a fast rate, this should be done at room temperature but only for as long as the actual defrosting process takes. Never try to defrost frozen fish in water. It will lose all its flavor. Due to its distinctive odor and flavor, fish should always be kept separate from dairy products, fruits and vegetables. If the fish box must be used to store any of these other items, all the fish products should be refnoved to the meat box, and the fish box should be thorously cleaned out. In this way, the old odors can be prevented from coming in contact with the new items being stored away. Everything will taste a whole lot better when it's served, too. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) WASHINGTON — The Interstate Commerce Commission has ordered a hearing beginning May 20 on charges that the latest rate cuts on tinplate by transcontinental railroads is designed to drive intercoastal-*shipping lines out of business. lates not only national transporta­ The charges were backed by tion laws but the national trans­ the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades portation policy which bids the ICC to protect domestic transpor­ Department. They were filed through the In­ tation of all types from discrimintercoastal Steamship Freight As­ tory rate practices. sociation, which said the rate cuts were selective and would lead to rail rate reductions for other types of steel products now mov­ ing in volume via ocean carriers operating between the East and West Coasts. , The railroads proposed to reduce By Sidney Margolins tinplate rates from $1.16 to $1.00 per 100 pounds, effective Febru­ Drug Law Can Save You $; Learn How To ilse It ary 1. ISFA described the rate cut The recently-enacted Kefauver-Harris drug regu­ tention to the valuable quality-control provisions of as far lower than similar rates for the same service provided by the lations have been hailed as providing additional the new law. You can't depend on the American safety against hazardous effects. But experts who Medical Association or the Pharmaceutical Manu­ transcontinental rail lines. Calling the rail propbsal a have studied the new law tell this department that facturers Association to educate the doctors in pre­ 'flagrant example of discrimina­ the public does not yet realize the potential savings scribing lower-cost medicines. They fought against tory rate manipulation" In a forth­ in buying medicines also made available by this the Kefauver investigation and the resulting law. Another encouragement to your doctor in pre­ right protest, the MTD labelled law, if consumers and doctors understand all its the new all-rail rate "a transparent provisions. This is a money-saving law as well as scribing by generic name, is that the new law pro­ maneuver to eliminate competi­ a safety law even though all the provisions sought vides that all advertising and labeling tell the gen­ tion of intercoastal shipping . . . to reduce high prices of medicines were not granted eric name of the medicine as well as the brand name, and in type at least half as large as that used (which) . , , could lead to the de­ by Congress. struction of the domestic Ameri­ The big financial benefit in the new law is that for the brand name. Moreover, the FDA is author­ can shipping industry . . . and the doctors and pharmacists no longer have to worry ized to provide a generic name for a drug if the loss of thousands of Jobs of Amer­ about the safety of non-brand name drugs. As you manufacturer doesn't, and—^very importantly—can ican maritime workers . . ." know, the same medicine sold under its "generic" require that generic names be simple and easy SlU-contracted Calmar Steam­ or common name, often costs half or less the price enough for doctors to use. Sometimes manufactur­ ers have given drugs long, complicated generic ship .and Weyerhaeuser Steamship, charged under a brand name. whose ships are manned by the As just one of the many examples found by the names, and doctors have found it simpler to write SIU Pacific District, are the only Senate Antitrust Subcommittee headed by Kefauver, out the shorter easy-to-use brand names. Among other provisions which will help reduce two lines carrying steel pipe and McKesson & Bobbins, a large drug wholesaler, tinplate in intercoastal trade. charged pharmacists only 2.1 cents a pill for pred­ drug costs as well as improve safety, are those re­ The ICC allowed the rail rate nisone, an arthritis medicine, under its generic lating to advertising. There has been evidence that cut and a retaliatory reduction name. But major manufacturers charged pharma­ advertising to doctors sometimes exaggerated the applied for by the steamship com­ cists 17 cents for prednisone sold under their effectiveness of specific medicines, or omitted im­ panies to go into effect on Febru­ patented brand names. Thus, the public paid about portant vital information about side effects. Now ary 1, but agreed after union and 3 cents a pill under the common name but 28 cents advertising to doctors must carry a statement of the possible side effects and the proven efficacy of a industry protests to investigate under the brand name. railroad action. The pattern of se­ But the problem up to now has been to get the drug. lective rate-cutting by the rails doctors to prescribe by generic name rather than by Thus, if a manufacturer can't exaggerate his on tinplate shipments began in advertised brand names. Many doctors and pharma­ claims for, say, a new patented form of penicillin, 1953 and has continued over the cists have felt safer with the branded products of your doctor may not be as likely to prescribe the years. new form, instead of the cheaper standard penicillin. the large drug manufacturers. Shipping companies point out Experts we consulted estimate that the new con­ You may have had the experience yourself, of that the proposed reduction vio­ having your doctor tell you, "I know the big compa­ trols potentially can do about half the neeessary job nies make good products under their brand names of reducing drug prices to more reasonable levels. One important Kefauver proposal that could further and I know their products are good." Under the new law, doctors and pharmacists have cut prices was omitted by Congress, for one reason greater assurance than ever before that the quality because the Administration did not back it. This was of non-brand name medicines will be reliable. For the proposal that manufacturers be required to one thing, the Food & Drug Administration now has license others to produce their patented drugs. This more power than it had even sought, to inspect drug requirement would encourage price competition, factories and control the manufacture of drugs to while assuring the company originating a new drug that it still will collect handsome royalties from assure their safety, identity and purity. You yourself may have to call your doctor's at­ the other manufacturers. �iruek iot. IMt t^p'^er^ SEAFARERS LOG SSHope Is Home Asaln j { Gov't Eyes Cut In Transport Aid •'fe- US Sets Merger Guide WASfflNGTON — A guideline in the form of ten questions to judge the merits of pro­ posed rail and airline mergers has been announced by the President's "Inter-Agency Com­ mittee on Transport Mergers." It poses specific queries on whether a merger arrangement re­ stricts competition, protects particularly in the rail­ Plate) and the Wabash into ono job rights, improves service mergers, road field. The SIU Railway consolidated operation. and efficiency, cuts costs and Marine Region and other unions Recognizing the massive impact other factors. One of the standards posed as a yardstick for measuring the effc-^t8 of proposed transport mergers is whether they will "servo other objectives of public policy, in­ cluding a reduction in public sub­ sidies." Taken together, the ques­ tions blanket the major problems arising from any proposed joining of transportation companies. The questions arise from strong opposition among labor groups, within Congress and in affected areas against the trend to such Back in New York on March II after 10-month stay in Peru, the hospital ship Hope and her SlU Pacific District crew drew a warm welcome in special cere­ monies marking SS Hope Week. All hands, includ­ ing nurses in 65-man medi­ cal team (above), were glad to be home. Pictured right are deck delegate Alf Peterson and William Fairchild of the Sailors Union, and below (1-r), Victor Jo­ seph and Foul Lossord of the Marine Firemen, with Eddie Kaufman of the Ma­ rine Cooks' contingent. of merger plans on jobs and small businesses, the Administration has also taken a firm stand in support of broad Government planning in the area of transportation mergers Each individual application will be judged on its own merits, it was indicated. The announced guidelines will be used by representatives from the Departments of Labor, Com­ merce, Justice and the Council of Economic Advisors in announcing their positions before agencies responsible for ruling on pending merger applications, such as the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Civil Aeronautics Board. In separate action, the RLEA has called on Congress to save the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad, threat­ ened with a "forced marriage" or extinction by the proposed NY Joe Algina, Safety Director Central-Penn operation. "The na­ tion's two biggest railroads are 'Do-lt-Yourself Life Preservers trying to mislead Congress again," More than 80 percent of all drowning victims are fully dressed at the RLEA declared in a personal the time of the accident. This means that four out of every five appeal to aU members of Congress. drowning victims die needlessly, because they go down wearing the "life preservers" 'which could save their lives. The trouble is they don't recognize the fact that the clothing which helps to pull them under could just as easily help to keep them afloat almost indefinitely—if they knew how to use them properly. Of all his clothing, a seaman's jacket, shirt and pants make the best of these emergency life preservers. When wet, these garments will hold large amounts of air if handled and inflated in the right way. To Inflate the jacket or shirt you are wearing when you hit the water, first zip or button it tightly at the neck and hold the lower front of the garment out and away from the belt with one hand. Cup the free hand and drive it into the water under the portion of the garment you are holding open. This motion forces air under the sur­ NEW ORLEANS—Seafarers will face and creates air bubbles that rise up under the garment. If you be saddened to learn of the sudden continue to hold the bottom of the garment under the water and lean forward, the air will rise to inflate the back and shoulders and keep death on February 19 of Dr. Oscar you afloat in a good position to do a simple paddle or kicking stroke Walter Bethea, 84, physician and teacher of medicine here for the that will propel you along. past 53 years, while serving as The wet garment will hold air> ship's aboard the SIUvery well. As the air leaks out head by the waist as you jump. manned doctor Del Norte (Delta Line). slowly, it can be replenished regu­ The plunge will inflate it. As soon Dr. Bethea had been sailing larly in the same manner as men­ as you hit the water pull the waist aboard Delta Line ships occasion­ tioned before. below the surface to retain the Another method of inflating the air. You can then support yourself ally as a ship's doctor since his shirt while wearing it in the water by hanging one or both arms over retirement from the active prac­ is to button all buttons except the the V of the trouser legs. The tice of medicine ashore four years second one from the top. Pull the shirt, once removed, can be used ago. He was professor emeritus of shirt out of the trousers, submerge in the same manner although it clinical medicine at Tulane Uni­ in a face downward float and ex­ does not hold as m.uch air. hale into the opening of the shirt. One point to remember when versity, co-founder and chief Of the This will inflate the back and you have to use any of these make­ medical staff at Baptist Hospital shoulders. shift devices is to keep as much and chief of medical services at Trousers can be inflated while of your body under water as pos­ Charity Hospital. He was also a you are wearing them with the sible. The more you're under member of many civic and pro­ same splashing technique. Lie on water, the more natural bouyancy fessional societies. He reportedly became ill early your back in the water, flex one you have and the less weight yoiuknee holding the culf away from life preserver will have to cai-ry. on the morning of Fcbniary i9. the shin at the ankle and splash If you can't use your clothing and the Del Norte, which sailed down and under the cuff. The air to help you float don't pass up any­ from New Orleans on February 11, thus released will become ti'apped thing. A floating oar, crate or even changed course to Ponce. Puerto in the trouser leg over the knee. a metal pail will help keep you Rico, due to his Illness. He died, however, before the ship could To maintain your balance in the afloat. water inflate each trouser leg al­ (Comments and suggestions are reach port. ternately, a little at a time. Dr. Bethea had become very invited by this department and You can float for long periods in can be submitted to this column fond of the sea. and he Ind re­ this manner with your back, chest, in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) quested that he be buried at sea. buttocks and feet lower than the inflated area. Your head will easily be held above water. If you know you are going over­ board and have time, pull the shirt out and away from the trousers as you jump. The downward plunge will force air under the shirt and trap it, if you hold it down firmly when you hit the water. But re­ member, it won't hold air until it is wet, so even with this method you may need additional inflation -by one of the other methods. If you have time to remove some of your clothing before you jump do so, if the weather and water temperature allow for this. But don't discard them. Once removed, trousers make an excellent life preserver if you tie each cuff tightly in a knot, zip the fly tightly and hold the garment over your Del Norte's Doctor, 84, Dies At Sea 'Alcoa Mariner Replaces Fire-Ravaged Planter HOBOKEN—Manned by a new crew of Seafarers, the Mcoa Mariner, replacement ship for the Alcoa Planter which was destroyed by fire in Germany, left the Bethlehem Ship­ yard here for Baltimore—^her-*" first stop on a planned 'round- vented serious injury during the fire, which caused extensive dam­ the-world run. Japan is the first offshore stop scheduled for the Mariner, a C-2 freightship which Alcoa acquired from the Maritime Administration to replace the Planter. She is the former American Ranger operated by US Lines. Ports included on the Mariner's maiden run are Baltimore, Phila­ delphia and New York. She'll then held for the Gulf, the West Coast and to Japan. The company purchased the Mariner after it decided to scrap the Pianter overseas following a disastrous fire in January! The Planter crew was flown back to the States by jet after the scrap­ ping decision was made. Fire hit the Planter while it was discharg­ ing cargo at a Bremen dock. It was one of several C-l-type ships still operated by Alcoa. Quick and eflicient action by the SIU crew and local firemen pre­ in the Railway Labor Executives Association are protesting a merger application by the New York Central and tt ^ Pennsyl­ vania Railroads, which alone would wipe out 7,800 jobs. Hear­ ings on this are still being held. Besides this combine, two other proposed rail combinations would serve the entire East, if plans succeed. These involve moves for the Chesapeake and Ohio to take over the Baltimore and Ohio, and to combine the Norfolk 8t Western, NY-Chicago-St. Louis (Nickel age to cargo holds and other spaces. Although officially labeled as "under control" by midnight on January 31, the fire burned well into the following morning and left the vessel straining against her mooring lines with a 30 degree list, Seafarer William Calefato report­ ed. German firemen did not leave the scene until the hold was com­ pletely cleaned out. Shorthanded? If a crewmember quits while a ship is in port, delegates are asked to contact the hall immediately for a replace­ ment. Fast action on their part will keep all jobs aboard ship filied at all times and eliml'nate the chance of the ship sailing shorthanded. �race EifM M Y name is Paul Hall. I am president of the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO. I am also president of the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO. The Maritime Trades Department is a voluntary asso­ ciation of trade unions which represent employees work­ ing in some phase of maritime employment, beginning with the pianning and conceiving of ships and going through launching, operation, loading/ and service. ^ The Seafarers International Union of^North America represents unlicensed personnel employed on Americanflag vessels in ali seagoing trades in the United States and Canada. I appear today in opposition to HR 1897, which would saddle the maritime industry with compulsory arbitration. As a trade unionist representing workers with a vital stake in the American merchant marine, I oppose the Introduction of compulsory arbitration as a matter of principle and on practical grounds. As a matter of principle, the idea of Government en­ forcing or imposing decisions arbitrarily upon any section . of our society is completely repugnant to the democratic concept. Moreover, compulsory arbitration would destroy the basic right to bargain freely—a right which is established and protected under laws passed by the Congress of the United States. In our democratic society, this is the only workable means for deciding the conditions under which men will work. The complete repugnance in which compulsory arbitra­ tion is held in this nation is perhaps best evidenced by the fact that, according to the US Department of Labor, not a single state provides for compulsory arbitration of labor disputes in private industry. Among the fretting of the shipowners who favor de­ struction of free collective bargaining is the complaint that they have to deal with several unions. They make much of the so-called problem of multiplicity of unions. It is quite evident that there is a lot they do not know about America. The necessity of management to deal with a number of different unions representing their employees is not peculiar to maritime. It is a character­ istic of a great many industries. The railroads deal with at least a dozen unions. The building trades industry deals with a variety of union organizations representing the various crafts and the metal trades industry does likewise. F ROM a practical standpoint, what would compulsory arbitration in maritime achieve? It might make some ships sail on time. But there is not a single bit of evidence that such a drastic imposition could in any way solve the problems which have been plaguing the industry for too iong now. About the only thing it would accom­ plish would be to enable subsidized operators to escape their responsibilities and pass on their decision-making authority with respect to their bargaining problems. It is interesting to recall the behavior of one of the shipowners who has testified in favor of HR 1897, when his company was involved in a jurisdictional dispute last year. He called upon AFL-CIO President George Meany, advising him that his company was the victim of the dispute, and urged action that would resolve the issues. Mr. Meany submitted the issue to the Federation Im­ partial Umpire. Hearings were held and a ruling was Issued. Everything was fine—except that the shipowner in question did not accept the ruling. Someone may say that if there was compuisory arbitration he would have had to abide by the ruling, but the point is that there is certainly reason to question the motives and sincerity of one who comes here to support compulsory arbitration but who apparently rejects any system that would make it unnecessary—unless it goes his way! HR 1897 thus would be the end of true collective bar­ gaining, because the compulsory arbitration machinery would supplant the give-and-take of bargaining as we know it. T HE maritime industry is not composed of a uniform, homogeneous group of operators. It consists of diverse groups with different interests, different mo­ tivations and objectives. Compulsory arbitration could play into the hands of those seeking to eliminate compe­ tition in the industry. Compulsory arbitration would ig­ nore and ride roughshod over the unsubsidized and smaller shipowners. In an industry in which there are such extremes of interest as represented by the subsidized and unsubsidized segments, serious harm could result from the establishment of flat, arbitrary formulas on a broad industry basis. The workers in the maritime industry are as interested in a stable industry as anyone. We have a vital stake and we are convinced that compulsory arbitration will not help, but will rather compound the problems. I should like to read to you a brief paragraph which very aptly describes the conditions of the American naerchant marine. It goes as follows: "Time and again it has been said that the Ameri­ can merchant marine is a sick industry. This has been denied by some. The facts are, however, that we have 600 or 700 less ships in our active fleet than military authorities estimate to be necessary for na­ tional defense purposes; the domestic and intercoastal trades have all but vanished from the seas; the tramp fleet, which is being sustained almost en^ tirely by the 50-50 law, and general aid cargoes, is SEAFARERS doomed to obsolescence and eventual liquidation; the United States has dropped far down among the nations of the world in the number of ships being built; and the maritime unions have thousands of men on the beach. These are hardly the character­ istics of a strong merchant marine." The statement I have just read is from the report on labor-management problems of the American merchant marine issued in 1956 by the House Committee or. Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries,, after hearings on legisla­ tion somewhat similar to that which is the subject of today's hearings. This statement stands today just as strongly, if not more so, than it did seven years ago. Let me point out that the Bonner report of 1956, in reviewing the weaknesses of the merchant marine, con­ cluded that these were "the result of a combination of factors and that neither labor costs nor labor relations are the sole causes." The committee report pointed out that "this is not to minimize the importance of the prob­ lems in the maritime labor field but rather to caution against any hope that an easy solution to the difficulties of the industry can be found in any one area." That was seven years ago. Despite the fact that this committee very properly pointed out that maritime was beset by many problems, not a single thing has been done in the intervening years to strengthen the Ameri­ can merchant marine. D ESPITE the very many problems of the American merchant marine, most of which are very obvious, the year-in and year-out cry seems to be: "Ban strikes, harness the unions, compulsoi-y arbitration, and the problems of the maritime industry are over." Those who subscribe to this point of view are either Ignorant of the industry and its mechanics or they are seeking to divert attention from the more critical prob­ lems requiring forthright attention. Who will deny that runaway operations have torpedoed the American merchant marine? Who will deny that the policies of our State Department and other Government agencies have effectively whittled down American ship­ ping? Who will deny that the unrealistic, archaic 1936 Merchant Marine Act is smothering the development of a stronger and more adequate fleet? Who will deny that a handful of shipping companies are virtually the only beneficiaries of the US subsidy program? And who will deny that major oil companies, who enjoy immense tax benefits but employ runaway flags in their operations, are spokesmen for our American shipping industry? Not a single positive step has been taken to correct the disintegrating influence of any of these conditions upon our merchant marine. Since the Bonner report of 1956, nothing has been done in any area to strengthen the American merchant marine. On the contrary, what actions we have seen with respect to the American merchant marine have only further weakened its condition. For example, the US domestic shipping trades have been opened to foreign-flag ships for the first time since the passage of the Jones Act in 1920 as a result of the adoption of Sen. Neuberger's bill in the last session of Congress. As you know, this law allowed the by-passing of the basic protections embodied in the Jones Act, which requires all ships in the domestic trades to be Americanbuilt and American-manned. The amended legislation al­ lows foreign ships to haul lumber to Puerto Rico from ports anywhere in the US whenever the Secretary of Commerce determines that there is no American ves.sel "reasonably available." The amendment runs for one year, beginning last October. A further provision is that the foreign vessels involved do not have to conform to US shipping laws in any way if they were not previously in US trade. This, of course, means a minimum American control of any foreign ship­ ping serving domestic ports for the carriage of lumber to Puerto Rico. The first shipment of lumber to be car­ ried to Puerto Rico as a result of this legislation is due to arrive aboard a Japanese-flag ship this week and another Japanese-flag vessel is reported to have left Cpos Bay over the last weekend. N Man* ». Ua LOG OW that foreign-flag ships have their foot in the door of our domestic trades, efforts are being made in the form of proposed new legislation that would make the Neuberger amendment to the Jones Act permanent. Obviously, a dangerous precedent has been set and it could lead to the domination of American coastal waters by foreign-flag shipping. Yet nothing has been done about correcting the condi­ tions of the American merchant marine which led to this situation. I wonder what would have been the re­ action in this nation if Japanese railroad interests had sought, through legislation, permission to establish a rail route from the Pacific Northwest to the Southeastern portion of the United States. Now let me cite\ to you an example of administrative action which is blocking the strengthening of the Ameri­ can merchant marine. I refer to the Secretary of Com­ merce's decision last year which denied a construction subsidy for the two giant ore carriers of 51,400 tons each. The application for the construction subsidy was made by the Ore Navigation Company, a subsidiary of Bethle­ hem Steel. The vessels, for which no operating subsidies were asked, would have operated between Liberia and Sparrows Point. The denial of the Ore Navigation appli- Mudi St. IMS V SEAFARERS Text Of Statement Opposing Compulsory Arbitration Bill PRESENTED IN BEHALF OF MID AND SlUNA "i By Paul Hall Before t^e House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee March 14,1963 cation was made despite the fact that about 25% of this country's iron ore and practically all of our bauxite and large percentages of other strategic ores are imported on foreign-fiag ships manned by foreign crews. Of all the segments of our merchant marine, probably the most inadequate and obsolete is the ore-carrying fieet. The Secretary of Commerce claimed that subsidizing the ore carriers would have established a precedent and disrupted the Government's replacement program for liner-type vessels. If the construction subsidies had been granted, two distinct benefits would have been accrued: (1) Our domes­ tic shipbuilding program would have been materially aided and would have provided much-needed em­ ployment for skilled American shipyard workers; (2) the operation of two giant vessels under the American flag would have enabled us to score a breakthrough and would have put the American flag in an area of US trade now virtually dominated by foreign flags. Instead, these ships will be built in a foreign yard and very likely will operate under the Liberian flag. Obvi­ ously, this is an area which calls for considerable attention and action if we are truly concerned about the stability and the future of our American merchant marine. I submit to you that ever since the last war, that in regard to the condition of our American merchant marine, we have sunk deeper and deeper into a mental rut. A stereotyped concept has developed over the years that attributes the decline of the American merchant marine solely to its labor-management relations. This irrational view prevails despite the acknowledgement that a variety of factors are involved in the industry's decline. I re­ mind you of the Bonner committee report that an easy solution to the difficulties of the industry cannot be found in any one area, and that the industry's deficiencies are the result of a combination of factors. It follows that if it is in our national interest to strengthen the American merchant marine, then we must examine all of the other factors, not only the labor-management factor, so that we can determine which are the causes responsible for the plight of the industry. L ET me submit some of the major factors which cry out for attention and appropriate action before we can ever see any improvement in the American mari­ time industry: There are now approximately 1,500 vessels operating under the runaway flags of Panama, Liberia and Hon­ duras. A third of these are American-owned and con­ trolled and most of the rest are chartered to giant Ameri­ can companies. Liberia, which has the largest number of runaway ships in its registry, had none in 1939 and 15 in 1949. Today she has approximately 900 ships. The use of the runaway-flag device got its impetus as a result of the Ship Sales Act of 1946. At the end of World War II, the US had some 50 million tons of ship­ ping, and the act was passed in order to solve the problem of excessive wartime tonnage and the need for helping our allies restore their merchant fleets. However, while the act permitted these vessels to be sold to foreign citizens, to use until their own shipbuilding capacities were restored, American ownership transferred these vessels to subsidiaries for operation under the runaway registry. It is important to remember that at thi? par­ ticular time, the wages of American seamen were never ever mentioned as a reason for these runaway operations. The big attractions were the tax exemption benefits, the absence of any controls or inspection systems, as well as the availability of virtual slave labor. It was at this point that the American fleet began to lose tonnage to the runaway operations, and the corpora­ tions which availed themselves of it apparently enjoyed living this way and have retained the device ever since. Their rationale has been that they are forced to do so by the cost of American wages. I might point out that the Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, is interested in seeing the US tax laws changed to cover foreign-flag operations of American citizens. The Department hopes it can obtain legislative interest in a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code by providing the earnings of US citizens operating foreign-flag ships shall not be exempt from taxation if a substantial part of the ownership or control of the ships is vested in a US citizen or any partner, affiliate or subsidiary of such a citizen. Since 1936, when the Merchant Marine Act was adopted, and the present subsidy program was effectuated, the character of US foreign trade has changed radically. For example, in 1939 some 80% of all US foreign trade was in the form of package cargoes, with bulk cargoes repre­ senting 20%. In the 1960s, package cargoes constituted 13% of US foreign trade and bulk cargoes had soared to 87%. Of the total volume of bulk cargoes, American-flag ships carried only 3%. TNITED States oceanborne foreign commerce in­ creased greatly during the period from 1950 to 1959. But the relative participation of US-flag ships in the carriage of this country's foreign commerce has shown a steady decline since the end of the war. Total oceanborne cargo shipments to and from the United States increased from 117 million long tons in 1950 to 263 million long tons in 1959. But the percentage of this trade carried by all US-flag vessels decreased from 65.3 *in 1946 to 42.6 in 1950 and down to 9.7 in 1959. The subsidy program is completely unrealistic and out­ dated in the light of existing conditions. Only 15 com­ panies receive operating subsidies. The ineffectiveness of the present subsidy program was summed up in the report on the ocean freight indus­ try of the House Anti-Trust Subcommittee conducted by the committee chairman. Rep. Emanuel Celler of New York, last year. The Celler Committee report says: ^ "The number of subsidized companies has in­ creased but little over the past 20 years. At the same time, the number of subsidized ships has more than doubled, and the net worth of the subsidized compa­ nies has likewise increased substantially. Thus the ' subsidy program has clearly improved the welfare of a highly-privileged coterie of lines which have been able to reap its benefits. But to that extent, other segments of the American merchant marine have been the subject of discrimination. Even among the subsidized operators themselves, benefits from subsidies have not been equally distributed. Thus only six companies have garnered a total of some 76 percent of all operating differential subsidy payments during the entire period of the subsidy program." These six companies are American Export, APL, • Grace, Lykes, Mooremac and US Lines. "In the final analysis, then, it has been a few large domestic steamship lines which have had the privilege of organizing into powerful conferences, often em­ ploying dual rate systems to discourage outside com­ petition, that have been the principal beneficiaries of the subsidy program. Clearly the intent of Con' gress in providing for subsidies was not to foster the welfare of a few dominant lines at the expense of the rest of the American merchant marine, both tramp and liner alike. To the extent that this has been done, subsidies have promoted economic con­ centration and discouraged legitimate competition, and In many respects have failed to achieve their objective of advancing the combined welfare of all segments of the American merchant fleet." Government departments, principally Slate, along with Agriculture, Defense and others, have been following 'policies that have sapped the strength of the American merchant marine, notably their favoring of runaway and foreign flag shipping. The State Department has been the principal proponent of the "effective control" theory ^ which has been the chief rationale for the maintenance of the runaway fleets, especially those of the big oil companies who fathered the idea and are most concerned with its retention. I] For example: When the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization, a permanent United Nations agency, held its first meeting in London in January, 1959, the State Department named a delegation on which the only shipowner representative was Millard G. Gamble, formerly top officer of Standard Oil of New Jersey and, at the time of his appointment to the IMCO group, a con|SUltant for Esso, which operates one of the biggest run­ away tanker fleets in the world. Gamble was also one of the founders of the so-called "Committee for Flags of Necessity," the lobby group for the American runaway ship owners. The State Department from the outset was one of the Page NIM LOG foremost opponents of the 50-50 cargo preference legis­ lation as well as of legislation which would curb ship transfers and sales. ANOTHER example of Government action which has I\ weakened the merchant marine is the manner in which the Cargo Preference Act has not been prop­ erly enforced. Last year maritime unions (SlU and MEBA) found that as a result of chartering practices in vogue at that time, a small group of brokers had suc­ ceeded in interposing themselves between the Govern­ ment and the ship operators. These five brokerage firms appeared to be the chosen instrument for chartering the majority of foreign aid cargoes. We discovered this situation as the result of an award of a Government-financed cargo to a British ship, the Salvada, in violation of the 50-50 law, despite the fact that an American-fiag ship was available to carry the cargo. Despite the fact that meetings were held with various Government agencies involved and all of the facts were brought to their attention not a single thing has been done about this matter to this very day. Domestic shipping was once one of the principal seg­ ments of the American maritime industry. This vital segment, however, has now been decimated as a result of predatory and manipulative practices by the railroads, including selective rate-cutting and rate-juggling, which have been permitted by the Interstate Commerce Com­ mission. The erosive effect of the ICC-railroad manipulations can be seen in what has happened to the domestic ship­ ping industry. From 1939, just before domestic water transportation was placed under ICC regulation, some 47 companies and more than 300 ships have been forced out of business. There are now only two companies, with nine vessels, serving as common carriers on the Atlantic coast. There are no common carriers left on the West Coast. There are four companies remaining in the intercoastal trade. These companies operate 22 ships. The companies are Weyerhaeuser, Sea-Land, Calmar and States Marine. How the railroads' selective rate-cutting, with the ap­ proval of the ICC, has caused the decline in waterborne commerce is highlighted by an important decision of the ICC last month. The ICC has permitted the railroads to cut rail rates for the transportation of tin plate from the East Coast to the West Coast In spite of the fact that this move could lead to destruction of the intercoastal shipping service. Since 1953, the last time the ICC per­ mitted the railroads to reduce their rates on the trans­ continental shipment of tin plate, 30 ships have been forced out of this trade. The railroads' technique over the years has been to cut rates on those commodities in which the railroads are in competition with water shipping, even though it means operating at a loss. After these practices have forced shipping companies involved out of business, the railroads then up their rates. ALTHOUGH the ICC regulates domestic water trans/\ portation, it consists largely of people with railroad backgrounds or railroad orientation. The Commis­ sion lacks any personnel with an understanding of, or corcern for, the domestic shipping industry. The entire history of the ICC-railroad relationship smacks of a coilusive effort to drive domestic shipping companies out of business. All of these facts have been placed before the Senate Commerce Committee. Subjected to this kind of battering and abuse, it is no wonder that our industry is in such critical shape. Could any industry thrive in such an atmosphere? Obviously not. The abuses and conditions I have just outlined de­ mand immediate consideration. There are prespects too, that a developing European common market may pack additional problems for our merchant marine. The common market nations are vitally interested in maximum participation in world-wide commerce. Knowing of their concept of pooling of resources and their deter­ mination to carry their goods in their own ships, we should be taking the maximum number of steps to assure that the US industry is in the best possible condition to compete and to assure that its ships will be active in every vital sea lane. Attention to any one of the many problems in maritime with appropriate action would obviously have no other effect but to strengthen and improve the condition of the American merchant marine. Here is what I suggest that groups like this committee could do if they are interested in getting at the real roots of the problems that are keeping maritime from prospering and ei:joying a proper share of participation in the fruits of the nation's economy: (1) Update the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 based on a realistic recognition of the changing patterns of US foreign commerce since the 1930s. (2) Reevaluate and overhaul the US subsidy program to the end that it will encourage management efficiency and initiative and develop trades and cargo shipments that are truly important to this nation. (3) Reconstitute the Interstate Commerce Commission to provide for representation of viewpoints and problems of domestic waterborne commerce, and to prevent its continued use as a rubber stamp for railroad rate-cutting practices. (4) Take all appropriate action to require all Govern­ ment agencies to recognize, accept and enforce the pro­ visions of the Cargo Preference Act as intended by Congress. (5) Insure an adequate American tanker fleet both as an essential for proper defense and for an expanding American merchant marine by instituting a requirement that at least 50% of oil imports be carried in Americanflag tankers. (6) Eliminate Government competition with private shipping as practiced by the Military Sea Transport Service. (7) Close the tax exemption loopholes which provide the greatest incentive for shipowners to register their vessels under runaway flags. If we delve into these areas and do something about the problems they have caused, I am certain that we will find that the illusion that labor-management relations, that the right of the unions to bargain freely with the employer, are not the cause of the illnesses plaguing the American merchant marine. ITH respect to the feeling that an effort must be made to improve present labor-management rela­ tions, as a means of averting tie-ups that might have an impact on the national economy, I think that instead of becoming panicked and rushing into compul­ sory arbitration, which would inevitably change the face of America, some sincere effort should be made to perfect our bargaining system, rather than destroy it. If there are people who feel our collective bargaining procedures have shortcomings, then other avenues which offer the possibility of improvement should be explored. For example, I recently attended a session on the West Coast devoted to offshore maritime labor-management relations in which also participating were Morris Weisberger, executive vice-president of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America, the West Coast ship­ owners, Donald Alexander of the Maritime Administra­ tion, Mediation Director William Simkin, Deputy Director Robert Moore, Herbert Schmertz, counsel to the Media­ tion Service, and Prof. Wiiliam Gomberg of the Univer­ sity of Pennsylvania, and others. These talks, in my opinion, were helpful and I feel that out of them a better approach can be made by all parties to all common problems. In the Atlantic & Gulf Coast area of our union we have achieved a bargaining relationship which is very suc­ cessful. We have made it our business to maintain a continuing relationship with the contracted operators and to let them know tliat the union is accessible. It is a good formula. It results in constant day-in day-out con­ tact between the parties along with mutual understanding of the problems of the seaman and the ship operator. If such stable relationships can be realized, as they have in our area, they can, in time, evolve everywhere. Insofar as compulsory arbitration is concerned, I think the attitudes of all who are concerned with the preserva­ tion of democratic institutions can best be summed up by quoting from the report of the President's Advisory Committee on Labor-Management Policy, which was sub­ mitted to the President in May, 1962. The Committee reported to the President that "Collective bargaining is an essential element of economic democracy," and "the essential freedom-of-choice elements in collective bar­ gaining must be preserved." W g^WTTTE are opposed," the Committee stated, "to any WW Governmental imposition in peacetime of sub' ' stantive terms and conditions on the parties. We reject the idea that there should be any legal re­ quirement that disputes be resolved through compulsory arbitration. If the parties choose to submit their differ­ ences to arbitration, in which the award is final and binding, that is of course proper and compatible to the concept of free collective bargaining." The report concluded with this statement: "We believe that any objective study will show that collective bargaining has, overall, promoted not only the well-being of the workers directly concerned but of society as a whole." Mr. Chairman, members of the Committee, thank you for having allowed me the opportunity to voice the view of the organizations I represent. �'V.rii' m-Ski X'b-C Tn Five SlU Oldtimers Retire On Pensions Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director Wide Support Seen For Health Plans Suslovitz MocDonold McMsik Freund Five more SIU oldtimers, recently declared eligible for monthly retirement benefits of $150, have joined the ranks of Union members comfortably retired on pensions. The ad­ dition of this group brings the number of those retired Nova Scotia, he also completed on pensions this year -to nearly 40 years on the high seas eighteen. The newest group of pensioners includes Fructuoso Camacho, 44; Albert Freund, 68; John Maasik, 61; Lindley R. MacDonald, 66; Louis Suslovitz, 64. Completing more than 20 years of seatime, Camacho paid off the Alcoa Roamer (Alcoa) last Novem­ ber. A native of Puerto Rico, he presently resides with his wife, Jo­ sephine, and eight children at their own home -in Brooklyn. Camacho signed on with the SIU in 1940 and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Oldest In Group The oldest of the current pension group, Freund is a World War I Marine veteran born in Yonkers, NY, who started sailing about 15 years ago in the engine department. He now lives in White Plains, NY, with his wife, Lillian, and has six grandchildren. His last vessel was the Mankato Victory (Victory Car­ riers) in January. Born in Estonia, Maasik compiled a 40-year career at sea in the deck department. He joined the SIU in 1943, paying off the Losmar (Calmar) on his last trip. He's a resi­ dent of Baltimore. Sailing in the steward depart­ ment, MacDonald joined the SIU at Boston in 1939. A native of SIU MEMBERSHIP ^MEETINGS DETROIT, Feb. 8—No meeting held due to lack of a quorum. HOUSTON, Feb. 11—Chairmsn, |.lnrfuy Williams; Secretary, Paul Drozak; Read­ ing Clerk, O. W. Moody, Jr. All previous port meeting minutes accepted. Dec. 17 Executive Board minutes presented. Port Agent reported on shipping, organizing and negotiations among affiliates. Report accepted. President's and SecretaryTreasurer's reports for January carried. Report of appeals' committee regarding John Cole was presented. Auditor's re­ port accepted. Total present: 580. i 4. NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 12—Chairman, Lindsey Williams; Secretary, Clyde Lanier; Reading Clerk, Buck Stephens. Minutes of previous port meetings ac­ cepted. Executive Board minutes of Dec. 17 presented. Port Agent's report on shipping. BuU Line situation and pri­ mary elections was accepted. Reports by President and Secretary-Treasurer for January were accepted. Report of the appeals committee re John Cole read and presented. Meeting excuses referred to dispatcher. Auditor's report accepted. Members voted to non-concur with reso­ lution concerning dues payments during strikes. Motion under new business re­ garding reopening of union contracts was rejected after discussion. Total present: 610. 4" 4» MOBILE, Feb. 13—Chairman, Lindsey Williams; Secretary, Louis Neira; Reading Clerk, Robert Jordan. Minutes of pre­ vious meetings in all ports accepted. Minutes of Executive Board dated Feb. 17 presented. Port Agent's report on shipping. ILA strike, organizing and ne­ gotiations among affiliates was accepted. President's report for January accepted. Secretary-treasurer's report for January accepted. Report of appeals committee re John Cole presented. Meeting excuses referred to dispatcher. Auditor's report accepted. Motion carried under new business to instruct headquarters that on coastwise trips ships be requested to pay off at least once every 60 days. Total present: 189. last July, when he paid off the Orion Planet (Colonial). He and his wife, Lois, call Boston their permanent home. Suslovitz was also a steward who first shipped with the SIU out of New York in 1942. Now living with his sister, Mrs. Harry Primack, in New York City, he finally paid off the Del Sud (Delta) last May. Disabled Seafarer Fructu­ oso Gomocho (left) re­ ceives first SIU pension checic from Welfare rep. John Dwyer at SIU head­ quarters in New York. The vast majority of Americans "will support with enthusiasm" the prompt enactment of the Administration's "sound, practical proposal of hospital insurance for the aged," despite the "sloganeering" and scare tactics of "irresponsible opposition," the AFL-CIO has declared. In a statement commending Pres. Kennedy for his message on the aged and aging, with top priority on hospital Insurance, the AFLCIO termed the need "imperative" and the time for action "now." Reviewing the legislative and public battles of the past few years on the issue of health insurance, the Federation declared that "the only practical way to finance hospital Insurance for the aged is based on the social security principle" with benefits for those not covered by social security or railroad retirement "financed out of general rev­ enues." Public welfare medical assistance Is only acceptable "as, a second line of defense," the statement said, stressing the President's position that welfare medical aid can help people get health care "only if they first accept poverty and then accept charity." Private insurance, it pointed out, "can make a major contribution by supplementing the basic hospitalization plan." This can be ex­ pected to expand as It supplements basic hospitalization coverage through social security "just as other private Insurance grew after the passage of the original Social Security Act." The AFL-CIO has urged Congress "to implement with its prompt action" other portions of the President's message on the aged deal­ ing with housing, income, employment, taxes, special facilities and services. It found of particular significance the President's proposals encour­ aging group practice, combatting mental illness, coping with mental retardation, increasing the number of physicians and other trained health personnel and improving health facilities. Encouraging the spread of group practice, the statement said, "would do much to make high quality medical care more readily available to ail Americans." The Administration's proposals in the mental health field could be expected within a generation "to reduce the number of patients under custodial care by at least half . . . and to reduce profoundly the misery which mental illness now entails for millions of American families." On increasing the number of physicians and other health personnel, labor officials feel that the need for Federal assistance to medical, dental, public health and nursing education is "so compelling, so welldocumented and so immense that it is impossible to justify further hesitation or delay." The statement called for extension and revision of the Hill-Burton program of hospital and medical facilities construction to meet changing conditions" and specifically supported extension of the act for five years, plus amendments to authorize modernization and replacement programs and higher appropriations for non-profit nurs­ ing homes. It is to be hoped on behalf of all Americans, young and old, that we will see much of this program enacted in the present Congress for o.^ national benefit. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) KoreanShlp, Comet Hit Off Japan TOKYO—The SlU-crewed super­ tanker Orion Comet (Orion Ship­ ping & Trading) managed to rescu* five crewmen from a small Korean freighter after the two vessels col­ lided last February 2 during a vio­ lent storm off the coast of Japan. "It was very cold and the sea rough and choppy" when the colli­ sion occurred, according to Seafarer Vernon Douglas, ship's reporter, but de­ spite the hazard­ ous conditions, a lifeboat was manned and put over the side. Five seamen out of the ten crewmembers aboard the Ko­ rean ship were Domglas rescued, although three of the five died before the Comet reached Sasebo, Japan, Douglas added. The other five were reported missing, low visibility and heavy seas handicapping an ex­ tended search for them. Douglas praised the "gallantry of the captain, officers and crew of the Comet in rescuing those five men, which was all they could find. There was good seamanship and cooperation by all hands available." The Comet, of 18,736 tons, suf­ fered minor damage. Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind ail Seafarers that pay­ ments o' funds, for whatever Union purpose, be made only to authorized SIU representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered be sure to protect yourself by immet.iateiy bringing the matter to the attention of the President'! office. Canadian Lumber Strike Has Bitter Eitd TORONTO—^The recent month-long strike of Northern Ontario bushworkers who provide much of the newsprint for American newspapers has left a bitter aftermath. Three strikers were killed in a brutal attack by local farmers called "settiers," who were acting as scabs, 237 strikers were charged with rioting and ' 19 "settlers" were indicted for "non-capital mmder" which carries a mandatory life sentence. Finally, mandatory arbitra­ at one of the big companies, Abitibi Power they had been told the independents were un­ tion—^which nobody really wants—^has and Paper Co. Ltd., but when it attempted armed, but after the shooting a small-sized been imposed upon the union. 'Disturbing Questions' In an analysis of the strike, the Cooperative Press Association, Canadian labor news serv­ ice, said the dispute had raised "disturbing questions about the performance of the On­ tario Labor Department and the maneuverings of the major firms in the pulp and paper industry." The labor department marked time for months, ignoring union appeals to invoke con­ ciliation proceedings in certain key cases. The government also sidestepped union complaints about widespread iilegai traffic in timbercutting permits among independent cutters and jobbers. Companies Upset Settlement Two associated companies against which the strike was conducted. Spruce Falls Power and Paper Company and Kimberly-Clark Canada Ltd., made a strong effort to torpedo the tra­ dition of a pattern settlement, according to CPA. The walkout by 1,400 members of the Lum­ ber and Sawmill Workers Union, a division of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, was part of a union campaign to estabiish the 40-hour work week in camps operated by Ontario's 18 major pulp and paper firms. The union achieved this goal in December to apply the Abitibi pattern at Spruce Fails and Kimberly-Clark, it ran into a roadblock. Both these companies maintain separate boards of directors, but they are actually in­ tertwined at the ownership level and in turn both are controlled by a parent US firm. Conciliation Session Lumber workers walked out at both firms four days after tiie first session with a con­ ciliation officer. With the strike on, the com­ panies refused to engage in further talks. Meanwhile, tension mounted as about 1,000 farmer-settlers, with Crown licenses to cut 100 cords of puipwood each, continued to work in the Kapuskasing area. Normally they supply close to one-third of the wood to the Spruc'6 Fails mill. Although the union said it had no quarrel with the settlers who cut wood to supplement farm income, it saw these men being used as strikebreakers, aided in many cases by truck­ ers and jobbers who bought the wood from the settlers at rock-bottom prices and sold it to the mills for substantial profit. Skirmishes were climaxed by a clash at a siding 37 miles west of Kapuskasing. Three strikers were killed and nine wounded when a .group of strikers attempted to stop independent operators from piling puipwood Tor shipment. Provincial police in the area claimed arsenal including rifles, shotguns and a re­ volver was seized by police. Nineteen settlers were subsequently charged with non-capital murder—a charge which carries a mandatory life sentence upon conviction. A total of 237 strikers were charged with rioting. It was believed to be the greatest mass roundup on murder and ribting charges in Canadian history. Union Demands Investigation In the wake of the dispute, William Stefanovich, regional international representative of the parent Carpenters' Union, called for a Royal commission to probe the background of the battle in which tlie three strikers were killed. In a brief to members of the provin­ cial legislature, the union demanded an in­ vestigation of the department's handling of negotiations preceding the strike. The union also urged an investigation into the issuing of licenses to independents In the Kapuskasing area by the Department of Lands and Forests and demanded legislation to pro­ hibit strikebreakers from replacing strikers during a labor dispute. George McCurdy, secretary-treasurer of the Carpenters' Ontario Council, said the deaths of the three strikers was an example of the violence which can resuit when a third party interferes in a strike situation. �>|lanii rage Eleven gg'AFARERS XaG INS eopB nBPom The Old Shell Came' The New Mexico House recently rejected a so^alled "right-to-work" hill for the second time in a week, apparently killing the measure for the session. After the first House turn-down of a bill to put a propoBition outlawing the union shop to a referendum, the Senate passed an almost identical bill by a 17-15 vote. By a 31-26 margin, the House then refused to print the Senatepassed bill and voted to postpone its consideration indefinitely. The House later recessed briefiy and on reconvening nailed down the decision by defeating a motion for reconsideration. 4" 4" 4» But good news is always mixed with the bad, and this is the case in Wyoming, which/a few weeks ago became the 20th state and the first in more than four years to approve "right-to-work." The prop­ aganda methods that preceded the passage of the new law in Wyoming typify the activities of the right-wing groups and organizations which support the open shop campaign in some states. Everyone may have thought that after many years of practice at mud-slinging, backers of the phony "work" laws long ago had perfected the art, but this isn't so. In Wyoming, they easily surpassed themselves. An outfit calling itself the "Freedom Committee," whose individual members are yet unidentified, placed an advertisement in the "Sheri­ dan (Wyo.) Press" that reached a new low. It not only linked unions by implication to the Mafia (Black Hand), A1 Capone's gang and Nikita Khrushchev, for some reason it linked Young Democrats to them as well. The ad refiected the thinking of the extreme right wing, the only "black hand" involved in so-called "right-to-work" campaigns. And, of course, "Freedom Committee" has that unmistakable odor of the far right. Two days later, "Wyoming Citizens For Right-to-Work" placed an ad in the same paper disciaiming any connection with "Freedom Commit­ tee." But WCRTW couldn't resist the opportunity to suggest that the "Freedom Committee" may actually be AFL-CIO. One day later, to wind up the farce, the pages of the "Sheridan Press" blossomed with another ad signed by Alex Kaufmann of Sheri­ dan, administrator of the Wyoming Citizens for RTW. He again dis­ associated his organization from "Freedom Committee" and wound up proclaiming ". . . we do not believe in the assassination of character of people ox organizations." 4' 4" 4" ia» The ads, of course, are sidelights—but important ones—to the main fact: the GOP-controlled Wyoming legislature passed an open shop law and the GOP governor signed it. As usual, the proposal had the support of business leaders and the ultra-conservative Farm Bureau. One of the founders of the state RTW committee was Wyoming Farm Bureau President Herbert Livingston, a board member of the "National Right-to-Work Committee." The fight for the law was led by Lloyd Taggart, a member of the US Chamber of Commerce "Special Com­ mittee on Voluntary Unionism." The victory was a key one for the open-shoppers, giving impetus to their efforts to buiid sentiment for a Federal "right-to-work" law. More immediately, it may well encourage other conservative-dominated state legisiatures to act. I .•WV SA »•«%•« C Agreements have been reached between locals of the United Auto Workers in four states and the Martin Marietta Company granting workers at missile sites new three^ year contracts calling for hourly wage increases of 5 to 25 cents plus improvements in vacations, holidays, sick leave, health insur­ ance and other benefits . . . . Completing a marathon bargaining session of 24 straight hours, repre­ sentatives of 24,000 members of the Communications Workers of America have won a new agree­ ment from the NY Teiephone Com­ pany which wipes out inequities built up over the years. The pact calls for a wage increase of from $2 to $7 weekly for an average 17.7-cent per hour raise, top craft salaries of $143.5Q and other benefits. 4i 41 ^ Winning new two-year pacts after bargaining with 60 em­ ployers, New York and New Eng­ land locals of the Shoe Workers of America will receive a general Increase of five cents hourly, im­ proved vacation pay, hospital and medical benefits and a higher minimum pay rate. A hike in the maximum pension benefit to $40 a month was also obtained from ali companies after one firm was struck .... The California Su­ -W- v.. > X. > preme Court has declared in favor of a Los Angeles local of the In­ ternational Chemical Workers Un­ ion granting "replaced" strikers jobless benefits. Reversing a lower court ruling refusing unemploy­ ment Insurance to striking workers of the Ruberoid Company, the court held that those forced out of work became eligible for bene­ fits when the company replaced them with other workers. 4 4> 4' Pledging no strikes for the dura­ tion of the 1964 New York World's Fair and related construction, locals of the Electrical Workers, Sheet Metal Workers and Painters in NY have received a no-lockout guarantee from 71 employers re­ presented by the Electrical Sign Board of New York. The unions and the employers adopted the same procedures in effect at the Fair for the building and construc­ tion industry .... Leading the way in bringing more white collar workers into the labor movement, the Office Employees Internation­ al Union scored 26 wins in Na­ tional Labor Relations Board re­ presentation voting, in the clerical, technical sales and professional employee fields last year. AFLCIO unions in the office field scored victories in almost 60% of the" contests in which they par­ ticipated. A Senate Anti-Trust Subcommittee is now taking testimony on a matter of vital concern to Seafarers, as workers, family men and consumers, and to all of organized labor. The hearings involve legislation to deal with the growing practice of trick packaging in con­ sumer goods which drains off money gains won at the bargaining table and eats away at the purchasing power of all Americans. Everyone who shops at the supermarket today has to contend with a maze of "familysize," "jumbo," "economy-pack" labels and others for the same type of product, at prices that have no relation to each other. The re­ sult is that all consumers, especially wageearners, are getting less and less for their dollar. To fight these practices, the SIU and all AFL-CIO unions are supporting the "truth in packaging" bill, introduced in Congress by Sen. Philip A. Hart (D.-Mich.), as legislation that is long overdue. It would prescribe pack­ aging standards to give consumers a fair shake when they buy the endless number of small items that make up the family food and grocery budget. Prices for most such products are based on a delicate juggling act worked out by the manufacturer to cover a variety of weights, package sizes and shapes. And though the loss to the consumer on each item may be a penny or less, this mounts up quickly by the time the shopping list is completed. It would take a mathematician to figure which package of the same product is the best value—6.5 ounces at 29c, 9.25 ounces for 41c or 14 ounces at 57c, and the merchan­ disers know this. They follow up on the con­ fusion by adding fancy packaging to sell their wares, although the packaging changes are often not due to any product improvement or new developments. Packages are made deceptively large — much larger than the product inside—and we wind up buying air instead of food. Pic­ tures on another label show large chunks of meat, yet the product contains only artificial beef flavoring. The label complies with the law by listing the flavoring as nordihydroguaiaretic acid—accurate but meaningless." In the end, the consumer is tricked into buying a picture instead of something the family needs. American labor is lining up solidly behind Sen. Hart's proposals for standard weights, honest labels and ethical merchandising and packaging practices, because these are essen­ tial to protect every US family. They are one way to assure that future earnings won't be watered down by tricky packaging methods that offer neither value nor nour­ ishment and serve no useful purpose. 4i 4" 4" ^Routine Work'' Reports of various shipping accidents in far-off places are again carried in this issue of the SEAFARERS LOG, mixed with the news of the past several weeks, which de­ scribes developments in Washington and elsewhere that have an important bearing on Seafarers and other maritime workers. Details of most sea mishaps occurring far from home, where no VIPs or passengers are involved, usually are reported briefly in the press as "filler" items. It's a case of "2 sailors drowned somewhere at sea"—"5 Lost in ship collision"—and that's it. SIU men naturally have a more direct interest in such matters, whether Seafarers are part of a rescue party or are in mourning for lost shipmates. That's the tradition of the "Brotherhood of the Sea" everywhere. But the situation goes deeper than that. The lack of concern with the fate of "a cou­ ple of sailors" is characteristic of the brushoff maritime issues get from the public and from the people's representatives in Wash­ ington—except in times of national crisis, real or artificial. It seems to us, as the SIU has declared again and again, that maritime deserves a better fate. This routine disregard for ships, seamen and their industry is a national disgrace. �Mardi t». IMS SEAFARSR9 LOG Tireir* The deaths of the following Seafarers have been reported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and a total of $13,500 in benefits was paid (anj' apparent delay in payment of claim is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): John Cochintu, 60: Brother CoehIntu died of pneumonia at the Met­ ropolitan State Hospital in Mas­ sachusetts on July 9,1962. He joined the SIU in 1947 and shipped in the engine department. A daughter, Joanne C. Aplin, of Itha­ ca, NY, survives. Burial was at Walnut Grove Ceme­ tery, Dannes, Mass. Total benefits: $500. Total Bronx, NY. Burial was at St. Ray­ ton Cemetery, Houston. mond's Cemetery in the Bronx. benefits: $4,000. Total benefits: $4,000. 4. 4. 4> Jtdm J. Harrison, 41; Intestinal t 4^ 4> bleeding was fatal to Brother Har­ rison at Mayview Lawrence I. Floyd, 63: Leukemia Hospital, Ports­ was the cause of Brother Floyd's mouth, Va., on death on January July 16, 1962. 31, 1963 at the Sailing in the deck USPHS hospital, department, he Galveston, Texas. joined the SIU an He had sailed 1955. Surviving with the SIU is a sister, Mrs. since 1958 in the Glennie H. Thom­ engine depart­ as, of Norfolk, Va. 4-^4. ment. A cousin, Demetrios Kekis, 56: Brother Mrs. O. D. Mann, Burial was at Ross Church Ceme­ Kekis died of natural causes at of Houston, Texas, tery, Windsor, NC. Total benefits: survives. Burial was at Washing­ $500. Manhattan State Hospital, Wards All of the following SIU families have received a $200 Island, NY, on maternity benefit, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the February 18,1963. Shipping in the baby's name, representing a total of $3,400 in maternity steward depart­ benefits and a maturity value of $425 in bonds: ment, he signed Mavella Rene Zellner, born on with the SIU February 8, 1963, to Seafarer and ary 31, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. in 1951. His wife, Mrs. Paul D. Zellner, Pasadena, Charles Bramble, Atlantic City, Anastasia Kekis, Texas. of Staten Island, NJ. NY, survives. Burial was at Silver t 4> t 4> 4> 4^ Mount Cemetery, Staten Island. Murch Carroll, Jr., born Febru­ Russell Green, bom January 21, Total benefits: $500. ary 1, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1563, to Seafarer and Mrs. Arrie 4< ^ Murch Carroll, Baltimore, Mary­ W. Green, Mobile, Ala. Ezeh Manuel, 49: Heart failure land. 4" t 45" caused Brother Manuel's death on i 4!" it Shannon O'Brien, born Novem­ February 11,1963 June Marie Huber, bom January ber 24, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. at Moosa Memo­ 22, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joel Robert L. O'Brien, Salem, Mass. rial Hospital, Eu­ C. Huber, Portland, Ore. 4^ 4^ 4* nice, La. An SIU Eric Kirk Alexander, born Janu­ 4» 4* 4" member since Laurie Gebhardt, born October ary 12, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1947, he had 2, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Alex Alexander, New Orleans, La. shipped in the Henry W. Gebhardt, West New 4» 4« 4» steward depart­ York, NJ. Gilbert Roland Gonzales, bom ment. His wife, February 21, 1963, to Seafarer and 4" 4> '4> Marice Manuel, of Mrs. Ramiro R. Gonzales, Houston, Russell Talbot, born December Basile, La., sur­ Texas. 23, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. John vives. Burial was at St. Augustine's R. Talbot, Houston, Texas. $ ^ ^ Cemetery in Basile. Total bene­ Leonard Bailey, Jr., born Novem­ 4i 4> 4" fits: $4,000. Michael Olsen, born January 25, ber 1, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4- 4. 4Pablo Gonzalez, 37: Brother Gon­ 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jack R. Leonard Bailey, Lafayette, La. 44« 45I zales died of injuries received in a Olsen, Wantagh, NY. Marion Dalton Green, Jr., born 4" 4" 4" fall on February Christine Annette Webster, bom February 15, 1963, to Seafarer and 9, 1963 while January 5, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Marion D. Green, Mobile, Ala. aboard the SS Mrs. Milton E. Webster, Mountlake 4" 4^" 4" Steel Flyer. He Russell Paylor, born February Terrace, Wash. had sailed in the 12, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4; 4> 4> deck department James L. Conner, born January Frank S. Paylor, Houston, Texas. since joining the 25, 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. 4> 4. 4 SIU in 1942. Eileen Reyes, born Febmary 16, James L. Conner, Houston, Texas. Surviving is his 1963, to Seafarer and Mrs. Carmelo wife. Carmen 4" ^ 4" Mary Ann Bramble, born Janu­ Reyes, Brentwood, NY. Gonzalez, of the Seafarers are urged at all times when in port to visit their brother members and shipmates in the hospitals. Visit or torite whenever you can, as you'll appreciate the same favor later when you may be laid up. The following is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals around the country: 4-- USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASHINGTON Larry Couch Richard Shaffner C. Kelleher USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA William Mason Robert Atherton William Pierce Earl Congleton OlHe Purdy Patay Frango McDonald Slade Eddie Game Robert Staplin Robert Godwin WUey StrlckUn Lang Kelly Eugene Lane - USPIIS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS S. E. Boggan Allison Hebert Edward Boyd William Hamlin Isham Beard Leonard Martin Napoleon Blanchard Ebbie Markin Frank Cuellar Knute Olsen J. J. Crosswell Olvle Rushing Lawrence Ellison John Rawza Clayton Frost Joseph Springer Jasper Farr Ivan Trclford Stokes Harrison Emanuel Vatle Robert High John Wayne USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Samuel Anderson Robert Lowe Claude Marks Blair Allison John Martello Evlt Andoin Luther Mason Charles Baker Anthony Maxwell Rodney Bennett John McCaslin Joseph Boucher Norman McDanlel Louis Brown Arnold Midgett E. Constantino John Mlna Joseph Cueller Roslndo Mora Thurston Dingier Melvln Morton Patrick Durkin James Moyles Harry Eminett Clifford Nickcrson Natale Favalora James Ochlenslager Warren Federer Wesley Fincannon Billy Orbach Harold Posey Eugene Gallaspy Clifford Presnall Frank Halcm Calvin Rome Leo Hannon Aubry Sargent . Richard Harris Clarence Scoper Albaro Hernandez Wade Sexton Richard Hufford William Simmons Sidney Irby Clement Stann James Jackson Richard Stewart Frank James Francis Stirk, Jr. Oscar Jones Albert Stout Ralph Knott Lucien Theriot Charles Koch Thomas Tlghe. Jr. Steve Kolina Robert Trippe George LaFleur Joseph Vanacor Harold Lauraann Hospital-Bound? Bring Discharges Seafarers are again re­ minded to bring their dis­ charges when they check into stateside hospitals, so that eli­ gibility for SIU hospital bene­ fits can be readily established and payments can be made promptly. A number of in­ stances have been reported re­ cently, especially in the outports, where Seararers in the hospital have neglected to bring sufficient proof of seatime with them, causing de­ lays in benefit payments. Whenever possible. Seafarers should have discharges avail­ able showing at least one day's seatlme in the last six months plus 90 -days in the last calendar year. Ernest Vlctou WllUam Wade Lambert Waldrop James Walter Roy Washburn Howard Waters Roland Wilcox. Jr. USPHS HOSPITAL - SAVANNAH. GEORGIA Louis Baxter J. R. MUler Malcolm Foster E. Prldgeon Jack O'Steen Leo Gmaln L. Win. SIgler R. C. Grimes Carl Jones USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Robert Nlelged Edward Atkins Jerome Pine Harry Baum Hubert Pousson Arthur Caruso Louis Roa Frank Foster. PhiUip Rogers Franklin Haight Joseph Savoca Thomas Moriarity George Woll Bobie McMichael Raymond Nicholson USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MARYLAND James Myers William Bellficld Richard Schwartz Charles Burns James Shipley Edward Burton Walter Slkorskl Richard Cornett James Stewart Arthur Cox Paul Strickland Austin Daniels Samuel Tate Henry Davis, Jr. Joseph Taylor George Gass Alexander Timm Eusebie Gherman William Underwood Gorman Glaze Stanley Vernuz Jose Lopez Clyde Ward Peter Losado Calvin Williamson Salvator Messina John Murphy VA HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MARYLAND B. Kosmaczewskl USPHS HOSPITAL STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK CecU Leader Adelbert Arnold Sulo Lepisto John Burke Ahmed Mehssln Ralph Caramante James Murphy George Crabtree John O'Leary Estuardo Cuenca Metro Palubniak George Daniels Fred Peterson James DeVlto George Pllaras Carlos Diaz Niehlaos Dimitriou Thomas Pilkington Adrian Duracher Santos Plzarro Nilo Reittl Marion Pedge Manuel Rial Willie BUlwards Chester Ro Frank Gallich William Smothers Kwing Gee William Vaughan W. Grohulskl Yu Song Yee Jerry Intonti Alexander James USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH. TEXAS Warren Alderman Leonard Higgans Thomas Lehay Gerald Algernon Arthur Madsen Robert Banister Max Olson Benjamin Delbler Charles Slater Abe Gordon Willie Young Joseph Gross USPHS HOSPITAL MEMPHIS. TENNESSEE WUUam Roberts WlUie Walker SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK Alberto Gutierrez WUliam Kenny Thomaa Isaksen VA HOSPITAL HOUSTON, TEXAS Thomas Manlon PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON. LOUISIANA Frank Martin US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON, DC William Thomson USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON. MASS. Robert Davis Charles Robinson Daniel Murphy Sherman Shumatn Angelo Polatos SIU $ Brighten Day At Staten Island USPHS I Harry P. Ledbetter's temperature didn't change a degree as he received his weekly hospital benefit from SIU patrolman Lou lovino at the Staten Island Public Health Service hospital. Ledbetter's last ship was the Eagle Traveler (Sea Transport) in the steward department. SIU trio ll-r) of John R. Burke. AB. off the Globe Progress (Ocean Cargo); Yu S. Yee, deck, Azalea City (Sea-Land) and Carlos Diaz, steward, Beatrice (Bull), all felt a lot better after Union patrolmen paid out weekly hospital benefits and visited Seafarers in drydock. - r •• - r - • • Seafarer James De Vito, FWT, was enjoying a fast game of solitare when SIU patrolmen canne around to see him. De Vito got off the Robin Locksley (Robin Line) near Ascension Island with a ruptured appendix, and was flown in by the Army via Recife, Rio and Trinidad.^ �Much n. IMS SEAFARERS Oh Vacation? Drop A Line! From the Ships at Sea Taking pictures aboard the Eagle Traveler (Sea Transport) has been "verboten" for some time now, so the crew expressed its feelings in a few well-chosen words at a re­ cent ship's meeting. It all started, ship's delegate J. J. Doyle reports, when the mate began doing the sailors' work. The ship's reporter took a picture while the mate was working, but the captain promptly barred the reporter from taking pictures without permission. Things have now gotten to the point where no one can take pictures anymore, the crew reports. After dropping several lines and catching a load of kingfish, vacationing Seafarer Reino Pelaso (second from left) dropped a line to the LOG to tell everyone the fishing's fine. With him in Boynton Beach, Florida, are several exshipmates. Tifan Crew Reports — t 'Lady' To Be Mother The crew of the SlU-contracted Titan (Overseas Oil) is expecting a happy event soon. Following up on his communication of a few weeks ago (LOG, Feb. 8) about the Ti­ tan's pet doberman pinschers, town some of the guys decided to ship's reporter James M. have a swimming and diving con­ "Red" Fisher. Jr. writes that the female is expecting to be a mother any day now. Everyone aboard is waiting ex­ pectantly, Fisher says, especially "Lady," who is very proud of the new role she is playing aboard the ship. "Titan," the expectant father, is spending all his time with her. The only thing which ever keeps them apart are the ship's ladders. It seems "Lady" scrambles up and down them with no difficulty, but they give "Titan" the screeming meemies. He always knows where to find her again though, as she spends most of her time hanging around outside the messhall. Fun Ashore Speaking of the messhall, Fisher says that the Titan has a 3rd cook who really belongs on his job in the galley. His name is Kitchen. The Titan is now at Chittagong, Pakistan, to unload 44,000 tons of grain for the Pakistani govern­ ment. But before heading for Paki­ stan, she put in at Yokohama where the gang went ashore at 10 AM to have some fun. After spending, the day on the Type Minutes When Possible In order to assure accurate digests of shipboard meetings in the LOG. it is desirable that the reports of shipboard meet­ ings be typed if at all possible. 4- A welfare fund for crippled chil­ dren will be the fortunate recipi­ ent of the ship's fund from the Pennmar (Calmar) if the ship is laid up, according to James Pat Conley, ship's delegate. The crew decided on this in advance, so the fund will go to a worthy cause. t 4" t At a regular ship's meeting aboard the Baltimore (Cities Serv­ ice), the crewmembers discussed problems they are having with the glass dishes in the crew mess. A change of dishes is felt in order as the glass ones have been known to break during meals and several men have been cut. The Baltimore crew also discussed overtime, and expressed the view that cleaning black oil spill on tankers should be considered overtime. A motion on this was made and carried unan­ imously, ship's delegate Billy G. Edelmon reports. test before they returned to the ship. They enjoyed the swim well enough, but unfortunately had to disqualify one shipmate from the diving contest. Seems he's a pret­ ty hefty fellow and just couldn't 4 4" 4" get all of himself under the water The SIU crew of the Frank at one time. Haskett (Marine Carriers) goes on He did have the advantage, record through the LOG as being however, of being able to float on his back indefinitely with no effort, until he finally got tired of the water. The gang had so much fun In Yokohama that the launch which was supposed to leave for the ship at 1 PM had to leave at 3 PM in­ stead. The captain played the Good Samaritan and helped round the boys up finally. Edelmon Pons in favor of a motion made at a LOG-A-RHYTHM: recent Houston membership meet­ ing that a monthly payoff on all coastwise tankers should be writ­ ten into the contract. Ship's dele­ By ROY L. HINSON gate Ken Kristensen forwarded the crew's opinion for publication. A rainbow around earth's shoulder. 4 4 4 To the borders of Mexico. Following up his report on a Encamped are the soldiers, fire February 3 aboard the BridgeWhich help make up the show. hampton (Bull), ship's meeting sec­ retary Jack Doian pins the "hero Soldiers moving like a flood. of the day" awai-d on Seafarer Comrades as one maru Tom Pons, ship's delegate. At the Wallowing in their own blood; height of the blaze. Pons donned Wounded in the sand. the gas-fighting equipment and made several trips into the number two cargo hold to locate the core Hear the angry voices; of the fire. - All available fire The Navy's on the way. hoses were then directed into the Boys who are our choices. Are coming home to stay. blaze and tons of water finally put Navy Boys Pare Thirteea LOG SOUTHAMPTON (Bull), DM. •— dMlrman, jM*ph Shuai Sacratary, B. C. DavMfon. SUp'a delegate reaigned. IHacuaaion on lack of popular branda of cigarettea. travelera checka and drawa. Maater inalsta on aigning the travelera checka, making it difficult for men to get them caahed. SSATRAIN LOUISIANA (Saatrain), Dee. 17—Chairman, L. Ounklo*; Sec­ retary, R. Hutchins. No beefa reported by department delegatea. Fred I,. Travla elected to aervc aa ahip'a delegate. Vote of thanka to ateward department for a good job. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), Dee. IS —Chairman, H. LIbby; Sacretary, L. Covctte. Ship'a delegate resigned and new delegate elected, Darmeyer. Vote department delegatea. SEAMAR (Calmar), Nov. 17—Chairman, Al Sxmir; Secretary, Edwin Potker. Ship'a delegate requested crew to take beefa to the department dele­ gatea and not topside. $7.50 in ahip'g fund. Motion to have delegatea ace patrolman at payoff regarding paint­ ing of rooms. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Sealrain), Nov. 75—Chairman, Ralph Hernandf Secretary, A. L. Dunn. Beef in deck department from last trip was settled. Motion to hold more safety meetings. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. CANTICNY (Cities Service), Nov. 22 —Chairman, Thomas E. Frasier; Sec­ retary, Floyd Jenkins. Ship's delegate Hayes resigned and given a vote of thanks. Floyd Jenkins elected to serve In his place. No major beefs reported by department delegates. SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seatrain), Nov. 17—Chairman, Ben Pritchin; Sec­ retary, McConley Jarrell. Two men missed ship. Disputed OT to be taken up with patrolman. $103.00 owed on cooler and $24.85 left on hand in ship's treasury. Vote of thanks to deck engineer and electrician for fixing TV. of thanks to former ship's delegate and to steward department. No beefs reported. TRANS-ERIE (Hudson Waterway), Oct. 2$—Chairman, L. P. Hagmann; Secretary, L. Schmidt. No beefs re­ ported. Charles C. Fritz was elected ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to H. Hlgginbotham for cooperation given at Seattle in storing ship. STEEL ADMIRAL (Isthmian), Dec. 7—Chairman, Daniel Dean) Secretary, F. C. Boylcs. No beefs at present. $9.25 in ship'a fund. Discussion on draws. Crew wants to go according to Union agreement with draw every five days. ARIZPA (Waterman), Dec. 11—Chair­ man, E. DcAngalo; Secretary, C. Gar­ ner. Ship's delegate reported one man left in hospital at Casablanca. Vote of thanks to steward department for a job weU done. No mail or LOGs re­ ceived from headquarters this voyage. Motion made to have LOGs sent to aU seamen's clubs in foreign ports. Motion to see Captain regarding money on board for draws. PENN CHALLENGER (Penn Tank•rs), Nov. 20—Chairman, B. M. Moycf SMretary, C. B. Brown. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. OVERSEAS ROSE (Maritime), Oct. S —Cliairman, Carl Gibbs; Secretary, Louis Fernandez. Crew asked to keep doors locked while the ship is in a foreign port. No beefs reported by it out. A fire watch was main­ tained for several days afterward, Dolan also writes, but quick and efficient work by the SIU crew prevented serious injury. The only casualty was the chief mate who fell on the slippery deck and injured his right hand. The Bridgehampton crew also gives a vote of thanks to the stew­ ard who stood by all night in the galley to feed the men engaged in fighting the fire. Gallons of his fine coffee helped keep the fire­ fighters alert all night, Dolan re­ ports. The fire was discovered during the afternoon and burned throughout the day and night un­ til about 2 AM. 4 4 ALCOA PIONEER (Alcoa), Nov. 17— Chairman, A. Nash; Secretary, J. Davis. No beefs reported. $40.00 in ship's fund. Two men hospitalized, one in Cadiz. Spain, and one at Aden. Motion to see that new washing ma­ chine is put aboard before new crew signs on. Discussion to be held with patrolman in regard to converting hospital into baker's room and moving hospital topside. Vote of thanks given to the steward department. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers), Oct. 21—Chairman, p. Fox; Secretary, P. Johnson. One man missed ship and rejoined again in 'I'rinidad. $1.39 in ship's fund. Motion made that next crew should not sign on until exhaust blower and larger fans are insUUed In crew quarters. Ship needs to be fumigated. Treatment to sick men on ship and ashore is unsatisfactory to crew. SANTORE (Marven), Nov. 11—Chair­ man, Bob High; Secretary, D. M. Woods. Motion made to have fresh water Une put out on deck for the workmen in India so they won't be in the crew's passageways. Crew re­ quested not to go into night pantry improperly dressed. PETROCHEM (Valentine), Oct. 2i— Chairman, B. C. Crawford; Secretary, J. W. White. $10.30 in ship's fund. One man missed ship in Houston. Willara House elected to serve as ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to W. Manuel, retiring ship's delegate, for a Job well done. cent ship's meeting to keep them locked up when the ship docks at ports outside the US, delegate Arthur R. Rudnicki Informed the LOG. This seems to be the only way to keep them from disappear­ ing. 4 4 4 Chief steward Juan Relnosa of the Steel Advocate (Isthmian) has come to the aid of his department with a systematized listing of a normal day's work for members of the^steward department. The list, he feels, will help to make their 4 On the Alcoa Pioneer, the crew is grateful to Seafarer Jack Magginness for unexpectedly swelling the ship's fund not long ago. Ship's treasurer on the Pioneer's previous voyage, Magginness for­ got to leave the remainder of the Rudnicki Reinosa ship's fund when he quit the ves­ sel. When he mailed the fund jobs easier and to provide better back, all hands inherited a bonanza service for the entire crew. Mak­ ing use of Reinosa's long experience they didn't even know existed. in the service of food and on mat­ 4 4 4 American magazines seem to be ters of sanitation and hygiene, the getting very popular in foreign list includes a detailed runiiown ports. They are getting so popu­ of each man's duties as he goes lar, in fact, that the crew of the through his working day aboard Del Valle (Delta) decided at a re­ ship. �r t FtkjiK ronrcMs SEAFARERS HanA tt, l»tt LOG What's For Lunch. Fellas? Log-A-Rhythm ir-:f And 1 pray that when your work is done. On the aft crane and the fore. That you may glance back and say By S. J. T. "I've won!" I look at the stars in their silvery And never go back any more. light. ^ ^ And I know that they shine on the sea. I know that they shine over harbor and waves. By Pan! J. Capo Wherever your ship may be. The working man who fails to vote. So I ask them to carry my message Is like the hapless billygoat; to God, He butts his head against the wall. And to summon a special star. And finds he gets nowhere at To serve as "on watch" over the all. spot But he who votes on Election Day, Where you and your vessel are. Is helping all to higher pay; My prayer to God is a prayer for To civil rights, to better schools. you. To steady jobs with better tools. His love to you may abound. To lower prices, friendly cops. That your trailers may go wher­ To steady markets for the crops. ever they're due. To taxes based on who can pay. And your ship may never go To better pensions for the gray. dovm. To low-cost homes and doctor's That the dawn will come with a care. golden sun. To peace which everyone can On a calm and gentle sea. share. And nothing will happen to inter­ So listen, brothers, get out and fere vote! With your coming home to me. Don't emulate the billygoat. Wife's Prayer The Vote Soup's on for the gang on the Steel Designer (Isthmian). Pantryman Angel Rofos ladies it out for Donald Keitli, messman. An unidentified onlooker (right) peers in to check on the menu. Widow Thankful For SIU Assist Lunchtime aboard the Mankato Victory finds chief cook Anthony Schiovone keeping a careful eye on the gravy as pantryman Regino Yasquez looks on. The Mankato was in New York briefly before heading out again for the West Coast and the Far East. Voyage On S/U Ship Spurs Raves For Crew Nothing but praise for the SIU crew of the Steel Worker (Isthmian) comes from a former shipmate, Larry Schechter, a member of the Marine Firemen's Union on the West Coast. Schechter calls the Worker's"^ gang singing carols. Larry Keenan SIU crew "the nicest group of and "quartet" sang "My Wild men anybody would want to Irish aRose" for the boys, and Pete, sail with." the wiper, kept the party laughing He recalls with special fondness with his jokes not only on Christ­ the Christmas he spent aboard the mas Day but all through the trip. His ability to handle things in a businesslike manner was called a special distinguishing mark of ship's delegate Ed "Chips" Tirelli. Engine delegate A. Rehm also straightened things out in a hurry while the ship was still in port and fumes from the acetylene tanks began to get at the men, Schechter declared. To all his former SIU crewmates. Movall To the Editor: I want to thank the SIU or­ ganization for its fine coopera­ tion and the help which was given to me during the unfortu­ nate death of my husband, SIU tugman John H. Mister. I would also like to thank the men in the Baltimore area for all the help and aid they had given me during my husband's illness and on his death. I also want to send my special thanks to the men who donated blood when it was needed. I wish I could thank them in per­ son but that would be too hard to do, so through,your fine pa­ per I hope the message will get to them. In behalf of m.y two children and myself, once again a heart­ felt thank you to all of you in the SIU. Mrs. John Mister t t Steel Rover Crew Kindness Lauded To the Editor: I would like to take this means of expressing my heart­ felt gratitude to the crew of the Steel Rover of which I am proud to be a member. My mother passed away on Saturday, February 16, and, without a moment of hesitation. the men I am proud to call ship­ mates took up a collection and sent flowers. I have only been aboard this vessel 21 days, but the friend­ ship -shown me in my loss seemed life-long. I hope you can print this to let the whole membership know what & darn nice crew there is on this ship. I'll be ever grateful to them for that wonderful gesture. Joe Fried To A Poet By C. L. Consiiu (A memorial to the late Robert Frost) No more there walks a minstrel in the land. Who with his poems needed not a lute of strings To play a fanfare to the simple •words With which he fashioned ploioshares out of swords. It is sad to miss the magic in his art. Whose talent was to soothe the human heart. To whom honors came well past his prime, He made you want to laugh .and cry at the same time. Gone to intercede in our behalf. Is he who made the Russians laugh. To coax the Almighty from above. To reign supreme once more. And flood the world with love. elected to office due to the fact that union members are not registered to vote in city, state and Federal elections. I think it would be a good idea for the SIU to urge all of our seafaring brothers to reg­ ister so that our labor move­ ment can easily tackle the prob­ lems which we face in this changing world. Paul J. Capo (Ed. note: Brother Capo's poetry contribution appears above.) 4" 4- SIU Pensioner Corrects Record All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. More Emphasis Urged On Voting To the Editor: I have sent in a poem to the LOG urging our members and their families to vote. It seems to me that eligible voters^n our Union have been neglecting to register to exercise their voting privileges. Many men do not realize when election time comes around how many labor sup­ ported candidates are never To the Editor: In the February 22 Issue of the LOG, there was an item about me going on an SIU pen­ sion, but some of the informa­ tion was not correct. The business about me living with my sister was really off base, because I'm living with my wife in Baltimore. I don't know how this information was obtained, and would appreciate a correction in the L0(?. Edgar Marquardt (Ed note: The LOG owes its apologies to Brother Marquardt and especially to Mrs. Mar­ quardt, since union records checked at the time did not show he was married, but lived at the same address as hvs sister.) A Seafarer's Family In San Juan ''1 Briggs ship. Chief Steward Leo Movall put himself out to make the day one of the most joyous and merry ones he could remember. Others praised for their fine Yuletide preparations were chief cook H. Fuentes, as well as J. Boyea, A. Minors, L. Talbert and Lou Koan, who were also in the galley force. They all outdid themselves to pro­ Tirelli Rehm duce a delicious spread, Schechter he added best wishes for "good says. The holiday party was apparent­ sailing wherever you are to a fine ly enlivened by Bill Briggs and his group of men." Pictured above are the children of Seafarer Ernesto F. Martinez—Ernesto Jr., 21; Georgina, 9, and Raymond, II. Martinez has soiled with the SIU since 1944 in the steward depart­ ment and makes his home in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with his wife Georgina and family. �Mn«h n, INS SEAFARERS LOG Pace Piftci^ ScAedu/e Of SlU Meefings 8IU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by tbe SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York April 8 Detroit Aiwil 12 Philadelphia April 9 Houston April 15 Baltimore April 10 New Orleans April 16 Mobile AprU 17 FIHANCIAL REPORTS. Th« constitution of SIU .Atlnhtic, Gulf, Lakos sad' InJand Waters District Bskaa specific provision for safeguarding the •enbership's Boney and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three nonths by a rank and file auditing coBBlttee elected by the nenbership. .'All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. Should any aeaber, for any reason, lie refused his constitutional right to in­ spect those records, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified nail, return receipt requested. West Coast SIU Meetings SiU headquarters has issued an advance schedule through June, 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wilmington, San Francisco and Seattle, or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in ac­ cord with an Executive Board resolution adopted in December, 1961. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: Wilmington Seattle San Francisco March 22 April 24 Aprfl 26 April 22 May 22 May 24 May 20 June 19 June 17 Jane 21 TRUST PUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Watera District ars sdninistered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreenents specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and nanagenent represent­ atives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursenents of trust funds are Bade only upon approval by a Bsjority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at-the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any time, you ars denied information about any SIU trust fund, notify . SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. m O Anti-Strike Proposal Bypasses Issues—SIU (Continued from page 3) strengthen and improve the condi­ tion of the American merchant ma­ rine," Hall said. He suggested seven areas in which Congress and the Admin­ istration might act outside the area of collective bargaining, to effect an improvement in the merchant marine and to improve the atmos­ phere surrounding labor negotia­ tions. Specifically, he urged revisions of the 1936 Merchant Marine Act so its construction and operating subsidies reflect "the changing pat­ tern of US foreign commerce since the 1930s," and revamping of the subsidy program to "encourage management efficiency and initia­ tive and develop trades and cargo shipments that are truly important to this nation." He also urged ac- DIRECTORY SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul HaU •XECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Car) Shepard Llndsey Williams A1 Tanner SECUETARV-TREASURER AI Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BiU IlaU Ed Mooney Ered Stewart BALTIMURE ... 1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey, Agent EAstem 7-4900 BOSTON . . 276 State St John fay. Agent Richmond 2-0140 DETROIT 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. VInewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS... 675 4th Ave., Bklyn HYacinth 9-6600 HOIJSTON 3804 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent WAInut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax William Morris, Agent ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W Flagler St. Ben Oonzales, Agent FRanklin 7-3S64 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira Agent HEmiock 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens, Agent Tel 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 4th Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6800 NORFOLK 416 CoUey Ave. Gordon Spencer, Acting Agent 625-6505 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4tb St Frank Drozak. Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO ... 450 Harrison St Frank Boyne, Agent DOuglas 2-4401 E B. McAuley, West Coast Rep. SANTURCE. PR 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 Keith Terpe, Hq. Rep. Phone 723-0003 SEA n'LE . .... 2505 1st Ave Ted BahkowskI, Agent MAIn 3-4334 TAMPA 312 Harrison St. Jeff Gillette. Agent 229-2788 WILMINGTON. Calif 505 N Marine Ave. George McCartney, Agent TErminal 4-2528 tion to reconstitute the ICC so that the viewpoints and problems of domestic waterborne commerce are represented and the agency is no longer "a rubber stamp for rail­ road rate-cutting practices." The SIU president also proposed that all Government agencies be required to fully enforce the Cargo Preference Act, that US-flag tank­ ers haul at least 50 percent of this country's oil imports, that Gov­ ernment competition with US pri­ vate shipping, as in MSTS, be eli­ minated, and that the tax loop­ holes "which provide the greatest incentive for shipowners to regis­ ter their vessels under runaway flags be closed." In the course of the hearings conducted by the Committee, which has allotted approximately three weeks for this purpose, it has been hearing the positions of the various segments of maritime la­ bor and management. Five sub­ sidized ship operators testified in favor of the compulsory arbitra­ tion procedure, while the American Maritime Association testified on behalf of its non-subsidized mem­ bers that it was opposed to the bill. Government spokesmen will testify in the next few days. mSti 4" J" if if if if if - _ •I mm EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAF.IRERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally^refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its .collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action.at the September, 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out thla responsibility. PAYMENT OF H(W1ES. No monies'are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any pember pay any money for any reason unless he is given Buch receipt. If in the event'anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re- . quired to make such payment, this should immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. O CCTISTlTUriONAL RIGHTS AMD OBIJGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of ita constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halle. All aembers should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarizm themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, than the member.so affected should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefita have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ cluding attendance at memberahip meetings.. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing union policy of allowing them to retain their good atandlng through the waiving of their dues. Don Sutphin Larry S. wants you to write him as soon as you can to his San Fran­ cisco address. Arthur Beck Contact Judge Freiburgh, 320 Broadway, New York, NY, or Juan M. Soto, 108 Baltic St., Brooklyn, NY, regarding an important legal matter. m 'Mm CONTRACTS, Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard •ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing fop or on the.proper sheets and in the proper Banner, If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. G. Wniiams You are asked to get in touch with Bob Franklin as soon as pos­ sible. 4 •^iHiPPTwn RKfflTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclus­ ively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available In all.union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights as contained In the contracts 'between the Union and the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified Ball, return receipt requested. Ohe proper address for this Is: Max Harrison, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite I630, New York 4, NY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Union headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board, ill EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution euid in the contracts which the Uhion has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriraina-ted against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels tha-t-he is denied the equal rights to wliich he is entitled, he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. if Ake Anderson Ex-SS Steel Designer Viggo Sorensen would like to have your address. Write him c/o SIU, 505 Marine Ave., Wilmington, Calif. if if if Hugh Iligginbotham ing, San Francisco 5, Calif.: Joseph H. Camp, John J. Doyle, You are asked to get in touch with Emilio Rodriguez, 109 Jeffer- Ernest H. Johnson, Jorgen G. Peson^St., Newark, NJ. dersen, Marvin E. Satchell, Leo Wills. J" 4 4 Tax Refunds 4 4 4 Russell E. Lund would like to Income tax refund checks for the following are being held by get in touch with Oscar Sorensen, Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Build- Oscar Blain, Thad DeLoach, Steve Bregeria, Robert Rivera and any Ave., Brooklyn, NY, as soon as other former shipmates, who are possible. asked to write him at 18084 River­ 4 4 4 Mathew Gichenko side Drive, Sonoma, Calif. The above-named or anyone 4 4 4 knowing his whereabouts is asked Jimmy (Horse) O'Hara to contact J. Gish, c/o FlorentiniRalph (.Stick) Amat You are asked to contact Bom- um, Arosa, Switzerland, as soon as bino, c/o - Howard, 1724 Church possible. �MM Evaluation Report Not MadB PuUh [M]SEAPARERgPfl^ Ship Study Set By Senate Group MA Cites Titan Seafarers OPflOtAI, OROAtI OF THK 8CAFARER8 INTgRNATIONAt UNION .« ATLANTIC, QUtf, lAKES AND INLAND WAfERS DISTRICT » AFLCiqi For 1961 Poci7ic Rescue WASHINGTON—A new review of the American merchant fleet in line with US tactical needs will be made this year by the Senate Commerce Committee, while a separate study Two Seafarers have been nominated to receive Merchant Marine Meritorious Service that began two years ago un­ Medals for bravery and seamanship during the rescue of survivors of a Chinese vessel by the der the auspices of the Sec­ Committee of various fields, in­ SlU-contracted Titan (Overseas Oil) in December, 1961, Eleven other SIU crewmen have retary of Commerce is still of­ cluding maritime, and granted a been proposed to receive let--*" sum of $330,000 for this purpose. ficially under wraps. the Chinese vessel had gone down. Almost a year ago, in his trans­ ters of commendation for the water. An advisory report to Commerce Although she was about 18 hours Slated for letters of commenda­ their role during the rescue portation message to Congress Secretary Luther H. Hodges by the Maritime Evaluation Commit­ tee was submitted some time In February, but has not yet been made public. Hodges has previously stated that the committee's hard look at the maritime industry was delving into some of the "tough­ est" problems facing the Admin­ istration. The study began early in 1961. In reviewing the many problems of the maritime industry, the com­ mittee was presented a variety of proposals. Including a long-range maritime program drafted by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment. Reporting on new plans to in­ vestigate maritime matters. Sen. Warren G. Magnuson (D.-Wash.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce and its maritime subcommittee, indicated last week there was still a need for a "com­ prehensive review of the dimen­ sions an American-flag fleet should .take for strategic adequacy." He said that the Senate group had not conducted such a study since 1950. Sen. Magnuson declared that the peacetime function of the mari­ time industry also represents a fundamental question of adequacy, but said that there will not be an oppoitunity to fully probe this area. The Senate last week au­ thorized studies by the Commerce last April, the President had asked involving a vessel known as the Combined One, Sec. Hodges to undertake a com­ the Maritime Adprehensive transportation research m inistration program, including developments stated. in technology that could be ap­ The proposed plied as rapidly as possible to ship­ medals would go ping. He came back last month to Seafarers Hor­ with a request that Congress ap­ ace S. Sikes, Jr. propriate $1.2 million to enable and John W. Multhe Secretary to begin the study. lin, both ABs, What effect the recommenda­ for their action tions of the Maritime Evaluation Sikes in descending a Committee will have on the broad Commerce Department transporta­ Jacob's ladder in heavy seas to tion study, if any, is not yet clear. assist In raising survivors from sailing time from the estimated point of the sinking, the Titan was the nearest ship to the scene and heafded for the spot immediately, fighting bad weather all the way. Bravery kecalled When she arrived, heavy seas made the search and rescue doubly difficult, but the bravery and sea­ manship displayed by her SIU crew made possible the rescue of sev­ eral of the shipwrecked men, ac­ cording to Maritime. A long search produced no sign of other sur­ vivors, however. NEW LOOK FOR See Merger Of Japanese Ship Lines TOKYO — Japanese shipping lines are moving toward consoli­ dation of major lines and integra­ tion of as many as 30 different shipping enterprises in various economy groupings. The government's Transportation Ministry, banks and the lines them­ selves are working out arrrangements to set up groups that would operate at least one million tons each under joint agency agree­ ments. One plan indicated that each group would have one major shipyard facility for its own ves­ sels and use a single agency on each major route. — It was also said that the com­ bined operation would work through commodity tie-ins so that cargo tonnage sources would be allocated to each group. Mitsubishi Shipping Company and Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK Line) are ex­ pected to lead the merger trend. The All-Japan Shipping Labor Union Federation has urged that the proposed integration not be put into force at the expense of the companies' workers, who have asked to sit in on the merger talks. tion for their part in the difficult rescue are Seafarers Ray Pappan, bosun; Charles L. Dandrldge, Lloyd J. Thomas and George L. Balls, DMs; O. B. D. Thompson, John B. Gardner, Jr., Gene A. Paschall and Alfred F. Wright, ABs; and Jacques B. Michel!, B. L. Keenan and An­ drew Cook, ordinary seamen. Several of the mates and the radio operator are also in line for commendations. The rescue occured in the Pacific while the Titan was on her way to Japan and received a message that Terril Leo Raseley. Lenwood Wilson and Odd Olson get instruction from SIU bosun Arne Bjornsson on use of sea-painter, dur­ ing an early classroom session. y Display of survival equipment, food ana water rations stored in lifeboat for emergencies is examined by Sea­ farer T. L. Raseley. SIU SCHOOL V M instructor Arne Bjornsson explains parts of sail and mast, and how to use them, with M. H. Truloclc. J. R. Roman, T. L. Raseley, F. Ferrara, M. O. Minderman and O. Olson looking on. Get Certificate Before Leaving Seafarers are advised to se­ cure a master's certificate at all times when they become ill or injured aboard ship. The right to demand a master's cer­ tificate verifying illness or inJury aboard a vessel is guaran­ teed by law. Blackboard illustration on use of seaanchor prepares group for workout in the water where classroom lessons are ap­ plied. Dry run In rigging loft shows Fred Ferrara handling the sweep oar (standing, in boat) and SIU bosun Dan Butts (outside boati giving commands. Over 95®/^ of SIU lifeboat classes have passed Coast Guard test. Located in revamped rigging loft near SIU headquarters, SIU lifeboat school offers classroom and water instruction preparing Seafarers in all departments to take Coast Guard exam for lifeboat ticket. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource March 22, 1963 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIUNA, MTD DENOUNCE THREAT TO BARGAINING SIU SHIPS SCORE ON SAFETY FRONT CEDITORS MOVE TO REVIVE IDLE BULL LINE SHIPS FOREIGN SHIPS GRAB UP DOMESTIC SULPHUR TRADE ILA NAMES SCOTTO V-P NO-STRIKE BILL BYPASSES ISSUES, WON’T AID MARITIME, SIU SAYS TEXAS SIU AIDS CLERKS STORE DRIVE USSR ON SHIP BUYING SPREE TO BEEF UP TRADE TO CUBA AIR FORCE LAUD GULF SEA RESCUE GULF STATES FORM GROUP IN CONGRESS ICC SLATES HEARING ON RAIL RATE CUTS KOREAN SHIP, COMET HIT OFF JAPAN SHIP STUDY SET BY SENATE GROUP MA CITES TITAN SEAFARERS FOR 1961 PACIFIC RESCUE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 03/22/1963 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXV, No. 6 1963 Periodicals Seafarers Log